The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-03
LOCAL POLITICS.

win confer favor upon the editors of this col.
umn by sending to the CRESCENT Office after each
meeting Of the several clubs which they represent,
synopsis of the proceedings. We are CON-
PEELED to ask tins from them, as the rapidly in.
creasing number of Democratic clubs in the city
render 1t impossible for local force, however
large, to attend every meeting. We wish to make
tnis column complete compendium Of local
pohticai intelligence, and, with the aid of our
friends, will certainly do 30. Bot such assistance
is necessary. We trust that the Democrats Of the
city viii give it.
The Blair Zeusves.
A large and live club, held a magnificent meet.
ing last night, there being nearly 200 men present.
| Routine business was what was principally trans
acted; the Zousves, however, finding time to
ADMIT some 40 new members, to tender their
unanimous and hearty thanks to those ladies'
whose kindness on the night OF the grand parade
was SO much appreciated by the Zu- zous, and to
elect the following honorary members:
| = Q. Tmpkins: G. Klmble, Capt John X. Scott,
Tleo. Pelle, Capt whaley, VIM. Teeltmsnn, L.
Fash, P. Irwin, II. Ekmsnn. Col. Woodruff, J.
N. Withers, DIR. Jesse I. Carter, ID. Bidweli, C.
". Newton, Pierre Cestrack, F. Leibroop, p.
Bouloic, C@sar Trssvy. A. Levy. @. Chsm, F.
Hewer, l.. Hubert, ]. Flide, T. sinnott and NJ.
| Becker.
They also took the preliminary steps towsrds
preparirg for the part they are to take Ia the re
cepton OF the st. Louis delegation shortly to
visit our city to bring with them the much talked
| OF banner Tor the Flair Knights.
The Zouaves then adjourned until Monday next.
the Ith instant. They meet corner of Tcnoupi-
toulas and Fourth streets.
The Frank Blair Guards, DR.,
A stunning young club-in fact. lust such a
club as one named after the Frank Blair Guards
should be, held last night large meeting. They
gss IN 5n9 &c
the club. Some l6 active members were admit
ted, and the following honorary members elected:
Gen. F. P. Blair. ]. q. Nixon, M. F. Bigney, E. l..
Jewell, A. NJ. Holbrook, Andrew Psrle. D. Bid
well, d. II. Teger, E. j. Hart, j. L. Barnger, ].
X. Conway, W. Pope Noble, Ben peBar.
When the name Of our noble candidate the
namesake Of the club, Gen. F. p. Blair, was
placed in nomination, the enthusiastic youngsters,
with shouts and cheers that made the hall ring
again and again, testified their approval. The
Guards, Jr., also app ointed committee OF three
to confer with a similar deleg alton from the
Guards, sr., relative to grand joint banner pre-
sentston to take place some time next week al
the st. Charles Theater. This affair will doubtless
be noticeable one when it comes of.
Tenth Ward workingmea's Club.
The stesdfsst, true Democrats of the Working
mems Seymour and Blair Club of the tenth ward
held meeting on the evening OF the LIST inst The
names OF the officers are as follows: James H.
Huckins, president; Thos. Keats, vice president;
ii.
Cannon, secretary John Kaiser. assistant secre-
tary James Conners second assistant secretary,
Peer R kslser ireasn5sr F1Hsce comitee-
VIM. Redmond, marshal. Honorary members
Henry Buckner, Anton Buckner, kobt. Hughey,
JOS. A. Aicken, Robert Watson, E. J. Waterman,
VIM. Creevy, G. Tyler, I. l.. Lemly, II. William.
son, l.. kopp, q. W. Gould, j. G. Degrange,
Chas. Ballejo, G. II. Mcknight, Hugh Mccall, Pat.
Irwin, Dsyiu McCoard, Robert E. Diamond, w. ).
Mount, DR.. Wade, DR.. Dowler, DR.. Greenleaf.
lspt. Chandler, John 7. Barrett, Tim. Tracy,
henry HIgginbottom, James Davis, W. P. Harper,
Lucien Adams, Gerald Farrell, R. ]. Woodbridge.
The seymour sentinels.
An organization which has upon its rolls some
of the best in the city Is TO night to receive
a testimonial from its lady friends, which il has
certainly richly merited. At "a o'clock, on st.
Louis street. between Robertson and Where
streets, they will have presented to them hand
some banner, which, coming as it will from the
fsir hanos OF their lady friends, will be dearly
valued by the brave men who are to receive ii.
For special invitation to be present on the oc.
easion the Sentinels have our hearty thanks. We
shall certainly be on hand as we imagine it will
prove an affair not 10 be missed without greet
Our readers shall know all about 1t Tomorrow.
The Orleans City Coiored Club
Held last night one of the largest and liveliest
meetings of colored Democrats we have vet
chronicled. Colonel Marshall ]. Smith delivered an
ADDRESS full OF point and hard, common sense The
president OF the Second Ward Coored Club, and
- Hi. president OF the Crescent City Colored
Club, then each poke in manner that fully demon
srates that all OF our colored population are not
luled to sleep by the delusive representations of
the carpetbsggers. The treasurer Of the Crescent
Ciiys men addressed his brethren, prefaciug his
remarks with the statement that he was no orator
but nevertheless telling to his hearers SONS
pointed facts in so good a style as to elicit fire.
quent applause. The club received last night. we
are told, quite number of new members-men
Uhn q loaf uraH nsrf hnf~
sought protection where il only can be found-at
the hands Of their white friends
The Crescent City Colored Club meets again on
Saturday next, at which time we trust, that thew
They meet at the wigwsm Of the Crescent CITY
Club, corner OF Prytans and Jackson streets.
"A New Club.
The young men Of the Fourth Ward organized
Democratic club, on the lst inst at the National
Democratic Hall of the Fourth Ward, TO be known |
as the Jewell Guards, George Cronan acting as |
president.
Clubs Meeting Tonight.
The Frank Blair Guards at their headquarters |
at q O'Clock.
The Seymour sentinels, corner of Canal and CIai.
borne streets, at O'Clock, punctuslly, to attend
a banner presentation.
The Msgnolis Rangers, corner of Melpomeue
and Magnolia streets, at q o'clock, sharp. I'm.
portant business to come no.
The Rousseau Guards, at headquarters, at "a
o'clock.
ghe Blair Guard of '6s are to hold an important
meeting this evening at headquarters, corner
Basin and Julia. All the members are requested
10 be punctua
Constitution club meets this evening at 7. les
Canal street, for their regular weekly business.
The meeting is important, and every member ia |
earnestly requested to be punctual.
1he following clubs hold their regular weekly
ne etiDgs:
The Broom Rangers, at the Opera House, at "a
o'clock.
The Jackson Railroad Club, at freight ware
loDse ct the depot at Z O'Clock.
The Seymour Cadets, corner of Jackson and
rchouptoulas streets, at O'Clock.
The Seymour Southrons, at l03 st. Charles
treet, at o'clock.
The Second Ward Central Club, at Minerva
Hall, on Clio street. between Prytania and st.
harles streets, at II o'clock.
The Crescent City Club, corner of Prytania and
Jackson streets, at u O'Clock.