The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-01
LOCAL POLITIO.


most estimable citizens, WAS introduced to the
assembly. Mr.. Clarke spoke for half an hour In
He is just back from a tour in the North and q
visit TO the friend Of his earlier days, the iustr
Gus Sey mour. the future president OF the United
States. Mr.. Clarke stated that be had had long
and uDrestrained conversation at Utica with Gov.
Seymour. who expressed himself as perfectly
sanguine with regard to the favorable result OF
the approaching election. Mr. Seymour had not
the slightest fear Of the result-the untoward pri
mary elections in Pennsylvania and one or two
other States having spurred the Democracy to re-
newed exertions, and to the necessity Of using
every honorable means possible TO achieve the
triumph Of their cause and the downfall and ruin
of the Radical party. The remarks OF Mr.. Clarke,
plain, sensible, earnest and eloquent, were lis
tened TO with respectful interest aud ct times we're
greeted with enthusiastic applause. a
When the meeting adjourned every member left
in buoyant and hopeful confidence OF the success
ful crownipg of our efforts In the cause fcountry
honor and principle on Tuesday next, all over the
country.
rrhe Junior Fourth Ward Club
Had a very brilliant festival last evening, in
honor Of the presentation of . wreath to them BY
some OF the most beautiful Of the young ladies Of the
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In streets. Three charming youne ladies Misses
Lizzie Quinn, Sarah Qnnn and Bette Carter
made the presentation, Miss Lizzie making the fol-
lowing ADDRESS Il tattt J isTiT rtf
"Gente'ae,s-T Though my years are few, my
little heart knows how to distinguish the good
from the evil, the right from the wrong, and feel
confident that your cause, which is also mine, is
the only one deserving Of success; So as to prove
the ardent wishes of my heart, 1 offer you this
wreath, as token Of my affection for your candi-
dates, Seymour and Blair, who / hope shall
triumph and cause their opponents to be radically
forgotten. My wreath may be the last one you
sns receive &c bsiers the presidential electon may
The following reply was made by Major Leon
NJ. Garter, grand marshal Of the Fourth Ward
Juniors:
Young Ladies-I have been chosen BY the
Fourth Ward Juniors to represent them upon this
occasion to receive this beautiful gift from the
hands of its fair donors. / know, young ladies',
that the members of this club will appreciate
your gift and it shall be carried in the foremost
ranks OF the esmpaign-H shall be brought back
10 you crowned with honors.
"When the end of this great battle comes, to
show that the Juniors of the Fourth Ward appre-
ciate your gift, each member will be protided
with leaf of this beautiful wreath, that your
kindness may be long remembered. i. ~ y
fs-...Y Young ladies', again allow me to sincerely
thank you, in the name Of the club for your hand
some present." grl nlI - sir4l
The names of the officers of the Fourth Ward
Juniors are: Q. Dayton. president i J. Dirkin,
vice president; L. M. Carter, grand marshal;
Foster Carter, secretary. = .a1Fs OF
easos r.fo The Jewell Cadets. sf,t;
This Third District club we're out last night for
the last time previous TO the election. The 0cca-
sion was the presentation 10 them of q wreath. AT
sshs dn clock they met ct a. thsr hssdSusgsss iss
Seymour Rangers, juniot club. proceeded to pa,
'rade the lower portion of town. On Front Levee
stieet they halted, aud q wreath was given to the
Seymour Rangers. The presentation was made
BY one of the prettest little girls we ever SAM,
Miss Alice PANS, and In the most beautiful little
speech we ever heard SO young miss deliver.
Master VIM Dewey responded for the Rsngers in :
style much beyond his years. The line of march
the residence Of Madame Jacob, where Mas PAa.
line Jacob, on behalf of the ladies of the Third
District gave to the Cadets handsome wreath.
The wreath is, made of pink and white artidU1nl
% m Iss s mas
sident Of the Cadets spoke their thanks for thei.
The ladies then stepped into the carriage provided
for them, which took its place at the head of the
line. The procession went all through the lower
part of town, and for short distance above
Canal street. In their march they did not forget
to compliment the CRESCENT with cheers, for
which We are grateful.
The Crescent CITY Dem oc rattle Club
Had very full meeting Friday night (0ct. 30.)
Many important resolutions were adopted, one
Ddorsing the action of the Central Committee of
the Independent Clubs in guaranteeing protection
at the polls to all legal voters, irrespective OF
party, etc., the Crescent City Club pledging its
support in the execution of this resolution.
Ex- upion soldiers' and sailors' Democratic
Club. ..r
The regular meeting of this club last evening was
nDmerously attended Capt. Stanford being In the
chair. A considerable amount of ordinary bust
ness was transacted, and the club adjourned to
meet on Monday evening, at which time every
member is imperatively requested to be present.
The Ninth Ward Democratie Club. +.
The CRESCENT was honored last evening with
serensde from the Ninth Ward Democratic Club.
accompanied by the Junior Seymour Rangers of
the eighth ward, the champion juniors of the
Third District. The ninth ward gentlemen are
stalwart and handsome body, and are determined
to do their utmost, in an honorable way, for Sey.
mour and Blair. After forming in order they pro-
ceeded to Victory street, between Vaudeville and
Marigny, at the engine house, where the lovely
Miss Jacob presented the club with magnificent
wreath in very graceful and appropriate terms.
The club accepted the gift with enthusiastic
cheers, and Mr.. Michel, president Of the club,
piled in warm and eloquent language. The two
clubs then marched in procession up town, and
turning from Poydras street into and down Camp,
gave the CRESCENT three rousing cheers.
Blair knights
Held an enthusiastic meeting last night, in which
over one hundred anc fifty members participated.
ltwas resolved that every member considering
himself ss such be requested to be present on
Monday evening at O'Clock, when there will be
business OF great importance transacted relative
to the election.
few bottles Of champagne were broached,
and the meeting adjourned.
The thsbks Of the CRESCENT are rendered to
Tom w. Collens, Jr, secretary of the club, for his
attentions.
The Fsank Blair Guards.
Appropriate resolutions adopted by the Frank
Blair Guards. relative to their deceased comrade,
Edward Esgan. will be found published in another
column.
The Chaptieleer Club.
A special meeting of the Chandeliers viii be
held al their headquarters tomorrow evening. Be
on hand.
Gibbs Meeting To-Day. -
The Swamp Fox Rangers at Pm. ..-
The Eleventh Ward Club ct 81 P. N.
The Seymour and Blair knights of Algiers at
10 Al f.
Central Committee Independent Climbs.
At meeting OF this committee held on Thurs
day, the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted: r.sl
Resotced, BY the central committee represent
ing all the Independent Democratic clubs in the
parish of Orleans, that we will pledge and guar
abtse protection to every voter in this parish on
the day of election without reference TO race,
color or previous condition or political complex
ion against any and all acts Of either intimidation
fraud, and that we call upon every voter in the
city and state TO exercise the right Of suffrage on
the Sd Of November next. Be il further
Res0tced, That whilst as Democrats We viii
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