New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-27
Military Display.

On Sunday last the First Company, City
Guard, commanded by Colonel Henry
Street, Adiutant General Of First Division,
Louisiana State Militia, paraded for their
annual inspection and muster. Previous to
leaving their armory, the company was
presented with beautiful national flag by
some of the honorary members. His Honor
Mayor Flanders presented the flag with
short and appropriate speech. Colonel
Street received it with the following re-
marks:
On behalf of the First Company, City
Guard, l thank you and the friends Of the
company who have presented to us this
beautiful tiag-the emblem of liberty-the
flag which has won honor and respect in
every quarter of the globe. l can assure
you, sir, that not single member of this
company will ever suffer it TO be disgraced.
To your honor, as the chief magistrate Of
this beautiful city, we offer the services Of
the City Guard, either for occasions Of
ceremony, or if need be- to aid the civil au-
thoritles in preserving order. and protect
ing the lives and property Of the people.
Here wish to correct an erroneous report
which has obtained creLence throughout
the community, which is. that the City
Guard is composed Exclusively of ex-fede-
raj officers and soldiers, and that it is a
political organization.
It's true majority OF the members OF
this company have served with credit and
distinction in the Union army and navy
during the late civil war. We have some
members who served with honor in the
confederate army. whom we all feel proud to
take by the hand and call brother soldiers;
and We have also number of members who
have not served in either army. This is not
apolitical organization. lpresume we have
men of all political and religious sentiments
in this company. but conversation on such
subjects is strictly prohibited in all our
meetings. This company was organized for
the purpose of making it equal, if not supe
rior, in drill and discipline to any military
organization in this State; and for that pur-
pose, when we meet together. we devote our
time to drill and military instruction, and
we shall be glad to receive as members any
young men of respectability and good char
acter. without re gard to their politics.
thank your honor, individually, for the
many compliments you have paid to this
company. and for the kind feelings and
good wishes expressed by YOU for its suc-
cess and prosperity. At the time of the
fret parade of this command, some nine
months age. we were escorted by the Fifth
Reg iment Louisiana State Militia and the
Tiroal- Bersaglio. On that occasion your
honor entertained, with generous hospi-
tally, not only the members of this com
pany. but also the rank and Ele of our
numerous escort, and now on this occasion
that Of our first full dress parade-,you again
lead the van in liberal contribution toward
purchasing this beautiful present for us.
In conclusion. l again thank you, and
through you, those of our friends who have
seen proper to show their esteem and ap-
probation OF our company by presenting LIE
with this splendid flag. And in the name
OF this company, / say 70 you and those
gentlemen that so long as this organization
shall last We shall H>e our best endeavors
to merit continuance OF Your and their
best wishes and approval.
After receiving the colors, the command
marched to Lafayette square for inspection
and muster. where the company went
through number of movements in splen-
did style before large number of specta-
tors.
The band of the First Infantry Louisiana
State Militia, under the direction Of Drum
Major Hughes, furnished some beautiful
music. and added much to the display.
After leaving the square. tie command
marched through some of the principal
streets, and We're much admired for their
magnificent uniform, their splendid drill,
and especially for their superb marching.
We would recommend the City Guard"
to the young men of our city who are il
clined TO connect themselves with mill
tary organization.