New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-01-10
Local Intelligence.

The guests, Immediately on their arrival
we're mot at the threshold by the venerable
president Of TIE association, Major Jordan
B. Noble, who directed all present TO "fall
in" cad under his command the line Of
march was taken up 10 tho hall, where a
magnificent banquet was prepared.
After the column had reached tho tables
to which they marched to the inspiring
strains of "Hail Columbia performed by
the veteran j. D. 81. Herman, the order to
take seats was given, and the company de.
voted themselves to the immediate and
rapid demolition Of the many good things
peoyided for them.
Among the distinguished guests we're the
Hon. George +. Bovee, Secretary Of State;
Hon. w. g. Brown, State Superintendent
OF Public Education; Hon. Il. T. JOubert,
sssessor OF internal revenue; Hon. L. FL.
Isabelle, United States pension agent; Hon.
Charles Smith ex collector of internal reve-
nue, Captain Charles A. Baquie, clerk of
the Third District Court. and others equally
prominent in political and business circles.
Among the veterans we're Anthony Fernan-
dec, J. D. St. Herman, J. +. Rouzan, Nelson
Foueher and others.
The conclusion of the consumption of the
edtbles was followed by tho introduction Of
wines, and the president commenced the
proposal Of the regular toasts, in tho follow
hg order:
sour Countrywide land Of ths free ssl
the home of the brave
GGeperal O. s Grant,
"The Hon. Pinckney Benton Stewart
Pfnohbaok."
''Ths Hon. c. G.. Antoine
"The memory of Andrew Jackson
THE day we celebrate"
"George Washington
abraham Linooln."
Oscar J. Dunn"
"WiIliam Pitt Kellogg, tho next Governor
OF Louisiana. May his administration Of
the affairs of State during his term of Office
be o. marked for honesty and integrity Of
purpose as that of his predecessor has been
for infsmy and corruption
This toast, which was proposed by the
Hon. George T.. Bovee, was loudly up
plsuded
Inc 0ohtLu OF Inc ttO0s uSOKDc Doves
Secretary of State, was then proposed by
the president, who felicit0uSly alluded to
that gentleman as "the true friend of the
veterans" Mr.. Bovee responded in his
happlest vein expressing his appreciation
Of the honor conferred upon him in being
permitted 10 meet with the men who had
contributed to the expulsion OF the invader
from the soil, and regretting his inability
to give effect tive utterance to the high es-
tenn In which the people of the whole
country would ever hold the memories of
tho gallant little band whose valorous COM
bat against apparently overwhelming odds
lad ssved New Orleans and the valley of
the Southwest from rapine and pillage.
Mr.. Bovee resumed his seat amidst loud
applause,
The following toasts were then offered:
THE Hon. B. +. Joubert, the worthy as
SCISSOR of internal revenue of the first Lou
isiana district" Mr. Joubert responded in
sa appropriate manner, md then proposed
"Our State Superintendent of Public Edu-
cation, the Hon. w. G.. Brown. May he ad-
vance the cause of public education until
NOS boy or girl can be found in Louisiana
unable to read and write" Mr.. Brown &C
knowledged the compliment in an appro-
pirate manner, and closed by offering
toast to the memory OF the departed vete
rams of 1914 which was drank ia silence.
Mr.. Thomas then proposed the prosperity
Of the New Orleans REPUBLICAN, and Mr.
John K. Leet, one of the most accomplished
journalists Of the city, being present, he
was loudly called for 30 respond to the
toast-a duty that he performed with dis
6nguished success and TO the great delight
u all present
Mr. Smith then offered toast 10 the
memory of William Ii. Seward. thas was
drank standing and in silence.
Mr.. 3. y. st. Herman then charmed che
company with his skillful execution Of
"Home, Sweet Home"
The health Of Captain Charles a. Baquie.
zone Of Louisiana's rising and most tai
sRted young men, was then proposed by
Mr.. CsnOngc, and, after an eloquent ex-
pressien OF lis thanks for the honor con
fsrred, Captain Baquie offered the health of
the first cvlored man who ever edited
newspaper in the United States-Paui ire
vlgne. The gentleman thus cOmplimented
responded nost happily in . brief French
speech.
The Hon. Charles Smith proposed the
health of the Nestor of the Republican
party of Lorisiana-Anthony Fernandez
who responded in an earnest and impressive
manner.
The health Of Major Jordan b. Noble, the
drummer boy Of Chalmette, was then given,
snd was snsw cred by Mr.. Isabelle.
Major Noble took occasion to remark that
he had served nine years and nine months
In the army of the United States, both in
Florida and Mexico; and had been drum
msr boy in iSl3-II. and sfterwsrd al the
defense of New Orleans.
Tributes were then given TO the beauty
Of the Creole ladies, and the va!or and gem
etoeity of the Creole men; and after the
sentinent-"Our country, our whole conn
try, one and undivided" MIR. J. p. St
Herman favored the as3emb.age with soma
beautiful music
The recitation Of dialogue entitled The
Old and Young Veterans" by the :wo sons
Of Professoy l.. Boguille, that was rendered
IN the most effective manner and elected |
No AeaIEiest applause, closed what viii |
swaYs be rtcollected By those who had The |!