The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-08-25

! :. rsf xuSfrxf N TIE SEVENTH.
Although II Vas hoped that the difri-
culties In the Seventh Ward had been
satisfactorily settled BY the conferepce
non parties, lat night when the Fernon
committees reported TO their club the
latter failed 70 ratify the decision Of the
conference. The meeting at the corner
Of Elysisn Fields and Victory streets was
very large. there being no fewer than
four or Ave hundred members present.
On the question Of the adoption Of the
agreement Of the conference much de-
bate occurred. Mr.. Bernard McCafYrey
wanting to know by what authority Mr..
confer with the Edwards party, received
the reply from Mr.. Fernon that he had
assumed to do 80 on his own response
bility and for the sake of unity and har-
mony, and being well aware that what.
ever conclusions the conference might
come 10, the matter would have TO be
| laid before the club for It's ratification
and confirmation. Mr.. Fernon also
stated plainly that he WIS willing to
abide by the decision of the conferences,
and resign his position as president OF
| the club.
This was met by great opposition, and
the report was tlDglly laid on the table.
Hon. A. J. Lewis, Mr.. J. M. Cressy and
Mr.. II. q. Minor. each spoke In turn ad-
vsing the adoption Of the report and
favoring harmony and q reeonciliatory
spirit, but to no avail, the opposition
claiming that their organization had
been recognized by the Parish Commit
tee, aud, therefore, they we're not au-
tborized to disregard It's actien. ...
Thus the matter remains, with, how
tAaf ~ h,,
amicably settled. Among those who
are disposed to favor an adjustment
there are some who claim that the mat
ter was not properly put before the
meeting, and that imprudent words
were uttered by some OF the speakers,
which affected the sensibilities OF tho
majority Of the members.
TENTH WARD ITALIANS.
At a large assemblage Of the 81 liens
OF Italian birth OF the Tenth Ward, held
on Tuesday evening at the Central Club
wlgwain. Mr.. J. Astredo called the
meeting to order with some very appro-
pirate remarks. among which he In
cluded the statement that they met as
patriots aud citizens performing
worthy duty, and not as politicians or
sided temporarily by Mr.. Benz. Onorato,
who also took occasion to address the
club Ia Italian and In English.
The organization WAS then perfected
by adopting the namo OF Hendricks
Italian Legion" and the election Of the
following officers: J. Astredo. Presi-
dent; w. w. Wilson. First Vice Presi
dent, j. J. O'Brien, Second Vice Presi-
dent; q. Fallo, Treasurer; +. DelBon-
Arms; Andria Eorbira, Grand Marshal
NJ tpo Auu loft MT Mnra ha1
THE wILrz zoUAvEs.
A very large meeting Of this club. OF
which Mr.. VIM. LOBBY Is the President,
took place last night at their wigwatD,
corner OF Religious and st. Mary streets.
The club adopted the jaunty uniform Of
the French Zouaves, blue jackets trim
med with red and yellow, red, baggy
pants, and white CATERS, to parade In.
Specimens Of the uniforms were pro-
duced at the meeting. When the WiltZ
Zouaves turn out, they will present
handsome and picturesque appearance
They are splendid body Of men and
represent the bone and sinew Of the
great old Tenth Ward.
FIFTH WARD.
At the meeting OF the Fifth Ward
Workingmen's Democratic-C -Conserva-
tive Club, held last night, the following
resolutions were adopted:
Be hresolred. That we guaran ee TO the colored
Conservative vot"ra all rights allowed to any
other members of the club.
BE hfu-he r.so!ced That we will guarantee to
all such voters full protection, 80 that thoy can
cast their votes untrammeled by fear and use
their sacred right OF suffrage to vote IA they see
nt.
After addresses by Messrs. r. Whar-
ton Collens, Jr., +. Armand and +. Nc
Coy, colored, the meeting adjourned.
FOSSIL GUARDS.
Last night, at their club room, 80 st.
Charles street, this yeoman club held a
rousing meeting, and, after the transac-
ton Of regular business, a resolution
was unanimously adopted inviting all
respectable colored men to join the
club. Several applications from colored
men asking to join the body were re-
ceived, and they were unanimously
elected members. The club was then
addressed by Gov. John McEnery, Hon.
II. II. Marr and Hon. 8. J. Powell
After the speeches the club adjourned.