New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-09
The Anniversary Of the Battle Of New
Orleans.

The Anniversary Of the Battle Of New
Orleans.
Early in the day there we're evidences on
all sides that the people of New Orleans ap
preciated the recurrence of the day that
saved them from destruction. Flags were
displayed in every conceivable position and
where the natives of other countries desired
to do honor to their fatherland, that fsg
was displayed, but with 1t, 80 close that the
breeze mingled them together. were the
stars and stripes. On all the principal
streets were holiday people and the shops
put on their most attractive dress.
The event of the day was the joint parade
of the Washington Artillery and the Cont
nen tai Guards, who it was announced would
assemble, after marching through the
streets, and present to each other the usual
military courtesies. This caused all the
streets in the neighborhood Of Lafayette
square to be thronged by we'll dressed,
eager people. long before the music an
nounced the appearance of the companies.
A little before four O'Clock, both Cont
nentals and Washingtonians displayed
their uniforms, and marched through many
of the streets. Both showed excellent
drill, but the Continentals the best, though
the Washingtons turned out mere than
twice their number.
There were none but favorable comments
on the uniforms of both organizations. The
plain grey uniform of the Wsshingtons,
we'll cut, neatly braided, with modest
shoulder knots, was applauded as admir-
able. The Continental uniform, strictly in
accordance with tradition. was pronounced
perfect, and many good wishes extended
for more of them.
The Washington Artillery arrived first at
the square and rested on the south side,
their two guns and caisson being stationed
on the east. These guns have been placed
in admirable condition, and the carriages
are now marked w. A.
At about five O'Clock the Continental
Guards arrived, and half an hour was ex.
pended in exchanging military courtesies,
much to the enjoyment of their gentle spec
tstors.
The parade was to terminate by the firing
Of salute by the Washington Artillery,
but word was brought that close at hand a
lady was dangerously ill., and the shock of
the discharge might kill her. The salute
was therefore adjourned.
The Continental Guards returned to their
armory at St. Patrick's Hall, and with
few guests, repleniehed the carbon of the
human species with such combustive mat
ter as is rarely seen on festive boards. In
spection was not wanting, and addresses
we're made by Captain Montgomery and
Lieutenant Pierce, who received innumer-
able compliments on his sturdy soldierly
tread, DR.. Isaac Scott, L. T. Murdock,
Captain William Tenbrink, and the pres
ident of the Continental Benevolent Asso-
citation, Thomas w. Bothick. Messrs. A. E.
Bridge and John B. Leefe also made few
entertaining remarks. and the latter pre-
scented the following toast:
l. The past, the present and the future.
g The past with ITS recOllectiOns.
3. The present, with all our blessings and
4. The future respondent of our hope and
rebOunding to the honor and prosperity OF
Louisiana.
The officers of the Continental Guards
are Captain R. w. Montgomery, First Lieu
tenant William Pierce, Second Lieutenant
b. Il. Watkins, Second Junior Lieutenant
E. F. Perilloux, Orderly Sergeant Joseph
Starting, Treasurer D. L Hall. Secretary
John L. Purves, Surgeon DR.. J. L. Cullen.
The officers of the Continental Benevolent
Association are-Thomas w Bothick, presi-
dent; Judge John Livingston, vice presi.
dent; Emanuel Blessy, treasurer; John G.
Fleming, secretary.
Among the many decorations that 81
luted the Washingtons and Continentals
those displayed at the Pickwick Club were
the most conspicuous and tasteful. Above
the principal attractions the flags Of many
nations we're draped, the French, British
and Norwegian flags being the most con-
spieuous. Beneath, illumined by cOlored
lights, was al artistic stimulation of Clark
Mills statue of Andrew Jackson. An
exact copy of this equestrian statue
in jackson square was placed in the gal
lery of the club, and in the evening it was
brilliantly illuminated. There was also dis
played precious relic in the shape of
well worn battle flag. which once belonged
to the Orleans Chasseurs of 1915. This flag
is now carefully preserved by the Fickwick
Club, and he who attempts to haul it down
will be visited withycertain vengeance.