Named Entity Results, Charles D. Dreux

Grand military and civic Obsequies of the late Lieut. Col. Dreux.[from the New Orleans Picayune, 16th] One of the largest military and civic funeral processions which ever was seen in this city, took place yesterday afternoon from the City Hall, on the occasion of the burial of the late gallant Lieut. Col. Charles D. Dreux. The remains continued to lie in state during the day at the Mayor's reception room, the metallic coffin being placed on a large high bier in the centre of the rooLieut. Col. Charles D. Dreux. The remains continued to lie in state during the day at the Mayor's reception room, the metallic coffin being placed on a large high bier in the centre of the room, which was covered with a flag of the Confederacy. On the top of the coffin lay the cap and uniform of the deceased, covered with a wreath of white flowers, while loose fresh flowers were strewn all around it. A stack of arms was placed at each corner of the tier, which was also guarded by a detachment of soldiers. The walls and windows of the room were tapestried with flags of the State and the Confederacy, draped with black. Incense was burned on the mantles, and a fine cabinet oil painti

we'll starve.' 'How much wood do you have to cut a day?' the ladies asked. 'Three cords,' was the reply. "The St. Louis Democrat of the 20th says that three negro regiments have lost one thousand five hundred men at Morganza since last spring. "Davidson's forces are said to have arrived at Baton Rouge. A large number of troops have certainly reached there. "Though it has been some time since the event, very few Louisianian out of the State, perhaps, have heard of the death of Adolphe Olivier, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr. Olivier was one of the most eloquent orators of Louisiana, though young in years, and enjoyed the unusual honor of being elected Speaker at the first session he served in the Legislature. Few citizens of New Orleans have forgotten the splendid and glowing funeral oration he pronounced in the city over the remains of his friends, kinsman and class-mate, Colonel Charles D. Dreux, one of the first of Louisiana's sons killed in the war."