The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-31
Vicksburg.
Correspondence Of the HERALD

VIcKsBuRe, Dec 6, 1874
Politics and Fashion in the South JVast Ceiebra-
tiom of a Viaory-Procession- BaH-BeautifM
Ladies.
DEAR SIR
The activity Of the canvass just closed has so
occupied my time tor the last four months that
have scarcely had time to read, much less to con-
tribute TO, the Interesting columns Of your valuable
journal So long as your paper predicted the chan
ces OF election in favor Of Mr. Clay, it was all
right, and Bennett was the only independent ed
ltor in the country !" but when your experience
and foresight confirmed you in the opinion that
Mr.. Polk would be our next President, and you
gave expression to that opinion, then the tune
chanred, and "Bennett was bought up by the
demscr al one Jump you became !" man de-
void OF pnncipe, who would 20 for the side that
paid you the largest wages" the result has proved
your sagacite, and with all independent men your
paper maintains the high stand to which its cor
rectness and lmparlialily justly entltle IT,
The campaign being over, the democrats seemed
disposed to rest content with the victory they had
achieved, and from respect to the feelings Of their
opponents, to torbear any public demonstration OF
their Joy. This forbearance, however, was not
properly appreciated, and they then determined to
have procession and ball honor OF the victory.
The procession came of on the 10Th ult and was
indeed splendid affair AZ seven O'clock, r. M
Court House, and headed by the lrgate Constitu-
ton, commanded by Capt T. E. Robins, with
Robert Balch for first Luf, moved TO the resi-
dence OF the former gentleman, which is situated
Of the highest points Of the city, and which
was magnihcently illuminated. On the western
front was exhibited beautiful transparency re
presenting the rising sun Of democracy dissipatng
the clouds and fogs of whggery-in the centre
was the glorious striped buniIng." With motto,
sits folds are ample to protect and shelter worship
pers Of every clme"-on the other end stood " old
Chapman" Growing loudly-on the south front,
IA rel
was another transparency, hfyone feet by fifteen,
representing colossal rooster standing the rock
Of democracy looking intently at "that same old
coon," who had taken water, and was seen SWIM
ming towards Ashland, which appeared in the dis
lance, dark and gloomy, its old Ashpole, vibrating
| IN the breeze over the view OF Ashland was the
motto, "Ashland we invade not" The process.
sion lighted by hundred pine torches and trans
parencles innumerable, wound up the hill, and
stopped at the front entrance, sending up brilliant
rockets amid the roar Of cannon, and the cheers OF
the multitude. A" log cabin" Representing the
wing prlncipes) filled with combustlbe matter
was set hire 10 by Droadside from theConsttution,
and was soon as completely demolished as the par
| ~ which il represented. The procession then de.
scended the hill, and under the direction of Col
A. NJ VIM. chief marshal, assisted by fourteen
| assistant marshas, each bearing the name OF de-
| mocratic Stete-marched through the principal
streets TO that quarter OF the city known Spring
field there the scene was brilliant beyond descrp
ion this portion OF the city being terraced was
admirably adapted to give effect to the illumina
| lar 10 attic, whilst those Of DR.. Hansford, Mr.
Seares, and Col Green, seemed perfect pyramid
| OF fire The procession, among which were nu
merous carriages filled with beautiful ladies', march
ed on, amidst the cheers of the citizens, and the
smiles and waving OF handkerchiefs OF the fair
DANES, to the head quarters at the Hickory Pole
| and dispersed about twelve o'clock
The ball came of yesterday evening at the Prem
tiss House, the whole Of which edifce was en-.
gagged for the occasion by the committee of ar
| rangements. How wish your Ariel were present
to describe the lovely scene The large ballroom
was thrown open at nine O'Clock for the reception
of the guests, and was soon filled by the beau'y
| and fashion of VIcksburg; while, mingling cheer.
tuly in the crowd, might be seen many Of the
sturdy sons OF toll and labor, who have heretofore
been too frequently excluded from such assemble
ses. Here indeed were those whcse only crime
Tin IN. opinion OF some) was the absence of those
worldly gains which too often corrupt and degrade
| our better nature. The hardy mechanic with his
industrious and pretty wife or daughter, mingled
| with ths fair lady whose WORLDLY prosperity might
have made her more conspicuous leader OF faehlon
The poor, the rich, the laborer and the lawyer,
with their families, met In social intercourse, and
\ enjoyed the happy hour, without condescension
/ On one side, or sense OF being patronised on the
| other. The ball room was lastly arranged, and
was decorated principally with large and costly
| scene--he committee of arrangements having in
consid ration of the many wings who were invited
torborne to put up any emblem or device OF n cha
The chssIe smni;o;.y .s . .. ,ne oeea.ea;
| characteristic Of the democracy. Chapmans cee-
Grated band filled the orchestra and poured forth
| the most melodious harmony Al half past nine,
dancing commenced, and all present seemed 10
| enter into it with hearty good will. Among the
| ladies' present, conspicuous for intelligence and
| beauty, were Mrs. q. H-k-ns, Mrs. X. and Mrs.
| C., and her niece Miss G. c., who attract
| ed all by her surprising beauty and grace. M.es
/ M. ]. B., the Misses Id. Mrs P and
Mrs. P-d, the Misses In, ,pecially
| Miss f. H., dressed in black (Which showed 10
| great advantage her fair face and sunny curls)
| seemed to hold captive more than one BACHELOR,
| while Governor B and some of his staff were
often by her eide her sister, Miss H H. attracted
as large crowd Of admlrers, quite enthusiastic,
| bat of lighter materials. The ladies' supper tables
| were four in number, arranged in the form Of Y
| cross, " Saltlerwlse"-an were filled with every
| delicacy and luxury, that Vicksburg or New Or
leans could afford. II was by far the finest supper
| have ever seen in Vicksburg, and the delicious
| vands were washed down by the richest cham
paigne and other wines, in abundance. At twelve
o'clock, the dancing recommended, and continued
until six o'clock In the morning, when the com.
aany dispersed well pleased with themselves, and
with each other, and we'll pleased with the cleo
| ton Of James K. Polk which, if no other good
How from il, at least afforded some hours OF un-
mixed JOY to hundreds Of our worthy citizens
" P.
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