Mobile register and journal., 1845-11-12
SO ,463,092 Al
r. J. WALKER, Secretary OF


| From the N. Orleans Tropic.
SUNDAY IN MEXICO.-Whlt ever may be the
| impression Of "A stranger in Mexico to the gaety
of the city during The week days; though compar'-
son in this particular may be much in favor OF many
cities in Europe Of equal size, yet one can doubt
that in extent, and variety, and diversions, and dis
sipa ions, Mexico, a Sunday, can more than CON-
pete with the most festive Of them. As soon as
you awake, you are sauted with the sounds Of mill
lary music, in which the Mexcans profess "a decid-
ed excellence. Regiments of soldiers, assembled
IN the Plaza Mayor, reviewed, aGd on this day
hey exhibit a neat and cleany appearance, which
/ is more than can be affirmed of them any other
On this day, the cathedral is crowded with the fash
onabIe and the wealthy OF the city. By far the
greater proportion of the visitors is the fair sex
and there is here presented display of beauty and
elegance which cannot fail 10 impress the most IN
sensible II is spectacle of great beauty TO wit
ness two three thousand Of the sex adorned with
the rich and picturesque manIila, in unaffected atiI-
tudes of devotion, minglng in exquisite harmony
the ir rich and melodious voices with The military
music, which is reyerberating through the "long-
drawn aisle and fetted vault of this most gorgeous
cathedral. The impress s you would like
| 10 retain forever.
The service over, you pass into the street, where
ever and anon relig ious procession crosses your
path, accompanied with all the parade that rich
dresses, gided images and gold and silver church
furniture afford. The houses, too, are decorat-
ed, the inhabitants exhibiting from The belconies
their most costly ornaments and dresses. All is
hustle and animation. AT corner OF the great
square are suspended huge placards, on which the
nature Of the day amusemenis is depited IN eve
ny variety Of color. Here is pictorial illustration
Of the most prominent attractions at the great inca
| ire, which, in common with all the rest, II open
Twice this day. A little farther on, is full
length figure Of Figaro, which draws your attention
10 the fascinating allurements OF lie OPERA The bull
| fights next solicit your notice, announcing the most
terrific particulars Nor the minor The aires be-
| / 4. En.Ha.
varieties Of other exhibitions put forth their claims
balloon ascension is advertised for the Afternoon
tOne would suppose, too, that the old Rsman gladia-
toral shows were revived; for Mt one spectacle ~
contest between man and benr. Cock hghts,
dog fights and fandaugos are announced in every
quarter oft the city Horse racing, the circus, jug
glers, posture masters, tumbers, ffe-eaters, mon
strosllies concerts, cafe gardens. fencing matches,
pigeon shooting, gymnastc exercises, country ex-
cursions, balls graduated TO every pncket form but
fraction of the entertainments 10 which this day Is
devoted. In the afternoon, the public proinenades
are thronget, and the long array Of equpages, with
the rich and ray dresses ofihe calculated
to convey an in posing impression Of the wealth and
luxury Of the city. In the evening the theatre pre-
senls spectacle, which probably few theatres IN
The world can parallel. The Eaauly, elegance, wealth
and lrxury OF Mexico seem concentrated into one
brilliant focus.
The finale Of the day is generally wound up by a
splendid display of fireworks; and thus concludes a
Mexican Sunday, and in no other part Of the world.
probably, is Sundayso spent-not even ia Italy.
MORE PoErRY-The following is from the poet
of the Vicksburg Sentinel. The editor wanted a
certain paper, which il the business of the poet
10 file, and il was missing. The sentimental young
man was called 10 task, and his CONSERVATION and
rage to find that an outrage had been perpetraied
on the file, was beyond descripo After stand
ing for moment with teeth and fists clenched
looking unutterabe things. he rushed 10 the middle
of the room, cast one tragic look 10 heaven, then
shreked out as follow
"Oh, for a tongue to speak the doom
The wretch deserves, SO beasty vile,
As to sneak into printers room,
When the edito, s out, and steal his very best
exchange papers off the file