The St. Landry whig., 1845-04-24
BALL AT

fora dance. Though we were preyen-
ed from attending, we had
IA chiel arnang them takin' notes,
And faith sOen prcnt Them"
IN The ball was given by Mr.. Sloan, managed
by several gentlemen Of our Parish, and from
what we learn, it was a regular built old-fash-
Ioned Washington b lf-for. we are told, many
old associations weAe revived. and new friend.
formed. Tho refreshments were of that
kind, which the town boys of the land.
ing alone know how TO furnish. The music
whose dfulcet strains were Of such an enliyening
nature--was good, correct, and Of the right sort
for a ball. About 8 ofthe clock, the orchestra
commenced, and the dancing was not slow in
following suit :-contre dances, waltzes, &c.,,
passed the night, and about halfPas one, the
joyous group wendell their way TO their homes
rejoicing.
Miss ", . fand about OPelousas, seemed
to be the belle ofthe evening. Her eight fan
tastic toen was the ttadmired Of all admirers. ;,
Then the three Misses c. were not far be-
hind in their winning ways, and many a yearn-
ing bedur lost his sleep that night. One Of these
ladies ii dscidedly a finished waltzer. Miss p,
a waltzer, is said to be about as good asthe
next lady this side Of sunrise-her movements
being exceedingly graceful. Whilst Miss r.
and Miss G. were waltzing, our informant said
he was strongly reminded Of the oppression
.'the poetry d, motion.' Good.
The modest Miss A., thaugl, declining to
join in The giddy dance, was certainly one ofthe
attractions ofthe night. Her sweet department
and interesting conversation, fully repaid the
disappointment Of the pleasure Of her movements
on tis floor.
The sstall son Of York. our friend A.,
was intown, and seemed to be principal master
of ceremonies-kss il a perfect captainl
We Heard Of q certain disciple Of Esculapius,
who made considerable progress, and seemed
perfectly al home, both on The f1or, and in4the
way 81 atnusement,-NG CO itwhi& you're young
gentlemen.
We had liked n have neglected our young and
handsome friend who was as "m1erry as a
cricket, and as tulloflife asa woman list mar,
riedi Get thee i wife, It once, Mr.. Manager;
for if you could manage one as well as you can d
ball-you'd do
Every soul present enjoyed themselves beyond
measure, and all went merrily home, fondly an
ticipating another such treat. We understand
i is the intention ofthe managers to repDlst the
ball, and, ifthey will admit US, we'll ccElainly
be there.
G-'Fhe Convention has two important articles
now under consideration-th bib Judiciary and The
finishing off Of the Senatorial qualifications, &c.
The first section . fthe article on the judiciary
was adopted. It restricts the JudiciA. Il except
in New Orleans and Lafayette, to a 'pssupreme
Court, District Couxts aud Justices Of lie Peace.
This section in effect abolishes the Pahsh Judge
system. We shall publish an articles as they
are finally acted upon. They have at length
adopted a section for the temporary distribution
Of the Senatorial Representation, and fixing a
basis for future apportionnents. This section,
as it passed, . as follows
Sect. 10. The state shallbc divided into the following
senatorial districts the senators shall be veted for by
persona entitled to vote for representatives.
All that portion Of the parish Of Orleans lying on the
east side of the MississipPi river shAll comprise the first
senatorial district, with four senators.
The parishes of Plaquemincs, st. Bernard, and the
remainder Of the parish Of Orleans on the right side Of
the Mississippi river, shall compose ono district, with
one senator.
The parish of jefferson shall compose one district
with one senator.
The parishes Of 81. Charles and ST. John the Baptist
shall compose one district, with one senator.
Tho parishes Of St.lames and Ascension shall COM
pose one district, witHtwS senators.
The parishes Of Absorption, Lafourche Interior, and
ToIrebonnc shall M one district with two senators
Tho parishes of 1bervWe and West Baton Roupe shall
compose one district, kh one senator.
The parish of East Baton Rouge shall compose one
district, with one senator.
The parish Of Point Goupee shall compose ono dis.
ltrlct, with ono senator.
Tho parish Of Ayoyelles shall compose one district,
with one senator.
The Parishc Of West Felicisna shall compose ono dis.
trict, with enc senator.
The Parishof East Feliciana shall compose Que dis.
|tTlct, witlleono senator.
The parishes ~ Washington and St. Tammany shall
compose one district, with ono senator.
The pafikhes Of ST. Helena and Livingston shall com
pose one district, with one senator.
1hc parishes Of Goneordia and Tcnsas shall com.
pccs oae district, with one senator.
The parishes Of Union Morehouse, Ouachita and
3eekHen shall compose one district, with one senator.
The parishes Of Ealdwell, Franklin and Catahoula
shan compose one district with one senator.
The parish ofRapides shalIcompose one district with
one senator.
The parish Of Natchitoehes shall compose one dis
itict, with Que senator,
The parishes of Claiborne and Rossier shall compose
one district with one senator.
The parishes of Sabine, Gaddo and Desoto shall
compose one district, with one senator.
The parish ofSt. Martin shall compose one district
with one senator.
The parish Of 81, Mary shall compose one district,
with one ssnatcr.
Thc parishss 81 r 81. Landry and Calcasieu shall COM
pose one district, with Two senators.
The parishea Of Lafayette aud Vormiliion shall com.
pose one district with one s~nifatos.s
And whenever 9 eew parish shall be created, it shall