The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-08-25

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Pic. Mic at Bay ST. Louis.


Louis Leaving the Lake-end of that great affair the
Pontcharrain Railroad board that floating palace the
Oregon with goody number Of choice splits, good cheer
and lively wit Astounding, sped the muddy waters oil
Lake Pontcharain passing through the Rgoets on the
blue salt waters of the BOrgne, iOueyed to land after
sumptuous dinner the place of destination Who that
has travelled the Oregon forget Capt Hen, that
prince of good catees Arrived at the end of that awful
long wharf of Martins you might have squads OF pc
desans vending their way along the road which skirts the
Lake shOe-husbands TO embrace the partners OF Their bo
SONS after weeks absence lovers greet their beloved and
anxious little Ones scampeng for cOnfectOns from the city,
the usual tribute for the good behavior of the babies
An old bachelor, such looks such scenes and
wonders if the matrimonial state full of events of such
endeaing appearance he sometimes with his
eyes and hears with his He doubts the truth OF
position he has long defended and muses. some
bghteyed laughing ph to his path, how
quickly would his selfish notions vanish. No such good for
him. and he solitary and alone. But we have
stopped on that pleasant road to moTalZe. We reach
friends domic where intend to spend couple OF days
On Monday mpromptu Picnic Party is started and at
early dawn the preparations going forward Doughnuts
hastily made biscuits baked hams and tongues
boiled and various condiments got ready and packed in
for transportation to the place appointed. Passing
be remarked load of persons in cart lady and her
squire horseback and another couple in the buggy
brought from the city for especial with the family
mage containing the mother dau ghte and papa. ride
of miles thOug the Pine woods brought the party
consisting Of about fifty sous the spot selected the
shore of Lake. The little clearing with its log cabin
had been the residence of Spanish fisherman who had lost
his life while engaged in his vocation the Bay. The
cdent only occurred few weeks SINCE the place bore the
marks of having been lately occupied.
The splendid spreading live oaks afforded fine shade and
the ladies gave the boys employment by having
ground cleared off and table erected for the lunch This
dispatched and the servants busted with the brewing of the
coffee and dong the parties branched off chat sing
make love- the might be- So many and delightful
the beguements of that day and the ladies agree
able and gentlemen merry, that will give brief account
of those who present.
The prominent the list the ever lively Mrs P
who, with her sovereign ruled the festive beard Nrs N
next and Mrs. S. the lady OF Alderman from the
Second Municipality The Captain thar and every body
knows it, for he the life and soul of the circle Our
EXAdean, namesake OF the great poet and his spouse
in the front of every thing good and cheerful The
Major and General Councilman hand and played
up Izak Walton to perfection Mr. d. ofthe firm of NJ 4 D.
of Grave and CaOndee Streets and his amabe lady were
present; also our lively friend Mr. R. of Lafayette with
his family of which the pretty young Miss T. now forms
great attraction. No wonder this young lady declined
dancing with our Captain account of his looking dirty
good one, Capt. keep of the circle where the game of
smut is being played You did get offended, however
when pretty lady rubbed face with the burnt cork
Had you done so, you would have been laughed at.
We remark friend Mr. T. of Camp street, is not here
but his beautiful lady is with her sisters Mrs b. and the
Miss BIS
The gents who so wisely gave the ladies ride down
through the sand the beach, will think that loves
labor was most atiguing and richly worth the smiles that
were given in return. You a class of Quadrupeds
by shg lbe nameessa but the And then to ask the
ladies get out for you draw the vehicle back pretty
Joke that You won't do any The card parties
pleasant enough but in favor oany squads
which looks like making exclusive thing of such party
Miss d.. of Lafayette Miss H. Miss A. Miss R. all pref.
y, lively and gay. Miss K with the petite Miss NJ B. made
very good pair Miss 5 loose ringlets floating on the
breeze; the elder Miss B. with Mrs R. and Mrs B. are
having much sport about Mrs. T. having eaten a tomato
which bitter Mr. B. is talking reading love to Miss
b. the younger, seated in buggy. Animation apparent
in both their counenanee So enyous some young men
of these things they needs disturb this agreeable ste
GtGt by running the carriage out the SUM- Thanks good
Sirs' Miss T. is young, young creature and mild
and calm evening.
Mr. d. and lady present and catered with success for
our enjoyment The grand of the day however was
the dinner The CUISINE admirable and in all the an
pointments nothing could be missed to make up the com
pete enjoyment Wine flowed and sentiment and song
broke forth in choral melody. We are Son" and do not
the beverage" greatest ambition was an iced
glass of " COnants best Mineral Our party broke ND
and returned with bright Oyous feelings and nought
occurred to the enjoyment of the Pic. Mic at the Bay
The families at this place social and entertain their
friends in regular rural style Another party of this kind
on the taps, and shall have good account of it,
.7ugust q, 1915 HENRY.