The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-11
An Excursion on the River

Communicating
Wahavsosn heard the inquiry made, frequently why
the public Orleans manifest little inclination avail themselves
s oppoEnits they enjoyment instead Of seeking
pleasure abroad certainly cannot be attributed to penuoua
Telling that destitute Of the ciies Upon the
bosom Of noble Mississippi float every variety csIa and
steaand ample scope than the presents for pleasure
excursion could not be desired Also the commanders Of our steam
boats are acknowledged 70 be gentlemen the most courteous and
hghoned aeng deficient either whenever
the pleasure qualification Of the pubs concerned Why then,
citizens Cities indulge
occasional excursion Surely nothing nd' social
feeling won contribute better while away pleasantly the
dreary months, than such rational enjoyment Yet little
attention paid this subject These reflections forced upon
me from th pleasure l. with good many others, enjoyed
light excursion last Tuesday night board the ob-bOat
Adams, which Ependdy Illuminated for the occasion, pre-
sene beautiful appearance Chilled through noble
The affair originated among the "boyS" Of Agers Who IN
accordance with their usual spirit Of chay extended general
invitation the ladies' the Villages lovser assembly have
never eonggated similar occasion independent per-
snal ATTRACTIONS they possessed that gaesfness and mods,y peGu
Lar to he sen with sPdghunes5 Of disposition and simplicity Of
sisTpi ~ WI t; ~ ~ H. P eaah ansy PeeIe9
as though rsho 1T subject fol under
depicted n hei5 yey s see and doubt exists that the
probability, bpoyunt with the Joy anticipated pleasure which
oVs beeB deeid8 3 @ 5 ~ iqts destiny Ct lev may
ment e So God grant be r he happiness Of
from mooringl with aegGtiI 6aad Il music
As hssTts should ever be.
and lively strains oi that music which, 7 . said,
Hath ohsrms to soohe the savage breast etc..
we rounded to aud considerable distance below city.
our passage down. the lovely which
starting, seeming music
pecd mody nom her nebuous d-spery raeiouy
smiled during the remainder Of the night upon hary
evening party Her appearance added considerably the mr pre-
valng space cleared for those delight
PostTy q motion TIE dance was carried with spirit and
lty seldom observed such succeeded
such order could not fail please the astious Ths
auous courtesy and good feeling prevailed throughout the whole
a and single incident
The boys had oreseen the and that
nave done credit 70 older hands had consulted the Of ALL
EyeIy article mat eond render their fair guests comfortable and
appylWa provided asunptous collation. accompanied with all
I'M
brown aud Opponent in duy bound did, in Consideration
herso particular regard thereto and verify believes
the party failed ia attention to this essential and important point
a MUS o. the anteh4era" also puryeyr, and lie the
othsr requisites Of life took rather, tken upon the
pound Of cure
Ahereuoymg ourselves The eOnsn returned safe
and well pleased
The ladies went home, to obtain that rest,
Which, when WeA-narned, the appreciate
The "boJsi' alao, their couchef sought,
And dreamed al nigat-4a Of course they ought.
Truly did regret when the hour separation from
such party and in Conclusion. each and All
happy and
Tueiday hight on board Of the Ben Adams. W. w.