The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-08-23
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HarmaHson and Sfegart Runaored RsAcontrs.
CLINTON. La. August q. 1919.
Eds. CrescsHt-I would have written you report Of the
discussion between Msss Stewart and HarmansOn. which
off here the first day of last week the speeches
on that occasion worthy Of such consideration bat both
gentlemen INDUCED in such personalities that they seemed
TO forget the honorable position they endeavorug
dain and whatever they said Of general interest was of
similar character to their ehss former occasion Of
which have given You report. The Courthouse being
occupied for its legitimate purposes they the Baptist
Church, which densy crowded and commenced assa
ing the veaoty Of one another spirit becoming
aspTant for pTs-emnenGa among the vagoes Of fish
ke than candidates for seat in the Congress of great
ton They succeeded in infusug this spirit into portion Of
the audience and when the meeting adjourned young
whose political sentiments animated by ardent
stmuants, evidenced their ideas Of the glReH Craze
by sndeavoing to convince one another e0iRus pr0pH.
quo of the relative merits of the candidates. and manga
bleeding pobosc attested the pugistc skill of amirer
of Stewart Hamanson. Though democrat and wing
could the oatOoal superiority of either speaker
the reasoning posn of both parties could avoid coming
to conclusion disastrous to the hopes Of candidate
well another If what MessIs. Stewart and HamansOn
said Of one another correct nehers deserving Of seat
in Congress- and if they spoke falsely they cannot be
sdsred suitable for the honorable and enght
ened people of the Third Congressional District consider
Mr.. Stewart the better speaker; but Mr. Hamanson in
arguing to rest their claims upon the merits dement's of
the Land Bill, cast away lis sword and retaining but
shield gave his opponent the advantage Of the offensive
and was compelled to devote 4 his powers TO the protection
of his positions. thought Col Hamanson had sufficient
experience in campaigning to be of the advantages
of carrying the warintO Africa and not thus permit the
contest to be confined solely to his territory swamp
BILL The dark Eisaga of his opponent ought be sufficient
to remind in his position Of the policy Of ScpiO
The discussion is 1 believe terminated, both gentle
men e here with the understanding that each was TO puT
sue his course, The members Of the Baptist Church
have determined by in conference, that shall not be
deseoTatsd again TO political purposes
There was barbecue last Wednesday in the vicinity Of
Port Hudson which was gTaeed by presence Of many Of
of He has
not attended fete Of this descriptions in the woods Of
Louisiana has enjoyed the mos delightful sensations of
the heart and cannot entertain any Just idea OF Paradise
fragrant glade usually selected for the occasion where
the sunlight falls meOwed through the tall branches of the
pine, and the magnolia presents cool retreat fIom the
agne Of the dance such oveR that gentle exercise
into desire to declare undyng affection beneath its
shade The cumbTOus and tesOme exactOns Of
etiquette are not regarded in the free halls of the
pmeSal forest and the sunbnmt yOupg planter who cult
Yates the earth trips its bosom with the lady Of
his choice and feels that rues of art mar the joys Of his
heart curb the aspirations OF his mind The Vlands are
prepared in style which might have been fashionable in the
good old days of Adam and Ewes trench being dug in
the ground and fire lighted therein, which placed
whole Of mutton shoate, venison ec with
branches Of the hickory for roasting sps and gentleman
well versed in culinary lore, Of ceremonies AT the
barbecue last Wednesday, when pTOusion of good meats
and many decaeie served up, and gallant beaux
waiting smiling bellies, the rain poured down in torrents
and the gsnter sought shelter under the tables, while
their devoted cavaliers stood around them. When the rain
ceased the gay party, which few minutes before rivaled
the waving prairie flowers in the variety of their cOoT pre-
ented as sad spectacle those gems OF garden
when the storms of autumn have swept over them To
speak less pOsca TERMS the starch taken of many
flowing skirt and forms which rvaed in voluptuousness
the charms of HotsntOt Venus reduced to most de-
porabs meagsmess ribbons faded cheeks lost their color
and natures ground work and temples was seen
through flowing streams Of saturated lily whiteu There
we've those, however whose charms could not be washed
shower and many faithful beau felt grateful for
the TO which nature subjected her favoe children and
those who sndeavoed to supply by art what she had denied
them The evils which assaed of the party did not
with the rain for the which were bearing them
home off the track about two miles from Clinton and
several who jumped out found themselves kneedeep
neighboung house. however opened lis hopitabls doors,
and the trials OF the day forgotten in night Of dancing
and pleasure.
1t leaked out here few days ago, that two hot bOoded
fellows were about vndCate their honor by peTfOTatng
another with buckshOt and the Sheriff captured them
while preparing for the conflict It to have been a
rbe affair and each of the COMPLAINTS declared that he
would not leave tooth nail Of his adversary but there
are persons who nsnuss that they fingered longer the
vicinity Of the Sheriff than necessary.
The cotton fields which few months ago promised we'll
do not now present hops Of half average crop
have heard several planters that they would be content
il they made half crop, the army worm has made its
appearances and much distinction is appshended from
them Notwithstanding the statements Of the papers TO
the contrary said here that the yellow fever prevails in
the city and report Of the state Of the hospitals with COM
msRiS thereon would DO sad with deep ialsTsE E.F