The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-04-07

Our New Orleans Correspondence.
New On LEANS, March ., 1851.
Tie Rise Of the Watrs-Ariral Of Distinguished
ShSng1s-Ausical and Thearical-C Contemplated
Increment to Jamaica, &C.
The "Father Of Waters" am sorry to inform
your readers has got on another frolic, and is
committing all sorts Of depredatons by its inebri
ated rushing, boiling, .whrling, mad course; run
ming through plantations, breaking the levecs, and
creating general ''big scare among the planters
The old gentleman has not been high since lSi9,
when he took freak into his head (Which rises up
in Mnnesota) to run over our city, and make the
people boats instead of carriages The cause
of his getting high is attributed to his rising pro-
pcnsities, and millions Of dollars have already been
expended in trying to keep him within bounds, but
his profigacy is such that is hard to control him
He has broken through Mr. Gardanne's plantation
lately, which is two miles above Gretna, on the
right bank of the river, opposite this city, and
made crevasse which is nearly half mile wide,
Mr.. Nillaudon's plantation, adjoining, is also over
flowed, and nearly four miles Of ground has been
put under water. The stream runs into Barataria
Bayou, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
Last Saturday, the I'D instant, another crevasse
occurred ut Iradeau's plantation, eighteen miles
above the city, in the parish of st. Charles, and
place III 1919. The alarm was immediately given by
the ringing of bells on the plantations, and in a
short time large force was collected. and they
succeeded the next day in stopping it. Portions of
the parishes of Point Coupe, Madison and Carroll,
also under water. The river at this point is
about at stand: and from the immense levees that
have been made for the protection of the city, and
the watehfulness that is observed, apprehension
is felt that We shall be again inundated. five
would only take lesson from the Dutch, think,
in this regard, the country would be considered safe
,-g tl.att
gists have never been able to trace what relation
the Father of Waters is to Mrs. Sippi. presume
why the question has never been decided is, that
the branches Of the old lady'S connections are 50
numerous
You have, no doubt, seen an account in the
PtcGyrne OF the reception given by the Captain
General of Havana TO MIR. Clay, and other dis
tinguished Americans; among whom were all Of
the Louisiana delegation, except MIR. Soule. and
Paul Jones, Senator from Iowa. Hon. Voney l..
Howard, of Texas and Hon. +. u. Stanton, Of
Tennessee-members Of Congress P irty of some
most beautiful and accomplished ladies were also
present IN the evening, and, i am told, that the
Captain General was 30 captivated and charmed by
them, that had they demanded the island in the
name Of the Fii6ustGos, that he would have sur
rendered at once. Among the ladies the
complished and elegant Mrs. General Ashley, and
the beautiful Mrs Cox. fascinating widow lady,
both of II; Louis Mrs. V. L. Howard, Mrs
Captain ID. ID. Potter, Miss NJ. Caleb, of La, neice
Of Senator Downs; the fascinating Mrs. Scott, of
Iowa ard Miss Louise G. Reid, the lovely daughter
Of CAP tain ;. G. Reid, Of your city All the party,
with the exception of Mr.. Clay, have arrived in
our city, and have received general attention. To
many Of the ladies il their first visit, and they
express themselves agreeably disappointed with our
city. The fact is, that many persons who have
paid visit, visited US under inauspicious
circumstances, think that New Orleans is the jump
ing off place Of eternity. But with fine weather,
and agreeable society. our city affords many
amusements, in the way of theatres, operas, fine
rides and drives on the coast, and shell roads to
Lake Ponchartraine, the gardens at Carrollton,
picture galleries, besides the beautiful walks in diff
ferent parts Of the town. as any other city in the
Union. | Will admit, however. in rainy weather.
New Orleans is no place at all, but what city is,
under such circumstances Atpresent, the weather
was lever more charming; the country, with its new
prirg robe Of green; looks delightful, and every
thing looks fresh and blooming.
This is the period among Us for concerts. The
first Of the season was given last Friday, by Alr.
Chas. Wynen vielinist Of great talent and merit.
He assisted by apowerful and effective orchestra
ard the aecomplh he'd and favorte Mr. i. Bishop.
As ballad singer, think that Mr., Bishop has no
superior in this country. lie repeatedly en-.
cored during the evening Wynen's performance
on his straw and wood instrument, called the
Yerowa J Soloma,' is cert iinly great novelty
and ii Is astonishing with what great dktinctness
ard accuracy be brings out each note
The Rayels have arrived, and will commence an
engagement at the st. Charles, Monday next,
3lst inst. They are sure to draw crowded houses.
Mr.. Burke, the comedian, has been re-engaged for
few more nights, at the st. Charles He is a
".
~ fair houses here. Tie Varieties, under the man
agemcnt Of MIR. Chippendale, is still doing good
business, the fascinating and bewitchng Mrs. How.
ard, being the main stay Of the theatre. Everybody
u on the tip toe Of expectation for the arrival Of
Parodi. We have heard so much Of her, that there
il ~ much excitement among tho Creoles to hear
her, ms there was 10 hear Jenny Lind.
secret club has lately been organized here and /
in 1t. Louis, composed of Englishmen and Scotch /
men, for the purpose Of carrying out some move |
ment in the Island Of Jamaica. Whether il relates
10 some political revolution, or TO The vision OF /
making fortune out Of the supposed dis ,overy of
q me valuable copper mines there Is not positively
known. Certain il is however, that the present
condition Of thing at the island is lamentable in
deed. The emancipation Of the slaves has ruined
he island; friend told me that estate which
aad previously yielded a revenue Of 5000 annually,
Ices not now produce 81 900, and that everything
las deere af ed in proportion. The planters want a
Ugh protective tariff TO secure them, and hope
essly looking to the home government, thinking
hat i. will assist them, but they look in vain. The
Introduction Of white labor, and it, population Of
10000 blacks in some way disposed Of Were the
rcople q the island to make an attempt at revolu
lion, perhaps England, TO get rid Of a difficulty,
might grant them further privileges, but IL IL ex-
remely doubtful.
ITEMS PROM TExAs.-1n an article in relation 10
the canal, the Galveston Journal has the follow
ng-
he gr At port he home q Galveston. New
rltaus would TO be naturally the port II home
emmerce ftr al Texas but the excessive charges and
ar commerce &c the great northern Atlantic ports
freight charges and insurance. At least two-fod
greater between Galveston and New Orleans than be-
~tcn Galveston and New York city.
The Austin State Castle denies that Gov. Bell
Wis BE candidate for Congress, to replace Mr..
kaufman.