The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-11
Our New Orleans Correspondence.

End of the Carniral in NeaU Orleans Celebration
Of Ma,di Gras-Desc'1ption Of the Procession
niaskcd BaHs-Late Nc,rs from Merico-Loss ola
French Brig and all on Board-Hfrck Of the Brig
Observation-Disclosures Hayes.
very successful attempt was made yesterday
to revive the old custom of celebrating Mardi Gas,
the last day of the carnival. In 1886, before tho
city was divided into separate municipalities, it
used to be regular holiday with the creole popu-
lation and was celebrated with great splendor. Of
late years, however, the spirit of knighthood has
been on tho wGne among us, and Mdrdi GruS had
ceased to become gala day. The consolidation Of
the municipalities, and the admission of Lafayette
into the City Union, seemed to call up rcminis-
oences OF the prosperity and glorious times Of tho
old city, and a general desire prevailed to cole
bratc the occasion by restoring tho gaieties Of
custom which had been honored in the
breach than in the observance. 1t was accord
ingly arranged among tho Creole and American
young gentlemen Of the city that grand masque
parade should take place in the afternoon. The
ragged and barefooted association of juveniles
menced their fun, however, in the morning, by
covering their dirty faces with Masks and throwing
-four at the darkies the streets, much to the
merriment OF the wayfarers. At frolicksome
parties on horseback and in cabs dressed in the
most grotesque manner, began to appear in the
streets, and soon became quite numerous. On COM
ing in contact with the Ragged and Barefooted
Association" flour became freely distributed on both
Sides and the streets rang with the wild shouts and
laughter of the boys, especially whom they would
get the better of the -four contest strappng black
mask on horseback, representing awench in Boomer
costume, had her complexion suddenly changed to
snowy white by handful of -four, as she came dash
ing down Royal street, while roars Of laughter and
hurras greeted her from the bystanders An immense
concourse opeople assembled at the corners of Royal
Canal and ST. Charles streets, as the maskers in
creased, to witness the fun of the day BY halfpast
three o'clock, Royal street, from Canal to Espanade
street, was densely crowded with promenaders, and
the balconies of the hotels and private houses
swarmed with beautiful and elegantly dressed ladies',
to witness the procession which was forming in Or
ectr tI,,n
moved about four o'clock, headed by o large band
OF music, in large open wagon, the performers be-
ing disguised as monks in gowns and cowls. Next
came the grand attraction of tho day, company of
some two hundred wild Arabs on horseback, dressed
in robes of white and red, with gold and silver tinse
and sabres. Their huge moustaches and boards gave
them quite warlike appearance but the only
weapons they used were packages of sugar plums,
which were freely thrown to the ladies ON the gal
leiies.
Next followed large open carriage, beautifully
iestooned with flowers, drawn by four horses deco-
rated with ribbonds, and ridden by two postillions
1t contained four gallant knights, dressed in tho
costume OF the days of Louis XIV. Another car
rage, gaiy decorated, contained five persons magni-
hcently attired-two in the costume of Charles H.;
one knight in armor, with pike and helmet; q Turk,
with o eimeter, and gentlemen dressed ASA young
lady, IN beautiful white robe, trimmed with pink,
displaying fair white neck and shoulders and
pair OF wel-rounded arms, that would have graccd
the belle of q ball room. A long train of all kinds
of vehicles followed, displaying pretty much such
show as the fantasicals used to in your city, on
evacuation day.
At night number of the maskers appeared on
the stage at the French Opera House. and Joined in
the polka dances of the evening
Some dozen fancy and mask balls were given, andall
were well attended. 1t was regular benefit to our
Creole ladies, who took advantage of the festivities
Of the evening, well knowing that to-day commenced
the penance Of Lent. Thus ended one Of the gayest
carnivas that New Orleans has witnessed for long
time
The bark Joshua Braydon arrived yesterday, from
Vera Cruz, bringing dates from the city of Mexico
to the 18th inst. bill had been introduced into
the Chamber Of Deputies for the better security of
vessels from danger in the barbor of Vera Cruz
AT TusIan, on the 1lth ut., violent storm oc-
cured, and French brig was wrecked and oil on
board, ii persons, persisted. The Edwards, from
Campeachy was also lost on the 18th ult
large amount Of counterfeit coin is in circula-
ton in Mexico--so well executed as almost to defy
detection-and the attention Of the government is
called to the fact.
The post Office Of Guadalagara had been robbed of
q, 3a2. '''' ~ 'V'0'''
The interior was quiet, and nothing Of Importance
had occurred.
Catherine Haycss fourth grand concert, on Mon
day evening last, was the gem of the season.
+" A Aud ROBIN Grey, her :" Happy Birding" and
to an extent never surpassed by the widest applause
given to Jenny Lind. She was magniicently dressed
in q white robe, with n wreath Of roses from her
waist 70 the skirt, and looked as lovely and bo-
witching as bride. ORPHEUs.
Obituary Notices.
In Scion Ohio tho Zlst instant Cant JASON Ronsys
Eco, aged 20, father Of Capt Archibald Robbins Esq
who cast away with Capt John Riley ON the Desert
Of Sahara Capt Robbins born in Pittsfeid, Mass,
after which he settled In the township OF ockyh Hart
ford county Conn., where no lived until about the
1870 when ne moved on to tho farm where no died Capt
Eobbns was man Of strong constitution, and very IN
dustfious and had accumulated ne property aud was