New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-08-19
Great Northern Railroad.

In accordance with an invitation received
from Col. Cole, of the jackson and Great North
ern Railroad, we were present, day before
yesterday, at the depot of the Company, at the
corner Of Calliope and Soils streets. The walk
thither was matter Of no slight interest and
Importance, and well deserves such a notice as
we are unable to afford it, About I o'clock,
the hour appointed for departure, many gentle
men interested in the route began tomake their
appearance, and about an half hour afterwards
couple Of cars well filled. primed and loaded,
left for the State line.
From the city to Pass Manchac the road runs
through an unbroken swamp, and the journey
ing is much similar to that over the road which
crosses Jordan--a very hard road to travel.
There are one or two plantations on the way,
but the greater part of the distance is enlivened
only with view of old oaks, jungle and stagnant
| water Shortly after leaving the Pass and
crossing couple of admirable bridges, terra
tfrnaa is gained and sight Of the piney country
Thence forward, to the end, the travel is easy
and comfortable and in every way agreeable
The cars which left the city on the morning
of our departure at o'clock, A. NJ, reached
their destination at the other end of the route
about P. NJ, distance of eighty eight miles
and Z" backed two more for the purpose, end
and object of bringing the company on board to
certain means of refreshment there provided.
The provisions were most timely and acceptable.
Some kind genius provided an arbor, covered
with oak leaves, and Astounding in seats, for the
entertainment of strangers, and a variety OF
eatibles and drinkables, from chickens to cham
payne, which were speedily dispatched Gen.
Palfrey introduced the oratory of the day by
toast which called out Col Cole. Col Cole
in some pleasant and promising remarks drew
out Col. Oakley, who, IN turn created quite o
call for Col Garlann. Col Garland made a
speech which we hope to notice at greater
length hereafter than we possibly can to-day.
1t was very suggestive and comprehensive, and
if enlarged and amplifed, as it might be, would
certainly hrve powerful effect on the citizens
of New Orleans and adjoining places. Col.
Garland's idea of what might occur to our city
and to neighboring States from the opening of
railroads and other similar enterprises, were
not only very original, but also, as it struck US,
very correct.
At about half past o'clock the company re-
entered the cars and started for home. point
which was reached about half past IL, A. NJ, to
the great qualification of all who had been a
pleasuring.
Of the road itself we can only say that from
| the city to Pass Manchac it is exceedingly hard
to travel especially in the existing state of the
cars From the Pass EDWARDS, with some slight
exceptions, the road is equal to any in the
been elected Superintendent, and under his
| care the annoyances to which we alluded will
be speedily rectifed. The road will be opened
for business on the 22d, and we advise our citi-
zens to try its capabilities.
DRAMATIo.-W learn from the New York
Spirit that Mr.. Manager De Bar has made the
following engagements for the ensuing theatre
cal season.
William HELD G. Pope, T. Duff II, O. Pardey, L. Rer-
nard j. S. Wright, T Kembe, j. Hamilton, W. Davis, II
Sohoolcraft j. W. Clifford, II. Boyle, G. Howard I. st
Clair, ]. Brucanpa, j. Diamond, J, Clark, B. Dollar
err c. Booth, W Davis, T. Kemble Kemble II. Valice
7. Nixon, +. Millions G. Howard, III Courtney l. School
craft j. sehoolcrat MIR, A, Waldaner, Composer and
Leader of Dorchester; Mr. G. g. Chesley, Treasurer W
I, Nixon, Scenic Artist,
| Mr. and Mrs Dufields, Mr.. and Mrs. Maggie
and Miss Mary Hill are engaged at Charleston
| Many of those above have an engagement II
| the stock of the st. Charles the coming season
and are we'll known here. Mr.. DeBar has also
| engaged as stars" Miss Dean, Miss Logan
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Brooke, Mr.. and Mrs. Barr
| ney Williams, the Ravels, Miss Howard, etc.
most of whom are already we'll known in thu
city The seasoa promises to be q good one
We have not as yet heard of Mr.. Placide's ar
rangements.
| CONGRESSIONAL FAyoRs.-We are greatly in
debted to our able Senator, Mr. Perkins, fol
the valuable official documents with which h,
has furnished us during the past session. Thi
kind attention to public journal is q goo(
quality not to be overlooked in q public man
but there are in addition many other par
tieulars in which Mr., Perkins completely come
up to our idea of a model Senator.
BRTEDE & RoDER.-All who are unable Il
take a longer jaunt will be fully recompenset
by trip by the jefferson and Lake Pontchar
train Railroad to the Lake. The above nance
gentlemen will be found on hand at the hotel
with full larder and supply of wines tina
would tempt an anchorite, as all testify VIII
have had the pleasure of a seat at their board
Hand in your orders, gentlemen
STEAMBOAT GAPsIzED,-Three Lipes Lost
Information reached the city Yesterday tbs