The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-11

vious that of Mard Graz Il closed the DOCKS ..
Carniyal-t opened them 70 Lent. 1t sndsd peAsurs-it
versary Of the It's goriss have been dimmed-ss-
OUT the music has been forgotten Mardi Grssis nsve~
theess festival in this modern age of utility -
practcAbility People have ceased walking and rdinr
the streets disguised satans sstyrs monks
and marquises Flour and eggs have TO Their
ity Mardi Gras is still notablity, and still notably
observed Balls have taken the place OF process
sions and innocent in door amusements made usurp
the former hilarious enjoyments the streets.
As the OF all cities important aida
their prosperity and as they are Of particular vsue to
own have been to the trouble OF visiting the
chief of those that last evening" constituted the cels
on of Mard Gras and propose giving them such NOTICE
shall satisfy friends abroad that winters in New
Orleans continue to be pleasant and amusing notwith-
standing the existence OF low water ana hard times The
opera Orleans theatre not largely attended
it would have been had not grand ball followed it.
There was, nevertheless, very full and fashionable
house. representing much OF the Beauty resident and
vsitant in the city Most present seemed TO be
arrayed for the ball The St Charles theatre had au
dience of ordinary size, though BY no mssns commsn
OF the performance. At the Pelican, there quite
congregation assembled to judge Of the ability OF Mile
Nau and the st. Charles they seemed to be look
ing forward to the later amusements of the eveuin
The other exhibitions were properly attended.
The commencement of the evenings festivities, far
concerned, was most agreeable surprise
PARTY at the residence OF lady whose beauty and
complshments have rendered her bright star in
social sphere The house was elegantly Lit up, aud the
attendance, If not so great, WAS far select and
fashionable than at any other place visited during
the evening Most OF those present in plain or
fancy Dress but some in masks and DISCUSSES
only impenetrable to strangers, but impervious to
friends and intimate acquaintances The nssmblage
commenced at nine O'clock and at the early when
compelled to leave the amusements of the even
ing the increase.
From private to public amusements from Blank street
to the Orleans Opera The theatre, that had been
closed after the per noes Of the evening
ended in order that he parquete might be foored
over, once more open. Crowds upon crowds were
pouring in, and when the interior gained il seemed
nof I'm hroh HAN that
have been so instantly effected The stage and par
quette had vanished and in their place spacious
innumerable gas lights surrounded with galleries and
boxes and seemingly filed with the whole ton OF the city
the direction Of NJ Fot, gave life and animation to the
scene, while, every side coquetng and flirting, nqur-
ing, failing, and discovering were visible The coup de
grand-it was sea Of beauty and enjoyment, the
of which moved in all directions. We mingled with
the multitude and instantly found ourselves walking
In arm with harlequin who laid claim to personal brother
hood Az harlequin proved by foot and finger we'll
as language, to be female We were confident that
to our gaze, walking in company With Apollyon and
very antique Druid-venerable enough appearance to
have plncaed the first m,stssoe; We saw monks and
fact every possible style Of attire and every
costume The ladies who appearei in the usual ball
cepton We heard frequent judgments to that effect
from stranger. and can verify It ourselves.
70 another, from France into America. Az the Or
leans the ST. Charles closed for short time AZ
pared for a ball The music for the occasoa was fur.
nshed by the regular band under Mr. Wadaeur and al
the appointments were commendabo. We found assem-
bed large and elegant audience engaged in dancing in
promenading and in conversation Therewerc far
Of the residents above Canal street to be the
dresses they could compare well with those Of the
opera. There was Turk who would have been deemed
. native in Constantinople; duchess Of most noble
appearance nuns, friars, debardeurs harlsquins,
mobiles Of all nations sailors and soldiers Of all flags
there were Knights. Grant and lovely demoiselles
n wi tanta
and good eye to effect. Those who abJured masks were
necessarily more perfect in ovelnsss to the eyes of
spectators than those who mysied themselves behind
pastsboard countenances. We met little lady with
blue eyes who gave to heartache not easily over
of all eyes-that would give the description OF .
column to, butbut there is in INDUCING in per-
present on the occasion. The subject grows on our
hands, and must leave the remainder to future
occasion.
What shall we say Of the assembage at the Odd Fellows
Hall 1t was a crowda mob Of the fashion and elite Of
the city. Every part of the great thronged
and notion in advance retrogade utterly ended The
grand music of Hoefners band, consisting Of twenty
four pieces, unable to infuse life into the mass
that kept time to IT. to create for the dances.
We have many large balls at the odd Fellows aud
elsewhere but never any equal in size to thst Of last
such variety OF characters and costumes utterly
defy description Nine "ksd knights" FROM Mobile,
were conspicuous beyond others then followed Punch
Lizzie with black eyes and white dress, unknown
demoisee who mystfed all her admirers and stole gold
pencils with countless number here unnamed. Beau
tul the bellies at other balls, there none
beautiful than those at the Odd Fellows and large
the assemblages elsewhere this psed all
its predecessors Our notes supply matter for column
Of description, which may use hereafter For the
the great Hail. and ali the anterooms was insucient 70
accommodate the throng OF masks and fancy dresses
Armo,y Hall reoiced also in the crowd of masks and
fancy dresses-in beautiful women and gentlemen--
elegantly gotten up The music was provided by Hoea
and the tripping the light fantastic toe "
passed that at all other assemblages in continuity
and assiduty. We met there many We had prevouhy
Our female Harlequin reclaimed brothsrly recox-
ninon, and blue eyes white dress gave fare
the world the reunited peoples Of seventeen centurs
whirng themselves around and around, polsng waltz
ing and miscslansously jumping up and down.
Of the Others and for the eIertons Of
the disciples of Terprchore The lights and all the
IDENTIFY intended that should pass out with the
highest obsequies. There q constant change Of
Dresses that lady elsewhere reboomed here ON
smother and the decypherng Of individuals became
Union Hall, the Fourth district, winds up our his
tory OF Mardi Grss We had anticipated small gather-
ing here but Il was nowhere evening of small things
The work. with his wife and family, out TO mako
mirth, merrment and give merrment zest Union Hall
was crowded like all others and, as at all the others,
youth and beauty whrlsd around the room to the
prompting OF music There fancy characters and
fancy costumes fancy dresses and fancy dances There
we're many from lafayette many from the regions OF
the First district and from below Canal street
When the ball broke up daylight may be able to tell
cannot.
Thus observed shrove Tuesday ended Its advent was
hailed with more mummeries in the streets thAa for
many years past with more fourings and pelsngs
crowds and amusements Its demise was worthy OF It's
initiation and its funeral ceremonies had ell the youth
gaiey and loneliness OF the city in attendance. We
could desire that IL such things its attendants
hardi Gras might last all the year.
Late News from Texas.
letter to the Galveston Netcs dated Fairfield Feb.
Is, says
On the evening OF the sth inst in the county OF Ma
varro, as am informed, VIM. NJ love and Dr. Ander-
son met in the road At twilight. Anderson shot