Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-07-07
The National Sabbath.

with the l0nd hOSannaS OF mlllionS vi iIee poi II
Americans from one end of the union to the other,
was duly concentrated on Wednesday last.
Although we cannot way that any unusual pre-
partitions were made to greet the Eightieth re
turn of the day that declared this free and
independent nation. absolyed from all allegiance
due to the British Crown, yet it was not al
together void of its pleasing remembrances.
At early dawn, the deep mouthed gun, pro-
claimed that Aurora, in all her proud attire,
would soon allume the eastern horizon, and the
sons of liberty would sally forth to join in the
great national jubilee. At about ten the mill
tary were all in full array, painting beneath
the rays of an almost tropical sun and cloud
less sky. The 'syoung folks at home" were
| filed with patriotism and evidenced their appre-
citation of that legacy bequeathed them by
their revolutionary sres. All, all seemed to
appreciate and value the rich Inheritance, save
| few merchants who were so devoted to their
business as not ito attach any value or i'm
portance to the occasion: or, perhaps, who, so
absorbed in hording up the "mighty dollar "
that they entirely neglected to close their
stores. There was but few exceptions to
this rule, so far as come under our immediate
observation, and one among them was of thai
ancient race whom the Christian so delight
| persecute Oh Americans, blush with
shame, to acknowledge that we have those
among US who are so devoted to Mammon, that
they will even desecrate Our National Sabbath,
and render it a day for speculation and the
| accumulation of wealth. Such acts are uB-
becoming to an American citizen. But let US
not discant on such actions as these they are
revolving to our feelings. None can justify
them, therefore, we forbear making any further
remarks
! The Lafourche Dragons, as before stated, formed
on " Guon Square," in the rear of the Free Aca-
| DENY on jackson street, at 10 o'clock, and were
received with national salute fred by our friend
| D. Mckay, native of the land of Burns, whose
heart, we know to be in the right place. Capt.
Darden, of the Dragons, made neat and elegant
speech which met appropriate response from
our friend Dan after which, the company pro-
ceeded on their way to meet the Adjutant and In
spector General of the Louisiana Militia, Gen'l S. l..
Waldo, and the officers of his staff, who were ex-
pected by the morning train of the Opelousas Rail
road and who had been invited to join in the cele-
bration In consequence of delay the invited guests
had left the crossing before the military reached
that point and prevented the usual ceremony of
public reception from having taken place.
The Dragons after having passed inspection by
the Adiutant General in front of Princes Hotel,
proceeded on up to Capt. Dardens about mile
above town, where refreshments were served in
the greatest abundance until the hour of dinner
was announced, when all set down to one OF the
most sumptuous and elegant repasts that it has
ever been our goond fortune to share. After the
meats had been removed, the best wines sparkled
upon the board; sentiments and toasts were offered
It is almost unnecessary to say that the great
est bilarity and best of feeling prevailed during
the entire occasion. All acted the part of gentle
men-the part of Americans. We forgot to men
ton in its proper place that that accomplished
gentlemen and inmitable wit, D. I. RICARDO, ESQ,
vi NEW OfiedIS, WIZ feuoefeu suCu cssetiial Scf-
vice to our population during the fearful epidemic
of '53, was among the invited guests. Although
Mr.. R. is comparatively stranger to many of our
citizens, yet he occupies the first place in their
affections, and he will ever find in them true and
steadfast friends.
The festivities Of the day closed in grand ball
and supper at Princes Hotel, where the grace and
beauty of town and country assembled at an early
hour, and continued to enjoy themselves in the
mazes of the dance until the small hours of the
following morning. Mr.. p certainly deserves
much praise for the elegant manner in which he
had provided for the occasion. The supper table
was supplied with all the rich deicacies Of the
season, such as peaches figs, melons, etc, etc,
besides the choicest wines and richest viands, to
which ample justice was done, as we can knowingly
testify. Upon the whole we were much pleased
with the manner in which s0th anniversary of our
National Independence was celebrated. Captain
Darden of the Dragons, certainly deserves well of
our citizens for this rare treat.
THE FAsHloNs.-The Paris correspondent of the
Journal of Commerce says that in the ladies' world
Of fashion dresses of fine stripes or small checks
have generally succeeded to the large stripe and
plaids the colors of the materials also are less
snowy than they have been. Long massive gold
neck chains have been again brought into favor