The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-22
TOuYnamcnt and Fancy Ran Il Cotooss
springs, G00rwfa. -

the remnant this i'll starred nation, pushed to the
shores OF tn paciuc, will become an extinct race
CotoosA Springs the abode OF civilization. Early
the sth September inst might be seen, at early dawn
of approaching day the hurrying and fro OF Individuals
all busiy engaged in preparations for the coming events
OF the day the fair visitors slowly emerged from
their quarters contemplating the delightful prospect OF
and nhsng saubrious breezes the morning.
the glorious lpininary Of day, arrayed in unYvaned
heaven, renovs,ng the delightful earth with animation,
clothing nature with beauty Ssit and gentle wero
the zephyrs that whispered through the forest The sur
rounding scenery magnihcenty grand and romantic.
On the towering mountains rearing their
lofty beads With silent dignity and imposing grandeur
liant fields All the Objects Of nature seemed 70 vie with
ne another producing the most delightfully."- picturesque
sDdscape but in midst Of this profusioa OF natures
Establishments, civilization has reared her
handywork, and towering edifces now mark the spot
cwerns oaks whose SUNNI had repealed storms Of
successive generations Beneath the cool refreshing
hsdes there gently flowed bubbltng brook whose life.
living waters cooled their parched tongues which serpen
treo with pleasing int icaoy through iuxuriant mea
ow, where nature had spread her verdant carpet
aTiegated with the hues Of q thousand flowers.
Under The widespoaang boughs Of these venerable oaks
sacred TO the memory OF Jove the delightful summer
evenings OF the indian warrior glded happily away, and
here the breahed into others souls the
Of their affections ana the ferv0r Of their feelings Here
WIS made 3 mutual avowal OF that mysterious fame
which, during the smiles OF prosperity and the rowns Of
ADVERSELY, remains the same-nay, more-waich when
agon zng sickness and sorrow are consuming
the tender vital cords OF its object shines forth with
augmented iusre II is then, red, that this viruous
70 rs own sGe like the
trunk OF age stricken oak ~ the storms Of winter
rage with increasing fury-where now the modern lover
the city belle in set speeches. Extracted
IRON dreamy lovesck poe,s), where now We have To
ecord the ftats Of modern knights,
The day 9ropitious and at an early hour the fair
vsers from all sections Of the South in busy pre-
for the coming event. end ut IL O'Clock u. were
10 ~aups LOT ING announcement u tne conses. Sosn
me mai clad niehS we're seen coming with lightning
speed across the campus The contest commenced aud
alter well contest struggle, the Knight Of the Lone
star tMr. T., OF Augusta at every charge had borne
ring rom IL fastening.
Jbe knight Of Christsndon-Nr. s., OF Savannah.
The knight Of the Gartcr-Dr. c., Alabama
The knight VI Costa RcR-Mr l., Huntsville.
The Blue kng0t-Dr B, Of augusta,
The Disinheritea Knight-Mr T., Of Georgia,
mo Knight Of kansas-Nr. j., OF Kansas
Their norsemaaship was in no degree inferior 10 the
eats been performed under the extended wings OF the
hems. eagle the LAUREL wreath would hsve decorated
their temples, ara the trumpet Of fame would nave
sounded pans Of prase in celebration OF their triumph;
the page Of history would have recorded their re.
nown and Tie nations gratitude would have been lavish
ed proiussy uron theD bidding t. scptured marble
forth the 70 and features Of ariraate manto
perpetse The glory Of their venerated names But here's
Ia du monotoLous world, where dollars and cents
ali the such eaE looked On a. extravaganza
lit costs moro than comes TO.
We hsve OIL SPACE TO say that this time hororod cue
ten was veil worth the trouble an expense OF arrange.
meEts ior the degree Of interest felt amply satisfied tho
inexperienced nights Tor their rs, attempt upon such
bobe hcd. Their e.eaance OF dress and Handsomely
parsore hoea fuu gave an insight into the knighthoc1
ofoid
tissue q clouds hassG with his glory-the sounding or
distant ,alg beautifully with whis
persa zephyr" and murmuring waves Of the silent RI
vuses ald sEdod hastily through the meadow, where
nature, iaxuriaing IL her widest exUberance,
vas perfuming the air with grateful fragrance. The
suIaDiH Of the distant bills we're hid Ia the maizy Clouds
decorated m ali the various coors Of the goddess the
painted bow Winch diversified the glowing horizon with
pleasing and romantic figures. All oature was harmo-
ncus 10 the pleasant Of the evening and
as the shaces q iwsh Lad closed In the sweet music
OF the hand up which nouuced the hour for the
hy N ark
NIT me 10 Say La .ooosa Is famous for tho mode aud
manner o. getting her fancy balls and has
brsta of jean ia ths Particular line At the hour Of
eight the nusic struck and the sweet animated
every nosom Whine ~ mclodious strains resounded
IN ana cHle, drawing from tie adjacent arm hclses
hsn ocsufaaS. s9cp toe room was thIongod With the
We o. anon- hee uaa assembled ina daughters o.
eorsa Tennessee, south Carolina and Alabama TO cn'
tte socne--and here elegance u m its va
,ioas forms Frst mn oduced by The usher, came
Aoyg Queen y ScotsMrs. W., OF Edsto Island, South
Carolina
der io,ts were IKE the beams Of the morning sun,
ssorlb looAins through the windows OF The Eas.
6,ace slApe her limbs aud beauty deckel her face
Dress-Bscs silk velvet; head dress, velvet s.uddei
with pearls
Codes eF Laety-Mrs. B., o, Savannah,
Thou rodJcss heavenly bright.
Pr q bias and joyous with delight
beauty 70 me sun and nd, pleasure % he dsy
Dresr-whIte alk' spanged with silver stars trimmed
WI psiiopal cosors; head dress, lauFc. wreath.
tcny ets,n-EEc b., Of Augusta, Ga.
LAUGHING lsh, tender srace.
Wien 1 aiS scad. S rs morning so V5ss y I
rcss-whts, o. goesamcr texture.
Ag1v ug st1r-Ass L., OF Tuskeyee, Ala.
sae y IL vans ans renew aeir Nse
From such = ~ the morning gahers blgshcs.
nfcss-ssy blue, spangsd with silver stars vel the
E,,ni-9 star--Mss r., Of cahawba, Ala.
her eye hsa the star Of love,
JhaI bllnks asrass tho evening dun,
ne LOCKS thai Vaye ,hateye aesyc
Drcss- Pak, spsnged With siys stars veil tho same
Mas b., Of savannah, crowned Queen-with Maids Of
Honof-by knight Of the Lone STAR
Maetiess IN person, and In mind
santin beauty temple shrined M
must say that iht whole arrangement In the best
style Tue orator, hr. a.. Of Augusta, acquitted himself
With great credit tor bis address snort and appropr
at O. h. close ci blob he paeci tire wreath 10 the
hands q the anSnt oi the Lone STAR who with much
reaia,a by ner Wade o. nono Nss, D. Of ,icorga, p,
Ct Asbana, u, OF Tennessee, and the Knights of tho
tournament All vent on we'll Then came tho gentle
BareDwooa-Ar. J., OF Georgia. Charles II.-Nr. r,
Of Georgia Harlet-nt. r., " Georgia Claude Mel
{, q Alssa' gp, denoTs-ry : Msrsg,io-y, 3, 2,
saor D. Master ca. These charastcrs were appro.
ratsly dressed, sHi, all being IN full character made
NOS, pcasan, ,ha, h.s been enjoyed by tie yssrs for
mary ,ea,s We Neauty In various styles of coz
iuLs We were fore by struck with the appearance o.
he ta'r eaughtcgs OF Tennessee.
Nice "
Beautiful as sweet
nd young As beautiful, and soh a young,
And say a. son. ani innocent "a say.
Mss =
She 70 all midnrss; art the melting
~ hei sweet Nolec fhTtls and sccLns 70 Cow
In'o sous stream " melody.
And again GcoITa's daughters shone respondent 10
tse say throns and amid tie may dance Macon sent
Mss T.
Over her face a bloom Il she'd,
| And ssin' her ivory ssil With living red
4 scft breathing sv cts her opening lins d. close
| Tie native tdos OF the budding rose.
Bot ID-rc divine wbish rivced eutrances
senton exenpyiug that transSendent style OF IDEAL
teagy wt.ch dehcs tie sass''--the features thl
oulb.s and comnieriou auess tho ev preston K
pOssiOe ytyic sgd dazzling than the common loo
Oh woman Above all, In AW 'eyos dark charmsv iurk
ed The sreil o rtsstess tscnaton; large clear ans
ut'ruus by trrns me melted with tender lengulsh er
o. sparsed yhb ai'iby Of rays that seemed to say
| thors suA ,nings ~ ace.
III, evening asSed with good cheer; al, seemed 10
be fully 10 tn mari and wr the hour Of Twelve a.