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WEDNESDAY, MORNING, MARCH S, 1866.
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West Baton Rouge Correspondence. ?,

West Baton Rouge Correspondence
WEST BAToN ROUGE, Feb. 20, 1856.
"Joy and pleasure now 60 round,
b Beauty's triumph is to-day !
Every voice in chorus sound, /
This is Hymen's holiday.
Take my hand you have my heart,
Indeed you've had it long ago;
And now we'll never, neverpart-
Hymen says he'll have it so.''
Married, BY the Rev. Mr. Castlcton, on Thursday, !
the 7th inst, at the residence of Alex Barrow, Esq,
in West Baton Rouge, Mr.. THOMAS G. SPARKS, of
Rapides to Miss JENNIE M only daughter Of the late
Hon. Alex. Barrow.
Married, on Thursday the 18th inst, by the Rev
Mr. Lewis, at the residence of her father in Wkin-
son county, Miss, Mr.. BAIT. BARROW Of West Fell
ciana, to Miss MATTE, daughter Of Col. Robert
Sample.
Thus you see, Messrs Editors, that Hymen, that
glorious god Of marrage,h has been amongst us. He
is think decidedly the most familiar and agreeable
of all the ancient gods for he visits in winter and
in summer, in autumn and in spring. The deniZens
the tropics and the furclad inhabitants of the po
lar SHOWS are alike visited by him. for his torch is
seen blazing in all parts Of this habitabe globe The
marriages alluded to above were celebrated in the
most happy and joyous manner The beautiful brides,
dressed in the most gorgeous drapery, of the latest
mode looked like busing peris at the gates Of Par
adse while their attendants the lovely maids of hon
Or, formed such exquisite tableaux vivants " that
| the soul of an anchorite would have melted at one
glance Of their angelic FORMS To wind up these fes-
tive occasions and, it were, to top them off in
blaze Of splendor Mr. David Barrow, of West Fell
ciana gave to the brides and their groos, at his res
dence Alton Villa on last Thursday evening, one OF
the most elegant and recherche parties have evel
3i$attended. Alton Villa is magnificent structure
sEbult after the Gothic and Elizabethan style. The
owner appears to have expended large amount O
time of taste, and of money in its erection, for It'll
certainly the most princely residence have seen il
the South. It's numerous towers and stained-glas
windows, its long verandais and heavy cornices were
all most brilliantly illuminated. In approaching th'
villa at night, the tout ensemble reminded 0
a fairy castle of huge dimensions, while the mind O
the beholder went back to the days Of the great al
hambra and the wonders oftAaadin;s lamp. At min
o'clock large and very fashionable assembage0 Q
guests were seen in the gorgeous parlors They wer
received and entertained by the warm hearted hos
and his beautiful and accomplished lady with all til
elegant hospitality due to the OCCASION The music
by Mr.. Meyer and his band, from the Gaiety Theate
your city, wasseXcelent. The dance began. Firs
the quadrille then the may waltz, and then th
glorious fancies,i those soulstrring and entrancin
measures that sage matrons and duennas frown upol
but still delight to see-that sinners glory in, Will
saints with pleasing horror admire and denounce-d
nounce but still admire.
Among this large and distngue assemblagesI n'
ticed many beautiful faces and lovely forms. Tensa
sent one of her most lovely daughters from LAX
| O. D,i +od l,-o
elegant and accomplished young lady, while Miss'
sppi had perfect galaxy Of beauty, mostly blonde
Kentucky and Tennessee were there in all their gor
commanding the admiration of ALL while the Felic
anas long famed for beauty and intelligence shol
. in all their splendor and dazzled in all their W
Among those from distance, noticed two gala
- gentlemen from your city and also one of South CT
: olinas chivaric sons The tables were prepared vi
9 great taste and loaded with every luxury that he;
as could desire fancy suggest. Until three o'clock
the morning enjoyment was kept up to its topm
= height when the ladies began to don the shawl, t
T. hood and cloak, and sad preparation " make
',e their departure. The rougher sex, the lords
4 creation then assembled around the social boa
$. and with operatic snatches sentiment anecdote a
song ushered in the dawn of day.
Cupids darts, if not seen on this memorable occ
- sion, were felt by many. The restless couch, t
waking pillow, q the woful ballad made to the IN
t. tress eyebrow will be the lot of many swain
as the fair hand that gave the blow shall heal the wou
d, or time shall calm the troubled breast.
Thus ended this most delightful party. Mess
Editors are you married? Have you wfe?-I me
- have you two wives2 If not, come up and l "
D ''put you through that is, just so soon as c.
il "put myself through" which latter I intend to
n Just as quick as possible provided always can
y the consent of some gentlemans daughter. For tn
- tell me
g Sweetest pleasures never ceasing,
IS. - Blessings which the gods present,
&c Joys with length of years increasing,
Rosy health and sweet content,
Await the fair and deck the youth
= United in the bands of TRUTH
L f>NE