New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-03
BACHELORS BALL, MOBILE.

Messrs. Editors According to appointment,
started on my peregrnaon for this, dear sister
city, and, after delightful trip on the neat and
comfortable California arrived here in good con-
dition," was "recorded" Immediately by an assem-.
blage of good bandits-I will not call them good fe
lows-as ever swarmed around poor innocent
victim.
I arrived in rather delectable and undulating
mood from the effects Of delightful evening on our
trip, having found on board fellow-travelers
the band Of Campbell Minstrels-a band of brothers
q" on the square" sure-the sweet Fairy Star, Agnes
Robertson, and her husband. We all made the wekn
ring-if such thing can be found on a steamer
with joyous hilarity and happy music.
found in Capt. Meyers, the gentlemanly comman-
der Of the boat, an old friend Accordingly, an
engagement was announced ; and placing us in the
front rank, he marched us up at IL P. NJ to such a
battery of good things that with gallant charge we
soon became victors Of the camp and the spols
therein without any serious consequence except the
undulating movement of some individuals caused,
they said, by the movement of the boat. That how
ever, is query.
My first day was spent in sauntering through Dau-
phin and other fashionable Streets impudently peer
ing in the miliner and dry good stores sometimes,
for an excuse buying dimes worth of ribbon to OBJ
tain glance of the fair faces Within deep in the mys-
teries of crinollne Talking of crinoline must say
that this dear little sister city in the hoop liner
can encompass New Orleans and believe all the bal
ance Of creation. 1t seems to be perfect mania
from maids Of all work to the highest ladies of quality
Without exaggeraton the effect of an extended walk
with one of my fair friends produced great ncon
venence to my inside leg, from severe friction COM
ing in contact with the article. Oh the horrible
monster the sweet creatures will say of me; but
can't help 1.-THE fact is So.
The first day of my arrival opened in sunshine and
charming weather, and looked forward to the anti
cipated pleasure of the week with great gusto but
alas for the sake of poor humanity and myself partic
uarly, before night down came a drenching rain and
wish may be shot if the ungentlemanly clerk of the
weather did not keep up continual liquid flow until
to-day. So my enjoyments were limited to calls and
general dispensation of myself in various mbibical
vicinities. -~
One pleasure could not be denied me- however and
that my hobby, the theater under the direction
Of Manager Dufield and Treasurer Calder both
blessed with the roseate hue Of health Every night
but one was in attendance and that was devoted to
the bachelors ball In regard to the general
meat of the theater, cannot award too much praise
to Manager Duteld for the selection of his company
and the neat and beautiful manner in which he has
| refitted and re-organzed every department of the
temple. The leading persons Mr. and Mrs Paunce
fort are in my opinion superior to many Of the stars
who now swarm the theatrical armament. Our old
boy jolly Fuller, is just good as if he had been
made new. Friend Jim Brown, in fine trim aud good
spirits Fernour light comedy man, is treasure tt
any theater. The other members Of the company, il
utility and other lines, are much better than you vii
find in larger establishments.
Mr. and Mrs. Bourcicault, despite the bad weather
have played an excellent engagement, so far. The
are great favorites. On Saturday evening, the
cason Of her benefit the beauty and elite of the cit
turned out " en- masse and packed the house, so tha
i it was difficult to get even standing room. TIL
I weather has now broken out, (not with the measles
but into the most spring-like and delightful CON
peNon and ifit continues the Bourcicaults will pa
brilliant engagement the coming week They pr
duced the " Phantom for her benefit and must sa
the effect Of the moonlight scene on Mount Snowde
was masterpiece and with the performance eicite
the warmest applause from the audience. It was dt
cdedy better put the stage than at the ST. Charlie
Theater, three entire new having been painte
| for the occasion.
The Campbells leave today for Selma and Mont
agomery. They drew large houses every evening, il
the face of the bad weather.
On Thursday evening the great event Of the season
the grand bachelors ball, at the Battle House, Wa
ushered into existence about 10 P. NJ, and continued
to live until about ) A. NJ, and then gave up tn
ghost CALAMITY. After being an eye witness of GU
| grand Gaety ball. Of course all other entertainment
will small in comparison but that will not at al
deteriorate from the magnicence and taste of this
All the parlors the first floor engaged, ant
tables therein spread with every variety of eatable
and drinkables that heart could wish for. The gen
tlemens ordinary was used for the dancing saloon
tastefully and gracefully ornamented; the suppe
rooms being separate from the dancing apartment
made it very convenient for happy and doting lover
who did not wish to be under the surveillance
anxious PARENTS"
The ball, as q matter Of course, was graced wit
the presence of the charming and fascinating Mr.
I lie Vert, her lovely daughter and the lively and ga
mother, Mrs. W, who is now younger in her ten
peranent than ever. What blessing to society
would be did many more such happy families exist
Many ofthe prominent bellies were present, and wher
so much grace and beauty were concentrated, it j
invidious to particularise. Miss NJ with statel
and queen-like figure with destinations capable c
holding in her magic sway the many admirers VIII
luttered around her. Miss D., sweet as Hebe an
fascinating as Venus, made quite sensation. Th
amiable Misses McG-'s charmedall who approache
them. Miss Annie Nj, although in modest white
had good share in the firtatons of the evening
Mrs. Nj, in blue silk and point lace, elected
great deal of admiration. Mrs. A fOated throug
the giddy mazes of the dance like soft, undulatin
shower of roses, her dress being trimmed wit
boquets of artificial flowers. Mrs H, in he
Spanish style of costume was rich and lovely. Mis-
V sweet and light as fairy. Miss k, tn
smiling, sweet and amiable, had her portion in tn
conquests of the evening. Mrs. c. H, in pin
silk and black, was the admired of all eyes. Anon
the fair guests recognized many of my old friends
Mrs. l., beautifully dressed in tasteful white, wit
founces of thule, the gayest Of the gay, with merr
augh and joyous humor. Among the good heart
laughs recognized distinctly the merry ring of
particular little friend of yours, who was expatiatin
as usual, and quite anxious to know whether yo
would be in attendance. Now, don't blush, m
modest friend for you know you great favorit
in this as well as in other quarters.
The killers out in force, with their sextol
and grave diggers, but the hoops kept them from il
flietng any material injury upon the fair creature
Mr. and Mrs. Pauncefort gave the pleasure of the
agreeable society," Then came the little Fairy Sta