New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-06-02
MISSISSIPPI CORRESPONDENCE.

INessrs. Editors: Upon the advent of the season
when many of your citizens anticipate visit to the
coast, for the purpose Of bathing, nvigorating
exercises aquatic and piscatoral amusements it may
not be inappropriate to note the hotel accommoda |
tions at the various accessible points.
1t is seriously to be regretted that the fine hotel at
this place is not to be opened formerly for aside
from the virtues of the Ocean Springs water the oca
ton is one of beauty and salubrity, and may be re-
garded as healthy as any point on the Mississippi
coast 1t is the highest bluff between Bay ST. Louis
and East Pascagoula The island in 'front.' which pro-
tects the harbor against the of the Gulf is too
low to obstruct the seabreeze whilst the picturesque
Bay of Biloxi stretching to the west, with its dark
lines Of foliage gives relief to the eye and imparts
variety to the scenery not enjoyed elsewhere There
seems to be a commendable disposition on the part
of the residents here to offer private accommodations
for all who may seek this delightful retreat in search
of health but the lovers of gay sports the polkas
wine, wit and humor, may " hang up the fiddle and
the bow" The present occupant of the hotel F. A.
Kent, Esq, intends establishing male and female
seminary, and will be prepared to accommodate
families having children to educate, etc. The casual
visitor will find the restaurant of Francis Coil open
at all hours and the ndomitable Francis "a native of
the isle which gave to the world Napoleon Bona
parte) is to have the hest the market Affords
done up in clean, genteel style. Hei at present the
| high potentate of the fish and oyster market of
Ocean Springs-whch, bythe-bye, is not inferior to
the most favored spots upon the Gulf for those
| luxuries.
The newly projected hotel at East Pascagoula will
not be ready for the reception of visitors this season.
consequently that hitherto desirable twatering place
will remain " sealed book " to pleasureseekers
At Biloxi, the Nixon House. under the direction of
N. B. Cook Esq., of your city, is undergoingcompete
renovation, and will be furnished in excellent style by
the lst of June, proyimo Mr.. Cook has taken 8
lease upon these beautiful premises and intends giving
at once all the convenences and comforts Of first
class hotel and judging from his well merted fame
enterprsing man, the public may rest assured of
good accommodations at reasonable rates. The far
famed Pradat Hotel has been sold and is now occupied
as private residence. Several small hotels display
conspicuous signs upon the beach, which, with a
number Of boarding houses, afford accommodations to
visitors.
At Mississippi City, Barnes and Tegardens hotels
are both in fine order" ready for the first rum
Barnes Hotel has received addition of forty fifty
rooms since last season, and now presents fine ap
pearance; it is deservedly popular family house.
The Pass Christian Hotel, under the proprietorshiI
of Jno. Mcdonnell, whom everybody knows has beel
very completely repaired, and is perhaps, in bette
condition than when entirely new Some improve
ments have been made which were quite important
and it now presents cheerful neat and airy appear
ance. This hotel mayb be regarded as the center O
fashion-the bon ton Of the coast-and has alway
been conducted in superior style. All who know Nj
Mcdonnell confident that its high character will h
fully maintained.
The Sans Souc occupies the same position as las
! year-tbe rip Van Winkle " of hotels. l hav
heard of change in its interior exterior arrange
} ments. Woodward is energetic and industrious. I'll
is ever ready to accommodate to the extent OF hi
. ability, and should be encouraged.
d Mulberry Hail. adjoining the grounds of the Pas
Christian Hotel, is quite cosy place. afor young an
G old bachelors and will be managed in good taste
4 the courteous and capable C. Nichols, ESQ., who ha
(; made many friends here on account of the accomm
daton extended to visitors during the winter month
a At the Buy of st. Louis there is no hotel this Sc;
son, and the prospect for the erection of house ft
that purpose looks rather gloomy at present. This
to be regretted, the Bay might be rendered yer
agreeable retreat and esteemed by many person
who have prncely residences there.
o The steamer Creole is now making four trips pe
week to all the points enumerated, and the mail lin
If boats after the 1st Jnne, prsximo, will call reguar
5. at the Pass and Bay st. Louis. understand we ma
;, soon expect the new and elegant steamer Virgins
e which has been constructed in New York express
IS for this trade by stockholders Immediately intereste
e in the prosperity of our watering places. Let HI
d come. Yours truly,
e. WIsnv ,Rn