New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-09-09
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

COVINGTON, Sept. I, 1891.
n Nessrs. Editors: Have you ever been at Coving-
ton, and become acquainted with its localities, its
beauties and its etceteras? Well, supposing you
have not, imagine yourself there and invited to
picnic i" at moments notice and at venture
Such an evening occurred during my sojourn here.
Being g distinguished stranger | was of course
one Of this jolly crew. At IL o'clock A. M. all the
omnbusses, buggies horses and carts of the village
pressed into SERVICE and the beauties pressed
into the aforesaid vehicles, l. e.. the beauties of the
fair sex, as we Travelled not only with lies bellies
dames,' but also with carts crowded with various
comestibles, good for the inner man, to which the
most particular attention was paid by friend the
Colonel, who had charge of the regiment? 1t was
intended to be foot, horse and dragon affair." hut
the weather proving SO caloric it was decided it
should rather be squeeze than walk, as the por-
tion Of the party who intended sauntering through
the woods at midday would not have had an agreea-
BILE time even accomplished by doating couples so
at II A. M. a portion of the caravan y met at
friends house to take up the line of march, but I'M
gallant cavaliers and sweet ladies were missing so
the ready portion propelled on their journey.
Our destination was Otis Springs, delightfully."- sit
uated the Abta river, about three miles from the
town. The advance guard proceeded, but the COM
manding officer of this portion of the detachment
finding some detention in the van of the party, or
dered halt and such evolutions as our sharp riders
displayed in bringing up the stray sheep, much to
their credit. The missing were mostly couples in
buggies-two in a carriage is convenient. anyhow.
Arrived safely at our destination, the cloth was
spread under some beautiful oaks, the disciples of
Nmrod shouldered their shooting machines and the
piscatory individuals their fshingrods and soon the
culinary qualities of some of amable friends were
called into requisition to provide for agreeable
repast. The sardines, think, were cooked in their
own juice; the champagne and other items / can
certify of the best and made us speak their
praise. a...n r.
After enjoying ourselves right merrily until s P.
NJ, the order of march was gven but it would have
required an avalanche Of drums and other noisy in.
sruments to have brought the straggers in at short
notice, but by-and-bye came couples seemingly from
immense distances, from the length of time they took
to obey the summons but that is perfectly excusa-
BILE in youth. When was young, would not have
considered it at all akGprooS to be out of time on
such an accession.
Our worthy, conyiyial and agreeable clerk of the
court joined us with his amiable family. The bellies
and beaux out in their most attractive charms,
and the damage which the fair ones have made upon
the hearts of several of city chits cannot est.
mates but one in particular, who found it impossible
to wait for this event, remains with us STILL and
have no doubt his delicate health will induce him to
| lay over for some time.
pleasant day indeed have l enjoyed, and while
many are travelling hundreds Of miles to find mineral
waters IN two or three hours travel from the city they
can indulge in the finest iron and sulphur springs in
the world without taking into consideration the
wholesome and balmy air of the pine woods.
An eNlegslator a boon companion and fine fellow,
had promised me visit to Bogue Chitto (whar the
gals only war shoes wonce a week, on Sunday, of
which more anon -.-
With my love to all the sweet ladies who illumi
mated with their presence this picnic am as always
yours. MIX.