The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-17

There were nfidel Turks and Christians.
knights and lords and it seemed as if the shrill
pibr"ch had sounded loudly among the sous Of
Caledonia, inviting them to come to the rescue.
and her many clans were picturesqu"ly repre-
scented their a pine mountnins rcsounded with
their firm aud manly foots,cp. aud the ciank of
their nrmor kept time with the Pihroch Flora
Mcdonald had answered the call Of her country.
she, the boast of Scotland. and, in n measure
her Joan of Arc. the type Of sympnthising and
devoted woman and Of n noble and generous
woman, was here represented with grace aud
dignity.
Mexico had here two descendants Of the
brave though cruel Cortcz. Their costumes
were historically minute and irrcpronchable
in fitness, freshness, and in the na, ural man
ner with which they sported with them ;
and in this wise they captivated the heart
Of the File du Regiment, IL model Of grace,
lovelincss and livcincss. l verify believe
that these Spanish Cavaliers will have to
fire at each other one Of thus, pistols that
adorned their belts. This must be their f,,c
for they are in love, heal over wears, with
Tins char'nIn: Syr'". Of the Canteen. | will
say no more for fear Of creating distress in the.
bosom Of the lalv in the beautiful costume of
Louis XIV. Her chamingly powdered hair
adorned with spcnliI flowers that were
"|"';'l'h I" find themselves c:lpsel in this as
S"'itt'"" with Sill more dainty beauty. She
was a<"y"'ng one of the Spanish Cavaliers, and
IT. wrs IN vain that she tossed her charnin..
head nj him in sign of her ,lrsulcasure. | nm
sure. however, that the fair powdered lady W i'll
soon regain the heart Of this Mexican rover this
very night, though fond nf roaming far
rom tlr h"ilndrn limits Of hi, territory. 1t is
human T." SIN. nnd the Mcxica,ls are in no way
exc.n;', from it,
Many are here the female characters aprro
pria'r'y rrpr">cntrI The bali room, was fu Il
"i 'I"n. There WAS II sweet slre,,h.r,lcss with
her nook, rr ,'ly To hook II heart with her be.
wiic''ln- nanncr,; aul then We saw Il char.
'nin-c ilDw.:r yirl from Charleston. ,h, very
r,ra'il-" of l"auliIni flowers and sweet. rrl
II We are I" ia =: by the present specimen w..
hti III tn" hr!l room. She eau. in with her
NV" sisters, III" on in Pose cni"r-.i .irr<s ,
"fii"r IN pnr' " 'i'". anl th.v m .ht H.. GA lie
tn. on" tn. Il i R,S: AMI III. other ,ll.. Win.
R"se of history.
to mention in detail for nv present ,b..; still
VIII SIMPLY ailn'ic To one, though not Least, IL
sweet little Indian girl, who danced so pretiii
anl gracefully the Cl:hiuchia with Figaro.
whose merry aud noisy cnfr"c chrer-h aud
amused the c"npany by singing "taryo nj Euc.
f"t"m with the accompaniment Of the Orcles.
ira. Let me say here, that the Leader Mr.
l.ahatnt &C.. A. deserves our praise for his SIX
good anI complaisant manners, CIV really to
please and "bl,e. l hope We will meet him
here next summer.
Our tribute of thanks must be given to the
gentlemen. the managers of this most brilliant
aud successful Fancy Ball. 1t compares we'll
with any one | have ever seen at the North
We "w" ais" our thanks to the proprictors aud
to Mr.. ll"ke. the manager. for the great amount
Of comfort We have cnjnyci The supply was
plentiful. choice aal dainty. and the supper
was sp'"n1idly provided AMI enjoyed, and the
good things were literally washed down with
good champagne. Every one WIS kind. cordial
c""'sn'cd. cheerful an happy This bali has
proved a glorious ,rinnp', iii til. ) nn;h
In conclusion '.Ub C;r :ar ihi it.nt' wh;.
applied to our b,I! NJ m.tl: rhr:u,..,r.l,iy
Paradise is where pretty wn.nal :.r.... tl.
abode Indeed. where they are Lhrr. j. n court
Of love, beauty anl The graees. Who're these
enchanting beings are. happiness follows in
their train; and wii:lout them. even tn. silver
moon.lightcd heaven and bcsprinIilel with
stars, is turne.l into the darkest night Th,
felicity experienced by my young friends has
turned their heads. and the natural consequence
must be a harvest Of matrimonial matches.
Therefore.
"Catch the sunshine! catch it gladlyi
Messenger of Hopes employ.
Sent through clouds, through storms through
bilows,
Bring you cup ofjoy."
AS long as these scenes last, Williamson feels
the happiness of existence.
Reader do you want more detailed ace cunt
of these elegant doinys? Why did you not
come! and then you could have admired all
things with your own optics. FIGARO.