The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-02
LETTER FROM NEW ORLEANS
The Weather-The Crevasse--smInm,er Retrents-Ths
Psrk-signor Blitn-A Novel Trotting Match.
Especial Correspondence Of the Daily Union:l
NEW ORLEANS, Sunday, April rs,

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The weather is delightful, and notwithstanding the
swollen state Of the river and the impending devastation
of the crcvasse the streets lively with the presence of
gay, light-hearte and happy citizens There are
many visitors to the to witness the progress of
the brave workmen who energeticay laboring to
pair damages, and prevent serious disaster and
it is but natural that each should return with stronger
feeling of security after the display of activity they wit
messed confess to some such feeling myself and am
well assured that companions similarly impress
ed But it is clear that the danger is not yet passed.
and fears felt in consequence Of the rise in the
Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio rivers.
Now that summer is really upon us, the invalid and
fashionable portion Of citizens making preparn
tons for their accustomed flight to the North Indeed
have heard that the departure Of many will be FASTENED
in consequence of the expected sickness to ensue from the
overflow Of the river This may be well in point of eau
ton, but really cannot see why their journey should
be 30 extended, when there many places full of
beauty and health within comparatively short distance
of the Crescent city itself For instance, there
Abita, Ocean, Badon Springs on the lake-shorc,
the many rustic retreats that could be fitted up at any
one Of which the could be spent quite pleasant
ly, and that impaired health would be quite
restored There many elevations that would insure
considerable change Of temperature saline laden air is
abundant and bathing nvigorating need not be
wanting Besides, in point of scenery these localities
cannot be surpassed,
What glorious thing park is! Well have these de-
lghtfu retreats been called the lungs of city There
is now every to believe that long talked-of
pmk will be a reality. The city council have appropr-
ated 81 900 to be expended in enclosing the forty fifty
acres of the Metac ridge devoted to this purpose and
although this will make the place all that could be de-
sired yet it is and much greater things
have come from smaller beginnings
During the week, the g Continentals had their pa
rade and target practice The display imposing and
the target firing proved that this company has many
crack shots in it The orphans fair has been the
tire of attraction 1t will continue to be- for there
but few of citizens who will not contribute something
provide for the orphan The theatres dull their
reign of brancy over and there genuine expression
pleasure that Blitthe Incompatible Blitzw aston
ish citizens during the coming week with his wonder
full feats The Sgnor very popular here There but
few who have forgotten the supper he upon time
gave to his friends The guests all placed
at the table when the Sgno with mischevous smile.
babe the walters remove the covers. This movement
produced profound stiffness, which succeeded by
ilysupprcsscd litter for the dishes empty and the
guests believed they had been sold by the nimitsble
Joker. At signal, the replaced and upon
their being removed second time, the most tempt
ing viands that epicure could desire displayed to
the merry company. That supper and his magic fully
established the Signor general mvOrite.
But must not forget to tell you of novel trotting
match which came off over the Metairic the
ed 1t is well known TINT have fast horses well
as drivers and think the palm must be yielded to
genuine love of the ury sport The contestants
were three well known and popular citizens, who desired
to test the relative merit of their goers The spec
tatos in large numbers and usual the ladies
with their rosses and dazzling black eyes added
zest to the sport that would have been sadly missed with
out their presence If there any betting IL is
known, for neither the horses their owners have
been known in sporting circles. subjoin summary