The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-15
For the Union and Journal.

For the Union aud Journal.
Salmon Falls. March 9th, 1851.
Mn. EDITOR While the last electric thrill
of enthusiasm, which has warmed the heart of
people and set the wires trembling with
echoes OF rejoicing on the advent ola new Pres
dent still yibrates on the mir, permit me to
make short record of the manner in which
conservative patriots comport themselves dur
ing the eventful crisis.
Hollis is q town Of wide political differences.
Every shade and hue Of party color may be
found here, clear and distinct, as are oil the
characteristics Of a people almost Yorkshire in
their keen. resolutc, unninching manner of
grasping and holding their peculiar tenets. of
course the events of the past winter have
not been such as to strengthen the lion and
the lamb theory, among people OF diverse
sentiments. unless iar-rcaching philosophical
view of matters or heightened patriotism
oyercame petty party strife, and landed us on
some rock of safety where we could stand to-.
gether; that rock has fortunately proved to
be " Union and the Constitution" On 1t We
have shouted the names of defunct heroes and
patriots, sung Dixie debated, preached and
danced in happy unanimity. OF the saltant
exercise, we have had double portion, OF
which every occasion was the ibest, up to the
last success Of the season which came OIL tri-
umphantly this week at Lanes Hall. This
neat structure, old as the Montezumas, hay-
ing been recently fitted up regardless OF ex-
pcnse, has become the rendezvous Of Terpsi-
chorcan votaries, from parts remote and near
Amateur musicians are always at home with
their thrilling strains from "reedy pipe and
bugle-call," to which the flower Of our surbur-
ban youth of both sexes are ever ready to lend
q willing ear.
Between the hours OF six and seven, good
~ company assemblies, and with grace and
ease devoid Of all useless ceremony, they at
once fall into the measure that 'rules the hour
That anti-rcspectable innovation, the full
toilette has not yet displaced the natural,
proper. and simple style of dress prevailing
here. Now and then q demi-toilette Ut scarlet
or crimson stufI. with light network about
the hair, of similar hue sets of to great advan-
tace the dazzling fairness OF some youthful
belle; but the gravcr colors predominant, and
nothing can be finer than the effect Of these
deep-toned hues of green, blue, brown, and
plaid, relieved about the corssge by light
scarf OF white or red, effectively arranged, aud
cleaning like lances IN the dazzling light from
the numerous side chandeliers.
The rich black silk, plain and frilled, holds
an honorcd place on almost all occasions, that
its beauty and elegance can be enhanced by
artistic and effective arrangement ofits sombre
tone with some strikingly brilliant color, Is
verified by the success eyinced in the superb
toilettes Of Miss r. U. and Miss T.
The less quiet but chaste style Of costume.
the one ofbroken plaid, Of brilliant tri-color,
the other Of cerulean blue, lace trimmings.
and plain gold ornaments, as worn by the Mis-
ses c., had the effect Of heightening complex
ions. before darrlingly fair. All through the
mazcs Of the dance shone stars Of all magni-
tude, from the two Yenus-like Misses X. and
the fair Miss D., to the little Juno. Miss f.,
IIebe.like MissA., around whom moved satellites
Of beauty too numerous to mention
The usual midnight gastronomic exercise is
here dispensed with, and in its place are served,
during quiet intervals between the dances. ex-
quisite French bonbons, dried fruits. and such
other delicaeies as the season affords for
healthy and charming rcpast.
We have forborne, in this hasty sketch, an
attempt to do justice to the manly department
andchivalrous bearingof the sterner sex ON this
particular occasion. Suffice It tn say that
every arrangement for comfort and enjoym ent
was so perfectly made. that the hours few by
right Merrill-y. till the signal came tor revolu-
ton, when, with the aid Of strong band,
headed by the valiant Col. L.. fearless Pacih-
Gator. several members Of the bar. few itin-
Grants, Of known literary ability and agility,
we took Fort Sumter amid hearty rejoicing
and martial strains ofvictory. ..I.
Unwillingly. and with allow step, we left the
BANQUET Hall. into whose pleasant myster-