New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-01-06
Letter from Mississippi.
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z A MISSISSIPPI SPRINGS Miss. Dec. 80, 1851 y
4 Eds Crescent-Would any one believe that an
Individual Ia the daily habit Of obtaining pass
ports Tor Others, could have been so negligent as
to forget them when his own case required the
documents r? And pretty dilemma would have
been in had not the kind offices of the courteous
and assduous Superintendent of the New Orleans
and Jackson Railroad (Col. Wiliams) interered in
my behalf, furnishing me with all the necessary
documents, for which and many other past fayors
l am much obliged. a., h 10 ~. srss -..-, sag
Having my character all vouched for, i pro-
ceeded to my destination, jackson, Miss. where
intended lying over one night, to lessen the
being fortunate enoughto get located at Mrs Dick
sons, "a perfect queen of hostesses, in her own
good old fashioned way induced us to remain for
several days at Jackson, thereby partaking of
many inequalities from its warm hearted citizens
Gould any Abolition sympathisers have had
glance at the colored folks grand ball at Mrs.
Dicksons, on Christmas Eve, and their dining on
Christmas they would have envied them. In the
evening grand gilt Christmas tree by the citizens
dispensed its thousand gifts to troops of juveniles
aud handsome elder sisters, which gave me good
opportunity to admire many lovely faces.
Having heard so much of the Penitentary I con-
Guided to visit this establishment, and assure you
1t compares very unfavorably with our model one
at Baton Rouge, where every regard is paid to
cleanliness aud discipline: Each convict here is
allowed TO wear his hair to suit his convenience,
and some have it arranged in the most fastdious
soap loekstyl then each convict cooks his own
meals. Some portions of the interior are much d.
lapidated, and it really wants master hand to
regulate its arrangements 1t Ia carried on by the
State and not by lessees, as ours; and think
change could be effected in that respect that would
rebound to its credit and pecuniary interest An
entrance fee of rs cents each visitor children and
all is charged, said to be so ordered by the Board
yphi is,
taste. ss5 81 S
We then visited the Blind Asylum, in charge of
Mr.. Merrill, who kindly furnished us with ample
proofs Of his own and pupils proficiency; and,
instrumental, took our departure for the Insane
Asylum. Traly, the eulogies and praise accorded
this noble institution have not been exaggerated.
Our party was met at the door by DR.. Kells, the
chief, through whose courtesy and kindness we had
an opportunity Of viewing the whole establishment
and mixing in with the patients.
One Of the female members of our party de-
lighted themwith numerous amusing aud sent-
mental songs, which made it difficult for us to de-
part, They had grand ball on Christmas night
where the utmost deeorum and good manners ORE
vailed, putting to the blush much saner societies.
Many OF the inmates are persons of means and
Oar young lawyer friend u. d., who was sent here
two years ago. is fast recovering and will soon be
entirely restored. When saw him he had Just
emerged from the woods with boughs of red Der.
tios otlu green, W uTudNenC4auQ Trim the pail
room. 2s9-
Our dear, good old friend Mrs. Dickson, has
just commenced hog killing, and we are revealing
in all the decacies of the said animal. washed
down with bowls of incompatible egg-nog and
other fxings. n
Mississippi Springs, where I am at present is
ten miles from Jackson, delightfully."- situated in
this elevated latitude, and under charge of Dr..
d. j. Holmes. Gan eminent physician) as Female
lntrmary He has now quite number of patients.
who speak in the highest terms of his qualities and
Accomplishments, and have related to me some !
wonderful cures performed by HIM. He intends /
making considerable improvements for the accom- |
modaton OF his patients. His speciality is the
treatment of uterine complaints by a new method |
which has met with the highest success, and favor
ably recommended by the most prominent ply |
sicians OF this and our State. On the premises
are three fine sulphur springs and the air and fine
Walks are ealth.glyng and invigoratng to great
degree. nave seen numerous testimonials or the |
ehlcacy OF his treatment from those who have suf
fered bad health for fifteen or twenty years, who
are now entirely restored. |
L had the pleasure of meeting with our old fell |
low-townsman Robert McNair, who has been re-
Gently elected Colonel of Mississippi regiment |
stationed near JAG kson, detachment of which left
On the 10Th mat; for Bowling Green, Ky. They
are splendid looking set of men, and have re-
sponded to the Governors last call.
The Mississippi Bank bill has passed both houses
but was not enrolled in time for the Governors |
Signature but as he approves it, viii soon give the
state flood OF currency Its notes are made re-
deemable one year after peace is declared in gold
HE bill protested" and to draw IL per cent in
terest until paid It's capital is based on cotton,
and It's clauses and specifications are very strin.
gent. How it will work time must show / do not
hink friend Talk on Change will endorse or sane
ION II. Nux.