The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-20
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trality and Attend Both Balls
Confirmation Of the Report Of the Impe-
rial Defeat at III Parral.
Go. &c. 60.
We received last night, by way Of New Orleans, our
dispatches and files from the Rio Grande.
The reported defeat Of the imperial forces at FL Paa
by republicans under Pstoni confirmed by advces
dated September %.
From the Rriodico Official Of September a. published
del Nore the headquarters Of the Juarez govern
ment We translate the following
The anniversary Of the republic celebrated At Paso
del Noe the 18th and 10th Of September with great
enthusiasm. The town finely illuminated, the
houses Of the principal citizens being decorated in very
good taste. The principal square was most brilliantly
illuminated and the little church appeared like build
ing OF fame numerous crowd from all parts Of the
district thronged tho streets
The declaration OF independence and the eloquent
''manfesto Of Chiipancingo' read by Dr. Ricardo
Ramirez, republican vce.oonsul to Franklin, on the Rio
Grande, amidst the deepest attention. The multitude
shouted cheer after cheer for the national independence
guns fred at intervals; the church bells pealed
forth joyfuy, and the people amused themselves till
late In the evening with various sports and games in the
great square.
The 10th ushered IN by savos Of artillery day
OF national rejoicing. The streets again crowded
with and women, young and old from the neghbor
ing towns decked out in their gala dresses large
number of American officers from the opposite side Of the
river, attred with great elegance in the United States
UNIFORM mingled with the greatest cordially with the
many friends they have here, and participated in
will
by citizen Prieto listened to with the greatest
interest by the numerous concourse Of people,
the orator being frequently interrupted by
thusiastc cheers for the independence Of Mexico In
the evening splendid ball given by citizen Saman
COCOA vast ballroom having been specially erected
The lawn before his house. The decorations and umi.
nations were magnificent President Juarex and his
ministers were present we'll the leading citizens Of
she pace and number Of American officers who pro-
duced mos pleasing impression by their ankness and
the friendly sentiments which they expressed with
gard 70 our country The ball lasted until seven O'Clock
ON the morning of the nth.
The Congress Of Colombia has ordered that portrait
Juarez be placed In the National Library, with the fol-
lowing inscriptoo:-
BMro JuARxz Mexican Citisen:-
The Congress Of 1866 In the name Of the people Of
Colombia, oor You this homage for your oonsancy In
defending the liberty and the independence Of Mexico
BooorA, May 2, 1885,
Our Brownsville Correspondence. -
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept TO- 1885.
The present is season Of festivities with the Mex-
upon this frontier and fair senoras robes Of
oxtravagant richness and brlliancy, periodically
whred through the windings Of 'the may" las Mr..
Swveler has ~ BY darkskinned saiants with much
nest and appreciation though their fair land peace
fu and happy instead Of being distracted by cruel and
Deadly civil 1.-THE Railroad of Gass" upon which
aoertain religious tract eoqueny and fearully dis
oourseo, Ia happily typical of the life Of the Mexican
Born amid Of turbulence and anarchy no knows
nothing Of life under plcasanter auspices, and sees
therein reason why he should find enoymeuG in
hseplendd apparel in the delights Of the fandango and
the gorgeous trappings Of his diminutive mustang,
which he rides with fearful speed the prairie and
through the sinuous paths Of the chaparra These
his chief pleasures; and indulgence IN them 10
allowed him no will tolerate she empire and only CRY
out "Vica Ia Independencia Ndcionaun whom per-
fectly safe to do So -
given by the officers Of General Mea's stafr the
night Of the Eth instant and referred 70 in my last
despatch, Of the most splendid and successful
ever given in hat CITY, and in spendor Of toilet elegance
and richness a decoration, variety and profusion Of
edibles would rival II not surpass any won't TO be
given by the richest and most extravagant millionaire
Of your great metropolis The ball given the new
Theatre building recently erected In Matamoros the
pequet floor Of which constructed that IL can easily
De raised 10 level with the stage forming large and
oommodous dancing For the benefit Of your lady
reader-many Of whom doubtless reposng after
sher exhaustng yet successful campaigns at Saratoga
Newport and the other watering places-I will endeavor
% give description Of the modss oerandi in which such
A6hirs are conducted among a people who regard
dancing one Of the most important things in life
Upon reaching the entrance Of the building you are
directed 10 the ladies' dressing room by obsequious
and exquseK graceful usher, 70 tho portals Of which
escorted by your gallant where you, naturally
enough leave him passing between curtains Of lace and
brocade which but partially shut out from the profane
OF the sterner the thousand mysterious objects
by which beauty enhances itself and ugnes changes Its
On entering az have been credbly informed you
are approached BY two or three waiting maids who
you powder, and perfume. which, OF course you
Decline but after much persuasion on the part Of an
rst absolutely indispensable In this warm climate
Through the judicious of the same material your
Tod for your inspection an innumerabe quantity Of the
nest and most beautiful slippers, OF every color and
n'd ,sov from which an you are requested to select
such as you by the enterprising managers. You
choose the smallest pair which the maid nts on your
feet In twinknng, with smile and pliment NUT
ered In the softest Spanish which may not translate
Beautiful flowers both natural and artificial are scat.
ered around in endless profuson expressly your use
md selected and arranged in keeping with your com
exion and style TO your entire satisfaction without the
feet cast pardonable glance At some one Of tho lofty
mirrors which surround you and TO the door, where
ou nnd your escort who has Just arrived after having
eceved corresponding attentions in adjoining apart.
nent Tripping down the stairs, your heart beating
me with the music you reach the entrance OF the ball
Dom, when you drop tho arm OF your companion and
ccep that OF master Of ceremonies which rendered
ou and by whom you are escorted to seat Once there
the purposes Of the evening you supposed bc
acquainted with every person In the room. Formal
presentations dispensed with and hands
re rendered you for the dance by perfect
rahgers, which you not 10 decline for that reason
waltz 10 In progress M you Sit and you have leisure TO
entempate the toilets and the ndornments The former
stonish you by their brillancy and magnncence The
ks and satns are seemingly Of lighter texture than Is
sual at the North, In keeping with the climate and while