The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-03-30

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rious edible roots. together with the gen
of the forest. and some others. I, The gen
tlemen, most Of them, showed that the mill.
tary proclivities Of mortals their gay uni
forms cleaned brightly amid the crowd
The Beeches came with dash of gold upon
their usual costume, the Naples in scarlet,
the Oaks in dusky red, and each bore him.
self right martially. Only these. staunch
conservatives, the Evergreens, held them
selves somewhat aloof from an this military
display, and talked sa yeIy among them
selves about the rashness of Young America,
and the degeneracy Of the times in general.
Merrily passed the time till the midnight
hour, when the company adjourned to the
banquet hall, where was spread a repast
that might tempt a monarch's Appetite
Fruit Of every form and iiue.. in crimson,
green, and gold, was piled in silver dishes
shone pure water from mountain springs,
and ruby wines furnished for the occasion
by Catawba & Co., who were all present
a merry band of brothers. ,.s
As the company filed into the ball and
caught a glimpse Of the long tables there
suddenly flashed across every mind the
thought, who was to fill the throne that
stood at the head Of the room, and where
was he who had so long ruled, their ack-
nowledged king, CorroN, the mighty. New.
er before had he failed to meet them, and
though very much of tyrant, yet they
never thought Of disputing his authority.
But strange rumors, of late, had been float.
ing through the air, and secretly had the
name Of traitor been attached to bis royal
name.
The Spirits Of all stopped in confusion,
but in moment a tall, portly individual.
with frank, pleasant, western face, was led
forward to the vacant seat. and ajoyful
burst Of applause rent the air, while exult.
ing voices cried, AYE, Com shall be King"
and all soon went merrily again as of old.
After the supper was over the mirth and
merriment waxed higher, If possible than
before, and it would be impossibleto recount
all the events which took place. The wild
ivy, who had doffed her summer robe of
green, and appeared iu crimson dress,
commenced Irritation with soldierly
young Hickory, to the great discontinue OF
lordly Oak, to whom report said, she had
long been engaged, and the latter in revenge
showed marked attention to an airy little
maiden in floating robe Of green, with the
scarlet bells of the Cypress Vine wreathet
AMID her dark hair. A pert young Cocks
comb In full military uniform, divided hi
attention between brilliant member of tn,
Verbena family, and a queenly Pansy, whs
appeared all in purple and gold. Hemp
Sorghum, Corn, and various other of tn.
leading spirits discussed national affairs ia
one corner for a while, and then the young
er ones dispersed to enjoy themselves among
the crowd, while the more sober and orderly
members continued the conversation. Hemp
tall stalvart Kentuokian. seemed to b
greatly attached to the side of the Geniu:
L
of the Sweet Pea, a delicate blonde in pnl
and white and the retiring but lovely Mig
nonette, and Rose Geranium, who was az
inv! ted guest from the city, had a throng Of
admirers constantly around them.
But the event of the evening, rumo
whispered, was to be the selection by Kini
Corn Of partner to share with him tn
throne so lately vacated by the rebel Cotton
and many bright eyes cleaned brighter a
the young king passed. and each did he
best to charm him. But when at the clos
of the evening he was seen with delcat
blue-eyed maid leaning on his arm. tn
Spirit Of the Flax Flower, from the Empir
State, some of the more ar,stocratic dame
smiled scornfully, vet most OF the compan,
prophesied that he had chosen wisely.
So passed the night, and not TIL mornin
began to dawn did the happy throng reluc
tantly separate with many wishes mingle
with their farewels, that another year Nigh
see them as happily reunited.
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