New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-06-01

expected to offer a place of permanent safety.
Owing to the fact that the harbor of Ocean Springs
is almost completely protected from heavy seas on
the south by Deer Island which lies Immediately
between it and the gulf and that the wind comes
from the land, the sea was not very heavy
although the spray drenched everybody to the
skin who was on the wharf
The steamer rode out the storm with ease
driving ahead toward Biloxi in the teeth of the
wind. But the confusion among the passengers
on board was extreme, and many one had to
submit to the loss of a hat Two or three wigs are
said to have gone over with them.
On the wharf saw very respectable gentle
man making every effort to afford protection to
some ladies who were some distance off from him
If he undertook to arise and walk, he most likely
would have gone overheard, so he hit upon the
novel expedient of working himself along like
snake over the implanted boards of the wharf He
was successful in reaching and protecting the
ladies, but learned the next day from relia.
| BILE gentleman" that his attending physician had
great trouble in Kidding that part of his person
which was next the wharf, of splinters picked up
during his serpentine course. But, like all earthly
things, the squat soon blew overt and except.
ing a few hysterical cases among the nurses who
had charge Of children on the wharf, by supper
time all had regained their usual equanimity, and
attacked their suppers with their accustomed ap.
petites.
Speaking of supper reminds one of the real
comforts afforded his guests by the proprietor of
this hotel. The rooms, as you know of old, are
large, cool and well ventilated, the beds are new,
clean and comfortable, and the servants polite
and attentive. But the table would require a
chapter to do it justice. It is laid with taste and
mere sight of it would give an appetite to sur.
feited alderman. just think Of your correspou-
dent-who you are aware, has weakness for
good proyender- luxurlating in broiled sheephead,
baked reddish, fried croakars and oysters in all
styles, to say nothing Of tenderoin steaks spring
chickens fresh butter, buttermilk, ETC.. ETC., too
numerous to mention, lall prepared by an artist
who deserves to be immortaIzed ii. brouze) and
served up by walters who need no prompting to
supply your wants.
Judge Scarborough, the host, Messrs. Shields
and Rhinehart and last but not least, in the atec
tons of your humble servant, Gen. Labuzan all
do everything in their power to make the guests Of
the house enjoy themselves.
tried the waters Of the sulphur and chalybeate
springs which abound in the immediate neighbor.
hood of the hotel and am fully persuaded that they
will prove valuable to persons afflicted with dis
eases requiring such medicinal agencies to effect
cure. | will write you again soon, and in the
meantime tell any Of your friends who wish to have
a good time, to come over here.
+ Yours, REB.
P. S.-BILoxI, May 3O-Since writing the
above have come over here on a voyage of dis
covery. I found that the proprietor Of Elmer.
wharf showed commendabe liberality in max
ing it free institution, no charge being made fol
passengers, baggage or freight landed upon it
Bnt cannot say that anything else progresses
me in this ancient town, unless 1t be Billy Smith
excellent Spirits" The leas seem to have
taken control of the streets since the war and
quiet and dilapidation is prevalent everywhere
Our handsome young friend, Col. r. W. j. i:
visible upon the streets of Biloxi. REB.
S-
} The EXODUS FROM WALEs-AHeqed Uafau0raJlt
Reports from the Welsh Miners IN A3aeyiea.-
Last year a vast number Of golfers and iron work
ers, with their wives and families, emigrated from
the mining district of South Wales to America-ir
fact the exodus was great that it was with diff
Guilty many of the works could be kept fully anG
regularly going. At the beginning of the presen
spring similar movement pervaded the district
and IN consequence OF the numbers that broke VI
their homes Tor the purpose OF emigrating to the
New World, fears began to be entertained that til,
operations of the iron works and the COlleries
more especially the latter would again be seriously
interfered with. Several letters, however, have
lately been received from those who went out las
year, giving most deplorable picture of the STATE
of things in the United States, and warning thost
at home to stay where they are well of. This ha
J had the effect of materially checking the emigra
ton movement, and most Of those who were max
. ing preparations to take their departure hay,
changed their minds and have determined to re
main in the country being at last convinced that
moderate rate of wages and regular employment
are to be preferred to the uncertain result Of emf
grafton to the Substitution Times, May T.