The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-05-12
LETTER FROM NEW ORLEANS,

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: F1REMENs RAGE-GAMBLERs AND THEr
PALACES, &c.; &c:
New ORLEANS, April 20, 1869.
, Friend Democrat The Fire Bows ba
} a very handsome time on Sunday, at tb
Fair Grounds, the occasion being a friend
ly contest for the blue ribbon of the Asse
} cation: There was very large attendanc
of spectators, and there would have bee
many more if the clouds had not threaten
ed at intervals during the day, to try thei
powers by throwing several streams of wa
ter at tune. Notwithstanding this fou
prospect there We're in the crowd OF specta
tors about thousand of the fair sex; ant
they were not the least Interested baf
ties present, bat encouraged by their smile:
and plaudts, the gallant bays who wett
engaged in the contest. f'hs trial WAS to
run half mile, take suction and throw wa
ter, all the companies to use the same Ell
CINE, and have not over thirty men engag.
ed, all Of whom should be bona tide mem.
bers of the eoihbahy with which they acted.
Nine entries were made, and ali came to
time in fine trim, each crowd looking conf
dent Of victory, and determined to do their
level best. The excitement was very great
as each company, in turn took their posi-
ton at the opposite side of the track, then
moved swiftly away, now were lost to sight
behind the trees and hot houses, next
came tearing around the bend, almost fly.
Ing on the last stretch, as they neared the
Judges stand, the interest was almost
painful, now they stop, quickly to undo the
hose, drop it into the canal and with a few
strokes Of the breaks produce water, the
sight OF which is greeted by tremendous
cheers from the men. clapping of hands and
waving Of handkerchief by the ladies'
Then a rush is made for the judges stand
where the time is announced-and then
another company takes the track and the
whole scene is repeated. The time made
was very good all round, but the champion |
company has the additional satisfaction of
having made the fastest time on record
Mechanics No. 6, run the half mile in
l.43M and showed water in 201S seconds,
making q total time of 3O4. which being
tho best. they received the blue ribbon and
,old medal. Trad Ferry No. IL. stood
econd, and were awarded the silver cup.-
They made the half-mile in 2.461k, threw
Vater in 1874 seconds, making their whole
ime 3.O5A. Everybody was satisfied, the
port was completed in fine style, those
rho were beaten, yielded gracefully. and a
ordial good feeling prevailed. In the
rowd met Mr.. George Swarbrick, as &C.
al companion and thorough gentleman as
an be found in any assembly, and together
We timed the boys in their efforts to carry
IF the much priced "blue ribbon" of the
'air Association. As on evidence of
be fattering opinion entertained in our
ity for Mr.. Swarbrick, as man of fair
nd honorable dealing, he was appointed
Hartman of one Of the Awarding Commit I
ses at the recent Fair, the delicate and {
ying duties of which position, he dis (
harged to the entire satisfaction of all
oncerned. ! frequently call on Messrs. &
warbrick Il Co., at their store No. SO t
amp street, where they keep splendid
'sortment of choice aud fresh groceries l
I'd provisions, pure wines and cordials, q
I'd the best of old cognac and whisky, and \
always find them busy. Our friend DR..
enton, who enjoys the entire confidence
I'd esteem Of our neighbors along "old
ed" is good physician, and il be cannot 4
minister to mind diseased knows what
good "for the stomachs sake" ard those
no have any doubts on the matter had
tier coli and see for themselves. {
Z x. YE CHANDELIER. yai.a a-
Is In clover down here, and blooms our Il
all directions, stylish important and !"
ard. The most fertile Imagination OF a
craft could hardly have pictured more h
'rions Eiysian, than our city has become n n
gentlemen Of the dice box and cards. il
aiking along St. Charles street the visi- "
r will find these men in dozens and :,
'res, longing about in the day time, or u
itching for some fresh victim. Here are .,
zee toll, we'll built men, with broad Of
mined hats, long overcoats or busters, n n
ustaches and waving hair Heavy fob ty
Inns and glitteriny diamonds adorn their of
sons, and they look about them with the y
q and nonchalance of men who have m
N looking for good thing and have pii
nd it A little further on we meet two ~ =.
three small chunky men, neatly attired tn
black broad cloth and fulled shirts, ar
eIry choice and elegant, an airy and ed
ished manner and carriage marks them, in
certain "devil may care" look tells re- re-
t they belong to tho crowd of vultures, no
are assisting their Radical friends to We
and degrade our city. Meanw while the
ms multiply rapidly and are more ele-
their appointments. A few days tn III,