New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-19
OUR FIREarEN IN BILOXI.

delphia Fire Company No. Ia in Biloxi en-
joying themselves to the top of their bent.
Friday evening, after a hearty dinner, nine
of the bows went into the field to cross bats
with the Biloxi Lees, and as circumstances
were not altogether favorable to the fire
nine, the Biloxi boys came off victorious. At
night the fair ladies of the village gave ball
in honor of the excursionists in the new ball
room opposite Garcia's hotel. This build
ing, open and airy, was used for a dining
hall of the firemen, and was the completest
arrangement provided. In it was placed the
beautiful hose carriage "Lulu McCabe,"
and it was closely inspected by residents
who had never seen as fine one; besides,
many of the citizens are acquainted with
Lulu and her generous parents, who have
summer residence in Biloxi. Although the
room is spacious, yet it was too small to
accommodate all who wished to participate.
Exactly at midnight the musicians Frank
Gunthers large silver band, were told to
sound good night. All retired in the utmost
good nature, speculating ON the ball for Sat
urday evening. Until sunrise the town re-
sumed its usual quiet. Saturday dawned
with fine prospect, and the firemen dis
posed of themselves in various reasonable
WAYS, some sailing, few fishing, others
visiting ladies and residents.
Judge Berci opened his impromptu court,
trying a few of the most important cases.
Fines were gathered, and ice and other
vegetables purchased with the money.
Mandamuses. habeas corpuses, injunctions,
and all the other law tricks, were resorted
to in due form and finally executed. Con-
nors. the foreman, was before that august
tribunal for violating the slaughterhouse
bill, in killing poor little fish that had
never harmed him. When an officer found
him he was pleasantly engaged in cOnversing
with some ladies, but his dignity could not
prevent the warrant taking its course. He
was marched off to prison, eventually pay
ing fine for intimating that the court
was always an object Of contempt. For
two hours or more the fun was made en-
ioyable.
Just before dark, those fond of dancing
began to grow irritable, as heavy black
cloud sprang leak. 1t was gentle at
first, but gradually grew furious, and the
prospect was that the ladies would not re-
spond to invitations. At ten O'Clock the
storm abated somewhat, but dancing in the
roofess pavilion was out OF the question:
An adjournment to the Shady Grove Hotel
was thought of, when Mr.. Leonard kindly
offered the use of his building. Soon a
happy party gathered Dancing until streaks
of daylight invited a bath.
Sunday opened as beautiful as could be
desired, but another much needed storm
came and spoilt outdoor sports until after
an early dinner, when notes Of preparation
were sounded for departnre. Marching
around town, and serenadmg few was the
last thing in the programme. At Mr.. Bles-
sey's the company found hearty reception
and unwillingly left his hospitable roof
Mrs. Blessey gave them dance, as several
ladies happened to be there. A threatening
skv prevented accepting invitations from
other citizens A short call Oh Mrs. McCabe,
and we were called away by the steamers
shrill whistle The pleasure was ended,
therefore after hand-shaking and adieux,
all boarded the steamer for home. On the
wav back serious troubles arose. particulars
of which wiA be found in another place.
Altogether and singly, No. l4s men had
jolly time. and they conducted themselves
throughout as became gentlemen. No con-
cealed weapons were carried. as it was
agreed before starting from this city that
each one should leave behind even his
pocket knife.
The hotel arrangements made with Mr..
Garcia We're not quite satisfactory to the
men, as he had undertaken more than he
was able to perform. However, he supplied
an excellent table, in part making up for
Indifferent lodgings. A portion OF the mem
bers were obliged to find accommodations
at another establishment.
The following is list of the excursion
lists.
John Connors, Foreman; John Malloy,
First Assistant: Robert Aitken, Second As
sistant w. j. Grady, President; Richard
McCloskey, Paul Berci, J. E. Tate, N.
Neider, John Belot, N. j. Lighthouse, +.
Zimmer, j. Burdette, James Garvis, ID. Nc
Cabe; VIM. Cazand, C. A. Deisler, A. Dar-
ries. Z. Burke, Philip McCabe, John Brug-
MEMS. William Cloney, James kenney, K.
Hutchings, p. Carroll, J. McGraw, William
Gacey, George Waters, Q. Miller, William
Invited Guests-E. Glanner, J. Barrister;
j. Hubbard. erfs..s
Committee of Management-Phlilp Nc
Cabe, John Brugniens, j. E. Tate, Robert
Aitken, Richard McCloskey.
We return our thanks to the gentlemen for
many delicate attentions, attentions which
were freely and constantly given.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blessey, solicitous for our
personal welfare, were unremitting IN pro-
viding us with such things as are necessary
to comfort.
Mr.. Hasting and his interesting family
never tired in catering to our pleasure: This
gentleman placed his entire establishment
at our disposal, presenting abundance OF
delicious fruit of his own producing. lie
drove us over to Mr.. Cozen's hortl-
cultural farm, where we saw what can
be done in the piney woods with
the assistance of science. flne
peaches, pairs, figs, grapes, apricots, lemons,
oranges and melons, and delicate mowers,
grew as thriftily as could be desired. 1t
seems strange that a sand bank can furnlsh
such richness. Indeed the oranges pro
duced there are quite equal to those grown
by Mr. Blessey on his Biloxi trees. 1t Is
subject of regret that Mrs. Blessey offers
this beautiful place for sale.
The firemen were recipients OF mnch
kindness from Mr.. George Hunt and many
others, whose names we cannot remember;
Thus ends the thirty-third anniversary o,
this company.
The Vidalia Herald nominates Albert b.
Harris, of Concordia parish, for Representa-
tive to the Forty-Second Congress. The
Herald says:
Mr.. Harris is true and unflnchne
Republican, bold and independent in the
expression Of his sentiments, OF superior
talents, and fine speaker. He is youne
and vigorous, liberal to fault, kind and
generous in his feelings, of ample means te
support the canvass, and, in our opinion
the most suitable man in the district 10
receive the Republican nomination.
The packet Fanny Brown, which left the
Captain Carpenter, formerly United States
naval officer, arrived at ST. Louis from New
Orleans, Wednesday night, in tow OF tht
Mary Alice. The Fanny Brown has trav