The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-16

ington and Jackson. In breathless ad-
miration the audience looked upon this
tableanx, which was exhibited much
longer than the previous ones, but
when the curtain fell the hearty mp
plause that filed the honse, continued
until the curtain went up again. After
some preparation the stage and par
quette were thrown into one, and CO.
mus and his Krewe marched around
the stage.
| When the last OF the Krewe had re-
tired whence they came. wherever that
may be, the ball commenced, and many
fair lady and gallant gentleman left
their places in the circles to join in the
lively scene on the floor, which was
soon covered with dancers, who SEEM
ed determined to enjoy themselves in
spite of the jam. he music and the
merry whirl, were well calculated to
draw into the giddy round all those
who were. capable of participating in
the glittering scene, yet it was some
time before the thrOng was sufficiently
relieved by departures, to allow of real
enjoyment to those who still remained.
OF course there were brilliant dress
es, rs we'll as brilliant eyes; flashing
jewels, as well as fascinating smiles ];
and the ghostly, pallid warriors who
mingled in the dance, whispering
swectly in ladies' ears, showed that
even stone thaw into humanity in beau
tvs presence. 1t was odd to see grim
old Jackson bowling with the grace of a
Partisan beau, and Father Joliet total
ly oblivious of his priestly Office. They
did not stalk across the floor like Juan's
avengins g Commander" but exhibited
rather supple joints considering the
silicial quality of their tissues, and
were as impressible as the most gnsh-
ing miss could desire. Some little anx-
iety was felt by the owners Of the thea
tire at the immense quarrled weight in
trOduced upon the floor, but the tim
bers managed to stand it without shiv-
ering. Altogether they appeared to
better advantage than any OF tie petri-
fled mnmmies scattered literally
through the cities of the United States,
an infatuated people persist in estima-
ting as works of art, and were equally
mt0e comfortable to the touch.
This has been one of the finest exhi-
billions ever given in our country, and
we know that every body will agree
with us in pronouncing it most com
plete success. AS children look for
Christmas, SO shall we, in future, anx-
ionsly await the arrival of Mardi G,as,
hoping that the Mistick Krewe may
long flourish to make this complete
aud enjoyable holiday.
Before closing desire to return
thanks to Col. A. w. Merriam, of the
Crescent Billiard Hall, for many courte-
sizes during the day and to his cashier
Mr.. James Tilden for providing seats
on the spacious gallery of the Hall, for
lady friends. I would also return
thanks to Messrs. r. L. Mcknight g.
Co., fruit dealers, No. Al Front and 40
Fulton Streets, for oranges and apples.
refreshments that were duly apprecia-
ted. Messrs. Mcknight g. Co. keep a
large stock and are agreeable gentlemen
to deal with. Our city has not been
so full of strangers in years, if ever be-
fore. The st. Charles Hotel is perfect
ly damned, being so widely known and
justly popular all over the country. l
am told that they have now nine hun
dred guests. In fact Mardi Gras this
year has been a great gala day.
Yours Truly,
~ TIM LINKINWATER.
New ORLEANS, March 10th, 1870.