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Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14
LACK OF ENTERPRIZE.

The City Railroad Companies have
80 repeatedly exhibited lack Of appreci-
alton of public needs, and the advance
ment of their own pecuniary interests,
that we almost believe they are beyond
the pale of pro6ting by wholesome and
timely counsel But we must recon-
mend them to remember, that if they are
endowed with the exclusive privilege of
running cars on the streets, and of accu-
mulating wealth by their trade. there are
also obligations devolving on them which
public wants. and their own gains dictate,
should not be neglected. For instance,
yesterday there were crowds of persons
who were attracted to the Parish Prison
to witness Tor be near the place of the
executions of two criminals
That over, Rampant street was rushed
for with the hope Of hurrying up iowa on
the street cars. But behold. there was
not an extra car, nor anything to indi-
cate that the Railroad Company. even
knew that anything extraordinary was
going on in the City and q number of
people, amply sufficient 70 ell ten or if
teen cars, ware compelled toslowly wend
their way on foot. And this thing We
have observed over and over again. Can
not the companies remedy this evil : Can
they not be tempted to try the enter
prize on tho assurance that . well filed
purse viii be the result ? Wake up,
wake up, and ascertain periods and
places of attraction in the vicinity Of
your lines, and provide extra accom-
mediation for the public
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14
GOSSIP WITH THE LADIES
By "MAx.


By this term we do not propose to
discuss, the worn, patched, and thread
bare subject OF the color Of the complexion,
but that Of the more important subject
of the most fashionable color of garments
ct present Ia mode. We notice tenden-
cy to the introduction of numerous
shades Of brown, which We regret. for it
is decidedly the most trying color, that
could possibly make its advent here. In
the North where the majority of women
are very fair, all such colors may do very
well where they are relieved by bright
colored bows, and trimmings. But just
imagine one of our swsrthy, Southern
brunettes in q brown dress the very
thoAght gives terrible shock to our
ideas of the eternal fitness Of things.
One shade of the new colors is called
cafe au lat and is supposed to be exa.t y
the color OF strong coffee with cream in it.
This color is only another tint of the
Frou-Frou shades Grey and black are
also worn, and we notice quantities of
beautiful goods of the shade one called
moonlight on the lake" And positively
this fanciful name describes this delicate,
transparent shade most accurately.
Jewelry is very little woSn even in full
dress Earrings are worn but instead
Of breast-pin q fancy bow is substituted
A velvet band with q Cross or locket at
tached is worn ct the neck. For fun
dress . boquet Of flowers is worn. The
newest styles of psrasols ap Of the Frou-
Frou color and are edged with some
bright color. Tho pongse umbrellas are
BY no means out Of date for ordinary use.
White dresses arc moro than usually
fashionable this season here, and, e .
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14
ABOUT TOWN.
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SOCIAL

The Canal street end Of Derbigny street
was all aglow with beauty and fashion on
Wednesday night last As it had been
noised abroad for . day or two before,
that one Of our prominent politicians had
reached the thirty-fourth round in his
fight with time, that he had won il and
came up for the next round, smiling;
some Of his hackers thought they could
congratulate him without using the
sponge" on him. and 80 dropped in upon
HIM. Al he is never found unprepared.
either in his larder or his CELLAR, he
'stoed" the marx. a. did his guests, under
Terpsichorean inspiration, to the small
hours Of the morning,
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14
STATE FINANCIAL CHAOS.

As the New Orleans Times goes into
Mysteries Of jubilation over the financial
confusion attendant upon tho attempt
made to carry into effect some of the
bills passed by the State Legislature at
its last session, it may be as well to say a
word on subject which furnishes mate
rial for more than half of the editorials
of that journal
OF course OR journal has no word of
apology to offer for vsnal legislation, in
entleglslators, or corrupt officials ;
but the mere fact that acts of the Legis-
lature some times become subjects of liti-
cation does not in itself prove the inten-
ton Of dishonesty on the part of legisla-
tors, nor does it involve the conclusion
that the Legislators were incompetent
It is well known that almost every
Western State became bankrupt in their
early attempts at legislation. They not
only over estimated their resources and
undervalued the difficulties of municipal
infancy but in almost every case the
men who used their positions for per-
sonal profit over reached themselves by
the multiplicity Of their schemes and the
eagerness Of their rapacity. Now let it
be remembered that these western le-
gislators were all white men, that they
were descendants of the oldest southern
and eastern families, and that they were
not like nearly every one of our legisla-
tors who did their work in an atmosphere
of virulent hostility, and it will be sd-
mit:ed that the new legislature of our
State,composed partly of those who were
formerly denied the privileges Of legis-
lating have got on about as well as could
be expected under the circumstances.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14
PIC-NICS.

Friday, though proverbially an unlucky
day, was not SO in the last week; at least
we are sure that the pupils of Mr.. A. F.
Williams school didn't think so while OF
the City Park, at that glorious picnic
they had out there ON that day. Our
perambulations and an invitation took us
that way, and as we neared the scene OF
amusement, our ears were pleasantly
greeted by the sounds of sweet and lively
music from the we'll trained "Kelly's
Band" We soon mingled with the con-
genial crowd, and drifted, somewhat nat
urally, towards the centre of attraction,
the table, well filed with enjoyable edi-
bles and delicious beverages. On enquir-
ing, we ascertained that nearly two hun
dred scholars, and all the teachers were
present We observed, also, Superin-
tendent Carter, and School Directors,
Hon. P. B. s. Pinchback, and Thomas
Lynne Esq, lending their aid in promoting
and dignifying tie amusements.
A little further off was another fine
picnic by the st. Andrew School, Miss
E. Lobre, Principal Here also oil was
life and amusement. Teachers, children
and friends, all making merry.
Remembering another invitation, we
turned ocross the way and found MIR.
Washington Chapels picnic in full blast.
Music, and dancing and chatting &c,
were all the 60. and there we INDUCED in
some of our Characteristic humors.
Among the prominent characters around
the scenes we observed Honorables F. c.
Antoine, VIM. B. Barrett, A. Dumont,
Capt. George, Police Commissioner
Raynal, Administrator Jas. Lewis, j.
Sella Martin, Jno. Parsons Esqrs., and
many others. . The fight of time adj
monished us Of other duties and we re-
luctantly quilted the spot, filed with the
most favorable impressions Of the amuse-
ments Of the occasion.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14

A CARD.
TO THE PU BL1C!

The contract for the Public FTlnu4
for the Parish of Natchitoches, ana ~
of the State, was awarded to Burd'e,
Blunt, publishers Of the Red R'ueT W.
by Hons. o. j. Dunn and 6. W. Ca"
I therefore take this method TO 'D'~
the public generally, that my nsm' =
pears to said contract without %! ~
sent or authority. I have no conne'. ~
whatever with the Red Riuer Ne's' ~
no person is authorized to use ny !, -. -.
in connection Herewith. ] wou'' :.
Their state that ] viii not be rssp0D-
for any debts contracted by the prop p r..
tor of the Red Rirer Nears, L. a.
died as I have no interest in sa'o ~
directly or indirectly. ,rr.
y.tchitoches. Ia, May q 1871.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14
BAD MORALS AND BAD GRAMMAR

Yesterday evenings Pioaysne we think
considerably under estimates the hope
of the community, If it supposes, Is
it says. in the report Of the executions,
that "the fearful retribution will oct as
an e6eyance Of crime" The hope is that j,
win do q vast deal more than merely
temporarily suspend the commission Of
crime II there ID any virtue in the
'.retnbution." thinking people hope that
il viii b % terrible . blow tocriminality,
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14

~We are in thankful receipt a COM
plimentary ticket to the Letter Carriers
Grand Fancy Dress Bell, at the National
Hall, on Friday evening. Nay 10. The
object Of this entertainment is to aid the
Relief Fund Of the Carriers Association,
and we are confident that there will Be
the exhibition of substantial sympathy
with the purpose Of the Carriers IN the
prssence Of . crowded house"
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14

a@This evening Mr.. ]. Sella Martin
will lecture at the Baptist Church on
Common street. This gentleman's abili-
ty is SO universally known and acknow-
lodged, that we are assured, no more is
necessary for us to do on this occasion
than to announce the fact, and invite the
attendance of all who desire to enjoy "a
feast Of reason and Aow of soul"
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14
FEMALE EDUCATION.
From the Nation:


The sins of male youth are principally
those Of nature, arising, in nine cases out
of ten, from superfuity Of unregulated
life, while it is worth noticing that the
feminine vices, against which DIR. Lewis
and his forerunners and followers wage
war, are every one of them of artificial
origin. Not to go into the vexed ques-
ton of the relative morality Of the sexes,
it is evident, if one takes the word Of
tutors and governors, that while Tom and
John have most to fear from their own
passions and weakness, their sisters find
their worst enemy in false social system.
A boy is irrepressible; he grows in spite
of you; the Llere fact of his superior
physical strength saves him from half the
dangers that beset girls path. He may
use bad language and bad liquor, but he
will never fall victim to tight lacing and
decollete dress, and his follies are, on the
whole, more of his own seeking, and not
8, much the result of the misapplied
force of other peoples opinions. There
is strong and general impression that
the mistakes in the education of women
are capable of speedy cure. if only the
right course of treatment can be hit upon,
and it is this which ensures eager receI-
ton to the theories and systems that have
crowded upon each others heels for the
last half-century. We all know in our
hearts that human nature must undergo
radical change before the temperance
reform will amount to more than SUI
psr6cial agitation; we know that no act Of
Parliament or Congress can do away
with the animalism Of humanity; we con-
TESS with weary impotence that certain
sins we shall rid ourselves of only by the
slow process Of growth; but with follies
which belong only to . class and time
is another matter. Women have to an
swer for all that Rosseau puts upon them
upon their action may hang the good
of society at large-bst they can justly
recriminate, and declare with privileged
directness of retort that society has done
quite Is much harm to them as they have
done to society. And here it is that the
signs are hopeful, for the class Of itera-
ture of which DR.. Lewis Book is repre-
sentative exhibits the intention Of society
to take up the matter in earnest. and to
train its young girls with that intelligent
attention to established law which has
proved to be essential to the production
of satisfactory race-horses and thorough
bred lsgsL
Now, II we have concluded that this
thing can be done. that young women are
physically and mentally, susceptible OF
immediate Improvement is it not worth
while to give our clearest thought, our
best strength, to consideration Of the
matter, ard action therein? Dr.. LOWS
has undoubtedly done good service, and
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14

that it win alarm and deter men in all
the future from the abominablc habit of
numbering fellow mortals on any con-
ceivable pretext The Piccyune stultifies
its own idea of the "fearfulness" of the
retribution when it only hopes for short
lived reformation in the preparation of
murders. Take . higher stand old Lady.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14

natural consequence our merch.s.-
bringing on large stocks of var;ou. . "a ,''
Of white goods Marseilles, lawn. MY;
and swiss, can be purchased in ps ssss'
and offered from $3.50 up to $500.
Sashes in roman colors are st;I
aid will be for some time to cone. NJ
bouquet, ribbon sashes, are also fa.h;.- '
able. We noticed a beautiful .,,o'.
ment OF the latter at les Canal ,,,...
We were also shown at this est.h,;.,
ment q large stock Of ready made cloth;,.
in new and beautiful designs Tn. vs.
low prices asked for imported clothi,.
will bring them into such favor ~.
dress.makers will be compelled to ,,s
soon be satisfied with q moderate eon'
pensation for their work. which is not !,
any means the case at present
Some OF the Paris dresses ara ,..
elaborate, others much more simpl. !
beautiful costume, and one which !,
quite new, is made with q small man..,..
q Ia rieille, for which some soft mster,
such as cashmere or China crepe, shout,
be use1 in preference to the harsher s;r,
and poplina. The mantslet . Ia ra,
looks well in black, but it is also charm;,,
in blue and steel-gray.
There is nothing frcsher for SUNNI,
wear than mantelet trimmed with pv.
row bands of tarlatan, edged with ".
lenciennes lace, covered with black lar
The hood is made of white muslin An,
is edged with plating and with lss
1t is decorated with o bow and ends n
black velvet. This trimming is especial,
pretty on materials Of light color, such
as turquois-blue, mauve. and alive
With dark shades. such as myrtle-grsa
and scabious, beautiful grimy is ami.
que on the material, and q ball fringe,
added in preference.
In bonnets it is difficult to say what i
worn, for all styles are fashionable, 90
long as they are small and jaunty-loOl.
ing. Perhaps the varieties of the gyps
are the most popular. The trimmings
less on the brim, and in front, than on
the crown. A good deal Of ribbon
about two inches wide, is used, with BLACK
lace and flowers Short ostrich plum.
Of "tips," as they are called, are also ver
popular. Two shades of the same color
are used on the same bonnet, with plums
Of the colors OF the ribbons. Hats lo0l
so much like bonnets that it is difficult TO
distinguish them apart; but the hats are
usually smaller. But few crepe bonnsts
are seen; straw predominates, though
good many black lace ones are WON
The hair IS dressed IN q very rsey
and quiet fashion, with many plaits "
the back, but not falling very low on th
neck, and plated coronet in fror.
Another, and still newer style Of coiHws,
and also very useful one, is one close!
resembling that seen in the portraits Of
the Duchesse de Bourgogne. The hair
is raised from the temples, with ROLLED
curls coming down along the raised
bandeaux, and others on the top Of the
head. accroche-ceurs on the forehead, and
chignon marquise at the back with
tortoise-shell comb with balls We D!
here remark that the small, fiat cui
called accroche-ceurs are again va!
fashionable.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14
SNOBISM.

"A private letter, received by citizen
Of Chicago from q gentleman at Vicks-
burg, describes trip made by the latter,
in company with Mr.. jefferson Davis, to
the plantation formerly owned by Joseph
E. Davis, now deceased. The following
extracts are sent MS: 81
1--WE left at night on the r. E. Lee, one
of our finest steamers, and landed at the
Hurricane plantation about daylight the
next morning. This plantation, and an
other known as Briarfeld, were occupied
before the war b. Joseph E. Davis, and
his brother, President Davis. They were
sold by Mr.. Joseph E. Davis, who
owned them both, to his favorite
freedman, Ben. Montgomery, for three
hundred thousand dollars, payable ct the
end of ten years LIST January 1876.
interest at six per cent, payable annually.
Ben, who is very black, but thoroughly
educated before the war, met us and gave
us breakfast, Whiting on the table him
self, but not offering to take q seat. At
ter breakfast, we had . carriage, and
rode over the magnificent estate, the ex-
tent Of which you can form some idea Of,
when I tell you that Ben. Montgomery
made last year $500 bales of cotton, and
. large quantity Of corn. We dined at
Briarfield, the former residence of MIR.
Jefferson Davis, and now occupied as q
residence by the aforesaid Ben, and you
will not be surprised to learn that the
former slaves of Mr.. Davis greeted him
with all the warmth of affection that they
were capable of expressing. MIR. D. met
them cordially, and encouraged them by
many kinds words. After dinner. at
which our wealthy host again waited on
US in elegant style, we passed on to a
very large and valuable plantation which
has been purchased by Ben Montgomery
and added to the Davis estate, and which
will add to his crop this year probably
1000 bales more, making $500 bales in
all, if it is good crop year."
COMMENTS OF THE LoUIs1ANIAN:
The above is quoted from the New
Orleans Times with o smack of proscrip-
tive lips which seems to endorse the un-
usua relish which poor white man takes
in being waited on by such a negro.
Does the Times record this fact because
it thinks that every rich negro should
wait on the poor white men who may
happen to be bis guests? or does it men
ton the fact of q host waiting on his
guests as worthy act to be initiated by
every white man who receives visitors?
If Ben Montgomery has been so de-
graded by the influences of his former
oppression that he does the work of his
servants in the presence of his interiors
in position, this fact is one of the
heaviest COMBINATIONS of the accursed
system of slavery, which the Times would
like to see revived.
We have seen many vulgar white men
disgrace their positions by obsequious
behavior in the presence of men who
had once been their masters, but we have
never thought that Inequalities should
be degraded to the level of public news
items; nor that guests should exhibit the
degradation they experience in being en-
tertained by snob.
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14
@-To-day the usual services a
Straight University.
THE PEOPLE AND THE CROWN.

The Republican of this city has long
edi.orinl article in which an effort is made
to show that the people of England are
becoming FESTIVE under the prerog-
atives O; the crown. There never was
= greater mistake made. While the city
Of London itself is governed by a close
corporation, which for centuries have had
the right to meet the Queen at Temple
Bar" if they desire, and forbid her
entrance into the sacred precincts of
the domain ruled by the livery men
of the city; and rs long as the son of
a peer is no more than commoner,
while at the same time the son of any
.commoner may become peer, the peo-
pie of England will reverence social
system which sets so lightly upon them,
that class distinctions are lost sight of in
the mutual respect of the different clas-
ses.
The Republican lays stress upon a vote
passed in the House of Commons, adj
verse to the claims of the English crown
respecting the use of public grounds. But
it fails to recognize in the fact of this
adverse vote. the insigni6cance Of the
issue involved because, as is usual in the
case of defeated ministry, the advisers
of the crown did not resign.
The simple fact is that most of our
writer's for the press allow their love
of Republican Institutions either to sup
press the information they possess. or to
falsify the plainest facts in regard to
monarchial institutions.
Anybody who knows anything about
England, understands that the common
people are more intensely aristocratic in
their interests than the aristocracy are in
their assumptions.
One might argue year with member
of the upper classes of England against
all the privileges of their order, and if
he observed the rules OF gentlemanly in
tercourse, he would hear nothing to Of
iend the reddest Republican; but if he
began an argument against aristo-
cracy with o member of the lower classes
he would soon learn that the serene calm
ness which always attends full pocket
and an assured position, finds no place
among those who are prouder of being
retainers in the houses of tho nobility
than any American Republican would be
in the Presidential chair.
Every servant in England magni6es
his Office, and laughs at the simplicity Of
those who think that his son and his
grandson will not succeed him in the
Office of butler to some Lord Huddle-
ston Fuddleston.
Institutions are not made-they grow,
and the history of their growth must be
understood before their value can be es-
timated. While it is true that the arris-
tocrats Of England do more for the poor
Of the United Kingdom than any other
nation does. they also do more than any
other class to make the people need their
charities. But the truth is, the poor peo-
pie are even more satisfied with their de-
pendent position than the rich are of
their patronage. In view of these facts,
il is not hazardous statement to say we
shall see q monarchy in America before
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-05-14
COMMERCIAL.
SATURDAY, May 13-11:30 A. "

SATURDAY, May I3-II :5U a. ~
CorroN-The favorable accounts from
New York and Liverpool have stifsna
the market still more, and factors ba"
raised their pretentions 40sc. Their
has. nevertheless, been an active ineulr!'
but light offerings have restricted opsr'
tions, and we hear oil Gales of fully zW
bales.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-08-04

HH President Grant returned to Washing
ton on Tuesday, and an important meeting
Of the Cabinet was held at the White House
during the day. As result of the deibera-
tions it is believed that within the next few
days Commissioner Pleasonton will be reliev.
ed from the Department of Internal Revenue
and succeeded by Mr.. J. Douglas, now De-
putty Commissioner. Mr.. Felix R. Brunot,
Of Pittsburg, was appointed Indian Commits
sioner, and it was resolved to tender to Hon.
Charles Francis Adams, Of Massachusetts,, the
appointment as our member of the Board oil
Arbitration under the Treaty of Washington.
which is to meet at Geneva.-BaH. amer.