Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1871-03-18
Mnrdi Gras i'm New Orleans.

The New Orleans Republican,
after u lengthy description of the
vast crowd on Canal street, around
the Clay statue, on the night of the
2lst, gives the following account Of
disappearance of the Mystick Rrewe
of Colnus, so celebrated in that city:
At length, as the hour of nine was
on hand, II hazy light was discov-
cred far down Canal street, near
the iron building. Slowly it ap
pcared to approach, and music,
faint at first, but growing loudcr
and louder, accompanied it. In 6
short time the Mystick krewe of
Comus burst upon the gratiticd
spectators.
1t could not be accurately des-
cribed in anything less than a vol
ume to do it justice. Nor is minute
description necessary, for there are
few among our population who did
not scc for themselves.
There were representations in
advances of Prince Arthur and the
attendants of the Fare Queen (ridc
Spenter) There was everything
that belonged to tho regions of ale
CORY or fable. Personilled virtues,
holiness, temperance, chastity, zeal,
truth ind personitied vices, idle
ness, sluttony, pride. ind all the
malign category Of sins. The four
Seasons were there, deity repre-
scntcd, with accompanying symbols.
Ancient mythology lent its aid, aid
we had Pluto and Proserpine, Nep-
tune and Amphitritc. King Death
lifted his grim countenance among
the crowd. There were representa-
tions that seemed suggestive OF the
old Saturnalia, when the Lord of
Misrule We'd with the Abbott Of
Unreason IN making the mirth and
fun uproariOus.
On they passed, n fine band of
music preceding, and another in the
rear, amid the admiring shouts Of
delighted thousands. Up the south
side of Canal street to near Burgun-
DIV: down the north of Canal to
Camp street; up Camp street to
Julia; and down St. Charles street
to the City Hall, to pay the respects
of the Krowe and it's king to the
Mayor of the city.
The interview between the two
functionaries was interesting, the
more so, perhaps from the contrast
between them /; for one was the
king of fun, "quips and quirks, and
wanton wiles," while thU other
wades weary way through dull
care, in endeavoring to disentangle
the official intricacies of debt en-
thralled city.
The monarch of frolic suid i'll
effect. that in accordance with u
time. .honored custom, he had called
on the ceremonial visit to tue chief
magistrate of the city, and he was
particularly gratifedinp paying those
respects to an individual whose adj
ministrativc capacity was the sure
forerunner of commensurate sue
cess and he would take the graft
fying occasion to add his ardent
wishes for his Honor's success.
Mayor Flanders replied ''Cotrus,
YOU are welcome TO our city. In
the name of the people of New Or
leans. who have turned out unani-
mousIy 10 welcome you, and IN the
name of the thousands of strangers
within our gates, l bid you welcome
Ms the bringer of mirth and lollity.
He who adds to the happiness OF
the community is a benefactor to
mankind. 1t is yoar mission 10
bring mirth and jollity to our midst
and mirth is the medicine OF life.
Ii cures its ills; it calns its cares.
IL softly smOOfhs all our care,
And mites a Thousand grases there
Your calls on previous occasions
have been remembered, and the
ouIv regret now felt IS that yOu can
not dwell permanently with rs On
behalf Of the city, | thank you
During the interview a salute
was fred by the Louisiana Legion
and at the eonslusion The procession
resumed iss marth, pr0essding thro