New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-04-14

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OF our acquaintance seemed to be in some
thing of an excitement over a coming
event of more than ordinary Importance
One noticeable feature was that the ladies
frequently visited Canal street stores, and
gentlemen tried to remember the number
of the gloves which fitted them. Occasion
ally small invitation cards were shown,
and acquaintance asked each other if they
had obtained one. Those who possessed
cards looked pleased, as if about to enjoy
some kind of pleasure out Of the ordinary.
Ex-Governor Hahn owns a beautiful
plantation about twenty-eight miles up the
coast, right bank, parish of St. Charles,
and ont Of his liberality and enterprise has
devoted part of his place to building a
village, and in compliment to him the thrifty
villagers have named the town Hahnville.
Although the settlement is but few months
old, many pretty houses have been con-
structed. owned and occupied by sterling
class of citizens. Every applicant was
given an opportunity to purchase few
acres of land on easy conditions, with the
provlso that improvements must be made.
The wisdom of this liberal course is now
visible, and when steamboats, pass that way
people wonder what new leaven has been
introduced into Louisiana that such a meta
morphosis should take place, especially as
at present nearly everybody is whining
the new village, beautiful monument
which will probably for centuries abide as
tangible landmark to commemorate the
enterprise of one of Louisiana's Govern
ors. When old-time residents happen to
visit that locality, they open their eyes
aud wonder how such things can be, and
then recall something they have read about
lively towns out West having sprung into.
existence in a single day, as it were. The
measured success of this experiment may
indeed excite pleasant surprise. AS fitting
testimonial to celebrate this great event,
Governor Hahn, at the solicitation of friends
and relatives, determined to treat few of
his acquaintances in this city to pleasure
excursion to Hahnville, as compliment to
his sister, Mrs, d. Urban. That lady issued
her invitations, using uncommon care in
selecting guests, in order that the most re-
fined might not be offended by the presence
of a single person whose reputation was
tainted. With this object constantly in
view, the hostess succeeded admirably in
her selections.
Saturday evening the coast steamboat st.
John was brought out of retirement and
landed at the head of Bienville street,
fully equipped for voyage Of pleasure. A
band of music was on board, and at the |
appointed hour about 200 happy faces for
once gladly bade good bye to New Orleans. |
As the boat sped along the city's front the |
excursionists looked down into the differ. |
snt streets, almost fearing lest the vessel |
should by chance leave the river and turn |
INTO one of the land thoroughfares. The |
nan at the wheel kept the boats head Just |
where it should be- and in due time we |
anded at our destination. On the way up.
when night prevented our enjoying shore
lights, the band furnished new diversion.
Those fond of dancing reveled in that
pleasure without limit, and the sight was
indeed beautiful one.
Long before we landed all were aware
hat HahnvilIe was not far off, as large
res illuminated the leyee. The landing
made picture that master would have
delighted to paint. Little time was lost by
he guests in finding the ballroom, which
vas brilliantly lighted. Ladies and gentle
len quickly arranged their tOilettes, and
the harmony of an orchestra set
oung feet flying over the floor in the
cstacies of such delight as is furnished by
ancing. The reporter has in days past,
efore troubles made flush times vanish,
anticipated in many brilliant scenes and
eheld rare sights, but few of them sur
assed this in elegance of style. The
,ilertes were uncommonly rich and tasty,
nd graceful ease distin guished all. Indeed,
eculiar to the better classes before the war.
The dancers enjoyed themselves all night
ng, and when some wearied of the pleas
-e carriages were in readiness to convey
em back to the st. John, where they re-
red for little rest. 1t is possible that
,clined to rest minute. Before the sun
as very high nearly all the guests were
shore again strOlling around to see the
rhts and breathe fresh air. All kinds of
,hicles had been secured for the convent
zee of the eXcursionistS and the Oppor- g
nity was not lost. Some visited the vast !
ID luxurient rice fields back of the town, | 6
i'd they were well repaid for the exertion. !
A late breakfast at the ball room recu- @
rated those who chose to partake, all $
thout money and without price, for Mr. =
ahn, ably assisted by. Senator Chadbourn, q
ID amply provided for every emergency. +
, Senator Chadbourn the party was in :
bted for cordial reception on landing. !,
10 booming of howitzer, the flare of
ekets, the glare of bonfices and other .
easant things were under his direction.
The mysteries of infantile Hahnville were +
planned, as hundreds of odd questions f,
re propounded by persons who were un-
lie to comprehend how such things could N
Mr.. Hahn in order to make his plan. "
ion prosperous, and at the same time O
netit those who chose to cast their lines S
tn him, gave them land under such lib C:
Il contracts that all W hO were inclined to 81
and improve the opportunity can in la
' years become independent. To the cl
,r he furnished needed assistance, start b,
them in life with no other capital than CT
It contained in strong muscles and de- h;
mined will to prosper. Most of the set b.
rs make crops on shares, By which ar hC
cement they thrive a thousand times sc
ter than they would if dragging along ia
IN excited city life. OF