The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-05-16


around some fourishing gardens.
Everything appeared to be growing finely |
and the people contented.
Hereabouts l see the indubitable sign that
we really are in Texas. This chap coming
out of the door of that shanty, jaquel
house, or whatever you would call it, has his
breeches tucked most independently in his
boots, and if corroborative testimony were
wanting, look at those spurs and mongrel
sombrero-they clinch it. At Aliens Rancho,
about eight or nine miles from Houston, the
land suddenly rises and is covered with pine
and oak timber, which forms a very neat
burg is reached, and passengers for Luling
and northern points on the l. and &. N. h.
change cars. Here and there, by the fading
light, I see in the distance pretty white cot
tages with the whitest of fences, inextricably
mingled with the softening green of the trees,
and pictures of home life, as l suppose it
exists in those fairy structures, come before
me so strong that would gladly give up all
anticipated pleasure at the fair for the pur-
pose Of testing my theory as to their inhabit-
ants.
found the hotel runners in good health, as
their lungs attested. The Exchange Hotel
man was particularly vocal. He has mag
nificent voice-for calling hogs. He seemed
10 be sort of a blood-thirsty cuss, also, and
insinuated that any of the masculine persua-
sion who would hint that the above hotel was
not superior to any house of entert ainment
in the known world had better prepare for
action.
Reached the Hutchins House in time for
supper, and found that the crowd was
not as large I expected to see. Went
out after supper and interviewed MIR.
Co.. crocu ~ tho Ada and Mr. (Irav
Of the Telegraph. jeff Davis had arrived
to deliver the opening address, but as
it was not generally known throughout the
State, the people had not come in as freely
as they should, or would no doubt have done.
Tuesday morning opened clear and fine,
| and although there was not an overwhelming
crowd on hand still the attendance was good.
All wandered extensively around, looking at
the sights, or at least such of them as were
seeable. Power Hall was in such confusion,
especially, as to preclude possibility. OF
forming anything like correct idea OF Its
contents, and so I will not attempt IN this
letter to give description of any of the dis
PLAYS. At about 3 o'clock, President Davis
arrived on the grounds escorted by Gov
Coke, Gen. Bragg, and an array OF other
notables. At the gate, they were welcomed
en- masse by the host of Texas veterans who
were in attendance and escorted to the stand
of the Fair Association. Mr.. Davis was intro
duced, and after the enthusiastic shouts OF
greeting had subsidized and somebody sue
ceeded in clappiDg stopper on the Dand,
(who, perched up aloft, seemed to think the
applause meant for them, and accordingly
came very near blowing their brains out be-
fore being informed of their mistake,) pro-
ceeded 10 ad!ress the multitude which had
swelled to gigantic proportions by this time.
He sid that he was very proud of the re-
&C ption accorded him and of the warm affec-
ton he should always cherish for Texas and
Texans, eulogized the men and women OF the
Lone Star S ate and their forefathers, touched
lightly on harbor and inland navigation I'M
provemen's, on agriculture, manufactures
and commerce in the abstract, and wound
up with renewed thanks. He was literally
overwhelmed with applause and hundreds
forced their way to the stand to shake him bJ
the hand. He was followed in quick success.
sion by Gov. Coke, Gen. Bragg, Senator Re.
gan, Gen. Maxey, Lieut-Gov. Coleman OF
Missouri, and Ex-Gov. Lubbock, after which,
at the invitation of the ladies and managers
of one Of the restaurants, the cortege moved
with difficulty through the surging crowd o.
ladies and gentlemen, (all striving to shake
MI. D. by the hand), and finally arrived 81
. the refreshment stand where many patriotic
, toast went round. l adjourned from thu
, grounds and struck out for the purpose o
J seeing some of the suburbs Of the city.
Houston is situated at the head OF naviga
ton on Buffalo Bayou, and is q town OF some
| fifteen or twenty thousand Inhabitants. LII
people are energetic {" from sthe word 60, q
shown by the numerous railroads centerin!
here. and bears a general air of thrift about l
) that is refreshing in the greatest degree afte
: encountering the squalid misery OF the Ores
cent City. Complaints here as everywher
else are made of the hard times and scarcit
3 of cash, but no starvation hangs around loose
. and even the proverbially lazy freedmen lool
as slick and risky as we'll groomed horses
3 The public buildings have look of solidity
and many of the beautiful private residence
! would not disgrace our uptown palaces b
+ close proximity.
? The city is delightfully."- shaded by trees Q
/ MANY varieties, the commonest being tn
i oak aud pride of China, aud among ther
, nestle some of the sweetest OF cottages, q
t only the sweetest of cottages know how
+ nestle, just showing enough OF outline
persuade you THAT if peace could be foun
q | In the world, heart that was humble Nigh
hone tor it here" The cultivation OF flower
. ia vet in its infancy but the numerous tror
. gardens recently laid out give assurance ths
, ere many years our own floral supremacy WI
, have to look to its laureis. The habit peop
q in this section have of owning big dogs, an
r allowing them to roam unclaimed throug
a suburban space, is simply abominable, an
] should be prevented by law. always wa
!. ticklish about the leg1 and would as 500
a confront an Infatuated bovine as strane
g uup. lam quite pleasantly ensconced at Il
o Hutchins House, where have met many OF
|, Tex.ns from all parts Of the Stat
! They give bright prophecies OF the comm
- orons etc. and although money is scare
they hope soon to chronicle better time
o Last night Gov. Coke, who is stopping her
n was treated to serenade. and thereait ,
spread himself in quite telling a speeo
n The people have end mt # y s, can Judge ma
= - NV tne anpearances, he certainly is solid an
sterling man. had the pleasure Of aa meet1
= y Pan;tentiary. who is an accomplished schol
and gentleman He extended me me b pons0 ar
i, vitation to pay him VISIT az ~; us suI9o;nn