Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-03

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The discourse was followed by . boun- |
teous repast, after which the orderly
assemblage returned to town, where |
the news Of Hancock's nomination
was exciting enthusiastic expressions
and demonstrations ofjoy from every
group. On the strength Of the glad
some event "King Budweiser" was
extensively toasted at the saloons.
Luck would have it that We were
among some Of the most patriotic
Clintenians who were anything but
slow in extending courtesies, so that
we found it expcdient after q bit, to
retreat while it was yet time to do SO
in tolerable good order. We then
took a stroll to see what there was to
be seen. Our eA-colleague in the
Constitutional Convention Col. Stone
had assigned It's splendid quarters in
fine mansion where he had stored
some fragrant mint and it's attendant
condiments, which he placed at our
and the disposal OF friends. We were
duly installed us the lords Of the
manor during our stay.
At about niue o'clock We made our
entree into the spacious Masonic Hall
where the most pleasing spectacle
greeted our vision. Moving in accord
with the strains Of their excellent local
brass band, elegantly dressed ladies
and gentlemen tiled the neatly ar
RANGED ball room. The scene was one
hardly to be surpassed even in the
Crescent City, famed for the beauty
and grace Of it's women. There were
bellies on every side, charming in
manners and captivating in appear
ance. Through, tlecourtesy Of friends
We We're introduced to q number of
as lovable representatives of the fair
sex, as it has ever been our good for
tune to meet anywhere. Unable to
resist the temptation we were soon
one Of the active stockholders in the
dance. During an intermission an
interesting and spirited contest took
place among the admirers of two Of
the handsomest ladies present, Misses
c. and b., who were duly nominated
and voted for in Il competition for the
ownership Of u fine cake that brought
the large amount OF Sl27.N. Miss c.
was the fortunate winner.
i So great were the attractions that
! we held the fort till the ball ended,
when we retired. II completely fas-
cinated mortal Cupid's darts had
| inflicted the most cruel wounds III
our heart. Indeed. we won]d forever
remember that Masonic ball in that
lovely burg.
1t may be that the very friendly
courtesies extended It's have caused
us to see Clinton cOn'cur de rose, but
we do sincerely believe that a love.
lier town cannot I've found in all
Louisiana. Situated as it is, Oh un.
dNlating gromd. with broad shady
streets, lined with cosy and elegant
residences iu the centre of broad
yards and p"r'"r'"S, one cannot look
for happier country home than
there. 1t is truly astonishing to meet
in an interior place so cultivated and
refined population. 1t is sure
enough an oasis Of civilization in thu
beautiful woodland of the Floridas.
1t does seem to us that there ought
to be real happiness in that favored
community. The secret Of it all il
that Clinton has always afforded ex
cellent institutions of learning. NJ
wonder that it furnishes so many in
J, telligent ladies and talented men
No town in the State, of its size, ha
produced as many orators and distin
guis}led professional men as Clinton
We unhesitatingly make this ac
acknowledgement, while we indulge TIN
hope that, ere long, a railroad vii
unite the Capital Cityin closer bond
with its hospitable neighbor.
> Were we to express our grateful
thanks by naming those who extend
ell us friendly courtesies during ou
, short sojourn, we would fill man,
+ more lines. We will, therefore, So,