Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-12
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CONVEYANCE That Steamer was crowd
cd with sxcnrsionists from tho Ohio
River. who were rejoicing OH their way
to .so the Mardi Gras Of the Cres-
cont aity. On going aboard We struck
M acquaintance with two Of the hand
soonest and cleverest Of the
VISITING BOSTON LANcBRs,
Messrs. Albeit ard Williams, with whom
we we're soon Oh the most friendly terms
One Of them Mr.. Abbott, was stationed
at Baton Rouge, MS one Of the 3sth Mas
sachusetts, for some months during the
late unpleasantncss. He could not re-
sst the natural desire OF viewing his
old camping ground, 80 that he had
induced his friend to accompany him
thither. These gallantmiltia men were
delighted with their trip to Louisiana.
and with the uniform courtesy with
which they had been greeted on all
sides. They admitted readily that the
Southern people were very different from
the picture drawn Of them by the poll
ticians and newspapers ut the North,
who were interested in keeping up sec
tional prejudices. They found the South
erners courteous and warm hearted,
not at all disposed to raise the flag Of
revolt at the first opportunity. Instead
Of going West. according to Greeley's
advice, they thought that the young
men of New England should come to
the sunny South,
The staterooms being all occupied,
side by side with our newly -niadc Boston
friends, we took up our position in n
cot, after the excursionists had quit
dancing and been put in their little
beds. 10 a. IN. on Friday, found rs ia
king parting bumper ut the Sazerac,
with the gay lancers, whom we again
met by appointment at the ST. Charles
during the evening. After an inter
change ofciviiities i'll which we were join
ed by Col L the Bostonians Insisted that
we should go up to their room. Indeed
We event up by the elevator. On en-
tering the headquarters Of the Lanccrs
we were horror-stricken by discovering
that we had been entrappcd by the two
red coats, one Of whom, Abbott, drew
forth a huge bottle Of champagne, which
he opened despite the protest Of Col h.,
who ut last said that having to choose
between the alternative of jumping out
Of u fourth story window, aud taking q
drink, he would select the latter ~ the
least of the two evils.
When these Boston bulldozrrs had
achieved their object, tho Colonel whose
heart was filled with rcveugeful feelings
induced them and our humble self to 90
with him to u soiree Ut the house OF
Judge r., who received the quartettc
with that creole hospitality which he 50
we'll exempliies,
With the assistance Of the Judge we
managed toretaliate on the lancers who,
at about 3 A. NJ, begged forq quarters and
rctreatcd it good order to their abode
ut the st. Charles, The Judge took pity
on them in thus allowing them to go.
Not 40 with we two whom he actually
compelled to partake Of al elegant sup
per in company with hos If charming
ladies'. Daylight Oh ydturday, found us
| attempting to get away. But the Judge
was not through with rs yet We had
forgotten he said 10 toast the ladies aud
the carnival We couldn't refuse. After
the toasts that charming 'aeoate" ?. W.
began to relate one of the most interest
ing though lengthy anecdotes we ever
heard. At tbe end of every chapter, and
the chapters were very short, few min.
utcS for refreshments were allowed. We
are ashamed to say it, but it was half
past eight ore the marvellous story vas
concluded. That night We rested like q
good fellow : but Sunday came and with
il the
BALL OF THE LIEDERrAFEL.
Again we fell from grace, by being
eoaxed by car townsman Dr.. s., into at
tending the same, thus breaking the
Sabbath in the most fragrant manner.
We had intended outy to look in: but
the scene was too tempting; an elegant
hall filed with handsome and atfabe
indies, gay and clever cavaliers, a splen-
did band of mnsic that seemed to whirl
the maskers and Others around and
around; all these attractions were too
much for us, and we were soon an active
participant In the gayeties Of the even
lug, or rather morning, for it was nearly
five o'clock, when, with heart lacer-
sted 10y the remembrance of halfa dozen