Year: 1861

something about the exigencies o. the public ser
vices which did not understand. left him, and
fearful that he would be unable to do anything in
the matter, went Immediately home, packed some
lunch in o basket, went to the depot and took my
accustomed place, determined to remain there
until the prisoners arrived.


The night was somewhat long and TEDIOUS, ana
the mosquitoes very bad; but resoluteiy STOOD
my ground, determined to accomplish my object
or die. OH and on, impertnent persons YOU'D
come IN IN and m stare at me, and twice vas va vb ap
attempted to kiss me, but they soon were taught
that | was lady, and left, locking. very mach
ashamed of themselves. These were the incidents
OF the night, and am almost glad now that they
occurred for it was terribly dull there'all by my
self. rn 7-5E 81 -sg, -


Daylight at length appeared, and with it the peo-
pie VINO wished to take possession of the best
places Of view, when the prisoners arrived; for
the morning papers had stated positively that they
were to come in by the 10 O'Clock train. |, being
the first on the ground, of course had choice po
depot, Immediately over where the cars would
stop. As the hours rolled round, the crowd be-
came more and more dense, and / was made more
comfortable by finding myself surrounded by per,
the great balls at Odd Fellows Hall, at the grand
concerts Of Jenny Lind, and everywhere else where
ladies are said to have been present in great num-
bers, but this time only in my life can say that
really saw crowd of them. perfect galaxy of
beauty, you reporters would call it, and ! assure
you thatyou would be correct for never have
seen so much beauty on that eventful occasion
Then their courage and hardihood. The jostling
of the crowd, the fierce rays of the sun, nor the
coarse conduct of sane hackmen, who cursed and
sWore most blasphemously and obscenely, did not
deter them in the least from pushing into the
crowd, and struggling for place in the front rank.
All my dear SIR felt proud of my sisters, and
thought that, should an enemy approach the city,
the same determination and forgetfulness of rank
and position which they here gave evidence Of
would be displayed in behalf Of their country.
Judging from their courage and conduct on this
occasion, must say that believe the women of
New Orleans are destined to make desperate sac
rhces for their country and will fight and die with
the best and bravest.


Everybody was exceedingly gratfed by the op-
portunty which they enjoyed of seeing our good
Cen T"iggs in full Uniform. He really looks
well in his blue coat and gold lace, as he was
| driven through the crowd in his carriage. He
| seemed every inch the soldier and did wish SO
much for chance to kiss his kind old bald head.
| Gen. Pa!frey also appeared about this time and
| heard a buz in the crowd about Provost Marshal
| What does that mean? and when was he elected? :?
Lnever heard of such a city official before.
| My courage was about this time put to the Sc
verest test, and shall never cease thanking
| Providence that l was raised in the mountains,
and have had much practice III vauting and
| climbing. Some wretch on the ground, no doubt
| out OF malicious envy Of good position on the
| balcony, shouted out that it was falling, and the
| interior OF the building. did not wait for my


turn to get into the house, for knew that if the
| balcony was sinking would certainly be crushed
by the crowd falling upon me; so quickly vault


ed over the bansters which surrounded the bal.
cony and catching hold of the floor, dropped my
| self safely on to the ground underneath, without


receiving the slightest injury, and winning the ap-
plause Of the assembled thousands who saw my
agility. The alarm turned out to be false, and 1
| determined to regain my old position or die in try.
ing. fought my way back, but at the expense of


fine ivory tucking comb, which was knocked out


Of my hair and crushed under foot and fifty dol
lar lace shawl, which was torn into shreds; but


got back. Then came the prisoners at last. l


could see every one of them as they were brought


out of the and placed in groups of Ours, ready


for the march, never was so disappointed in my


life. What q low looking set? Why, more gen.


uemanly crowd can be seen any day getting in the


Black Maria to go to the Work-house 7 expected
to see body of proud warriors with fiery eyes
who would gaze upon the crowd like chained


lions: and Lord bless me, only found miserable


set OF wretehes, who looked as if they were or


their, way to the penitentiary for robbng her
roOsts.


The procession was soon formed and off the


guard started with the prisoners. I, of course
followed, resolved to seize an opportunity tt
speak with one Of the prisoners, and learn some


thing as to their history and how they had beer


treated. ! soon managed to slip in between two
soldiers, and was on the point of obtaining all thu


Information l wanted when person on horse


back, dressed in uniform, Il won't call him sol


der for soldiers are polite to ladies) gruftly Or
dered me to get back outside the lines, and real
y believe would have run his horse over me if
had not obeyed him. was much angered ant


disappointed at not succeeding in this attempt


but Kept on with the procession, watching fo
every opportunity which might offer. saw ON


of the prisoners drop something from his pocket,


wanted it for Souuena', and darted at it. Othe


ladies tried to get it before me, but beat then
all and seized the prey. 1t was piece Of an ole
dressing comb. I have it now among my mos


valued keepsakes. | also succeeded in obtaining


an old envelope with the post mark of New Y orl


upon it, and piece of a pipe which had evidently


seen service throughout the campaign. All this


have and will show you when you call.


The idea of making the procession pass through
| all the principal streets one for which Gen
erals Twiggs and Palfrey deserve the highes
praise. Every old lady in the city owe them


debt of gratitude for thus kindly afordng them


sight Of the show Yet must confess that whel


out, and could syrnpathze with the soldiers VIII
| had to carry their heavy muskets 80 far


The streets through which we passed were al


most as densely crowded as was the depot, bu


with different class of people. They were mostl
lazy young men and old people who could not b
expected to undergo the fatigue of going so far u
town. The young men must have felt ashamed c
themselves, when they saw delicate females lik
myself undergoing the fatigues of a march so long
and will here say that rejoice at the prospec
of these lazy drones being set to work drilling


They should either be made do some service, 9
sent out of the State which they disgrace.
Thus have told you pretty much all about tn
exciting affair, and will close this long letter, whe
f you must not publish if you wish to retain tn
: friendship of


Yours, truly. KATE p.
d P. Spa says that the next time go out o
4 such campaign $50 he persists in calling l) ha


better don the garb of soldier: for it has prove
Il rather expensive business for him, as ] entre
/. ruined nice dress, lost bran new Malakotf an
| spoiled a costly bonnet and pair of shoes, to sa


nothing of L diamond pin which | lost, and tn
J. comb and shawl above mentioned. But he is yer
It stngy, though the best of parents, and is alwa.
Il scoldng me for some trivial loss other. Il


don't admire energy in q woman, especially if
y should cost little. do, and despise all cons
erations OF expense.


T. Again, truly yours, KATE
: FIRST DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. - This Boal
, met last night, Mr.. Lusher in the chair ana a qu
rum present.
The minutes of the last meeting were read al


approved


J. Mr. Wharton, Chairman of the Committee @
; the Girls High School, presented a report. TIL
o report represented the school in a most hourshi1
Y condition, particularly the musical department.
Il The Committee on the Boys High School /
: ported that this school was in just as good CO.
& dition as the above.


K The Committee on Teachers reported having c,
amned several applicants for teaehership, and Il
n appointment of Mr.. Hyer to a position in one
the schools and other particulars as to the teac
n ers which would require action of the Board
l. + On nation Miss Oliver was elected Third ASsis