From the issue dated July 9 1870

Louisburg, Mo.,

July 5^th, 1870

Editors Reflex:--Louisburg is quiet to-day, very quiet. The contrast with the festivities of the "Glorious Fourth," is almost painful. The last of the gay throng which for twenty-four hours has "chased the glowing moments with flying feet," took their departure at eight o’clock this morning, by the Buffalo stage. Drooping eye-lids and weary feet will to-day attest to the zeal of the participants in their favorite amusement. For once, at least, all are satisfied—all have danced to their heart’s content. The anniversary day of American Independence was almost danced in, it most certainly was danced out. Morning, noon, high-noon, evening, night, and morning again, found the the (sic) disciples of Terpsichore worshipping at the shrine of their favorite Muse.

The affair was gotten-up and carried out to the eminent satisfaction of all, by Mr. S. W. Lindsay. A place was prepared for dancing ’neath the thick foliage of the trees fronting his residence. All that the most thoughtful could imagine, was done to make the pleasure and enjoyment complete, and as to how well Mr. Lindsay and his estimable lady, suceeeded, (sic) their two hundred guests can bear ample testimony. A sumptuous feast was spread at noon, this was repeated in the evening, and this morning guests to the number of two score took breakfast ere their departure on their homeward jouney. Notwithstanding those repeated attacks on the commisary department there still remains enough "good things" to feed a platoon of hungry troopers. Roast turkey, venison, and ham are yet untouched, say nothing of cake, confectionery, etc., etc.

Among the gay and happy throng I noticed a goodly number of the fair ladies of Buffalo. Urbana was also represented. In fact it might be said, "The beauty and the chivalry," of Dallas, "were gathered there." The most perfect order, decorum, and harmony prevailed. A slight sensation was produced by the arrival late last night of a party that announced their approach by a display of fire-works, consisting of sky-rockets, dragons, etc. It soon transpired that it was a load of professional men from Buffalo, lawyers, doctors and others whose business prevented their absence from town, during the day. Since business compelled them to condense the celebration of the Fourth into one night, and that shortened at each end by a drive of eight miles, it behooved them to make the most of their time, which I believe they did.

The pleasant scenes and associations of yesterday will make it a day long to be remembered, and when another year shall bring around another Fourth I trust the participants in the pic-nic near Louisburg, may have another just such fund of sociality. "DOMINO"