Squatter sovereign., 1855-07-31
Pleasure Party on the New Lucy.


Pleasure Party on the New Lucy.
On Thursday morning, the popular pas
senger packet, New Lucy, arrived at our
landing, having on board large pleasure
party from the towns OF Westport, Kansas.
Parkville and Weston, accompanied by
Taylor's justly celebrated cotillion band, of
St. Louis. and the brass band from West
port, Mo- The attraction was so great,
that when the boat showed off from our
landing, we found ourselves en- route Tor
St. Joseph, where, after a, few hours well
spent In pleasure, we arrived. On Thurs
day evening we received a large reinforce
ment of 'youth and beauty" from our sis
ter city. St. Joseph, and proceeded on our
way a short distance above that place,
where the remainder of the night was spent
in dancing and g social chat" After some
time spent in dancing, large table with a
bountiful supply of the good things this
world affords, was spread before the party.
We do not remember of ever setting down
to more sumptuous repast, or OF being
present where one was more enjoyed by
the company present. Everything was
going on MISUNDERSTANDING our friends
of the quill from P. and St. J.-when it
was announced that presentation of sill
yer plate to the officers of the New Lucy
would come off as soon as the table was
cleared.
The ceremony of presenting the officers
of this justly popular boat with suitable tes-
timonials Of the esteem in which they were
held by the company present, was COM
menced by Col. Craig, of ST. Joseph, offer
ing to Capt Connolly. on behalf of the
ladies and gentlemen present, beau
tiful pair of silver cups, with suitable
inscription thereon engraved. Captain
Connolly accepted the presents in neat
and appropriate speech, which was loudly
cheered by his numerous guests.
Calvin Burns, Esq, of Weston, on be-
half of the party, presented Mr.. Kimber,
the first clerk of the Lucy. with silver
cup, which he received with some well
adapted comments returning thanks to the
donors for their kind consideration.
Major Cunningham being called for, af-
ter delivering speech which had hap
py effect, presented Mr.. Scudder. the sec
ond clerk, with a testimonial similar to
those donated to the captain and first clerk.
The first and second mate and the steward
were likewise remembered, and received a
token from the company in the form of sill
yer cups.
The difficulty in procuring appropriate
testimonials at St. Joseph, prevented the
further distribstion Of presents to the mer-
itorious officers of the New Lucy, but they
were not forgotten. A committee was ap-
pointed to purchase for the bar-keeper
third clerk, and other officers gifts to be
duly presented on the next arrival of the
Lucy at St. Joseph.
A beautiful pacing pony was purchased
and presented to Miss M. Connolly, the
interesting daughter of the worthy captain,
who, through her friend, Major Cunning
ham, thank her friends for the acceptable
present rendered.
The distribution concluded, Mr.. Tay-
lor's cotillion band commenced one of their
favorite pieces of music, which soon brought
several sets on. the floor. The remainder
of the night was spent in dancing, and on
daylight arriving, the amusement was post
poned until reaching Weston, when we
have no doubt brilliant season will be
enjoyed.
We arrived at Atchison about noon on
Friday, and reluctantly left the company
where we had spent the few past happy
hours.
1t is needless for us to say word in
commendation of the steamer New Lucy,
and her popular officers. They are toe
we'll known On the Missouri river to require
a newspaper notice, and the expression ol
the large number of friends whose fortune
it was to be present on this excursion show
in what respect they are held in the COM
munity. Long may the New Lucy run on
our river, and her officers enjoy the conf
dence now reposed in them by the citizens
of Upper Missouri.
ia A subscriber writing from San An
tonic, Texas, says: The anti-Know-
Nothings are carrying everything before
them, and the name of Henry Wise is in
every body's mouth for the Presidency.
Every body here is in favor of the Kansas.
Nebraska bill, and Sam Houston is noto
riously unpopular. We have had an abun
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