The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14
re- We have been furnished with seve-

re- We have been furnished with seve-
raj graphic accounts Of the late pleasure ex-
cursion taken BY a number Of the ladies and
gentlemen Of Harrisonburg on board the
steamer r. w. McRae. We cannot furnish
room for all of them. We publish the fol-
lowing for the reason that it is shorter and
more condensed than the others.
Mr.. Editor-The ladies of Harrisonburo
who visited Camden on the last trip Of the
r. W. McRae, being DESTROYS ofperpetuating
the memory Of that excursion. have reques-
ted me to prepare an account Of it for your
paper.
Some two or three weeks ago Capt. Moore
announced his intention Of giving the citizens
of Harrisonburg pleasure trip to Camden
and last Monday, March 29th,) all who
intended going were in readiness. About
pm., the McRae made her appearance, aud
cur pleasure seeking citizens marched on
board to the soul-stirriug music of Hail
Columbia. The weather was delightful in
the extreme, and as the boat left the wharf
aud the brass band again filed the air with
its enivening strains, we all felt that the
prospect of pleasant trip could not have
been more flattering.
Our anticipations were more than realized
Few of Us had ever visited Arkansas, and the
novelty of the scenery, the freshness, and
fragrance of the Spring atmosphere; music
vocal and instrumental, and the generous
hospitality Of Messrs. Moore and Tobin com
bined to make each day more pleasant than
the preceding, and 70 cause US to look for
ward with regret to the hour Of our separa
ration.
We arrived at Camden on Wednesday
the 31st ult., at 8 p. m. A heavy rain hay
ing rendered walking unpleasant, carriages
were procured, from which we had full
view of the place. Camden presents very
thriving and business-l:ke appearance, and
if it is not now, soon will be, the most i'm.
portant town in Arkansas.
At o'clock next morning we started fol-
home. At Trenton we took on board E
thousand bales of cotton, which detention
gave us the pleasure of very pleasant walk
and also of a ride 10 Monroe.
At night several of the Trenton ladies an
gentlemen came aboard the boat, and joined
us in very pleasant dance until 10 p. m
when we again got under weigh.
On Friday at the dinner table your CORES
pondent on the behalf of the ladies, and r
Ii. Cuny, Esq, on behalf of the gentlemen
returned thanks to Capt Moore and Mr.
Tobin for their generosity and courtesy t.
us during the trip. The same evening, afte
supper, the ladies' saloon was the scene o
one of the most delightful reunions which
it has ever been my fortune to Witness
Speeches were made by Messrs. Gallagher Of
Arkansas, and Cuny Of Louisiana, songs were
sung by the young ladies Of our party, and
eloquence, music and champagne, neve
blended so harmoniousfy Among tn,
many appropriate sentiments which were
offered bv the gentlemen, | subjoin two
R. II. Cuny, Esq, gave louisiana and Ar
kansas twin sisters-may the bonds O
friendship which now unite them never bt
severed" - DAILY, Esq, of Arkansas, in
stantly arose and gave Louisiana and Ar
kansas twin sisters--may the bonl
which now unite them be more s.ron,l,
united by the union Of the beauty of the on
with the chivalry Of the other"
At 4 p. m. on Saturday the Sd inst, W
arrived at Harrisonburg. AS we rounde,
the point just above town the baud mos
appropriately struck up the old familiar al
of ''Home-Sweet Home and as the plain
tive MELODY floatel out upon the evening al
we all felt that though our pleasure had bee,
entirely uninterrupted, and though we were
leaving many friends on board, yet there
was indeed mo place like home" w.