New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-07-23

The Trip up the RiveP-ReceptiOn at Ev
ansviIle-They meet the Enemy and ar,
Theirs-ParticuIars of the hIatch witt
the Riversides.
Especial Correspondence of the Republican,
Knowing that it would be interesting tt
hear from the Red Legs, your correspond
ent sends you the following account of theh
| trip:
After the usual good-bys and we'll wishes
of friends the steamer Potomac cast off hel
moOrings preparatory to her upward bound
| trip. On the bank of the river from Cana
! street to CarroIlton were thronged many
| friends and admirers Of the boys" waving
| adieus and shouting, "Win every game you
play Arriving at Carrollton to land those
who had accompanied friends thus far, an
| other scene was presented similar to that at
the departure from Canal street. Leaving
CarrolltOn the boys repaired to the hurri-
cane deck of the steamer, and, with Mar
shall as leader joined in song after song,
until near midnight, when. those of them
that could retired to sleep. Thus was COM
menced the manner of Willing away the
many pleasant evenings that followed. The
days were passed in playing cards, checkers
and tossing the bali whenever the boat
stopped at a woodpile.
When this became tiresOme, John Chi
naman," of whom there were a number on
board, was introduced, passing part of the
time talking to and teazing these poor fel-
lows day after day. Sometimes these Chi
nese were induced to sing for the ladies on
board, and contributed not little to the
enjoyment of everybody. Landing at Nicks-
burg, the ball was brought into play, aston
ishing the natives by some long throwing
and splendid catching We inquired about
the Mississippi Valley Base Ball Club, and
were informed that they had long since
disbanded. Reaching Memphis, we re-
mained three or four hours, spending most
of that time seeing the sights and looking
for the "lost one (F-k B-n), who
was found hale and hearty, and as good
looking as ever.
Tuesday evening found US at Cairo, leav-
ing the dark and murky Father of Waters
Ohio. At Cairo we took barge in tow,
which afforded better facility for ball toss
ing and such other sport as the boys chose
to indulge in.
The Ohio being very low at present, and,
consequently, not little dangerous, oCca-
stoned the necessity of "heaving the lead"
very frequently between Cairo and Evan
vile. We were very near grounding on
"Shawneetown bar" but thanks to our
able pilots, Morlidge and Barber, we were
relieved of all danger. Just before we
reached our destination, the lady passen-
gers, known as the Rocking Chair Club
prepared a supper for the boys, the fea ture
of which was an April fool in the shape of
cotton doughnuts. Many a hearty laugh
was had as the victims attempted to masti-
cate the tough cakes. Immediately after
supper we hove in sight Of Evansville, and
then, for third time, was had hand
shaking of friends, of whom the STARS
had :securcd many by their gentlemenly
department and social bearing. This being
over, the Potomac discharged that part
of her human freight known as the Lone
Star Base Ball Club. On the whole, the
Stars had a very pleasant passage, not
witlstanding the rain, which accompanied
them from New Orleansto Evansville.
The boys are certainly Deeply indebted to
that efficient commander, j. W. BatChaiOr
than whom there is no better on any waters
Also, to those gentlemaniy clerks, S. j.
Batchalor and J. Clinton, whose every effort
was directed to the comfort and welfare of
all the passengers. H. Alfred, the steward,
cared for the inner man." in manner
that would make BOudrO blush. In fin
ishing, your correspondent would say to
the travelling community, those Of them
who go by river, to engage passage on that
fine steamer Potomac, and they vii! never
regret it. The boys are all hale and hearty,
and the utmost good feeling and harmony
prevails. In my next letter l will send you
a detailed report Of the game with the
Riversides.