Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

,ectursl features and nomenclature, the i'm /
press of all. Where il falls short in splen-
dor of construction, or beauty Of si,ua-
ton, II excels in striking diversity and
historic interest.
! In the afternoon OF the tirst, we visited
the American Man of War "The
Canandsigua," commanded by Captain
Lowery, who extended 10 Us every cour-
tesey in his power. as did also, all his un-
der officers, in showing us the working OF
a war ship. Everything on board was AS
neat and clean las our ladies' parlcr." ev-
ery move was made WI th military preci-
sion. and all her amor OF the best quail
ty, though not the heaviest-each CT her
two lsrge guns are of II inch bore; and
weighs 15,T40 pounds, hich can be loaded
and fired every five minutes. The English
Man of War "Bulfnch" was near by, Tor
!; the protection OF British subjects living
in New Orleans should occasion arise, OF
!, which there must be some danger or she
: would not be there. We also visited the
: Monitor, "Canonicus," which really com
, mands the situation, as her invulDer abilI.
iy is apparent 10 the mercy casual OBJ
+ server. She carries two guns, weighing
3 "A ,oou, each: the two requiring the iull
C capacity of four Railroad cars 10 transport
I them. The officers quarters; also, for
T the crew are below water. She has four
: teen furnaces, which are fourteen ieet un-
If der water; their full capacity is required
X when out at sea. She received shot
n during the war, that started some OF the
r bolts in the turret-leaving a dent, but did
k no real damage 1t seems 10 US there
" is not much use for the ole style of war
y vessels. as one Monitor can clean out a
II harbor full of them, and take city at
re viii. While on board the above nam
ii cd war-ships. We Came 10 the conclusion
that we would prefer the position OF an
ht officer, To that of a high private.
le The Sir Knights, Of New Orleans, were
I'd busy from early morn till night, Fe'
re ceiving and escorting their visitors Ia
2. their various headquarters. At night
re they gave grand reception balls at Expo
OF si,ion Building, Odd Fellows Hall, anc
10 Grunewald Hall The first named wa:
lie the Headquarters of Orleans Command
10 ry, No. 3; the second, the lndivisibl'
To Friends Commandrv. No. l. and, tn
third, the Jaques dc Molay. No. .. 1t i
out Of The question for us 70 give &c
r.l .criplian af these receptions, except t
W 70 say that thoy were magnificent in ga
b. extreme, being full dress reccptions-th
is. elite of the Crescent City were there anC
ac- for beauty and dress. you would seldoT
ent see them equaled every Sir Knight /
iii full dress with or without lady,was We
ex. come to all Of them. About half past te
ear they were all in full blast, and each ha
The seemed full 10 ovorilowing, though Ii
nh, sidewalks were also crowded with gues
- passing from one reception hall TO ii
Sc other. Each hall was brilliantly lum
st. mated at the entrance, with some Knigh
APP Templar device. such as triangles, eros:
mt es. &c. &c: refreshments of the fine
lost quality were ever ready on call, for s
The those who wished to participate. Eve
Dor courtesy was extended by the citizens
at we'll as the Sir Knights, of New Orlean
S in TO make the occasion enjoyable TO the
cile visiting guests At all prominent plac
hoa In the streets the National flag was su
able pcnded, and smaller flags everywhel
aflic with the words printed on them "W
5 OF come Knights Templar;" and, we rea
,ash felt that we were welcome, and went
ssia- tor weeks enjoyment without fear
ould without reproach.
eeoS We are inclined 10 the opinion that
the finest turn out and display was at the
one position Hall. The building is an iml
and ..,,.,,,r which contains macbi
Ssip' ry ball. 34l SIS feet; a concert hall, IL
81 feet; and, lin arts room OF like
THE mensions.
The first thing on our programme, iu
- day morning, was to visit the Frer
Market, which has reputation all
- the country. 1t would not do to V
this city and not have cup OF "Frel
Coffee" at the Bazaar. or French NJ
ket and, all those who partook OF
T.. will say with us) that they never tas
So any as good elsewhere. When we ar
,,..s ed, although early. VIC found Sirs Med
aid, Hill and Burlingame already th
-.,,. and had had one," (cup of cofee).
attraction O: this market Is not its ar
,,n,ad tectural appearance, nor history; but
:. sc remarkable gatherings that throng u
.o;,,a at early market hours. Italians, 81
., Doe iards, Germans, Indians, Africans, FIRE.
Thore Creo.es, Chinese, OF what not, maki
.n.ss confusion of tongues 80 bewilderlng,
:; u contrast of national styles so COMP
I.nr and grotesque, that to witness 1t at
-, break, at least once, is properly cons
: ,,,,,, ed necessary act in whoever would
c., New Orleans as it is.
ou,let Our next visit was TO Camp J
at and son. or Jackson Barracks, which are
Missis ted on the identical spot where Gel
conve. Jackson gained the victory over
Texas. British, under Gen. Psckenham. i
;ca "a very nleasart location, on the east