The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-15

Especial corrsspond ndsace N. D. Democrat

| IBp0c1Ak NJ Va
Biloxi, July 10, 1875.
special orders No. A. directed to m'
from your headquarters on the eth July
/ proceed to give you short descrip
tion OF our expedition until vet. W.
sailed on the A No. light draft yacht
Sappho. Capt. Fred. Smith, Mate Henry
Werssenberger, Cook Solbiobe, with Q
full corps OF experts, shorthand
writer's. and wind -haulers," In order
to carry out fully the objects OF the ex
pedition.
As soon ~ we were well nt sea. the
sailing master, DIR. Clew, opened the
matches and called up his crew the roll
was called, and everybody presens ex'
oept Theodore L--, who missed the
trip on account Of having been Obliged
to 90 TO the Mobile Railroad to see his
brother Jack off; otherwise ell stepped
up smiling and In the best OF humor.
Several we'll known first class business
houses In tho city were we'll repre-
sented-I. L. Lyons, u. j. Hart Il Co.,
McElroy u Co., prominent steamship
line. The legal talent Of Louisiana was
represented by rising young member
OF the bar, son OF the talented and we'll
known attorney, Mr.. u. q. l.. And last
land II be does say IL himself). not least.
your correspondent.
On account Of heavy weather we haul
to under Goose Point, which was our
first landing. Early next morning the
fishing commenced. aud here was. in
deed, sport divine. From daylight un-
ill two hours after sunrise the work
went bravely on, and the result was
forty-three red fish (bulls at that,
ninety-four trout. and croakers al libi-
tuln, az well IA seven of that rare old
Virginian curiosity, the hog fish. Pretty
good for amateurs, don't you think so
At this point, just after the sport. and
whilst we were at breakfast, n piratical
looking craft from Pass Christian hove
In sight. and sent aboard Of us a depu-
tation, headed by u portly gentleman.
who on first sight was thought to be
Boss Tweed. He gave his name. after
several cross examinations, as Colonel
Smith, (but he led. aa We afterwards
discovered that be was wine grower
from the country near Pass Christian
We know he was, not simply because he
said SO. but on account of his having
evinced such love for it. having drank
six glasses Of our claret and ice with us,
at bis own request, In tho space OF ten
minutes.
After a friendly passage at arms be-
tween Colonel Smith, or Davis. from
Pass Christian, or Boss Tweed, or who
ever he was, and our first cook. Solbiohe.
which resulted in a temporary defeat for
the Colonel invited us to visit
him at his schooner and enjoy the hog
ptalities Of the mess. He said that he
was going home the next day, and his |
vast store OF "sour mash and Alsop's |
ale was at our disposal. Early next
morning we got under way, and when |
we neared the pratical cuss to enjoy |
Ia hx.
he hoisted sail and de- |
him land 10. we were left. |
We arrived safely that evening at
Chandelier Island, and here we did |
some tall fishing and hunting. The
=" Uhlan and Solbicbe furnished us
with snipe. fat and nice. for two DAYS.
Here In four hours we caught S65 |
pounds OF red fish, croakers and trout.
|. few pompano and Spanish mackerel,
We are positive Of the exact weight, as
they were weighed on one OF Aloee
Victor scales this adver-
tisement is to be charged in his aocount).
From Chandeleur we took In Horn
Island, and some Of tho crew took i'm
Lard Island q suppose you know where
that Isl, thence to Round Island, the
lighthouse on which is kept by the
widow OF Capt. Anderson, who was
drowned about three years ago during a
gale, sailing from his post to Pascagoula
on business. The widow, with her two
daughters. received us
most pleasantly, and did everything in
heir power to entertain us in the most
hospitable manner. Mrs. Anderson has
.he finest reputation Of all the light
keepers on the coast, and seekers OF
pleasure In the direction OF tho islands
ought never to pass by Round Island
calling on her. Our steward
the Robinson County and Ice
short, we were forced to take In Biloxi.
Here we are now, at this very moment,
n the counting-room OF that elegant
md courteous set Of gentlemen, Tom +
)'Neil, Jr., and John Casey, surrounded
IN all sides by first-class "Walter Mer-
lam Sour Mash" Breakfast announced
,y Solbiche. the cook, and Ia few mo-
nents we go aboard, bound south again.
Before closing, l must announce to
'ou that we met here our old New Or
cans friends, Captains Sylvester and
sam Lawson. 1t will, no doubt, be a
ource OF qualification to his old river
riends to know that the health OF Capt.
sam Is excellent, and honors have been
leaped upon him by the Governor OF
He Is Justice OF the Peace.
md passes judgment in the most severe
manner on boys who steal water
MELONS, etc. In fact, he Is High Cock
'lorum OF this place. More anon.
VOOLFOLK.
CIV IT'S u~rN