The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-25

DOWN THE ''FATHEI or RIVERS IN THE
STEAMER GRAND REPUBLIC.

DOWN THE .'FATHEE or RIVERS IN THE
STEAMER GRAND REPUBLIC.
New ORLEANS, May -, 1876.
At seven O'Clock this evening the Emperor, En-
press and suite arrived here on board the steamer
Grand Republic arer . pleasant but somewhat
slow voyage from ST. Louis. Their Majesties
enjoyed the trip very much, but were
somewhat disappointed by the deserted appearance
OF the river above Baton Rouge they having formed
the opinion that the whole valley OF the Mississippi
was almost entirely under cultivation. Cairo and
Memphis We're passed at night so that 1t was not
until vicksburg was reached that their Malesties
had an opportunity Of seeing any OF the secondary
river towns
The Emperor refused to go on shore at vicksburg,
his visit would have delayed the steamer, and
afterwards he decided not to land ut any point be-
fore reaching New Oreans-a resolution to which he
adhered strictly. Stoppages were made during day
light at Natchez and Baton Rouge. The Mayor OF
the latter city telegraphed an invitation TO His
Majesty to pay informal visit to the public insti-
tutions OF the place, but 1t was declined with
thanks.
At all the landing places along the route the
steamer invaded by crowds Of curious citizens Of
all classes and conditions, who took possession of
the saloon and stared the imperial visitors of
countenance until the steamers bell would ring out
the warning for the departure, when our not over
welcome visitors would scampcr on and leave their
Majesties In peace.
The Emperor bore this infection with stole forth
tude, but 1t proved too much for the Empress on
one or two occasions, and Her Majesty was obliged
To retire to her get free from the intrusive
attentions OF the part-colored mob. At Natchez
the ladies' came out in force and offered an agree
able contrast to the visitors at other points. They
were accompanied by local prima donna who sang
a number OF songs for the entertainment of their
Majestes
The voyage from St. Louis here offered pleasant
and welcome change from the railroad travelling OF
the preceding month"; and though the Emperor
chafcd u little under the delay In coming down the
river, he thinks that taking everything into
sideration 1t has been advantage, because 1t
Afforded rest that he very much needed. The first
night on board the steamer His Majcsty's rest
very broken, but the i've days. reposc which he has
enjoyed has quite restored him his usual vigorous
health.
The Empress is also well In health.
AS the steamer Grand Republic passed the ship
ping on her arrival here salute was fired from
British steamer. Many ships were decked with
bunting and Us the Grand Republic passed the ship
ping the fags were dipped In honor OF the imperial
visitors. Ills Majesty stood at the guard and
acknowledged the salutes.
The point selected for the landing near the
foot Of Canal street. where immense crowd had
assembled. The municipal authorities had thought
fully sent down squad OF police 10 keep order, but
the people showed much good taste that for
tunately the duties Of the policemen were reduced
to politely escorting the party to their carriages
Their Imperial MajestieS were Immediately driven
TO the st. Charles HOTEL where apartments had been
prepared for them.
Tomorrow their Maesties will visit the chief
points Of interest In the city. At three O'Clock His
Majesty will confer with the Board OF Health on the
subject OF yellow fever.