New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-26

ant recreation.
The VOYAGE OF CAPTAIN BoYToN.-Ihis
renowned surface navigator last Thursday
started from point in the river 100 miles
above New Orleans to float to this city
inside of twenty-four houre, using his
patent marine armor. the same he wore in
crossing the Channel from Dover to Calais.
His only accompaniment was skitf con-
tanning two citizens, who wished to witness
every part of the operation from first TO
last. At three o'clock last evening the
captain was announced at CaIrollton, when
q number of skiffs, filled with people,
Joined in the floating procession. The ex-
cursionist appeared tolerably fresh, making
only one complaint, namely, that IN the
morning when he desired a cup of coffee
nobody would crafty his wish. However,
he took a strong dose Of strong whisky and
drifted onward, gong leisurely. part OF
Yesterday the sun shone brightly, REDEEM
ing that small portion of his face which
was exposed. On reaching Carrollton,
seven miles above Canal street. he felt re-
assured by the presence Of acquaintance,
and then continued on his course more
cbeerfrlly. The rest of his voyage was IN
eyen,ful until he arrived near the head OF
Canal street, where stea tug, containing
persons who had more curiosity than sense.
nearly swamped him.
Thousands of people were standing on
steamboats, and on the wharf, anxious TO
have a look at the great floater, and when
thew caught sight of him sent up hearty
cheer. The eddy at Canal street is uncom-
monty strong just now, which prevented
the captain from making good landing
However, he stepped quite firmly on the
apron q. the harbor police station, ana took
q carriage for the St. Charles Hotel. There
was no denying the fact that he was almost
worn out by the trials Of his journey, put
his extraordinary will pushed hin on to
success.
us will Immediately give exhibitions IL
Lake Pontchartrain, where all VINO WISH
NAV witness his unco nmon performances
ME-. Lilienthal, the Canal street jeweler,
has several of Boytons European medals
on exhibition: medals presented to MIN oy
notabiijt;es who had been gratitied by his
singular displays of daring and endurance
A NOTABLE Acknowledgements !. e.
Hendricks, Of Indiana, arrived here yester-
dav. and was received at the Mobile rail-
road depot by several prominent c'tizens'
Mr.. III. n. Ogden, in a short speech, wei
coined his excellency. thanking him TOR bis
kindness in accepting an invitation to de-
liver the opening speech at our State Fax
which opens to-day. The Governor re-
snonded briefly, and then, accompanied by
friends, retired to the st. Charles Hotei.
BRIEF MENT1oN.-The cool weather ias'
niaht drove about 100 poor tramps to the
frat nrecinct stationhouse for lodging
!. perhaps one of twenty Of the lot would 60
to work-if offered $50 per day.
The ship Iudia, on which vessel poo
Tarbox was murdered by cotton thleve
Thursday morning. had no Waterman VI
duty, and the captain said he thought thef'
was no necessity Tor one. Possibly ne ma
changed his mind by recent events.
With the compliments of Miss +. heatins
comes an invitation to attend the COIL
mencement exercises of the Locquet Leroy
Institute. which will take place at sever
o'clock this evening" The happy little lao.
has forward place in her classes.
Wild pigeons and robins are about III
only game birds on sale at present, thong
there are few snipe. The PIGEONS are roos1
ing near the Jackson railroad about III
mi:es Forth of this city, and are in no grea
hurry to seek summer quarters.
The report Of tie House committee to II
vestigate Metropolitan Police affairs ha
closed its labors, and the document, IN pam
phlet form of about 200 pages, will b
ready in two OF three days. Only few
copies will be published.
He is called Alligator Sam because ne II
half horse, and occasionally he signs LII
name Samuel Nichols, when dealing II
United States stocks or purchasing rail-
roads His last transaction proved disas
trous, for just after he had stepped lnt
the residence of Mrs. BaredO, though
widow, and bundled up few valuable
Officer Jones hailed him. Sam dropped bl
plumber and tried to look innocent, but !
was no 20. as the policeman knew his lei
low. The culprit waltzed into the firs'
calaooose, with the peculiar architecture OF
which he is familiar.
An inGuis!tive man who yesterday wit
messed Captain Boyton land from his wa