Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-31
DOM PEDRO DOWN SOUTH.
Down the "FaIher of waters" in
the steamer Grand Republic.

Down the "RaIher of waters" In
the steamer Grand Repuotio.
N~Kw'0RLRANs. May "a.
At I o'clock this evening the EN-
peror, Empress and suite arrived here
on board the steamer Grand Republic,
after a pleasant but somewhat slow voy,
age from St. Louis. They enjoyed the
trip very much, but we're q little disap-
pointed by the deserted appearance OF
the river above Baton Rouge, they hay
irg formed the opinion that the whole
valley of the Mississippi was almost en-.
tirely under cultivation. Cairo and
Memphis were passed at night so that
it was not until Vicksburg was reached
that their NECESSITIES had an opportunity
Of seeing any of the secondary river
towns.
The Emperor refused to go on shore at
Vieksburg, as his visit would have de-
lsyed the steamer, and afterwards he de-
! cided not to land at any point before
reaching New 0rlesns-a resolution to
which be adhered strictly. Stoppages
were made during daylight at Natchez
and Baton Rouge. The Mayor of the
latter city telegraphed an invitation to
His Majesty to pay an informal visit to
the public institutions of the place, but
it was declined with thanks,
At all the landing places along the
route the steamer was invaded by crowds
of curious citizens Of all classes and
conditions, who stared the imperial visi-
tors out OF c~ountenance until the steam
er's bell would ring out the warning Tor
the departure, when our not ever well
come visitors would scamper of and
leave their majesties in peace.
The Emperor bore this infection with
stole forttude, but it proved too much
for the Empress on one or two occasions,
and Her Majesty was obliged to retire to
her room to get free from the intrusive
attentions of the part colored mob. AT
Natchez the ladies came out in force,
and offered an agreeable contrast to the
visitors at other points. They we're &C
compsnied BY a local primA donna, who
sang q number Of songs for the enter
tainment OF their msjesties.
The voyage from St. Louis here offered
a pleasant and welcome change from the
railroad travelling Of the preceding
month, and though the Emperor chsfed
a little under the delay in coming down
the river, be thinks that taking every.
thing into consideration it has been an
advantage, because it afforded rest that
he very much needed. The first night
on board the steamer His Msjesty's rest
was very broken, but the FIVE days repose
which he has enjoyed has quite restored
him to his usual vigorous health. The
! Empress is also well in health.
AS the steamer Grand Republic passed
the shipping on her arrival here q salute
was fred from a British steamer. Many
ships we're decked with bunting, and as
the Grand Republic passed the shipping
the flags we're dipped in honor Of the i'm
perial visitors. His Majesty stood at the
guard and acknowledged the salutes.
The point selected for landing was
near the foot Of Canal street, where an
Immense crowd had assembled. The
municipal authorities had thoughtfully
sent down a squad of police to keep or.
der. but the people showed so much good
taste that fortunately the duties OF the
policemen we're reduced to politely es-
c0rting the party to their carriages.
Their Imperial NECESSITIES were imme-
diateIy driven to the st. Charles Hotel,
where apartments had been prepared fol
them