The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1877-04-21

HE PLYMOUTHIS PROGRESS.-Ine
war sloop Plymouth arrived at Vicks-
burg yesterday, after a pleasant voy-
age, and was received with enthusi-
assn by the citizens, as she has been
at all points along the route where
stoppages were made. Some one on
board the vessel, who signs she initial
H" writes occasional letters to the
New Orleans Times, describing the
incidents of the inland voyage, and
from one of his communications dated
at Baton Rouge, we copy the follow
ing:
At Donaldsonville the Plymouth was the
recipient of a genuine ovation. Ii the Com
mission could have been there, they would
have concluded that some desperate lying
has been done by somebody or other III de-
scribing the attitude of Louisiana towards
the general government. Capt Barrett had
originally intended remaining there only
one night for an anchorage, but committee
of citizens, headed by the Mayor, waited
upon him and requested that he would re
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inspect the ship and show the officers some
attention. To this he cheefully consented,
and the vessel was thrown open to Ascen-
sion parish all day Thursday. Every one
who could took advantage of the opportunity,
and left delighted that he had done so. Dur
ing the day, Capt. Landry of the Donaldson
vile Cannoneers fired salute of thirteen
guns. which was returned with q heartiness
that woke the snakes in all that neighbOr-
hood. After dark the Silver Cornet band
serenaded the ship with some choice selec-
tons of music, which was recognized by
discharge of fire works, and the day ended
with large ball in the theatre, which was
attended by the captain and all OF the Of
ficers who could be spared from duty, in full
dress uniform, and proved most enjoyable
affair. Messrs. Landry, CheeVers, Hanson,
Reynaud, Jones, Lemann, Levy and DIR.
Duffel were among the many gentlemen who
assisted in making it pleasant for their very
agreeable guests. Finally. by common con-
sent, the Plymouth was invited TO stop on
her return, and when she left at o'clock
yesterday morning for this point in her
cruise, hats aud handkerchief in hOspitable
hands waved adienx from nearly every
house in sight. The officers declare that
DonaldsonviIle did no injustice to her an
eient reputation for courtesy, and they heart
ly appreciate the fact.
A slight inaccuracy occurs in this
pleasant paragraph it was the indie
pendent band which serepaded the
vessel, and not the Silver Cornet band.
The correspondent has not exagger-
ated tie eOrdiality of the reception
which the beautiful vessel was given
at this place, and he will be put to his
trumps to describe that which will at
tend her return.
Among the Associated Press tele-
grams sent from Washington a few
days since appeared this one, on the
same subject:
Captain Barrett of the steamer Plymouth
reports an excellent reception from the peo-
pie as he passes up the the Mississippi with
his vessel They have balls on board and
ashore. Their treatment while at anchor at
Donaldsonville, Captain Barrett reports to
the Secretary, was most hospitable, and the
citizens We'd with each other to make their
stay agreeable.
The people of Ascension and Dom
aldsonVille will highly appreciate
Capt. Barrett's complimentary refer
ence To themselves, and they most
cordially reciproeate the evident es-
TEEN and good will of himself and his
officers.