Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1879-04-12

ciear ana musical voice, CapJaln DOyIOn was
holding on to the guards Of the gig. At the
close of the address Miss Boswell handed
him the colors, flag of white field and a red
Geneva cross in the center. Captain Boyton
responded In happy manner, took the flag
and erected it at his feet, then, seizing his
paddle, he engaged Ia several other antics,
such as firing off a gun, etc. The gig re-
turned to the side of the General Pierson,
and Miss Boswell was received on board.
HoMEwARD BOUND.
Again the Pierson end the stsam tues gave
forth wild screams from the'- whistles, and
the Parrot gUu paid s1other salute IS Cap
tain Boyton hoated and padded away down
stream toward the port of Memphis. Re-
turning by the point at Hopefeld, Wclf liver
aud the navy-yard, 1t sounded ss it al the
steam whistles in the land or on the water
had turned loose at once. Looking toward
Memphis, the landing, bluff, st9Fm and fat
boats looked black with people. When IN
front of the city an immense crowd, not less
than twenty thousand people, was at the
river front auxiouslY awaiting the arrival of
the ''sea monster" A wild cheer went up
as Captain Boyton tuned and padded To-
ward the shore at the foot of Jefferson street,
just above the whsrihoat.
THE LANDING.
The reception and flag presentation gig
led the way to the shore, and it was immedi-
ately surrounded by three thousand wild peo-
pie. So great was the crowd and the press
OF humanity that those al the water edge
were forced into the river, and had to wade a
hundred or more yards up or down, knee
deep III water, in order to relieve themselves
from the prominent but diSagreeable position.
As Captain Boyton hoated in he sent up
sky-rccket, which burst high in the CIR, and
then he sounded his trumpet. Reaching the
shore his diminutive boat was taken out of
the water, and the gallant captain stood up
In the water, he having struck the bluffs. He
waded out, but the immense and excited
crowd prevented his landing for several min
utes. He, Mr.. O'Shau ghnessy and Mr..
Creelman entered a carriage and were driven
to CASTOR s hotel, South Court 81 rect, but it
required the greatest efforts of the police
force to release the carriage and horses from
the densely packed crowd, who seemed per-
feciIy wild with excit -ment. It was the gen-
ersl opinion then that the Man ioh0 Walks
on the Water IS great man.
HIS APPEARANCE.
Captain Boyton IS apparently about forty
years OF age, strong and c0mp3ctly built,
and developing great muscular power in
arms. neck, shoulders end chest. His fa re is
regular, with an open sesmaniike expression
OF countenance. His manner Is rolite, frank
and agreeable. He details BIS exploits aud
adventures in his life-savIng suit n a graphic
but modest manner. He IS a ms1 courteous
friends, especially in The south, where the
people take to other people 10 whom they
distinguish manly traits of character. The
gallant captain occupies a suit of rooms on
the second floor, fronting Court square, at
Ecastnn,s; HIS receptlon-room was elegantly
lutnlspeu ddu n1tSa ~-sa for his accom- u1oda-
ton. A globe cologne fountain occupsas Ibe
center-table, and around the room are
bouquets and festoons of flowers. The
furniture is of the finest damask upholstery.
After his arrival at Gaston's, on changing
his apparel, he was visited by a large num-
Der of citizens, Including ladies and chill
dren. To all he exhibited his novel -dia-
rubber suit aud bis tiny boat, and described
both with patient care aud miuut2ness.
sEREEADE LAST NIGHT.
After supper last evening the Young Mems
ASSOCIATION brass band serenaded Captain
Boyton IN front of Gaston's. Captain Boy
ton appeared on the ba lCony nd returned his
thanks in the following style:
1t did not need the sweet strains OF old Dries
reception was the welcome of southeIneI5, and
thank you thousand time for this music. the MEN,
cries OF which will cheer my lonely and heavy
hours on the great Father of Waters.
The speech was received by cheers from
those who assembled to listen ID the music
and catch a glimpse of the mar ner Of the
deep.
THE MANIAC EVENT.
The way the excursion was managed, yes
terday, by General Peter Tracy was every
thing to be commended. He aided and as
sisted Messrs. O'Shaughuessy and Creelman,
the agents OF Captain Boyton, in menner
that developed his capacity for such enter
pIises. The excursionists on board the
steamer General Pierson were attended to
and were given every opportunity to witness
Captain Boyton perform his wonderful feats
in the water. Captain Manageable, command
fhn
watching his passengers and providing for
their safety in case of accident. He had life
preservers spread the length of the boat SO
that they could be thrown overheard to auy
person falling into the river. He is a gentle
manly and careful officer, and well deserve
the Communications he received yesterday
from the excursonists.
INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS.
A steam tug, towing barges, and filed
with passengers, participated in the excur-
sion. These crafts were not chartered by the
Boyton managers, aud necessarily took SO
much of the receipts from Captain Boyton.
At the lau ling, at the foot of Jefferson, a
platform extending from wharfboat broke
down beneath the weight of people crowded
upon 1t. by named John Keath had his
foot spraned, and two colored boys were pre-
cipitated into the river, but were rescued It
was rdmored that negro man fell overheard
from steamboat and was drowned, but on
investigation our reporter could not find any |
reliable authority for the truth of the rumor. |
From the excitement which prevailed among |
the immense crowd at the landing it was a
wonder that no serious accidents happened. |
THE LIFE-sAvING DRESS.
The hfesaviug dress which has become
SO famous, and with which he has accom- |
plished such great results, was invented about |
seven years ago. The suit is formed of two
pieces-tun'c and pautaloons. The panta-
lo ons gre composed of air-ehambers, aud
terminate IN a CIRCULAR steel band at the
waist, over which is Iuu two square-shoul-
dered rings or ridges of sof6 rubber The
tunic confirms three air- chambers, one in the
back, breast aud head. The jointure at the
waist is made by looping the tunic over the
ridges Oh the p1nteloons band, and a belt
the i DANA over al mske3 the joint per-
fec:ly wster-ti-ht. TIE lace is the only por-
ten Of the BODY excostd, and the air-cham-
Der, when iuhat5d, furnishes an excellent
pillow, Il isipg the heal slightly. The suit
is inflated through tubes leading to the cham
bars, andic hatiou CT IL done at will in the
water. . The dr. as IS ma lie of pure Pera ruiz
Der, and although of delicate construction
IS calculated to withstand the violence Of
seas They have been adonked