The Magnolia gazette., 1882-06-16
TIE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
OUR VISIT TO NAToHEz.

burg and the tIeba RNuR hEIiFeu ~ tuh'
historic city on the 9th inst. The mem.
bers Of the Prsss then proceeded 10 the
Lamodrid House and partook of break
fast After breakfast they were enter.
tained at the Editorial roome Of the Com
mercial. Herald, and Planters journal,
for two hours. The next two hours they
had tho pleasure Of rneanderiug about,
aud according TO the printed programme
wo we're allowed to occasionally poll a
vote and to get certificates Of registration
on application. Tho citizsns Of Vieks-
snrg we're electing municipal officers that
day, aud tho bar-rooms we're closed The
Visitors did apply several times to the
Editorial rooms OF the Commercial and
Herald. for certificates Of registration,
and we havo boon reliably informed they
wero attended with bountiful snceess.
Every person who applied got ccrtiR'
cate, and even il the application was re.
peatcd 40 was the certificate. The cer-
tiacates we're kept in jugs.
At ! o'clock tho Association was ten.
dered . reception and banquet at Mag
nolia Hall; and Notwithstanding the
Press had been considerably received be-
foro that hour they proceeded in a
body 10 tho Hall, and we're received by
tho Press Of Vicksburg aud welcomed to
the hospitalitles OF the city by
Judge Frederic Speed, who was respond
cd 10 in an appropriate manner by Col.
4. II. stockdale OF tho Sammit Times
and Sentinel.
Capt, Leathers Of the good boat Match
oE, was listened TO with Liarked atten
ton. on the subject Of improving the
navigation Of the Mississippi river. AT,
tor tho address wO were invited to n
eumptuous feast, aud tho Association
will always remember the genuine hos.
pitality Of the good people Of Vicksburg.
Atthe CONCLUSION Of the reception and
banquet, the Association formed in s
body preceded by the Yazoo City Band
and marched TO The steamer Natchez
for the purpose of going on au excursion
around the island and to the National
Cemetery. After promenade through
the grounds, We returned TO the steamer
Natches, and all gave Vicksburg parting
cheers at 8 o'clock p. M. As the palnclol
steamer descended, the Father Of Waters
pleasure aud mirth ran high. For there
we're on board rs Jolly set as ever the
Natchez carried over the bosom Of the
Mississippi. We had on board goodl,
number Of beautiful ladies'. We hnd
good music and the light fantastic, ant
everything else on board was good. Al
az Informal meeting Of the Press the fol
lowing complimentary resolutions wer,
adopted;
On BoARD SraAMnR NA1eHEz
Jnuc z, 1882.
AT q roec.'as ., Che mississippi Pres
Association held this day, commiLte,
consisting Of G. +. Wright, Il. W
Campbell, MISS Anna NJ. Bailey, J. p
Povall. B. F. Jones and S. II. Stack
house, we're appointed to exl. l.ress tn
sentiment Of this meeting in relation t
Gaptian T. 7. Leathcrs aud the steame
Natchez.
The committee reported the followin
resolutions, which were unaniousl
adopted:
Resolved, That Captain 4. P. Leatl
ers, . steamboatman tested by forty.si
years service on the Mississippi river
has spared no pains TO make the trip {
the association on his boat safe, swii
and pleasant.
Resolved, Tint from the moment tl
captain was introduced to the associatio
at Magnolia Hall, OF ylcksburg, wher
lie so happily addressed and cordial
welcomed the Mississippi Press, Ii
made every member feel the fullness q
his untiring hospitality,
Resolved, That the steamer NatchS
after tho trial Of most delightful tnl
surpasses in elegance, safety, speed au
genuine home comforts, her own fa
fame, which extends wherever the nam
Of the AIississippi is known.
Resolved. That the hearty thanks I
the association are rendered Capt b.
Iscashers, CLERK J. F. Muse, Stewar
Fred Hartman, aud tLs other officers D
the Natchez, for Gnremitting attention
md uniform courtesy
Resolved. That the papers represenie'
by tie association, be requested to pub
lish these resolutions.
Atll o'clock Wednesday, We reached
the beaptifnl city Of Natchez. amid th
tne boon q cannon. under command q
Gsps. 4. A Sher. ami tho salnte fror
CAM Nkiars gun qsan ra.,,n,,.l.,t -, H.,