Chapter 41

RECEPTION BY THE NEW ORLEANS ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.

Captain Glazier returns to New Orleans.--A general ovation.-- Flattering opinions of the press.--Introduction to the Mayor.-- Freedom of the City tendered.--Special meeting of the New Orleans Academy of Sciences.--Presentation of the "Alice" to the Academy.-- Captain Glazier's address.--The President's Response.--Resolutions of thanks and appreciation passed.--Visit to the Arsenal of the Washington Artillery.--Welcome by the Old Guard of the Louisiana Tigers.--Pleasant memories of the "Crescent City" 490