The inhabitants of Port Eads, the terminal point of the voyage, displayed, if possible, a more lively interest in the expedition than those of any other town along the river, for here it was that the goal was reached and the Captain's long and hazardous undertaking placed beyond the risk of failure. Some description has already been given of the triumphant manner in which the arrival of the "Alice" at the Gulf was proclaimed by the people, and the following lines of F. C. Welschaus, one of the citizens, expresses, in all probability, the general sentiment of Port Eads: Port Eads, Louisiana, _November_ 15, 1881. To THE DISCOVERER OF THE MISSISSIPPI'S SOURCE:--May all your undertakings prove as successful as this one. F. C. Welschaus. This kindly wish of Mr. Welschaus in reality concludes the greetings of the voyage proper, but when Captain Glazier returned to New Orleans from Port Eads, and afterwards to St. Louis, others were added to the number, some of which are of so much interest that the author takes pleasure in quoting them. The first in point of time was written by the officers of the steamship _Margaret_, on board of which Captain Glazier steamed back to New Orleans. This vessel was engaged in the fruit trade between the Crescent City and ports in Central America. His reception and entertainment by the officers was characteristic of sailors in general, cordial and hospitable in the extreme. They expressed great wonder that a mere landsman could make such an extended voyage in so small a boat, and many questions were asked and answered upon this subject. Their farewell greeting is thus entered in the album: On Board Steamship "_Margaret_," _November_ 16, 1881. To Captain Willard Glazier:--We congratulate you upon the successful completion of your great undertaking, and ask you to accept the following as our sincere wish and fervent prayer: "May your bark of mortality Glide down the stream of Time, And land at last at that glorious haven Where nothing reigns supreme But joy, health, prosperity and happiness." John Otteson, _Commander_. Richard Hunter, _Chief Officer_. Albert J. Schlesinger, _Purser_. While in New Orleans, Captain Glazier had an opportunity to listen to a sermon by Rev. B. M. Palmer, a prominent clergyman of that city. The Captain afterwards had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Palmer, who inscribed this beautiful wish in the album: New Orleans, Louisiana, _November_ 22, 1881.