Washington telegraph., 1851-05-07


At the request of the gentlemen to whom
it is addressed, we publish the following
letter relative to removing the obstruc-
tions to the navigation of the Little
Missouri river. 1t has long been con-
ceded that at a trding expense this
stream could be made navigable for small
steamers, for considerable distance, and
as there is now probability of boat
being built expressly for the upper
Ouachita and Little Missouri trade, the
| suggestions of Mr.. Cook are entitled to
the serious consideration, as well as the
hearty cooperation of all who feel an
interest in the navigation of the latter
stream, and we have no doubt, will be
cheerfully and readily responded to. But
little labor will accomplish this most
| desirable object, to secure which. only
| requires that those most Immediately in
| terested should exercise little liberality,
and this, we do not hesitate to say, TAX
ing into consideration the many advan-
taees that would flow from the unob-
structed navigation of that stream, will
be cheerfully extended
LOCUST HILL, April 9, 1851
Gentlemen: Permit me to call your attention
to the clearing the Missouri river of the obstruc
tions to steamboat navigation.
have recently passed down the river, and am
i
judiciously expended in removing some snags and
cutting off some Of the leaning timber, would
render our river navigable for small steamers.
While below, this spring, learned from Capt.
w. c. Hopkins, of the steamer Storm, that he
had small boat building expressly for the Missouri
and upper Washita, and designed next season to
run her alternately in the two rivers in connexion
with the Storm from the mouth Of the Missouri.
The citizens of this section feel deep interest in
the enterprise, and will in short time hold
public meeting, at which time there will be de-
livered remarks upon the practicability Of
rendering the river navlgable, and subscriptions
circulated to what be done in the way
of raising the necessary funds, &c. hope you
feel the same interest in this matter that the good
people of Clark do, and that you will hold meet
ing and see what our friends in Hampstead will
do upon the subject. Hoping you will cooperate
with in the matter,
l am very truly, gentlemen,
your friend and ob't serv't,
- r. It. COOK.
To Gen. D. Royston, Hon. E. Cross, J. w.
Hannah, H. A. Blevins, J. w. Williams, and others
interested in the navigation of the Missouri river
-GENL ScorT.-Gen. Scott arrived in
New Orleans on the 23d ultimo. The
General is universally acknowledged to
be the great Captain of the age. He has
seen forty-two years of service; he has
been engaged in some of the most bril-
liant actions recorded on the pages of
history, and has never failed in any of his
undertakings. ai s mods
Gen. Scott is accompanied by General
Roger Jones, the Adjutant General of the
army of the United States, who has been
thirty years Adjutant General He is
also accompanied by DR.. Lawson, Surgeon
General, who is now at the head of the
medical department of the army.
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ANOTHER GREAT FIRE IN CALIFORNIA.
There was a tremendous fire in Neva-
da City, on Wednesday morning, 18th
ultimo, by which one hundred and fiftv
houses were burned. The entire loss of
property is estimated at 100000
The fire originated in bowling saloon,
and is supposed to have been the work Of
an incendiary.
DEATH OF AN EDlroR.-Henry Van
Pelt. Esq, senior editor of the "Memphis
Appeal" died at his residence in Mem
phis on the Oath ult., aged 54 years. Mr..
Van Pelt established the appeal in
1841, and up to the time of his death
was its principal conductor.
The May number of the "Lady's Book" makes
its appearance as beautiful and interesting as ever
After the 30th of June next, the postage OH this
excellent periodical will be reduced TO two cents
for distance Of 500 miles, and four cents for
1900 miles. Persons wishing the Lady's Book
should subscri be directly to the Publisher, at Phia-
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