The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-04-25
JOURNAL.
Local and River Brevities.
STEA MBOAT RECIsTER,
We give our readers to-day some Mo

we give our readers to-day some Mo-
saical items from Cairo. Nose occasionally
wakes up and by few vigorous kicks, re-
minds his friends there 10 still some of tine old
life leit in him. We know that with the pro-
gress of Cairo there must be some rich item.
Zeal developments, and being at the same
time aware ofthe presence in their midst Of
our old itemical friend, we are somewhat in.
dignant that he does not write to US more fire.
quently. We shall have to make him visit.
Another letter from ar" our New
York CORES pondent, will be found in to-day's
paper. He writes n spicy letter, and we as
sure him they are popular. We hope to hear
frequently from him.
- Mr.. John s. Glover has taken Mr.
Theron Pslmertcn, of New York, in partner
ship in The lumber business. Their card
will be found in another column. They are
now receiving large quantity OF excellent
lumber which they will sell at the lowest
prices. '" s.,
- Yesterday was a very busy day in
deed at the wharf. Boats were coming and
going continually. 1t was hot day too for
work on the levee.
The weather last Saturday was very
warm for the season Rain has been threat
ened for several days. Thn clothes begin
to feel comfortable.
- Those insect pests, mosquitoes, have
sgsin made their appearance. Last Sunday
they appeared to take peculiar qualification
in exhibiting themselves in broad day light.
THE invincible Shotwell arrived here
from New Orleans yesterday morning with
a large freight. She put out great guam
tfy here, principally groceries. The Shot
well left New Orleans on the evening of the
18Th, and was little over FIVE days and a
half to this pont-very good considering the
time spent along the coast in taking in freight
Who stole that package of papers the clerk
left us! You reptile.
THE case OF Longworth and Miles Us.
G. Bell and others, has been occupying the
attention of court several days, aud will be
continued to-day.
The Ssltan was here yesterday morn
ing from Cincinnati, deeply laden, and with
her hurricane deck covered with furniture,
carriages, &c. She made hut a small stop
page.
The r. ]. Ward made her list trip
to Louisville in > days and II hours. Very
quick time.
THE Ben Franklin was TIE packe
yesterday morning from Louisville. We
thank our old friends Of the Office for late
papers.
60 The Fashion passed up early yester
day morning for Louisville. She will be
down again day after tomorrow for ST. Lou
is., We thank friend Charley Shultz for pa
Pers.
- The river is falling at Louisville with
feet water on Falls last report. In excel
lent condition to the mouth.
- The steamer Henry Lewis caught
FIRE last Friday at the Cincinnati wharf, but
the flames were subdued before any serious
injury was done.
The Tecumseh stupped at our wharf
yesterday afternoon on her way down, with
heavily laden barge IN tow, and crowded
with freight herself. She was from Cincin-
natl, and put out some freight here.
The Madison passed here yesterday
with freight from Cincinnati for the Wa
bash. From the Wabash she will GO direc:
to New Orleans. That will cheat some Of
our Commission men out Of little j, b or two.
- The fast Statesman was at our wharf
yesterday direct from Nashville for Cincin-
nat. She is good boat and makes quick
hnse. r .ral-s-r-
- NJ r, , N M.