The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-01-23

'-.... The weather, Saturday, was like
spring. In the evening, however, it cloud
ed up little, turned cooler, and gave some
indications of snow. The river was still
high, though falling. Owing to an arrival
of a Wabash fleet, we have considerable
freight ready for shipment. The freight is
crowded into so small space, owing to the
encroachments of the river upon the wharf,
as to look more formidable than it really is.
One boat could secure a very good load,
anyhow.
$1,000 The Autocrdt made little trial trip
Saturday, to the Coal Mines, where she took
on lot of coal and then put out for Louis
vile. Everything about the boat seemed to
work like charm, and she gave every in
dication of being Just fast enough to pre-
vent any of the New Orleans packets from
running by her with impunity. The Auto-
erdt is an honor to our city, and ouc business
men should feel sufficient interest in her, to
-Sae~afl they can to reward the enterprise of
her owners in building her at this point.
Should the Autocrat prove success, it
may induce other boatmen to embark
in similar enterprises at this point
There is no good reason why Evansville,
should not be one of the best locations on
the river at which to build steamboats,, and
a boat building city. The Autocrat is the
pioneer of the enterprise, and we trust will
be followed with other specimens of naval
architecture that will add largely to the
manufacturing wealth. of the place.
The AUtocrGt will remain a day or two at
Louisville and then return for New Orleans.
We trust she may secure q large load here.
We came near having a breeze "
xl,.al G,t he
steamer Peytona had been Willing away
the hours, on her way from Louisville, by
having a social game of poker. One gentle
man lost in this amusement some $3.50,
which was quietly pocketed by his oppo-
nent, who the fleeced individual concluded
must be gambler. Accordingly he seized
the fancy man by the throat, and demanded
a return. The passengers on the boat
taking sides with the law, the winner was
compelled to disgorge. On arriving at this
point, the professional gentleman went
ashore, and meeting with some sympa-
thizers, was spilin' for a muss." At one
time the display of revolvers and knives
were quite terrifying to persons of timid
nerves. However, the affair ended without
any one getting hurt.
1.-The SPLENDID steamer Grey Eagle
will be at our landing this morning, for
Louisville. She is one of the most mag
niicent boats on the Ohio, was built ex-
pressly for the Louisville, Evansville, and
Henderson trade, and shows the good opin-
ion her owners have of the taste of our
people in preparing so fine boat for their
accommodation. Captain Daniel, an ex-
perienced boatman, is in command, and Mr..
Duncan officiates in the office. Both of
these officers seem always to be engaged in
: labor of love in providing for the comfort
of their passengers and both merit large
share of patronage for their boat. Success to
the Grey Eagle and her gentlemanly officers
Whilst the Grey Eagle leaves for Louis
vile we have another fine packet depart
ing for the South The Dun6ar-a new
staunch, and swift packet, starts for Paducah
at o'clock. Captain Fowler, one of the
most obliging commanders on the river,
looks after the safety of the Dunbar, while
Mr.. Dusouchet fills the Office with credit TO
himself and advantage to the boat. All of
the modern improvements and luxuries can
be found on the Dunbar.