The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-03-07


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STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
ARRIVED.
John Rains. Lou b., I Eunics. 81. X Louis S
GaSTIsy Seven, Cairo So are1 Pssr " st. Louis
Nick Thomas, Cin., Pacific, N. O.,
EmnA' Pitt'.' a..., Wa, Kate N Nay Pitts
DEPARTED.
Greenvils, B. Green, John Raine, n. o.,
Eunice, Pitts, Charley Bowen, Caro-
Com. Psrr y.t Pitts, Nick Thomas. N. o.,
k Kss11 Mae LOU Ark River ereat Western Gin
The Weather, yesterday, was very
pleasant. At times it was cloudy with APP
pearances of rain, and again the sun would
come out clear and warm. We should judge
we are soon to be visited with some rain,
and that the present warm spell is sure
Indication of it, There was considerable
wind last night.
..Business yesterday was dull.
.Freights are still accommodating, and
we presume there are in the neighborhood
of 1000 tons awaiting shipment at the pres
ent time. We have not yet heard of any
advance in rates, which may be quoted as
follows: .p ~. -.
To Neso Orleans-Corn 25c per sack;
Pork and Lard SOC per Dbl or tierce !;
Tobacco 81 per hid; Hay So per ton;
Flour 35c per Dbl; Whisky, soc per Dbl.
PoundFreights zoe per 100 lbs.
To ST. Louis-25c per 100 pounds.
To Csneinnati-l24c per loo pounds.
To Pdrkersbwrg-15c per 100 pounds.
...... The splendid Dunbar is the regular
mail packet to-day at IL o'clock We ad-
wfe nr1r IL uiohf To aaLo
pleasant excursion down the river, to secure
passage on the Dunbar. Her fare would
tickle the palate of an epicure and her ac-
commodstions can not be excelled in any
particular.
1.-THE John Raine, night before last,
took on no freight except few barrels of
eggs from P. G.. ORiley & GOETHE
Charley BosVen arrived with a light trip,
and departed yesterday at her usual hour
The Eunice was at the landing on Mon
day night. She received some so hhds of
bacon, from |. A. Crane & Co......The En-
ma touched yesterday and put off about
eight or ten tons of freight. She received
on board two or three tons for st. Louis.
1.-THE GreenViue departed on Monday
night with a good trip.......The Lue EaUes
also left yesterday, with a light load.
1.-THE Ereestone did not get off yester-
day on account of not getting her repairs
made. We are, however, assured by Capt.
Kirkpatrick, that she will leave to-day at IL
o'clock. Let all be on hand at that hour.
....'. The Fanny Built was expected by
our commission men last night, but it was
very doubtful whether she would take any
freight off their hands. We need another
Evansville and New Orleans packet. The
business would support two boats of the
largest class, easy.
1900 The RiUer continues to decline at
all points. Our correspondent gives us the
stage of the Wabash.
1900 II is reported that the NoUelty is in
distress at Gregory's Landing in White
river, her machinery having been disabled
by an encounter with a snag.
THE FUTURE OF STEAMBoATING-By the
report of the wharf register of Cincinnati,
March 1st, 1860, we learn that, for the year
ending at that date, the receipts for wharf
age were SIG, 945.35 on 969 boats-or an
average of about 1s per week. The year
before, the receipts were SIT, 76S.95-show-
ing decrease of $823.6O. 1t seems that
the river business is giving way slowly be-
fore the advance of the railroad interest.
In few years, so soon as the railroad
system approximates to completion, our
none like them will be built in their places.
Then large, broad, light-draught, powerful
freight-boats, with respectable accommoda-
tons for passengers will do most of the riv-
er business. Flat boats will become a rarity
and ultimately go out of use, and all freight
will be transported by steam. -
Then the through passenger business on
steamers will be pretty well abolished. Per-
sons in good circumstances, who have time
and inclination to travel comfortably, will
60 and come by river likewise those who
wish to travel cheaply. Steamboats, will
have to cut under the railroads to maka
travelling by them an object and be able to
compete with railroads.
u Way lines and way business will be in
vogue for many years yet, and we may say
that some way lines will always pay. In
carrying heavy freights, steamboats, will al
ways have the advantage.
So keep up your spirits, steamboatmen.
You will find plenty to do in your favorite
business as long as you live. 1904 a.t
The Louisville Courier is our authority
for the following: "t
Early yesterday morning, as the Alfalfa
was coming out of the canal, she swung
around on the ledge of rocks above the head
of the canal, where she now lies AS the
river is falling very fast she is likely to re-
main there some time, and should the river
keep falling as fast as it has for the past 4S
hours, she will be high and dry in the course
of a day or two. She was from st. Louis,
and bound for Pittsburg. -f =
P1TrsBURG, March 6, M.-River 1Ofeet II
inches by the pier mark and falling.
Weather clear and pleasant. IS
vIneennes Correspondence.
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