The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-08-06
RIVER AND STEAMBOAT NEWS.
DEPARTUREs YESTERDAY
MKxrH1s, August G, 1859

AkAfS1sr AususA % AooS-
The river is falling slowly. Business on the
wharf has an upward tendency. We noticed
considerable change in river matters yester-
day; there was considerable freight piled along
On the leVee.
The Mississippi is falling at st. Louis, with
only medium stage of water out to Cairo.
The upper Mississippi is falling from St.
Paul down, with scAnt three feet water on the
lower rapids.
In consequences of the extreme high water
in the upper Illinois river, steamboats, are ply
ing between Lasalle and Ottoway, point not
reached before in many years. The food,
however, il snbsiding. Large tracts of Guilt
waited lands have been submerged, and splen-
did fields of grain entirely destroyed.
The Cumberland has been falling so long
that she has almost fell through" Steam
boating is now numbered among the things
that were, as regards that stream. The Sam.
Young attempted. to make trip from st.
Louis to Nashville with q fine cargo of
freight, but had to put back on account Of low
water. There is only 10 inches on HArpeth
Shoals.
Small bands of guerrillas are beginning to
make their appearance on the banks of the
Missouri river. The steamer Estells was stop
ped at Rocheport recently, and all the Gov
eminent freight on board seized and carried
of. No other freight is reported to have been
taken.
The st. Louis Eveuing Ne,0s of the I'd, says
"The Isabella in yesterday from Fl. Leav-
enworth, reports learning from the military
authorities at Jefferson City, that the steamer
New War Eagle bound up, had been hailed
by band of guerrillas between Hills Land
ing and Lexington, and it is supposed was cap
tured. She had large lot of Government
freight on board. The Isabelle met the War
Eagle just above Hills Landing, before the
occurrence
Capt. ]. b. Russell, of New Albany, Ind,
has recently purchased the fine steamer Chan
cellor for SIC, 900, cash.
The Steamer Thomas Scott was sold at Gin
cinnati recsn tly, to David Gibson and others
The Ohio is falling from Pittsburg all the
way down.
For CINCINNATI.-Capt.D Dean has charge
of the Lady Franklin, and adve.tises to leave
this port for Cincinnati this day, at o'clock
P. NJ. Mr.. Merriells is in the office, and
more gentlemanly officer never officiated in
that position. John Maccraken lis agent for
the Franklin. Secure your birth early, as
Capt. Dean makes no delay.
For ST.. LoUIs.-Captain Terrell is here,
and so is his ever popular passenger packet,
the G. w. GrahsIn, one of the best boats that
pillow the Mississippi river. Passengers and
shippers can have no excuse now, good boat,
experienced and gentlemanly officers are all
that's necessary to secure patronage-the
Graham is well provided for in all respects
Call on r. L. McGhee s. Co., agents, and Sc
cure your state room. The Graham carries
the United States Mail, and will depart
punctuslly this day at 5 o'clock P. NJ.
For LoUIsvILLE.-The Woodford, Capt.
Irwin, will depart for the Falls Cityt. his even
ing at 5 o'clock. You could not make bet
ter choice. The Woodford and her able
officers have made many friends in this quar-
ter. For freight or passage apply on board or
to T. r. Herman.