Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1865-12-14
RIVER MATTERS.


HGNAhE sAN AAlNAAANaAs
The weather continued cold throughout th,
entire day.
Business on the levee, though retarded some
what by the weather, was very good.
The river is rising at the rate Of between one
and two inches, within the past twenty-fOui
hours.
Since our last report the following have
been the
Arrivals.
Steamer Rowena, from Cincinnati.
7. L. McGIl, from st Louis.
Columbian, rom New Orleans.
Eeanora Carroll, from St Louis
Rupert, from Cincinnati.
Commercial, from White river.
During She same period the following have
been the
Steamer Commercial. for White river.
Ida Handy, for New Orleans
" Lady Gay, for st. Louis.
Emma, for New Orleans.
a. Bart Able, for New Orleans
" Eesnora Carroll, for New Orleans.
Boats in Port.
Bostona, Raymond. Salie List,
Des Arc, hiaml, Celeste,
7. /. McGIll, Mamie Byers, Flora,
Nevada, Rowena, Marmora,
Allen May.
BOats Leaving To-Day.
Steamer Rowena. for Cicinnati at ?. \.
Marble City, for - Louis, "
bEh AANs AOI AIhAAezAs IANtE
miscellaneous.
The Quitman recently ran into the bank near
the Hole in the Wall Cbarely missing the hole
and knocked overheard four hundred bales OF
cotton, all Of which except one hundred and
twenty-five have been recovered.
The Argyle from Cairo for New orleans struck
a rock at Point Cairo on last Sunday, which
sprung her butts and caused her 10 leak so badly
that she had 20 be run ashore, and was only
saved after the most strenuous efforts on the
part Of her crew and that Of the Gen. Anders on
the Latter, IL is said will claim salvage. Her
cargo was but slightly damaged.
The Bart Able departed with two thousand
bales Of cotton, an immense amount OF miscel-
.Aaneous frelghts and cabin crowded with pas
sengers for New Orleans.
The success ofthe Memphis and New Orleans
Line, is fully established, and It is expected that
within a short time a few more packets viii be
added to the line.
The Liberty is due to-day.
The Commercial departed for White river
with a big trip.
The Rowena, Fraser, Master, departs for Gin
cinnati tonight
The Rivers Above.
Our latest dates from points above are to
The 18TH.
Our exchanges from above are unusually dull,
and beyond the gratifying news OF the long
looked for rise, contain but little Of general in
terest.
The Louisville Journal Of Monday reports as
follows:
1.-The river was falling yesterday. During the
Jweuty-four hours preceding SIX O'Clock last
evening it receded Two inches, leaving four feet
four inches in the canal, and about two feet
four inches on the falls. Il Is believed the river
VIII be rising again this morning.
The weather yesterday was delightful.
BusInessat the levee was, in a manner, sus-
pended yesterday, as it usually is on the sab
bath. No freight was discharged or received
except by the Cincinnati packets"
We learn the following from the Cairo Times
Of Tuesday:
The Ohio is stationary AZ Pittsburg, with six
feet i've inchesiu the channel, and stationary
at Cincinnati and Louisville, with over fur
feet in the canal. hve feet large from thence TO
the mouth Of Wabash, and seven feet thence to
Cairo. The Wabash IL still pouring out large
The Cumberland and Tennessee are rising,
but we have not learned how much water is in
Here the rise continues steadily at the rate Of
about seven Inches per t~weuty-four hours
The weather was cold and clear yesterday
but with indications OF rain.
Business continues fair.
Boats Leaving Port.
FOR CAIRO M ST.LOUIs-The splendid pas
seuger packet City Of Alton will leave Tor the
Abohe H0AAANo AAA1 AaN HI D r n inns
is a large and commodiOus packet, and her
accommodation are very superior. W. C..
Postal and W. f. Din, agents.
FOR CrNCINNArL-The fine steamer Mamie
Byers will leave for the above, and intermediate
points, this day at 5 Z. M. This is an elegant
aud safe packet, and one we take pleasure in
recommending. Apply 20 NlnsOn & DOnahue
and Elliott & Miller, agents.
For WHITE RTvER-The elegant and swift
passenger packet Miunie, will leave for all
points on White river this day at 5 P. N
For nnwHFanNaE nm-nHH 10 LVnfnHH a MILL No
- Madison street.
FOR DUvALLs BLUFF AND J~ACKsoNPORT.-
The elegant steamer Les Arc, Will clear for
White river and way points Friday at 8
p N. For particulars apply 10 Hart & Co, and
Larry Harmstad, agents. n. ). Green, Sup't.
For PINE BLUFF AMI LITTLE RoCK.-The
splendid light draught steamer Celeste Will
Larry Harmstad, Il Jefferson street. and
James I. Bourne & Co., u Jefferson street,
agents
FOR CAIRO. LOUISVILLE AND C~INcINNATI.-
The elegant steamer Rowena will leave the
landing a. above, this day at 8 O'Clock p. N.
Travellers win ind her an excellent boat, and
which we can safely recommend. Larry
Harr1sfad Il jefferson street and Euoch Tav-
Tor, ZAFront street, agents.
For VICKsBuRG-The popular and swift
packet Victory, will leave for the above
and intermediate points, Friday at . P. NJ On
this elegant steamer passenger are assured COM
fort and safety, and shippers, the greatest
despatch. For further particulars apply TO
Johnson & Wright, agents, 252 Front street
For VICKsBURG y NEw O~RLEANs.-The
magnificent John kUgOur Of the Aler-
chants and Peoples Line, viii leave as above,
as advertised, this day at ; o'clock ?. n.
This is one OF the most splendid packets on the
river, and passengers andsnippers would find
10 TO their advantage 10 call on the agents,
Messrs. johnson q Wright, at No. Do Front
street.
For JACKsOSPoRT.-The favOrite steamer
MarmOra, will leave for White river, touching
atthe different points on Black and Little Red
river. this uaN at D o'clock P- NJ. FOR passage or
freight apply 10 Johnson & Wright, agents, No.
20 Front street