Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-02-14

Goldnmcn. for It. louis
Norman, for Cincinnati
Naugatuck, for Cincinnati.
NJ, Hambleton, forst. Francis river.
Boats in Port.
Hero, Justice, Harry Dean,
/ Kate Kart, Pilgrim.
miscellaneous.
The Commercial went out last evening for
Little Rock, with a good freight and passen-
ger trip.
The Jennie Lewis passed down with a mum
her one "Trip Of provisions and stock.
The Harry Dean-evervbody's ~favonte-is
posted for Arkansas river this morn
ing ST ten O'Clock.
The Adam Jacobs will be In this morning, and
return 10 ST. Louis in the afternoon.
The Robbie Burns Is due this morning from
Cincinnati, and start back at FIVE p. n.
The Die Vernon backed out last evening with
= fine trip for Nicksburg.
The neat little Pilgrim has her flag diving At
The masthead. Indicative OF an intention on
her part to start on a pilgrimage 10 Fort smith
this afternoon.
The MoHie Hsmbleton had a fine trip for St
Francis river last evening.
The splendid steamer Ida Handy will be at
the wharf this morning, and leave for st.
Louis az ten O'Clock. She is safe and reliable.
The new Memphis and Louisville packet.
Southerner, viii be down to-day. with a huge
trip. or course there viii be a great desire %
see her, and she viii doubtless be crowded with
passengers on her return trip this evening.
The great Atlantic viii be down this morning,
and leave for New Orleans at p O'Clock. We
commend her to passengers and shippers.
Capt. James A. Frazier, OF the Rowens, has
left the river and gone into business ON shore.
lie is succeeded by Capt. 2. h. Barclay.
III fuFrH.n HaH Errr.fmraFf ON Ta=+ E.sr-R.-
evening for this port. Also. the Mariner, with
Capt. Henry Hart in command.
The fine steamer st. Nicholas. recently sunk
in the Tombigbce, will. it is feared, prove a
total loss.
The pilot house Of the steamer War Eagle
recently caught fire, and, In order 20 save the
boat, it had TO be cut away.
n Kate Hart came down from Evansville
Yesterday, with a fine trip. She returns this
evening.
The Prima Donna, from New Orleans and for
Cincinnati, passed up yesterday, with one hun
dred and ssventy-hve tons Of freight on board.
The beautiful little Last Chance passed down
yesterday, on her way 20 Fort Smith, with her
guards in the water. She is one Of the prettiest
crafts now adoaL.
The Commonwealth brought up yesterday the
freight Of the Henry Ames, who is still hard
aground on the side Of Presidents Island, and
with a fair prospect Of remaining there until a
rise comes along to doat her or.
The Rivers Above.
The Cincinnati Commercial, of the tenth, says;
d" The weather was clear and mild yesterday,
with the wind from the southwest ID south.
The mercury indicated thIrty-eight degrees at
ten A. NJ, and forty-eight degrees at seven P. N.
The indications were favorable for rain AT Pitts
burg, last night, and the river on a stand at
point. The river is reported bridged over
with ice below Wheeling, however. There is
folr feet full at Blsnnerhsssett. the T J.
reports hve feet and falling in the Ka-
nawha, and also reports running through
heavy ice in the Ohio as low down as Ports
mouth. Here, the river was swelling slowly
night, with twelve feet hence 10 Louisville.
There are nve feet in the Canal, and twelve
on the shoaleSt bars along the Lower
ohio. There are three and a half feet, and
calling fast, in the Cumberland
The Nashville Press and Tones, of Monday,
says The river is at a stand, but by this
morning it viii probably have swelled. Nearly
al the steamers that went below for the past
Few days had to be Hghteued over the shoals.
The Imperial arrived from the shoals with the
balance OF the Dora's cargo. The grand and
.ony Cumberland came in on time, and is OF
for Cairo this afternoon"
The GAINESVILLE Chronicle says The river
10 decline, with scant four feet and a
lalf on the shoals. The Havana was com
PEELED TO tighten over Harpeth she used the
l~ucinuati Packet Company's barge, which is
always kept in readiness at this place for such
Emergencies. Our little steamer Alice acted the
good Samaritan for the Palestine, and helped
Der over the shoals. The Esq. was cot as char
table as the Samaritan Of old. but pocketed a
good fee, which viii be appropriated to putting
tight roof on his craft"
A Card from Capt. BettiS.
We cheerfuIIy give space for the following,
Is a matter OF interest 20 our river friends.
MEMPHIS, Feb. q, 1866.
Els Appeal In your paper Of this morning
rOu notice my presence in the city, IN cOuuec-
ION with the Engineers Association. In order
10 set the matter IN a proper Light before the
public, 1 would state that my mission Is not FOR
he purpose or trying % create . monopoly or
,Irike bat for the purpose Of getting tie Engl-
leers in each port 10 send some OF their most
.minent members 90 meet in convention, TO de-
Use WAYS and means to eNaIt the profession OF
Steamboat Engineering, and bring is followers
lp 70 that proper standard ot morality ana IN
pose procuring apparatus for experimenting
md. II possible, 20 ascertain tLe cause OF the
.ecent disasters, Whieh have caused such a large
IRWIN d. BETrGs.
Boats Leaving Port
For VICKsBURG, NATCHEz \ NEW OR
brave and reliable passenger
packet, the Atlantic, aselugant and comfortable
Is our best hotels. and. wjthal. as safe and easy
going as e lady's paifry, leaves for the above,
md intermediate points, this day az Y n
.u Capt. Young, hGT comuQander, our friends
will recognize one Of the oldest and most ex-
steamboatlnen on the Mississippi, as
Gentlemen. Apply 70 CaptS. J. V. Lewis,
and $. II. Shock, general passenger
igent, at the Wharfboat, foot Of Monroe
street
For ST. LoUIs-The splendid and com
nodious passenger packet Ida Handy leaves
i5ove on Tins Day alto A NJ This Is one
commanded by an efficient and agreeshle corps
n officers, all ofWhQm are fayOrably known 10
he public. Apply % Capts-J. Y. Lewis, agent
lf the A and dlsS- ;. :. Co., or ; II shock,
general passenger agent, Al the COmpsuy's
foot OF Monroe street.
For CINCINNArI-The Robt. Burns, 3 magnif-
cent passenger packet, swift and relal | ',leaVe>
The wBsff his day, Al . P. NJ, for tie above
intermediate pusDtS Passengers and ship
pers are directed FOR psrucuiHfs % te-ry Harm
-Jad, No. HJeferson street, and Enoch fay
Tor, zi Front street, agents.
FoR VICKsBURG.-The popular and swift
packet hil Nsrnou VIII leave for above and
ntermedists Po.aS, We SsS' az y a. N, .o Un
and safety, and shippers, the greatest
For particulars, apply 20 \ Green,
rs Front street. Supt, and r. W L~Aghtburu,
Ser'v. Larry Harnstad, Il Jefferson street.
igeAL
For PINE BLUTF AEB LITTLE RocK.1The
elegant andfaSt passenger packet fEar-y pcan
Will depart for the above and way points Tins
lay Ct 10 O'Clock A.. u. We recommend this as
= reliable aud accommodating packet, worthy
he Patronaes 81 ls pubie. Her agents
Messrs lew q Miitr.1s 'Mtdiyuu strsel.
siu give All necessary Information
For Arkansas RIvER-The cOmmodiOus
and elegaIE passenger packet Pilgrim viii
cave As above Thurs INN Al D p NJ. lnLs Goat !
$ fast gaiE.ag favor with the shipping ana
travelling public, Az Eith The uroaue and at
.euuve officers now I'M command -aI yin con-
20 receive a considerable share OF patron
re Larry Harmstad, "a jefferson street. and
ihd Levy a Miller, No. Is Ma lson street
agents
FOR EvAssyILLs-Thr aszhiug Kate Hart,
lne OF the most popular bcstfs on the
liver, leaves for the above, aud intermediate
tnrlv 70 johnson a Wright. 262 Front street,
ma MssSE fevv & Miller, IS Madison street,
agents,
For JAcKsONPoRE-fhe hne passenger packet
Justice VIII take leave fT Jacksonport on
in elegant boat-poSseSSing everything that Is
essential 70 the comfort and pleasure OF the
raveiier-and we take pleasure in commend
her 70 the consideration OF the public.
lanes 7. Bourne & Co, Z Jefferson street
gents
FoR LoUIsvILLE The glorious and radiant
Star. one Of the heetest packets on the
liver, Wll lsave Tor she above and intermedi-
tie ports this day ats ]. y. We take pleasure
a recommending this excellent boat. Messrs.
r Bourne 3 Co, y Jefferson street, are
her agents
FOR JACKsoNPoRT-fhe splendid packet
Usage leaves for the above and all way pointsto-
morrow ats pm. shippers and passengers can
on this boat for safety, speed, comfort and
.iuuctualty. James T. Bourne & Co., No. y !
jefferson street, agents
FOE CATEp AND ST. LoUIs-The splendid .
nd swin pasepger packet Adam Jacobs leaves
Qr the above and way points on this day
q 5 O'Clock 2. n. Shippers having height for
hove have a splendid opportunity BY this boat ,
passengers may ASSURE themselves OF q
leasant trip For freight OF passage apply 10
apt W. r. Diil, agent, atfhe WharfhOat, and .
G. Postal, Superintendent.
Fox AIR AND LOUIsvILLE-The mag
lhcent passenger steamer Southerner viii
cave for the above this day a. 8 o'clock
n. This Is one Of the mOsJ splendid
on the river, and passengers and
would find Il 10 their advantage 70
an OF board, Or 20 gnO T. shirley a CO., and
Tart = co, her agents. F.,
FOR CAIRO. LOUISVILLE AND CECINEATL- !
splendid passenger packet NauEaruck
-aves Tor Cincinnati. touching at al way points
BIS day at 8 O'Clock P. d. This boat sus-
AIMS an excellent reputation, Hnd we would
dvise shippers and travellers % call on board Dr..
r y levy & Miller, Is Madison street,
FoR NEW ORLEAEs-The magnificent
assenger steamer HenryNon fh1l will clear for J
Orleans, and way points This {
lflh inst, At s p. NJ This elegant packet
80 well and avcrably known that II Isa
.eedless task 30 recommend her 20 the public. Z