New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-10-20

and thirtysnine feet wheels with eighteen feet
buckets.n
The convention Of inspectors in session at Buff
iale, New orki on the llth inst. passed the fol
lowing resolutions:
WHEREAS, Theciassifeation of engineers adopted
at the annual meeting of the Board of Supervising
Inspectors at st. Louis, October, 1865, does not
work advantageously ON the Western waters
therefore.
q RESOLVED, That so much of that classification
as refers to the classification of engineers upon
" Western rivers is hereby repealed, and that all
Western river engineers fall back upon the origi-
nal grade of first and second engineer.
LouIsvILLE, Oct. 16.-The river was rising YES
terday and rising briskly, with 6 feet 10 inches
water in the canal, by the mark, Mt dusk. During
the previous twentY.four hours it had risen Is
inches at the head Of the Falls, and 50 feet at
Portland. The weather continues clear and very
pleasant for the season, though cool in the morn
ing, and we have no doubt there were frosts north
of the Ohio, though none here yesterday.
On the Falls last evening there were feet 10
inches water IN the pass down the Indian chute,
and rising quite fast
PiTTsBuRG, Oct. l5.--The river continues to fall
rapidly at this point, having receded nearly Z feet
since Saturday noon. The marks this evening IN
dictate but feet. Weather clear and cool. There
was heavy frost last night.
CINCINNATI, Oct. I5.-The weather yesterday
was clear and pleasant; the thermometer at two
T. N. yesterday indicated temperature Of seventy
degrees in the shade.
The river at this point is rising fast, caused by
the recent heavy rain in this vicinity At6 O'Clock
last evening there was fully fourteen feet six
inches water in the channel, and still rising AT
Ptfsbnrg yesterday at noon the river was reported
rising, with thirteen feet six inches water in the
channel. The Arkansas river by last reports was
falling, with scant two feet six inches to Little
Rock, and three feet to Fort Smith. Our latest
adYiees from other ports will be found in our
special Geographic column.
Business for the past week on the landing has
been dull and lifeless. The election had no doubt
great deal to do with bringing about this state of
affairs, hnt now that it is over, we predict the
present week will present more lively times, as
we understand that several heavy orders have been
received within the last few days from the South
for agricultural implements, pork and
other plantation supplies The local packets. with
but few exceptions, have done fair amount of
business both in the way of carrying freight and
people and the transient boats that took their de-
partures last week had good trips. The up-river
trade IS gradually on the increase.
The Cairo Democrat of the 18th has the fol
lowing:
The Mississippi takes the freight brought out by
the Julia-the latter returning to St. Louis this
morning.
The Mississippi had 4 moderate trip, and fills out
here with all she wants. She came out from st.
Louis drawing six feet six inches, which proves
conclusiyely that there is that much water in the
channel. She had been drawing over seven feet,
but lighted to six and d half.
The river at this point has fallen sixteen inches
since lastreport.
The weather is still clear and beautiful, with
prospect of its continuance for some days. Bust
ness continues moderate.
The Ohio is again falling at Pittsburg, after
having reached channel depth of twelve feet.
large numberOf coal towboats left on the rise.
only ten feet water was report in the channel on
sunday night.
The river had risen ten inches at Cincinnati
turing the "a hours ending on Sunday night last,
md continued to rise.
The Mississippi is still falling slowly at St. Louis,
md the process OF lying up continues on all the
upper rivers.
There il six feet six inches water to St. Louis,
1nt very hard to find.
Capt. Ash Hopkins viii be here to-day with his
inc steamer, the White Cloud No. ., and viii
cave for Vicksburg, Natchez and New Orleans.
The LADY FRANKLIN.-Ihe well known travel
rs tavorite, Lady Franklin, Capt. w. Fl. Finkbine
commander, Mr.. John A. Harphan clerk will
cave this evening positively, at o'clock for all
andings on White River, and will also take freight
or the bends and Arkansas river. The Lady
franklin we learn, although she is stranger here
vas a general favorite in her former trade. She
las now come here for the purpose of inaugural
ing trade with White River, and to help bring it
back toits legitimate outlet, which is New Or
cans: Although great undertaking Capt Fink. !
pine feels assured, thatWth the exertions of our
merchants in his behalf, whose promises he has,
leEWil be able to make successful season. AS
" VIE hudtt SH5 Ao OlG tuOsG WuH10f LFhNelBTI
) made to feel at home, because she has all the /
ecessary appointments to secure such feeling |
nd has just officers to bring them into recui-
tion and to anticipate the wishes and wants of I
leir guests As to her safety, that is beyond |
uestion, and she has large capacity for freight |
he Lady Franklin is off positively this evening, |
nd we hope to see her leave with her guards in |
10 water. We call upon our shipping community
snstaia the pioneer packet Lady Franklin to-
by.
MAGENTA !. 81 passenger pdeketfor Ricksbetrg TO-
at The large, feet, staunch and most magniff.
ent passenger packet Magenta, Capt. Tom. P. I
Gathers commander, is the regular steamer for T
icksburg, to-day. The Magenta is in every
sspect an elegant and noble packet,
neoEpsed in speed and unriYaied in
egance. The attention paid TO the elmer man,
! board the Magenta is most noticeable, and
ere are few boats on the river that can exhibit
ch bill Of fare as daily graees her table. The
agenta is under the charge of the most worthy,
nanie and experienced officers. Messrs. Adolph
arttn and O. ". Grioe are the clerks of the Ma
nta. The Magenta leaves TO the minute five ]
3lock this evening.
LIVE OAK FOR Lower CoAsr.-This fast sple
i Y. 9. mail passenger packet, Capt. w s. Bias. ]
y, commander, with r. A. McGarahan in the of
u, leag gs, aT ~ 4. " for al landings on the
,ast. me Live Oak has neat and fine accommo- {
Mons foT passengers, and her tables are al. !
avs supplied with the best our markets afford.
ST NICHOLAS FOR Bayou sARA.--This regular !
nli-weekly passenger packet, with Can't, s. !
emo on deck. and Mr., J. @. Libano in the office,
ayes at O'Clock this evening for all points up
Bayou Sara The ST. Nicholas has an elegant
bin large and comfortable staterooms, and her
comodations throughout are first-class. II
CUBA FuB RED RIVER. Among the other yery
ieeilent and reliable packets leaving this even /,
6, the Cuba, Capt. w. I. Boardman commander
ID Mr. A. q. Dye, clerk, desires to have her
aitns remembered by shippers and travellers
e. passengef accommodation are not surpassed
any She leaves this evening at o'clock.
BAIT ABLE FOR TRENTON AND MoNRoE-
le large, elegant passenger packet Bart
Die. Captain John. w. Tobin commander.
q Mr.. G. Pres Work in the office, leaves
g o'clock this evening for all landings up
Trenton and Monroe. The passenger accom-.
1dationa Of the Bart Able are equal to any and
rpassed by none in the trade, and heriurbane
d efficient officers spare no pains or expense in
ninistering to the welfare and comfort of their
ests
FASHION FOR VrgKsgURG. superior passen.
r packet, Captain P. d. Pratt, commander,
ives at o'clock to-day for The above, connect. I
/ with frst.elass packets for Memphis and !
zoo river. The Fashion has a laree and beau.
III cabin, sets a first'class table, and is under i
charge of the most careful officers Messrs. /
NV and Clayton attend to the affairs in the /
Ice of the Fashion.
pIoNEER FOR RED RrygR--Those who NAV
DESTROYS ola safe, speedy and pleasant trip to y
d River or any of the intermediate points q
ould bear III mind that the passenger packet j
lneer, Capt, Noah ScOyell commander win II
we this dayae6P M, Those who wish to enjoy a I Il
sasant and comfortable trip, cannot fail to do /