Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-02-24

tDAANNts
miscellaneous.
The handsome Darling went out with
yer 1000 bales Of cotton, a good trip,
when we consider that but little of the
staple is changing hands, owing to low
prices.
The fine new packet Henry NJ. Shreve,
passed down yesterday. She is a staunch
and well built steamer, intended for the
Missouri river trade. We published a
description Of her some days ago. She
is all our Louisyille cotemp0rary claims
for her-a first class packet.
A sad and tragic accident occurred at
our landing yesterday about 4 O'Clock
pm. which resulted in the death of three
persons. Full particulars will be found
in our local column.
We learn that an epidemic of some
kind broke out upon the steamer Victor
Nc. 2 on he' last trip to this port. 1t
seems that The steward bought a live hog
at q landing above, which was killed and
partaken Of by the officers and crow OF
the boat. The animal was either sick or
afflicted with tryehnia, for those who ate
Of it were o taken violently sick and
the second clerk and a negro died. The
clerk was named Henderson. Others on
the boat are in a dangerous condition.
A coroner'5 inquest was held on the
bodies of the dead. Their verdict will
also be found in our local column.
The Atlantic departed for New Orleans
with 2SO0 bales Of cotton and a good pas
senger trip.
The great Dan Allie loaded, TO the
guards, went out for Vicksburg on time.
Gen. Jacob Frolieh, jr., of the White
county Record, was q passenger on this
steamer for his old stamping ground,
| Vicksburg. We commend him to all
our friends in the Heroic City.
The Des Are with a good trip got away
on time for all points on White river.
We have received no papers from st.
Louis for several days back. The rail.
roads are out Of killer.
A beautiful little /" bit Of q fightn &C.
Cured on the levee yesterday which re-
/ suited in two or three dTrloes getting
knocked horse H combat. The muss was
q general une and participated in by
about 3 dozen on each side. The /" shila.
lah,n of course, came out first best, and
the police came on the ground quite
promptly-aftsr all was over.
The steamer Lady is being repainted
aud put in complete order for business
She win re-enter the trade looking as
| fine as silk, and with no superior in
point Of speed.
The NJ. S. Mepham, when she passed
up on Friday, showed evidence Of hav-
ing been in the woods. Her sitter guarC
and bulkheaI on the larbeard side were
badly smashed, and a temporary railing
had to be put round the ladies cabin,
! We did not leSru how it happened.
For CfNCINNATI,-The fine packei
! Clifton, Capt. Kline, will leave as above
on Tuesday at 5 pun. Larry HarmstaC
g. Coz sgents. Ala a#94
For ARKANSAS RIvEK-[Capt. Green
with the u. S. mail steamer Cleaner, vii
get away as above on Tuesday. Jas. It
Bourne q Co, and Larry Harmstad &
Co, agents.
FOR ST.. FRANCIS RIvER.-The regu
lar packet MOllie HambletOn, with Capt
| Tom. Bowman in command, will leav,
for Wittsburg at 8 PIN. on Tuesday
| Capt. Tom. Day ofliciates in the ofic'
and Mr.. Shell is outdoor clerk. Th'
MoIlie is an elegant and popular packet
Larry Harmstad q Co, agents.
FoR NEW 0RLEANs.-The new ant
well furnished packet Henry nj. Shreve
will depart from the Star wkarfboat to
day at 10 a M. for the above. The Shrev'
is on her first trip, is well differed ant
in perfect order. w. Jay Johnson IS he
agent.
EoR IoUIsyfLLE.@The superb steamel
! st. Charles, is up for louisville and al