Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-03-08
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STEAMER DAN ABLE,
FICESBURG, February "a. lS67

aN 11AHR ANhA 80 AHII
Capt. Dick English: Safely we are
moored to the banks Of the renowned
"City Of the Hills" and forthwith we
mean to take a iaunt through its " ups
and dOwES,n that's what the streets are
called BY q very judiciOus friend Of Ours).
But ere we proceed with this, you must
allow US to make a few observations with
regard to tbs magnificent steamer that
We a4e oa board OF, and its genial officers.
First comes the amiable and hOspitRble
chief clerk IN the person Of Mr.. Clay
Rice. We shall never forget bis kind
and afable conduct and his geRtlsmaniy
bearing. SteambOatAsu as q general
rule do not suit She taste Of the populace,
but il this instance, We must confess
that Mr.. Rlee mas neve Yet incurred the
i'll will Of Ray one, and all who have
over travelled with him bear testimony
TO that effect. Also, we must make kind
mention Of Mr.. Isaac Simpson, the sen-
and whole-souled steward OF
this craft. His subOgdinaees now more
like elOck-WOTk than any set of walters
thst We have ever seeAASpd under his
guidance and discipline, the passenger is
never at a loss for anything wanted at
the table. We feasted like e lord, and
felt more at home than on any bc9. for
some days. Mr.. Simpson IS Eot only a
good steward, bpt "a possesses a polish
that woula 90 honor to a prince, and his
conversational powers are that of a born
gentleman.
The string band on board Of the Dan
Able is splendid, and Justify did we shake
our fantastic toe 10 it's aelodious strains.
All enjoyed themselves muchly, and
never have We seen q more pleased
crowd Of passengers. Among the beau
ties on board were the accomplished
Misses Rose R and MOllie R,
from Memphis, southwark bound upon 8
pleasure trip. Long shall we reEaemeer
the pleasant hours passed IN their COM
Pany.
The river IS over the banks nearly at
all points, and we noticed only about
three places that were not O~verfiOwed.
The planters, however, seem to be cheer.
full under these trying circumstances,
and nearly all seem t. Is sAngine that
the waters will sGhsIde in time to plant
again,
efhe city OF Helena is fast crumbling
away with the powerful current Of fhe
father of waters, which seems 10 take
particular delight ia topping over the
stately mansions and magnificent store
bOUzez into the river. But a few months
ago we beheld a stately hotel some two
blocks from the banks OF the river; now
the channel Of the river is coming swiftly
over the identical spot where stood The
hotel. The old States Right DeaeoTat
building has also passed into the river,
and its location is almost on the opposite
side Of the channel. II the channel Of
the river Is not diverted soon, but little
of Helena will remain in a year from
this. In fact, the people seem resolved
to build the town upon the hillside in
future. By this means we will have two
hill cities upon the Mississippi,
Capt. F., we mUsI eel you a good Joke
upon 8 Light fingered rascal. You know
we WsaT good clothes. Well, this Dymph
OF the craft thought us some pumpkins,
therefore we were spotted as "his m2n.H
Whilst night with morn was lingering,
this cussed fool entered our room, and to
use Mr.. Rice's vSIslO1, she went through
us'i to tLe extent of about $50, together
with our parole and amnesty oath.
Well, we'll, a thief that would rob q
country editor must be a mighty moan
thing. Had he robbed a rich asa there
would have been some honor in the af-
fair, but to rob ga editor, is unpardOna-
be, sad ne h not entitled to the respect
Of his associates.
Since the loss of our cussed /" oath, y
we feel terribly rebellious, and if Stanton
does not issue a duplicate foTm, we fear
reconstruction WITH rs viii never come
to pass
Wistf0lly we are sitting by the river
side and are casting platonic glanoea at
a charmer up the hill. Under these cir
cumstanees, we remain Pathetically,
HIlNrNED EDVnE
The shell boat to be used by Brown, in
the race with Hamill, which takes place
on the MonOngahela in May, has been
finished at Harlem, New York. Il ia
thirty-twO feet long, thirteen and q half
inches beam, and weighs tAEty-ave
pounds.
We learn that Caps Ash. Hopkins.
formerly commander of the White
Cloud aud more recently in command
of the L. l.. McGilB committed suicide
in st. Louis, on Wednesday Last nv
shooting himself through The head
When last heard from the eaptain WAS
not dead, hgt he eO1Jd not survive mora
than q lew hours. The ball entarad 10
low Tie ear. What caused him to eoo,-
nit the rash act we are not pyepared To
say. Capt. Hopkins had MANY friends
in this city who WiH regret to hear IF
his death.
The leyee h front # Helena gave way
on Tuesday nkJht lass about midnight,
and the maysnf @sSaFs poured through
that devotedipity, Carrying away houses,
stores and eysgStltsSM ia course. All
the lower part ofsthe city ~ disappeared
and the upper part il entirely iul.n6=sed.
The loss is veEy great ia pspFcrsy, bat
the people, who wsIe apprehsHsive Of
some ssIed Gslsnity succeeded 10 escap-
ing.
We learn froSA Capt. Archer Of the
LILesty, that The prospect OF raising