The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-06-29

der protest. She met the Carondolet and
Sam. Gaty in the Mississippi river, and
steamers dashed over the barges of the
charleston, which were deeply loaded,
causing them to ship water. 1t is not
known whether the hemp is much dam
aged.
The Spray got fast on the rocks. and was
detained for three or four hours, but finally
went on her way rejoicing.
ST. LoUIs.-The Democrat of Thursday
says:
The river is coming up here slowly; ris-
ing again at Dubuque; Missosri is swell
ing; Illinois falling; good stage of water
and heavy rains over tbo the
" I. Company's barges are laid up wait
ing for business to expand; Ruth getting
with rather slim trip; Upper Mississippi
packets left with good passenger trips, and
at q vigorous rate of speed.
Inc most Interesting event of the day,
was the graceful departure of three fast
S Soals f tor the Upper Mississippi; Sucker
san f9r g. a Pap R at o P;s FIJI sne5
~ Sucker was soon out of sight, perhaps
to be overhauled and PER- APPS braten, but
likely not, before making Alton. The au-
dacious Sheridan. palpifating with con-
cealed power, waited until the elegant
Ike Bell, the pride of Illinois. brought
her breast swiftly wi hin some 600 feet of
her, " hen she moved swiftly off with
rapidly increasing speed. The Belle,
though, at this time. was in the very ACT
Lucy Bertram, and it was though for a Sec
ond that these boats had come together
and locked, but W hen she was seen to slide
steadily past the saucy Lucy, shouts OF graf
ified excitement atte>ted the admiration
created by the handsome exploit. To our
BELLE were fading round the bend, as ifthe
ILLINOIS, champion would be alongside the
Sheridan in about an hour.
+ MEMPHIs.-The AodiancAe of Tuesday
says:
Weather clear and warna. The river
acre came to stand yesterday morning, :.
and commenced rising at noon. II rose
two and a half inches up to dark The
rise is from the Upper Mississippi, but viii
az 4mount to much.
White and Arkansas Rivers are receding
steadily, with a fair stage in each.
The torrid weather continued yesterday
there was gentle shower in the
forenoon. and the clouds hung iazily
around during the rest of the day, giving
of the sun. Business languished, without
any marked Improvement. Sales and
shipments We're few and far between.
We lost one or two tiles on the Rich |
mond, which did not beat the Ruth to
CAIRO. the latter, we learn, having reached
although leaving Memphis
half an hour behind her. The Gen. emit |
man was, not in the race, but made better |
strove for the mastery The River News
Agency, composed of Durff. English & Co, |
az s gone up root and branch, having ven;
backing the Richmond to the amount of |
their capital, profits and all. They have |
freely handed over, and now patiently |
await fresh start, which they anticipate |
making without protrac.ed delay, through |
the fundamentally and voluntary assis- |
lance of their friends. who are legion.
To add TO the confusion without poise
ust at this time prevailing, Captain Dick |
was Overhauled by the Grand Jury, to /
know how the firm stood, how many fast |
horses and fast other things he kept, and /
he exact amount he LOST on the racing
steamers.
Dick. with a satisfied air,
Rec Ginning with head upon hand,
Declared not a d-n did he care
For he stood where he always would
stand.
He answered the questions in full,
And felt rather muchiy relieved
When over their eyes he drew wool,
And they knew not how they were de-
ceived.
NEW ORLEANs.-The Times of Sunday
avs:
The weather yesterday was very warm:
ne thermometer stood So in the shade
The heat OF the sun was almost intoierabIe
IN the landing. Our levee is also very
usty. which renders it very un pleasan mt to
ii who have business on the landing.
Business yesterday in the teamboat line
vas quite brisk, but not so much so as a
ew weeks past. All of the outward bound
teamers left with very good trips for the
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