Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-01-18

fOrmant thinks they are numerous
as there were exceeding n hun
dred cabin passengers, besides .
number of deck passengers, and the sink
ing of the boat was so sudden as TO shut
ofal means of escape to many. All the
officers and crew are reported saved.
The Platte Valley was from st. Louis,
bound for Vicksburg, and commanded
by Capt. VIM. Blake. She sank in fully
three fathoms water and with the cargo
will prove a total loss.
P. s. Since writing the above, we
learn from Mr.. Henry Moore, who was
on the tug, that not less than from fifty
to sixty lives were lost. The surviving
passengers were brought to this city, and
many Of them took passage on the Olive
Branch.
The Cincinnati Commercial of the 18th
says "The Gen. George jackson leaves
for Cincinnati tomorrow morning to
help in selecting the outfit for the Flying
Eagle.n We hope The Gen. Jackson viii
make a good selection.
SoLD.-Capt. Tom. Berry has pur-
chased a one-fourth interest in the st.
Patrick and will take command of her Oh
arrival at this port. She will continue
in the trade and Capt. Toms many
friends in the bends below will, we are
SURE tALEuu u HElLDl4C vi LII
roof of his splendid steamer. In this
connection we will say thatit is rumored
that Capt. Lee, the present popular COM
mander Of the st. Patrick, together with
Mr.. Kendig, have purchased the swift
and famous steamer Dan Able, and they
will place her back in her old trade be-
tween this city and Vicksburg. Capt.
Able went to New Orleans to bring her
to this port. She will arrive OF Tuesday
next, when Capt. Lee will take posses
sion Of her. 1t has not yet been decided
what day she will take, in the trade.
The numerous friends Of Mr. Con.
Keeliher will be glad O. learn that he is
now . fxtureon shore, having purchased
the interest of Mr.. Robson in the Bluff
City saloon, back of No. II Jefferson
Con. was the popular barkeeper
Of the steamer Commercial for a long
time and was also on the new Dan Able
when she came out, in both Of which
places he won the confidence and esteem
Of river men and the travelling public
who we are certain, will not now forget
him. Meehan and Keeliher are both
gentlemen and deserve the patronage Of
who admire courtesy, strict attention
% business and the best of old liquors. l.
Don't forget them. :
The Platte Valley, Louisville and Olive
Branch passed down last evening.
For WHITE RIvER.-The splendid !
Agnes, Capt. Scott, will go out
IS above this day at 8 pm. She is a No. 5
boat and will make all way landings. {
". J. Johnson, agent. 9
For NEW ORLEANs.-This day at 8
m the gallant steamer Welcome will
for the Crescent City. She beasts
II modern improvements and Is In act,
most comfortable steamer. Her chief I
4 command, Capt. johnson, is an ele- /
ant gentleman and efficient officer. c
v. ]. johnson, of the Star wharfboat at b
ends to the shore business of this boat. I
For CINCINNATL.-AlI persons desir- :
a safe, speedy and pleasant journey T
D PorkopOlis need but to go aboard the 8
ahlequah, deposit their baggage and
lake themselves at home. The ruling 9
Dirit " on board this craft is the popular
apt. Abrams. Larry Harmstad & Co, v
gents. p
For ST. LoUIs.-The elegant steamer d
elle Memphis will be in port to-day and )
ave again at 5 pm. for Cairo and st. RI
Ouis. The Belle connects at Cairo with
lie trains for all points east and north. P
apt. Dan is a careful and competent G.
1icer, and is assisted by the renowned
AIRY Entler. Billy Dill is her passen- I
Ia
er agent. d
For PINE BLUFF.-The swift and 4
,mfOrtable PACKET Rose Hambleton,
apt. ClaycOmb master, will leave as G.
to-day at 5 pm. She has superior
assenger accommodations, and will put d
avelers through on time. Mr.. Wells, q
ar clerk, will be found a popular and
eial gentleman. w. ]. johnson is Of
yent. a.
For NEW ORLEANs.-The Pauline p
lrroll, of the A. & NJ. S. line, will leave CO
e city wharfbOat to-day at noon for o
elena, Vicksburg, Natchez and New K
rleans. She is a magnificent packet
Id not surpassed in the line. Her Off st
rs are well known for kindness to pas 70
Larry Harmstad q Co agents, 10
I'd Jim Sayers is her able passenger pC
,ent.
For WHITE RIvER.-The great Des Al
re, of which Capt. John Elliot is chief W
Ogul, leaves as above tomorrow. Lee
nney is her first clerk. Levy & Miller, IS
ents. Io
For ARKANSAS RIyEE.-Shippers and
ssengers will bear in mind the depart kl
e of the universal favorite steamer CO
Iidon, which takes place tomorrow lii
ening at 5 O'clock. There will be a to
rush, as it is a well known fact that
e handsome Capt. Ike Whitaker is in su
mmand, and everybody feels safe-es- NJ
cially the ladies-under his " protecting m
ng." Jas. T. Bourne Il Co, agents. pl
For ARKANSAS RIvER.-The indie oa
ndent packet Florence Traber goes out m
is evening at 5 o'clock for all points on 81
above stream as high up as Little 80
eek. She is neat, reliable, light-draught
d can do as tall running as ~anybody's w
at; besides, her commander Capt. Geo. XII
of, combines the characteristics of a du
ltleman OF the old school and q skill
officer, and v make every Que about M
oomfortaf {. Larry Harmstad 4 to
For NICKSBURG.-The beautiful, fleet,
unch and luxurious passenger packet mi
2 Vernon will depart on her aecus- mi
ned trip to VicksOurg and the bends, mi
morrow evening. Nothing that heart
lid wish for in the way of comfort, is Lar
king on this floating palace, and her on
nmander-well, for a Whole-souled. l9
,oV shed gentlemen and able officer Re
pKGss stands pre-eminent. For 1
ggS e of those contemplating a an
p to1l&Devoted City we would saw, ba
l at u fofiee of that Bourne I'VE .
an the clever Capt. Jas. IT, from fOI
no traveller returns A
assage ticket in his pocket and the phi
conviction that he is on the right na