The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-06
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shine. The wind continued to blow in ftful gusts
from the northeast, and the water IN the rear OF
the city 10 consequence continued to rise. To-
disappeared. and yesterday morning old sol
arose without finding single cloud to obstruct
his view. Judging from present appearances. We
look for long spell Of fair weather.
Business upon the landing yesterday and the
dsy before was confined almost exclusively to the
discbargipg of the numerous steamers which have
arrived since last. But little freight found its
way to the wharf. Bot We look for busy times to-
day. as large number Of regular packets are I'D.
vertised to leave this evening.
Inc Magenta, CsPt. Frs.k uishs, IA at the
landing receiving freight for Menphis, for which
port and all landings intermediate she takes
her departure ct p. NJ. tomorrow, add during
the season will leave every alternate Wednesday
at the same hour. As passenger packet the
Magenta has but few equals. Capt. Frank Hicks,
Ply aSSEn e 1S sa SCR Capt Brooks we'll
known as . gentleman Of strict business habits
aud courteous manners; and though last, not
least We must mention that Mr.. Frank Smith,
well known % the proprietor Of the Hole Ia
the WALL" and also - the best caterer upon the
river, has charge Of her store'room, which fact
ought to convince the public that the table Of the
Magenta win ever be supplied with all the delica-
cies of the New Orleans market.
A few weeks ago new steamer bearing an In
dian name, Tsblequah, made her appearance at
the landing. Several parties who knew what
steamboat Is tried to purchase her, but did not
succeed. In Q few days after her arrival she was
chartered by Capt. ]. w. Blanks and Mr.. Charles
Bresrd. to take the place of the ldahoe a. Iesa.
j sr weekly Trenton. Monroe and New Orleaas
packet. She arrived last Friday from her second
trip in this trade, and 30 well pleased with her
performance and business capacity was Charlie,
that yesterday he purchased her from Captain
direct ct p. ~ to-day, with Capt. Jack Blanks on
| the roof and Mr.. Breard in her office.
The Tshequah 10 Q light draft boat. drawing
only l6 inches-carries well. and has a. fine cabin
accommodations ss any stern-wheel steamer
aHoa.. We wish her and her gallant owner sue.
cess, and hope often to have the pleasure of re-
porting her arrival and departure with good pay.
ing trips. Capt. Blanks will run the Tshiequah
during the entire season ss regular Camden and
The Idahoe, at present In dock, will be ready
| for business in few days. We have not ascer.
tanned who will command her, but Mr.. Chas.
Breard. of the Tshlequah, will take charge of her
| office.
4266 bales cotton have been received by river
| steamers since our last edition.
10000 bushels coal arrived on Sunday from
The famous wild Wagner will be found ready
to receive freight this morning.
| The river before the city continues to RISE
| feet inches below high water Of 1862, il now
recorded BY the surveyors mark.
The officers of the Magenta, Robt. e. Lse.
Right Way and Nina SHINES, have our thanks for
Late advicss from Shreveport report Red River
| rising slowly. Navigation hence to Shreveport is
| good for stern-wheel boats.
I'VE have nothing new from Ouachita river,
| The weekly packets Caroline and Annie wag-
| ley are due to-day from Trenton.
| The Era No. from Shreveport Ia due.
I The Mollie Abe passed vicksburg Sunday night
and the Judge Fletcher yesterday morning.
The officers OF the A. G. Brown report that bat
| little or\no damage was done BY the late gale to
| property below the city.
The Era No. Q, Capt. Geo. L. Kouns, leaves pos.
lively ats p \. today for Jefferson, snreseport
high water (card) rates to Jefferson. Mr.. Charles
W. Drown is her efficient and courteous clerk
The peerless Robt.E Lee-champion of the west
| Common, leaves ct s P. N. to-day for vicUsburg
| and intermediate landings. Messrs. Roberts aud
Mcvsy are her clerks. -,
The Cuba No. ., feet and comfortable steam
leaves at P. N. to-day for Jefferson and Shreve.
port giving through bills ladng and taking freight
and passengers - cheap % the cheapest.
The A. @. Brown. Capt. W. 8. Bsssett, leaves
at IL N. today for Lower Coast. Oliver Canton,
Jr., one Of tho most courteous clerks upon the
| river, has charge of her office.
At 6P. N. to day Capt. James n. Tucker will
| back out the Irene for Jefferson. taking freight
iDgs, and giving through bills Isdiog to Jenerson.
Capt. Fsid. V. Cell0s presides over her Office
| affairs. rrl4a.
The Grey Eagle leaves at r.x. Wednesday
| for Bayou Sara. ~. 80
The folio wig dispatch speaks for itself:
| SHREvEroRr. Oct. S.
| TN n n.roh,. No archoun,.oul.. xrsst
| $50. g. ~ 49,. -
Leave 'o-oay ior Nc" oriesns. NJ w
| soas D. ". "rlrss
| Captam ssesmer Rose rsnks'
The Right Way, Capt. Noah Scovell: leaves at
n. n. tomorrow for Jefferson and Shreveport.
There have been but I'VE departures since our
last. The Grey Eagle left ct 10 An: Sunday for
Bayou Sara. and at r. n. yesterday the following
| named steamers left port:
Alaska, Capt Oakes, for Cincinnati.
Nina SHINES, Capt. Greenhouse, for Bayou Sara.
Peerless, Capt Forgay. for AttakApas.
Enterprise, Capt. Lee, for Jefferson.
Our friend Mr.. b. r. Eppler, well known to our
msschants from his long connection with Captain
w. N. Surls in the steamboat agency, has gone
into the business for bis own account. BE has es
tabshed himself at No. Tchouptoulss street.
(which, by the way. is becoming kind Of center
Tor steamboat sgentsl, and respectfully solicits
the patronage Of his river friends: Mr.: z; Is q
many hard fought aeld . : soldier Of the lost
honor. We wish him every success in bis new
business.
MEsoRaSDA.-Stesmer Right Way left shreve: