The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17
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CRESCENT OFFICE. No. "a CAMP STREET
Thursday Morning. September II, 1863
The weather has undergone decided change
since our last. The sun arose yesterday upon an
unclouded sky, and as though angered at having
been shut out for several days, beamed upon US
with increased fury. thereby rendering the levee
a very uncomfortable place for those who desired
10 keep cool.
Business is improving daily, and in few weeks
we hope TO be able TO inform our numerous read.
ers of the fact that more the landing presents
an "snte-bellumn appearance.
Freights for all points seem to be plentiful,
especially for Red River and the Coast. There
are at present five steamers on the berth for Red
River, and all have fair freights engaged at good
prices.
The Rose Franks and Glide are the next steam
ers expected from Red River.
We learn from a telegram received from Mon
roe Yesterday by Messrs. Winburn & Lord, that
the 0uachita was rising at that point.
The well known andeve popular packet ldahoe
has retained to the command of her old officers,
and will hereafter run as a weekly packet be-
tween this city, Trenton and Monroe, leaving
here every Saturday at P. NJ, commencing next
Saturday, 10th instant. Capt. j. W. Blanks will
command, and our friend, Chas. Breard, Esq, will
do the donors of her office.
Bird Paris, ESQ.,. one of the Oldest and best
known pilots on Red River, has retired from the
river and associated himself with Mr.. r. j. Wat.
son, under the style of Paris Watson. 20 Poy-
dras street, and will be found ready to supply
steamboats, with all kinds of fresh meats at fair
prices.
RECEIPTS OF CorToN.-ls43 bales cotton have
been received per river steamers since our last
report
The favorite Nina SHINES. Capt. W. r Great
house, from Bayou Sara, will be found at the
wharf this morning ready TO receive freight.
She leaves on her return "trip at 10 A. NJ. to-mOr-
row.
The light draft passenger packet Cuba No. 2,
under command Of Capt. Geo. E. Wilkinson,
leaves without fail at o'clock this evening for
| Jefferson, Shreveport and all way landings.
Shippers send down your freight early, "a, 1udg'
ing from the rate at which she was receiving last
evening. there is probability of her refusing
| freight to-day.
The irene, Capt James NJ. Tucker leaves at )
p. NJ to-day for Jefferson, Shreveport and all way
and plantation landings. The Irene Ia light draft,
has plenty power, and will go through on time.
] Mr.. Ferd. V. Cellos, gentleman well known
TO our business community, has charge OF her
| Office
TIE Frank Pargoud, acknowledged by every
| ore who has seen her. TO be the finest steamboat
upon the western waters, leaves at P. NJ. to-day
for Vickburg and the bends. Captain Jim White
veteran in the trade commands. and her office
is graced by that handsome and courteous young
! gentleman, Mr.. Geo. Williams.
The light draft passenger packet Lizzie Tate
| under command of that popular steamboatman
Capt Ed. Groves, leaves for Jefferson. shreveport
ard all wsy landings at O'Clock this evening
The Tate has always been popular with both ship
-
ing young friend, Charles Carvel who holds forth
in an Institution opposite the clerks Office, has
little to do with her present good standing, es
pecially with the travelling public, or al least tina
portion Of them who like to look at people througl
glasses.
The low water side-Hheel packet Dixie, Capt
Thornton Jacobs, leaves ct P. N. to-day 70
Shreveport, Jefferson and landings intermediate
The Gossamer. Capt. kouns, leaves this evening
at O'Clock for Jefferson, Shreveport and wal
landings. She is very light draft and will q
through without trouble.
DEPAETUREs.-Ten steamers left port yesterday
a majority Of them with fine trips: The Lega
Tender, Capt. Roberts. for Louisville; vii,
Wagner, Capt. W. B. Richardson, for Natehez
Annie Wagley, Capt. Tobin, and Cleona, Capt
Patterson. for Ouachita aiver; Pioneer, Capt
Gillem, for Red River Grey Eagle, Capt. Baranco
fog Bayou Sara; Aloe, Capt. Wood, for Lowe
Coast; Ruth, Capt. Pegram, for Caro-: towbost
Atlantic and Mohawk, with barges, for st. Louis
ARRIVALS.-But three steamers have sTriVe'
since we closed our last report:
The Lizzie Tate, Capt. Ed. GPVes, arrived nigh