Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-07-05
RIVER MATTERS.


MEYPFIs, July o.
Weather warm and clear. The river
at this point fell inches in the past "A
hours. The Arkansas is cutting out,
with 80 inches to Little Rgek. White
river is unchanged since our last report.
Arrivals.
Steamer w. A. Caldwell, Ark. river.
Julia, Nieksburg.
Cora s.. Ark. river.
IIuminsry, ST. Louls.
John KilgOur, Louisville.
Frank Pargoud, New Orleans.
DaBartures.
Steamer Julia, st Louis.
Z" Belle st. Louis, st. Louis.
Frank Pargoud, ST. Lsuis.
Cora s., Louisville.
Luminary, Vieksburg.
John kilgOur, New Orleans.
In Port.
Caldwell
IEsCELLAEEOUs
The Fourth passed off very quietly 10
river circles. The day was too hot for
much enjoyment, but the Des Arc had
fair trips, and those who participated in
the festivities on that steamer are unani-
nous in praise Of Captain Elliott and his
assistants. The Des Arc made several
trips during the day to Mound City and
Island 40. The Nevada WAS also well
patronized during the day. We believe
that the day passed off without accident
of any kind upon the river.
A letter appeared in a Radical organ
Of this city yesterday purportiDg to come
from Cincinnati, and signed, A." NJ - In
it several charges are made against the
river editors Of Memphis, ali Of which,
so far as the river editor of the APPEAL.
is concerned, is denounced as Hs.
The w. 4. Caldwell, Capt. Haynes,
leaves on Monday for all points on the
Arkansas, carrying the U. s. mail. That
gallant officer Capt. Jack Chambers,
has control of the office.
The Clifton, Capt. Estein, leaves on
Tuesday for Cairo, Louisville and Gin
cinnati.
The festive Mollie Hanableton backs
out on Tuesday for st. Francis river,
making all way landings. Capt. Bow
man is master. psine, Clark and Shell
are her Secretaries.
The elegant passenger packet, City Of
Cairo, Capt. VIM. Thompson, leaves on
Monday for Cairo and st. Louis, con-
Meeting with the Northern Line packets
for st. Paul.
The Luminary passed down yesterday,
locking very handsome in her new war
paint. She had good trip.
The Liberty left for White river and
the Belle st. Louis for 81. Louis with fine
passenger trips.
The Commercial, Capt. Ashford, is the
regular United States mail White river
packet for Tuesday.
Ereights have advanced at Cincinnati,
owing to low water.
The Richmond is reported high and
dry at Walkers bar, in the lower Ohio.
The toWboat Bee passed up yesterday
for st. Louis.
elen. tAnney is announced at st. Louis
as candidate for Wharf master.
The wreck of the PetrOlia No. 2, in
Guiding machinery, was recently sold 1T
Evansville for $3.50.
The pilots Of the Northwestern Union
line are resting at present. They refuse
to accord to the reduction pay, as pro-
posed by President Davidson, and the
very best pilots on the river are now idle |
in consequence, no compromise or ar
having yet been made. They |
say they are determined to have good !
wages and employment, aud will wait |
for the fall trade, when there will be |
plenty OF business, rather than aceede to !
the present proposals.
The passengers and cargo Of the Sam |
Gaty arrived at st. Louis on the Stone /
wall. The Captain of the Gsty says
that the disaster to his steamer occurred |
at $50 pm, Monday, June 9th, imme- |
diateiy opposite Arrow Rock Point, |
where the current is at all times very |
swift. In attempting the passage the
boat "tOOk g sheer" and ran into the |
bank, striking a projecting log, which |
pierced hole in the starboard side, and |
she commenced filing Immediately. !
Lines were gotten out, and the boat made l
fast, when she careened to such an ex- /
tent that the 6himueys fell overheard /
and the boilers broke down, scattering |
the fire from the furnaces amongst the |
piles of lumber which we're slowed on /
deck. The fire spread with the rapidity |
incidental on steamboat, and as a con- |
sequence, between fire and water, the /
faithful old Gaty proves total loss. |
The Gaty was insured for 5000 in the /
offices: Eureka, Citizens and /
BOatmen's of Cincinnati; aud Home Of /
New Haven, Conn, each $1,000.