The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-19

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SUNDAY Nnrnlnl. Ian 10 l0d

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The weather continues cold and. dismal, with 4
out the beamiDg liaht of the sun to enliven ones
movements. and although it frightened up several
times during the day, night came on with the
Heavens still clouded, with indications that we
shall have o fall Of rain soon.
Business was toleraby lively on the levee yes
terday and nearly al the boats got of with good
ireights. The departures included the steamers
ElDora, b. McCuoch. st, Nicholas, Richmond,
ulu D., Emma No. 2. Wild Wagner, Magenta,
G. ID. Palmer and Pauline Carroll.
The arrivals embrace the steamers Laurel Hill,
Nick LoDgworfh. w. B. Dance, Ben McCuloch,
Wild Wagner and Hetty Gilmore.
Several steamers are due to-day from above.
morning to leave rs advertised. They are the
soutbeTner. Mary Alice, Gov. Allen, Emerald,
Robert E. Lee, B. L. Hodge and Lilly.
The river at Louisville, on the 18th, was falling,
with seven feet in the canal. The weather clear
and cold. The weather continued very cold and
clear at st. Louis on the same day. I-rr
We have the pleasure Of notifying the numerous
friends of Capt. Jos. Dslferes, that he has char
tered the fine steamer Victory, and designs run
ming her, during the season, in the Bayou la
fourche and coast trade. leaving here every Mon
day and Thursday at Pm. We bespeak for
Capt. Dalferes liberal patronage from the public
bis old trade. 1871
The steamers Irene for Red River, and the W.
B. Dance for the 0uachifa river, having been I'M
avoidsbly detained, will contioue to receive
cargo, and leave positively for their destinations
4.
The steamer Iron CITY for Red River, was com.
PEELED to lay over to finish her engagements OF
freight. She will continue to receive, and leaves
tomorrow Monday afternoon at S O'Clock. 'r
will be receiving for Louisville tomorrow morn
ing, and leave in the afternoon, also the Robt. Z.
Lee and Gov. Allen.
CLIPPINGS FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
BFMPHIs, Jan. lit was thawing yesterday,
and the snow has nearly disappeared. The river
10 riSiu IA taf nd riff ia
latiDg as the swell goes on. The ferryboats only
are plying at st. Louis. Several gorges have
formed below that point, and the Ice y still solid
at Cairo and for few miles above. The Ohio Is
falling fast, with but little over six feet on the
falls. The ice is running at Cincinnati. We have
no later news from the Arkansas or White rivers.
The elegant new steamer Belle Lee passed down
yesterday. She laid here long enough to be
visited by large number of our citizens, all Of
whom pronounced her one Of the finest, IL not the
finest, steamer afost. She is a complete passen-
ger steamer, and Capt. McGill is justly proud of
her. He intends to put her into the Memphis and
New Orleans trade. She received at this port
seven hundred bales of cotton, aud departed at
dusk for the Crescent City.
The steamers Ruth and Argosy hsnce, arrived at
Memphis on the 10th inst.
The Emperor left for Cincinnati last evening
with nearly one thousand bales of cotton.
The St. Patrick departed for Evansville with
eight hundred bales. -....
The ONO RIVERA dispatch was received
HOm llDClnnatl yesterday, unoef date OF Tue lItu
inst, stating that navigation had closed at that
point, and the weather remains intensely cold.
LAFoURoHB FOR BAYOU SARA This magnif-
cent and regular passenger packet, with Captain
v B. Baranco on deck, and Mr. l.. Bayhi in the
Office, leaves at 8 A. NJ. day for the above and
coast landings. ..1 e---.. ..E
NINA SHINES FOR Bayou SARA.-This splendid
and express passenger packet, in command of
Capt. w. r. Greenhouse, leaves At P. N. to-
morrow for all landings up to Bayou Sara.
Gov. Monday Passenger Packet for
Ficksberq--The new and superior passenger
packet Gov. Allen, Capt w. B. Richardson, COM
msnder, Mr.. j. 7. Hall, clerk, leaves tomorrow
evening at o'clock, for Vicksburg and the Bends,
connecting with the railroads for all points East
and West. The Governor Allen is large, very
feet and magnifcenty appointed passenger
packet. Her cabin is a miracle OF beauty,
aud her ststerooms are large and elegant. The
table Of the Governor Allen is " peculiar nsti-
tution," and is always supplied with all the mar
ket affords.
r. E. LEE-EIpress Passenger Packet for
Ticl sbrg Tomorrow at o'clock, the new,
splendid and swift passenger packet Rob't E. Lee,
Capt. Jno. W. Cannon commander, will leave for
the above and way landings. Her cabin il model
of nestness. We warmly commend the z. Z. Lee
and her oficess TO travellers bound mp the river to-
day. Capt. Jno. W. Cannon, her commander, and
Messrs A. McYsy and Jas. A. Dinwiddie, clerks,
are well known as efficient and safe steamboat
men.
NICK LONGW0RTH FOR IOulSVILLE.--Inls we'll
known and popular passenger packet in charge
of Captain A. X. Irwin. leaves at P. NJ. to morrow
for Memphis, Cairo. Louisville and Cincin-
NATL connecting with the railroads for all points
East and West. Mr.. Chas. Miller attends il the
Office of the longworth as chief clerk.
lBERvMLE FOR BAYOU SLRA.-This splendid
and express passenger packet in command Of
Capt. E. F. Gross. with Messrs. j. q. Landry and
s. HenO in the Office, leaves at P. NJ tomorrow
for all landings up TO Bayou Sara.
SOUTHERNKR FOR LOUIsvLLE.-This new and
unsuTpsssed passenger steamer, in charge of Capt
Il. NJ. Mason, and Mr.. Clay Rice in the office,
leaves at o'clock tomorrow evening for Mem
phis, Cairo and Louisville, connecting with the
railroads for all points East and West. The pas.
seDger arrangements of this boat combine every
requisite for comfort, convenience and luxury,
while her table Is always loaded with tempta-
tions.
VICTORY FOR LAFoURcUE.-This new and supe-
rior passenger packet, in command OF Captain
Joe Dalferes, with Messrs. Darst aud Dalferes in
the Office, will leave tomorrow at P. N. for all
landings on the coast and Bayou Lafourche. The
Victory will leave regularly every Monday and
Thursday at 8 P. n. during the season.. Her
| officers are well known in the trade, and deserve
the patronage Of the planters along the coast and
| bayou, and also our merchants.
Iron CITY FOR Rad RNER.-Csptsin John NJ.
Gillian, will tomorrow at p NJ, back out ais neat
| passenger packet Iron City, for the above aud
| way landings. The Iron City has a neat cabin
and can accommodate all of her guests with every
| comfort TO make travelling on her pleasure. Mr..
Vim. I. Gillian is the clerk OF the Iron City.