The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-08
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CRESCENT OFFICE No. "a CAnP STREET, I
Thursday Morning, Oct 8. 1863

CRESCENT OFFICE No "a CArr STREET,
Thursday Morning. Oct 8. 1863
II the clerk Of the weather will vouchsafe rs a
long spell of the weather which we have enjoyed
for several days past, and not return too soon to
clouds and storm, we will from our heart ex-
claim, "for this respite much thanks" and know
that from our steamboatmen fervent amen will
respond. II 'twere possible yesterday was an I'm
provement upon the previous day; the sky was
clear and the atmosphere so blue that despite the
efforts of "Helios" at high noon dame Luna was
visible TO the naked eye. She seemed determined
not to be eclipsed.
Business was fair upon the landing yesterday.
The favorite Magenta. with fair freight, left
yesterday.
The dust is getting to be pretty thick upon the
upper landing.
Our merchants and shippers seem to rejoice
that the control of the trade between this city and
st. Louis has at last passed out of the hands of
moned monopoly-the Compromise line" is
mon est.n
Prior to the late war the trade between this city
and Yszoo river was one which was lucrative, and
in which several fine packets were engaged,
smong them the j. M. Sharp, Lewis Whiteman,
Alton and Yszoo. Since the termination of our
late little unpleasantness this trade has been con-
Quoted through Vicksburg boats and merchants.
Lately the planters of the Yazoo seemed to have
awakened from their Rip Van Winkle-like sleep.
and the calls for through boat have been loud
and long. In response thereto Capt. Gillian has
determined to place his fine packet Big Horn IN
the trade, and leaves with her on her first trip
next SATURDAY, ION iust, r. N. we wish
Capt. Gillian that success which his uHtiring en-
ergy entities him to. Capt. j. 8. Wallace, vete-
ran in this trade, and who, on different occasions,
commanded the steamers above mentioned. has
taken charge of the Big Horn. Capt. Gillian will
preside in the office. With this brace we have no
fears for her success, and trust that our mer-
chants as well as planters along the Yazoo, will
give to the Big Horn their cordial support. She
leaves at P. NJ. Saturday, Oct. 10, for Lefiore.
Greenwood, and intermediate landings, and in fh-
ture will leave this city every ten days.
LARGEST LOAD OF THE SEAsoS-The magnii-
| cent Frank Pargoud, Capt. White, arrived yestef-
day from the bends with 2S23 bales cotton.
1884 bales cotton were received per river yes
terdsy.
In compliance with the request Of numerous
shippers, Capt. Geo. Wilkinson yesterday evening
| determined to defer the departure OF the Cuba
| No. till this evening at P. NJ, at which hour she
will positively leave for Jefferson, Shreveport and
| all landings intermediate.
The Frank Pargoud, acknowledged by all who
have had the pleasure pfinspecting her thoroughly
TO be the finest steamer afOat upon the Western
waters, leaves, under command OF Capt Jim
White, at P. NJ. to-day for Vicksburg and the
bends. Mr. Geo. Williams, one Of the most cour-
teous clerks upon the river, has charge OF her
| Office.
The Right Way, Capt. Noah scovell, leaves at S
P. N. for Jefferson, Shreveport and intermediate
| landings.
The sidewheel packet Dixie, Capt. Thornton
Jacobs, leaves at 5 P. N. to-day for Jefferson
| direct
The well-known packet Cleona. was sold yester-
day to Mr.. Rush Splsin for $4,000 she will, 10 q
few days, enter the trade between this city and
Washington.
The officers Of the Success report q good stage
of water in the Ouachta to Camden.
The Lotawanns, Capt. Brinker, from Camden,
is due to-day.