The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
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The weathtr or yesterday Is indiscribable-the
day ushered in with rain, that fell without in
Permission Until 8 A. M, when a lull occurred
in fact. friend, the clerk of the weather. gave
US resting spell; and Old Sol shone forth with
his usual splctdor, but bis shine was of but short
duration, for ne clouds, in few minutes, closed
en- masse. srn up TO this writing 10 P. NJ the
heavens are threatening. In consequence OF the
Indictment weather but little freight found Its way
10 the wharf yesterdsy-the Red River packets,
Enterprise az Era No. 8, however. succeeded 10
procuring fno trips. as when they left port their
guards we're upon the verge Of kissing the bosom
Of the great father Of waters.
The weather put stop to the repairs Being put
upon the regular weekly Grand Ecore packet
Glide. She will resume her trips on Tuesday
next Decem Der ed, and continue TO leave for
Grand Ecsre and all intermediate landings every
TUESDAY during the season.
Moving TO the Indictment weather yesterday the
peerless Robert e. Lee has deferred her depart.
ure TO II N. to-day, at which hour, rain or shine,
she takes Aer departure.
The express passenger packet Monsoon. nnder
command OF that clever gentleman, Capt. James
Tucker, wGh Capt. ]. II. Menge in her Office,
leaves positively at p. NJ. for Jefferson, putting
pssseDgers through in four days.
The Judge Fletcher, Capt. James E. Phelps,
leaves rain or shine,n at O'Clock this evening,
for Jefferson. Shreveport and all way landings on
Red River In point OF speed and sccommods-
tons the Fletcher has but few equals and no su-
peror in the Red River trade, aud her officers are
gentlemen with whom It is really pleasure either
TO travel or transact business. Mr.. John Ong has
charge OF her Office.
The regular Arkansas river packet, Importer,
win arrive tomorrow and leave positively at P.
M on Saturday next, Dec. 10Th, for Fort Smith,
Van Buren,, Little Rock and all landings interme-
date. Hsr commander, Capt. John A. Williams,
has estabsshed reputation which is second to
none for regularity and for her clerk, Mr.. Jno.
Byrd his qualifications are too well known for Us
TO say aught 10 his praise.
The Il sular Grand Ecore Wednesday packet
IL. srfO hkyo m m
this offl ). passed Baton Rouge yesterday with
large Tip. She will be found at the wharf this
morning ready to receive freight for her return
trip:
Left Shreveport Monday. Dec. 7th, at o'clock
Pm. In port for New Orleans steamer Era No.
8. Tuesday. sth, met T. ID, Hine at the Five
Points, Selma at Joe Boggs' bend. Caroline at Mrs.
Luly's. Wednesday, 9tn, met Lulu ID. at old Capt.
Jacks bar; Lotawanna at Big Foot and Red Head
bar; passed Judge Fletcher aground at Simon
suggs', near Grand Ecore; met Era No. 10 at
Blacks woodward. Thursday, 10Th, met Froic at
Balty sow's landing, Cuba No. 2 at Capt.
jerks lar; laid up all night at the head of the
falls. Friday, llth, Lizzie Hopkins rooted up
Leg and Bogus Point; passed Glide az Protest
woodward; passed Monsoon at Dead Bulls wood
yard. Saturday, 18th, met Lizzie Tate az John
Funksouser's Reach. Arrived at Stock Landing
M,
The following telegram was received early yes
snkEvErosr. Dec. l4.-Io Capt; James
Tucker, Steamer Monsoon tfteeI feet rise
above the Raft. River rising bere at the rate of
inches in twenty-four hours. No water 10 Cy-
press Bayou. Probable rise here to feet. ;,
Remember that Capt. Jim Tucker backs out the
6pe side wheel passenger packet Monsoon, for
Jefferson, at O'Clock this evening. guaranteeing
10 put passengers through TO Jefferson In -FOUR
days.
Breard. backs out his fine passenger packet
Idahoe for Camden and all way landings on the
Ouachita river. Added to her freight capacity.
which is immense for boat OF her size her light
draft will insure shippers speedy delivery OF all
goods sent by her. Mr.. W. +. Morris, whole
souled, courteous gentleman, has charge OF her
The B. L. Hodge No. 2. Capt v. B. Bsranco,
leaves 10. day at S 2. VI. for Bayou Sara. Messrs.
Bayhi and Hodgkinson are her clerks.
The dashing Wild Wagner, Capt. w. B. Rich
ardson, leaves positively (having completed hei
repairs) at M to-day for Nstchez and all way
and plantation landings. Messrs. Libano. Posey
and Miller, trio Of clever gentlemen, VIII bs
found IN her office.
The Nick Longworth. Capt Ross, leaves 10 day
at P. NJ. for Louisville.
The new side wheel passenger packet Gov
Allen, Capt John w. Tobin, leaves at 5 O'Clock
this evening for Camden and all landings interme
diate upon 0uachits and Black rivers. The AleI
offers superior accommodations to passenger
The Big Horn, under command of Capt Franl
Keeling, leaves at 5 P. N. TO day for Camden
direct. u
The light drsft passenger packet Tahlequai
leaves on Friday next December Ism, ats 2. n.
for Camden. .....- i.
Late adyices report heavy rains along the Qua
ctita and that st.eam rising fast.