The New Orleans crescent., 1868-01-12
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ORxsCnEr OFFICE no. u OAEy srKrus, +,
Sunday Morning, Jan. II, 1853 \

Sunday Morning. Jan. II. 1858
The weather yesterday was most disagreeabls
and dismal. cold day prevailed throughout the
entire day, and at dark there were no cheering
sign of q change.
Although the weather was unpropitious for all
out door transactions, yet there was considerable
activity displayed on the landing, and large
number Of boats took their departure In the
evening, including the Magenta, New Era, Vic.
tory, ldahoe, Flicker. Cuba No. 2, Lotswana,
Fsrne Gilbert, ST. Nicholas, Ruth, Wild Wagner,
Westmoreland, Enterprise and Lizzie Hopkins,
but we regret to state that their cargoes taken
hence were quite limited.
The arrivals embraced the Sherman. Richmond,
Wild WsgoDer, Lafourche Mollie Able, p. w.
Strader, ATgosy and A. G. Brown.
The Board OF Underwriters Of New Orleans no
titled the public, under date Of yesterday, the
llth, that they will charge the same rates of pre-
mums on iron and rope bound cotton until tue lst
Of September next.
By telegraph we learn that the weather at st.
Louis had grown milder the 10Th. At Louisvi lie
the same day the river was rising with abun.
dance Of water on the falls for all navigsble pur-
poses. The Great Republic had arrived. There
was 433 feet water in the channel and rising at
Cincinnati on the 10th, and at Pittsburg l0A feet
was reported.
The steamers Mississippi Dexter, Palermo,
Swallow and Robert E. Lee having passed Vicks-
burg on the 10Th, they will arnve to-day, and be
ready TO commence the weeks business to-
morrow morning.
The following telegram was handed US for pub.
lication:
SHREVEPORT, Jan. IL, 1868.
Capt. W. scOver, steamer Right Way:
The river has risen 80 inches. aud is now fall
ing. The steamer Dixie has arrived, and the Iron
City leaves to-day. Time Of Iron City last trip A
days from New Orleans. MASON.
BY telegram received we learn that the Geo.
ID. Palmer will arrive here to-day, and will leave
on Tuesday next for all points on the Arkansas
river.
The steamer Right Way is receiving and will 90
through TO Jefferson, leaving here next Tuesday.
The Right Way will give through bills to Jefferson
without the privilege Of reshppng.
The fine. new and powerful Atlantic, with her
bargeN, did not leave yesterday, ss announced.
She is receiving, and will leave for the Ohio river
on Tuesday next.
The GOVERNOR ALLEN.-TAis new and magnid-
cent steamer arrived a few days ago from Louis.
vile, under.cOmmsnd of her owner, Captain John
Smoker. We have vIsited her and find her piece
Of architecture well deserving the encomums
which have been so literally bestowed on the de-
signer and the builders who have brought her TO
such perfection.
Captain John Smoker, long and favorably
known, and fully identified with the South for
nearly forty years, is the owner of this boat and
auperintended her structure. Approaching the
reputation that he had fairly earned among his
friends along the river, he determined to furnish
them boat combining strength, beauty and sym
etTy. He went to Louisville to carry out his
design, and now presents TO the public favor
perfect model of speed, comfort and safety.
The hOnOred name Of his late cherished friend
was uppermost in his thoughts, and he named his
beautiful boat after the late governor OF the State
of LOuisiana-Henry Watkins Allen-a man whose
name was as unblemished as an infants cheek a
man who had fought face to face with the enemies
of his country man who had filed his high
Office with dignity and without fear; but who now
sleeps the sleep that knows no waking;" whose
name Is dear to every Southron's heart for
None knew him but to love him
None named him but TO praise"
The many friends of the deceased will no doubt
be proud OF the compliment paid to the memory
of SO good man by Capt. Smoker. life-like
likeness painted in oil, of Gov. Allen, ornaments
the cabin. The dimensions Of the Gov. Allen are
as follows: The hull is 2l5 feet 10 length, with
40 feet beam, 80 feet floor, and feet depth of
hold. This boat was built by James Harvard h
Co., of Jeffersonyllle. The machinery consists
of two engines, the cylinders each % inches in
diameter, with feet stroke. The water wheels
are 33 feet in diameter, With IL feet length of
buckets and ~ arms in each iange. She has six
double ue boilers, each % feet IN length aud 373
inches IN diameter; also an extra or doctor boiler,
IL feet in length and 80 inches in diameter. The
cabin is large, roomy, well proportioned and
beautifully designed. There are forty-two rooms
in 1.-THE largest and most convenient on the
river, especially all back of the gangway. The
rooms in the ladies cabin are perfect little
palaces, and are supplied with rosewood bed
steads and spring matuesseF. fhe bridsl cham
bers are furnished fine enough TO make any old
bachelor feel ashamed of himself.
Her outfit Of china and silverwsre is the finest
have ever seen, aud consists Of upwards Of
three hundred pieces, handsomely engraved and
ornamented. MAY Butler never see or hear of
n.) The cutlery, china, pantry and tableware is
as fine as can be. The chandeliers, five in mum.
ber, are very handsome. The name Of the boat
is engraved upon each globe.
she is supplied with one Of the handsomest and
test pianos on the river. Ii was manufactured
expressly for the Gov. Allen.
Capt. Smoker has made ample preparations to
accommodate The sons and daughters OF the in
jured Ham, so far as the convenience of travel is
concerned. Underneath the ladies' cabin be has
had built freedmen's bureau" Ii contains
eleven rooms, each with double berths.
The bar, which is one of the handsomest on the
river. is under the-control Of Dan. Bachino, who
cigars, etc. A gentleman can take drink with
the satisfaction Of knowing he is not swallowing
six months sickness or certain death.
The beautiful texas, supporting a handsome
pilot house, together with the tall stately CHM
neys OF the Allen, and the elegant finish of her
cabin outside, give her queenly appearance
The many friends Of Capt Smoker will have every
reason IL be proud OF bis splendid steamer. II she
don'tp fast, successful and make fortune tor
him, then we are a poor Judge of fne steamboat.
The Governor Allen will be placed in the Vicks-
burg trade, as a regular Monday packet, under
the command of Capt. W. B. Richardson, formerly
Of the steamers Mary Keene and RObt. E. Lee.
thorough bostman, and ever courteous to his
guests. She leaves tomorrow afternoon on her
first trip, and will prove valuable acquisition 70
the trade. Success, say we, TO the Governor
Allen, her ewner and her popular commander.
The weather at st. Louis on the Sth was very
cola, several degrees below freezing point. aud
navigation partially closed. The river was fali-
a ~rufIl ffa ID