The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-11

season Of the year, two as fine stern-wheel boats
ever plowed the waters OF "Old hed' IN the
trade between this city and Jefferson, and yet
despite ell opposition he has succeeded even be-
yond bis most sanguine expectations, and now
asserts his intention of running both the Irene
ard Lizzie Hopkins as long as there is water
enough in the river for them TO cross the falls.
The Irene under command of Capt. A. p. Read
man, leaves at S o'clock this evening, for Jeffsr
son and intermediate landings. Our friend, Mr..
J.. W. Lancaster, whilom of the Lizzie
Hopkins has taken charge Of the office OF the
Irene. This we feel assured, is a sufficient guar.
antee to both shippers and passengers that their
interest will be well and carefully guarded. CAPT.
Roots will back out the Hopkins on Tuesday next,
al Pm
We we're astonished yesterday morning to see
the Stars and bars-the flag Of the late ). G. $50
cslledl-foating proudly from the jack stat Of
one of our Red River packets. We must confess
that the sight of it caused the blood to course
quickly through our veins as it carried back 10
scenesfar diflerehtfTom those presented to our
gaze. Its display, however, was purely an acct
dent, and as soon as the mistake was discovered
it was lowered from the mast head, furled, hid
from our sight, and the banner of the United
States run up In its stead.
bill was introduced in the legislature yester.
day (which has not yet passed) compelling steam
beats and railroads to carry passengers without
regard to race, color or previous condition, under
penalty of fine Of $500 or one years imprison-
ment. We trust that the scalawsgs, carpet.
bsggers and negroes, who, unfortunately. have a
majority at present IN our legislature, will pause
and consider the consequence of such an act ere
they make il law.
The ST. Nicholas, Capt Dowty, leaves at P.
NJ. to-day for Grand EcOre.
The A. G. Brown will arrive this evening from
the lower coast.
The next packet due from Ouachta river is the
Cleons. Capt l.. H. Patterson. She will arrive
Tuesday and leave, as usual, on Wednesday next,
al Pm.
The Gen. Quiiman leaves this evening for
Vicksburg.
The Nina SHINES, Capt. W. R. Greathouse, left
at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning for Lockport
with splendid trip.
The famous Wild Wagner, Capt. W. B. Rich
srdson, from Natchez, will be found at the foot of
GTsvier street this morning, ready to receive for
her return trip. She leaves this evening at P.
NJ. Messrs. Libano, Posey and Miller are her
clerks.
The Grey Eagle arrived yesterday evening from
Bayou Sara. She leaves this evening at 5 P. N.
Capt. V. B. Barsnco commands, and Msssrs.
Bsyhi and Hodgkinson have charge of her office.
The lsahoe, Capt. Blanks, leaves this evening
for Trenton and Monroe.
The arrivals yesterday were as follows: Lizzie
Hopkins, Capt. Readman, from Jefferson; Bis
msrck, from st. Louis; Aloe, from lower coast (;
Flicker, from LafOurohe; ldahoe, from Ouachita
river; Hunter, from Point-a-la- Hache; Agnes,
from Grand Isle; and Grey Eagle, from Bayou
Sara.
The Frolic left last evening for Jefferson with a
very light trip.
The Nina SHINES, for Lockport, left at 10 A.
N. with her guards in clese proximity with the
The Flicker, for Thibodaux, had fair freight
The A. G.. Brown left on time for the forts,
otherwise known Buter's summer resort for
his friends ~. with an excellent trip.
The New Era, for Bayou Sara, had about as
much (?) as usual.
The famous Wild Wagner will be found ready
to receive freight this morning to leave as usual
for Natchez.
The towboat Shark left St. Louis for this city on
the 9TH inst.
From St. Louis Republican. July sth:
Matters pertaining either to the weather, bust
ness or stage of the river are about as last re-
ported, and no material change may be expected
fCrisome time. G. G. Carroll, Esq, OF the Vicks-
burg Times, was amongst the passengers Of the
Frank Psrgoud TO this port. Charlie is on "fur.
Tough for the summer. The great Ruth, Capt.
c. R. Pegram, sails this P. N. for New Orleans.
The peerless Frank Pargoud leaves this evening
for New Orleans"
From the Cincinnati Gazette, Julys:
Business was brisk for the Memphis and st.
Louis boats yesterday, the former receiving q
large amount of New Orleans freight. There are
not less than four boats waiting 20 load for New
Orleans. The river fell here eight inches ia the
twenty-four ending last evening at six O'Clock,
with seven feet ten inches water in the channel by
the water works mark. There were at least
thirty three inches water in the channel at Buf-
frgtOn on Sunday. heavy storm last night pre-.
vented us from getting our dispatches from head
waters up to ten O'Clock. The following boats
are expecting to enter the New Orleans trade !:
Maggie Hays, Capt. Barney Martin; Messenger,
Capt Jesse Dean; Lorena, Capt. Sam. Shuman;
Melnotte, Capt. Dan. W. Maratta. The LOrena
will be off the Eureka docks to-day and will drop
down TO the city wharf. The John II. Groesbeck
went above to lay up yesterday"
From the Yicksburg Times, JulyS:
"Wsrm weather, with prospects flattering for
rain during the night. Business dull. River fall
ing"
The Louisville Courier says the R. f. Lee
will go on the ways at Mound City. We thought
Cspt. Cannon had enough Of them last season."
We should think he ought to have had.
From the Louisville Courier, Juy9:
"There is no change TO note in the river at this
point Last evening the marks indicated four feet
water in the canal two feet water IN the chute
and one foot water on the rocks. We look for a
rise to-day. Weather warm, with light shower
about one o'clock, and clear in the afternoon.
Business dull. The Lower Ohio is reported five
feet and falling to the mouth. The Emma No. 8
grounded on Portland bar last evening, and had
not got of at O'Clock last night. The elegant
light draft steamer St. Msry's, Capt. Sweeny, will
leave the Portland wharf at P. NJ. to-day for
New Orleans. The Louisiana arrived from New
Orleans yesterday with good trip Of freight aud
passengers. The old steamer Vigo is being torn
to pieces at New Albany, and her machinery il to
90 into the new boat being built for Capt Nor
ton by Hill, Hewett & Co."