The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-31
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Thursday Morning. Dec 81. 1853

We are more than Disguised with the weather
with which we have been visited since Tuesday
night. We are at loss to describe it; and we're
il not for fear Of shocking our readers, we would
give vent to our feelings in few " cuss words"
plain language being totally inadequate to convey
to any one anything like an idea Of what the
weather was yesterday. At daybreak Old Sol
was prevented from putting In an appearance by
heavy clouds and dense fog; the middle part
of the day was clear with warm temperature
and wet. sloppy sidewalks under foot; at M
the fog again came up, but It's stay was of brief
duration, for about P. N. a heavy rain dispelled
IL, and ct this writing Pluvius holds his own. and
threatens to reign for several hours-if not days
Business was not very active yesterday, the
weather having put o dAupsr upon all outdoor
transactions.
The prevalence of heavy fogs for days and
nights past has kept several OF our regular packets
behind time amongst them are the Judge Fletcher,
from Red River, Lexington. from st. Louis, ldahoe
and Welcome, from Ouachta River.
.siTnu following memoranda was furnished us by
that inveterate wag Andy Swane, q young gentle
man who for q small % pecunisry consideration
consents TO occupy for ten or twelve hours day
the garrett of the Enterprise, and who whilst
there amuses himself with turning wheel, which
has rope attached to 1t. first one way aid then
another (the process, We are told by parties who
seem to know, keeps boats from colliding, striking
snaRs, burning up, bursting their boilers, and In
fact from meeting with any kind OF accidents 10
which steamboats, are liable):
Memoranda OF the regular United States mail
and passenger lightning Red River packet Enter
prise: Left Shreveport on Wednesday, Dec. Esd,
at IL o'clock and minutes, with 100 pounds OF
steam and 1l3 cabin passengers, less 1907 all 10
good order. In port for New Orleans, steamers
Monsoon and Judge Fletcher; from above the
raft, steamers Gossamer and Era No. 8; from
Jefferson. Cubk No. 2. Steamer Right way LAID
up. Met Dora, 81 P. NJ, at John Lewiss island
Bart Able A P. NJ. at Jerry Sullivan's landing !;
Selma Al p, NJ. at George ]. Duncan's plantation.
Thursday, Path, met Lotus No. 2, 8 A. NJ, at Geo.
n. Kinks bar, 7. d. Hine, q P. NJ, at Pete South
erland pcint Lotswanna, 10 P. NJ, at Tom. J.
Towards farm; Belle, (circus boat. IL NJ, at
Thad. Roberts's bar. Friday, 18th, christmas
met Lizzie hopkins, A. NJ, at Andy Maxweils
bend met Glide, II A. NJ, at John Boardman's
ehute; National, II P. NJ, at q. Washington
Robb's lower place passed st. Nicholas sunk on
Frank Littrella falls; met3Caroline, 10 P. NJ, at
Bud Shippers bend. Saturday. 26th. passed Red
River wharf boat under way at o'clock A. NJ.
Sunday, 9th. met B. I. Hodge No. 2, ! o'clock
A. M, ct Hoop her up Reach Richmond, A. NJ,
at Bill Johnson's home place, with Jay bird In
the pilot house;) met Bird Paris and Mcclure at
John Hawkins passed Golden Era in the fog at
Radical settlement. Arrived at New Orleans at
10 O'Clock A. NJ. Running time from Shreveport
10 the foot of Canal street, 3l6 42 seconds quick
est time on this stage Of water ever made Boats
from above the raft report river falling fast, at
Shreveport on stand. falling below.
AT 5P. NJ. to-day, rain or shine, the tine side
wheel passenger packet st. Marys, under COM
mand Of Capt. j. w. Carlton, leaves for Camden
and all landings intermediate on Ouachita and
Black rivers. In point of speed, fare and pas
senger ACCOMMODATIONS she has no equal in the
trade. Mr.. NJ. Dorsey, one OF the most sociable
and attentive Clerks upon the river, has charge OF
her Office, and We assure our readers that he IL a
gentleman whom it is real pleasure either to
know or travel with.
alt never rains but il pours." This quotation
forces itself upon when contemplating the
frequent steamboat disasters that have lately
occurred. And now We have still another to add
he ~ ho afr EmDlre
under command Of Capt. j. 7. Carroll, left this
city on the Gath inst, for Cincinnati, laden to the
guards with sugar, molasses and scrap iron, sunk
ON. thu ssa pss a. the Ashley -
accident, which was caused by the boat striking
heavily against the bank she being at the time
running in heavy fog. The Empire was valued
at from SIS 600 to $40 900, and was, we believe
fully insured. The boat and cargo are reported
10 be q total loss.
The following dispatch was received late las,
evening wv
ton, steamer ST. Marys Plenty of water. Wei
al. W. GALLOWAY"
The following steamers are due at this por
Bart Able, National, Judge Fletcher and Lota
wanna from Red river.
welcome, vicksburg, and Idahoe from Ouachits
river.
Dexter and Mary Houston from Louisville.
Boats and barges from Pittsburg and Belle Lei
from yicksbqrR.
The gallant Frank Pargoud, Capt. Jim White
from the Bends, will be found at the wharf thi
morning ready to receive freight.
Capt. II. L. Lees flagship the Enterprise leave
at5P. M to-day for Jefferson, Shreveport and al
intermediate landings. On the larboard side of thi
fine packet will be found at his desk, Mr.. 7. J
Howard, her attentive and courteous clsrk, and OF
the starboard side is saloon stocked with the bes
of wines and liquors-we do not speak from expe
rience, as We never indulge, bat those who do %
cure us that they are good. Her larder is Away
well supplied. but in Capt. Lee and Mr.. Thoma
Howard, she offers superior attractions TO trav
elers who win find them correct, careful an
reliable.
The magnificent Frank Pargoud, under com
mand Of that veteran officer, Capt. Jim White
leaves positively at O'Clock this evening 70
vicksbuRg and the Bends. That the Pargoud
unrivaled n point Of elegance and superior far
and passenger accommodations, IL fact whic
cannot be gaibsayed; and that her officers are tn
most attentive upon the river, viii not be dispute
by any one who has ever had the pleasure OF tray
cling on her. Mr.. Geo. Williams is her clerk.
The Lotawanna, Capt. Jno. White, leaves o.
Saturday, January 2, for Jefferson.