The Evansville journal., 1868-05-20

Tarascon, Capt. Gilmore, with Miles
D. Warren and Phil. Branham in the
Office, is the peerless packet for Louis
vile at 8 o'clock this evening, on the
arrival of the Quickstep from Cairo.
The Tarascon is one of the most popu-
lar boats in these waters.
For HENDERsoN.-The magnificent
side wheel steamer Mollie Norton,
Captain Charley Perkins, leaves at 4
O'Clock for Henderson. Ed. and
Robert Terry are her Obliging and at
tentive clerks.
The sprightly and popular News
boy, Captain Shelter, also leaves for
Henderson at 4PM. Pat. Burke and
Willie Huston are her distinguished
clerks.
FoR GREEN RIvER.-The elegant
and highly popular Ada Lyon is the
regular Green River packet at 6
o'clock this evening, and is a good
one. Capt. Alf Edwards, her large
hearted, whole-souled commander,
takes especial pleasure in contribut-
ing to the comfort and enjoyment Of
those who travel with him, and is
ably seconded by his excellent clerk.
Mr.. John Adams, and his co-owner,
Capt. Billy Graham. The Lyon
always goes and comes full.
For EAsTPoRT.-The fine steamer
Lewellin, Capt. J. L. Davy, leaves at
4 o'clock this evening for Eastport
and all Tennessee River way landings.
She has comfortable cabin appoint
ments. Mr.. J P. Veal, a pleasant and
afable gentleman, has charge of her
Office.
GIeanfngs from our Exchanges.
CINCINNATI. - The Commercial of
Monday, says:
Mr. T. B. Logan publishes a card |
IN the Paducah Kentucktun, of the |
14th inst, in which he disclaims any
intention to iDjure the reputation Of |.
Captain w. A. Gregg, Of the steamer /
Champion. The abusive paragraph |
incorrect in every particular. This /
Is just as we expected, as Capt Gregg /
is well known as one of the most +
careful, competent and humane com
manders.
The Commercial Of Sunday says:
Captain John q. Benson, of the
John Kilgour, was in the city yester-
day. He returned to Louisville last
night, and will arrive here tomorrow
with the Kilgour. He intends to put
her on the ways and give her a thor
Ough Overhauling and repairs, when
she will load for New Orleans and
ply between Louisville and New Or
leans during the Summer.
The Gazette of Monday says:
It was rumored yesterday, that the
ohm II. Groesbeck and Swallow
would both go to Pittsburg to load
for New Orleans.
The steamer MankatO, a leading
boat in the Minnesota River trade,
ran on a snag near Henderson, on the
18th, and sunk in six feet water. She
was on her way to Manketo with
load Of lumber.
The Evansville packet Rob Roy is
freight is stated In her bill Of lading:
River editor Cincinnati Gazette; l
package spice, weight 1000 pounds,
more or less. Subject TO the war
clause" A new style of bill Of lad
ng.
LoUIsvILLE.-The Courier Of Mon
lay says:
The John Kilgour left yesterday
or Cincinnati, where she Will 90 on
he ways for repairs.
Arthur Donnelly, a deck passenger
IN the Clifton, from Memphis to
Jairo, was robbed on Thursday night
# $180-eVery cent he possessed to
Jay the way of his family, which was
N board.
Sundays Courier says:
Mr.. James Montague, we'll known !
Jincinnati and St. Louis pilot. has
Fought farm along the Iron Noun
ain Railroad. thirty miles below st.
louis, and proposes to remove to it /
It once. He will not, however, en-
irely abandon the river.
ST. LOUIS. = The Democrat of
londay says:
We are enabled to state with posi- /
iveness that the upper rivers are all
n the decline, and are likely to fall
0 an ordinary stage before the dread
d June rise makes its appearance in
be old settlements. The decline
ere is steady, and not more rapid
han is desirable. With the decline
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