The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-15

Wild Wagner. Capt. Goddn, nom Natcnsz.
j. 8. Bisekford and Starlight, from Washington.
Richmond end Starlight, from Red River.
Cleona, from Floyd. 4.-..it ~ 3 IL
TIE Barr Abe, Capt. Harrison, LEFT for shrsve-
port with fsir trip. b
The Robt. E. Lee, for Greenvills, hsd good
tip. ~ ~, .t''5 [...1.s a. s -
The A. G: Brown, Capt. Bassett, left for Lower
The Monsoon. for RED River. and Flicker, for
Lafourche, had not left at dark.
The w. A. Caldwell, from Arkansas. aud Rich
mond, from Louisville, will be found at the land
ing this morning, ready to receive freight They
will leave as advertised. D
fourche. -.
The K. K. KS. have not made their appearance
upon the handbag up to this date. yet in expecta-
ton Of this event We note q gradual decrease In
the Black Crook brigade. -
Al this wiring it Is raining for which We tender
to the clerk OF the weather the thanks of all I'M
fortunates who, ike ourselves, are compelled daily
to visit the steamboat landing. li
Mr. Jef. Posey, OF the famous Wild Wagner,
has our thanks for favors.
The Lizzie Tate leaves for Minden on Thursday,
10th instant. tf 300 fr
The National is receiving for Shreveport.
The Lotawanna is receiving for Camden.
News items are becoming scarce upon the
wharf. Like the reported visits Of angels, they
are lew and FAR between.
From Vicksburg Times, April l4th: .a.ls.s .
The weather has become much warmer, but
continues clear and pleasant. Business was only
tolersbiy active, though the arrival of two of orr
best local packets created somewhat of a stir at
late hour in the afternoon. River falling very
slowly" 1900. 40 81 a -
From the st. Louis Republican, April 18th:
arrived yesterday: w. R. Arthur. from New
Orleans. Departed: Mollie Able and Atlantic for
New Orleans. Business was extremely active
yesterday. Arriving steamers brought fair trips,
and those outward bound had full cargoes of
freight and fair passenger lists. The Moline Able,
forsNew Orleans. cleared with over 1900 tons of
freight. The David Watts. from Dubuque had for
reshipment TO New Orleans lS43 sacks oats an d
173 barrels -four. Capt. Henry Swi'zer has re-
signed the command Of the Ruth, and will be sue
ceeded by Capt b. r. Pegram. IL is probable
Capt. Peeram. The Belle Lees time to Cairo on
this last trip was days and hours. We have no
material change TO report in the condition Of the
Mississippi or its tributaries, all Of which continue
in splendid boating order.r
From the Memphis Bulletin, April IL: I" The
weather was bright and pleasant yesterday, but
business dragged slowly, departing steamers
having slim trips, with the exception OF the White
river packet, which never fails TO 20 out well
freighted. The river fell about inches here, and
at O'Clock last evening was exactly two feet
below the mark of the late rise. or about five feet
below high water mark OF 1867. AT st. Louis il
was . ationary at latest advices. Arkansas river
was rising, with 81 feet below Little Rock. when
the Celeste came out. and runner that it had
risen feet was in circulation yesterday. White
river is bank full and stationary. Ohio river was
stationary, with feet at Pittsburg and rising at
Cincinnati and Evansville at latest sdvices."
Fos NATcHTz = Semi. Weekly Packet Wad
Wagner. = This fast and famous passenger
packet leaves as above at P. NJ. to-day. The
Wagner, In point OF speed and comfort, stands
second 10 none upon the Father of Watersr
Captain j. G. Goddin commands. Messrs Libano,
Posey and Miller are her clerks. rrf-s
LINE PACKET FOR SHREvEPoRr.-The National,
Captain Snnott, takes her departure this day at
P. N. for the above and all intermeoiate landings
OF Red River, giving through bills lsding for JEFF
ferson. Mr.. F. G. Findren, q clever gentleman,
has charge of her Office. tt
FoR wAsHISGTos.-The Starlight, Captain Lou
alier, leaves as above at P. to-day, place of
the Annie Wagley.
For LouIsvILLE.-The magnificent low pres
sure packet Richmond, Capt J. Slut Neal. leaves
as above ats P. NJ. to-day. Mr.. John 8. Voolfolk
is her attentive clerk. The fare and accommoda-
tons Of this packet are well known.