The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-26
CRESCENT or,Icx No. - CANT srHxs..

| noon, afier which hour the sun came out and
continued 70 shine during the remainder of the
| day. Yesterday, at daybreak, a dense fog en-
veloped the city, rivaling in its density those OF
that city OF fogs, London, for several hours Old
| sol commended msnfully against the elements,
which seemed to have been leagued against him
and, at bout . A. NJ, he seemed to have conce D..
trated his rays, and in a few minutes placed both
fog and clouds h0TS de combat, The dav taken
| as a whole, was q beautiful one.
| Business upon the landing was very active
| yesterday, and we expect to see the packets ad
vertsed to leave to- day get of with fine trips So
| may it be.
Amongst the arrivals on Sunday were two fat.
| boats-not barges which found their way TO orr
wharf by the aid Of steam towboat-out regular
| old.fsshioned Broad Horns" whose owners
| trusted TO the currents of the Ohio and Missis.
| sppi rivers, and to them alone, TO prOpel their
| crafts. One of them came from Marietta, Ohio,
with $500 barrels potatoes, and the other from
more distant point-Wheeng, Va.-with 1900
barrels Of the same valuable esculents.
The Lightwood, which arrived on Sunday from
Bayou Bartholomew, went higher up the bayou
than has any other steamboat since the Red Chief
No. made her last trip, in 1859 or '60-we are not
positive which. Capt. Scott informs us that he
| will keep the Lghtwood in the trade as long as
the water will permit; and as che will almost
float upon heavy dew, her draft being only ten
inches light, shippers may count on her staying
with us and always going through. Our old friend,
Mr.. l.. II. johnson, has charge of her Office
Mr.. Charles Drown, of the "Old Reliable ("
packet Era No. 8, has our thanks for file of late
pepers and copy Of the boats memorandum
Messrs. McVay, Roberts and MossOp, of the
Robt. E. Lee, have our thanks for favors.
Those ever attentive gentlemen Morris Dorsey
and Andy Rowland. of the Camden packet st.
Marys, have, as usual, remembered the CRESCENT
For late papers and memorandum they have our
thanks.
The Era No. 10 arrived Sunday morning ia tow
of the No. 8, looking much better than we fancied
any boat could after lying at the bottom of Red
Riunr for al IA
board when she sunk there remained on board 800
bales cotton 100 bundles hides and 80 rolls leather
the balance having previously been taken from
her and brought TO this city.
Through a telegram received yesterday by
Messrs. slnnott d Adams we learn that the Gov.
Allen left Monroe for this city with 100 bales
cotton. She will arrive tonight, and leave to-
morrow Wednesday, at P. NJ. for Camden.
From MIR. Geo. ID. Hite we learn that the Bart
Able, Capt Harrison, left Shreveport on the oath
inst with 2l00 bales cotton, and her cabin full of
people.
BY kilograms received yesterday by Messrs. G,
Il. kouns q Bros. We learn that the Selma, from
Jefferson, and the Era No. 8, from Upper Red
River, left Shreveport for this city on the Oath.
The Lizzie Tate, Capt. G. W. Stinde leaves to-
morrow, 9th, for Mnden.
Capt. DeHaven arrived in our city last evening
by rail, from Louisville. We were pleased to see
the captain looking as healthy and youthful as
ever, and more than pleased TO find him sanguine
OF the ultimate success of his great steamboat
enterprise. May success attend him in his en-.
deavOrs.
The fine passenger packet st. Marys, Capt.
Jas. Carlton, leaves at P. NJ. tomorrow for
Camden. By reference to her advertisement il
will be seen that che gives through bills ladnR
with privilege OF reshpping) for Arkadelphia
b you D'ArbLn ne and Benf river.
on THE Rivera Trip 10 VickSb,wg and Back.
On Tuesday, 18th inst, this reporter, wearied
with eighteen months steady application TO his
daily labors, accepted an invitation to make a
flying trip up the river on the champion of the
Southern Waters" the peerless Robt. E. Lee. A
few minutes after P. NJ, her veteran command
er, Capt. John W. Cannon, rung the last bell and
goeS sace1y rom e W hS and nseS her
polished Prov up stream. The night passed
without anything of interest occurring. By the
way, we had almost forgotten to mention the fact
that Capt Cannon, in consequence of PRESSING
business connected with his large steamboat in
terest, left Us at the stock landing, and our
freDd-one of the most popular men on this or
any other river-Capt. Alex. McVay, assumed
command, and before proceeding further, we will
remark, and we can do so without fear OF being
accused OF trying to fatter or curry favor that
better, more careful or attentive officer or more
courteous gentleman never presided, either on the
root or in the Office of a steamboat and in this
opinion we stand not alone, as every one who has
ever Travelled upon the Lee or any of the numer-
Gus other fine steamers that have been graced by
Alex. McVsy, will. we are sure bear US out in our
sts'ement.
Wednesday dawned bright and throughout was
a beautiful day, and we were blessed with fine
view OF the coast. Arrived at Grand Levee about
noon, and put of about SO, 900 feet lumber to be
used in the reconstruction of this important work
which. when finished, will protect from overflow
four or five of the richest, most productive pa
rlshes ID this State. AT Rodney, we found the
wharf boat sunk, and in our down trip she seemed
IN fair way to break up, owing to the rapid rise
of the river. At Point Pleasant, large bridal
party came aboard, intending to embark at Nat
chez on the Belle Lee for New Orleans; met Belle
Lee four miles below Natchez and were afforded
onelof the most beautiful sights we ever had the
pleasure Of witnessing. The proper signals having
been given, both of these magnificent steamers
came together broadside on, and the bushing
bride and her handsome partner were sent on their
way rejoicing. On Thursday, we were visited by
snow, sleet rain and fog, all of which combined
caused loss of much time, and instead of arriving
at Vicksburg Thursday forenoon, it was nearly S
P. N. when we made fast to the large fine wharf.
boat at that point. Next morning, after paying
our respects to a number of our friends we start.
ed out to see the sights" but owing to the ocean
OF mud with which we we're met on every side.
were a,c.s compelled nDs n.t to give up all out door
upon Mr.. Ed. Carroll, the talented and courteous
river editor of that spicy, sterling paper the Vcks
burg Times, who received US cordially, and to saw
that we were pleased TO have had an opportunity |
OF making his acquaintance, would indeed be |
giving but feeble expression TO our feelings. for
never in our life before had it been our pleasure
to meet with more congenial companion or a |
more polished gentleman, and to much of the |
pleasure with which our trip was fraught we are |
nde bted to him. In his company we went over /
The principal business portion of the town, and |
together amused ourselves Throwing rocks" 1--WE
hope that our lady readers if we have any. do not
Know the meaning of this) into various places.
particularly into Wilson Craig's, the resort of a
majority of steamboatmeD who visit Vicksburg
md thirst for-knowIedge %
How much we enjoyed ourselves in the Hill |
lily We have not space to tell but suffice IL to say
hat our pleasure knew no bounds. But all things
must end, and on Wednesday, 10th INST, at A,
T., we embarked on the Frank Pargoud, home.
ward bound, and after most delightful trip down
tresm arrived in the Crescent City Thursday,
LIST, at P. NJ, having, considering the number Of
andings made and the amount of business trans
cited, accomplished one Of the fastest business
rips from Vicksburg ever made.
In conclusion, we tender our sincere and heart
cit thanks 70 Capt. McVsy, Messrs. Roberts.
lossop and Campbell, of the Robert Lee: Can't.
i'm White, Messrs. Williams, Phelps, Holmes ami
Their officers Of the Frank Pargoud, and to our
ends in vicksburg, including, as matter of
curse. Ed. Carroll, for the many acts of kind con-
Iteration and courtesy extended ma