The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-04-27

turn; Clifton, Cincinnati to Memphis;
Clara Scott, from Wabash River.
boats Due.
Among the first boats due here are
the Armada, from Cairo; Minneola,
from Memphis; Louisville, Indiana
and Richmond, for New Orleans;
Swallow, John Kilgour. Belle Lee.
and Nick Longworth. from New Or
leans; Pink Varble, from Nashville;
the Kate Robinson and the Maggie
Hays, from st. Louis; Rose Hite, from
Louisville; Shamrock, for St. Louis;
Havana, for Nashville; the Hartford,
from Green River; the Darling, for
Memphis: the Louisa, from Wabash
River.
miscellaneous.
The wharf was crowded with steam
ers yesterday morning, and business
was lively.........The great Indiana
arrived about 2 A. NJ. from New
Orleans, and Capt. Reub. X. Neal
had fully recovered from his surprise
and CONSERVATION at the manner in
which the Richmond ran away from
him. The FLASHING of her wheels
were still ranging in his ears however
1.-The Falls City did not tow the
Ada Lyon out of Green River. She
brought her broken shaft out and
took it to Louisville to be repaired
1.-THE Tarascon took out an ex-
cellent trip.........The Mary Houston
had splendid start, aud will easily
fill out. She added large amount
Of freight here. She is a magnificent
boat, is rapidly growing in reputation
and public favor, and Capt. Durham,
Harry Walker and Nick Pennington,
are the right men in the right place
They never fail to please and prosper
1.-The Alaska was loaded to seven
feet, but had room for more.
She is a wonderful ship to carry and
to run.........The Mollie Norton had a
nice trip up........The Sallie V. was
gaily decked with flags, had a band
of music, aud was crowded with
people-Odd- Fellows-to attend the
celebration.........The Sam. j. Hale
was rather light.....The Clifton was
loaded to the guards, and discharged
largely here. Among her passengers
was Mr.. CoDyngton, Of the firm Of
Warren x Conyngton, with his fam
lily, moving back to this city, as most
people do who move away......-The
Clara Scott had a splendid trip in
from the Wabash.........The new and
powerful towboat Ironsides passed
down with big tow .......Tke Quick
step aud Hartford were receiving lib
orally, as was also the Rapidan No. 2.
1.-The Cobb Webb was discharging
a large lot of bulk meat. She ex-
pected to take a load Of salt and re-
turn to the Wabash last night.........
The John w. Garrett, with two trans
portation barges, passed up from st.
Louis to Wheeling.......We were
gratified yesterday by meeting in the
Lefty Frank Collins, formerly an at
tachee Of the Armada, and FIRST rate
fellow. He left on the afternoon
train yesterday for New York, whence
he sails for California, where he ex-
poets to make his future home. if the
country and climate suits. We wish
him the realization Of his brightest
anticipations.. Clara Scott
returns to the Wabash to-day........
The Cumberland had good trip up
yesterday morning.
Boats LeRvfng To-day.
FoR CAIRo.-The prompt and re-
liable Cumberland is the regular
packet for Cairo and all way points
to day at 4 P. NJ, having excellent
accommodations and capacities for
passengers and shippers. Capt. Billy
Lowth, one of Natures noblemen,
commands, and the Office is in char &c
Of those accomplished and obliging
young gentlemen, Marion Wright and
Bruce Hunter.
For LOUISVILLE. - The qucenly
Rose Hite is the regular packet for
Louisville at Pm. to-day, and is one
of the most pleasant boats in the
business. Captain James Mather Is
her veteran commander, and is a gen.
tleman of the old school. Phil b
Branham, highly accomplished and
most estimable young gentleman. il
her chief clerk, assisted by Bill
HAYES, a clever, accurate and obliginl
gentleman.
FoR HENDERsoN.-The feet and
finely appointed Mollie Norton is tn,
regular railroad transfer packet, and
leaves for Henderson at four O'Clock
promptly, having elegant accomm oda-
tions for passengers. Captain Charley
Perkins, A. o. Durland and g. III
Boyle are her popular and obliging
officers.
FoR MT. VERNoN.--The beautiful
SaIlie V. leaves promptly at 3 P. NJ
for Mt. Vernon and way landings,
having elegant passenger appoint
ments. Captain Wallen commands,
and Loui. Coleman presides in the
oAice-both competent and cour teoua
gentlemen.
For GAINESVILLE AND NASH
vILLE.-The beautiful and finely ap
pointed Romeo will leave ~ o'clocl