The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-11
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STEAMERS LEAVING THIS PORT.
Thursdav. january II.
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,taoi Thursday Morning. Feb ii. 1883.
Yesterday the sky was cloudless Old Sol shone
forth in all his majesty, and not single gentle
zephyr prevailed to mitigate his fiery rays
plainly speaking, the weather was exceedingly
warm; too much SO for this season Of the year.
Business upon the landing was brisk. Several
packets, amongst them the Lizzie Tate and Frolic,
NJ. "a. RylsHS' of the eov,iAlleu, has our
"a A BIG TRrr. The weekly Camden packet Gov.
AlIeA Capt John W. Tobin, arrived at O'Clock
yesterday evening with the arges, load Of cotton
tsries since before the late unpleasantness
balee-in addition to which she had large lot Of
sundries and nearly 200 cabin passengers. Bully
for the Gov. Allen. She is certainly entitled to
the blue ribbon. May many more such trips
: Col. P. A. Work yesterday resigned bis position
ss chief clerk of the steamer Lotawanna. Whilst
Capt. Brinkeri is unfortunate In losing the valuable
assistance of this estimable gentleman, he is
equally fortunate in having secured the services
Of that courteous gentleman and careful clerk, Mr..
Jasper L. Russ, who succeeds Mr.. Work. We
have known Jasper +" long and well" and ever
found him polite, attentive and courteous to all;
and we doubt not but that his numerous friends,
both in New Orleans and at ell points hence to
Jefferson viii hail with feelings Of Joy his reenter-
ing the Red river trade. We congratulate Capt.
Brinker, who is host within himself, upon having
secured 80 competent clerk for his fine packet
With due Difference to the wishes Of several
shippers who probably on account OF INDUCING
too freely In thefestivties OF MardiGras) we're IN.
able to complete their purchases, Capt. Brinker
concluded 10 postpone the departure Of the Lota-
wanna TO this day, Feb. 18th, at p. NJ. ut which
hour she leaves without fail.
The side wheel packet Mole Fellowes having
been unavoidsbly detained from leaving last even
g wen ssse eRPSnn and ds III Way sunss
Capt. l.. Fl. Patterson has chartered the fine,
new side wheel steamer Era Nc. 8, (recently
thoroughly repaired and renovated) TO take the
place OF the Enterprise in the Bayou Macon and
Tensas trads. Mr.. @. p. Truslow, polite aud at
tentive gentleman, has charge OF her office, as
sisted by Mr.. l.. NJ. Kennett, Jr. She leaves on
Saturday, 18th instant, ct P. M.
The river before the city is at 9 stand.
The Cornelia, Capt. Blanks. hence for Camden,
arrived at Monroe on Tuesday, 9th instant
The Bart Able, Capt. w. O. Harrison, from
Shreveport, passed Baton Rouge at P. N. yester-
day. She viii be found at the wharf this morning.
small army Of carpenters aud painters are
busy upon the steamer Lafourcho fixing her up''
quantity of ballast has beer placed in the
ruts at the Intersection Of Common street and the
| levee, during the past week-a move In the right
| direction. Let the good work go on.
The condition Of the lower steamboat wharf is
terrible to behold" especially to those whose
| business compel them to perambulate 1t. Every
hour Of the day, in the immediate vicinity OF the
Canal street ferry landing, we noticed many dan
gerous holes, In which VIC have seen several per-
| SONS get their legs caught lately. Cannot this be
| attended to, and quickly at that!
| Ousch'ta shippers and travellers bound up that
stream will do well to bear in mind the fact that
the Gov. Allen leaves for Camden to-day at P. n.
| Remember that the swift, elegant Judge
| Fletcher leaves at p. N. to-day for Jef1er-
| son. 81 ~ "a,
| Parties desirous Of travelling up Ouachita river
are indeed fortunate at having at their disposal so
| fine packet as the Gov. Allen. She leaves be.
| yond peradsentur to-day ats Pm. MA
| ANOTHER BIG TRIP.--The Leo arrived from JEFF
ferson yesterday morning with 7s2 bales cotton,
| 1898 bbls and tierces beef 6S7 bales hides, lis
| head cattle and sundries. Eureka!
BOATS DUE.
| Belle Of Alton, Capt. Heno, from Bayou Sara
| Nina SHINES, Capt. Greenhouse, from Bayou
| Sara. o..it-
| Mollie Able. Capt. Dan. Able, from St. Louis.
Swallow, Capt. -, from Cincinnati.
| Rob Roy, Capt. Kane. from Camden.
| Bart Able, Capt. Harrison, from shreveport.
| st. Marys, Capt. Carleton, from Camden.
Selma, Capt. Scovill. from Jefferson.
| Golden Era, Capt. Gus Hodge, from Jefferson.
| Welcome, Capt Chandler, from Camden.
| Indiana, Capt. Neal. from Louisville.
| Ida, Capt. Bassett, from lower coast.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
Frank Pargoud, Capt. White. from Argyle
| Landing.
Leo, Capt Tucker, from Jefferson.
| Olive Branch, Capt Jones, from st. Louis.
| Enterprise, Capt. Patterson, from Floyd.
| Celeste, Capt. Crooks, from Travis Landing.
| Crescent. Capt. Everidge, from Lower Coast.
| j. d. Hinde, Capt. Glasscock. from Bayou de-
Glaize.
For manifest of cargoes see marine column.
DEPARTUREs YESTERDAY.
| Messenger, Capt. -, for Cincinnati.
| w. r. Arthur, Capt. -, for st. Louis. az,
| Suly, Capt. King, for Lafoarche. sr+
| Flicker. Capt. Duperier, for Lafourcbe.
Lotus No. 2. Capt. Albert. for Lower Coast
| Grey Eagle, Capt. Baranco, for Lsbdelps
Dan Able, Capt. Gross. for Baton Rouge.
| Annie Wagey, Capt. Burton, Tor Washington.
| J. G. Blackford, Capt Pickett, for Washing
Lizzie Tate. Capt stinde, for Minden.
| Frohc, Capt. Hseberle for Grand Ecore.
| Magenta, Capt. Hicks, for Cairo. rl r-f. .rfF
| DEPARTURES TO-DAY. .-l a,i.
FRANK PARGouD-G oing Positively To-Day
This magnificent passenger packet, under command
| Of Capt. Jim n. White, leaves ct P. NJ to-day
for Vicksburg and the bends. Mr.. George
Williams and his corps OF able esslstanfs, among
| whom will be found those old river favorites,
| Messrs. Joe Holmes and Harry hcCrindle,
her clerks. The tables Of the Psrgoud are slways
wen supplied whilst at her bar the best OF wines
liquors. etc.. can be obtained. 10 point Of speed
and elegance the Pargoud has no superior, and
| Gov. AIIrs.-At s O'Clock this evening this
well known passenger packet-beyond doubt the
finest and fastest boat In the trade Leaves for
Camden and all landings intermediate on Qua
chita and Black rivers. y Her fare and passenger
accommodations are unsurpassed, and her officers
are careful and courteous- Capt. John ". Iouin
commands, and IN her Office Mr.. Ed. Ryand pre-
sides. assisted In the discharge Of bis duties BY
Mr.. Oscar Benedict. The Gov. Allen connects
with the following steamers: salido, for all land
ings on Beuf river as high a. Port Jefferson -
/ 49, rhonpo. pio Harm and CamdQu- All