The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-11-10

and 409 at noon. The river during the 2
hours ending a 3 p. n. had fallen inches
II Is falling hence to Pittsburg. THO pro
peot OF speedy rise Is not hatterng
Arrivals and Departures.
Tho arrivals and departures up 90
p. M. yesterday, include the Pine Blur
Green River to return; Lawrence, New
Orleans 20 Cincinnati; Kate Robinson, 81
Louis to CincinDati; Petrolia No. 2, %
Csnnelton; Fayeite, 20 Henderson and re.
turn Alpha, 10 Cairo.
Boats Due Here.
Among the first boats due here are the
/ Lewellin, from Cairo; Palestine, from
Louisville; Nightingale, for Memphis /;
Anna for 50. Louis; Champion, from SO.
Lonisi Fanny BraBdeis anu John Lums-
den, frorn Memphis; Rapldan No. 2. from
Eastport; Argosy, from New Orleans;
Belle Vernon, TO New Orleans; Mountain
Belle, from Cincinnati.
EgfsesIIane0us
Business on the ieveo yesterday bore a
somewhat lively aspect, and much freight
was being hauled doWn.........The Falls city
and Pine Blum. from Green River. had
large quantities or lumber and ether
freight, aud both were nlling large orders
To- return trips........The lobe Hurt va,
| dischar2ing large cargo Of tobacco. aour
etc-........The Norman continued 10 reeeive
| large quantities OF furniture and other
| freight, and woaId have ali she could
stow-.......The PetTolia No. 2 went out with
a good trlp.........The Fayette, from Hem
! dersor, was full OF peopte........The Law
renee and Kate Robinson had all they
could carry on the water. The Officers OF
these boats report the Dexter as nearly
over Walkers Bar, with the OctavIa and
II A har ~.
fear, however, she will have like difficulty
crossing Cumberland Bar, which "a now
nearly as bad as Walker's...Th The Clara
Scott and Sam orr were receiving
literally. ............s...The Alpha was alsa,
receiving for Cairo. ................. The
citizens OF Smithiand, on Sunday last, as
an act OF devotion, turned out en- maase
aud removed q dangerous snag from the
head OF the chute above that town, and
steamboats, drawing three and half feet
can pass up that side now Without dagger
or difficulty ........... VIM. Wood, the well
known painter ofthiB city. has done some
OF the finest graining on the Sam. Orr,
about the ONCE and forward part OF her
state-rOoms. that we ever saw. The Orr
never locked half as pretty as now. While
she Yves in the dock, her hull ives almost
built anew -.-.....The big steamer Loulsvlne
was announced to leave 81. Louis yester.
day evening for New Orleans, with Capt.
Alex. Frazier In command and j. L. EaRon
IN the oflce......The Alpha, having a cargo
engaged at at. Vernon aud elsewhere
below, lett at l p. N. with rather a light
trip.........Capt John Travis having retired
from the office Of the Norman, Capt. Henry
Miller has taken charge for the present,
until a permanent successor Is procured.
nv. -
on Thursday and the Indiana on Friday
Both will doubtless go TO 81. Louis, as there
is not sufficient water TO permit their COM
ing up the Ohio...............TheG Glasgow, long
over due, had not arrived az 3 p. n. yester.
day. She is doubtless aground AZ French
Island, but may DO looked for AZ any hour,
II she has not already passed down
Boats Leaving TO-DHg.
For CAIRo.--The fne passenger steamer |
Leweilin leaves at pm. to-day for Cairo /
and all way ports ia charge OF that expe-
rienced commander, Captain Glenn. Ma /
LheDy. VIII. r. Fowler, one OF the most /
pleasant and popular steamboat clerks In
the world, has charge OF the Office, and /
Will see TO the comfort OF pa~sengeia. The
Leweliin IS finely appointed, and safe.
FoR LOUIsvmLE.-The fleet and elegant /
Palestine will be here again this evening |
and leave tonight FOR Louisville, direct /
and IS as pleasant and finely appointed /
boat as visits this port. Her chief officers |
are those eminent navigators aud highly /
accomplished gentlemen, Captain Frank /
Hurry, Phil. Branham and Wrn. Hawes. /
Passengers viii receive their polite atten-
tious. The renow ned Dabney Page In her
admirable steward, which is a guarap ty Of 4
good living.
FoR HEsDERsoN.-The fleet and finely /
appointed Fayetts IS the regular railroad 4
transfer packet. and Leaves for Henderson
at 7 A. n. and p. ~. promptly. having ele-
CANT accommodations FOR passengers.
Captain Charley Perkins. A. 0. OAKLAND
Mr.. story. and @. ]. Boyle are her popular
ana obliging officers.
GIeaninxs fr0sn our EEohnmms.
P1TrsBURo.-The Commercial OF Nom
day says:
The marks last evening Indicated two
feet two inches and falling. The weather
not very Watering. Freights continue
plenty, but light draught tonnage Is
There Is no boat announced for the low
The owners Of the Great Republic have
received letters from that boat at Mem
phis, and as no mention is made Of her
guards being Injured, the first report must
have been Incorrect.
The hull OF the mountain packet Carrie
V. Kountz arrived at the landing since our
last. She is a real beauty and 20 mistake.
Captain Kountz Is going 20 spread himself
In fitting her out.
CuScHNAT1.-The Commercial Of Mon
day says:
only four steamers at the public landing
last night-the Anna, Belle Vernon, Wan-
The Local Board or inspectors, at 81.
Louis. are Investigating the recent Stone
Capt. Lew Hates, OF the Nick Long
worth, is In the city, spending Few days
Capfs Frank stein, Frank Y. Bachelor.
VIM. Air, W. B. Miller and VIM. q. Davis
leave for Northern ohioto-day, on . hunt
ing expedition. We shat hear 81 largo
arrivals OF game shortly.
II the market Is overlooked, send car
load down here. M
The GazetEesays.
An interesting experimental test OF
Bradford's Low Water Indicator was made
on board the MaYyville packet 81. James,
Saturday night. after her arrival at THIS
port. The water Ia her boilers was drawn
The 81. James han been provided with
three OF these indicators for week past
one located over each OF her boilers, but
The Indicator Is simply q whistle located |
over each boiler, and having pipe
snT des,r e9"n de5 5h5o fse moment
that the water in the boiler - reduced
70 the end OF the pipe a saissrPpi
causes. This whistle will continue 80 long
as no more water IS added, ana y sum
cfently loud to be heard one nunurea yards
or more nj can be distinctly heard Tn the ,
pilot house, and the pilot on watch needs
no other order 10 head DIS boat toward the !
shore, Ifthe pipe Is placed IN proper posi-
TON tbe boat viii have plenty OF time 70 /
make landing. There "a no steam Ia the |
nine until after the water leaves the lower
end Atthe time OF the test referred TO.
the s. James an s was slightly s5e s 80 dha.
exactly the same time. The test was made
with 60 pounds ofsteam, and was witnessed
bv the officers OF the boat, Local Inspector /
Fisher, Captain 9. u. PeaTce, President