The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-18

whom we learn the above particulars. Capt.
Sbum Parsot, Immediately upon learning
of the disaster, kindly volunteered to go
to her assistance with his packet Calumet.
which boat left for the Of the accident about
O'Clock last night, notwithstanding The delay
and expense which will eDsue from his losing
trip. The Ruth was built by Capt. Geo. Pegram,
and came out in the spring OF 1864 and after De-
ing run by Capt. p. one season, was sold to her
present owners-the Atlantic and Mississippi
stesmship Company. She was one Of the finest
steamboats, ever built, and by many was con-
sidered the best. The published value the Ruth
ct the time she was built wss $500 900. one hall
Of which sum we suppose she was worth at tne
time Of her destruction. IL 10 worthy OF remark
that another boat bearing the same name as this,
and built by Capt. Pegram, was DESTROYED IN
similar manner near Columbus, KY, short time
previous 10 the advent of the late Ruth Further
particulars of the accident will be obtained to-day
asd pIeseDted 10 our readers o-morrow.-lvicks-
burg Times, 10th inst.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
Frank Pargoud. Capt. White. from Argyle Land.
ing.
Msyfower, Capt. Keeling, from Camden.
Ida, Capt Bassett, from lower coast.
New Era, Capt. Dugas, from Lsfourche.
Nina SHINES. Capt. Greathouse, from Bayou
Sara.
J. NJ. Sharp, Capt Aucoin, from Lafourche.
For manfests see marine column.
DEPAKTED YESTERDAY.
Gov. Allen, Capt. robin, for Camden.
Wild Wagner Capt. Goddin. for Natchez.
Thompson Deane. Capt. Pepper, for st. Louis.
Swallow. Capt. -. tor Cincinnati.
TahIequah, Capt. Livingston. for Bayou Bar.
tholomew.
Salsdo, Capt. Taylor, for Boeuf River.
The b. L. Hodge No. 2, Capt Bosrdmau, left
Shreveport Tuesday night. She viii arrive to-day
and leave tomorrow at p. NJ.
DEPARTURES THIS DAY.
FRANK PARGoUD-Erpress Passenger Packet.
AT g 7. n to-day this fine steamer, unrivaed 10
point of speed and elegance, leaves for Vicksburg
and the bends. Capt. Jim White commands aud
Mr.. Geo. Williams has charge Of her Office.
LEo.-This fine sidewbeel passenger packet
leaves for jefferson, Shreveport and all way land
ings at P. NJ. Capt. Gus. Hodge, ole OF the most
genial, whole-souled gentlemen upon the river,
commands, and Messrs. WEIGH and Spear have
charge of her Office. The fare OF the Leo Is ex-
cellent and her bar is kept stocked with the best
of wines liquors and cigars.
RosE FRAHKs-This fine steamer, commanded
by that prince of good fellows, Capt. Joe Dali
feres, leaves to-day at P. N. for Bayou La
fourche.
MnNIE-Arkansds RiUer Packet.-Under CON-
mand OF Capt. j. a. Doyle. this staunch packet
leaves at P. N. to-day for Van Buren,, Fort smith
and all way landings.
DORA Going Positively To. Ddy--Atl2 o'clock
this large fine side wheel passenger packet, under
command of Capt. p. g. Montgomery, leaves for
Shreveport and Jefferson. Mr.. II. U. Heat has
charge of her office, and is assisted by Messrs.
Ed. smith and ]. NJ Cotton; all of them are clever
and courteous gentlemen, which announcement
will assure every one that all business intrusted
TO the Dora will be carefully attended to. She
Is a good boat and her officers are competent and
careful.
Llzzm TATE.-This fine, fast passenger packet.
under command OF that popular veteran com.
mander, c. W. Stinde, leaves positively at P. M.
to-day for Mipden and all way landings. Capt. Ed.
Groves has charge of her Cfice.
ARKANsAs.-But few steamers Of her class can
compare fsvorably with the boat whose name
rraces the head of this notice, and but few men
in this " or any other" world. can compare with
her jovial, whole. souled commander. Capt. A Il.
Shaw or his chief clerk, Mr.. A. @. Mcconnell.
The trade of the Arkansas river valley Is one OF
vital importance TO our merchants, and we are
pleased to see that through packets are being wel
patrouized. The Arkansas leaves to-day at P. NJ.
for Van Buren,, Little Rock and all way landings.
DExTER.-This feet steamer, under command Of
Capt. J. Ed. Montgomery, leaves this day at P.
M. for Louisville.