The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-06

Grey Eagle. Capt. Barsnco from Lobdell's Store
Era NO; 8, Capt. kouns. from Jefferson.
via Wegoner, Capt Goddn, from Natchez.
Louisiana. Capt. Phillips. from Louisville.
Jnoge Fletcher. Capt. Phelps, from Jefferson.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
afeurche, Capt. Heno, from Bayou Sara will
l04 bales cotton, etc.
Dan Able. Capt. Gross, from Baton Rouge.
.. N Sharp, Capt. ADc0in, from Donaldson.
Vile with 2O9 hhds. sugar. 297 bDs. molasses etc
Belle lee, Capt. Leathers, from Yicksbnrg, with
l745 bales cotton and 2062 sacks cotton seed
VicksbuTg, Cept. Work. from 0uachita river with
667 bales cotton and sundries.
virginia, Capt Hollcroft, from Louisville, with
l59 bales cotton, etc.
Evening Star. Capt. Splane. from OpeIousas,
with 81 bales cotton. ia head stock aud supdries
T. ID. Hine, Capt. Joe Morgan, for Minden, with
llS5 bales cotton and sundries-s fine "Trip.
snlly, Capt. King, from Lockport, with 100
hoesheses sugar. 322 bbls. molssses, 8 half do.
Agnes, Capt. Rolf, from Barataris.
crescent, Capt Everidge, from Lower Coast.
Lotus No. 2, Capt. Albert. from Lower Coast.
paynsWick, Capt. Clark. from Lockport
DEPARTED YESTERDAY.
Nina SHINES, Capt. Greathouse. for Bayou
Mittie stephens. Capt. Kellogg, for Jefferson,
Dan Able, Capt. Gross, for Baton Rouge.
). M. sharp, Capt. Aucoin. for Lafourche.
Crescent, Capt. Everidge. for Lower Coast.
ios, Capt. Bassett, for lower coast.
DEPARTURES TO-DAY.
BELLE LEE.-This fine passenger packet, under
commend of Capt. Tom. Leathers, a veteran com
msndtr and courteous gentleman, leaves for Vicks-
burg apd ell way landings at p. M. to day. In
point q speed the Belle is only rivsed by the 10.
comotiye, and as tor elegance we know of nothing
save the romances We have read of Oriental
splepdvr or the tabled palaces described in the
Arabian knights TO equal her. Her fare is we
are told by parties who know well of what thew
speak, luxurious, and her stateroom accommoda
"a a Ern a. ..
other river. Messrs. Martin, Roland, Brougbton
Bell and Grice are her clerks.
WILD MAGoNER.-This dashing packet, under
commend Of that popular officer, Capt. A. q.
Gooein, leaves at ?. NJ to-day for Nstchez and
all intermediate landings. Messrs. Lbano, Posey
and Miller are her clerks. The reputation of this
clipper Is too well known for TO say aught in her
behalf, outside of the simple announcement of her
departure.
B. l.. HODGE,, No. 2-This unrivslIed passenger
packet 1.-THE finest boat in Red River) leaves ats
P. NJ for Jefferson Shreveport, and all wsy land.
iDgsf under command of Capt. w. t. Boardmsn.
Capt. Jos.' Aiken has charge of her Office and
w1thFhls assistant, Mr. Sam. Ho will see that
all who take passage on the Hodge are cared for
properly. The table of the Hodge is always
suppned with the delicacies OF the season. aud her
bar, under supervision of Major Robt. Duffy, will
be fotnd stocked with the very best wines, liquors,
etc.
CoBNELIA-This well known side wheel passen.
ger packet leaves for Camden and all way land
ings, at P. N. Capt. ]. W. Blanks, her
worthy and popular commander will be found on
hand ready TO attend to the wants of both freight
and passs Dgers. Messrs. J. w. Yeats aud VIM
Guss have charge of the office. Shippers and
passengers will find them courteous, agreeable |
gentlemen with whom it is pleasure either to
travel or transact business.
IoUISvILLB.-Ths regular racket under corn
msnd OF Capt J.. A. Lusk, leaves at P. NJ. to. day
for Lonisville and all landings intermediate.
MPokrER-But few steamers OF her class can /
compare favorably with the boat whose name |
graces the head Of this notice, aud but few men |
IN this :. or any other" world, can compare with
her lovisl, whole soued commander, Capt John
A. Williams, or his chief clerk, Mr.. John Byrd
Inc tfAoe OF The Arkansas river valley is one of
vital Importance to our merchants and we ara
pleased 20 see that through packets are being well
psronzed. The Importer leaves to-day at S pm.
Tor ven Buren,, Little Rock and all way land.
ngs.
yIcKs8URa.-At5 o'clock this evening. this "a.
ablishsd favorite leaves under commsnd of Cant.
>. Z. MTrk, taking freight and passengers for all
andlnESOn Ouachits River as high as Camden.
llso for all landings on Black River, Bayou Macon
Iensasf Bsyous D'Arbonne and Bartholomew,
making close connections at Trenton with steam.
re Piotter, Camden, eslsdo (for Beuf River) and
3iR HON Mr.. Samuel White controls affairs in the
'ffce Of the Yickshurg.
LuLutp-For Upper Red Ricer.-This well
inown 3ght draft passenger packet. commanded
" Capt John Grace. leaves at s p NJ. TO.
lay tor fulton, Dooley's Ferry and all inferno.
ste landings on Red River, giving through nils
sdlng q all points above the raft as far up az
I9t oh. Mr.. L. z. Dslahoussaye has charge of her
VrssrnA.-This well and fsvorsbly known pas.
enger packet leaves for Louisville at 5P.x. to-
sy. Capt. w. r. Holcroft commands and Mr.
ma. Schultz has charge Of her office.
FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
Mud vas in such large quantities on the leyee
es,egcsy as TO impede travel. 1t was almost i'm |
a Uaf m he Uhorfl |
ne Q shoes out Of sight. We trust the city an.
lorities will take the matter in hand provide A :
rossiDg 10 the ge.plsnks, and prevent dray. !
en sud hackmen from blocking IL up. TIE :
eatnes was again dissgreeabe yesterdsy-fog, 2
I'm and snow having prevailed. Business was g
cry brisk on the levee yesterday. The river has S
ommehced retrogade movement, and declined /
bout half a foot Two large fats loaded with a
mite oak slaves, and destined for New Orleans,
ere sUnk In Hstehie river, a few miles above /
oiivsr; few days ago. icksburg Herald, .
ED. 4th. io sN.t-.UI r >'-'---T- Q " =
The weather continues cold and disarreeable. y
ith drinking rain. The river here is declining {
eadily. At. Louis the river Is rising with far a
age out to Cairo. The Ohio is falling At Ciocin.
~ and Louisville, with six feet in the canal. The
rkansas 10 swelling with big stage In the river. q
hlte river continues In good condition. Yes | =
rday WAS quite disagreesble day for business
Ihf, There vas fair list of arrivals and de-. q,
irtsres The W. R. Arthur, Dexter, Louisiana | Il
a d. h. shreve passed down yesterday ali we'll r.
oenes. The Mollie Able, Capt. Dan. Able viii h,
Use Gown this evening for New Orleans. The In. d
ans ~. sna robert Burns are due to-morror from d
vslanene, 4th. - Il
we are credibly informed that movements r
1901 e TINS city to organize q transportation N
- ,nsT snce company. consistingof three tow. E,
empbi4 and New Orleans. IN coonsc.;cn -,S 81
Q Erie Railroad Company. The ob;ses =. - ,;va w
rough pills between New YORK wsmnt;s
ew ORLEANS Of all railroad rates tn aissLs ~
lde thu round trip from Cincinnati n No. ~ n,
ms artii back 10 2l4 days, handling 800 tons M