The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-16

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1ne wreck Of the steamer Lexington was sold
by the United States marshal yesterday for $1,000.
The attention of stesmboatmen Is directed to
the Following act OF Congress regulating the car
ryipg OF combustible material
And be 4 further enacted. That cotton, hempi
bay, straw, or other easily ignitable commodity,
shall not be carried on the deck or guards Of any
steamer carrying passengers, except ferrybosts
crossing rivers, and then only on the sterns of
such boats. unless the same shall be protected by
complete and suitable covering of canvas or
other proper material to prevent ignition from
sparks, under q penalty of one hundred dollars
for each ofense. Nor shall coal oil or crude
petroleum be hereafter carried on such steamers,
except on the decks or guards thereof, or in open
holds, where free circulation of air is secursd,
and at such distances from the furnaces or fires
as may be prescribed by any supervisors, (sdper.
vising,) inspector, or any local board OF insRec.
tors"
QU1cK-The peerless Robt. E. Lee was unsble
last trip TO leave on her regular day TUESDAY 5
P. ny. but left Wednesday 10th inst. at $3.50 P.
NJ. with large freight She made all the usual
packet landings TO Vicksburg and back-and they
are not q few-and arrived here Sunday evening
between s and 6 o'clock, with 1917 bales cotton,
l94l sacks cotton seed. etc. Ma az busitess
from New Orleans to vicksburg and back in four
days is something to brag about, but is perfectly
easy 10 the r. E. Lee.
BATON ROUGE, March l5.-To Sinnott 4 Adams:
National will arrive tonight. Leave TOMORROW,
Tuesday. evening at O'Clock for Shreveport and
intermediate landings ECO head cattle. r. Sim
mott, Master.
ARRIVED SUNDAY, MARCH l4rH.
Robert E. Lee, Capt. Cannon, from Vicksbhrg.
Nina SHINES, Capt. Greenhouse. from Bayou
Sara.
swallow, Capt. Dunlap, from Cincinnati.
Crescent Capt. EveTidge, from lower coast.
Lizzie Hopkins. Capt. Roots, from Jefferson.
Dan Able, Capt. Gross, from Baton Rouge.
Ida, Capt. Bassett, from lower coast.
Rose Franks, Capt Dalferes. from Lockpoft.
ARRIVED MONDAY, MARCH Is.
Robt. Burns, Capt. Msrstts, from Cincinnati.
J. NJ. Sharp, Capt. Aucoin, from Lockport.
Tahlequah, Capt. Livingston, from Bayou Bar
tholomew.
J. G. Blackford. Capt Pickett, from Washing
ton.
Minnie, Capt. Smith, from Attakapas
salado, Capt Taylor. from Port Jefferson.
Lotus No. 2. Capt King. from Lafourche.
Lsfourche, Capt. Heno. from Bayou Sara.
Lizzie Tate, Capt. Stinde, from Minden.
Psynswick. Capt. Clark. from Lockport.
New Era. Capt. Dugas, from Lsfourche.
Thompson Dean. Capt Pepper. from st. Louis.
For manifests see marine column.
DEPARTURES MONDAY, MARCH 18TH.
Richmond, Capt. Neal, for Louisville.
Rose Franks, Capt. Dslferes, for Lockport.
Nina simmes, Captain Greathouse. for Bayou
Sara.
J. NJ. Sharp, Capt. Aucoin, for Lafourche.
DEPARTURES THIS DAY.
LIZZIE HoPKINs-Erpress Passenger Packet
AT P. NJ, to-day, ram or shine, Capt. Jno. T.
Roots will back out this favorite steamer JEFF.
ferson, Shreveport and all way landings. Ship.
pers may rely upon the Hopkins leaving this port
regularly every alternate Tuesday, as regularity
and punctuality is the motto of her indefat
gable commander. Mr.. j. W. Lancaster
has charge Of her office, and is assisted by that
well known clerk, Mr.. Jas. W. Parsons. Our 10
vial friend Robert Dale presides of yore in the
Jimplecute Exchange.
Root. E. LEE-E1press Passenger Packet
This magnificent passenger packet, which, from her
well known passenger accommodations, unrivaled
speed, and great freight capacity, has earned the
title of Champion of the Southern Wsters,v
leaves at P. NJ. to-day for Vicksburg and all land
ings intermediate, under command of that veteran
and experienced officer, Capt John W. Cannon.
Her chief clerks Messrs. j. I. Roberts and Alex.
McYsy, are ever ready to attend to the wants of
her passenger guests-whilst her table, under
charge of Mr.. Campbell, is always supplied
with both the substantials and delicacies of the
New Orleans market.
NATIONAL Weekly Shreveport Packet.-This
swift elegant passenger steamer leaves at P. n.
to-day for Shreveport, Grand Ecore. Alexandria
and all way landings. Capt. Rich. Sinnott COM
mands, and Mr.. Florence Findren has charge OF
her office. The National ranks high among our
tributary packets and Is deserving Of liberal pa
tronage from shippers and travellers. Ia future
she leaves this city for Shreveport every Tuesday
at P. M.
ST. MARYs.-This well known passenger packet,
under command of Captain T. c. Sweeney, leaves
Tor Cincinnati Louisville, and all way landings to-
day at P. NJ. That courteous gentleman, Mr..
Morris Dorsey, has charge Of her Office.
EVENING STAR. This side-wheel passenger
packet under command of Capt. Ben. Fulton,
with the courteous and attentive Mr.. Thos. Jacobs
in the office, leaves for Shreveport Carolina, and
Hurricane Bluffs, and all way landings at P. NJ,
to-day.
WELcoME.-At P. NJ. to-day this fine packet
leaves for Camden and all way landings. Capt. ID.
W. Chandler commands, and Col. P. Lynch Lee
has charge of her office.
FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
Business on the wharf was only moderate, prin-
cpally confined TO departing steamers. Last
evening the wharf presented barren appear
ance-only five boats in port. Rates are quoted
IS follows: To New Orleans, Csc. for bacon,
81 % for whisky and 81 for pork. The Arkansas
river rates are 74c. per 100 pounds to Little Rock
81 rs above Little Rock to Dardanelle, and 81 so
10 Fort Smith. To Wheeling and Pittsburg-
pound freights, l5G20c., hay IS. cotton 81, pig
ron 81. To the lower Ohio, above Evansville, 25c.
and to Evansville, 2ec., below Evansville and to
Cairo 25@30c.. to st. Louis 20030c., Nashville
,5@40c.. Memphis 9l0c.-ICincinnati Enquirer
March 18th.
The Calumet brought down 30l bales cotton, $50
Of which were transferred to the R. E. Lee. She
cleared for YsZoo City at 6 O'Clock with very
good trip. The Powell came in flying rather
light, but departed for Hollands landing with g.
lair freight. The Era No. left for the Sunfower
With good trip. The Pargoud sailed into port
Early in the morning with an excellent trip,
Purser Geo. A. Williams stopped over, and will
DIN his superb steamer tomorrow morning at 10
,'clock, at which time she returns to the Crescent
City. The Ruth ia at last anoat. and will be down
some of our old river men say that a
considerable rise will take place In the river in
en- or fifteen days. AS we never knew steam
)oatman to tell an untruth, we have ordered our
'scsnoe" made taut and ready. Old Ben. Butler,
,ock.eye, spoon, and all, has been mounted on the
ug Cleveland. We hope the Messrs. Flowerree
Keep no silver-ware on board.
[Vicksburg Times, March 18th.
The Perry passed up yesterday, and fearing
he whsrfmaster would borrow a ten dollar
william " from her for the use Of the city,
acked out without waiting for q couple of pas
engers, who were compelled to give the tug i've
ollaTs to overtake her and put them on board.
Herald, March IA.