The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-03

Passengers and crew all saved also all her
books, letters and money. We had only time to
accomplish the above, when she parted her lines
drifted out in the river ana turned potion upward.
The vessel that sunk the Brown offered no assist
ance whatever, but proceeded on her way up the
river. The accident occurred at about ii O'Clock
Wednesday night. 30th ult.
Master Of the steamer A. G. Brown.
In addition to this we have learned the follow
ing particulars: The collision occurred near
Woodland plantation. As miles below the city, at
III p. M. The night was dark but not foggy. Ga
the approach of the Teutonia she gave the proper
signal. which was promptly answered by the
Brown, but the Teutonia, instead of keeping her
side of the river, crossed over, and when about
The center of the stream, she struck the Brown on
the stsrboard bow cutting her to the water's edge.
The Brown was Immediately headed for the
shore and landed near Farmers Rice null, where
she was made fast, and her passengers. officers.
crew and mails. together with her books, papers
and yaluables were taken ashore. At the time
of the accident there were over nifty persons
aboard of the Brown. and to the cool, calm ac-
ton of Capt. w. S. Bassett, Mr.. Oliver Canton,
Jr. and her other officers, they undoubtedly owe
their lives When the collision occurred two lots
were at the wheel of the Brown. both Of. them
were acquainted with the river, being old coast
pilots, and men who stand high in the estimation
OF all commanders running in the lower coast
trade. Just the last person had left the Brown
Tor rather persons, for they came Oh together,
parted her lines, hoated OF. and when
about the middle Of the river cap
| SIZED Too much praise cannot be awarded
to the gallant officers Of this favorite packet
| each and every one Of whom remained on duty
| until every soul on board was safely landed.
| Her pilots and engineers particularly deserve
great credit for the devotions TO duty displayed
upon the occasion. and at the same time words
cannot express the censure merited by the offi.
GERS of the Teutonis. who, instead OF stopping to
render assistance to the dis ibled steamer, pro-
ceeaed on their way as though nothing had &C.
Cured. The Browns cargo consisted Of "a hhds.
! sugar, As bbls. molasses, etc. She was good
| boat, bad recently been placed In complete order
and was valued at $500. We fsied 70 ascertain
the amount of insurance. but believe that It was
only about one third Of her actual value. Capt.
Bassett, with that indomitable energy which has
ever characterized him, Immediately chartered
The steamer Agnes-a fine, large sternwheel
boat-and made his usual Sunday trip
The Agnes will remain In the trade until Capt.
Bsssett can build or buy steamer suitable for
the trade. H ~ a-
Memoranda of the Lizzie Hopkins Left Shreve-
port at 2o'clock on Tuesday, 10Th. "Wednesday
Passed the Dora, at halt-past A. M, at Five
Points; met the B. L. Hodge at wreck OF ETA
No. 8, 2 A. M; passed the Lotawanna taking on
| cotton at Nelson's five miles below Loggy Bayou,
at hsf.past A. NJ met Richmond at Dickson's,
at 10 A NJ, Lulu d. at P. NJ, at Madame Lee
/ Nays. Thursday--Passed he Frolc $40 A. NJ,
at DR.. Luckett's Lizzie Tate at A. M, at Alex
andris met the Glide at IL AM, at Sam. Henry's;
| OOden Era al nall-past r NJ, ~ Oteoic Dohu
Era No at 2 P. NJ. at J. Stsfcrd's; arrived at
New Orleans on Friday, at 3 O'Clock Time
3 days hours. ..-.r -nd.
The Lizzie Hopkins leaves positively on her
regular day, Tuesday, the 9th, at D O'Clock, Tor
Shreveport and Jefferson direct.
We have repeatedly called the attention OF the
authoritess TO the condition OF the steamboat
sndipg and the crossings leading thereto. They
are in an awful condition and need speedy atten-
ton, otherwise the local reporters OF our city
papers will ere long have chapters OF accidents
such as broken legs, cracked heads, etc., 10
| report. .nf -
Late adyices from the tributaries are favorable
for a speedy resumption Of high water navigation.
Red river. 0uschits. Bayou Macon, Tensas and
other streams are reporte rising.
At Memphis and Cairo on the 3lst. the Missis-
sppi was slowly rising and heavy rains prevailed.
The river at this point is about on a stand, and
is eleven feet five inches below high water marx
of 1862.
nader command of Capt. V. b. Baranco, leaves
for Lobdell's Store at A. NJ. to day.
AGNEs-Capt. Bsssett leaves with this hne
packet to-day at noon for all landings on the
LoTAwASNA.-At5 T. NJ. to morrow this pas
seDger steamer, under command ofthat courteous
gentleman and attentive officer, Capt. Jno. M.
White, leaves for Jefferson, Shreveport and al
FRoLIC.oRegular weekly lpacket for Grand
Ecore, under command Of Capt. Jno. A Haeberle,
leaves tomorrow at P.M.
| JUDGE FLETJhEh-Odpb JANUS hCtPo VIZ IGN
out this unriyaled Red River packet at o'clock
tomorrow evening, for Jefferson and all way
landings. 3, -
Mr.. j. W. Lancaster, clerk, and our venerable
friend, Col. Robert Dale, of the steamer Lizzie
Hopkins, have cur thanks for late papers and
other favors. ..r
STEAMERS To LEAVE TUESDAY, JAN. A..
r. E. LEE. Capt. j. w. Cannon, for Vicks.
burg.
LIZZIE HOPKINS, Capt. Jno. T. Roots, for JEFF
fersOD. rta
AGNES, Capt. Bassett, for Lower Coast, Of
noon. .
ARKANSAS, Capt Shaw, for Arkansas river, al
P. NJ.
GLIDE, Capt James Muse, for Grand Ecore, at
5P. NJ.
t. D. HNE, Capt. Joe Morgan, Nat Pu;kett,
clerk, for Mrnden, at P. NJ.
TAHLEQUAH, Qapf. +. A. Blanks, leaves at P.
NJ, for Arkadeiphla and intermediate land
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