The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-02-04
Burr anteQiaenr.
STEAMERS LEAVING THIS PORT.
Thursdav january A..
CRESCENT OFFICE. No. "a CAxr sfKyHf, 4
THURSDAY Morning Feb 4. 1890

sky, shutting out completely from view old Sol,
and threatening rain, snow or sleet every moment.
A strong northeast wind prevailed all day, rem
dering the atmosphere chilly and decidedly too
cold for the season. At P. NJ. the clouds parted
company, and Helios flooded the city with his
rays. The weather at this writing wears a settled
look.
Business was quite lively upon the landing and
several steamers, amongst them the Wild Wag.
oDer, Richmond, Gov. Allen, National and Liz
zie Hopkins left with good trips. The packets
advertised to leave to-day were, one aud all, re-
ceiving freely.
We have no change to report in regard to the
stage Of the river at this point.
The B. /. Hodge No. leaves on Saturday,
Feb. 6, for Shreveport.
The Lulu D., Capt. Jack Grace, leaves for
above the raft on Saturday next at JPN.
The officers of the Mite Stephens have our
thanks for favors.
"sBREvEPoRr, Feb ITO W. NJ. surls, agent:
We are reshipping Jefferson freight here. Notify
shippers to extend insurance. James. NJ. Tucker,
captain steamer Leo"
The Belle of Alton, one of the Upper Missis.
sippi clippers, arrived yesterday. We learn that
her owners contemplate placing her in some of
our local trades, but we are not informed as to
the trade they have selected for her.
The Nina SHINES leaves for Bayou Sara to-
The Virginia, Capt. Hocroft, will arrive to-
day and leave at P. NJ. Saturday next for Louis
vile.
The fine packet GAINESVILLE, Capt. Perry, leaves
" Is the teller ing'' inquired Capt. B., few
days since, of the clerk on well known Red river
packet, against which he had bill "The man
that tells you he has no money is in" was the
quick reply of the clerk.
From the number of steamers advertised to
leave TO day we expect to see the levee wear an
active, lifelke appearance.
The Frank Pargoud will be found at tine wharf
early this morning.
BOATS DUE TO-DAY.
B. L. Hodge, No. 2, Capt. BOardman. from
Shreveport.
Frank Psrgoud Capt. White, from the Bends
Nina SHINES, Capt. Greenhouse, from Bayou
Sara.
Rose Franks Capt. Dalferes, from Lockport
New Era, Capt. Dugas, from Donaldsonyille.
Lsfourche, Capt. Heno, from Bayou Sara.
Thos. Powell, Capt. Dinvant, from Donaldson
vile.
Ida, Capt. Bassett, from lower coast.
Judge Fletcher, Phelps, from Jefferson.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
Cornelia, Capt. ]. W. Blanks. from Camden,
with good trip, consisting in part Of 1872 bales
CleOna, Capt DufOur, from Bayou des G,aize,
with 500 bales cotton.
Mttie Stephens, Capt. Kellogg, from Jefferson,
with l0l4 bales cotton.
Belle of Alton, Capt. -, with full load
from st. Louis
Crescent, Capt. Eyeridge, from Lower Coast.
DEPARTURES FEB. Sd.
Lotus No. 2, Capt. Albert, for Lower Coast.
Gov. Allen, Capt. Tobin, for Camden.
Flicker, Capt. Aucoin, for Lsfourche.
Sully, Capt. King. for Lockport.
Dan Able, Capt Gross, for Baton Rouge.
Grey Eagle, Capt. Baranco, for Lobdsl's Store.
j. d. Hine, Capt. Glasscock, for Bayou des
Glsize.
Frolic, Capt. Hseberle, for Nstcbitoches.
Lizzie Hopkins, Capt. Roots. for Jefferson.
National, Capt. r. Sinnott, for Shreveport
Agnes, Capt Lsnahan, for White river.
Wild Wagner, Capt. Goddn, for Natchez !
Richmond. Capt. J. Slut. Neal, for Louisville.
Salado, Capt. Taylor, for Beuf River.
DEPARTURES TO-DAY.
FRANK PARGOUD-GOiag Positively To- Dau.-
This magnificent passenger packet, undoubtedly
the finest boat afoat,) under command of
Captain Jim NJ. White, leaves at P. NJ. to-day
for Vicksburg and the bends. Mr.. George
Williams and his corps Of able assistants, among
whom will be found those old river favorites Cap.
tain Jos. Phelps. Messrs. Joe Holmes and Harry
kcCrindle are her clerks. The tables of the Par.
goud are always well supplied, whilst at her bar
the best OF wines. liquors. etc., can be obtained.
ANNIE WAGLEY-This regular packet, under
command Of Capt. Burton leaves for Washington
to-day at P. NJ. Messrs. Kenison and John are
her clerks.
IMPoRrER-But few steamers of her class can
compare favoraby with the boat whose name
graces the head Of this notice, and but few men
IN this " or any other" world, can compare with
her jovial, whole. souled commander, Capt John |
lus
The trade of the Arkansas river valley is one of
vital importance to our merchants, and we are |
pleased to see that through packets being well
patronized. The Importer leaves to-day at P. NJ |
for Van Buren,, Little Rock and all way land. |
ings.
ST.. MARYs-G Going sure to.day.-This fine side
wheel passenger packet, under command of |
Capt. ]. W. Carlton, leaves at P. NJ TO.
day, for Camden and all intermediate land.
ings on 0uachta and Black rivers. Messrs. |
Morris Dorsey and Andy Rowland are her |
clerks. The st. Marys connects with steamer |
Native for Boeuf river Pioneer for Bayou D'Ar- |
bonne and Bluella for Arkadelphis, giving through |
bills ladng.
Lou1sviILE-This regular packet, under COM
mand OF Capt. j. A. Lusk, leaves at P. NJ. to-day
for Louisville and all landings intermediate.
p. W. sTRADEE.-At 5 P. NJ. to-day this well
known passenger packet leaves for Louisville.
Capt. Albert Stein commands.
WELcoNE.-This favorite sidewheel packet, /
Capt. Chandler, leaves for Camden to-day at
p. NJ.
Mite STEPHENs.-This well.known and de-
servedly popular packet leaves for Jefferson direct
at P. NJ to-day. Capt. Kellogg commands, and
Mr.. c. +. Hayes has charge Of her Office.
C0RNELIA-This well and faYoraby known
packet leaves for Camden to-day at 8 P. NJ. Capt.
J. W. Blanks commands, and Messrs. Yeates and
smith are her clerks.
FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
The weather Of Sunday was perfectly lovely,
but sadly at variance was that Of yesterday. The
Gay openeo Win ram, Wnich continued 10 fal IN
torrents, with but few intervals until q late hour
in the evening, and at the present writings
more falling weather. The inclemency Of the
weather placed an embargo on business yester-
day, and outside Of the wharfboat very little was
done. The river Is about on stand, as we could
note no perceptible change since our last report.
One-fourth Of the steamboat Henry Ames was
sold on Neutrality-suspicious. to Luke Sells. and
the same to John T. Baker, for $500 in each
case. The other proprietors are Jas. Post, Thos.
L. Price 4 Co.
ACCIDENT TO THE FAvoRIrK-Ttco Hundred
q dleS Cotton and Ttcentu fire Persons 7hro,rn
1nto NE Rirer.-0n last Friday night at 81
O'CLOCK, as the propeller Fsvorite was backing out
from Morrs's landing, in Tchua Lake, she struck
snag on the starboard side of her hull, which
the boatso far to the larboard that about
lCO bales cotton, together with q number of the
crew and passengers in all about Is persons, were
precipitated into the lake. The boat then righted
and careened 70 the other side, when the balance
OF the deck load, amounting to about 100 bales
more, was dumped overheard. OF course great
CONSERVATION prevailed among those who found
themselves combating with the icy waters. but
owing mainly 10 the presence Of mind ana active !