Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-26
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS,

ARRIVALS.
/ Steamer Silver Moon, Cincinnati.
/ . Edinburg, Cincinnati.
% 7. +. Eekert, New Orleans.
" Celeste, Arkansas river.
- George W. Cheek, Friar's Point.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Marble City, st. Louis.
- 7. +. Eckert, Cairo.
" Commercial, Evansville.
Gen. Andersen, Friar's Point.
" Mary Boyd, Arkansas river.
Edinburg, New Orleans.
BOATS IN PORT.
Celeste. George W, Cheek, Sallie Y, Silver
Moon, Gallatin.
RIVER, BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS.
The decline at this port continues. though
not So rapid as it was during the early part OF
the week. Reports from above state that both
the Missouri and Mississippi are rising, the
latter slowly, however. The rise in the Ohio
promises to be Of great benefit to coal dealers,
several tows having left Pittsburg yesterday,
and more will leave to-day. The Cumberland
has a two foot rise coming from its head
waters. Should the Tennessee and other
streams on the lower Ohio follow suit, and il
is more than probable that they will, we shall
have the June rise upon us in short order.
The Arkansas and White river remain I'M
changed, the former having cut out sufficient
to permit the passage of steamers drawing
three feet. Freight rates to that stream have
not yet been advanced by the Arkansas packet
company. Business continues dull withlittle
or no prospect of change. The weather is
mild and agreeable. after two days rain,
The Celeste came in this morning, and goes
out tomorrow evening for all points on the
Arkansas.
That splendid steamer the R. P. Walt is the
next steamer for White river, leaving here on
Saturday,
Ali upward hound steamers passing here
have good trips Of people, the majority Of
whom are going North to spend the summer
months.
The wharflooked extremely dull this morn
ing, its usual habitues being engaged at the
different polls in the city.
Its an easy matter for the river editors Of
the morning papers to make up their columns
now. All they have to do 4 to get the LEDGER,
and whack away at our items.
The Julia will arrive to-day, and depart at
IN, for Vieksburg. The Belle st. Louis,
owned by the same line. leaves for Cairo and
St. Louis at pm. Both these boats and their
officers are well known and popular in the
trade.
ANOTHER DISASTER STEAMER CLARA
WITH HER ESTIRE CARGO TOTAL LOss.-The
steamer Clara. owned by the Miami Star Line
and valued at 81, OO0, en- route from Kansas
City 10 81. Louis, struck a hidden obstruction
at Pickney, lO5 miles from st. Louis. on
Tuesday morning. and Immediately sunk in
nine feet Of water. One Of be pilots arrived at
81, Louis yesterday, and says both the boat and
cargo viii prove a total loss. She lies In such
. position that II l. quite probable she viii
break in two. The Clara was heavily ladened.
having on board 464O sacks Of corn and wheat.
100 bales Of hemp. IS hhds tobacco, y tons
scrap ircz. lot Of live stock and other
freight. She was insured for S2s.Oco in the St.
Louis. Cincinnati and Pittsburr Offices.
The Alice Dean makes another trip FROM 81.
Louis to New Orleans.
The crew Of the silver Moen Jumped "
that steamer Saturday as she was about 10
leave Cincinnati, They wanted cabin fare
and as a month.
The hull Of q sidewheel steamer. rs feet
long, 80 feet beam, and ~ feet hold. built for
Yaloo river, will be sold ~ public sale At the