New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-27
River Intelligence.
OFFICE OF THR DAILY REPUBLICAN,,
TUESDAY MORNING. December 81. 1870.

TUESDAY M0A1L06. UoCc0nUcf NOW. }
WEATHER, BUSINESS, Erc.-Merry Christ
mas! and deserted looking levee have
made their appearance since Ourlast report.
The levee was not deserted by the steamers,
but the absence Of the numerous roustab0uts
and employees was plainly noticeable. 1t
was q Sunday Christmas, and consequently
dull. Many of the steamboat employees
you met with had a longing, yearning look,
as though they sadly missed their absent
homes and relatives and again. many who
had their homes and relatives at this port
plainly showed by their countenances that
they were enjoying the day and the pleas
ant weather to full extent.
The statiOnhOuse register, however, shows
but q small number of steambOatmen rs
having been arrested. Whether this fact ia
owing to their having plotted their way
skillful]y, used their engineering talents to
advantage, or master ed the situation, and
didn't get full, we do not believe history re-
lates. Dis-charging clerks, however, was
the order of the day; and many good
Business, as far as arrivals Of steamers
were concerned, was active, but the lack Of
labor and the crowded condition Of the
wharf caused terrible drawback in the
number of departures. We noticed the
Belle Vernon, from Pittsburg, with splen-
did cargo, and the Wade Hampton, from
Fort Adams, with a good load of cotton,
disputing earnestly Mt the wharf as to
which was entitled to land first. The Belle
Vernon, however, succeeded, with slight
damage, in getting in at the foot of Gravier
street. The Wade Hampton landed just
below her.
The river here is falling. Red and Qua
chita rivers are falling. Arkansas river is
at q good stage. The river between Cairo
and St. Louis is gcrged, and teams are
crossing on solid ice at the latter point. The
dispatches, under the head Of miscellaneous
items in our column, will give the
latest intelligence from the upper river
The Cincinnati Gazette of the twentythird
says that the weather continues cold. Shore
ice making; fears of freeze up. The New
port bridge will protect steamboats, lying
below. when the ice breaks up.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.-The MOllie Able
will. in all probability, delay her departure
to st. Louis until more favorable reports
reach here IN regard to tho weather in the
North.
Captain J. B. Woods. of the st. Louis
ceived dispatch yesterday, as follows.
With his kind permission, we publish it:
COLUMBUS. Ky, December &c.
). B. Woods. Agent:
Detained on the way. Tried 10 get to
gorge above here. VIII go to St. Louis
from hero by rail
JOHN n. BOFINGER, President
The above dispatch needs no explana-
ton. Captain John Bofnger left here on
Saturday last to control the movements of
his steamers, and rush them through with
all possible haste, so as to benefit our New
Orleans shippers. The perfect arrange
ments that the New Orleans and st. Louis
Packet Company have made with the Hi
nois Central Railroad will greatly facilitate
the winter transportation OF Northern
bound freights during the ice blockade.
The much talked Of new steamer, John
Kyle. made her appearance at the wharf
yesterday morning. She is, as we expected
her, fully up to tho praise received from her
builders, owners. and those who have
already patrOnized her on the down trip.
She is one of the largest and most elegant
steamers that Commodore William F. David
son has yet built. Her carrying capacity is
wonderful. Her cabin, like the City OF
Ouincy's, is oval-shaped overhead. 1t is
plain in outward appearance, but cOmforta-
bly, and tastefully furnished within. The
number of her stateFOOms, and their large
and convenient size, are the principal attrac-
tions of the cabin. Captain John Il. Weaver,
the commander of this new addition to our
tonnage, is man of great experience and
deserving fame.
During the past year he has served with
much distinction as President OF the Oma-
Ina & st. Louis Packet Company, and by
his attention to business, and upright con-
duct, has earned popularity among the mer-
chants ut st. Louis. Captain Weaver il not
one of your methOdical or austere COM
manders but is the type of a steamboat
man, wide-awake, genial, and with perfect
knowledge of what is to his patrons and his
boats advantage. Mr.. w. II. Chopper,
chief clerk of the Kyle, is no stranger at
this wharf. He has for many years steam
boated on the finest of our Ohio river pack
cts, and that he has now been placed in
command of the Office of one of Captain
DayidsOn's best boats is another guarantee
of his deservedness and popularity.
The Robert Z. Lee discharged her dam
aged cargo at the upper wharf as usual,
and looks but little worse for the wear.
The steamer Belle of Alton is coming
down from Coushatta with, a good trip.
Mr.. George HambletOn, late OF the Grand
Era, is her chief clerk.
The Henry Ames, en- route to this port,
should arrive on Wednesday next.
The Atlantic and barges, from ST. Louis,
will be the next arrivals from st. Louis.
The Cincinnati Gazette, of Friday last,
saws that the Liberty No. 4 and barges re-
ceived largely, yesterday, and will leave for
New Orleans tomorrow.
The barge Ironton, which grounded on
the falls, has been lightened off and taken
safely to Portland, and its freight has been
transferred to the Charles BOdman, which
expected to leave there this morning for
New Orleans. The Champion was still
pumping out the barge Red Stocking yester-
day afternoon. and expected to have it
raised last night. The Red Stockings
freight was also being transferred to the
BOdman.
Joseph Dickerson, a wellknown New Or
leans and Cincinnati pilot, died at Gin,
cinnati, ON last Thursday. He was aged
forty-ive years.
The Nick Wall will not prove total loss.
1t will be q Poe-sir (poser) to determine the
question.
J. Il. Stuart e. Co.. of Louisville, have
closed two contracts within the last few
days-One with Mr.. George w. Castlen, Presi-
dent of the Cincinnati, New Richmond and
Chic Packet Company, for q handsome
side-wheel boat, one hundred and eighty
feet long for that trade; another contract
with Captain E. w. Gould, of st. Louis.
Missouri, for two barges, one hundred and
ninety feet long, for the Illinois river trade
with st. Louis. In addition, they have one
side-wheel boat, two hundred and thirty
five feet long, ready for planking; one new
barge, ready to launch; two old barges, on
the cradles, under repair; and the warsaw
ferrvboat, the frame and cabin work of
which is all ready to set up.
Mr.. James Williams, who has been con-
nected with the Pauline Carroll for four or
five years in the capacity Of steward, re-
signed his position, and will take similar
berth ON the now James Howard.
FoR L0UBvILLE.-ShipPezs to Louisville