New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-12-14
, River Intelligence.

TUESDAY EVENING. December IL. 1870.
WEATHER, BUSINESS, ETc.-Yesterday was
as genial and bright as the preceding day
with the exceptions that heavy clouds
overshadowed the sky early in the after
noon. and almost threatened another rain.
Luckily the clouds passed away. and the
day ended mild and clear. Business was
more than active, and the levees presented
an animated scene. The arrivals were
rather numerous, and we note the follow
ing: Sam Parker and barges from the
Ohio river, deeply laden; Commonwealth
from st. Louis with full cargo and large
list of passengers: Nora from Pittsburg.
deeply laden: the Bradish johnson from
the coast, with one of the finest trips OF
the season: the LOtawanna, from Red river.
came in with full cargo of cotton and
plenty Of stock: the Fleta, from Red river
also, arrived deeply laden-sLe had 73i
bales of cotton and some stock.
Among the departures are the Robert T..
Lee, to Vicksburg, with her usual compile
ment: Wade Hampton, to Fort Adams. with
fair trip; Tidal Wave, to Red river with
a good trip, Belle of Alton, to Coushatta,
with one Of the best passenger lists of the
season for that trade; GAINESVILLE. to Ar
kansas river, with q; light trip; MayHower
on first trip of the season, to Ouachita river.
with a flattering trip. She had some passen-
gers, and considerable freight. The NJ. j.
Wicks, to st. Louis, had a good cargo of
sugar and molasses, and small passenger
list.
Shipments were rather heavy, but the
lack of labor on the levee was quite draw
back. as usual. The rise in the Ouachita
and Red rivers has increased business in no
small degree. The cessation of shipments
Of railroad iron to Arkansas river has caused
the withdrawal of several willing boats to
that stream.
Rates are firm to all points. Ouachita
river is rising. and Red river has now six
feet full at the mouth. Cotton in fair
quantities to supply the present boats in
trade is reported, yet the new corners des-
tined for the trade may look for slim
chances. Arkansas river is at good stage.
OHIO river is rising yet, and the coal fleet is
coming down with sailing colOrs. This lat
ter fact should be relief to steambOatmen.
as the present high prices of coal are sutii-
cient to intimidate the most courageous.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMs.-The following
dispatch to Messrs. Phillips, Mccall & Co.
may prove interesting:
CAMDEN, Ark, December 13-River at
this point rising rapidly, with twelve feet
Oh the shoals. Weather cloudy.
The Wade Hampton left yesterday, ont
of time, but she will catch up again soon.
John C. Lbano never disappoints his pa
irons if he can helpit.
Captain James Kerr, Jr., who has. long
time past. been identified with Captain
George L. Kouns in the Red river trade, ,,i.-
assumed charge of the Office of the steamer
Belle of Alton. Mr.. Kerr has many friends.
ant, ~, wish him perfect success On the
Belle of Alton.
William NJ. Tompkins, Jr., late clerk OF
the steamer Belle OF Alton, and well known
as popular clerk and commander OF vari-
GUS New Orleans and st. Louis steamers,
will assume command of the steamer L. l..
McGill on her arrival at this port. Captain
T0mpkins is a thorough steamboatman,
whole souled gentleman; and we gladly
hail his advent as commander OF the fine
steamer McGill. We hope his success will
continue and desire our merchants to re-
member his record, and accord him their
patronage. Such men are worthy of
success.
Mr.. j. r. Permission, lately second clerk of
the steamer Alexander Mitchell, has been
telegraphed to meet the steamer John Kyle
at Vicksburg, to accept upon that new and
large steamer the same position he lately
occupied on the Mitchell. Mr.. Permission
has long been in the employ OF Commodore
William +. Davidson, and his appointment
TO the new steamer of the COmmodore's,
shows that he is held in high esteem. He
left last evening by rail to join the Kyle at
Vicksburg.
c. w. Mckinney. Esq, left last night on
the Belle of Alton to learn the Red river.
Charlie is brother of Captain James Nc
Kinney, and is whOle-sOuled, wide-awake
Young man. We wish him success. 3.
Captain Abe Hutchinson, who broug hit
the steamer Alex Mitchell to this port viii
leave on Thursday evening, for his home in
st. Louis. We can congratulate the St.
Louis papers on their truthfulness for once,
when they say that Captain Hutchinson is
favorite. He is at least SO here, and his
many friends will regret "Honest Abes ="
short stay. Come again. and bring your
trunk along, was the welcome he met with.
Captain James Gunsollis and wife came
down on the steamer Susie Silver.
Dora Bell is in town, and as he is q good
second or bill clerk, is in search Of boat to
display his services on.
Major Il. H. Peterson has made an ar
ranyement with the "Red River Daily
Packet Company to transport the United
States mails over their line. This arrange
ment will be Of incalculable benefit, and
Major Peterson must be congratulated on
the manner in which he is fulfilling his con-
tract with the United States government for
the distribution Of mails up Red river.
The. beautiful sidewheel steamer Susie
Silver, having made arrangements to enter
the trade between this port and Louisville,
will leave for the above point and way
landings, this evening at five o'clock. The
Susie" hereafter, will run az one of the
regular New Orleans and Louisville line Of