The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-05-11
River Intelligence.
OFFICE OF THE SOUTH WESTERN,
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pleasant but in the evening it clouded up and we
visited with heavy wind, accompanied by rain.
The river is still rising at the rate of 21a inches in
"a hours and according to the estimate of those best
posted in the matter is twenty feet above the low
water ark of the past season.
The lake is still rising, with sufficient water for our
largest class boats to Jefferson On the 7th according
to the Times the bayou falling steadily but slowly
The up-riyer fleet which came down on Sunday give
the same reports from above those have already
published as furnished by the Fleta-riyer falling rap
idly and very little cotton left. The Caroline hard
aground few miles below Pecan Point, with some 700
bales of cotton, and immediate prospect of getting
off. The Flrt went miles above kiamitia the Fla
villa miles above Rowland; the Right Way first to
Hoods Landing and then up Red river proper; and
| the Travis Wright to Kiamitia.
1t is almost needless to say that the stage of water
below is as good could be desired.
We now have only five sidewheel boats in the trade
Grand Era, La Belle, Selma, Bradish Johnson, and
Frolic
As We announced in our daily issue of Saturday, the
Bart Able has been sold to Capt. " R. Baranco and
Mr.. Allen Jumel, to go into the coast trade, between
Bayou Sara and New Orleans
Some of our steamboatmen have it in serious con
temptation to go into summer quarters they at
loss with the present scarcity and low rates offreght
WEDNESDAY. May 4.-The Era No: 10, G: P Truslow,
master, NJ. Anslie, clerk, reached here this morning
about o'clock with SIT packages for this place and
heavy freight for Jefferson for which pbint she sailed
before midday. Thanks to her gentemanly clerk for
city dates.
At AM the Minnie came down from her favorite port
with 80 bales of cotton, all to go through.
THURSDAY, May 5th.-The Julia A. Rudolph came
down from Jefferson little before with 286 bales
of cotton She remained here till late in the evening",
took 525 bales more, made some aceessions to her
passenger list, and went on her way rejoicing.
Shortly after midday the Lulu D, James Tucker,
Master, Thomas Knee, Clerk, came up with first rate
trip l4s6 for this place. 1872 for Jefferson having put
out 767 way packages He attentive clerk did not for
get to supply with papers After discharging her
In the afternoon the Minnie gaily swung out for Caro-
lima Bluffs, whisting for want of thought
FRIDAY, May GA little before this Am. the Grand
Era, Geo. L. Kouns, master. James Muse clerk came
steaming into port after absence of two month";.
We learn from her log" that she left New Orleans
Monday May 3D. with 900 tons Of freight and lsl cabin
passengers. We indebted to her clerk for city
dates to April Soh and to the clever typo who manp-
ulates th e Torch Light, for sundry papers
The 18th Era came down from Jefferson about noon,
with light trip
About dark the Minnie came in from Carolina Bluffs
with II bales of cotton. She is lightning little packet,
having from the Cutoff to Carolina Bluffs and back
to this point in one day, leaving the Bluffs at ppm.
Late in the evening the Ida came down from Jeffer-
son.
SATURDAY, May T. The Ida got off for the city last
night.
Jefferson, and after making slight addition to her
trip here went on down at 2 PM.
At the same hour the Fleta rounded to from above
the raft with 72l bales of cotton and few snndries
At 81 PM the the ocean steam propeller, Nameess,
came down with load of cross-ties.
The 18th Era left for Jefferson late in the enng.
Late in the evening the Grand Era swung out with
1000 bales of cotton and light passenger list:
The La Belle came into port this evening after dark
with good trip Thanks to her polite officers for city
dates to the 4th. A quick trip
At Pm the Bradish johnson, W. s. Bassett master,
arrived at our wharf with good freight She left New
Orleans on Wednesday the 4th $40 P.M laid at the
wharfboat u hours taking on freight, made % freight
and passenger landings, and arrived in Shreveport as
above Thanks to her officers for late dates
SUNDAY, May S-Before daylight the Bradish John
went up to Jefferson.
The Lizzie Hopkins came up about AM, put out
few packages, and about II o'clock went on up for
above the raft having loaded in New Orleans for that
destination
About AM the Lotus No. 8 reached this point with
toeraby fair trip, mostly for Jefferson for which
port she sailed before noon.
Near midday the Flavilla reported here from Shaw
neetown with 5o7 bales of cotton which she reshps
the La Belle.
At4PM the Flirt from above Kiamitia took her po-f
ston at wharf, bringing down 210 bales of cotton
The Right Way came in about tonight from vari-
Gus points above the raft rejoicing under $40 bales OF
cotton.
MONDAY May s.-This forenoon at IL O'Clock the
Travis Wright rounded to from Kiamitia with 600 bales
OF cotton and few snake roots. In the evening she
went on to the city.
Tho Minnie left this evening for Hurricane Bluffs.
TUESDAY, May lO.--Eary in the forenoon the Bradish
johnson came down from Jefferson, flying light, but
with good show of passengers.
About 81 PM the La Belle steamed off for the city
with 1900 bales of cotton and fine list of passengers
AT hafpast six this evening the Texarkana, Noah
Scovell, master, George Hamilton, clerk, came up
loaded almost to the guards with freight for above the
raft. George true to his instincts, failed not to sup
ply us with city dates.
FREIGHT AND PAssAGE.-Up freghts one-third less
high water rates. Down cotton 81 per bale Cattle
PaSSape-cabln deck.
IS to IS.
For New ORLEANS, To-DAY.-The and elegant
sidewheel packet Bradish Johnson Capt s. Bassett,
]. W. Bryant clerk will leave as above, on the ar
rival of the cars from Hallvilie.
For ABOVE THE RAFT, To-DAY.--The superior,
staunch- built and lowwater steamer Favilla, Capt
James Crooks, j. W. Lancaster, clerk, will leave as
above.
For New ORLEANS, FR1DAr.--The fine sidewheei
lime steamer Selma, Capt. John Kouns T. j.
Howard, clerk, will leave above, the arrival of
the cars from Hallyile.
From our Exchanges.l
The Bayou is higher than it has been this season,
and it continues to rise rapidly 1t covers all the lower
part of the wharf We learn that Red River opposite
Paris has risen nine feet and that the water is very
red This is sure sign of high water in that stream
The Sulphur and White Oak are out of their banks.
There is certainty that will have navigation
at least until the first of July.
Jefferson Times, 4th.
Navigation to Minden is now as good if not better
tnan IL Deen tnlS SEASON. rive DOdLS Uteu up
to landings during the week, loading with cotton
four have left for the city, and the Rapdes will leave
this evening We learn that the Lotawanna left the
city Thursday evening for this place. The elegant
steamers Jennie Howell Gladioa and probably others
will continue in the trade.
[Minden Democrat, April 80th.
River still falling. The Ohio is high, but falling, and
the Missouri and Illinois likewise on the decline
At the latest accounts Che upper Mississippi below keo
kuk still rising, but general de cline in all the riv
seems be the next pleasing item of intei gence
oil To b0atmnn Orleans
trade charged yesterday, and received the following
slightly increased rates: Flour Soc per bbl; pork,
50c whisky, 81 So hay, 35c per 100 lbs; OATS corn
and bacon zoe. per 100 lbs To Yicksburg, rates
No change to Memphis. Tonnage is here in abundance
Freight is moving literally.
st. Louis Democrat, April 30th.
New ORLEANS PUBLIC PARK.-In accordance with
act passed by the Legislature, entitled an act to
establish Public Park for the city of New Orleans
and to provide therefor, the tax of oneeighth
of one per centum the assessment rolls of the city