Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-07
RIVER AND WEATHER.
l-rs 80 ~ ARRIVED. 1scla ltll
Robert Moore, sc Cincinnati.
DEPARTED.
John Iumsden- Cairo.
LEAVING THIS DAY.

Robert Moore, a- Cincinnati.
John Lumsden, Cairo.
LEAVING THIS DAY.
Robert Moore, Cincinnati, P. NJ
The river was again falling yesterday,
with 10 feet on Harpeth Shoals. Weather
warm, and delightfully."- pleasant.
The Robert Moore from Cincinnati came
into port yesterday morning with q large
cargo of miscellaneous freight
The John Lumsden cleared for Cairo
with an excellent packet trip In addition
to other freight, she carried out 167 hhds.
of tobacco for New Orleans.
Capt Ben +. Egan, will hereafter re-
main in this city, and devote his special
attention TO the business of his two steam
ers, Armada and Malhe Ragon. We hope
the public will give him a share of
| patronage.
The most attractive feature on the wharf
| yesterday was the rejuvenated appearance
| of our great marvine Snowman who has
| Just returned from successful voyage up
Caney Fork, and invested proceeds Of trip
| in a suit of new harness.
A number of our young folks are getting
| up an excursiop party and propose embark
ing on the Armada. 10. Daily is master Of
ceremonies, and viii give all necessary in
formation regarding the trip.
The palatial Robert Moore departs for
Cincinnati this evening at o'clock Capt.
John Farrell commands, DIR. E. w. Bradley
is the clerk, and the craft belongs to the
White Collar line. Tauk sufficient
Rabbi Salamon Atlas, a native of MOroc-
CO, and Messenger from the Holy City Of
Jerusalem, is passenger on the Armada
this trip.
The river spring trade has fairly begun.
As proof of this, we mention the appear
ance Of Ed. Petty as a passenger on the last
trip of the Armada. This elongated per-
former of circular work has retired from
his old profession, and is now making his
living by climbing ladders. -I
The Oil Valley. engaged in towing oil be
tween Oil City and Pittsburg, struck the
,, pier at Emlenton bridge, 100 miles aboy,
Pittsburg, few days ago, and sunk in
few minutes. She had four empty barge
in tow. Henry Gibson, colored cook, an
son, about fifteen years old, were drowned
The rest of the crew were saved. The Oh
, Valley was four years old, and was owne'
( by jackson Bros, of Pittsburg, and wa
valued at SIS, COO No insurance. OWN
to high water, she will prove total loss.
} We clip the following from the Knoxvill
Press and Herald:
: Capt. Spencer Jarnagin, who left thi
port about three weeks ago, with larg
barge loaded with corn and country pre-
) duce returned to the city on Sunday. Capt
; Jarnagin reported that he was sixteen day
{ making the voyage from this place to Chat
! tanoOga, experiencing heavy gales AM
rough water. Seven miles above Sal
creek the crew were attacked about /
o'clock at night by gang of desperadoei
who, it is generally supposed by the boat
men, to be river pirates. Capt. Jarnagi
being at the time of the attack on boarC
5 assumed command and cut the lines an
l anchor and ordered a large amount {
: freight thrown overheard, which ightene
!. the craft and enabled her to escape car
ture. Some of the barges which left yes
4 terday, were fully armed and prepared fc
: attack.