Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-24
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.
RoArs LEAVING to-day
RIVER, BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS.

| RIVER, BUSINESS MlSCELLANEOUS.
The river has risen two inches in the last
twenty-four hours, and is now twenty-eight
feet one inch below highwater mark Of 1867.
The rise at Cairo yesterday was two inches.
and the decline at st. Louis three inches; at
the latter point the ice partially gorged above
the bridge piers yesterday, and will perhaps
form formidable gorge to-day, which will
keep the river open below there to Cairo. Ex-
tremely cold weather is reported at all points
on the Ohio river. Navigation is suspended
at Pittsburg. and heavy ice is reported all the
way between there and Cincinnati, compelling
all boats and tows of coal en- route south to
lay up. The canal at Louisville is closed by
ice. and no more boats can pass through until
the weather moderates. Navigation in the
Missouri and upper Mississippi has also been
suspended. White river is falling, with seven
feet to Jacksonport. The Arkansas has eight
feet of water to Little Rock. and is falling.
The weather continues clear and cold. Bust
ness fairly active.
By Telegraph
LOUISVILLE. December 2i.-The river is fall
ing slowly, with feet 2 inches on the falls.
In the chute there is 6 feet inches in the
canal. The weather is cold, with ice running
in the river. The canal is frozen over and is
full of coal boats The floating ice in the river
is cutting the boats badly.
The Mary Houston win pass up at pm. to-
day for Cairo, Evansville and Louisville.
She gets here 1000 bales of cotton. Captain
L. b. Durham commands, and Harry Walker
is her clerk.
By telegram to Captain Lightburne we
learn that Jacob Rogers, well known in river
circles. was killed by machinery at Pittsburg
yesterday. His father is supposed to be on
the Great Republic or 7. l.. McGill.
Cook Creighton. the we'll known purser Of
the Richmond, was circulating among his
many friends in the city this morning. He
will pass the holidays here. Nat Green, the
low-pressure commander of the Richmond.
will arrive to-day to pass the holidays with
his family and friends. Nat seriously AYERS
that from the time he left New Orleans until
he arrived at Cairo with his boat an average
of one steamer per minute was met; and
further, that the vast amount Of steam ex-
pended in signaling them caused him to lose |
one day on the trip.
The St. Francis was delayed until noon to-
day, owing to the scarcity Of labor.
The Thompson Dean added here 800 bales of |
cotton. 100 tons of oil cake, and left last night
for New Orleans.
The good steamer John Kilgour will be
down to-day. to leave at pm. for Vicks-
burg and New Orleans. She will take any
amount Of cotton, and has excellent accom-
modations for passengers. E. A. 0glesby
commands. and II. e. Fillmore is clerk.
The new and elegant steamer John Howard.
now at the wharf. will depart at pm. to-
day for Vieksburg, hatcher and New Orleans.
and makes all way landings. Her cabin ac-
are unsurpassed, while as a
freighter she is equalled by but few. E. R.
Perry is master, and Aleek Stewart secretary.
The Colorado, Captain Mckee, backs out at
5 D IN. to-day fer Cairo and st. Louis. Henry
Dietrich is her purser. p uH
John T. Briggs, well-known in river circles
as proprietor Of the bars upon several steam
ers. died in this city yesterday Of hemorrhage
Of the lungs, aged IS years. His death will be
sadly regretted by his numerous friends.
The elegant sidewheel steamer r. p. Walt
came in this morning from White river with a
large trip Of cotton and miscellaneous freight,
and will depart al Eve pm. with the United
States mail for Jacksonport and all points on
White river. connecting with the Little Rock
train at Devalls Bluff. VIM. Ashford com
mands. and Messrs. Butler. Smither and John
are her clerks.
Passengers for points on the Arkansas are
notified that the Thos. II. Allen will leave At
1--WE pm. to-day for Pine Blua Little Rock
md all way landings on that stream. The
Allen carries the United States mail, and is
safe boat TO travel on. Clay Rice Is her mas
Ter. and Messrs- Walworth, Waddell and Mus
'elman clerks.
The gay and festive Alice Dean. Captain
Drown. l. the only packet leaving to-day for
he Ohio river. She departs at Eve pm. and