The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-11-22
RIVER NEWS.

The marks here last evening indicated
seven feet strong in the channel. The
Courier lelt for Parkersburg with a good
trip. The Carrie Brooks, from Pittsburgh
for Parkersburg, arrived, and after dis.
charging some freight, went on her way.
We noticed on the landing number Of
ball and socket water pipes to be shipped
to GAINESVILLE on the Julia No. 2. They
arc to be put down under the Muskingum
to supply West GAINESVILLE from the works
on the east side Of the river. The same
pattern was used here in taking water TO
the Island, and answers the purpose ad-
mirably. We believe Messrs. Sweeney Il
Co, Of this city, have the contract for man
uhcturing those to he laid at Zlnesyille,
and they are to be put down under the
supGrintendencc Of Mr. Cummings, Super.
intendent Of our Water Works.-The
Major Anderson will he here today in
time 10 leave Tor Cincinnati al noon {;
at least VIC were 50 informed by her
agents, Mcssrs Booth Il Co. Passen-
gers and shippers will make note
Of this and govern themselves according.
ly. The Anderson needs no c0mmenda.
ton at our hands. She Is known oil along
the river as the finest packet that navi-
gates the Upper Ohio. Capt Charley
Muhleman Is In command, and that is
sufficient guaranty for promptness and
good fare, and Of courteous bearing 10.
wards all who may have business with
him.-The ArgOsy left Pittsburgh, yester.
day, and will be here to leave on her re.
turn trip for that point at the usual hour
II o'clock this morning. An excellent
opportunity for shippers, aud for those
who wish TO visit the Smoky City, and
arc not prero"" for time.-The Julia No.
Q is expected from Pittsburgh sometime
today en- route for GAINESVILLE. The Ed.
Hobbs will also arrive from the same
point, and taking the two bargcs Of rail.
road iron In tow, will continue on down
70 her dcstlpatlon-The Jas. ReeS had
not sriyed last evening Ri four o'clock,
being detained by heavy way business
We heard, yesterday, In addition 10 the
disasters 10 the coal fleet already publish.
cd, that the Collier and bargcs were hard
aground at Glass House riiIle.--T'hc Elm
ma Logan and Billy ITodgson, With heavy
tows Of iron from lronton, will probably
reach here to.night,-CapL John Gray
was in tho city, yesterday, looking alter
the new boat being built Tor him Ly
DIasrS. Wilson, Dunlevy & Co., Of North
Wheeling. The upper works are now
being put in position, and the new Graf
will DO ready TO launch 10 q short time.
We hear she will be taken 10 Pittsburgh
10 receive her machinery, outfit. &C., and
will then constitute member Of "Gray's
llne."-The Express leaves for Parken.
burg this morning--Capt. AnShutz In
command. II you wish 10 enjoy pleas.
ant trip on flrStclaSs steamboat in charge
OLA No. 1 officers, we recommend you to
take tho Express. You will find that
Capt. A. and his fine packet will oil the
bill precisely.
By Telegraph.
River Report.
PrrfsBURoH, November 0l--7:40 P. ~!
Cloudy mud pleasant Monongahela
FIVE feet two inches, falling. Departed
Jno. r. Tolla, for New Orleans.
CINCINNATI, November 2l.- River
twelve ieet three inches, rising six feet
three inches In twenty.four hours. Cloudy,
cold and clustering. Arrived-R. h
Hudson from Wheeling. Departed-R
H. Hudson for Wheeling; 3d. Charles for
Pittsburgh; Belle Vernon for New Or.