Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-20
METEOROLOGICAL RECORD.
SIGNAL SERVICE U. S. ARMY.
Memphis, May 20, SAB a =.
7. ]. BRowx. Observes
RIVER, BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS.

RIVER, BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS.
The river rose three inches during the
twenty four hours ending at noon to-day, and
is now six feet six inches below high water
mark Of 1867. The water is now within five
feet of the top Of the bank on the opposite
shore. but will not rise to a sufficient hight to
submerge the railroad. as it did recently. By
tomorrow or Monday the rise will have been
entirely checked. and instead of preparing for
an overflow, as one Of our morning cotempo-
raries advised planters to do, they can prepare
for vigorous prosecution Of labor, and need
not fear being disturbed by the watts, at least
for some time to come. White river is rapidly
falling, and, like the Arkansas. is gradually
approaching n summer stage. The Mississippi
is stationary at Cairo, falling at st. Louis,
Dubuque, Quincy. Keokuk, and all points
above. Tho Missouri is declining at Sioux
City and Omaha. and is about stationary at
st. Joseph and Kansas City. The weather is
clear and warm. Business is fair, but far
from active.
The Grand Tower, Captain Lennox, is at
the st. Louis wharfboat, and will leave at five
pm. for Cairo and St. Louis. Mr.. james
White is her executive officer, and those who
place themselves under his charge for the
trip may rely on o good time.
The Julia. Captain Townsend, will get
away at FIVE o'clock this evening for Vicks-
burg and the bends. Jimmy Thompson, a
we'll known Memphian and favorite with all,
isher purser.
Capt. VIM. J. Ashford will. at five pm. to-
day. back out the Thomas II. Allen for De-
Wallis Bluff, Jacksonport and all the landings
on White river. She is the regular U. S. mail
packet, and will make direct connection with
the Little Rock train. e. w. Outlaw is
clerk.
The elegant little steamer Geo. W. Check.
Capt. Mark Cheek in command, will depart
at o'clock this evening for Helena, Friar's
Point and all way landings.
The Dean Line steamer Lawrence will get
away at pm. to-day for Cairo, Louisville
and Cincinnati, and makes all landings on the
Ohio. Capt. Terrell commands.
The gay steamer Indiana, Capt. RUDE Neal
master. will arrive to-day. and departs at 6
pm. for Vicksburg. Natchez and New Or
leans.
The Commonwealth. Capt. Sedan on the
roof, will arrive tomorrow morning, and will
leave at noon for New Orleans and all inter
mediate landings. John S. Lehmer is clerk.
The Henry Ames is due from above.
The James Howard and Olive Branch will
pass up tomorrow.
The Mary Boyd goes out on Monday for the
Arkansas.
Bill Patterson will continue his majestic
tread on the lower deck of the Great Repub-
lie, and is the only one Of the old crew re-
naming on the boat.
The Natchez will be withdrawn from the
New Orleans and Vicksburg trade on the Sd
proximo, and will then run from New Orleans
to st. Louis. The W. S. Pike takes her place.
The Frank Pargoud is making weekly trips
between Vioksburg and New Orleans.
Tuesdays New Orleans Bulletin announces
the sale Of the Ozark by the United States
Marshal to Captain II. L. Lee for $500.
The Columbia, from, the Arkansas, passed
up this morning. discharging here 1873 bales Of
cotton.
The Geo. W. Cheek arrived this morning
with 10 bales cotton. 124 sacks Of seed and
5000 feet Of lumber.
The City Engineer Of st. Louis reports the
work done on the wharf and harhor. from
April. 1870. to April. ISL, as amounting to
s172,7OO g., and the amount estimated as
necessary to complete the work now under
contract sl23.fs %.
Captain James Kerr was a passenger on the
Dexter. He goes to New Orleans.
A Louisville telegram Of the 18th says the
frame Of the st. Louis and Memphis packet
being built by James Howard 4 Co. Is all up.
She is progressing rapidly. and viii be COM
pleted according to contract.
Captain James NJ. White intends running
the Katie to Louisville few trips during this
season.
The Evansville Journal Of Tuesday says;
Notices we're served on several steamboat
eaptains last week. admonishing them to oh
serve carefully the marine laws Of the United
States in inspect to racing. and in reference
30 the nrereure Of steam e rried.