Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-03-26
RIVER AND WEATHER.

at the time we left the wharf late last
evening, the river was still falling, with 6
feet reported on Harpeth Shoals. There
was steady rain during the entire day,
and the river will likely be rising today.
The only arrival yesterday was the Tobe
Hurt from the upper Cumberland. She
brought down AZ hhds tobacco, SO sorNev
Orleans and for Louisville. She also
had the usual amount Of corn and barter.
The Lawrence cleared for Cincinnati,
carrying out 1923 bales of cotton.
The bonnie MalIie Ragon viii be at the
wharf this morning, and will return to
Evansville at II o'clock N. The immortal
Josh U. A. Wee still commands, and bis
son, John Savage, still presides over the
financial department.
The Commodore's banquet will posi-
lively come of at ths Nc chants Tues
day, when the tables Of this popular res
taursnt will be loaded to Lhe guards with
elegant visnds, the delicious iuioes Of
meats, fishes, vegetables and things
Z. J. Stewart, steamboat oommissarY.
has his headquarters with Harper & Arthur,
ready to attend 70 the wants Of stewards
who may order meats, vegetables, etc.
The Tyrone viii arrive to day and re-
turn to Cairo on tomorrow evening at 4
o'clock. This popular craft Q Is now In
charge Of Capt. Tom Harmon, with AIeek
Hard in the Office.
The Emma Floyd is due from Cincin-
natl to-day, and is advertised for rsturn
trip tomorrow evening at o'clock. Capt.
Ohenoweth is in command, and Bob Wiss
has charge of the office.
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GEORGE 8. KINNEY.
In orr last issue We stated that the new
steamer built by CuIley & Rawlsieh, was
10 be launched from their shipyard Il,
Edgefield yesterday evening at 8 o'clock.
According tc announcement the launch
did take place. The weather waz rainy
and extremely disagreeable, but there is
rarely ever postponement CT a steamboat
lannch- II Is Ike a race-play or pay,
and if it should be put of The builder,
owner, and all concerned would imagine
something terrible would occur in the
long run.
But the agony Is over. The laznch xss
successfully made in the presence Of q very
large crowd, considering the weather
Among the notables present were some Of
our river men Of the olden time, prouli-
nent among whom we noticed CapE John
5. Dashieil and Bsily Johnson. The
former was master Of ceremonies when
Capt Newells boat, the Lney Long, was
launched about the mouth of Lick Branoh
some thirty years ago. A dozen or more
were on the craft as she moved rapidly
down the ways and splashed into the water.
1t was what was called a side launch. but
has h0r not fha So -
In; the water head foremost, and foated
out handsomely. Mi. Bean, with cham
payne bottle IN hand stood ct the
helm, and as she touched the water
attempted to break it over her head,
but the shock caused by the cracking
timbers of the ways was too tremendous
for him, and he turned back somerssnlt,
landing safely astride of hog chain. In
the general commotion Charley Johnsons
one of Edgefeld's lAldermen, picked up
the bottle and went through the ceremony,
naming the craft Geo. s. Kinney, amid
the shouts Of those present. The lines
were properly handled, and the steamer
was well secured by sing-bolt fsstsniogr,
and placed in her. moorings. Capt. Geo.
s. Kinney, after whom she was named,
then invited all present to partake Of the
refreshments ordered for the occasion.
For half hour or more wine flowed free
ly, and wit and sentiment prevailed, and
every thing went on joyously.
The new boat Is lis feet, 81 inches in
length over all, 20 foot floor, win "a inches
depth Of hold in the clear. She Is finished
IN a most workmanhks manner, and wB
venture to say that better hull is noe
RfOat anyvhere The binders NAV wal
feel proud of their Job, which is Q credit 10
the Edgefeld shipyard- If good work and
cheap work, and beautiful model viii ac
cemplish anything, then Galley & Raw
leigh may expect to have their hands fall
from this time forward
The name worn By the new boat
is one of the most appropriate that
could have been given. George s. kinney,
Of the firm Of Cheathamk& Kline row
one of orr most prominent meIchsnis,
was formerly one Of our best pilots in the
trade between this city and New Orleans,
and always one Of our cleverest boatmsn.
and no man ever connected with our river
interests is more deserving Of the compli-
ment bestowed upon him. She will re-
ceive Immediately the machinery Of the
Newsboy, ard Is 10 be handsomely fin
ished. She is owned by Capt. VIM. Kiber,
and we congratulate INN upon his very
beautiful craft. Long may the George s.
Kinney Wavel
IBy Tslsgrsphl
CAIRo, March 25.-River fell two feet.
Orizzling rain al day. Mercury l8.
MEMPHIS, March Is Raining steadily
inca last ui0ht Rivar failino al.u,Iv