New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-16

circus and menagerie, bound for st. Louis, was
taken on board. A most amusing and ludicrOus
sight 1t was to see the attempts made to get the
elephant ON board. When he was brought to til
stage plank he objected to going on board, and
when IL compulsory effort was made to get his ma
lesty to walk up to the captains office and settle,
he let loud yell, and so terrified the crowd who
had assembled to take a free look That an IndlS-
crlmnate and wild panic took place.
No serious accident took place, and elephant,
dronedalies and the whole show was soon on board
in safety. Captain Dan Brady was so confused
during the melee that ne ordered the porter OF the
boat to 90 down and bring up that passengers
frunk-of course, meaning the elephant g. The
eggplant was disguised, however, and carried his
own trunk on board. not even allowing the porter
day for ST. Louis and way landings.
The Wade Hampton having repaired, Will leave
Moses Gibbs. ESD. lnate of the Wild Wagner,
was yesterday arrested by an officer from Little
Rock. who has writ for him charging him with
completely in takin. tho steamer W. K Arthur
from the United States Marshal at Helena. last
May. 1t will be remembered that the Arthur was
sued for j 10 0po damages by passenger who had
been put ashore at the mouth of White river for
not paying his fare, and she was seized by the
Marshal to await trial: but, by some unaceounta
bic means, she slipped her ropes and backed out
in the stream, much to the cha.rn OF the officers
OF the law. This is deemed contrary to law. and
Gibbs is accused of helping to slip the rope but no
one knows really who did it, and as Mr. Gibbs posi-
lively denies havin. done it, We think the Marshal
won't get much satisfaction. He leaves to-day
with his prisoner.
1t is really too bad that man shonld be carried
away from his business and brought to a distant
city on such iisy and long delayed charge
Nearly every one supposed that the whole matter
had ended long ago. We hope Mr.. Gibbs will prove
his innocence, as he is hard working and good
citizen.
Til" portable engine which was lost overheard
from the Belle o.. Alton. Tuesday evening. was re-
covered from the river by the bell Usage.
We are glad to say that it is not damaged except
by water.
Mr.. l.. i. Clrin engineer of the steamer II. c.
iaeger, has in his possession IA lot OF papers and
photographs including a life insurance policy for
s 1000, which ne found floating in the river at the
wreck of the steamer I. l.. Mctiill, at the time of
the disaster to that steamer. I; will be rcmem
bered that Mr.. Carn OF that noble
who, with the yawl. saved so many lives from the
burning steamer. The insurance policy Ia issued
by the Great Western Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany OF New York, the life OF l.. SChmirlein. 4
ccrtlhtsite, also OF membership Of German 5ent-
vtaent society Of Peoria Illinois. is among the pa
pers Mr. Carlin is ready to deliver them up to the
proper relatives upon demand.
The Wild Wagner has laid up for a few days for
repairs to her machinery.
The steamer John Kyle, en- route to this port.
which grounded near Cairo lately. has been
loved by the Northwestern. and is now Oh her way
here rejoicing.
The Susie Silver has gone across the river to take
railroad iron.
The towboat Clipper has been sold to W. g. Cole
and Val. p. Collins for $4,000.
For ST. LOJ'Gs.-rhe famous low pressure steamer
Richmond will leave for the above and way points
Captain n. :. Green commands, and Mr.. Cook
Creighton is chief clerk
FoR LoyrsvlLLK-The Susie Silver, Captain
Thomas w. Shields, will depart to day at p. II.
for all landings the Ohio river. T. packet is
She departs punctualy. Captain Green Shields is
chief clerk.