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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-01-25
Words.
by JOHN HAY.

The violets were springing,
The SUNSHINE filed the day
The happy birds were singing
The praises Of the May.
A word came to me blighting
The beauty Of the scene,
And my heart was Winter,
Though all the woods were green
II.
Now down the blast go sailing
The dead leaves brown and scar
The forests are bewaihng
The dying Of the year.
A word came to me lighting
With rapture all the air,
And in my heart is Summer,
Though all the trees are bare.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-01-25

TaE Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage gave a
mastery argument in favor of the free
pew system, when, after describing a
shipwreck, people drowning, the haSty
launching of Iife-boat, he paused and
said. Stop, YOU cannot get IN here
unless you pay, This seat IN the md
die of the boat is worth dollar. thus
in the bow is fifty cents You may have
that one in the stern Tor a quarter. Ii
you cannot pay that, wait for the free
life boat, the mission chapel That
Will be along after little while,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-01-25

BmGHAM You've. it is said, sadly
broken down. and doubtful Of the flu
ture of his people, has returned to Salt
Lake City distrustful Of any permanent
peace with the anti-polygamous people
Of the territory.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-01-25

1T is suggested to pronauts to take a
double-bareled gun with them on as
tensions. as means ofproyiding them
selves At a moments warning with a
pair o shoot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
Convention Of naptists.

The Convention which has been in
session in this city for several days ad-
journed yesterday, after adopting the
following series of resolution on the sub
ject of the Theological Seminary:
Whereas. The Board of Trustees contem-
plate the removal Of the. Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary; and
Whereas, We believe that the best interest
of the Baptist denomination In the South re-
quires, not only greatly increased facilities
for theological training. but also demands a
university where the highest culture In every
department can DO given to the youth of the
land; and
Whereas, We believe that il Is practicable
now TO lay the foundation of such university
in connection with the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary; therefore,
Resolved. That this convention earnestly
solicit the Board Of Trustees to remove the
Seminary from Greenville, South Carolina
build up in connection with ii q university
for the Baptists Of the South.
Resolved, That for the purpose of accom-
plishing the objects specified in the foregoing
resolution. we pledge. so far as we are author
lied TO do so, in behalf Of the citizens Of Mem
phis and the Baptists of West Tennessee,
North Mississippi and Arkansas, q coptribu-
ton Of $500, 600 TO the funds of the Seminary.
Resolved. That we make this offer with the
firm belief that 1t will be fully and promptly
responded to by the public living within the
dent expectation that this contribution will
be largely increased after the removal Of the
Seminary and the founding Of such uni
yersity 1913
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

tectivesto recover stolen property is to
have informers in the gangs Of thieves.
These informers are generally young
thieves or broken down old ones, over
whom the detectives hold some rod Of
terror in the shape Of threatened arrest
for some crime unless the facts desired
are divulged. The detective business is
not one of intuition or wonderful sa-
gacity, as many think. But this becomes
apparent when it is known that the ma
jority Of detectives are illiterate men,
ex-patrolmen, etc. AS rule, poor
patrolman makes a gosd detective.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
Tax CoIIeetor ON PRIVILEGES.

In to-day's issue of the LEDGER will
be found the announcement of J. Harvey
Mathes as a candidate for reelection to
the Office of State and County Tax Col
lector on Privileges, subject to the ac-
ton of the Shelby county Democratic
Convention. That Captain Mathes will
be nominated and reelected there seems
to be no doubt. AS Tax Collector on
Privileges during his term Of Office, he
has given universal satisfaction to all
classes of citizens, doing his legal duty
in manner which secured the esteem
and Endorsement of the public. 1t is
satisfactory to do business with efficient
officials, who, while inforcing the laws
of the State in the collection of taxes,
do it in such manner that paying
taxes becomes pleasure rather than a
disagreeable duty with the taxpayer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
GENRKAL MARKET.

With light receipts of produce, transac-
tions are decreasing, and in some cases
prices advancing. Corn and oats are frmer.
Provisions dull. Flour steady. Groceries
firm. with advancing tendency in coffee. We
quote: Apples. IS to 81 50. Bran. s28 50
s2s 90. Beans. So Is to IS per bushel. Bag
ging, III to 1Sc. Mess beef, sl2 90 to sl3.
Butter. q to SOc. for yellow and white,
at the IeYee. common to choice. Bacon
clear sides. ~ to nc; clear rib sides,
TIC; shoulders. 81 to SIC; breakfast ba-
con. 9 TO SIC. Smoked hams. 9 to Zoe. Su-
gar-cured hams. II to 1211c. plain and
canvassed. Corn-meal. IS 90 to So o..
Corn. 81 to Csc. Cotton seed, s1l per
ton on the levee. Coffee-Rio. % to 2511e (;
Java. q to 30c. Dried apples, So to &c
per Id; peaches, IA to SIC. Eggs, Is TO lie.
Flour, s. so to $40 Is for super to fancy. Hay,
S23 to S28 so, to quality. Lard, quiet; tierce,
~ to &c; keg, 10 to 1015c; pail. IL to llAc
caddies, lie. Lemons. 81 TO 81 so per box.
Molasses-plantation As to 6sc, as in quality.
Nails, IS rs rates. Oranges. 81 50 to So 90 per
box. Oats, 48 to SOC. Onions. So 90 to IS so
per Dbl. Poultry chickens. IS 90 to So 90 /:
ducks. turkeys and geese in light request. Po-
tatoes, 50 so TO 3 80. as in quality, Mess pork.
s13 so to IA. Bulk-clear sides, Z to714c: clear
rib, 81 TO SIC: shoulders. 5 to SIC. Hams,
81 to SIC. Sugar, open kettle. to ll14c |;
yellow clear. Ia to 1l54c; white. II TO- he I;
hard refined. 1871 to 1916. Salt. 50 IS to So 3.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
FINE black hats at Wheaton's.
Hotel at CorintI, MissIssippI.

The travelling public are iafef med that
the Corinth Hotel, formerly the ScruggS
House, has changed hands and is now
managed by Louis Chapman, late of the
Memphis and Charleston railroad. The
hotel is kept in frst-class style, and at
the bar the best liquors await the tired
traveller. Trains stop for meals at Cor
inth, and the Corinth Hotel is the place
to get the necessaries and Injuries Of
life. See advertisement in another col
umn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

PUBLIC LKDeER OFyToK,
MnNPHIa. TENN. April "a. 1872.

L
MBHPHIs. TEsE., April "a. lS12.J
Business to-day is extremely dull in all
branches of trade, and especially is it the case
on Madison street. There is only moderate
demand for money, and the banks are loan
ing funds on short date gilt edge" paper at
109l2 d cent. q annum. In some cases a
withdrawal of deposits are reported. capital.
lists preferring to invest in interest paying Sc
curities that cannot be taxed. than loan on
collaterals that will be taxed. In one in
stance to-day we learn of a withdrawal, a
day or two since. of $4,000. which-had it
not been for the proposed tax-would have
been invested in real estate in the lower part
of the city. Indeed, negotiations for the
purchase of the property had already began,
and the transfer would certainly have been
made had the tax been fifty per cent. less.
An advance in gold is reported in New York
to-day, the opening rate being III and the rate
at noon 1ll7s. Our dealers would buy ship
ping lots at ll0s4@1ll, but for small amounts
l10N is the counter purchasing rate.
The scarcity of Eastern exchange sent one
or two banks into the market to-day as pur-
chasers. One transaction of $4,000 is re-
ported between banks at 81 premium per $1,000.
Considerable New Orleans exchange is making.
the rate being 1Se of buying and par selling
Eastern commercial bills are taken at par and
checks furnished at Ac premium.
Local investments are improving slowly.
There was a telegraphic inquiry from New
York for Arkansas levee bonds at 2c. and
the supposition is that large amount would
be taken at that price. Dealers inquiries have
failed to find sellers at 2Sc, and it is doubtful
whether 2S1zc would bring to light any but
small amounts. About SIS, 900 in Mississippi
lsyee bonds we're upon the market for sale,
but no offers made that came near the sellers
views. 1t is limited. however. that they could
find a purchaser at lOc. A brokers' purchase
of 200 shares Memphis and Charleston rail-
road stock is reported at size, but SIC is
asked by holders. and in one instance Soc is
noted as the selling figure for a lot Of 5000.
But ssT Shelby county warrants are in the
hands of dealers. One sale of $500 to tax
mayer is reported at csc. Purchasing rates
are e5996c. Bank Of Tennessee money, old,
is SSgsOc buying and selling City securities
are improving Slowly We note brokers'
purebase of 1900 currency issue to-day at
bso. The gold issue Is quoted at 6lg62c, and
past due coupons S2gAo. Government seeur-
tiles are stronger in New York to-day, and
arc advancing. Insurance and hank stocks
are nominal. Street railway shares are
marketable at soc, and Gayoso gas stock at
about the same figure, or a fraction below.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

The City of Chester will be the boat
leaving for St. Louis tomorrow evening.
The Thompson Dean will pass up Sat
urday evening.
The Mallie Ragon, Captain Ballard,
and Mr.. Bradley, clerk, will get away at
4 p to-day for all landings on Arkan-
sas river to Little Rock.
The Richmond will be due up at an
early hour tomorrow morning, and will
make quick run to st. Louis. She has
large passenger trip and three hun
dred tons of iron and four hundred tons
Of miscellaneous freight, besides three
celebrated stables Of horses that par
ticipate in next weeks races here.
( The little steamer Ella Belle was
burned last Friday afternoon about
twenty miles above Steele's bayou, at
the foot of Big Island. The boat was
going to Vicksburg with load of cotton
and seed. She had on board about one
hundred bales OF cotton, and over six
hundred sacks of seed, all of which, ex
cept seven bales of cotton, together with
the vessel, was destroyed. She took fire
amidships. There was no insurance on
the boat or freight, the loss amounting
to about $4,000 Captain VIM, the
owner of the boat, sustained loss of
$4,000, which falls heavily on him.
Navigation from New Orleans to st.
Paul is now unobstrueted. The ice in
Lake Pepin broke up some days ago,
and yesterday the gorges at the foot Of
the lake gave way and the ice ran out.
According to last nights kilograms
the Robert E. Lee yesterday ran from
Cairo to Evansville in sixteen hours.
During the past seven years st. Paul
collected $68,645 So wharfage. Now
she is about to abolish the wharfage tax.
Referring to this, the St. Louis Republi-
can of the 22d says: 1.-THE general ten
dency of the present time is to remove
all restrictions which have in the past
hampered business, and imposed bur-
dens on our Western steamboatmen.
The people of Tennessee, Kentucky,
Indiana, and some other States have
some lessons to learn yet, and then they
too will arise and do away with the mon
streus impositions of wharfage taxes
collected at Memphis, Louisville and
other important ports.
The Cherokee has left New Orleans
for Louisville to be heightened eighty
six feet.
The streets of the lower portion Of
Helena are navigable for skiffs and light
draught steamers, and the only mode of
conveyance from house to house is by
the former The overflow will not last
long, however.
A little sidewheel steamer called the
Cora Bell is coming down the Ohio to
go in the upper White river trade,
On the l4th inst. the Beardstown was
sold at Galveston by an order of Judge
Morrill,, of the United States District
Court, at the custom-house, and was
bought by Mr.. j. d. Davis for six hun
bred dollars. This is poor fate for the
steamer that became famous recently by
making the interior voyage from st.
Louis to Galveston.
The Commonwealth went up the Ohio
only to Evansville.
The S. S. Merrill passed through Lake
Pepin day before yesterday-the first
boat of the season.
The Dictator tows from Cincinnati to
this city two barges laden with water
pipes for the Holly Water Company.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
SPRING style hats at Wheaton's.
The Tax Ordinance.
% the Editor Ofthe Public Ledger,

To the Editor of the Public Ledger;
Permit me, through your columns, to
ask a favor of Taxpayer" editors,
bankers and merchants, who, through
the papers, in the Chamber of Com
merce, on the streets and in their Offices,
criticise and dcnounce the tax ordinance
lately passed by the General Council
one which think they may easily grant.
1t is this; Let every one opposed to the
tax, the subjects included, or the man
ner oflevying it, examine carefully--frst
the Constitution of the State ef Ten
nessee, wherever it refers to the subject
of taxation; second, the acts Of the Leg
islature by which the City Council must
be governed in the passage Of tax ordi-
nance-and then suggest some better
plan, authorized by The laws of the State.
1t is so easy TO denosnce the actions of
others, that one deserves but little credit,
though he succeed ever SO we'll To
originate something new, map out bet
ter plan, or provide remedy for the
evils complained Of, is different mat
ter, and will reflect credit upon the sue
cessful aspirant.
ANOTHER TAXPAYER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
FINE Neutria hats at Wheaton $
A simmer Resort.

One Of the most pleasant places in
the Southern country during the sum
mer season is Montvale Springs, Blount
county, East Tennessee. These popular
springs viii be opened for the season on
the 18th Of May next Last season over
Fifty Memphians repaired to MOntvale
aud enjoyed the waters, wild mountain
scenery aud elegant society. This sea.
son a still greater number of Memphis
people win assemble there. For full
particulars see advertisement smother
column.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

Thirty misdemeanor cases were dis
posed of by fine to-day. Martin Nc
Donald, arrested for obtaining money
under false pretenses, was bound over in
default of one thousand dollars bonds.
&c. Rhodes, carrier Of concealed
weapons, was compelled to give bond in
$500.
Galesby, arrested on the charge of
obtaining the sum Of fifty dollars under
false pretenses, at Vicksburg, Miss. was
remanded to Jail to await requisition.
His bonds were placed at $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
A noble Roman.

A stranger. evidently philosopher
and philanthropist, but unfortunately
an earnest worshipper at the shrine of
Bachus, was carried to the station-house
twice yesterday in well defined state
Of intoxication. Having plenty of
money, he liberated himself and twelve
of his fellow-prisoners by settling the
bills known as fines. This morning he
again imbibed too much Of the exhila-
rating fluid and was confronted by the
Recorder. Inquiring into the number
Of unfortunates in prison, and the cause
of their detention, he contributed the
necessary amounts and set them free.
As a Jail deliyerer he can take the pre-
MUM.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

To-day's kilograms indicate about the same
feeling elsewhere as those at the close last
evening. and here the situation, though not
materially changed, is easier. Factors are
net pressing sales to any great extent. though
in cases where small lots Of low and trashy
grades are to be sold, a slight concession from
yesterdays prices could be obtained. and on
the better grades they are firm. There are but
two or three buyers in the market, however,
and the entire business Of the morning did
not exceed 800 bales. We quote prices as fol-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
To the Editor Of the Ledger,

Would it not be well to unite our forces
in the coming campaign by cumulative
convention, which would engross the
nomination of Legislative as well as
county offices2 1t would certainly give
a deeper interest to the canvass, enlist a
warmer action on the part Of gentlemen
who wish to go to Nashville as repre-
sentatives of the county, and guarantee
us complete ticket. Let the conyen-
ton that is called for the nomination Of
Sheriff, Tax Collector etc, nominate
candidates for the Legislature, and thus
obviate the annoyance incidental to a
heated summer canvass, which must be
the inevitable result Of two or three con-
yentions. III.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

THERE will be meeting Of the Me-
chanics' Institute tonight at Odd Eel
lows Hall, to receive the report Of the
committee ON the proposed industrial
exposition. A full attendance is ear
nestIY desired. N. BURKE, President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
memphis Headquarters.

Edwards headquarters oyster, fish,
fruit, vegetable and ice depot. Where
is IT'D Why, No. 27s Second street,
where can be had the finest Savannah
shad for Toe, fine Northern lake and
Reelfoot lake fish cheaper than at any
other place. Also the best oysters ever
brought to Memphis, at 75c per can.
Early vegetables, all kinds, in season.
so j. d. EDWARDS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
Purrs at sl5 Second street.

AT 296 Main street.-the neat little
news stand, under the supervision of
Paul Wright-can be found all the lead
ing pictorials of the day; also the latest
publications by eminent authors Of fic-
ton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

ran ARRIVALS
Steamer Emile LaBarge, Red river.
Continental, St. Louis.
Julia, Yicksburg.
Mary Miller, New Orleans.
Mallie Ragon, Louisville.
Dexter, New Orleans,
Potomac, Cincinnati,
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Emile LaBarge, St. Louis.
Marble City, st. Louis.
Minneola, Cincinnati.
Legal Tender, White river.
q A. J. White, Napoleon.
George w. Cheek, Madison.
Julia, st. Louis.
Mary Miller, Louisville.
(" Continental, New Orleans.
Dexter, St Louis.
" Potomac, New Orleans.
BOATS IN PORT.
Mary Boyd, Mallie Ragon,
BOATS ADVERTISED TO LEAVE TO-DAY.
New OrIeans.....N Nick Longworth .......5 p. m
Arkansas River 80 Mallie Ragon-...........4 pm.
RIVER, BUSINESS, WEATHER.
The rise and fall at other points since
our last issue, as reported by the Signal
Service Bureau, is as follows: ii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

SHIPPING TAGS are now printed at the
LEDGER Office cheaper than in Cincin-
natl. No use to send your orders from
home. 3lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
Arrived ut Last.

Parties in need of private mail-boxes
can obtain them at the postofice. Price,
IS. These boxes are far superior to any
now in use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

DOARDING-ON AND AFTER THE lsT
ID OF March the terms Of the WhitemOre
House for regular boarders will be as fol-
lows: Single room. 81 per week: two occu,
pying same room, Sc per week, each; board
By the single week. 50; regular day board, -
per week. These prices being as low as can
be Afforded are made payable strictly in ad-
vance, unless we'll secured by responsible par
ties. Families accommodated on very rea-
sonable terms. ~
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srrAr-v1rrrso at Bis Second st.
Fresh Fish,

Choice Mackinaw trout and white fish
received every day by express and for
sale by Victor D. Fuchs, No. Il Jeffer-
SON street 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

Do you like pungent, palatable min
eral water2 Try the Pavilion of Sara
toga Springs, N. Y. so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

Play billiards on Phelan a Collender's
beveled tables, at the Peabody. [56
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

GENUINE Pavilion and Congress
Springs water for sale, Wholesale and
retail, by j. B. Hills, 28l Main st. [ll3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

FAST HORSES and fine bugges at Court
Street Stables. s, 35-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

Business was active yesterday after
noon.........The Marble City went to st.
Louis light.........The LaBarge, for the
same point, passed before dark without
doing anything here..v,,,..The Minneola
had 500 bales cotton for the Ohio.........
The Legal Tender, for White river, was
crowded with people, reminding her Off
GERS of the trips previous to the compile
ton of the railroad. ........The St. Fran
els and A. j. White had excellent trips.
1.-THE Continental came down after
dark and laid over until noon to-day to
repair her wheels. 1.-THE Julia went
up late with light trip, ~... The Mollie
Moore went down without landing~......
The tug Little Condor came down with
three barges Of salt......The tug Ripont
was sold yesterday to Mcdonald & Co.
for $500. She goes to Island Is to
handle coal fats....,,,, The Mary Miller
went up late last night with light trip.
,..,.., Several tows of coal passed down
during the night..,..,...The Cheek left for
Madison to be overhauled and length
ened .,..vr,The Bee and barges are due
up,.,.,.-. Business to-day was only mod
ltsssssssss NC ANAtNA
with 1868 bars of iron, 1865 fish plates,
100 hogsheads of sugar, and fair trip
of people.........The Potomac, from Gins
cinaati. put off 81 sacks Of corn and %
plows, and had 500 tons for New Orleans
........The Mallie Ragon, from Louis
vile. came 10 this morning and dis
charged about 40 tons Of freight. She
lays over until evening.
MISCELLANEOUS.
CoALl COALl COAL--Gartside coal at
Johnson Landing at forty cents per box
The Mary Boyd is the regular Friday
Arkansas river packet
The City Of Yicksburg will pass down
tomorrow for Vicksburg.
Colcnel Cobb, agent, has special tel
esram from Lew Hates, Of the Nick
Longworth, announcing that steamer TO
leave Al Eve pm. to-day for Vieksbnrg,
Natches aRd New Orleans. Shippers
and passengers take notice,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
DUTCHER'S LIGHTNING FLY-KILLER

Sweeps them off and clears the house
speedily-try it. Sold by dealers every
where, eod-98
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

ALL FASHIONABLE people drive the
Gsart Street Stable horses and buggies.
s5f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24
PUBLIC LEDGER.
fil ltt
once. No. IL Madison Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
MEM HISS
wednesday Evening. April "a, 1872.

P1rTsBuRo and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown q Jones, Office 282 Main
street, Bethel Block. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

Memphis. White and Little Red River U. s.
Mail Line - Fer Helena. Devalps Bluff.
SeaTcy, Augusta, Jaeksonport, and all va
landings.
LEGAL TENDER-....W. J. Ashford, masie
Leaves Memphis every TUES a
DAY, at 5 o'clock pm. sa8-E1l1-l-A
RIP. WALT ohm J. Edison. master
Leaves Memphis every SAT- IN
URDAS. 80 ) o'ci55k T.m, - -
The above elegant steamers connect - De
walls blaf with the Railroad Aonaay ana
Thursday going up. and Wednesday And SAT-
urday coming down.
RELI0Tf A MfLItFS. Agents.
lili Cor. jefferson aud kLQ.aenade sts-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-24

Blank t.'".-] lhuicates no report elpner W.
stationary. aa 4aA NHala
Hight Of water above low water mark, 81
feet and inches.
The river opposite the city is now
three feet four inches below high water,
and has come to stand, as was expected.
The decline will not be rapid at first,
but all fears of general overflow are
at an end. The upper streams are de-
clining and so are those below, except
Red river, which has not been heard
from in several days. The Arkansas
has i've feet four inches to Little Rock,
and White river about the same depth
to Devall's Bluff. The weather is clear
and pleasant.