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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-05-17
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

U.S.. $40. SER, OBSERVERS OPPIcE,
CAIRO, May l6, 1873, l0:ll pm. J
Barometer 29:9s.
Thermometer 90 degrees.
Wind, northeast, velocity miles per
hour.
Weather, clear.
Maximum temperature last "a hours, at
p. m, IS degrees.
Minimum temperature, last "a hours, at
5 .. m, So degrees.
Prevailing wind last "A hours, northeast
Total number Of miles wind travelled, last
n hours, l22.
DAVID W. HARNErr. Observer.
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Of formation by Sinaott and Adams. at
New Orleans, with which TO back the Lee
in . fast trip 10 81. Louis. The Nstchez
expects 70 make . quick run whether the
Lee starts or not. She will have an even
thousand boxes Of lump coal aboard when
she starts, and will take an additional
thousand boxes at Nstehez, Arkansas
City,. memphis and Cairo. The mate OF
the boat not long ago requested Cap
tain Leathers to allow him to remove the
large square tops Of her chimneys which
catch great deal Of wind and retsrd the
speed Of the boat more or less, but Gap.
tain Leathers declined, his desire being TO
have tho whole boat make the run without
any dismsntling. II is thought that the
race will occur about the last of this
month, when the Natchez will DO through
with her seasons business.
Captain Dan o. Kinney, Of Nashville,
was q fortunate visitor at the Memphis
races. lie won $4,000 or $50 900, 81
Madame Rumor says.
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SMALL-POX

Chiefof Police McIIale yesterday morning
found a negro on Commercial avenue, near
Eighth street, suffering with what the ne.
gro said was meases. However, upon in.
yestigation it was found that it was clear
case of smallpox, and that in an aggravated
form. After slowing the darby away, at a
safe distance from the sidewalk, Chief Nc.
Hale Informed Health Officer Wootten OF
the mater. Mr.. wootten took the negro In
charge md had him removed to the hospital
where lie now is, The negro stated that he
had been put OF here day before yesterda!
by boat bound for Cincinnati. The negr,
Is evidently well trained, for although h
has been at work on the boat for sometime
he can't remember her name. As thi. IL tn
only case Of smallpox in the city, II vii
| hardly pay TO reopen the pcst-house,
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL

Ihis popular hotel has been retitted and
improved, and Ii now one Of the mos, com
Portable stopping places in the city. The
travelling public and persons. desiring
pleasant quarters by the week or month, vii
always find them at the Commercial ho,eI
Hates Of board have been reduc,ed As fol.
lows: Day board, q 30 per week, ,ransi,
~ % per day; board and lodging, fro M s5
TO ~ per week. "
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new hotel has been opened in the large
house located on the corner OF Seventh
street and Washington avenue. 1t Will be
Known as Browns hotel, and proprietored
oy Mr. Brown, whose reputation las hotel.
keeper Is weil-known in this city. The
house has been thoroughly renovated and
refurnished, and is in every way frs,.class.
The tables are At all times furnished with
the best the season affords, and the charges
liberal, being only 81 SO per day. Mr.
Brown solicits and deserves share OF the
public patronage. b-l4t
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SALE OF sERvlCEABLE AND UNsER
VICEABLE ORDNANCE STORES.

BUREAU OF ORDNANCE,
Navy Department, April 20, 1873.
There will be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder, alta m, on Thursday, May
10th, 1873, At the naval station, Mound City,
Illinois, a quantity of cannon projecties and
misc ellaneous articles of ordnance, in part
as follows, viz;
90 81 pdr Parrot rifles.
"a 2Opdr Parrot rifles.
1901 dr Dahlgren rifle.
$50 Ddr Dshlgrcn RIFLES.
2s 80 pdr cannon.
40 eight inch cannons.
six inch mortar.
A large quantity, about AL tons, of ten
inch, eight inch, 80 pdr, 80 pdr, go pdr, 10
pdr. and thirteen inch mortar projectiles
and miscellaneous ordnance stores, includ
ing lot Of scrap bronze.
Terms: Ten per cent. in government
funds on the conclusion Of the sale, and the
remainder within ten days, during which
time the articles must be removed iron the
station, otherwise they will revert to the
government.
II is to be distinctly understood that no
guarantee will be gwen to purchasers OF
articles offered for sale and noted in the
catalogue as regards their exact condition
or quality, but 1t is believed, however, that
everything offered for sale is as represented.
WILLIAM N. JEFFERs, Chief Of Bureau.
The above is published by order of the
commandant of station, to whom persons de.
string TO become purchasers and wishing TO
inspect the articles offered for sale should
apply. FRANCIS T. GILLETT,
o-6-d&wtd Paymaster L. s. Navy.
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NOTICE.

ILLINOIS CENTRAL II. X. Go !
AGENTS OFFICE, CAIRO, MAY ~, liza
On and alter this date the ticket ONCE
Sii be sept open for the sale of tickets nom
yam. 70 IL IN, and from 1 80 p m. to Bpm,
sac nom TO $50 pm. The Office will also
o.opesd ~ minutes before the departure
o-lSdlw
AM -. Agent.
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ORDINANCE. No. ~

An ordinance to amend section Is Of or.
dinance No. I.
BE IT ordained by the City Council OF the
City Of Cairo.
SECTION |. That section IL OF ordinance
No. be amended by striking out AL OF laid
section after the word nuisance and sub.
shutting the following therefor, viz: "And
1t shall he the duty Of the city marshal and
police constables OF the city To kill all such
dogs or sluts. during such hours of the day
as may be designated ~ the mayor"
Approved May IL, 1873. JoHS WooD.
Mayor.
Attest: NJ. }. HowLEY, City Clerk.
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Mr.. J. NJ. Moskovics, the enterprising
dealer in dry goods, Washington venue
between Ninth and Tenth streets, offers his
large and varied stock of goods at cost
prices. His store is fun Of the choicest of
dry goods Of every variety and quality, aud
the prices at which he is disposing Of them
are as,onishingly low. Cab upon him and
satisfy yourself. SCI IT,
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ORDINANCE No. -.

An ordinance to amend section of Or
dinance !, relating to the time of holding
the regular stated meetings Of the city
council.
BE it ordained by the City Council Of the
City Of Cairo:
That section OF Ordinance be amended
ny striking out the word Monday, and in
sorting instead the word Tuesday.
Approved May 10, 1873. JOHN WooD,
Mayor.
Attest; NJ. J. HowLRY, City Clerk.
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ANNOUNCEMENT

TO any and all who desire fine,
genuine French calf,kid, Morocco or paten,
lesther pair Of boots, CATERS or shoes Of any
or all Of the latest styles, William Ehlers, on
Twentieth street, Is ready to furnish them
At the most reasonable rate, and guarantees
good stock good nts and perfect satisfaction.
h-ll-lm
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NOTICE.

~ '.os w'il be received at the Office O, W
49,. .aorn"nfor grating and ieyelipg ,bs
IN. :" .ha walks OF St. Iary's park. seeorI.
nc re - p~n. and specifications, TO be seen a,
:. a % o h o. Charles Thrupp. An work dona
70 os subject " approval q, ,ha "o.H uohe
the MAYOR q, o,,v committee appointed by
done by me ~ y ooaheh' All work TO be
The cSmmitt ssa ,s ~ @eas,sed by c. Tnrupp
al bids. w sn' TO reject
Nay Is. 1878. PAI HOWARD,
Sun copy. "foxhALD.
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nRnINANrE NJ "a

An ordinance TO amend ordinance No. 81.
relating TO the construction, reconstruction
and repair of sidewalks.
Be 1t ordained by the City Council Of the
City Of cairo:
SECTION I. That ordinance No. 81, ap.
proved April 10. 1873, be amended by strik-
ing out the words ION north side of Eighth
street, from Washington avenue to Walnut
street" in section one a. OF said ordinance
Approved May IL, 1873.
JOHS WOOD, Mayor
Attest: VI. j. HowLEN, Cit! Clerk.
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Mrs. Anna Lang on Eighth suee,, Ae.wcen
Commercial and Washington avenues, has
just opened out stock OF new and fashion
able millinery goods. She has one hundred
and hfty different stylesof hats and bonnets,
beside large assortment OF ribbons, flow.
ers and notions OF all sorts, all Of which will
be sold Ut the lowest prices.
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CHANCERY NOTICE.

State Of Illinois, Alexander county.
In the circuit court OF Alexander county,
Charles Gallagher vs.. j. Sharpe Mcdonald.
In chancery. Bill TO toreclose mortgage
above entitled suit is pending in said court,
and the time and place ofthe return OF sum
mons in the case is the next term Of said
court. to be holden at the city OF Cairo, in
said county, ON the first Monday In July, A..
D., 1873. REUBEN 5. iOCUM,
Clerk OF said Court.
Green & Gilbert, SOLICITORS for Complainant.
S-l,-iw
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ICE CREAM SALopN

Al warm weather Is approaching the
lovers OF leo cream will be glad to learn that
hesers' saup & GARRISON have fitted up and
rsfarnished, in elegant style, their ice cream
psTiors. Their mammoth soda fountain has
also been put in running order, and nothing
n.wanting about The establishment to make
the pleasure and comfort Of their patrons
complete. a',h.,,
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FINE LAUNDRY WORK.

Mrs Lettie Coleman takes this method OF
Informing the public that she is now pre.
pare 1 to do all kinds of fine laundry work, at
ehesp rates, Fluting, crimping, etc, done
a. small advance per dozen on plain clothes
Families and individuals will lind /, to their
advantage to take their clothes to Mrs, Cole.
man Residence on Fourth street. south
S'oe' between Washington and Commercial
avenues. h.lk-I,r
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,rv,JNs or CHARLES c. MUM.

The remains of Mr.. Charles c. Mum were
brought 10 this city yesterday afternoon By
,,e steamer Illinois, and were conveyed to
the residence of Hon. ID. W. Mum until
saturday next, when the funeral will take
Mace. Rev. II. b. Thsyer win preach the
funeral sermon in the Presbyterian church
n, ioI o'clock a M, tomorrow
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Dogs DOGS I

Notice is hereby given that on and after
June /, all dogs and sluts found running at
large, will be killed by me or under my d.
rection, unless the required tax is paid on
the same. i will receive dog tax on and
after May 10 at the city clerks office.
5-letd WIN. MCHALE, City Marshal.
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CHAT WOMAN OR BLOOD.

lestdday afternoon gentleman-we
suppos, he Is a gentleman, for he looks like
one-arived in Cairo in search OF his wife
He hails from Metropolis or somewhe re
near thee, and states that hi. wife, to whom
he had len married for long time, had
left his bd and board, and "lit out with
another flow" Before leaving home he
had ascersined that the run away couple
had come own the river in skifl; that ar
irving at tbs city, they hauled to and come
ashore. Alter procuring a supply OF pro.
visions. the again boarded their skin and
resumed their journey down
the riycI The last heard OF
them they were camped on the river
bank near Norfolk. Mr.. Charles Hunt. that
being the nme of the husband of the runa.
way woman declared that he would shave
that wolnsnor he would relieve MIR. II. r,
Clayton OF considerable quantity of sur
plus blood, pefore he got through with him. y
Clayton Is ne name of the man who ran
away with lunt's wife. The last seen Of
Mr.. Hunt lie was on the steamer IIlnoi,
bound / or Columbus, where he expects e
intercept tie new decamping couple. W,
regret that he parties did not meet in thi
city, for weare sure a tirst-class homicid,
would havebeen the result What mic,
item IL woud have made for Us.
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Saloon.keepers, and all Others, are hereby
notified to sell no more liquor Of any kind
to my husband, Jack Corners, or they will
be prosecuted to the full extent OF the liquor
law. CATHARINE CoSNERs.
CAIRO, May IA, 1873. 5.l5 81.
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SABBATH SCHOOL COSyENTyov

Those interested in the Sunday School
cause are requested to meet at the room Of
the Young Mems Christian association, over
The bookstore Of W. Is. Rockwell a Co..
this friday evening at hali.past seven
O'Clock p. m, for the purpose OF nominating
delegates to the:ststc Sunday School con.
'en'ion' soon 70 be held in Springfield.
d. GEO. FISHER,
frest. Alexander County 8. 8. Association
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PHIL. HOWARD,
city National BANK Building.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SEALED PROPOSALS

VIII be received at - Ohio leyee. until May
%, ~ m, for "city printing Bids to state
how much per month for council proceed.
ings, and all notices relating to same. How
much per 100 words Tor printing ordinances,
and such other matter ~ Is now paid Tor by
the square.
The council reserves the right 10 rcjec, any
and all bids. f. II. FALLS,
6-l1 81. City Comptroller.
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THE BAPTIST CAUSE IN CAIRO.

The BAPTIST CAUSE IN CAIRO.
The Baptist church of Cairo, (white) is
now engaged in the enterprise Of building
house vi worship. Tbs house is TO be
built on Seventeenth street, one-hslf q
block north of Washington avenue and
midway between the custom-hou and
courthouse, on lots generously donated
TOR that purpose by the Cairo City Prop
erty company. The style of the house is
to be Gothic and it lie to be built after tho
admirable plan known as the Scott plan,
Z. w. Snrew OF Springfield, architect.
This plan combines beauty, comfort,
convenience and economy, and furnishes
the largest seating capacity Of any plan Of
the size OF which the writer has any
knowledge There will be, besides the
audience room, q lecture room, pastors
study, dressing room, with orchestra on
the left OF the pulpit, and gallery over
the lecture room, TO be constructed with
an adjustable partition, so that in case OF
large audiences the seating capacity Of
the whole house can be made available.
The foundation of the house is already
complete, being solid brick wall,in which
$4,000 brick have been laid. The build
ing is to be constructed Of wood and 10 be-
ing constructed under the direction Of the
following board Of trustees; Hon. j. p
Gamble, Hon. j. ii. Oberly, j. H.
Metcslt, Hon. Ii. w. Webb, j. NJ. Phil
lips, w. IL. Grover and j. w. Stewart.
The character and business integrity of
these men, insares the success of the en-
terprise, and it Is confidently expected that
when the house is complete 80 that the
large Baptist element Of the city can be
drawn together, this will be, in a few
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ass ro,,,pNrSr STORES.


There will be sold al public auctionto the
highest bidder, at 10 am, on Thursday,
May %. 1873, at the naval station, Mound
city. quantity of naval equipment stores,
in part as follows. viz;
II anchors. e.2ss pounds.
: chain cables.
hawsers.
set scales counter.
4" 4" platform).
80 yards cotton canvas.
And a large quantity Of miscellaneous arti.
cles. such as: Wire and manila rope, boat
awnings, rowlocks, double and single blocks,
lamps, old junk, etc., etc.
Terms. Ten per cent in government
funds on the conclusion OF the sale, and the
remainder within ten days, during which
time the articles must be removed from The
station, otherwise they will revert TO thu
government.
by order of the commandant OF station.
| FRANCIS T. GiLLETT,
5-l5-tf Paymaster L. 5. Navy.
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Window screen wire, water-coolers, zero
refrigerators, toilet sets, bird cages and a
general stock Of tin and Britannia ware, also
d good supply Of the celebrated Charter
Oak cooking stoves at lowest figures No
100, Commercial avenue.
Z. w. HENDERSON, Cairo, Illinois.
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The mosquitoes, knats, flies. bugs and
humble bees, are coming, 80 prepare your
self by covering your window with wire
cloth from Halley's; you can sleep without
bars. and dine without flies. 4-24 I'm.
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ATTENTION SIR KNIGHTS

~ A special conclave OF Cairo Com.
mandery, No. 10, Knights Templar, viii be
held this Saturday evening, May II, at 8
O'Clock, for the purpose OF completing ar.
engagements for the Vienna excursion.
1t is important that every sir Knigb,
should be In attendance
JAMES A. PHILLfs, Recorder
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Fine white single and double Y amber
single and double X Canary, best quality of
manila, blue letter, ETC., etc. $4,000 for
sale, printed at s3 80 to 9 80 per thousand
NJ tue BULLETIN OFFICE,
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! \. NJ. Ward is now prepared to deliver the
best Of sawed and split hickory wood TO any
part Of the city. Also all kin,isof wood and
coal always on hand. Leave orders at his
office, corner Seventeenth street and Com
mercial avenue. 1925 II.
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Just received by Matthias Il Uhl, "a Ohio
levee, 10000 pounds G. :. bacon; 1900
pounds bacon shoulders; 30 tierces choice
leaf lard; new potatoes; new beets. new
turnips; W onions. o.li-6t
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We are the sole agent for the sale of Mus.
sons pure cider vinegar, made on his farm
at Cobdon, Illinois, put up in convenient
sized packages for family use, and every
package warranted pure.
4-l3t IT, CoFFKY, PACE & Co.,
No. 55 Ohio Leyee.
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Bird cages, flower baskets, wire cloth
riddles, sand screens, rakes, hoes, shovels,
spades, spsding and hay forks, step and ex-
tension ladders, wood pumps and general
assortment OF tinware, stoves and house fur.
nishing goods, at Halley's. 4.24 I'm.
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5-l5-dlu

Burger has just received and opened q
large stock Of damasks, napkins, towelings,
etc, ETC., all of which will be sold cheaper
than they can be bought anywhere else in
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized TO announce that
David J. Baker is a candidate for Judge OF
the Twenty-sixth Judicial circuit Election
on Monday, June 2, 1873. I'd
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Pure cider vinegar, double strong, war.
ranted to preserve pickles, for sale by the
barrel, and NJ retail, at II. c. Thielecke's
grocery store, Washington avenue, bctwt en-
Tent and Eleventh streets. Olaf
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Burger Is now Offering for sale splendid
assortment Of dress silks, japanese suitings,
etc etc at the most reasonable rstps
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II you want good goods at cost, go to Mos
covics; Washington avenue, near Tenth
street,
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The Burnett steam cooking vessel, the
National American and Hpicure broilers,
the Dudley spiral gate and door spring, at
Halley's. ies Washington avenue. 4-24 I'm.
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The most beautiful percales, jiaconets and
other white dress goods ever brought to
this market, can be bought for exceedingly
low prices at Burgers.
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New stock and new styles of wall paper
paints. oils, window glass, ETC., etc, at b. r.
Meigs' new store, Washington avenue and
Eleventh street. Call and see the latest
styles in wall paper before purchasing else.
where, 4-l6-
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The place to buy wall paper 20 per cent
cheaper than any other place In the city Is
Nh q seventh street. Try II. II. ABLE.
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Groceries generally, and vegetables Of all
kinds, always fresh, at Parker 4 Alleys.
Bill 81,
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new and beautiful assortment Of grena-
dimes. are now for sale at Burgers. Call and
see them.
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WANTED

To rent small house,, ADDRESS
Z. r. hoBiSov~
Sll.u Cairo and Nincennes Railroad
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Burger has just received. iun line OF
summer dress goods of every description,
which will be sold cheaper than the cheap.
est.
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Moscoyics, Washington avenue, neal
Tenth street, is selling of at cost. 5-2 II.
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Burger has complete line OF hosiery o,
all kinds, and corsets, collars, cuffs, etc., in
unlimited variety
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Parasols and large lot OF custom made
boots and shoes are sold cheap at Burgers.
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All kinds Of linens, lsces, edgipgs, aud
trimmings ofevery variety nj Burgers.
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The most elegant scarfs. ribbons and
ladies' neckties in the city are at Burgers.
They can't BIO boat for beauty, and are sold
for mere song.
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RIVER NEWS.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Common wealth, New Orleans
Illinois, Columbia
Henry Probssco, Memphis
w II Brown and tow, ST. Louis
IA Begley, Pittsburg
Diamond and tow, passed up
Richmond, New Orleans
Mary Alice and tow, st Louis
Jas Fisk, jr, Psducah
Coal Hill and tow, st Louis
Arkansas Belle, Evansville
Quarantine City and bges, d o
Comet and barges st Louis
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Common wealth, ST. Louis
Illinois, Columbus.
Henry Probasco, Cincinnati
John Lumsden, Nashville
Bigley, passed down
Joe Flemming, st. Louis
Diamond, OHIO river
Richmond, Louisville
Mary Alice, New Orleans
jas Fisk, Jr., Paducah
Coal Hill and bsrges, Ohio river
Arkansas Belle, Evansville
Future City and bsrges,St. Louis
Comet and bsrges, Pittsburg.
that river having risen about one foot
since last report.
The Mississippi, owing to the back wa
ter, is kept pretty full at this place. The
river is about stationary At st. Louis.
Although the weather yesterday was
all that could be desired, business on the
levee WAS no better than the day before,
and every one knows It was dull enough
on that day.
During the day tho number of arrivals
and departures was very fair, and al
though considerable freight was handled
it Was not by any means what might be
called brisk day
MISCELLANEOUS.
The James Howard left New Orleans
on the evening of the 18th, for Cairo,
Memphis and st. Louis.
The regular Cincinnati and New Or
loans packet Ashland, Capt. w. ii. Kyle
comVsnding left the latter place for Gin
cinnati last evening at o'clock.
Hiram Hill, of this city the subterra-
mean diver, has contracted with d. D.
Barmour, of Jacksonville, tor . wreck'ng
boat of the following dimensions
Length, 100 feet; breadth Of beam, "a feet;
and 80 feet hold in the clear, with three
nelson's. This boat is designed for
crane and wrecking boat, to DO USED 4"
Louisville and all other places when ne
i
The following concerning the proposed
race between the hob. Il. Lee ana the
is given in the st. Louis Times
Of yesterday;
A pool Of s1o,o 900 /, reported in course
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-05-17
SOMETHING NEW.


Honey in the comb put up in one poun,
tumblers at Parker & Axley's. 5-l7 81.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-05-17
Moscoyics /. selling Of al cost !; 6.2u

Selling Of, ., cost at Moscovics'. ,-2.f