The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-24
WEATHER, BUSINESS, ETC.

AilHouSH we nave nan very threatening
sky for the las, two days, yesterday was
beautiful, clear day and the weather yer,
mild and pleasant, and all appearances O
rain had passed away, which is certainly
good news for everybody who had dread o
more high water; all now seem hopeful ant
cheerful.
Business yesterday had improved to some
points, but to others it was distressingly
dull and but few boats ventured away last
evening, the balance preferring to hold on a
few days, hopeful that something would
turn up for their benefit, and we hope they
may be gratified to their hearts content.
The river last evening seemed to be
stationary, as the saying is, for the marks
plainly indicated only one foot below the
high water gauge of 1871.
Nothing new in freight tariffs.
ARRIVALS.
w. s. Pike from Red River Landing. Liz
zie Hopkins from Bayou Lafourche, Marie
and Empire from Lower Coast, r. T. Bryar-
Iy from Jefferson.
DEPARTURES.
Frank PargOud for Greenville Bradish
johnson for OpelOusas, Chas. Bodmann for
Cincinnati, John F. Tolle for st. Louis, Ida
for Attakapas.
BOATS TO ARRIVE.
Gov. Allen from Vicksburg, Maria Louise
from Shreveport, Ouachita Belle from Cam
den, Great Republic from st. Louis, E. Hens
Icy from Lower Coast, Lessie Taylor from
Grand Ecore, B. L.. Hodge from Baton
Rouge.
DEPARTURES FOR TO-DAY.
w. S. Pike. Captain J. j. Brown, clerk
James 4. Muse, for Red River Landing.
Henry Tete, Captain A. Dugas, clerk S. s.
Streck, and the Lizzie Hopkins, Captain j.
+. Aucoin, clerk P. A. Charlet, for Bayou
Lafourche.
c. H. Durfee, Captain J. A. Aiken, for
Shreveport, Jefferson, and all way landings
on Red River.
Lotus No. 3, Captain d. D. Dannals,
clerks H. c. and J. w. Heat, for Shreve-
port, Jefferson, and all way points on Red
River
Marie, Captain w. S. Bassett. for Pilot
Town and all landings on the Lower Coast.
We take pleasure in giving space in our
columns to the clipping found below, which
is from the Pointea-la -Hache Observer, of
April Il, and we can bear willing testimony
to all there is said in it relative to Capt W.
) Bassett, for we have known him long, and
always found him a prompt and reliable
gentleman and thorough going business
man. All he undertakes is always done in
an efficient and business-like manner, and
he and his United States mail steamer Marie
deserve the patronage of the public. Her
days and Fridays, at ga. NJ. See adver-
tsement.
UNITED STATES MAD. BOAT. MARIE - CAPT.
w. S. BASsETT.
Since twenty years residence in the parish
OF Plaquemines, we cannot but say that the
mail service has never yet been so regularly
attended to. So much for Capt. W. s. Bas-
sett. The prompt discharge of his many
duties and the perfect satisfaction he has
given our parish reflect much credit on this
very efficient and popular gentleman.
The Bertha was taken away from the
landing, yesterday, to some point above,
where she will take quiet rest of only i've
weeks, and during that time she will be
thoroughly Overhauled and made ready for |
business again and will resume her regular |
day in the OpelOusas trade, on Wednesday, |
May 9th, and at which time the Bradish |
johnson will retire for a rest Of five weeks |
This is an amicable arrangement made be-
tween the owners and commander of the
two Opelousas packets, and reflects much
credit on their mutual good sense; and if
all opposition were settled in like manner,
1t would be infinitely better for all concerned
therein, and we wish every success to Capts.
Broad and Pickett for this wise movement.
The Belle Rowland withdrew from the
contest yesterday, for trip to Red River,
and sold out her interest in the Lady Lre's
cargo to the c. H. Durfee, and Capt. Rea
had the Rowland taken back to her old
retired quarters in Algiers.
The Il. T. Bryarly arrived yesterday from
Jefferson, with 81 bales cotton and sundries,
after discharging which she was taken over
70 Algers, where she will remain until times
improve, or, at least, better chance occurs
20 make some money.
The Texas has deferred her departure for
ODD Rivar c. u = l.
The John Howard lett last evening for | l
Arkansas River, with a good trip; will re-
turn here again, and if the prospects are
good, will venture on another trip to the
same point, and if nothing offers she will 8
remain amongst us until business opens up .
10 the fall there is no boat on our rivers r
mat deserves more patronage than the John
howard, as she is a first class boat; her
James Nichols, is one of the :
most perfect gentlemen We ever met with,
and is capable, accommodating and ener- ii
setic officer, and Capt. Elisha r. Perry has .
20 superior as a clerk or business man, and
'O.h ne and Capt. Nichols are so favOrably
!, well known on Arkansas River that they
llways command the patronage Of all the
ne.chants and business men in that trade,
'lu we wish them success at all times and
n al places
:. lie Era No. 10 has been taken over the y
l, NV. 70 lay up temporarily. While on this :, :,
'eolect We will state that Capt. Tom Taylor, .,
|! the No. 10, placed his boat at the disposi-
a cou OF the committee who have charge of Il
ass rs Of the supplies for the relief Of
o oc sufferers by the overflow in the B9uff q
s.ser country. We learn from Capt. Taylor 9
as, sis offer was to let them have the boat 9
4. aer mere actual expenses, charging no. 4
lug ior the use Of her. This, to our mind, N
truly liberal offer and shows plainly the 9
A1nuness Of heart which Cart. Taylor has, g