Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-16
MEMPHIS AND OsCEoLA.

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Beaufiful Little BfdeWheel steam.
er-Her Dimensions and Capacity.
The elegant sidewheel steamer Mary
Ament, which was purchased by Captains
Andrews and o. X. Joplin for the Mem
phis and Osceola trade, came into port
yesterday and leaves to-day on her initial
trip, and will continue in the trade until
she is worn out. making tri-weekly trips,
leaving Memphis every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday.
HER DIMENSIONS.
She is l44A feet long, 261 foot beam,
two improved engines. with l49 inch
cylinder and AZ foot stroke, and two
boilers 40 feet long. manufactured out of
the best Tennessee iron, and has car
rying capacity of 400 bales of cotton.
The cabin is q medel of beauty and has
fifty state rooms, which are elegantly
furnished. The Office, which is comfort
ably arranged in front, adds much to the
appearance of the cabin. The outfit in
the cabin is Of the finest material. She
has also been refurnished with new ware
in the culinary department. A fine
Brussels carpet adorns the cabin. The
ladies' cabin is furnished in ele-
CANT style, and has fine
Chickering piano for the use
of the passengers. A well arranged
and comfortable freedman's bureau has
been made of the texas, and colored
cabin passengers can be accommodated
in grand style. Captain Andrews, be-
fore entering her in the trade, gave her a
thorough overhauling from stem to stern.
Her hall is staunch, having been con.
structed out of the best Green river oak.
Her machinery, which is of the finest
material, is also in complete order. She
has been reprinted inside and out. In
fact, she is one of the handsomest pack
cts that comes to the wharf, and under
the guidance of her popular officers will
prove successful in the trade for which
she is so well adapted. The saloon,
which is elegantly furnished and stocked
with the finest brands OF wines, liquors
and cigars, is located on the starboard
side and will be presided over by Joe
johnson, a prince of COED fellows and
perfect in the art of mixing beverages.
She handles easy and will be able to at
tend to all way business. and make time.
The people in the bends will certainly
feel proud of her, as she will afford them
all the shipping and travelling accommo-
dations they could desire Captain An.
drews and Captain o. K. Joplin have
worked assidiously to build up the trade
for Memphis along the upper coast, aud
they have ran their pet steamer Frank
Forest with punctuality for the past
two years. By their good management
they have built up trade which de-
manded larger craft than the Frank
Forest. Hence to accommodate the
people who have extended them liberal
share of patronage heretofore, they
have purchased the sidewheel steamer
Mary Ament in order to facilitate the
growing business in the trade. Captain
o. K. Joplin and Joe W. Rhodes, of the
Forest deserve much credit for their un
firing efforts in building up the uppeI
coast trade, which adds much TO the
business interests of Memphis.
HER OFFICERS.
Captain o. X. Joplin, an energetic
and efficient boatman, who has been SC
successful with the Frank Forest, will
command her. Joe W. Rhodes, who is
recognized by all who know him for his
fair dealing and courtesy, is her chief
clerk. He is not only worthy officer but
one of the most socisble and refined
young gentlemen on the river. Al
Haycock, a clever young gentleman,
will FIJI the position of second clerk
Jno. Lareux, mate; W. A. King, head en-
gineer; A. B. Boice and s. B. Boice,
pilots; all efficient end careful boatmen.
The Mary Ament will leave this evening
for Osceola and the bends, giving par.
ticular attention to way business, and
will remain in the trade as long as a
plank hangs to her. We have no doubt
but that she will give good account OF
herself.