Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-25
CANAAN Dee onmmins made ais

Blake, is the Anchor Line packet
leaving the elevator Sunday morn,
ing at 10 o'clock for Vicksburg and
the bends.
The City of Helena, Captain Me-
Kee, is the Anchor Line packet
leaving this evening for Cairo and
st. Louis, making direct connection
with the principal railroads for all
points East and West, ticketing pas
sengers through to the Centennial at
reduced rates. George Walton, a
clever gentleman, has charge of the
Office.
The Osceola, Captain Jno. Katfer,
is receiving for st, Francis river
and all points through to Wits
burg, and leaves tomorrow even
ing, James Salisbury is her prime
minister.
The A. j. White, Captain Nat
Green in command, came in this
morning from the lower coast with
a good trip of freight and people.
She returns this evening to Friar's
Point, giving strict attention to all
way business. Mr.. d. P. Davis
controls the office affairs and he is
ably assisted by John LangloiS.
The Batesville, Captain Ashford,
viii arrive this evening from White
river.
The Phil Allin, Captain Stacker
Lee, is the regular Saturday mail
packet for Greenyille and the bends.
She will be found in port to-mor-
row morning receiving.
The Governor Garland, Captain
Ed Rowland, came in last night
from Arkansas river with 81 bale.
of cotton and 462 sacks seed. She
also brought out of Arkansas river
two new bales of cotton, the frs
arrival from the Arkansas district
One was shipped by Colonel j. Q
Gross, Of Douglas Landing, anC
consigned to Scheduled, Hanaue.
& Co., and the other from j. W
Chamblee g. Co., Greenback Land
ing, and consigned to Thomas Il
Allen & Co. The Garland return
to Arkansas river tomorrow even
ing. She goes through to Pin
Bluff, making direct connectio.
with the light draught steame
t, Pine Bluff for Little Rock, carry
ing the mail and attending to a
way business. Walker Outlaw wi.
be found behind the desk, assiste
4. by John Chamberlain.
5, Captain Bob Wise's new steame
the j. W. Gaff, which came pi
at port last evening, was the ceHter
S; attraction at the landing. Lars
h, numbers Of our citizens paid the
respects to Captain Wise and il
Sc spected his new boat. She WI
es pronounced by all to be one Of Il
he best packets that ever came dow
lie the Ohio river. Her cabin, whiC
10 is furnished in elegant style, pr
lie sented a fine appearance. CAPITA
he Wise was kept busy from the tin
2 of his arrival g pm. until lor
he after dark receiving his friends al
showing them his beautiful packt
/ 3 The friends Of Captain Bob ga
-er him a grand ovation last night, al
in replying to the many congrat
lations proffered he said that
felt prouder of being captain Of t
Calf than he would be were
ed President Of the United Stat
He felt grateful to his Mempl
ot' friends for the kind reception tn
gave him, and it also gave h.
IN much satisfaction to know that
Dr. course and management Of
Parker, which he made SO popul
III was Endorsed and appreciated
er- the people Of Memphis. Capt'
Wise's kindness to the shippi
w. and travelling public, and his ma
charitable deeds, are well kno
throughout the Mississippi Vail
~ The Helping Hand Club, of
First Baptist Church, presented
y! Calf with a handsome family BiI
accompanying the tribute with
following letter:
MEMPHIS, TAM, August "a, IS
Z Vi Captain R. W. Wise, Steamer James W. {
S in DEAR SIR-The young ladie.
re- the Helping Hand Of the FIRST B
ele- list church, of Memphis, Temes
would respectfully present you "
do, the accompanying Bible, for
NVlij usa Of Your etaampr and as an IN