The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-25
River News.


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continuance OIL the patronage 50 liberelly ex-
! tended during his connection with the NoW Or
GEO. ,. DUNCAN.
The WEATHER. hot yesterday,
and during our walks along the river
front we quoted "Beecher' several
times and heard . score or more OF per.
spring individuals calling upon their
Sweethearts. They must have been all
after the same damsel, for every min.
uto or 80 they would sing out "Helen
Blazes."
BUSINESS During the week which
closed yesterdayhas been veryfair among
the steamboats,, and a majority OF the
departures left with good trips. We ex-
pect to see the packets get on this
evening with all they want.
There was q good-sized whirlwind on
the river front Friday noon. Itstartod to
Whirl in front OF those barrel houses on
Canal street, near the river, and did not
spend itself until it reached those In the
neighborhood OF Morgan's upper wharf.
The New Orleans and Red Rlver
Transportation Company have . con-
tract to transport over one million feet
Shreveport. This timber is from the
| Poitevent mills, near the town OF Pearl
ington, on Pearl river, and Is to be used
on the extension OF the Southern Pacific
Railroad from Dallas TO Fort Worth.
The Independent ten day New Orleans
and Shreveport packet Seminole, II. L,
Lee, master, Walter Parker, clerk,
leaves Wednesday, 2sth inst, at s p. m.
The new Bart Able will leave every
Alexandria, and all intermediate land
| ings, as long as the water will permit.
Should the river get too low, Capt. Sin
mott will have q firstrclass light-draft
steamer to take her place and day.
For list OF arrivals see marine oOlamn.
1t is strange, but true, that there are
people in this world who would give up
an income Of couple OF Thousands
year to go on the staff OF newspaper
for ten dollars week, or maybe less.
Lake Vicksburg is being written up
by local scribes. Where now are the
great lakes OF the North?
PERsoNAL.-Capt Tom r. Leath0f5. Of
the NatcheZ, and Capt. r. l.. Jones. the
inventor Of the condenser which bears
his name, were in st. Louis ON the 21st
inst.
The Bro INJUs.--The great Natohez
leaves for Vicksburg, Natchez and all
way landings intermediate every Satur-
day at 5 p. m. The Natchex has a
n stional reputation, and Is concluded to
be one OF the staunchest, fastest. best
appointed and differed boat ON the
Western waters.
DrED.-From q telegram received Fri
day last by Mr.. M. w. Joyce, we learned
that Capt. Thos. w. Rea, Of the Belleo
Shreveport, died at st. Louis Thursday
night, OF inflammation OF the bowels.
His brother, Capt Geo. w. Rea. left Tor
st. Louis last evening by rail.
The iron steamer Carondelet left st
Louis on the Goth inst in tow az the
Grand Lake.
The Memphis Ayalanche SAYS that
Mr. Tom Darragh went to PiMsbur9 t0.
get married. and not as was previously
reported, to build a new boat. for the
The Nkw LEE. Steam was raised on
this magnificent steamer on the 9otk
instant.
We were pained to learn. upon the
arrival Saturday morning OF the steamer
Lotus No. 8. that her steward. Mr.. Jno.
Hamilton, died at / o'clock q. m. yes :
terday when the boat was opposite the
town Of Plaquemine. The eau % ofdeath
was congestion OF the lungs.
The flags OF the steamers in port were
displayed at half-mast Yesterday. In
memory OF Capt. Thos. Rea and Mr.,
Jno. Hamilton.
The FLgTA--Partjes wishing q, mr..
chase fine light draft PASSENGER
steamer can secure this one BY apply
ing to Messrs. Hite & Carlin, No. g.
street.
The line packet Lotus No. q. D. b.
Dannals master. leaves for Jefkerson.
Shreveport and all way landings on
Wednesday, 28th inst, at y. m.
FoR THE Hor SPsINGs.-The shortest.
and most expeditions route TO
this we'll known resort Is via Shreveport.
Boats Of the New Orleans and Red River
line will ticket peeson-
gers through. For further particulars
inquire at Ill Gravier street.
The remains Of Mr.. hJno. Hamilton
we're taken charge OF by his brother i'm
upon their arrival, who left
With them by rail last evening for
West Virginia, where they
will be inferred.
DEPARTURES following named
steamers left YESTERDAY and we are