Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-10

Deadrick is her gentlemanly clerk.
The Thomas Sherlock passed up
this morning for Cincinnati with
200 tons of freight and so cabin
passengers. Her officers report
large quantities of cotton on the
banks awaiting shipment TO New
Orleans.
Captain R. P. Glenn is at his
post again, having returned from a
short trip down the river. He will
give prompt attention to the re-
ceiviug and forwarding of all mer-
chandise and cotton entrusted to
his care.
The Andy Baum, Captain Vim
ton, leaves this evening for Cincin-
natl, connecting with the principal
railroads for all points East and the
Centennial. She has superior pas
senger accommodations. Captain
Deems, an affable gentleman, does
the honors of the office.
The Carl Schurz, Captain Mat
Tremmel, is the regular packet
leaving this evening for Scanlan's
Landing, doing all way business.
The City of Helena came in last
night from st. Louis fully laden
and had a big list Of people. She
put off here nearly 1000 packages Of
freight and added 100 tons of way
freight. She got away at noon for
Yicksburg.
The Ella, Captain Thomas Bow
man, will be found in port to-day
receiving for all points on st. Fran
els river, and leaves this evening,
giving strict attention to all way
business. She is a safe and good
carrier. Captain James Salisbury,
an efficient officer, presides at the
desk, and is seconded by William
Elliott, jr.
The A. J. White, in her new dress
and looking as handsome as a pink,
leaves this evening for Vicksburg
in place of the Illinois; the latter
will have her repairs completed in
time to resume her regular trips on
Tuesday next. The White will
give strict attention to all way bust
ness and makes direct connection
with the R. E. Lee for New Orleans
and the Yazoo river packets. Cap
tain Geo. Malone, who is a great
favorite in the bends, commands,
and General Joe Spears, whom
everybody knows, controls the Of
fee and is assisted by Billy Smithers.
Major John Hardin received a
telegram from the Governor Tar
land stating that she would arrive
here at four o'clock. She brought
out of Arkansas river 757 bales OF
cotton, a lot of seed and other stuff.
Captain James Reese, jr, re-
turn i to the city on the Hard
Cash. He is well pleased with the
performance Of the new steamer.
The City of Augusta will have
her repairs completed and ready
for business in the early part of
next week.
The new steamer Hard Cash,
Captain Ed Postal in command,
came in last night from White
river with 1917 bales cotton and re-
shipped at Terrene 189 bales; total,
3S6. She met with a warm recep-
ton and there was a general oya-
ton at every landing and town
along the ryer. Her officers say
she performed well and is a success
She returns this evening to White
river, doing all way business OF
Little Red and attending to Black
river business. Charles Postal
who is recognized for his courteS,
! and prompt attention to business
controls the Office and has for his
aid Count Ohamberlip,
/, The fine light draught steame.
Osceola, Captain Basket in com
cqnd, leaves this evening fer the 81
! francis riyer and all way point
e through to Wittsburg, giving spe
cial attention to all way business il
; Council and Walnut bends. Sh.
was unable 10 get away Yesterday
! her regular day on account o
/. the paint not being dry. After thi
trip she will fall back to her regula
DAVIS. which will be Mondays an'
Thursdays, She will continue il