Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-08-25

pacity for $50 tong. TIE machinery Is
entirely new, which consists OF two steel
boilers 475 inches in diameter, and "a
feet Iorg, containing ten fiues each; two
lever engines Is inches in diameter with
six feet stroke. She has good doctor
and is well prlied with fire engines,
syphon pumps, and sll other equipments
necessary. She has fu!l length cabin
elegantly furnished, which will accom-
MEDIATE seventy-fve passengers. In
fact, she is the most complete packet Of
her inches that ever piled the Western
waters. One of the features OF her pas
senger comforts is the construction OF
two large windows in rear Of the ladies'
cabin, giving 8 free current OF atmos-
There through the entire length of the
csbin-the absence Of which in the for
mer construction of stern-wheel boats
rendered them very uncomfortable in
warm weather. We cannot say more
in praise of the ]. w. Gaff aud her &C.
complished off ,ers than what is en-
bodied in tbs following unanimous ex:
preston of thanks, ETC., adopted By her
passengers during this her maiden "trip:
"The UNDER ignef !, passenger on the
steamer James W. GRf on her first trip
from Cincinnati 10 Memphis, beg leave
to tender our thanks to Captain r. w.
Wise, her gallant commander, and Mr..
Edward D. Miller, her gentlemanly and
accomplished chief clerk, for the many
courtt es extended to US during the trip.
Nor could we forget to mention the
name Of William Collins, chief steward,
who seems to take an especial delight in
furnishing the table of the Calf with all
the delicacies of northern and southern
markets. We cheerfully recommend
the James w. Gsff to all travellers who
are fond of good eating, clean and ele.
CANT r5oms, speed, comfort and officers
who for gentlemanIy bearing and atten-
ton to the wants Of passengers beat the
whole balance of creation"
Signed by Colonel ]. K. Edwards, n.
X Fts:er, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. AleSan-
der, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B Thomas, Mr..
Johnston, frankie Nettleton, Mamie
and Katie Eden, and Mesdames J. d
or more others.
Assoon as the Gsff arrived in rort del.
egation of dies, OF the Helping Hand
club Of the First Baptist chuEch of this
city, headed by DR.. Lotion, presented
handsomely illustrated Family Bible,
OK the lid Of which was inscribed, ITO
Captain R. w. Wise, from the Helping
Hand club of the Fhst Baptist church,
Memphis, Tenn Accompanying this
handsome tribute was the following let.
ter:
MEMPHIS, TENN, August "a, 1875.
Captain'R R. w. Wise, Steamer James W. Gaf:
DEAR SIR-The young ladies of the
Helping Hand of the First Bspsist
Church, of Memphis, Tennessee, would
present you with the &C.
Bible, for the use of your
steamer, and as an humble testimonial
OF their esteem of you as gentleman,
and of their appreciation Of your kind
ness hitherto Bestowed upon this society.
While the cost Of this testimonial may
be considered trifing, yet we feel that
I o more precious and valu abe gift could
be bestowed than this-the Bible-God's
Word. OF its appropriateness we need
not speak. 1t is thu earnest wish of US
all, and our prayer to God, that this may
prove the richest of all compliments TO
your kindness and worth. The sublimest
return to US will be to know that the
precious truth of this book Christ and
Him Cruci6ed"-has led you, and those
who travel under your care (at least
some Of them) to the realization Of that
eternal hope which msketh not
May God ssnctify this little
token of our esteem to such everlasting
good, is our humble prayer. Again let
us assure you of our lasting regards and
obligations.
THE HELPING HAND.
Hundreds of people visited the Gaff
yesterday afternoon and last night, and
the univers 81 expression was in admira-
ton o: the pretty boat. Captain WISE
is justly proud Of her, and we know that
she will always be one of the most popu-
lar packets rdpuipg in to this port