Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-10
Idaied Tines Democrat at New Or

VI IeW Oficdub VIII DC u up TO-
morrow afternoon on her way to st.
Louis.
all kinds of books used by steam
boats kept in stock or made to order
at short notice in PUBLIC LEDGER
bindery. I
The Josie Harry brought out Of
White river 565 bales Of cotton and
reshipped 247 bales at Terrene for
New Orleans.
Hugh Tomlinson, who has been con-
lined to his bed for several weeks is
out on the streets again, but much re-
duced in flesh.
The pedestrian match, now going on
at the Exposition, will wind up Of Ii
pm, when there will be a great crowd
in attendance.
The Charles Morgan will leave New
Orleans this evening and pass here on
wednesday morning next on her way
to Cincinnati.
The James w. Calf for Memphis.
and the Mary Houston for New Or
leans, are announced to leave Cincin-
natl this evening.
Mr.. j. @. Dorman, agent for the
Memphis Packet Line at Cincinnati
has also been appointed agent for the
Memphis q Little Rock railroad.
The Golden Rule with 1900 tons OF
freight and full of people passed down
yesterday afternoon for New Orleans.
She discharged 800 packages here.
The City Of Providence departed
last night for st. Louis alter adding
1853 bales OF Eastern bound cotton for
reshipment at Cairo.
The Charles P. Chouteau lett New
Orleans last evening and will be here
to leave with a return trip on Thurs
day next. Shippers make a note Of
this.
The Annie P. Silver, in command
OF Captain Keith, will pass down this
evening for New Orleans. Captain
AID Storm at the wharfboat is her
agent
"A few planks could be put in III
sidewalk leading to the levee from the
foot Of Court street and keep some
wayfarer from stumbling and injuring
himself.
The Gold Dust, in command Of
Captain j. t. McCOrd, will be here to
leave at 10 a m. tomorrow for Cairo
and st. Louis. Henry Dietrich is her
polite clerk.
Captain j. @. Barrett's fatboat j.
NJ. Gregory, containing 1000 bushels
OF potatoes, arrived yesterday from
Gave in Rock, making the run of 365
miles in 80 hours.
The packet pilots at Evansville are
kicking on account the discontinuance
OF the lights at Cowper!s bar. They
say it was one ofthe most important
lights on the river.
Master Henry Jones Hart, son of
Captain III. U. Hart of the r. Il.
Springer, has been presented with q
handsome gold watch and chain by the
crew Of the Springer.
The Grand Tower, in command of
captain George Carvell, is the Anchor
Lime packet passing down at 10 a m.
to morrow for Vicksburg. Thomas
White is her polite clerk.
Captain Hegler was yesterday wear
ing his watch and chain, the same
having been recovered by the authori-
ties of Vicksburg, A passenger agent
yesterday asked him the time of day
but he refused to pull out his watch
fearing he might loose it again.
The Taxing District authorities
should grant the wharfmaster power
to employ a few men to wash off the
mud from the levee as fast as the river
recedes. 1t can be done at a very
little expense, and be of great benefit
to steamboatmen, who pay their
money willingly to keep tie leyee in
good condition.
Captain Harry Brolaski's popular
Anchor Line packet John B. Maude
came 10 at daylight with q splendid
trip Of freight, comprising 1851 pkgs
She has the same all out, and will
leave promptly at 5 p m with a return
trip for Cairo, st Louis and all way
mail landings. She has elegant &C
commodations and an agreeable set of
officers. Lem Carter and AL Simpson
are in charge of the Office.
The fast and elegantly appointed
steamer Josie Harry is on berth to
leave at 5 pm. to-day for Devalls
Bluff, Augusta, Newport and all way
landinrs carrying the mail, attending
promptly to all Q. O. D. and other
bushes that offers, and makes direct
connection with light draft packets for
upper White and Black rivers. The
Harry will also give prompt attention
to all Mississippi river business as far
south as Terrone. Captain Milt
Harry is assisted in the office by John
G. Wyckoff and Hugh Smith.
The Marlin Speed arrived this
morning with 700 bales of cotton, be
ing the largest trip out of Arkansaw
river this season She has it all out,
and is receiving to leave promptly at
5 pm. for Pine Bluff and all way
landings, carrying the mail. giving
strict attention to all business that
offers and making direct connection
with light draft steamers for Little
Rock and points above. Captain John
j. Darragh commands and the Office is
in charge of Captain Charles Mussel-
man assisted by Will Darragh.
Parties contemplating a trip to the
North or East should bear in mind
that Captain W. @. Tichenor's popular
packet James D. Parker will leave
from the foot of Monroe street at 5
pm. to. day for Cairo, Louisville, Gin
%cinnati and all principal way landings,
making close connection with the
different railroads centcring at Gin
cinnati, and offers special inducements
in the way Of through tickets, cheap
rates, comfortable accommodations,
good table fare and kind treatment by
the officers, who are always on the alert
to do what they can for the pleasure
and comfort OF their patrons. Robert
Mccoy presides at the desk, and is
assisted by Lowell lines and Charlie
VintOn.