The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1881-02-23
RIVER NEWS.

The anti9uated stream, known as
old Red, opposite this point has fal,
len since our last nearly three feet.
Tie steamboats, p'. ing to and fro,
npou i.s expansive bosom, hase been
well loaded lately, giving one to be-
licve that they arc making money.
such. l,,wr,cr, Is not The r"-e.
The iauabc caMv ny g.. wGoop-
ing" Oh ! hnfa}iAy morning last,
with light fciyA:. just rs she
touched tie upper wharf, hcrssHarry
was. explained by the appearance of
the ! "iudepchdent" steamer, who
hove n sight around Tie lower bend.
After putting out a small freight,
she 'lit out" for the mouth of Cane
River. Thanks to her clever clerks
for papers.
The Kate Kinney came up right
behind her, with a biz trii;. We re-
turn thanks to her handsome Capt.
for appreciated favors.
The Maria Louise passed up dur
ing the night, bound for Shreveport.
She will doubtless pass down dur
ing this week, in time TO accommo-
date passengers TO the Crescent City
Oh a Ma,di Gras trip.
The Danube returned Friday eve
ming, having made "hyins trip"
After taking on all the cotton, etc.,
at this place, she left for the City.
The John D. Scully passed up
Friday night. She goes to shreve-
port, and will return in time to be a
medium of transportation for Mardi
Gras excursionists.
The good steamer, Silver City,
came down early Saturday morning,
and went on to New Orleans.
The Bell arrived early Monday
morning, with fair freight and a
large passenger list. We were
pleased to meet the "pale Chief" Ed.
Hamer, who looked as smiling and
handsome as ever. Thanks for a
huge bundle of periodicals.
The pride of Red River, Captain
Dick Sinnott's palatial steamer, the
Jesse X. Bell, leaves today at - NJ.
She will, no doubt, be crowded with
passengers, bound for New Orleans,
going down to witness the splendid
pageant Of his Majesty, Rex. He
has chosen Capt. Sinnott as a mem
Der of his royal household, having
conferred upon him the appropriate
title of "Duke of Grand Ecore."
The "Duke'' will display the royal
colors from the masthead Of the Bell,
and the wants of all his royal visi
tors will be promptly attended 10,
making the trip safe and enjoyable
one for all. Be on hand in time II
|you wish to 60 on her, for she's go
ing to be ''crammed" with gay folks
Before leaving, Capt. Dick will take
the Jesse up to the lower falls and
"turn her loose" passing Town al
lightning speed. Be on hand to SEE
.her, for she'll be ''pretty as pic
ture." Long life to the Bell and hel
her noble old commander, "Mass.
Dick!'
! Remember that the independent
steamer, Kate Kinney, will pass
down tomorrow, and leave New Or
leans on her return trip Wednesday,
March 2, giving passengers amp'.
time to witness the Carnival, and re-
turn by same boat. She's a goot
boat, and all her officers are cleve,
and courteous gentlemen. A goot
opportunity for pleasant and enjoy
able round trip.
Last, but not least, the Jewel, ou1
little favorite, will be up to morrow
Bear in mind that she will return
and leave here Saturday, the Goth
destined for the City of His Majesty
Rex, and will convey thither in safe
ty ali of the Kings loyal subjects
who desire to honor him with theil
presence at his Capital on his annua
Fete Day. Her officers are mos,
competent and obliging gentlemen
and will do everything in their pow
er to secure the comfort and conve
nience of her passengers. Our word
for it, you will never regret TRIP
taken aboard of this goodly steamer
The Alexandria, Capt. Boardman'
pet, passed down on Monday, direc
from Lake Bisteneau, heavily lade,
with cotton. She will reach New
Orleans Wednesday.