The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-04-14
RIVER NEWS.
CO.: a.

The Fannie Tatum, from st. Louis, is
due tonight for Paducah, and will extend
her trip up the Cumberland as far as
Ewald's iron works. Capt. j. B. Conway
commands the Tatum.
The Sherlock was detained here by add
ing several hundred tons of freight to her
already heavy cargo. She left for New
Orleans last evening alta o'clock. Cap
tain Jas. Nichols in command, and Ames
Fisher in the office.
We had the pleasure of meeting Capt.
W. P. Halliday yesterday, and in short
interview the "sipe water" question was
introduced. The captain Yves firmly con-
WINGED. that the health of Cairo this sum.
mer would be better than in years past, as
a state of publication by the expulsion of
sipe water wotild carry with it a collection
of filth and poisonous matter that had been
for years accumulating. His ideas, when
explained, were simple and philosophical,
and we sincerely hope they may be sus-
tanned.
In marine circles as city of great prom
inence, according to official reports, Cairo
stands second best.
A telegram from Messrs, Fowler Bros,
Paducah, KY, was received yesterday by
B. 8. Rhea, Of Nashville, which informed
him that the G. W. Anderson broke her
shaft, and was lying up for repairs.
The B. S. Rhea leaves Nashville this
evening for Paducah and Cairo.
The Gus Fowler, from Paducah, arrived
last evening at 8 o'clock, and left on her
return at z.
The Silverthorn left last night for Hick-
man with 500 sacks of corn.
Messrs. Hinklc & Son supply steamboats,
with meats of the best quality and in great
quantities.
Mr.. Josh Harrison, mate on the Thos.
Sherlock, had his foot badly mashed yes
terday, while the boat was lying at the
elevator. We have since learned that Mr..
Harrison is not hurt as bad as was thought.
Captain Nat. Pepper, a well known river
man, died last Sunday night at Milano,
Texas.
Look out for the mammoth new, steamer
City of Cairo! She will report to-day, and
her reception here will be hailed with
pleasure. She comes from st. Louis, and
will leave for Vicksburg early Tomorrow
morning.
Yesterday was bright and pleasant
day. River matters rather scarce.
Several old Paducah steamboatmen are
here located and apparently happy. Among
the different ones we met Walt Wilson,
Clay Warden, Will Reno and others.
"Boys, put on your best duds look your
prettiest," and take your sweethearts to the
grand event of the season. That is the
dance on the City of Cairo.
Mr.. John Quigley and bis accomplished
bride, both of Paducah, were passengers on
the Fowler yesterday. They took passage
last night for Memphis on the w. P. Halli-
day. May they have G joyous voyage.
Capt. VIM. Hambleton, of Mound City,
who is one of the Oldest steamboatmen on
western waters, is in the city, but will re-
turn home to-day.
Capt. John Taylor, late of the A. B. SAT-
ford, left with his wife for Paducah last
evening, the Stafford having returned on
account of business.
The Three States left the wharf last
evening with quite number of prominent
citizens and city,oflicals,iwith Capt. W. p.
Halliday, to investigate the cut in the MIS-
sissippi levce, made at the suggestion Of
Capt. Halliday, for the purpose of letting
the sipe water out. The Investigation, we
learn, proved most satisfactory.
The river indicated by the gauge last
evening at 6 80, thirty-four feet and five
tenths.
The Sherlock did not get off until 80
last evening.
The John B. Mauje, for the lower Mis-
sissippi, arrived last evening with splen-
did trip, and departed at 8 o'clock.
The meeting Of tho Cairo Presbytery at
Metropolis will receive quite a number Of
distinguished divines, which were passen.
gers on the Fowler last evening. Among
whom we CHANGED to note the following:
DR.. Armstrong, Of Alton, ILL.,; Prof. HULL
of Carboudalp III Rev lanes J,aferty and