Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-08-06

80 bbls -four, l57 SKIS corn, "a SKIS bran
and 175 SKIS oats. She also added 10
tons for points below.
The Ida Dsrragh, from Arkansaw
river, brought in 20 bales cotton and
122 SKIS cotton seed. She is the mail
packet leaving again tomorrow even
ing for Pine Bluff and way landings
and connects at her destination with
the pool line boats for Little Rock and
points above.
The Andy Baum, from Cincinnati,
arrived at daylight with 300 tons of
freight. She discharged at the ele>
vstor and returns to the Ohio this
evening. The Baum had considera-
bic trouble in the Ohio river on
account Of low water, she having lost
four days at Flint and ScufHstown
bars.
The Ida Lee came in yesterday
forenoon aud is lying just below the
foot Of Union street, from which
point she will leave tomorrow even>
ing for Mariana, the Cutoff, Wits
burg and way landings on L'Anguille
and st. Francis rivers, connecting at
her destination with the light draft
steamer Advance for the Sunk Lands.
The popular Ohio river steamer
Cons Millar, in command Of Captain
J. D. Moore, will arrive tonight and
is the regular packet leaving at pm.
to morrow for all landings on the
Ohio river as far as Cincinnati, where
connection is made with boats for
Pittsburg, also with the different rail
roads. The Millar gives through
tickets and cheap rates to points
East.
Owing to the steady decline of the
river at Vicksburg, the Parisot Line
steamers and barges, Mattingly, Flor
ence 4 Co. g coal f ct, and the dry
| dock nave been taken out of the
lake to deep water. The dredge is
working successfully, and it is OK
pected that it will keep the channel
open for boats much longer than
previously reported. B. M. Purdy, Of
Vidalia, will move his wharfboat to
Lake Providence.
! Nearly 200 persons attended the
Macaronian excursion, barbecue and
fish fry to Horn Lake yestei day, and,
Notwithstanding the inclement wealth
er, after their arrival at the lake, had
a very pleasant time, INDUCING in
various amusements. There was a
fine band of music at the lake as we'll
as on the boat. The Eckert made an
afternoon trip and also one at night,
which was fairly attended.
| Captain Il. X. Riley, late comman
der of the City Of Vicksburg, died in
New York City on Saturday last Of
apOplexy. He was a resident Of
Cairo, ILL.,. and one of the Oldest cap
tains in the Anchor Line, and had a
wide circle of friends in this city, not
only among the steamboat fraternity,
but among our best citizens who, with
their families, have travelled under his
care, aud remember his watchful eye
and his genial disposition, having
always a pleasant word for his guests.
Captain Riley leaves wife and four
daughters to mourn his loss. His re-
mains were taken to BrOwnville, Pa,
for interment.
The Kate Adams, besides a good
list OF passengers, brought in yester
day 81 bales cotton, 9l4 SKIS cotton
seed, 4 head cattle and q pckgs sun-
dries. la command of Captain Mark
II. Cheek, she leaves again this even
ing for Helena, Friar's Point, Ter
rene, Arkansaw City and way land
ings, carrying the mail, attending
promptly to all business that offers,
and connecting at her destination
with trains on the Little Rock, Mis-
sissippi River and Texas railroad.
The Kate Adams has no peer from
among the many packets running from
| this port, has all the modern improve
ments, her state-rooms are large and
airy. she sets fine table, end enjoys a
worldwide reputation for speed, safety
and comfort. Captain E. w. Outlaw
presides in the Office, assisted by
Walker Outlaw and j. @. Wyckoff.