New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-23
NEW YoaK CORRESPONDENTS.


Special to the New Orleans Cresceutl
MxrRopoIlrAs HorrI. New York, July Is, 1859.
Eds. Crescent: This has been day well calculated
to give stranger to the ways and weather of
Gotham an idea of what can be done here in the way
Of heat. No day at New Orleans that can recall to
my remembrance, although have passed not few in
that burgh, was ever half hot 80 disagreeable in
fact, SO disgusting, generally. The sun poured his
fiery rays down straight upon the heads of the un.
fortunates, whose illfortune business sent them
into the street, and if they human they melted
down to skin and bone, or exploded. As for myself,
being Of the opinion that could stand anything in
the way Of heat that this climate could scare up,
boldly trudged into the street and for while kept
up with stout heart; but it use, my clothes
began to grow too large and began to perceive that
unless the friendly shade Of my hotel was reached,
your faithful correspondent would dry up too soon
by some fifty more years to suit his fond hopes; so
I came home and peeled. How high the mercury got
have not learned, but presume it ran completely
over. In the afternoon we had terrific thunder
storm, accompanied by a perfect deluge of rain,
which partially cooled things though not entirely,
for am now writing with one hand and tanning my.
self with the other In common with all the Or
leanians who are here, have been out sightseeing
every time that l could spare moment from bust
ness but must confess that have not seen anything
very extraordinary wonderful. l have found that
it is impossible to get good cigars or good liquor,
and that good dinner at restaurant is an impos-
sibility. went to Delmonicos one day with friend
and called for few Dishes such as are always found
at Moreau's, Victor's or Boudros, and they either
looked at me with establishment or brought me some
mess which no more resembed what had called for
than horse does an oyster, and charged roundly
Co.., - I,.A ma, <s,,,o
fed importance, which excited my ire wonderfully.
Since then have learned the merits of the chef de
cuisine of the Metropolitan. He does things up in
style to suit me exactly, and give you my word
patronize him at least three times day. Speaking
of the Metropolitan, reminds me that it is in nv
humble opinion the best house in New York for
southerners to patronize. The rooms are magnif-
Gently furnished large and airy, the beds clean and
comfortable, and the servants polite and obliging
feel at home meet every day with people know and
like, and no matter what want, can get it at mo-
ent's notice. The st. Nicholas, it is true is fine
house, and well patronized by Southern people, but
then one is always Of meeting with the Goldfish
aristocracy Of the country, people who, having
little money, come here to cut dash and put on airs
Of course, no other place but the ST. Nicholas will
do for them, and there they are disgusting all who
them. We have of that at the Metropolitan
our guests are composed of quiet respectable people,
who of their position and who do not desire
to excite admiration, yet who like good living and
get it wherever they go. For these reasons l am
Metropolitan man, and friend of the cook.
Our friend Capt Chas. D. DIX is in town, and
having gay old time, SO he says. He assured me
to-day that he has become fully acquainted with the
city, all that worth seeing, and many things
not worth seeing, though equally expensive. could
tell good story about him if dared, but fear of the
consequences prevents me. These military men are
dangerous customers, you know, and he especially,
since he has taken lessons in the manly art in the
Bowery ITSELF
will start for home in few days. having finished
the business which brought me here, and being anx
ious to get into cooler climate, Yours, FRANK.