The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-09
LITTER FROM ST. LOUIS.
sspondsncs Of the New Orleans Crescent

Special Correspondence Of the New Orleans Crsscsntl
ST. LOUIS Feb. 4, 1868.
The weather continues beastly cold with fair
prospect Of remaining 80 Till the " ides of march,"
We have had a longer prOtracted season of cold
weather this winter than for many years before,
and the people "cuss" IL vehemently, though in
vain. The more we grumble the less will it mod
crate, and our only alternative is to "grin and
bear it,"
Everything is decidedly dull and monotonous,
and items Of news are consequently scarcer than
hens teeth. No murders no suicides of any con-
SEQUENCE, no elopements nor sensational divorce
cases are occurring at present, and for the want
Of this requisite material to make letter interest
ing in these degenerate days, fear mine will be
deemed tame aud spritless Now, If | lived in
Chicago, could without the least difficulty dish
up a spicy budget Of sensations for yOur readers
every week, but we are an old fOgy set Of indiyd-
nails here-not at all fast, you knows moral, re-
lglOus, church-gOing community, and each loves
his neghbOr as himself, in obedience to the scrip
tural Injunction 20 that effect.
The ice blockade st exists in front OF our city
though by the indomitable energy of Captain 10.
Brown, president of the Virgins Ferry Company,
q channel for the passage OF the ferry boats has
been cut from the foot OF Spruce street 70 point
opposite Pine street, and railroad passengers and
baggage now transferred with little difficulty.
Atthe upper end Of the city the river is still open
and the ferry boats make regular trips TO and from
Venice.
The steamer Clara Dolsen, owned by George
Pegram and Capt. VIM. II. Henry, was totally
destroy ed by fire last night, about o'clock, near
the foot Of Lespersnce street. On her way to
The docks, several days since, she caught in
the ice gorge, and at the time of burning laid
about 100 feet from the shore. The fire engines
were promptly on hand, but owing TO the distance
from the shore TO the boat the efforts Of the fire.
men were unavaiing. The origin Of the fire is at
present unknown, but as the Watchmsu and his
son were aboard at the time, il il probable some
light may be thrown on the subject to-day. The
Clara was nearly ten years old. having been built
in 1859 She was insured for SIS 900 in Cincinnati
and Pittsburg Offices.
In the amusement line, varions attractions are
offered this week. At DeBars Opera House, Mr..
Frank Mayo, new candidate for public favor,
made his first appearance before a st. Louis
audience last night, IS Hamlet The audience
was not large, but Mr.. Mayo was twice called
before the curtain and warmly applauded, and
before his brief engagement terminates he will,
doubtless, be greeted with large as well "a enthu-
siastic audiences. He will appear tonight as
Richelfeu and during the week as Bdd7er in
"The Streets Of New York" While speaking Of
this house ] would respectfully suggest 20 Mr..
DeBsr the prOpriety Of procuring the services OF
some person possessing few Of the attributes of
gentleman as doorkeeper. The present one is
discOurteous, ignorant and impudent. and even
ladies have complained of his rudeness at the
door. The other officers of the house are uni.
formly polite and Obiging.
At the Varieties Mile Fanny Janauschek made
her first appearance last night as Meded, sup.
ported by frst.class German company. The
dience was large, and composed principally Of our
1rst'class herman cluZens der renuluOn OF tne
character was excellent, and she won much ap-
plause. Tonight she will appear as AdrienHe La
COurre,ur, and during her engagement will play
Marie Stuart, Deborah he Je,ceSs, Mdridnne,
Love and Intrigue" and other characters.
Admiral Semmes will lecture tonight on the
" Cruise of the Alabama" at Mercantile Library
Hail.
grand exhibition for the poor of the city took
place last night at the Skating Rink, and was
largely attended. When called upon TO enjoy
Themselves for so worthy an object our citizens
invariably give a hearty and substantial response.
The Olympic had crowded house last night,
and the managers are highly deserving Of it.
The pantomime Of the Magic Flute - is on the
bills for this week, and that. together with the
excellent singing and dancing. and the startling
trepaze act of Sbafee and Whitney, is sure to Gil
the Golfers Of Messrs spalding & Bdwell nightly.
RAINBOW.