The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-17
LETTER FROM ST. LOUIS.
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ST.. LOUIS. March IL, 1853.
It has rained almost necessarily since Sunday
night, and the late cry for water is heard no
more. Our streets are in very mushy condi-
ton, and pedestriansm is anything but agree
able. Still we utter no complaints as we know
the whole country viii be benefited by the min
iature deluge with which we kre visited. The
rain seems to be general ell over the Northwest,
and as yet shows no sign Of sbating. 1t oper.
ates unfavorably on business for the present,
but, in view of the ultimate good, we can afford
to wait patiently for brighter skies.
Considerable excitement in pugilistic circles was
created in this city BY the denouement OF
sparring exhibition at Henry's Hall for the ben
eft of the poor on Saturday night last. Allen
and Ryall, two famous English bruisers. exhb-
tied their powers in manly ar" and McCoole,
the champion was induced TO participate In or
der TO lend eclGt TO the entertainment Allen is
powerful, symmetrically formed man, weigh
ing about two hundred pounds, and very active.
he and McCoole put on the gloves for friendly
setto, and Allen succeeded in implanting no less
than nine "sockdolagersn 10 Mack's face, bring-
ing the claret. Mac became somewhat riled and
attempted to retaliate on Aliens nasal organ,
but the latter dexierously evaded the blows.
After the close Of the entertainment, several
friends Of both parties met at Looney's saloon
and some one offered 10 bet that Allen could
whip McCoole. The friends OF the latter ac-
cepted the offer, and match was Immediately
made for fight within fifty miles Of st. Louis
on the 18th OF March for $1,000, the friends OF
each party dep0siting $50 on the spot. The
next day, Sunday several parties interested ia
the pending battle between McCoole and Coburn,
prevailed on the former to withdraw from the
fight with Allen, and on Monday McCoole pub
lished o card TO that effect, adding that as soon
as be gets through with Coburn he will tight
Allen for $500 eide, or for larger sum II so
Gesired. great many are Of the opinion that
Allen is in the interest Of Coburn, and endeav-
ored TO bring on a match with McCoole in or
der 10 embarrass and unfit him for the coming
contest.
The mayor. yesterday, approved an ordinance
psssed by the City Council providing for an elec
tion in April, on the question OF building City
Hall in Washington square. A City Hall we are
much in need OF. Wa have no City Hall proper,
but portion of the Court House is occupied BY
city officers.
Business on the landing owing TO the inclem.
ency OF the weather, is not very brisk. though the
regular packets have, thus far, managed ID leave
on time. There is a fine stage Of water in all the
upper streams which are rapidly rising. To Cairo
the depth OF water is reported at ten feet and the
largest class Of boats will find no trouble from
low water in that direction for some time to come
judging from present appesrascss. The Com
monweath and Carroll are announced TO leave
for New Orleans to-day, and the Mohawk and
barges on Saturday. Among the boats fret due
from New Orleans are tha.W. B. Dance. Conti-
mental, Mollie Able, Lady Gay, Lizzie Gil, Bis
marck and Arthur. Some fifty boats are making
preparations for mountain trips, and the proba-
biIity Is there viii be lively competition in that
trade the present season.
Amusements this week are well attended consid-
ering the pi evang "piuviousness." at DeBar's
Opera House the miTth provoking Florences, in
their delineations of Irish and Yankee characters,
are still drawing gooi h)uses. Colleen Bawn'
was produced last night and will be repeated to-
night. The Varieties is not open this week. Misses
ADna and Mary Meeker, of the late stock com.
pany at this theater, left for the East on Monday.
/ have hitherto spoken of the esteem in which
these talented young ladies are held by our
citizens. Pecuniariy their engagement at the
Varieties was an improbable one; but their
lacylike department and superior accomplish
ments rendered them an honor to their profess
sion, and won for them golden opinions from all
with whom they became acquainted during their
brief stay among US. Quite a number Of their
friends, some OF most highly respected and in
huential citizens, accompanied them aad their
worthy mother 10 the train on the opposite side
Of the river Monday evening. and regretfuy bads
them "good bye" The Olympic is running 'Fhc
Black and Tan Convention which proves a big
card and fills this cosy temple Of Thespis nightly
RAINBOW.