The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-17

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ST. LOUIS. March ii, 1853.
It has rained almost necessarily since sunday
night, and the late cry for water is heard no
more. Our streets are in a very mnshy condi-
ton, and pedestrianism Is anything but agree
able. Still we utter no complaints as we know
the whole country will be benefited by the min
islure deluge with which we kre visited. The
rain seems to be general all over the Northwest,
and as yet shows no sign of abating. Ii 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 q
sparring exhibition at Henry's Hall for the ben
eft Of the poor on Saturday night last. Allen
and Ryall, two famous English bruisers, exhib-
tied their powers 10 manly art ~ and McC0oe,
'' the champion, was sinducedt to participate in or
der TO lend ecl0t TO the entertainment. Allen is
a 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 "sockdolagers" In Mack's face, bring
ing the claret. Mac became somewhat riled and
attempted TO retaliate on Aliens nasal organ,
but the latter dexterously evaded the blows.
After the close of the entertainment several
friends Of both parties met at Looney's saloon
and some ore offered TO bet that Allen could
whip McCoole. The friends of the latter ac-
copied the offer, and a match was immedia sey
made for fight within fifty miles Of st. Louis
on the 18th OF March for $1,000, the friends Of
each party deposting $50 on the spot. The
next day, Sunday, several parties interested ia
the pending battle between McCoole and Coburn,
prevailed on the former 20 withdraw from the
fight with Allen, and on Monday McC0ole pub
lished card TO that effect, adding that as soon
as he gets through with Coburn he will fight
Allen for $500 side, or for larger sum If so
desired. great many are Of the opinion that
Allen IL in the'interest Of Coburn, and endeav-
ored TO bring on match with McCoole In or
der 10 embsrrass and unit him for the coming
contest.
The mayor. yesterday, approved an ordinance
passed by the City Council providing for an elec.
ton in April, on the question Of building q City
Hall in Washington square. A City Hall we are
much 10 need Of We have no City Hall proper,
but q 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 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 prt sent appesrasces. The Com.
monwealih and Carroll are announced to leave
for New Orleans today, and the Mohawk aud
barges on Saturday. Among the boats first due
from New Orleans are tha.W. b. Dance. CONT
mental, Nollie Able, Lady Gay. Lizzie Gil, Bis
marck end Arthur. Some fifty boats are making
preparations for mountain trips, and the proba-
bility Is there will be lively competition in that
trade the present season.
Amusements this week are well attended consid-
ering the prevailing "puyiousness." At DeBar's
Opera House the mrth provoking FloreBces, in
their delineations of Irish and Yankee characters,
are still drawing gcoi h1uses. Colleen Bawn''
was produced last night and will be repeated to-
night. The Varieties is not open this week. Misses
Anna 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. Pecuniarily 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 our most highly respected aud in
fiuential citizens, accompanied them aad their
worthy mother TO the train on the opposite side
Of the river Monday evening. and regretfully bade
them good bye" The Olympic is runninS "The
Black and Tan Convention" which proves a big
card and fills this cosy temple Of Thesps nightly.
RAINBOW.