The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-06-17
LETTER FROM ST. LOUIS.

Special Correspondence Of the Crescent.l
ST.. LOUIS. June 10, 1868.
The weather is decidedly cool for the season,
and those who had yesterday morning donned
dog day" attire found themselves uncomfortably
chilly before the time for seeking tired natures
sweet restorer y arrived. Warm clothing and the
sunny side of the street were at premium, while
among the articles at discount may be classed
ice cream, soda, lemonade and fans. People sat
in their Offices and parlors with the windows
down, and as night approached it was thought
fire would not be among the most uncomfortable
things in the world. 1t is little warmer this
morning, but nothing like such weather as we
usually have In June.
By invitation, a New Orleans friend and
visited Capt. JAS II. Tooke, commonly known 40
Horn Tooke, on Sunday last. at his residence in
the suburbs, little northwest of the fair grounds
and dned with him. The captain was post sutler
at Benton Barracks during the war; and as such
made his "pie." After partakng Of q good
dinnerthe captain related to rs several anecdotes
of the war, and among them one concerning him.
self, which is good and runs thusly: Before the
establishment of Benton Barracks he had pur-
chased two or more arpents OF land and built
thereon fine brick residence, and was quietly
enjoying it when up rode Gen. Curtis one fine
morning and inquired who owned the premises.
II do" said the captain. Z" Within our lines, sir
must vacate," replied the general. and rode away.
The captain, much alarmed, FASTENED to town and
consulted Frank Blair, who promised to do what
be could for him. He saw Curtis, and soon after
the latter again called on Tooke and told him that
in order TO remain within the lines he must occupy
some position in the army. He offered him
clerkshp in the quartermasters Office and several
other berths, but none suited. Finally he asked
Tooke what church he belonged to, and was told
the Methodist. " Did you ever presch?" asked
the general. "No, but have exhorted a little"
replied Tooke. Just the thing" said the gem
eral; I'VE will appoint you post chaplain" And
sure enough they did, and the captain preached
several Sundays, his sermons being prepared by
kind clerical friend. Everything worked well, till
on one luckess Sunday the congregation desired
to have the sacrament administered. The " chap
lain was willing, but no wine could be found for
the purpose; so be substituted whisky and the
result was the soldiers all got drunk. and the
devil was to pay generally The chaplain's"
commission was revoked, bat he was allowed to
remain as post sutler.
Business of all kinds is comparatively dull and
people are complaining thereat.
In political circles considerable excitement is
caused by the recent protest of over two hundred
| Jews Of this city against the elevation TO the
| presidency Of the General of our Armies.n
81 Hiram" won't get an Israelite vote IN St. Louis,
nor probably anywhere else. They will never
| forget the injustice he did them in bis memorable
order much less vote for him.
Geo. W. Riddell, formerly agent for Cecil Rush,
now travelling for the Chicago Museum, Is 10 wn,
and announces himself ready to offer liberal in
| ducements to any Jewish gentleman who will
| vote for " Hiram" George says such q person
| age would be great curiosity even In the do
| generate and uDgodly city OF Chicago.
| On the landing q nVeiy cOmpeut0n exlsts De"
| tween the steamboats, and the barge line. Hither-
| TO the bsTges have carried -four to New Orleans
| &C. y bb less than the steamboats,, but the lat
| ter have come down TO barge rates, and are now
| getting the bulk Of freight shipped south, while
| under the former system 1t was almost impos-
sible for a large steamboat to obtain = full load
| in a week. The Commonwealth leaves this even.
| ing and will DE followed by the Pauline Carroll.
| Among the boats first due nom below are the
| Magenta Olive Branch and Arthur.
| The following New Orleans guests were regis.
tered at the hotels yesterday Southern. Mall
land and wife, G. B. Wright and wife. Barnum's-
| Mrs. A. Scott. Everett-T. Roche. 1.
8musements are quiet. Carroll q Emmetts
| Combination continues at DeBar's this week. At
the Varieties the Devils Auction with De
Polls European Ballet Troupe still holds the boards
| and draws tolerably well.
At the Olympic large and fashionable audience
attended last night to witness the Grand
| Duchess by the Gomersal and Fiske Combna-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Gomersal we're cordially re-
ceived, and will soon become as great favorites
here as in New Orleans. The thester is now the
coolest in the city. f-ts
senorita Josefna Filomino has delighted our
citizens with several concerts, and her wonderful
performance on the piano and violin has attracted
large and enthusiastic audiences. All the en-