Later from New Orleans.
--The
Mobile correspondent of the Columbus
Sun writes:
I conversed with a gentleman who left New Orleans on Wednesday, 25th ult. He gives a terrible account of affairs there.
He denies that prominent citizens of New Orleans have taken the oath.
Old Jacob Barker is about the only one of any note who has done so, and he took the oath for the money to be made thereby.
Old Barker purchased a newspaper (the
Bee, I think,) for three thousand dollars in coin.
The old rascal should be hung for it.
This New Orleans gentleman relates some interesting scenes with
Butler and citizens.
Senator Soule was summoned before his Highness,
Butler.
Butler remarked, that he had sent for him to place him in confinement, and would state the charges.--
Soule replied.
‘"Oh, don't trouble yourself, I have been expecting to be sent below every day since you arrived.
I only ask time to purchase a musquito net."’
Butler replied, ‘"that he was to be sent where nets would not be in demand,
Fort Warren."’
Senator S. thanked him, saying ‘"his health was feeble, and he had no doubt it would be a benefit to him." ’
Senator S. was too much for old
Butler, forestalling him at every point.
Another incident.
A
Mrs. S — m, a very wealthy widow lady, desired a permit to go without the city to see a grandchild that was very ill. She called upon
Butler, and stated what she desired.--When
Butler asked her if she was ready to take the oath, she said she was not. ‘"Very well,"’ says
Butler, ‘"I have to give up my quarters in a few days, that the proprietors may make the necessary repairs for their fall business, and I learn that you have a very fine house, and is well furnished; I will occupy it, and will take good care of your house and furniture, but I cannot say when I will give it up; I don't think I could do so until I leave here."’
Mrs. S — m refused the permit and returned home.
A few days thereafter old
Butler repented, and sent her a passport.
I could relate hundreds of similar scenes and acts of old
Butler, but forbear.
If
Butler gets his due, hanging will be a slight punishment.
