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pulpit the better." After further conversation Dr. Leacock said "Well General are you goingto shut up the Churches?" "No sir I am more likely to shut up the ministers." The Clergymen showed no disposition to yield General Butler ended the interview by stating his ultimatum "Read the prayer for the President, omit the silent Act of devotion or leave New Orleans prisoners os State for Fort Lafayette."
They chose the latter Dr. Leacock, Dr. Goodrich and Dr. Fulton were duly shipped on board one of the transports.
The War over Dr. Leacock returned to his charge. His tastes were domestic and nis sympathies with all immediatley around him deep and strong. His sermons were brief written with great condensation and vigor of style, and delivered with earnestness to which his voice and manner gave a peculiar attractiveness. He was buried from Christ Church, the Vestry acting as Pall bearers and all the City Clergy vested in surplices assisting at the service