The New York Herald Newspaper, August 5, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Tuesday, Amsust 5, 1445. re Wanted. Three or four good Law Reporters are wanted im- media.ely at this office. J ance Notice to Subscribers. Subscribers in the country receiving their papert in yellow envelopes, will understand that their term of subscription has nearly expired. The Monster Steamer. ‘The Great Britain is now ten days at sea. Bets are made that she will arrive here to-day. ‘Ten days is rather quick for her first trip. Law and Order in Philadelphia, Late accounts from this erty show it to be in a very unsettled state. Since the alarm- ing and scandalous depredations oj last year, | the flame of agrarian violence continued to smoulder, occasionally braking out in more or jess violent sy:aptoms, particularly in the form of i conflicts among the firemen. It would appear that a systematic hostility exists between certain of these | companies, which is not attributable to the ordinary | feelings of rivalry, but to the prevalence of the de- | testable principles of nativeism, which are rampant | in the district of Southwark. A company denomi- | nated by the very aboriginal, and of course savagely native term of Weceacoe, are distinguished from all their compeers by their licentious conduct and guinary disposition, ‘They profess to be the of the walk,” the knight-ervants of proserip- | tion, and possessed of a remarkable dislike to throw cold water throngh their engine on either a rowdy | juarrel or a burning house. Ina word, this com- | pany is said to be the ringleaders of all the brutal | ruffians who have sigualized themselves by burning | churches, houses and haystacks for the last twelve- | months, and keeping that,district of the city in a state | of civil Our correspondent writes an account | of the destruction of the hay press of Mr. Hughes, | in Christian street, on Sunday morning, when se- venty or eighty tons of hay were destroyed, and | property to a large amount put tn unminent danger, | and all ths while the firemen stood by and refused to make any attempt to extinguish the flames. This state of things is alarming. Philadelphia is unquestionably this moment at the mercy of a mob | of ruthless ruffians, as much as it was in July last | year, and more; and we would not wonder if embold- | ened by their impunity, by the dastardly conduct of the authorities, by the facilities afforded for escape by the peculiar nature of the municipal government, and by the exasperation of the defeat of the party which generates them, these marauders will once more commence upon church and house burning, perhaps @ promiscuous destruction of the entire quarter of the city that is obnoxious to them. We are told that the police of Southwark are on duty guarding property there, and that the police of all the other incorpora- ted districts are held in readiness to assist them. All that looks well to one who knows nothing of the police of that city ; but when the fact is known to him that they are corrupt partizans, nearly every man of them, “natives” at heart,who would exult in every annoyance and persecution that could be in- flicted on adopted citizens, who would not prefer having them ata safe distance from his premiser than see them as watches entrusted with its safety? It is a cruel mockery to call on the police of Phila- delphia for protection from nativeism. They are part and parcel of the gang; and if they are not at the bottom of these systematic and agrarian outrages, they are aiders and abettors—because, incapabie of doing their duty impartially, or of looking upon at- tacks on what they call foreigners or their property ascriminal. We give in another column, however, the account of these outrages presented by the “Na- tive” organ, and justice demands for it an impartial consideration. Something like a portentous cloud hangs over that city—that whited sepulchre. It is cursed with a bad population, and cursed equally by a bad government, if there can be said to be any but that of the mob. These rowdies have been tampered with, and that is adangerous experiment with mobs—it gives them what their own organization could never bestow—a degree of moral courage. When in arms, last year, they ought to have been put down at the cannon’s mouth. Tender hearted grasp a nettle, ‘And it stings you for your p Seize it lik man of mettle, And it soft as remains. No such notion entered the heads of the valiant authorities last year, who allowed the rioters to work their will and march off the ground when it pleased themselves. Next comes the grand jury, whose milk and water presentment showed it was the production of creatures who could not or would not lay the blame on the guilty; then again the so- item farce of the grand jury session was enacted ; when, after numerous wry faces and flatuleat beleh- angs, they declared themselves unable to swallow such a pill as that of finding true bills against assas- sins and incendiaries As men sow they will reap ‘There is a prolific crop to be yet gathered of rapine and violence in Philadelphia. Every day brings us intelligence of its rapid growth, and it will, in all likelihood, come shortly to a terrible maturrty. We call upon the p:oper authorities to arouse them- selves and make provision for the prompt and pow- erful application of military aid when itis required, and in all prebability that will be shortly. One great cause of the peculiar and over- whelming strength of the lawless and insurrectionary spirit in Philadelphia, is the supineness and weak- ness of the public press. Split up into severaj raunicipal jurisdictions—torn and agitated by re- ligious factions—without a police—without an en- lightened public opinion, operating through an in- | this universal diffusion of the pernicious writings of | the seeds of vice and crime disseminated tar and | Fresca Morars—Frencu Novers—anp Piors | American Puntisuers.—The scandalous affair in | which Victor Hugo, the novelist, figures, and some | of the details of which have reached usin the news. | papers brought by the last steamer, has very natural- ly directed a good deal of public attention to the | laxity of morals in France, and the practical effect of the wide-spread circulation of French light lite- | rature in this country. During the last two or three years the United Stateg have been flooded with re- prints of the vilest trash that has issued from the | French press. Every where this brown and yellow | literature of the brothel was to be met with—in the | parlor, in the railroad ear, in the steamboat, in the crowded city and in the obscure village—on all hands ! and in all directions the poison circulated. We have repeatedly pointed out the inevitable results of the French novelists, and English literati of the same school. The minds of multitudes of the young and thoughtless have been dissipated, and near. There cannot be a doubt that the circulation of these immoral publications has been immensely in- creased by their bearing on their title-page the im- print of respectable and pious publishers. They were thus stamped with apparent — respectabili- ty, and 4 currency given to them which they could not otherwise have obtained. Many persons who would have been ashamed to take up ip public the obscene and filthy novels of Paul de Kock, emanat- ing from some obscure ‘publisher's shelves, or issu_ ed under a fictitious name, made no seruple in pur, chasing and reading, even in the crowded public Universtry Rows.—Every now and then we hear of an outbreak at some one or other of our nu- merous universities. What is the cause of all this? The root of the evil is to be found in the prevailing absenée of any wise and proper system of parenta) discipline. Boys who have been regularly trained to rebellion at home, cannot reasonably be expected to become submissive subjects of authority when sent to college. We hear a great fuss made about ‘education. Philosophers travel over the country and give us learned lectures on education. Con- ventions of teachers meet and discuss, for days to- gether, the science of education. Wise men write elaborate treatises on education, Vast sums are an- nually raised by voluntary taxation for the purposes of education. Schools, colleges and universities multiply all over the land. But there is one sort of ** primary school” which appears to be almost en- tirely overlooked—that is, the schoal of the domes- tic cirele. Home education—the early training of the child under the paternal roof, is quite too much neglected. This is a subject of whose importance every one must be convinced. Disgraceful riots at our univer- sities are not the only results of the defective train ing at home, to which our youth are subjected. Men, whose home education has been neglected— who have not been subjected in childhood and boy- hood to the wholesome restraints of wise parental discipline, can rarely turn out good citizens. Here is a wide and inviting field of labor for the philan- thropist and practical philosopher. Here is a eub- ject on which all wise and good men would do well seriously to ponder. conveyance, a work equally objectionable as any just alluded to, published bya “respectable” and ‘*pious house.” The hypocrisy and criminality of the publishers who thus lend their name and cha- ; racter to the service of a corrupt and depraved lite- rature, for the sake of gain, cannot be too forcibly nor too frequently condemned. And yet, which of the “religious newspapers,” as they are ostenta- tiously styled, has uttered a syllable in denunciation of the “pious” retailers of these licentious works? From what pulpit has the voice of the faithful min- istry—the watchmen on the towers of Zion—the the hypocrisy and the crime? We recollect only | one clergyman that mustered courage to attempt this, and he afterwards ate up the words of 1ebuke and indignation which in his astounding temerity he had dared to utter! Movements oF THE PrigstHoop.—As the hour and the day draw nigh the friends of Bishop Onder- donk redouble their efforts to accomplish their holy and affectionate ends. They aver that they never will consent to his resignation, and as they piously and meekly lift up their eyes to heaven, declare that Pourrica, Movements—Breakers AHEAD.—A variety of very interesting and curious political movements are in progress just now in this city, and the prospect of confusion and excitement brightens every day. In the democratic party, the elements ot discord and rival effort, were never in a more promising degree of activity. Van Buren men— Marcy men—Calhoun men—old Tyler men—Polk men, ate aH busy in forming and maturing their plans. Private meetings are held every night in oys- ter cellars, grog shops, drawing rooms, on the Bat- tery, and in the squares up town. The clique of the | guardians of the public virtue, been raised against | Morning News still kicks terribly at the appoint- ment of Mr. Lawrence to the Collectorship. It sticks in their gizzard most tormentingly. Dark threats of vengeance against Mr. Polk and his ad- ministration are muttered here and there. Soon, however, the various elements will shape themselves into more tangible form and substance—the great game for the “ succession” will begin in earnest— and we shall have leisure to watch how the adminis- tration bears itself, and early be enabled to judge of its ultimate fate and destiny. Me.ancnoty Accripent on Lone Istanp.—Yes- they will give not sleep to their eyes nor slumber to | terday afternoon Mr. J. Birkbeck, Junr., of Brook- their eye-lids, until to the dear Bishop be restored |!yn, in company with four others, took an ex- his episcopal robes, although that does net mean, as | cursion in a small boat; when they arrived near certain wicked and profane wits have suggested, | Bath some of them landed, and began to throw circular has been disseminated amongst his clerica} that he is to return to his “ old habits.” A secret friends, concocted and signed by Rev. Dre. Lyell, Berrian and Seabury,and theMessrs,Mead and Hack. ley. The design of this circular was to effect a com- bination which would resist by vote without debate any motion made in the Convention, requesting or recommending the Bishop’s resignation. This movement has been warmly opposed by some of the Bishop's friends, and some very funny developments are in progress. We have been collecting severaj amusing particulars connected with this case, and will give them to our readers in due time. In all the affairs of the Episcopal church, we take a deep and apostolic interest—particularly in the Bishops. We have not forgotten our friend and fellow-laborer in the bonds of Christian charity, Dr. Tyng. We must make him a Bishop yet. Doth notjour wager 10 that effect stand recorded in the betting-book of stones at those remaining in the boat, to avoid which those on board went on one side of the boat, which immediately turned over and precipitated them all into the water. With some difficulty two of the party reached the shore, but unfortunately the gentleman named was carried away by the tide which was fast ebbing at the time, and was drown- ed. The deceased has left a wife and three young children to deplore his loss. Fires.—Much of the devastation produced by fire in our cities, results from the employment of orna mental wood-work on public and private buildings. It is said that a scientific gentleman of this city has recently discovered the mode of manufacturing a substance which can be applied to a great variety of useful purposes in building, and iscalculated entirely to supersede the use of wood in ornamenting the fronts of edifices. If this be true, why does not the author of this valuable discovery at once make a Jim Grant, the barber? ‘Tue Fine at Newrort.—Last evening, the pain. ful intelligence of the destruction of the fine hotel at Newport, called the “ Ocean House,” and the loss of several lives, reached this city by the Long Island train. We give, in another column, the particulars of this melancholy event. We have often wondered how those large wood” en buildings at the watering-places have escaped destruction by fire. The size—the combustible na- ture of the whole fabric—and the large number of inmates—the comparatively trivial precautions tak- ento guard against sucha terrible catastrophe as that which is now before us—all conspire to render the preservation of these buildings almost miracu- lous. The only wise plan to be adopted is the erec tion at the watering-places of a row of cottages, in- stead of the immense edifices into which hundreds are now crammed. In this way, the comfort, health and safety of the visitors would be most materially promoted. The consequences of a fire at night, in one of these large wooden hotels, three or four sto- ries high, and crowded with inmates, are too awful to contemplate. Fravps ex Immicranrs.—Complaints still con- tinue to pourin upon us relative to the treatment of immigrants on their arrival here. It is stated that owing to negligence or culpable inattention to duty on the part of some official of the Corporation, the regulations respecting the use of a wharf assigned exclusively forthe landing of immigrants, has not been carried into effect. We are also informed that some of the individuals who sell root beer on board the steamboats employed in towing vessela to the wharves, are engaged by interested parties to mis lead and impose upon the passengers. Many excel- tent and philanthropic men are,we know, laboring in ‘he cause of the poor immigrants; but it does geem that, without some better devised and concerted public announcement of it ? Tue Wearuer.—lIt 1s really heart-rending to read the accounts in the southern papers of the mortality occasioned by the extreme heat which has prevailed this season. In New Orleaus, and other cities in that region, great numbers have died from the ef- fects of exposure to the sun. In the north we have also suffered severely. The forenoon of yesterday, in this city, was ex- tremely hot and sultry; but in the evening a refresh- ing breeze sprung up, as delightful as a gracious nod to a fainting office-beggar. Distincuisnep Arxivau.—Major General W. Scott, commander of the forces, arrived in this city yesterday, and occupies apartments at the Ameri- can Hotel. The Cambria News Ezpresses. Boston, August 2, 1845. Drak Sin :—I see in the New York of trumpets” about the news of the Cambria, “Special Expresses of the Sun.” &c. Now | apprehend that there has been foul play about this busi- nesssomewhere. Mr. N. A.M. Dudley ofthe house of Haliburton & Dudley, was the iirst to b the Cam- bria, and by great exertions and considerable expense, reached the railroad depot in time tosend the news to New York by the evening train. Mr. D. informs me that he delivered to Harnden’s conductor three copies of Wilmer and Smith’s European Times, with express in- junctions to deliver one copy to the publishers of the Tribune. As you have not given Mes: D. credit, I presume you did not receive the paper. Is it possible that ourexpress people have been turning the thing into a speculation? Ifso—and circumstances have a wonderful squinting that way—the act certainly deserves the severest reprehension. Me: nden & Co. ought at least to explain the matter, for what are our expresses good for ifthey may not be confided in and trusted for the faithful delivery of important packages according to direction. Yours, ever, J. F.Curvecann, Will the gentlemen explain? We also ask, will the gentlemen explain ? This is avery mysterious affair, for we believe that one of three copies, sent by Mr. Dudley, was for us. We have had some dealings with Harnden & Co. before this. We are somewhat acquainted with them, and fluential press, our sister city does indeed present «| course of action, the iniquitous system of fraud, per- | think itdue to the public that this last matter should lamentable spectacle. Bank corruption, robbery and plunder began the work—party spirit, bigotry, and demagoguism are rapidly completing it. If the friends of law and order that yet retain any influ- ence in that devoted city, do not speedily and vigorously make a united effort for the restoration of order and the overthrow of the partizanship, rowdyism, and misrule which now so seriously threaten its destruction, some explosion more terri- ble thin any we have yet had must inevitably occur. Mexico anp THe Unrren Srares.—As we predic- ted months ago, the demagogues in Mexico are working hard toeclipse each other in their efforts to excite and inflame the war feeling amongst the people. Every species of annoyance is also resort- ed to, for the purpose of irritating and injuring Ame- rican citizens who are residing and have property in that country. Itis very far from being unlikely from all appearances, that we may havea brush with Mexico before many days. The appointment of Almonte—an ambitious and aspiring man—and swithal, animated by no very friendly feelings to the United States—is one significant sign of the future. ‘ven the Union begins to express its doubts of a peaceful settlement of annexation. Well, a colli- Sion must come, sooner or later, and the sooner the better. A war with this country would be a great blessing to Mexico, as it would precipitate the sub- jugation of that country to our free and excellent system of government and laws, and deliver the maiserable population from the eemi-barbarous con- dition in which they ate now kept by their selfis ignorant, and tyrannical rulers. ; ———__ Tue Wasnincton Newsparens, yer-dom can yeu find any journalism so and unprofitable, so dull, stupid and eadlantaee a that which has the scene of its labors in Washing. ton? Even old Father Ritchie’s twaddle i its interest, whilst the National Intelligencer is flat as stale beer in Johnny Foy’s cellar. The Uni. ted States Journal had long since got to the fag-end of stupidity, and some of these days it will, we sup- pose; go out like a farthing candle. —In all newspa- 8 losing — On. Regs.—Lhe Board of Supervisors will meet this evening, when, the trial of Dr. Rees resumed, petrated on the crowds of strangers whoare weekly landing on our shores, will continue to exist. Tie Dry Goons Crerxs.—Why don’t the dry goeds men give their clerksa week of holidays inthis hot dull season ? No class of men toil harder all the year round for their employers than these dry goods clerks. Let them, then, have a bricf respite—a day or twoto breathe, and look upon the green fields and the shady trees. The thing can be easily managed Let each store-keeper release, this week, one-third of his salesmen—next week, these can relieve ano- ther batch of their associates, and so alternately. — The present state of the business quite justifies this course on the part of the store-keepers, and we are very sure they would not lose by it in any way. The clerks would be none the less serviceable on their return, we will warrant. Come, Messrs. Dry Goods Men, let us see if you have really got some practical philanthropy about you! Broapway in the day time has quite a deserted and Sunday aspect. Half the fashionable world is out of town—that is, all who could raise the “ need- ful,” and the other half pants for breath in the base- ments up town, or sigh for Saratoga at the back win- dows. In the evening, however, our great thorough- fare is crowded. Strangers from all parts of the Union—the thousands released from the toil of the day—and many who dare not appear in the day time for fear of being thought unfashionable, throng the street, swarm in the ice-cream saloons, and brave all the horrors of suffocation in the theatres, which are nightly filled to overflowing, in the eloquent lan- guage of the bills from time immemorial. “Lone Isanp Ratt, Roap.—We have heard com- plaints against the management of the accommoda- tion trains on this road. At this season of the year, there is usually a great deal of travel on the island, and people travelling for pleasure have as much right to expect expedition and comfort, as those travelling on business. The through trains go with Sreat speed, and the accommodation trains at the rate of about ten miles per hour, There are so ma- ny attractions for those secking pleasure in other districts, that this rail road company must have a little more regard for passengers, or they will have becleared up. If it is not explained, we shall be compelled to think and to ponder on the mysterious arrangements of an express line. Movements of Travellers. The travelling revived yesterday with considerable spirit. ‘The destination of many has been averted by t! painful intelligence that has reached this city from New: port, and the nervous anxiety and uncertainty, that the morning's dawn alone can dispel, forthe safety of the friends and relatives who were inmates of the ‘ill-fated Ocean House. There will be found at the Amrnicax.—E. H. Plant, Southington; T. M. Pettit, Philad; James Gordon Bennett and family; E. isbury, and Mr. Wood, Macon, Geo.; E..F, Woodbury, Savan- nah, Geo.; W.H. May, do; Jno Bryant, East Florida; G. W. Owens, Savannah; Dr. L. Ropes, Philad; Major Gen'l Scott, U. 8. Army; J. Williams, do; A. M. Manigoot, Charleston; Mr. Stone, Philad; Elisha Townsend, dow Aston.—Geo Browning, Philad; D. P. Clark, New Milford, Ct; A. R. Jackson, Geo,; Jos Pearson, Baltimore; Robt Howard, Geo; Mr. Henry, Quebec; Messra. Abbott Waldron,,and Elliott, Boston; Messrs. Conner and Tut- hill, Moblle; Jos Stillman, Balt; J.B. Woolfe, St. Tho- mas; Sam’l G. Powell, Texas; Washington Keith, Philad; B. Mills, Texas; £. K’ Johnson, Philad: Charles Loomas, Columbia; J. Pritchard, Porto Rico; J. , Philad; J. W. Bryant, Kast Florida; R. and Dr, Ragan, Md.; A.D. Woodruff, St Louis; Messrs. Nesmith and Pollard, do. City—D, Ames. Springfield, Mass; R. Cooke, Sans Souci; Michael Offiy, Delaware; A. Peterson, Philad; W. Mei 1, H. Sudam, Vi cob and E. Sterling, N ; W. B. Well, Flori . H, Morgan, St. Loui J. Wellingham, Richmon W. Hooper, Georgia; Otis ashville. Ls Merriman, South Caroli M. E. Preston, Natchez: Johnson and Mr. Martin, Franxuiw—W. Sharp, W. Henny, Newark; B. B. Smith, St. Louis; H. Williams, Indiana; H. O'Neil, W. Camm, Philad; N. Kemball, Cincinnati; J. J. Rogers, § er, Mobile; Jos. jsanc and Abraham Lev. n; Dr. M. Peck, Y;, Richmond; Sherman charleston, 8. C; J, W. den; Mr. Wallace, Phi do; Com. J. Renshaw, ry Harston, do; lo. Ir. Rooke, do; 4 Phileck, Philadelph , do; Count de Montholon, Ibany; H.W. Howell, Mon- N.Y; W. Pickney, Man- Chippewa, Montreal J. Joh ) Albany; L. A. Arnol * L. Lawson, H. Oliver, Nassau fh Alban; ie, New Orleans; C. ton; W. H. Hartman, Philad; Zz 5 E. Bak Chocton, Lexi Beicher, Springfield. A Democratic Convention is notified to meet at the Hunterdon County Court House, on Wednesday of court week (the 13th of August), at I o'clock, P. for the purpose of re-districting the county int 0- litical aetricte, and for the Sansaction of ‘any | her Buel nese requiring their attention. r ee Weaver, convicted of murder at Urbana, Ohio, ast May, has made his escape from jail, Park Tueatee.—‘La Muette de Portici,” a grand opera, the plot of which is known in this country under the name of Masaniello, was produced for the first time last evening. It is based upon one of the most dramatic epochs in the history of Naples, the revolt of the Neapolitans, headed by a fisherman. in 1647, and successful at first against the govern- ment troops, under the command of the Duke of Arcos, Viceroy of Naples for the King of Spain The music of this opera is of the French school, and has been by all conwoisseurs considered as the chef d’auvre of Auber. Unfortunately for the full suc- cess of this opera, Mr. Cazuriot, who had one of the most important ‘parts to sing, that of Alfonzo, the son of the Viceroy, was again under the treatment of his physician, who declared it impossible for him to sing. Hs part was given to Mr. Buscher, who had only one day to prepare himself for the performance. On account of this alteration, several pieces had to be omitted; for although Mr. Buscher possesses good talents, and will certainly become an artist of merit, yet his musical education wants a little more training, before he can reach that point already gained by the artist whose place he took. Mad. Casini sang last night better than she ever did before, and several of her pieces were much ap- plauded, especially the aria of the first act, ‘A ce- lui que faim dis,” &c. This isa part such as was necessary for this prima donna. It appears well suited to her voice. M’me. Stephen Cceuriot acted the part of Fenella, the dumb girl, and performed it with the talent she is known to possess as a come- dian. Arnaud (Masuniello) seemed to enter with his whole soul into the spirit of the fisherman. He sang his part with great success. Garry (Pietro) also sang very well, especially the duo with Arnaud (Masaniello), of the second scene (second act).— This is the firat part ef some length in which we have cver seen him,and he performed it to his credif. Mr. Vascher, as we have said, had but very little time to prepare himeelf for the performance, and if to this is added the timidity an artist always feels, when he is first entrusted with a part he is accus- tomed to consider as above his capacities, he will be excused atonce if he did not give to his voice the yale which might perhaps have added to the eflect. The chorusses were again applauded last night for their ensemble, and dey truly deserved it. But the want of a few more female voices was much felt in the chorusses, and a few male voices might not have perhaps been amiss. The instrumentation was too strong—it smothered the voices of the cheurs, This, of course, does not alter our opinion of the artists; it opty shows that they were not numerous enough, and that the orchestra is a very efficient one. Much credit is to be given to Mr. Prévost, the leader, whose whole mind seems to be immerged in his occupation. Mr. Prévost has been acknowledged by all who have visited the Park, to be an excellent leader, and he is known to leave nothing undone, either by his advice or his assistance, to render the musicians under his super- intendence so far effective as to answer the expec- tions of the public. “La Muette” is an opera which requires more than one hearing to be appreciated. We will, therefore, wait for a night or two before we attempt to criticise the music. We can only say, that there are passages which call forth the energy and talent of the different artists, and that they deserve commendation for the manner with which they performed their respective tasks. The first representation of ‘ La Muette” was not destined to go off quietly. During the procession, at the end of the fourth act, Masaniello’s horse became frightened, and pranced a little about,when his rider, thinking his seat unsafe, leaped on the ground, leaving Ins cloak behind. As usual with a respect- able public, the audience laughed and clapped hands. This was at the finale of the fourth act, so that the curtain falling almost immediately, the performance did not ftter much from it. To-morrow “La Muette” will be repeated, and to judge by the success of the first representation, it will, no doubt, be attended by a numerous audience. Oveninc or THE Bowery THeaTRE—ENTERPRISE Trivumpnant.—It is a long time since there was/any thing similar, in the theatrical world, to the scene that took place last evening at the opening of this gorgeous establishment. For fully an hour previous to the opening of the doors, a dense crowd began to form on the street opposite. The utmost impatienee was exhibited,to obtain an entrance,and when seven o’clock arrived, the rush was tremendous to obtain tickets. Our reporter made several attempts to ap- proach, but in vain; and when at length successful,no less difficulty occurred to obtain a seat. The pit and the four tiers of boxes were completely crammed— the dress circle, however, not quite so soon as the others. Owing to the enormous rush of the multi, tude to get in, and the vast numbers who were bent on enjoyment, it was nearly half past eight before the curtain rose, although the ‘calls wepe vociferous for it. The orchestra drew down the first plaudits,re- sponsive to the animating medley they performed, composed asit was of ‘ Hail, Columbia,” ‘ Wash- ington’s March,” “‘ Yankee Doodle,” and all the na- tional airs. When this hurricane of applause first subsided, the bell rung, and up went the curtain, which wes the signal for a renewal of cheering and huzzahs without end, intended to greet Mr. Jackson, the enterprising proprietor, who came forward, and after cordially acknowledging the hearty reception, spoke the following address — . *Tas realiz'd, the picture Fancy drew, And in bright colors plac’d before my viow ; This night, the fair reality displays, ‘To our astonished and delighted ga: 'Touch’d by the magic wand of enterprise, Behold our Temple from its ashes rise ; Again, beneath its ever friendly dome, Once more the Drama seeks its fav’rite home, Again to fiourish, and again impart Its useful lessons to the inind and heart. I come, the champion of the Drama’s cause, 'To seek your favor, friendship and applause— To ask of those who smile around me h To aid me in my bold and F ’Tis one of peril, yet this bright array Of worth and beauty, chase all doubts away ; I see around me friends loug known and tried, Who ne‘er to merit. have their smi! jlenied, No stranger welcomes ye beneath this dome, This is mine own, my lov’d, my native home ! Born neath the glorious banner of the free, Let mine the pride and honor always be, To foster with an ever ready hand, ‘The growing talent of our native land ; To spur young Genius in his proud career, To gather treasures for his offerings here. This night to ye, our friends and patrons kind, We dedicate this temple of the mind ; Here shall amusement and instruction blend, ‘At once, “ the heart to elevate and mend,” Pleasure entwine its wreaths of choicest flowers, ‘And laughing mirth beguile the weary hours ; Music shall charm ye with its sweet control, “The soul of science and the queen of soul !” Answer with hearts and hands, shall we succeed ? ‘Tis nobly answer'd friends, we shall, indeed. Now, then, I spread my canvass to tho gale, Float on my bark ! There's no such word as fail!” To the determin’d mind and earnest will, ‘The road to fame and fortune’s open still ; Possessing these, no obstacles I fear, Gather but nightly thus around me here, ‘Then, will the Drama, as in days of yore, Flourish in all its usefulness once more. During the recital, the audience broke forth fre” quently in plaudits loud and deep. The vast amphi- theatre shook again, the speaker’s exit being the first thing to restore quiet. The performance began by the representation of the pleasant comedy of Charles the Second. Old Capt. Copp was done to the life by J. R. Scott; he lent it a broad humor, that proved irresistible. King Charles was brought to life in the person of Mr. Da- venport, while the part of that gallant libertine, the sarl of Rochester, was well delineated by Mr. Hen- kine, who will be a favorite, if we mistake not. Mra Phillips and Mrs. Isherwood sustained the rdles of Lady Clara, and Mary Copp, respectably, and the whole went off in the most gratifying manner. Between the pieces the house settled down a little, fatigued, perhaps, with the outpouring of hilarity that marked the whole performance thus far. Then came Sir E. L. Skeffington’s romantic drama enti- Ned “ The Sleeping Beauty.” We have barely room to observe that the scenery “aie in this piece was of a gorgeous description, and worthy of the elegant decorations of the theatre. Tis calculated this capacious structure is capable of affording accommodation to 4,000 persons. ‘This being the case, the receipts of last night amount to a handsome sum, as there did not appear to be any spare room in any corner of the building. Mr. Jack- on has indeed fulfilled his pledges to the public, in the expeditious and liberal manner in which this splendid theatre has been placed at the service of the public. On the other hand, the public have done their duty in turning out last night as they did, to seal the en- terprise with their approbation. We believe, on the part of each there were nee expectations, and it is no less certain that both have been realized. The opening of the Bowery has, indeed,been an event in the dramatic annals of this good city, and we hope to vee the frequent recurrence of the enthusiasm and animation which characterized it Caste Ganven —This garden still continues to be wellattended. To-night Herr Cline will appear for the first time in his great pantomimie represen- tation of the “Veteran on Stilts.” The Brothers Elssler will again perform* their manly and muscu- lar feats, and several overtures will be played by the orchestra; the whole accompanied by popular bal- tads, sung by-Mr. Dennison, and dances by Mr. Parsloe and Miss Pray. Niwvo’s.—Last night, Henry Placide, Burton,&c, drew a crowded saloon. To-night, H. Placide ap- pears again, and will suatain his original post in “Secret Service.” The piece has been played but once, and then elicited the most enthusiastic appro- bation. We question if there be an actor in the country who can invest the character with so much interest as Mr. Placide. The Acrobats’ last appear- ance but four. The very droll sketch of “Mr. and Mrs. Pringle,” terminates the entertainments. Vauxuat Garpen.—Mr. J. O'Connell, the won- derful tattoed man, will appear thisevening for the (iret time, and will relate to the audience his mira- culous adventures. Young Franéisco, the Fakir of Angelina, will aiso participate in the amusements of this evening. To this is added the usual series of songs and dances, and it can be seen at once that the bill ia unusually attractive. ‘A grand entertainment was given at the United States Hotel, Saratoga, on Saturday, by Mr. and Mrs. An- drews, and Mr. and Mrs. Maeder (late Clara Fisher). ‘The Orphean Family gave a concert at the Fe- male Academy, Albany, last evening. Sporting Intelligence. Pevestrian anpD EQugsTRIAN PERFORMANCES ON | ae Bracon Cours, Yesterpay.—There was a pretty good muster yesterday on the above track to | witness a trotting match for $750; also, a hurdle | match between the Canadian horse Hops and the | celebrated pedestrian, George Seward. Previous | to the trotting, the betting was 26 to 20 on Reality | against Tip. Lady Tompkins was not mentioned, | it being generally considered that she was no two mile nag. Within a few minutes of the time appointed, the | horses were ready to start. It was for a sweep-| stake for $750, two mile heats, under the saddle. 1.—George Spicer names. sees yb. £ Tip. George Youngs ‘ m. Lady Tompkins, 3.—Jas. D. McMann «+. br. m, Reality. They were placed in the above order, Tip having the pole. After some six or seven attempts at a start, owing to the difficulty there was to get Tip to strike a pace, the word was given and they went forth, Lady ‘Tompkins and Reality well together, Tip somewhat more than a length behind. At the drawgate he made a bad break, and the other two had nearly reached the quarter pole ere Tip recovered himself. At this peint Reality appeared 10 have the lead somewhat, and as ey sproechad the half mile, Ty made up considerable of his lost ‘ound. The half mile was performed in Im. 24s. They kept thus round the top, and at the three- quarter pole Reality appeared to be about a length in advance, and came to the judge’s stand for the first mile, in 2m. 41s. At the first quarterof the second mile, Lady oeane appeared to go up to Reality and jap her, but shortly after made a break, and was thrown _considerab! y behind in conse- quence, and Tip almost reached the Lady before she recovered herself fully. As they proceeded. round the top, Tip made a most tremendous break, which threw whatever little chance he had out. ‘Reality reached the judge’s stand at the conclusion of the second mile, some six or eight lengths in advance, in 5m.30s. Tip at the same moment wasonlya few yards on the right side of the distance post. Previous to the second heat it was 3to 2 on Reali- ty against the field. There was something like 13 or 14 attempts at a start ; the judges, spectators and all, were completely out of patience. John Spicer on Tip tried every means possible to make him go at any thing like decent—whip and spurs, rollers, leaders, pulling and tugging, were alike in vain—go he would net. Poor John’s arms were almost dragged from his body in his endeavors for nearly an hour. The judges at length declared that they would give the word, imdependent of their situation, if they did not endeavor to go forth in something like decent order Shortly after, they managed to get off something like in order—Tip on the outside, in front, apparently by a length, and maintained his position pretty well to the hilf mile, where the Lady appeared to fall off considerably. On going round the top, Reality went up ard passed men ie fr field. Tile ot the true feeling which -houl long to cricketers. | a Th i n the occasion were Henry Wilson ot New ¥ ‘ork, and ‘Wm, Julian of Wallabout. Graxp Cricker Matca Between THe New Yor« Civs anp Canapa.—According to appoint- ment, says the Montreal Herald of the 1st inst., the 3t. George’s Club of New York and the Canadian Cricket players were on the greund bright and early The day was most propitious. The weather was calm, cool and cloudy, and the ground in beautiful order. The hopes of friends on both sides were high, the play of the previous day having made the men known to each other, and the scoring having been within one of being cquale The Canadian players showed, however, more self-possession, and apparently a greater, although a cautious, confidence among themselves. The New York gentlemen also appeared to be willing to risk nothing, and to do their best for the game. No op- ponents ever met in friendly strife with more gene- rous feelings, orina more honorable spirit of rivalry. At a quarter to 12, the men were at their stations, and all fresh for the work, with the exception of Mr. Bireh, wi commtinet of indispoeiais but iil nevertheless, took his ground. It will be seen, how- ever, Geer ha result,that he ceuld not have been the man he was the cay before. econn INNinas. Canadian Players. Caught by. Bowled by. Total Birch, Wright, 0) ‘inckworth, _Ticknor, Groom, 12 Hornby, Bates, Wheatcroft, a5 Wilgress, Run out, 14 Shi Groom, Groom, 31 Wright, 8 Me: Groom, 3 Run out, oi a me, room, y Dudson, 2 Not out, 0 6 9 3 3: St. George's Club. Caught by. Bewled by. tal, Turner, Sharp, ‘Winckworth, 17 Syme, Winckworth, 0 ‘Sicknor, Liddell, Sharpe, 8 Wright, Winckworth, 21 Wheatcroft, Sharp, Winckworth, 2 Tinson, Winckworth, 6 Dudson, Winckworth, 10 Groom, Sharpe, 2 Wild, Not out, 4 ch, Shipway, Winckworth, 0 Shipway, Winokworth, 0 Wide balls, 8 No balls, 1 Byes, t 75 Canadians, First Innings,. Do. *' Second do. . St. George's, First Innings Dor’ Second do... Total. . s+. .0+6 + In favor of Canadians..... ‘The game closed at half-past six, the Canadians about half-past three. The play yesterday on both side was superb. The St. George’s fielding was excellent, it could hardly be surpassed. The batting of Dudsonand Wild par- ticularly elicited great 3 t toughest of customers at the wicket. The bowling of Wright and Groom was admirable. The former especially, with his left-handed balls, bothered his man much. 5 it ‘ The Canadians’ batting was beautiful, but their fielding although of a high order, as. whole was hardly equal to the St, George’s. The batting of Lieutenant Hornby was splendid; twice he made six runs, and several times three. The lung ‘ielding of Connolly deserves much praise; he not only had the eye of the eagle but the foot of the deer. Hornby’s ‘long fielding was also excellent. ‘The bowling of Sharpe and Winckworth, we are told by the best judges, is not to be surpassed in America. On’ Sharpe’s balls particularly no cal- culation could be made ; ster appeared to. come with one character, and three-fourths on their way assumed another. The balls in his hand were like the boomerang in the New Hollander’s, and had they not been stopped, we should not have pao surprised to see them return and lie down at is feet. Nothing could exceed the urbanity and good spirit of the gentlemen from New York, qualities which were warmly reciprocated by the Canadians, It is true the St. George’s have lost the present game, but no argument as to their inferiority to the Canadians 1s in any way to be drawn from that. Bad luck had much to do with it, bad play nothing. A return match we hear will be played at New Yor! soon after the Montreal races. raise. Tinson was the ‘Tip, and reached the three-quarter a wy in front; here Tip broke, and the Lady passed him. They thus reached the Judge’s stand, Reality a’bout three lengths in front, in about 2m. 37s. At ‘the draw- gate, for the second mile, .Tip broke, a.nd took to pacing, notwithstanding every endeavor to the con- trary fy his rider; but | e_ would, and by this meanstecovered considerable lee-way., gaining on the Lady materially ; Tip, up the back stretch, two or three times took to pacing; in the meanwhile Reality was nearly a distance ahead of the other two, and round the top Lady Tompkins ; was about a length or two in front of Tip, but the li utter resumed his pacing and passed her ; but shortly after, broke even at that, and before he cuuld be recovered, the other got some dozen lengths ip fromt. Just as the Lady refched the draw-gate Reality got to the Judge’s chair, in 5m. 31s., winning the: sweepstakes. Tip was distanced in consequence o! acing. Immediately alter, a match tor, , between Geo. Seward and the Canadian horse Hops, to run a quarter mile, and jump 12 hurdles 3 ft. 4 in. high, came off. The hurdles were place:d on the straight side, commencing near the three qui trter pole, about 25 or 30 yards apart, and extending about 40 yards: below the Judge’s stand. ‘This arran,gement afford- ed a most capital view of the whole affair to those on the different stands. The word Res been given, both man and horse went forth ia good style, Seward apparently having the lead, which he main- tained to the fith or sixth hurdle, where they were abreast; in clearing the seventh Hops, struck the hurdle and broke it, and took the lead from Seward; Hops 1n clearing the eighth and ninth struck them also and broke them; he also did the same at the eleventh hurdle; the horse cleared the twelfth hur- dle just as Seward cleared his ninth hurdle. No time was kept. The horse [Lops was ridden in fine style by Mr. Sweetenham. New York Yacur Crue. e different vesse Is belonging to the Members of this Clnb, take thr+ir departure for a pleasure excursion to Newport, wh ere they expect to meet with other pacts from Balti- more, ladelphia, New Bedford and other phaces Itis more than probable that one of the finest g ailin matches that ever took place in this country will arise out of this meeting. ‘Tne Union Srar Cricket Cius—Wey.1anovt AGAINST ALL BRookLyN.—This match care off yes- terday on the Union Star Cricket Gro and, ori Green. ‘The day was fine, accompanied by a fine breeze frem the South, which, with the beautiful view of Staten Island, New Jersey, t'ne city of Brooklyn and New York, with the smiles of the nu- merous Jadies, who honored the Cricke:t Ground with their presence, certainly added to the spirit of the game, : The Wallabout won the choice of inning», and put the Brooklyn side to the bat. The fielding of the Wallabout was bad in the first innings. John Fyoyd ina short slip, missed two ketches. Jo’nn Flardy also missed a pretty ketch as wicket player. Jofw Hire, as long field, made @ most beautiful ketch — The Brooklyn hors aise 67 runs in the first in- nings. The Wallubcut boys took the bat anal forced the fielding; and Rowlay, of the Brooklyn side, fetched their timbers much faster than the'y antici pated, scoring only 46, leaving them 11 ru ns short The following is the score :— Brooxsyy First Inxinas. — Brooxtyn Seco"p Insinas F, Nash, c. by Hine...... 8. by Phelps. . John Baxter, run out..... 0 b. by Hine. . ©, Smith, c. by J. Hardy... 6 run out, - M. Irving, b, by E. Hardy.. 8b. by Hin J. Walde, b. by do ..0 Isaac Hill, c. by J. Hardy. . 4 Thomas Lent, run out... .16 J. Flint, b. by Hornbuckle. 6 G. Smith, ©. by Boyd..... 4 i, Downing, b by Horn. buckle. . 666 eee ee 3 Rhodes, do DYE. 6 He ivereveyevee @ 07 First Innings of Wallabout. Horn Buckle b. by Smith John Boyd bby John Hine b. by May Edw, Reeka run out John Hardy not out J, Foreman b. by C, 8, E. Hardy b. by ©. 8. 7 2d Innings of Wallabout 1 Run out 4 1 5 Bowled by C. Smith © . 17 B. by Nash a 6 B. by C. Smith John Phelps by F. Nash 0 Run out Chamberleng b. by C. Smith 3 Baggot bowled by Nash 1 Thos, Hardy b. by Smith 1 Byes Wide boll John Boyd has scored. Voreman has scored... byes. . : No balls... +++ 9 Wide balla. . .- 76 The wickets will be pitched on Wednesday at 2 o'clock, ie tagrevied That the Wallabout boys ed 0 is to be rej at the aarreh and fay of the time played with only ten The Canada players were Messrs. Birch, Wilgress, Harrington, Connolly, Shipway, Liddell, of Mont treal; Mr. Winckworth, Toronto; Mr. Sharpe, Hamilton; Captain Pocklington, 52nd regiment ; Lieutenant Harenc, 52nd regiment, Montreal ; and Lieutenant Hornby, Royal Engineers, Quebec. Ocean Sreamers—Spiit oF Orrostrion.—There appeared in the Boston Atlas, some time ago, a let- ter from London containing the following attack upon the capacity ana qualities of the monster steamer Great Britain ; Lorpon, July 3, 1845, The steamer Great Britain remains at Dublin, and con- tinues to be visited by a large number of persons ; in- deed, so profitable has proved the speculation of show- ing her at one shilling per head, that the Company would undouotedly make a larger dividend by sending her round the coast, and then to France, and on a continental trip, tham they will ever realize from her Atlant: voyages. ‘The London Times, in a recent editorial cle upon Lord Lincoln's Commons Enclosure Bil! gave an opinion, in an indirect manner, respecting the steamer Great Britain. The leviathan ship was brought in to illustrate the absurdity of Lord Lincoln’s bill. The Temes says that Parhament could not get through the third reading of the bill till August, “ unless it be passed ina state which will require it to beultered faster than it could be worked, * * * . One surveys such a length of lawas one might do the Great Britain steamer, or a monster train, What if the bill should break its back in the trough of a Parliamen- tary committee ; or, on the still sevorer trial of a subse- qvient actual working ?” This is the first hint that I have seen in a British journal—the first “ misgiving”—thut the ‘Great Britain steamer, like Lord Lincoln's monster bill, is liable to “break its back.” The remark illustrate: the absurdity of * such gigantic productions” ax the Great Britain, and the wonder excited by them is seldom without its isgivings.” In common with thousands, 1 expect the result of the Atlantic trips of this iron mon- ster will be, that she will break her back ina trough of the ocean, She has already met with several accidents ; from the day when the attempt was made to get her out of dock, ‘till her arrival at Kingstown, Ireland, it is a chapter of misfortune, Coming round from Bristol, the ocean waves stove in her bows, and otherwise damaged her. On her recent trij from the Thames to Ireland, sho frightened five hundi passongers, who were on board when she made an e: cursion round the Eddystone. That I may not bi cused of exaggerating, | will quote from the Lon Times. “On returning, the ship was several times sud denly stopped, owing to the heated state of some parts of the main bearings of her imme: engines.” “On the occurrence of these stoppages, the machinery was allowed to cool, and when again put in motion, plenti- fully supplied with water PSone from a hose pipe” This monster steamer will be able to reach New York in twenty or thirty days after she leaves Liverpool, if her machinery continues to get red hot every hour, and she is “ suddenly stopped” to allow it to cool! Cold water, lon however, “plentifully supplied from a hose-pipe,” will + joon render her machinery worthless, When she inside Mill Bay pier she met with another accident ‘Her stern was caught by the run of the tide,” says the Landon Tim and she swung a little to the southward. This brought the bowsprit of the Ti (aCork steamer) in collision with one of the ship’ 1 oats, which was stove in, and her starboard bulwark netting and accom- nodation ladder were also damaged ” This does not end the chapter of accidents. She was expected at Kings- ‘own, Ireland, on the 2st ultimo, and her non-arrival mm that day caused the greatest alarm. The Dublin cor- respondent of the London Morning Herald, in a letter da- te 3d ult., referring to the cause of her non-arrival, This mormng an alarming rumor was spi Devonshire Lgers 7 the Great Britain in a disa- bled state off Plymouth, and the fate of the President was t suggested! It appears, h irom a letter 1d to Capt. Hosken, by the p ult., ad on board, that, on the 20th breakwater, when off the Longships, “ the guard of the tely gave wey, which rendered it ab- to stop the engi and lie to.” ter referred to. Different modes of working the forward pair of engines alone, or incom- bination with the crippled ones, were resorted to till 2 ?.M. the next day, and during these sixteen and a half hours very little progress was made. This accident hap- ened when the steame! 8 one hundred and seventy supposing it hud fi e Atlantic Ocean, filteen hundred miles from land, and when the machine- ‘y was red hot, and the life boats were stove in, how would the passengers act under such circumstances? It is said that this steamer will positively leave Liverpool for New York on the 26th day of this month. I know not how many passengers will risk their lives by goin, ontin her; but! do hope that this plain statement o: the many accidents that have nappesed since her keel was laid will have the effectto induce all travellers to kingland to embark on board the well tried, swift goin, < and safe steamers, known as the ‘Royal Mail Line” bi tween Liverpool, Halifax and Boston. They are all th: coughly and strongly built, contain the best machinery in the world; and there are no men of untried principles connected with these unrivalled boats, by which human life can be placed in jeopardy. The cause of this gross attack upona ship that has not yet been fully tried, and that has proved a good vessel in all her experimental trips, is to be plainly snough seen in the last paragraph of the letter. It here appears thatthe “ Royal Mail Line” running to Boston is “ewil ond ‘well tried” and ought not to be intevfe ister steamers or Jn this ugly spirit of op- od wile by at any other sort of steamer, position, as displayed by the brutal fion of the ireus of Boston, has this, city to contend with in the prosecution of ocean steam navigation.