The New York Herald Newspaper, July 27, 1846, Page 1

Vol. XII, Ne. 207—Whole No, 4430. etn == orelgn Correspondence of the N. ¥. Herald. Panis, July 1, 1846. The Elections in August—~Peaee British Free Trade —IrishCoercion Bill—State of Parties in England and in France—Thiers and Guizot—Repeal and Peei—Pépularity of the English Alliance—Politi- cal -Prosperts—Art and the Drama. Well, the political deama for the session of forty- six is about to close, and the people of the two . Sreatest and freest countries of Europe are about te exercise their right of election, The Chamber of Deputies diesa natural death The electoral colleges of France are about to be aalled into ac- tion. The deputies are already dispersed, and have presented themselves before those to whom they owe their commissions,to render an account of their deeds and misdeeds, Meanwhile there is, throughout the country, the same calm whiclPpre- vails over all Europe; peace is the order ef the day. Peace, commerce, the free and frequent in- tercourse of nations, industry, the advancement of the arts of life,—these are the paramount ob- jects to which the European public directs its wishes. England hastaken the lead. British commerce has by agreat effort shaken off the chains by which she has been manacled for ages. She has declared herself free. She has renounced her long cherished errors, and embraced a new faith. She invites al! the nations of the earth freely to supply her wants, and receive in exchanye the produce of her spindles and her looms, her forges and her furnaces, her petteries and her mines.— She waits for and asks tor ne reciprocity, Let Other naudnsit they wil impose restrictions on the reception of the produce of her industry and skull 5, daat is their affair. She, on her part, im poses none on the receptfon of their’s. She sits down in the wanquil assurance that the same in- sunct of self interest which has prompted her to emancipate her commerce, must in the end oper- ate simiaily oa them, and that the day is not dis- tant when human industry and skill all over the Pa will shake off its feiters and proclaim itself ree. . The discussicn of the bill to coerce Ireland has outlived the circumstances which gave urgency to the measure. The government, beaten upon it, have #eized the excuse it offers for their retire- ment By an original schism existing in the cabi- net, they must have broken on the question of the sugar daues, and the Jrish question supplied a mure Convenient pretext lor tacir reticement.— Parties in Parliament Lave, by the debates of this session, been decomposed; und it is easy to see that the business of tue country cannot be tans- acted without a re-organization of the political elements in combinations totally new. Mere whig and tory, or whig and conservative, will no longer work. he conservatives are resolved into the reforming and liberal tories, which have identi- fied tuemselves with Sir Rovert Peel’s policy, and tne larger band have coalesced under the leaderghip of Lord George Bentinck, in the Com- mons, and the Duke of Kichmond, in the Lords. ‘These former friends are now more violently op- thao sny, political parieshave been for tho century. Personal animosity has been awakened to stimulate party hostility. The league and radical parties, but especially the former, have grown into increased importance. Their doctrmes have prevailed—have been forced on ther former aepongney send in their full breadth and unqualii spirit have become part of the law of Bugland. Itis impossible that those who have for years tought the battles, and who have r ¢ to the lortress, Should not parucipate inthe x! of the defeat aud the sucrender.— Whether ipumediately, or alter an interregnum, there must be a iusion of liberal elements into the govern the leaders of the league and other liberals must be advanced. The two great parues in the French Chamber have found ut eult to discover any quesuons sufficiently important to be adopted as a ground of discussion preparatory to the coming elecuons. The republican party no exists, unless a few scattered mdividuals be admitted us having atitle tothe name of purty, The notabilities o: that party have coalesced with the section of the Chawuber called, in parliamentiary tactics, the left centre, forming a knot of some fitt members, who, for the present, are led by M. Thiers. Be- tween M, Thiers, the recognized head of the Op- postion, and M. Guizot, the actual head of the ministerial party, there is not the same relation as between Lord John Russell and Sir Robert Peel. The latter statesmen have never co-operated in the same cabinet. The former have done so more than ouce. The latter have been the types aud leaders of two great parties existung and recog- mized, notin Parliament only, butin the couu- try; parties which tor upwards of a century have been mutually opposed, and have uluinately gu- verned the counuy. The latter differ as indivi- duais, by shades of opinion which are diffieuit to be discerned. They are adopted as leaders by motley groups which have been brought together bat yesterday and may be disbanded to-morrow. There are no great political landmarks to sepa- Yate or distinguish them, and if public conve- nience orthe royal will required it, there ‘s no reason why the two leaders and, any number of respective lollowers might not, alter the coming election, coalesce to form a cabinet. _ The most prominent fe.ture in the foreign poli- tics of France at present is the univer: popue bs of the English alliance. The announcement of the dissolution of the Peel .tinistry, and the consequent return ef the whigs to office, has been regarded wits profound soligitude here merely because of the return of Lord Palmerston to tae foreign office, and the supposed consequent hazard to the peacetul relations of the two couu- tries. “eb console themselves with the idea that the ure of the attempt to form a whig cabinet on the temporary suspension of Sir Robert Peel’s government last December, must have served as a lesson to Lord Palmerston, and open- ed his eyes to the public feeling regarding him and the tendency of his poliey on both sides of the channel. It wall be remembered that the saga- cious morarch of. France was filled with alarm, and did uot dissemble his feelings on the occasion. ‘We have no ho-tulity,” says a leading organ of M. Gugot’s party, “10 Lerd John Russell and Lord Palmersion, but we cannot forget, nor can the country forget the spirit and tendency of their foreign icy. We cannot forget that, at the epoch when that policy tended to e: er the pacitic relations of the two countries, it was the subject of loud condemnation and remonstrance On the part of the constuuencies of France assem- bled in the electoral colleges, while, at the same tume, it became the subject of not less unequivo- cal popular manifestations on the pari of the Englisn public.” ‘Ihe Peel ministry and the Guizot cabinet Sprung out of these common sentiments on each side of the channel,aud in what was regarded the relations of the countries they have been animated bya poreenene. rs, id Lord Palmerston on the oug side, and M. Thiers on the other, discov- ered that they had takea afalse step. ‘Tie com- mon will of the two coun‘rics is now doubted by fone. Far from being weakened either on the one side of the channel or the other, it is more firmly established than e¥er. It is more gene- ralized and diffused in proportion as the people of euch nation have becn better enabled to feel and appreciate the fruits which have grown eut of their mutual alliance. The questivn is then asked, wii Lord John Russell and Lord Palmer- stom accept power on the condition of preserv- ing | the itic foreign Fue, of Sir Rebert Peel and Lord Aberdeen he cabinet -of the ‘Tuilleries disclaims either distrust or prejudice or hosulity against the new cabinet of Si. James. It-declares its profound conviction that the senti- meni ol reciprocal esteem and affection by which the of these two great nations are now united, not less than their sovereigns, will be so apparent that the government, whatever persons may compose it, must bend belore public opinion, ane must adopt that policy which has happily substituted harmony and emulation in Prosecutin: the works of peace, and advancing the industri: arts, and the entente cordiale tor the sentient hos- tuity and enmity, tor fruitless struggles and irrita- ting discussions ee eae but the shed- ding the best blood of people, and lavishing treasure which, properly appled, beg advance the material interest of the one and the othec, Lord Palmerston has recently proved, they say, that he understood the necessity of yielding to this common wish by his late visit to Paris, ou which Occasion nothing was neglected on his part to dissipate the tears which his advent to office had raised, Suchare the sentiments openly expressed by the most influential personages here, and not dis- Some Pr. va, pe Looe icy Lperees rence ngland esent an im| le Jhing; and as the interoouree of the niriee pimgled bane more and more prconcaiyt by railways and steam navigation, it will be eve: ff more impossible. ¢ head of the church is removed, and no sooner removed than replaced, without any of those long protracted struggles and intrigues which have generally taken place on such occ®- sions, Appreherded political disturbances in the papal States is assigned as the cause of this un- wonted promptitude. The new Pope, contrary Sail fermer custom, is little beyond the prime of if. In matters of art and the drama, there is almost a total suspension at this season. The unusual heat of the weather for the last month, has se- riously damaged the interests of the theatres. Frongnom, May 23, 1846. The Palaces—The Cathedral—Academy of Fine Arts—Museum—The Cascine—Race Course— Englishmen—Americans—The Empress of Rus- sia—Professor Risley and his Children—His Re- | ception by the Family of the Grand Duke—His Success in Florence—The Herald in Italy. This beautiful city has been so often deseribed by travellers, that it would be superfluous in me to attempt its description. Here, as well as in Leg- horn, one’s baggage undergoes a critical examina- tion, The wealthy residents are proud of their palatial mansions, most of which are grand, solid and majestic, ‘The largest and most beautiful building is the Cathedral of Senta Maria del Fione —the duomo of Florence. It is one of the most re- markable edifiees in Europe, and is said to have been the first church built differently from the Gothic style in Europe. It is the design of Arnol- fo de Tapo the celebrated architect. Its comstruc- tion took one hundred and sixty years. Its im- mense cupola is after the model of St. Peter’s at Rome. The whole building is ef variegated mar- ble. Upon entering the church one is struck with the beauty of the marble pavement and of the majestic columns. The Academy of Fine Arts is One of the most splendid establishments of the kind in Italy. Every day there are some thirty or forty artists and amateurs busily em- ployed copying paintings at the gallery “They are as plenty as office-seekers at election tim Another a curiosity is the Museum of Ni tural History, Several rvoms contain the different portions of tie, human body, well executed in wax, and coléred. I doubt much whether the collection is any where surpassed. Statues and aintings meet the eye every where one 8.— ut the pride of Florence 1s the beautiful prome- nade called the Cascine on the bank of the Arno. iris two milesin length, and shaded by lofty trees, Atthe further end ‘is a rustic palace, where re- freshiments are to be had. The most fashionable hour is from six o’clock tll ume e’clock in the evening. It is during that time filled with fashionable equipages and yaily dressed pedestnans. ‘Lhe pourer classes frequent it on Suuday. Close by the Cuscine is the race course. The races are to. come off next month. Most of the horses enteredare English There are agreat many English-people in Florence. One can easily distinguish them by their atfecta- tion of acquaintance with the tine arts, their con- evited airs, and their speaking execrable French and Italian. There area great many Americans here aiso, on their return from Naples and Rome. Tam told that upwards of one hundred American families arrive and depart in the course of the year. The Empress of Russia was sojourning here when I arrived. Previous to her departure the Grand Duke gave an illumination in her ho- uor on the banks of the Arno. Professor Risley and his sons arrived here on the 4ih inst. Two of the sons called upon the ernniess the day pre- vious to her departure. The lady seemed well pleased with) the visit. She kissed the children repeatedly, detaimed them over hall an hour, and at parting, said she “hoped, when they arrived home in America, they would not forget to think of the a ie Professer Risley opened bere as the Pergol@ with great success. On the first uight of ms peirearen ae wascalled betore the curtain eight times. The second night was under the patronage of the Grand Duke of Tus- cany, who, together\with the Duchess, was pre- sent on the occasion. The professor was invited, at the conclusion of the performance, by the Duchess, to give a private representation at the palace. He was most graciously received at the peeer and got great applause from the Ducal jamily and the invited guest, The next day he received a handsome present irtgold, done up by the hands of the Duchess herself. He does not go to Rome or Naples until the fall, as the wea- ther is too warm. * The Herald is to be found in the reading rooms here, as everywhere else > No. i. Crupap Keat, Fen. 5, 1346. The Population of Chiapas—Languages—The La- candones—Their Mode of Life—Backward State of Literature and Arts—College of Ciudad Real —Church and Convent of San Angustin—Exa- ; mination of a Student in Philosophy—Schools— Music — Theatricals —Dancing—Buil Fights— Fiestor de Refugio, §c., §c. : Several villages of Chiapas have disappeared since 1611, and are known only as haciendas.— Whether the Indians of the present day are the descendants of those who once inhabited the now ruined cities of Palenque and Occciugo, is a question of fruitful speculation. The number of the white population in the entire department does not exceed 30,000. The remaining 180,000 are Indians, with a very small sprinkling of ne- . Among the Indians there are eleven dif- ferent languages spoken, namely, the Maure, the Chiché, the Chol, the Mayo, the ‘Zeudal, the Zot- zil, the Chiapaneca, the Trokek, the Casdal, the Zoque, and the Mexicana. The Spanish lan- uage is very little understood among them.— Phis is a great obstacle in the way of civiliza- tion, There is no tradition to tell us which of the above eleven langueges was spoken formerly at Palenque and Ocociugo. Indeed, 1 doubt very much whether the original language at ail exisis at this day. To the east of Palenque, on the Tight bank of the river Usnmacinto, is a tribe called Lacando- nes, who are still uncivilized. They speak the Maya language, and are engaged in the cultivation ot tobacco, maize, &c. They live in their Milpas. Hunting and fishing are their iavorite occupations, and the men are never without their bow and sheaf of arrows. Itis said that bap eschew all kinds of ardent spirits, but are very fond of tobac- ce. They are subject to no government, but pay obedience to the largest and strongest man of the tribe. They worship the sun and moon. Literature and science are in a very backward state in Chiapas. There is no newspaper or peri- odical printed in the whole department. The only coliege is at Ciudad Real, This college be- longs to the old convent of Jesuits of San Augus- tn, The house is a large square two story burid- ing, (with a dry ruined fountain in the court- yard), standing to the north ofthe church. 1: has eight Catedraticos or professors, and one hundred and forty-six students. T received some time since, an invitation to be Present at an examination of a student in philoso- phy, which was to take place in the church above named, affair was to come off at4 o’clock in the atternoon. ‘The day was Sunday, but in con- sequence of a heavy rain which feil during the day, there were few persons present. It was the first time | had visited the insutution, and as I arrived some time before the hour appointed, | had leisure to stroll through the convent. 1 found many of the cells in ruins. On the first and second story a low corridor runs round the building, wire, | the courtyard. From the convent I passed to the sacristy of the church. There was a large crucifixion on the left as 1 en- tered. On the right were several locked closets, beneath one of which was a heap of skulls and bones, Meantime, before I had finished my ex- amination of the place, the bell rang to give no- tice of the commencement of the ceremony 1 came to witness, and | at once proceeded to the church. This I found to be a large building,with seven noble altars, bearing unmistakeable evi- dencea of the impress of the hand of ume. The building must have been formerly a very magni- ficentone. At the east end stands the high altar. The west end below the choir, was eccupied, when I entered, by the board of exwminers. Be: fore them stood a small table upon, which were two books and a crucifix. The rector, Doctor Zuniga, a Vominican monk, occupied an ann | > behi chair, ind the table. On his leit were three other priests, and standing about four paces trom him on the right, was the candidate for examina- tion. At a sign from the rector the stadent com- menced a speech low voice and with a good ent, This over, at another signal from the rector, one of the priests com- menced the examination, and was followed in succession by the others. The student, although embarrassed, gave satisfaciory answers, and the examination concluded, the board of examiners left their seats and retired to the sacristy to con- sult. Two sextons now appeared bearing silver wands, and conducted the student to the sacristy. In about ten minutes all returned. The student knelt in prayer before the table, and the rector placing a priest’s cap on his head embraced him, and the other priests having embraced him in succession the ceremony concluded. There are a few smali schools in Ciudad Real and other towns. In 1831 there were but fifteen schools in the entire department, In Chiapas music is still in its infancy. 1 found organs in all the churches, but they were all sad- ly outof tune. The music employed at festivals is that of the common city band, which consists of violins, a violoncello, and_two French horns. There is no theatre here. In 1844 there were some amateur theatricals got up at,the house of the Mayor Larranagua. There are few balls, but tertulias (dancing parties) are frequent. The dances most in vogue are -quadril! arabas, waltzes, contra-danzas and sacaltullas. The mu- sic consists of a few violins and guitars, and sometimes only of a merimba. Bull-fights Gustas delos toros) occur but once a year—that is, at the feast of Mercedes, in Septem- ber. The feast generally lasts eight days. The church and convent of Mercedes is_ in the south- western part of the city, fronting east, and in its Jarge plaza the bull-iight took place. On the verge of the plaza rises abruptly the high hill of Christoval, on the top of which stands the ruined church of San Christoval, the patron saint of Ciudad Real. The church was consumed by fire by the federalists, in the revolution of 1837. On this hill a multitude of peanle congregated every afternoon during the bull fights. Several families had palcos (boxes) constructed round the plaza, for the purpose of viewing the specta- cle. On the Ticee day of the exhibition, I viewed it from the corridor of the con- vent of Mercedes, But afterwards I view- ed it from the hill, and was much _ better pleased with my position. The entertainment concluded with a masquerade by daylight in the open plaza, (very poorly got up,) anda balloon ascension. In November we had the Fiesta de Refujio in the convent of San Francisco. The occasion was a very interesting one. In the grand procession the military band united with the orchestra ; and, on leaving the church of San Francisco in the afternoon, we. were saluted with twelve guns. Some time since I availed myself of an invita- tion from Don Diego Lare,€e: company a Jarge party on a visit to soma caves about a leagfe south of the city, on the land of Don M. Luciano Solorzano. The most extensive preparations were made for this visit. Wines and provisions were packed up, cooks and musicians engaged, and everything was in readiness for spending the day pleasantly. Sunday was the day chosen for the excursion, and at 4 o’clock in the morning I was awakened by a servant of Don Diejo, who knocked at my window and told me that the family were waiting for me in the church of San Domingo. I arose and sallied out for the church ; mass was aboutio commence when [ arrived, and I found is any. kneeling at prayer. After mass we proceeded on our route. ‘The entire party was mounted, und we pro- ceeded at @ smart pace towards the moun- tains, The sun had just risen as we entered on the tangled mountain pathway, and the scenery wus beautiful beyond ‘« escription. The place was wild and pictures jue—so wild that we lost our way, and wandercu about for two or three hours in search of tho right track. Suddenly, the foremost of the rarty cried out, “ the caves—the caves!” and we soon arrived at the entrance of the principal one. 1 crawled down about eight feet, and {ound myself in a large chamber, with an arcacd roof “Rocks of immeuse size were scattered round the cave. Passing through anarrew pening, 1 found my- selfin another chamber, \arger and darker than the first. We passed into a third, which was lighted by an orifice in the root; and here we were completely dazzled by the brilliancy of the many tinted spar which hung from the roof, and was scattered in fragments round the cave. The substance of these stalactites is lime spar. When I emerged again into daylight, I found the entire company in the saddie; and we were soon en route to another cave, half a mile distant But | must break off here, and relate what alter- wards eccurred in another letier. Great Rrotine in Byrown.—A gentleman who arrived here, via the the Rideau Canal, from By- town, last evening, informs us that, on Saturday, Sun- day, and Monday evening last, up to the time he left, By- town was one continued scene of riot and confusion, 0 ich so, that it was absolutely dangerous to walk the reets. On Wednesda: rnoon the military were cailed out, and arrested some of the rioters, whom they threw into jail. ty, surrounding Bytown, threatened retaliation by wall ing through Bytown in procession on the 12th of July. These foolish threats, doubtiess never intended to be cartied, had the etfect of insucing a number of raftsmen ¢ Ottawa river, above and below Bytown, to assem- Bytown on the evening of the Orange anniver- sary; and every body knows, from the reckless charac- ter of this class, that all they wish for is an excuse to do mischief. Under cover, then, of the 12th July, they set to work, and without any provocation, abused every person they took a fancy to abuse in the public streets ; and this was continued for three days, without any inter- ference on the part of the magistrates, to preserve the peace. The magistrates of Bytown, we learn, are much to blame in this matter. Had they showed any disposi- tion, even the slightest, to preserve the peace in the first instance, no breaches of the peace would have occurred. —British Whig. _ Supreme Court, July 23d.—Present all the judges —No. 445. Dull ads. the People.—Motion iF & new trial in a criminal case. Mr. Wheaton opened for defendant. Mr. A. J. Colvin, District Attorney, was heard on behalf of the people ; and Mr. Wheaton in re- ply. Decision med.—No. 23. Jones and others Judges of Wayne county ads. the People ex rel. Hill. — Certiorari to review proceedings in laying out a road. Proceedings affirmed by default. N. Hill, Jr., for defen: dant —No. 64. Powell and al vs. Siryker late Sherift, ko. ‘Motion for new trial ona case. Granted vy default, Stevens for plaintiff.i—N. The Mayor, kc. of rooklyn ads. Radeliffe, executor und al—-Jasginent {or defendant on demurrer by N.F. Waring for ndants—No. 67 Dygert a ‘Motion to | = side report of paren, Messrs. E. §, Capron and J. | A. Spencer opened for Mr. “ Lennar rpg Nay Rete or gl ir. Hill was heard and Mr. Spencer in reply. juckman va, BryesroMelisn % rt of referees. Mr. Stevens opened for Evening Jour, July %. Motion denied.— No. 60, set aside re) plaintiff. Upper California. nd The Watering Places. Laxe Mauorac, July 6, 1846. The Hudson—Its Scenery~Ride to the Lake—Lake Mahopac—Its Beauty—Retired Situation—View of the Lake—The Fourth—Amusements of the Day—The Ball—The Ladies—Sleep. What an invaluable blessing it is to escape from the dustand turmoil of a large city, and breathe the pure air of heaven, where nature smiles in freshness and beauty. To the many invitations which I received to spend the Fourth, both in the city and country, [ declined ahem all—and can assure my friends, that their kindness is highly appreciated, and would haye afforded me no small pleasure could T have gratified their wishes; but longing to be- hold this tempting spot, my mind was made up, and no temptation, however inviting, could deter me from visiting it. Bidding adieu to the city last Friday,in the steam- | been consummated. | haunts my memory yet. | retirmg modesty. ‘The symmetry of her person | Was no less beautiful than herself, and er Thomas Powell, Lfound myself, at a little past six, in the shadow of the Dunderburgh, at Royer Hook, thus coming the distance of forty-five miles in a little over two hours, a rapidity which is rare- ly equalled on the Hudson, and making her “ walk the waters like a thing of life.” The sun shone brightly above Dunderburgh mountains, and promised a lovely morrow. I found ’plent of vehieles here to carry passengers to Peekskill, which is not far distant; and I soon found myself whirling along the river’s bank, now traversing a long bridge, and again passing a steep and rocky mountain, till we enter the village. The scenery as you pass from the bridge on the road round the point, is beautiful in the extreme, and the Hud- son appears like a broad lake, shutin with moun- tains and hills, Passing through the village, I alighted before Col. Williams’ Hotel, or rather now private boarding house, for temperance has made such a sway here that a public house can- not be found, causing a great inconvenience to the stranger travelling this way. I'he license law is entirely abolished, and not half the amount of business is done here as formerly. Though temperance is a beneficial thing—yet I regret that my friend ‘the Colonel is so materially affected by it, as a better man never existed—pres- sing business deterred me from leaving here, that night, and it was not till noon, the next day, (4th that I took the stage to the lake, a distance of 1 miles. Soon after losing sight of the village it commenced raining, (having been cloudy all the mornifig) and it continued showery the rest of the way, sometimes drizzling,and other times pouring down like a flood. I was extremely sorry to see it rain, for two reasons—one for the day itself—for what 1s more disagreeable than a rainy Fourth: it weighs down the dit and destroys that happiness and joy which would naturally arise where everthing is harmony; and the other—for the beautiful scenery which is spread around in such exuberance, abounding in the most picturesque views. Mountains, hills and valleys, sloping green banks, fertile meadows, clear running brooks and shady forests, aud to complete this rustic view, cattle scattered here and there grazing in suc Yee retirement, making the earth glad. Though comfortably seated and sheltered from the pelting rain, the confined condition afforded me but inte gratifica- tion, and an occasional peep out in the country caused a momentary gladness. The roads being mostly up hill are pretty good, and in fair weather are excellent. After riding 8 or 9 miles we stopped at Jefferson valley to rest awhile,and partake ofa litle refresh- ment, Before it is spread a small lake, which on my beholding for the first time, I mistook for the fai-famed Mahopac; but a more scrutinizing gaze will tell you your error from its size. We are now very near the end of our journey; and _ five miles more will bring us in sight of the lake, which bursts upon you very suddenly (when you are least expecting it) on turning an angle. There itlay, stretched out, embosomed. in a beautiful country; and the impression which it left on eve- ry. beholder of it for the first time, will never fade while memory exists. The road now extends along its margin, and a mile more will bring us to the hotel, to alight before the prettiest sheet of waterlever saw. The piazza was full, and | should judye that between sixty and seventy per- sons were staying there. Many of them were young ladies, possessing nature’s rarest qualities, and Were scattered about, talking im a merry mood. Dinner had been concloded some time, but a keen appetite made me relish a somewhat cold one, which nevertheless was hikhly accepta- ble after so unpleasant a ride through the rain. After concluding my meal, I sauntered out to meet an old friend of mine, with whom I became inseparable. Behold the country around,and see God smilin; in all things, How beauuful is nature ! But 1 forget myself, and must endeavor to describe the Fourth here. Well,-my friend and myself, were seated out on the: bold piazza, anxiously waiting for it to clear up, but there being no sigus of it, we walked about, and per- ceived that the ladies could not smile so merrily whilst the heavens looked so sullen. The afternoon beyan to wane, and 4 o’clock came, and with it brought no change in the weather. The piazza wascrowded,and somo became noisy, with talking and lavghing, telling where they spent their 4th last year; others lounging and smoking, and looking wistfully upon the sky, then again a group would wend itself to the bowl- ing alley, there to drown the gloom in the rolling ball. Others repaired to the water and took a quiet sail in a drizzling mist, and all found em- ployment to while away the time in a pleasant way. Thus passed the afternoon, and as evenin closed in their noise grew louder and the mirth became merrier, and their merry voices rung through the-air fall of happiness and health. ‘Tea lingered late, and their patience was nearly worn out When the bell rang, and it was nine | o'clock ere they were ready for the sports of the | evening. Bang went the crackers, and whiz went | the rockets, and the noise became universal. Mr. Monk gave them some very pretty airs upon the | flute, and was greatly applauded, maugre his ex- cuses. 7 The ladies became anxious for a frolic,and soon, the ball room was lighted up for the votaries of | terpsichore. Soon all :hings were prepared, and | Fred and myself repaired thither, ascended a | flight of stairs,and entered a room ever a grocery | store, Which though small is tastefully painted | and ornamented with various devices. ‘The ne | gro fiddler was perched in a chair upon a table | and all things were being ready. “ Musio arose with its voluptuous swell, Boft eyes looked to eyes which spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage bell» their hearts appeared to beat so happily, I am | sure they enjoyed themselves well. Ah! who could not feel bappy where beauty and pleasure o hand in hand t—for see those Young, and | jevely faces, blooming with health and joy. Their beauty enthrals you, and whocould quit such an assemblage, without a bleeding heart? Many a spark has tirst been kindled here,and manya union It would be in vain to par- ticularize all the ladies present—sutfice it that their loveliness seemcd toeelipse themselves, and ‘as the gayest assemblage of young hearts, » beauty, Hashing wit, and hilarity are com: . Butthere is one who left no slight impres- sion upon my heart. Her modesty captivated me | at once; and those eyes, fringed with such beauti- ful dark lashes, and beneath which there sparkled stich a@ brilliancy in those glassy orbs, that it Her face !—ah, it'was in that lovely expression that 1 first caught the inspiration of love. Itglowed with Hebe’s fresh- | ness, and a beauty and intellect chastened by a The pride, too, of ber step, as light Along the unconscious floor she went, Scemed that of one born with @ right ‘Lo walk sonie Leaveulier element.” Tn fine, her person was as exquisitely finished as any poet's “creation of the heart.” She was per- fecily beautiful, but Shakspeare must speak what my heart would. “Full many a lady Thave eyed with beat regard, and many atime The harmony of their tongues hath unto bondage Drawn my too diligent ayes, But you, O! you So perfect and so pecriess, are created Oi every creatur#s best.” Iwill not tire you any longer with love, but I trust that the lady in pink, and who appeared no less lovely the next day in a saffron colored mus- lin, will forgive an erring heart,and attribute this madness to a blind enthusiasm of hér beauty, “To err is human, to forgive divine.” But I forget myself, their feet were still flying, ah! “On with the dance, let joy be unconfined.” Their twinkling feet danced over the floor like deer sporting throngh the forest; and thus continued their joy til 11 o’clock, when the fire- works being announced the room was soon clear- ed, and Vi he their stand upon the upper bal- cony of the hotel. 4 ‘he cvening: as I snid, was not'very fine, and there hung a thick fog in the atmosphere. Still it dd not rain, and we could enjoy the fireworks, though not so much: as had it been clear. The mag- nificent rockets were entirely lost to the eye, for they did not ascend more than forty feet in the air, before the fog snatched them from our view, and then we lost sight of the many beautiful stars and serpents,and could only hear its bursting,and immediately afier a sndden gleam in the atmos- phere, and that was all. In addition to this, we had agreat variety of wheels of different sizes and beauty. Roman candles, and large blue lights, whose brilliant light fell upon the fair roup, presenting a dazzling display of faces. re vudden shower of stars which ascended in the air, in’every direction, was vociferously ap- plauded, and received the universal approbation ofthe ladies. Thus their sport was kept up till nearly one o’clock. We were indebted for this brilliant display of fireworks, to Mr. B——, of N. Y., to whom, I am sure, the ladies were deeply thankful, and all retired well pleased to sleep sweetly and soundly after the to!s of the day. Newrorr, July 14, 1846. Shots from the Sea Shore. To-day it is raining “‘ out of dishes.” It is aday of moisture, mire and mud. The green lanes are impassable. The grass isladen not with “ pearly dew,” but * heavy wet.” No wise man ventures his nose over the threshold. The sea is of a dirty grayish hue, and looks more like a herring pond, than the *‘sublime ocean.” Its hoarse breakers roll im upon the beach, barking and growling like the hounds of Hecate. There will be no bathing to-day, except the shower bath, which is a gratu- itous gift of heaven, and perfectly democratic in its favors. Itisa day within-doors. The ladies do not show their little noses outside, consequent- ly it will be a day of great scandal. The moisture, and the mud and the misty ocean have not stopped immigration. Fifty new names were this merning registered on the book of the Ocean hotel, besides a number at the Atlantic and Bellevue. xg J A fine band of eight German musicians arrived here yesterday and commenced their performan- ces at the Ocean hotel, so that the dancing sea- son may now be said to have fairly commenced. I kmow not whether dancing be a passion or a habit. In either case it isa Lee one among the present visiters of Newport. You may expect to hear of some grand ‘‘fétes de bal” during the season. ‘ We have understood that many persons object visiting Newport on account of the expense of living in it. We think they are mistaken about the expense. Boarding may be obtained in fash- ionable boarding houses for $6 per week, and there are, we believe, still other houses at a much lower rate. In the first hotels the lowest price is nine dollars. But no one who has lived a week in Newport will grumble at the expense, provided he can afford it. The luxury of living in such a sweet climate amply repays one for the additional items of cost. Every mouthful of air you breathe adds to your health and happiness. Ecoursr. Newront, R. I., July 24, 1846. A Dash at the Dancers. Should a foreigner, say a Turk, or a Russian, at this moment enter Newport, without going far- ther, he would at once and emphatically pro- nounce us a “dancing people.” He might, in- deed, imagine that we were a little beside our- selves. Whatever opinion he might form of our freedom in a general sense, he would at least be constrained to acknowledge the universal liberty of limbs. If he should take up his quarters at a hotel, he would be as good as certain to find “ dancing in the parlor, dancing in the kitchen ;” if he sallied forth to get clear of it, he would be likely enough te encounter dancing on the green; and should he stroll along the soft sandy beach, or scale the rugged. cliffs upon the bay, his chances would be as good as ten to one of lighting upon some jovial party, who were tripping it on the “light fantas- self, would have been puzzled upon this oo- easion, and the bestowal of the apple would have made him more vengeful Junos than might have been conduciveto his health and hapiness. “Ever eye forms its own beauty,” is a false and vuf- garadage. Beauty is not conventional. Its laws are as true and universal, did we but know them, as any other laws of nature. ‘Look upon that face and form! Does not each graceful action avow the presence of soul? Who-sould im stake such loveliness as her's? And yet uo pen eam paint—can distantly image swch divinity, 1 would With equal hopes oi success, undertake to write her name upon the moon, Let us essay to pic~ ture her— Beautiful creature! Goddess in Angel in feature— Perfect in form! Gifted by nature With every charm! Tis utterly idle to attempt it. We have said nothing more than has been said and sung of thousands!” “Who are you talking of “tne lady in white and blue—see! she is waltzing, beautiful ! atv! me, every whorl is a fresh turn of the chain around my heart,” “Why, my dear friend, she is——” ‘Not married?” “Pretty much the same—mortgs ” “Devils! come away my frienvy 1 wish to leave the ball room ?— “No! stay forone moment, until they have ended this z.” “Pshaw ! it is vexatious! they dance badl Have you ever been to H na? “Not? “Then you should go upon the first opportunity. It is worth along journey to see the Cubanas— how they waltz. Bah! this dancing is ridiculous —topping in good truth—what a devil ot a hurr they seem to be in! they remind me of a bate of workmen picking up soft bricks before a ran siorm.” “Ha! you are disappointed—you have grown satirical.” ‘I cannot help it.” It cer- tainly was enough to bave taken the edge ol @ Job’s temper. Ecouigr. Cuamexain, July 21, 1846. Beauties of Plattsburgh—Revolutionary Relics— Rockwell and Stone’s Circus. Down this side of the world the weather is warm, though not so severely so as report gives New York pity for; and though much of the country I have lately seen is truly beautiful and fertile, and the rural evenings and mornings are glorious, yet I must confess to have been long in a chameleon state of mind with regard to the re- spective superiority at present of a life in the city and country. Whitehall is now one of the most thriving vil- lages in the State; and the most extensive hotel, and the best conducted iy the place, is that new and beautiful structure, the Phenix Hotel, con- ducted by Stephen Goodell, Esq. The increasing business of this section of the country renders such information desirable to many. With all due reverenge to the witcheries of the city, I must give praise to the village of Platte burgh, where I have lately staid; its inhabitants are so enterprising and courteous, and its land- scape so varied and splendid, You know, but thousands do not, that from Fouquet’s hotel may be seen the quiet and broad bosom of Lake Champlain, the far blue ridge of the toweri: Green Mountains, and the very spot, by land an water, where McDonough defeated the lion of St. George. The ‘Bloody Saranac” rolls its winding course through the centre of the village, as when it He PAP the twoarmies of America and Britain; and itis not unusyal for it to disclose on the caving shores the skele’on of some soldier who was buried in the sandy heights by the Americans, after the ae Plattsburgh is truly adelightful summer resi- dence, and I sincerely advise all who have never proved this, to'take a trip through the Lake from Whitehall; and, if they are fond of either my angling, shooting or rustic rambling, they wil find an ample store of amusement. Many mil- tary reminiscences of deep interest are here to be found; and the grave-yard of Plattsburgh where lie entombed the remains of Gen. Moores, @ rev- olutionary hero and commander of militia at the battle of Plattsburgh ; Lieutenant Hale, brother of Mrs, Hale, the authoress—who died here in 1839; and many other American and British officers, is a scene of impressive solemnity.— The site ot the old fort of the Americans is now only indicated by a few loose stones and brambles, and the entrenchments of either army are nearly obliterated by wind and rain. The barracks of the U.S. A. were recently abandoned by the troops regularly stationed there ; they have gone to join Gen. Taylor. . in Saturday, the 18th, both in the afternoon and evening, the inhabitants were astonished by the magniticent games of Rockwell & Stone’s great Circus company. I attended both exhibitions, and found them to be of the most choice charac. ter, and indeed infinitely superior to any thing ot the kind I have ever witnessed in.the city. They started from Brooklyn, I believe, at about the close of May, and having seen occasional com- mendations of them in the Herald, | justly ima- gined them of unusual genius. The height to which the wonders of Olympic art are now car- ried is scarcely credible. Ihave seem repeated and lengthy notices, in all the papers of the river towns, which recorded the success and immense popularity of this corps; and an American may well be proud to think that such a sublime illus- tration o rym to compel the Teas and admiration of our Canadian neighbors. Rockwell & Stone enter Montreal on'the 28d, for a stay of two weeks. CuamuerssurG, Penn., July 22d, 1846. The Society and Scenery of the Town—Visit to the Grave Yard, &¢., &c. Ihave been sojourning, for a few days, in and about the romantic, rural and aristocratic town of Chambersburg. Hours never passed more pleasantly with me—indeed, I ‘take no note of time ”—each day brings its charms and pastimes. The country around is studded with handsome farm houses, beneath the roofs of which dwell as pretty and lady-like maids as ever graced a cit’s boudoir. I have taken some delightful rides over the many pleasant roads which diverge from this ancient and hespitable town, and Ican safely gay that a richer country, and ee bisa ne sted upon. In 4 Gorbat of town, you find maven’ to admire in ll Girections j and if you remain in town, some new scene of pleasure and amusement constantly awaits you. Yesterday I spent an hour m strolling through tic.” He would be very naturally led to believe. that we spent half of our time upon our toes, an: that we ‘took to our heels” only to rest and not torun. Dancing at present is the standing order of the day. “ Dance !—dance !~dance !—from Menday morn, "till Sa- turday night.” Now, gentle,or rude reader, you have no doubt, by this ume made up your mind that we area member of the ** Presbytery of Harrisburgh” but itis net so. In these prefatory remarks we have not meant to throw in a single dash of satire or sarcasm againstdancing. On the contrary we are fond of it—** though net passionately.” We like dancing when it is ‘well done.” In Rome to be a Roman, has always been our mottos so with as ‘ood natured a yrace as possible, we submit to be Tragxed into a ‘Newport ball-room, into which, courteous reader, let us pull you along in our company. “Ha! itis a sun that breaks upon the sight !” Dazzled by the glare of chandeliers—the blaze of costly jeweiry—and the brilliant beauty of five hundred female faces, you are for a moment con- strained to stop, but presently an oppertunity of- fers and you find yourself seated on a snug Sofa, with half a dozen dowager looking old ladies at your side. Thisis a ** perch” from which you can see the best * points” of the dance. To paint the ever-shifting scenes of a ball- room—to sketch the endless variety of face and character—to catch the fleeting smile or grieving glance—(for there is grief, even in a ball-room,) and transmit them to paper, are tasks for which | this pen-slave is not prepared. But after a little, when your eye has wandered again and again over the flitting forms and faces before you, that eye—if you are a man and possess a soul and a sense—will single out some beautiful creature, whom you would pronounce the ‘belle of the ball.” ‘e hed not been five minutes seated when we became conscious that our heart ha made just such a choice, and the sweet b pret admiration commenced, The object was a fair Philadelphian. Where all are beautiful it is a 7 an easy matter to tell who is most beautiful. It requires consummate skill to select the prettiest gold ring from a jeweller’s case. It is a muoh the grave-yard, attached to the grounds on which stands the Presbyterian Church, of this place ; and suoh achurch, and such aspot! It seems placed there, with its antiquated w: and vene- rable trees, to form a golden link that binds to- gether the past and present. Oh, if I held the pencil of a painter, or the pen of a poet, what pictures 1 would draw! what lines inscribe, to this country church, and church-yard! Of this rave yard, I must say more, though it should be in plain prose. It is the sweetest, yet wildest spot in nature—just made, it seems, for the dead’s resting place—enough secluded from observatlon, to secure the ‘silence of the grave,” and’ac ble at all times, and at all seasons, for those who go down “‘to that bourne from whence no traveller returns.” Nature, it appears, had been too lavish of its favors upon this spot; tor, through its cen- tre, runs a deep ravine, which, my cicerone iold me, had once been filled with water, ‘* sparkling and bright 3” but within a few years, it chas been seduced from is ae ped, sed, Ag tend of ently lulling the dead to rest, 1! i A eth in firning the wheels of a neighboring l. . br rounds tats ie lUnsrione ae the Chambers family, founders o! 3 beret Ort eh sat i the grave of ie Franklin couty,” inte his eg = of ecodnees ane, hilanthropy had fallen u honowalies Yaselligent, and gentlemanly descen- dants. Ane Unatd live in about " of their forefathers. ‘ the inhabitants of Chambersburg ae emcee I hope they will a for they will not soon look w its again. dL. Walker, and his young and lovely Siege concert—Mr. W. Fein ge his celebrated patent Harmonic Grand Piano-l made expressly for him by Chickering. Hon. Mr. Groviwos—Hon Joshue RB. Giddings, of Ohio, who is now on his first visit to the Atlantic be 7 arrived in Bangor ‘on Tuesday, in the ae nor, it being his first trij pon any portion: tic Ocean, and, in: first Says the Wag he had ever looked out upon ite broad bosom. me wees = ed upon during the day by meny of the citizens, addressed the citizens A a more deiicious task to point bg vpretmest woman of five hun- I observed many beautiful ladies present, and dred, where all are passing fair. Paris, him- matters of national a eee layer oF ‘Se ehy ioe ed as the prowess of his countrymen is soon ,