The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-20

lhursoay night last, ana tne iasnionaoes amuse
themselves in repairing to the galleries of the two
hsuses or frsqusnting Inc theatre.
Last night Madame Celeste had her benefit and
the house was crowded by all the beauty and fashion
Of the city The beaux were very attentive to the two
ladies' ment 0ned in my last from Troy, the Misses
Peas and among Others was one of the travelling
editors of the Mirror N. p. Willis-whose English
style of dressing and beautiful rngets seemed to at
tract general attention. Choustof the Russian at
tacS was paying his court to of these bellies both
of whom are said to be rich, and OF course attrac-
tive.
"What are they doing on the stageW said the
prettcst Miss p 10 the gallant Major who had taken
seat near her, and who, you will recoect one
of the getters up Of the masquerade mentioned some
time ago.
Apropos of this masquerade forgot to give you
an incident that occurred during the night which was
like 10 have ended in duel. The Major wishing to
monopolze the supper table to himself and the object
of his affections, took the precautlon to lock himself
up in the room. In few inmates, however, he was
disturbed by the rap OF an intruder. The door was
not opened and after making vain efforts to get in,
Lieut.. M took another course, and succeeded in max
ing his entrance private door which had not been
guarded This gentleman was one OF the hsss, lieu
tenantiwho was escorng the sister of the Majors in
amorata to the supper room The lieutenant very
unceremonousy slapt the MAJORS chops for presunl-
ing to exclude him and others from the ROOM This
insult was taken very quietly till the next morning
when the Major after sleepess night, and screwing
upon to send the lieutenant challenge to mortal
combat for the insult offered to him. The lieutenant
very wisely thought il was better to apologize than to
resort to pill OF cold lead, and 80 the matter
settled to the satisfaction of both parties All
friends, and long may they remain so.
"What are they doing on the stage?' asked Miss
"Upon my soul can't imagine" said the Major
something about the Death Plank, believe"
1.-The Death Plank-and what's that? but never
come to the theatre to listen to these creaures-they
very Indifferent and your house is so very
nolsy-don't you think 500"
II can't say that debut what on earth brings
you here?"
"Oh! variety, varety-nothing more; the player.
much superior in New York, and the police of
the house decidedly better, that think OF
visiting the theatre elsewhere"
SWELL every place is agreeable to me where you
are" said the Major, with his hpnd on his breast
"Tell that to the Marines" said Blasse, on the
other side.
at happens to be Mariae that says it" said the
cha ming Miss p.
"Oh no-hc belongs to the Horse Marines" OBJ
served the Blasse His corps has been converted in
to regiment of Dragons that they may know how
to ride well as walk, while warning among the In
dams"
"Is that Count on the stage much like Russian
Count" said the Basse TO the Russian attachS.
Pom my fat Inevar see any ting like him, except
at de last masquerade fancy ball. you dressed
as a Russian General"
Good" said the Major-"a palpable hit"
"You have killed up the Russian masquerade Gen
eral-and so leave him in his agonies."
Bat now for politics.
Whitney has been before the committee of investi-
CATION. He has refused to answer any questions
touching his private correspondence with the Depo-
site Banks, and has acknowledged that he is the
agent and the only agent of those banks in Washing
ton. He says he has no disposition to conceal the
slightest transaction from the public eye; but he will
not recognise the right in committee TO inquire into
all his private affairs. He has asked and obtained
week time TO answer the heterogeneous Of the COM
mittee touching his connection with the Treasury.
He thinks it hard that he should be made to receive all
the shafts shot at other objects, and that his feelings
are 10 be acerated and his character aspe sed and
blasted, that others may be wounded. think he
is right The poor fellow has been horribly pomme-
cd, and his forbearance is wonderful. His induce
ment TO lie sure is very strongfor he receives il is
said, from $500 TO $500 from each Of the Deposite
Banks, for his attention TO its interests at Washing
ton; but he feels Notwithstanding, very sensbly the
attacks made upon his character, perhaps as much
on account of his family on his own account.
Mr.. Clay held forth yesterday in opposition to the
expunping resolution with great eloquence and to an
immense audience of both sexes. The lades are as
much charmed with the display of genuine eloquence
as the gentlemen, and flock TO the capitol in masses
when il is understood that any able speaker to ad
dress either House.
The abolition fever could not be got up yesterday v,
though one two attempts were made to effect IT..
petition was presented from the Grand Jury of this
county, demonstrating against any interference with
the rights and property of the people Of this district
by persons residing here. II is the first of the
kind that has been presented but 10 prevent debate
and excitement it was laid on the table.
Last night about 10 o'clock, the Erpunging reso-
luton iras finally adopted by majority 9ffpe The
uproar in the gallery was tremendous. Kissing and
bowling heard in every direction. The opposition
Senators retired, and one or two persons were ar
rested and brought before the Senate for contempt
but were finally discharged. The black line was for
maly drawn around the resolution, and the word
ExPsSGK' written upon il by the Secretary. This
is the dcnO,tfment Of the tragedy.
Come thick night pail them in the smoke Of he'll
Henry White has been found gully, though his
brother the active agent in the preparation Of the
crime, will be set at liberty. What a farce is law
The Committee on the Post Office after minute and
laborous investigation, have been able to ascertain
only the important fact that the fire commenced in
the cellar of the City Post Office-but how, or by
whom is still questisn undecided. Your represen-
tative, Mr. Nixon addressed the galleries today on
Wises's resolution His speech neat but short
and theatrical. Mr.. Jennfer is now answering him
and others with good deal of force but his voice
is so feeble that is difficult TO hear but a small
part of what hes says. Al RAssHrp.
FASATrcrsM.--One of the most original and
ridiculous specimens Of the spirit Of fan acism which
we have seen of la,eis the following card copied from
the Buffalo Journal Of Jan. IL.
A CAap.-The Managers Of the Orphan Asylum
feel constrained respectfully to decline the benefit
proposed in their behalf by the Managers Of the Ea-
gle street Theatre Accounting the Theatre prolific
fountain of the poveYtv and vice which crpnee the