The native American., 1838-07-14
T. KIT RACTS
From Bcmetfs Letter by the Great Wesicrt,.
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From Bcnnen'y Letter by the Great Wesicrn.
| The debates i'll the Parliament, since NY arri-
val, have been principally on Irish affairs and
West India slavery. Irish affairs have conside-
rable interest in this country, but little in ours.
On West India slavery there is great and deep ex-
citement. The nonsense uttered about slavery
in this country, is nconcevable. II would re-
ally seem that the coorcd races are the favorites
OF Providence. few days ago meeting was
held here, at which the notorious Thomson held
forth. Lord Brougham and O'Connell also
spoke.
The movement against negro slavery in this
country, has arisen from the general sympathy
among the liberals throughout the END IBire, united
with religion and fanaticism. The peculiar posi-
ton Of this subject in England shall study care
fully, and explain to my Southern readers. From
the beginning to the end, it is a gross delusion.
In every company here, take the ground that the
black race, in the Southern States, occupy their
natural position, and that in the Northern States,
they arc in an unnatural position. | illustrate
and explain it, both by philosophy, fact, and re-
igon. They listen to me with amazement, but
as the view take is novel to them, being con-
nected with the spirit Of the age and the prnci-
pies of modern civilization, they generally say
little in reply.
So much for that point This is the great fash
tonabe season in London All the nobility and
gentry OF the empire are in town. The corona
ton, which takes place this month, will also bring
from the continent vast conccurse of people oil
rank. AT this moment, on every night, there are
dozens of fcie8 and parties given at the West
End. 1t is utterly impossible TO enumcrate them
The elegance pride, and splendor of society Of
the ha,A Ton here, are beyond any thing we can
con IN tha
the papers teen with the accounts and dcscrip-
tons Of these parties. The daily movements Of
fashionable life in London is one of the principal
topics Of the newspapers. These accounts arc
read with great avidity by all classes People Of
high rank seldom 60 to the theatres. The TIA
liam Opera is their principal point of attraction.
AT that house they have collected at this time,
all the leading talent of Europe. Iaglon arrived
the other day, and | shall see her dance next
week. The late hours for dinner, tend 10 keep
the people Of rank from the regular theatres
Another reason is the increase Of small and cheap
theatres. DrIry Lane and Covent Garden are
losing concerns-the Haymarket and the Olym-
pic the most profitable.
At the Haymarkct, Madame Celeste is the prin-
cipal attraction. Last night she made her ap-
pearance in a new linc--the tragic drama---and
made one Of the most decided hits that have been
seen here for sometime. The piece was written
for her by Mr.. Jerrold, the author of the "Rent
Day." went to see her debut in the English
drama, and tnever saw excellent Celeste look to
greater advantage. Her pronunciation is slightly
tinged with foreign accent; but this l thought
only gave additional interest to the scene. At
all events her debut, as tragic actress Of the
highest order, has astonished the critics here.
Heretofore she has only been known as splen-
did dancer, or for pantomime. The discovery of
her new talent will begin new era in her life.
Her fine figure, her splendid face, her expressive
eyes, and her classical gestures, are all unique.
More Of Celeste by and by.
Madame Vestris and Charles Matthews 90 out
to New York by the Great Western, OH the 2lst
July. She took her farewell last night. Madame
Vestrls is celebrated woman here, both private
ly and publicly. The history of her life is love
romance, which / shall sketch off at another
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood are in Dublin. learn
that Mrs. Wood made an engagement last year
with Price, the agent OF the Park Theatre here, TO
go out 10 New York. Soon after the engage
ment was concluded, il was discovered that Mrs
wood had become enceinte. Accordingly she
pleaded tho way in which ladies' are who love
their lords. ~ no op nhutacic IN, he