Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-18

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Of the empire are in town. The cofonanen, winch
takes place this month, will also bring from the con-
tinent vast concosrse of people o. rank. a. hn
moment On every night theirs are dozens OF Jssss ana
parties given at the West End. III utterly mposs-
bic to enumerate them. The elegance PRIDE ana
splendor OF society hereof the hauffon-are seyond
any thing We can conceive in the u States Every
morning the papers TEEN with the accounts ana de-
scrptions of these parties. The daily movements 81
fashionable life in London IS one OF me prnepai To-
pics the newspapers These accounts are read with
great avidity by all classes People OF high rank sell
dom 90 to the theatres. The Italian opera is 'nelr
principal point of attraction AT that house tney nave
collected at this time all the leading talent OF Europe
Taplioni arrived the other day, and shall see her
dance next week The late hours for dinner tend 70
keep the people of rank from the regular 'nea'res-
Another reason is the increase OF small ana sheaP
theatres Drury Lane and Cevent Garden are losing
concerns-the Haymarket and the Olympic Inc most
profitable. W
At the Haymarket, Madame Celeste is the princ-
pal attraction Last night she made her appearance
in new line-the tragic drama, and made one OF the
most decided hits that have been seen here IN some
tune The niece was written for her by Mr.. Jerrols,
the author of the "Rent Day." went to see her de-
brt in the English drama and never saw excellent
Celeste look to greater advantage. erpronnnciston
is slightly tinged with foreign accent oaf TINS
thought only gave additional interest 10 the scene
AT all events her debut as tragic actress OF the nigh
est order has as,onshod the critics here Heretofore
abe has only been known as splendid dancer or for
psntomine. The discovery of her new talent will
begin new era in her life Her fine figure, her spen-
did face. her expressive eyes, and her classical ges-
lures, are all unique Mere Of Celeste by and BY
Madame veslris and Charles Matthews 60 out
TO New York by the Great Western on the 2lst July
She took her farewell last night Madame Vestrs
is celebrated woman here, both privately and pub
licy The history of her life is love romance,
which shall sketch of al another time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood are in Dublia. learn that
Mrs. Wood made an engagement last year with
Price, the agent of the Park Theatre here, to 60 out
TO New York Soon after the engagement was con-
cluded, it was discovered that Mrs. Wood had be-
come encsinte Accordingly she pleaded the way
sin which ladies are who love their lords, as an OBJ
stacle 10 the engagement. On several former occa
sions, Mrs. w. had had mscarages, and her pnysl-
can told her that if she ventured on sea voyage
during her condition she would pay the fsreit sinef
life. Accordingly, she renounced the engagement
with Stephen Price. Bat this did not satisfy the
agent of the Park. 1t was "a DID bloody shame
for woman to get encSinte when he wanted her at
New York. Accordingly, learn that the age mt has
begun an action for damages against Mr. WOOD, ana
if Wood and his wife should 60 to New Y Tk TINS
season, he intends 10 make Mr.. Simpson begin an
action for damages againstthem in New York. Mas
ter Webb, my old friend, who arrived here IN the
Great Western, has been hand and glove with Price
since he made his sppearance, and IT is very likely
thew have talked over the matter, and intend to give
as much ANNOYANCE to Wood and his wife AZ posi-
BILE. trust and hope that Mr.. Wood and his wife
NAV 90 TO New York this summer-and soon.
think kno " the feelings Of New York on all the
parties concerned. Let Mr.. S. Price appeal TO
New York Juror Master Webb to New York
audience in the case of the Woods and no liberal
minded soul can doubt the result.
Apropos of Master Webb have not seen him
since my arrival but hear from every quarter, nu-
mereus Imaginable things Of him. On the arrival OF
the Western at Bristol he was announced as the cc-
LIBERATED Colonel who had shot his antagonist through
the heart with rife EveryAmerican here was laugh
inc NJ the blunder and some went So far as TO say
that the piece of news had come from the Cesnel
himself. Several persons, editors here and others,
INQUIRED of me if il was SO. ! replied, Whatever
annette nv friend Webb may have shown for blood
through life, he s perfectly innocent Of killing any
man. No person to my knowledge has ever YET con-
scented 10 fight with him." This relieved them much
On the day after his arrival letter addressed 10 him
in female hand was received atthe New England
Coffee House, written thus" Colonel James Wat
son Webb-to be found at the New England Coffee
House in Thread and Nesdle street, thus shelving
The literary accomplishments Of the amiable writer.
Mr. Jaudon informed him of the letter, andi believe
he called and received il.
But enough Of these matters. The coronation oil
Victoria will be splendid afair-greai and more
gorgeous than ever took place in England. | shall
take particular care 10 give my fair readers IN the
United States such full animated, and picturesque
account, as no other paper can give lhsve the best
of opportunities TO do so. Victoria is great favor
ite here with all parties. Singular TO say, an Amer
can painter has been permitted 10 take her likeness
in preference 10 any other. Mr.. Sully OF PhIlsdel-
pha, and his accomplished daughter, arrived here
last year, if l am NOT mistaken. Mr. 8. brouRhtlet-
tiers from Fanny KsmbIe and others 10 some OF the
nobility. He found Fspnys letters highly service
able 10 him. TT rough the influence OF fsme person
Of h,gh rank he was selected to take the Queens
Likeness, and finished the last sitting sfew daysseo
During these sitnss which were four IN number
and at the Palace, the manner Of the Queen was
spriqEtly and animated. On one occasion she SAID
10 Mr.. Suly after locking at her full length Outline