Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-08


but sufficient salaries we give 10 our public eiiiceis
with the enormous incomes OF theirs
Canada causes great interest here. am glad 10 see
that the New York Morning Herald IS almost me
only paper quoted here. They are alrad .lla' the
United States will assist them, at least indirectiy as
they did the Texans. The Catholic irlsh wish the
rebels may suceeed-they wish any thing that may
njure England, deeply rooted is the recoiiecuon OF
the long and continued oppression OF the oassa-
nachs, as OConnel calls them
l saw this great man yesterday at pupHc hesuhg,
He is very fine looking man. Irish IN every sense OF
the word. The Trades Union OF Daolin nave lateiy
qaarrelled with him on account OF some remarks OF
his touching their charges for labor. He will not lose
their influence he is wise-they affect his POPULAR
ty with the poorer class very much
The Poor Law Bill is at this moment the subject OF
the Agtaors letters. His opposition TO IS decided
ly correct and commended by all VINO are not imme-
dately under the influence OF government preJudice
or guidance.
Lord Mulgrave's last levee was, it seems, poor
specimen of the wealth and rank that used to enter
the Castle such occasions. His Lordshp politics
the Catholic side and, therefore, ungratefu to
the torres or aristocrats.
The watchmen of Dublin are all dismissed On
yesterday the new police" such as they nave IN
London, began their duties. Between them and the
dlsbanded Charles there exists deadly haired Al
ready one of the quays and in Meath street, IN the
part of the city called the Liberty several OF the
police have been seriously beaten, and one carried by
on door half hour ago.
What disposition the Irish have for fighting! Two
nights ago visited the Shades, in Grafton sreet-n
house similar to Pamo's but twice as large though
net SO beautiful-for the purpose OF hearing some
good songs and instrumental music regular row
was kicked up before had time TO look around me;
between fifteen or twenty middle aged and young
mea, apparently ofthe first rank who broke glasses,
decanters, coffee cups heads, &c. as quick ana neat
ly they had served their time TO 1t. The whole
affair resulted in "groan for PoPery' being propo-
sed 1t lasted about fifteen minutes. Today most
nffb H. Iafrr tha rcfvo
On St. Stephens day, on which, in this country,
there is amusement of every description carried on,
(fox-hunting Principally accompanied some gen.
tlemen to Powers court Water Fall The scenery IN
this region of the county of Wicklow is most en-
chanting but what an aspect must il have in sum-
mer The Fall is about $50 feet high bat very mar
row; nothing can surpass the simple grandeur OF the
surreuding mountains. Lerd Powers court, on whose
domain it is, receives all visitors with great clvly,
in the attention bestowed on you by his Keepers &c.
who are continually ranging through the hills and
daes of his wide estate. l spent most delightful
day. One of the gentlemen played well on the
Highland Pipes, which sounded well situated as we
were. Poor Power How accurately he dellneates
the Irish character!
There was not village we passed through on cur
way cut of and into Dublin, whose inhabitants great
and small the music Of the pipes did not draw out.
As the "Jaunting car" drove on, enc shouted more
Power to We, gentlemen" and another, " more WIND
TO we, sir-safe home to we 5" many, God bless ye
gentlemen long life 10 ye'-and all as loud as they
could. Seine rushed out on the road before us and
danced hands round, male and female with the great
est JOY sparkling IN their eyes, Al last IN the middle
Of a village, called Step aside" we were forced 10
alight and enter public house. where we had regu-
ar dance in ould style intirey, divil lie in it,
Poor people how delighted they were how they
thanked US! how they cheered Us on our leaving
theml
The theatres here are not well attended At pre-.
sent Thalberg great German Pianist, is the centre
of attraction at the Royal theatre. Abbey Street
theatre, a minor house, seems TO succeed better
Last night Mr.. Harper from the United States the
aires made his debut this house he was well re-
ceyed His characters are negro and his songs OF
Jim Brswn," and Slch gitun up stairs" drew
down much applause. do not recellect the name,
nor could tell whether he was genuine American
or not. Here too, is a Mad'lle Augusta but very,
very unlike our Incompatible beauty at the Park
Whilst in London, visited Drury Lane and Csvent
Garden but was not pleased, though went there
with modest expectation. Speaking without pre-
adce do not think that spectacles are got up IN Lon
don superior TO our efforts in New York. We, too, as
far as silence and order prove II, pay more attention
10 the performance, notwithstanding the natterinS
assertions of Forrest; for Interruptions IN these thea
tres not only by the Gods, but by the gents IN the
pit are most frequent, illtimed and objectionable.
cannot say that have been introduced TO this Lord or
that Lady nor can dirine hoic the deuce so many Of
our merican dreiers ferery description, both wrt-
erS and ecclessstics could hare been in the society
so manu- sftheBs. am a true republican, and only re-
speet men as they deserving. Psha what abIect
conduct TO be cunnngy framing ways OF introduction
10 titled individuals and then writing home how this
great Duke and that great Lord &c. invited me to
dine, &c. Can't they say, to sit down and fawn him.
or 10 feed his pride or curiosity Shame on such
derelicton of manly principles! Shame on such Anne
rIcaRs!
The buildings in Dublin are truly magnlfeent-the
Post Office, the Bank of Ireland, formerly the Par
lament house. the Custom house, the -Four Courts,
and Trinity College, being the most So In my opinion,
the edifces in London are for the most part Inferior
IN comparison Saekville, Dame and Westmoreland
streets are the widest and longest In the centre OF
the first stands high pillar, with Nelson on the
summit on the second, King William on horseback;
and fro Carlisle bridge, al the extremity Of the last,
fine view Of the splendid specimens OF archec-
ture in the world can be had. Stephens Green, a
public square, cannot be equaed by any IN any city
in Europe all travellers agree Indeed oil the squares
in Dublin are very large beautifully laid cut, and al
WAYS the resort of fashion and beauty. Talking OF
beauty | find the Irish women remarkable In THIS ex-
cellence like their full ferm their staieness Their
simple dignity and their modest apparel. Their feet
no weyer are not as pretty those Of the American
ladies' nor are their eyes lively in their cxpressens
but their teeth are indeed in most cases, almost IN
every case. very white and very regular. A hand
.ome woman with bad teeth-O, what a shocking
centrastl number of houses, the former dwellings
of noblemen when the IRISH had their own Parla-
meni. are now converted into horse barracks, hosp
tals factories. poor houses, &c What change
has come over this fine city since the Union !
Her trade in cloth, linen, and silk is almost gone
Parts of H. especially the Liberty, the former proper
Nv Of the Earl Of Meath are in ruins, and the power
" Of the inhabitants proverbal. am sure the Irish