Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-30

On Monday night we saw many ladies. with their "a
corts pressing towards the scene oil Such
afford excellen opportunities Tor the lair
we mean the unmarried porton--to make advantageous
selections of companions. The hardy hremen whilst
comb atting the devourng element freqeny developes
bold and noble traits Of character well calculated 10 cx
cite the admiration of discriminating lady
Theatres.
PARK THEATRE.-The Park Theatre during the
week which has just ended has been devoted chiefly TO
Opera-the prime donna being Carador Ii is rather
late in the day speak of the merits OF this artistic Our
opinion first expressed is completely confirmed by ev
cry succeeding performance that have Witnessed.
Carador will do her full justice, is Of the
Gnshed and exquisite singers for the quality of voice
which she possessed living. But that is not sufficient
This is observable particularly in the operas IN which
she appears. While the introduced airs chiefly sung in
Italian, her unbounded an9 deserved applause, the
music ofthe operas for the part falls tamey and in
efficiently from her lips. This is especially observable
in concerted pieces In these she is often for several
bars altogether inaudible and whenever her
should above the grand crash of the orchestral
compartments it is completely drowned by them. We
have made these remarks in consequence of the ndis
crminae and injurious puiiery with which this talented
lady has been greeted. Her wculd-be friends do not
seem to be aware that
Praise undeserved is ceHsure in disguise.
In conclusion as sweet and finished singer, she is
not surpassed.
Brough has been playing his old characters of Dandi
nj and Basil He has been in fine voice, and is most
valuable acquisition
cess-Monseur Lecompte and Mr.. Hughes. We shall
notice them more fully hereafter.
Miss Cushman has been playing Constance in the
Love Chase. She cannot eface the impression made
by Mrs. Shaw.
NATIONAL THEATRE-The Love Chase and Te-
Tenacious have been the grand attraction at The Nation
al Teemachus its chief success TO the scenic eff
feet. There has been nothing like it in this country;
and one scene the submarine palace OF Neptune, was
never surpassed in the old world Bengough has won
for himself honor by his paintings He will however IT
is sad surpass them in beauty in the views which he
will present this evening in the magnificent spectacle of
the Lady of the Lake which will be Produced for Hen
ry Waack's benefit The scenery the beautiful
scenery ofold Scotland has been copied from nature.
Harry Wallack the versatile the stage
witness his Qunsimodo his Sir William Fondlove, his
Silver Jack &C., is of the greatest favorites
ut this establishment. We trust ne will have bumper
Address to the Bank Commissioners Of the
state OF New York.
GBNrLEMEN:-Accordngt TO the laws created by
the good people of this State you stand as guardians
to protect the people against any imposlons which
may be imposed upon them by monled institutions.
Charters have been granted by the Legislature of
this State, at sundry tunes, giving exclusive prlvi-
leges to certain individuals TO bills, receive de-
posts, discount notes. deal in gold and silver and bills
ofexchaHge.
10 insure the public, or l should rather say, to
guard the public against fraud, these agents of the
public have been laid under certain restrictions,
specified in their respective charters, and if any Of
these restrictions violated forfeiture OF their char
ters ensues.
The terms of course are accepted by the Banks and
the charters granted believe, universally, ito accom-
modate the business wants Of the community"
Notwithstanding the restrictions and express con-
dtions accompanying the respective bank charters,
TO protect the people from fraud the Legislature of the
State OF New York have seen fit in their wisdom, TO
enact law, empowering three gentlemen, called
" Bank Commissioners" 10 visit these banking in
stitutions nine into their concerns TO see that all
the transactions are honestly carried on, and whether
honest or dishonest, TO report 10 the people.
The object Of this address is 10 remind you OF the
duty you owe the people and TO satisfy them that you
have been faithful servants in plain and positive terms
that cannot be gansayed, thereby doing away the
necessity OF imposing on the people another commit
tee to examine your doings, and ascertain the COM
missions and omissions of your duty to the public.
As of the people, take the liberty of prcpoundng
10 You certain questions which il spossible, and pro-
babe, may be answered in your forthcoming Report
TO the representatives of the people.
QuEsrIoS.-First Series When you proclaimed
10 the people in Wall street 10 stay the immediate
excitement) that certain institution was perfectly
solvent, were you aware that that institution was
implicated with the Brokers TO more than half its
than half the capital Of the bank unavailable TO the
bank and that there was not at the time in the vaults
ofthe institution ten thousand dollars in specie7
Second. Are you aware that Il you had not assured
the people Of the perfect ssvency Of this institution
Il eould not have sustained the run another day,
perhaps another hour
Third. Have you ever informed the people where
this bank received its aid, after the run upon il had
ceased 10 support your declaration Of its solyency
and how mach, and whether whole or part Of that
aid has been refnnded and if 50 in what manner,
whether by nstalmsnts, or by promise of payment
future day-llkewse, what kind Of security was
gwen for the respective loans
Fourth. Are you aware that money was worth in the
street At this time and per cent per month"; and have
you gwen satisfactory TO the people, why this
money was in the hands Of the Brokers, "and that
the business wants Of the community should be ac-
commodated" through their hands instead of PASSING
through its legitimate channel at the legal rate Of in
serest established by law7
Ishall take the liberty gentlemen, Of again address
ing you, endeavorng at the time 10 be candid,
asking no questions but such may be answered in
the affirmative provided you conscious Of strict
csniormance Of your duty to the people. JusIus.
MAIL RoBsKRY AND MuRpER.-On Friday night
the 18th instant the driver Of the United States mail
was murdered within a mile and half Of Stockton
tMIss) and the mail bags ripped open and their con-
tents rfed. The bags were foHnd next day in the
nclghborheod. The stage contained the New Or
leans mails Of "Wednesday and Thursday, and the
mail Of Friday from Mobile. The driver had two
balls shst through his head
MO NE Y MA n X u II.
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