Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-01-17

Like incense in my brain,
Scents all INV thong hts-but oh, 10 tell
Thee all l feel, we're vain r. ".
New AND ExrRAoaDIsARY STEAM EXPLORING Ex-
pEDrrIoN.-The steam ship Neptsne, which has been
built under the superintendent Of Captain Pennoyer
expressly for Atlantic navigation will start on her
experimental trip TO the south on the oath inst In
order to iniuse as much confidence possible into
the public mind respecting It's capabiiy Of eneoun-
terng the perlIs of the ocean, and its qualities as
seaboat il will IN the first instance proceed to Charles
ton, and from thence 10 New Orleans. From New
Orleans il will return TO Charleston and take its final
departure from the American shore the first steam
exploring expedition the broad waters of the
Atlantic, with cotton and passengers to Liverpool
and from thence it will SAIL to New York
This will be greater feat than has ever been at
tempted since Chrstoval Colon left Cadiz on his ex
ploring cruize and if Captain Pennoyer succeeds in
what he contempates (of which there can be no ra-
ional doubD he will supersede the 1900 tonner now
constructed at Bristol, whose departure from the
British shores is strangely delayed. An American
citizen therefore, will have the credit of first employ
ing steam in ocean navigation, an American first
employed this stupendous agency in river and coast
craft and Captain Pennoyer will, undoubtedly estab-
lish for himself the greatest in nautical affairs
since the epoch before alluded to.
There need be no aPprehensons with regard to the
strength and sailing qualities of the Neptune, which
Is particularly strong in the kelson; her mbers are
as thick and compact ss frgaes and all that prac-
tcal science coad suggest that has been learned
from former disasters has been applied to secure
safety, confidence speed and comfort TO this noble
vessel. The miserable catastrophe OF the Home has
completely knocked up the Charleston steamboat
business, and people are naturally very shy Of trust
ing their lives and those of their families such fra
tubs the vessels that have hitherto piled from here
10 that port; indeed the affair is so unpopular that
Charleston steamer from Philadelphia was sold last
week. there no use for her in the line TO which
she was originally destined. Captain Perneyer,
therefore will in the first place that confidence
which has been so niquousy forfeited by others al
30 dreadful an expenditure Of human lfe-and in the
next place. will achieve an undertaking that will iden-
tfy his name with an exploit that will unite the two
hemspheres in still closer bond of union and almost
realize the exuavagant aspiration of the poet about
annihilating both time and space
Theatres.-MospAY EvExsc. Jan. Is
NATIoSAL THEArRE.-The announcement OF the
first appearance Of Miss Nelson in entirely new
grand NEUROLOGICAL Drama attracted full and ele.
giant audience within the walls of Ais theatre last
ming The pit and the dress circle were crowded, and
the private boxes all taken OF the grand mythology
cal Drama, cannot speak but of the grand Mytho-
logical Spectacle for such II speak in Of
partially, high encomsm which, when the piece has
been revised, we have doubt will be general We
will commence with the scenery, because It
ly the best part Of the piece but also excellent that
that question whether any scenic display this side
of the water could be spoken Of in comparison with it,
tits painted by Mr.. Bengough and assistants Mr. Ben.
cough is pupil of the great Slanhed whose paintings
alone have drawn immense to the treasury OF Dru
ry Lane Theatre.
The first act opens with beautiful landscape, as the
bills express it, the Island Of Cslypso-with view
Of the sunrise 1t is perfect fairy scene. In
This, Calypso appears in her galley the effect is very
splendidthe gosssmer texture Of the sail fitting
for such goddess Calypso Miss Turpn) has scarcely
landed than she meets with Telemachus Miss Nelson
and Mentor Mr.. Matthew'S She falls in love with
him. according classic history and invites him her
grotto to which he goes. nothing 10TH The second
scene carpenters scene gives US another view Of the
island IL is beautiful painting and might he claimed
by Stanfeli himself Here find attendant Of TIE.
Tenacious, Alexis Pyon. Mr.. w. II. Williams,) has
been cast on shore the enchanted Island together
with the crew y the vessel They are met BY nymphs
and led towards ths groro OF Calypso. tits Of the
enchanting scenes that Witnessed even in
Christmas pantomime at Coveut Garden or Drury
Lane Theatre. IL was hailed with three distinct
rounds Of applause. In this scene is ballet and chorus
which is pleasing, and Greek dance by TIE.
Tenacious, which was much applsuded Scene fourth
a chrystaline apartment in the grotto Of Euchsria-
a very beautiful scene. Here Telemachss falling
in love with Eucharis Mrs Rogers gets bsnished by
Calypso, together with his Mentor, or Torneator as
Madame vesris, in Of her burlesque pieces calls
him. Scene ffh--a romantic wood, well painted II
is carpenters scene which, for the benefit Of the un
Initiated into the mysteries Of theatrical phrases means
put forward the stage lights. while prepare
sions are making for grand behind. The act
closes with view in which the chip by the device
Of Eucharia 10 burned in order preveni the Danish
rnent Of Telemachus He however jumps into the sea
and escapes from the island and closes the first act
The second act gives a storm and shipwreck and
pumps Telemachus and Mentor into Neptune subma
rine Palace from whence they take their departure in
hmphitre's car This scene was exquisitey painted
and the rising of the highly effective There
only oae thing 10 IT, and that was, that the 6shes
were made 10 appear too They looked very well
behind the transparent water scene, but In their prena
appearance before the water they looked like red
behring's q string The last opens with the
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS here meets Eblis Mr.. J.
Wasck r defeats him and descends into the internal
regions returns and meets Ulysses in his own Palace
Mestor changes Minerva and The Goodies ascends 10
her kindred spirits This was clipped ofits fair
proportions by the too sudden dropping Of the curtain
before the ascent of Minerva
The piece with all its scenic excellencies is heavy
il must be cut dowr, and then II will have run
The machinery was not as indeed Il rarely can be on
the first night IN good order; and this win doubtless
be renedied on is second performance.
Miss Nelson, Telemachus looked more beautiful
than ever She three dresses each Of which were
splendid and becoming We would request her TO omi,
her songs Singing il her forfeit mars the effec,