Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29
METROPOLITAN GOSSTPiNGS.
New YoRK. March 10, 1889,


and Broadway bids fair to rival Poternos.
ter K,w itself, in the way of literary dis
pcnsatlon for. forming the corners of on
exaC, quadrangle between the wills OF the
Astor House and the Anne ricun Hotel, are
The Offices Of The New York Mirror. the
Spirit Of The Times, the Albion, and The
Corsair. The Mirror, with it's tastefully
selected music aud well executed pictorial
embellishments, is still under the editorial
supervision Of Mr.. Sergeant, the talented
author OF The successful tragedy Of Vclas.
Coz and contains original contributions
from Fay. Walsh, "The original Jack
Downing" mr.. Seba Smith, of Maine,
one Of the very cleverest and most acute
writer's Of the day. John Neal, and the
rest; while The Spirit Of the Tunes, under
its indefat gable editor, VIM. r. Porter, a
giant in literary resources as well ns in
frame. is out in new and elegant form,
with embellishments Of more splendid or.
der than has ever been attempted in this
country. The Albion foil Of fresh and in
icres'ng selections from English works.
breathing at once n spirit Of loyalty TO the
mother land, 10 whom it Processes alcgi.
nnce, and Of genuine good feeling towards
our own institutions. ia also much iMprov-
ed in its appearance OF late and forms o
valuable feature in The periodical! literature
Of the town. The Corsair is nearly reidy
for launching. Her flag is flying mast
head high and a blood red banner it is,
as any one may see, who, turning the Astor
house corner into Barclay street and walk.
ing five steps, may wish to enter his name
as one Of her under-w writer's. The fret
number will be OFT this week, and will be
distributed among list Of subscribers, IN
paralIeled in extent. considering the short
ness Of the time that has been taken to
collect them. II will commence OF once
upon basis so firm as 10 secure its pcrpe-
,ui,y. Dr.. Porter and N. P. Willis are its
conductors, and the first number promises,
from the table Of contents which | have
had an opportunity of seeing, 10 be very
rich.
Washington Irving has consented TO be
announced, in this months Knickcr booker.
as regular contributor 10 the pages Of
that well established work. His in'rotuc
tory article bearing his old signature,
'Geofffy Croyon," is a true specimen Of
the old manner, and brings back the paa.
table relish once more, with which the
pages Of Salmagundi and the Sketch Book
were wont to be enjoyed, when Godfrey
was younger, and his fame frcsher than
now. A large increase TO the subscription
of the Knicker5ocker has already been the
consequence ofths announcement.
Greeley's New Yorker is also brushing
up. This is one Of the most valuable pa
pers in the country. As record Of poliii
cal and statistical facts, il is unrivaled by
any other weekly. 1t has now, moreover,
high literary reputation. under the ediio
rial supervision OF rark Benjamin. a ripe
scholar. beautiful poet, brilliant wit.
aid astule critic. who is giving TO The lite.
rary columns Of the New Yorker a high
character. This is published in Two forms,
the folio and the quarto the latter con.
tanning music, like the Mirror, and par,a.
king in some respects Of more literary
character than the folio, 1t is an admra-
BILE paper 10 keep.
The booksellers are still on the qui vive,
and bring out all the English and as many
of the American books that ore offered, as
the packets bring, in The one case. or our
own unprotected native writer's can run the
risk Of running themselves by publishing,
in the other. Willis, it is understood has
q play in press. Ingraham is still prolific
of romance. The Harpers are about to
publish "reminiscences of FIVE years in
Washington" from the pen of Two con-
gressiona reporters. which, folks sny, NAV
b, made very :cadable book: O fact, |
doubt not. l understand the author of
Velasco is also engaged on another TRACE,
dy. 1t is entitled 'The Serf;" and the
principal character is adapted to the pecu
liar hlsirlonc abilities Of Mr.. Forrest, who
has made munifcent offer for the manu-.
script.
Theatricos are making o great stir here
nova days. Three theatres lone of which
is half price establishment, and very well
are in full operation. and ano.
'her Is nearly ready 10 be opened, on the
site Of the old Bowery Theatre. The
Park and the National under the manage
ment OF Simpson and Wal'ack, respective
ly, ale the rivols at present, whose con.
tests for supremacy and support are excl |
ting the town in no small degree. The
Park having made bad business in get
ting the Matthews, who did not succe ed, is
playing off Hambin and Spec' a Gle agains,
Sheriff, Wilson, and Seguin, in opera; and
not content with opposing such formidable
odds against the "Old Drury." Wallack
has just brought out Ingraham's Lafiltc,
dramal'zed with sea fights, real ships, and
The Battle Of New Orleans, with "the Gin
cral" swearing "by the Eternal" over the
cotton bales, in he midst of q real Jona Gde
fight with the red coats The result is,
hat that the National has it oil hollow.
The beautiful opera Of Amilie, which
was SO great favorite with your people
asst winter, is now us popular in this city
Is eveT ond the charming Sheriff. never
n better voice, nor more naive and piquent
n acting, is the fashionable idol.
As TO politics, we are oyer head md co rs
n them. Our ward meetings are we'll a,
ended, and the right spirit seems 10 be
oused. We have adopted the plan here