Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-04

packet we received the annexed letter from Van Am.
bsrgh who has excited 30 much astonishment in
London, even entirely outstrippiss John Van Bsren
in the Queens good graces, by his mysterious power
over wild and ferocious animals. Hear how simply
and beautifully he tells his story
THEATRE ROYAL, DRURy LANE,
! 18th February, 1882
| MY DEAN SIR,-As you were always kind enough
to take an interest in my while was endea
vorng to amuse the American public to the best Of
my ability, and lent the gratuitous aid Of your power
ful press to assist and further my objects, am
assured YOU will not be displeased to learn how fiat
eringly have been received by the play going com
munity of this great city, and what great reason
have to be pleased with my British trip. Immediate
ly on my arrival in August, obtained an engagement
at Astley's Theatre, where exhibited to overflow
ing houses for fifty successive nights, and my per-
| Torrance only closed when the house shut up
for the winter vacation. As soon Drury Lane
Theatre opened entered into engagement with
Mr.. Bum, and have played from that time to this,
one hundred and twenty nights with unfagging ine-
rest, the spectators having been numerous and
pleased the last night as they on the first am
overwhelmed by applications from the country and
continental managers and am likely TO travel TO the
chief provincial cities of England. Ireland Scotland,
France Germany, and Italy, and from thence to Rus
STA and Turkey.
| The cordially with which have been welcomed.
and the kindness have received from all persons
have been most extraordinary-all ranks and classes
have We'd with each other in civilites and services
and feel gratiiied at this both American and
/ puDHC pcTlOTIheT. Suten tlCtoTld mas taken great
interest in my exhibition, and have been favored
| by her notice several occasions. The nobemen
of her court have also visited me very frequently,
and have received invitations to visit some of them
at their country seats The London press has taken
every opportunity of giving accounts of my exhibit
tons, and have, and am likely to have still more,
the greatest reasons to congratulate myself upon my
European expedition All this is OF very
pleasing, but 1t American that rejoice in 1t
more especially. Every compliment that is paid me
here is doubly valuable, as it is read and heard Of
your side of the Atlantic, and spoken of at home and
among my friends. When look at the probable time
that will elapse before find myself again in New
York. feel melancholy, and could be almost disposed
to give up every thing to be once more in my old
place before American spectators.
Theatricais are prosperous here, but there are
many complaints about their best actors being mo-
nopolized by yeu. About public affairs ! do not
much trouble myself, as my greatest interest is alb
sorbed IN those Of my own country. The Corn Laws,
however, likely to be repealed national sys-
tenn of education established and many reforms in
trodueed ia Ireland Ofthese matters however, you
are better Judge than am and the papers send
will speak more correctly on such subjects. III
execute any commission for You, here in Paris,
should be most happy to do so, and trust you will
would perform them just zealously; and with my
sincerest thanks for all kindness,
have the honor TO be- my dear Sir,
Most respectfully, your ob't serv't
Isaac A. VAN AMByRG.
Mr.. JAMES G. BENNETT.
We remember well the sensation Van Amburgh
produced at Asley's Theatre, where we saw him
before our return from Europe He became at once
the lion Of London and threw into the shade all the
players and stars of England The singular power
he exhibited over lions, tigers, hyenas was won
derful that people would hardly believe their own
eyes, Every day we heard the Englis say" these
Yankees are astonishing people" did you ever
the like -" them ERE Americans beat the de-
vil'-" what in the name Of wonder will the YAM
KEGS do next y
The remarkable genius Of Van Amburgh--for il is
a species of genius-in tanning wild beasts, has been
heightened by the simplicity and directness of his
character the gentleness Of his manners and his uni
form proprety Of conduct. Noblemen of the high
est rank have expressed astonishment at his quiet
calm, geute behaviour, which is only characteristic
Of the persons of the highest birth and breeding in
Europe. They not aware that the very spirit Of
our democratic institutions, rightly understood,
makes the poorest fit to be gentleman, provi-
ded he has been blessed by nature with the materi-
ais, consisting Of tact genius, good sense perfec.
sclfpossession and self.respect Van Amburgh is no
ordinary man-and his future life will proveit For
the kindness which has been shown to our friende
Van Amburgh and Prince John Van Buren, by her
gracious Majesty, the beautiful Victoria we return
her our sincere thanks and il war is to grow
out of the Maine Question, shall not only try
to lick her regulars fair fight, but cover with dis
grace and those recreant borderers who dsgra
ced human nature well as the American character
by shooting at her effigy as at target
n1- Yesterday afternoon a shilling offered for
the Herald, and none to be found. The mania has |
again broke out. We are snugly at home-fsll |
OF life, spirit, experience, knowledge, and sapoir
ripre We shall show the people Of New York
what powerful element Of civilization a newspaper
is, before we again visit Europe. The ensuing sum-
mer i'll tell tales Of astonishment in newspaper in
faence All ye rogues and fools trembe.
ASorHER SPLENDID WEDDING takes place this |
afternoon. The happy bridegroom is Of the
Of the late respected and esteemed PATRON Of Albany
the young bride, the lovely and accomplished |
daughter Of one Of distinguished merchants
A full account will be given in the :. Herald" tomor-
row.
SPLENDID HARpwARE SroRE.-We call the at
tention Of readers-particularly those who
marrying and getting married-to the advertisement
of Mr.. Daniel ID. Delavan, No. II Maiden Lane. who
has opened assortment Of articles in his line, per-
fectly unsurpassed in the city. Call and look.
GENERAL SAM Housros, the hero Of San Jacinto,
will be in New York next month. He will be bit
Of a lion when he does cone-and mean to get up