Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-22
o. NICHOLAS BIDDLE, ESQ, and his family,
take passage today in the Great Western, for Es-

0y- NICHOLAS BlDDLE, Ese, and his family,
take passage today in the Great Western, for Es-
rope.
This is Mr. Biddle's second visit to Europe. He
was traveller twenty-five years ago-but what
change he will find now, not only in Europe, but
himself He carries with him reputation that no
American ever exceeded. As statesman, a scho-
lar, patriot, he cannot be surpassed But in his
peculiar province-in fnanee-he stands peerless
and alone. No such master mind has ever been
turned TO that subject even in Europe The present
organzatybn of our internal banking and financial
systems is moving under the impulse first conceived
and set a-going by Mr. Biddie
We wish this truly great and good man pleasant
and prosperous voyage, and happy return.
MS The rabid, rascally, ravenous political editors
of both parties locooco and wing, beginning to
show savage feeling towards General Scott, for his
presumption in permitting any one to name his name
in connectio with the Presidency. 1t quite anu
sing to see how they wriggle and twist themselves
on this subject. A New Orleans Clay paper says
eli you bring up General Scott, Wen bring up Cen
cral Gaines" "Good," say we, "do so by all
means" locofoco paper in Ohio says" oh, hush!
the nomination Of General Scott was first made by
parcel Of loafers in Rochester-quite slim Affair."
No such thing This journal named General Scott
last winter long before they thought Of him in Ro-
chester
Well have some sport during the summer with
this same matter. General Scott is pill for the
rsscally politicians that tastes bitter Bran
dreth's.
The STATUE OF VIcroRIA.-On Saturday great
many carriages with company called at the Stuyve-
Institute to take look at this remarkable chef
dGurre in the art Of sculpture. Any one, with any
preensons to TASTE who has il, leaves with the
same sion that il is the most remarkable piece
of stauary of the present age. So great is its like
ness to the Queen. as she looks to those who have
last seen her, that some Englishmen are anxious to
purchase it Of Stout and transport IT directly to
London. We trust that no such thing Will take
place least for the present There is taste enough
in this city aud country to appreciate work OF such
excellence. 1t has only been open for exhibit
tion during few days, and the public hardly know
of its existence The newspapers and periodicals OF
this city have said little Of it, because these journals
are conducted by ignorance and timdity, as much
afraid TO express bold, Independent opinion, as
they incapable Of approaching the highest order
Of genius Of any kind The American public shall
not remain ignorance Of the existence Of American
genius Of the highest order, long we live,
move, and nave a being. We have a thousand
things to say of Stout and his statue BE patient
Meantime, 20, one and all and see IT,
The NATIONAL THEATRE-THE BENEFIT-A
great flourish Of trumpets has been made by the Wall
street papers, about the elegance and plendor Of the
complimentary benefit given 10 Master Wallack.
This is merely put forward for foreign use The be-
ne fit was poor affar-the third tier being the most
splendid part Of the theatre that night, and that
entirely procured by dollar piece tickets given
away to fair avorites After the performances, the
committee had splendid supper, with plenty Of
champagne which nearly all the surplus Of the
benefit. We have description Of this affair, but
want Of room prevents us from giving Il today.
OF the National Theatre, and its recent history
how much money il has made-and the fHes de joie
on whom il has been elegantly layshed, shall give
a full count in few days. The history OF the Ma
tional Theatre is the history Of extravaganza, popu
arty elegance folly, fashion, RIGHTEOUSNESS, peni-
tcnce, poteness, drunkenness, pretenson, modesty,
impudence, arrogance, and every species Of non
sense and stupidity. Mr.. Wallack and his theatre
will ever regret the day they insulted the public Of
New York with demanding a benefit, al three times
the usual price, after Of great and extraordi
nary prosperity