Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-24

NThss much for the existing theatSss, t. wAioh.we
promised an addition, Of two, not three Onc
Of these is to be called the Eagle Theatre, and 10 nov
nearly finished II il intended 30 compete moro with
the Bowery in the production Of nelC-drama and
spectacle, than with the Park or National
John Seton was to have opened the bright, par
ticnar stars but owing to some censre temps 'ne par
pool, intending to make the tour OF Europe ana re-
turn here in two years.
In appearance, this house resembles the Bowery
1t has front of 62 feet, and Is iorty.sx feet
The stage is constructed on novel principle which
wall admit of the lowering OF the scenes aud the m
troducien OF real water on the stage When the en-
tire stage Is thrown open it will measure more t"an
square OF 2000 feet The house IL calculated 10
hold upwards Of 1000 persons.
The other new establishment is to be for equestrian
performance and will be in close contiguity to the
Bowery Theatre, 50 that the managers Of that con-
Germ will have their hands fall without competing
with the Park and National who will be left to d.
vide the surases Of the town in opera, tragedy and
BEST it is to says but judging from appear
ances we believe that the National and the Bowery
will bear of the palm
RAIL ROADS AND CASALs.-In no description
Of public works, do the people of this country take
such interest and such pride, as in those splen-
did, yet useful modern channels of communication,
rail roads and canals. At the present time
working upwards of four Thousand miles OF rail
road which when completed will open ON some of the
richest agricultural sections to be found the face
Of the globe In this state have the rail road to
Buffalo which will connect the capital city with the
western lakes and carry the rich merchandise Of
Europe and the East Indies by one continued route
i ire this, the great commercial emporium of the
InSMaryland the Chesapeake and Ohio canal is
nearly finished at cost Of nearly ten millions Of dol
lars. From its termination rail road will the
Cumberland ridge of mountains at an elevation of
2754 feet above tide water. This line goes through
one Of the richest lead coal and other mineral
gions in the world.
In South Carolina rail road has just been COM
mcnced, which is to connect Charleston with the
valley of the Ohio, and will pass at elevation of
FIGS feet above the level Of the Atlantic. Pennsyl
vania has continuous line of rail road canal and in
cned plane to the great ring city Of Pitts
bnrg, some portion OF which rises to elevation Of
2326 feet above tide water
Perhaps, however, the most magnif sent projection
Of the whole is one which is contemplated from
the city of Boston, through the valley Of the Mohawk
as to connect that city with the Canadas and the
great western country; not a fost however is yet
commenced This project has lattrriy received .
having determined to run his five British steamers
between that port and England. Should that idea be
carried out, London, as the metropolis of the
world, will be Joined by one unbroken line of
ships, canals and rail road to that great outlet
fer the surplus population of Europe, the Western
States Of America How long il may take to rea-
lise all these magnificent conceptisns,it will be inn
possible to say, but should no European war stem
the tide of emigration, another ten years may 90
great way towards their entire completion.
A suspicious sail-a pirate.
A vessel was discovered of our coast on Wednes-
day under very mysterious circumstances The
pilot boat Lafayette, about ten clock on the
morning OF that day, while off the Woodlands about
twenty five miles from this city, fellin with Balt-
more built schooner, painted black with green
bottom, and with the appearance Of having been at
sea about three monkhs She had two long tepmasts,
and on her stern two gilt stars. The pilot boat
Blossom was IN company with her.
On approaching the vessel a number Of negroes,
twenty five thirty, deck Some
were almost or quite naked, some were wrapped
in blankets, and one had a white coat. The Bios
som had previously attached tew line to the schoon
er. bat slipped: It on perceving an intention or
the part OF the blacks to haul up the boat to their
vessel The strange crew on board were armed with
muskets and sutlassess. One Of them had belt Of
dollars round his waist another called the captain,
had gold watch. They could speak ERglish,
but appeared to talk in the neg 70 language.
The schooner of which they werc n possession,
appeared to the commander Of the pilot boat La
fayette and TO the others rho examined her. to DO a
slave ship. Ii was supposed that the prisoners had
risen upon the captain and his assistants and captu
RED her. Long grass was growing upon her bottom,
driving aosu at the mercy Of the gale with her sails
set and no at the helm.
when the Blossom first fell in with the vessel il
snpplied hsr with bag OF bread and keg Of water.
One OF the Blossoms men. was board for some
time, and reports that the blacks all furnished
with knives. Two Of them got into the yawi Of the
pilot boat and there was great difficulty in making
them get out again. The schooner had small
beat. On leaving her she stood to the eastward and
at sunset Wednesday evening, she was still
standing in the same direction.
The United States steam frigatc, Fulton, Captain
Perry, schooner Wave, Lieut. Com. Howard, and
revenue cutter, Jackson, Capt. Becker, were dis
patched yesterday in pursuit Of this supposed pirate
SLAYER or Flying Dutchman. The probability 10,
that the suspicious vessel is nor less than
the Spanish SLAYER which was recently rus away
with frsm Havana. The poor haf-starved black
wretehes who in her, will undoubtedly be thank
fol when they are captured, for they know nothing
Of navigation, and have no food, according to the
report Of the pilots II may be, however, that she
is some SLAYER which has been captsred by the
slaves, and they now drifting absut bound for
no particular port.
Wrsr PoIrT BALL.-A ball 10 TO be given at
West Point on the 18th instant. Prepare fair ones.
aInprnAL CRY AND SrArK."-This is the name
which Mr.. Clay gave New York, in his speech in
, in the Park.-Good.
o. The SrSo SiHe Investigation has as yet made