Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-22
Foreign Correspondence.
[Concluded from Mondays paper.
PARIs, April, 1880.

dwelling longer the sprlghtly snow OF Carnl-
val though many Imaginable incident might be
Looted that wosld well reward the telling; but
should lose the especial object l have in view, if
should dismiss this occasion without accompanying
It with brief remark so by way OF c0rollary;
and so satisfied am of the soundness of the opinion
am going to breach, that l could give the rest Of
my letter to the incubation Of it; but l have too
much consideration to put such infection on you;
VIII only beg you then to put it in the crucbe Of
your analytic mind, and il after the heat it will then
be exposed to, IT should not entirely evaporate, but
residaum OF truth should be found at the bottom do
employ that vigorous pen of thine occasionally the
spreading OF it.
To come to the point; it my profound convic-
ton that these public shows and fooleries to
very considerable extent useful, salutary and
wholesome in their effect upon the people, mean
that very indispensable portion of mankind that may
be classed under the comprehensive description Of
hewers OF wood, and drawers of water;" for every
one knows that 1t is for the diversion Of sRome's
rabbe" that these amusements wisely encouraged
here; and it is they who the principals, aders,
and abetors in them. Yes, it is this occasional re-
Taxation of discipline, this momentary exemption
from the abors, the heavy drudgeries Of their
hard condition, that puts tho people in better
humor with their lot and the stern affections that too
often accompany it: these foolish sports that appear
contemplate in the eyes OF your grabbed philoso-
piers, do, by the temporary relief they give TO
notonous labor and the healthy contentment Of mind
thus awakened, tend most directly and powerfully,
venture to assert to the preservation of the tram
guilty, peace and order of society at large Here
the whole subject opens upon me, and l pant to
i
depth of my convictions than by certainty, hardly
a hope of making converts among those who un-
happily entertain contrary opinions.
But this IS not the moment to proceed with ii,
when your patience must be nigh exhausted with
the frivoties already written; dose of argument
at this late period would overcome You quite. l
snali rainier seek TO revive your dropping attention
by recurrence to the pungent subject set with,
and have, / don't know how, got far from; and
will, therefore, least for the present. take reluc
tant leave OF this topic that | recommend most
nor ia otfs haca hava pAor-
standing to penetrate sense to appreciate, and
markable ability to enforce its adoption and to pro-
cure all the best results of this far from unimportant
matter. Do vow clearly understand what mean to
say! or do say, wonder, what i mean, namely
that these French tetes, fooleries and feass
revels. and balls, all beneficial, profitable, condu
siye to the most useful ends by preserving the peace
of society and order in the state, by nfusng the
people that cheerful subordinaon, that mild submits
sion, that compacent resignation to the miseries,
sorrows, and huniliations of their lots, and SO
abating that dangerous discomfort that feeds rebel
lion, and uncagcs those fierce elements of discsrd
ever ripenng in the human heart that have from
time to time so frghtully manifested themselves in
Revolutions CHASTITY form; that hideous monster is
born Of the people, and would you know from what
he is begoten; their reptnings disatif factions and
iceariness.
Ii is them to present and dis ct such combustibe
accumulations that may, at any time, break out and
sweep ISOLATION the land, that would en- our
age, by all means and at any expense, necessary,
popular amusements, sports and diversions let the
people play, sing and dance their holidays with
out railing at them for their puerility, their Of
manliness, and their loss Of dignity the latter they
will the better for occasional eef from its
stiff restraints; their tasks will be more cheer
fully borne, and whilst their happiness will be great
er, our danger 1--WE autocrats oil the earth, hcave
save the mark y will be less.
Excuse me for this tresome explanation, but wish
to be understood, at least for my own satsfactons
and when indulge in such tedious pratte, all about
these French vagares let nae tell you, have some
other object in view than the nero amusement of
yourself and readers, though should be little
fiattcred, will own it, if hit that mark but am
chiefly anxious 10 do a small bit of service in an un-
pretending way to one dear country and the inhabi-
tants thereof and which be brought about i'm q
very effective way. How say you. Don't smile
why, by giving them plenty and cheap amusement
Make proposals to the government, as you are at
Washington, IN my name, that il they viii furnish
me with funds, (taking il for granted that hungry
officials have not absorbed them all, oil with
them--aye that's the word that will guarantee 10
the country at large greater order fewer riots less
agitation the extinction of abolitionsn loss of profit
the false hearted rabbe who trade for their vile ends
under the much abused flag Of philanthropy, and
finally longer life and happier our glorious
land and constitution for century least TO come
Should ever get to Congress, 81 for have immortal
longings IN me, will not hesitate to bring this sub
ject before our potent grave and reverend seig-
niors," who could be, nay, have been, much more
uselessy occupied in barren discussions Of subjects
not half harmless in and far less like "
TO be attended with beneficial results.
But II Is not right TO treat with evity matter that
really merits serious consideration my object prin
clpaly mas Dcen Wtnls time to bring IL before you,
the hope il may be thought sufficiently worthy 10 en-
gage your pen IN its support il you are too busiy
employed with the stirring events If the day to give
il attention, let me have leave, and ! viii hammer On
TIL have spent my strength, and perchance driven
IT home to the convictions OF your numerous reads
Before close this prolonged attack on your ma
thence, let me indulge in passing notice of your
merry, yet net less valuable letters from Washing
ton this winter. Were il my wish 10 ickc YOU with
windy praises, shosld not be compelled TO resort to
my own poor invention for the finding of then, 4
could pick them up floating in every direction from
dozen sources. could quote you names Of high au.
thority that owe their consequence not merely TO
temporary distinctions but to real and Great
worth IL is from this class Of people whose discri-
mination pierces below the surface Of vour lively
writings, and perceives the current Of beautiful.
thought and useful reflection that is flowing there
that most frequently hear the and
emphatic commentator expressed Of your active
zeal and well meaning purposes They estimate cha
racter Justly according TO its prepondeance Of coed
over evil, and know that writer may be Frequently
betrayed into extravagancs Of thought and
ity OF expression by an irresistible flow Of animal spi-
rs, that leads him into the uterance Of ollies that
ms calm judgment recoils from and Condemns There
never was writer OF any eminonce that has not
snned. lilies foujours aiors, Monsieur Bennett,
continue TO attack the proud in oiicc-unve rogue
ry--reveal every dark recess that shelters corrup-
tonhur your lance Mt "plated sin, till defaulters
OF all kinds stand in salutary awe of your dcnunca
tons. Your position is a remarkable one none but
man OF talent and energy could have climbed TO IL