The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-10

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Mr.. VAN BUREN's MOVEMENTS AND PROSPECTS, =
AT the recent Locofoco Convention in Massachu-
sets, the friends OF Mr. Van Buren, had secretly pre-
pared resolution nominating him for the Presden-
cy, in order to take time by the forelock, and set
aside Mr. Calhoun, or any other prominent locofo-
CO. 1t seems, however, that the friends of Mr. Cal
houn and others were on the alert, and this move
was quickly and completely put down.
We also understand that there have been several
deep and secret movements attempted at the recent
ward meetings in this city, having the same obecr
in view, all of which have been Frustrated by Mr..
Calhoun's friends here. And at the late meeting at
Tammany Hall, when Wright Hawkes. (who is a
friend of Mr.. Calhouns) mentioned the name of
that distinguished man, the applause was quick as
the lightning flash, and enthusiastic and powerful in
the extreme and Aaron Vanderpoel, who was sit
ting on the platform, was compelled to add, "and
Van Buren, too )" upon which Wright Hawkes., from
courtesy, repeated the words in his Speech but the
applause was faint compared to the former These
are significant signs, and mean something And
the fact Is that Mr.. Calhoun is making great pro-
gress with the democracy of this city and State
and his visit i,ere in November will be an important
and eventful one.
BY the by, Levi Woodbury., of New Hampshire.
will be here soon, and it proposed to give him
grand dinner But what side, or what individual
he means to support is notknown. His support will
be backed by his State. That's worth something.
The SrABAr MArER.-The announced perform
ance OF this beautiful oratorio of Rossini's last
night at ST Peters, created an excitement through
out the city yesterday that was beyond all precedent
The feeling extended not only throughout the mu-
steal world, but throughout the whole CITY. The
rushing, crushing, and Juror was beyond all prece-
dent. Two hours before the performances COM
menced, the place was crowded to suffocation.
Hundreds, and probably thousands went away un.
able to obtain admittance. The performances
went of with immense kcldt. And this oratorio
will have 10 be repeated at least dozen times be-
fore the public will feel satisfied; and the tickets
ought to be raised to dollar. The fact is, that we
have no church music in this country or Europe,
that does not emanate from the Catholic church.
And what adds to the excitement on this occasion,
is the fact that this is the first sacred music which
Rossn has written. 1t is great sacred Catholic
song, or hymn, divided into ten parts; the charac
ter the music being different in each part, giving
full scope to the powers of this great master. The
pathos, the bursts of sublimity, the paintveness,
and the solemn grandeur of the music, cannot be
described; it must be heard TO be appreciated II
partakes of The character of the OPERA itself derived
from the Greek tragedy; and that in turn, like the
poetry and music of the Hebrew school, was de-
rived from the Egyptians. So that this most beau
tiful composition actually carries us back to the
earliest period of sacred history.
The COUNTER MovKMKNr-Caleb Gushing, at
Newburyport, has been backing up most powerfully
the movement made by Daniel Webster against the
Ultra wings and Mr.. Clay. All the eastern papers
are full of his speech. 1t was two hours long, and
went the whole for Capt. Tyler, vetoes and all
This popular movement against Clay, now begun in
the east, will produce terrible work, as it dashes
over the country. In the coonskin campaign of
1910, Mr. Webster's great speeches at Saratoga,
Patchogue, Wall street, and Richmond, "under
the October sum-" revoutionised the country. He
has begun another campaign, and where is he to
stop?
CRoToN CELEBRATIoN.- This affair which is to take
place next Friday, will be the most splendid ever
got up in this country on any occasion. There
will probably be from 100000 to half million of
persons present in the procession and as spectators
The population of this city and Brooklyn is nearly
$780, OO0 and there will be at least $1,000 from other
places adjacent Talk of the great Mass Convention
at Dayton! Why ii was nothing to he compared to
this. We shall give splendid description of the
entire celebration, and we are preparing an ode and
history that will throw General George p Nor.
riss ode and Charles Kings history completely into
the shade. Our account will also be embellished
with several most beautiful engravings of the aoue-
Duct at various points, sections, bridges &c. &c:
and form in itself the most graphic and complete
history OF the whole matter that will be published
any where.
TRAVELLING FROM NEW YORK TO New ORLEANS.
The ExPESsE.-A correspondent writes us re-
quest that as all Southerners read the Herald" we
would give the exact prices of travelling between
New York city and New Orleans. Upon inquiry,
we find the prices to be nearly, or precisely as toll
lows; at any rate the whole expenses range under
$50, for the mere travelling railroad, STAGE or
steamboat.
Baltimore to Charleston. .................. 10 90
charleston 10 Augusta. 500
augusta 70 Madison Is
Madison 20 franklin . 90
Franklin 10 Montgomery ........ 2 90
Montgomery to Mobile (spece funds. ........ 10 90
Mobile to New Orleans. 90
sS7 %
This most expeditions route; being done in six
or seven days. AT Montgomery we find there is no
delay, as boats are always in waiting to take pas
sengers on to Mobile the instant the stages arrive.
we learn, also, that it is likely the fare will be still
lower.
FINE ARrs-We pleased that our citizens
vince 50 much love for works Of art as to flock so
uu'heious'y 70 the free exhibition of beautiful pic
lures, al 'ne National Academy Gallery, corner of
broadway ana Leonard street. There has not been
in our recollection more valuable coec,;or off, 80
at auction. The sale takes place on Wedn..dsv
evening, 18th instant, at quarter before .,ven
o'clock Livery admircr ofihsse objects Of taste . nd
refinement should embrace the present opcor,uc;,v
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