The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-09

EPes Sargent, Levi D. slamm,
Charles King Racing Porter
Charles F. Hoffman. Horace Horace Greeley Gpesdt
VIM. l.. Stone John l. Mumford
Ssmuei beman, Park Benjamin,
John lnman, Mr. Patterson,
Wm u bryant, James q. Bennett,
VIM +. Goodwin N. P. Willis
Fred. West Fred Hudson
This catalogue comprehends writers of leaders,
authors OF light paragraphs concocters of squibs,
and critics on books and public amusements on
every variety of subjec together with reporters of
speeches, markets. public meetings, theatres, ser
mons, camp meetings, races and every event con-
neced with the movement of society in this great
city. These men, and their several cote,ies may be
said to give I" the form and pressure TO the very
age" AT a former time, Irving, and Drake, and
Halleck Fitz Green), and Fennimore Cooper, and
Verplanck, and few others formed the literary
caae-a sort of anstocracy of men of letters. They
spoke to the age through books, at long intervals
but only occasionally through the newspapers. The
literati of the present day sort of democracy,
like that of Athens, always quarreling, always fight
ing, always grumbling with each other. They are
principally attached to the newspapers, which pay
better and give quicker returns than heavy and ex-
penslve books.
Newspaper literature in this country is rapidly as
Stunning the highest rank and most powerful in
fiuence AT this moment, there is great struggle
between the old and young ideas-the old and young
men-the ancient and modern systems and tastes.
Hence the constant quarrels and eternal termenta-
ton. The latter class will triumph in the end.
In few days shall commence biographical
sketch of each of these modern newspaper hterati,
which will be highly amusing and instructive, from
the incidents, anecdotes, and descriptions of the
several individuals We have collected together a
vast quantity of curious materials relative to the
characters genius temperaments and talents of each,
and it will be recherche and interesting account,
capable of splitting every mans side with laughter.
We shall publish them as a sort of literary chow
der, in patches OF half-a-dozen at time, ac-
companled with exquisite and delicate wood en-
cravings of each face divine'' and shall then col
lect the whole in one brochure of hundred pages.
We will show that the newspaper literature of New
York can compare with that of any other capital in
the world or beyond it, be it London Paris or Pan
demonium-be it in talent or independence-ln mo-
rails or rascalty-in genius or pretenson-in modes
~ or lmpudence-ln manners mutton. A fig for
Charles Dickens and his saucy Notes.
MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE understand that the
most celebrated performer on the violineelo in
Europe has arrived in town, MAX BoHRER, having
crossed the Atlantic in the last steamer at Boston,
This artist has given concerts in all the principal
cities of Europe, and is pronounced to be the most
superb in his line that ever was heard in Europe
AT one of his last visits to London, he played before
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, at private con-
cert in Buckingham Palace, and carries with him
letter from authority expressive of his great talents
and genius. He has also letters of introduction
from Prince Albert to Sir Charles Bagot, Governor
General of the Canadas. From the celebrated
Baron de Humboldt he has letter of introduction,
dated at Potsdam, and also another, in "choice
Italian" from the great maestro, Rossni dated at
Bologna, both addressed to the great American
people," who are the only acknowledged sovereigns
on this continent. What original and magnif.
cent idea A letter of introduction from Rossini
to the American people! When will Sgnor Bohrer
give a concert I?
Signor Herwig, the exquisite violinist, has also
arrived in town from Boston. He is well known
among all our musical circles.
The Brahams, father and son, were at the last
dates giving concerts at Montreal, with great sue
cess and Sclat They will probably reach New York
on their way to the South and the West Indies
Nagel, at the last accounts, was giving concerts
in Western New York.
The sacred drama Of the "Israetes in Egypt"
still continues to draw capital houses at the Park
Its attractions seem to increase as its exceencies
become understood. We have a full critical
analysis to give in few days, of the merits of this
drama-the talents of the artists and the merits of
the management throughout.
Madame Sutton, the best and most powerful
soprano on this continent, is now in town, living
very retired and quiet life She is probably prepa.
ring tor some movement, in the musical way, that
vii astonsh her admirers one of these days.
Signor De Begins, vocalist, composer, manager
and every thing, is busy arranging, preparing and
fitting up something in the line of his glorious art
BY way of amusement, he gives lessons to few
choice puplls-but the most of his time is given to
the preparation of musical works for the press De
Begins is probably the only comprehensive artist in
this country-one who is capable of every thing,
from the part OF Figaro up TO that Of maestro and
manager.
The two Rakemanns, great on the piano. gave a
very capital concert the other evening at the Apollo
Rooms, which was well attended.
Signor Rapett is still laying on his osrs-but pre-
pairing for something.
With so much and so various musical talent in
the city, why, in the name of the Virgin, is 30 little
done Z Stir up-stir up.
NAvAL--The following vessels of war are now
at the Navy Yard. Brooklyn In ordinary-ships
Of the line Franklin and Washington; frigates Hud-
son and Savannah; corvette Vincennes and briggs
Porpoise, Oregon and Washington, Surveying yes
sel) In commission--steamer Poinsett. On the
'tocks-frigate Sabine.
There is no important work going on at this Yard
At present, and consequently but few mechanics
employed. The North Carolina will go into her
winter qua rters at the NAVY Yard sometimp during