The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-05

Sir Robert Peel has tried reduction of duties, and
what is the immediate consequence Provisions
misery the same as before. II all duties were taken
off the same results would arise. There is only one
remedy and that is, to get rid OF the surplus popua-
ton Aye-but how there is the rub. II the Gov
eminent sends them off as emigrants, the void would
be filled up in increasing ratio by more rapid mar
rages. And who can prevent them II Is the only
luxury left the poor in this country because IL is Inc
only one that no circumstances can taKe away lou
will see at once, that the difficulties are real ones
the overwhelmed population demand relief, and
more compensation for their labor-lndeed, any at
all would satisfy them. Think OF So week Tor
man and his family, and that irregular and uncer-
tain. AT last. these poor wretches have arisen IN
their might they stand at present like hal-mad-
dened bull, contemplating what mischief TO do
ready to destroy, and almost willing TO be destroyed
1t is impossible to predict the result am inclined
10 think they will yield to the temperate and Judi
cious means employed to reduce them TO subordlna-
ton. Yet ii is only postponing the evil day. The
people Will sooner or later employ their own dread
ful remedies, and what fearful work of desolation
will ensue. France has undergone the terrible pro-
cess of revolution. And though such horrid exces-
broke out there in 80, never happen here,
still, how much there Isl be dreaded; The workies
of England seem bent on a Jolly good row. and they
will have il one Of these days
Parliament has been broken up; and her nice little
Majesty did II IN the usual way, by going there in
glass coach, with crown on her head, and telling
them, in proper language, to get about their business
thank thee for that word" as Shyock says-t beats
Shakspeares ausion to the same subject all hollow,
and would make her Majesty laugh, Pm sure Does
she read the Herald, / wonder! She is behind the
nineteenth century, if she does Mt Don't you think
so! Her Majesty is handsomer than she was, and
that almost proves she Is a subscriber; and begin
TO think that Prince Albert is not much to be
plued What lucky young man, and not bad look
ing.
The opera is broken up but not broken Down quite.
RUBIN, the great tenor, has retired, because he's
got tired, ! suppose He made swan-hke death,
fading IN music" His voice is not all it was-its
sweet and brilliant cearness is little ruffled now
and then by an incomplete note it cannot quite
achieve; but these are rare and momentary, like
clouds upon the water-lke spots upon the sun and
when his powers shine out-when he abandons him.
sell to the full scope OF his Inspirations, how insen-
sible does the intoxicated ear become to shadowy
completely the mind and heart is
carried away and subdued by the sprt-stirrng notes
of this wondrous Man of Song What an organ, and
what method! What taste and what feeling! Hap
py he, or she, who has lived in his time My first
Impressions OF the Ballet done here are con-
hrmed 6y what have seen since. In my life | have
never, beheld more. indecent exhibition--that
would not be tolerated in any city the continent,
much IS II is the fashion here decry the morals of
that portion of the world. Their better taste would
correct ard condemn such things and such sights.
The "Sahrlst," the most ribald organ of the English
quit the orchestra when Ceriio begins And GER
tany her agility and short pettcoats together have
put to flight some. whose ancient notions of proprie-
ty were not quite gone. The old tories, however,
are thrown into ecstacles, and as they are all M
lords of course, they make it fashionable and right
the moment Cerltos leg goes up,ups so their glasses;
and when it comes down, down come their applau.
ses. What do they care, if she wants the grace and
execution OF first rate artistethey didn't subscribe
for that. The Sunday papers of New York
would reform this altogether in a month. No one
here dares to try it,
Let us turn for relief to the Money Market,
though | fear the Americans will find little re-
bet there at this moment. What sad posi-
ton we have fallen into Here are the English,
oppressed with an excess OF capital, and ready to
lend on any Pretext for any interest, to any body
yet they would rather throw into the than loan
tito the cheating Yankees" There our latest title
and II fits rather too closets enough make ones
dander rlz on end to hear our free and Sovereign
States denounced as swindlers and common cheats
But who can gainsayitl Ifyou only get up a mo-
ney article, Bennett, to prove that reputation
IS honest and respectable, you will display great
ingenuity, and do great service TO the Americans
in Europe, who are obliged to "sufler some'' for
our brethren have been guilty of these late
years: There are many who believe there is no
security in us-there are few, God bless them, who
do, but they are afraid to try us. And there are
others who would venture, but public opinion won't
ct them. No commercial house in London would
ike, may say, dare risk its reputation by lending
rs moneyland think the Secretary Of the Ireasu-
fact, and how unprecedented-that country with
the greatest resources in the world, and offering the
largest and most tempting investments for capital,
that is superabundant In Europe, should still be
bic to borrow cent in their extremity-should
stand knocking and begging for few thousands
and have 1t rudely, nay, with insult. denied them.
II Is nothing to starve, these poor English rioters
but IT insupportabe to live dishonored, branded as
knaves, and regulators. Take hold of Mississippi
by the collar, Bennett, and shake her into reason
and honesty-the people of that fine State are so,
but lniamy on the politician who ever advised such
the furnished credit of his dishonored State Some
here think 1t is all owing to Captain Tyler-they
might as wei! say, it is all owing to the Queens
taking supar in her tea-it is nonsensical and unjust
10 assail the President when he is not to blame
The u S. Loan is non est inrentus it has not been
offered, and therefore not been reused-and that is
the best way to escape such result believe |
have nothing now to say, which reminds me of
stopping.
| observed that the London papers few days
since announced the departure of the celebrated
Fanny Ellser tor Germany, her vaterland Her tri-
impha career in the United States still continues
here is one fact clearly established in my mind
rom great deal have heard in all directions,
hat we have acquired high reputation, that we
never had till now, for refinement of taste and love
)f the arts by the enthusiasm displayed for this
wonderful artist who is well known and apprecia-
ed here. great many grave doctors of the Ameri-
IAN Press thought our republican dignity would be
ost in the eyes of Europe by few harmless sere-
ladies and high flown compliments to a pretty and
unable woman, and world admired artist What
that knows all about it, was both
and pleased, and think highly of our gall
antry and good taste-and that's something grand,
ho' we can't get loan. Mile. Fanny, after re-
eiving the congratulations of her numerous friends
ere has gone to gladden. the dimming sight of her
God old father, and will not probably return to the
tage for some two or three months. You may
h. loss..~
nis, and SO is the world, and so letter ought TO
e-gulp it down like man, then, and stand from
nder for another if you don't like 'em. Adieu
Yours, LooKER-ON.
P. 5. refer you TO the able speeches of Lord |
'amerston and Sir Il. Peel for the legislative his
DRY Of the last session of Parliament.
City Intelligence.
PoLrcE.-The doings of rogues for the past few |
avs, have not yet been discovered, and, therefore,