The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-10

people of New Orleans, had the misfortune to get
corned the other day, whe. taking little reerea
from this time henceforward, he viii neither
'ftoucb, taste, ner handle'-teetotal to eternity
The case Happened thus-after rolling few games
at tenpins with friend for amusement, at the
above named place, he felt somewhat thirsty, and
went to Kings, and asked for drink Of water,
when some one handed him a mint julep. and he
never discovered his mistake until the cup was
drained to the dregs. Don't yoa think it was cruel
to treat him thus! He acknowledged the /" corn"
a few evenings since at large meeting OF tempe
rance men, and held forth strongly to young men
the danger of meddling with mint jueps.
Sacred music Is another important topic, which
thought of mentioning to you before, but other
business matters requiring so mach of my time,
omitted it, At present am very happy to inform
you that great interest is manifested In improve
ment in this great branch Of science. We have
number of schools here, but tho principal 10 one
taught BY the Rev. Professor Clark, in the Julia st.
Hall. There are at present in attendance about 90
to 100 amateurs, who meet twice week, and their
performance now would come very near to your
New York S. NJ Society in style and execution
Allow me here to give you the names Of a few OF
the most beautiful ladies, and most accomplished
in singing, who compose this society. The lovely
Miss KS, of II. street, who are well known in the
also choice singer; Mrs. B., of R street, beau
tful Creole girl, and sweet singer; Miss G. of G.
street, sweet little creature and elegant voice, but
rather Impractical; Miss RI who attracts &c.
HeIdl NiHB Cyc ss WIN Jun Va h"''C
,argely developed; Miss H Of very modest unas-
'uming appearance, graceful department, noble f.
squire and altogether universal favorite; Miss B.,
quite an amateur; and 4 great number of others
equally handsome and accomplished, which must
ON il for the present shall give you little sketch
ofthe society connected with Parson Clapps in my
next.
News by the steam ship Acadia, received yes:er.
day. and note further decline in the price of cotton
Our relations with England look rather warlike;
should they not deliver up the slaves in the case
of the Creole, war is deemed inevitable With such
men as John Tyler and Daniel Webster at the head
ofthe Government, think we have little to fear
in case of any collision between the two countries
| think the imMed ate action Of Congress 10 re-
qured in relation to defending coasts and forts
The suggestion to Congress by gentleman of your
city in relation to building mail steamers to be pur
chased by the government in of difficulty with
any country, will now, trust, be taken up and
carried Immediately into execution, for the safety
of coasts, and the credit of American enter
prise
Nothing new from Texas to-day; the accounts Of
Il 900 Mexicans in the field, you mostprobably
acquainted with. A large meeting, | learn, was
held this evening in Banks Arcade to adopt mea
for the relief Of Texas particulars Tomorrow
You must excuse me for tIespassing SO mach on
your patience, but it 10 some time since had this
pleasure before. Love to "Le je,ne editeur, and
s*** respects to you says if she had opportunity
would send you basket of strawberries, some of
which has been in market few days.