The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-12

Correspondents Of the Herald.]
RtrurAro lima 1910

Weather, &c.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,;
Dear SRA long time having passed away
since have communicated any thing for publica-
ton in your popular and widely circulated journals
md as the doingsn our beautiful city OF the West
nave been for some weeks almost entirely neglect
I'd by other more talented correspondents, again
snatch few moments from my business 10 address
you touching the most important matters OF interest
10 your numerous readers.
Since my last the lovely spring time has again re-
turned, and our active business men are again EN-
ployed in the varied and perplexing pursuits OF
money getting. Since the opening of business
here this spring, almost every department OF indus
try, embracing trade and commerce,) has been
much more active than many who affect great
wisdom antieipated and the present indications for
prosperous season and abundant crops in this re-
gion, am happy to says are far from unfavorable.
Our city is gradually recovering from the effects of
the mad specializing mania of '35 and sc, and, SO
far as ! am able to Judge, the march of improve
ment is onward. No fancied fortunes are made be-
fore breakfast in these times, and men who are
really worth fifty thousand dollars consider them
selves comfortably situated. 1t not in former
days. man must be worth millions support
handsome equipage- indulge in all kinds of folly
and extravaganza, and move in the highest circles
Of society, (he present bankruptcy to win the favor
and confidence of the aristocracy of the city. But,
alas how changed is the general aspect of affairs
The great bubble has been burst and men are begin
ming to see things as they really exist. There are
men in this city whose wealth at that time was
considered almost princely, actually employed in
the capacity Of bar tenders, and in dealing out
small beer to those whom, during their prosperity
they would hardly look at. Many new and beau
tfu buildings are now in progress Of erection, the
most extensive Of which is large and commodi-
Gus hotel near the Niagara Falls Rail Road Depot,
to be called the "Great Western" This house has
been erected by one Of our most wealthy citizens
Hon. Albert II. Tracy, and is to be occupied by
Mr.. Hathaway, the late proprietor Of the Mansion
House. The Mansion House, one OF the Oldest and
most respectable houses in the city, has recently
dergone thorough repairs, and is now kept by Mr.
p. Dorshemeio, our late Post Master MIR. ID. is
German, and on one occasion said I'm case he
should be removed from Office, he should have to
60 to keeping tavern like hill TO make a living
He has accordingly commenced the business, and
will doubtless receive the patronage he merits
Many of our smaller houses, for their own interest
presume, have abandoned the sale. of ardent
spirits, and going 'their DEATH for the cause of
temperance. This is all very well, but so far as
am concerned, though | am not lover of any
kind Of alcohol, should by all means, were
travelling, avoid temperance house.
Nothing new Ibeeve has transpred here of late
in financial matters Some Of the greatest scoun-
drels with which our city and county has been in
tested, have been compelled, fearing the conse.
quences of crime and knavery, if arrested and
dealt with according to the offended laws, to
leave their country for their country's good;" and
it searnestly hoped that such men, who have done
nothing to add to our general prosperity, but have
been living in magnificent style upon their illgOtten
treasures, hlched from the more industrious portion
of the community, may never return to disgrace our
State prison by their presence. In reference to
our circulating medium, have but little to say.
OHIO and Canada paper is rather plenty here, and IS
at discount of per cent. We have but little Mi
chigan or Illinois money in market and that little,
believe, has somewhat improved of late. There
are, however, but few banks doing business in the
former State, and less number in the latter
Little ofinterest Is Transporting among our leading
politicians at present And little Of Importance APP
pears to be going at Washington for the particular
benefit of that class of men who wish to s'head off"
Captain Tyler. The truth is, the Wings have been
sadly disappointed in their man. since his elevation
to the Presidency, and many are now determined
to oppose his administration, right or wrong.
Nothing new in relation to our religious circles
has developed itself this spring, and general dearth,
a state Of ukewarmness, seems to prevail in that
department of society. The Universal Society has
recently revived to some extent, and new minis
ter from the east is soon to be located here A
build up the society, and make that church decided
ly popular among our citizens. Any minister,
however, who comes here with the expectation OF
doing good, should by all means avoid such men as
q
ty for their own especial interest.
The temperance cause here, as in your city, APP
pears to be going ahead with railroad speed, and
great and mighty revolution is taking place IN all
much to relieve thousands, who for years have
drank deep from the fountains Of poverty It is, per-
haps, as YOU have suggested in the Herald, the COM
mencement OF the millennium
AS usual at this Of the year, our theatre and
public places of resort now open for the recep-
ton of company. The theatre, am informed by
Mr.. Rice has been doing a very fair business this
season, under his management. Mr.. h. has secured
and during the season will entertain our citizens by
the production of numerous new and highly inter-
esting pieces never performed In this city To bring
them out in style hitherto unsurpassed, several OF
the most celebrated tragedians have been engaged.
The most delightful place of resort, however, is
(" Cottage Garden" the former residence of DIR.
Johnson. This establishment has been fitted up In
elegant style by Mr.. Hart. and will afford, during
in the United States. The grounds are tastefully
laid out, and the garden is adorned with many Of
the rarest flowers and plants, TO be found in this
country. circular railroad has been added TO the
beautiful Park attached to the premises, and the
whole is arranged in sty that entities the proprie
tor to the patronage of his fellow citizens Good
music has been secured and will be in attendance
every pleasant evening, and all kinds of refresh
ments (ardent spirits exceped) may be procured at
the shortest notice at all times. Arrangements have
also been made for the accommodation of few
genteel boarders, who will find this one OF the most
agreeable places of residence in our city.
In the literary world so far we concerned, ]
have but little to communicate. The arts and SCI
ences however, appear to keep pace with other mat
tiers around u.s. and il will be only Justice to say that
our city is favored with some of the most distin-
guished artists in the country. l would speak in
particular of MIR. Wilgus, the portrait painter, and
Dr. Burwell, the daguerreotypst, who has been en-
poyed for some time in bringing this art to perfec-
| tion. Some of the finest specimens Of painting
ever executed in this country may be found at the
! rooms of Mr.. W., and some of the most perfect
pictures ever taken in any city, may be seen at the
rooms of Dr. B. BY the way, should not forget to
notice Mr.. Orr the wood engraver, who, SO far as
am able to Judge, stands at the head of his protes
| sion Mr.. o. has recently published an excellent
| book, which should be in the possession of every
tourist and visitor to the Falls Of Niagara II is de-
signed as guide to strangers, and embraces every
thing of interest around and in the vicinity of this
stupendous cataract. II is embellished with numer
Gus engravngs by Mr.. O., and is beautiful speci
men of Typography.