The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-04

Il appears that in consequence OF an abusive artic
in the ''New World" accusing Mr. Tasistro-wh,
was about TO commence the publication of pape
in Michigan, OF some uncomfortable crime of som,
kind or other, Mr.. Tasistro had Park Benjamin
and Winchester arrested, and held to bail, t,
answer TO the charge of libel. On the other side
by wayo returning the compliment, Park Benja
min had Tasstro arrested on a similar charge, an,
bound over 10 answer; so that there is now al
encouraging prospect that the two distinguished
authors will both appear culprits, at the bar o
the Court of Sessions-both be convicted-anC
sent TO Backwell's Island, where they can study
the geological formations of that interesting portion
of our territory, under Mike Walsh.
This is a most curious case OF the origin o.
the controversy we have no idea, unless it be
literary rivalry, and both gentlemen are men Of
genius, talent and cultivated intellect Benjamin
is the greatest poet-Tasistro the most accomplish
ed critic. Both are very handsome men-possess
fine chronological developments-ha dashine
and agreeable address-but probably, with less
polish than his rival, Tasistro has more speed
and an equal portion of bottom.
The first attack between these gentlemen took
place about year ago. We forget who was the az.
gressor. But we published some of the articles,
and amongst them furious reply by Benjamin to
one of his antagonists attacks. To that Tasistro
wrote rejoinder, very respectfully spiced and pep
pered, and which appeared TO disagree so much
with Mr.. Benjamin's digestive organs, that he
wrote note to us, threatening to prosecute us for
libel of we republished it, Not at all ambitious OF
becoming mixed up with the belligerents, we did
not interfere. Nor will we now. We shall allow
them to fight ii out, and enjoy the gadiatorial ex-
hlbiuon with becoming govt. In the meantime,
however, we suppose the world will jog along az
usual-the sun shine as benignantly as ever-the
moon give her light-the stars twinkle-and cheap
literature go ahead. Gentlemen, we wish you both
very good morning, and pleasant settlement OF
your little difficulties.
MUSICAL MANIA IN OTHER CITIEs.-Throughout
the Union the enthusiasm which has been kindled
in this city is spreading rapidly, and can scarce
keep within bounds. The Philadelphia Gazette
thus speaks of the concert given by Chit Dana
reau and Altot, on Friday night, in that city,
The concert at the Musical Fund Hall last night drew
very discriminating and enthusiastic audience
The entertainment Of the highest musical
The singing Of Madame Damoreau exceeds any that we
have heard in this country in exquisite and elaborate
mental 1t exceeds belief almost that the voice be
trained to such perfect command This remark
Mad Damoreau and Mons Arto the effect of which was
delicious. The sweetest and most ex
pressve Of instruments thus blen in exquisite concord
keeping pace with each other it were every fantas
tic reve Of the ornate taste of the composer such
delightful sounds as rapt the nearer in Elysum Loud
and rapturous applause followed this wonderful display Of
With all this art Mad Damorcau combines also great
feeling remark able and earnest expression and fautess
taste. What she does Is done judciously skfuy.
just knowledge Of her powers teaches her never
TO tax them too much and her discrimination keeps her
within bounds in her execution In word her style is
faultless at any rate to She received
every mark ofapprecaton from the audience night
Mons Artots violin had singy no less power to move
the heavens He undoubtedly great master of his art
The thrilling mysterious pahos Of his tones particularly
in the aaagio movements in which he to to
this Ariel led Ferdnand.-If Ole Bull Veuxtemps and
the rest greater than Arot shall words to tell
of their merits.
As for the Bostonians, they absolutely going
crazy, and the steam is already at such PITCH that
unless little can be let off by Castelar, we expect
the entire city will be convulsed with the explosion
and we cannot hold out to them the smallest conso-
lation. The South is the direction to which tends
the current at this moment, and our dear friends in
Boston must content themselves with listening to
the music of the mail steamer until the spring. when
we intend TO exchange-they shall give up the Cum
ard line TO New York, and in return New York will
condescend to allow Ole Bull, OdTTimes, and Chit
with Artot, TO pay them short vista very
short one, cannot afford them too much,
for what they cannot keep from us. II,
however, they cannot wait until spring, we ad-
wise them to come on here. The Astor, Towards,
and all our hotels, have plenty of room, and there
is no fear of their being placed on short commons
This is the only remedy can devise; and if they
won't take our advice-which we give in the most
charitable spirit possible-then-why let them
burst, we cannot help them.
But to what does all this enthusiasm tend 1t is
to produce spirit of rivalry, of glorious COMPETE
tom to kindle among'our citizens spirit of refine
ment and elevated taste, which will do more than
all the scheming, intriguing and speechfying of
politicians, and heartless pace-hunters; to build
our institutions, our laws, and our free republic,
upon a basis more lasting and secure than the
world has ever yet SEEN Here is now con-
centration of musical talent and skill, which can
not be found on the European continent In song,
we have Madame Sutton, CASTELAR,, Chit
Damoreau and Borghese-while, Oh the In
we have Ole Bull, Wallace, Artot,
Nagel, and the yet unheard Vieuxtemps. What
a galaxy! What host of talent, genius, origi-
nality and excelling skill Search the cities of
Europe, and Gull, if you can such musical boquet
as we present to the world. With the exception
of Grsi in song, and Sivor on the violin, we have
all the master-spirits of the day
As if to mar the harmony of the whole, set Of
silly, empty-headed Frenchmen, through the me-
dunn of small and obscure French paper, have
been warping their brains by writing musical crti-
cisms, foolish as they are ilberal, extolling
Artot, and depreciating Ole Bull We recommend
these French BARRIERS to stick TO the curlng-tolss,
and not to NEEDLE in matters Of which they are as
ignorant, as the genius Of Bull is superior to the
talent of Artot Our citizens can Judge for them
selves and have taste and discrimination, which this
Clique Of contemplate pseudo critics are lacking
in They can appreciate true genius, and while
they award the wreath Of glory to Ole Bull, they
withhold not fresh garland from the brow of
Arot
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