The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-03
London.

| LONDON, March s, lo4o
Dsmoraiisatio" in England Reputation in Amsri
ca-Franee-Hoteis in London-Long's Hotel
| Fanny Elssler again IN Trouble.
| There is little of exciting interest here or else
where to communicate at this moment The entire
surface of the political is sufficiently calm and
! undisturbed, breaking, it is true, in suen murmurs
on the shore of public opinion-but solitary rippe'
here and there, is all that now bubbles for notice.
| But there overshadowins Indications about the
horizon, of fearful storm, that will come like
thief in the night" to overwhelm and destroy-no-
thing can prevent it, and time, and time alone, will
allay it, Iwassruck with absolute horror on reading
rghtful details OF depravity among the lower orders
OF the manufacturing towns OF England presented
| to the House OF Commons two days since by Lord
Ashley All London Is amazed, and foreign coun-
tries will not be less refer you to these appal-
ling statements, that really contain information
| much too disgusting for personal comment. The
most shocking feature of these denominations is the
painful immortality among the very young. Who
could have believed that in vrtuous, steady, reIi-
gious England such things could be, that whole
multtudes of children OF fourteen fifteen years of
age ia all the manufacturing towns in the habit
of abandoning themselves IN the most shameless
manner to the most degrading forms OF dissipation,
drinking, gambling, and beasy sensuality. Who
would have brought himself or the world to believe
IN such state OF things In this country II of
her own distinguished sons had not furnished the
most conclusive and unansw cradle proofsl There
they are, statesmen of England turn and twist them
as you will, they stare you steadasiy in the face
and IT YOU wise and honest set to work earnestly
TO abae these evils, and escape, if you can, the
dreadful consequences.
Whilst it equally subject of painful contempla-
ton oregard such degradation of the human family
whether near or tar, yet is 1t permitted any man
thank God that his own country is not cursed with
such misery, wretchedness, and degradation. But
whilst we boast that not like " any one Of
these" that are free from suck canker, yet
| we have a heavy burden Of dishonor to bear, that
ought TO sober our reJoiclngs at our admitted supe
rorlly and purity other countries. We are still
holding IN the eye OF all urope the degraded
position that our thOughtess extravaganza BETRAYED
| US into-that we became debtors a thousand ex-
| tenuaung circumstances may explain; that we be-
came "repu6aators' nothing can Justify Oh let
our recreant States rouse themselves from the pitt
| full depth they have fallen to-et them redeem
| the character OF the coniederacy they have disho-
nored, and let America still point with honest pride
to her stars and stripes, as the emblem OF her glory
and the guarantee of her stainless honor-let us still
remain what we have hitherto been, the I" pillar by
day, The cloud OF fire by night" to the ensayed ma
tons OF Europe; their young but gigantic pioneer in
their tollsome ascent to the heights OF freedom vir
| tue and renOwn.
recommend, Mr. Editor, these regulatory doc
trnes to your able supervision. You see too acute
not to perceive II e justice OF European condemna
ton, and too honest to deny it, Your fearless advo-
cacy OF right against might, without regard to your
Journal the circulation and notice it boasts offend
hand, then, to those unlucky States that have
pitched into such slough Of dshonored debt; once
more the high road to honor, they will recover
fast their boosted credit.
What are they doing in France you would like TO
know-nothing worth telling. Guizot still remains
defeated adversary, Thers whose talents and base.
ness make him equally famous. is employing every
| dirty art OF intrigue to unseat him. Will he do in
Nous rrrons Germany is, as usual, quiet, though
she heaves forth now and then an mpOtent sigh as
though she yesrned for deliverance from the incubus
OF despotlsm that weighs her heavily down. The
death of Mettern;ch, and he is failing fast, will be
the signal for strange events in that phegmatic but
enlightened land
But let us come back to London-smoky, noisy,
but dear, delightful London: The "Wes, End" is
popping last with her fashionable denZens-
The country seats and winter resorts giving
gradually up their CAV occupants; and who that fire.
quents the houses OF these mobiles, and admres their
vasnrss and splendor; who that partakes of their
nch and hospltabe frasts, apd listens to their play
ful and unconcerned chat, could believe that blear-
eyed want was staring in at the lofty door, and I'M
relieved misery grooming In the street. Les extremes
fouctent. What comfortable thing life is in Lon
don hotel-how quiet and smoothly the machinery
works. lis no wonder that Englishmen are con-
founded at the hurly burly Of that granite village,
ludcrousy the drolletfects of the other day-bu
here in a crack house Ike "Long's" or the "Lon-
don Hotel," the wheels turn without sound or OBJ
servation-every department is Differed by an ex
perIenced domestic, and whether you apply to
Richard head waiter, or John, the head porter, the
same attention, civy and satisfaction is given, as
from all their subordinates. How admirably their
hotels are appointed; now abnndantly supplied with
every comfort and luxury. Who would dip deep in
these creature eDjoyments must have deep pocket
as well as strong stomach; but rational folks may
live even at Longs, or the London" as mode
rately in diet and expense at the Aston or the
Globe. Invent down the other day with the wealthy
proprietor, MAXWELL TO look at his vast granaries
dry word, of wine in the cellars below Il
is pet sight of his, and really never saw anything
more curious and novel-long, well drched arcades
of gllttering black bottles piled up to gddy height
with care and taste, all lit up with gas. spread them
selves before my wondering eyes on every side
Why there is fortune bottled up there, and brittle
the investment is, Maxwell would not exchange
for State stock OF any kind. There's reputation
for vou
Well, who do you think is in London, Mr. Editor!
favored acquaintance OF yours, Thousand
pretty things about her In your, columns have ire
quently testified. Yes, the "dyine FANNY" has
come TO London, and after good deal of drol ma
neuvreing, is going to appear at the Opera House.
She engaged herself to the famous Bum, of Covent
Garden but by one of those freaks of caprice that
the privilege Of the SEX she has pirouetted owe
to MIR. Lumley and left the other much astonshed
and enraged as the poor DR.. IN The Tarenue."
The luckless manager is obliged to sing with the
rhymeser that
"Artstes are deceivers ever
One foot on land,
One loot on sea,
To one thing constant never"
But am afraid this breach of faith will cost Fan
nv dear. Suit has begun, and damages laid at
5000, ($l5OOO but if she comes the Cracovenne
the Jury, they will let her OF for less il is to be
hoped She can well afford 70 pay, though, notwth-
standing all the queer rumors about her property
and naughty people bringing claims against it,
Managers that have been duped will be paid-other
folks, much more duped may have threatened in
their anger but never meant TO execute, however
just their cause. Let all such be consoled for a
treasure is mind at rest.
"Mens sibi conscia recti"
And though Art is lovely, its pestesses are not al
ways what they seem to be, but you lock mystfed, |
Mr.. Editor-you not the only one. That brill
liant receptacle OF fash ion, the Italian Opera, opens
next week A new Opera with delicious Persiani,
the 1arentule and the divine Fanny, are announced
for the first night Ihave got glorious stall" for
the season, and shall all the fun. will let you
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