The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-05


MYSTERIES OF New YoRK-THE CHECK APRON
DISCLOSURES IN THE CIRCUIT CoURT-The cheap
pubshers-such the Hsrpers and Winchester,
talk grea, deal about the excitement and enthu-
siasm which have been created by the novel Of Eu-
gene Sue" the Mysteries of Paris" But the
"My.teres OF New York." as revealed during the
last week before Judge Kent, have far surpassed
in exciting interest the Partisan novel as il is posi-
bic 10 imagine OF the Mysteries OF Paris, probably
forty or 6fly thousaud copies have been sold, but
OF the ual OF Mis- Van Colt, upwards of one hun
dred and fifty thousand copies have been circulated.
This lie no, wonderful. "What's nearest us touches
most. The heart is more moved by domestic
than imperial tragedies"
Some Of the rigid moralists-whoee philosophy 10
about questionable as their morality-obect to
the publications Of lsese disclosures and the singu-
lsI evidence given or the trial. They pretend to
sy ,hs these glim@rs Of the actual state of society
10 large ciers Of soc community, are hurtful and
should MOI De permitted. The very reverse of this
assertion Is true We are fully persuaded, and can
very easily show, that the publication of this and
similar trials is admirably calculated to exercise
most important influence for good. 1t is very evi.
dent, from what disclosures have taken place within
the last two or three years, that a great deal Of
dangerous familiarity has been prevailing in the
social intercourse of the sexes in certain circles
The cases revealed at the courts are not solitary
cases. They are merely specimens Of the manners
of the classes referred to- is very true that these
familiarities are deemed innocent and harmless
enough at the time, but we to what disgraceful
exposures they lead. Now females will be frightened
into proprIety-into greater circumspection by the
publication Of these trials, which convey such inn
pressive admontions. And we need hardly say,
that me work of reformation-the maintenance OF
decency and modesty of conduct in all grades of
ciety, essentially depends the softer sex. She
must, indeed, be regarded lost TO all of viz
tue and feminine propriety OF conduct who after
this permits in her presence any such indecent ia
mlllarlties, as those which have led to such un-
pleasant exposures on the Trial of Mrs. Van Colt.
DANCING ScHooLs.-The numerous dancing
schools will be opened for the season IN few day 8,
an the amusements and gaietles Of the young peo-
pie of both sexes attending them will be resumed.
Heretofore In very many instances, the associations
createdby these Institutions for the cultivation oil
" the graces," have led 10 explosions in private life
Of very dsagreesb!e nature TO all parties con.
cerned. The "check apron assemblies" have not
been the only sources of scandal and exposure.
We trust that the dancing. school system will be re.
formed and recognized. Masters must he very
particular in the admission OF pupils and visitors,
and ia the general surveillance OF their establish
ment5. And parents and guardians must be par.
tcularly discriminating and careful in their selec-
ton Of the schools which they will allow their chill
dren to attend.
Mr. WEBsrKR-This distinguished politician and
Statesman returned TO this city on Friday evening,
after successful mission TO Washington Tor the
purpose OF setting the Punch and Judy Cabinet
10 proper motion for month"; TO come. He lett yea
terday afternoon the boat Tor Boston, TO prepare
10 The retirement OF Marshhed, the great speech
which he If to deliver at Andover on Thursday next,
CHATHAM THEATRE The enterprise of the mana
ger Of this establishment appears TO know no
bounds Rice, aud the troupe OF pantomimsfs, have
but ust concluded most successful engagements,
End tomorrow night Yankee Hill appears as the
nero OF new drama, purely local, and founded on
events OF tue Revolution, entitled the Spy Of
l776, or Yankee Doodle Joe. Previously, the pretty
farce OF the Two Friends with Jemison and HielC
performing, will be produced; and the nautira
drama OF the spectre Pilot, with Wood in the prin
cipsl character, will, after numerous dances. con
clude the entertainment The greatest card of the
season, however, is yet to come. During the week
Mademoiseiie Yates, who is said to be not a whit
interior to Elssler dansesse, has been secured
and will appear. Is there no end to enterprize1