The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-22
Mr.. BENEFITS LETTERS FROM EUROPE.
NO H.

Success OF the Agents OF the State Of I'LL
nois-FinancinI Condition of England
Commercial Treaties-The Theatrical and
Musical World --Grisi--E lssler--Cerito-
Macready -Brahnm Debates In the House
M Commons Tower Of London Bri-
tish Steam Navigation Increase of Emil
grafton -RepeaI-The Prospects OF Great
Britain,
have been in England now nearly three weeks,
and two-thlrds of that time have been spent in Lon
don Five years ago was here-but what changes
have taken place since then England has grown
more powerful and more miserable-she is richer
and poorer-more intelligent, and fdnatical-all her
best traits have improved-her worst increased
1t would take long time TO say all have 10 say
on this remarkable country. l shall take time and
do il leisurely.
WHAT is most interesting a, this moment, are the
relations between England and the United States
thermutual purposes, tastes, movements, and sent-
rlents towards each other. On these points have
Leaned good deal of information from the best
quarters.
The financial confidence and feelings between the
two countries are increasing every day. A few
months ago, on the arrival OF several agents from
the United States, they were met by broad and
bitter feeling of hostilityand, singular TO say this
feeling increased by the letters of the agents
and stockholders of Wall street TO their principals
here against the credit and character of the United
States. ] have every reason TO believe that before
this time, the agents OF the State of Illinois, Messrs
Oakley and Ryan, would have succeeded, but Tor
the stockjobbing Misrepresentation from Wall
street. AS it is, ! am happy to say, that there is
every prospect of their success They want loan
OF $l.6O00O0, on ample security, to finish a most
important canal that connects the Mississippi with
Lake Michigan, and learn that the holders OF the
bonds in England, to the amount of 81 100000 have
expected that the whole negotiation on the balance
OF 100000, will be completed in short time with
the large houses.
This is the first real movement leading to reco.
very of American state credit and if the other de.
lnquent States would follow in the footsteps OF Hi
nois, have no doubt every difficulty on that point
would be removed in year
In financial affairs the position of England re-
sembles very much that of the United States in
1885 and 'S6 They are here in very critical
crisis in every respect-and what the issue may
be, few can tell at this moment. One thing is
confidently predicted, and that is the fall of the
ii
There has been great deal of speculation here
relative TO a commercial treaty or some mutual
arrangement with the United States. The falling
off OF that trade has been made strong point
against the ministry by the opposition. Mr. Eve
reu, notwithstanding his little speeches here and
there and every where, seems TO pay little atten-
ton TO the commercial interests of his own 60
vemment. There never was more favorable
time to procure the best commercial terms with
England, but the opportunity will be gone in
short time.
During my sojourn here, we have been at the
Italian Opera, or some of the theatres every night
almost. AS the managers and artists
heard of our arrival in London the NEST of them
very kindly sent free admissions, with the same
liberalty that they do in New J ork have
therefore had a capital opportunity TO hear and
Judge OF the artists, actors, players, and theatrical
people OF any note, the London boards
Grsi stands at the head among sngers-her voice
resembles Mrs. Sitton's-not more powerful or me-
lodious, but more cultivated and finished Fanny
Elssler calls forth as much applause on the London
boards as she did in the U States even in the face of
the bounding Cerito, who now takes the place Of
Taglion in the same style and almost her tqual in
power and grace. There is great rivalry, but
hardly any resemblance between EIssIer and Cerito
IN their several styles ofdaLcing. They have crea.
ted two warm and excited pariies-almost as ex-
cited as the political parties.
saw Mr.. Macready the other day. He is now
the greatest actor on this continent He goes ort to
New York in September, (next monthly and has
strong idea of making our great and glorious land
the place Of his dwelling. AT least he intends to
settle part of bis young and growing family there.
Mr.. Macready has most lively recollection Of his
ioSs fSt W 'He Cnltcu Stdtes-dnu speaks Win en-
thusasm OF that mighty land, that will one day out
strip her mother all TO atoms Indeed, hear that
many artists and men of business, intend to settle
the younger branches of their families in the United
States This country is SO crowded, and its cond-
ton so gloomy, that many are forced to curious
alternatives To rise in the world / understand that
the celehrsted Mrs Morton has sone tbou ub,e Of
emlgratng to the Unled States The great Braham
is as lively and youthful as ever He talks Of again
visiting the United States-but whether he will or