The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-26


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The LATE Recommendations MoRALs.-It is
very difficult 10 teach any community the humllla-
ting lesson of its own rotten condition. Even when
occurrences or the most startling character, pro-
claim, in appalling tones, the existence OF evils
which threaten TO society with desolatlon, few
listen 10 the warning, and still fewer make any
effort 10 gain for II hearing and practical res
ponse. The recent assassination in one of our mos
public streets, almost in the great thoroughfare oil
city, is likely to result in the development Of
many facts, which will afford, to those who have
eyes TO see and ears to hear much insight into the
existing state of society amongst us and if profita
bly, improved, may be conducive to the advance
ment of virtue and morality Public exposure is one
OF the most efficient means in checking the progress
of iniquity.
II appears that the bowling saloons kept by the
murdered man, Coris, were much frequented by
numbers of the leaders of fashion about town, and
the members Of the cubswere amongst his special
patrons A private saloon in the upper part of the
building, for fashionable ladies', was also kept, but
not by him; respecting that branch of the establish
ment, we have nothing to say. Cotton realized a
great deal ofmonsy by his gambling house, and is
well known to the members of the profession In
this and other cities. A great deal of light will
doubtless be thrown, the course of the investiga-
lions INTO this case, the character transactions
and modes of life, of many individuals, in various
circles Of society, in this city
II is very well known that there are in this city
large number of individuals, without any ostensl-
bic means of reputable existence, who yet move in
the hrst circles, and are admitted without the
slightest hesitation, into the society of the wives and
daughters OF men who do really follow honest call
ings, and know nothing of the billiard saloon, the
bowling alley, or the faro-tabe. And here we find
one great key to the evolution of the causes of the
corrupt state of society amongst u.s. especially In
the upper classes. Men, in the garb and with the
external air Of gentlemen, but who are known TO
be utterly destitute of honor or morality-known
TO be living in daily association with all that is vile
and dlsreputable yet admitted to what is called
the "best sociey;" and reeking with the filth
OF the stews and the haunts of profligacy are per
mltted TO pollute the atmosphere of virtuous fami-
hes Now,Swhen respectable and moral husbands
ana fathers associate with such characters and well
come them to their domestic circles, can they real
ly imagine that such conduct will not be followed
by disaster and shame Can a man take fire in.
TO his bosom and his clothes not be burnt 10 Such
contact with vice and dishonor must necessarily be
followed by fearful retrburion
great deal OF the corruption of public morals in
our large cities, is attrbu able ito the manner in
which many families and individuals of both
sexes herd together. Such mode of living is utterly
destructive of those haowed domestic ties which
are the surest guarantee of social purity-and of
that feeling which sanctiies the family hearth and
so essentially contributes to the maintenance of in
dividua and pubic virtue. Youth Of both sexes are
thus exposed TO thousand influences of evil, from
which they would otherwise be free; and immense
facilities afforded to the destroyers of female
happiness and hsnor. But We forbear at present
from pursuing this view of the subject, which is one
that has already awakened the thoughtful attention
of many of the friends of virtue and morality
The Hsberton tragedy in Philadelphia, and this
irighttul affair in our own city, have at least
thoroughly aroused the public mind to the necessity
OF examining the present state of social condi-
ton, and we do hope with all the friends of order
and virtue, that the solemn lessons which the cir
cumstances connected with these events present,
may sink into the minds OF all The trial of Mercer
commences next Monday. We shall carefully watch
the progress OF the investigations in the case of
Cors, and keep the public fully informed of all
the revelations which may be made.
Mp Russrrr N,ut -Tn;s d;at;p on; b.J
American vocalist will give his first Concert since
his return to his native country, at Nibo's, on
Tuesday evening next. He will then sing several
of those new and popular songs, which elected 80
much applause in England, and of which so much
has been SAID in all the late English papers.
Among his new songs, there is one of remarka-
bic character, and intense interest II is entitled
"The Dream of The Reveller, or the Three Houses"
twas sung by Mr.. Russell at the great Temperance
Meeting at Exeter Hall, to an immense audience,
and with very singular effect. The description of
taking the first drop, and then the second drop, and
the third and on is sung with most touching and
thrilling effect If the half be true that is said of
this single song, will be safe to predict that it will
be called for again and again, till the great public
ave all heard it, 1t pretty certain that the Tenn
perance ope will hail its advent upon our shores
as a sort Of God send.
Mr. Russell was always popular with the Ameri-
can people, before he visited England And the re-
markaby enthusiastic reception which he every
where met with abroad will serve to increase his
original popularity in this country to very great
extent
The splendid silver gilt vase, presented to Mr..
Russell in testimony of the APPRECIATION with which
he received by his friends abroad, and also the
silver salve presented TO him by Mesers. Kirkman &
Sens, may be seen at Hewltts music store in Broad
way.
The NEW BRIGHTON PAvnIoN.-We learn that
the proprietor of the Globe Hotel has just concluded