The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-07
YORK HERALD.


most learned men OF the day. AS ilnguisi, he has
no superior in this country, and, perhaps, in the
world. At the age of twenty years he filled the
char Of Professor of Greek literature at Harvard
University, with the highest credit to himself and
that respectable institution He studied during a
considerable period in Gottngen, and afterwards So
ourned for time in Greece, on whose antiquities,
scenery, and literature, he subsequently, delivered a
series OF lectures at Boston, which attracted great
attention, and contributed not slightly to his reputa
ton as scholar and man of fine taste. Next 10
John Quincy Adams, Mr.. Everett is lby far the
fttest man in the country represent the nation in
China.
We should suppose that this appointment must be
as agreeable to Mr.. Everett himself, it is salts
factory to his countrymen at large. To man of
his feelings and talents, do not know more
ac sepable field of observation and study than that
presented by the Chinese empire. Its antiquities,
and the language, customs, religion, habits, and
characteristics of its vast population shut out as
they have been for ages from the of the world,
and retaining all the usages of the remotest anti
quity-furnsh inexhaustible subjects of most inter-
esting investigation. And as the field is one
hitherto, 1t may be said, almost altogether untrod-
den-for the journals of Mccartney, and of one or
two other Eur opean residents in China, have given
us very little valuable information relative to the
country or its people-Mr. Everett has every
opportunity OF identifying his name and talents with
subject which will long continue to occupy
large share of the attention of the civilized world.
Mr.. Everett's mission the Celestial Empire then,
will not be one merely of commercial or political
importance. The antiq uarian-the man of taste
the student of the progress of the human race-the
philosopher--a will feel deeply interested in this
embassy
Mr. Everett will doubtless experience good deal
of difficulty in enIgbtening the Ceestals with re-
spect to the relations of this country with England
But the Chinese will be wonderfully ticked when
they come to learn how the Yankees thrashed John
Bull and we recommend Mr. Everett to translate
as possible, into the Chinese language. the
story OF the brilliant exploits OF our revolutionary
heroes on sea and land That would be the readi-
est possible way of gaining the affections of the Ce.
lestias, for they could not help feeling reverence
and love for the nation that had whipped the mighty
children of the sea-" against whom they now en-
terrain, so very pardonably, no ordinary grudge
In speaking OF this embassage, we cannot help
making passing reference to the evidence of the
irresistible advance Of civilization, which this very
appointment affords. Here we have vast section
OF the habitable globe, which has hitherto been
completely walled against the entrance of christa-
n
fuences and immense regions are added to the al
ready widely extended sphere of action for the en-
lightened enterprise and educated skill, of that An
gloSaxon race, by whose superior intelligence and
power, the arts sciences, and religion have been
carried TO the uttermost parts of the earth
New PACKET SHIP MoNTEzUMA.-This truly beau
tul packet ship is now lying at the foot of Beekman
land will sail for Liverpool on the 10Th inst un-
der the command of Captain Lowber
II is really pleasure to the improvements
constantly making in ship building in this city. In
every new ship there is something about the model
the internal arrangements which is entirely
new and original. All those fond of progress in so
important branch of commerce as ship building,
ought to visit the Montezuma at once, and crafty
themselves
Ii is needless to make comparisons or enter into
description of such ship. To do full justice to her
wonld require too much space in a newspaper. In
deed, description here is quite unnecessary for she
speaks for herself much better than any person
can speak for her.
We glad to learn that she is filling up with pas
sengers. Over dozen have already taken state
rooms in her magnificent cabin.
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL. - The victorious
WEIGH terminated his highly prosperous career at
the Park last night, and babe grateful farewell to
a crowded house. The horses appeared in excellent
health and spirits, and the talented members of the
company were, if possible more graceful and agile
than ever. They must command success wherever
they go.
The Park will re open for the legitimate drama
in ten days fortnight, with the old stock CON-
pany, and the Brougham's, who will meet hearty
welcome to these boards.
The Chatham is, usual, prosperous, and con-
timed series OF attractive novelties are presented
Naege and Dempster delghting the people Of
Savannah with their melodies. Naegel is well
known as a most accomplished vionst, and
Dempster sings the Scottish music with great power
and skill
Mrs. Seton has assumed the management of
the American Theatre, New Orleans.
The chorisers attached to the late operate corps
at the Chestnut street Theatre, giving concerts
with Indifferent success.
Field, Mary Ann Lee, and Mr.. Chapman, are
playing at the St. Charles Theatre New Oteans.
The veteran Sinclair is also fulfilling an engage
ment there, and had appeared in the opera OF
Masaniello.
MADAME MARoNcELLI's CoNcERT.-This concert
went off last night, with the greatest eclat. The
Apollo Saloon crowded by highly respectable
audience. Indeed, before the commencement of
the concert, ii almost impossible to obtain seat
in any part of the spacious Madame Maroon
cell and Mrs. Horn sang with characteristic power
and effect-Miss Lewis is, think, improving
She isa young lady of much promise. Sig Martini
and Mr.. Paige acquitted themselves very respeota-
bly, Mr.. Timm and the talented instrumental perfor-
mers well merited our praise
The GRAND ScoTTIsH CONCERT AT THE APOLLO
ro-NIGHT.-Clirehugh gives the first of his musical
entertainments at the Apollo this evening. The de-
hut OF the Misses Cummings OF whom report speaks
SO highly, will attract crowded audience, and Mr..
Clrrehugh has troops of friends who will gladly