The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-08-28

HAPPY CouPEK.-We are indebted for the fol,
lo.lne 70 the classical researches OF the National
Inieligencer :-Pllny was one OF tue pest huspands
10 the Roman empire; but this rs not wonderiul ior
as is the husband so generally me VIE. he dia
aud counse lor as well as a companion. In his let
tiers 10 his wife Calphurnia, when absent from her,
he breathes the most ardent, and, at the same time
the most delicate affection How much he loved
her. we find far words can express, in the fol-
lowing letter TO his aunt;-" AS remember the
great affection which was between you and your
excellent brother, and know you love his daughter
as your own not only express the tenderness
al the best OF aunts, but even 10 supply that OF the
best OF fathers, am sure II will give you pleasure TO
hear that she proves worthy Of her father, and
worthy OF you. Her ingenuity is admirable her
frugaty Is extraordinary. She loves me, the surest
pledge OF her virtue and adds TO this wonderful
disposition to learning which she has acquired from
her affection TO me. You would smile TO see the
concern she is in when have cause 10 plead, ana
The Joy she shows when IL is over. She hnds means
10 have the first brought her OF the success
meet with in court, how am heard, ana wnat de
cree is made; she feasts upon my applause; she
sings my verses and accompanies them upon the
lure, without any master except love, the best OF
instructors. From these instances, take the most
certain omens OF perpetual and increasing hap
piness since her affection is not founded on my
youth or person, which must gradually decay; but
upon the immortal part-my glory and reputation.
Nor indeed, could less be expected from one who
had the happiness TO receive her education from
you, aud soon began to love me on your recommen-
daton; for you had always the greatest respect
for my mother, you were pleased from my infancy,
10 form me, TO commend me, and kindly to presage
that should one day be what my wife fancies that
| ana"
SuLLY's NIAGARA FALLs.-Mr. Sully has just COM
peted three paintings OF the Niagara Falls, from
careful drawings made by him on the spot this sum-
mer. The largest painting represents general view
OF The Falls seen from the American side OF the
river, ashort distance above the ferry staircase.
The artist has undoubtedly chosen the best point
possible orrepresentlng the whole OF this supendous
fall OF water. Another picture represents the prncI
pal tall on the American side, taken from below and
looAing uptne river from rocky projection near the
foot OF the Falls. Another view is taken from the
Canadian side, near the foot of the staircase, In
which the t" Table Rock" Is introduced, hanging
tftyseven feet IN height, and beyond 1t the prlnc
pal waterfal.-North America.
STATUE OF SIR CHARLES MErcALrE.-A marble
statute Of the late Governor OF the West Indies,
and the present Governor General OF this Province,
is about TO be erected in Jamaica in commemora-
ton OF Sir Charles Metcalfe's eminent success in
the tranq nlllZ alton and government OF those
islands fhe statue is said TO be of the best white
marble, five feet high on square pedestal, also OF
marble, hive feet high, and three feet seven inches
wide. On this pedestal there are to be the arms OF
Sir Charles. OF the Island, device of Justice and
Charity, and an appropriate inscription The cost
will be about sc3000 Happy will il be for this
country II at the termlnatIon OF his connection
with the government, It's inhabitants will unite in
rendering similar tribute TO the Governor General
His ExceIlency has, however, different materials
didly acknowledged, that great as was his concep-
tioL OF the difficulties to be encountered here, the
realitv has surpassed his anticpations.-Kingsto
.Netcs 17th instant.