The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-26

Spiritual Matters Cotton Tfade-Dhlitra Tram
ing--Ml.sic-- Concert -Dandies-L1dies---La Lap
Dogs-Humbugs.
DEAR BENNETT
Besides the promise made you in my last, have
other inducements to continue my correspondence
The great interest that Charley" has awakened
in the circles of the fair sex, attering TO his
feelings, that he feels encouraged Notwithstanding
the contempt affected by the would be-considered
nice, in still contributing his mite 10 the amuse
ment of the numerous readers of your valuable pa
per- and at the same time, with the best OF feelings
towards all parties, " shoot folly as il flies"
Matters spiritual should have our first attention;
and to convince the good people of our little city
that we have ever in our mind this great and I'M
portant duty, we proceed to give you information
from our principal churches.
The Episcopalians have opened their new church
with sermon by their bishop, Otey. Whether or
tons against other denominations, we are unable
to say, as we did not attend; for should confess
in bold language that anticipated the neglect Of
the beautiful sisters of Faith and Hope, and reli-
giously kept aloof.
The Methodists, the largest and noisest denomi.
nation we have among us, are TOO much engaged
in rearing up their beautiful building pay much
attention to their shouting business 20 attract at
tention from our pen.
The Presbyterians have quarrelled with their PAL
son, and been behaving very bad for the last few
months. Madam Rumor asserts that there will
be split in the church, which will make another
"bypath" to bewilder the poor sinner in his search
for the right way.
The Catholics have with them at present their
very talented and amlable bishop lie has been
confined to his room by indisposlton the principal
part of the time he has been here, having as yet
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pleasure of hearing him. His discourse was upon
Christian Charity, subject upon which our clergy
appear to have very little knowledge. We sincere
ly hope, for the honor of the 'sacred desk" that
1t may for the future have from them more atten-
ton, both in practice and theory
The Snowy staple" of our State is coming to
market very fast, giving to all classes OF our clti-
zens great deal of business. 1t is commanding a
price that very well remunerates the planter tor his
labor great many buyers are here from New
Orleans, thus taking much of the legitimate busi-
ness from our enterprlsing commission merchants.
The principal streets of business literally
crowded with dry goods and Notwithstanding this,
we frequently hear our principal merchants regret
that they did not make larger purchases whilst at
the north. The mechanics, too, are all busy. EN-
gagged at the highest prices, and "the young giant
of the vest has on his seven league boots, max
ing rapid strides towards wealth and importance
Some few weeks since we had great farce en-
acted in nelghborhood, VIA grand militia
muster 1t was the first time saw one in
affair of the kind we ever witnessed. The brave
militia were received by their Brgadier General,
who, bye the bye, is said to bear strong re-
semblance to Napoleon Bonaparte. The farce
wound up by a speech from the General, which was
in excellent keeping with the performance OF the
militia.
We have, yet no theatre here this season, anc
we know of no place in the whole country where d
small company, possessing respectable talents
would be better supported Do try and prevail upon
some of your actors, who perhaps doing little or
nothing in your city, TO pack up and pay us visit;
we feel assured that theatrical corps here III the
hands of a competent manager, must certainly make
money; our citizens are generally tasty and great
lovers OF the drama.
Last evening we attended the concert given by
the friends of the Episcopal Church, for the pur-
pose of calling in the aid of the citizens in purchas
ing an organ for the new church. To say that we
were highly pleased at the performance would be TO
tell no less than truth; but If be more expressive,
we do not hesitate to avow that we were delighted.
Ii was under the management OF Messrs Barbierc
and Miller, two gent emen eminent In the profession
OF the ''dlvine art" they were assisted by several
ladies' and gentlemen, as amateurs IL would indeed
almost invidlous In us to parcularlze, so ex-
cellent was the performance; yet we acknowledge
our decided preference 10 vocal music. We hope that
it will not be considered illnatured for TO award
the palm to the young lady who sang the songs Sc
leCted for the evening. We have never heard
without the walls OF the opera house her voice eX-
celled, and but rarely, even III that home OF the
singer" any that came near our conception OF
perfection She was much indebted for its fine eff
feet upon the audience to Mr.. Miller's admirable
performance upon the piano. Mons. Barbere's
finest strokes upon the guitar were completely lost
TO Ms from the circumstance of our happening to be
seated in the neighborhood of number of ladies'
and gentlemen who manifested much greater plea
sure hearing each other talk than any OF the per-
formers could afford them; but pshaw! what spirited
gentleman, particularly one that has high opinion
of his conversational powers would not rather hear
himself talk than merely listen to a man endeavor-
ing to make music by humping upon the strings of
a guitar. We could see the motions OF our tavorlte
musician, and well do we know, from former eX-
perhnce, that music came at his bid. The
audience at the concert was composed OF the dic
of the city, and would bear comparison, for It's
refinement and decorum, with any In the world. 1t
s true that we have among us a distinct set cf
beings, who hang upon society, and are sometimes
noticed by our first ladies' 1--WE suppose tor their
clap dog" docility,) called "dandies;" some of
them made their appearance last evening as usual,
among their betters They differ here somewhat
from your Broadway dandy, more resembling the
ape than the real animals they answer also differ
purposes; the hair Is as usual among the class
dressed very sleek and the ladies', with their usual
mercy tax them, as they do all the weaker crea-
lures but very lightly. For instance, when lady
becomes tired of her bouquet, it she is at all popu-
lar she has those handy creatures ather side,
and thrusts il into his hand. lie Is very proud OF
the honor; and, after this, you will see HIM stand
ing in the most prominent part OF the concert room,
| gracefully performing the office of mantel orna-
men
The concert was the first fashionable assemblage
we have attended since our last and IL is with
pleasure we notice decided improvement in the
dress of the ladies'. The hair this occasion was
dressed with that simplicity that betokens the
finest TASTE and the head altogether was Invested
of that vulgar fnery that distinguishes the charac
ter of the old woman in Handy Andy Besides
this great Improvement we take great pleasure IN
announcing the decline of bustles. We confess,
though we do not know, that ourselves Justly
entitled to the credit of first giving veto to this
stern mandate of fashion. Glad, indeed, are we
though, whether this be the case or not, that they
seem willing TO return to the "modesty of nature"
The commissioners, appointed by governmentfor
the survey of harbor to ascertain ITS fitness for
Naval depot have finished their labor, and leave
doubt but that the work will be placed here and
they give us another claim to your notice.
Ii was our intention TO give the ladies our partl-
cuar attention in this; but having been absent from
tor p1fI soft