The New York herald., 1844-12-10

REPoRr OF THE HERALD.-It will be seen by
reference tn our report of proceedings in the Court
Of Sessions yesterday, that the motion Of an ind-
vidual, whD had entered complaint against our
reporter for an unfaithful version of a case of as
sault and ba ttery upon afemale, in which the COM
claimant was the defendant, was set aside. The
court was perfe ,ty right ia its decision to the
accuracy of that report; and with respect to what
were termed 81 'ersonal illusions" the count was
Just as much at liberty to express its opinion as any
one was. II is a matter of taste merely, and for
which the jow nal itself is responsible.
We make this reference 10 this decision Of the
Court OF Sess ions, because, ON a former occasion
and under otk .er auspices the two persons occupy.
ing places OH that bench made great effort to
impugn the ,iccuracy of report in the Herald, Of
proceedings In that court. We alIude TO Noah and
one of his ass ociates. In consequence of that mis-
erabe attempt, and in the absence of proper legal
management, we were fined some two or three
hundred dollars for publishing report, which was
substantially correct from beginning to end. The
occasion now referred to, also furnished certain
newspapers with an opportunity to make great
fuss about the Herald, and also certain Judge TO
make an empty rhetorical flourish about the lions
mouth in Venice, and other humbugs Of that kind
The truth is that ever since the establishment OF
the Herald, it has been our chief aim to improve
the condition of the press, at any expense, by the
establishment of system of full and skilful report
ing in every department of human llfe-legal,
commercial, judicial, ecclesiastical, theatrical, po-
liticaI, and every thing else. And we have sue
ceeded in giving tome to the daily press, and
have raised it to poin, of dignity and Importance
beyond that OF any other paper. We have, in fact,
created the profession of reporter in this country;
and secured to the eminenty useful Glars, who
pursue it. that respectable position which they de.
serve. Our labors in this important department Of
newspaper business are indeed universally acknow.
ledged, and the Herald reports maintain promi-
nent superiority over all others.
But in creating this revolution, we have been
unoer the necessity of curtalling the improper in
fuence of miserable and corrupt politicians Of all
parties. We have, in brief period, by the exer-
else of unweared industry, energy and judgment,
regardless of expense, created species of intel
Iectual craftsmanship, and given to the aid Of 70.
vernment in the municipal, state and national son.
Germs right arm, without which they could now
hardly get along at all. How could the CITY OF
New York, for instance, be governed in it's police
and various departments, without the existence OF
an Independent press 1t could not be done at all
Musical.
ITALIAN OPERA.-There was glorious house last
night. The array of fashion and elegance was
quite dazzling. So brilliant was the scene present.
ed by the house, that were almost led to forget
the stage altogether. But that wss impossible
Even if the eye, fascinated and bewildered, did
turn aside for moment, by the cc.ngregated love.
illness of the dress circle, the everIyushng bursts OF
melody that fell upon the ear, soon recalled atten-
tion to the opera. 1t was Cenremtola, and admira.
bly, was 1t given. Pico was everything that could
be desired Antognini was in excellent voice and
spirits. Tomasi was superb, and the inimitable
Sanqnirco was, as he ALWAYS is, magnificent. Il
was one of the most delightful nights OF the season.
The plaudits were frequent an d enthusiastic This
delicious opera will be great favorite.
The PARK.-Mr. Seguin ha his benefit, and it
was bumper. He is quite a favorite with the
patrons of the English drama, and deservedly so
On the whole, however, the production of the
Bohemian Grip has not fully answered the ex.
pectation of the troupe.
CONCERT BY THE MISSES SLOMAN-We were
glad to see SO good audience last evening at the
Apollo, to enjoy the vocal and instrumental Con
cert of these young ladies', and not less gratfed
to perceive that all were well satisfied. AS Pi-
aniste, Miss Anne Sl0man Is deservedy'very popu-
lar, and as vocalists they are both pleasing But
the principal feature Of the performance was the
performance on the harp by Miss Elizabeth Slo-
man. In Bascha's grand duet. she exhibited a
complete command of her instrument, a delicacy
Of touch and facility of execution to be acquired
only bv assduous and discriminating study. Mr.
John Sloman's song, "Blue Beard" was warmly
received and encored We have seldom seen al
audience as well pleased, and cannot help wishing
them the pleasure Of again listening TO the Misses
Sloman.
The GRAND MILITARY BALL AT NlBIo's LAST
NIGHT-The ball given at Nblo's last night by |
the "New York Scottish Guard" far exceeded |
any thing we have yet OF that description in
this city. II went of indeed with the greatest pos
sibe sciat. The magni6cence OF the saloon itself
the tasteful decorations-the picturesque costume |
Of tie "Guard'-the snowy and diversified uni |
forms Of the numerous guests-he lovcliness Of the
women-the lveliness Of ftheScottish reels-the gal
ETY. and brlliancy Of the whole scene may be better
imagined than described. Captain Castle and his |
brother officers, deserve great credit for the taste
full and truly elegant manner in which they got Dr.
this ball, and it is to be hoped that they will give
another as soon as possible;
City Intelligence.
Police Omce-BURGLARY On Saturday night the |
store of Davis Pollock Of Columbia and Broome
Streets burgarously entered by the cellar door,
frkin of butter stolen by the burglar. Watchman
William C.. Thompson arrested a man ames |
Wood, with the butter in his possession
RETAxrrc A CoNvIcr.-An officer happen 10 see Mr. |
Samuel Bro wn in the street Sunday nig and being
ouvo fhat ha al from vp ILL