The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-03

PRooRxss OF LloHr AND LrrERxruaE IN CANADA
We find the following in the Canadian papers re
ceived by yesterdays mall
"We are this moment placed in possession Of tn
following important intelligence, received by spe
cial express from New York, which we hasten u
lay before our readers:-
OvrIcE or THE New YoRx HERALD
Goth JAN. lSia. !
Inpo,fanf and Extraordinary .7rrra Of Her B,ann'
Majesty at New York Considerations ~ The Politician
and observation-disclosures Excitement.
We have to-day the no less pleasing than unexPecte
and startling announcement to make OF the arrival IN on
having on board Her Britannia Majesty Queen victoris
His n. H. Prince Albert and numerous and brilhan
suite visitors to our republican shores The intei
gence of the approach of these lusrous visitor
brought to the city late hour last night by Lieut.
surges Of the revenue cutter Hamilton, who boarded tn
vessel of the Hook and made the best Of his wa
to the city apprze the authores-Her Majesty having
declared her intention Of coming up to the hsrbor by DAY
light.
scene of unusual hustle and crowds hurry
in all directons stl aes military and naval omcers
counered at every turn with surprise and ncreduiy &c
picted every countenance. From the masts oil IN
shipping well from the elevated positions in the city
might be the Union Jack and Stripes and stars noat
ing together in friendly union At about gusrter OF al
hour after the royal yacht swept gracefully into tn
Governors Island, the O. ships North Carolina. Johl
Adams U. s. brig Dale and steamer Prnceon-the yard
Of all being the band Of the North Car9n
Hail Columbia" from the decks Of the Victoria Al
bert The royal visitors were received upon landing IN
8. army; Commodore Dallas Captains Dnpart Maynard
Kearney, Hungsrford. Perry Lieuts Mckenzie; Munro
jefferson Talbot T. nayy Colonies Tomtnson an,
the marine corps; with large body OF ofhcers sttache
to the service; the Mayor and civic body; st Georges
st. Andrews St Patricks, ST. Davids and other chara
BILE societies. the fire. hose and hook and ladder compa
Mes in uniform with their splendid and gorgeous coiors
the whole presenting coup dr which we nave seido"
bodtI as md fnr, IN Spif in in n
The navy establishment az Brooklyn furnished guard
of the marines and artillery while the Washington Grey
cor to the royal and ilustrous party Major Downing
acting as special aid the occasion
ceeded direct to the Astor" oheered during ker pro.
gress by the immense mass congregaed In the streets,
while the roofs and windows either side crowded
with spectators anxious to give hearty welcome to the
fair and beauteous Queen Of the British Isles.
During the afternoon. the lobbies Of the Aston were
crowded citizens calling to pay their respects to
hour in the night.
The Royal party dined at seven The following gen
tlemen had the distinguished honor OF being present =
Majors General Scott and Wool, Commodore Dallas Ma
jor Downing, Commanding Guard Of Ionor) the Mayor
3, Sa e e evening" Among the
served up by friend Of the Asor ELECTED more
praise seemed to be more heartily relshed by Her Ma
iesty and the Prince than the national decacies oil pump
kin pie and apple and upon her Maestys retiring
Prince Albert enjoyed, with great som gin will
D9Tn s9 Sos that his
BY twelve O'Clock, the Royal party retire, to rest
Aspecial messenger has been despatched 70 washing
ton with intelligence Of the arrival OF Her Majesty and
Consot who intend in few days to visit the President
at the White House. - .
Various aoat as to the object Of this quite
unexpected visit amongst others, II is said the mmcdi
settlement of the Oregon question: and the negotiation
ofcommercia treaties upon and liberal basis, are
The following distinguished individuals form the suite
Of her Majesty and Prince Albert Duke and Duchess o.
Bucceuch Lady Paget Lord Paget Lord 81.
Bouverie Colonel and Miss Arson. 80
The royal couple appeared in excellent health and
spirits.
The royal yacht in this instance has maintained her
previous character fast saer and excellent sea
boat having performed the voyage from land to land IN
the unprecedenedly short period Of eight days heen
hours. 80
Further particulars are expected tomorrow. which will
be published Immediately Oh arrival
This is truly characteristic Of the Canadian press
and shows the progress Of light literature, morals
philosophy, and veraciy in that Province. 1t Is IN
keeping with all remarks on this country emana-
ting with the newspapers in that cold region, ano
is as near the truth as the writers 10 Paradise
in the depth of winter.
The ITALIAN OpERA.-Last nigh we were tavo
red with peepat the rehearsal OF PP,witani A
number of invitations had beense by Signor Fer.
dinand Palmo, to the leading men, to the Press,
quite a select and critical audience assembled
The theatre is perfect bijo~; dear, delightful,
elegant temple and such beautiful scenery. In a
word, 1t is the most perfect and really splendid
theatre or opera house on the continent; nay
we had almost said in the world OF the scene.
ry, the appointments, the dome. and the cur
tains, we have not now room to speak at length
which we will do at an early period. heorchestra
is certainly the most effective and grand we have
ever seen assembled at one time under the same
leader-and such a leader-Rapetti At one time
we counted forty-three instruments in full play on
the stage OF the company we shall simply say
that they are the same we have already seen a,
Niblo's, with the exception OF Borghese, who
pleased us very much. She is an actress wlthal-
and like Calve, she wins by peculiar expression
what, perhaps, we should not entirely concede &c
the power and beauty of her voice. Although the
company labored under the very great disadvantage
of "rehcarsa'' yet they elected the warmest APP
pause from all who listened 10 them. The choruses
were given with great effect
word about Signor Palmo himself. He was
there and seemed happy to see his friends. In the
saloon, which is fitted up with the elegance of q
drawing room, he had prepared very excellen
spread -DOneu turkey, W-Wode peei, Hahi
cake, ,Nc. Several baskets of sparkling champagne
were drained in pledgng success to the "1taliar
OPERA" We also wish it success but Signor Pal
mo must depend on his company, not upon hi
champagne. If the former be but as sparkling
and exhileratng the latter he need have fears
Tonight then remember the house opens. Be early
and secure the number of your seat. Go hal
an hour earlier TO see the magnificent drol
scene by Guidicini and Monachessi.
GRAND AMERICAN REPUBLICAN BALr..-Ther,
seems TO be no lack OF enterprise among the me
rcan Republicans. Is but few months sine,
this party made its appearance. From the yer,
first il has been perfectly confident of success, ant
nothing has yet occurred to give the slightest evi
dcnce of failure. On the contrary, Young Ameri
ca is getting thoroughly aroused Few IN days
but great in numbers, it now is the all cngrossin