The New York herald., 1844-11-16


appeared to cersain wandering politicians who
visited that region; and also containing intima-
tions OF his political character, talents history, and
everything calculated TO throw light on the indivi-
dual who assumes in few months the important
duties Of President OF the United States
During the last summer variety OF wandering
politicians visited Tennessee for the purpose Of
casting an anchor to windward in the affections Of
Mr.. Polk, and impressing upon his mind, should he
be elected, an adequate idea OF their immense
importance and overwhelming influence in carry
ing his election. But 1t seems, according to the
best and most authentic accounts, that all these
politicians were quite astoRished by the cool man.
ner in which they were received by Mr.. Polk,
particularly in reference to political matters. On
science, on religion, on all ordinary topics Of con-
versaton, Mr.. Polk would talk with fsency and
interest, and discovered himself to be wel-read,
polite, and agreeable man. But on politics-or
the tarif-on any other public question-on his
views-hs polcy-he was as silent and mysterious
as the grave itself II is, therefore, argued from all
these accounts that Mr.. Polk will turn out much
shrewder man than people have generally imagined.
He was never, is true regarded very great man
in Congress- but he always maintained his personal
dignity and position, and discovered that the great
element OF his character was frmness and stead
fast attachment to his political views and his
fliends. What effect may be produced on his
mind. or what influence may DC exercised -hy the
various ciques Of the democracy, it Is utterly i'm
possible TO make any probable conjectures No
doubt there are many ready to pounce upon him,
but how they will succeed is quite another matter
In reference to the fashionable movements at the
White House during the next four years, the pros
pect is very brilliant. The lady of Mr.. Polk
is quite a good-looking woman, has great
deal of tact and certain amount Of that
genius for society which will doubtless give
a new tone to fashionable matters in Wash
ington. 1t is long time since the White
House was tenanted by lady possessed OF
commanding position, talents, genius and person
al beauty, and we should not be at all surprised if
Mrs. Polk were to restore to the White House the
brilliancy, refinement and gaiety which distin-
guished it during the Presidency Of Mr.. Madison,
when Mrs. Madison was the presiding genius
Mr.. Van Buren, was bachelor, and could not Of
course give the tone, and character, and refinement
Of female genius to that establishment. Mr.. Tyler,
with all the disposition in the world, had not the
materials; and even if Mr. Clay had been elected,
we doubt whether female; elgaence and refine
ment would have presided to such an extent at
Washington as under the auspices of Mrs. Polk
In fact the accession OF Mr.. Polk brings with it
the best prospec Of complets restoration ofgaety,
elegance, rel.aement, beauty, and fashion to soci-
ETY. in Washington
PRoscRIPrIoN OF IRISH SERvANrs.-We have
heard great many indignant remarks, relative to
the prescription Of Irish servants, on account of
fhe,rr raliU iUin kyt he 20 ind
to be expected Such an outrage on enlightened
human nature itself, it could hardly be supposed,
would be permitted 10 pass without crushing
rebuke from all intelligent and liberal minds. The
class of the community thus singled out by the in
tolerance and bgotry of sectarian rancor, is one
which possesses the highest claims on our sympa-
thy and respect Irish domes,ics, of both sexes,
arc, as class, far superior in point Of industry,
briefly, and integrity to those Of any other nation
The Irish female servants, in particular, are
worthy of all commentator for their purity of
character, which is proverbial. In fidelity, and
diligence in the service of their employers--in
steadfastness in the path of viIue-n thrifty care
of their earAings-in unobtrusive and practical
pety-multtudes of these poor Irish girls present
dn example, which may well put to the blush those
who persecute and proscribethem.
It really humiliating to witness the extremity
Of folly and intolerance to which sectaran feeling
is leading many weak minds. The other day, a
load of wood was laid down at the door Of one Of
the " natives" and he actually suffered it to lie
exposed all night in the street, because ne could
not get any but" id lrishman" to remove it to his
cellar; and, finally, employed a negro Where
is this melancholy insanity to stop!
PARK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF FRESH THEArRr-
CAL EXCITEMENT The Park Theatre, last even
ing, looked somewhat like old times The crowds
filling up the passages and lobbles, before tn c
tain rose, indicated some new excitement in the
drama.
Theatrical people are just beginning 10 discover
that young Anderson possesses an originality Of
genius in his profession thar, in brief period of
time, will, with proper culture and announcement,
throw all his contemporaries into the dim distance
The house was the most splendid one we have
seen IN a long time, and really exceeded in bril-
lancy any OF Macready's or Forests ordinary
houses. All the friends and admirers OF those
great actors are now crowding to the Park TO see
the new genius rise from obscurily, and the dis
cusslons, criticisms, controversies and remarks
plainly show that new spirit has been developed.
Last night the play was the "Patncian's Daugh-
ter" and throughout Mr. Anderson drew forth tre-
mendous applause from very crowded house
We have no room at present to enter into length
ened criticism of this young actors peculiar ge-
MUS and powers He is different from the Macrea-
dy or the Forest schoel-and will yet create the
atrlcal excitement peculiarly his own.
Our PHILADELPHIA CORRESPONDENTS -ERRoRs
CoRREcTEs.-We have a great deal of difficulty
with our Philadelphia correspondents. 1t seems
to be impossible to regulate them in their tastes,
and believe we shall have to cut them off alto
gether One of these correspondents alluded the
other day to matrimonial affair that was supposed
to be pending between two families of Phadel-
pha-that of Mr.. Swain on one side, and Mr..
Hopkinson on the other We are assured that