The New York herald., 1844-12-25
BaltlmOre.
Correspondence Of the Herald

Correspondence Of the Herald
BALTIMORE, Dec. 23d, 1874
Christmas Times theatrical Amusen,ents- Tor.
ry's Case, &c.
Here we are-just in the neighborhood of Christ
mas and surrounded by every thing characteristic
OF the occasion With weIl-supplied markets.
slib-tongued auctioneers Of toys and other things
Of Christmas cast-wcll-stocked book stores--we
are ready to enjoy all the festivities of Christmas
Those who are rich in the good things'' Of life,
will feel bound to contribute to their poor neigh
boris relief, and though Christmss does not. now,
bring with its annual approach those peculiar plea.
surabe feelingsit did in former days, vet we hope
to spend joyous season. Blessed by all the good
hngs Of life, and surrounded by civil aud rel
gious privileges nnsxampled IN the history OF the
world, why should We complain OF the hardships Of
life! We, of "lhe city OF monuments will not:
,nt like in former days, will hang up our stock
ngs, and wish for the annual visit Of St Nicholas
loaded with all the presents essential for such happy
seasons. The friends and patrons of fun" will
have an ample store OF 1t during Christmas holy
days, since the inimitab!e prince OF fun, Burton,
with splendid company tonight He promises
lots of amusement TO the theaire-g going people OF
Baltimore. Holiday Street Theatre will, also, be
opened by Mr. l. Rodney on Christmas eve, by
Introducing Mr.. Anderson to the Baltimore public,
Who, understand, was SO well received in New
York. He has also secured good orchestra and
will make himself fully entitled to the patronage OF
the friends Of such amusement. The Fakir Of
wonder. seeking folks Of the city by his wonderful
tricks, and unequalled jugglery. Two Museums
are also in full operation, besides number of pub.
lie concerts every evening-so that you see. the
people Of Baltimore can, ii they desire, well pa
ronze the authors of amusement and fun. All
will have chance TO crafty their particular taste,
and none can have an opportunity TO complain OF the
dullness OF Christmas times. We wish you of
M<... V~~t al it,
porters not excepted, for it is very seldom they
have our good wishes, unless they give US all the
news OF the season
Torrey's application for new trial, on the
ground that he was not indicted as ga freeman"
as required by the laws Of Maryland, was to be
discussed before the Court this morning, the appi-
cant and prisoner sustaining his demand for a new
trial himself, TO the exclusion of his counsel The
result Of his application ! have not yet heard,
though hardly think that his grounds Of applica-
on for new trial will be sustained by the Court
as sufficient to grant TO him the privilege II he
does secure that privilege, he can effect nothing
more than extend the term of his residence in Jail,
as his chance OF acquittal or pardon are very slight
| see it stated in some OF the northern papers
that his papers, written in prison, will soon be pre-
sented to the people OF the United States illus
trative OF his own experience among slaves. A
word Of advce-Look out for exaggeration, for a
man who would commit such an act as abducting
slaves and then make an effort to break jail under
such circumstances, with apparently such resolves,
condition Of those who he attempted TO abduct
Do not let "his papers," written in moments Of
prejudice, lead the north, opposed as many Of them
are, to slavery il exists here, TO suppose that
slavery is as bad as described or that misery is as
extensive CHARACTERISTIC OF the slave population
the rancor OF abolitionism would endesvor to
represent it.. II is all false, and il was correct
feeling which induced vsiter to this city from
the north, your own city, believe, to remark that
if slavery improved the condition and manners OF
the col0red population in a proportion northward
from Baltimore to New York, as il had done south
ward from your city to Baltimore, he would advo.
cate its introduction into the "Empire State" Do
as you choose, but do not let prejudice make yon
believe that il is such trightful bugbear as to
terrify every vsiter from the north
To-day we have had our first regular fall Of
snow, but owing to the wet state OF the Streets
caused by previous fall of rain, it has not given
as a chance to see a good depth, as many lovers o
winter sporting would like to see.
Once more, happy Christmas and merry times
to you ali. sAr A.
gentleman reading on Feipa Point Md who vvon