The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-16

GRisETrE PoErRY.-N. p. Willis has Just pub
llshed ''The Lady Jane, and other humorous
Poems" ''The Lady Jane'' contains hundred
stanzas, in the style of Don Juan, and is produc-
ton of very considerable merit. II was published
time since in the ''BrotherJ onathan," and is,
therefore not quite unknown The lyrics which
are added, are very spirited. The verses to "ihe
Lady in the Chemisette with Black Butons'-
the Lady in the White Dress, whom helped into
the Omnibus" the White Chip Hat''-are very
excellent things in their way This is quite new
style of poetry-to be cherished dearly in Division
street, got by heart through all the region of the
Bowery, and not unapprecated in the Easements of
Waverly Place and Union Square.
TEMPERANCE CoNcERT.-Mr Murphy very &C.
LIBERATED temperance vocalist, will give grand
concert at the Apollo on Thursday evening next,
assisted by great array of talent These affairs
attracting great deal of attention, and the en-
fertainments are quite of novel, amusing and in
teresting character.
''MYsTERIEs OF PARIS. "-Wincheser's edition
of this exciting novel is now completed, and is
published in beautifully bound volume Ii is a
very elegant affair, and makes quite handsome
gift-book. The superiority of this translation is
generally acknowledged, and those, therefore, who
desire to preserve the work, should procure this
bound volume.
Amusements
CHATHAM THEATRE.-We were, as a member of
crowded auditory, last night, utterly transported
with the magnifcence and effect produced by the first
representation OF the and gorgeous drama of the
" King of the Mist We had doubted the correctness Of
he audations Of the European and American press which
no longer reeled seeing AMI Judging for ourselves
We did not deem the theatre sufficiently capacious to
produce such terrific effects; but convinced
tic efforts have Witnessed Hielge the artist
ii. duty some Of the scenery truly sublime Messrs
Held Scott Booth and Mrs. Herring and all acted
wall their parts and the music produced by Mr. Jamson
worthy of the leader and the piece The after drama
and farce were both well performed, and the bill
should grace the boards for nights to
We have pleasing duty to perform in announcing that
this evening is set apart for the benefit of the door
are the King of the MIST the farce Of Born Good Luck
IN which Mr. Williams performs the lamented Powers
the drama of the Adopted Child in which Mr. Scott plays
Michael The claims of Messrs Rhoades Bloomer, Da
should not be forgotten by the public this
GEN. Tom THUMB may be seen at the American
Museum to-day until IL O'Clock, and at ii O'Clock
this morning there will be grand performance when
will appear on the stage in songs, dances marble statues
&c in addition to other magnificent performances by
OF the best companies in the city and should the wind
continue in the east, that the ship will not sail the
General Will be at home at the Museum throughout the
day, and there will be performances O'Clock in the af
fternoon as well as at in the evening
New YORK LEGIsLATuRE.-In Senate on Satur-
day, MIR. Burnham brought in bill for the relief of
ehe American Seamens Friend Society the City Of
New York-read twice and referred A message was re-
ce'yed from the Assembly, concurrng in the resolutions
relative to the postage REFORM and they the
Governor. Constitutional reform was again taken up
and debated Mr. Patt offered resolution that the Gov
ernor shall nominate by and with the consent of the S
nate shall appoint all judicial officers except Judges of
the Courts of Common Pleas who shall be elected by the
people OF the several counties except the county New
York. and the It'll section of article 4th of the Constt
ton Of this State hereby abrogaed-hs was referred
to the Judiciary Committee
In Assembly Mr.. Glazier introduced bill for the better
security OF mechanics in the City Of New Yorkreferred
to select committee consisting of the members from
New York. The House then went into a debate on the
rerenchment in the general government