The New York herald., 1844-11-24

nave
Citadel in that harbor; yet they continue their la
bors Several engineers have recently been sent
out from England to complete the extensive line Of
Notifications at Halifax
Boston.
Correspondence Of the Herald
BosToN, Nov. 81, 1874.
DEAR SIR-Now that the wings have sufficiently
recovered to be enabled to raise their eyes from
their shoe lachets, where, in meekness and despon-
dency they have kept them fixed for the last fort
night, and the locos have descended from their
stills, matters and things in general seem to resume
their usual positions in this good city Of notions
Forrest has proved an excellent card in the hands
Of Manager Pelby, his performance being witness
ed every night by crowded audiences-but al
though his reception has been al! an actor could
he has cast from him that originality which con-
tributed SO much to establish his fame, and has
substituted maudlin mannensm which savOrs
strong of imitation. Be that as it may, there is
one complaint general among the proession-t that
is. he is no longer the Ned Forest at rehearsal
they formerly knew-but, in all pomposty, very
You have learned, through the papers, of the
many obstacles thrown in the way Of Ole Bull, not
by musicians, but by set of tinkers calling them
selves SO, who, pu1ed up with envy, determined to
thwart the great musicians intention of bringing
out here his long looked for Niagara, by demanding
for their services In the orchestra than three
times the amount ever paid them by any other per-
son. This exorbitant demand he very properly
rejected, and gave his last two concerts unaided
save by plano-fOrte accompaniment. The result
was "perfect triumph" Never had he greater
or more fashionable audiences, and never We're his
magic tones listened to with more undisguised
delight. His appearance on both evenings was ap-
plauded to the echo. and there is now but one
opinion, that the assistance OF any orchestra can
only tend TO mar or conceal the beauties OF his per-
Torrance. The orchestra is, however, not the only
opposition he has TO contend with here. certain
Dossd be leader of the ton has been interchangeable in
attempting to nure him by the circulation OF reports,
the malignty of which only be equalled by their
utter faslty. But the character of the defamer for
veracity is very well appreciated that the shafts,
though well aimed, have generally fell perfectly
harmless In connection with this am promised
particulars, which, on some future occasion, may
furnish for your valuable Herald as rich an expose
as the public have been treated with for a long
time. Madame Arnault sang at both his concerts,
and was most favorably received perceive by
the papers. of this morning that, in return, sup
pose, tor the handsome manner in which he has
to play for the Philharmonic Society on Saturday
s PETER frrsYw1sxLr.
Sporting Intelligence.
MORE PEDEsTRIANIsM.- are about
being made for another great footrace, to come off
over the Beacon Course, Hoboken, or the Centre
vile Course, Long Island, between Barlow, the
winner OF the last great race, and Steepr0ck, the
Indian, who was second on that occasion; it is
also said that i, is not unlikely but that the old ia
vorite, Major Stannard, will contest similar feat
witt, another Of the competitors the late occa.
sion. II is likewise said that Gidersleeve and
Greenhalgh will have another tug for the master
ship. Whether these matches will come off toge-
ther or separately, is not as yet finally determined
upon.
RACING AT ALBANIA very interesting race
came of over the Bulls Head Course, Albany, on
ErId asst
tween
? Adams m. Sally Walker. ...... IL
II. Showers bk. IN Black Maria. ......... 2 g.
g Cranes q N Sarah Bladen. DR..
Time. ...... lSo.2 49,
Also race for 100 dollars, between sorrel mare
and bay gelding, which the former won in !. So.
New ORLEANS The regular races on the Eclipse
Course, will commence on the 9th Of December,
and the great post stake Will come on on the day
previous
The Camden Mail says that the race course es-
tabshed in that vicinity, is about to be abandoned
Arthur Taylor, the veteran trainer for Col John
son, OF Virginia, accompanied Midas and Blue
Dick only as far as Louisville, They are now at
Natchez, in charge Of Craig, the jockey.
The Indian. Steeprock, who run the foot race
with Barlow Co.. the other day, was quite lion
night.
IMPORTANT FROM TExAs-We find the following
items of news in the Clarksville (Texas) Northern
Standard, of the 10Th ult:-
BY the western mail learn that President Houston
has received another communication from Santa Anna
which Is said to be OF pacific character 1t Is stated
that the contemplated invasion OF Texas by Mexico 10
abandoned and we believe it settled that England and
France have offered to obtain acknow edgment Of
independence on condition that Mexico shall have the
right to renew the war whenever we offer ourselves to
the United States Red Lander.
It's rumored that President Houston intends immediate
ly to convoke an estrs session Of Congrsss ID.
Accounts received from the Upper Brszos few days
since, represent that considerable number Of the Com
snches had already arrived the place fixed upon for the
ho bald ho .l1nF IL
month Tor the purpose of entering into treaty with our
government Large additional numbers were daily
pected TO arrive The W8cos, also, portion Of which
tribe have time past manifested hostile dsposi.
ton were TO be present Gen raj Houston will attend
the council and there little doubt that complete paci
cation oil these long hostile tribes will be Effected
| Dem.
We learn from the Standard that two .amed Flynn
and Muens have been arrested at Clarksvile sspi
cion of negro stealing and dealing in counterfeit coin.
The two residents OF Harrison county, Texas.
and were on their wsy home from Arkansas, having a
appointment with negro man belonging to resident
in Claksvie to meet him at night and take him Off; the
negro Muleps attended at the appointed time md
arrested and being searched found in possession
OF Ss20 counterfeit Of Amercsn gold This fellow stated
that he had been several times cold and then o again
by Flynn. Mullens and Flynn under bonds appear
at the Criminal Court The negro has escaped.
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CHEROKEE COUNTRY sTARR's-PRAIRIK
/ FIRE Those Infamous murderers and maTauders,
the Starrs according the Advocate, have been seen,
se ~ 81 me For.
Of that post and delivered 10 the Cherokee Council,
for hsIhoring these offenders. Duke was asked why he
harbored the Stars and he replied that he was not 80
much afraid TO harbor them, US not TO hafbor them =
such ID the the people have Of these outlaws Ezekiel
Felc and Jack Feds with their two sons residing in
the northern part of the Nation, went to their Held
week Thursday night last for the purpose Of preventing
6re then sweeping over the prarie, from consuming
their iences But high wind prevailed a. the time, the
| flames rushed onward with such speed that they
we're obliged to leave their work. and endeavor to
themselves by fight The two and one Of the lads
| we're however, overtaken and burnt to d. ath.
When found the next day the in the arms of his
father who had doubtless horne him far he could
in his efforts their lives The persons Of these
unfortunate victims were painfully dhhgured by the
Are. The other youth saved hi life by rushing through