The New York herald., 1844-07-15


preached TO the Boston Light Infantry, on Sunday,
by Rev. Mr.. Lathrop, in DR.. Dcwey's church,
Broadway. The Rev. GenteT1an came from Boz
ton for that purpose having before preached to the
Light Guard Of this city, on the occasion OF their
visit TO Boston in 1886, and subsequently on June
18th, lS43.
| The sermon has been the subject Of a good
deal of conversation having treated pretty freely
of the political aspect Of things in senersl-of
men and manners-of the age and body Of the
times, &c. The principal topic was the right
of cilizenship-and change in the naturalization
laws, tor which measure he is an advocate
term Of twenty lone years he thought a pro-
per period of probation for foreigners before
they become invested with the franchise-a privi-
lege so important that it should be guarded with
jealous care. In his other remarks, which, upon
the whole, were characterized with liberality OF
sentiment there was nothing particularly deserving
of comment except his complimentary notice OF
the military body in general, and of the manner in
which they conducted themselves in the late ardu-
Gus and trying circumstances in Philadelphia.
The freedom with which these matters were dis
cussed in the pulpit, gave hue of novelty to the
discourse, to which, very likely, the attention of
public opinion may be further directed We shall
see.
CONCERTS ON STATEN IsLAND.-Madame Damo-
reau's Concert at New Brighton, on Saturday eye-
ning was very well attended. A great number of
elegantly dressed ladies, at present on the Island,
were present. The attendance would have been
much better, however, had not the occurrence OF
thunder storm, little before the commencement
of the concert, deferred many from venturing out
of doors. Madame Cinti and Artot gave great sa-
tisfaction, and were immensely applauded. The
Concert was given in the ballroom of the Pavilion
"a very nice place, but rather 100 warm, a.
though they endeavored to ventllate it.
This was not, it seems, the only concert given
on the Island that evening Another, an amateur
concert, was given at Clifton House, bya party of
gentlemen from the city, who happened to con-
centrate there, calling at Clifton House, well
at the Telegraph, in company with the famous
&c old Salt" who keeps the refreshment room
there. About half dozen of them delighted the
inmates OF the house all evening by singing. on
the pazzas some of the most delicious old songs,
glees and catches. The effect was exceedingly
fine, being heightened by the occasional intennp-
ton of the thunder gusts and lghtening-lleaven's
| Hying artillery. After the storm was over, this
very agreeable concert was closed by general
serenade.
Mr. FEATHERsToNHAUGH AND Mr.. CLAY.-The
| former person in his recent work on " America
| and the Americans" which has been SO severely
censured by all the journals throughout the length
and breadth of the land-as gross libel upon the
country-strongly recommends Mr.. Henry Clay
Tor the office of President at the next election. No
doubt the friends of the latter will be very thank
full for this recommendation, and appreciate it ac
cordingy.
| EUGENE SUES NEw WonK-" THE WANDER
| ING JEw."-This extraordinary work-one Of the
most characteristic and widest creations Of Sues
| genius, has been purchased by the enterprsins
Winchester of this city, for the Of fifteen thou
saud francs, and the first number will be issued by
| him two weeks in advance of the publication in
| Paris.
| Sue received for this novel one hundred thou
| sand francs from NJ. Verm the editor of the Con
sttutionnel II is a singularly exciting book, and
destined to meet a sale here, even exceeding that
| Of the " Mysteries of Paris The first number
| will appear towards the end of next week.
INCREASED TRAVEL TO EURoPE.-We are glad
10 learn that the fire packet ship Montezuma, Capt
Lowber, will sail tomorrow for Liverpool, nearly,
II not quite, full Of first class passengers and this
hat the difference i'll the length Of the time of pas
sage to England in fast sailing packets and the
steamers is so small, that many prefer going in a
beautiful and qnie ship to noisy steam packet
Hence the great nu,aber that go in the ships.
II is said tina, the Great Western is rapidly filling
10 with passengers. She is the favorite OF all
steam shps and her new captain, Matthews, is
universally esteemed.
MILITARY MovEMENTs.-The Boston City Greys,
Capt Newell A. Thompson, will visit this city
This week en- route to Philadelphia and Baltimore,
accompanied by Kendajl's celebrated Brass Band.
They will arrive tomorrow morning by the six
o'clock boat. Duringtheir stay in this city they will
be the guests CT one of ourcrack corps theFuseer7
Capt. Cazneau, with whom they will partake of
breakfast on arrival at the Battery Hotel, and be
reviewed by the Mayor They will afterwards by
invitation Of Gen. Storms visit the Arsenal, and at
half past four p. NJ, partake of dinner at the
). Hotel In the evening they will visit Niblo's
During their stay here they will quarter at the
Astor.
I LOUISIANA ELvcTIoN.-We have papers from
New Orleans OF the 9Th inst y They give returns
confirming the whg triumph which we mentioned
yesterday According to all present accounts there
are two whig and two democratic members to Con-
| gress elected and clear whig majority in the le-
,islature and convention. Last year the Congress
,onal members were all democrats
BEACON COURSE, HoBoKsN 1t is announced that
l trotting match, for $3.50, three mile heats, in
which either horse may go in harness or under the
saddle, is to come Of over the ground on Saturday
the Goth instant, between Columbus and Sir Will
| lam. second match on Sir William against
Jersey Blue, has also been made to come of on
j the same course, on the same terms