The New York herald., 1844-10-01
Political Nioyemcnts.

Political Movements.
The GREAT DEMOCRATIC Mass MEETING at Alba
ny comes of tomorrow, and the most extensive
preparations are making to ensure a turn out Q
thousands. We shall give full description in 10
monow's Herald.
MEETING AT PATERSON N-There was an i'm
mense gathering of Polk, Dallas, and Thompson
men and ladies at Paterson yesterday afternoon
The county of Passaic appeared to have thrown
the larger part OF its population into the assem-
bage, as one single procession from four neiehbor
ing towns sent TWO hundred and ninety-seven wa
gon loads OF Democratic men, women and chill
dren, who bore banners and emblems Of every
kind and description The most OF the manufacturer
closed their shops and fac tories when the whig meet
ing was held at that place last week, TO allow the
workmen TO attend, but refused the same privilege
dressed by Edward r. v. Wright, ESQ Of Jersey
city, who Is one OF the most popular political ora
tors of the State Judge Narr, of New Jersey, and
Daniel Z Sickles. of this city, also addressed the
immense assemblage, In most spirited manner
Jersey is all on fire for Tuesday and Wednesday
next.
NOMINATIONS FOR ASSEMBLY The "Natves
have nominated the following persons as candl.
dates for the Assembly Abraham G, Thompson,
Second Ward; Harvey Hunt, Of 9th; 7. 5. Simp.
son, OF 7th; r. N. Morrison, Of 9th; E. c.. Blake,
of 10Th; John Culver, of Ilth; Jacob T.. Fem, OF
18th; VIM. 8. Ross, of l4th; John J. X. Depuy, Of
10Th; Thomas II Oakley, Of 18th; d: E. Wheeler,
OF 9h; a. A. Alvord, Of 18th, and Joseph Hufty,
Of the 4th declined serving, and other candidates
will be nominated in their stead
COMMON CoUNcM.-The proceedings last even
ing were interesting. Two plans of police were
presented one by Alderman Gale, that has neither
practicability nor ordinary common sense In its
details, and another by Alderman Schieffelin, a
little better, but not much, although il may answer,
with numerous amendments. The Union Square
was selected as the site of the Washington'M Monu-
ment, and Justice Drinker aud Clerk Dickinson
were transferred from the Lower Police Office to
an Office to be established at Harlem, where they
will have nothing to do except to be always on
hand, and receive their salary as usual on quarter
day. A more ridiculous movement than this has
rarely been made by any portion of our city govern
ment. There is about as much necessity for a
police magistrate at Harlem as there would be for
one on Gbbet Island, opposite the Battery.
In the Board of Assistants an ordinance was
adopted changing nearly all the places of holding
the polls, which will be acted upon by the Board OF
Alderman on Wednesday evening.
Mr.. H. PHILLIPS THIRD CoNcERr.-Last night
Mr.. Phillips appeared again before, and charmed
a large audience The programme contained
judicious selection Of Songs and Baads-amongst
the rest. few pieces the very mention of which
falls with melody on the ear. Mr.. Phillips mode
of singing "the Meeting of the Waters" is wor-
thy of the conception of the poet who wrote those
iundying lines; and we verify believe no other vo-
calist can sing as Phillips sings "the light of
other days."
When Mr. Phillips had finished the last song but
one, he addressed the audience in his own pleasing
way, in nearly the few words which follow =
+" Ladies and GentLemem-Previous to the introduc-
hon OF my last song permit me to present to you
my very sincere thanks for the kind reception you
have given me, and for the attention with which
you have listened to my singing In the course OF
few months hope to have the pleasure Of meeting
you again, when 1t Is my purpose to introduce
some sacred performances; amongst the rest some
of Handel and Haydn's pieces. cannot depart,
however, without renewing my thanks to you all,
but especially to the gentlemen ot the press, whose
treatment and Kindness towards me, has, without
exception, exceeded what 1 ever met with in any
country IN which have travelled"
At the conclusion OF this short address, loud
and long peal OF applause greeted Mr. Phillips, who
retired apparently much pleased with the warm
and hearty reception he had met, especially on that
occasion, and OF which he spoke so handsomely in
his own fellcitous way.
Music AND OpERA.-Lasi evening was great in
the way OF music and opera among the elite and
persons of taste OF both sexes First there was the
opening of Palmo's Opera House for the fall sea-
son. On this occasion we had "Lucia di Lam
mermoor," with Borghese, vsltelini, Antognini,
and the rest Of the old troupe 1t was most fash
ionably and brilliantly attended The vocalists
were generally in good voice and spiris. Many
of the beautiful faces, in elegant costume, that
graced this byou on former occasions were present
Borghese was received with great appause-and
the acting and singing of Antognini were excel
lent.
At the Park Theatre the new opera, called the
Enchanted Horse,'' music by MIR. Jones. was
brought out and was decidedly successful although
a new opera, on its first night, must be seen and
heard under many disadvantages Madame Otto
sung most superby, and was very well supported
by Mr.. Jones. We have no time for extended re-
marks to-day, but very fashionable and elegant
house seemed to appreciate the entertainment very
much. Madame Otto exhibited great powers of
voice, governed with much taste and skill. It
must have a run.
The concert OF Mr.. Phillips was, also, we'll at
tended, at the Society Library, and his great ta-
lents in his art are beginning to be properly appre-
ciated.
SOCIETY LIBRARY.-It is strange that members
OF such institution as this should be found with
their muddy boots stuck up in chairs and on the
tables; yet have seen such an exhibition in the
beautifully fitted up reading room Of this valuable
library. We hope the trustees will reform this
nuisance.
TheatricaIs, &c.
Mr.. Macready has just left this city for Boston,
where he plays for the last time in this country Ii
is said that he has been very fortunate while
solourning amongst us, having cleared some so 600
or 10000 dollars. His last speech at the Park
Theatre, in this city, has caused considerable com
ment.
Mr.. Anderson has proceeded souhward on q
starring tour.
Mr.. Crisp, who recently arrived in this country
from England, makes his first appearance at the
Park Theatre, this evening, as Jeremy Diddler in