The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-14


tratins into one solid mass, the overwhelming in
fuenees, which, thank heaven, have already been
enlisted IN this land, the side Of temperance.
Let all the various associations be merged into one
great, harmonious, united body-the Temperance
Society. Let other designaions--some of them
not In the best possible tasc-be dropped. LIE.
general union" be formed in each State, consist
ing OF regularly appointed representatives. from the
various associations. Let the elements Of moral
Influence which really exist in the temperance
ranks be properly concentrated and made to bear
upon the public mind. We trust that this will be
done, for cherish most sincere and cordial
regard for this great and honorable cause-we de-
sire TO all mpedme MIS- 10 It's success removed,
and earnestly wish for its universal prosperity and
triumph
we have thus briefly glanced at some of the con-
slderations, suggested by the announcement OF
Father Mathews visit to our shores 1t remains
to be seen how far anticipation of its results.
as respects the advent of a better spirit. one more
worthy OF American citizenship, amongst all classes
OF our people, and the wider diffusion of the bless
ings Of temperance may be realized In the mean.
time, we only add, that the realization Of these
hopes-lopes which, we confident are ardent.
y cherished by all good citizens Of every cree and
name must depend very much on the virtuous
and patriotic efforts Of all who will seek 10 i'm
prove such an event. " as TO make it contribute ia
the advancement Of Ae great interests of morality.
and the removal Of evils which at this mcmen
threaten so seriously the peace, honor, and very
existence OF the reE ubc.
ANOTHER DIsr1NGUIsHKD LITERARY TOURIST IA.
TUE UNITED STATES The arrival of Sir E. L Bull
wer, the distinguished English novelist and philoso--
Pher, Is now looked for with considerable anxiety
1t Is not at all improbable that the next steam ship
from Europe may convey him TO our shores. His
visit Will be another proof Of The rapid growth Of
the interest with which the heya.i of the old world
have begun TO regard the United States, and in
several additional respects il must be regarded as a
rather interesting event
Bulwer IS man of remarkable talent, and very
popular writer. Naturally possessed of fine crea-
tive genius, vivid imagination, and discrmn ating
taste, he has had, in addition, all the advantages
which highly finished education confer and not
bclrg shackled much by principles which are
commonly regarded lnseparably identified with
morality and virtue, his novels have attained. of
course, an immense degree of popularity as well
here rs IN Europe, particularly amongst the very
sentimental of both sexes Ii is not, however, our
intention just now to enter into any xaminasion
of the character and tendencies of Bulwer's novels
We allude to his popularity as a novelist, merely
tor the purpose of preshadowing the sort OF recep-
ton with which he is likely to meet if he allow
himself to be subjected to it Like Dickens, he
will be seized hold of, The momert he arrives, bx
some Of those petty lit,e cliqnes who arrogate 10
themselves the exclusive right and title to be re.
gardsd the leaders Of fash on literature society,"
and everything He will BE- dined and wined-
toasted.and icested badsered and bored to death
if he give these ciiqses the slightest chance Of way
laying him.
Thus II has been with many European travellers
of distinction. They have been selzed, tormented~
mishformed and msled by the mere fag end of
American society-by copceed, contemplate
cqncs who no more represent society in this coun-
Try than Dickens represented The sober and enght-
ened judgment of English travellers. The only
way in which European travellers of any note
can see this country, To Judge accurately, is
TO follow the plan of the Caliph Of Bagdad, when
ne wished to see how his people behaved them
seives-hat IL, travel incogn1o Lord Morpeth
went through the States coed deal in this fash
ION, and was close, Jueicious, and impartial OBJ
server. lie made narrow escape here in New
York, to he sure, but his good sense delivered him
from the hands Of the Phlsiines.
We advise Sir E. L. Bulwer to do as his own
pelham" did, when he went among the burglars
and assassns-that is, to shave his magnificent
whlskers, put on caroity wig and disguise his
person SO that none OF the toadies here can know
that he's out"