The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-11-27


FROM THE CoAsT OF APRIcA.-Anived, the U. s.
ship Saratoga, Josiah Tattnall, Esq Commander,
from an eighteen months cruise on the coast Of
Africa, twenty-iour days from Porto Praya, and
anchored in Lyn Haven Bay, Nov. q, 1874.
Annexed is list Of her officers :-e
Josiah Tattnal Commander Samuel +. Heard, Lieu.
tenant Charles Haywood, do Charles 3 Boggs, do
Enoch G. Parrott. DO J. Curtis Wait, Acting Lieut..
George Henry Cooper Acting Master; Hora'iu Bridge
Purser; Horatio N Glent@orth, Surgeon; Isaac r.
surgeon Oscar C. Badger, Midshpman Alexander A
s.mmes, do d Augustus Chever, do EilIcott d.
WI w1 d. Edmund %,a1 w. Henry DO Alexander W. Rms
Barr, Gunner Benjamin B. Binchsted, sailmaker; Luz
thsr Manson, Carpenter.
mas Webb Carpenter
From BAHrA-The British ship Iris, Bertram,
arrived last night in forty days from Bahia. We
learn from Mr.. Ireland, passenger, that distur-
bance had broken out at Maccia, the precise ma
ture of which had not been ascertained at Bahia
when he sailed. Two Brazilian men-of-war had
been despatchedto aid in suppressng the outbreak,
which, it was believed, would be quoted with but
little difficulty.
lNTEMPgRATE REFoRMERs. Some OF the temper
ance people in Massachusetts are circulating petit
tons 10 the Legislature asking the traffic in ntox-
eating liquor to be made States prison offence.
This is unwise. All reforms should be attempt
ed with moderation and discretion. The temper
ance reform, in particular, ought to be managed
temporarily and calmly. Nothing is to be gained
by violence. Prejudices TO be encountered sue
cessfully, must be dealt with in spirit of great
kindness and Cancellation Long established usages,
however pernicions, are not In all cases most
cessfully opposed, by high-handed and ultra mea-
surcs. The evils OF incompetence are deeply root
ed in society, and their causes, numerous and pow
erful, are to be removed only by the exercise Of
great patience, perseverance, and zeal always
companied with discretion. In all moral reforms
legislative enactmenls of very doubtful efficacy.
The work must go on quietly in the body OF socie-
ty itself, by means Of reason, argument, and all
powerful good example.
MORE PEDEsTRIANIsM. match of twelve miles
for $4,000, is agreed to come off within two weeks,
over the Beacon Course, Hoboken, between the
Indian, Steeprock, and John Greenhalgh, the cele-
brated English pedestrian, who was third in the
last great footrace. It will be then whether
son Of the forest, or the studied tacticlan, win pre-
vail in this great feat Barlow, the successful COM
pettor, reiusedt to again in this country and sail
ed in the Roscius yesterday for his native land.
No doubt he judged wisely in dceming that divided
laures were better than none, and therefore took
what he got in preference to running the chance
Of losing all.
ITALIAN OpERA.-Tonght the opera Of Lucresia
Borgia is 10 be repeated, with the same "cast' as
on Monday night. The musical and fashionable
circles quite in fever discussing the merits of
the prima donmas, Borghese and Pico. Two
cquss in rapid process OF formation, and hot
and fierce is the controversy between them, that
we are promised as much life and spirit and agree
able dlsputation before the curtain there was be-
hind it during the last of the opera ! Signora
Pico looks exceedingly fascinating in the male
costume of the character sustained by her in this
opera, and the friendly rivalry between the two ami
able opera queens gives to the performance Of both
great deal Of spirit. There will be, of course,
another very crowded and brilliant house.
Mr.. ii. PHTLLIPs.-GRAND SACRED CONCERT
THIS EvKNING.-This highly accomplished and ia
Tented musician gives his only Sacred Concert this
evening. IN the Tabernacle, Broadway; and there
is every reason to believe that the attendance will
be tremendous 1t is stated by those who have
heard the "Song Of Noses" that it surpasses all
his other pieces. All the gems of the most choice
oratcries will be presented, IN such style as they
are seldom heard in this country, and only can be
sung by Phillips. BY all means go early. if you
are DESTROYS Of being comfortably seated.
Mr.. VANDENHoFF's LECTURE.-This gentleman,
who has, in few months, succeeded in making
the art of elocution popular, and even fashiona-
BILE pursuit in our city, is engaged TO deliver lee.
ture this evening at the Mercantile Library. The
programme offers diversified and elegant enter
tanment; and we have no doubt that he will have
numerous and most intelligent audience.
NEW York Law ScuooL.-Our readers will per-
ceive in the advertising columns, that the COM
mencement Of this interesting course OF lectures,
has been postponed until next Monday evening.
The first lecture, being Introductory will be free.
Students at law will do well to attend.
SALE OF PAINTNGs.-A sale of very choice and
beautiful paintings commences this day, at 26l
Broadway, among which are some rare specimens
Of the old masters; also some beautiful statuary,
engravings, prints, &c. The sale will be well
worth attending, if it is only Tor inspection.
MASSACHUSETTS OrrrcIAL.-The aggregate vote
taking the highest each ticket, for Electors at
large is as follows:-
For Clay. Observation-Disclosures. 81 062
Ioik. .o3U5y
birney. .."....... .lOe5O
Mr.. Clay's majority over Mr. Polk, 14,023.
Do. do. over all, 3,l93.
4 CHRocRAPHY.-It will be seen by an advertise
ment in our columns, that Mr. Brstow, the cee-
brated writing master, has permanently established
himself in this city. Those who wish to acquire
the art Of writing beautiful hand, would do well
to put themselves under his tuition.