The New York herald., 1845-03-22

10 peculiar circumstances, will be tull of politica
excitement OF every description both municipal and
national. Occurring Immediately on the back OF
| the great contest tor the Presidency, we now per-
ceve that II this election, all parties preparing
| themselves with new principles, new issues and
| Hesh armour Tor the great contest Of lSiS. II il
not only charter election involving Mayor and
corporation, but il is an election in which all par
Ties intend TO re-organze themselves for great
and protracted struggle.
The wings have taken the field with principles OF
he most enlightened and liberal character. and il
they adhere to them, they will carry them triunl-
phanty through. They have, under the flag of Mr.
Selden, declared not only for municipal reform in
all Its branches, and for economy and honesty in
public matters connected with this city but what
is lar more important, in favor also of those grea
principles of civil and religious liberty, which
were maintained with such fidelity and success by
the fi'st settlers of this country, and which were
afterwards Incorporated with the revolution OF
l1I6, when the Independence of this country was
effected in despite Of European power and influence
IL the wing democracy of this union re-organize
on those principles and abide by them, they will
carry the whole country with them. They NAV
mol succeed IN this election, or the next but with
such noble principles as those avowed by Mr. Sci.
den, and those associated with him in the new
wing movement, they must eventually succeed
amongst intelligent and free races of men. be thew
from any country, or Of any party. Let them ,her
so ahead-,her destiny is certain and glorious
The THEATRICAL RLvoLurIoN.- agitation
amongst the theatrical circles produced by the re-
cent accounts from England, begins to be yery
complete revolution in the legitimate drama on
both sides of the water. The public attention has
been thoroughly awakened by the extraordinary
success OF Miss Cushman, and we have great
hopeso Of seeing complete revival of the drama at
the Park in!a very shor,-timc.
The new drama, from.the pen of Mrs Mowatt,
which will be produced at the Park next week
will be quite unique, and we are inclined to be.
lieve, viii produce very considerable sensa-
ton IL represents the absurdities, and follies,
and vices ct fashionable life IN this CITY.
and some Of the characters are drawn in
the most pungent and laughable manner. Some
OF the scenes will be brilliant in the extreme, parti-
cuarly one called the Polka scene," representing
fashionable party amongst the supper ten thou.
sand" OF New York, and which was given by one
OF the bankrupts before he took he benefit of the
Act" in order TO impose upon the banks, and by
which means he got an immense loan. The deco
ratlons in this scene will be complete and magnif
cent IN the extreme, having been made by some Of
the artists who have been employed for years past
in getting up .the fashionable drawing rooms up
town. The dancers-the lights-the company-the
dresses-the furniture-wi all be exactly represen.
tative of the scene depicted
We have set our artists TO work, land shall endea.
vor to give eDgravngs OF the best scenes in this new
drama. II it succeeds, it ispossible that it may Law
the foundation Of a new movement in theatricals
and dramatic writing, that shall equal in its effects
here, what 1t would appear Miss Cushma0's debut
is likely TO effect with regard to the London stage
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED 1t will be seen on
reference to our law reports, that James Eagar the
unfortunate man who has been found guilty of the
wiul murder Of Philip Williams, in Roosevelt
street in this city, in December last, has been sen
fenced, before the Court OF Oyer and Termner, to
be hanged on the 9th of May. Judge Edmonds'
charge, Of which we give full report, we recon-
mend to he special perusal of the class Of persons
to whom it is intended to apply.
MISS CusHMAN AND Mr. FORREST. The Epenime
Post is working very hard its effort to pay of its
renty manufactured here, depreciating Mics Cush.
mans extraordinary triumph on the London
stage, and lauding Mr.. Forrest TO the skies
We shall endeavor to set all this right
before the public, by glance behind the
scenes. We will not allow these miserable cri-
tics to detractfr from Hiss Cushmans success. The
letters In the Post are very probably written by
some loafing chevalier who has nothing to do but
make himself ridiculous. We have much more,
however, TO say about this matter.
MR.GEoReE VASDrNHoFr announces a repetition
Of his elegant and classical lecture on the Anti.
cones oi Sophocles, and the LEAR Of Shakespeare.
for Tuesday next, at the Clinton Hall.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF Coon FELLOWS There
is to be grand display OF this Order at the Taber.
nacle on Monday evening-an Grafton will be de-
livered; the Angesea Singers will sing a number
Of their best gees, Duets and songs a sonato, by
Beethoven, will be played by young lady only 8
years Of age besides host of other musical
seniuses will display their talents. 1t is tor the
benefit Of the widows and orphans fund, and will
be well worthy witnessing.
GRAND ComPLIMRSTAR, CONCERT 10 MILE. DRs.
JARDrSs.-Mad. Pico and the principal ar,s,es OF
the late Italian company now in this city, together
with number Of other able musicians, are about
to give concert, together with an opera and bal.
let, to the above accomplished damsepss, previous
TO her departure from this city. The affair will be
every way worthy OF the projectors and supporters,
and will come OIL on Monday. the 3Isi inst.
Mr.. j. PARKrR's GRAND ExHInIuos BALI.-The
annual exhibition OF Mr. Parker's pupils, comes of
on Monday mex About fifty young ladies and
gentlemen will display their talent "on the lgh,
fantastic toe" After which the company will par.
take Of the festivities oi the evening II will Ger
tainly be very amusing and interesting exhibition.
cnoIcE roRKIes FKurrs.-A quantity Sthe mos,
delicious foreign fruits has Just been received BY
Moore, Lent x Co. Iss Front street n Eve we