The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-22


directed to American artists and actors in England
which is interesting and gratifying in variety Of
poets Charlotte Cushman -Hackett-Dan Marble
land Forest, among actors, have been received
with great and marked favor, with the exception
that the last was not very well received in London,
although the warm-hearted Dublin people made up
for that in some measure. Now we have to add the
Aatterng reception of an American work of art-the
/" Greek Slave of Powers, young sculptor from
Cincinnati
Yet, not very long since, literary man from this
side of the water was regarded in England as "a
| rity-a phenomenon We recolect,a few years ago,
when Washington Irving first visited England what
noise was made about him-the British public ac-
tually gaped with astonishment, on seeing in their
midst live American, who was really literary
man. Since that time, however, we have furnished
England with a variety Of literary works o
high and acknowledged merit, and now we
are contributing share in all the departments OF
the flne arts-in the drama, in sculpture, and In
painting. Besides, if we to believe those disn
guished characters of the age, the critics, new
opera has just been produced In Philadelphia, which
is going to sci the world on fire, and eclipse all the
glory of the musical genius Of the past. But Of
this we must say we have some doubts, which can
not be removed until we have chance of hearing
this opera, and Judging for ourselves. We aude to
Fy's opera. Why, then, does not Mr.. Fry come
here Do, Mr.. Fry, bring your opera this way
Musical Fy-eloquent Fry-inspired Fry, do come
to this city larry not longer, we pray thee, but
come quickly, for we are IN an agony to hear thy
wonderful opera, which has been nearly the death
of SO many of the critics M
HEALTH AND PLEAsrRE.-The numerous charm
ing spots which around this city, it is pleasing
to know, are daily resorted to by great numbers OF
residents Of these close confined boundaries, per-
sons whose means or business prevent from going
further TO seek health and pleasure; and, indeed if
they did SO, 1t not unfrequently happens
Further on you may fare worse"
Hoboken and its delightful retreats in for its
share of patronage daily; and on Sunday for more
than its share, though certainly not unmerited The
respectable establishments where all the good
things Of this life may be enjoyed, are well worthy
Of the support they receive. The new hotel close
to the ferry, which is now nearly completed, will
add much to the beauty and accommodation Of the
place. With second Louis Schwartz for host,
there is no doubt but that it will answer we'll
Staten Island is also well patronised Clifton
House, Blancard's and other respectable hotels are
quite full.
Fort Hamilton has its patrons also. The estab-
lishment Of Mr.. Alonzo Reed is always respectfully
attended He deserves it.
Burnhams, on the Bloomingdae Road, daily re-
ceives its hundreds of visitors of the worthy host,
with all the courtesy and hospitality for which he is
so famous Stryker's Bay, the Abbey, Prospect
Hall, New Rochelle, and various other charming
spots in the vicinity have numerous visitors and adj
mirers.
| The new hotel, erected by VIM. Gibbons, ESQ.,, at
Morristown, N. j., conducted by Messrs. Noe and
Crowell, is most splendid establishment, and we'll
worthy of visit, particularly for families. The
best of every thing-with courtesy and promptness.
FRurrs AND FLowERs.-We yesterday morning
were agreeably surprised by the advent of basket
ofino splendid cherries, and two brilliant bou-
quets. We have never before seen such fine fruit,
and the flowers put up with the greatest TASTE
Mr. Ash, of the Elm, Throgs Neck, Westminster,
was the sender of these beauties, and we can re-
commend the public to his hospltable mansion.
| FUNERAL OF GEN. Jacksonville Hon. Martin
Van Buren,, and his Excellency, Silas Wright, ar
rived in town by the Albany boat yesterday after.
noon, to take part in the funeral obsequies of Gen.
Jackson, on Tuesday next
| GENERAL JAcKsoN.-The Board of Common Coun-
Gil held special meeting hast evening, and appro-
prated asum of $ 500 to defruy the expenses of the
celebration Of the funeral obsequies of General
Jackson, which takes place on Tuesday next.
STEAMSHIP GREAT WESTERN, from New York fol
Liverpool, was spoken 18th ins in lat. 40 rs, lon
70 49, She was also spoken on the Nth, in lat Al
or, lon. 81 IL.
| Theatricals.
The FRENCH OPERA" Les Diaman's de la Cou.
ronne' was repeated last night at the Park, and will
be, we hope, again, for it is certainly captivating
production. 1t breathes soul OF joyousness from
beginning to end, and one that transfixes itself
throughout the auditory, nalgre eur. The COLO
quial portions Of the piece, wthoutpossessing much
of the spitusie, have enough of reparee and point
to exclude anything like heaviness; the rhyme is
as good is usually made up for operate display;
its union to the sweet music Of Auber, however, is
a most felicitous one. Mile. Calve elected the
wamest rlaudits in one of those trifling moceaur
in the second act
"Ah je reux briser chane,
Dsait le bel Ivan!-
And in several other parts of her role and the per-
Torrance Of every other, was quite unexceptionable
Hardly as many were present to admire the
sparkling " diamans" as might be expected; we now
speak in view of the excellence of the piece IRE
spective Of this, the number of auditors was fai
from being meagre. A highly attractive Gordon Of
beauty adorned the dress circle, nor was the par
quette wanting in group of the young, ardent, and
enthusiastic Of the other sex, who listened with
critical acumen, and applauded most impartlaly-
because they couldn't hepi it. The majority were
citizens Of French birth extraction whose ability
to relish the performance is greater than those who
ought to be larger attendance of all classes; the vi
vacity and grace of the French stage is proverbial
and infinitely superior to the English; and all who
can appreciate these points Of excellence ought t.
the stay OF the talented company now there
CASTLE GARDEN.-The Sunday promenade her,
is very attractive, and is much patronised. The Sc
ectness and order that is kept by the proprietors
render 1t much superior to any Of the usual Sunda,