The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-20

icct has commanded the attention OF the House OF
Lords, and from the opinions expressed there, the
show-maklng al the condemned sermon, and other
matters connected with public executions, will be
speedily reformed. As il is, in the present morbid
state OF the public mind, weak persons, anxious foI
notonety, however unenyiable, WIN be found ready
TO commit crime, in order TO attain lt-Wiimer's
Times May L.
TmE PRINCETON STEAMER.-This splendid wal
steamer is hourly expected to arrive in the port OF
Liverpool, for her great gun, which is now attract
inc increased observation in Liyerpool The COM
mander of the Rock Fort has orders from the gov
eminent 10 receive her with all possible respect,
and the tnrty-two Founders, which have not been
fired since the accession of William the Fourth to
the British throne, are kept In readiness TO give her
real republican salute-Wihaer's News Letter,
Maya.
TheatricaIs
Performances of ancient music, selected pieces
from the works OF Haydn, Bethooven and Himmel,
are taking place under the direction of the Arch
Bishop of York, at Hanover Square Rooms. Con-
ducter, Sir Henry Bishop; Leader, w Loder Ma
dame Carador Allen and Herr Standigl were among
the performers.
Cerito and her husband, ST. Leon, had again APP
peared at Her Majestys Theatre and the little tronp
of kennoises had elected immense applause, partl-
cularly in their performance of some new combina-
ton. There is a large framework, representing a
mirror and part OF the children figure in front OF
ii whilst corresponding party behind a TRANSPARENT
medium mimic their evoluons. The effect of this
is extraordinary, tor the precision with which the
limitations realized are so perfect as to suggest
doubt whether 1t is suggestion at ALL
That old New York favorite, Gabriel Ravel is
performing IN London with great applause.
-, Miss Cushman was performing. at the Princess
Theatre supported by Mr. Wallack.
new play, from the pen of James Kenney, en-
titled slntatuaton," has been produced at the Prin-
cess Theatre with considerable success. The scene
is laid in France, in the time of Napoleonl The two
principal characters OF the drama, the Duke and
Duchess de Bracciano, were admirably sustained by
Miss Cushman and MIR. James Wallack. Of Miss
Cushman we cannot speak In terms too high; she is
rapidly rising in that favor with the English public
which her telents as an actress, wherever she may
be, cannot fail to command. Previously to the in
PRODUCTION OF this piece, she had been playing seve-
raj popular characters to well filled houses Her de-
hneation of the character of Mrs. Halter, in ssThe
Stranger" is attractive as when first produced.
Sheridan knowles's play of "The Hunchback" has
been performed introduclngus to this excellent ac-
tress in the character of Julia. Her performance
marked throughout with much taste and judg-
ment, adding fresh aurels, that possible to her
already acquired fame.
AT the Lyceum Theatre, under Kelley, the man
agement IS becoming daily more popular. A new
piece, under the title of sour New Govemess,''
claims particular merit.
At the Haymarket Douglass Jerrold's play slime
Works Wonders" is drawing capital houses. Web
ster will clear E5OOO by It; one-tenh of this sum, it
Is said, he paid Jerrold for the play.
Mario, at the Opera House, broke down twice on
Saturday last and has not sung since, though he was
advertised last night in 'sIl Puritani" When Ma
RIO sings with CASTELAR,, the new soprano "a be-
%Iiching creature I with splendid organ-la belle
rios movements like turtle dove. The crowds at
the opera each night perfectly astound one.
Mrs. Salmon, the celebrated vocalist, is suffering
from EXTREMIST poverty.
Fashions for May.
The great novelty of the season for silk dresses are
those in Pyramidal and transversal stripes frequently
shaded each side the stripe till the colour blends with
that Of the ground there is also style of check of
different texture where the check is formed. Bareges
of new designs aetas foulards de Chine in wide checks
like ribbon MORE, balzorines &c. are all now in de-
mand. Dark colors prevail in all new materials and
those of silk yet most fashionable The forms do
not vary The dem puritane and very high bodies but
open en- cpur, showing the chemiscttc, guimpe,
the prevailing styles some are with revers or rolling
collars, gimp fringe and lace from the usual trimmings
The newest trimming is with fringed ribbons la
Ninon placed apart, rising half way up the skirt in
gradual shades Black mantelets will still be worn
behind and reach very low, with scarf ends in front;
also made OF lace imitation and trimmed with
fringed ribbon Scarfs of embroidered muslin finish
ed with lace, and the manteets dovariere have broad
frs ofmusln festoons Scarfs Of the Arab Algerne
style also fashionable, with wide stripes Of different
coors; they are usually Of very thick soft silk.
Collars are worn quite high to the throat with plain
guimpe the dressis high but embroidered guimpe for
points darmes and pemetis intermized and trimmed with
lace. Cannezous will be much this spring. they
generally pointed behind with two three
work For pales de rz eghorns and all fancy bonnet
OF gauze or Grape, beautiful flowers used; but FOL
the inside coques of ribbon are preferred, sometimes
delicate foliage is used Wells and volettes appear in
dspensabe varying according to the degree of elegance
required.
bonnets in three shades of the colour open
lined with pink paille Grape, silk ribbon ant
ornamented with flowers or fruit, inemixed with
foliage; the forms rather spread from the
checks Ribbons of several shades of the colou
are much worn on caps as well as bonnets.
Ireland.
Rrp A. ~, xofth
sociation on Monday, the 2lst ult., Mr. OConnel
presented the second report of the committee on tn,
report Of the Land Commissioners. Subsequently
he proceeded to comment on the speeches of Minis
tiers during the great debate on the Maynooth Col
lego bull. OF Mr.. Goulburn's speech he thought lit
tie. That gentleman had taken out the value of the
endowment IN abuse of the clergy; but the tone o.
the other Ministers was different For the first time
in his life he had an opportunity of praisng Sir Jas
Graham, and he did so most cordially account o
the manliness by which his speech was character
Ized There was nothing more foolish than the cry
OF inconsistency. When a man was in the wrong
a,change in his conduct merely amounted to de
claration that he wiser to-day than he was yes
terday. Who should presume to say that because
man was once wrong, he was never to emerge from
the precincts OF error! No; he held out both hi
hands to Sir James Graham withforgiveness for tn
past, and he should be placed pedestal havin
inscribed on its base, "Justice to Ireland" III
had expressed his sorrow for having used the expires
sion that confession had reached its limits; and NJ
man was either a Christian or gentleman who dit
not forgive after the symptoms Of repentance mani
tested by him. Sir James Graham said that the May
nooth bill was but the precursor of future concession
10 Ireland They themselves had a Precursor So
ciety before they formed the Repeal Association
and he was glad that the honorable baronet had ar
rived at the stage of precursorshp; all they wanted
further from him now was his subscription. VIVA
did he tell the Recorder Shaw! Why, ths-tha
Ireland had been governed too long TOR the purpo
SEES OF Protestant ascendancy and that they were I,
have no more OF that. Now, for that declaration
o. m hon rftl fnrt he
Ireland had been Protestant ascendancy and il
his opinion, ii would be as great an evil to have ;
Catholic ascendancy There should be no ascen
dancy, then and hurrah for Sir James Graham
who was TO assist them against it. He was pleased
with Sir James Graham's speech-it was mani,
speech, repentant speech and he thought the
should send him absouton from Cancellation Hall
(Cheers and laughter) The next speech he would
glance at was that OF Sir Robert Peel and he con
iessed he felt for him. He was in an exceedingI,
awkward predIcament and although there wer,