The New York herald., 1845-01-03

TCorrespondencs Of the Herald ]

Nec Years Day and Eve-1hs Past Year-Se-
cond advent Msetings-Erscslion Of Iorrsy's
Sentence -Anwsewe~ts- disappointment at Holi-
day a.--Poor Playing Theatrical Rivalry-
Public Performances for the Be~eft of the Indigent
Maryland Legisatwre.
The old year has, at length. gone, and the world,
one year older il wiser, has entered for another
course. Many subjects OF interest, both in the po-
lcal and religious world, have agitated the minds
of the peope-new discoveries have been made
and perfected-old theories have been exploded
fresh factions formed-new troubles appeared-un-
known religions brought into existcnce-in fact,
agitation has been the grand characteristic Of the
past year. Our country has been made the stage
OF action, and many Of our "maenates" have be-
come the principal actors-now taking part in scenes
Of trivial and disgusting pature-again perform
ing the duties incumbent on men OF sense and un-
derstandlng. If we have failed to perform our du-
ty, we can do nothing more than lament our de-
fciency, and firmly resolve TO ply ourselves
ry duty, binding ON the citizen and friend
Of our free institutions. With. a wish for a
happy New Year to all, pass this subjsct, trust
ing that we all may live TO enjoy the privileges OF
we may all see the trumphs OF patriotism and duty
over party spirit
"'Tis contamination devoutly to be wished"
New Years day is not observed here as holi-
day; the stores are opened business proceeds as
d
of in a true holidav-ike STYLE Amusements of
every character were brought into requisition the
various places OF public resort were crowded I;
masquerade parties were struggling here and there
throughout the city, seeking all the pleasure afior-
ded by that "innocent spor'' In fact, every thing
passed off in an agreeable style to those who seek
after amusement and sport, except alone 70 those
who anticipated rich treat in witnessing Mr. An
derson's performance of "Hamlet, Prince Of Den
mark"
The Society of Second Advent believers, are yet
in existence IN our city For shortti after the
failure Of their predictions, no one could scarey
be seen, much lees was the organized Society in.
clined to hold public meetings-the public mind
was incensed against them, and it would not have
been safe tor them as individuals. But the wild.
tire spirithas subslded-all has again become calm,
and the would-be believers in this doctrine now,
hold their meetings regularly every sabbath-stlll
time for lis ful6lment The subject no longer ex-
cites any interest, and the members OF that sect
now, persue their worship undistuIbed.
Mr. Torrey, Of whose conviction and sentence
you, have hoard, was on Monday last taken from
his present place of confinement, and lodged with
in the walls of the Penitentary. He entered upon
his new station with chee ruIness and resignation,
tenment in his involuntary calling; SO says the
Sun. 1t he can so resolve to remain through the
whole term OF his confinement, and make the
same cheerful disposition his characteristic in
its walle we must say that he exhibits feeling NOT
of,en met with, and one which must be prompted
by his sense of having done duty, for which his
is compelled to suffer the hardship and disgrace Of
six years imprisonment. He may think he has
performed duty ia the sight of his Maker. and
exhibited true spirit of philanthropy friends
may think he has performed what humanity de,
not mitigate the highly iacensed a % feeling % Of those
who have been the dupes of his cunning, nor
turn aside the penalty of the land, Pelmis-
sion was granted him TO remain in Jail day or
purpose of finishing some writings, which he had
commenced and was desirous of finishing. before
transferred to the Penitentiary: Of the nature Of
these writings do not know. but presume some
thing relating to slavery-lts evils, &c.
All our places Of amusement are in full opera
| ton now. Quite disappointment was expert
enced on Monday and Tuesday evenings at the
| drawn crowds, and many were compelled. through
want OF sufficient room, to go away without tick
| cts; MI. Anderson appeared as Claude Menotte,
| and Miss Clifton as Pauline, in Buwer's Lady, oi
| Lyons-thls having been announced as his favor.
| ite pertormance-bOth of whom sustained their
parts to the satisfaction and delight OF the audi
| ence: Much rraise is bestowed on Mr.. Anderson,
who had to act his own part, be mansger, prompser
and, in fact, perform almost the whole piece, 10
| sequence of the non committal of the respec
l i've parts by the other portion !ot the company
Succeeding the after,plece, a perfect shower OF
| count OF their poor display OF theatrical talent,
and the great obstacle they threw IN the way Of Mr.
Anderson, of properly exhibiting what are his real
abilities. Last night there was no performance at
| all, in consequence of the absence Of one of the
| company, who was to have sustained an imp0rtsnt
character in Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" 1t
was said that she was induced to 60 over to Bur.
| toms company, for the purpose Of destroying the
anticipated performance OF Hamlet that evening
She rehearsed with the company at Holiday stree,
in the morning, and did not notify the manager
| OF her Intention not to play until five O'clock
when it was too late to supply her place. Such
theatrical rivalry is any thing else than commenda-
| BILE. Anderson is, however, advertised in two
pieces this evening, to which a full house will
listen, many through a sympathy for the gentleman
who has been cast In among such poor company,
as we'll as to appreciate his true merits The Mu-
scum gives the proceeds OF this afternoons per-
formance to the INDECENT Of our city-a very COM
meadable plan, and one which ought to be tried in
all our large cities, where places of amusement
| are we'll attended 1t will be contribution to the
poor, and at the same time afford amusement to
the donors.
Our State Legislature met on Monday, but did
nothing OF any Importance yet, except the election
of officers. The election for Senator will soon be
held, and is amongst the first business of impor-
| tance. Yours, &C., o.