The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-01-18

feeling will pervade the sensitive bosom OF Fanny
Elssler, when she hears by the next steamer that
this trial has been postponed; but destiny will
have II SO, and the beautiful danseuw must submit
II Will be seen, by reference to our report Of the
Court OF Sessions, that this trial has indeed been
postponed till next term in consequence OF an appi-
cation by Mr.. Graham, the counsel of Wikoff, on
the ground that material witness, John o. Sar-
geant, was absent in Washington An intimation
was, It seems, given that Mr. Sergeant was the
proprietor of the paper when the libel appeared,
and that therefore the sin OF that journal ought
not to be visited upon the narrow shoulders Of
the Chevalier In opposition to this view
OF the case, it will be recollected that during
the extraordinary canvass OF last summer,
when The Republic was full Of the British
gold humbug, and publishing manufactured
extracts from the anti-corn law league--which that
journal has since repudiated-a charging the poor
dsconsolate locofocos with being bribed by British
gold in enormous masses, Mr.. John o. Sergeant
came out with card, denying the soft impeach-
ment OF having any thing to do, whatever, with the
aforesaid journal, now defunct, and that he was
solely occupied in attention to the duties OF his
profession. However this may be, The trial is
postponed, and we must wait till next month for
the disclosures that this very amusing trial will
bring forth
There is beginning to be good deal of interest
about this trial Of Wikoff's. This additional in
terest has been growing since the Tribune, a few
weeks ago, called upon the editor Of the defunct
newspaper, who was generally understood to be
Mr.. Epes Sergeant, to explain how that story,
which first appeared in it's columns, originated. A
number OF witnesses must necessarily be brought
on the stand on this trial, from whom some curious
disclosures may be elected. We have, indeed, in
our own possession, number of very remarkable
letters, written by Wikoff himself to Mr.. John
Wilks, Of London, during the last summer, which
are full of curious and interesting statements
in relation to politics and leading men in this
country-to the offers made him by some OF
the distinguished men-and 10 the plans he had
adopted for giving an interest to his paper-par-
ticularly novel and characteristic mode Of man
ufacturing foreign correspondence in London to be
ctitiously dated at the several capitals Of Europe
This correspondence may probably threw some in.
teresting light on the British gold humbug-one
Of the Roorbacks of the last election.
In the meantime we must wait till next month
But what has become of the individual who was in
dicted with Wikof. We believe he was an
i ID rumored that he has returned to Europe. He
became bail for Wikoff, while Wikof bailed
him. If he has gone off, it will be necessary for
Wikof to provide new bail. We have been told
that one of the principal contributors to the Re-
public newspaper, which died after destroying
$40 900, was a deserter from the British service,
and whose name is now IN the " Hue and Cry of
London. The whole affair, however, will, in all
be developed on the trial We wish
poor Wikoff safe deliverance. Probably he is
the least cupable of the parties in that concern,
and we have no doubt that Fanny Elssler joins US
in the same benevolent and philanthropic senti-
ment.
THEATRIoAL.-The drama-such as we have de-
scribed it-continues to draw crowded houses,
aud rather increases than reaxes in its efforts 10
still further degrade the stage and corrupt the pub
lie mind. "The Monks of Monk Halp' was re-
peated last night at the Chatham, to an audience
of men, women, and boys, crammed from pit to
gallery, despite the weather and the well known
character Of tae piece. The incidents in this play,
such they are, appear to be founded on the Mer.
Ger and Heberton tragedy which occurred some
time since In Philadelphia, and the principals are
attempted carcatures of several literary personages
in that city. The piece itself, we understand. is
the same that was suppressed by the authorities in
Philadelphia for its grcssneS and immortality.
Here, however, there seems to be NO notice taken
of it by the city rulers, whose business it ought to
be to interfere at once and efficiently. We again
call their attention to the subject, and ask of them
the suppression Of all such public spectaces, whose
tendency is wholly and in every way evil.
ToMpKNs' BLuEs.-The most splendid Ball Of
the season, came of last evening at Niblo's !;
the splendid saloon was never gracefully adorn-
ed with beauty and fashion as on this occasion.
Upwards of three hundred couple were on the
floor at one time, among whom were Gen. Sto.ms
and the principal members Of the military in this
city and neighborhood, together with most of the
illustrious strangers from Texas.
TEXAN VISITORS Lamar, Ex-Pres-
dent of Texas, left this city for Washington on
Friday Commodore Moore, Of the Texan Navy,
leaves to-day for the same place.
SpoRTINe.-A Curling Match of some interest
took place at Brook Hall Mansion House, Forty
third street and Tenth Avenue, on Thursday, be-
tween the Renfrewshire, Scotland, Club, against
all others, seven players each 81 the game, which
was won by the former by thirteen Shots
MOBILE RAcEs.-Arrangement are on the tapis
to resusci:ate the Jockey Club Of Mobile, and to
have a week of racing on the Bascom Course
early in the month Of March. Five stables Of
horses, comprising some of the best blood in the
South, are now in New Orleans, and are shortly
expected in that neighborhood for the purpose Of
running on the occasion.
Theatricals, &c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seguin, and Mr. Frazer, leave this city
or Charleston to morrow, where they are engaged IA
appear on the 2oh instant Tbey do not appear in Phi
ladephia on Monday an stated in pepper yesterday
The paragraph copied from one Of the Philadelphia
papers.
Messrs Henry and Keevil gave their last entertainment
on Tuesday evening, in the Richmond Theatre, to
very crowded auditory. They have proceeded to Nor
folk.
The Ethiopian Minst.els gave their first concert II
New Orleans on the 18th inst
Personal Movements.