The New York herald., 1845-01-11
Correspondence Of the Herald

BosToN, Jan. 8, 1S45.
For a few days past we have been excited here
about the meeting contemplated at Faneuil Hall,
| in relation to the admission of Texas. Energetic,
hrewd people as they are, is it not surprising that
they cannot leave this to the assembled wisdom
our country at Washington, and not disgrace them
selves by the "appeal to the people Of Massachu-
setts on the Texas question:" 1t is the old Hart
ford Convention business revived and, so much
older now, why will not people learn discretion
This will do no good-nothing will come of it,
eventually, bur it will TO still further inhame
the southland in doing 80 they may crafty their
Purltanical condolences, but they must know the
opinion Of one State; or all the appeals they can
make will never turn the views OF the majority,
who apparently are bent on the union of Texas.
The Appeal is circulated over the whole State,
but, depend on it, the people are too wide awake
TO Re Es influenced ey such unpTfncpled p,oe Stors
troversy with South Caroline, is clear and talent
ed but if the State had not sent its agents there,
unwsely interfering with them, there would be no
need of all this waste OF talent ink and paper, and
no unkind, hostile feelings, would exist, as now
they do, between two members of this great con-
federacy, which all good and honest true Ameri-
The town, also, has been in the best possible hu-
NOR with the arrival Of Mr.. Cushing-and proud
they are Of his successful mission. am inclined
10 think. he has accomplished much for his coun-
chosen. AS the gentleman, his dignity Of manner
s tempered with courtesy that attracts all towards
him, while his mind is tull Of power, and capable
Of the deepest research His embassy and his ad-
in which, with mastery hand, ne will make rs
acquainted withehe Chinese-a people SO interest
ing, so ingenious, curious in their ways, end un
I'll OF late shut out from us barbarans as they have
ever termed u.s. by barriers hitherto deemed insur-
mountable.
Bishop Onderdonk is in the mouths of all the
sects here, and stiff they are, they wonder how
he could suffer the disgrace of suspension when
there were such serious doubts, for six were evi.
IDENTITY In favor OF acqutting him. All are looking
tor the curtain to draw up to look into the details
Of this unfortunate trial Of this, as many think, per-
As to the Bostonians they are sober staid look
ing people, as you first view them, but they are
hospitabe, kind, prompt to keep word, and full Of
lectures, music, mlnstrels, &c. They are about
making great acquisition In Mr.. Bennett, of Lon
don, master OF the plano-forte and organ, who has
brought with him to this country the strongest tes
timonials, and who the Bostonlans are endeavor-
ing 10 detaln amongst them To perfect knowl-
edge Of the art, he unites very superior low tenor
voice, and in addition TO his concerts--sacred as
well as oiher-he intends to lecture on music. its
power, and its importance, in soothing the pas
slons, IN regulating fhe mind, and creating tastes,
refined as well as social.
Before close, must say that all the Lowell
girls are in sorrow for the loss of one of the love-
hest Of them-a Southern gentleman, visiting our
factories, fell desperately in love, proposed mar
rage, was accepted, and has taken her of to the
sunny South. "a
! must not close without saying that the last
honors were paid yesterday afternoon to Major
Russell, one Of your profession or calling, and an
honor to it. He lived to tine advanced age OF 81
Truly benevolent and philanthropic, and regret
ted by all. attended the funeral; 1t was impres.
sive, the music solemn and appropriate, and fune.
Fral service, performed by Rev Mr.. Young, com
prehensive, talented and touching
FIRE AT CLKvRLAND. old building on the
Canal, below the City Mills occupied by Mr. Barber for
rendering low from sheep and storing pets &c was
destroyed by fire Tuesday evening lsst. Mr. had
thoussni mutton hams Ia the building and his loss
quite heavy Fortunately most OF the pelg had been
removed few days previous The building belonged to
on the build ng or its contents losses also
sustained by osahwsits Blsckwsl, and Baker Bah
bstt.