The New York herald., 1845-02-22


MIA, we have our files Of papers from the Eastern
Provinces, from which we make the following ex
tracts:-
The Legislature of Newfoundland was opened with the
usual forms the 10Th u The Agricultural Society
that island held its third anniversary the 9Th ult
From the report appears that the business of the
ty had been under the management OF judicious com.
mttee The cause Of temperance seems to be flourish
ing in St. Johns where festival was held on the 9th
ulf attended by the Governor Lady Harvey, the Colo
nia Secretary Col Law and nearly six hundred OF the
cS was s'S given Sy the
presence of the Governor and other distinguished
ages.
Four persons ian uncle and three nephsws) named
Mercer found frozen to death in open boat and
taken into Broad Cove The unfortunate individuals had
left Port de Grace the day before shooting excursion
.-Halyar Herald.
Several accidents have lately happened the ice.-
Thomas Hunt Esq late sheriff Of Prince county, got in.
to the ice on his way from st. Eleanor to Prncetown,
where he his horse and with difficulty saved himself
Another accident of simar nature happened the 4h
instant Dr. Poole having left Charlotteown for Belfast,
of thick weather about two miles ont
side Governors Island until he got into the ice where
he lost his horse and Sleigh and very
ly himsef-B.
We understand that the Lord Bishop of jamaica (Dr.
spencer, has taken passage for Engend and that his
Lordship not likely remain much longer at Jamaica
regret to learn is altogether too oppressive for his
constitution 81. Jonns N. r, Times
late outrages on the Canadian Canals, an effort is
now making in the Provincial Parliament to pass
law to prevent any future outbreak. Its princi-
pal feature is to seze the arms of the inhabitants
Theatricals, SO.
Ole Bull gave Concert in New Orleans on the l2th
inst, which crowded to excess. The southerners
are in raptures with him.
Burton reopened the Front street Theatre, Baltimore
on Wednesday evening, with talented company.
The Museum, at the Town Hall, Newburyport. was
sold at auction on Wednesday. twas purchased entire
by Mr. Kimbal. Of the Boston Museum, no intends to
select the articles which he DESIRES and then offer tne
remainder again at public sale.
The Orphean Family gave their farewell Concert on
wednesday evening, to large and attentive audience
They propose to give concert at the Academy in Fair
Haven this evening.
Ameng the passengers in the Hibernia ia Mons Phil.
pp, the celebrated and unrvaled French
whose rare and curious performances have excited such
universal wonder and admiration in theprincipal cities
Of Europe He brings with him his astonishing mechsn.
have cost 90, 900 francs in Paris.
The Sable Sisters are giving Concerts in New Bed.
ford
Booth. the actor has been trying to get through
old tricks again. and deeply involved in esh con.
spracy sgainst himself A New Orleans paper says
that on recent occasion in the character of Brutus from
the frequency with which his shield nervened between
him end his audience, and the strange effect produced
upon HIM by the immersion Of his within t. we were
led to believe that II contained private reservoir Of
something not recognized legitimate beverage by the
followers Of Father Mnthew
Mr. Hill has proceeded to the South where he has seve
raj engagements.
Mr.. Colman, who took oWt to England and France aa
year his celebrated Eoan Attachment piano forte
which attracted much notice in Paris and London was
apassenger in the Hibernia.
The Swiss Bell Ringers gave their first concert in Mo.
bile on the llth inst, and were well received
Mr. Rice took benefit at the National Theatre Bos.
ton, on last evening
The Boston papers announce the death OF Mr. William
Barrymore-a very skful and ingenious manoger OF
stage machinery and "getterup" of pieces He was
fifteen years ago. and for time attached to the Park The
tre
Senior Joaquin Patino has arrived in New Orleans with
the intention to engage Mr. Davis French Company for
the ensuing summer IL the engagement s effected, the
company give certain number of representations
In the city of Mexico and, some of the other pripcpa
cities in the Republic Senor Patino next move Ia to
Italy, with the intention Of engaging ecient operatc
troupe which y to give representations alternately in
Mexico and Cuba.
Amongst the Christmas amusements at Astlev,s Am.
phi theatre London real fox chase on the stase and
in ths circle by living fox and complete pack Of hounds
There was"ram" there Of course.
Mr. Forrest hassarrived in Paris and an effort IL being
made TO get up another English company with which he
Is to display his hstrionic powers.
The Ciaqeurs Of Paris appear to be an important bodv
IN the theatrical circles OF that city, ard make mer
chantable commody OF their applause condemn alton of
each new piece or performer they appear They are
admitted by the stage door, before the house and
are well fed by the actors Fanny Essler always
NIFTY francs night. Galgnani says that when Rislev
who certainly did not stand In need Of hired applause
Sv h aoou 70 Leave M Paris demand was made upon him
never asked for their aid astonshed, huf m heir