The New York herald., 1845-12-08

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.--4ne faris let
ter published in this days paper, is repete with in
telligence OF the most interesting and important
nature. II gives a very comprehensive view Of the
affairs in England and France, and, indeed, in the
whole Of Europe, and it ought toibe carefully read
by every one.
The recent frequent Cabinet councils in England,
relative to other questions as well as that OF the i'm
pending famine the immense warlike preparations
| throughout that Kingdom; and the ministerial
movements in France, attract the public attention
with more and more intensity and anxiety. i Is
said that the Cabinet councils in England have
had nearly as much 10 do with the Oregon question
and the acquisition of California, with the famine
question and the increased energy in armlng Great
Britain and Canada is wholly in reference TO the
threatening hostile relations between that and this
country,
II ia pretty generally known that the fresh nego-
tations just opened by our government with Mexico
will comprehend, in the settlement of boundaries,
the purchase Of California II is probably the sc-
tial intention Of the United States to become pos
scssed Of tina, splendid territory, including the mag
niicent Bay of San Francisco at the earliest praca-
cable moment 1t is understood that England, In
anticipating this movement on our part, intends to
oppose it with more force and energy than she did
that of Texas She will probably throw all her dipo-
macy, al any rate, into this new movement, which
she will endeavor to connect with the Oregon ques
ton in some way, IN order to prevent California from
becoming part OF this happy Union. The English
press have already intimated in strong terms that
England must interfere to keep the United States
within their present limits and with ihlsvew that
she is preparing for what may happen-a collision
between the two nations. We have private ad.
vices that instructions have been sent TO Mr.. Paken-
ham to keep the English fleets this continent con.
stanty advised Of the position Of the Oregon negoua-
tlons and the questions that may be connected with
them that they may be fully prepared tor any con
tlngency that may occur. Mr. Pakenham will not be
recalled; indeed, the home government have had no
intention of dong SO; they will keep him where ne Is,
and the movements Of the various British squadrons
on this continen-whether the Pacific or Atlantic
side-are to be subject to his direction. and the
course the Oregon question may take IN Washing
ton. All these extensive preparations may not
result in any thing serious; for the Oregon dis
pute, the acquisition of California, &c may yet be
amicaby settled and arranged. But that the dock
yards exhibit greater activity than usual, and in
reference to difficulties with the United States, is
probably past question. The impending famine
Our foreign policy is assuming an entirely new
aspect; we are yet to create greater sensation in
the world than we did by the achievement of our
independence. That was q result which startled
the whole monarchical world and our future course
is to astonish and bewilder the crowned heads still
more Meanwhile, read the Paris letter
LEOPOLD DE MEYER There appears TO be great
deal of enquiry in the musical and fashionable world
Just present. relative to the illness OF this dlsn-
gulshed artistic. We learn from our Boston cores
spondent however, that after DE Meyer was thrown
from his horse, and removed to his rooms, a cele-
hrated German physician was sent for, who, by re-
peated applications OF the douchi bath, has at length
succeeded in alaying the inflammation produced by
the injury he had sustained on the muscle OF one of
the fingers Of the right hand The great art,ste will
therefore resume HE successful and brilliant career
Our correspondent also states that Ole Bull when in
Boston, some months ago, ordered grand piano OF
Chickering-thep piano was made, and upon De Mey-
er's visiting Boston, Chlckering desired him to play
upon it. The instrument was of considerable power
and good Tone and sustained the attack Of the great
maestro for long time. But when De Meyer play
ed the Mcrche Afardcaise, il broke down, beneath
the energy and passion breathed into this famous
composition Brown Il Halleu's pianos are to our
certain knowledge, Qor we have one,) far superior
to Chickering's, and we have always preferred their
depth OF tone and power of endurance.
The Boston papers are in extaces about De
Meyers performances. In fact, no man ever in
spired such general enthusiasm in 30 short time
One Of the newspapers speaking Of one of his con-
certs, says.-"H began soft tn In the highest
octave, accompanied with the most delicate panis-
slmo runs, continuous, clear cool, liquid and dis
tnct, many little mingled rIs OF water ma
ture herself could not satisfy the sense more per-
tectly; wonderful varia-
tons succeeded, with constant accession of new
force, till he smote the keys with superhuman
energy, bringing out such a breadth OF harmony,
that not inapy has it been said, that he tears up
about with furious joy"
! We understand new candidate for fame on the
tiano, has arrived in this country He claims to be
professor OF the instrument, and probably hopes to
| rival De Meyer. This gentlemans name is Fon-
tana, from Paris but he isunknown in this country
But his arrival Immediately after De Meyer reminds
us of poor vieux Temps and Artot, who came here
with Ole BuL--the effect will undoubtedly be the
same-the lesser star does but add to the glory o
the greater. The excitement will only increase by
composition and rivalry and the result may be like
thar in the case OF Ole Bull and his rivals.
GENERAL SESSIONS, unusual number of hea
Wy cases which have to be disposed of, by this
Court will probably render il necessary to remain
in session daily until late hour, during the remain
der Of the present term. One of the most impor
tant and Interesting cases whichls expected to occu
py the attention Of the Court, is that of Bartlett
! md 9th oh ,y,tr na,,,
to defraud sundry merchants out OF property to h'
amount OF ,O0O by false pretences. The accom-
pllces of Parkinson, charged with robbng the ba g,
Clinton, Of Poughkeepsie, Of $4,000, will ais,
consume considerable portion Of the next fort
night
PRocREss oP STEAM NAVIGATION new
steamer General Tom Thumb, was launched las
Wednesday, from the yard Of Mr.. Vim Il Brown