The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-13
ALBANY, Dec. 10, lS45

ALBANY, Dec 10, 1916.
The Anti-Reat Ercifemenf-Y.e,o at the Future
The Message-Aibany Enterprise-I heafricais--
Weather-Lectures, &c. &c.
The title Of the Van Rensselaers to the land EN-
braced in the grant Of William and Mary is not
conceded aud the Dutch descendants of Strip Van
Winkle," and " Old Knick,' in this city, are often
heard, by casual observer, specializing upon the
constlutionality of the title of the PATRON The
awful tragedy enacted in Delaware county, and the
commutaton OF the sentence OF the murderers, by
Sas Wright, will not have tendency to allay the
most inveterate anlmoslty which Is felt by the ten
ants towards Van Rensselaer,. TO delay, for pro-
racted period, their efforts, lawful not to annul
his claim, and their positive determination and
sworn obligation, not to accede or submit, in the
meantime, to hls acquisitions for rent assure you
the antl-rent excitement is but temporarily smother
ed, only TO discover Itself with renewed fury and
If the State Legislature does not nerpose, and make
final and equitable adjustment of this mooted mat
ter the young Paroons land will be vacated he
resign his title This claim Of the Van Rensselaers is
said to be antrepublcan antidemocratic, and based
upon principle Of monarchcsl law which As inconsis
not be submitted to by the tenants So say the tenants
They believe that if Stephen Van Rensselaer, had lived
an amicabe settlement would have been made and they
think he has been ceeded by young and naughty
aristocrat, to whom they w submit and TO whose
claims they will pay of regard Such Is the
present feeling among the tenants in this county How
this matter will end cannot predict What effect in
the event of war with England the disunion which
lists among the people in America political and social
will have cannot determines; but have to say, that
have heard the opinion hazarded by high in place
and power, that if with Great Britain is declared
that the expectations of men who suppose there will be
concert OF action, and unity and harmony in this terri
BILE emergency; among the whole American people, will
be disappointed and will not be realised | give yon
these sentiments emanatng from distinguished and
eminent men here, from whom have received tn -
They may be worthy OF consideration Disunion Is
founded with antirentsm and with all the elements of
anarchy and revolution which have developed them
selves for two three years past The various phases
and forms under which has disclosed itself familiar
to every man.
Mr. Folks most singular and critical message is talked
of every where Old read ii to their chldren-law
yers discuss its belligerent character-young ladies
read t-Q have seen seven young ladies enter jones'
ten minutes cloaked and veed and enquire for the New
York Herald with Folks message and it is the subject
Of conversation in every society Your opinions IN yes
pers read with the utmost avdity and anxious
ly wait every day for copy ofthe next Herald
Pity that little of the public spirit OF New York could
not be infused into Albany citizens The ice in the river
will not admit OF the crossing Of horses and seighs
it, and the only ferry boat have here excepth os-
railway ferry boat has discontinued its trips The
Western Railroad Company condescend to carry over
have repeatedly waited the Greenbush side of the
river three hours tor chance to get This is not
very credtable to The philanthropy and spirit of Albany
capitalists Men have concluded that bridge indis
pensabs and the repeal OF the militia law and the char
ter for bridge, will be amorg the first acts of the next
Rev Samuel H Cox lcctured before the Young Mems
Association last evening. His subject English
he was left an orphan boy in Phaaepha at the age Of
years and that he has often been surprised at his
taste for Milton Cowper and Shakespeare and he bless
Millions Paradise Lost" is the greatest poem writ.
ten. The audience evinced their appreciation by stamp
ing and clappng their hands very gIeefuly.
Harris in Maiden lane, turned out superb pleasure
sleigh, with four beautiful horses the other day, and
the Junior portion Of the young ladies of the Female AGA
darny odoa claiuh fyrou tv
OF them IN the cspacieus vehicle and they seemed de.
lighted with the genuine fun. You often see young la
ing with H. for the Of of his avore jennes
tandem drive with his docile roadsters For | would
have you know tht season. the dear Dutch bellies do
drive tandem, and do ride on horseback
De- Baird ia ecturing here upon the governments Of
Europe and the habits OF the people .enera He tcd
me last evening that he had had private interviews with
thirteen of the heads the old world His lee
lures very instructive and entertaining, and very
Professor Whitney the Evolutionary lecturer is also
featuring in this city. He personaes every body and
OF the of the advocate of publication John
Lalhoun imitation of the style of Bishop Onder-
donks preaching Now he is your particular friend Ell
der Knapp and he is John Randolph with his voice
Ia fife, and his finger Ia Pisolet. In fne he is very
funny geniu'a very effective imator Of creation in
am told that a number of enterprisng gentlemen Of
New York city, are maturing arrangements to build a
theatre in this city lot has been purchased, and a
model prepared This is another evidence Of the extra
ordinary public spirit Of the citizens of Albany. Al.
bany the Oldest city in the Union has not suitable
building for the representation Of the productions Of
William Shakespeare, the philosopher of poetry, the ia
Their Of the drama.
Burke has re-appeared in this city He is going
"bock agn" over the water to rehearse friend at
my g bow says.
Miss ST. Clair full of various kinds of feminine attri-
butes is dazzling the Albanisns with her dancing
Somebody says she protege Of the divine Fannys
Her profile is remarkable Cor its bon gouther face is
very pretty her feet and ankles delicatey formed
and she is graceful ddnseusf, tout en- tout.
Mrs Hunt in the city but has been in state of re-
TRACY for two weeks past She will an
gagemen soon Warren is the principal comedian, and
good delineator The business is confined to comedy
and farce, have Booth or ksan, any other
tragedan in this city However theatrcals will revive
here, II is hoped, at no distant day.
The seie hing continues good, and we have winter
proper-nothing more or less.
Holders offered -four yesterday at So 60; no takers
MORE DISASTERS ON THE LAKEs.--The steamer
Lexington is back at last from Detroit. After
pairing her false sides and coating her bow with sheet