The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-03

- SctL~kC1OAoAIf AND the INFORMING NEWS.
The small organ Of small faction-the Morning
Ns'0s-assailed the Washington Constitution in .
very peevish manner tho other day, because that
journal had stated the very welLknown fact, that
President Polk had no Intention at present, of re-
moving the Collector ot this port, and added the
gratutous assertion that it had the 'very best posi-
bic reason" for assuring its few hundred readers
that the President had determined to displace Mr..
Van Ness. The Constitution rebukes the petulence
of the Ne,cs in very quiet and provoking manner,
| and says t.
Now, the very best possible reason in such case.
would be the declaration Of the President himself to the
editor Of the News Of such intention The editor
VIII pardon us for saying that we have very satisiac
tory reason for believing that he has received such
assurance from that high source And why should he
be removed His efficiency as public officer is un-
pugned and undoubted, and since his residence in
New York. his services to the party have far transcend
his removal So unqualified an assertion on the part Of
the Nsws only shows that It il very careless in the
o,s e. or that knows little either Of the true
things in New York.
In the concluding sentence Of this paragraph the
Consultation hits the nail on the head. The igno-
rance of the Morning Nescs relative to affairs at
Washington is notorious and easily enough account
ed for, by its lack of means and industry in procu
ring information, well as by the fact of its being
regarded with some suspicion at headquarters. The
clique which 1t represents, are not, however, dis
posed to give up their assaults the Collector. A
deputation of one Mr.. Tilden, started for Washing
ton yesterday, in order to demand the instant reno
val Of Mr. Van Ness, and to explain how it happened
that only in two of the wards could the dictatoria
and denunciatory resolutions be passed. OF this
movement of the old bunker" clique, it proper to
| add, that Governor Wright expresses his decided
disapprobation. We have learned from reliable
source that Mr.. Wright has said on more than
occasion, that the continued assaults upon the Col
lector, whom he regarded as a capable and worthy
public officer, by persons protesting to be demo-
Gratis, very displeaslng to him. But let us wait
for the report of the committee of one.
ANOTHER DEFALcArIoN-PLuNDER OF THE MExl-
CAN INDEMNITY.-It appears by letter from Wash
ington that two of the six nstalmeAts of the Mexi
can indemnity now due have been paid somewhere
between this and Mexico, but no body can tell what
has become of the money. Mr.. Shannon is also
among the missing.
CAMP MEETING AT NEwARK.-We learn that
Camp Meeting is now in session at Newark, which
is nightly crowded to 1t is one of the most
curious meetings held there Instead of preach
ers, Welsh's famous equestrian troupe draw the
crowds. Over four thousand were present on the
first night. They play there this afternoon and
evening and then go to Paterson. On Friday they
in this city with eight splendid cream colored
chargers, &c.
Theatricals-
The PARk.-There was very elegant and crowd
ed house at the Park last night to welcome Mr.
Placide back to the boards of "Old Drury," and
many also to greet the first appearance in this city
for some time of Mrs. George Barrett "London
Assurance" and " Grandfather Whitehead" The
merits of Mr. Placide's Sir Harcourt Courtly' are
well known. They were never more fully and ac-
ceptably displayed than on this occasion. 1t was
throughout an admirable piece of acting. Lady Gay
Spanker, (Mrs BarretD her first entrance on the
stage, received with general applause but after
the ceremony of introduction to Sir Harcourt, she
became quite overwhelmed with embarrassment, and
lost every word of her part The side scene
unfortunately shut out the prompters voice and her
embarrassment became very painful The three
Personages onthe stage were, however, exceeding
ly kind, and the house was equally considerate, so
that Lady Gay was allowed to get through the
scene as well as she could, and in the succeeding
scenes, recovering her composure and her memory,
played with good deal Of grace and spirit Mrs
Abbott's "Lady Grace" was not a very brilliant
| performance it was somewat wanting in life and
spirit, but still it was ladylike and free from any
glaring fault. Chppendale as "Medde" was truly
excellent and Crisp and Dyott succeeded in eliciting
the marked appreciation of the house. Altogether
the comedy was well cast and with the slight excep-
ton we have noticed, played, we think we may
| safely say, to perfection.
Mrs. Barrett's embarrassment was we are inclin-
ed to think, produced chiefly by the injudicous and
boisterous manner in which she was appauded after
speaking the first sentence two, by some gentle
men in the boxes with Mrs. Child, and few other
ladies', who now regard Mrs. Barrett as their pro
tege. Their well-meant, but rather bizarre way Of
supporting the ir actress, attracted the notice Of
rett Then the impossibity Of receiving the prompt.
er's aid completed her distress and certainly with
the excusable embarrassment incident to her debut,
form an apology for her apparent want of prepare
i ton.
As sGrandfather Whitehead" Pacide as usual
drew tears from every eye. The other parts were
| well sustained.
Tonight Douglas Jerrold's new play of "Time
Works Wonders" is to be produced. It is capita
production, and has drawn immense houses in Lon
don.
NIBLo's GARDEN-OPENINe PIEcE.-The rehear
sails for new spectacle have been upon the new dra
ma of the "Seven Castles of the Passions" For siS
weeks Hillyard, Grain, and sherwood, have beer
actively employed on the scenery, and Hitchings or
the machinery Every tableau is to be new, and the
cast appears to be unusually great, so that we
may fairly anticipate for the Garden its usual sue
cess. Miss Mary Taylor, who is not married, we
have the pleasure of announcing to all young bache
lors will appear, and also Miss H. Matthews, new
candidate for professional honors of whom report
speaks highly.
/ The school Election.
| The annual election of School Commissioners
Trustees and Inspectors took place yesterday.
passed off very quietly; about third of the usua
number Of votes were poled. We annex the re-
turns SO far as received:
DEM Nat
Wards. Dem. Natire maj. mai
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