The New York herald., 1846-03-28

LEOPOLD DR MxYER-This wonderful musical
genius 10 now on his way towards New Orleans.
Since he left New York, his career has been bril-
liant in the extreme, up to the last accounts. In
Philadelphia, we learn, he gave three splendid and
brilliant concers-each averaging 81, 500 piece
besides playing at 5000 for night, for the "Mu-
scal Fund Hall'' in that city The applause, excite
ment and as,onshment which he produced in Phila-
delphia have been unparalleled in this country-far
SURPRISING, in every point Of view, that which has
ever been showered upon any preceding artists
single fact will show this appreciation OF his skill,
as calculated by the almighty dollar. The "Musi-
cal Fund Hail." at similar concert, gave Cinti Da-
mareau 500; for similar services il gave Vieux
Temps $50, and Ole Bull $25O-thus showing the
comparative estimate as to the services of these
artists
Ia Baltimore De Meyer was received with equal
enthusiasm and establishment. He gave three con.
certs there-was invited to number OF dinner par
ties, snd created in private equal enthusiasm to that
which ne did in public. In Washington he gave
two splendid concerts, which were fashionaby at
tended, and brought together the Elite to greater
extent than has ever been known before. In Rich
mond he has given another concert, which was at
the ten concerts which he has given since he LETT
New York, it is probable he has realized 49, 900 Or
$4,000. He is now in Charleston, and will thence
leave for New Oreans-wiIl probably visit Mobile
thence up the Mississippi, and will visit all the
towns on the banks Of that mighty father Of waters
returning to New York in June, July, August or
September.
De Meyers career in this country, from the mo-
ment he first set his foot on American soil, has been
probably the most extraordinary-and has been at
tended with greater amount OF enthusiasm, than
any of his predecessors. As a private individual
he is exceedingly amiable. He was formerly some
what of bon rirant, but now, in consequence of
his health, one of the strictcst temperance men in
the country, without, it is true, belonging to the
temperance society He is full Of soul when he
falls into society-full OF conversational powers
great genius-redolent IN mimicry and bon smofs-
and very extraordinary observer of men and
things. II is said that he means to visit Mexico,
Havana, and South America, before he returns to
Europe. He will, however, we learn, spend the
next summer in the Northern States, and visit all
the places ofpublic resort-Saratoga, Newport, Mia
CARA, and probably oney Island.
The PRoposEp ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF
TnE CRY OF NFw YoRK.-We present condensed
view (submitted by Mr. Stevenson, OF this city, of
the proposed act to provide for the calling of
convention to amend the charter of the city of New
York, introduced the 2lth inst II stpulates that
an election shall be held the first day Of June en-
suing the passage of this act for the selection of
delegates in each ward to county convention, for
revising and amending the city charter. Each de-
legae is to represent 10000 inhabitants and, IN ad-
dition to such ratio (should there be fraction of
5000 over such representation, one additional re-
preventative shall be allowed and in any event, as
regards population, there shall be one delegate ad
mitted from each ward in said convention All
the provisions Of law for the purity of elections in
the city Of New York shall apply in this case, with
the accompanying penalties.
Such delegates as may be selected shall meet on
the first Monday In July ensuing. Such amend
ments as may be adopted by them shall be submit
ted in separate provisions TO the electors of the city
and county, on the first Tuesday after the first Mon.
day in November; and all such amendm ents as NAV
be approved by them. shall he incorporated in and
form part or whole OF the charter of the city Of
New York. The expenses of the election for de-
legaes, and the expenses attending the convention
shall be paid out OF the city treasury. The proceed
ings of the convention to be filed in the Office of
the County Clerk The last section of this act st-
pulates that ''the members Of this convention shall
have power to provide for their own pay, which
shall not exceed one dollar and Fifty cents per day
for every day actually in session."
We regard this act as being in every respect enti-
tied to proper consideration, and one worthy Of very
general adoption.
1t leaves the whole matter with the people them.
selves, and to whom it should a'one be con6ded
We are perfectly well satisfied with 1t, and think
it not only practicable, but really deserving of an
unanimous response.
AMERICAN YACHTING This deliChtful Yecrea fion