The New York herald., 1846-03-28

MAIL SrKAMERs.--If the Independent press did
not now and then force Legislators into common
sense, by making them feel the pressure Of public
opinion, we should fall out Of sight behind the
age This great third power has given the Union its
b.st reforms. Cheap postage, the best bond OF
union, and therefore the best defence Of the States
and the experiment OF mail steamers, were both the
work Of the independent press, in the very teeth OF
party opposition We must add to these two sup
Elementary reforms, before the work is given up
We must have the very best Improvements in steam
navigation that invention can supply, in order TO
make our mail marine the best in the world; and we
must have those steamers commanded by officers
from our navy. England has taken care to educate
some OF her officers to perfect knowledge of our
coast, by placing them in command Of the Boston
and HALIFAX mail line But where are the United
States officers that can compete with them in this
essential preparation tor war duty We have
none, and can have none until we adopt a similar
policy. The Post Master General should stipulate
that every mail steamer for which he contracts,
should be commanded by an officer Of the navy,
drawing full pay from the government, besides the
perquistes Of his special appointment. Let the
builders have the full range Of the service where
from to select their men, and our navy must be
worthless indeed If it cannot supply satisfactory
commanders. The mail marine should commence
its operations on this principle; and if it does. the
useful and honorable station OF captain Of mail
steamer will be eagerly sought by our best officers
ThentricaIs.
PARx THEArRE-.The nsw and brilliant opera LIE Bras.
seur Preston repeated last night the Park for
the 6h time. The house well filed and the
bounded applause loudly manested the
whole performance. It is really surprising with what
vgor, accuracy and sweetness Of tono Mr. Frazer
tans hiy arduous part and but little loss be said Of
his associates in this celebrated troupe The greatest
pains evidently been taken produce this opera
perfection, and pleased 10 that every addi
tiona performance affords proofs Of is popularity
The beauty fashion and taste Of the city nightly con.
gregate the Park to hear such exquisite and varied
music, which infinitely surpassss all that Adopho Adam
distinguished a. he TO- has yet composed. Az the
ssgun troupe will soon have completed their engage
ment there be doubt that the Park will be crowd
wit and humsr will be delighted to learn Dan Mar.
BILE is TO appear again on the boards of the Park for
:w Wool e on the s
OF his pieces. II IL these national performances after
all that arc most universally plsssiDs and Mr. Marbles
to draw great houses.
BowERy TmrArnE.-"Richard H. p performed last svs-
ming at the Dowery, drew crowded and select audi
ence. Mr. j. r. Scotts densstion of the character of
the crooked backed yrant indeed every thing
he attempts is-most admirable. His delivery of tho
opening solilOquy-hs in the tent the night
previous to the battle fearful energy which he
threw into the part when orsaken by fortune and left
combat sngly with his foe We particularly admire
The magnificent stud OF and corps Of squesrians
engageda at the Bowery were introduced into the last
the scene This evening the thrilling and popular drama
Of the "Dsmon statueh and the last act Of "Richard
formed This Is indeed splendid BILL and the entsrpri.
sing manager Mr. Jackson deserves great praise for the
We doubt not the house will be orowded as usual to it,
utmost capacity.
BowERY AMrHirHrArRE-Ths American Circus un
der the able management Of Sands, Lent Co.. has
achieved since its opening. OF the most brilliant tri
umphs ever recorded in the history Of equestrian per-
CONDUCTED in such manner as to merit the patronage
of refined and fashionable audiences The performances
a. , ns are truly q the most a.
which the most accomplished. the most fastdious
lady might not witness with satisfaction and delight
The houses have, therefore, beeu crowded nightly by
the elite and curious highly talented troupe Of eques
1d Of eli the
plause freely bestowed BY the audience. But the
great feature at the American Circus is the graceful
horse MAY fly, AMI the stud Of dimnutivs. but esqai
stely formed ponies These animals imported and
sSste Of great ssleSrisy who psrorHsi with them in
London and Paris before the most fashionable houses
thorough bred animal and performs variety q popular
dances the style Of the celebrated French artists
and damon and Pythias Of the most curious and
novel description. We rise in truth from witnessing
is beautiful and true IN nature and art They appeal d.
recy TO the taste and the imagina.ion-to the hner
sens: o. beauty and %hn the S5s. Mr.
to America. II was bold experiment-but We doubt
not he will be amply rewarded by people who have
ever shown desire to patronize merit This evening
q rare bill OF attractions 10 presented.
NJ. CoLLISErs CorcrRr AT NIsLos.-There was .
really brilliant highly fashionable, and ful attendance
Coinsts farewell bsns6t Ths eaquiss skill d play.
cd By this gentleman establishes his claim to high order
monc soosty. and be himself seemed to Ss highly aat
which mot only greeted their advent but was continued
throughout the series Of their scientific performances
understanding his announcement, Of il being his last
farewell" He will DO most sssuredly welcomed, and
who were present Al Nibio's last evening wherever
he goes: he will De gladly received BY those Who have
dsvoteos of music.
Leopold de Meyer is sDspturing the people Of Rich
mond With his exquisite peIfolmsnces They are per.
more than equals highest expecations We ars not
allowed to inquire within ourselves whether he i
the high compliments and lavish praise bsso ed on him
elsewhere Our minds came at once (upon herring himl
to the conclusion that he deserves ALL and more" The
Enq1ir.r s equally warm In its admiration and says
sour admiration was rapidly excited and, before the
evening was over we were with the rest Of the COM
papy, carried away by his extraordinary strains and in
comprehensble execution. The power Of his execution
h not remarkable than the and dslcacy
Of his touch" De Meyer Is probably the greatest pr
anist the world and wherever he goes ho vii
Be greeted with rapturous applause
The Harmoneons at Washington, giving concerts
at Carusis Saloon
The Diavolo family are performing n-Cincnnati.
Julia Turnbull 10 in Louisville.
Mrs. Hunt is performing in Albany.
Police Intelligence.
MARcH 27.-Os the "Lfftn-Two thieves, of rather
gentee appearance entered the tailoring establishment
abouts O'clock yesterday morning, kept by Mr.. j. A.
Ingram No 50 Nassau street One Of these chaps
blue cloth cloak the other an overcoat, who, after
nj of cloth tn ha