The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-29

money from Templeton, the vocalist, TO the
amount of Slooe and over, and failing in their
efforts 70 effect their purpose, then endeavoring
to annoy, by abusing him and defaming his repu-
tation, begins % attract attention from the honor
able portion of the press throughout the land. On
this subject, we find the following paragraph in
the Albany atlas, the organ of Governor Wright
in this State:-
IMrosIrioS ON IMMIeRAwrs.-The New York papers
contain an exposition by Mr. TsmPston the singer. Of
Others One sues him for services in procuring
a professional engagement and attendant newspaper
the Assembly this winter providing against such mpo
stions on strangers, and pldsing Inexperienced mmi
the police and out Of the reach Of sharpers
The system of extortion and "black mail"
which has received the most extraordinary de-
velopements during the last few days. can be
traced fai back as ten years ago-to the time of
Wood, the vocalist, who, by similar act of alto
city, at that time was hooted from the stage,
without the public knowing the reason why.
There was a man, at that time, of the name of
Hart, who died several years ago, who acted us
agent and critic, and had access to the columns
of many of the newspapers of those days. He
picked quarrel with Wood, the vocalist, because
Wood would not submit to his extortion; and, by
means Of false statements in the newspapers, con-
trived to have that distinguished vocalist driven
off the stage Of the Park thea ire. Similar attempts
have been made, during the last few years, to
extort money, by the musical critics and reporters
attached to the disreputable portion of the press.
One attempt was made upon Fanny Elssler-
another was made upon Mr.. Braham-another
upon Ole Bull-and we lnve no doubt, from what
we have heard, that similar attempts have also
been made upon De Meyer. Templeton is
not the only artist that has suffered in
this way, from the rapacty the trcachery
and ainfamy Of his own countrymen, or the
black mail critics, who failed in plucking
him as they would wild goose, or a prai-
RE chicken. We could relate facts and in
stances isnumerable, during the last ten years,
showing the vllany Of the "black mail"
reporters, and "black mail critics, who, without
any control over the newspapers Of this city, yet
contrive to have an influence on the disre putabe
portion of it, and indict injury on amiAble and
artists.
The attempts Of Clirehugh and cLachlan upon
as indicated in the documents of the
suit which we have already published, and in
the letters of the other, are the most re-
markable fthe long series, that have distinguished
the annals Of this city for the last ten years 1t is
unfortunate that Templeton should have been the
victim of such a set OF friends" as he seems to
have fallen amongst. He has been as unfortunate
as the "man who went from Jerusalem to
Jericho" and fell among the "black mail !" levi
ers of Palestine. Templeton, through the whole
period of his career in Europe, never had any
difficulty before he fell among his own country
men in the enlightened and liberal city of New
p,,t 81 Chi "a.
led its character on the minds of the community
In few days, we presume, Templetsn will
again commence his concerts and we have no
rously appauded, even, than before these at
tempts were made to plumber his earnings-to
destroy his good name-and to hold him up to
hatred, because he would not submit to manifest
extorton and impudence. Wg-makers and bar
bers will have to return to their trades again.
GENERAL TAYLoR.-The brilliant victories re-
Gently achieved by the American arms, under
General Taylor, continue to be the theme Of
praise among all our people, without distinction
Of party These victories were achieved in the
face of the most overwhelming disadvantages, in
point Of numerical force, situation Of the battle
ground and other circumstances, and reflect the
highest credit on our brave army. 1t proves that
the energy, bravery and patriotism which charac
terize the Anglo race, are preserved by
their descendants on this continent; and, when
occasion requires, burst forth with impenosity
that defies opposition. While we accord full
praise to the brave army that has so honoraby
indicated the American honor, we must bear
witness to the GOODNESS, bravery and intrepidity
that have marked the councils of General Taylor,
for to the wise plans Of this celebrated military
commander, the American people are mainly
indebted for the lustre that surrounds ou, arms.
General Taylor is a native Of Kentucky, and
honorably distinguished himself in the war of
1872 He is now, we believe, about ffty-cight
years Of age, and possesses a martial and noble
appearance. We recollect seeing him few
years since, at Niagara Falls, and thought his
expressed, in great degree, the
virtue and firmness of Washing
TONS 1t was honest, open and commanding
and bore evidence of benign, philanthropic and
benevolent mana man who was capable of dis
himself in any emergency. Notwith-
standing the innumerabe difficulties in which
General Taylor has been placed, from the time
he pitched his camp on the Rio Grande until the
recent glorious victories, he has maintained
GOODNESS and bravery, alike honorable to himself
as commander, and to the country which gave
him birth. Kentucky has reason to be proud of
him, and we trust the whole country will not be
in awarding him the fruits Of his
bravery.
New York LEGAL OBSERVER, FOR JuNR.-Ws
are pleased to see this periodical maintain the high
reputation it has won for itself. The present num-
Der contains some very valuable matter and cases
of great interest from our courts, besides all the
recent decisions from Westminster Hail. In adj
dtion to the testimonials of all the leading jurists,
the editor has received the following letter from
Chancellor Kent;-
DEAR SIR - -.
Of the New York Legal Observer. which purcnasedo OF
you the other day and have been exccedin6y mseres
~ 800 49, CO.. ana deciaions that not easily