The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-06

the large cities. We think that In the approach
ing Presidential election the independent press OF
the United States will assume much more indie
pendent position and character than it has done
for the last forty years. The attempts OF the
dwelling politicians of 1.-THE day, belonging
to all parties, who are generally nothing but
briefess and half educated lawyers, trying to get
living out of their legitimate line of business,
the attempts of such men to get up caucuses and
conventions, and give them as the voice OF the
people, and to intmldats the press OF large cities,
will he met with resistance which they are but
little prepared to oppose.
OCEAN STEAMERs.-Next month the first Of the
Liverpool steamers by the British North Ameri-
can company, will be cent from Liverpool to
New York. Two of those steamers are nearly
ready, and the other two will be prepared for
crossing the ocean by the middle of next sum-
mer. II the first of the line should not be COM
pleted by next month"; the Cambria will take her
place, and commence, at least. The Liverpool
company is the only one that has succeeded in
establishing permanent and profitable steam
line across the Atlantic. They will increase
their number of passengers by coming to New
York, and in process of time, we have no
doubt, the lines now running to Boston will be
given up altogether. Two-thirds or more of the
passengers that came by the Boston lines hereto
fore, will hereafter come by the steamers that
terminate in New York, and more than two
thirds that cross the Atlantic by steam, will
go from New York. This will be the first per-
manent line between Europe and New York
The London line, the Boston line, the American
line, have all failed. The American line to
Southampton, and the French line to Havre, are
in an experimental condition. We trust that
both will eventually succeed; and it is probable
that the American line, with the experience
which its managers and officers have had, will
succeed but the French line are not so access
sible to the improvements of the age. In less
than three years we may expect at least one
steamer week in New York; and that the whole
of those steam lines will be, in short times
concentrated in this city, there can be no doubt
But more that that. As soon as those lines are
completed between Liverpool and New York,
or Southampton and New York, or Havre
and New York, together with the lines between
New York and Havana, the probability is that
the increase of travel will be such as to destroy
entirely the present West India steamers be-
tween Southampton and Havana. In few
years people will want to travel cheaper, and
will desire to 60 to Havana and other parts OF
the West Indies from Europe, through New
York, thus making this city the great central
point of contact between the two continents.
The same cause which will break up and break
down the Boston lines of steamers, will produce
a similar result on the West India lines. In
deed, according to projects now on foot, and the
events maturing on this side of the Atlantic, we
should not be surprised to see all the late Chi
nese intelligence come through the United
States, and through New York, to England, and
perhaps, too, from their Indian possessions.
The world is in the midst of wonderful revo-
luton in every department of human life.
BENEvoLKNCE AND FAsHIoN.-The blood of
Abraham still mounts the cheek of beauty. On
Thursday evening last, most interesting and
beautiful soiree was held at Constitution Hall,
by number of distinguished ladies', forming
the Hebrew Society, of this city. The names of
the managers were these Mrs J. B. Kursheedt,
Mrs Hartman Hendricks, Mrs. J. Lyons, Mrs.
Henry Hendricks, Miss Sophia Tobias, and
others, directresses.
T AS soon as all the dark eyed daughters of
Israel had assembled, rivalling in their charms
and brightness the royal court of David himself,
a sign was given, and all took an opportunity to
sit around splendid table, grOaning with the
delicacics of the season. Mrs. Hartman Hen
bricks headed the table, and the rest of the
ladies took their places in various other parts.
The dinner was most elegant and recherche
affair. All the delicaces of the season, by land
or water, fresh and salt, were collected there to
provoke the appetite and to cheer the heart
Simple water was used, with the exception
of some few sad drops of champagne, which
were carelessly sprlnkled around the table, and
some how or other got within the rosy lips of
the ladies'. Some of the sons of David made
speeches; and some Of the daughters expressed
more in their looks-in their bright eyes--and in
their smiles, than all the speeches in the world.
At the close of the dinner, the tables were re-
moved, the music struck up, and the whole
company commenced dancing waltzes, qua
drilles polkas, and every other species of dance
including David's dance before the ark, which
diversified the evening. Everything went of in
the most brilliant and picturesque style, and the
celebration was delightful throughout.
During the last year, the doings of this society
amongst the poor sons and daughters of Israel,
have been MISUNDERSTANDING expended large
sums in furtherance of their benevolent objects.
In the approaching winter, their efforts will be
great, important, and useful in their day and
generation They have commenced in the right
way, and we have no doubt will be of immense
service in relieving distress during the ensuing
season. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob forever.
The BosToN FoRGERlEs.-The astounding for
geries recently committed in Boston-an account
of which was exclusively published in this Jour
nal on Saturday last-havc awakened some pc