The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-14

at last delivered his address to the Legislature 1t is
very clear, tolerably long, we'll written document
The finances Of the State are in healthy condition
The receipts the expenditures for the last year
amount to $l4,294 The credit Of the State is unmpair
ed and she has never failed to her engagements
high compliment IL paid to the management of the
State Prison Five hundred dollars were all that the
earnings fell short Of its expenses during the past year.
Out Of 4aO persons ncarcerate but had died. and
for four years convict has been released
of i'll health Mldness oftreament stated the grand
cause of the successful results attained
The pupils in the lunatic blind deaf and dumb ssy
ums and the hospitals recommended to the notice Of
the Legislature.
That Massachusetts, has not been Unidentified by the
federal government for her expenses the Of 1872
is made subject Of complaint The Governor gives the
administration the following rap:
The Chief Magistrate of the United States has
Of the of rspus in ns
glecting to pay the claims Of his government
1 upon them as constituting a Just cause of war
Chief Magistrate preides has for than gu of
century deaye the payment 10 of the states of
that Union OF claim Just and well ascertned
any claim due from the foreign republic whose conduct
is SO properly censured."
The tariff question and the war with Mexico, are
treated OF at length. On the latter topic the address il
eloquent at least throwing direct blame upon the
ADMINISTRATION, Governor Briggs says:-
Appalling, indeed, will be the account which its
guilty authors wherever they may be found must render
to the injured people of the and to the SUI
preme Ruler Of the world for such in this peace
fui era when this spirit Of christianity is difutnE
over the earth However may differ to its origin
or necessity all must concur in the opinion that every
termination"
AS to the Texas annexation the message peculiarly
decded and in its aspect regards slavery il severely
censures the course which led to the result attained
and which now has involved the country in war.
The liberal course which Massachusetts, has hitherto
pursued Is earnestly extoed, and appropria
tons advised for the future The poor certainly have
al the opportunity OF acquiring good education in
TheatricaIs.
Park Observation-Disclosures that many of our
citizens prefer sleighrde in the evening to visiting
the theatre, much mistaken If tho Park DO not
crowded tonight This opinion from glancing at
the BILL which comprises much attraction any
that ever from this establishment The 6rst piece
is the Stranger" in which Mrs. Mason Will take the
part Of Mrs Halter and which is in her line exactly and
emnently we'll adapted to her talent MIR. Wheatley's
Stranger will be, no doubt, excellent as is every cha
cone" in which that promising young actress Miss
Denny will take the part Falcone will also be
the Elton Boy" will be performed. In this Mrs Hunt
will take the characters Of Fanny and the boy Tom and
characters, that she acts them admirably. We mistake
much II the Park do not contain a large audience TO-
night
BowEnY THEArRE.--The "wzard of the Wave" was
again produced at this popular theatre last evening be-
fore full and crowded house The very expensive
and superb in which the piece represented
the scenery-the plot-s the performances
Of the company, afforded rich treat to crowds who
were present. Nes6e's Faulkner, Stevens Tom Truck
and Hadaway's Timothy Treacc, gave effect TO the en-
tire piece. Mrs sergsants Donna Isabinda was well
performed Indeed the whole acquitted the
in a highly credable manner. The "Yew Tree Ruinsr
followed and was presented with equal success. Mr.
Neahes benefit takes place this evening His scknow
lodged popularity and high talents will insure him full
house.
AMERICAN CrncUs-The Circus continues to draw
of enthusiasm at the astonishing eats nightly performed
here, which we have seldom witnessed. We have fire.
qucnty spoken of May Fly, Cinderella, the Fighting
Ponies and Tom Thumb, and of their per.
formances. The riding and tumblinghe performances
Of the clowns and the general character the
mens here afford itch treat to those who nightly fire..
quent it,
RocKwELLs AMrHIrHEATnE, at Cincinnati, is doing
immense business ttracting the bon Of the city
Our friend Harry has rendered himself immensely DO
pular, by his lberay together with his superior 20
neralshp, and courteous department. The daily jour
nnls speak Of his entertainments being OF the frs
order, and bis smphheac being an ornament to the
Queen city Of the West
The viennoise Children were received by a tremen
dous house at Boston Monday eveniag The .adper
issr compares them to fakes the audience say AL
hail"
The Cincinnati Garehe Of last Thursday says, tina,
Mr. A. A Adams the well known tragedan had jun ped
of the steamer Hiberna Tuesday night, about thirty
miles below Wheeling, and was drowned.
Musical Intelligence.