The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-28


Bennett and the Few York Herald.
We give in our columns to-day, two curious
articles on "Bennett and the NesD York Herald"
a subject of extraordinary controversy, and one
which has agtated this country for the last
twelve years, and even been the topic OF discus
sion in the newspapers, magazines, and quar-.
terly reviews published in London, and else
where, in Europe.
The first of these ourious articles is taken
from weekly religious journal, published un.
der the auspices of Bishop Hughes, in this city,
supported by him, and generally understood to
be conducted by his very great talent and sub
lime genius. This article purports to be repub
llshed from a Halifax paper; but we have the
best reason for believing that it emanated from
the lofty mind of some pious Giles Scroggins
who issues some of the theological trash of the
dark ages, in the shape of letters, and endeavors
to pass them off as sound divinity, and religious
controversy, in the present enlightened period
of society. The language in which it is
written, and the sentiments conveyed, do not
aspire TO much elegance or sublimlty, either in
conception or composition. Ia fact, they hardly
reach the literary characteristics which distn-
guished certain journal published in this city,
called the Subte,ranean. There is something,
however, in the singular vulgarity of this article,
that would seem to imply congeniaity with the
spirit of Giles Scroggins, in any part ofthe world
Only think of holy organ, of holy Bishop, of
the holy Catholic church, charging Mr. Bennett
with destroying or running "virtuous women"
This is hardly the language of follower of the
meek and lowly Jesus--not even ofthe successor
of st. Peter, unless it was during that fiji of cou
rage that caused him to draw his sword.
The other article on this subject, takes diffe-
rent view of s'Bennett an the Herald,'' and is
publishedin Washington paper called the Tphig,
which seems to be conducted with great deal
of talent. The article will speak for itself, and
requires no comment. These things, however,
only show the singular sensation which has
been produced in the civilized world-both in
Europe and America-by "Bennett and the Ne,c
York Herald" On one side, assailed IN every
possible way by bishops, priests, clergymen,
lawyers, bankrupts, and all sorts of vagabonds;
on the other, sustained by few, but quiet, peo-
pie, and by the public at large; the Herald has,
since its organization, risen from nothing, to a
circulation of over fifty thousand-the greatest in
the old or new world and it seems TO be in
creasing every day in prosperity, wealth, and
power.
This broad fact shows that the civilized world,
in both America and Europe-whatever isolated
and vindictive persons may say-know what is
good in newspaper, and will support it, in spite
of all opposition, and all malevolence.
The OPERA AND FAsHIoN.-The "grand gala
night on Saturday was a complete failure
her oh tuuo hup cd
sent--one half ofthem in the boxes, a few In the
and not dozen in the amphitheatre.
The house looked beautiful and melancholy,
like sweet young girl dressed out in the gayest
style, but in the last stage of consumption. Be-
nedetti and Truffi were splendid and beautiful,
and satisfied the audience that they did their
best; but what was the use of singing to empty
benches I!
The whole of this miserable failure has been
caused by want of judgment in the committee
who manage the performers-for in this business
there are two or three wheels within wheels, be-
tore you get to the supreme power Of the Opera.
We told them at first how it would be; but they
would not believe us, aud now they have the
fact before them. We leave them, therefore, to
aud wish them better luck In future
The grand fancy ball " is greater and bettdop
idea than the "grand gala evening"" and it will
succeed. We shall support 1t in every possible
way.
In the meantime, the new opera Of 'Hernani''
will be given tonight. 1t is most beautiful
aud splendid opera. We have heard it several
times aud we have no doubt, that after the artists
shall have perfected themselves in their roles it
will have equal to that of "Lucretia Borgia,"
if not greater. Tonight, the Opera will be filled,
crowded, fashionable, beautiful, extatlc and de-
lightful. We hope the managers. and all their
advisers, will take the musical lessons (only
two cents dose-dog- cheap which we give
them in good part, or they may have to 60 farther
and fare far worse. A stitch in time saves nine
button well sewed on saves pins. Pork won't
keep in warm weather, unless it be sailed and
put in good barrels. Cotton pays we'll when pro-
perly spun. No shaving done without good la
Their. Mackerel barrels will leak, unless well
hoped. Always say "oncc, twice, three
times" before you knock down once-to say
nothing of many other wise sayings from the
"well known fables of Esop''
New MOVEMENT IN THE WHO RANKs-GEN
ScoTT IN THE FIELD.-We give in another
column, an account of an important mass meet
ing held at Pittsburgh, for the nomination of