The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-05


Herald, arising from the greater circulation Of
the latter journal over the former, the proprietOrs
of the Tribune, Messrs. GREELEY and McELRATH,
have assailed us in most unusual style, at,ribu-
ting to us acts, motives, aud purposes of the most
revolving and unworthy character. These
charges are, at the same time, go ridiculous that
none of them require particular notice or answer,
except that one which relates to our circulation
AS the statement of our circulation happens to
be based upon the sanctity of an oath, the accu-
sation against us in this respect involves not
only our character, but also the characters of
several respectable men who are in our employ
ment
The affidavits sworn to and presented to the
Postmaster of this city, were prepared and sign
ed by us, including also the following persons,
viz :-SAMURL M. RAYMOND, foreman of the
press room, and THOMAS G. KINGsMILL, sales
man, both in the Herald Office. Messrs. Gree
ley and McElrath, In the exuberance of their
| despair, have, in fact charged what amounts
to perjury, deliberate and ,ci!ful perjury, upon
those two respectable persons who made the
affidavits. Such an atrocious charge from
such source, can only receive one reply,
and that is the ad option of method to test the
truth of the whole facts involved, by actions at
law, both civil and criminal
We consequently give notice that Mr.. Ray
mond, the foreman of this Office, and Mr.. Kings
mill, the salesman, both of whom made the aft
davits, and swore to them, will each commence
civil action against Messrs. Greeley and McEl-
ratb, and will also go before the Grand Jury and
have them indicted for the purpose of protecting
their own characters, as well as of testing by in
disputabe evidence, the truth in relation to the
circulation of the Ne,c York Herald.
These actions will be begun Immediately; but
in the meantime, so far as relates to ourselves,
and the numerous charges made against US in
the Tribune, we propose to them the following
bet. the money of the loser TO be applied to the
public charities of New York
We offer to bet:-
lst 500. That the circulation Of the Herald in the
nrst ward Of this city among the merchants greater
I'd 500, That the circulation of the Herald In the
who are wings forming of the most respectable
OF the oily Is greater than that of the 7i
srd $500, That circulation in this city is greater
than that Of the Tribune.
4th Sloo That the circulation Of the Herald, in
5th $780, That the aggregate daily circulation OF the
Herald !. greater than that Of the Tribune.
9th $l0O That the aggregate circulation Of the Nev
York Herald is one third greater than that of tho
Tribune
It'll $780, that the aggregate circulation Of the Ne,c
York Herald is twice as great as that Of the 7,i-
bune.
sth That the aggregat. daily circulation of the Her
aid is three times great az that of the Tribune.
We here offer to make these bets, to deposite
the money in advance in the hands of his honor
the Mayor of this city, the money of the loser
to be appropriated to charitable purposes, and to
settle the matter, both parties to bring evidence
before three respectable individuals, selected by
both parties, who shall determine the truth of the
facts involved
We also offer the same bets to the proprietors
of the True Sun and Morning Express, both Of
which journals are also put forward as having an
equal, if not greater circulation than the Ne,c
York Herald
The atrociOus charge made against our foreman
and salesman, amounting almost to perjury, shall
be met, as we have already indicated, by imme-
| date actions at law, both in the civil and crl-
minal courts. Before this investigation termi-
mates, we shall show that the reputation, charac-
ter, morality, and real religion of the Neac York
Herald, is as far before that of the Tribune as
we are above them in circulation throughout the
city, throughout the country, and throughout
the whole civilized world.
OPERA AND FAsHIoN.-The fun and excitement
in the fashionable world increase every day and
night. Some of the most amusing emeutes being
among the vocalists and managers and critics of
the opera.
We have noticed the mutual arrest of Sanqui-
rico and two of the artists in Boston, and we
now find the distinguished critic of the Courier
and Enquirer pronounces Benedict, who has
heretofore been considered the first artist in the
!
Benedict done or not done? The fun is in
creasing, but we shall wait little before taking
a part in the game, and then settle the merits of
some of the critics, artists, managers, and the
claquers by wholesale.
| Another movement in the fashionable world is
the remarkable increase of fashionable private
fancy dress balls and mssquerades. These take
place, sometimes two and three night, in the
fashionable quarters of the city up town. Why
don't the managers of the opera, or the subscri-
bers, get up masquerade within the limits of
the law, or at least fancy ball, for that may be
legal! We are persuaded that one could be got
up every week during the season, in the present
rage for fancy balls and masqueradee, among the
highest and most fashionable society. The ar
lists, too, could be engaged to come in the ball
room in some curious and interesting Mosques
and some beautiful aria, or scena, from the
operas not gratis, but to be paid for il in regu-
lar way.
Some of the most beautiful combinations OF
fancy balls and private masquerades could be
made up at the Astor Opera Why can't it be
done Z Come, let's us all enjoy ourselves--feht,
quarrel, dispute, dance, fir, any thing to pass
away life wildly.
Last night, 4" Lucrezia Borgia" was played a
fifth or sixth time, and to as fine general house,
considering the weather, as has been SEEN Ben.
edeti and Truffi still maintain their great popr-
larity, and Madame Ross hers, every time she
appears. On Monday next, "Lucia di LAM
mermoor'' with Benedict and Bscaccianti for
the princip pal characters, will draw tremendous
house. There will be some fun then among the