The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-21

speech delivered by Mr.. Webster, the other day,
on the Oregon bill, developing his sentiments on
the free soil question, is considered by BUSINESS
men, as one OF the most effective and remarkable
speeches delivered by that distinguished states
man. The speech is indeed forclbe one but 1t
acquires all its force, brlliancy, and point from the
remarkable condensation of ideas which charac,
tenzes IT, 1t is hardly speech-it is an editona
article, and Mr.. Webster's ideas must have under
gone the same process OF condensation which good
editorial articles undergo before they are given to
the public. Why is Mr.. Webster's speech so effec-
tive? Because you see the results of great mind,
at a glance. Edwin Forrest Is building very
beautiful Gothic castle the banks of the Hudson
river. tits picturesque and classic, and gives a
fine effect to the scenery on that point OF the river
A traveller passing up IN one OF our steamers sees
this beautiful structure, and pronounces 1t classic
and beautiful, at once If he had to examine every
particular stone and brick, and go through all the
| processes of the work-that of the laborer, the
mason, and the carpenter-before he could ascer-
tain the general proportions and beauty of the
| building, it would be like the long process of
| going through one of those prosy speeches, de-
hvered by one of the prosy members of Congress.
Mr.. Webster is artist. He gives you, not the
details OF brick and mortar, but the building az
| once, that startles the mind, and compels you
| to submit to the beauty and grandeur of the
result. This is the true mode of making great
speech-to suppress all the raw material, and give
only the fine proportions at glance This is the
true mode, too, Of writing editorials, as well as
| speeches.
| In regard to Mr. Webster's position, that is
also very important point. He takes the
position assumed by the Buffalo Convention
| A. L
occupies before the country. This will show
Mr. Calhoun, and the Southern statesmen, that
the North is waking up to new idea; and unless
there Is harmony, good feeling, and moderation
in the councils of the South, there great danger
of crisis, at no distant day, that may be more
disastrous than any that has yet taken place. All
parties in this region of the country are gradually
assuming the same ground that Mr.. Webster has
taken, that which MIR. Van Buren, occupies, and
that which the wings of New York have en-
deavored to hold for several years past. The de-
mocrats of this region will be gradually driven
into the If, therefore, all parties in
the North should unite in such sentiment the re-
suit will be direct collision between the North
and the South; and IN such collision, the North,
possessing, as it does, all the commerce, all the
manufactures, and all the foreign trade Of the
| country, will have manifest advantage over the
South, with its isolated productions, and peculiar
institutions Nothing but good sense and mOdera-
ton, among the leading spirits of the present day
can save the country from gradual verging to a
disastrous crlsis IN it's history. Calhoun and Web
ster at the two ends of the string, and different
grounds, are found voting in the same minority.
Is not this singular fact T! What is to be done =!
Theatrical and Musical.
BowERy THEArRE.-The affairs at this house are
going on in a most favorable condition, and every
evening numerous and highly respectable audiences
fill the various parts of the theatre. All difficulties
and troubles among the dancers are happily settled,
and for the future the only rivalry among them will
be, a to who dance the best and from such ri
vary Of course, the audiences them in their best
steps. The ballet, however, does not occupy
elusive pre-. eminence at the Bowery, opera il
also given almost every night. Miss Taylor, from her
thorough musical education Is well qualified to raise
her sweet voice in the most difficult Operatic music
and as prima Dona Of the Bowery, gives great salts
faction. To- night, quite interesting bill viii be
opera Of Midas in which Miss Taylor win play the
part Of Apollo. All the dancers viz Signora Ciocca,
OF b an evening AND house sy be
expected from this array Of talent and grace.
NIBLo's.-During the coming week, expect this
elegant establishment will be thronged with the beau
ty fashion of the city 1t is intended to present
a series Of most elegant entertainments. The two
!
G. VsndenhoH, Seton Dawson, Shaw, Vache, Chip
pendale, among the list of performers that will
appear; and among the lady performers Miss Phillips
company it will be readily conceded that most tho
rough representations be given and, to cap the
slimax Mr. aacses is also engaged r. Truly p Mt MI
at his house worthy OF the magnificent struc-
ture itself forit undoubtedly the most
School for Scandal is the play-H Placide as Sir
Peter, Vandenhof Charles Surface, and T. Placide
onAf ha 9th 10 fhah DE- Of affn
Dawson Vache. &c, will present this elegant comedy
in most excellent style.
National THEArRE.-J II. Scott has been perform
ing this house since its opening and supported
as he is, by the excellent company, which includes
vera of the most avorte actors in New York. he has
done we'll Rckelieu, Rolla, Captain Copp, Michael,
Loony McTwoter and various other parts have been
performed by him before crowded and fashionables,
houses. c. Burke, as the comic actor Of the house
has been very successful and has already become An
established fayorite with the patrons Of the National
fitted up and the enterprise of the PROPRIETOR in
, tinualy producing new and attractive entertain
ments, will doubtless insure the National prominent
place in the theatrical for public favor which
about taking place in New York The house is not
inferior to any in point Of m gsntsy and
ngs more and the usual variety Of farces comedietas
&C, win also be given.
Burrows THEArRr.-Dombey * Son has proved ex-
raoIdnarily successful at this pretty theatre 1t is
undoubtedly of the best adaptations for the stage
got up in New York. all who have read the no.
vel and seen the play will admit. Mr.. Burton hs
gathered around him most excellent company, and
the various characters from the stiff Mr. Dombey down
to Walter Gay all performed most inimtably but
why was the Chicken" left out He would have
made capital figure the stage, particularly in the
scene where he proposes to Mr.. Toots to double up
the stif un -however, the present version is
cele Mt and so well acted, that it please every
one, even though the " Chicken is not introduced
Lucy did Sham Amour il another most successful
burlesque its illusions to localities &C., all very
funny, and much applauded every evening. Both
these capital pieces will be played this evening
CASTLE GanpEN-At this delightful place of resort