The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-17

names Of the successful candidates are not given.
In some OF the manufacturing. districts of the de-
partment the democrats have the best OF It, but on
| the whole the republican party (the moderately
will be the conquerors.,y From the other depart
ments the returns are very imperfect
BALTIMORE, May Is, 1913.
The Democratic Convention Homorabiy Acquitted
The Mechanics FarThe Taylor and Clay
Whigs-- Theatricais, SC.
The delegates to the democratic national con-
vention are already commencing to arrive, and
hosts OF strangers from all sections of the Union
are crowdng into our city. Wewi have a merry
time of it next week, beyond doubt
Mr. J. Jacobs, of New York, who mentioned
yesterday as having been arrested on the charge
of selling goods without license, has been honora.
bly, discharged by Justice Gray >the charge being
The mechanics fair is to be opened tomorrow,
at the Washington Saloon, which is filled in every
part with splendid specimens OF mechanism; some
from New York and Philadelphia, but for the MOS
| part the handiwork of our own mechanics.
The difficulties between the Taylor wings and
| Clay whigs in Baltimore, seem to have been set
ted and both parties are apparently confident that
their first choice will receive the nomination. The
| Taylor wings are by no means pleased with the
declaration of Gen. Taylor that he will be
dldate, even should he not receive the, nomination
OF the wing convention, and they have rebuked
him by pledgng themselves to 90 for the nominee,
| whoever he may be-
| see it stated that George r. Richardson, Esq,
the delegate from this city to the national cOnven
tion, is Taylor wing. This is mistake, as he
| has invariably stood aoof from this split in the
party, expressing no opinion, but declaring his in
tenton to go, heart and soul for the nominee OF the
| wing convention.
The Seguins, with their excellent operate troupe,
commence an engagement at the Holliday-strest
| theatre this evening.
The Front-street house, under Elder Adams, is
| doing crowded business.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowERr THEArRE.-" Ehrensteinn was repeated
last evening" and performed with excellent effect
by the entire dramatis persona, Count William, by
Mr.. Marshall, was sustained with much ability. Mr..
Clarke, Ferdinand, equally effective and Sick
endorf by Mr.. Burke, kept the house convused with
laughter throughout the performance The opening
scene in the forest with Serfs burial place, was ex-
rcmely grand and imposing and for scenic effect fully
sustained the high reputation of this popular theatre
The banquet or closing of the first act together
with the appearance of the specrcs also extreme
y well represented, and the whole passed of with
tire success The present highly talented company
engaged Mt the Bowery have been long and favoraby
known; and this new romantic, and melo-dramatc
pay-founded on James celebrated NOVELS got out
peated this evening ana those who have not AZ yet
witnessed the performance, should avail themselves
the opportunity now presented The musical piece of
the " Deserter," will also be performed This is high
| ly attractive bill u.c.. a.
| CHArAM THEArRE.-Though the town il unusually
dull for the Of the year and almost everything
is at standstill, the Chatham holds its own and Is
| nightly crowded to it's utmost capacity The very
admirable manner in which pieces are got up at this
| house has given it character with the public a. q
standard place of amusement where everything which
Is presented is sure to please The audiences
posed of our most respectable citizens and the dress
circle 10 graced by many fair lady and it presents
quite brilliant appearance every evening To night
the performances for the benefit of the author of
New York As 1t Is and that piece will be performed
with some new scenes of Nose on the Avenues, and
striking the pavement The amusing farce Of Nation
al Defences' and the " Spirit of the Waters will form
the other entertainments
BROADWAY THEArRE.-The Broadway Theatre was
densely crowded last night scarcely seat In the pit
boxes or gallery. being unoccuped The audience had
evidently expected much it having been announced
that Mr.. Anderson to have made his second sp-
pearance there and they not, In either point Of
view disappointed. In the interesting comedy Elder
Brother, or Love makes Man" Mr.. Anderson repre-
sented Charles protested scholars character which
ne sustained throughout the whole piece admirably
as TO have ELECTED frequent outbursts Of applause His
attitudes and bearing are at natural dignifed,
and graceful In his language there is little any. Of
apparent aectation there il not in his voice that
melody which, in actor is necessary please the
ear This seems his greatest defect. And IL 1t be
f. it is in him by the great facility with
which he can modulate his tones from the highest to
the lowest key Upon the whole his talents appea ra
ther better adapted to tragedy than comedy. But II
-
| country gentleman has two The elder Ia heart
and snul devoted to book learning and by intense
study has become distracted In himself "A to
take little or notice Of any thing but his books
The younger brother Is quite opposite character
He loves the gaietes and the baubles of the world
and despises learning useless lumber The
father prefers the latter to the former But their nce
who an old bachelor loves the schoor for the very
same reason that his father dcspises him. Il a because
he is so very fond Of learning and knowledge Upon
the same principle the uncle despses the Younger
nephew Meantime their father goes privately and Oh
n lord hat ha will .,;, III
daughter in marriage to this country gentleman favor
ito son By this he designedto the schoar
nome nts of abstraction when absorbed in his studies
he could easily induce the heir to his birth
rgm ASoordingly on all the prelimnaries Of tho
sence OF the young lady to sign his title Of all tho
property to his younger brother He consented 60
but ne stu carried his book in his hand. When he
saw the young lady however, he immediately became
enamoured-though hitherto perfect womsn hster
He now throws the book out OF his hands and kneels
before her. She in turn avows love to him The
uncle recommends him to her father, and thus
learning and knowelg arc made to triumph over To-
norahce' vanity and p.geantry, while love" at the
same time Is proved as in the Of ymon and I'm
phigeane," 80 make a man" The respective charac-
tipe, we're admirably sustained by Messrs. Vache and
d. C. Anderson. Miss Gordon acted her part "A the
lords daughter ia first rate style; and, have
already said the whole performance elected consdera-
bic appreciation.
Cngsry's MrSsrRrLs, at Mechanics Hail. are as
biack and harmonious US and perform admi-
rably that many suspect them be veritabe southern
negroes on visit to the North; and advise them to
oos out that they not off by admirer
OF liberty In truth they sing act the genteel Ne
gro so perfectly and at the time with refine
ent aad elegance that IL IL wonder the folks
mtaes are puzzled to believe them really white folks
They perform this evening usual.
AANvARp's PAyoRAMA takes the lead Of all the paiut
ings OF the day for accuracy, beauty Of finish and
general elect II any further confirmation OF It's se-
curacy were required than V furnished by the thOu-
sands OF vsters who have visited the country repre-
sents numerous certificates Of pilots steamboat can
tains and others acquainted with the river could be
adduced bias the universal satisfaction expressed by
vsitef shows that it is the Mississippi and no mistake
at and "a P. NJ ''
MELoDEoS.--N this house the same success con.
tnuss Thoss Virginia Minstres are establishing =
great naiAe aud reputation for themselves and are
well worth heari '''' "