The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-15

terprising and business-lke people.
Another curious fact is, that there are now in
New York two German theatres under way, and
prosperously conducted, one in Pearl street, the
other in Elizabeth street, where sometimes the
masterpieces of Schiller, Goethe, and other
celebrated authors, are performed by German ac-
tors Sometimes original pieces are brought
out, but all of them classical and genuine dra-
matte performances, in the most refined style of
acting-no horses, monkeys, dogs, or negroes,
are permitted to mix in the good society of the
genteel drama, as acted by the Germans here.
The following bill of the play for Monday Feb.
14th, at the theatre in Elizabeth street, appears in
the Staats Zeitung, of this city,
GERMAN THEATRE.
On Monday, February l4th, ls4s.
THE WANDERING JEW,
Drama In acts, from
EUGENE SUE.
Then follows the names of the company
At the theatre in Pearl street, for the same day
is advertised to be played, for the second time,
new piece, entitled "The False Jenny Lind or,
Humbug upon Humbug-or, New York in ano-
Their quarter of the Globe" farce in acts
Then follows the list of the numerous company,
and the parts assigned to each.
In addition to all these indications of Ger
man weight, influence and number, there are
also, as we are informed, several German
Catholic churches, for most of the German
are Catholics, excepting those who come from
the Northern States of Germany
The Germans in New York are particularly
distinguished for those quiet, Industrious, and
valuable traits of character, which mark them
,v,~ Lo,- 1,~I - al:
are very small population, indeed, compared to
the Germans. They have, it is true, one or two
journals, and make more noise, though only
numbering about four or five thousand. In all
they do they make more fuss than the whole fifty
or sixty thousand Germans put together twice
over. The Germans generally attach themselves to
the democratic party, and are warm and decided
politicians on that side of politics. On the other
hand, the French mostly belong to the wings,
and are generally very tickle and very uncertain
Another curious feature in New York, Is, the
social life of Germany in this metropolis. Much
has been written about the social life Of Germa.
ny, by English writers of great requirements
we allude especially to the Towards. The de-
scrlption of the same social life in New York,
would be equally interesting, for this class Of So
ciety would furnish many curious materials for
such accounts.
Upon the whole, "Germany in New York "
may be considered a new feature of life here;
and we should gladly see an account given of it
by those who are qualified for the purpose.
PAupER LABoR-THE Russ PAVEMENT
the completion of the new Aims House, the pau.
pers on Blackwells Island have but little to do
in the shape of employment. From the report
of the committee of the Board of Aldermen, in
relation to the Russ pavement, we feel conf
dence that steps will be taken by the Common
Council, to commence this desirable improve
ment, as soon as practicable. There are several
thousand tons of stone clippings, lying useless
upon the island, after the new buildings tina,
have been ralsed and there are, also, an
immense number of able bodied paupers,
whose services could be made available,
and thus render an immense saving to the
city. We would suggest the propriety of i'm
medIately setting these paupers to work, in
preparing those clippings, which, it is affirmed
would be admirably adapted for filling up and
laying solid foundation for the introduction OF
this pavement. They could also be employed
in squaring and preparing the blocks, and could
render much valuable service on the works as
they progress. Now, that the matter is before
| the Common Council, we trust that speedy
action will be taken on the subject and,
as so many facilities present themselves in every
| shape, we are of opinion that the immediate
| commencement of 30 manifest an improvement,
would at this particular crisis, be attended with
great economy in our public expenditures. Our
aims house will be damned up during the enti re
year with able bodied paupers, whose expenses
upon the city are felt to be very importan,
item drawn from our city treasury; and in avail.
ing ourselves of the advantages such labor would
confer upon this undertaking, we would also be
enabled to expedite the works. Indeed, pauper
labor should be employed on all occasions where
it could be made available for the purposes oil
our city government, and it would have the eff.
feet to put a considerable check upon the jobbine
and thirst for place-hunting that so universally
prevail. The citizens who are taxed, are en-.
titled to some sort of remuRe ration, and more
general plan of employment for pauper laborers
on the public works would be ate nded with in.
calculable advantages to the corporation. We
trust we shall soon see the works commenced
in our leading thoroughfares, under any and
whatever circumstances, as never were our
streets in 30 filthy or dilapdated condition be.
| fore.
| POLITICAL SPEAKERS FOR THE CAMPAIGN The
young orators who intend to take the field in the
ensuing presidential canvass for their respective
candidates, should by all means study perfectly
| the swell known fable OF Esop." One of the most
| distinguished of those candidates has made thai
species of literature his principal study, and ha.
drawn all his wisdom in State affairs, and some
of his tactics in military matters, from these
well known fables, as we know from letter
recently published at Washington. The vel
known fable, If properly used, would exercise
tremendous effect in the next election
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