The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-19
Our LONDON Correspondence.

Our London CorrespOndenoe.
LONDON, Jan 49, P. M.
The F6vfheom,~g PorIssmtnt- The Govsr~we~s
and Mr. cobden-Queew and Prince Albert vs.
the Publishers = Literary Gossip Theatrical
NtWs-Verdiet in the "7ooti~g" Cause.-The Cho-
hyG- Shipping Register, &c. &c.
Every one is preparing for the opening Of Parlia-
ment The Houses of Lords and Commons are
undergoing the process of busting and cleaning
Those who will take part in the ceremony Of
"opening the house r" are already on the gu, vrvs.
The Queens speech doubtie s. by this time pre-
pared, and each sentence well cOnned over by her
Majesty. TO attempt TO run through each topic 1t
will contain, would be presumption, bat think
may safely venture to say that, In addition to tho
usual and ordinary subjects, special reference will
be made to the successful efforts that have been
made Tor the extinction of Chartism, and also the
effectual measures adopted to check what will be
termed the rebellion OF portion of her Majesty's
subjects Ireland. The peaceful state of England
during the late revolutionary panic will be special
ly alluded to, as well as the friendly relationship
existing between ourselves and France. The post
al treaty with the United States. will not be for
gotten this latter it will be said, will tend mate.
rally TO facilitate the means of communication be-
tween America and England. In my next letter
shall be able TO send an authoritative report of the
royal speech. The outline already given will not
be very incorrect.
The government, 1t is reported, have already
tacitly acknow Lodged the stability OF the princ-
pies laid down by the Financial Reform Associa-
tion An immediate reduction in the army OF ten
thousand men is IN contemplation. Should this
be carried out, farther reduction IN many depart
ments must inevitably follow. Mr.. Golden, In
his plan, proposes to reduce the united service
estimates Ell Co.,. and increase the civil fOrce
El GOO, thereby efiecting saving of 10000 per
annum or, in other words, bringing the expendl-
ture of the country, down to what it was in 1885.
There is nothing like well supported agitation
movement, If persons wish to bring about any
cial or political alteration. The pressure out Of
doors Is much greater than that within the walls
of Parliament. The most important reforms OF
which this country can boast have IN every case
been brought about by the exertlOns Of the people.
The middle classes of the kingdom are the power
full section In England, and according as they
smile or scowl on measure, SO surely Is Its sue
cess or failure established
An elaborate judgment was given by the Vice
Chancellor, some days back, upon the subject of
the injunction asked tor by the Queen and Prince
Albert, against Mr.; Strange. the publisher of the
most deodedIy in favor of the royal plaintiffs,
who, as the law of England stands, were most un-
questiOnably entitled to the verdict but at the
time one cannot help thinking that 1t was some
what inudiclous to pursue the course they have, as
1t has given rise to the utterance OF much fulsome
nonsense. From what has fallen from both the
defendant and his counsel, a private notification
junction, for Mr.. Strange is held to be very re-
spectacle man IN his profession, and little inclined
to proceed In opposition to the wishes of his sove
reign.
er, Is dead. This gentleman carriedIon, for some
time, the business of Constable Il CO., with whom
Sir Walter Scott was SO closely associated. After
the death OF the Constables, he was the only au-
| thorized publisher OF the works of the celebrated
poet and novelist, and it is estimated he has died
worth a considerable sum-. Sir Walter Scott fire.
quently mentions him IN his diary, In friendly
| and respectful tone.
hc.I. 20 10; bo<I,
its size and price. This Is the daily paper that
was started about three years back, under the
editorial superintendent OF MIR. Charles Dickens,
who, in two or three months after its establish
ment, seeded. The proprletors, Messrs. Brad.
| bury and Evans, who are also the proprletors of
| Punch, finding 1t did not pay, resolved to reduce
the price from five pence to Two pence halt-penny,
which, IN short time, was found to De too small
an amount TO realize the smallest profit. It was
then raised to three pence, at which price 1t has
continued up to the present time, but which mo-
ment's consideration will show cannot pay. They
are put to much more expense than any other Of
the daily journals, as they have to run their ex-
presses alone, while the other papers combine,
thus securing equally speedy intelligence at three
fourths less charge. The only thing that has kept
the Daily News on Its legs, is the very large cir
| the daily journals Uhe Times excepted) put to-
gether. This is attributable to Its low price, and
the popularity of the doctrines 1t advocates. 1t is
| essentially radical journal, and being strongly
In favor of the aboLshion of capital punishment,
reduction in the national expenditure, vote by
ballot, extension of the suffrage, &c, 1t gains favor
with large portion of the English.
The theatrical world exhibits no feature worth
especial record. The private plays at the castle at
Windsor concluded last night. The pieces en-
acted yesterday were Douglas Jerrold's play OF the
House keeper" and Mr.. Kenney's farce of
! "Sweethearts and Wives" The last embraced
most of the best London actors. Instructions have
| been received to take down the theatre without
delay, and 1t Is not supposed that any more per-
formances will take place this season, AT the
regular theatres there has been scarcely any
drawn, and are, generally speaking, drawing very
respectable houses. An opera, by the eminent
French composer, M, Herold entitled "Marie," has
been adapted to the English stage, and is now be-
ing played at the Princesss, but with very limited
success. The music is very inferior, and quite I'M
worthy OF the genius of the composer of"Zampa."
Mrs Mowatts play of "Armand" Is continuing
to fill the Marylebone both the authoress and Mr.
the most attractive entertainment tor the musical
public is series of concerts, known as the "Wed-
nesday Concerts" at which the first rate vocal
and instrumental talent have been engaged. They
are held at Hail. in the Strands and amongst
those who have assisted In the performances are
the elder Brsham. M. Thalberg, Sims Reeves, etc.
The price OF admission varies from one shilling to
seven. and the hall Is invariably crowded to suffo
cation.
Since my last letter left, another inquest has
been held on the bodies Of other children who had
died in the footing Asylum. The investigation
was an exceedingly long one, and the whole de-
tails OF the subject carefully enquired into. After
the whole OF the evidence had been gone through,
an the Coroner had summed up, the jury returned
verdict of manslauehter against Drouet. He
will consequently be held in heavy bail to meet
the charge at the sessions. There are one or two
points that should be we'll looked into before the
man is found guilty. The system, for instance,
may be bad, and he but the instrument. As far
as the evidence already given will permit any one
to Judge, very clear that the practice Of parish
es farming out their children at such low rates is
most reprehensible, and It requires no conjuror's
wisdom to discover that Drouet has most seriously
committed himself In not giving to the children
proper allowance OF foed or sufficient quantity
of clothing. The system is branch of the new
poor law, Zone OF the most detestabls enactments
, ever made in Christian country; and it Is fer