The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-11

party was almost exclusively made up OF that class
OF persons who are known In France as socialists
and communists On this being made public day
or two after IN the papers, the Secretary OF the Club
gave distinct denial that the banquet was OF po-
ltical cast, and particularly specified that it was
neither the intention nor the wish OF the members
Of the Wilmington to identity themselves with
either OF the political sections alluded to. This
after declaration is reported to have caused cons-
derable annoyance to Louis Blanc and Caussidiere,
who very naturally regarded the invitation in the
light OF sympathetic feeling with their political
opinions. and not as private party
The Bath steeple chase has been run for, but was
dreadfully dull affair No horses Of note were
entered, and the company was neither large nor
chase are the races that are exciting the interest
OF the sporting world. The entries are very large
tor both, and they are generally the crack events
The theatrical circles are beginning to be lit
tie more lively than they have been for the past
week or two AT many OF the houses the Christ
mas spectaces have been Withdrawn, although at
a % AND as,
Love" has been produced at the MarylebOne,
with Mrs. Mowatt and Mr. Davenport as the he
rome and hero. Their reading OF the characters
is excellent, and the press speaks very highly Of
their performances. Banvafds Panorama in
creases, rather than dimnishes In attraction; and
the proprietor has issued an advertisement stating
that party OF Americans have sailed for England
with picture which they assert to be the origl-
ton He need not much fear rivalry on this score,
tor the merit OF his painting has been discovered,
1t is exhibited is crowded, and there are Two per.
formances Gf may term them SOY daily. The
Queen went with her suite TO the Lyceum last
week, to witness the pieces at this house. Charles
tive characters, but Madame Vestrls was pre-
vented by illness from appearing. This is
the first time her Majesty has been to this
theatre, as the only minor house, she has pa
fynn kAA k>H ~ a.
latter place, "Othello'' is announced for I'M
mediate representation. James WaIIack plays the
Moor; Charles kean, Iago; his wlfe Emilia, and
Miss Laura Addison, an actress of considerable
talent, will take the character of Desdemona -
The cast Is very powerful, and will be sure to
draw. The arrangements about the Opera houses
are entirely changed from what was laid down
few months ago they will shortly open upon the
same plan as last year. Delafeld and Webster
will still have an expensive company tor Covent
Garden. and several additions and importations
from the Continent will be made, and open on the
10th Of March. The lawsuit tn . has lately taken
place between these gentlemen and Roger, the
French tenor, VIII, fear, drive the latter from
them The old Italian Opera House will number,
amongst Its forces Jenny Lind, who is announced
to play round OF her characters in May. She will
OF Mr.. Grole, the banker. In addition to her SER
vices, some eminent professionals have accepted
eDeagen ents, and, altogether, the ensuing season
promises TO be a brilliant one.
visited the United States, are Recommending
series OF performances. Report speaks highly Of
young equestrian they have brought from Anne
RIGA.
most shocking accident happened on Satur-
day, at the Dunlap street Theatre, IN Glasgow.
During the performance Of the Surrender OF Ca
lais,' an alarm Of fire was raised, and the contu.
the gallery that IN the rush to escape, 81 persons
were crushed to death. The theatre was unn.
lDrtd-il telng merely slight escape OF gas that
caused the commotion, which ignlted, on q piece
o. lighted paper being dropped close to the hole IN
tected to alleviate the sufferings of the poor crea-
lures, was done by Mr.. Alexander, the manager,
10 whom no blame Is attributable tor the esuI dis
aster.
The trial OF the man named Rush, who stands
committed on the verdict given at the coroner's
inquest tor the murder OF Jenny, at Stanheld Hall.
will be likely to take place IN about month. No
farther discoveries have been made In the case
Emily james, the housekeeper OF the accused, has
given birth to daughter In the Norwich prison.
regret to say that the cholera is not diminish:
ing Its ravages. The official returns Of the 22nd
inst, give In one day ia additional cases, 81 OF
which have been fatal, SO have recovered, and the
remainder are under medical treatment.
A considerable rise has taken place in the prices
of consols since the departure of the last steamer,
but within the last few days quotations have been
lower. The fumes are steady thls afternoon at SS{
TO /. Railway shares have undergone precisely
the same process, but the value of shares Is now
pretty fair and just for both buyers and sellers.
Our Liverpool Correspondence.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 8, I849.
The Commencement of Operations Under the Postal
Treaty, q Faiixre
It is to be regretted that after successful termi
nation of the postal difficulties between the two
countries, the public should be so long deprived of
Its benefits. 1t has now been nearly two months
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the United States for ratification. This having been
done, 1t was sent back to this country to receive
the finishing stroke of the contracting parties, by
formal exchange of Publications this being done,
nothing renamed but to tx upon the mode OF keep.
ing accounts between the two countries. The epe-
ration OF making up the mail under the treaty, was
commenced in New York, for the last steamer
which left Boston. Whether II was done accord.
ing to the directions of Cave Johnson we have
no means of knowing; but, Judging from the
rough-and.tumble Tammany Hall way in which
which they were received at the Liverpool post Is,
Office, we should say they were. Mr.. Morris I'M
doubleday supposed th3t his acts would be recog-
missed by the post office authorities on this side
that letters and Other mailsbe matter, prepaid in
New York, would be delivered without further
charge. But tuch was not the case. All prepay
ments made a, the New York city post office were
dlsregarsed, and one shilling collected upon each
single letter on this side, as heretofore.
Understand, however, had any thing systematic
been adopted in making up the mails, by which
any sort OF a check, or any means afforded, by
which the amount OF postage collected at New
York could have been ascertained, the post Office
authorities here would have recognized the act.
Mr.. Bourne, one OF the experimenting Presidents
OF the London post Office, came down by direction
OF Col. Mabery, before the arrival OF the last
steamer, 10 be here to see the condition In which
the mails were received, IN anticipate Of finding
Them made up under the treaty. Mr.. Bourne goes
out by the Europe, for tn, purpose Of arranging,
State q, the plan OF keeping the accounts between
the Two governments.
TIE plan to be submitted for adoption will not
be likely 10 meet the appreciation OF Major Hobbie,
| on account OF Its being too complicated.
Our French Correspondence.
PARIS, Feb ~, lS49.
The Boprse and Money Md,ket.
The confidence which was exhibited IN al
transactions, IN consequence Of the vote OF the
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