The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-09

ilanuc. In one case, there was the dignifed, gen.
uemany, substantial compliment, which New
York knew well how to pay to an eminent states
man and scholar, from another nd. In the other
case, there was the funny, quizzcal, extravaga
rollickng, whimsical, rotous Qualification" which
New York just as well knew how to get up for its
own amusement, the benefit Of the Park theatre,
and the utter and desolating bewilderment Of the
illustrious, miraculous, and never-to-be- forgotten
sBoz"
sBoz" raved, and wrote his book The iron had
entered into his soul On his return to London, he
afectionately embraced by his literary
sociates, Forster, Fonblanque, Leman, and others
that OF ilk, and with them, over nnumerable pots Of
heavy wet" he whined forth the agony of his
wounded spirit Grief is contagious, and the little
coterie whined In sympathy. Then they waxed
fierce and out came Forster with a tremendous
bioadside against the United States, in the shape
of review of Dickens's book, and in which he
abused the New York Herald and Courier with
awful and deadly severity. These journals had
i, Cured the wrath of "Boz" about the famous
''ball''one by laughing at and humoring the joke,
the Other by opposing it as uncaed for and undig-
nifed Just at this moment, while Forster "Boz,"
and their associates of the London press were
red-hot against everything American MIR. Forrest
made his second visit to the English metropolis.
Then appeared the unfriendy notices, and then
were made the attempts to hiss him off the stage.
The whole opposition to him originated with this
little knot of laaatcurs, inAamed against the United
States on account of the sad treatment of their'pa
and brother Master "BOz" We have never be-
leved that MIR. Macready originated or stimulated
the attacks on Mr. Forrest at that time. The whole
difficulty arose as we have now stated, and Mr.
Macready will, in a few days, publish letters from
Forster, Fonblanque, Bulwer, and others, giving
testimony to that effect. In fact, Macready tried
to stop these criticisms against Forrest, but could
not effect it. Macready is perfectly innocent on
that score, notwithstanding Forests belief and
interminable letters in bad taste to the contrary.
Now comes another chapter, and the last. When
Mr.. Macready came to this country, Wikof-the
Chevaier Wikeh-the Wikoff-who had in
attempted to fawn on Macready in London, one
of the Dickens clique-and obtain gracious
smile, or even patronizing kick from that awful
parsonage, instilled into Mr.. Forests ear the
poisonous insinuations which we have exposed not
long since. Wikofl's story, every word of which
was pure invention, as 1t will be proved to be, was
the principal foundation which Forrest has
felt and acted Other influences also went to work.
Macready made some pompous speeches and, at
last, irriated, stung and exasperated into course
of conduct not in keeping with his character or
with good taste, Mr.. Forrest came out with his
"card." Macready replied. More speeches were
made-more cards were written, and thus the quar-
rel proceeded, growing, Of course, more angry and
more unpleasant every day. The public know all
about it, At last, we have this scene at the Astor
Place theatre.
Well, both sides seem to be about even. The
books are balanced, and we hope that they will be
at once closed, and new account be opened.
"Boz" on one side, and the New York "b'hoys
on the other, have said their say" Dickens
wrote his book; full of genius, and description, and
humor, and pahos, and sentmen mt, and Stiffness
the "b'hoys" have produced their travestie OF
"Macbeh,' and the efforts of both cliques should
now cease. A great decisive battle has been
fought The sun has set on the field of Waterloo
Let treaty Of peace be made signed, and ratified
with all the solemnity BETTING the occasion. Bring
forth the calumet fpeace, and let us
"To-morrow to fresh fields and pastures new"
Accordingly, we find that Mr.. Macready is an
nounced again for tomorrow, and we hope that all
attempts at riot may be avoided and stunned by
those who witnessed the performances on Monday
night. Let Macready now proceed peaceably with
his engagement. Let the New York ''b'hoys'
show the cvised world, that if they rival any
London audience in riot, disorder and disgrace
to-day-they can also far surpass them in generosi-
~ and justice on the third day thereafter. We
must not allow Macready to return to England
without settling old scores, and opening new set
Of books
INAUGURATION OF THE New MAYOR AND COM
MON CoUNCn.-We give, in our paper Of to-day,
report of the proceedings attendant on the naugu-
ration of the new Mayor and Common Council, to-
gether with the message of the Mayor. Certainly,
the Mayor begins WELL so far as words are con-
cerned. He gives us long message, but that is
not enough. We want deeds, not words alone,
this time. The wings are in decided and over
whelmng majority in the city councils, but they
remain in office only till the first of January next,
when the charter goes into operation IF they
do not discharge there duties with fidelity and
efficiency, their will be an opportunity of DIS
charging them from Office in November next, when
the election takes place If they have ears to hear,
let them endeavor to give us a good city govern
ment. There is field large enough and dirty
enough, TO tempt the ambition Of any set of re-
formers and workers. Will they enter on it! If
they don't, the people will have chance to gust
them, ''horse, foot and Dragons" next Novem-
Der. That's some comfort
ARRIVAL OF STEAMSHIP WASHINGTON
The mail steamship Washington, Capt. Floyd
from Bremen and Southampton, has arrived. She
lett Bremen on the 18th, and Southampton on the
10th April She brings As first class, and IS Sc
cond class passengers, and large and valuable
cargo from Bremen, Southampton, and Havre.
Among her passengers, we notice the names of
Thomas Crawford the sculptor, Mr.. Brisbane
and Md'lle Blangey, the well known danseuse.
News FROM CALIFORNIA AND EURorE.-The
Hibernia will be due at Halifax tonight, with one