The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-07

points, amounting, in the aggregate, to more than
the Geographic matter Of all the papers Of the rest
of the world combined.
A. far as editorials and correspondence are
concerned, we can compare them with those oil
either the London Paris press, notwithstanc' ne
the contempt with which they affect to treat them
In regard to reports Of speeches. meetings, con-
ventons and popular assemblages, we far excel the
Paris journals aud successfully compete with those
of London. Respecting the only remaining point
of interest connected with this circulation
there are at least hundred and Sirty thousand
issues of newspapers published in New York every
day, of which the Herald issues one. fourth, which,
in proportion to our population Of 100000, is une-
qualled in any part of the world
go much, then, for M. \ Mariners 'Latres
sur LAm1iqus," as far as the newspaper press of
the United States is concerned. This "French gen.
tleman, who has devoted his life to travelling in
foreign lands, is, to use a very homely bat very
appropriate term, smpleton by his own showing.
His book proves that his visit to the United States
was a most Improbable one; and if his travels in
other lands were attended with no better results
than those in this country, should say that the
more he travels the more he gets out of his depth,
and another visit here would make him-what in
deed we think he is already-a shallow, conceited,
selfimportant coxcomb, with an empty head, but
any quantity Of hair and pretenson. His not ex-
oeptDg the Epaiag Post, which he says i the best
paper in the country, and is edited distinguished
poet, in his sweeping charge against the American
press, (and which, by the way, is one of the few
papers this city which has little circuation)
shows what profound observer he is. We would
honestly recommend Nj. Mariner to stop his ira
wells, and never again attempt to write a book lie
shows himself incapable of the work he has under
taken, and proves most eonelusivey that the more
some men travel, the more ignorant they become.
IMPORTANT LEGAL PRocEEDINas-THE WEBB
AND WILLIS CASE THE FORREST CAsE.-Reports
of important legal proceedings will be found in an
other part of our columns to-day. The first relate
to the Willis and Webb case, which show that an
order was issued in the suit com menced by Mr.. and
Mrs. Coddington, against Mr.. Webb, for the reco-
very of certain letters retained by him contrary to
right and to law Mr. Webb did not attend the
investigation yesterday before Judge Sanford, and
the esult was, that after few remarks from coun-
sell the Judge issued order directing the delivery
Of the letters to the parties entitled to them,
and requiring Mr.. Webb's attendance on a day de-
signated. by a continued refusal to the
mons of the Court, the delinquent will subject him
self to imprisonment for contempt. The result will
be known in few days, when, perhaps, further and
more important proceedings will be taken by the
injured parties. Appended to the legal report will
also be found very interesting communication On
the subject from MIR. Webb himself, which has been
inserted at his request our usual principle of JUS
tice and impartiality. 1t will speak for itself.
he ut case IN ia hat mt orfu IA
one which has agitated the courts and the public
for length Of time, between Mr. Forrest and his
wife. 1t appears by the proceedings that Mr.. For
rest has entered into an engagement to suspend all
proceedings begun on his account in the courts of
Pennsylvania, for the purpose of allowing Mrs For
rest to procure evidence necessary to sustain her
side of the the trial which may take place
here next October. The afidavits submitted to
the Court on both sides, make some singular addi-
tional revelations which will be noticed as they go
along. From some cause or other, the counsel en-
pluyed by Mr.. Forrest seem not to be near so eff
cient as those Of Mrs. Forrest, on the other side.
The present position Of this extraordinary case
is decidedly in favor Of Mrs. Forests policy
and yiews-a result achieved principally by the dex
terity and skill of her counsel Really, we begin to
think it would be better for both parties-Mr. For
rest on the side, and Mrs. Forrest on the other
to settle all the difficulties between them, if practi
cable on some sensible plan of compromise, and to
dispense hereafter with lawyers and their enormous
fees. 1t is utterly impossible that the parties
again live together-there must be final separation
between them The only question is, whether the
wife shall receive stated annuity or alimony, com
with the means of the husband. That
might be determined by moderation and good sense
both sides without lawyers and without mourning
enormous costs. Why not try it