The New York herald., 1851-11-08

improvements
this does not argue against the necessity of reform
want OF banking capital is certainly great de-
sideratum. The poor man needs, above all else,
homestead exemption under the present rgor OF the
certain projected improvements. New Orleans has
not retrograded, but il has not advan, ,ed with the
celebrity which its natural advantages demand: IL
ha, not kept pace with western and eastern elites.
regard its chief drawback, the Isolated condtfon
of the three municipalities, each requiring 'ePa-
rate government and separate expenses union
Of these distinct portions would at once infuse LIE
and strength in the whole, and give an impetus 70
schemes calculated to benefit the entire city.
INDEX.
New ORLEANS Oct y, 1851.
TIE approaching Eleofto~-Mode Of Cd~rassiHg-
Political Proeesstons-Tas IHsatres-Opna-
Catherine Hayes, $-c.
A distinguishing Characteristic Of our New Or
leans canvasses is an utter absence of personal in
vective and party acrimony. In this particular, l
think it contrasts very favorably with many Of
your Northern cities. Already has ths excitmsnt
been growing more fsrvid for some three months;
and yet not one word Of bitterness has escaped
from the press from the various candidates them
selves. A few evenings since, q whig meeting was
held in strong democratic precinct, and some an
noyance was occasioned by rude gang of low op-
ponents. In most cases, such conduct ould have
provoked collision between the masses Of the two
parties. With that moderation that ever charac.
serizes gentlemen, the whig committee addressed
the dem ocratic committee, rendering a conference,
IN order to project the means to avoid such inter
ference, hereafter OF course, such exemplary cour
tesy was responded to with avidity
strong element in the present canvass is the
candidate for the sherifalty. The profits of this
office are variously estimated from ten to thirty
thousand dollars per annur and, Of course, create
strong Inducements for protracted and violent ef-
tort The State Legislature, the dependent party
tore of the mex. United States Senator, the varied
schemes OF reform, are all subordinate TO the lnte
rest antested in the success OF the present candi
dates for sheriff The only song row paraded on
the air, is vile parody upon fienaa'S chauIt -
Cyl vork sll night,
II work ali day
I'll bet my money Jim FSere.
Who'll bet or Ma-gny!n ~
Both are most excellent men, both cre0les Of the
city, ard highly esteemed. Either will make an
honest and efficient officer. With the certainty Of
offending the tair fame Of our good city, candor
compels me to say that the unbiased loafer holds
lordly satu:nal al the present time. Shrewd ones
pretend to assert that considers amount OF coin
percolates through variety Of our csbarets, and
that many poor fellow who struggled In tat
ters during tae summer months, and whose throat
was parched with thirst and dust, is now rejoicing
IN wholesome attire, and treedom from an annoying
wan. OF souLreviving liquids Professions vast
~ In the ascendant, with torchhghts OF various
hIes and devices. The more humble candidates
evidently rejoice that the more lucrative osice Of
sheriff has been put in the canvass, forcing its
aspirants to lead of in the matter Of exrense. The
whgs held their great procession last eek, which
viii be followed on Friday lex. by the democratic,
both preceding the election, which is to transp;re
next Monday. very serious objection is of late
assuming consequence against the present mode of
combining the election OF state with municipal OH
GERS upon the same dag. The commissioners, who
receive no compensation for their labor are often
engaged for one hundred hours in cosn;iag the
votes after the closing OF the polls
Il viii soon be difficult to procure suitable N an
to take charge Of his precnt, for for the toll and
hardship are immense, and viii commend them
selves 70 the purchased friends o; the Candidates
Our theatre goers are anticipating brilliant
season for their .avorite amusement For several
years pas. the American has been sadly in the way
o. tie St Charlss-mueh such a rivalry rs existed
years ago between your BoweTy and lack. The
St Charles has always pursued the s.a- system
and high prices. The American has been the resort
Of the boys, with frequent illusions to ths star
50 ansled banner AID native talent BY an excel
lent stroke. Of policy, Ludlow s. Smith have dsr
t-oyed their rival by leasing II for the season
We shall have all the stars and ful houses at the
st. Charles Placiie sends US word that be is for
wartipg on Iaey stock for his b'joa Of plase,
aud that the MOntplasiri and Maretzek's ltahan
troupe, vii! alternate with mis- company, in afford
ing amuseneuts 20 the deniZens OF tire Cres cent
City n the creole portion Of the town, Davis will
make additions to the old iaverites OF the pI0c.
Already we have ir our midst cir,1s, ana the
tnusirg tateItainnents Of Herr Alexander. I'm
Ger suea auspices, canno. see wLy shall cot
pass pleasant winter. You must not forget TO
Z eSpatoh the Irish swan, the ielectable ha.e. /
would not give hg for the reputation Of any can
,atriee until she has passed through the ordeal Of
New Orleans auditory. To tell you the truth, we
have very iitte confidence in the musical taste or
acumen Of Northern ears. The ereo!es of New
Orleans worship tie muse Of song, and yield TO
uons in powers Of execution Gnd most paa.u.ed
taste INDEx.