The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-20

officers they are. We would not recommend or
countenance imitation, by eur ministers, Of tho
reckless extravaganza practised by those Of mo-
narchsal governments, nor neither would We, on
the other hand, wish to see them compelled through
poverty, to adopt style Of living derogatory to
wealth and greatness The surplus in our trea-
sury forms q theme for foreign journalists to des-
cant on, as something astonishing to them; and
such being the case, do not see what better use
portion Of it should be applied to than in augment
ing the salaries Of our foreign ministers In the
present posture Of affairs, We want the ablest men
abroad; and to get them, we must pay enough to
enable them to live properly, and in q way to gain
the respect Of those with whom they are compelled
to associate.
THE SOUTHERN TRADE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
M0vEMENT.-We publish to-day report Of the
meeting of this Convention on Saturday, at Balti-
more, with the address delivered, and Of which We
gave brief account yesterday, received by tele
graph. II win be kerceiyed that the movement is
one Of considerable Importance, and threatens re-
.vvh in aggravated form, of the spirit of dsunion
which about two years since so unhsppiy agitated
the country.
Tie objects Of the Convention appear to be an
tween the Western and Southern States, which will
hold an antagonisic position with reference to those
of the North-New York being the principal OBJ
ject of its hostility The alusion by the chairman,
the Hon. Mr. Dawson, Of Georgia, to the late Lem
mon case, was sufficiently marked, as were some
passages in the address Of wsl,ome The proceed
iDgs terminated with banquet, and it is proposed
to meet semi-annualy at one of the chief cities Of
the South or West the next meeting being fixed for
June at Memphis, Tennessee. large number of
Congressman, Of both parties, were present.
With these facts in view, it behooves the incom-
ing administration to adopt frn and consistent
course for the maintenance and preservation Of the
Union and the harmony OF al its parts; and one Of
the most eectual means of doing SO will be to set
its mark on every agitator and demsgogus who
would jeopardizs it. Let no freesoiler, no aboli.
ZIONIST, ultraiss Of any sort, enjoy the counts-
nance Of the government or tho sweets of Office.
Finding themselves persistently debarred from their
share in the leaves and fishes, the pseudo pAilan-
thropy will speedily evapsrate-they will fall into
the ranks of law abiding and constitution loving
citizens ard We will soon hear little of their aboli-
ton humbug threats of disunion. Let this be
the line Of policy of the new administration, and
shall have safe deliverance from the efforts Of
all political charlatans.
The Theatres.
Notwithstanding the approach Of the Christmas holi
days, season at which the business OF the theatres Is
generally fack-and in tpite Of the lecture rivalry,
ptrceptbe falling of has taken place in any Of the dozen
places Of amusement open to the public this metro
polls From Burtons theatre to Niblos each of them
has been we'll filled every night, with the lovers Of
comedy, tragedy opera spectacle, ballet, pantomims,
white kids, and pea nuts
At Burons several of the old range Of comedies for
which 1t has become celebrated presented during
the week with good selection Of and less IL
miar 'Paul Pry,n Grandfather Whitehead BE
gone Dull Care" and ."Davd Copperfeld" repro
duced and received with much laughter and ecat in
their pamiest days Of popularity and in addition to these
were played the farce Of "One Thousand Milners
Wanted the Z" Poor Gentleman" Breach Of Promise,
the Millers Maid,' Uncle john, &c. This evening,
the performances with the fine comedy Of the
Rivals in which Burton plays Bob Acre, and johnson,
Sir Lucius
Nblo's has well maintained Its attractive character
during the week. by presenting alternate nights some
of the sparkling operas in Madame Thions repertoire
while the intervening nights filed up by the ballet
dancing Of the Rousset family 'The Crown Diamonds"
THE Daughter Of the Regiment" and Balfes new opera
of :" The Basket Makers Wife, were brought out
cessvcly and drew crowded houses while the ballots OF
La yivandere, and "La Maya de Seville y were equal.
ly attractive Tonight, The Basket Makers Wife, is
to be repeated with Madame Thion Lefty and Hud.
Hermann
The Broadway theatre has been gnslly successful in
the grand y spectacle which has been brought and
presented there during the week II is to be rspeatedor
few nights longer and Monday next Madame Alboni
TO commence engagement in this theatre, and make
her first appearance in OPERA in this country No
nj hneh aon oroA In Sbo hoot
artists vocal and instrumental and series Of the
admired Italian operas will be produced with Albon a.
the great pima donna.
Wallack Lyceum continues to manifest the great ia
lent and skill with which is conducted The house is
filed each night to overfowing, with very fashionable
audience During the week, have been presented some
Of the best comedies the English stage comprising
Bulwsrs play Of Money" High Life Below stars,o
:" She Stops to Conquer" London Assurance "a
Practical Man" The Way to Get Married." "a Morn
ing Call" &c, &c This theatre has had within the past
week. to deplore the death Of talented member of Its
compspy-Mr. Reward seguin.
The Bowesy theatre has presented magnificent new
spectacle, entitled & The Hebrew Son. which has at
tracted OVERLOOKING houses throughout the week 1t is
again to be produced this evening
The National theatre has also kept pace with the gene
raj enterprise "IIavk the Hghwayman,n and vnrie-
ty OF minor pieces, have been produced to crowded
houses
The several other theatres concert rooms and places Of
amusement have been alike well and successfully man.
aged that their proprieOr have bad CON-
plain Of lack CT patronage.
Msdaue Sontsg will give her first concert in washisg.
ton this evening.
City Intelligence.
TBE WrArHEn,-1be gale Of Saturday completely sub.
sided towards midnight, and succeeded by clear,
Keen frosty air Yesterday, Sunday. morning opened
with pretty sharp frost but the day remained dry and
very heathfu for exercise The Thermometer at the
Herald Building ranged. AT noon 80 degrees at p.
NJ, 3s degrees; at r. NJ 81 degrees The night came
with unclouded sky and frost but did not present
the appearance Of an immt date snow storm.
PsooRrss OF CIVILIZATION Among the passengers by
the steamship Illinois, bound for California Is Mr. Chas
Leland Of the propietort Of the Metropolitan Hotel
The Brothers Leland IL Is said, have leased the nagni
cent hotel building at Gan Francisco and Mr. ehas
Leland The junior partner has gone out TO ,uperntend