The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25

been greatly augmented. These preparations are In
course Of preparation for the purpose OF attacking
little doubt that if the expedition be vigorously con-
Quoted, our enemies will soon be brought to terms.
NV attention has been more than once called to the
everlasting subject Of American slavery by long
article in the Morning advertiser, (the socalled
"tap-tub,'D containing not only highhown
panegyric on Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, the
authoress of Uncle Toms Cabin" but actually sug
costing the proprety OF testimonial from England,
expressive Of the national opinion respecting the Ia
Tents and philanthropy Of that lady. What have
said before repeat namely: that it would be far
better, and more creditable to the tender-hearted
ladies and gentlemen whose feelings have been so af
fected by Mrs. Stoves highly-colored pictures,
if they were to look little at home, in the
first instance, and relieve the hundreds of
white slaves at their very doors, before they
think OF contributing their money or influence for any
such purpose as that suggested in the above Journal
Mrs. Stowe had better apply her profits to some cha
ritabe institution. The fact is have business,
politically or socially, to interfere with the internal
policy or social arrangements OF other countries; and
those who permit such Intervention are fostering an
evil which, if allowed to grow, must tend to loose
the bonds OF amity that have long united us with
our kinsmen on the other side of the Atlantic.
Those of your readers who take an interest in my
theatrical information will recollect my notice of
fairy extravaganza at the Lyceum, MADAME Yes
triss,) entitled " The Good Woman Of the Wood
piece which, do not hesitate to say, will bear COM
parison, in splendor and finish with any piece OF q
similar nature produced on the English stage for
several years past. Well, this piece one Mr.. Angus
Reach Che calls himself " Reeak,'O has taken
upon himself to abuse in no very measured terms in
the Morning Chronicle, as being tame, uninterest-
ing, and shabbily produced on the stage. Criticism
more unfair never appeared in a public print; and
Charles Mathews has very properly taken the matter
up in few spirited sentences attached at the end of
his bills of performance. Mr. Reach who is really
accomplished scholar denies that he was the par
ty who reported the Lyceum piece on the night in
question. Be this it may it is far above the power
Gle is considered beneath the contempt Of all the
rght-minded and honorable critics OF the London
public press.
That metropolitan empressario and general favor
lite, f. w. Allcroft is doing wonderful good BUSH
ness at the Strand theatre This little elegant place
of amusement is nightly crowded with rank, fashion
and beauty. On Monday next, Mr.. James Anderson,
the tragedian, commences starring engagement OF
three weeks at the enormously liberal salary OF
fl2O per week. He opens in "The Slave" then
plays in Civilization the beautiful play destined,
by his admirable acting, to delight you Yankees
During his engagement will be produced new
play OF his own, lot which literary celebrities OF the
Garrick Club speak volumesD entitled CLOUD and
Sunshine" 1t appears that Mr. E. T. Smith, the pre-
sent lessee of Drury Lane theatre is determined to
secure Mr. Andersons services, at any price, for the
purpose of his enactng Louis Xl, in Mr. w. r.
Markwells version Of Casimir Delagnes beautiful
tragedy OF the same name Should Miss Adela Ro-
chelle be able to get off her Partisan engagement,
Mr. Smith will secure her services for the interesting
part of the "Dauphin.'
Previous to "The Slave,' on Monday evening, at
the Strand theatre, will be produced the long-pro-
missed operetta called The Sentinel the music by
Herr Stoepel the words from the pen of that talent
ed, elegant dramatic author Mr. Dion Bourcicault
All the London literary world will be there.
The second part OF :" Henry Fourth will be played |
at Windsor Castle this evening, under the able
dictatorship Of that royal protege and popular
manager and actor, Mr.. Charles Kean. The
performances will, as usual take place in the
Reubens Room in the presence of our dearly beloved
Queen, Prince Albert, the royal children, and hun
bred and fifty guests formed Of the foreign ambassa
doris and minister's and members of the aristocracy
generally. According to custom, the whole of the
household will be present, from the rosy-cheeked
housemaid upwards The following is the cast
Henry w. - Mr. Phelps. Bardolf. =. Mr.. Wilkinson.
Prince of Wales Mr. Wigan. Power. ..... Mr. Graham.
Prince John. Mr. Everett. Shallow :. Mr. Meadows.
Prince Thomas Mr.. Sterling. Silence. Mr.. Harley
Prince Humphrey Miss j. Kings Pages. .Brazier and
oil