The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-03

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ho~-Cntaim House Mattrs-Hlnsss Of Robert
G. ShaW, &c.
Apr;l closes rather sheerfully with After
couple Of days that mighthave passed for respectable
in July. We have disagreeable time enough to end
the month with--a raw dusty dirty day, sucsm
New England alone car produce in Its pe-A'
80 .n;.e rnhecc-ung the anniversary inc COM
VI our national gove-ament we are
dull too, though the appearance Of that queer
Ash, "the Dolphin" as Mrs. Darlington will call
the Rev. Eleazer williams, among u.s. has relieved
our tedum little. l have not heard of the distin-
guished legitimst being the object of any special
attentions the part Of our upper ten,' who arc
generally fond of kings and mobiles. Perhaps they
are sceptica in the matter of his claim," and are
waiting for the next number Of Putnam.
All the bg wigs Of free soilism are to be present
at the Hale dinner, next Thursday, from Kentucky
to the Ise of Shoals. Mr. Palfey expected to pre-
side he having ceased to be useful to his party be-
longing to the ornamental branch thereof. There
will be any quantity Of nice talking the OCCASION
to say nothing of the eating. As to the talking,
some of the cool headed coaltionists think that
there win be great deal more said than will uls-
mately prove useful. There are more ways than
u
drunk whether from wine or enthusiasm, they are
apt to say too much Men who talk discretion
apt to utter many ndiscreet things single foolish
speech by leading free soiler last September, pro-
badly did as much as any one thing towards the
whis restoration. So pat was it to that parpose
that not few people believe, even to this day, that
it was uttered with malice prcpense. As to the
eating department, that will be excellent beyond all
question have always noticed that pious and
moral people have a wonderful regard for their
bellies Were invited to dine, on the same day,
with great minister of state and great minister of
religion, should accept the latters invitation, be-
cause he woud have by far the best dinner. Now,
and therefore keep sharp eye on the contents OF
| the pots and pans. Their hearts are with
the saye-n the kitchen. The rich free
soil leaders here-and that party Is rapidly getting
| ahead of the wings in the article of responsibility
have lately been giving dinners OF the most SUI
pelb kind and suppose that the Hale festival is to
| be the bright consummate flower OF the whole
wreath, a wineless symposium, where the phlloso-
piers and poets and statesmen of the modern Yam
kee) Athens. shall show oil their metal, whether of
gold silver, brass or iron. Their brass, it must be
| admitted, is Of the true Cornthian order
Madame Sontag has been very successful here, and
| is almost as popular in Boston as she was long ago
in Berlin when the enthusiastic youth OF that
spIeeish city were used to drink her health ont OF
one of her old slippers, and in good German beer.
At the conclusion of her engagement it is under
stood she will visit OF cur principal country
cities" which large enough and sufficiently fond
| of music, to make such a tour highly profitable
She will be accompanied by several OF those who are
aiding her to delight the ears OF Bostonians She IS
certainly charming creature, and deserves the pc.
pularity she enjoys to say nothing OF more solid ana
| substantial matters.
The Legislature has had the whole subject Of rum
before it this week. it was taken up on Thursday,
the reported amendments Of the majority of the
mittee being under discussion. The wing leaders
acted with more astuteness than they have evnced
on most questions during the session. They re-
manned comfortably in their seats, while the demo-
cratic leaders were injuring their prospects by mo-
nopolizing the discussion. Mr.. Butler and Mr.. Nay
went it pretty strong on the temperance dodge,
to the great modification Of some OF their associates
who know that the democratic party abhor the
law. Mr.. Butler made dead set against the " cider
clause the existence of which did the coalition SO
much harm last year az it set the farmers in oppos
tion to the law. He frankly admitted this but Mr.
Lewis, who is opposed to the whole law, contended
that drunkenness from cider was one OF the most
The subject Of religion brought into the debate
as OF course, and some pretty stiff expressions
made Of An attempt to forbid the sale OF liquor
for sacramental purposes was lost The debate was
as exciting its subject and showed more
life than the House has exhibited on any
thing since the debates on the repeal of the
ballot law, with which rum and brandy are
said to have had some practical connec-
ton. Thus far, the discussions have all been in
committee of the whole, and there is saying what
disposition will be made of the subject: but the i'm
preston is strong that the Legislature will leave the
think the wings are playing game, and that, allow
ing the stringent amendments pass their intention
is to have Governor Clifford veto them, and SO re-
gain his popularity with the opponents of the law.
Such course would certainly aid him in the bust
ness of a reelection.
The Hoosic tunnel project passed the House by a
handsome ma orty and so much has been gained
for it, if should fail to get through the Senate
By the slow process OF boring the projectors hope
to accomplish their end, and are not easily dis
heartened
An appropriation ct ten thousand dollars to be
expended on marble statue to Mr.. Webster, has
been reported in the Legislature. Double the sum
will be required to procure statue worthy OF the
state and OF the man; but it would not have been
wise, in view Of the fact that we are have State
tax to have reported larger appropriation for the
purpose The rest will come ny and by, when
wanted.
Many of our streets are to be remembered on
the lst OF July, under very stringent penalties, in
/ compliance with city order to that erect Some OF
the most important business streets will be affected
I by this regulation. and tew Of the more retired
streets also, such as Mount Vernon street OF the
quetest places in Boston; and do rot see how the
conservatives who there reside will be able to survive
/ the change. The business streets that come most
within the series Of alterations are Washington
Hanover, Court, Blackstone, Commercial, and Eul-
ton No 52i that nowis on Washington street, will
he G66 on the first day OF "a very rapid promo
ticn. However, there is TO be 40 change on that
great street until you re. up to B0y,-ton street,
which connects it with the Common and then the
changes proceed onward to the Hoxbury line. Be-
side the streets already FAMED. changes to be
made on Charlie, Devonshire Brattie and Exchange
streets.
The near approach Of tie meeting q the Constitu-
tional Convention Is causing gentlemen OF an ambi-
tious turn If mind to . stir their stumps." Mr..
Banks elevation to the presidency Of the convention
seems to be settled upon, though there are others
rea to take the place il patriotism should make a
very loud call upon them The clerkship apparently,
is not so easy 10 arrange. Mr. Robinsons chances of
that Office descend as Mr. Banks for the presidency
ascend. the OlCr OF localism being thu
nosfils OF some decately persons to admit Of
two Mddlesex taking the two best Offices in the
gift Of the convention. Mr., Robinson OF Berkshire
a member Of the last Senate is now a prominent
candidate for the cerkship, and Mr.. VIM. Robinson,
Of Lowell, is named for his assistant. II il supposed
that Mr. Stevens, who has so long been Sergeant-at
Arms to the Legislature, and who is whig, will be
elevaedto the same place by the convention though
q lcInncrat of oInat innacitI Of nllrnnse has heen