The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-23

At the OF Mr.. n0Agher's Rst lectufo -
leans he made the following remarks which We copy
from the Delta of the 10th inst
LADIES AND GESnn1Ex:-The task OF sns evening sas
drawn 70 close OF the many defects which spoiled
am deeply sensible and that have failed TO give such
ample information you desired have gooi reason to
apprehend. Execu ed however as it vas, since my ar
rival your city during hurried intervals snatched from
other you will kindly forgive any disappoat
ment the incomplsteness OF the work may nave ocea
Besides it difficult for to discharge with duepro
P.isy and effect task tina, distassstui 70 him; ana
ment Of my landing ON your hospitable and nvolaole
shores have preferred being silent where could speak
only with humiliation sorrow. and s-have pre-
ferred with tenderness ccrceang the wounds could not
heahave preferred cheshng in loving secrecy those
recoecons and hopes which, implanted they were IN
the midst Of thorns and ruins seemed to nae too sacred
for public exposition.
subject without exciting. to some extent feelings IT
were better to subaue and what yet more srenuonsly
to be summed hurting those honest partaities which
natures the generous and trusu cherish in regard
to those whom ourselves have most reason to re-
Here. else where, have assidaousy sought
the avoidance of those questions the discussion OF which
it than probable would eventuate n asperity
and disorder Hence have felt myself irkso nely ham
pered in dealing with the topics of which you have soil
cited from me a faithful elucidaton.
With decacy which nowhere, believe, in this re-
public attains ner growth and guilty atom than here
among the and daug of the Southwhere the
coolest and most sterile heart would be nursed into
genial life and truthfuness-you viii give your sanction
these sentiments and in consideration OF them grant
the acqual for which have thought 1T betting to
apply. 80.
out the pleasing doubt which rendered the words spoke
former evening less serious than they must be-
leave this hail. and bid farewell to those kind friends
with whose has been graced and honored and
to amlarized and rendered dear by the images i'm
pressed upon my memory and the tones OF welcome ana
| full harmony to vibrate.
Through fatal quarrel with formidable government,
backed by the parties have referred to my Lecture
could not be expected to fight his way without in
curing some losses neither could he regain his free
DOM at the distance OF sixteen thousand miles Of ocean,
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| terprse.
the words prompt and proud to utter without
fee recompense, in the of truth and freedom
for faherland and conscence--must no. for season,
be made the means OF realizing unsuissed competence
Should the desired consummats the l.oor
baye unwillngly embraced shall not in a afiuent
condition. be unmirdul of those whose friendship dis
PEELED OF what repulsye in the labor rendering
it to me- unconscousy work OF pleasure rather than
assisted-some Of you with fair others with stout but
all with willing hards-to build up, and to which hope
to lead who did not refuse to share with the isos
laion and gnomny of my exile in the Australian forest
in that hslne the name OF Louisiana shall b house
hold word.
That speak not with the insincerty with which most
fare.es spoken, the sentiments to which gave ut
terance the first evening addressed you will furnish su
following the currents Of this heart that has felt
the rude hand OF adversely but has not been gaedthe
lowing these currents have gone back many an evening
and wandered amongst the aromatic woods the safcon
playing white sands in the ntains OF that island
in the South Seas far off and have offered up prayer,
that to destiny in harmony with all that grace and ex
celence and grandeur she might be soon ted-f
thus have thought Of and PRAYED for, the land with
whose solitary OF beauty the sadder recoectons
tiers, interviewer surely shall lose sight of that
cline over whose luscious fields Of sweetness whose
myriad mass and gardens g;terng with every hue and
waters burdened with the golden grain of valley far
more fruitful and famous than the Nile. the in luxu
rious angour loves to nger and where. in the happy
and glowing hours have spent have learned yet more
dearly to prize the freedom the conquest Of which,
you were the earliest to congratulate me.
As [ mount the great river northward, shall look
down the stream-with my memory shall descend aud
your spires dissolve in the rececng distance shall
the happiness the afluence the Of your city,
| there shall be offered up fervent aspiration.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowERY THEArRE-Ths evening being the last Of Mr..
Burkes engagement it is presumed ths popular
w ~, Dc crowded to M musical play
amusing farce of the " Happy MAN. are the pieces
lee ed Stevens Burke, and other eminent actors in tho
BROADWAY THEATRE The great of the tragedy
by Otway, called "venice Preserved" induces
agenent to it again for this evenings
ment-Mr. Forrest Pierre Mr.. Conway Ja1ier, aud
Madame Ponsi Bsvidere The farce Of the s'Obnate
dancea pas seul ""'"ds the performance ''' i"
the benefit Of Mr. W. Wallack Jr The pieces selected
Civilization" and the Omnibus In the first Mr.
Wallack appears Hercule the Huron, and in the
Mr. Hamilton will sustain the character of Pat Rooney
| Mrs. Holman will sing iavorite ballad
NATIONAL THEArRE.-The piece called the "Armorer
of Tyre is drawing immense audiences to this theatre
have successful 1t will be repeated this evening
Mr. Jones, Mr. Clarke, and other eminent comedians Gng
| WALIAcKs THEArRE.--Two beautiful pieces are an
nounced for the performances this evening The first is
Re nods Rea and Miss Laura Keene the leading charac
ters This will be followed by Pauline" with Lester aud
Miss L. Keene the stars. There be doubt that
the theatre will be crowded.
antar faip Co..
this afternoon and evening consist of the comedy of paul
Pry," and the drama entitled the willow Copse."
ST. CHARLES TnEArsE.The performances announced for
this evening consist Of the 'Momenous Question: which
will be followed by the drama Of Eyeleen Wilson and
all will terminate with the popular drama of "Jack
Sheppard"
BowERY CrRcus-The entertainments for this evening
are excellent consisting Of the best acts Of horsemanshp
vautng, tumbng &C., the receipts being for the benefit
OF the doorKeepers It hoped they will be literally pa
| tronized.
CnRsrYs OPERA HousE-The receipts of this evening
for the benefit of Louis Mars the celebrated dancer
The programme selected is excellent He deserves
bumper.
the entertainments first rate. The vocal and instru
mental performances are greatly admired.
BANvARD's Holy LAyp.-Ths beautiful painting 80
much admired by all who have it, continues TO be
exhibited every evening
ROBERT HEILERs exhibition of magic second sight
spirit knocking &c. continues to be popular
OWENS ASCENT OF MONT BLANC should be witnessed by
cry who has taste for travelling and who wishes to
enjoy hearty laugh his illustrative paintings are beau
tiful, and his lecture Is excellent.
BROOKLYN MusEuM.-Mr. j. A. Jackson receives a com
pimentary benefit this evening The pieces selected
"The Stranger and Elton Boy.n Mr. 4. Eddy, john
ston Miss Weston and other eminent artists will
It is hoped bis friends will give him bumper.
IMPORTANT TO PosTMAsrERs.-A case was tried
during the recent session of the U S. Circuit Court in
this city, which ought to be generally understood both
by the people and the officials who have charge Of the
various post Offices throughout the country The Post
master at Syvania in Scriven county arraned and
fined fifty dollars for delaying letter in his Office The
law makes it the imperative duty Of every Postmaster 10
forward all mail matter deposited halt hour before the
arture Of the mail unless longer time should be grant
cd by the on account Of the business
Of the Office There also several penalties for DELAY
ing papers, &C.. after they have been mailed and are on
their way to their places Of destination. So stringent
are the laws that rigid and prompt discharge of their
official duties only the Postmasters from their
penalties The above the lrst instance of conviction
that have heard of, and we publish it for infor
nation hoping that it may lead TO Increased careuness
the part Of all who have ANYTHING 70 do xth the NIL