The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-21

the special candidate Of VIM. Fl. Seward, and
that Tburlow Weed went up to Syrsouse to
have this fsv, rite smoothly put through"
But for some cause or other, 1t appears, As we
are privately informed that the Know Mornings
thought the nomination Of Patterson would be
equivalent to the election OF BrOns0 on; aud on
that account Patterson may have been dropped
for al that we know. We, suppose, however,
that Seward is satisfied with c ark AID that
the silver greys win, as usual, take the ticket
their masters give them, and be thankful, Master
Ray mond included.
With regard to the platform we hall have
something to say hereafter. On the Nebraska
question there is no equivooation, and on the
general question of slavery will meet the
views Of all the anti slavery elements but the
extreme ultras. But the wbig party of the Union
has received its quietus TIE formation ola great
Northern sectional party, on the basis Of oppo-
sition to the institutions of the Sou h, with Sc
ward at its head, is the programme for 1856.
Our PUBLIC ADJUSTMENTS, AND WHAT THEY CosT
us.-We never heard of any body 20 unreasoaa-
BILE as to complain Of de nth of public amuse-
ments in New York, or of an absence of variety
in their character If there be such gruubler
he must he person who has become irretrieva-
bly, 6lass. II appears to Us that tor all ration.
ally disposed individuals DESTROYS of enjoying
life as it flies, there is no place perhaps in the
universe that offers more opportunities for
doing 50 pleasantly than New York. There
-, I,cx ALo% H.
fed here. Some score Of establishments gre
nightly thrown open to the public, inviting our
citizens and the strangers within our gates to
walk in and enjoy themselves. The lovers of
the grand and sublime in musical composition
can have their tastes deliciously ministered to
by visit to Castle Garden, or on occa-
sions to Niblos. Those who admire the
regular drama, defy Shakespeare, dote on
light comedy, and delight in broad farce.
can easily crafty their respective inclinatio1s
by visiting one or other Of some half dozen
theatres or by going in rotation to all. Every
style aid shade of dramatic representation can
be witnessed by successive visits to the Broad
way, Burton's, Wallack's, the Metropolitan,
Bowery, and the National. Admirers of eques-
triansbip, gymnastics, aud the manners Of
ancient chivalry, will be pleased by visit to
the Hippodrome. Those who are smitten with
love for the ballet and pantomimic perform
ances, have but to step into Niblo's Garden and
gaze in wonder at the feats Of the Ravels
And that large class Of the community whose
good taste and mirth-loving propensities lead
them to admire the simple banjo melodies and
plantation sports of "Old Virginny," can go
and enjoy few hours healthful laughter
with Woods, Buckley's, Ssnford's or Whites
companies of serenaders Even admirers Of
the German stage can crafty their predi-
lections; and now and again the Spanish ele
ment of society In the city can obtain sight
OF its national sport in mitigated form.
So much for the varied character Of our places
of amusement. All we have to add is, that the
patronage bestowed upon them justi6es the en-
terprize which distinguishes their management.
1t Is astonishing what numbers of people are
nightly drawn to the several establishments
now open. None but those who are in the
habit Of visiting them from time to time can
have any adequate conception of it, We made
an estimate On Monday Of their receipts for
that evening, and the aggregate amount is
about SIS, 900. This sum is partitioned as fol.