The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-21

vx~.,, R<,aeu Boston and Neg Yoyx-TAe Sound St<am
boos,-Irteresfiso 20 he "ec ListpThe Maine Liqxov
Lo,s an MassacAsssss- Busi.ess IN Boston-ffotels-
fAeotres-Krs JsRa Hayns as Norma-A Dsbat-
WHAT II Costs to BE- Acvess-Political Matters-Ec.
censlcitsss Of as Majority, &C., dc.
aostoa has always maintained close and intimate
connection with New York, and although the Moosrn
Athens has been left far behind In the race for
o;A prosperity, national Importance and increase Of
population, 1t sn naintains its ancient reputation
tho safest and best governed city in the Union.
II claims 10 have the best schools the best hotels the
best library, (the Athenaum) and the best theatre,
(ths Boston thsAtre) in the Union. Such . city,
Leaving business matters entirely out of the argument
must aiwayl be interesting. The means OF intsreom
munication Ukween New York and New England are ex
tensivs, and competition brings about many im
provemsnts Three steamboat routes contend for
the patronage Of through passengers The Oldest that
by the way Of Stonington, has lately put ON the
most comfortable boat your correspondent ever
travelled in viz:the Ply mouth Rock. She IL credit
be comfortable than her internal arrans
1t painful to think however that shall have none
Of those pleasant pus for this line from the regiment
Of summer letter writer's Il 10 terrible fact that the
free hat the press not sxcepted has been suspended
member Of the Rhode Island Legislature has succeed
offence for any railway conductor pass free sny per-
SON whatsoever over any Of the railways withia the
Piansstons This Is an awful state q things.
The other routes will Also put ON new boats this sea-
son. The Commonwealth, for the Norwich line has
already taken her place the line and the Metropolis
said to be the largest vessel Of her kind bu Git
is pleasant drive with horse and wagon through her
cyindefs is nearly ready for the Fall River Company
The rate Of passage (s4 Ia low enough Tor the distance
Gao miles) and win not probably be changed. Two
pears since on account Of a.rrel between two Of the
fare was run down to dollar, but II did
not last long. The effect OF the Maine Liquor law
in Rbsde Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts,, has
restrict and in to abolish the sale OF
liquors these steam BOATS and one may BIS a. quiet
and comfortable in their saloons In his parlor.
The railway route via New Haven gets fair share OF
the through psss ngers but ths ride Is long and ted
9ns enc pne taD rom Boston as. au i, Wv
morally has two hours grace Since the Norwalk acct
dent the trains through Connecticut run very slowly
and safely The system OF signals recently introduced
on the New Haven road 10 worthy of imitation At each
station the Of each train and the time that il
takes place it must be through the Rrossest caresnss
the part of those having charge OF the train
Business men 70 Boston say that trade IS looking up
chants hsre but they are generally pretty sure people
and by patience and economy they worked through tbs
storm safely The minds OF the liquor easrs here have
been considerably exercised about the amendv to the
liquor law, making the punishment for the drst Of
fence mprisonnnsn for ak months with hard labor in
the house OF erection TIE is bad snough
but when there 10 added those harsh words " hard Ia
bor for people vao are peudiced against any kind OF
labor, it is adding insult 20 injury.
Az you aware the pre- sent law is dead letter,
far Boston is concerned Liquor is sold openly As
the votArts Of Bacshus have 60 through the most
Mysterious incantGons the darkest OF alleys aud tins
o. the v peS In NE y.
pretty generally enforced, ava It only hurts few
liquor dealers who used 70 do great business in cheap
body ), mpathises with these gentlemen.
The police system Of this city is found to work well
under the system lately introduced here copy in the
most essential Respects OF that of New York Boston
held to the ole system Of dividing TIE police duties
day and night, between policemen and the old style OF
wat m 6Ayin fuO nd
indie pendent governments. The head OF the police
always qusrreliDg with ire Captain Of ths Watch
deciding who should est them. The force is small
bat effective The chief, Mr.. Robert Raylor, from
and one OF the enest physical men have ever seen.
The records Of the Office tep by the Clerk OF Police DR.
Barras, are models OF neatness and perspicuty.
The public buildings, hotels theatres, &c in this city
vesy solid and substantial affairs quite different
from some Of the gsper meett concerns which are run
oil Boston in this matter. Travellers from all parts Of
thswerld bave i.mortazed the hotels Of this city 10
great resort for business men rom ali parts Of United
Statsa. ia an admirably conducted establishment The
smsns House. me STs,ns jacobs o. .hs sI,t csis.
tsns it's ancient reputation The old Exchange Coffee
House the principal hotel in the city, and always
1epsrtsd, and q eplepid block of warehouses grscss
It's sic But the bon cirans have no occasion
rhs same cellar, and the same BON eicon,s, with
the same landlord, (kr I. b. Fearing are
tocnd at the nes and commodious Commercial rooms
in TndaH street modern Snyiock would appoint his
meeting with Antonio here, and Gratano might moly
the jews hard heart by delicious Christian dinner
In pity tn at the old oipomstiss did not understand
Regulating with ese stomach. An appeal in that quar-
often successful When the head aud heart
tireiy adsmantsne. The Boston people are acquainted
with Til fact.
The theatres hers have No: been doing well during the
past month-slways disastrous one for Boston thea
ricals Mr. Sar gents tragedy o. the "Prestess full
description o. which has been given in ne HERALD drew
good houses at the Boston popular curosi
1t is an elegant prcductcB lacks vgor pas
sion and ere The Priestess' is well written and an
Se aussao Il k the touch o.
stage, while this destined for the closet. Mrs
Julia Haynes (ss Dean performance of the leading
part lacks dignity and force The part requires much
weight and power Lady Macbeth Ban,a or Beviiera,
and Mrs Hsyne w.o capital in her Way does
not attempt Lady Macbeth Belveera Mr. J Bennett,
who played the leading male part, gave neat arts.
tic veil defined performances Of very satisfactory no
turn OF mind but hardly ssrted and vigorous enough
to please general audience. Mr.. Paunceiort, who
(siNcrma"J upon wbiSh the play Is founded, makes
love in the most eccentric and awkward manner He 10
The piece was beautifully pu. upon the staes-scenery
costumes properties everything, tasteful aud gensray
correct TO the tie Of sandal There is cut tent scene
with landscape At the bsekthe finest thing OF the
At the Museum rscentlv, young Boston mustered in
ssntsr as Marians In "The wie,S (1oajoars Marians
polspTe MsranaD The usual announcements we're made
lovely woman stepped out OF society adorned so
long readerfew gentlemen Of the press had
the pleasure to hear, he 81, aud public curiosity was
positively on stilts of expectation The house was
cramme5 and the debut h said TO have been quite salts
factory Thelsdy is now playing star engagement at
the Museum. As there are great many young women
who afflicted With love for the drama and its proud
representativsa and who think that the life actress
is all water which is obtained without the slightest
expense may be well enough to say that this lady
expended nearly Eve thousand dollars before she sxpe
enced that delicious sensation called in theatrical
instruction Of wel known actor during nearly two
years. and he received hundred dollars per month
The rems inder Of the expended for wardrobe
stage jewery, and forth. II she proves to be Sid
dons or Cushman, or an Ellen Tree, it viii be long
tms before she point 70 balance Of five thousand
dollars In her favor on her bank account.
Political matters here look pretty well for the Ameri
can party The vhg presses ridicu1e the legislature,