davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
The New Play at Laura Keeae's
TO THE HpIrOR OF THE HERAIn

In the criticism Of my play, "Tiic Mccarthy" pub
shcd in this mornings paper great injustice has been
done me- II is there stated that my play In, in fact
Mr. Fslconers the names only being "atered 10 avoid
the copyright law. &c. Now, after have put forth The
work my own this is serious accusation aud " true
would convict me OF dishonesty 70 the public dishonesty
to Mr.. Falconer. and. than ALL dishonesty to my
principles for instead of attempting to cvads tho copy
right law, has been my effort TO uphold It, and
from IL demand protection for this very work. wo
which has cost much labor and expense
But having accused me of theft, tho writer at least
should hsvo established the identity OF the property
The critic describes Mr. Faconer's play correctly
have no doubt; but the public, on witnessing "The Ma
earthly will look In vain for a"blind old hnrps," the
'coy Maiden" transported brother "rcturncd OK
c "treasonablo documcnts "betrothed sweetheart,
and tho villain who is teventuaiy shot dsadp IN catas
trophe which has yet takcn place in my play n my
kuoylc,lae). Mr.. Falconers drama suggested By
one Of Banms novels 1.-The Mccarthy by another, and
the sensation scene (Which is their only point Of resemb
ance) by third My treatment Of the latter however,
differs materially from Mr. Falconer's. In explanation
Of this singular mistake only conclude that the
critic, being crowded ont by the rush, accepted the
port that my play was, indeed Mr.. Falconcrs. Had no
witnessed the performance he would have avoided pac-
ing himself in so ludicrous position.
LAURA KEENE.
LAURA KHNE's THEATRF, Feb. %, 1862.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26


The United States steam frigate saransc, Captain
Richie, and her Britannia Massty's steamship Terma-
CANT Captain Hail. the latter with $500 900 in specie for
Europe, arrived at Panama from the coast Of Mexico
the 9th instant.
Fer Britsnnic Majesty's ship Tartar Capt Hayes sailed
from Tabcga for the coast of Mexico Monday tho 10th
instant.
The United States steamer Wyoming is expected
from Caliso at Panama. She had towed the soreship
Ftedonia from Valparaiso to Callao.
The siocp-of war Cyane was to sail from Panama in
about week for Valparaiso
There s news Of interest by the South American
mail.
late advices from Bogota aud Carthagena had been
received
The reports differ materially regarding the Of
the conservative and liberal forces but all agree that
Gonzales Caraso has been defeated by Enas.
The report tha, Capal has been entirely ders,ed is
contradcted It 10 said, however, that he has
extent disbanded his forces. The generally loads
TO the expectation Of proiongaton Of tho
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
NEWS FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC.
Our Pn mama Correspondence.


ny the British mail steamer Cailac, which reached
Panama the 7th instant, have sdvces from South
America dated as follows:-Lhna aud Calao, January
2o Bolivia 2ist Chile lsth and Argentine Conlsdora
ton, 1st
The news Is not stirring but IL rs gratifying for IL
tells us that once peace reigns In every part, from
Ecuador to tho distant Uruguay. strong feeling u
manifested in all the republics against Spain, which
Power is charged with plan to reccnquer all her old
proynces Of them have my navies, and all
have exhausted their treasures In civil iwsrs they are
impotent, except for defence.
The Calao did touch at Gusysauil, 80 We have no
news from Ecuador besides an iptimation In Psyts
paper that tho country is quiet.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

would try 10 get re-olecied Himself This ne, sai
they ts country Il ioSt 1heso rumoTs were circulated
IN Tie paeis until tmil members OF ia, oppos nn or
hbera party came out, the 24tb with grand snani-
iesta'ion III which they grant that It much better 10
nave cenoral San Roman for President than Como al ~.
didato.
General kvas one OF the comp Mons OF General Ecbe-
nique IN b's last exle arrived at Clao the steamer
OF inc same name but he not allowed TO go shore
fhe government Of loru has appont tel as Mlpster
Pienpotentay tie United States Of Colombia senior
Antonio Garcia Gaica. Senor Luis M,sones roplncss
sncr Juan lnacio do Osma in England Charge
ana Consul General, this latter gentleman having
signed
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
ARRIVAL OF THE NORTH star.
s7ss,sas in SPECIE ON FREIGHT.
News from South America, New Granada and
the Argentine Confederation.
THE SOUTHERN REPUBLICS QUIET.
Dread Of Spanish Invasion and Want Of
Power to Resist It,
&C., &C., &e.

The United States steamship North Star Captain Jones,
arrived at her dock at this port early yesterday morning
from Aspinwall.
The North Star left New York the 1st instant at
twelve O'Clock ~ and arrived at Aspnwal the 10th
instant at haipast three O'Clock P NJ sailed again
the 18th Instant at twelve O'Clock and arrived the
25th instant, at ten O'Clock A. NJ
The following is tho
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
HERALD WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY rs l8s2T1pLn

The RELEASE or PkIsONEns. When the num-
ber OF prisoners in the possession Of the North
and South was about equal the Confederate
government made certain Of our officers in their
custody draw lots to decide which among them
should be shot in the event of any of the South
ern privateersmen at the North being executed,
and they held this threat over our heads. But
when the number of rebel prisoners run up to
fifteen thousand, rs it did after the battles at
Doneson aud Roanoke, the rebel authorities
suddenly found that 1t cost in Richmond
alone two thousand dollars in Southern shin
plasters a day to feed the Union prison
ers, that, therefore, they not only resolved
to release those in the rebel capital but
throughout the whole South trusting to the
magnaninity of the North to lberate as many
OF the rebels. This was done in due course;
but amusing enough, many of the prison
ers about whose lives they have mani
Tested so much concern, when their release
was offered to them made formal representa-
tion that if they were restored to liberty on
condition of being sent back to the South they
would rather remain in the Jail at Philadelphia,
where they had been confined Contrast this
with the avidity with which the Union prisoners
embraced the opportunity of returning 10 their
Northern homes. The sense Of exultation they
experienced when the time came was very diff
ierent to the miserable feeling of those who had
been impressed as privateersmcn into the rebel
Service, and who dreaded return to the insur-
gent States. Thousands of homes in our midst
are now gladdened by the presence Of those
who but few days ago were the tenants of
Southern dungeons and cattle sheds, and many
of these, with undiminished patriotism have
sought readmission to the grand army of the
Union.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
LAURA KaNn's rurAIrF Feb. %. 1861

BaooKLyS ArurvsuN.-Thls evening NJ. Paul Jugnet
gvesthe opening representation OF his sorecs Fran
caise" (Brooklyn ssries) at the Athsnscun. The en-
tertanInsnf will consist Of tho amusing vaudovilles
Liyrs iii. Chaptre L." and "LUt Dietz." Tho
young violinist Mile Mathilde Toedt, will play solo
between the pieces II the present performances are
well supported II is the intention Of NJ Jugnct 70 con.
tnus them regularly every season in Brooklyn
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
THE ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION.

Generals Ierqui and Urqn.za have been obliged 10
leave the country, together with their satellites
urquiIa attempted a the last moment TO carry Off into
Uruguay the part Of the troops which he had with him.
Hut even these tired Of the despot left him and sought
protection cf the navy which Mre took from the old
government. There were about 200 men.
From Official correspondence between the Chilean gov
eminent and its Consul at Mendoza Busnos Ayres, II Ia
plain that that gentleman, Ssnor j. Godoi, not
dered In that city as was reported.
convention oil the States is TO be called togsthsy
frame purely dsrnocra tic constitution.
Mire is proposed M President.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
MAILS FOR EUROPE.
The Capture Of Clarksvills- Reported Capture oi
Nashville-Map Of the City Defeat Of General
Price at Sugar Creek Crossing, Ark.-The Fight
at Fort Donelson Progress Of the Expedition
Against Savannah Important News from
Mexico and Havana, &C., 90.

at Fort Donelson- Progress Of the Expedition
Against acknowledgement Nsws from
Mexico and Havana, &C., 90.
The Cunsrd mail steamship Asia, Captain Lott, will
leave this port to-day for Liverpool
The European mails will close in this city this alter
noon at one o'clock.
The EuRors,S EDITION or Tan Nxw YosK Hrn,L will
be published at eleven O'Clock this morning. u will
contain Of the Capture Of Clarksvle Tenn.
with twenty days supplies Advance OF the Union Forces
Towards Nashville illustrated with Map OF that city
showing Us Railroad and Water Comun cations Bridges
Turnpike Roads, &C.; Add tioual Particulars Of tho
Fight at Fort Donosou late News from Port Roy Pro
sress Of the Expedition Against Savannah Operations o
the Burnside Expedition Ia North Carolina Destruction
Of the Town OF wnton Important from Arkansas Defeat
Of General Sterling Price st Sugar Greek Crossings the
latest Reports Of the Movements OF the Union Force.
Throughout the Country Important News from Mexico
The Allies Preparing to Advance Into the Interior Ia
tsrssng from Havana, aud variety Of other Interesting
reading,
Single COPIES In wrappers ready for mailing six cents
sampson Low, Son Co., No. IL Ludgaie Hill, London,
England win receive advertisements and subscriptions
Cor the HERALD.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
PERIL.

Everything Ia quiet after the esctemen Of The presi
dental elections II appears that General San Roman
has been chosen by the people-iairy or otherwise
pstissns have jeen trying play their political enemies
: new dodge They circulated about that Castillo, the
Presdsat, would aot consider the esctons iegA and
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

Toi'MENTs OF THE ABOLITION TANrMBs.--
Poor Grceley's troubles are never ending. He
has been misrepresenting and villifying General
Mcclellan for several weeks back, with view
to having him replaced by some other general
whose conservative tendencies were not sup
posed to be as decided. One by one all those
towards whom he has inclined have disappoint-
ed his expectations; and now-the bitterest
blow Of all-General Halleck, Oh whom
he relied as sure card to supplant
Mcclellan, has just issued a military order
which places him in as strong antagonism to his
emancipation theories as the latter. General
Halleck will neither admit fugitive slaves
within his lines nor will he coantenance the.
concealment in any way by his troops. Poor
Greeley! The further the war progresses the
more remote becomes the realization of the
fanatical hopes that led him and the faction
with which he is connected to provoke it.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

1bx GorrscHArK CoyCERrs--Mr. Gottschaik gives his
eighth concert this evening Niblos saloon lie will
play ON this occasion four Of his most admired compo
stons. In addition TO the attractions offered by his
performances the whole OF Doniyettis amusing and
lghfal opera Of Don Pasquss" will be given by the
Grau troupe. OF Miss Hincksy's Eorms we have
had occasion to speak In the highest terms susinis
Don Pasquale is admitted to be unapproachable FOR its
.eccentriety ana drolery. Altogether the entertain
msnts tue most attractive that be presented In
q concert room.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

The WRETCIIED STATE or THE STREErs-A
few days ago the condition of our streets was
such that the public traffic was more or less i'm
peded at all points, and the mere act Of cross
Ing thoroughfare such as Broadway was an
enterprise full of danger and discomfort. Il
was with the greatest difficulty that the tide Of
traffic forced its way through the great arteries
{. of the city. Banks of solid ice, hills of snow,
and piles of ashes, rocc above the waste Of slush
through which we were compelled to wade,
often ankle deep. The result was that men
stumbled, and carts and omnibuscs came into
collision at every few yards, and everything
. out Of doors was hopelcssly at the mercy Of
the mire
Then, when the frost came, few miserable
looking men were set 10 work breaking the
frozen debris into pieces, which they thrcw--in
in the shape of huge, hard boulders- into the
middle OF the streets, 10 the great damage Of
every horse that passed by. They were day
or two too late In the field to do ANY good.
and in order to avoid doing harm, they
ought to have waited for thaw before they
commenced such operations. The street con-
tractor Is wonder. He does nothing right at
the proper time, and he does some curious
things when 1t would be better to leave
them alone. The consequence is that the
streets are never cleaned according to contract
We, however, perceive that the contractor Is
infusing little activity into his operations, and
If he begins to work in earnest the city Will
soon be relieved from the disgrace of being the
-dirtiest in the country. lie will also save him
self from the severe consequences which a con-
tinued neglect of the performance of stpu-
dated duty would have been certain to pro-
woke. We counsel the Street Cleaning Com
mittee to superintend him vigilantly, and insist
upon the terms Of the contract being honestly
barrisd out, and TO exact proper pccuniary
Forfeit whenever be fails In any particular
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

I,rcHwa GAs-Dr. Cotton will give one Of his anus.
aud admirably conducted exhibitions Of the laughing
gas for ladies' At the Cooper institute this afternoon q
three o'clock.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

1t worth while to get two additional stars in
serted In fact, when the battle was fought at
Fort Donelson, Missouri and Kentucky were
both virtually out of the confederacy again,
and the number of stars in the rebel flag is,
therefore, more accurate that in the inaugural
address of the rebel President. Altogether, it
Is q handsome trophy, and it seems to be pity
that 1t should have graced so bad "a cause. 1t
Is still the Confederate national flag, though a
different one has been devised for the battle
field.
In speech at dinner given to Beauregard
subsequently to the battle of Manassas, that
general said be would never fight again under a
flag Of this kind. He ought never to have
fought under 1t at all He said it was too like
the flag of the United States, and that it gave
rise to some serious mistakes at Bull
run. 1t appears, however, that the mis-
takes were about equal on both sides, and
even in this last battle Kentucky Union regi-
ment fired volley into two Illinois regiments,
causing great panic-a mistake which would,
perhaps, have been avoided had the distinction
between the two hostile flags been more
marked. The new flag of the Confederate
army is blue Union, with four stars
and red ground, the bars intersecting
each other, not at right angles, but diago-
nally. We suppose the forces at Fort Donelson
had not obtained supply of the new article.
But in a short time there will be no necessity
for 1t, or for any but the old flag of the Union;
for by. the Fourth Of July the "Star Spangled
Banner" which heretofore has waved over sthe
land OF the free and the home Of the brave"
will be the only emblem of nationality known
In the Southern States. from the Ohio and the
Potomac to the Rio Grande
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

ENfERPRsNG, VERY.-Some of our conten,-
poraries have been recently Boosting of getting
ahead Of the HERALD in matters of news. If
they have succeeded in doing so, neither we
nor the public are conscious of it. We would
recommend the journals that are thus belauding
themselves to make fresh comparison Of
notes with our issue Of yesterday. They will
there find that we publish, in advance of them
the account of JEFF. Davis Inauguration at Rich
mond, with his inaugural address; all the latest
news from Ship Island; complete list of the
prisoners just released by the rebels, and all the
rebel accounts relating to the evacuation Of
Nashville
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

MECHANICS SocTTr rEEcIuREs.-Th;s evening the Rev
Dr. vinon will deliver lecture ct Irving Hall tho
Cause and Cure of the Rebellion" The subject is the
most Interesting that lecturer handle Just now
snd NO one Is more competent TO do IL Justice than the
reverend gentleman who il to mount the rostram this
evening.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
rnE DECISIVE BATTLE IN TENNESSEE.
Tao Prosecution of the War-Additional Particu-
lars Of the Great Battle in Tennessee Map Of
the Position and its Surroundings Latest
Dispatches in Regard to the Situation Of Affairs
at Nashville-Jeff. Davis inaugural Address
The Execution Of Captain Gordon, the Slave
Trader-TAe Latest News &C., &c.

Additional Interesting Details of the Great Battle In
Tennessee, with List Of the Union Troops Killed and
and its Surrounding, and the Situation OF the Union
forces aud Cunbosts win be published in the FAMILY
Herald, ready this "wednesday morning. 1t win also
contain Tie Latest Dispatches Of the State of Affairs
Nashville Tom the Operations Of tho North Carolina
Expedition ang Important News in Regard to the Prose
cuton Of the War from all Points Of the Country I'm
pcrant Intelligence from the South Jen Davs Address
delivered the occasion of his Inauguration satur
day last Interesting account Of the Execution Of Capt.
Gordon for being engaged in the Slave Trade and Of h
reading.
Terms.rwo dollars par year. Single copies, four cents.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
OmciaI Ora WI n 2. or the Ee suweky nd

KEsTUcKr-ExrRA Class fl-Feb. 25 fs5z
4, 46. II, 81, IA, 10. 70. Sc, So, IS, 10, sc.
a. DsLAwARs-CLAss l5s-Feb rs, 1862
=, 20, 6S, IL, 20. O. 3, 49, 81, 20, 10, %, A..
joHN A. NORRIS &rCO.
Wilmington. Delaware, or Coynglon, Kentucky
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
'nss or nIurray, Eddy &

Ohctal Draw ms or murray, Eddy ~
Co. Keatucxv A "A u,.. ur1 State Loteriex
GGsrUcxr EsrGl Lass gs-fee Is ises-
], 8. ~ 80. 81. 56 ~, 20, Is, 62. Ia, 29.
Kssruoxv Class Oh FEB. rs. 1852.
20. II. S. 4J. 81, "A, s, 80 ~, IL, VI. 16, 46.
MURK.y, EDDY 90,
Gov ngton. ks. or st. LOUIS. Mo-
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
CHILE.


The commercial crisis, which has for long tins
pcen "ins ,nis section Us prey, appears az last TO be
reported during the last fortnight Commerce has
ceved quite an Increment account Of good hafvests
and rich produce OF the mines.
new paper Is 10 be arted in Valparaiso having for
its object tho disc ssion Of political topics
by special decree earth sand, for moulds In casting,
has been declared duty free.
Tho question pending between the Chilean government
and the Aranco indians has yet been sat led cir
custance has occurred lately which has il thing,
tarded negotiat rs. crazy Frenchman, 50 II Is said,
who has been living some time Cblo, suddenly took
IL into hs oad TO be sty led 0relle Antone rsl King OF
Arsncania After this no went Co Aranca and having
got INTO tho good eaces of tho Indians, lac tried TO per
suade them 70 proclaim him king. He told them that he
had been sent out by the great Of tho Garth t. govern
them and TO protect them from tho oncioachmens OF the
neghborng republic Some OF the cciQucs in favor
of proclaiming him, and sonIe not. But all OF
this inuring the interests Of Chile tho government
saw ht to take him prispn liz was taken as no
going TO little village where all the chiefs TO meet
him TO give him their final answer The government
will probably send him 70 the unatc asylum in santiago.
Government has Withdrawn the subsidy granted 10
several papers published ia the provinces supported
especially for the object OF defending the Of the
old administration The works The road between Val
paraso and Santiago are carried on with zeal by MIR.
Meiggs, tho contractor. $40 men actively
ployed on the line in the month of December. The
steamer Maipu is said will be sent to the Pc
rviap shores to pick up all Chilean exes who
OF want Of means, cannot return bome.
The market has presented fine appearance from the
beginning of the year. Ores have been exported pretty
grain crop has been abundant The wool crop will be
larger and better than last Tho prices obtained
gran new crop In bags have been u 56 81 55 cash;
in bulk at the railroad depot 81 81 The old crop has
been paid as high So rs cash by brewers No grain
will be shipped to California tlis year, heavy losses
were experienced by doing so last year. little inn
provemen is felt in dry goods especially cotton stus.
Carolina rice Ia there being only 200 barrels in
first hands the demand brisk. The sugar market has
refined sold at So 81 s2o4 Stock hand rs 700
bas American refined.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

Glorious Triumph.-Dfrs. 3. A. Allen u
daily receiving testimonials to the wonderful virtues OF
Worlds Hair Resorcr and Hair Dressing They have
no equals. and guarantee goes with every bottle Depot,
lg3 Greenwich street, Fulton
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

Renutiful Complexion.--Laird's Bloom
oFYouh Liquid PEARL preserving and besutfy the
complexion and skin Sold at all druggists
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

nlArriesl-

CRsAS--vEaRvE.0 Tuesday, February rs. at the re-
sdence of the Rev. A. Verren d. d. Rector Of the French
Protestant Guiso church, Du St. Esprit. New York
By him. RICHARD ROBERT CREAN 70 FRANcoIsR MaDELENE
daughter Of the officiating clergymen, both Of this city
Marseilles, Geneva and Paris Europe) papers please
copy.
at the residence OF tho BRIDES parens by the Rev Cal
vim Iathrop Nj. E. A. GooDEIJ to Miss ELSIE NJ HyaARp,
both Of this city
Troy papers please copy.
HrL-CouLrER. in Soumbus, Georgia, on Wednesday,
January l. at thc residence OF g. H. Hill Esq, BY Rev.
DR.. Higgins, Miss EMIR A, daughter OF Samuel Hill,
Esq. OF Greensboro Vermont, TO FREDERICK T. CoULTGR
formerly Of Newark, New Jersey.
SCHwARz--JURRtRslL Sunday, February 23, by
tho Rev. Mr. Garicks, FREDERICK SuwARz 10 ANNA MARIA
JURgERNIr.
Wmls-HENEy.On Monday, February ~. at the
Bleeckcr street church, by Rev. Noses Ballou HMnTo>
Wills, OF Brooklyn, to ELLIS t., youngest daughter
john C. Horny, Esq,
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

Prizes Casiod in all Leaarized Lotteries.
Information given. JOSf7PJ BATRe Rroker
NO. 10 Wall street, up stairs, New York.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
ROIIYlA.

Having entirely bloted out the traces OF Fernsndez
revolution General Acha has returned with his Cabinet
70 IA Paz This city having been the theatre of the
there was still excitement among certain classes
but the government s at work to ailay all unnatural
feeling
General Acha entered the city on the 9th Of January,
aud was cordially received by high and low The Cabi-
net has been remOdeled, and STANDS foows-Secre-
tsry of State and Foreign Affairs Senior NJ. NJ Salinas
Secretary Of Finance Senior Rudecndo Carbsal Jusics
and Public instruction, Senior NJ J. Cortes; Secretary OF
war and the Navy, General Cedono Avlla.
BY decree issued the 11th OF December the army
list has been cut down TO 7Sl men.
Amicabe relations were being re-estabIished with
Peru and accordingly Rafael ustos has been ap
pointed Minister Penipotentsry tbe government
that ref,'bIiC.
The New York herald., 1862-02-26

commodore Mutt is receiving more VIZ
ties in New York ~
The New York herald., 1862-02-26
Birth.

Nosrs.--At $50 Hicks street, Degraw street,
Brooklyn, on Monday morning, February 81. Mrs. JoHN
III. NOBLE OF ~.