New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-11-08
ANUnEyIEN rs.

We believe the old story that Nero I'D
died while Rome was burning has been reduced
down by benevolent historians to the fact that he
INDUCED in that harmless occupation during small
fire 1.-THE imperial city had really been burning. Lis
Majesty would probably havo been busy looking out for
his eccts-fdulc ncluded-and providing for his per-
sonal safety Huan nature is eccesrlc Institution,
but it always looks out for number The sovereign,
whether a nation or people. never tddles much when
it feels itself in danger unless ddliDg strikes it as
good strategic operation.
The English pretend to find an illustration 20 the
trary the gayety OF Northern cities mt this time
when the nation itself appears in PERIL but if they were
with Ms Just now TO sec how our whole people are ab'
sorbed in the vital question Of eectng chief they
would see tina. while We have too much elasticity to
give way to depression under any circumstances, and
too much faith in Providence 10 doubt for moment the
ultimate triumph of arms have also energy Tor
every crisis and are ready in oil emergencies to show
our faith by our works.
Hence theaters, operahonsee eoncert-room', etc.
which, fortnight since were crowded every night are
now comparatively deserted aud men Of all parties are
engaged, according to their several ways Of thinking
in the one supreme work of determining who for the
next four years shall direct for good for evil the des
cerned at any rate places Of amusement are all
kept open and when the entertainments sufficiently
light TO afford some relief amid the general excitement,
are toleiably well attended.
Mr.. Clarke at the Winter Garden has had to give up
lis powerful rendering Of Bob Tyke IN The School Of
Reforms masterpiece Of Observation-Disclosures take
TO line Of parts snch Paul Pry, Jack Sheppard,
Timothy Brown. Toby Twinkle. &c. in which be is
equally good and which TO anuse the mind with
out taxing it.
| Mr.. Owens, at tie Broadway. has no occasion TO
change his programme but is to make his Scion
Single ard Joshua Butterby-which continue TO draw
better than anything else IN town. unless it be "Are-
mus " ard Among the Mormons'-Ight and entertain
ing enough for anybody.
At Walacks Theater. again. the lively play Of
Rosedae" answers all the purposes Of the season,
while of the Olympic The Bull in China shop and
:" The Rose of Castillo have proved very timely al
fractions and the plny Of " Time Works Wonders, "
announced for tonight, is open 10 anything but the
charge OF hesviness.
The other places of amusement have only 10 be named
to indicate hHTity itself.
| Dodworth Hail. with its uproarious Mormon Show,
has now become permanent affair Hellors Sale Diabo.
que with its countless magical
the Hppotheatron with equestrian and acrobatic dro
cries; and last-though far from least-Bsrnums MI
scum with lis original and aboriginal curiosities. its
comedies iarces c1travaganzas &C. all contribute
their share toward diycrting oycTeYcted public and
will continue add and tempting features TO their
programmes until the election decided and the
succeeding holidays over. the city is restored once
more TO lie usual calm.