The New York herald., 1870-10-14

The death of General Robert E. Lee has
impressed the public throughout the entire
country with general feelings Of regret Old
prejudices and party bitterness, II any re-
manned up to this time seem to have been
forgotten at the announcement of his demise.
The State Of Virginia, now loyal and republi-
can, proposes to give him public funeral.
The Governor addressed message TO the
Legislature to this effect, which was at once
responded to BY unanimous approval, and
committees Of both houses were appointed to
make the necessary arrangements. All the cities
of the South are wrapped in mourning for .
great public citizen, cultivated, highly gifted,
Christian gentleman, who, if he erred-and
no one believes that he erred consciously-
survived the error, lived q noble, dignihed
life, and died in union with the whole people,
Was it not a very small business, then, for the
Collector Of Savannah to cause the dag on the
custom house there, which, in unison with the
feeling Of the community was placed at half
staff yesterday, to be hoisted to its original
positionp Collector Robb telegraphed the in
formation to Secretary Boutwell,, alleging that
the mark of respect to the dead was paid by
his deputies without consulting him. and
stating that much bad feeling existed among
citizens at his conduct.
Secretary Boutwell, approved the conduct Of
the Collector for which he may not be blama-
BILE, assuming that the honor was intended to
be paid to General Lee as Commander-in-
Chief Of the Confederate armies; but ii does
not appear that this is the case either in
Savannah or anywhere else. General Lee was
a great citizen of America, whom his own
people especially had learned to honor. Mr..
Robb might have shut his eyes to that flag at
half-staf and not bothered the Secretary
about it. 1t is such very small matters that
keep up the acerbity which every honest man
in the republic desires to see abandoned
French Artists Coming to the United States.
We see that several French artists, devotees
of the easel, are about to come to New York,
including Rosa Bonheur, Jerome Messonier,
Gallant and Saintrine There is no field for
their talent in Paris in these "parlous times,
80 they are going to enjoy an armistice In Ame-
rca. We shall be delighted to receive them.
Our millionnaires and connoisseurs have still
plenty OF room in their private galleries for
something new from the divine pencils of these
artists. They may find some fresh inspiration
here-for instance, charming little groups in
social life for Meissonier and splendid studies
Of cattle for Rosa Bonheurs superb talent to
delight in. But why should we not have at
the same time an influx of the dramatic and
operatic artists of Europe, many Of whom are
just now ''out Of placer" Paris is sealed up
from its former theatrical enjoyments. The
gay Parisians are only thinking of how
long they can exist upon the provisions
stored within the walls. They have no
time nor spirit for frivolity. Berlin, mourning
over its dead, is in no better mood. Our
managers should, therefore, avail themselves
of the opportunity to import the best talent of
Europe, and give US such glorious theatrical
season as we have never enjoyed before.
Nilsson, Seebach aud Janauschek three bril-
liant stars, we are already possessed OF, but,
like Oliver Twist, we ask for more.
SUPERINTENDENT JoURDAy, whose mourn
full obsequies were yesterday solemnzed by
vast multitude Of sympathizing friends, would