Morning Herald

Madame Vestris Again.

J. G. Bennett, Esq—Sir: In Saturday's weekly just come to hand, I perceive an article alluding to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews. It states that "some loafers," &c. asserted that they were "at Saratoga."

It is even false; they were not even further than this village—and are staying at the Exchange Hotel, the landlord, Captain Skinner. It is true they live very retired, with the exception of their taking a carriage during every afternoon. Yet their mode of living and habits have by no means displeased the other boarders at the same hotel. You are generally so very correct in all your statements, and so very severe on the blunders and mistakes of your contemporaries, that I avail myself thus early of an opportunity to set you right. For you must know that I am an Englishman, and a sincere admirer of the drama; and above all, an enthusiastic admirer of Madame Vestris or Mrs. C. Mathews, as she undoubtedly is the most perfect actress of the present day. And though a subscriber to your excellent paper, chiefly because, of all the New York papers, it most resembles our talented London journals, and excels many of them, yet I am angry with you for the other article in reference to this delightful actress, for this reason—that the moral character of the woman is not a matter for the American public to squabble about. They pay her for contributing to their amusement, and if she has acquired the talent of doing so better than any other woman, why not be satisfied? instead of raising a prejudice against her. My dear Editor, don't be angry with me because I find fault with you—for being naturally a candid and blunt John Bull, I speak what I think, though it is not of any import to me whether you do or not, for, "any how," you are a very good fellow. Be sure my information is correct about her staying in this village.

Yours truly,
A constant Subscriber and Admirer.

Poughkeepsie, Aug. 29.