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5-55X263REMINISCENCES OF SOUTHOLD, L.I.

To the Editor of The N.Y. Tribune.
   SIR:  The horrid tragedy performed at the house of Mr.
James Wickham, in this town, on the night of the 2d inst.,
in which Nicholas Bain, or Beehan, was the prominent
actor, has very justly called forth the indignation of the
whole community.  I do not recollect, in the annals of 
crime, a more brutal and fiendish act, nor one that calls
more loudly upon the authorities to see that the law is
rigidly and inflexibly enforced.  That the law will be
vindicated, and the perpetrator of the deeds of darkness
made to expiate his guilt upon the gallows, I entertain no
serious doubt.  Aside from the melancholy fact of losing
the society of two estimable citizens, Mr. and Mrs. Wickham,
under circumstances so appalling, the moral sense of
the good people of this town has been shocked by the occurrence
beyond a parallel.

   Never, indeed, since the first settlement of the town in
1640, can it be truly said that a premeditated murder was
committed within its boundaries before this.*  True, 
Elnathan Burts, a Tory of the Revolution, and during that
era, shot an individual by the name of Horton, but under
circumstances, though far from being justifiable, which
renders the act humane in comparison to that of which the 
miserable creature, Bain, was guilty.  During that period,
and while Long Island was wholly at the mercy of the 
British forces, and law and order but imperfectly observed,
Burts not only visited the British fleet, then lying in Gardiner's
Bay, but communicated information to the officers
of whatever events were transpiring in the town, and not
unfrequently misrepresented matters to the injury of the
people--and he was well branded as a noted thief.  For
these reasons the people resolved to punish him.  They
pursued him, and for some time he kept concealed during
most of the day on an island swamp, known to this day as
Burts' Island; at length, however, he ventured out in the
day-time, and the pursuit was continued.  Joshua Horton, †
a native of the town, a swift runner, took chase after, 
and was like to overtake him.  Burts, on Horton's
coming to a fence, turned around with his gun in hand and
told him if he got over the fence he would shoot him.  Horton,
however, eager in the pursuit, very imprudently got
over, and, approaching Burts at full speed, he, Burts, took
deliberate aim and shot him dead.  He was afterward apprehended,
placed in the east chamber of the house now
owned by Mrs. Julia Anna Case, in this town, and guarded
for some time--but, owing to the laxity of the law, the
interference of the British officers, or from some other
cause, he was again permitted to go at large.  He left the
town, and afterward resided in the western part of the 
County of Suffolk, associating with and assisting the enemy,
until by a fall, or some similar accident, he received
a wound which caused his death.

   Mrs. Case is now eighty-six years of age, and, though
young at the time of the occurrence, remembers it, as also
Burts himself.  Mrs. C. is the daughter of Dr. Micah and
Abigail Moore.  Mrs. Moore was the mother of John Ledyard,
the celebrated traveler, by a former husband.  Mrs. 
Moore was left a widow the second time during the Revolution,
with three young children, of whom Mrs. Case was
one.  In order to provide for her family, she kept a public
house, where Mrs. C. now resides.  She was a resolute
woman, of strong mind, and of a religious character.  Mrs. 
Case relates an anecdote which somewhat exemplifies her
character for firmness and decision.  Burts, on one occasion,
informed a British officer that Mrs. Moore secreted
traitors in her house.  That officer, in full uniform, with a
posse of armed men, came to her house, accompanied by
Burts.  He entered with drawn sword, when no one was
in the house but Mrs. Moore and her three little daughters,
and saluted her thus:
"Madam, are you the landlady of the house?"
"I am, was the reply,
"I understand, Madam, that you harbor traitors here;
and by the eternal God, if it be true, I will burn your
house down before to-morrow morning."
Mrs. Moore, maintaining her self-possession, inquired:
"And pray, Sir, who is your informant?"
Turning to Burts, he replied:  "That gentleman."
She quickly responded:  "Elnathan Burts is an infamous
liar, Sir, and is so regarded by this entire community."
From her prompt manner, or from some other cause, he
left her, her house and household, unmolested and uninjured.    G.
Southold, June 24, 1854.

*There is a tradition among the people relative to a murder having
been committed in the town about the year 1700.  As the story 
goes, a man by the name of Harris started on a very dark and stormy
night to go from Sterling (now Greenport) to Southold, a distance of
some six miles.  He was dissuaded from going, but remarked that he
"would go for all the devils in hell."  He left Sterling, but never
reached Southold.  He was found dead the next morning on the
highest hill between the two places, (now known as Harris's Hill,)
with his tongue cut out and hanging upon a tree.  And the same tradition
says that the devil was his executioner; but whether Old
Clootie did really perform the act in propria persona, or by some of
his emissaries run in a mold similar to that of Cain, I leave for every
one to settle according to his own taste.

† Horton was not Sheriff, nor can I learn that he held any civil 
office.
SEWING MACHINES.--The combination [of] [????]
and Shuttle in Sewing Machines has been declared public property.
The decision of the Hon. Charles Mason, Commissioner of Patents,
proves that this invention was made by Walter Hunt, in 1834, and
that it has been given to the public.  The extortions of Elias Howe,
Jr., and his associates are now at an end.  Copies of this decision can
be had gratis at any of the offices of                I.M. Singer & Co.

CAUTION.--All persons making, using or selling
SEWING MACHINES, who wish to avoid the consequences of the law,
will do well to see my advertisement in the machinery column, inside.
                                                                                E. HOWE, JR., No. 305 Broadway.

Families have discovered that BOYS' CLOTHING, of
the most elegant kind, can be bought at UNION HALL CLOTHING
WAREHOUSE cheaper than anywhere else.  Men of fashion say the
same things as regards their own apparel, and so everybody is hurrying
to UNION HALL to buy CLOTHING just as they hurry to the 
Herald Office opposite to get the latest news.

FAIRBANKS' PLATFORM SCALES.--Long known, severely
tested, always right--the acknowledged standard.
                                                                               FAIRBANKS & Co., No. 89 Water-st.

DESHLER'S ANTI-PERIODIC, OR FEVER AND AGUE
PILLS.--A new and interesting discovery in Vegetable Medicine,
containing no Salt of Calomel, Arsenic, or Quinine.  Before asking
the confidence of the public, and without making and drafts upon 
its credulity, the inventor of this medicine asks attention to the following

JOINT CERTIFICATE FROM
The Hon. WM. A. NEWELL, M.D., late Member of Congress from
New-Jersey, and A.D. NEWELL, M.D., an eminently successfu
Surgeon and Physician, of New-Brunswick, N.J.

TO PHYSICIANS AND THE PUBLIC:
"Having extensively used 'DESHLER'S ANTI-PERIODIC, OR FEVER
AND AGUE PILLS,' in our practice, we take pleasure in stating thus
publicly our experience of their efficacy.  We have used them in 
hundreds of cases of Fever and Ague, and have never known a person
to have a second chill after commencing with them, and as they
contain no Salt of Arsenic or Quinine, the former of which sometimes
operates so deleteriously as an accumulative poison, we consider them
a safe and valuable remedy, that ought to be within reach of every
family that is liable to chills and fever.  To our professional brethren
we deem it proper to say, that we have been made acquainted with
the composition of these Pills, and find them strictly a scientific preparation.
Moreover, as they all are prepared by an Apothecary of more
than twenty years' active experience, we can vouch that they are
skillfully compounded.  We earnestly commend them to the notice
of the profession, and believe they will cure after all usual remedies
have failed."                                                    WM. A. NEWELL, M.D.,
                                                                           A.D. NEWELL, M.D.
In their own State, both these gentlemen have an extensive practice,
and enjoy to an enviable degree the confidence of the public.
There they would obtain universal credit.  But as we desire to prepossess
every citizen of the United States with our truthfulness and
good faith, we subjoin the following note from a gentleman known
and reverenced throughout the Union, the Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen,
LL. D.

NOTE FROM THE HON. THEODORE FRELINGHUYSEN.
"From the professional character and reputation of Drs. Newell,
above named, and the esteem in which these gentlemen, with Mr,
Deshler, are held in this State, I take pleasure in stating that any representations
made by them are worthy of public confience."
                                                           THEO. FRELINGHUYSEN.

New-Brunswick, N.J., Jan. 24, 1854.
Price $1 per box; or, for the convenience of those residing where
it has not been introduced as yet, it will be forwarded by mail, pre-paid,
to any one inclosing 34 letter-stamps, in any part of the United
States except Oregon and California; or to these for 36 stamps.
  Sold by Boyd & Paul, No. 149 Chambers-st.; Clickener & Co., 
No. 81 Barclay-st.; and by Gilbert Wentz & Co., No. 177 North
3d-st., Philadelphia, wholesale agents; and at retail by Ring, 
corner Broadwny and John-st.; Crombie, corner Broadway and 14th-st.;
Guion, corner Bowery and Grand-st.; Shedden, corner Bowery
and 4th-st.; Gustav Ramsperger, No. 62 Oliver-st.; Hutchings, No.
132 West Broadway; Berrian, No. 170 Grand-st.; Williamsburgh;
Mrs. Hayes, No. 175 Fulton-st., Brooklyn; Jas. W. Smith, Court-st.,
Brooklyn.  Orders from the trade may be addressed to C.D. DESHLER,
New-Brunswick, N.J.

ASPINWALL'S COMPOUND TONIC MIXTURE.--The
drowning man does not catch more eagerly at a straw than the debilitated,
broken-spirited victim of fever and ague at the means of 
relief; but unfortunately the empirical nostrums of the day, like
straws, afford no substantial benefit to the sinking sufferer.  Unlike
these illusory preparations, the TONIC MIXTURE checks the chills
and reduces the fever at the outset, producing the same salutary effects
in all cases, whether of recent origin or long standing, and imparting
a recuperative power to the whole system; which is soon unequivocally
manifested by the return of health, strength and vivacity
The MIXTURE is prepared after the original receipe of 1832, by
THOMAS & MAXWELL, (successors to S. Aspinwall,) 86 Wiliam-st.

WHO IS TROUBLED WITH RATS?
    Who is annoyed with Ants?
    Who is disgusted with loathsome Roaches?
  Stranger, friend or foe, whoever you are, we pity you, and advise
you to read the following and take the hint:
     IRVING HOUSE, New-York, Aug. 10, 1854.
I cheerfully recommend PARSONS & Co.'s VERMIN AND INSECT
EXTERMINATOR as the best article for the destruction of Cockroaches
I have ever used.  My house has been entirely cleaned of them
without the least inconvenience.                       D.D. HOWARD.
Sold by C.V. CLICKENER & Co., Agents, No. 81 Barclay-st.  Price
25 cts. a box.

FEVER AND AGUE.--DR. EDWARD BLEECKER'S
STAMPEDE MIXTURE, for the cure of Fever and Ague and Chagres
Fever.  This remedy effects a positive cure without quinine or arsenic.
Sold by the proprietors, MEAD & BLEECKER, No. 98 Broadway, 
New-York, and Druggists generally.

CRISTADORO'S HAIR DYE.--This matchless compound
is acknowledged by universal acclamation to be the most reliable
Dye in use, it never fails in its coloring processes, imparting at
the same time nourishment and silkiness to the hair.  Sold wholesale
and retail and applied at CRISTADORO'S, No. 6 Astor House.

BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE is still the leading article,
acknowledged to be the best DYE extant for perfectly coloring the
Hair the moment it is applied.  Tens of thousand in all parts of the
world proclaim it the only reliable DYE known.  Sold or applied in
nine private rooms, at W.A. BATCHELOR'S, No. 233 Broadway.

New-York Daily Tribune.

MONDAY, JULY 17, 1854.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.
No notice can be taken of anonymous Communications. Whatever
[                                    ?  ?   ?                                 ]   [by] the name andTHE INTRODUCTION OF PRINTING INTO NEW
                                    YORK.
   We have been favored by Mr. Moore, the Librarian
of the New York Historical Society, with the fellowing
account of the Introduction of Printing into this
state, communicated to him by Mr. O'Callaghan, the
editor of the Documentary History of the State of
New York. The notes appended to it are by
Mr. Moore.
                                      SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
                                  Albany, 29th Nov., 1851.
G. H. MOORE, Esq.:
   Dear Sir--In answer to your inquiries respecting
the introduction of printing into New York, I beg to
send you the following:
   The introduction of printing into the province of
New York, is entirely due to Governor Fletcher.
Hitherto Massachusetts and Pennsylvania had outstripped
New York in this regard. The instructions
to Governor Dongan directed that no person should
keep any press for printing, and that no book pamphlet,
or any other matter whatsoever, be printed
without licence. The instructions to Andross, his
successor, contained the same clause.
   It would be supposed that the revolution of 1688,
should have wrought a change in these stereotyped
orders, but it did not. Sloughter, the first governor,
commissioned by William III, came out with instructions
containing in similar words a prohibition
against a free press in New York, which is also to be
found in those of Fletcher, and was probably continued 
for a long time afterwards.
   It is easy to conceive that a man of Fletcher's mental
activity would have found it difficult to have got
along without a printer. In seven months after his
arrival, we accordingly find him bringing the subject
before his council, who on the 23d March, 1692-3 made
the following order:
   "It is Resolved in Council, that if a Printer will
"come and settle in the city of New Yorke for the
"printing of our Acts of Assembly and publick papers
"he shall be allowed the sume of fourty pounds cur't.
"money of New Yorke per annum for his sallary
"and have the benefit of his printing besides what
"serveth the public."
   Gov. Fletcher visited Philadelphia shortly after the
date of this resolution, and induced William Bradford
to remove to New York.
   The earliest specimen of his printing that I have 
seen, is a proclamation by Gov. Fletcher, dated 25th
of August, 1693. The imprint is: Printed and sold
by William Bradford, Printer to their Majesties, King
William and Queen Mary, at the city of New York,
1693."
   We have one of these printed proclamations among
the colonial papers, now arranging in the Secretary
of State's Department, Albany.
   In the fall of the same year, Gov. Fletcher visited
Hartford. There had been considerable correspondence
with the government of Connecticut respecting
the defence of the frontier posts of Albany and Schenectady
from the French and their Indians. This
visit did not result in the attainment of the object
the government of New York had in view.
   On the 7th of November, 1693, "His Excellency did
acquaint the Council of his progresse in Connecticut,
that he had endeavoured to persuade them to obey
their Maties Commicon and to get assistance for Albany."
"He would take care that all the copyes of
them [what occurred at Hartford] should be published,"
for there was "nothing in their General Court
but opposition and disrespect to their Maties Letters
patent and his Excellency's person, as farr as they
durst."--[N. Y. Min. of council, VII. 30.]
   Shortly after appeared what may be considered the
first book printed in the province of New York. It
was entitled "Seasonable Consideracons offered to
the Good People of Connecticut."
   Bradford received for his extraordinary services
and the Printing of this little book the sum of £30.
(Min. of Council VII., 15th February, 1693-4.) It
was, I suppose, nothing but a tract or pamphlet, and
no doubt contained much good advice that the people
of Connecticut greatly needed.
   The first edition of the laws appeared in 1694. The
copy in the Secretary of State's office, has the same
imprint as the Proclamation, with the exception of
the year. It contains 84 pages, and includes the laws
passed from 1691 to the session of the Legislature
which adjourned on the 22d September, 1693. There
are later laws bound up in the same volume, but these
do not belong to the edition of 1694*.
   On the 12th April, 1695, the Assembly applied for
leave to print its votes. "Mr. Speaker knows"
(was Gov. Fletcher's answer) "I told him at the opening
of the session, if I may call it one, that they might
be printed de die in diem, but it never was asked before."
--[Ibid.
   The journals of the Assembly were regularly printed
thenceforward.
   The first newspaper in America was printed the following
year, (1696,) in New York. It was a London
Gazette, containing an account of a plot against the
life of the king. "I caused it to be reprinted here,"
says Fletcher. (Lond. Doc. X.)
   In addition to the above, of which we have the dates
certain, Gov. Fletcher had also printed accounts of
his exploits against the French "which he published
and sent to England." ↓These pamphlets soon became
so scarce that not a copy could be got, five years afterwards
in the province, "for love or money." It is
stated that Fletcher bought up or collected all the
printed copies. (Lond. Doc. XI.) It is added (Lond.
Doc. XII.) that he published likewise a book to justify
the execution of Leisler and Milbourne; but whether
in New York, or London, is not said.
   Such were the small beginnings of a feeble stream,
whose waters have since swollen and overspread the
Empire State.
                              Very respectfully,
                                         E. B. O'CALLAGHAN.

   *The copy of the laws printed by Bradford, in 1694, above referred
to, is unfortunately imperfect. The only perfect copy I
have ever seen belongs to the New York Society Library
where it was deposited by the late Judge BENSON. I carefully
examined it there at one time, and made the following note on
the contents of the volume--a thin folio in the original binding.
   "The laws and acts of the General Assembly for their Majesties'
"Province of New York, as they were enacted in divers
"sessions, the first of which began April the 9th, Annoq; Domini,
"1691, at New York. Printed and sold by William
"Bradford, printer to their Majesties, King William and
"Queen Mary, 1694"
   It contains:
      Index--one leaf.
      Laws--pp. 1 to 68 inclusive.
      2 Acts of 1692--94--2 leaves each.
      1 Act of 1693--3 leaves.
         ["their Majesties" omitted in the imprint to this.]
      Laws--pp. 69 to 92 inclusive.
      Catalogue of Fees--11 pages.
      [Printed and sold by William Bradford. Printer to their Majesties,
         King William and Queen Mary, at the Bible, in
         New York]
      [Sept. 20, 1693. Catalogue sent to Governour and Council by
         H. R. James Graham, Speaker.]
   ↓KENNETT'S BIBLIOTHECAE AMERICANAE PRIMORDIA gives the
following account of an English edition, probably of the same
pamphlet:
   "A journal of the late actions of the French at Canada
"with the manner of their being repulsed by his Excellency
"Benjamin Fletcher, their Majestie's Governor of New York
"impartially related by Col. Nicholas Reyard, and Lieutenant
"Colonel Charles Lodowick, who attended his Excellency during
"the whole Expedition. To which is added: 1. An Account of
"the Present State and Strength of Canada, given by two
"Dutchmen who have been a long time prisoners there, and
"now made their Escape. 2. The Examination of a French
"Prisoner. 3. His excellency Benjamin Fletcher's Speech to
"the Indians. 4. An Address from the Corporation of Albany,
"to his Excellency, returning Thanks for his Excellency's
"early Assistance for their Relief. Licensed Sept. 11, 1693
'London, Printed for Richard Baldwin, 1693.4to., p. 22."ing the position to which we shall adhere.  We rest
its vindication upon the fact, that it was assumed from
a solemn sense of duty to ourselves and to our country;
and we rely for a justification of our course in
these proceedings, upon the honest impulses of the 
people, and the patriotism of all who love the Union,
and wish to perpetuate its blessings.
   "To assert the converse of our proposition--'to agree
to disagree' on questions connected with the institution
of slavery, as it is recognized by the constitution,
on the Fugitive Slave law and the finality of the Compromise--
is to open willingly the sources of the most
noxious agitation, and to reveal the means of assailing
anew the harmony, and, mayhap, the existence of
the Union.  Have the dissensions of the past inculcated
no moral?  Shall the progress and peace of the
future be marred by the renewed efforts of a fanaticism
which halts at no barrier erected by mortal power, 
and exultingly proclaims its obedience only to a
power higher than human law?  Shall the ties that
link the various parts of a noble country together, 
yield to the force of a demagogueism which wears the
mask of liberty only to perpetrate crime; or that it
may, with comparatively impunity, excite passion, to reward
ultimately a desire for self-aggrandizement?
Will the whig party, under existing circumstances,
shroud honest convictions of public duty in silence,
that our candidate for the proudest honor of earth may
have his opinions interpreted variously to suit the
changing prejudices or prepossessions of particular
latitudes?  Fellow whigs! such a policy will not--
should not succeed.  It is unworthy of a great party
whose sentiments are conservative, and whose aim is
the prosperity and happiness of the people.  Its tendency
is to reduce the whig party to a mere heterogeneous
compound of discordant sectional factions;
the ballot-box to a receptacle for votes obtained by
fraud upon one or other of the sections of the United
States; and the Presidential election to a trial of chicanery
and dissimulation among political mountebanks.
   These reflections on the anticipated course of the 
whig party, if any other candidate than Mr. Fillmore
is supported for the Presidency, are by no means complimentary.
Yet there is little doubt that they will 
be well deserved.  The eleven deny solemnly that
they are influenced by any desire to divide the whig
party.  If any division should ensue it will not be
their fault, for, as they observe--
   "If any schism shall occur in the whig party, it
will result from the attempts of men whose present
distinction is alone attributable to the success with
which they have heretofore fled the flames of sectional
fanaticism, and whose future hope rests mainly upon
the creation of sectional divisions.  Our effort has
been to induce the whigs to assume a national ground--
a conservative and patriotic position--the only position
upon which the statesman and the patriot can
maintain the harmony of these states, or preserve the
existence of this government.  So far from opening
agitation upon the slavery questions, our avowed object
is, and the effect of the proposition must be, to
terminate agitation by assuming as a starting point
for the canvass that the entire party, north and south,
faithfully abides by the law as it exists, and maintains
the compromise measures as a final settlement of the 
exciting questions they embrace.  How is it possible
that this position can afford a basis for renewed agitation,
unless there is a determination not to abide by
that settlement."
   And yet they are thinking of creating a third party,
after the pattern of that whose basis was chalked out
on Tuesday in the House of Representatives, by Mr. 
Stephens, of Georgia; for they say at the close of
their address:
   "Should both of the great political parties fail to
shape future organization upon the enlarged and fair
principle to which we invited the whig meeting at
the capitol on the 20th instant, there remains but one
other resort.  The people will demand such an organization,
at the expense of existing parties, and it
will triumph over both; or, misled by political
leaders, whose personal ambition rises above their
love of country, the people will become involved in a 
canvass conducted by candidates whose parasites will
pander to sectional prejudices, and will seek political
preferment by arousing sectional passions.  The next
Congress, in that case, will be composed of men of all
parties pledged to renew the agitation of questions
which the 31st Congress closed with so much difficulty.
The result of such a struggle human foresight
cannot compass.  We have believed that intelligent
statesmanship, by timely action and patriotic effort,
could avoid the trial and the catastrophe.  We made
an honest effort to point the way.  We have now explained
our motive and our conduct, and we confidently
submit them for your judgment.

LETTER FROM JOHN BROWN.
JERSEY FERRY, April 24th, 1852.
   In your list of clearances last week, I saw no mention
of a span of queer looking-horses in harness, 
which passed over in my boat one day, on their way,
as I learned, to Washington.  My attention was first
attracted to them by observing that one was a woolly
looking horse, and the other was a silver gray.
Upon inspecting them more closely, I found the letters
J.B. marked in conspicuous letters upon the 
blankets, which were also of a silver gray color.
I asked the man in charge, for whom those 
horses were intended, not knowing perhaps but
they were intended for me, as they made so free
with my initials.  He replied that they were intended
as a present to a whig member of Congress
from this city, who has recently been presented with a 
very elegant coach, by a small circle of generous
friends at the seat of government.  The horses were
about twelve hands high, and as I learned
upon inquiry, cost at Tattersalls, harness, blanket
and all, just $68.  The principal contributor to this
seasonable and costly reward of political merit,
was Mr. Doane of the Fifteenth Ward, if I understood
the name correctly, who could no longer restrain
some marked expression of the opinion
he entertains of the private as well as public
virtues of the member in question.
   The driver seemed to have a higher notion of the
quality of these horses than a casual observer was
likely to entertain, for, said he--compelled by
the imperfections of our language to use a 
popular metaphor to express the fleetness of the 
new equipage--"when these horses once get before
that 'team' they'll make it go like a steamboat."  I
remembered this remark when I read an account of
the milling James Brooks received the other day from
Senator Mangum, who spoke of Brooks "rolling" in 
his coach.  That being a sort of nautical phrase which
we apply to our boat's motion in a heavy sea, I conclude
it is applied by the initiated to "fast teams,"
and that Brooks's carriage is one of the kind that 
"goes like a steamboat."
   By the way, speaking of Brooks and steamboats, it


DAILY EAGLE.

JANUARY 4 1854  ONE CENT.

THE MAYOR'S MESSAGE.
Gentlemen of the Common Council:
I am required by a provision of the city charter
to communicate to you at your first meeting
in the month of January in each year, a general
statement of the situation and condition of the
city in relation to its government, finances and
improvements, with such recommendations as
may be deemed proper.
In the performance of this duty I shall in as
concise a manner as the various subjects will 
allow, present such statements and recommend
such measures, as I deem to be expedient for the
best interest of this community.
City Debt, January 1854.
The funded debt on the 1st of January, 1854, 
amounts to...$1,129,541 32
The amount to the credit of the Commissioners
of the Sinking Fund at the same period was...$335,559 81
Leaving a total indebtedness of...$793,982 21
*Bonds issued during the last year, under the
Act of June 19, 1851, for the purchase of streams
of water, land, &c., bearing an interest of 6
per cent, and payable in 20 years...$55,000 00
$848,981 11 
The accumulation to the Sinking Fund during
the past year amounts to...$53,188 36
Making the total indebtedness 1s. Jan., 1854...$795,792 57
By a wise provision of the several acts authorising
the city to borrow money for various improvements,
the debts thus created will be amply
provided for before the same fall due. The
first bonds issued by the city are payable in July,
1855, amounting to $200,000, to meet which
there is at the present time the sum of $388,747 67
in the sinking fund.
By the Comptroller's balance sheet annexed
there is in the hands of the Treasurer to the credit
of the general fund $157,643 98, and to the
credit of the special fund, $30,479 12.
The amount to be collected on account of taxes,
and estimated receipts for various purposes
incidental to the general fund for the year ending
August 31st, 1854, is $75,000.
The increased valuation of real and personal
estate over that of last year is $9,338,000.
The taxes of the present year are in slight advance
of the last, and considerably less than
those of the year preceding. It is proper to state
that the increase has not been occasioned by an
increase of expenses incidental to the maintenance
of the municipal government, but in consequence
of an unusual increase of the state tax,
and the tax for school purposes, the former being
an advance of nearly 500 per cent. and the
latter 33 per cent. over the previous year.
The rapid growth of our city, the opening of
new avenues, the lighting of streets, the repairing
of streets and wells and pumps, the increase
of the fire department, &c., &c., will necessarily
increase the yearly expenses, but the improvements
continually making, and consequent augmentation
of value accruing to taxable property
should be adequate to meet if not to lesson the
rate of taxation.
The Legislature of this state at their last session
passed "an act to provide for the consolidation
of the municipal governments of the cities of
Brooklyn and Williamsburgh and the town of
Bushwick."
Under this act commissioners were appointed
on the part of the three places named, who reported
a general plan of consolidation, which
was submitted to the people at the election in
November last as appointed and by them approved.
The commissioners are now engaged in consummating
the plan which is to be acted upon 
by the Legislature before the same becomes a
law.
In the event of the consolidation of the three
places, Brooklyn will then rank as the third city
in extent and population in our great confederacy.
The blending of these three governments in
one is an experiment, and large wisdom will be
required by those who shall be chosen to rule
and harmonize the affairs of so large and extended 
a constituency.
After a careful and intimate observation of
the workings of our police system I am clearly
of opinion that there is need of a radical change;
in avowing this opinion, I wish not to detract an
iota from the merit due to the present police
force.
When the appointments to and continuance in
office depends upon the political affinities, and
not upon the faithful discharge of the duties appertaining
to the office, experience teaches us
that as a general thing, the conscientious and
fearless discharge of these duties is not to be expected; 
self interest is the ruling passion of
man.
There are in our present police force men belonging 
to both political parties of unexceptionable
character, and with qualities pre-eminently
fitting them for the duties of their avocations,
and the dispensing with those services
would be detrimental to the public good; yet,
under the present system a change in the power
under which they were appointed would subject
them to dismissal from office; this is an evil which
detracts largely from the efficiency of the police.
I am of opinion that in order to improve upon
the present system, the mode of appointment
should be changed, and the term of office be
made to depend upon the good moral character,
physical capacity, and efficiency of the appointee.
A uniformity of dress would also be beneficial
to the service.
Our policemen, with few exceptions, have families
to support, and the large advance in rents
and in all the articles of produce, &c., since the
fixing of the present salary, renders such salary
inadequate for the maintenance of their families.
I would recommend that provision be made for
an increase of salary.
The present number of policemen were designated
in 1851 three years since. Our population
has greatly increased, and large portions of
the outer wards have been built up since that
time; an increase in the number of policemen
for some of the wards is required.
There are in our city as well as in all other
communities, a cless of individuals who, not guided
by that respect and deference for law which
should characterize every intelligent and virtuous
citizen, require the reins and check of the
strong arm of power; these individuals must understand
that power sufficient is vested in the
poblic authorities, and that all violation of law
and order will meet with prompt and condign
punishment.
In this connection permit me to say that I am
convinced that three-fourths of all the crimes
committed within the city are traceable to the
too free  use of spirituous liquors: the records of
the police and other courts and the frequent
presentations of the Grand Jury will convince
every candid mind of this lamentable fact.
I have endeavored fearlessly and vigilantly to
suppress the evil, and have been aided promptly
and efficiently by the chief of police, and those
policemen more particularly connected with his
office. In the enforcement of the law prohibiting
the exposure and sale of liquors and other commodities
on Sunday, many obstacles have opposed,
while a number of our citizens have been
induced to respect the laws, and have refrained
from violating the order and decency of our city,
by keeping their places closed on that day,
others have, some openly, others covertly,
violated the law, and been prosecuted for the
offence.
The evil to which your attention is called is
of so great a magnitude as to demand the untiring
vigilance of every officer of the city government.
If the evil is permitted to grow or even continue, 
the foundations of our social and political
fabric will be endangered, and our expenses

*The bonds were sold at a premium of 5 per cent.

will be frightfully augmented by the filling up
of our jail and penitentiary with criminals and
our poor-houses with the victims of rum.
In suppressing this evil, permit me, gentlemen,
in faithfulness, to invoke your aid and influence
as magistrates sworn to seek and protect
the best interests of this community.
In the efficiency of the Fire Department we
have reason to be well pleased, a concert of action
and harmony among its members have pervaded
the department during the past year, and
only in a very few instances has complaints been
made which have required the interference of
the authorities: in such cases prompt and decisive
measures have been taken which have resulted
favorably in the maintaining of discipline
so necessary in every department of government.
It is absolutely necessary that the ordinance
be enforced which prohibits the congregating of
persons in or about the engine houses, except
members of the department when actually in
discharge of duty. It is expected that the officers
of the various companies will see the ordinance
enforced, or if necessary, inform the authorities
of its violation.
A gradual increase of the department from
year to year is necessary for the protection of
the lives and property of our citizens, such increase
will of course add to the yearly expense.
I doubt not that it is economy to have always a
sufficient force, in proper order, and that there
be added as required such improvements as may
be desirable to add to the efficiency of the department,
but all unnecessary expenses and extravagances
in the building of houses, and other
items of expense must be carefully guarded
against.
The present force of the Fire Department
is 18 engines, 5 hose carriages, 4 hook and
ladder trucks, 12,000 feet of hose, 1 bucket company
and 1,000 active members. Lots have been
purchased for the location of engine houses, and
buildings are being erected, 3 engines, 1 hose
carriage, and 1 hook and ladder truck are also
contracted for.
In the year 1836 a commission consisting of
Alonzo G. Hammond, Samuel Cheever, and
Isaiah Tiffany, were appointed by the Governor of
this state, under an act of the Legislature passed
May 25th of the same year, for the purpose of locating
and determining a suitable line in the
East river in front of the city of Brooklyn, upon
which a permanent line of bulkhead might be
erected.
The Commissioners made their report in 1838
establishing a permanent line for bulkheads
from Atlantic street to Jackson street, and in
their report say that this bulkhead has been established
with a view to the ultimate adoption
of a plan for the extension of piers from this
bulkhead, with sluices to admit the flow of tides
the heads or exterior points of which piers shall
be on a line not more than two hundred and fifty
feet from the bulkhead, from Atlantic to Middagh
st, and from that point in a curve to shorten off to
a length not more than 100 feet at Fulton ferry,
and also a similar projection of piers from Jackson
street westward to Fulton ferry.
In recommending this plan, the Commissioners
say that "they kept in view two considerations:
firs., to go into the river a snfficient distance to
obtain the proper soundings, to ensure a safe approach
to the piers and bulkheads with ships and
vessels of the ordinary draft of water. Secondly
not to go so far as to render the expense of docking
and filling disproportionate to the value of the
property when done, or so to contract the stream
as to increase the velocity of the currents, or in
any manner to interfere with the docks upon the
other side of the river.
An act in accordance with the plan recommended
by the Commissioners was passed May
26th, 1853; the extent of any pier under this
act will not exceed 250 feet from the line of the
bulkhead, a length not sufficient to accommodate
one of the modern built clipper ships. Much opposition
has been manifested by our neighbors on
the other side of the river to the extension of
piers on this side. The city of Brooklyn has as
deep an interest in the unrestricted navigation
of the East river as the city of New York, and it
is of paramount importance to both cities that
no improper encroachments be allowed.
That serious encroachments have been made
on the part of New York is very manifest, and
the grant made by the Commissioners of the
Land Office for the building of a pier adjoining
the Navy Yard I doubt not meets with the disapprobation
of the citizens of Brooklyn.
Piers are indispensable to the city of Brooklyn,
our water front faces the west, during the
winter months westerly winds prevail, and with
the action of the ice, renders our front unavailable
for the shelter of vessels without piers to
protect them from the winds and ice.
The act of the last Legislature confirms that
which was conceded to be  proper for our city 16
years ago. We have asked for no extra privileges,
and any extension of the piers beyond the
limits established by the act, or further encroachments
on the part of the city of New York should
meet with the decided opposition of Brooklyn.
The question of supplying the city with water
has agitated the public mind more or less since
the year 1835, but no very definite measures
were adopted to accomplish the object until the
year 1851. When the Common Council caused
careful and scientific investigations to be made
for the purpose of ascertaining from whence,
the quality, and what quantity of water could
be obtained, in order to furnish an abundant supply
for the wants present and prospective of the
city: these investigations were commenced under
the direction of Wm. J. McAlpine, Esq., and continued
until the year 1852. When a report was
made to the Common Council clearly demonstrating
the fact that there was an abundant supply
within a few miles of the city, and submitting a
plan for its introduction. During the past year
the Common Council, acting under the authority
of the act passed June 19, 1851, purchased several
streams of water at an expense of some $44,000,
and which streams, it was estimated, would
furnish a sufficient quantity of water to meet the
wants of the city for a period of years, while the
quality of the water for purity, &c., was unsurpassed.
In June last the Legislature passed "an act
for the supply of the City of Brooklyn with
water" which act required that before the adoption
of any plan, the same should be submitted to
the electors for their approval.
A special election was held in the month of 
July, which resulted in the rejection of the plan, 
proposed by the Common Council. A strong
opposition was arrayed against the plan, while
many of citizens too confident of the success of
the undertaking, did not interest themselves
in its favor.
The act of June last, empowers the Common
Council to submit other plans and estimates until
an approval shall be obtained.
The steps heretofore taken by the Common
Council have met with my cordial approval,
and I only regret that a work of so great moment
to the interests of Brooklyn has thus long
been delayed.
I am now clearly of the opinion that a work
of so great a magnitude should be under the
control of the municipal authorities. The experience
of other cities who have depended upon
private enterprise for the accomplishment of
similar undertakings, and who have after long
delays been compelled to procure the control at
an increased expenditure in order to secure the
rights of the public, is a warning to us to profit
by their experience.
The general features of the plan as submitted
in June last, must eventually be adopted if this
great blessing is ever secured, there may be departures
or blending with other plans, for the
more economical construction of the works.With a supply of pure and wholesome water
Brooklyn will be pre-eminently desirable as a
place of residence, and will offer still greater
advantages than the present, for the establishment
of indispensable improvements.
I invite your particular attention to this subject,
and ask its early consideration, believing
that a large majority of our citizens desire the
speedy introduction of water into the city.
It affords me much pleasure to record the
fact that our city has been free from any contagious
or unusual sickness, and that our community
have been blessed with the enjoyment of
health to a large degree.
The Board of Health during their daily sessions
of nearly six months, were assiduous in
their efforts to abate all nuisances, and to put
in requisition those means which experience and
prudence dictated, to avert as far as human efforts
would avail the inroads of disease. They
found the task an exceedingly arduous one, more
particularly on account of the inadequacy of
the laws, which give sufficient summary powers
during the prevalence of a pestilence, but limit
those powers where prevention is requisite; a revision
of these laws is recommended. 
The more frequent complaints, requiring the
action of the Board of Health, arose from the
keeping of swine, which has ever been a source
detrimental to the health a cleanliness of the
city. To regulate the keeping of swine so as
to render them inoffensive to our citizens, all
precedence teaches us to be impossible. 
I hesitate not to recommend that an ordinance
be passed in accordance with the provisions of
the charter to prohibit entirely the keeping of
swine at any time within any ward of the city
of Brooklyn, except such portions of the 8th
and 9th wards as may be excepted.
The plan proposed and adopted during the
past year, for the cleaning of streets and the removing
of ashes and garbage, has, I am pleased
to say, fulfilled our expectations.
The cleanliness of our streets under the present
plan, when compared with the previous
one, is apparent to every observer. An unremitting
diligence has been required by those
having the matter in charge, and will be continued,
to accomplish so beneficial and desirable a measure. 
I would call your attention to the necessity
of some action relative to the burial ground at
the Wallabout. Authority should be obtained
from the legislature to dispose of the ground
and purchase elsewhere for burial purposes, or
if the property is retained, it will be necessary
to enclose the same with a suitable fence.
There have been several propositions made
by the denominations interested in a portion of
the ground to which you are referred.
Our public schools are in prosperous condition,
the attendance constantly increasing, and
the examinations from time to time reflects
credit upon the Board of Education. The
Teachers and all to whom are entrusted so great
and important a work. Our citizens have much
reason to be interested in our Public Schools,
and I doubt not they will cheerfully give to
them that liberal support which is required to
meet the wants of our increasing youthful population.
An act was passed by the Legislature in April
last, entitled "an act to provide for the care and
instruction of idle and truant children," this act
makes it the duty of the corporate authorities of
every city in the state, to provide some suitable
place for the reception of any child between the
ages of 5 and 14 years, having sufficiently bodily
health and mental capacity to attend the public
schools, and who shall be found wandering in
the streets or lanes of the city, idle and truant,
without any lawful occupation, such children are
to be employed in some useful occupation and
instructed in the elementary branches of an English
education.
I have been long impressed with the necessity
of a law similar to the one enacted in our favored
city, with the means of education and employment,
within reach of all our youth, there
are large numbers of both sexes growing up
without education or employment, sowing the
seeds of vice, and being schooled for the commission
of every crime known to the calendar. Self
protection as well as the dictates of humanity
prompts us to accept the provisions of that law. 
I am decidedly of opinion that an organization
composed of some of our citizens, of whom we
have many who take a lively interest in the matter,
would be far preferable, and more efficient
and economical in carrying out the design of the
law than to have the matter entirely under the
management of a municipal corporation.
In the city of Rochester an association has
been formed on this basis, and the report made
in September last is highly encouraging as to
the operations of the law and the benefits derived
therefrom.
I shall take occasion to call your attention
again to this matter, and to recommend a plan
now under consideration. 
The negotiations commenced several years
since with the United States government relative
to certain claims for improvements have partially
been settled, the remaining question relating
to the block of ground being between Clinton
and Vanderbilt avenues, and Flushing avenue
and the Wallabout Bay is still matter of negotiation,
there are reasons to believe that an arrangement
amicable and proper will be effected at an early day. 
Frequent complaints are made of the failure
on the part of contractors who undertake the
grading and paving of streets and other improvements,
to accomplish the work undertaken
within the stipulated provisions in the contract.
Great injustice is often done to those
who are taxed for the improvements in consequence
of such tardiness, in many instances
contemplated improvements are impeded or prevented. 
A sufficient time should in all cases be allowed
the contractor to finish the work undertaken,
and he be required faithfully to perform the obligations
of his contract.
In the grading or paving of streets or accepting
those already graded and paved, much less
has been occasioned to the city in consequence
of the lots adjoining the streets not being filled
up to a sufficient height to protect the sidewalks.
It is highly important that sunken lots adjoining
the street should be filled up simultaneously
with the grading of the street, a large sum
would annually be saved to the city by passing
and enforcing an ordinance in all cases when required.
The subject of drainage will require a share
of your attention. It is desirable that in the
building of sewers a system should be adopted
and pursued which will be most perfect and effective
for the purposes for which they are designed.
I am of opinion that a general plan of
sewerage, embracing the entire city, is essential
to a proper application of the benefits sought to
be obtained.
In the propitious arrangement made for the
introduction of railroads within the city, there
is abundant reason for congratulation. Facilities
of locomotion are essential to all classes of
our citizens. The principle adopted in securing
the largest pecuniary benefit to the city, and the
lowest far for the people, I deem the proper
one, and the character of those who have undertaken
the work is a full guarantee for its speedy
completion. 
The following are among the improvements
completed or commenced during the past year:--
Streets opened, 6.
Streets in progress of opening, 20.
Parks opened, (Carroll) 1.
Parks in progress of opening, (Prospect
square) 1.
Sewers built, 5, viz.: in Hamilton avenue,
Union, President, Carrol and Summit streets,  
600 feet, at a cost of $22,284.
Sewers in progress, 2 (Navy and Warren
streets); length about 4,000 feet: estimated                        
cost, $20,000.
Streets graded and paved, 21; length 42,000
feet.
Streets in progress of grading and paving, 15;
length, 46,500 feet; estimated cost about $200,000.
Wells and pumps built, 29.
Wells and pumps now in progress of building, 24.
Public cisterns built, 6.
Gas lamp posts erected, 447.

Oil lamps posts erected, 133.
The total cost of all improvements in the street
department, for which assessments have been
levied and confirmed, during the past year, is
$323,152 05.
The Brooklyn Gas Company have laid seventeen
miles of street mains during the past year
making a total of sixty-seven miles since the introduction
of gas. 
After so long delay has been granted, a fence
has been erected, and preparations are being
made for the planting of shade trees in Washington
park. When finished this park will be an ornament
to the city, as well as conducive to the
comfort and pleasure of our citizens.

Statement of valuation of Real and Personal Estate of the
several Wards of the City of Brooklyn for the years 1852
and 3.

Wards. Valuation of Real Estate, 1852.

1st Ward. $4,242,100
2d $2,572,850
3d $6,063,200
4th $4,105,350
5th $2,339,825
6th $8,881,924
7th $4,887,231
8th $2,243,765
9th $2,965,784
10th $5,830,301
11th $5,769,895
-----
$49,902 134
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Valuation of Personal Property, 1852
1st Ward. $1,135,900
2d $1,380,316
3d $1,415,345
4th $614,300
5th $27,000
6th $1,179,296
7th $124,240
8th $271,300
9th $96,900
10th $308,650
11th $409,200
-----
$7,963,447
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Valuation of Real Estate, 1853
1st Ward. $4,611,825
2d $2,731,200
3d $6,713,200
4th $4,367,525
5th $2,459,350
6th $11,099,340
7th $6,087,267
8th $2,425,875
9th $3,735,762
10th $7,156,532
11th $8,217,650
-----
$58,614,726
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Valuation of Personal Property, 1853
1st Ward. $1,141,300
2d $1,392,026
3d $2,717,450
4th $582,955
5th $37,500
6th $1,221,946
7th $134,750
8th $218,300
9th $108,400
10th $321,700
11th $458,800
-----
$8,330,117
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Statement of amounts levied on the City of Brooklyn for the
purpose specified in the years 1852 and 1853.

1852.
State Tax. $14,483 69 
State School Tax $33,481 32
-----
$47,965 01
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1853.
 State Tax. $67,103 14
State School Tax. $39,365 99
-----
$106,365 99
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Increase. [1852-1953]
State Tax. $52,619 45 
State School Tax. $5,884 67
-----
$58,504 12
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1852.
On whole city for city purp'es. $244,809 44
On polico, lamp & fire dis't. $146,986 80
For grades, police 8 & 9 w'ds, &c. $17,413 88
Assessment on city property. $749 35
-----
$409,959 47
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1853.
On whole city for city purp'es. $284,407 44
On polico, lamp & fire dis't. $160,486 80
For grades, police 8 & 9 w'ds, &c. $15,489 57
Assessment on city property. $1,022 14
-----
$461,405 95
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On city for county purposes
1852. $245,629 16
1853. $247,405 23
The increase in am't levied foe city purposes for public schools. $23,798 00
Water account. $6,050 00
Lighting streets. $5,000 00
Fire department. $6,000 00
Cleaning streets. $3,500 00
Contingent. $8,000 00
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52,348 00
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In conclusion, gentlemen, allow me to the say
that the duties and responsibilities which you
have assumed are not new or trivial; to you are
intrusted the interests of not only the present
but future generations.
We have reason to be proud of the city which
we represent, with a situation unrivalled, with
a population intelligent, enterprising and benevolent,
increasing in numbers and in wealth
with a steady and a solid growth, it needs not a
prophetic vision to predict the future.
By correct legislation, a prompt and conscientious
discharge of our public duties, our efforts,
under the blessing of God, who has therefore
guarded us in his mercy, will ultimate in lasting
good, and we shall receive what will well be
deserved, the commendations of our fellow
citizens, we have entrusted to our hands interests
of so great magnitude.

BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE.
Wednesday Evening, January 4.

THE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE.
Gov. Seymour delivered his Message yesterday
at the opening of the session of the State
Legislature. It is an elaborate document; but
its length is fully compensated by its merits
and the importance of the subjects treated of'.
It commences with the usual acknowledgment
for Divine favor for the blessings we have enjoyed.
In the State of New York, settled by inhabitants
of every clime, the best principles of civil
and religious freedom known to the world were
established, and the unworthiness of national or
sectarian prejudices made manifest. The patriotism
and intelligence of the State in the early
struggles for freedom are alluded to. Though
the war of the Revolution allowed to our people
but little leisure during its progress to improve
the jurisprudence of the State, primogeniture and
entails were extinguished, military tenures were
abolished, the right of petition was firmly secured,
and the great principles of civil liberty were
relieved from the restraints which a monarchical
Government had imposed.
The great work of reconstructing the whole
body of statutory laws, or condensing, simplifying
and reducing them to a system, originated in
this State; and its completion received the applause
of the most distinguished statesmen of
other countries. It is justly regarded as a monument
of labor and ability, and has rendered an
important service to the mass of our people by
making our laws more accessable and familiar. 
Our State was the first to establish a permanent
and comprehensive system of popular education.
It has been foremost in the works of internal
improvement, designed to facilitate commerce
and intercommunication and to advance the
wealth and prosperity of our people. The first
steamboat was launched upon its waters, the first
canal of any extent upon this continent was excavated
upon its soil, and united the vast inland
seas of our country with the Atlantic Ocean.--
Long lines of railroads thread or valises, overcome
rocky barriers, and extended the advantages
of commercial intercourse to the most secluded
recesses of our land.
Our Common School Fund has increased
$28,727 within the year, and now amounts to
$2,383,251; the appropriations for Common
School purposes for the year amount to $1,101,240.
The number of children attending these
schools has been 866,935. Our school system
is steadily improving, and needs only an intelligent
and faithful supervision to render it perfect.
The Governor advises establishing State
scholarships in Colleges, as at once an unexceptionable
mode of aiding these institutions, a
means of educating young mean for teachers of
academies, and of encouraging proficiency in
common schools. He also recommends the separation
of the office of Superintendent of Common
Schools from that of the Secretary of State. 
The Asylum for the Training and Education
of Idiotic and Imbecile Children, has, during
the last year, continued in successful progress,
and has invigorated the hopes and confirmed the
expectations of those citizens who had faith in
the power of discipline to develope the faculties
of this hapless class. Their gradual advances
from the lowest degree of imbecility, to a capacity
for self control and for acquisition of
the ordinary branches of an English education,
has been as remarkable as it has been encouraging.
The advice is excellent and merits attention.
There are 446 lunatic patients at Utica, and
556 on Blackwell's Island: another asylum is
needed. The are 111 pupils in the New York
Blind Asylum, and 280 in that for the Deaf and
Dumb. 
The Report of the Commissioners of Emigration,
shows that the number of alien passengers
who arrived at New York during the year 1852,
was 300,992; the number who arrived from the
1st of January to the 1st of December 1853,
was 266,062; the arrivals' during the month of

December last, will probably [...] 
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Kings County Court House.
OPINION OF JUDGE BRONSON.
A Committee of the Board of Supervisors of
the county of Kings have requested my opinion
upon several questions relating to the place for
holding the Courts and the purchase of a site
for a new Court House in that county.
Formerly the Court House of the county of
Kings was at Flatbush, and the County Courts
were by law held at that place. In 1826 it was
enacted that thereafter the Courts of Common
Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace, should
be held alternately "at the Court House at Flatbush,
and at the Apprentices' Library in the
village of Brooklyn." [Stat. 1826, pg. 79.] In
1829 the Board of Supervisors were authorized
to levy taxes "for the purpose of purchasing a
lot or lots of land in the village of Brooklyn,
and of erecting a suitable building thereon, &c.,
for the accommodation of the Courts of the said
county, when the same or any of them may be
held in the said vil alge of Brooklyn." [Stat.
1829, p. 355, s. 1] Subsequent sections of the
act provided for the appointment of Commissioners,
borrowing money, and doing other things to
carry the law into effect. The 6th section was
in these words: "All notices required by law to
be put up or fixed upon the outward door of the
Court House in any county, shall, in the said
county of Kings, be still put up or fixed upon
the outward door of the Court House in Flatbush;
and it shall not be necessary to put up 
any such notice at the Court House hereby authorized
to be established in the said village of
Brooklyn."
Nothing was done under this law, and it is
only important by way of proving that the site
of the Court House of the county, as established
by law, was still at Flatbush, though a part of
the terms or sittings of the Courts were to be held 
in Brooklyn. After this time, and prior to
1833, the Court House at Flatbush was destroyed
by fire, and in the latter year it was enacted
that "a Court House and Jail in and for the
county of Kings, shall be erected in the village
of Brooklyn," and three Commissioners were
appointed "to purchase a suitable site or sites
in said village for the same." [Stat. 1833, p. 308,
s. 1.] When the Court House should be so far
completed as to be prepared for use, a declaration
of the fact was to be made by the first Judge
of the county, and thereafter all the terms of the
Courts of Common Pleas and General Sessions
of the Peace were to be held, and all writs and
process were to be returnable at such Court
House. [S. 4.] Until such declaration should
be made and published, all writs, process, and
proceedings which were then by law returnable
at the Court House in Flatbush, were to be returnable 
at the Apprentices' Library in Brooklyn,
at which place the April and October terms
of the Courts were to be held. (Sec. 5.) By
the act of 1826 (already cited) those two terms
were to be held at Flatbush, and the two other
terms at Brooklyn; so that after the passing of 
the act of 1833, all of the terms of the County
Courts were to be held at the Apprentices' Library
in Brooklyn. That part of the act took
effect immediately, but nothing was done under
the provision for procuring a site and erecting a
new Court House.
The act of 1833 was amended the next year,
[Stat. 1834, p. 12.] but without affecting the
present inquiry.
By the 7th section of an act passed in April,
1835, [Stat. 1835, p. 166.] [...]
[...]
[...]but I have not been
furnished with any resolution making such 
designation, nor do I see that it is important to
enquire whether such a resolution had been
passed or not.
From this review of the several acts touching
the question it will be seen, that in March 1843,
the County Jail became, in the words of the act
of 1825, "for all legal purposes, the Court House
of said county, until a new Court House
shall be completed." In this condition the
question remained down to the passing of the
general law of 1849 "to vest in the Board of
Supervisors certain legislative powers." [Stat.
1849, p. 292. I  R.S. 677, 4th Ed.] By the 4th
section of that act the Board of Supervisors of
the several counties were authorized to purchase
real estate for the site of any Court House, Jail
or other County Buildings, and "to fix upon and
determine the site of any such buildings, where
the are not already located." They were also
empowered "to remove or designate a new site
for any county buildings, when such removal
shall not exceed one mile." But the power to
change the location of Court Houses and other
county buildings when the distance does exceed
one mile, was so qualified by the sixth section
of the act that it can only be exercised, after a
notice signed by at least twelve freeholders specifying
the new site, shall have been published
for six successive weeks. The section also provides
for a removal of public buildings where
the distance exceeds one mile; but this can only
be done after notice, and by the votes of two-thirds
of all the members elected, at two successive
annual meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
The 7th section of the act is in these
words: "Every resolution of any Board of Supervisors
passed in pursuance of this act, shall
be signed by the Chairman and Clerk of such
Board, and be recorded in the book of miscellaneous
records of such county."
Next in the order of time follows the act of 
1853, the first section of which is in these words:
"The [...]
[...]
which installments and the time of payment
were to be determined by the Board when they
should give directions to the Treasurer to borrow 
the money.
After the passing of this act, and in September,
1853, the Board of Supervisors purchased
several lots in the City of Brooklyn as the site
for a new Court House, and directed the issuing
of bonds for the payment of the purchase money.
But there was no previous notice signed by
twelve freeholders, the site is said to be more
than one mile from the jail, and the resolutions
of the Board on the subject were neither signed
nor recorded as the 7th section of the act of 1849
requires. The Board proceeded on the ground
that the act of 1853 gave them all necessary
powers for the attainment of the object, and that
those powers were not restricted nor qualified
by the general law on the subject.
There is no ground for saying that the act of
1853 repealed the general law of 1849, so far as 
it relates to the County of Kings, for there was
no repeal in terms, and several of the provisions
of the general law are entirely consistent with
the act of 1853. The general law was modified
in some particulars; but in other respects it was
left wholly untouched. Under the general law
the sum to be raised by tax on the County for
the erection of public buildings must not exceed
five thousand dollars in any one year, and the
money borrowed to pay for the site and buildings
must be raised by the tax on the County
within ten years from the date of the loan. -- (§4)
The sum borrowed cannot, therefore, exceed
fifty thousand dollars. But under the Kings
County act one hundred thousand dollars may
be borrowed a greater sum than five thousand
dollars may be raised by taxes in any year, and
the time of repaying the loan may be postponed
beyond ten years. In these respects the special
act has superseded or modified the general law
in the particular case. But in relation to other
matters, the act of 1849 is not at all affected by
that of 1853. When the Legislature has by a
general law either conferred or restricted the
powers of public officers, or regulated their mode
of action, a subsequent special enactment on the
same subject cannot justly be regarded as working
any change in the general law other than
such as necessarily results from giving full
effect to the special Statute. The Legislature
must always be understood as speaking with reference
to the pre-existing law, and as only intending
to make such alterations as are specified
in the new enactment. A different doctrine
would repeal a multitude of Statutes which the
Legislature never thought of touching. General
laws in relation to County and town affairs are
for the double purpose of establishing uniform
rules, and saving, as far as possible, the necessity
for special legislation. When such laws are
found not to be fully adapted to the circumstances
of a particular case, a special provision is
made, which, so far as it goes, supercedes the
general law; but it cannot upon any sound rule
of construction be made to extend further, and 
annul or modify the general law in other respects.
I shall have something to add on this
in a subsequent part of the opinion.
The case does not fall within the power conferred
by the Act of 1849, "to fix upon and determine
the site of any such (buildings, where
they are not already located.' for the site of the 
court house in Kings had already been located
by law. In 1843 the Judges and Supervisors,
in pursuance of the act of 1835, designated the
county jail as the place for holding the courts,
which, in the language of the stature, thereupon
became, "for all legal purposes, the court house
of the said county.' The jail was the court house
and the site of the one was the site of the other:
both had been "located.'
If it could be successfully denied that the
court house had already been located, the action
of the board would still be subject to the objection
that the resolution which was passed, was
neither signed by the chairman and clerk of the
board, nor recorded in the book of miscellaneous
records of the county, as was required by the
7th section of the act of 1849. The section applies,
in terms, to every resolution of the board
passed in pursuance of the act, and it is a most
salutary provision. Very large legislative powers
were then for the first time conferred upon
the board of supervisors in the several counties
and among others the power to divide and alter
the boundaries of towns, erect new towns, designate
the name of any new town, and the time and
place of holding the first annual town meeting,
to fix and remove the site of county buildings,
and borrow money and levy taxes to purchase
the sites and pay for the buildings. It was highly
important that the acts of the board in such
matters should be carefully verified, and that a 
record of them should be made for the information
of all classes of persons. This was of special
interest to tax-payers, voters and public officers.
The want of proper verification of record might
lead to endless controversy about the existence,
boundary, or proper organization of a town, the
validity of an election, the levying of taxes, the
proper place of holding court, confining criminals,
and many other matters.
When a special authority like this is conferred
by the legislature upon a select body, to be
exercised in a particular manner, the authority
must be strictly pursued, or the act attempted
to be done under it will not be valid. In this
case I regard the manner of fixing the site as
part of the authority, and consequently that it
was not enough to adopt a resolution, without
also signing and recording it as the law directs.
As that was not done, the action of the Board
was only inchoate, and nothing was accomplished.
But as I have said before, the Court House
had already been located by law, and consequently
the Board was acting under the authority
"to remove or designate a new site for
any county building;" and then the act was illegal
for several reasons.
If the removal did not exceed one mile from
the old site, the proceedings are pen to several
objections.
1. The change of location could not be made
until after a notice signed by at least twelve
freeholders had been published for six weeks,
and not such notice was given. (Act of 1840,
Sec. 4, 6.)
2. On the 30th of August the Board passed
a resolution authorizing a special committee
consisting of three members of the body to enter
into a contract for the purchase of
one of two specified sites for the new Court
House. The Board could not this delegate its
power to fix the site even though narrowed
down to an election between two places. None
of the powers conferred by the fourth section
of the general law can be exercised, "except
by a vote of the majority of all the members
(of the Board) elected in the county;" and a 
change of location of the county buildings cannot
be made "without a vote of two-thirds of
all the members elected to such Boards." (Sec.
6.) It follows that the committee acted without
legal authority, and if what they did was
not subsequently ratified by the Board, nothing
was effected. On the 9th of September following,
the committee reported that they had entered
into a contract with Mrs. Plympton for
the purchase of seventeen lots of Vanderbilt
avenue--one of the specified sites. The resolution
of the Board to adopt the report received
only ten affirmative votes, which though a majority
of the Supervisors present, was not a majority
of all the members elected in the county;"
and consequently there was not ratification.--
On the 16th day of the same month the Board
passed a resolution in relation to the issue of
bonds to the amount of one hundred thousand

dollars, with a recital as follows--"whereas in
pursuance of a resolution adopted by this Board
the special committee to whom was referred
the matter of selection a site for a County
Court House were authorized to enter into a
contract for the purchase of certain lots of
ground on Vanderbilt avenue; and whereas a
contract for the purchase of said lots has been
made and approved of by this Board." Then
followed a resolution in relation to the issue of
bonds, the rate of interest and times of payment.
There is nothing else to help the case
in the proceedings of the Board with which I 
have been furnished. The recital that the action
of the Committee in making the purchase
had been approved by the Board, was not true,
as we have already seen; and besides, I do not
think that any mere recital in a resolution
could supply the place of the direct action of
the Boar on the question. Removing and designating
a new site for county buildings is a 
grave matter, of which a record is to be made
for the information of all classes of persons;
and the fact of a change should be explicitly
declared, instead of being left to doubtful inferences.  
3. The resolutions of the Board were neither
signed nor recorded as the law requires.
If the removal was to a distance exceeding
one mile from the old site, as I am informed is
the fact, the proceedings are open to all the foregoing
objections, and to the additional one, that
the matter has not been acted upon by tow successive
Boards of supervisors at their annual
meeting. Sec. 6.)
I have something to add on a question which
had already been considered. The Act of 1853
which the supervisors treated as conferring all
necessary powers, does not profess to authorize
a change in the site of the Court House, nor
does it make any regulations on the subject. It
merely gives authority to borrow money, "and
to expend the same in the purchase of a site and
erection of a building;" and this, evidently,
leaves the manner of fixing the site to the influence
of the pre-existing law. The special enactment
was only necessary for the purpose of
increasing the sum which could be borrowed
under the general law, adding to the amount
which might be raised by taxes in any year, and
allowing the re payment of the loan to be postponed
for more than ten years. This is all that the
Legislature attempted to do; and I cannot suppose
that they intended to give the supervisors
an unlimited and unregulated license to act their
pleasure in relation to a site for the new building.
This had been regarded as a matter of so much
importance in 1849, that the supervisors could
in no case fix the site of the public buildings
without a vote of a majority of all the members
elected to the Board, and a verification and record
of the proceedings; and a change of location
could in no case be made without the previous
publication of a notice signed by twelve freeholders,
and the vote of two thirds of the members
elected, with a like verification and record
of the proceedings. If the removal exceeded
one mile from the old site, it was also necessary
to have the like vote by two successive Boards
of Supervisors at their annual meetings. If the
Supervisors of Kings are right in deriving all
their authority in the premises in the act of 1853
none of these regulations need be regarded. A
majority constitutes a quorum of the Board, and a 
majority of a quorum may fix the site or change
the location of the county buildings at pleasure;
and this may be done without any verification
or record of the proceedings. This could not have
been intended by the Legislature. They gave
such new powers as were thought necessary in
particular cases, and left the rest to the influence
of the general law.
I do not for a moment entertain the thought
that the Supervisors intended to act improperly
in any respect; but I am of opinion that they
made a mistake concerning the law of the case,
and that their actin in the premises cannot be
supported.
If these views are correct, it follows that the
Board has not fixed or established any site for a 
court house in Kings. It always follows that no
money can properly be expended for the erection
of a court house on the property purchased
from Mrs. Plympton.
The Board of Supervisors have no general
power to buy lands, but only a special and limited
authority to acquire lands for certain specified
purposes. The board was in this instance acting
under such a power. The land was purchased
as the site for a court house, and for no
other purposed; and as the authority was not
pursued, I am of that opinion that a good title
to the land was not acquired. And if this be so,
it follows, that the bonds given by the County
Treasurer for the purchase money, do not bind
the county, for he, too, was acting under a special
and limited authority.
The next question proposed for my consideration
is, "what remedial measures can now be
taken?" If the resolution of the Board should
now be signed and recorded, I am inclined to
think that it would not help that branch of the
case. The validity or invalidity of the contract
of purchase must depend on the facts which existed
at the time the purchas was made. And
besides, the Chairman of the Board at that time
has ceased to be a supervisor, and the Clerk is
now out of office. 
If the want of a verification and record could
now be supplied, the other objections which
have been mentioned would still remain, and
could not be cured without beginning anew.
I see no remedy short of an application to the
Legislature to confirm what has been done.
Only one other question remains to be considered.
The act of 1835 authorized the Judges
and Suprevisors of Kings, form time to time, 
to designate a place in in the city of Brooklyn
for holding the Courts until a new Court House
should be completed; and as not new Court House
has yet been completed, I see no reason why the
power may not still be exercised. The general
law of 1849 had regard to a permanent site and
building, while the act of 1845 was designed to
serve only a temporary purpose. The two statutes
are entirely consistent with each other;
and it seems quite proper thot the special power
should remain until the general one has been
executed. It is true that the place designated
by the Judges and Supervisors becomes, "for all
legal purposed, the Court House of the said
County," but it is only such "until a new Court
House shall be completed."
Some of the questions which have been considered
are not free from difficulty, and it is possible
that other counsel many differ from me in opinion.
But I think all will agree, that it is not
the dictate of prudence to go on with the proceedings
which have been commenced until they
have either been sanctioned by the Judiciary,
or confirmed by the Legislature.
GREENE E. BRONSON.
New York, Sept. 15, 1854.

BREAD AND TEA-CAKE BAKERY--The
subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and
the Public, that he has purchased that well known establishment,
"The Boston Ice Cream Saloon," 129 and 131 Fulton
street and that he has added thereto a Bread and Cake
Bakery, where all those who may honor him with their
favors, can get supplied with as good and as cheap an article,
as can be procured at any store in this city.
In the Saloon will be kept Oysters of first rate quality
and Philadelphia Ice Cream, of the very best description.
Parties supplied with Confectionary and Ice Cream,
the shortest possible notice.
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NOTICE--THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING
been appointed Agent for the HARTFORD AND
PROTECTION FIRE INSURANCE COS.,  of Hartford,
Conn., in place of Charles E. Bulkeley, deceased, gives notice
that he has taken an office, No. 333 FULTON STREET,
Brooklyn, (in Whitehouse's Building) where he will receive
proposals for Insurance, issue Policies, and attend to renewals.
DORAS L. STONE.
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Thursday Evening. September 21.

News Record.
As the 11 o'clock train from Dayton, on the
Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad, was
running round a heavy curve near the depot in
Cincinnati, the two hindmost passenger cars ran
off the track and fell down an embankment, a
distance of ten feet, into a canal, resting bottom
upward. No one, so far as ascertasned, was killed,
but upwards of thirty persons bere badly
injured.
The opinion of Judge BRONSON on the purchase
of a site for a County Court House, occupies
that portion of our outside pages usually devoted
to literary matter. It will interest the large
class of tax payers interested in the matter.
We publish an account of the fire in South
Brooklyn this morning. A large amount of
property was destroyed. 
A fatal accident occurred in Williamsburgh
yesterday, by the falling of a piece of iron about
being hoisted from one position to another on
board the notorious vessel, Ericcson.
                              
Democracy In Philadelphia.
The crowded state of our columns for the past
few days prevented us from transferring to our
pages the reports which reached us of the mass
meeting of the Democracy in Philadelphia.
"The Democratic Mass Meeting, held in Independence
Squire, on Monday evening," says
the Ledger (a paper of large influence and perfect
independence), "in commemoration of the
adoption of the Constitution in 1787, was probably
the largest meeting ever held in Philadelphia.
The Native meetings in 1846, at the time the
"big ships" were brought out, was a very large 
gathering, and stands were erected in Chestnut
street for the speakers, but in point of numbers
it is generally conceded the Democratic Constitutional
Meeting exceeded it. Throughout the
evening, from 7 1-2 o'clock until after 10, the
greater portion of the square was a dense mass
of men and women. Crowds were passing in and
out continually, and the greatest enthusiasm
prevailed. The speakers were all well received,
and the fact that they made short and more
pointed speeches than is usual on such occasions
was a feature the mass appreciated. The display
of fireworks at the close of the demonstration
was quite pretty. The device over the principal
stand, "Civil and Religious Liberty," with the
Eagle underneath, made a handsome display,
which reflected credit on Professor Jackson.
The Convention, the action of which
the Democratic meeting was designed to commemorate,
assembled at Philadelphia on the 14th day
of May, 1787, and concluded its labors on the
17th September, 1787, after a session of four
months and three days. The Constitution was
reported to the Congress of the Confederation
on the day of its final adoption, by George
Washington, President of the Convention."
The resolution were up to the mark, and the
speeches, as the Ledger says, short and pointed.
The Keystone State will give a good account of
herself at the approaching election.

The Whig Convention.
The Convention yesterday was controlled
almost unanimously by the Seward party, and
notwithstanding the ominous rumors of Know
Nothing success at the primary elections, they
were non est in the Convention; their candidate
for governor receiving but 3 votes out of 114.
Myron H. Clark, of Ontario County was chosen
candidate for Governor and Mr. Raymond of the
Times, Lt. Governor. Clark, has been a member
of the State Senate from Ontario and
Livingston for the last three years. The Silver
Grays of Ontario cut him in 1851, throwing
their votes for his regular opponent, Oliver
Phelps. Raymond is the editor of the namby-pamby,
milk and water organ of Seward, the
Times, so that that the Seward party have
every thing completely their own way. 
The resolutions are nearly as abolition as Mr.
Garrison could desire. They declare all compromises
with slavery, except those contained in
the Constitution, at an end; and those they are
to interpret, like Mr. Sumner, as they "understand
them." No state is hereafter to be
admitted that sanctions or permits slavery. But
as they did not demand the repeal of the Fugitive
Slave Law, and abolition of slavery in the
district of Columbia, they found some equivalent
necessary to satisfy the ultras, and consequently
they pledged themselves to resist the restoration
of the African slave trade! They might as well
pledge themselves to resist the introduction of
cannibalism to New York. There is about as
much probability of the one event occurring as
the other. The resolutions once fully carried
out in political action and the Union could not
exist twenty four hours. 
Had the repeal of the Missouri Compromise,
which was always denounced by this fanatical
crew until it was repealed when it became sacred
in their eyes, been a breach of faith between
North and South, which it was not, it could no
more justify the position taken by this Convention,
than two wrongs can make one right. The
solemn covenant entered into between the United
States and Texas,--the latter a soverign independent
power--has no possible connection with
the Missouri restriction.
An act of Congress may be repealed; a solemn
engagement with another power cannot be abrogated
without the consent of both parties. The
private arrangements between the partners A
and B. may be altered by them; but it does not
follow that such an alteration justifies the firm as
a whole in violating its engagements with other
houses. The nation or firm that would act on
such principles could only meet with bankruptcy,
dissolution and disgrace. The issue before us is therefore plain. 
                                                   
Fatal Affray.--Last evening, four Italians
(image pedlars) were met at the bend in the road
by a party of boys, who commenced halloing in
broken Dutch, "Nix komme heraus," and the
like. The Italians took offence at this, and one
of them started towards the boys, and a fracas
occurred in which all took part. During the
fight, Eli Hurlburt, who lived near by, became
engaged in it and entangled with one of the Italians.
While both were on the ground, an
Italian named Joseph Varney drew a large knife
ran up to Hurlburt and struck him several times.
He died in less than an hour after, from loss of
blood. After stabbing Hurlburt, Varney immediately
ran, throwing the knife away, but was
caught after a short chase. Hurlburt leaves a
wife and child to mourn his loss.--Troy Budget.

TEMPERANCE MASS MEETING.

APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO THE STATE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

A mass meeting of the friends of Temperance
was held at the Institute last evening, having
been called together for the purpose of appointing
delegates to the State Temperance Convention
to be held at Auburn on the 27th of Sept.
A large and respectable assemblage was present,
filling the hall to its utmost capacity. A large
number were ladies. 
The meeting was called to order by C. J.
Smith, Esq, who nominated Andrew Fitzgerald
as Chairman, and R. R. Belknap as Secretary.
The nominations being confirmed, the
proceedings were opened with prayer by the
Rev J. S. Inskip, when the Secretary read the
call of the State Temperance Convention. Mr.
Smith then moved the appointment of a committee
to select delegates and to draft resolutions.
The following gentlemen were appointed
by the chair--Messrs. Smith, Isdell, Wiggins,
McCutcheon and Campbell.
During the absence of the committee, ex-Mayor
George Hall entertained the meeting by giving
some statistics, which went to show what disposition
was made with a portion of the money
raised in Kings county by tax; from which it was
shown that during the year 564 criminals were
confined in the Penitentiary, of which 117 were
Americans, and of the latter many are boys born
of foreign parents, but who were rearing under
the blighting influences of rum. In the jail
during the same period there were confined 2,757
persons, of which 408 were Americans; in the
poor house, 5,727, of which 923 were Americans,
making a total of 9,048. The sum required for
these establishments amounts to the aggregate
of $312,226 61 per year. The opinion of the
keepers of these institutions is that ninety nine
out of a hundred cases are brought there through
the influence of grog shops, of which there are
about two thousand in the city of Brooklyn, two
thirds of which are kept by foreigners. Mr. Hall
adverted to the action of the courts with respect
to the Excise Commissioners and said that two
were now in jail for violating their oaths, and
that as soon as possible the remaining six who
are also indicted, would likewise be tried. The
President of the Excise Board, he continued, had
thus far signed but forty licences, and it was not
likely that he would sign any more. 
Mr. Alexander Campbell then offered the
following resolution, which was received and
adopted with the most unbounded applause. 
Resolved, That by his untiring and self sacrificing
efforts in the great cause in which we are
engaged, by his zealous exertions for the welfare
of his fellows, by his past services in responsible
positions in our City Government, and
as its chief Executive officer, and by his honesty
and fearlessness in the discharge of his duty, and
in his independence of character, George Hall
has endeared himself to us, and is eminently
entitled to the respect and confidence of his
fellow citizens, and that we look up to him as
one of the ablest and firmest champion in the
noble cause of Legal Prohibition.
The committee on resolutions made their report
and recommended the following gentlemen as
delegates to the Auburn State Convention:
Second Assembly District--Rev. J. M. Marsh,
T.W. Knapp, George Hall, Dr. Rowland.
Third Assembly District--Joel Brown[...]
[...]
[...]eace of the crimes, shames, brutalities and miseries
consequent upon the rum traffic, afforded
us by the Governor's veto, but deepens our
abherence of, and intensifies our opposition to,
that traffic; and whatever the obstacles that
selfishness or ignorance or appetite may place
in our way, we will not rest short of the entire
suppression of that traffic, and the inauguration
of the prohibitory principle as a part of
the settled policy of this Common wealth.
Resolved, That till this work is accomplished,
all other political issues shall be subordinate to
this; all other public interests be held secondary
to this; and our suffrages shall be sacredly
pledged to such men, and such only, for executive
and legislative officers, as are pledged beyond
all peradventure, by word and act, to this
great issue, and whose influence and habits, private
and official, may be relied upon as actively
in favor of a prohibitory law. 
Resolved, That if to carry out this purpose,
independent nominations are necessary, then
independent nominations will become a duty,
and a duty that shall be performed with alacrity
whatever our party predilections or attachments
may have hitherto been.
Rev. R. M. Hatfield, being introduced by the
President, commenced his remarks by designating
the report just submitted by Mr. Hall, as a
very strange document--not that he called in
question its truthfulness, for the statements were
all fully reliable, but he was led to ask himself
whether these things could be true--whether it
was possible that in this country and in this city,
such a state of affairs could exist, and it was passing
strange that they had suffered under these
injuries until this time. It went to prove that
we were a law-abiding people or we should long
ago have marched boldly into the dens of vice and
crime, and put an end to them. We had suffered
long and patiently, but must bide our time until
the evil could be reached and its cause [...]
[...]

He was reminded when he marked the pains
that men took to accomplish what they should condemn,
of an incident in the life of the Saviour,
who, on one of his journeys came in contact
with two men possessed of evil spirits. They
were so fierce and unmanageable that they became
a terror to their families and their neighbors,
and left them and took up their abode
amid the tombs, and the inhabitants were afraid
to pass that way.
They were very much in the condition of those
who had long been habituated to strong drink.--
Christ rebuked the spirits and drove them out
and the men returned home to their families;
but the spirits entered a herd of swine who ran
down to the sea and were drowned, at a loss of,
he did not know, how many pounds of pork.--
The inhabitants seeing this, insisted on Christ
leaving their country. They did not consider
the good that had been accomplished, but they
felt vexed at the loss of their swine; and so the
rum sellers would strangle down any influence
which would bless society if it would interfere
with the gains of their infernal business. Some
men there are who deprecate these excitements
which tend towards reform, in consequence of
pecuniary loss, but the wonder was that any
consideration had been potent enough to keep
reformers within reasonable bounds with regard
to these men. They were there to-night to see
what could be done to exterminate the evil under
which the whole community labored. Here, in
this city, there were one thousand grog shops--here,
where there are churches and spires from
every point of view, and schools beside them--and
yet under these circumstances men came together
under the solemnity of an oath, at wages
amounting to one cent and a half a piece, invested
with the privilige of granting licenses
and making people drunkards. The law never
tolerated the idea that grog shops should be kept
for the emolument of their proprietors, but for the
accommodation of the public, and yet the Commissioners
of Excise grant licenses where they
are not needed. It is an abominable lie that the
good of the public requires one of these grog
shops. In speaking of the opponents of the
temperance cause, the gentleman said there were
two classes against them--those who sell and
put money in their purse thereby, (though he
could hardly think they all got rich in the business)
and the men who make a trade of politics;
a class who grow up here amongst us, who are a
curse upon the community in which they live,
and who continue to live upon the community
without benefitting it, their sole end and aim
being to advance their own interests to the
prejudice of the good of their fellows.
These were the men who cast themselves in
the way of reform, and it was necessary for the
prosperity of the cause that this should be checkmated. 
Unless this was done there was little
hope for the future. They are the men who
would put the whole temperance question with
all its issues into a mortar and with pestel, crush
out every interest, if their own ends can be effected
thereby. The speaker condemned the act of
Governor Seymour in vetoing the bill for the
suppression of the liquor traffic, reviewed the
effect of the prohibitory law in Maine and Connecticut,
and appealed to the voters to stamp
the seal of condemnation upon those in office who
had betrayed the cause, and who were again up
for the suffrages of the people, and vote for none
but such as could he depended upon. In conclusion
he trusted that some of them would yet see
the day when they could go from Fulton ferry
to Bedford and not be sickened by the fumes of
a solitary grogshop, and he hoped; to see the
[...]
companions, managed to keep themselves free
from danger, as they supposed. A short time
afterward, Maier proposed to his friends to go
home, and with that purpose they started out the
door. As they passed the curb, Maier and
Christian Bungardner were attacked, and Maier
knocked down and kicked and cut in a brutal
manner. His right ear was cut an inch in
length, his right cheek cut through, the end of
the nose entirely cut off, the throat cut from
below the right ear half way across to the left
ear, and a severe stab inflicted in the left shoulder. 
In this condition he was found by officer
Weatherby, of the 20th ward, with, the officer
alleges, William Fritz kicking him about the
face. Maier was immediately conducted to Dr.
Hershey's drug store, corner of Fifth and Wagner
streets, where the injuries were dressed by Drs.
H. and C. H. Taylor.
The officer, anxious to secure the other persons
engaged in the attack on the other Germans,
Bumgardner, Frederick Beck and Jacob
Stoeb, and knowing  Fritz and where to find him,
let him go and secured one or two of his associates. 
Maier was then taken home, and about 12
o'clock the officer was informed Maier had died. 
He then, with officers Everswine, Hoover and
Barger, started off in pursuit of the persons perpetrating
the outrage, and arrested Wm. Fritz,
Joseph Shoemaker, Samuel Wagner, George
Johnson and Henry Miller, upon the charge of
attempting to kill the Germans named.
At two o'clock yesterday the prisoners had
a hearing before Alderman Palmer, when Fritz,
Pease and Shoemaker were recognized as having
flourished knives during the attack, and Muckafuss,
Wagner and Johnson recognized as being
present at the time. Officer Weatherby testified
that Shoemaker swore he would stab the German
---. At the close of the investigation the
defendants were all committed to jail but Miller.
He was admitted to bail in $1000. During
the investigation the wives and female friends of
the prisoners were in the magistrate's office, and
[...]
[...]BROOKLYN PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM.
   This institution, which is situated in Cumberland-st.,
between Myrtle and Park-avs., was opened yesterday
afternoon, for the reception of donations.  A
large number of visitors called during the day and
evening, and brought with them presents of various
kinds, in abundance, comprising articles for use as
well as for ornament  The building is spacious, and
capable of accommodating a large number of children.
During the past year, 209 were admitted, of 
which 135 remain.  Their appearance shows that
they are well taken care of.  They are well fed, well
dressed, and kept scrupulously neat and clean.
Every requisite for their accommodation is provided, 
and they appear as contented and happy as children
well can be.  The house is kept in excellent order, 
presenting a perfect picture of neatness in every
apartment, from basement to attic.  For thirteen
months past there has been but one case of sickness
in the institution, which is the best argument that can
be adduced in favor of its good management.  The
children range between the ages of three and ten
years. 
    This is the twenty first year since the establishment
of this institution, and yesterday was the fourth donation
anniversary.
   Mrs. Richards is the First Directress, and Mrs. 
Butler the Second Directress, besides which there are
forty-five lady managers, and an advisory committee
comprising seven gentlemen.
   In the evening, the children were exercised in declamation,
singing, &c., much to the gratification of 
all present.
   Donations of money, clothing, edibles, toys, etc., 
etc., were made by the visitors, and after the proceedings,
they departed, highly delighted with all 
they had witnessed.
   The Institution deserves the encouragement of the
community.

WILLIAMSBURGH YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION.
A meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association
of Williamsburgh was held last evening at their
hall in the Savings Bank Building in Fourth-st.  A
large audience was present.  The meeting was opened
by reading of scriptures and prayer by Dr. McLAIN.
   The Rev. Mr. WELLS made some appropriate remarks
upon the nature of the organization.
   The Rev. Mr. FOX was introduced and made some
very appropriate remarks.  He alluded to the dangers
of being drawn away from good influences, as to
place of amusement, which only cultivates the mind
and not the Christian character, and thereby exerts a 
deleterious influence.
   The Rev. Mr. ELLIOT was introduced, and after
some precursory remarks spoke in warm terms of the 
influence of associations of young men, which were
not like this, as drawing away from other duties
which were incumbent upon them, thereby exerting a
bad rather than a good influence upon the Christian 
character.1854

Foreign Ports.
   Arr. at Liverpool Oct. 17, ships Lady Franklin, Tho
New-Orleans; American Union, Kelly, New-York;
State, Briggs, St. Stephen, N.B.
   Entered for loading 13th, Boning & Vanderland, Van
gan, for San Francisco; Sarah, Coleman, Rio Janeiro
White, Findlay, Charleston--14th, American Union,
New-York; Cleopatra, (s ,) Salt, Portland; David G. Fl
Nichols, St John, N.B.--16th, Clara Wheeler, Nelson
Orleans; City of Manchester, (s.,) Wylie, Philadelphia;
shire Marshall, New-York.
   Advertised at do. 18th, Arabia, (s ,) Judkins, for Ne
21st; Ottawa, (s.,) Atkins, for Portland, Me., 28th; Ameri
for Boston 28th.
   Arr. at London Oct. 17, ship Machiavello, Avegno,
Cld. 14th, Fortitude, Loud, Mobile, in ballast; 16th, A
Andre, Newcastle, Eng., and Providence.
   Arr. at Gravesend 17th, Chas. Crooker, Morehead, Qu
   Arr., at Deal 13th Dorcas C. Yeaton, Stevens, Pugwas
sailed 15th for Hull); Alvarado, Sleeper, Richibucto fo
(and sailed 15th); Mary & Adaline, Morse, Quebec, (and
for London)--14th, Wm. A. Cooper, Landerkin, Lond
Newport, (and sailed 15th)--15th, John Fraser, Herber
don, (and sailed for Cardiff)--16th, Adriatic, Brown, do
sailed for Cardiff.)
   Passed Portsmouth 13th, Swallow, Tucker, from Lond
Melbourne.
   Arr. at Newport 14th, Sea Eagle, Williams, London t
for New Orleans.
   Passed Falmouth 16th, America, Barstow, from Liverp
York, bearing up for Jersey with damage. 
   Off Oxfordness 16th, Fanny Buck, McGilvery, from L
for Newcastle and Boston.
   Off Bolt Head, near Plymouth, 13th, Daylight, Wilson
London for Newport.
   Cld. at Newcastle prev. to 13th, J.G. Coster, Foster,
York; W.R. Jones, Honeywell, Philadelphia, (since rep
wrecked.)
   Arr. at Shields Oct 14, Gleaner, Gray, Hamburg.
   Sld. fm. Hull Oct 14, ship Sharon, Brooks, Charleston.
   Cld. at Newport 13th, Richard Morse, Dinsmore, N. Yo
   Sld. fm. Greenock 12th, Adam Carr, Stewart, Portland,
14th, J.G. Hall, Perry, Providence; Robena Bartlett, N.
   Arr. at Queenstown Oct. 14, Santiago, Cook, Callao.
   Sld. fm. the Texel 13th, Edwin, Hatch, Newcastle.
   Sld. fm. Flushing Roads 12th, Clifton, Ingersoll, N. Yor
   Sld. fm. Helvoet 12th, Florence, Mitchell, N. York.
   Sld. fm. Bordeaux 12th, Delphos, Soule, New-York;
Townsend, Hutchinson, do ; 14th, Clara Windsor, Butt
Sld. fm. the Roads 4th, Isabella C. Jones, Jones, N. Orl
   Sld. fm. Vigo Sept. 27, James Crosby, Clifford, Te
Monmouth, Trufant, Alicant.
   Sld. fm. Marseilles 10th, Eglantine, Gleason, New-York
Grand Turk, Johnson, Messina.
   Sld. fm. Madeira Sept. 11, Charles Kean, Chattin, De
   Sld. fm. Aden Sept 7, Lucie Maria, Cloutman, Muscat
   Arr. at Malaga Oct. 4, Fillmore, Kirwan, Madeira.
   Sld. fm. Calcutta Aug. 22 Raduga, Lamson, Mauritius.
   Passed the Straits of Sunda Aug. 18, David Brown, Bre
Shanghai for London.
   At Sydney, N.S.W., July 14, ships Rover's Bride, Nas
San Francisco; Carthage, Perkins, disg.
   At Shanghai Aug. 7, ships Game Cock, Osgood, and T
W. Sears, Anderson, for New York; Archer, Thomas, fo
don.
   At Foo-chow-foo Aug. 3, ships Samuel Russell, Limeb
for New-York; Mischief, Lawrence, from Canton.  Saile
date, bark Messenger Bird, Doane, New-York.
   Sld. from do. previous to Aug. 5, ship Eagle Wing, L
for London.
   At Canton Aug. 21, Dutch bark C.W. Edward, 600 tu
New-York, ldg.--only vessel up for U. States. Sld. A
ship Kathay, Stoddard, New-York.
   At Hong-Kong Aug. 22, ship Coeur de Lion, Tucker, a
Serpent, Howland, from San Francisco, arr. 20th; Ande
vis, from Melbourne, arr. 14th; Lady Pierce, Burr, from
Japan, arr. 14th; Stephen Baldwin, Smith, for San Fran
Shooting Star, Kingman; Cygnet, Brett; Monsoon, W
and Hellespont, Manwaring, unc.; barks What Cheer,
for Swatow and Honolulu; Candace, Arquit, for San Fr
do; Hungarian, Champlin, for Foo-Chow-Foo; Cyane, 
meister, unc ; schr Spray, Barry from San Francis
Brooklyn Central Dispensary.

In the summer of 1855, some few young medical 
men experiencing by their daily observation,
that opportunity existed for the exercise of philanthropy
and benevolence in the extension of
their own and brethren's services, gratuitously, to
the sick, in the central portion of the city; after
obtaining the approbation of all the former Mayors,
and associating with themselves, various
citizens of known respectability, incorporated an
Institution under the name of the Brooklyn
Central Dispensary. On the first of August, 
1855, they opened on the corner of Fulton avenue
and Hanover place, (opposite to their present
location) and commenced operations; since
which time, with the aid of private donations,
to the amount of about $750 during the first
year of the undertaking, and $500 received the
present year from the State, they have accomplished
the following amount of good, as shown
in the accompanying report.

REPORT OF BROOKLYN CENTRAL DISPENSARY, FROM
AUGUST 1ST, 1855, TO DECEMBER 1ST, 1857.

Adults 4100
Children 3373
Males 3476
Females 3997

NATIVITIES.
United States 3013
Ireland 3326
England 540
Scotland 115
Wales 4
France 15
Germany 394
Norway 8 
Swden 12
Russia 1
Italy 2
Canada 54
South America 7
Mexico 2
Total 7473

CLASSIFIED DISEASES.
Surgical 187
Abdomen and Head 2109 
Chest and Throat 1399
Rheumatism & Fever 1115                
Of the Eye and Ear 362                 
Of the Female 180
Nervous System 201
Skin and Vaccination 250
Acouchments 70
Total 7473

Discharged Cured 7127
Died 49
Remaining 197
Total 7473

Attended at Home 428
Prescriptions 48,428
1855, 1st year 1638
1856, 2d year 4381
1857, four months 1554
Total 7473

An indebtedness of about $500, by expenses
arising from the continually increased demand
for their aid exists. 
The Trustees respectfully solicit that clergymen
and private individuals will take into consideration
the object of their Institution, and
render it assistance through their congregations,
or individually, directed to their Treasurer, Norton
S. Collin, Esq.. No. 11 Elm Place.  "Being
willing to work they are not ashamed to beg"
in this Cause,
The officers of this Institution are:
DR. J. SULLIVAN THORNE, President,
WM. H. PECK, Vice President,
JOHN S. MACKAY, Secretary.
A TRUSTEE.
Brooklyn, December 28th, 1857.[...]—The Mayor and Aldermen 
of the city of Brooklyn in Common Council convened do 
enact as follows:
Sec. 1.—That the vacant lots, pieces or parcels of land on Adelphi 
st., between Fulton and Lafayette avs., are hereby directed 
to be fenced in or closed with a close board fence, six feet high, 
at the expense of the owner or owners thereof, to abate a nuisance.
Sec. 2.—In case the owner or owners of the said plots, pieces 
or parcels of ground, shall not comply with the first section
hereof, within ten days after the publication of this Ordinance, 
the State Commissioner is hereby directed to advertise 
for proposals for doing the necessary work for complying with 
this Ordinance, and he shall report the said proposals to this 
Common Council to the end that the Common council may direct 
a contrast to be made for doing the said work, at the expense 
of such owner or owners.
Sec. 3.—Notice shall be given to all persons affected by this 
Ordinance, by publication hereof in the Corporation Newspapers 
for ten successive days, and the advertisement for proposals 
as aforesaid shall be published in such newspapers for ten 
successive days.
Sec. 4.—The expenses of the said work which shall be done 
pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed and 
collected in the same manner as for regulating, grading and 
paving streets.
Adopted Nov. 16th, 1857.
W. G. BISHOP, City Clerk.
Approved Nov. 19th, 1857.
d29 10t S. S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FENCING
in or closing of vacant lots.—The Mayor and Aldermen 
of the city of Brooklyn, in common council convened, 
do enact as follows :
Sec. 1.—That the vacant lots, pieces or parcels of land on 
the south side of Herkimer street, commencing 184 west from 
New York avenue, along the line of Herkimer street 190 feet 
along New York avenue 75 feet, and along the Long Island 
Railroad 30 feet, are hereby directed to be fenced in or closed 
with a close board fence six feet high, at the expense of the 
owner or owners thereof, to abate a nuisance.
Sec. 2. In case the owner or owners of the said lots, pieces or 
parcels of ground shall not comply with the first section hereof, 
within ten days after the first publication of this ordinance, the 
Street Commissioner is hereby directed to advertise for proposals 
for doing the necessary work for complying with this ordinance,
and he shall report the said proposals to this common council to
the end that the common council may direct a contract to be
made for doing the said work at the expense of such owner or
owners.
Sec. 3. Notice shall be given to all persons affected by this
ordinance by publication hereof in the corporation newspaper
for ten successive days, and the advertisement for proposals a
aforesaid shall be published in such newspaper for ten successive
days.
Sec. 4. The expense of the said work which shall be don pursuant 
to the second section hereof, shall be assessed and collected
in the same manner as for regulating, grading and paving
streets. Adopted November 30, 1857.
WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk.
Approved December 4, 1857.
d29 10t S. S. POWELL, Mayor.

AN ORDINANCE TO CAUSE SIDEWALKS
to be flagged.—The Mayor and Aldermen of the city of
Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do enact as follows:
Sec. 1. That the sidewalk in front of and adjoining the lots of
ground on the east side of Portland av., bet Park and Myrtle
avs. be flagged to the width of six feet, with first quality flagging
stone, not less than two inches thick, nor less than two feet in
width, and three feet in length, true and smooth on top, at the
expense of the owner or owners thereof.
Sec. 2. In case the owner or owners of the said lots, pieces
or parcels of ground shall not comply with the first section hereof,
within ten days after the first publication of this Ordinance,
the Street Commissioner is hereby directed to advertise
for proposals for doing the necessary work for complying with
this Ordinance, and he shall report the said proposals to the
Common Council to the end that the Common Council may direct
a contract to be made for doing the said work at the expense of
such owner or owners.
Sec. 3. Notice shall be given to all parties affected by this Ordinance
by publication hereof in the Corporation Newspapers
aor ten successive days, and the advertisements for proposals as
aforesaid shall be published in such newspapers ten successive
days.
Sec. 4. The expense of the said work which shall be done
pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed and
collected in the same manner as for regulating, grading and
paving streets.
Adopted Nov. 30, 1857. WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk.
Approved Dec. 4, 1857.
d18 10t S. S. POWELL, Mayor.

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FENCING
in or closing of vacant lots.—The Mayor and Aldermen
of the City of Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do
enact as follows:
Section 1. That the vacant lots, pieces or parcels of land on
South Fifth street, between First and Second streets are hereby 
directed to be fenced in or closed with [...]BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE.

BROOKLYN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1857. 
ONE CENT.

TRAVEL.

HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD, TO AND
FROM NEW YORK, ALBANY, TROY and places North
and West.
On and after WEDNESDAY, December 2, 1857, trains will
run as follows, Sundays excepted: 
GOING NORTH,
Leave New York from the station, corner of Chambers street
and College Place, at
6:30 A. M. Express Train for Albany and Troy, stopping at
Yonkers, Peekskill, Fishkill, Po’keepsie, Rhinebeck
Tivoit, Hudson, and Coxsackie, connecting at Albany
with Western Trains for Buffalo and Suspension
Bridge, and at Troy with Train, for Rutland, Burlington
and Montreal. Arriving at Albany at 12 M.
8.30 A.M. Poughkeepsie way mail, Passenger and way Freight
Train, carrying the mail to Poughkeepsie, and stopping
at all stations.
11.30 A. M Express Train, for Albany and Troy, stopping at
Yonkers, Tarrytown, Sing Sing, Grugers, Peekskill,
and all stations North, carying the mail to
Albany, and connecting with Express Train at Albany
for Buffalo and Suspension Bridge, and at
Troy with Northern Trains for Saratoga, Whitehall,
Rutland, Burlington and Montreal. Arriving in
Albany at 5.55 P. M.
1.30 P. M. Peekskill Freight and Passenger Train, stopping at
all stations. This train starts from 31st st. station.
3.30 P. M. Poughkeepsie Passenger Train, stopping at Manhattanville,
Tabby Hook, Yonkers, Hastings, and all
stations north to Po’keepsie.
4:00 P. M. Sing Sing Passenger Train, stopping at all Stations.
4:45 P.M. Express Passenger Train stopping at Tarrytown,
Sing Sing, Peekskill, Fishkill, Po'keepsie,
Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Tivoli, Oak Hill Hudson
Coxsackie, Stuyvesant, and other Stations North of
Hudson, 10 land N. Y.  passengers, connecting at
Albany with Night Express Train for Buffalo,
Suspension Bridge and Western Lines. Arriving in
Albany at 10.35 P. M. 
5:00 P. M. Peekskill Passenger Train, stopping at all stations.
6:30 P. M. Emigrant and Through Freight Train, stopping
only to lead passengers from New York, at Manhattan,
152d street, Fort Washington, Tubby Hook,
 Spuyten Duyvil, Riverdale, Yonkers, Hastings,
Dobbs’ Ferry, Irvington, and all Time Table Stations
to Albany.
LEAVE POUGHKEEPSIE FOR ALBANY, AT 
6:00 A. M. Passenger and Way Freight Train, stopping
at all stations.
VG 28 tf A. F.  SMITH, Superintendant 

LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD.—FALL
AND WINTER ARRANGEMENT.—(Sundays excepted.)
TRAINS GOING EAST.
Leave Brooklyn for Greenport at 10 A. M.
Leave Brooklyn for Yaphank at 10 A. M., and 3.45 P. M.
Leave Brooklyn for Syosset at 3.45 P. M.
Leave Brooklyn for Hempsiead at 10, A. M., 3.45 and 5 P. M.
Leave Brooklyn for Jamaica at 10, A. M., 3.45, 5 and 6.30 P. M.
TRAINS GOING WEST.
Leave Greenport for Brooklyn at 10.30 A. M.
Leave Yaphank for Booklyn at 6.10 A. M. 
Leave Syosset for Booklyn at 7.35 A. M. 
Leave Hempstead for Brooklyn at 6.55, 7.50, A. M. and 2.06, P. M.
Leave Jamaica for Brooklyn at 5.40, 7.40, 8.40 A. M. and 3.05 P. M.
N. B.—On and after 15th November, 1857, the train leaving
Brooklyn at 4.30 P. M., will be discontinued, and the train leaving
Brooklyn at 3.45 P. M., will run to Syosset daily, and to
Yaphank on Saturdays.
OFFICE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD,
September 29th, 1857.
cl A. H. PALMER, Agent.

DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
PATENT MEDICINES, FOR COUGHS
Colds, Asthma, Splitting of Blood, Rheumatism, Dyspepn
Jaundice, Kidney Complaints, Salt Rheum, Scrofula, Fever as
Ague, Dysentery, &c.. Also Aromatic Schnapps, London Cordial
Gin Female Medicines, Pile Remedies, for sale by Mrs.
HAYES, 175 Fulton strest .

VERGNES’ ELECTRO-CHEMICAL BATHS,
No. 710 BROADWAY, New York.—DR. CHRISTOPHER
PRINCE, Proprietor.
Since these Baths have been under the direction of Professor
Vergnes ,the discoverer and the subscriber many improvements
have been made.
The Electro Chemical Baths have proved more efficacious
than any other treatment in the cure of all diseases arising from
the imprudence of Mercury or other Metallic substances, also
Rheumatism, Chills and Fever, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Debility
and many other diseases. Medical substances may be readily
introduced into the body by these means, such as Iodine, Iron,
Sulphur, &c., and Physicians are requested to prescribe to their
patients. They may rely upon our assurance, that their
snbcriptions will be faithfully attended to.
Special Department for Ladies.
v9 tf C.  PRINCE M. D.

DENTISTRY.
DENTISTRY.—CHEAPNESS, BEAUTY AND
Durability combined.
H. E.   MOLLOY,
269 Washington st., near Myrtle av., City Hall Square,
Would inform his friends and the public generally, that he will
perform all dental operations in the most approved style, and
with entire satisfaction.
On account of the pressure in monetary matters, he will
work on the most reasonable terms.
Artificial Teeth inserted with all the latest improvements.
Having had considerable experience in the use of Chloroform
and Ether, he will administer them whenever required.
e23 3m

DR. N. B. GRIFFIN, 267 FULTON STREET,
Brooklyn, opposite Clinton street, would respectfully invite
the attention of all persons requiring dental operations to
his new mode of inserting Artificial Teeth, with continuous
gums, without seams or crevices. This method consists in uniting
the teeth and plate with a porcelain composition, forming a
most perfect and beautiful gum, giving the denture great strength,
beauty and PERFECT CLEANLINESS.
This MUST supercede the use of all other styles of Artificial
Teeth, it being more perfect in every essential particular. It is
constructed so as to give any desired fullness and expression to
the face, and represents perfectly the lights and shades of the
natural gums. Every one requiring Artificial Teeth will find
mimensely to their advantage to call and examine specimens &
this improvement.

DENTISTRY.—E. CHENEY, DENTIST,—
Successor to the late Dr. A. H. Griswold, has removed to
89 Fourth street, one door from his former office, where he will
be happy to wait on those who wish his services.
REFERENCES:
Dr. B. Lord, 292 Fourth street, New York.
Dr. George E. Hawes, 21 Bond street, New York.
WillIamsburgh, Sept. 29, 1857. s29 3m*
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CONTINUOUS GUM TEETH.--THE SUIT
lately pending against me in the U. S. Circuit Court, for
an infringement on Allen’s Patent Continuous Gum Teeth, having
been decided in my favor, I am now prepared to manufacture
full or partial sets of my
IMPROVED CONTINUOUS GUM TEETH,
on my Improved Atmospheric Pressure Plates, which are superior
to any now in use, and which can be inserted with or without
extracting the roots. People in want of Artificial Teeth can
SAVE FIFTY PER CENT.
by calling at my office, where specimens of all the new styles of
Dentistry can be seen.
Having every facility, I am now prepared to manufacture for
the profession, or give instructions in the art. I have also recently
discovered a  
NEW PROCESS OF BENUmBING THE GUMS FOR THE
EXTRACTION OF TEETH,
which can be used in all cases, and without the slightest pain to
the patient. It is entirely different from the freezing process,
which can only be used in few cases, and generally with more
pain than the extraction of the tooth.
Full setts of teeth on fine gold plates $25
Silver 10
Gutia Perchs 10
Partial sets on fire gold, per tooth 2
Silver 1
Pivot 1
Extracting 25 cts
All work warranted to give the best satisfaction.                                                                                                                                                                               
DR. N.  B. GRIFFIN, NO 257 Fulton st.
ld Brooklyn.

A CARD.--The UNDERSIGNED HAVING
made such business arrangements as necessarily to in[...]
[...]

DANCING ACADEMIES.
WM. DE G. BROOKES’ DANCING AND
WALTZING ACADEMY, MONTAGUE HALL, opposite 
City Hall, Brooklyn. All the most Fashionable Dances, including
the celebrated Lanciers Quadrilles, taught in one course of
lessons
Days and Evenings of Tuition: Mondays and Thursdays.
Ail persons joining the above classes, may attend the New
York Academy also, without extra charge.
The next Soiree in Brooklyn will take place on FRIDAY EvenIng, January 8th.
 al5 lm*
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C. H. RIVERS’ DANCING ACADEMY,
Halsey Buildings, No, 355 Fulton st., Brooklyn. New
Classes are constantly forming.
DAYS FOR INSTRUCTION.—Ladies on Tuesday and Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock; Gentlemen on evenings of the same days
at 8 o’clock; Misses and Masters on Wednesday and Saturday
afternoons. Private lessons given to suit the time and convenience of the pupil.
The Quarter consists of twelve weeks from the date of entering the name.
Soirees every other Wednesday evening. Tickets 50 cts.
N.  B.—Respectable parties can engage the Academy for
Balls or Soirees.  Apply to Mr. Rivers, No. 355 Fulton street,
Room No. 25. n28 lm

DANCING.—PROFESSOR TRENOR’S PRIVATE
DANCING ACADEMY, No. 90 SOUTH EIGHTH
STREET, WILLIAMSBURGH, is now open for the season.
All the New Dances (graceful and fancy) now in vogue, including
the Lancers’ beautiful Quadrille, will be taught with
precision and elegance. 
Terms—Twenty-four lesson tickets (can be used at the convenience
of the pupils) including Stage and Car tickets—Ladies
and Children $7. Gentlemea and Masters $8. The regular
quarter of twelve weeks—Ladies and Children $5, Gentlemen
$6.00.
Pupils Assemblies every other Tuesday evening—free to Pupils
and their Parents. s23 6m

FERRERO’S DANCING ACADEMIES.—
122 CLINTON STREET, BROOKLN, 59 WEST FOURTEENTH
STREET, NEW YORK.
Madame Dubreul Ferrero and Edward Ferrero respectfully
announce that they will open their Academies on the following
days: Brooklyn on the 13th of October, New York on the 10th
of October. 
The following new dances now in vogue on the Continent will
be introduced during the first quarter: Les Lanirers la Hongroise, 
PEsossaise, Yulma l' Oriental, and the Minuet de ia
Cour.
Days of tuition, Tuesdays and Fridays, at 3 1/2 P. M. School
and private classes attended; Soirees given as usual.
N. B.--Pupils can join at any time, the quarter commencing
on the day of entry. Circulars can be had at 168 Atlantic st.
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COAL AND  WOOD.
STEAM KINDLING WOOD FACTORY AND
WOOD YARDS, NO. 365 South street, and 294 Front street,
New York; and Nos. 5and 7 Bridge street, Brooklyn.
J. T. BARNARD is now prepared to supply the demand for
Wood in any quantity. Our wood is of the best quality, and
regards measure we invite the public to call and examine our
plans for measuring and satisfy themselves. Our prices are
low as good Wood can be sold for.
Bundle Wood for grocers constantly on hand at the Factory,
in New York.
Orders at the following places, or sent by post to either of the
Yards, will meet with prompt attention: 
Nassau Fire Insurance Co., No. 12 Court street, corner of
Remsen.
E. Ray's Stationery store, 371 Myrtle ave.
James L. Moore, saddle, harness and trunk maker, 35 Fulton
street.
James Seabury’s Bakery, corner Gold and Sands sts. n8 ly

KINDLING WOOD BY STEAM POWER
 and Machinery. Price reduced.
Best Virginia Pine per load, 9 boxes, $3. Per box, 44 cents.
 FACTORY, Nos. 6  &  8  JAY ST.,  Brooklyn.
Orders left at the following places before 2 o'clock, P. M., will
 be promptly attended to:
The CITY POST OFFICE. 
D. H. HAINES, Montague Hall,
FOSTER & LOPER, No. 4 Sands street.
OSCAR JOHNSON, 41 Fulton, cor. Front street.
d12 3m DEBAUN & BRO., Proprietors.

LOCUST MOUNTAIN COAL.-- JOHN MUCH
MORE, Dealer in Coal and Wood, would respectfully inform
the citizens of Brooklyn that he can still be found at the
old stand, Plymouth st., near Catharine Ferry. All kinds of
Coal and Wood of the best quality constantly on hand.
He would call particular attention to the celebrated LOCUST
MOUNTAIN COAL, as he has renewed engagements with
Messrs. Davis, Pearson & Co., for a full  supply for the present
year. The quality of this Coal cannot be surpassed, it being
brought direct from the mines, guarantees its being a pure and
genuine article. JOHN MUCHMORE,
[?] Plymouth st., near Catharine Ferry.

COAL! COAL!!
WYOMING VALLEY COAL YARDS,
Offices, No. 45 Atlantic street, Brooklyn,
and
No. 47 Exchange Place, N. Y.
YARD AT THE FOOT OF BALTIC STREET, BROOKLYN.
JAMES BELL,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has the
exclusive sale of this CELEBRATED COAL for the
City of Brooklyn, which for
STEAM FOUNDRY, MANUFACTURING, HOTELS, DOMESTIC PURPOSEs,
VICTUALING HOUSES, AND BAKERS,
HAS NO EQUAL
It burns free, makes no clinkers and will endure longer than
any Coal mined, with a great saving of time and labor to consumers.
CONTRACTS WILL BE MADE FOR A SUPPLY OF THIS
COAL FOR THE SEASON, .
JAMES BELL respectfully solicits the orders of his friends
the public, ORRION. No. 45 ATLANTIC STREET.
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COAL AND WOOD.--WM.  B. WALTERS
informs the citizens of Brooklyn that he has opened his nest
yard on the corner of Nevins and Carroll sts, South Brooklyn,
where he will continue to keep constantly on hand the best Coal,
of every description at the lowest cash prices. Yards--Flatbush
av, junction Fulton av, between Nevins and Powers sts; Flushing av, corner Washington av; and Nevins st, corner Carroll st.
N. B.—The celebrated Locust Mountain Coal constantly on
hand. Also Virginia Pine, Oak and Hickory Wood of the best
quality. je24 ly WILLIAM B. WALTERS.

MEDICAL.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE BROOKLYN
EAGLE.--DEAR SIR: Having discovered within myself
the wonderful power of Healing Sickness (particularly Nervous
Complaints—RHEUMATISM, GOUT, HEAD and TOOTHACHE,)
by laying on of hands, I consider it my duty, to make
this my godly gift publicly known, in order to give prompt relief
to thousands of my fellow beings, who may now be suffering. 
The Poor are cordially invited to call on me and receive my services
free of any charge.
I was reluctant for some time to publish the present, but the
inmost conviction of acting right compels me to do so—aad as
you have known me now for several years in my character as a
Teacher, and as you have seen the highest Testimonials and References
both from here and Europe in my favor, I hope you
will feel fully convinced, not only that I am above deception,
but also that you have a duty to fulfil in publishing the present.
Parties inclined to favor me with their confidence, may receive
unexceptionable references of those whom I have already
cured. Yours most respectfully,
J. LOEWENDAHL,
Teacher of Languages and Music,
 201 Atlantic street, Brooklyn. 
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CLOTHING.
S. F. WHITING &  CO., MUSEUM BUILDING,
172 and 174 FULTON corner of Orange street
Brooklyn.
CLOTHING AND FURNISHING FOR MEN AND BOYS, 
of all descriptions, sold at as low prices as can be procured any
where.
Nos. 172 & 174 FULTON STREET
corner of Orange stre 
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JOURNEYMAN HATTER’S SALES ROOM,
No. 74 FULTON STRERT,
TWO DOORS BELOW GOLD STREET, NEW YORK.
Hats made by the best workmen in the city, and retailed at
wholesale prices, because you will pay for no humbug in the
way of high rent, costly fixtures, and extravagant clerks and
proprietors.
Prices $2, $2 50, $3, and $3 50, for all the Broadway styles.—
Soft hats, caps and straw goods. No better in the city.
W. H. SEYMOUR, 
WM. R. PALMER,
Managers.

FANCY ARTICLES, &c.
THE GREAT REPUBLIC TOY DEPOT, 312
and 314 FULTON ST., Brooklyn.
The Proprietors of this establishment having fitted up a large
Show Room for
TOYS AND FANCY ARTICLES, 
would respectfully call the attention of our friends and patrons
to our well assorted stock of Wax, Crying and Kid Dolls, Doll
Heads, Arms, Puzzles, Games, Drums, India Rubber Toys of
all kinds, Magic Lanterns, Battle-Door and Shuttle-Cocks, Boxes of Soliders, Tools, Farms, Villages, 
FANCY AND USEFUL ARTICLES OF ALL KINDS,
sutiable for “Philopoena," Holiday, Bridal and Birthday presents.
A large assortment of Mechanical Toys, of the most approved
styles; China Goode and Toys of the latest patterns, for sale at
prices to suit the times. DODGE & CO.,
312 and 314 Fulton st.
N. B.—The finest assortment of Tea Trays ever offered in Brooklyn, also for sale at same place.
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FANCY GOODS.—D. M. KNIGHT & CO.,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
ENGLISH, FRENCH AND GERMAN FANCY GOODS,
Nos. 26 & 28 Vesey street, (Up Stairs,) between Broadway and
Church street, New York, 
COMBS.—Buffalo, Rubber and Horn Back Combs, in great
variety; twist, dressing and ivory combs. BUTTONS.--Whalebone,
gilt, lasting, mohair, twist, bone, metal, silk, thread, agate,
etc. BRUSHES.--Hair, tooth, nail, &c. Linen, thread, spool
cotton, needles, pins, hooks and eyes, hair pins, elastics, whalebone,
linen and cotton tapes, linen and cotton bobbing, scissors, 
thimbles, and a great variety of Fancy Goods and Fans, &c., all
[???] for Cash.
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LEGISLATIVE APPLICATIONS.
GREENWOOD CEMETERY AND SEVENTH
AVENUE.—Notice is hereby given that application will
be made to the Legislature, at its next ensuing session, to open
the Seventh avenue from First street through Greenwood Cemetery,
and thence continue said avenue to the city line in a south
westerly direction. 
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
application will be made to the Legislature of this State,
at its next session, to open a street which shall be a continuation
of Court street. From its present termination at Fulton
street in a straight line to the foot of Bridge street, and of the
same width as the present Court street.
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NOTICE.—APPLICATION WILL BE MADE
to the Legislature of this State, at the next session thereof,
for an amendment to the act of the Brooklyn Water Works
Co.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT APPLICATION
will be made to the Legislature of this State,
at its next session, to amend the Charter of the Brooklyn City
Hospital, 
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INSURANCE.
LAFAYETTE FIRE INSURANCE  COMPANY,
OF BROOKLYN, L. I.—Office No. 347 Fulton street,
Brooklyn, opposite the City Hall. Branch Office, No. 14 Well
street, New York.
CASH CAPITAL, 150,000 DOLLARS.
This Company insures Property of all kinds against Loss or
Damage by Fire on as favorable terms as similar Institutions.
DIRECTORS.
Edward Copland, Leveriti H. Sage, John J. Vanderbilt
Andrew Fitzgerald, True W. Rollins, Seymour L. Husted,
John H. Funk, Philip S. Crooke, Teunis J. Berger,
Samnel S. Powell, Michael Nevin, James Harper,
Ezra Young,  James Cruikshank, Henry J. Cullen,
Stephen Haynes, Garrett P. Bergen, James B. Cooper,
Edwd T. Backhouse, Samuel Van Wyck, Henry Hensen,
Lewis Hurst, Alexander McCue, Alfred Emannal,
John L. Spader, Charles A. Silver, D. S. Voorhees,
Johnson Leake, Stephen A. Dodge, John G. Schumaker
John K. Pruyne, William Burrell,  J. V. Schoonmaker.
JOHN H. FUNK, President.
Anson S. Palmer, Secretary. 
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NASSAU FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
Brooklyn.
Office, No. 10 Court street, opposite the City Hall, Branch
Office, No. 12 Merchant's Exchange,  N.  Y.
 CAPITAL, $150,000.
With a large surplus.
This Company continues to insure Buildings, Merchandise and
other property on the most favorable terms.
DIRECTORS,
A. A. Lew, B. F. Wardwell, Conklin' Brush,
W. H. Cary, Chas. R Lynde,  John J. Studwell,
W. F. Bulkley, Wm. M. Harris,  John French,
John T. Mortus, Henry O. Murphy, Isaac Carhart,
Peter Balen,  J.  W. Harper, Thos. Stratton,
J. C. Brevoort, Daniel  Richards, Henry Ruggle,
Elijah Lewis, Samuel Smith,  Cyrus P. Smith,
H. K. Corning, Wm. Hunter, Jr.,  L. M. Sheldon,
Geo, D. Morgan Dan’l Van Voorhis, Freeman Hunt,
Loomis Ballard,  Alex Underhill, John Blunt,
J. A. H. Bell,  James Weaver, John Halsey,
J. C.  Johnson,  H. B. Claflin,
W. M. HARRIS, President.
A. J. Brekman, Secretary.
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MECHANICS’ FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Brooklyn, L. I. Offices No. 4 Montague Place,
(near Court street), Brooklyn, No. 40 Wall street, New York.
CASH CAPITAL. $150,000.
Insures buildings, merchandize, furniture, vessels in port,
and their cargoes, and other property, against loss or damage
by fire.
DIRECTORS:
Daniel Chauncey, Stephen Haynes, Robert H. Berdell,
Samuel Sloan, Jacob H. Sackmann, Joseph O. Johnson,
Abram B. Bavlis, George W. Bergen, George G Hastings,
John Brownson, Thomas Stratton, Edward Whitehouse,
John P. Rolfe, Samuel Smith, Barnet Johnson,
Samuel W. Slocum, Peter O’ Hara, Theodore Rogers,
Loomis Ballard, Hosea W___, Daniel F. Furnald,
Isaac Carhart, N. E. James, John H. Baker,
David M. Chauncey, John Sch___, John French,
Thomas Sullivan, Leonard Codger, Henry Boerum,
Livingston K. Miller, Henry F. [?],  John G. Bergen,
Sylvester Hondlow, Robert J. Davies, John Barter,
Daniel Ayres, Jr., M. D., Theo. Polhemus, Jr.,  John Halsey,
George L. Skaw, Stephen L. Spader,
 DANIEL CHAUNCEY, President.
Walter Nichols, Secretary,
Walter K. Payn, Assistant Secretary.
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WLLIAMSBURGH CITY FIRE INSURANCE
CO.,
OFFICES—CORNER OF FIRST AND SOUTH SEVENTH STREETS,
BROOKLYN, N. D., AND NO. 67 WALL ST. NEW YORK.
This Company with a Cash Capital of $150,000, and a large
surplus, all securely invested, continues to insure Dwellings,
Factories, Ships in port and their Cargoes, Merchandise and
other property, at as reasonable rates as any other first-class
company.
DIRECTORS.
Richard Ten Eyck, Richard Berry,
Edmund Driggs, Nicholas Wyckoff,
John A. Cross, Reuben Withers,
Samuel M. Meeker, Daniel Maujer,
Nathaniel Briggs, William Marshall,
Thomas Truslow, Jr., J. J. Van Alst,
John E. Forbes, Henry S. Leverich,
William Cooper, John Penfold,
John E. Davidson, Charles Noble,
Peter Cooper, George Kitching,
James M. Waterbury, Wm. L. Devoo,
Wiliam Wall, Fleming Duncan,
James L. Truslow, Jedediah Miller,
Charles H. Marshall, A. B. Brinckerhoff,
Abraham Vandervoort, Martin G. Johnson.
RICHARD TEN EYCK, President,
Hubert Giroux, Secretary  
Wm. C. Disbrow,  Assistant Secretary.
D. H. Feeks, Surveyor.
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 LONG ISLAND INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL $200,000
WITH A LARGE SURPLUS
Office No. 41 Fulton Street, Brooklyn.
Buildings, Merchandise, Machinery and Property generally
insured at current rates.
This Company has been uninterruptedly in business during
the last twenty years, and has passed through the great New
York fires of 1835 and 1845, and also the great Brooklyn fire of
1848. They owe their escape from them, with comparatively
slight losses, to the system which they always practice, of limiting
and scattering their risks.
All losses which the Company may sustain, will be adjusted
and paid with their accustomed promptitude.
DIRECTORS.
Peter C. Cornell, Fredik Marquand, Benj. W. Delamates,
Daniel Ayren, J. C. Skidmore, Chas. P. Leveries,
John A. Lott, E. K. Corning, Henry Young,
John P. Volverton, John H. Prentice, John Vanderbilt,
Chas. J. Taylor, John Schenck, Minturn Post,
Thos. W. Birdsall, Geo. S. Wily, Thos. Baylis,
Smith Woodhull, Wm. M. Bliss, Chas. E. Hill,
R. V. W. Thorns, Nesiah Wright, Daniel A. Robbins,
Chas. H. Rogers
B. W. DELAMATER, President
Wm. W. Henshaw, Secretary.
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PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
 OF BROOKLYN.—OFFICH IN NEW YORK, No. 64
WALL STREET, and in BROOKLYN, 345 FULTON STREET,
opposite City Hall.
CASH CAPITAL, $200,000, WITH A SURPLUS.
Insures Houses, Manufactories, Buildings, Machinery, Goods,
Merchandize, Chattels and Personal Estate, Ships, Vessels and
Cargoes (in port only), and Ships Building, from Loss and Damage
by Fire.
DIRECTORS.
Stephen Crowell, Wm H Hazard, Benjamin Seaver, 
RIchard L. Crook, Daniel F Fernald, Alvin C. Bradley,
John Harper, Jotham Weeks, Gustav Schwab,
E. B. Litchfield, John A Betis, Moses F Odell,
Alanson Trask, George W Bergen, Wm Vandeventer,
A. V. Stout, Henry N Conklin, John D Lawrence,
J.D. Ingersoll, Alexis Bragg, James D Gray,
John M Hicks, George H. Ellery, George B Archer,
Henry Collins, Henry Bange, Ezra Baldwin,
I. H. Frothhingham, Charles C. Betts, Nathan T Beers,
Mst. Armstrong, Edward Anthony, Ralph Mead, Jr.,
S. Bal'n Chapman, James S. Rockwell, Joshua Atkins, Jr.,
Benj. F. Wardwell, S. Van Benschoten, Augustus Studwell,
George I. Sanger,
STEPHEN CROWELL, President
Philander Shaw, Secretary au23 tf

BROOKLYN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OFFICES 11 COURT STREET, corner Court and Remsen
at Brooklyn, and in MERCHANT'S EXCHANGE, Wall st.,
This Company have their capital invested in the most undoubted
securities, and having a large surplus, continue to insure
dwelling houses, stores and other buildings, furniture, merchandise,
vessels in port and their cargoes, upon favorable terms.
DIRECTORS.
William Ellsworth, John Bocine, Joseph Bradley,
Francis A Palmer, Isaac J Oliver, Isaac V Briggs,
Moses S Beach, Francis P Schoals, Joseph Wilson,
Elijah F. Purdy, Samuel F. Whiting, Richard M Has,
James Barns, Henry Starkweather, Alfred E Beach,
Charles Burkhalter, Charles Knox, Edward C. Badsen,
Robert Knight, George Gifflian, Rich'd T. Auchmuty,
WILLIAM ELLSWORTH President,
William F. Leggett, Secretary.
Robert C. Bell and George Alger, Surveyors. e16

FULTON FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
No, 40 Wall street. New York (Manhattan building.)
CAPITAL, $150,000,
securely invested in Bonds and Mortgages on property in New
York and Brooklyn.
Insures Buildings, Merchandise, Furniture, Vessels in port
and their Cargoes, etc.
WM. A. COBB, President.
ALEX'R STUDWELL, Vice President.
John Casnow, Surveyor.
William Mulligan, Sec'y.
DIRECTORS.
Andrew B. Hodges, John L. Everett, Chas. B. White,
Edward Strong, E. R. Livermore, A. J. Allaire,
Graham Polley, James Moors, Richard Raynor,
Thoma C. Moore, John J. Crane, W. Mulligan,
Thoms M. Clark, George W. Prines, A. S. Foster,
James S. Bearns, M. Kalbfleisch, M. F. Hodges,
Edwards W. Fiske, Wm. A. Cobb, B. Blanchard,
Philip S. Crooks, John Moors, A. C. Tefft,
George Barnes, Jared Sparks, W. L. Conklin,
L. W. Ufford, James L. Morgan, Seymour L. Husted,
Geo. T. Cobb, Eli Robbins, Chas. E. Smith,
J. M. Ferman, James B. Taylor, O.W. Brennan,
Alex. Studwell, J. V. Schoonmaker, Robert Simmons,
Julius A. Durkee.
Application for insurance may be made to JOHN S. MACKA
No. 6 Court street. my26

MONTAUK FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Offices 7 COURT STREET, (opposite City Hall,) Brooklyn,
and 74 WALL STREET, New York.
CASH CAPITAL, $150,000
This Company insures buildings, furniture, merchandise and
property of all kinds, against loss or damage by fire.
DIRECTORS:
John J. Studwell, Amos P. Stanton, John Halsey,
Brewster Valentine, John Dimon, John Randall,
Seymour L. Husted, Thomas Baylis, Wm. H. Cary,
Francis D. Mason, Edward D. White, Thos. L. Rushmore,
Wm. M. Thomas, Wm. M. Ingraham, Thomas Rowe,
John D. Prince, Henry Boerum, Stephen Linnington,
Purcell Cook, Chas. C. Betts, Henry Stone,
John G. Bergen, Foster Pettit, Alexander Studwell,
R. H. Tucker, Jeromus J. Johnson, J. W. Elwell,
Warren Richmond, N. T. Beers, WM. T. Dugan,
Elias Lewis, Jr., J. O. Whitehouse, E. H. Nichols,
D. B. Powell, J. Winslow, Nehemiah Mason,
John M. Phelps, R. C. Brainard, Francis Spies,
S. B. Stewart, T. A. Newman, J. J. Raymond,
Edward Harvey, Josiah F. Smith, S. F. Whiting,
J. W. Campbell.
JOHN J. STUDWELL, President.
Edwin Beers, Secretary. my25

LAMAR FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OFFICE No. 68 WALL STREET, New York.--Cash Capital,
$200,000.
This Company insures Dwelling Houses, Stores, Merchandise,
vessels in port, and their cargoes, and other property, at the
usual rates.
DIRECTORS.
Edward Anthony, G. B. Lamar, Wm. H. Cary,
A. A. Low, G. Collins, 82 Wall st, I. H. Frothingham,
Chas. M. Connelly, Benj. F. Wardwell, Edwin J. Brown,
John Gould, John Bronwer, Calvin P. Sanger,
James S. Shapter, Thos. H. Norris, Eff'm H. Nichols,
Wm. J. Beebe, Wm. B. Nichols, A. S. Foster,
Curtis Noble, George Gault, S. N. Davis,
John Laidlaw, Edward Rowe, Bradford Knapp,
John Davol, William Poole, Chas S. Little,
Jerome J. Johnson, Wm. G. Sterling, Loomis Ballard,
Matthew Armstrong, John W. Harper, Edwin Atkins,
John S. Davenport, John S. Voorhies, B. F. Breeden,
Geo. W. Read, Williams Howland, Wm. H. Otis,
Wm. H. Webb, Samuel Hotaling, Albert O. Parmalee.
EDWARD ANTHONY, President.
BRADFORD KNAPP, Vice President.
Isaac R. St. John, Secretary d26 1y pmit

WOOD SAWS AND BUCKS; MINCING
Knives and Trays; Tin and Iron Pans, Bird Cages, &c.
J. BUNCE'S Furnishing Store,
cor Henry and Fulton

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE TO DIRECT LOT
to be fenced.
Notice is hereby given to all parties interested, of the intention
of the Common Council of the city, to pass an ordinance to direct
lots to be fenced on North 7th street, north side, between First
and Second streets to abate a nuisance.
d9 10t CHAS. TINNEY, Street Com'r

NOTICE.--IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
of the common council of the city of Brooklyn, in
relation ro opening Douglass street from Gowanus Road to Vanderbilt
avenue in the city of Brooklyn.
To all whom is may concern:
The report of the Commissioners of Estimate and Assessment
in the above entitled matter has been completed and filed in the
office of the Clerk of the County of Kings, where it is open for
the inspection of all persons interested.
Application will be made, on behalf of the said Common Council,
to the County Court of Kings County on Monday, the 4th
day of January, 1858, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, of that day,
or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, to have said report
confirmed. Dated December 17, 1857.
d17 10t SAM'L E. JOHNSON, Attorney.

 OFFICE OF THE BROOKLYN BOARD OF
SEWER COMMISSIONES, 355 Fulton Street, December
10th, 1857
Public notice is hereby given, that a plan of Drainage and
Sewerage for that portion of the City of Brooklyn lying between
North 14th street, Union avenue, Broadway, River street,
Kent avenue, and the East River, comprising the Thirteenth
and Fourteenth, and part of the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Nineteenth
Wards, has been completed and filed in the office of said
Board, Room No. 8, Halsey Building, 355 Fulton street, where
it is open to the inspection of all parties interested.
The Commissioners will meet at their office, room No. 6,
same building, on WEDNESDAY, the sixth day of January
next, at 9 o'clock, A. M., to receive the views and suggestions,
and to hear the objections of any parties interested therein.
JOHN H. PRENTICE, President.
J. Carson Brevoort, Secretary. d14 td

ASSESSORS' NOTICE.--In the matter of apportioning
and assessing the expense of fencing Lots
in the block bounded by Willoughby and DeKalb avenues, and
Cumberland street and Carlton avenue.
The Board of Assessors of the city of Brooklyn, pursuant to the
provisions of an act of the Legislature of the State of New York
entitled "an act to consolidate the cities of Brooklyn and Williamsburgh,
and the town of Bushwick, into one Municipal Government,
and to incorporate the same,’’ hereby give notice, that
the Report of the Assessment in the above entitled matter has
been made, and that said Report is now deposited in the Office of
the said Board, at the City Hall, in the City of Brooklyn, where
the same can be examined by all persons interested, and that the
said Board will meet in said office on the 20th day of Dec. inst, at
3 o’clock, P. M., to hear objections, (if any,) from the parties interested,
and to complete and sign our said Report. Parties
having objections to make, will please present them in writing
Dated Brooklyn, Dec. 5, 1857. 
By order of the Board of Assessors.
dl6 10t Z. R. COMBS, President.

ASSESSORS' NOTICE.--In the matter of apportioning
and assessing the expense of fencing lots on
the easterly side, of 2d st., between North 1st and North 21 sts.
The Board of Assessors of the city of Brooklyn, pursuant to
the provisions of an Act of the Legislature of the State of New
York, entitled "an act to consolidate the cities of Brooklyn and
Williamsburgh, and the town of Bushwick, into one Municipal
Government, and to incorporate the same,’’ Hereby give notice
that the report of the assessment in the above entitled matter has
been made, and that said report is now deposited in the Office
of the said Board, at the City Hall, in the city of Brooklyn, where
the same can be examined by all persons interested, and that the
said Board will meet in said office on the 30th day of Dec. inst, at
3 o’clock P. M. to hear objections (if any) from the parties interested,
and to complete and sign our said report. Parties having
objections to make, will please present them in writing. Dated
Brooklyn, Dec. 15, 1857. By order of the Board of Assessors.
dl6 10d Z. R. COMBS, President.

ASSESSORS' NOTICE.--In the matter of apportioning
and assessing the expense of crosswalk cor.
of Fulton and DeKalb avenues to Fleet street.
The Board of Assessors of the city of Brooklyn, pursuant to
the provisions of an Act of the Legislature of the State of New
York, entitled "an act to consolidate the cities of Brooklyn and
Williamsburgh, and the town of Bushwick, into one Municipal
Government, and to incorporate the same,’’ hereby give notice
that the report of the assessment in the above entitled matter has
been made, and that said report is now deposited in the Office of
the said Board, at the City Hall, in the city of Brooklyn, where
the same can be examined by all persons interested, and that
the said Board will meet in said office on the 30th day of Dec.
inst, at 3 o’clock P. M. to hear objections (if any) from the parties
interested, and to complete and sign our said report. Parties
having objections to make, will please present them in writing.
Dated Brooklyn, Dec. 15, 1857.
By order of the Board of Assessors.
dl6 10t Z. R. COMBS, President.

ASSESSORS' NOTICE.--In the matter of apportioning
and assessing the expense of filling up lots
in the blocks bounded by Washington and Grand avenues, Pacific
street, and Atlantic avenues.
The Board of Assessors of the city of Brooklyn, pursuant to
the provisions of an Act of the Legislature of the State of New
York, entitled "an act to consolidate the cities of Brooklyn and
Williamsburgh, and the town of Bushwick, into one Municipal
Government, and to incorporate the same,’’ Hereby give notice
that the report of the assessment in the above entitled matter has
been made, and that said report is now deposited in the Office of
the said Board, at the City Hall, in the city of Brooklyn, where
the same can be examined by all persons interested, and that the
said Board will meet in said office on the 30th day of Dec.
inst, at 3 o’clock P. M. to hear objections (if any) from the
parties interested, and to complete and sign our said report.
Parties having objections to make, will please present them in
writing. Dated Brooklyn, Dec. 15, 1857.
By order of the Board of Assessors.
dl6 10t Z. R. COMBS, President.

NOTICE.—IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
of the Common Council of the city of Brooklyn, in
relation to opening Walton street from River street to Broadway,
in the city of Brooklyn.
To all whom it may concern:
We the undersigned Commissioners of Estimate and Assessment
on the above matter, do hereby give notice that we have
completed our report in the above matter, and that the said
report and map are filed in the Office of the Clerk of the county
of Kings for examination by all persons interested, and that
we will meet at the office of the counsel to the Corporation of
the city of Brooklyn, at the City Hall, on Wednesday, the 30th
day of December, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, to review our
said report. Dated Brooklyn, December 16, 1857.
GEO. L. THATCHER,
JOHNN BURTIS,
CHAS. A. VAN ZANDT,
Commissioners
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AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FILLING
up of lots of ground.—The Mayor and Aldermen of
the city of Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do enact
as follows:
Sec. 1—That the filling up of the lots, pieces or parcels of
ground hereinafter described, is hereby decided to be necessary
for abating and preventing a nuisance, and the said lots
which are situated as follows: On the west side of Dykeman
st. about 200 feet east of Van Brant st., are hereby directed
to be filled up to the widthin four feet of the grade of the
adjoining street, at the expense of the owner or owners thereof.
Sec. 2--In case the owner or owners of the said lots, pieces
or parcels of ground, shall not comply with the first section
hereof, within twenty days after the first publication of this Ordinance,
the Street Commissioner is hereby directed to advertise
for proposals for doing the necessary work for complying with
this Ordinance, and he shall report the said proposals to this
Common Council to the end that the Common Council may direct
a contract to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of the owner or owners.
Sec. 3--Notice shall be given to all persons affected by this
Ordinance by publication hereof in the Corporation Newspapers
for ten successive days, and the advertisement for proposals
as aforesaid shall be published in such Newspapers for ten 
successive days.
Sec. 4--The expenses of the said work which shall be done
pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed and collected
in the same manner as for regulating, grading and paving
streets.
Adopted Nov 30, 1857. WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk
Approved Dec. 4, 1857. 
d 19 10t SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor.


AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FILLING
up of lots of ground--The Mayor and Aldermen of
the city of Brooklyn, in common council convened, do enact as
follows:
Sec. 1. That the filling up of the lots, pieces or parcels of
ground hereinafter described, is hereby decided to be necessary
for abating and preventing a nuisance, and the said lots which
are situated as follows: on the east side of Degraw street about
three hundred feet south of Hoyt st, are hereby directed to
be filled up to within four feet of the grade of the street, at
the expense of the owner or owners thereof.
Sec. 2. In case the owner or owners of the said lots, pieces or
parcels of ground, shall not comply with the first section hereof,
within 20 days after the first publication of this Ordinance, the
Street Commissioner is hereby directed to advertise for proposals
for doing the necessary work for complying with this Ordinance,
and he shall report the said proposals to this Common
Council to the end that the Common Council may direct a contract
to be made for doing the said work at the expense of such
owner or owners.
Sec. 3. Notice shall be given to all persons affected by this
Ordinance by publication hereof in the corporation newspapers
for ten successive days, and the advertisement for proposals
as aforesaid shall be published in such newspapers for ten 
successive days.
Sec. 4. The expenses of the said work which shall be done
pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed and collected
in the same manner as for regulating, grading and paving
streets.
Adopted Nov 30, 1857.
WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk
Approved Dec. 4, 1857. 
d 18 10t SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor.


AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FILLING
ing up of lots of ground.—The Mayor and Aldermen of
the city of Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do enact as
follows:
Sec. 1. That the filling up of the lots, pieces or parcels
of ground hereinafter described, is hereby decided to be necessary
for abating and preventing a nuisance, and the said lots which
are situated as follows: on the east side of Sullivan st., 175
feet south of Van Brunt st., are hereby directed to be filled
up to within four feet of the grade of the adjoining streets,
at the expense of the owner or owners thereof.
Sec. 2. In case the owner or owners of the said lot, piece or
parcel of ground, shall not comply with the first section hereof,
within 20 days after the first publication of this Ordinance, the
Street Commissioner is hereby directed to advertise for proposals
for doing the necessary work for complying with this Ordinance,
and he shall report the said proposals to this Common
Council to the end that the Common Council may direct a contract
to be made for doing the said work at the expense of such
owner or owners.
Sec. 3. Notice shall be given to all persons affected by this Ordinance
by publication hereof in the corporation newspapers for
ten successive days, and the advertisement for proposals as aforesaid
shall be published in such newspapers for ten successive
days.
Sec. 4. The expenses of the said work which shall be done pursuant
to the second section hereof, shall be assessed and collected
in the same manner as for regulating, grading and paving
streets. Adopted Nov 30, 1857. 
Approved Dec. 4, 1857. WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk
d 18 10t SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor.

AGENCIES.
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENCY,
No. 341 Fulton Street, Brooklyn.
A. S. CROWELL
would respectfully inform his friends and his old customers that
he has returned to his old stand, where he will be happy to serve
them at the shortest notice. The Insurance Companies of which
he is Agent are responsible in every particular.
The business of the sale and exchange of Real Estate will be
conducted with promptness.
Maps of all the property in the city may be consulted at his
office.
Loans on Real Estate Negotiated.
Commissioner of Deeds.  mh11 ly--------------------------------------------------
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 29.
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                Common Council.
   As will be seen by our report the proceedings of
the Common Council last evening, were of more
than usual interest. A resolution was introduced
by Alderman Del Vecchio, directing the
Comptroller to furnish a statement of the number
of persons who have been sent to Albany
as special agents of the Common Council, and
the expenses of each. The Fire Department
Committee asked instructions from the Board,
as to the course to be pursued in canvassing
the returns for the election of Assistant Engineers
of the fire Department, in cases where
votes were cast by parties whose names do no
appear in the Fireman's Register. By resolution
of Alderman Wilson, the Committee were directed
to throw out the entire vote of each company
in which fraudulent votes had been cast.
The Water question came up on the reception of
a communication from John A. Dayton. As the
substance of the communication has appeared
already in the EAGLE, in Mr. Dayton's communications,
we do not publish it. The report of the
Law Committee upon the legality of advancing
$100,000 from the reserve fund, to Messrs.
Welles & Co., was submitted. We publish it in
full in the proceedings. It is an interesting document;
it applies to the principal charges of
Mr. Dayton, defending the acts of the Water
Commissioners, and by resolution endorses the
legality of the proposed advance, but throws
the responsibility of advancing the money to
the Contractors, upon the Water Commissioners.
The report was laid over for two weeks.
A petition signed by several responsible citizens
was presented, asking for privilege to lay rail
tracks through several of the principal thoroughfa es,
to run cars; it was referred to the Railroad
Committee.
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   KANSAS ELECTION.--The latest information
received from Kansas announces that the Lecompton
Constitution, including the slavery
clause was adopted by the people of that Territory,
at the election on the 21st ult., by a large
majority. No particulars, however, are given,
excepting that a body of Free-State men had
left for Lecompton to seize the arms belonging
to the territory. Gen. Lane is stated to have 
left for Fort Scott, with the mild but avowed
purpose of destroying that place; exterminating
the pro-slavery settlers of the Shawnee reservation,
and carrying war even into Missouri. Gen.
Denver, having assumed the Governorship of the
Territory, has issued an address in which he upholds
a theory and plan more in accordance 
with the spirit of our institutions; and exhorts
the citizens to appeal to the ballot-box for the
settlement of their difficulties.
   At Lecompton, the majority for slavery was
69, and at Lexington 30. At Lawrence no votes
were received, and the poll-books were unopened
at Topeka. It is quite clear that the
"shriekers" obeyed the advice given them, and
stayed away to make political capital.
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              "Let the wind whistle as it will,
               We'll keep our merry Christmas still."
   CITY CADET'S BALL.--This crack Company, the
elite of the 13th Regiment N. Y. S. M., gave their
fifth annual re-union last evening, and most
creditably did Captain Edmonds and brother
soldiers sustain the espirit du corps. Gothic Hall,
on no previous occasion, looked so brilliantly,
thanks to an ample contribution of choice paintings
from the private collection of J. C. Force,
Esq., National Shades, High street, whose liberality
on all occasions, has won for him golden
opinions from all sorts of men. Wallace's quadrille
band was "properly bestowed," in the orchestra,
and the Committee of Arrangements
acted well their parts. The merry dance was
only broken off by the interval set apart for the
supper, a magnificent affair, got up by Arents,
whose very name is redolent of good living.
Other military companies were represented, and
what with the fascinations of beauty and the
rich uniforms of the military, combined with
the banner adornments, (one of the flags having
"smelt powder" in the war of 1812,) the magnificent
ball room realized the conception of
Aladdin's palace. Were life all thus, in scenes
of bliss likes this, thought we--no care, no sorrow,
no panic, how happy had been our lot. As
it is, it were wise to seize time, ever on the wing,
as he flies and make the most of him.
      The wine-cup sparkles to the brim,
         And sparkling beams each eye of pleasure:
      The Naiads in their rosy trim,
         Light o'er the scene like fairies skim,
      Dancing to each varied measure.
   It is true to Mr. Edward Weir, the gentlemanly
Superintendent, to add, en parenthese, that he
conducted everything in "apple-pie order."
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   We would diiect the attention to the notice of
an election, to be held on Saturday next, to
choose a director to the Mercantile Library Association.
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   THE WIFE OF A CONVICT APPLIES FOR A DIVORCE.
--It will be recollected that several weeks ago
John B. Holmes was convicted in New York of
forging his wife's name to a deed transferring
some lots of ground in Albany, and sentenced to
the Sing Sing prison for term of years. Since
then we notice, by the N. Y. Day book, that his
wife has applied for a divorce. The preliminary
papers were made out, and the Sheriff proceeded
to Sing Sing to serve the process. Arrived
there, the warden refused to point out the person
on whom it was to be served, and the Sheriff
could not identify him. Messrs. Abbot, counsel
for the wife, obtained an order from the
Judge to show cause why he refused. The warden
appeared and pleaded that there was no law
to compel him to point out the man. Judge Davis
said he should advise the warden to send for
Holmes from the shop to the office, and there
permit the Sheriff to serve the process.
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    GAS! GAS! GAS!--NO MONOPOLY.--Mr. Editor,
--I would suggest that a petition be sent to
the Legislature, asking for a committee to investigate 
the charges against the Brooklyn Gas
Co., and if a person could be placed at the Ferry
to solicit signatures, thousands would be
procured who have been outraged by the un just
practices of this monstrous monopoly.
   I know of one (at least) of our representatives
in the Legislature, who would esteem it a
privilege to urge the appointment of such a
committee.                                        JUSTICE.
   BROOKLYN, December 18, 1357.
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   [???MENTARY] DINNER TO SENATOR
                                 SLOAN.
   A number of the personal friends of Hon.
SAMUEL SLOAN, Senator elect from the Second
Senatorial District, and gentlemen associated
with him in business enterprises, entertained
him with a complimentary dinner last evening
at the Pierrepont House. About forty or fifty
guests assembled and partook of a repast served
up in the usual excellent style of that famous
establishment. H. F. Vail, Esq., presided;
on his right were Mr. SLOAN, the guest
of the evening, Rev. Drs. Van Dyke and Storrs,
and on his left Rev. Sr. Bethune. Among the
other guests we observed his Honor Mayor Powell,
Judge Vanderbilt, Mr. Commissioner Stranahan,
Messrs. ex-Postmaster Daniel Van Voorhis,
J. C. Brevoort, Thos. Sullivan, Dr. A.
Cooke Hull, Wm. Hunter, A. A. Lowe, Daniel
Chauncey, Cyrus P. Smith, Edwards W.
Fiske, A. B. Baylis, L. B. Wyman, Hon. Wm.
Kelly of Dutchess Co , Benj. Silliman, W. S.
Herriman, Dr. Dudley, Theodore Polhemus, A.
H. Osborne, &c.
   On the conclusion of the material portion of the
entertainment, the Chairman proposed the following
sentiment, prefacing it by some appropriate
and very flattering remarks:
   "Known and distinguished as one of the nobles works of
GOD--an honest man: may he upon the termination of his
political career return to us the same Sam Sloan that he
leaves us."
   Mr. SLOAN responding, said--Mr. President and
gentlemen: When you first intimated a wish on
the part of my fellow citizens to meet me on
an occasion like the present, I had no idea of
being called upon to make my acknowledgments
before such an assemblage. You all know that
my forte is not to talk, but to work. I cannot
make a speech. I tried to write one this afternoon,
and have got it in my pocket. My reverend
doctor and pastor tells me that I had better
make a short, neat speech, and let that alone.
   I will try though I do not believe I can. In
being elected to this high office--representing as
I do a large constituency--the Second Senatorial
in the State--I feel that it is not second to any
in the State for its intelligenee, its influence or
its integrity--I feel all the responsibility of the
position and I desire to return to you the same
Sam Sloan that I leave you. Referring to Judge
Vanderbilt Mr. Sloan said he had lost none of
their esteem, confidence or respect in having become
their representative in the Senate and he
would endeavor to follow his example. He continued,
I cannot express to you, gentlemen, my
feelings upon this occasion. I have felt and
deeply feel the honor of an election in the district
which I represent. I very deeply feel
the honor which you confer to-night, personal
friends without any distinction of party, to have
met to tender me your congratulations, I feel it
all the more when I look back to years gone by;
when I see those who knew me in yonder city
when strugling with the trials of life. He desired
most cordially, most sincerely to thank
them for such a friendly meeting, without the
admixture of politics or party, and he should
endeavor so to represent them that the works
and institutions with which they were all more
or less identified should not be neglected but protected
in all matters appertaining to the growth
of the city he should do what he considered
right. He concluded by proposing
   "The City of Brooklyn and its Chief Magistrate, Samuel
S. Powell."
   Mayor Powell said that when the city of
Brooklyn was proposed, he fancied that if he had
no tongue he could still find words to praise her.
He descanted on the beauties of the city of Brooklyn;
and particularly as seen from the hills of Flatbush,
with the spires of its innumerable churches,
the ministers in whose pulpits were men
of the highest character, faithfulness and ability.
In a year or two from this time, he would point
the visitor to our noble water works which will
then be in full operation. We would point him
to the population that inhabits the city of
Brooklyn the best and the worst, and ask him
if he ever saw a city of such size, and that a
great sea port, so clean, moral and desirable, as
a place of residence. Young as he was, he remembered
Brooklyn as a village, and he referred
to a petition presented to the trustees of the
village, from a fire company located at the junction
of Washington and Fulton street complaining
that they were to far from the village.
   Mayor Powell concluded by offering a toast
complimentary to the clergy of Brooklyn, who
are so highly esteemed that when our sister
city requires an orator, she draws upon Brooklyn.
   Rev. Dr. Storrs responded. After some introductory
remarks, he proceeded to say that he
had the pleasure of an acquaintance with Mr.
Sloan, the Senator elect for several years past,
and had always enjoyed the acquaintance and
profited by it in many ways, and it was with
great pleasure that he heard that his friends had
agreed to meet and offer him their congratulations
upon his election. As the meeting was
not a political one he would say that he never
same so near voting for a Democrat before, as he
did voting for him. We are all agreed politically
so far as this, that our great want in the
country in the State Government in the National
Government, in all departments of government
in this country; our great want
is men who are faithful, earnest, intelligent 
and independent. He had lived long
enough already to see many of the articles of
his earliest political creed entirely outgrown, so
that the country had swept by controversies
which within fifteen or twenty years have agitated
the public mind as the tempest agitates
the sea when it sweeps over it lifting its waves to
mountain height. They are now obsolete questions
but in the  midst of all these changes in public
sentiment we have ever felt and ever will feel
the necessity in our state and national government
of the presence, oversight and controlling
power and inspiring force of men who are honest,
intelligent and independent. Of men who
form their own opinions upon any theme presented
to them; who in the spirit of the noble
oath of the free men in the early Massachusetts
colony declares in his own conscience that in any
matter of State he will act according to the dictates
of his own conscience and judgment, without
respect to the fear or favor of any man.--
 That was the colonial law of the Massachusetts
system of government. He referred to the respect
which those colonists had for the ministers
of the gospel, used to send them to conventions
and take their advice in all matters of government,
and have their legislative sessions opened
with a sermon. The ministers were earnest,
honest and intelligent men, who held their
own views and held to them, patiently and kindly.
He then proceeded to eulogise the character
of the guest of the evening, and in going to Albany
he would be followed by the earnest good
wishes and sympathies and respect of those who
had not had the pleasure of voting for him, because
they differed in some political views. The
want  of our country is to be met by men who
have firm spinal columns, and hearts under their
ribs, and brains in their heads; and putting
such men at the head of the Commonwealth,
God would spare the Commonwealth, and the
motto of the State may well be "Excelsior." He
concluded by proposing as a sentiment, the Public
Schools of this city; not only the ornament
of the city, but the seminary of Statesman; the
seed fields from which are to come generations
of intelligent and earnest men, who shall hereafter
bring wealth, prosperity, honor and security,
to the city and the State.
   A. B. Baylis, Esq., responded to this toast.
He spoke of the necessity of education to qualify
the youth for the duties he must meet, not by
choice, but by necessity. After some detailed
remarks on the Public Schools, he referred to
the Packer and Polytechnic Institutes, as ornaments
to the city, and he commended them to
the Legislature through their friend, and asked
for them the consideration which he believed to
be their due.
   The Chair then offered as a sentiment, "The
Merchant Princes of New York," some of whom
are so low-minded they are willing to reside in 
Brooklyn.
   A. A. Lowe. Esq., made a brief response, and
in conclusion proposed the "Clergy of Brooklyn"
--the example of their virtues and their charity
attracts to them the hearts of our citizens and
causes them to be known far and wide as a
church-loving people.
   Rev. Dr. Bethune responded. Public dinners
were not much to his taste, yet he accepted the
invitation with very great pleasure indeed.--
Never did he accept an invitation to a public
dinner with such a real heartfelt gratification as
he did when he promised to be here to night;
and that gratification was derived from a grateful
sense of the estimation in which the people
of Brooklyn who are represented here to-night by
their best hearts and strongest minds, felt towards
his excellent friend who sat on his right
hand, the honored guest and friend of them all.
It is not without difficulty that one can arrange
his thoughts upon such a theme and at such a 
time. You may say that this is not a public dinner;
that we have met here as friends in
all the confidence of friendly and social intercourse
alone, that we might let out
hearts careless of the misjudgments which others
might form, because their harsh judgment
might be excluded from the room, but we 
speak here in perfect privacy cannot be; it
would not be juistic to our friend, it should be.
The words which we utter in privacy will be
given to the eye of thousands of readers, and
sometimes those words uttered with such frankness,
may come back to us in such a questionable
shape, that we can hardly recognise them.
But he hoped him a better fate for those to speak
this evening, but the experience of the past has
made him exceedingly sensitive to the scratch of
the reporter, and if the gentleman whom he saw
taking down what he was saying, did not do him
justice they would know what to attribute it to.
There are themes which the heart can feel and the
countenance can discourse upon when words are
poor. It was not long since he had the pleasure of
making their friends acquaintance; but afew year
ago theymet upon a subject which laid hold of his
strong heart and enlisted his sympathies and one
which he hoped to see all his talents exerted in
bringing to a suecessful issue. He meant that
great project which never should be lost sight of
by any friend of Brooklyn, the foundation on
these heights of ours of an institution of learning
equal to our population and position.
   Let them never give over the  thought of establishing,
and that soon, the University of
Long Island, in this city. Until then we shall 
not have the nucleus upon which we can hope
that men of talent and cultivation will gather
around. Until then we shall not be able to present
those strong inducements which would be
derived from the fact that Brooklyn was a city
of refinement and education, though it yielded
the palm to another in commerce and trade.
A higher distinction awaits us if we will give 
our energies to the establishment of such a
university, and we are abundantly able to do it,
and he hoped to be pardoned for saying that it
was a shame to us that it has not been done already.
It was named the committee table of
that University that he justly learned to appreciate
the strength of view and generosity of
feeling that eminently characterized their friend,
and from that hour he had never looked into
his clear eye without being assured of truth.
Nor grasped his warm hand without being assured
of his fidelity; nor exchanged sentiments
with him upon the public weal, without being
assured of his strong intelligence; and
it was because he had rejoiced that
Brooklyn had honored herself more than
she had honored him, by choosing
him as her representative, that it gave him
pleasure to meet with them to night, and cheer
him on in that carreer which we have called upon
him to enter on. It is difficult to speak at
this time because there are themes which the
heart can feel, and perhaps the countenance can
in a measure express, but for which words are
comparatively poor. If they were met to blazon
the victories of some successful General who
had carried the banner of his country over
fields of carnage, brilliant figures of rhetoric,
and loud sounding periods would seem appropriate;
if they had met to honor some successful
statesman at the end of a career, marked with
many successful strokes of policr, memory,
would go back to revive a thousand associations
and every incident that had contributed to aggravate
his greatness But how shall we expatiate
in rhetorical tone and loud sounding period upon
the pleasures of friendship, upon the worth
of honesty! When you can have said that a man is
honest add to it if you can. He knew of no eloquence
that could add to it, except, that with
honesty to man he fears his God; and that was
the character which he could give to their
friend. He was not politicion and he did not exactly
understand his friend (Dr. Storrs) as advocating
the propriety of ministers becoming politicians.
Not that anybody could disfranchise
them, but because--and he begged pardon of
the Senator elect--he believed their office was
higher. He could not, and no conscientious
man ought to go down from the office of representing
Christ the Saviour in his messages of
mercy, to be the ambassador of any human will.
He did not say it from pride ef office, for his
friends of the cloth, who were present would
agree with him that, the weight of it pressed
them down into the dust.
   He referred to the exclusion of ministers of the
gospel from the Legislature in times past. The
exclusion originated from the fact, that a good
honest domine had been sent from Long Island
to the Legislature, and though he was a good and
honest man, he had such an immortal gift of the
gab that he talked the whole time, so that rather
than have a repetition of such a domine, it was
agreed to shut out all the clergy for the future.
The clergy get a sort of reflex compliment, for
if there happens to be a renegade among them
who turns politician and leaves the pulpit, he is
almost sure to get an office, and sometimes a
high one. They have many better opportunities
to serve the country in the way that God
has called them to. What in his mind atoned
for many of the imperfections in the American
system is that the people have their privileges
in their own power. Here are not privileged
classes, no distinctions between rich and poor,
noble and mean. Here at least in our free
north, every man who has been born on the soil,
or acquired an honest right to citizenship, has
a right to share in all the privileges of the citizen
   You cannot take that right from one, without impairing
the whole fabric. The foundation of
our government rests upon the mass broad,
deep, strong, and as our friend has said with regard
to our public schools, you must see that
that foundation be firm, be welded together, be
laid in proper order, and all the parts proportioned, 
and then all is safe. But without
that foundation where will be your sculptured
column--and florid capital. The people are,
and they only ought to be, the source of power'
Power acting not blindly, nor impulsively, as in
the old democracies, but through the cheeks
and limits and guards of law. I acknowlodge
the people of the United States as the source
of power but only as they act through the laws
and constitution of the United States, and constitution
of the several states in harmony with
that great instrument. He would therefore see
to it, that all those constituencies be educcated.
From the people, from the primary assemblages
of the people the power and energy of the government
begins. if it be true that some have
seemed to be more intelligent than others, and of
more consistent character than others, and with
a deeper stake on the prosperity of the country
than others, it is your duty to see that the masses
of the country be not led blindly and ignorantly.
   You have not right to leave them to the rule of
the intrigueing demagogue and bargaining office-seeker;
let the men who feel their stake in the
country go among the people, and talk to the
people before election and not abuse them afterwards.
If you draw lines of distinction between
different classes, disfranchising wholly or
partly any one class, how would it have been
possible for some of the best and noblest spirits,
that have ever ruled in our land to have obtained
the eminence and power and opportunity for
public good that hey have achieved. How 
many of those who have been the best servents
of the nation have risen from the non-property
holders, from whom you would take the poor
privilege of a vote. There sits one in our honored
Senator who has risen not by hereditarywealth
not by proud lineage, though he never came
from a mean ancestry. He has risen as an
American citizen, with no claim to distinction
but that which his own strong mind, and honest
heart, and energetic will have won for him. He
alluded, therefore, with joy to the fact, that
while trading politicians were never more at a
discount than they are at the present, when an
honest man appears willing to bear the public
burthen, willing to act as an honest citizen
should ever be willing to act in obedience to his
country, he is honored and hailed as a worthy 
representative. And as his friend (Dr. Storrs,)
had intimated the way in which he voted he 
would also say that at the last election he had
voted straight through. He had known his
friend as 'Sam' Sloan, but when he came to examine
his ticket he found it was 'Samuel' sloan.
He did not know where the two last sylables
came from, he supposed the name was written
at full length to show that he was not the same
as another 'Sam' that had been running about
the county some time ago. He concluded by
proposing the health of the Hon. Mr. Kelly, the
senator from Duchess County, a gentleman whom
all who know him respect, and believe him to
be a most faithful servant of his State and
county.
   Mr. Kelly responded.
   Speeches were also delivered by Senator
Smith, who remarked that the police Bill was
the entermg wedge to the consolidation of New
York and Brooklyn, by Judge Vanderbilt B-
T. Sill and several others and the company did
not disperse until near midnight.
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                           Common Council.
                                               MONDAY EVENING, Dec. 28.
   Present,--Ald. Pierson in the chair and a quorum [?]
members.
   The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
                            THE ALBANY RESOLUTION.
   Ald. DelVecchio arose to a question of privilege. He
wished to call the attention of the Board to an article which
appeared in the Star, on Tuesday the 22d inst., reflecting
on the position of the Aldermen who supported the resolution
to empower the Counsellor to go to Albany. The Ald.
then read the article.
   On suspension of the rules Ald. DelVecchio offered the
following resolution.
   Resolved, That the Comptroller be and is hereby directed
to furnish the Common Council with the names of all persons
who have been appointed by the previous Common
Councils or by the Mayor for the purpose of taking charge
of any bill or otherwise looking after the interests of this
city before the several sessions of the previous Legislature,
and also the several amounts paid from the City Treasury
for this purpose and when and to whom paid.
   After some unimportant discussion the resolution was
adopted. Ayes 29, noes 8.
                     COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR.
                             MAYOR'S OFFICE, City Hall, Dec. 28, 1857.
   Gentlemen--Mr. D. R. Lindsay the contractor for grading
and paving Varet street from Division to Bushwick avenue
having failed in the performance of the contract within tho
specified time, has urged upon me the following reasons
why the penalty incurred should not be enforced. He states
that by reason of the extreme coldness of the last spring
he was seriously delayed in procuring the materials necessary
for the prosecution of the work; and also the prevalence
of rain to an unusually late period rendered the prosecution
of works of that character exceedingly difficult--
and he further says that following the causes above mentioned
were those difficulties of a financial character experienced
by the entire business community, which prevented
him from procuring the necessary means for the
payment of labor. These reasons appearing satisfactory to
my mind--and as no complaint has been entered against
him--nor has any particular damage arisen from his failure,
I have concluded to remit and do hereby remit the penalty
incurred.                                SAMUEL S, POWELL, Mayor.
   Ordered on file.
   Ald. Van Brunt moved to suspend the rules to receive reports
of Committees. Lost. Ayes 14, noes 17.
   Petition of Robert Crowley requesting payment of bill on
street cleaning account of the 13th ward. Referred to the
Ald. of the ward.
   A number of petitions for apportionment of assessment
were presented and referred to the Assessment Com.
   Petition of Stephen B. Brophy for conveyance of real estate
was referred to the Law Com.
                                  LADIES FAIR.
To the Honorable the Mayor, &c --
   Gentlemen--The undersigned ladies have the management
of the fair now being held at Montague Hall for the
benefit of the Orphan Asylum respectfully request the honor
of your presence, countenance and support.
           MRS. SCULLY,                L. SCHRICK,
           M. DOUGHERTY,           MISS FUREY,
           MISS OLNEY,                  MRS. M. RILEY,
           S. SMITH,                         MRS. QUINN,
            JOANNA CANTILLIN,     M. E. LAKE.
   The invitation was accepted.
   Statement of Morgan, Bros., City Surveyors, relative to
lots on North 1st street, E D map, was referred to Assessment
Com.
   Petition of J Johnson to introduce gas regulator. To
Lamp and Gas Com.
   Communication from the Deputy Superintendent of Police
for nine fire lanterns. To Finance Com.
   Petition of A W H Gill, Clerk in office of Collector of Taxes
for an increase of salary. To Law Com.
   Of Lewis S Billard for permission to move a stable across
Franklin st, 17th ward. To Ald of ward with power.
   Of pastor and others of North 5th st M E Church requesting
the enclosing of an adjoining lot to abate a nuisance.--
Directed to be done by U C.
   A bill of Wm Brown was referred to the Finance Com.
                               RESOLUTIONS BY CONSENT.
   Ald Russell offered the following resolution:
   Resolved, That a select committee of three be appointed
to examine into and report as to the propriety and expediency
of inducing the steamboat proprietors on the Eastern
lines to start from or touch at some of the wharves of this
city, and that said committee by empowered to confer with
such proprietors as they may deem proper. Adopted.
   Ald Bogart offered the following:
   Resolved, That the amount now standing to the credit of
the 9th ward police account be transferred to the well and
pump account of said ward, and the Comptroller is hereby
authorised to make such transfer. Adopted.
   Resolved, That the Comptroller be directed to pay to the
widow of the late Justice Clarry all sums due said justice
for his salary at the time of his decease. Adopted by U [?]
                                THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
   The Fire Department Committee of the Western District
whom was referred the communication of the Secretary
the Fire Department together with the returns from the
various companies for the election of Assistant Engineers,
respectfully report that they have carefully compared the
names returned with the Fireman's Register, and the following
could not be found on the Register: Richard Perry,
Wm May, James Hagan, George Rashlaw, George Woolsey,
Michael Murphy, Peter Brnwn, John McNamee.
   And the following not eligible: Robert McKnight, Oliver
Johnson, Adam Hanft, John Farrell, expelled Feb 6, 1857.
   Your committee are at a loss how to proceed with the
canvass and would respectfully ask for further instruction.
      Respectfully submitted,                  WM. VAIL,
                                                                  FRED'K. SCHOLS,
                                                                  GEO. MCMAHON.
   On motion of Ald Wilson the communication was referred
back with instructions to throw out the votes of such companies
as had received illegal votes,
   Petition of Geo W Prince to have gas mains and posts
introduced into Oxford street, between Park and Flushing
avs. Gas com.
   Of W N Clem for an increase of salary as clerk in Tax office.
Law com.
   Of Jas R Bird for discharge certificate as fireman. Fire
Dept com, W D.
   Of James Wyte asking an extension of 20 days time for
completion of contract. Granted.
   Of foreman of Hose 7, W D, for repairs on house, Fire
Dept com, W D.
                               MORE CITY RAILROADS.
   The following communication was presented and referred
to the Railroad Committee:
   TO THE COMMON COUNCIL.--Gentlemen:--The undersigned
owners and occupants of real estate in the First, Third,
Sixth, Eighth, and Tenth Wards, respectfully apply for permission
to lay railroad tracks in Furman, Atlantic, Columbia,
Warren or Baltic, Pacific, Amity, Dean, Bergen, and
Warren streets, Fourth and Fifth avenues, First and Third,
Sixth and Seventh avenues, Fourteenth street, Ninth avenue
to the Greenwood Cemetery, for the establishment of a
line of City cars from the Fulton, Montague and South Ferries,
through the First, Sixth, Eighth and Tenth Wards, and
also for permission hereafter to extend the line on First or
Third and Fourteenth streets to the Flatbush line, and the
line on Fifth avenue to the New Utrecht line, with the right
to connect such existing railroads, etc., etc.
   Signed, E. B. Litchfield, W. Howard Wait, Paul Worth, J.
E. Southworth, T. H. Smith and Co., C. P. Marvin, Thomas
G. Talmadge, Calvin Burr, E. C. Littlefield, and R. Sands
Tucker.
                         BILLS PRESENTED AND REFERRED.
  J T McFarland $29 64, ditto, 22 27; Robt R Story 163; Jos
Butler 200; R R Story 50; Chas W Schoeneck 44 40; H M
Smith 29 25, ditto, 114 37; J Simpson 2; C W Schoeneck 11
95; J Moore 90; S J Wells 3.
                            FROM OFFICERS OF DEPARTMENTS.
   From Counsellor, a resolution to authorise the Mayor and
clerk to execute a deed of conveyance of land of burial
ground in Wallabout, as provided in the act of the Legislature
providing for the sale of the said burial ground.--
Adopted.
   From Counsellor, submitting the report of the commissioners
for opening Green av, with a resolution to adopt the
same and to authorise proceedings for completing said improvement.
Adopted.
   From Auditor, returning bills of proprietors of Corporation
newspapers for publishing city canvass, of year 1854
to the Law committee to determine whether the item
charged comes within the work specified in their contract
with the city, or whether they are entitled to extra pay for
the same. Law com.
   From same, returning bills for copies of City Directory.
He offered to audit the bill for one hundred copies of theThe State Census.
We have received a copy of the State Census of
1855, for which we are indebted to the courtesy
of Hon. Gideon J. Tucker, Secretary of State.—
Without attempting to draw any philosophical
deductions from the facts exhibited in the census
we proceed to collate a few particulars which
will gratify the laudable curiosity that exists on
the subject of population and the vital statistics
of the State.
Thus, with regard to sex, statistics on the
subject generally exhibit an increase in the
births of females over males varying from two
to ten or twelve in each hundred. In Great
Britain the proportion has varied from 102 fe-
males [to] 100 males in 1821 to 103 females in
1851. In New York State males have been in
excess of the females to the number of three
per cent. until 1855 when the females are in a
majority of about one-half per cent. Taking
the whole United States, there has always been
an excess of males in the general aggregate,
and in all the States except Connecticut, Dela-
ware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North
Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont and the Dis-
trict of Columbia. The fact that males out-
number females in all newly settled States is
borne out by this census; and the proportion
changes as population increases, and the appear
ances of luxury and civilization multiply. Of
the foreign immigration to the United States
during the thirty-six years preceding 1855 the
proportion of males to females was 158 to 100
or over fifty per cent. Of the different counties
of the State there are only five in which the
females are in the majority, one of which is our
own county of Kings, and the other four are
Albany, Columbia, Dutchess and New York city.
In each of the cities of the State except Buffalo,
Oswego and Syracuse the number of females
exceed that of males by a general average of one
in thirty.
Of the cases of longevity recorded in the vol-
ume,we observe that in 1855 there were five per-
sons in Brooklyn over 100 years. Sarah Keenan
and Maria Cumming each 100, and H. Bolton,
David Davis and Mary Cohen, each 101.
Of the nativity of the population over 64 per
cent were born in the State, and 8 per cent more
were born in other States of the Union, leaving
about 26 1-2 per cent born in foreign countries -
somewhat over one-third.
At the time of taking the census there were
2431 deaf and dumb persons in the State, 3050
blind, 1264 insane, and 1972 idiotic.
With regard to education we find that there
are 44,522 males and 51,967 females in the State
who can neither read or write. Of these 12,128
males and 8,667 females are natives, the others
being foreign born. 
The number of marriages during the year pre-
ceding June 1, 1855, were attempted to be re-
gistered, but the returns are so imperfect as to 
be valueless. Thus the number of marriages in
New York City for that period were given at
2,852, while the official report of the City In-
spector for the same period gave 5,308. The 
same may be said of the return of deaths. There
are some valuable agricultural statistics given,—
but they are too elaborate to allow of their being 
transcribed here.
From the religious statistics we learn that
there are 5077 church edifices in the State, and
church property valued at $31,480,144. The 
churches are capable of seating 2,141,159 while
the usual attendance is 1,124,211, church mem-
bers 702,384. The average value of churches is
$6,200 each. The taste for fashionable edifices
is exhibited by the fact that in 1845 the average
value of each church was but $3,979. The church
membership is 20 per cent. of the total popula-
tion. Thirty two per cent. attend church.
The numbers of the principal sects are as fol-
lows, judging by the average attendance at
church: Baptists, 143,465 ; Methodists, 250,
995 ; Presbyterian, 163,054 ; Roman Catholic,
272,084.
There are 11,137 school houses in the State.—
Hotels, inns and taverns, 6,025, wholesale stores,
4,836, retail, 22,607, groceries, 10,421.
Of periodicals, there are 671, with an annual
circulation 241,749,902.HOUSE FURNISHNG.
COOKING RANGES.—BEEBE'S CELEBRAT
Kitchen Ranges set, cleaned and repaired. Other ranges
also cleaned and repaired, tin, copper and sheet iron ware
manufactured. C. & G. W. HEDGE & CO,
357 Fulton street, opposite City Hall.
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EDWARD D. WHITE & CO., 208 FULTON
STREET, COR. PINEAPPLE ST., have now in store a complete
assortment of House-furnishing Goods, consisting in
part of
Table Cutlery, Britannia Ware,
Plated Urns,  Japanned Tea Trays,
Plated Tea Setts, Spoons, Forks, &c.
Wood and Willow Ware, Japanned and Tin Ware
Brooms, Brushes, Tinned and Enameled Ware,
Which are offering at low prices, and to which the attention of
purchasers is invited. my7 1m
KEDZIE'S RAIN WATER FILTERS.—
These filters have been fully tested during fifteen years'
constant use in this city and other parts of the country, and
have in all cases given the most perfect satisfaction. They
have received the highest commendations from physiologists
and medical men. For sale by
EDWARD D. WHITE [&] CO.,
208 Fulton street.
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STEP LADDERS, TABLES, BENCHES,
Pails, Good Brooms, &c., &c.
J. BUNCE
Cor. Fulton and Henry streets.
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GARDEN HOES.—JUST RECEIVED, A
large quantity, selling at 12 cents each, $1 per doz.
J. BUNCE,
Cor. Fulton and Henry streets.
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ICE PITCHERS, BRITANNIA AND PLATED
Water Coolers, Ice Picks and Hatchets, Ice Cream
Freezers and Moulds, for Sale by
EDWARD D. WHITE & CO.,
208 Fulton street.
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PREPARE FOR HOT WEATHER.—
Winship's patent Ventilating Refrigerator, the best article
in the market, is constructed on scientific principles, and
is the only Refrigerator which fully accomplishes all the purposes
for which one is needed. It is so arranged that the Provision
Chamber is filled with a uniformly cool and constantly
changing atmosphere, in which butter, milk and delicate fruits
as well as fish, strong odored meats, vegetables, &c , can be
kept, and each retain its own peculiar flavor or taste. It is recommended
by all scientific and practical persons who have 
examined and used it, as being the best Refrigerator in use.
Manufactured and for sale wholesale and retail by
C. & G. W. HEDGE & CO.,
357 Fulton st., opposite City Hall.
A liberal discount to the trade.
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THE HAIR.
A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF
RICH GLOSSY HAIR,
COMPLETELY PRESERVED
TO THE GREATEST AGE.
And who that is gray would not have it restored to former
color; or bald, but would have the growth restored, or troubled
with dandruff and itching but would have it removed, or troubled
with scrofula, scald head, or other eruptions, but would be
cured, or with sick head ache (neuralgia) but would be cured.—
It will also remove all pimples from the face and skin. Prof.
Wood's Hair Restorative will do all this, see circular and the
following:
ANN ARBOR, November 5 1856.
PROF. O. J. WOOD--Dear Sir: I have heard much said of the
wonderful effects of your Hair Restorative, but having been so
often cheated by quackery and quack nostrums, hair dyes, &c.,
I was disposed to place your Restorative in the same category
with the thousand and one loudly trumpeted quack remedies,
until I met you in Lawrence county some months since when
you gave me such assurance as induced the trial of your Restorative
in my family—first my good wife, whose hair had become
very thin and entirely white, and before exhausting one
of your large bottles, her hair was restored nearly to its original
beautiful brown color, and had thickened and become beautiful
and glossy upon, and entirely over the head; she continues to
use it, not simply because of its beautifying effects upon the
hair, but because of its healthful influence upon the head and
mind. Others of my family and friends are using your Restorative, 
with the happiest effects; therefore, my skepticism and
doubts in reference to its character and value are entirely removed;
and I can and do most cordially and confidentially recommend
its use by all who would have their hair restored from
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and beauty, and by all young persons who would have their
hair beautiful and glossy.
Very truly and gratefully yours,
SOLOMON MANN.
FRIEND WOOD: It was a long time after I saw you at Blissfield
before I got the bottle of Restorative for which you gave me an
order upon your agent in Detroit, and when I got it we concluded
to try it on Mrs. Mann's hair, as the surest test of its power.
It has done all that you assured me it would do; and others of
my family and friends, having witnessed its effects, are now
using and recommending its use to others as entitled to the
highest consideration you claim for it.
Again, very respectfully and truly, yours,
CARLYLE, Ill., June 28, 1852.
I have used Prof. O. J. Wood's Hair Restorative, and have
admired its wonderful effects. My hair was becoming, as I
thought, prematurely gray, but by the use of his Restorative it
has resumed it original color, and, I have no doubt, permanently
so. S. BRESSE, ex-Senator, U. S.
O. J. WOOD & CO., Proprietors, 312 Broadway, N. Y., (in
the great N. Y. Wire Railing Establishment) and 114 Market
street, St. Louis, Mo.
And sold by all good Druggists.
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SHIPPING.
TAPSCOTT'S LINE OF LIVERPOOL PACKETS.
The subscribers continue to grant Certificates of Passage for
persons to come from the old country, by their favorite line of
Packet Ships, comprising in part the following, viz.:
Wm. Tapscott—Capt. Bell. Middlesex—Capt. Parmalee.
Albion—Williams. Emerald Isle—Cornish.
Dreadnought—Samuels. Benjamin Adams—Chase.
Glance—Gillespie. Victory—Ainsworth.
John J. Boyd—Thomas. Shamrock—Doane.
Cambria—Perry. Wm. Stetson—Jordan.
City of Brooklyn—Mitchell. Margt. Tyson—Morrison.
Switzerland—Trask. Progress—Chase.
Making a ship every five days.
The subscribers are also agents for the
X LINE OF LONDON PACKETS.
sailing every alternate Tuesday from London and New York.
The ships of these lines are all of the first class, built expressly
for the trade, are well provided with every thing that
can add to the comfort and convenience of passengers, and are
commanded by men skillful in their profession, and mindful of
the health and comfort of passengers. A skillful surgeon is
attached to each ship.
REMITTANCES.
Drafts payable on demand, which are available in any part
of England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales, issued by us as heretofore.
We would beg to call particular attention to this branch
of our business, which is, that for the greater safety of those
who procure drafts through us, we now send specie to meet
them—the disasters to banks and bankers during the past year
having convinced us that gold is the only safe basis against
which to draw draft, and is the only safeguard to those who entrust
their money for remittance to the Old Country. Current
funds will, however, be received in payment for draft or passage
certificates.
EMIGRATION TO THE WEST.
The subscribers continue to forward passengers by railroad
to all parts of the Western States and Canada.
For further particulars, apply (if by letter, enclosing a postage
stamp, which will insure prompt reply,) to
TAPSCOTT & CO. 86 South st  N Y
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JEWELRY.
European Correspondence of the Eagle.
NUMBER NINE.
THE HAGUE.
 In entering Holland by the way of France and
Belgium, the impressions made upon the mind by
the peculiar aspect of the country and the manners
and customs of the people, are not so striking as
they would be in landing there directly from America.
One is, in some measure, prepared for the appearance
of things, in consequence of their being so
many points in common between those countries,
and of the difficulties oftentimes of discovering really
the territorial lines of demarcation in the habits
of the people, as well as the character of the land—
It is like viewing the progress of vegetation, where
one can hardly perceive the growth from day to day,
but finally sees its full development, without being
conscious of the change, except by looking back to
the point at which his observations began. There
are, however, many things to distinguish Holland
and the Dutch from all the countries and people
whom I have yet seen, indicating circumstances,
physical and moral, under which they live and have
lived, different form all others. But the points of
resemblance with those other countries are too great
not to attract attention, showing both the past and
present influences of neighboring people and
gradual subsidence of the land from the vine-clad
hills of France to the trellised lowlands of the
Netherlands.
All the way from Paris to Amsterdam there is the
same absence of fences and forests; the same minute
divisions of the land; the same appropriation of
the entire country to the purposes of cultivation; the
same indications of constant labor, with only few
exceptions in one country and the other, not sufficient
to deserve notice. After leaving Brussels the
surface of the land becomes unchangeably flat, and
though at the end of the route one finds himself in
a country beside the level of the rivers and of the
sea, the change has been almost imperceptible—
The canals have only become more numerous, the
dykes more distinct, and the pasture land more extensive.
What undoubtedly adds to the difficulty of
discriminating of the aspect of the country, is the
similarity in all these countries of the costume of the
peasantry and villagers,—the women being dressed
ordinarily with muslin or lace caps, and with the
short-bodied gowns or short-gowns and petticoats,
and the men with short jackets, while men, women
and children wear wooden shoes, which, in Holland
are perhaps of a little larger size and bear the name
of Klompe, pronounced Clumper; and the universal
practice of women working in the fields and doing
other out-door laboring work.
This appearance in the mass of people I refer
to as an accompaniment to the lands. I must therefore
remark, in order that I may not be misunderstood,
that in regard to the more wealthy classes
there is little or no difference to be observed between
them and the more comfortable classes in our
own country. In fact, it is worthy of remark that a
well-dressed gentleman or lady in Belgium, Holland
or the United States, presents much the same appearance,
and the style of his or her dress is nothing
but the reflex of the French mode, a trifle perhaps
behind in point of time. No tailor or milliner in
New York is more prompt to catch the living fashions
as they rise in Paris than are the same artists
of Brussels and the Hague, and there is the same
desire to be a la mode de Paris as in the United
States. They scout and laugh at the English fashions.
In truth, you can tell an Englishman any
where by his dress, which is not so of the others.
John Bull likes to show his independence, especially
of France and French fashions. He affects a style
of his own, and either from that cause or a defect in
arranging colors and devising forms the dress of an
English lady is always dowdyish.
But to return to the peasantry. In France, Belgium
and Holland, the women are hewers of wood
and drawers of water. They plant, they hoe, they
drag the harrow in the fields, they wheel the barrow,
and in Holland they tow the canal boats, in
turn with the men and larger children. It is an
ordinary sight to see the wife towing a boat, and
with the rope over her breasts and shoulders straining
and bulling, like a horse, with her body bent almost
to the earth, while her husband is sprawled
alongside of the tiller, steering, with a pipe in his
mouth and the flaxen-haired young-ones are lounging
on the deck. In such cases the family live altogether
in the boat. It is their mansion. They
have no other home. It is their inheritance; and 
its appearance often indicates an antiquity coeval
with the buildings on the land; and the outside, at
least, is kept as clean and tidy as the porch of a
Dutch house. Undoubtedly one cause of this degradation
of the sex is the difficulty of gaining a subsistence
in these countries, which renders constant
exertion necessary on the part of all the members of 
the family; and another is the enormous military
conscription, by which a large proportion of the 
young men are yearly drawn into the army, vastly
increasing the public burdens, at the same time that
so much labor is withdrawn from the fields and
forced, as it were, upon the female sex. In the
Netherlands with one-tenth part of the population
of the United States, the standing army is twice the
number of ours, and in France it reaches the enormous
amount of three hundred and fifty thousand men.
The men all smoke. The continent of Europe is
every where fumigant. They seldom or never chew;
that practice to their credit be it said, they
abominate. I have seen but one man Holland
who did it, and he looked as if he had been a sailor.
But as to smoking there is no end. In every public
place, in stage coaches, railway cars, exhibition
rooms, theatres, every where around you in Holland
cigars and pipes are sending up their curls. Young
Holland delights in a cigar or short pipe. He is a
fast young man in this respect, and not slow in some
other thins. Boys not over ten or twelve years of
age may not unfrequently be seen with pipes in their
mouths playing tag, or gravely walking with their
hands crossed behind their backs. But the old men
—the venerable Mynheers—love the long clay pipe,
which is undoubtedly, as much now, as it was in the
days of Knickerbuckers, the symbol of Dutch dignity
and enjoyment. All smoke who can get tobacco,
old men and young—masters and workmen—men of
high and men of low degree. If you see Ian sitting
on a stool milking, the greater chance he is smoking
at the same time. If some poor creature undertakes
to give you information he wants something in return
to enable him to buy a little tobacco; and the
koetsier who in Paris wants something extra pour
boise expects it here for a smoke.
One would think that there would be an universal
sense of gratitude to America for having introduced
this greal source of comfort and happiness to the
very enlightened nations of Europe; but as they for
for the most part now raise their own tobacco which
is very weak, and made to answer by mixing with it
some of the rank stuff from Maryland or Kentucky, I
am constrained to say they appear to have
no sense of their obligation to the New World
in this, or, indeed, in any other respect. I have
found gentlemen, well informed on other points, entirely
ignorant that the weed came from the
other side of the Atlantic, supposing that both it and the
potatoe, which is the greatest article of food for the
people, originated here, and that America is to be
spoken of merely as the place of adventurers, of great
hotels, of murders and of gold.  A few ardent spirits
there are, however, who have expressed to me
their great desire to go to that land where men's fortunes
are in their own hands, under the protecting
care of Providence; and in the very highest quarters
I have found an intimate knowledge of our country
and its advancement.
The use of dogs for drawing carts and even for
towing canal boats is also common to those nations.
The women are degraded or the dog raised to the
same labor. It is astonishing what immense loads
this animal is made to drag; generally the dog is in
front and the man behind the cart. Sometimes
three or four men are geared in front dragging a cart
which will hold, and is loaded with three or four
times the weight which one of our cartmen's carts
will carry. This they are enabled to do from the
level grade of the roads. But usually the dog is
brought in as an assistant; sometimes he is merely
the instrument of pleasure, drawing some lubber
along the road. In Brussels I confess my sympathies
were quite awakened on one occasion for poor Tray.
On speaking to the man, whose dog was straining
every nerve before a barrow, his tongue lapping
down from his mouth as if he were parting his life-strings,
the man said: "Why do you pity my dog
rather than me? I have to work as well as he, and
drag the cart, and toil and drudge only to live.—
This dog and I have thus worked together for ten
years, and he has fared as well as I have. He has
received his food and that is all I have got. I am
nothing but a dog, you should pity me." The man
talked well. Yes, I thought, it was but too true.
You do indeed work like a dog, and how disgraceful
is the system which subjects you to do so amid all
the luxury and pomp and magnificence which surround
you. But as true as were the words of the
dogman, and as natural as were my reflections, there
was after all, more cunning and more practical
philosophy in him than real trouble. Observing that
his dog had excited a momentary pity in me, he at once
sought to transfer it to himself with a view of seeing
whether my pity was worth a florin to him, which
after this eloquent picture of his condition, I could
not, of course, refuse. Begging, I may observe, is
a great art in this land. If you once set your eyes
upon a necessitous-looking person, or if you show
any curiosity about any object, which will bring
some one immediately by your side to be your
cicerone, in the one case or the other, having invited
the appeal, you are made acquainted with a most
pitiful story of distress. It is marvellous how great
a tale of misery a Dutch girl or boy not higher than
your waist will work up in order to excite your
sympathy, and how pertinaciously and to how great
a distance he will follow you, clumping along, and
muttering at the same time his woes,—that his father
is dead, and his mother is sick and that they
have not had a stiver in the house for a month.
Language is another connecting link. The French
language follows you into Belgium among the middle
classes and remains with you among the highest
in Holland. It is considered just as necessary to
speak French in Holland as to be dressed in French
fashions. It is the language of the Court. But you
find in Belgium that the Dutch and French are spoken
by large masses of the people. When you reach
Holland the mass of the people speak Dutch and
the higher classes French, but you can hardly tell
where the one or the other language has ceased to
be the most predominant.
The general outline and appearance of all the cities
and [towns], French, Belgic, and Dutch, are the same.
One reason of this is because they are all old and
grey with time. The houses in France are generally
built of a yellowish stone or are stuccoed in the same
color, but dust and soot in the course of time have
given them a dark grey look. In Holland and Belgium
they are built of very brown brick. They are
however, in these countries, covered with red tile, so
that at a distance or from an elevation, wherever
you can obtain an entire view or a birds eye view, a
town looks like a patch of scarlet. Travellers in Lower
Canada will recollect the appearance, in this respect,
of the old French villages, and such is the appearance
of the towns here. But particularly, there
is the Cathedral or Church towering bodily above
the dwellings, not merely the steeple pointing far
into the heavens, like that at Antwerp, which
is over four hundred feet high, but the nave
or main building [?] windows, overlooking
as it were the tenements of those whose
spiritual interests it accommodates, and spreading
its motherly wings for their protection. In the fortified
cities, that is, those where are to be seen the
ramparts and moats surrounding them, but now no
longer used for defence, and in the larger open towns
as they are called, namely those where there were
no such fortifications, the Hotel de Ville also shows
itself, dividing with the Cathedral the attention of
the stranger. These two buildings generally appear
to have cost more than all the other structures of
the place put together, and to them he is directed
invariably as the greatest objects of curiosity, and
as the depository of the chief memorials of what
constitute the glory and history of the place. Paintings
which have a world-renowned reputation, and
which have won for the artists a fame less perishable
than the buildings which contain them; monuments
wrought in costly marble of many truly noble
and good, and of the powerful and mighty dead;
wonderful decorations of painted glass, and enormous
organs, which send forth the grandest notes,
are to be found in the Cathedrals and other churches.
It is obvious, at once, that the same religion
has been at some time the faith of all these regions.
In fact, these sanctuaries are hundreds of years old,
and though in Holland they are now generally occupied
by congregations of the Reformed Church, they
all owe their origin to the Catholic Church—to the
Holy Apostolic See of Rome. It is strange to see in
a Protestant Church the side aisles and wide open
spaces which in Catholic Churches are used for the
private devotions of the people, where side chapels
and altars are erected for particular saints, but so it
is in Holland, because the churches were built before
the Reformation; and so they remain, not only
as mementos of the past, but as connecting links in
appearance, at least, of the three kingdoms.
In Belgium are first observed those small mirrors,
which are universal throughout Holland, projecting
from the houses at the side of the parlor windows.
They are about a foot square, some more, some less,
and are placed at an angle by which the ladies sitting
in the house can see the persons who are passing
in the street. By means of a gauze screen placed
inside the sash of the window, of different
colors and sometimes highly ornamented with figures
of Japanese or Chinese workmanship, they themselves
are completely hid from the view of those in
the street. Thus the curiosity of the sex is fully
gratified as to what is going on outside, without
subjecting themselves to the annoyance of being
gazed at in return.
I must, however, leave these illustrations, which
might be extended much further, of the general
remarks with which I commenced this letter, as to
the gradual changes in the countries, in order to describe
the incidents of my journey to Brussels. It
was at the very unusual hour, for me of four in the
morning, that the old porter of the Hotel de Flandres,
rapping at my bedroom door, cried out:—
"Monsieur, il est temps de vous lever; voulez vous
de l'eau chaude?" For a moment I was bewildered.
I had been sleeping soundly and dreaming of
home. I could not think where I was, till the dim
figure of Godfrey de Bouillon mounted on his horse
in the middle of the square in front of the hotel, saluted
my eyes through the windows, through which
the city gaslights were pouring a flood of light,
and recalled my faculties to the realities of the occasion.
After dispatching a cup of hot chocolate
and a roll, I was not long in driving to the railway
station, outside the barriers; and ticketing my luggage,
as I supposed, for Rotterdam, was finally on
the last stage for Holland. As the day broke, we
came in sight of Mechlin with its lofty tower, which
originally projected to be six hundred and fifty feet
high, a rival to the tower of Babel, remains unfinished
like that famous undertaking of old, but nevertheless
standing at the respectable elevation of 
three hundred and fifty feet. We stopped only a
moment at this place, whose name will bring to
mind the lace for which it was once so famous, and
and in a half-an-hour more we were before the citadel
and walls of Antwerp, beyond which we caught
a glimpse of a forest of masts of ships. Opposite
the railway station is a zoological garden, which I
merely speak of now en passant, because it is a modern
feature of all the commercial cities of the countries
I have been grouping. Here we changed cars
and started for the Moerdyk, a mere hamlet on the
broadest mouth of the Rhine, known as the Hollandsche
Diep, and formed by the reunion of various
branches of that river, called by the names of 
the Waal, the Merwe, and branches again of the
Maas, whose principal stream passes by Rotterdam
to the ocean. At the Moerdyk we were to take a
steam boat for the residue of the journey. In approaching
the boundaries between Belgium and
Holland the soil becomes poor, the dunes on the
sea shore come in sight, and plantations of small
pine trees indicate almost the only purpose for which
the land is used. The first place we stopped at
in the Netherlands was Rosendaal (Rosendale) in
North Brabant, where the baggage and passports
were overhauled; then at Oudenbosch (Old-woods)
and Zevenbergen (Seven Hills) and reached the
Moerdyk at about half-past ten o'clock in the morning.
We were soon transferred to the steamer, a
fine little craft, as much unlike the square-bowed
sloops which were sailing in the river, and as much
like one of our own steam cutters, as may well be
imagined. Soon after leaving the wharf, as it was
about the time of day when the stomachs of these
people invariably give out, and it was necessary to
lay a good foundation for smoking during the voyage,
the passengers very generally set to eating and
drinking, furnished a la Carte by the steward of
the boat. By the time this duty was well finished,
we found ourselves across the Diep and ploughing
our way through one of the hundred channels
which cut and intersect the country, of which, from
this circumstance, the hummocks and creeks of
Flatlands Bay are a perfect miniature representation.
I could not help musing on the scene before me.
It recalled vividly the scenes of other climes and
other days. It seemed as if I were by Long Island
again. True, Dutch sounds were saluting my ears,
but they we not unfamiliar; the rushes and tall
grass on the margin of the kil bent and rose violently
with the surge made by the steamboat, but
still it was not unlike the sedge made by our little
fishing boats in the creeks of Canarsie; every now
and then we passed the opening of some confluent
channel whose mouth was hid from view until we
were by it, but that was none other than what I 
had observed at home. Then was presented to my
mind that occasion when once a band of spirits,
friends and companions all, we made one bright
summer day a chowder party for Barren Island,
under the pilotage of an old veteran of the bay, with
two old [salts] for caterers. Certainly I will never
forget it,—how for half a day we hauled the seine
through the creeks: how one of the party sunk so
deeply in the mud that he was in danger of disappearing
altogether, and could not get out except by 
leaving his boots embedded some three feet in the
mud, giving infinite amusement to a worthy Senator
and others who had planned the joke; and
how another of the party in a pet threw
his watch overboard, and the whole chowder
party in the boat standing up to see it
were tilted in revenge by the bootless one headlong
in the water. Many—too many of that party have
gone to their eternal rest. Honor to their memory.
But there are many yet surviving and if perhaps
any of them shall read these lines, they at [...]
pardon a reminiscence which was so strangely awakened
in one of their number so far away.
A tap on the shoulder as I leaned over the side of 
the steamer looking at the waving grass and whiffing
my cigar, during this reverie, and the salutation,—
"Uw bihet van bagage, Mynheer, als u b'lieft," from
the conductor, asking me for my baggage ticket,
awakened me from my study. I delivered it to him,
but the trunk was no where to be found. There was
for a little while some consternation among the employees,—a
further search was made, when finally
the conductor, pointing majesterially to the ticket,
as much as to say, we never make a mistake, it is
your own fault, showed me that I had ticketed it for
Breda, a town on a branch railway starting from
Antwerp. In vain I endeavored to explain that I 
had distinctly mentioned Rotterdam, and showed my
passenger ticket as proof. The billet, which I should
have examined when I took it, spoke for itself. So
I had to yield that point, and think perhaps that this
was one of the evil consequences of rising early,
and that I could not have been fairly awake when I 
got to the station at Brussels. Well thought I, that
is my luck; I never yet went on a journey that the
baggage did not some how or other miscarry, but I
consoled myself with the reflection that I always got
it again and all came out right in the end. So giving
the conductor my address he promised to telegraph
from Rotterdam to Breda, and to have the 
trunk sent on after me the next day.
For the first part of the way through the kil there
were no houses, but presently they began to appear
occasionally. Dykes formed along the margin showed
that inside of them the land was cultivated. Oftentimes
the roofs only of the houses but one story
high,—as the houses in the villages and in the country
generally are—appeared above the Dykes. In the
midst of this Delta of the Rhine, on an island to
which nature has hitherto deterred the enterprise of
man from attempting to conduct a railway, is the
ancient city of Dort or Dortrecht,—which, in the assembly
of the States of Holland in former times,
had the first seat and was entitled first to give its
opinions,—and whose name is almost as familiar in
the ecclesiastical history of New York as in that of
Holland. Here was held in 1618 the famous Synod
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not only the power by which the water is
forced up from the lowlands into the rivers, and are
therefore dispensed throughout the whole country;
but also the great mechanical power in the manufacturing
establishments, and in grinding grain,
sawing timber, and preparing other articles for use
At Dordrecht they are for the most part used for
sawing timber, which is floated down the Rhine in
rafts from the forests of Germany. Dordrecht has
little or no shipping. A few old hulks were lying
on the opposite side of the stream; but the river
was full of sloops and small craft, of the regular
Dutch build, that is, square both for and aft, bound
to or from Rotterdam and other places. One of them
bore the name of Washington, and I could not fail
to observe it, as it was the first recognition of that
great exemplar of political virtue and greatness that
I had met with on this side of the Atlantic. We
stopped a few minutes at Dordrecht to let off and
receive passengers, and then bidding adieu to its 
sleepy borders—its windmills first, and then its lofty
gothic church and tower—soon faded away in the
distance. The scene now became more animated;
the cottages on the margin of the river were more
numerous; signs were frequently posted up to show
that the comforts of man were to be supplied there;
the cozy little summer houses, shaded by the lime
tree, betokened a greater degree of affluence; ship-
yards became numerous for constructing both iron
and timber vessels. I now began to see proofs of
the great commercial activity of this people. There
were ships in all stages of building, some on the
stocks, others launched and ready for sea, and all of
the most approved models—not the tub looking craft
of the rivers, but clipper built and pleasant for the
eye to scan. Presently we came in view of Rotterdam,
and after stopping to land passengers at a 
wharf some distance above the city, at the station
of the railway to Utrecht, we came abreast of the
town.
From the river, Rotterdam has as much the appearance
of Philadelphia as you cross from Camden.—
The Maas upon which it lies is about the same width
as the Delaware. Both cities lie almost on a level
with the river, and the dark red brick houses along
the wharves, and about the same amount of shipping
on the river side make them look very similar.
But there is one peculiar feature along the quays of
Rotterdam and that is, the trees which line them
planted midway between the houses and the bulkhead.
Hence the principal wharf called the boomtjes,
or the little trees, the same name which you have in
Brooklyn for the little point of land on the south
side of Red Hook, known as Boomtjes Hook, so
called undoubtedly by our early Dutch settlers from
the circumstances of there having been originally one
or more small trees there. Besides quite a number
of ships, of which some were American, there were
twenty or thirty small sea-going iron steamers lying
at anchor. In remarking the similarity of appearance
between Philadelphia and Rotterdam, it must
be observed, in justice to the former, that Rotterdam
has not more than one-fourth of its population; and
on the other hand, in justice to the latter, Philadelphia
has not more than one-fourth of the shipping of 
Rotterdam. Rotterdam stretches its greatest length
along the river, and therefore appears much larger
than it really is; but it has a haven or canal in all its
principal streets, running behind the houses which
front the river, and thus hid from view at first sight.
These havens are full of vessels from the upper
Rhine and from the sea coast. After passing almost
the entire front we came to a new portion of the city
where a large tract has been recovered from the river
and filled up, where new havens have been formed
and large storehouses erected, and where a large
number of East India ships were lying. This is
called Willems Kaai after the kings of the Netherlands,
all of whom have borne the name of William
—that is those of the House of Orange-Nassau.—
Here our little steamer, itself bearing the name of
Stadt Rotterdam, entered, and we were soon disembarked.
We had now crossed the mouths of the Rhine,
and were ready to resume the journey to the Hague,
some twelve or fifteen miles distant, but as it is not
the custom of the country to expedite a traveller, we
found that the railway train would not leave under
three or four hours.  I therefore availed myself of
the kind offer of Count ---- of the Russian legation
to accompany him in an open carriage, which
in view of this delay was waiting his arrival by the
steamer. I was the more willing to do so because it
would afford me a better opportunity to see the
country. Passing rapidly through the city, whose
canals and bridges and ancient buildings presented
a singular sight, we drove by Delf. Haven, that famous
spot where the Pilgrims of the Mayflower first
embarked for the new world; and by Schiedam, famous
for its manufactories of gin; and by Delft,
whose ware is still known by name, and where repose
the remains of William the first Prince of Orange,
the Washington of his country, as he is called
by Motley, [?] to notice these places
but on another occasion will endeavor to describe
what I have seen there and in Rotterdam. We were
driving on the dykes on a road paved with the little
hard Dutch brick. On either side were the rich
pasturages yet green and covered with the browsing
cattle. The cows had on their winter garments.—
They were all covered with a coarse tow cloth to protect
them from the cold of the nights. In less than
two hours after leaving Rotterdam I was taking a
comfortable dinner at the Hotel de l'Europe in the
Hout Srtaat in the Hague, bept by one bearing the 
great Dutch name of John De Witt. M.
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NO. 146

BROOKLYN, MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1858.

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back on the track they had so long pursued, and
with gradually accelerated motion drifted northward.
A few pale flashes, feebly gleaming from
the gloomy canopy, enabled me to perceive that
some strong force, as yet unfelt on the earth,
caused the clouds to pursue this retrograde
course. The surcharged masses seemed to tumble
over each other in their flight, and the bright
stars were one by one unveiled.
Presently a soft breeze from the south stirred
my hair. It increased, and soon blew hard—so
hard indeed that I was glad to return to my
own fireside, and snugly seated in my easy chair
to listen to its fury.
By degrees I distinguished another sound, so
alike and incorporated with that of the rushing
wind, that only half convinced I once more issued
into the open air. It was the roaring of
the Murrumbidgee River, and of numerous extemporised
feeders, for the suddenness and force
of the storm had temporarily converted every
gully into a torrent. By the light of the stars I
could perceive that the stream had overflowed
its banks; but this circumstance created little
surprise, inasmuch as slight floods were of frequent
occurrence in and around Gundagai during
the winter months. I therefore felt no alarm,
but listened to the turbulent song of the foaming
current with positive pleasure. Shortly afterwards
we retired to rest.
I fell into a deep slumber—a perfect oblivion
of the senses. By a sudden transition, the terrors
of the day were repeated in my dream, and
with increased effect. First I dreamed of the
deluge. [???] rock,
and ever [???] equally,
so that it always [???] Presently
my muscles relaxed, [???] I
lost my hold, and fell—fell into the unmeasured
depths. Then, [???] I was in the
midst of a battle-field, [???] rattle of fire
arms, the dull, h[???] distant artillery,
the shouts of the armed men and the shrieks of the 
wounded.
At length my wife aroused me. The sounds
of my dream still rang in my ears, and it was
sometime before I could comprehend matters.
When I became thoroughly conscious, I was
alarmed at the extent of our danger. The
storm was raging more wildly than ever, and
the rush and roar of mighty waters was added
to its other sounds. Hoarse shouts, too, mingled
with the din; and cries of distress were
borne to our ears. I became aware, too, of a
violent knocking at the door, and a voice exclaiming:
"Master, master, get up!" Be quick,
for any sake! The waters are out!"
I did not fully understand the warning, till,
leaping out of bed, I hastily opened the door,
when the whole truth burst upon me.
Far and wide over the township one vast
sheet of water gleamed in the red glare of the 
lightning. Many of the houses in the more immediate
vicinity of the river were entirely submerged,
and the inhabitants were flying for dear
life—bare-headed some—others almost destitute
of any clothing. Aroused too late to linger one
instant lest destruction should overtake them,
were men, women, and children of tender age,
all heaped together in the storm. At the rear of
the township a little rising ground afforded comparative
security, and thither all were hurrying.
Our cottage as I have said, was built on piles,
and the flower garden was arranged in the form
of a mound, gradually descending to a level
with the roadway. The waters already surrounded
the house, and reached the level of the
verandah; but there was yet time to escape, my
friendly monitor averred. How brief that time
was I might have guessed by the speed wherewith
—his warning task performed—he sprang
away in the direction which all were now pursuing.
But it was my first experience of an
Australian flood.
My household consisted of Esther, two children,
and a domestic named Martha. With the
latter slept our little Rose, whilst the baby occupied
a cot in our own room. This much is
necessary to enable the reader to understand
what follows.
(To be continued)

MILK

PURE MILK—THE LONG ISLAND RAIL
ROAD COMPANY have established a
NIGHT TRAIN
Arriving at Brooklyn at 1 o'clock in the Morning,
And thus affording opportunity to bring Milk from the whole
length of the road. The farmers are ready to contract with
responsible pardes for the supply of large quantities of
GENUINE COUNTRY MILK.
Information will be given by the undersigned to persons desiring
to make contracts
The freight on Milk by this Road is half a cent per quart.
J. W. BUCKMASTER,
Freight Agent, South Ferry, Brooklyn.
E. B. WIGGINS,
Agent, Bedford Depot,
my31 1m

SHIPPING.

TAPSCOTT'S LINE OF LIVERPOOL PACKETS.
The subscribers continue to grant Certificates of Passage for
persons to come from the old country, by their favorite line of
Packet chips, comprising in part the following viz:
Wm. Tapscott—Capt. Bell.
Albion—Williams
Dreadnought—Samuels.
Glance—Gillespie.
John J. Boyd—Thomas.
Cambria—Perry.
City of Brooklyn—Mitchell.
Switzerland—Trask.
Middlesex—Capt. Parmalee.
Emerald Isle—Cornish.
Benjamin Adams—Chase.
Victory—Ainsworth.
Shamrock—Doane.
Wm. Stetson—Jordan.
Margt. Tyson—Morrison.
Progress—Chase.
Making a ship every five days.
The subscribers are also agents for the
X LINE OF LONDON PACKETS.
sailing every alternate Tuesday from London and New York.
The ships of these lines are all of the first class, build expressly
for the trade, are well provided with every thing that
can add to the comfort and convenience of passengers, and are
commanded by men skillful in their profession, and mindful of
the health and comfort of passengers. A skillful surgeon is
attached to each ship.
REMITTANCES.
Drafts payable on demand, which are available in any part
of England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales, issued by us as heretofore.
We would beg to call particular attention to this branch
of our business, which is that for the greater safety of those
who procure drafts through us, we now send specie to meet
them—the disasters to banks and bankers during the past year
having convinced us that gold is the only safe basis against
which to draw craft, and is the only safeguard to those who entrust
their money for remittance to the Old Country. Current
funds will, however, be received in payment for draft or passage
certificates.
EMIGRATION TO THE WEST.
The subscribers continue to forward passengers by railroad
to all parts of the Western States and Canada.
For further particulars, apply (if by letter, enclosing a postage
stamp, which will [???] prompt reply to
[???] 86 south at N. Y.
ap26 ly

JEWELRY.

WATCHES, JEWELRY AND SILVER
WARE—At Prices to Suit the Times—The subscribers
offer their entire stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and
Silverware, &c., at 25 per cent. less than the usual prices, fo
cash only.
WATCHES.
Gold Hunting English Levers, from...$60 00 to $250 00
Gold Hunting Detached Levers, from...$27 00 to $75 00
Gold Hunting Lepines, from...$23 00 to $35 00
Gold open face Detached Levers, from...$27 00 to $38 00
Gold open face Lepines...$23 00 to $32 00
Silver Hunting English Levers...$25 00 to $55 00
Silver Hunting Detached Levers...$13 00 to $25 00
Silver Hunting Lepines...$11 00 to $20 00
Silver open face Detached Levers...$10 00 to $16 00
Silver open face Lepines...$9 00 to $14 00
JEWELRY.
Ladies Cameo, Fruit and Coral Setts...$15 00 to $75 00
Bracelets, Gold, Cameo, Fruit, Coral and Hair...$5 00 to $35 00
Ladies Guard and Chatelain Chains...$10 00 to $40 00
Gents Fob, Vest and Guard Chains...$7 00 to $50 00
Gold Spectacles and Eye Glasses...$3 00 to $8 00
Gold Thimbles...$3 00 to $7 00
Gold Armlets...$3 00 to $10 00
Gold Studs and Sleeve Buttons...$2 00 to $8 00
Gold Lockets, 1, 2, 4 and 7 glasses...$1 50 to $15 00
Gold Pencils...$1 25 to $10 00
CLOCKS.
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HOUSE FURNISHING.

COOKING RANGES.—BEEBE’S CELEBRAT
Kitchen Ranges set, cleaned and repaired. Other ranges
also cleaned and repaired, tin, copper and sheet iron ware
manufactured.
C. & G. W. HEDGE & Co,
357 Fulton street, opposite City Hall.
mh31 3m

A WORD TO HOUSEKEEPERS, HOTEL
and steamboat owners.—Furniture and Upholstery
Goods to Families at Wholesale Prices during the Spring of
1858. The oldest, largest, cheapest, and most varied Furniture
and Upholstery establishment in the United States, where
every requisite may be found, from a pail to the richest article.
Rich Enameled Chamber Suits, Rich Mahogany, Rosewood, Oak
and Walnut suits, Extension Tables, Needham and other Patent
Sofa Beds, every variety and style of Chairs, Sofas, Tete-a-Tetes,
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Window Shades, Looking Glasses,
and everything in the line got up for cash, during the panic,
and will be sold at unusually low prices. Call and see.
☞ Manufacturer and Importer of Watches
R. J. TODD, 88 Fulton st.
mh19 3m*

EDWARD D. WHITE & CO., 233 FULTON
STREET, COR. PINEAPPLE ST., have new in store a complete
assortment of House-furnishing Goods consisting in
part of
Table Cutlery,
Plated Urns,
Plated Tea Setts,
Wood and Willow Ware,
Brooms, Brushes,
Britannia Ware,
Japanned Tea Trays,
Spoons, Forks, &c.,
Japanned and Tin[???],
Tinned and Enameled Wares,
Which are offering at low prices, and to which the attention of
purchasers is invited.

ENGLISH PLATE POWDER—THIS HIGHLY 
celebrated composition imparts to all kinds of plates brilliant 
and permanent lustre. It has long been used in[???] and 
in preference to any other article. Manufactured and [???] 
by P.D. LEYS, Druggist and Chemist,
Cor. Main and York streets, Brooklyn
25 cents per box
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CROCKERY, GLASS AND CUTLERY—Selling
off at 30 per cent less than cost, in consequence of
removal. Genuine sale and no humbug, at 96 Main street one
door from Fulton, leading to Catherine Ferry.
F. GORDON, Proprietor. 
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SPRING STOCK—JUST ARRIVED AND 
opened, ready for inspection and sale, at prices suitable
to the times a complete set of James Edwards & Sons
best White and U[???] [???], Dining, and Toilet
Sets and other [???] [???] and Earthenware, well
adapted for new [???] at the CHINA [???]
107 Atlantic and 112 Clinton streets 

LARGE WILLOW HAMPER BASKETS FOR 
travelling J. BUNCE, 
Cor, Fulton and Henry streets
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TO HOUSE KEEPERS—HOUSE FURNISHING 
goods of every description; Wood and Willow 
Ware; Kitchen Articles; Table Cutlery; Tin, Britannia and 
Plated Ware; Refrigerators; Meat Safes, &c., &c., good and
cheap, at C.& G. W. HEDGE & Co.,
357 Fulton st., opposite City Hall.
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MEDICAL.

PROF. DE GRATH'S ELECTRIC OIL—THE 
ELECTRIC OIL—ELECTRIC CURES—Pain is the pre-monitor
of Death; relieve the pain and you check the disease.
Prof. DeGrath's Electric Oil is the marvel of the age, for the
following (not everything): 
Cures Rheumatism often in a day.
Cures Neuralgia, Toothache, two minutes. 
Cures Cramp in Stomach, five minutes.
Cures Wounds, Burns, Bruises, one to three days.
Cures Headache, fifteen minutes.
Cures Earache, Still Neck, Ague, one night. 
Cures Piles, Swelled Glands, ten days. 
Cures Felons, Broken Breasts, Salt Rheum, three to six days. 
Cures Hemorrhage, Scrofula, Abscess, six to ten days. 
Cures Frosted Feet and Chilblains, one to three days.
Cures Ague and Fever, one to two days, and all nerves and
scrofulous affections.
Cures deafness in three to four days.
Cures all pains in the Back, Breast, &c., in two days. 
As an example of the estimation in which it is held, by one of
the ablest writers, jurists and writers on law, &c., in the country,
we will give a letter received by Prof DeGrath from John
Livingston, Esq., Editor of the well known Monthly Law Magazine, 
157 Broadway, New York; a word of such testimony is of
more value among the best classes of the country than volumes
from unknown sources.
Girard House, Philada., May 7th 1856
Prof. Charles De Grath: I freely give it as my opinion
that your "Electric Oil" is among the most wonderful remedies 
of modern times. At the earnest request of a lady who
alleged she had been relieved of a most painful affection by its
use, I was induced to try a bottle, though at the time of purchasing
I fully believed it to be a quack medicine and a catchpenny
humbug. But a trial convinced me that it possesses a magic
power, and its use will prove a blessing to suffering humanity.
I recently took a cold from sleeping in damp sheets, and my
neck became so much swollen and painful that I could not turn
my head. After using, without success, everything prescribed by my
physician, I last evening tried your Electric Oil. This morning
I am well, the relief having been as complete as it was instantaneous. 
Yours very truly,
JOHN LIVINGSTON, 
Editor Monthly Law Magazine,
157 Broadway and 120 West 14th Street, N.Y.
Mr. Livingston belongs to the old, wealthy and highly respectable
families of the first settlers of New York. Any one
can address him on the subject of the above letter, which will
be answered with pleasure.
CAUTION—There are numerous imitations sprung up on the
reputation that my article has acquired. The public must beware.
They are worthless.
For sale by Mrs. Hayes, No 175 Fulton Street, Brooklyn.
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RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, &c.—USE 
DAVIES' RHEUMATIC LINIMENT. 
It is sure to afford relief and without doubt, is the best
remedy that has every been offered. Try it and you will
not be disappointed. For pain in the back, chest, or limbs, it is 
unsurpassed, and as an external application for any pain it is
unequalled. Prepared and sold wholesale and retail by
R. J. Davies, Fulton cor. Clinton st. 
Where also may be had American and European Drugs and
Medicines, of the purest character, and at prices to suit the
times.
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DR. HAMMOND'S SUPERIOR ORRIS TOOTH 
SOAP, is the best article ever offered to the public to preserve
the Teeth and Gums, and rendering the Breath perfectly
sweet; all its ingredients are of the best quality, and nothing
that can injure the most delicate teeth. Carefully prepared by
a Practical Dentist, and its good qualities certified to by Dr. 
Chilton. Sold by Druggists and Perfumers generally. The
trade supplied at 221 Greenwich st., New York.
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NO DYEING—JEROME'S HAIR COLOR RESTORER
will restore grey hair to its original color, and 
cause it to grow where it has fallen off. Price 50 cents. Sold by
MRS. M. HAYS, 
175 Fulton street, Brooklyn.
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CITRATE OF MAGNESIA—PREPARED BY
P. D. LEYS, Manufacturing Druggist,
Cor. Main and York streets, Brooklyn.
Price $2 a dozen.
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TWENTY THOUSAND BOTTLES SOLD IN 
this city alone, during the past year. JEROME'S HAIR 
COLOR RESTORER for restoring grey hair to its original color,
will not stain the skin, and the best hair dressing now in use.
Price 50 cents. Sold by MRS. M. HAYES 
175 Fulton street, Brooklyn
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COAL AND WOOD 

S. J. BEEBE, Jr.
Coal Agent, 47 Fulton street, Brooklyn, L. I.,
[Lefferts' Exchange Office.]
Constantly on hand at the lowest rates,
LEHIGH, 
LOCUST MOUNTAIN,
RED AND WHITE ASH,
TREVORTON,
HICKORY, PINE AND OAK WOOD.
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WYOMING VALLEY COAL.—OFFICE,
No. 45 Atlantic street. Yark, corner Columbia and Baltic
st., Brooklyn.
JAMES BELL respectfully informs his friends and the public,
that he has the exclusive sale of this celebrated Coal for
the City of Brooklyn, which for manufacturing, hotels, domestic
purposes, bakers and steam foundries, has no superior. 
It burns free, makes no clinkers, and will endure long as
any other coal that is mined, with a great saving of time and
labor to consumers.
Contracts will be made for a supply of this Coal for the season.
OFFICE 45 ATLANTIC ST.
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COAL AND WOOD—WM. B. WALTERS 
informs the citizens of Brooklyn that he has opened his 
new yard on the corner of Nevins and Carroll streets, South
Brooklyn, where he will continue to keep constantly on hand
the best Coal of every description at the lowest cash prices.—
Yards—Flatbush avenue, junction Fulton avenue, between Nevins
and Powers streets; Flushing avenue corner Washington
avenue; and Nevins street corner Carroll.
N.B.—The celebrated Locust Mountain Coal constantly on 
hand. Also Virginia Pine, Oak and Hickory Wood of the best
quality. WILLIAM B. WALTERS.
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LOCUST MOUNT COAL.—JOHN MUCHMORE,
Dealer in Coal and Wood, would respectfully inform 
the citizens of Brooklyn that he can still be found at the
old stand, Plymouth st., near Catharine Ferry. All kinds of
Coal and Wood of the best quality constantly on hand.
He would call particular attention to the celebrated LOCUST 
MOUNTAINS COAL, as he has renewed engagements with
Messrs. Davis, Pearson & Co., for a full supply for the present
year. The quality of this Coal cannot be surpassed in being
brought direct from the mines, guarantees its being a pure and
genuine article. JOHN MUCHMORE, 
Plymouth st., near Catharine Ferry.

KINDLING WOOD BY STEAM POWER
and Machinery. Price reduced.
FACTORY, Nos. 6 & 8 JAY ST., Brooklyn
Orders left at the following places before 2 o'clock, P.M., will
promptly attended to: 
The CITY POST OFFICE. 
D. H. HAINES, Montague Hall.
FOSTER & LOPER, No. Sands street.
Mr. JAMES, 31 Fulton street. 
J. DAVENPORT, corner Oxford street and Fulton avenue, Land Agent.
DEBAUN & BRO., Proprietors 
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OILS & LAMPS 

QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS.— 
$1.00 Kerosene and Carbon Oil Lamps, Safety Fluid 
Lamps and Cans. Globes, Wick and Chimnies constantly on
hand. Camphene, Fluid, Alcohol, Kerosene, Carbon and other
Oils for sale cheap. Old Solar Lamps altered and regilt.
B. HINCHMAN & SON,
62 Fulton st., Brooklyn.
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CARBON OIL AND LAMPS—ECONOMY
AND SAFETY. 
THE BEST, SAFEST, AND CHEAPEST OIL KNOWN. 
Cost ¼ of a cent an hour, and gives light equal to Six Candles.
Do not blow yourself up with Camphene. Do not burn up
your family with Fluid. CARBON OIL WILL NOT EXPLODE. 
For sale wholesale and retail at No. 50 Myrtle av.,
Brooklyn, L. I.
G. H. G. WHITNEY,
Agent "Carbon Oil Co.," 
N. B.—Lamps of all kinds altered for the Carbon Oil.

REMOVAL—$1—KEROSENE AND CARBON 
OIL LAMP MANUFACTORY—The best Deodorized Oil for the above Lamps at One Dollar per Gallon,—
Customers supplied with oil by the wagon. Leave your orders
at the office, 56 Fulton st. GEORGE CHAPPEL. 
Dealers supplied with Oil and Lamps. Jobbing for the
trade. Old Lamps Repaired, Altered and Regilt.
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HOTELS 

THE NATIONAL SHADES.—JOHN C. 
FORCE, No. 16 High Street, Brooklyn, where Gentlemen
will find the most Choice Brands of Ales, Wines, Liquors 
and Cigars.
Hot Joints daily at half-past 1 P. M.
Steaks, Chops, Cold Cuts, Poached Eggs, Rarebits, Sardines,
Tea, Coffee, &c., from 8 A. M. to 11½ P. M.
The Daily Newspapers, with the Albion, Illustrated News,
Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Spirit of the Times, &c., &c., and on
view, 
A GALLERY OF OVER 400 OIL PAINTINGS. 
CLOSED ON THE SUNDAY.
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THE HAIR.
 
A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF 
RICH GLOSSY HAIR ,
COMPLETELY PRESERVED
TO THE GREATEST AGE.
And who that is gray would not have it restored to former
color; or bald, but would have the growth restored, or troubled
with dandruff and itching but would have it removed, or troubled
with scrofula, scald head, or other eruptions, but would be
cured, or with sick head ache (neuralgia) but would be cured.—
It will also remove all pimples from the face and skin. Prof.
Wood's Hair Restorative will do all this, see circular and the
following:
Ann Arbor, November 5, 1856.
Prof. O. J. Wood—Dear Sir: I have heard much said of the
wonderful effects of your Hair Restorative, but having been so
often cheated by quackery and quack nostrums, hair dyes, &c.,
I was disposed to place your Restorative in the same category
with the thousand and one loudly trumpeted quack remedies,
until I met you in Lawrence county some months since, when
you gave me such assurance as induced the trial of your Restorative
in my family—first my good wife, whose hair had become
very thin and entirely white and before exhausting one
of your large bottles, her hair was restored nearly to its original
beautiful brown color and had thickened and become beautiful
and glossy upon, and entirely over the head; she continues to
use it not simply because of its beautifying effects upon the
hair, but because of its healthful influence upon the head and
mind. Others of my family and friends are using your Restorative,
with the happiest effects; therefore, my skepticism and
doubts in reference to its character and value are entirely removed;
and I can and do most cordially and confidentially recommend
its use by all who would have their hair restored from
white or gray (by reason of sickness or age,) to original color
and beauty, and by all young persons who would have their
hair beautiful and glossy.
Very truly and gratefully yours,
SOLOMON MANN.
Friend Wood: It was a long time [???] [???]
before I got the bottle of restorative for which you gave me an
order upon your agent in Detroit, and when I got it we concluded
to try it on Mrs. Mann's hair, as the surest test of its power.
It has done all that you assured me it would do; and others of
my family and friends, having witnessed its effects, are now
using and recommending its use to others as entitled to the
highest consideration you claim for it.
Again, very respectfully and truly, yours,
Carlyle, Ill., June 28, 1852.
I have used Prof. O. J. Wood's Hair Restorative, and have
admired its wonderful affects. My hair was becoming, as I
thought, prematurely gray, but by the use of his Restorative it
has resumed its original color, and, I have no doubt, permanently so.
S. BRESSE, ex-senator, U. S.
O. J. WOOD & CO., Proprietors, 312 Broadway, N. Y., (in
the great N. Y. Wire Railing Establishment) and 114 Market
street, ST. Louis, Mo.
And sold by all good Druggists.
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PAINTING.
JEREMIAH MUNDELL
and JOHN AVILA,
House and Sign
PAINTERS,
have removed to 160 Fulton street, above Cranberry.
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SIGNS, BANNERS, FLAGS, GILDING ON
Glass, Shades for Store Windows, House Painting, Graining,
Marbling, Fresco Painting, and Decorative Paper Hanging
at W. EDMOND'S Old STand, 2 Henry street, corner of Fulton.
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FOR SALE & TO LET.

FOR SALE.
250 LOTS
on
Flatbush Avenue,
Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh,
and
Carlton Avenues,
Also on
Wyckoff, Warren, Baltic,
Butler and Douglass Streets,
in the
EIGHTH, NINTH AND TENTH WARDS.
This desirable property is offered at private Sale on very accommodating
terms—to responsible parties who will contract
to build.
The whole amount of purchase money may remain on bond
and mortgage for a term of years.
Apply at the office of the owners in Fulton Bank Building,
corner of Fulton and Pearl sts., New York, from10 to 12 M.,
Office No. 2.
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FOR SALE OR TO LET.—A FOUR STORY
brick Store and Dwelling, on the northwest corner of
Bedford avenue and Jefferson street, Brooklyn. An excellent
stand for a Baker or Grocer. Also, a three story and basement
brick dwelling House, being the third house north of the
above. Both have gas pipes, and are finished in good style.—
Will be rented low to good tenant, or sold upon very reasonable
terms. Most of the money can remain at the option of the
purchased. The lots are each 20 feet front and rear, by 90 feet
in depth. Inquire of JOS. M. GREENWOOD, office, No. 3,
Front st., Brooklyn.
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FOR SALE.—A THOROUGH BUILT HOUSE,
36 by 33, on Fifteenth street, between 4th and 5th avenues,
Gowanus, late the residence of Timothy Kellogg, Esq., with
over 8 lots of ground, a well cultivated Garden, with fruit of
all sorts. Plenty of water on the premises. Apply to S. HONDLOW,
Montague, near Court st.
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FOR SALE.—IN SOUTH BROOKLYN, A
first class brown stone front House, beautifully located on
the corner of Henry and Carrol streets, with stable attached.—
House is 25 by 50, lot 107.16.; has all the modern improvements;
gas, baths, furnace, hot and cold water, and all in perfect order.
Possession soon; terms easy. Apply to S. HONDLOW,
Montague, near Court st.
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PATENT ICE HOUSE FOR SALE.—THE
large building, situated in Water street, near Bridge,
Brooklyn, opposite the Excelsior Cordage Manufactories, recently
used for a fruit preserving establishment. Building 55
feet by 100 feet, two stories high, wiht vault 14 feet deep below the
 scrb, extending over the whole ground.—Would be a suitable
place for a brewery, or for storage. Will be sold cheap, and at
easy terms. Enquire of J. V. MESEROLE, V2 Second St.,
one door south of South 7th.

LODGE ROOM TO LET ON THE CORNER
of Myrtle ave and Stauben st., from the 1st of May next,
rent low. Enquire of SAMUEL GRAHAM.
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FOR SALE.—ON PRESIDENT ST., SOUTH
Brooklyn, a three story marble front House with four
lots of ground—a perfect garden. House has all the modern
improvements, with furnace, gas, baths, stationary wash
stands, &c., &c. Apply to S. HONDLOW, Montague, near
Court st.
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FOR SALE, ON ACCOMMODATING TERMS,
that splendid Lot 25x100, in Concord street, between Fulton
and Washington street, next door to Mrs. Bach's Mansion.
Also a Lot on Carlton avenue, 25x100, between Fulton and
Atlantic avenues. J. MUNDELL, 135 Fulton st.
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LOTS FOR SALE, AT PRICES FROM $250
to $800, in the 10th Ward of the city of Brooklyn, on 3d and 
4th avenues and President and Carroll street; if improvements
are made all the purchasing money can remain on mortgage for a
term of years; also, water fronts on the Gowanus Creek, suitable
for manufactories, or lumber, brick, coal, and stone yards, which
will be sold or leased on very favorable terms. Apply to
ARTHUR W. BENSON,
Office on Carroll street, near Marina street.

INSECT POWDERS.

BED BUG POISON—BY THE USE OF THIS
preparation, Bugs, Roaches, Moths, and other vermin
may be effectually exterminated. Manufactured and for sale
by P. D. LEYS, cor. Main and York sts.
Price 12 cents per bottle.
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GENUINE PESOAN INSECT POWDER.—
The subscriber begs leave to introduce to the American
Public his GENUINE PERSIAN INSECT POWDER, an article
which has gained a world-wide reputation for its excellency
in exterminating Bedbugs, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies,
Mosquitoes, and Insects of all descriptions, in Houses, on Animals,
and Plants. Having during his late visit to Europe made
arrangements with a party, for a number of years, established
in Tiflis, Asia, to supply him exclusively with this article, pure
and unadulterated, for the United States, he can confidently recommend 
it to all Dealers and the Public at large, as the best
and safest Insect Destroyer in this market.
Testimonial from Dr. Chilton
Mr. Marx, Dear Sir: I have analysed the sample of Persian
Insect Powder, which you left with me, and find that it is a
harmless vegetable powder, which may be used with perfect
safety for the purpose of destroying small insects, such as
Roaches, Ants, Flies, Bugs, &c. Having tried it practically, I
know it to be efficacious. The Powder, although so deadly in
its effects upon insects, is perfectly harmless to man, and the 
high order of animals. Respectfully yours,
JAMES R. CHILTON, M. D., Chemist.
Sold by the single bottle, dozen, gross, and in larger quantities
by E. MARX, Sole Importer and Proprietor,
108 Fulton street, Brooklyn, and
125 Pearl street.
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BAKERIES.

LARGE BREAD.
2½ CENTS A POUND,
4 lbs. FOR 10 CENTS.
at MUMBY's, High st., near Fulton.

JOSEPH H., MUMBY, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER,
No. I59 Fulton street, Brooklyn. Parties
and Weddings supplied with every article suitable for such
occasions.
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ALES, &c.

LABON'S HOME-BREWED TONIC ALE.—
This article is a pure extract of Malt and Hop, and is a
wholesome and exhilerating beverage, manufactured expressly 
for Family use, and highly recommended by Medical men to
invalids and convalescents for its invigorating qualities. Price
$1 per Dozen, in Pint bottles; 24 cents per Dozen paid for the
Empty bottles when collected.
Orders left at the BREWERY, No. 6, Flatbush avenue, near
Fulton avenue, and at Dr. CATTELL'S Drug Store, Fulton
street corner of Adams, will be promptly executed, in any part
of the City. Terms CASH on Delivery.
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TO PUBLIC SPEAKERS, CLERGYMEN< AND
others.—The AMERICAN PASTILLES, or VOICE LOZENGES
are offered as the best and safest remedy for hoarseness,
bronchitis, sore throat, &c. A single trial will convince
the most skeptical. Price 25 cents per Box. May be had
wholesale or retail from the manufacturer, R. J. DAVIES.
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NOTICE.—PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between
RULEF VAN NUYSE and WILLIAM BROADHURST disolved,
and the business heretofore carried on by them de.
Dated Brooklyn, July 27th, 1857.
WM. BROADHURST
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[...]LIFE ILLUSTRATED
W. HOWLAND, SC.
A JOURNAL OF ENTERTAINMENT, IMPROVEMENT, AND PROGRESS.
VOL. V.--NEW SERIES.--NO. 9.          NEW YORK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1857.           WHOLE NUMBER, 165.

PUBLISHED WEEKLY, AT TWO DOLLARS A YEAR, 
IN ADVANCE, BY
FOWLER AND WELLS, 308 BROADWAY, N.Y.

SINGLE COPIES, FOUR CENTS.

General Literature.

THE DUTCH ON MANHATTAN
FOR SEVEN YEARS AFTER THE SETTLEMENT OF THE
COUNTRY.

"In 1663," says Mr. Watson, describing an old
map of Niew Amsterdam, "almost all the houses
presented their gable ends to the street, and all
the most important buildings, 'Stuyvesant
Huys,' on the water's edge, at present Moore and
Front streets, and the "Stadt Huys,' or City
Hall, on Pearl Street, at the head of Coenties
Slip, were then set in the foreground, to be the
more readily seen from the river.  The chief part
of the town of that day lay along the East River, 
called Salt River in that time, and descending
from the high ridge of ground along the line of
Broadway.  A great artificial dock for vessels lay
between Stuyvesant Huys, above referred to, and
the bridge over the canal at its debouche, on the
present Broad Street.  The three half-moon forts, 
called Rondeels, lay at equal distances, for the
defense of the place; the first at Coenties Slip,

BROAD STREET IN DUTCH TIMES.

and the third at the 'Water-Gate,' on the outer
bound of the city, being the foot of the present
Wall Street, so called from its being shut in there
by a line of palisades along the said street, quite
over to the junction of Wall and Lumber streets,
where the North River limits then terminated in
a redoubt.  By a map referring to 1729, it is 
shown that there was no street beyond the Broadway
westward, but that the lots on the western
side of that street descended severally to the river;
that from Courtlandt Street northward all
the ground west of Broadway was occupied by
trees and tillage, and called the 'The King's
Farm.'  The eastern side of the city was all 
bounded by Water Street, having houses only on
the land side, and its northern limits terminating
at Beekman Street.  At the foot of Broad Street
were two great docks, called East and West
docks, as they lay on either side of Broad Street.
They occupied the ground now built upon from
Water Street, and from the east side of Moore
Street, near Coenties Slip.  Between Moore and
Whitehall streets lay the shipyards, and all along
where now tower stately trees on the Battery
promenade, lay numerous rocks forming "the
Ledge," having the river close up to the line of
the present State Street, fronting the Battery!"
   A writer on New York in the year 1834, says, 
while uttering a lamentation over the destruction
of the old Dutch edifices:  "It seems but yesterday
that we were wont to make a weekly pilgrimage
through Broad Street on Sunday after
church for the single purpose of beholding those
remaining tokens of a generation long since passed
away, and now we look for them in vain.  Two
were leveled with the ground in 1827, the oldest
bearing on its front, in sprawling iron letters, the


THE OLD STADT HUYS.


date of 1701, and the other 1698, and there
was one still older, built in 1689, to which we
always felt a strong temptation to take off our
hat in passing.  They are all gone now.  We remember
a nest of these Dutch tenements at the 
corner of Broad and Garden streets (an engraving
of which we give in this article), and they
too are gone.  One of the corner houses was a
ferry house, but which we can not say."  Their
place is filled now with huge warehouses, half-a-dozen
stories high.  There is but one left in
Broad Street, where we remember nearly 
a score.  The old building here referred
to stood on the corner of Broad Street, 
and as late as 1834 was used as a 
grocery.
   We give an engraving of a similar edifice
which bore the number 41 Broad
Street.  Whether it was erected by a
Stuyvesant, a Hardenbrook, a Schermerhorn,
or a Roosevelt, is not known.  It
escaped the great conflagration of 1776,
and in 1830, when it was still occupied,
as the sign over the door indicates, it was
known to be one hundred and thirty-two
years old.  As the first settlers of New Amsterdam
were from Amsterdam in Holland,
they brought with them to the New World
the same manners, customs, and opinions
that prevailed in the land of their nativity.  The
fashion of their apparel, and the form of their
dwellings in particular, are understood to have
been fac-similes of such as they had been familiar


THE CITY HALL.


with in Holland, where gable fronts, leaden windows,
and sharp-pointed roofs are characteristic
features of both city and village--of the Stadtholder's
palace, the burgomaster's mansion, and 
the peasant's hut.
   The cottage style, however, was usually adopted
by the founders of New Amsterdam.  Most of
their buildings consisted of a single story, independent
of the sharp-angled roof before mentioned.
It is true that some of the more wealthy
could boast of a second story, and a few of the
higher class even of a third, but these latter were
considered as palaces among the humbler edifices
of the commonalty.  The walls of the buildings
were constructed of small black and yellow
bricks, called clinkers, imported for the purpose,
from Holland, serving as a ballast for the ships
which conveyed them across the Atlantic.  The
lime used by the builders was made of oyster
shells, with which the bay and the rivers at that
time abounded, and this mortar was found, after
the lapse of two hundred years to be harder than
the bricks themselves.  In some instances, however, 
the houses were constructed of wood with
a brick front next the street--a mode of building
which long afterward prevailed in the city, 
especially with those who wished to make some
show at little expense.  But in whatever manner
the building was constructed, its gable end always
faced the street, and generally terminated
in battlements which resembled two opposing
flights of stairs, starting at the eaves on each side
of the front, ascending with the angle of the roof,
and meeting at a little brick turret which surmounted
its apex and was commonly ornamented
with a weathercock or vane to indicate the course
of the wind.
   The acute angle of the tiled roof was happily
calculated to avert the danger to which buildings
of a different shape would have been exposed
from the heavy falls of snow prevalent at that
period.  On the gable front, so often mentioned,
were displayed four large iron figures, designating
the year in which the building was erected,
and at the same time serving the purpose of what
modern builders call anchors, irons securing the
walls and the floor-timbers.
   The stories were low, and the apartments seldom
ceiled overhead; but massive oak beams,
either whitewashed with lime or highly polished
by frequent applications of the scrubbing-brush,
gave strong indications of durability.  The windows
were composed of three different sashes,
two of them opening on hinges and opening on
the inside like little folding-doors, while the third,
of narrower dimensions, was fixed horizontally
across the top, where it remained stationary.  The
glass, cut into small panes two inches by four, 
was set in lead.  The windows were usually secured
by outside shutters hung by hinges at the 
bottom.  The fire-place was surrounded by blue
and white tiles, on which were rude pictures, intended


GROCERIES

DUTCH GROCERY IN BROAD STREET.


to illustrate some important Scripture
narrative, or the most striking incidents in
Aesop's fables. 
   Here "Tobit and his dog figured to great advantage.
Haman swung conspicuously on the
gibbet, and Jonah appeared most manfully flouncing
out of the whale, like harlequin through a 
barrel of fire."  The ascent to the second floor
was by a spiral staircase, either directly behind
the street door, or else behind the back door, as
the house was always furnished with abundance
of large doors and small windows on every floor.
   By way of contrast with these old Dutch edifices, 
we give an engraving of the City Hall, "an
architectural wonder," considering that the corner-stone
was laid in 1803, when New York did
not possess one tenth of her present wealth.  But
those were they days of Livingston and De Witt
Clinton, and no statelier edifice has since risen
upon the Island of Manhattan.  The front and 
two ends are of white marble, and the back,
which is never shone upon by the sun, of brown
sandstone.  The City Hall contains a gallery of 
historical art, invaluable to the lover of Knickerbocker
times.  In the Governor's Room, enjoyed
by the public only on reception days, are the
portraits of all the Governors of the State, from
the time of Lewis, and the Mayors of the city
with several of the Presidents, painted by artists
of national reputation.  There may be seen Henry
Hudson, Columbus, and old Stuyvesant, with
hosts of other worthies, while the archives of the
city contain a vast amount of information of great
interest to the historian.  Besides the rooms of
the Aldermen and Common Council, there was in





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former times a noble banqueting-hall for the city
magnates.
   Adjacent to the City Hall is the old Debtor's
Prison, now the Hall of Records, and the Rotunda,
put up for the exhibition of a panorama,
now used for public offices.
   The Hotels are the pride of our metropolis, indicating
more than all else to the passing stranger
her commercial greatness. First in age, high
in reputation, and best in situation, of all  these
splendid establishments, is the Astor House, a
massive structure of Quincy granite, with a frontage
on three streets, and overlooking the Park on
the opposite side of Broadway.
   The Astor had three hundred and forty rooms,
and frequently entertains at a time more than six
hundred guests. It is more widely known than
any other hotel in the world, and its spacious
halls have witnessed more social and civic feasts
than any other similar establishment in the country.
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                      THE COUNTRY POSTMASTER.
   Behind a high-shouldered desk, that stands
upon a counter much worn with trowsers and
swinging boots, assisted ever so triflingly by the
little light that steals in through the one window
hard by, the square-toed, heavy browed, self-opinionated
Country Postmaster holds his office
in all its serene and awful dignity, and dispenses
the regular correspondence of the town, once
every twenty-four hours, without fear or favor.
That must be a reckless man indeed who ventures
to take unwarranted liberties with his High-Mightiness
while engaged about the responsible
duties that appertain to his position. When the 
stage-coach comes up to the door, and the leathern
pouch is brought in and deposited on the counter,
the very silence that prevails throughout the
cabined apartment has something in it unspeakably
awful.
   A country post-office as a general thing is only 
a country store, with some little odd corner railed
off for sacred secrecy. Anybody can go around
behind there, if he happens to enjoy the confidence 
of the village postmaster, or, indeed, if he
enjoys about the usual average of confidence in
himself. It is chiefly the women, who step up
doubtingly, as if asking for a favor--or the girls,
who sidle along and ask for a letter in the softest
whisper, as if they wouldn't even have their names
pronounced in so public a place--or the boys,
who might otherwise be too bold--to whom it is
expected that the "post-office department" will
be caviare. For them only is the cold iron rail
spiked down so emphatically into the counter.
For them alone is the official stern-browed and
frowning. On them only does he look with the
most scrupulous scrutiny, as if he would know by
what right or title they might pretend to have
literary property in the hands of the United States
Government at all.
   There are three great men in country life, and
but three; and they are the main-props, stays,
and pillars of the entire social structure thereabouts.
These men are the minister, the lawyer,
and the doctor. The lawyer, however, has of late
years seemed so far to have given way to the
dreadfully irreverent innovations of the age, as to
yield a part of his foretime, influence, and authority,
which has been duly taken up by the town
postmaster. And a most worthy and faithful co-partner
he is, too. He it is who can give you a
brisk turn on politics; going over the affairs of the
whole nation while Mrs. Tinkham's teapot, over
the way, is firing up the social  portion of the
evening meal. Or he will tackle you on religious
subjects, in which it is sometimes admitted that
his profundity exceeds all rational measure, sometimes
of any other man's lead-and-line. In fact,
when he is disputatious at all on church matters,
he is full of it; his brain buzzes like a new top;
he lays down for you four-and-twenty planks of
as many "Saybrook platforms," with just about
four-and-twenty shakes of his expressive fore-finger;
he knows the minister, and through him has
become what my Lord Bacon styles a "full man;"
and as for sermons, he can head them for you
faster than ever a cooper performed the same service
for casks and barrels.
   On mooted points of law--especially constitutional
law--the country postmaster is strong beyond
everybody's estimate; hence everybody is
afraid of him much out of fair proportion to his
actual attainments. He is shrewd enough to keep
a handful of stray Congressional Reports bound
up, on the dusty shelf at his back, together with
a copy of the Statistics in imposing calf; and with
this legal stock in trade he sets the town at defiance.
Of course he is not to be contradicted on
matters appertaining to the country at large, for,
being himself so fortunate as to sustain the responsibility
of intimate relations with the general
government, how is it to be supposed that any
other man can be as well posted as he? Not even
a member of the President's Cabinet can give you
an opinion with more pragmatic precision, or
speak with greater confidence of the intentions of
the authorities at Washington. He is the great
Mogul. National politics take their local coloring
by being passed  through the somewhat dense medium
of his commentary. He is sketched in all
the party's mind as the one man who keeps the
keys, the seals, and the secrets. If a single man
contemplates so daring an act as defection, he of
all other men is close after him to make him tremble
in the clothes he happens to have on.
   In some villages--in these degenerate times, the
post-office has passed into the hands of women;
but that is out of the reach of all legitimate calculation.
According to the old and genuine theory,
none but the real lords of creation have anything
to do with such heavy dignities; none but they 
have breadth enough in their shoulders to support
them. Put a woman behind a row of country
post-office boxes! The idea is absurd in the extreme.
What has she to do with the daily distribution
of men's correspondence? what connection 
has she with the great system of the National
Government? What security would the people 
have, that the town does not know the contents of
their occasional letters before they do themselves?
A thousand other questions could be put, and
every one in the same spirit and to the same point.
Although it would be mighty poor policy to deny
that some few woman do make excellent post-masters,
yet that proves nothing for a radical
change on the part of the Government with the
character of its appointment. Only to think of a 
gang of tongue-y women in undisturbed control
of our post-offices! What work they would make
with the mails! What mischief they would create
between friends! What general confusion they
would beget in business affairs! What a hurrah
about everything, for everybody, in every corner
and cranny! No--let us not quite give over this
important prerogative yet, however much we may 
feel the desire to extend the recognized sphere of
woman's effort. Let us hold fast to the old post-offices,
and especially the Country Post-Offices.
   Everybody who has any knowledge, personally,
of the country and the various traits of ordinary
country life, knows of course what sort of a building
the post-office is, or is in, and just what kind of
a man is the postmaster. If it should chance, however,
that here and there a soul may exist that has
never yet become familiar with these most essential
features in every genuine rustic landscape, we
shall perhaps be pardoned of the public if we set
forth in a modest measure some of the salient
points, sticking out like rabbits' ears, that characterize
the post-office department in the rural 
districts.
   As before mentioned, the country post-office is
ordinarily comprised within the limits of a country
store. Kegs and barrels, nails and soap-boxes,
customers and letter-writers, boys and men, dogs
and women, the red-hot box-stove and the department
letter-boxes, are mingled in a most beautiful
and striking incongruity. Of a winter evening,
the place is redolent of old trowsers and mail-bags
oddly mixed up in the atmospheric odors. A row
of men sit perched upon the smooth-faced counter;
a row of boys and men sit on boxes and nail kegs
opposite the stove; whistling idlers stand and
stare at the hoes and mop-handles suspended
overhead, as if calculating whether they would
"hurt" or not if they should fall on their crowns;
the stove roars, and growls, and sputters, from
being so stirred up with sticks; little boys come
in every few minutes, and look up into the expressionless
faces of the men sitting around, or listen
attentively with open mouths to what they are
gossiping about, and then uneasily run out
again; in the solemn pauses can be heard the dull
and heavy tickings of the old wooden-wheeled,
Connecticut clock, standing on the little shelf between
the snuff-jars and the preserved ginger
pots, sounding like fate slowly watching off Time
as it passes, and personally applying the long sermon
of the minister on the Sunday before;  now
and then one of them, with considerably longer
ears and more acute hearing than the others, lifts
his head and declares that "the stage is a-coming,"
and presently all parties prepare for the approach
of the government messenger and the bringing in
of the mail-bag.
   It is a pretty scene, the whole of it; we mean
a pretty curious one, viewed in any aspect. It is
odd to think of all the men in a town sitting
around a hot stove in a dull country store, gossiping
at full headway about other people's affairs,
and apparently impressed with as great a responsibility
as if the affairs of the nation itself were put
upon their shoulders. Their wives are at home,
poor women! else how could the house get on?
They must never go gadding and gossiping about,
oh, no! nothing of that! but the lords, they may
sit around and wear out the seats of their thickest
pantaloons in the post-office, and nothing like
fault-finding, or complaint even, must come of it.
Let the women dare to criticise their propensities
at their peril!
   The mail-coach drives up. It is after dark, in
the winter; and if it be summer weather, the dusk
is just pleasantly and soothingly coming on. Oh,
such delicious draughts of happiness as one drinks
in on the summer nights, at this particular hour!
draughts like the cool airs that play about his
temples and dally with his very heart! The
sound of the driver's voice may be heard all over
the street--"get up, g'lang!" The heavy rattle
of the wheels echoes against the sides of the old
meeting-house, and fills the town with warnings
of what is to come. The door of the post-office
opens, and out steps a boy and takes the one mail-bag
that is to come out; while a narrow wall of
light from the tallow dips within is projected far
out into the exterior desert of darkness. What a
hustling and rustling there is when the mail-bag
comes in! How the female heads all go to the
windows of the dwellings along the street, and try
to peer out into the darkness to see if they may
possibly have a letter, by outside appearances!
   The little cluttered-up post-office is all in a
hubbub instantly. Every eye is turned to the
mail-bag and the postmaster. They watch him 
as he empties the responsible pouch of its precious 
contents. They count up every package, letter,
newspaper, and public document that makes its
appearance, with as great avidity as children pull
out the stuffing of their Christmas stockings.
They study the color, size, shape, thickness, bulk,
and probable importance of every article that
comes forth. Many of those nearest the counter,
and those who by reason of their age or property
standing feel privileged in the village post-office
as much as anywhere else, venture to take a few
of the pieces of mail matter into their hands,
which they proceed to "heft" and make shrews
computations upon. the boys, some of them,
crowd up to the counter under the men's elbows, 
and you can find an odd head here, and an odd
body there, and a spare arm or leg somewhere
else, which, carefully and anatomically arranged,
will give you the personation of country boys'
manners in the post-office, at the hour the mail 
arrives.
   The mail is assorted all in due time; which
generally means, after a monstrous deal of waiting 
and waiting. It beats the natives of old Holland,
what a very slow man the country postmaster is.
The more he has pressing upon him, the less is
he able to accomplish. He is confused at nothing.
The talk around the room bothers him, and he
now and then looks up over his spectacles at the
crowd, as a pedagogue glances frowningly about
his little realm of a schoolroom.
   Presently the critical moment arrives. It has
come. He begins: "Mr. Atkins!" says he, in a
voice of proper solemnity. That gentleman half
bows, slips down from his seat on the head of a
flour barrel in the darkest corner of the store, and
holds out his hand. A file of men pass the documents
over to him from head-quarters, each one
of whom reads the superscription as long as the
light affords him any reasonable chance. "Mr.
Bottles!": sings up the postmaster. Everybody
looks around for Mr. Bottles. They explore every
corner, crevice, and cranny, and, as a last resort,
they look this side and that of the stovepipe.
"Not here," the answer is given in. "Mr. Cannikin!"
That individual comes forward as far as 
he can, and his mail is handed him after the style
in which Mr. Atkins was put in possession of his.
"Miss Fairmaid!"--and the young men exchange
coarse jokes in a low voice, while some little boy,
who is on the lookout for his pretty sister close
up by the counter, puts forth his hand and makes
an effective grab at it.
   And so on through the chapter. This may
seem to those who are looking with delight for
the new post-office in the lower angle of the Park,
to be an exaggeration; but back in the country,
beyond city reach altogether, it will at once be
recognized as the truth. We have again and again
had our modest name "called out" before the
whole town thus voluntarily assembled, and received
what mail matter belonged to us through
the hands of we knew not what number of men
and boys, mixed up together in officious confusion.
   Thus does the postmaster become practically
the great center of town and village patronage
and favors. All look up to him. If any grumble
at this or at that, it makes but very little difference; 
they are bound to keep on as good terms
with him as they can, and make the best of their
dissatisfaction and difficulties. The females all
like him or dislike him; sometimes one, and
sometimes another. The younger portion of them,
however, are very chary of their remarks aloud,
lest something they casually drop may by mischance
get around to the ears of the postmaster's
family, and so make infinite trouble for themselves.
When they run into the office, as a general thing,
they expect to get a joke from him about their
correspondents, which shows how studiously he
informs himself, and what a wonderful memory he 
has. Indeed, it gives him the highest possible
satisfaction to poke sly fun at the girls about their
beaux, and to tease them with what he seems to
know, with the help of their own telling, about
their little love-secrets. Thus he would like to
pass whole afternoons, alternately looking over
odd newspapers that slow subscribers have not
called for, and gossiping with the girls about the
little secrets and love matters that fill up their
numerous letters from some place not very off.
   It is hence a mistake to conclude that city post-masters
are in any fair sense representatives of the
officials of that class throughout the country. If
you would study the postmaster, you must study
the great class, the men who compose, under favor
of government, the rank and file of the office-holding
army. In the rural districts he excels. there
he stands out in his glory. It is only there that
he preserves his individuality, refusing utterly to
be sand-papered off to the smooth uniformity that
marks the men of the cities. He stands columnar
in the rural landscape. the town itself leans on
him. He attracts all their local and personal interests,
like iron-filings, to his official loadstone.
There is no use in trying to decry him, or to prejudice
him in other men's minds, or to put him
down in the least: for with the broad seal of his
commission in his trunk at home, who shall dare
gainsay either his merits or the magnitude of his
responsibilities?
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                       FIGHT WITH A PRAIRIE FIRE.
   On reaching the dale, we crossed the creek, and
selected our camping ground on a narrow slope 
of prairie, near the foot of a rocky spur of the 
mountains. One stream ran parallel with the
hillside, at about two hundred yards' distance.
   We halted at a spot where three or four large
live-oaks, growing at the foot of the hill, threw
a shade upon the grass. Having staked the horses
out to graze, we proceeded to make our camp.
I unrolled the tent, and cut stakes to set it up,
while the doctor began to burn the grass off a
small circle of the ground, that we might have a
place to cook our supper upon, without danger
of setting fire to the prairie at large. There was 
a strong southerly wind blowing; the grass had
not been at all fed down, and was the thickest
and heaviest we had anywhere seen, and perfectly
dead and dry. Just as the fire was touched to the
grass, there came an unusually violent gust, and
in a moment it was burning furiously. He immediately
attempted to smother it, and fearing that
it would get beyond his control, called to me to
assist him. I caught up a corn sack, and in half
a minute was at his side, but the fire had already
spread several feet, and when we tried to prevent
its progress to leeward, we were almost immediately
so suffocated by heat and smoke from flames
to windward that we were obliged to come back.
In another moment the fire was leaping along the
top of the grass before the wind, and we saw that
in this direction it was master of the prairie.
   The fire extended itself in an ellipse, slowly to
windward, rapidly across the wind, furiously before
it. Our first care was to prevent its reaching
our tent, ammunition, and camp-stores, which
were to windward. The only artillery we could 
make use of was our corn sacks; striking hard
with these upon the flames at any particular point,
it would be blown out and smothered, and the
progress of the fire at that point prevented, until
it was again reached by the flames from the side.
   Starting together, we extinguished the flame
at the extreme windward point to which it had
reached, and then proceeding from each other
each way, we continued to put it out, and to restrict
its sidewise progress within two diverging
diagonal lines. From the live-oaks, at the foot of
the steep hill, there extended along its base, for a
hundred yards or more, a thick growth of brushwood.
Following up the fire industriously in this
direction, I soon had arrested its windward progress
until it had reached the coppice, within
which, as its only fuel was a few dry leaves and
dead sticks, I was glad to perceive it extended
very slowly. I therefore joined the doctor, who
was in a similar manner following it up on the
right. Finding one of us could, with certainty,
prevent its extending to windward, we hastened
its advance laterally by drawing it along with a
burning wisp, as fast as we could, and still keep
it within our control, until we reached the bank
of the creek. There was then no danger of its
reaching the camp until it had burned around the
coppice, and advanced to windward beyond the
live-oaks.
   Before us there were now several acres of black,
smoking ground, beyond which the flames and
white smoke still roared frightfully, and entirely
obscured the view. Running around the live-oaks,
and along the side of the hill, to the left, to see
what the progress might be in that direction, we
found that there were several irregularly parallel
coppices and outcrops of rock, which interrupted
and divided the advance of the fire, so that, although
when it reached a steep slope of thick grass it
swept over it with flashing rapidity, its movement
up the hill was, on the whole, comparatively 
slow.
   I continued running along the hillside, above
the fire, to observe how far it had reached directly
to leeward, and what was before it in that direction.
We were very fearful of the damage that might
be done to the settlers by our carelessness, there
being the liability, not only of the destruction of
their remaining winter pasture, but also that their
fences, and even their cabins and fodder-stacks
and cattle, might be consumed by the fire driving
so furiously before the wind. I found there was
a curve to the left, in the course of the creek, and
of the hill, and, at about a quarter of a mile beyond
the camp, came to a small gully or ravine56                        LIFE ILLUSTRATED.

[CONCLUDED FROM THIRD PAGE.]
men, one of whom was also detained, doubtless
as a hostage, but not being closely guarded, managed
to jump overboard, and sawm to the shore.
   Eight days after his arrival, Hudson sailed
through the Narrows into "the most beautiful
bay of New York," and turned his prow toward
the "River of Mountains," whose perpetual inundation
washes the shores garlanded by our fair 
metropolis and her daughter cities.  And as his
eyes drank in the soft charm of the magnificent

HENRY HUDSON.

autumnal landscape, he doubted not that the
broad Mahicamnittuck flowed down from the India
for which he had so long been in search.
   Cautiously sounding her way, the Half Moon
"went into the river," past the Narrows, and anchored
near the mouth of the Kills in "a very 
good harbor for all winds."  The Indians came off
to them without hesitation, and "making a show
of love," but Hudson, having in remembrance the
fate of Colman, "durst not trust them."  On the
following morning twenty-eight canoes, "made
of single hollowed trees," and filled with natives
--men, women, and children--visited the vessel.
The oysters and beans which they offered for sale
were gladly purchased, but not one of them was
allowed to go on board.  In the afternoon the
Half Moon ran six miles farther up, and the foreigners
were delighted with the loveliness of the 
surrounding country.  "It is as beautiful a land
as one can tread upon," said Hudson, "and
abounds in all kinds of excellent split timber."
   Joyfully on the following day they entered the
"River of the Mountains," seeming to them the
portals of a new world.  The light wind permitted
them to sail but a few leagues.  He anchored at
night just above Yonkers, in sight of "a high
point of land, which showed out five leagues off
to the north.
The Half Moon had no sooner stopped in her
course than a great number of savages came off in
canoes, but none were allowed on board.  They 
brought oysters and garden vegetables to exchange
for other commodities. 
   The next day a favorable wind carried them
rapidly up Tappan and Haverstraw bays, and 
north of the "strait" between Stony and Verplanck's
points, they entered the magnificent region
of the Highlands.  At nightfall Hudson anchored 
near West Point.  The next morning was
misty, but when the sun rose the light clouds
were dispersed, revealing to the voyagers the grandeur
of the overhanging mountains.
   A fair south wind sprung up, and when the
Half Moon was getting under way, the two savages
who had been detained at Sandy Hook, 
watching their opportunity, leaped out of a porthole
and swam ashore, scornfully deriding the
crew as the vessel sailed away.
   Toward night Hudson came in view of other
mountains, which, however, did not approach the
river so near as those passed on the previous day.
These were the Catskill Mountains, and evening
found them at anchor near the landing now bearing 
that name.  Here they found "a very loving
people, and a very old man."  A great part of the
following day was consumed in taking in fresh
water, and the purchase of vegetables from the 
Indians.  Five miles farther up, Hudson went 
ashore in an Indian canoe.  The old man who accompanied
him was a "governor of the country,"
and conducting the stranger to his cabin, "made 
him good cheer."  "The tribe," continues Hudson
in his journal, "consisted of forty men and 
seventeen women.  These I saw there, in a house
well constructed of oak bark, and circular in shape,
so that it had the appearance of being
built with an arched roof.  It contained
a great quantity of maize or Indian corn,
and beans of the last year's growth;
and there lay near the house, for the 
purpose of drying, enough to load three
ships, besides what was growing in the
fields. On our coming into the house,
two mats were spread out to sit upon,
and some food was immediately served
in well-made red wooden bowls.  Two
men were also dispatched with bows
and arrows in quest of game, who soon
brought in a pair of pigeons which they
had shot.  They likewise killed a fat
dog, and skinned it in haste with shells
which they had got out of the water.
They supposed that I would remain
with them for the night, but I returned after a
short time on board the ship."
   The river narrowed as he advanced.  After sailing
up as far as the site of Albany, Hudson rectraced
his way to Manhattan, and at once sailed
for Europe.
   The Half Moon returned with a number of adventurers,
and in time the trading establishment
on the southern point of Manhattan expanded into
a prosperous Dutch village.  Trading posts sprang 
up in the interior, and, for the greater security of
the colony, the Hollanders entered into a treaty
with the chiefs of the Iroquois under the tall oaks
of Tawasentha.  In 1619 the first English vessel
floated into the bay of New York.  The captain

TREATY WITH THE INDIANS.

WRATH OF VAN TWILLER.

ordered the Dutchmen away, but they smoked on
in silence unmindful of the impudent stranger.
   The Dutch West India Company was formed in
1623, and in that year the colony of New Amsterdam
received an accession of thirty families of
Walloons, hardy Protestants from the Flemish
frontiers.  An infant was their first production on
American soil--and the name of Sarah Rapelje is
chronicled as the first Christian child born in the 
Province of New Netherlands.
   Holland was then a land of liberty and religious
toleration, and New Amsterdam so far followed
the example of the mother country that, in the
estimation of the rigid Puritans of the North and
the Catholics of the South, she became "a cage
of unclean birds."
   In 1626 Peter Minuit arrived as governor of the 
colony.  His first act was to purchase of the 
natives the entire island of Manhattan, containing
twenty-three thousand acres of land, for the sum
of $24 00.  He also erected a quadrangle fort
near Bowling Green, and in many respects proved
himself a worthy director. 
   In 1633 came into office the redoubtable Wouter
Van Twiller, "a model of majesty and lordly
grandeur," as the charitable Knickerbocker lovingly
calls the successor of Minuit.
   "He was exactly five feet five inches in height, 
and five feet six inches in circumference.  His 
head was a perfect sphere, and of such stupendous
dimensions that Dame Nature, with all her sex's
ingenuity, would have been puzzled to construct
a neck capable of supporting it, wherefore she
wisely declined the attempt, and settled it firmly
on the top of his backbone, just between the
shoulders.  His body was oblong, and particularly
capacious at bottom, which was wisely ordered by
Providence, seeing that he was a man of sedentary
habits, and very averse to the idle labor of walking.
His legs were very short, but steady in proportion
to the weight they had to sustain, so that
when erect he had not a little the appearance of
a beer-barrel on skins.  His face--that inflexible
index of the mind--presented a vast expanse, unfurrowed
by any of those lines and angles which 
disfigure the human countenance with what is
termed expression.  Two small gray eyes twinkled
feebly, like two stars of lesser magnitude in a
hazy firmament; and his full-fed cheeks, which
seemed to have taken toll of everything that went
into his mouth, were curiously mottled and
streaked with dusky red, like a Spitzenberg apple.
His habits were as regular as his person.  He
daily took his four stated meals, appropriating exactly
an hour to each; he smoked and doubted
eight hours, and he slept the remaining twelve of
the four-and-twenty."
   Van Twiller owned his appointment to a family
connection with the great Van Rensselaer.  From
a humble clerk of the doughty Dutchman suddenly
became a ruler of men.  Yet in spite of his inefficiency
New Amsterdam flourished.  The West
India Company had just established the Patroons.
One hundred and four soldiers were sent over to
protect the colony.  Schoolmaster Roelandsen
came to instruct the children, and good Dominie
Bogardus to lead in holy ways both young and old.
At last the sleepy Director fell into merited contempt.
Even the Dominie was constrained to call 
him a "child of the Devil," and threatened him
with a terrible "shake from the pulpit."
   To their great surprise one day an English vessel, 
the William, entered the waters of Manhattan,
and boldly held her way up the Hudson, or the
Mauritius, as the old "River of the Mountains"
was called by the Dutch in honor of Prince
Maurice.  The wrath of Van Twiller was aroused.
He raved and swore between great bumpers of
wine, and, pointing to the vessel, declared that
for the honor of the Fatherland she should be
brought back, and the English in no wise be permitted
to trespass upon the domains of the House
of Orange.  This was indeed accomplished--almost
the only notorious achievement during the
seven years' administration of Van Twiller, excepting
the purchase of Paggank, or Nut Island,
which to this day bears the name of Governor's
Island.

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   HOW TO MAKE HONEY--DIXON, ILL.--MESSRS.
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honey, and take the liberty to ask whether you have such,
as can inform me where I can get it, as I have not succeeded
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send the amount. Yours respectfully,     J. H. DOWNS.
   The advertisements to the contrary notwithstanding, we
believe the best, and indeed the only method known to
man by which the real genuine "Simon pure" article can
be made, is by the insect known by the name of "the little
busy bee." Honey made by any other process can not be
genuine. However, since a "receipt" is desired, we give 
one by which an article of "sweetning" may be made
cheap, namely: Take one part refuse honey, with bee
bread in it, and three  parts dirty sugar; mix, warm, and
stir together. A very gross taste, and the most ravenous
appetite would swallow, and, possibly, pronounce it sweet,
and something like honey. Or, if dirty brown sugar can
not be had dirty molasses may do.
   P.--"1. What is the reason that it is injurious
to put a child to sleep in a cradle? 2. How can a cellar
be built so that it will have no deleterious effect upon
things placed in it? 3. Does not salt in our food became
absolutely essential to organic processes, and highly productive
of many tissues? 4. Where can we find the most
perfect instruction for the selection of food--such as is free
from all foggy notions? 5. Is the air of the mornings of
September and October more injurious than that of other
seasons?" 1. The rocking motion from side to side is
"contrary to nature." 2. By having it well drained and
ventilated. 3. A disputed point. We incline to the negative.
Can you give any scientific reasons for your opinion?
4. In the "Hydropathic Encyclopedia." 5. No.
   ANNA.--Attend the Hygeio-Therapeutic College
in this city. You are well calculated for a physician.
There is a good demand for female M.D.'s of the hydropathic
school all over the West. We had an interview a
few days since, with a young lady who graduated last
spring, and has since practiced in Iowa. Her professional
earnings are at the rate of $1,000 a year.
   W. K.--We can not supply complete sets of
Phrenological and Water-Cure journals from beginning.
Such as we have, we sell at $1 50 per year, bound. If you
choose to send mail prices for books, we will send them by
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Encyclopedia," Freligh's or Pulte's "Homeopathic
Family Physician," and Watson's or Williams' "Allopathic
Practice."
   S. O. S.--Pay more attention to punctuation.
Never let a letter, nor note, nor sentence go from your
hand without being fully and carefully punctuated.
   W. H.--The best India ink comes from China,
and is made from a secretion ejected by cuttle-fish.--Cuvier.
   J. H. C.--Midshipmen in the United States
Navy are appointed by the President, who is usually governed
in his appointments by political influences.
   E. W.--Agnell's book on chess, price $1 25,
prepaid by mail, is considered a good work on the subject.
   DR. KANE'S LIFE.--Dr. Elder's "Life of Dr.
Kane" will not be issued till the latter part of this month.
It will be a very interesting work, and will make a sensation
equal to the "Artic Explorations."
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   SEWING-MACHINES AGAIN.--Since the publication
of our last article on sewing-machines, we have been
favored with several calls and communications from persons
interested in the various kinds of machines, all of
whom are anxious to show that their style is, par excellence,
the very best in the market.
   In our articles commending Wheeler & Wilson's machines
we have stated what we believe to be true--nothing
more nor less. That our opinions are not always correct
we are willing to admit. We wish none to be governed
by them, and advise each and every purchaser to judge
for themselves, after personal examination. But that we
may not be accused of judging hastily, we would say that
the writer of this--who has no interest whatever in the
manufacture or sale of machines--has examined thoroughly
the different patents and prices, from five dollars
upward, and came to his conclusions from what he could
see and hear at the time. That these conclusions are well
founded we think he has shown, from the fact that the machine
advised has taken the premium at the late Crystal
Palace Exhibition of the American Institute, over many
other exhibited.
   We wish it further distinctly understood, that while we
entertain a preference, we wish to speak disparagingly of
no other machines. That all, or at least most of them, are
serviceable, and a great improvement over the hand-stitch,
there is no question. Doubtless hundreds can be found
who will give their testimony in favor of the excellence of
the machine they use. We have now before us a letter
written by the wife of a clergyman in this city, speaking
in the highest terms of Grover & Baker's machine, which,
after months of experience, she thinks is altogether preferable
for family use--although she does not say if she has
ever tried any other. She says it sews strongly, and does
not rip, and thinks the objections made are of little practical
harm. So with friends of all others. Our readers
will remember we mentioned no machine in comparison.
We took general principles, and believe we were right in
the premises. We have the utmost good feeling toward
all, and wish to see them prosper. But the readers of
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A REMINISCENCE OF FIELD
                             LANE.
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                         [Concluded.]
   Conceive my joy, if you can, when, on a
chance look backwards in the direction I had
come, I perceived at no great distance, and
framed in the back circle of surrounding darkness,
the figure of a man carrying an old horn
lantern, swung from his neck, with a basket
on his back, a bag at his girdle, a cage full of
live rats in one hand, and a staff in the other.
He was attended by a savage looking bull terrier,
which came scouring towards me open
mouthed, and seemed inclined to resent my
trespass on his warren. Never, perhaps, did
mortal man rejoice more devoutly than I did
at the presence of this strange and unlooked
apparition. The man, bare to the hips, was
a mass of filth and rags: yesterpay, I would
not have spoken to him on any consideration
to be mentioned; but now, I could have pressed
him to my heart, or kissed the tattered hem
of his garments. I am not sure I did not do
something as foolish the moment my trembling 
limbs had carried me to his side.
   The honest fellow did not at all reciprocate
my earnestness. Holding me off at arm's-length,
he held up his lantern for a good
view, and deliberately surveyed me from head
to foot.
   'Blest if't ain't a reg'lar swell' he ejaculated
at length. 'Why, what the doose makes
the likes of you down in the shore? an' where's
yer dog, man alive? Come into the shore
without ne'er dog! it's a wonder the rat's
han't a eat ee hup!'
   'I didn't come here of my own accord,' I
said. 'Show me the way out, and I'll  pay you
well.'
   'Well, hang me if I knows what to make on 
it. Not come in o'yer hone accord! How was
it then? You've a been here ever since one
o'clock, anyhow.'
   'No, I have not--it was after three o'clock
when I got here.'
   'That's onpossible. Tide was a-comin' in
then, an' it ain't gone down yet.'
   'Will you guide me out, and take a guinea
for your trouble?' I said impatiently.
   'In course I guide you out, whether I will or
no--cos if you follers me, you gits out when I
do; but we can't go out till the tide's gone
down, an' that won't be for this hour, I reckon.
What I wants to know is how you got in
--cos it looks queer, yer see. Here, take a
swig o' this here, an' tell us all about it.'
   He produced a pocket-flask as he spoke, and
glad enough I was to take a pull at the fiery
spirit it contained, and which almost in a moment
gave me new life.
   'That's the sort to keep the stench out of a
feller's stomick, ain't it?' he said with a grin
as he followed my example. 'Now for it. Let's
sit down here--my basket's seat enough for
two--an' tell us how the doose a gemman like
you comes a [sho?in'] of it.'
   Without more ado, I told my story as the
reader already knows it, to the unqualified
amazement and indignation of the hearer.
   I shall not repeat his comments on the narrative.
'The bloody-minded villins!' he concluded;
won't you hang 'em?'
   'That I certainly will, if can lay hold of
them,' was my reply.
   'An' I'll go an' see 'em swing--blest if I
don't.'
   'And you,' said I--'how came you here?
You seem to be quite at home in this horrible
place.'
   'Oh,' said he, 'the place is well enough, if
that's all--only wish I had it all to myself, an'
no hinterlopers. Yer see, I'm a shore-hunter
for many a long year. All a feller finds down
here is his own, an' nobody thinks of claimin'
it agin--wouldn't git if they did, I reckon.'
   'But what can you possibly find here besides
the rats--and what sure are they?'
   'Ah, that's you hign'rants! What can I
find? Heverything as comes down--leave me
alone to find it--spoons, cheyney, money, silver
thimbles. I've found a shillin' an' four
sixpences to-day, only three on'em's bad uns.
I've found many a good sovring in my time,
an' more bad uns. The I snares the rats, an'
them's eightpence a dozen for killin' wi' the
dogs. Then there's the rags an' linen, lots o'
that--an' what d'ye think o' plate? Many's
the table spoon I've had, an' tea spoons too,
an' [???????????????????????????????]

me at the river-side, an' she'll be wondrin'
where the doose I'm got. You're all right now.
Just crawl up the drain, an' there you are:
there's enough on 'em, I reckon, up there to
fish yer out."
   Having recompensed my deliverer beyond his
hopes, I followed his advice, more in a dream
than with any real consciousness of what I was
doing. I was hauled out more dead than alive,
at the corner of a narrow lane, among a crowd
of people assembled to witness my resurrection.
I had hardly sense enough to make known the
address of my landlord, to whose house
I was conveyed, I believe, in a cart, upon a
bed of straw, after several drivers of cabs and
hackney-coaches had declined the honor of my
custom.
   It was night before I reached home; and
from that hour until full two months after, the
day and the night were all alike to me, for I
was raging in the delirium of fever, and declaiming
horrible narratives of murder, and
darkness, and skeleton victims, and rats, and
gravy-spoons. My poor old mother had to
come up from Suffolk to take possession of me.
But at last I got well again, in spite of the
doctor, who dosed me six times a day, and of
the nurse, who crammed my mother with the
notion that, because in my delirium I talked
of rats, I was doomed to death.
   The first thing I did when I recovered was
to hunt up the ruffians who had thought to
murder me. I got officers from Bow Street, and
invaded Field Lane with the authority of the
law. It was all to no purpose. Not only
could I not find the villains themselves, but I
could not identify even the scene of their
atrocity. A perfect stranger to the place, I
could only guess at its precise locality--of
course could not swear to it. There was no
such inner apartment as I described to be found
--no trap-door to be discovered in any of the
floors; in fact, the whole scene which my terror
had indelibly imprinted on my memory,
had all vanished together, and the search had
to be given up.
   The explanation of this seeming mystery
must be referred to the time I had lain on a
sick-bed, during which the report of my escape
may have reached my intending murderers--
and it is likely enough that my deliverer
may have talked of his adventure, and so put
the assassins on their guard. Thus they had
time, and to spare, to effect the metamorphosis
of their premises, which deceived the officers
of justice, and thus facilitated their escape
from the gallows they so richly deserved.
   Since then the doubt has often crossed my
mind whether the police of Bow Street really
believed the strange story I told them. Be
that as it may, the reader may rely upon its
accuracy so far as my memory serves me at this
distance of time--and he will hardly wonder
that I do not regret the final erasure of Field
Lane from the list of metropolitan lions.
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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS ON WILLIAMSBURGH
Improvements.--In the matter of the Regulating,
Grading, Paving, Curbing, Guttering, Bridging and Flagging
of Remsen street, from Bushwick avenue to Union
avenue, in the late city of Williamsburgh.
   Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned Commissioners,
appointed under, and by virtue of, an Act of
the Legislature of the State of New York, passed, March
20th, 1857, entitled "An Act relative to the payment of
expenses for local improvements in the late village and
City of Williamsburgh, and to actions and proceedings
in respect thereto," have completed their report in
the matter of the above improvement, and filed the
same in the office of the Clerk of the County of Kings,
that they will meet at the office of the Corporation
Counsel, at the City Hall, in the City of Brooklyn, on the
Tenth day of May, instant, from Ten o'clock, a.m.,
to Three o'clock, p.m., to review the said report,
which, during the ten days preceding said meeting, may
be examined in the said County Clerk's office, by all
parties interested in the same; and that, at the time
and place of meeting above specified, any person may
offer objections, in writing, to the said report, and accompany
the same with such affidavits as he may
think proper.
   The District of Assessment comprises all the land lying
on the north side of Remsen street, and extending to a
line drawn equi-distant from Grand and Remsen streets,
and running in the same general direction; also, all the
land lying on the south side of Remsen street, and
extending to a line drawn equi-distant from Remsen and
Wyckoff streets, and running in the same general direction.
                        ALDEN J. SPOONER,
                        DANIEL B. HASBROUCK,        Commissioners.
                        THOMAS COTREL.
   Brooklyn, April 27th, 1858.                                     ap28 td
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE.--In the matter of Wyckoff
street re-grading and re-paving, between Powers
and Nevins streets.
   Notice is hereby given, that the following assessments
 n the above matter remain unpaid, and that the warrant
for collecting said assessments will expire on the 10th
day of June next, and that unless said assessments, together
with the expense and per centage allowed by law,
are paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to advertise
and sell the premises in the manner pointed out by
Sections 24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the present charter of
the city of Brooklyn.
   Felix B. Huntington, $233 12; James Bryson 28 13.
                                                        ALFRED M. WOOD,
a30     1aw6wF     Collector of Taxes and Assessments.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE.--In the matter of Eighth avenue,
both sides, between Middle and 18th streets.
   Notice is hereby given, that the following assessments
in the above matter remain unpaid, and the warrant for
collecting said assessments will expire on the 10th day
of June next, and that unless said assessments, together
with the expense and per centage allowed by law, are
paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to advertise
and sell the premises in the manner pointed out by Sections
24 and 26 of Title 5th of the present charter of the
city of Brooklyn.
   Thomas Adams, Guardian for John Wyckoff, $1116 10;
Henry Radford 307 80; S Cornell, 262 35.
                                                              A. M. WOOD,
a39 1aw6wF     Collector of Taxes and Assessments.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE.--In the matter of Myrtle avenue,
northeast corner of, to the junction of Fulton
and Washington streets, cross-walks.
   Notice is hereby given, that the following Assessments
in the above matter remain unpaid, and that the warrant
for collecting said Assessments will expire on the
10th day of June next, and that unless said Assessments,
together with the expense and per centage allowed
by law, are paid on or before said date, I shall
proceed to advertise and sell the premises in the manner
pointed out by Sections 24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the
present Charter of the City of Brooklyn.
   Henry C. Conklin $3 70; James Weaver 3 70.
                                                               A. M. WOOD,
a30 1aw6wF                Collector of Taxes and Ass'ments.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE.--In the matter of Washington
and Grand avenues, Pacific street and Atlantic
avenue, filling lots.
   Notice is hereby given, that the following assessments
 n the above matter remain unpaid, and that the warrant
for collecting said assessments will expire on the
10th day of June next, and that unless said assessments,
together with the expense and per centage allowed
by law, are paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to
advertise and sell the premises in the manner pointed
out by Sections 24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the present charter
of the city of Brooklyn.
   R. C. Ackerley $972 38; J. Johnson 72 40.
                                                             A. M. WOOD,
   a30 1aw6wF       Collector of Taxes and Assessments.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE.--In the matter of Second street,
easterly side, between North 1st and North 2d
streets, fencing lots.
   Notice is hereby given that the following Assessments
in the above matter remain unpaid, and that the warrant
for collecting said Assessments will expire on the 10th
day of June next, and that unless said assessments,
together with the expense and percentage allowed by
law, are paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to
advertise and sell the premises in the manner pointed
out by Sections 24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the present
Charter of the City of Brooklyn:
   James Doran $5 08; James A. Davenport 13 17; Unknown
owner 81 17.                                      A. M. WOOD,
   a301aw6wF         Collector of Taxes and Assessments.
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IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF RODMAN B
Dawson, Esq., Surrogate of the County of Kings.--
Notice is hereby given, according to law, to all persons
having claims against Samuel B. Delaplaine, late of the
city of Brooklyn, deceased, that they are required to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the
subscriber, the Administrator, at his residence, 129
South Second Street, in the city of Brooklyn, Eastern
District, on or before the 25th day of June next.
   Dated December 21st, 1857.     JOHN DELAPLAINE,
   d 22 1aw6wT                                         Administrator.The Brooklyn Daily Times.

FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 30, 1858.

A Box has been placed in the office of the City Clerk
Hall where all communications intended for this
paper may be left.

AN EXCURSION OVER THE WHOLE
LINE OF THE WATER WORKS.
THE START.
According to programme, quire a numerous
party of Brooklyn officials and others went out
yesterday over the whole line of the Water
Works, extending their tour to Hempstead
Pond, 21 miles from Brooklyn. It was an affair
of the Common Council, but with invited
guests, some gentlemen interested, others employed
on the Works, with the members of the
press, &c., &c. Ald. Walsh and Ald. Walter
had the convoying of the visitors, for whose
accommodation carriages had been provided-
all hands making a start a little after nine
o'clock. Among the party were Ex-Mayor
Wall, Daniel Van Voorhies, and Nicholas
Wyckoff, Chief Engineeer, and H.S. Welles, on
of the contractors ; also, Samuel E. Jackson,
Ex-Mayor Brush, Ald. Doherty, and others.
All had a pleasant drive through the country,
stopping at intervals to glean what we will
by-and-by present to the reader-fetching up
at least, at the Hempstead (or L. Cornell's)
Pond, the furthest extremity.
GENERAL PLAN OF THE WORKS.
The plan of the Brooklyn Water Works has
been so often stated, we need briefly mention
the few main points necessary to a correct understanding
of yesterday's tour. The supply
of water comes from Queens county, from seven
ponds, large and small, fed by living springs.
These ponds are contiguous to each other-
the whole seven lying with the area of an
enclosure of eight miles. The farthest one
east is the Hempstead pond, (or L. Cornell's)
-then coming westward toward Brooklyn,
half a mile further on, is Pine's Pond-then
two miles and a half further on, is P. Cornell's
Pond-then a smaller stream a little way to
the west of that-then, (about two miles distant
from P. Cornell's) is Simonson's Pond-
then about a mile nearer Brooklyn, Nostrand's
Pond-then still a mile and a half nearer,
Baiseley's Pond-which latter is about two
miles east of Jamaica,
These ponds are excavated, "mucked" made
secure, dammed, and then the water caused to
flow by special canals or sluices into a large
general canal-which latter commences at the
outlet of the Hempstead Pond, extends 7 1/2
miles, and terminates at Baiseley's pond; from
which point the water flows, for the remainder
of the passage, through a large covered
acqueduct to the Well-Pump at East New York,
and is thence, by powerful machinery, elevated
into the great Ridgewood Reservoir. A real
triumph of science-and one of the most
interesting parts of the whole line. Thing
of forcing 20,000,000 gallons of water,
every day, up to the height of 172 feet
into a large basin prepared to receive it there!
Thus in short terms it is to be stated as follows:
Whole distance of the line
of the works.......................22 miles
Capacity for supply of water
next fall, when the
works are ready for use. 20,000,000 gallons.
Capacity which the Works
can fulfil in future.... 40,000,000 gallons.
For immediate use, there will be, at the
Pump Well, at East New York, two engines
of enormous power. These supply the
$20,000,000 gallons. In order to the supply
of the 40,000,000 gallons, two additional engines
will be necessary.
THE SEVEN PONDS.
Our limits to-day forbid us from giving the
specific details of the Seven Ponds, which furnish
the supply of water. We reserve them
for future articles, with much that is curious
and characteristic about the whole matter.
THE GENERAL OPEN CANAL 7 1/2 MILES LONG, FROM
HEMPSTEAD POND TO BAISELEY'S POND.
By the original contract, as it stands, this is
to be uncovered passage-way of earth with
sloping banks puddled at the sides and bottom,
for security. But the pressing question
arises whether, if the contract be held to,
there will not be imperative reasons, at a very
early day, for substituting in place of this
canal, a substantial arched aqueduct, of solid
masonry.
While the company were standing on the
banks of the canal, during yesterday's jaunt,
Mr. Welles, at the suggestion of a gentleman,
present, made some statements on the relative
merits of an arched aqueduct, as against those
of the open canal, call for by the contract.
The latter, he said, although it would answer
all the purposes expected of it in the original
plans, would certainly have to be given up in
a few years. He considered the objections to
it as numerous, insurmountable, and permanent,
involving the continual liability of caving in,
and from strong winds blowing large quantities
of dirt, leaves, and refuse stuff into the water ;
also from the action of severe snow storms and
intense cold in the winter. He reiterated the
certainty that (for all the canal ight do for
the present) an aqueduct would have to be
be constructed.
Ex-Mayor Wall, on the other side, had a
few words to say discursively, in behalf of
sticking to the original contract. He seemed
to think it would answer all necessary purposes
--and he mentioned as almost forbidding
a change, the great additional cost of the aqueduct
over the canal, namely $640,000.
Upon inquiry among the engineers, we were
told that the opinion there is unanimous as
to the inefficiency of the canal plan, and the
certain necessity, sooner or later, of the arched
aqueduct.
We shall have a separate article in a day or
two, presenting this question between the
canal and arched auqeduct, in fuller shape to
our readers.
THE AQUEDUCT.
This is from Baiseley's Pond to the Engine
house at East New York, many miles-a very
costly and complete work. We are compelled
to reserve this i n the same manner.
THE PUM-WELL, ENGINES, HOUSE, AND THE LINE UP
TO THE RESERVOIR.
These are located on the flat ground, near
the Long Island Railroad track, in the western
quarter of East new York. They are under
the charge of Samuel McElroy, some years connected
with the Water Supply, and formerly of
the U.S. Engineer Corps.
The Engine House which contains the pumping
machinery and pump-wells, and is now
ready for construction, is (we speak of it in
the present tense, but nothing of the structure
is up yet) an imposing building, with a centre,
69 feet wide by 84 feet long, about 50 feet
high, with wings on each side, 60 1/2 feet long
by 45 feet wide, having coal sheds and work
shops connected, so as to form a front of 247
feet. It will be built of pressed brick, with
elaborate free-stone ornaments, base course and
stoop, with an iron cornice and roof, and a cast
iron or marble floor. The centre is prepared
for four pumping engines (two at present, as
before mentioned), the boilers being placed in
the wings.
The Pump Well is immediately below the
Engine Room floor, and is a massive structure
or granite masonry, 37 feet high, with a clean
inside area of 60 feet by 10 feet, with 7 feet
depth of water way, a gate-chamber, connecting
it by four openings with the aqueduct line.
Much solicitude was felt by the Engineer in
charge, at lest the foundation excavations passing
5 feet below tide, should develop a quicksand
bottom, but the question was settled on
the 28th by fixing the foundation timbers on
a firm gravelly base, free from bottom springs.
The laying of the granite masonry will commence
in a day or two.
The Pumping Engines are now far advanced
at the Iron Works of Messrs. Woodruff and
Beach, Hartford. The force of their large establishment
is employed in this work. All
the heavy work, cylinder, stream chests, piston,
&c., with the forgings for engine and two
boilers, are nearly complete. The engines have
10 feet stroke, with 90 inches bore, double-
acting, with pumps of 10 feet stroke and 36
inches bore. Each is required to lift 10,000,000
gallons to the Reservoir in 16 hours, and
when working at their regular duty for 24
hours, their proportions are so large that each
stroke is allotted 4 1/2 seconds. They are essentially
after the Cornish plan in movement,
simplicity, and mass, embodying all the advantages
of that style, with the important advantages
of double-action. The pumps connect
with each other, so that one takes the
column of water the instant the other completes
its stroke, which obviates all losses of
momentum. With the enormous air-chamber,
and two check-valves on each force-tube,
a perfect control is had over the water, and
it is expected that a much higher tate of duty
will be realised than that of 60,000,000 named
as a contract test.
At present the excavation requires the constant
service of two small steam engines to
keep it free from water so that the men may
be able to lay the floor, which, after converg
with plank, is to consist of large heavy stone
work, some blocks of which are enormous,
weighing two tons. One of the engines gave
out Wednesday, so that when visited by the
excursionists, there was about three feet of
water in the wells-as one engine could not
keep it clear. But the engine will be repaired
and the men resume operations to-day.
The Force Tube Line, which connects the
influx gate house of Ridgewood Reservoir with
the Engines, is laid with two lines of 36 inch
pipe, specially cast for this purpose, of extra
thickness, the length of the line being 3350 feet.
This line has but one curve in its entire length,
and is laid without any angles or abrupt deflections.
It is provided with two check valves.
We have gone more into particulars with
the Engine works, &c., as they form a hither
to untouched part of the history of the works.
THE GREAT DIRECT RESERVOIR AT RIDGEWOOD.
This reservoir, on whose exhaustless contents
of 160,000,000 gallons of water, Brooklyn
will for ages and ages depend of the distribution
-supply one of the first necessaries
of life, is built in two apartments, 20 feet
deep, covering a joint water-surface fo 26 acres.
The grounds include 48 acres. The surface-level
of the Reservoir is 169 feet above tide,
and 163 feet above the level of the Pump-Well.
The location is on the central ridge which
divides the Atlantic Water Slope of Long
Island, from the Slope into the Sound.
The situation it occupies is one of the most
elevated and grand on the island. From it
you look off eastward and southward, beholding
the cultivated country, the roads, the villages
of houses, churches, the Long-Island
Railroad, East New York, and Jamaica turnpike,
and the clear spread of the waters of the
South Bay, the sails of vessels on the Atlantic,
and the distant highlands of Neversink.
This grand direct reservoir is very favorably
fixed, with reference to the general distribution
of water to Brooklyn, as the city is now
consolidated out of many separated precincts
and wards. The whole basin and grounds will
be surrounded with an ornamental fence, and
arranged in gravelled roads and walks. The
structures consist of a keeper's house in Italian
style, an efflux gate house and an influx gate
house-the latter built in masonry with cut
stone piers, coping, &c.
Our readers must understand, however, that
all these things, at present, make no show-
especially the Ridgewood Reservoir. This is
yet, to a casual observer, only a double cavity,
slanting sides, in process of being "puddled"
-altogether in a bare and unfinished state;
but will be all completed, and hold water, before
next winter.
FUTURE ARTICLES.
Yesterday's jaunt over the whole twenty-two
miles line of this improvement has impressed
us, in a new and more marked manner, with
the vastness, perfect science, inexhaustable
supply, unrivalled purity, and general farsightedness
of the whole plan, theory and
practice of the Brooklyn Water Works. It
is evidently one of the grand works of
the world, having no superior anywhere, imperfect
in no respect but one, and that to
be remedied-every thing on a scale fit for the
people of one of the principal and most populous
cities of America-with, it remains to be
added, that exception, the open canal between
the Hempstead Pond and Baiseley's. That is
the only flaw. But of this, and furthermore,
next week.Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
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                The Water and Sewerage Bills.
   There can be no longer any subterfuge as to 
the real character of the bills now before the
Legislature to take away from the City of Brooklyn
for all time to come the control and management
of the Water Works and the Sewerage of
the city, and vest it in a triumvirate appointed
by the present Water Commissioners, under the
direction of the Albany Lobby. Compared
with the power sought to be centred by these
bills in a Water Board of three members,
the utmost assumption of the Metropolitan Police
Bill was modesty itself.
   One thing is evident: the Water Commissioners
display a determination to prevent any
public scrutiny of the manner in which they
have discharged the trust reposed in them.--
They have eluded the examination of the Common
Council, and now--it will be seen by the
Water Bill, which was concocted by their inspiration
and under their supervision--they
seek to postpone the creation of a permanent
Water Board until the Works are completed and
tested and passed over to the city. The three
members of the permanent Board then to be appointed
are the creations of the Commissioners
themselves, and thus they turn aside all investigation
of their doings and retain through the
Board the manufacture and control of the Works
for six years. It would be a false delicacy to
avoid expressing the inevitable conclusion to
which such a determined hostility to the light
of investigation must lead.
   The powers attempted to be vested in the
Water Board are of the most enormous description.
They are to expend "such sums as may
be necessary" from time to time in repairing
the Works, and as a portion of the repairs
which their departure from the contract will in
all probability render necessary, will be a complete
reconstruction of the Reservoir, the expense
of repairs may exceed the original outlay.
And yet the Common Council before it can authorise
the erection of a new engine house must
go to the joint financial board of Aldermen and Supervisors
to have the appropriations passed. But
this irresponsible Board, the creation of the Albany
Lobby, the twin brother of the Metropolitan
Police bill, can expend million after million and
tax the City to any amount, without a check of
any description.
   We beg the attention of tax payers to the
following sections, which we transfer from the
order in which they stand in the act, in order to
show their connection and significance. Section
eleven provides as follows:--
      "The said Board is hereby charged with the duty of
managing said works so as to attain the objects for which
they are constructed, and of keeping them in a state of efficiency
and repair; and they are authorized from time to
time to expend such sums of money as shall be necessary for
those purposes."
   Section two, following that which secures
another half million to Welles & Co., reads
thus:--
      "The said commission may purchase such additional land
and extinguish such additional water rights as may be necessary
for the use or protection of said water works, and
such additional pipes and other materials as may be necessary
for the distribution of water, and the increase of the
cost of the said water works, occasioned thereby, and all incidental
expenses incurred or to be incurred in the construction
and management of said works, except as hereinafter otherwise
provided for, shall be met by the issue of bonds, as 
prescribed by the said act, to the necessary amount."
   Here is an absolute power to run the city of
Brooklyn in debt to any amount by three
men, who are totally irresponsible to any authority
whatever, and who are to be appointed
by men who have shown themselves to be impervious 
to public opinion.
   The Common Council have indeed the privilege
of appointing a Water Committee to look
over the accounts of the Water Board once a
year, and the said Committee is to be paid for
its labors, although they cannot amount to a
tithe of the duty performed by many other committees
of the Common Council. Thus the Aldermen
who are authorised to examine the financial
record of the Commissioners are to be met
by a direct money bribe. "The cohesive power
of public plunder" is fully estimated by the authors
of the measure.
   The same individuals who are vested with
these unlimited powers are to be the autocrats of
the sewerage as well. In fact the Commission will
be an engine beside which the Police Commission
will shrink to insignificance. It may be useless
to protest against it. The leaders of the Albany
lobby are enlisted in its behalf; the amount of
plunder and political influence it covers is sufficent
to override all considerations of municipal
rights, financial economy, and the right of those
who are taxed to decide how the taxes shall be
expended. The citizens, however, should be up
and stirring. The Gas Company is supposed to
be an oppressive monopoly, but it is but a mole
hill to a mountain as compared with the huge
power vested in the Water Board. Its concocters
are as little amenable to public opinion as to a
sense of propriety, but even should they succeed
in their attempt, they will only do so by reaching
the bad eminence attained by their compeers
of the Metropolitan Police, and will occupy the
same niche as Nye & Co.
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   ILLUSTRATED.--The Washington tragedy has
given a new start to the illustrated papers, and
the principal actors in that melancholy affair,
may expect to see themselves represented in
every variety of feature, as the resources of each
establishment may admit, for a week or two.
Ancient wood cuts that have acted many a part
in rogue's galleries, foreign celebrities and the
last murderers, with a few touches will be good
enough Key and Sickleses; while the protean
'exact of likeness' of Polly Bodine, Mrs. Cunningham,
Mrs. Cora Hatch and the last Prima
Donna will, with a new dressing of the hair, be
the very picture of Mrs. Sickles. The illustrated
papers are enough to restrain any man who
has the slightest regard for his personal appearance
from doing anything extraordinary for
fear of being identified in form and feature with
three generations of noted scamps, and be perpetuated
in successive notorieties until boxwood
gives out.
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   Juperts, the murderer of Sophia Werner at
Chicago, is to be executed on the 6th of May.
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   THE METROPOLITAN POLICE--The exposures
contained in the report of the Senate Committee,
on the Metropolitan Police law, would almost
surpass belief were it not that they rest upon indisputable
testimony,  and were it not for the
fact that the abuses and corruptions there exposed
are in perfect harmony with the every-day
operations of the force. The New Yark papers
of this morning contain the continuation of an
examination which has been going on before the
Commissioners for some days past into the conduct
of some of the officers. The following testimony
was elicited:
   Cadt James M. Leonard sworn--I have been captain of
the 26th precinct police since Jan. 8.
   Q. Do you know of any officer of police having received
money for his services other than salary? A. I was
informed by the Mayor, the Mayor' clerk, Marshal Stephens
and by both of the sergeants, that there were men connected
with the force who neglected all their duties for the purpose
of staying around there and picking up lottery and
ticket cases, and settling them without their reaching the
Mayor; some of them said these men could not be beaten
away with a club; I know of one case where the officer tried
to compromise a felony after the magistrate had held all the
parties; I have made a complaint of that officer to the Commissioners;
he was one of the men that I had been watching
to catch in this matter; Marshal Stephens said it was
utterly impossible to get any one of these men to go out
and serve a notice; Sergeant Croft complained that the men
would not obey his orders; I was informed that these men
would not do anything else except it was a case where they
could make money.
   Officer James McCloud sworn--Q. Have you any knowledge
of any officer receiving money aside from their salaries?
Yes; I have received money myself; I was told
outside that I had better not tell the truth for fear I would
be broke; but I said I did not care, and that I could not
swear that I had not received money when I knew that I
have.
   Q. What do you suppose is the aggregate amount you
have received? A. I do not know; I have not had it all to
myself; there were other parties interested with it.
   Q. What other men have received money? A. I do not
think there is a man of the whole squad, from the sergeant
down but what has received money.
   Q. Do you know that they have received money? A. I
do not know that they have, sir; I have heard Sergeant
Birney remark that he did not care how much the men
made; he has often asked me if I had not done pretty
well to-day, and if I could not stand the oysters.
   Q. Did you ever state to the sergeant that you had received 
money? A. No, sir.
   Q. How did Birney know it, then? A. It was the current
talk among the men about the sums received for their services.
   Side by side with this testimony we have an
account of a robbery of $100 perpetrated by two
policemen named Backett and Mills, on two Vermont
merchants. The merchants had gone to a
theatre and presented a $20 bill which the receiver
afterwards discovered to be a counterfeit.
They received it back and paid good money, and
after a considerable time had elapsed the policemen
came and arrested the men, took them to a
room on Broadway, rifled their pockets of $300
good money--they having no bad money but the
one bill they had received by mistake--and then
demanded one hundred dollars to allow the men
to depart. The money was refused, when one
of the policemen counted out $100 and pocketed
it, and then passed the balance over to the
owner.
   These are the natural fruits of an establishment
based upon fraud and corruption, instituted
for the benefit of such partisan demagogues
as Gen. Nye and his coadjutors.
   What can be expected of men who buy their
places on the force, who see the heads of the department
deal openly in bribery, and screen
the most atrocious crimes committed by their
underlings; but that they should follow the example
set them and make up by robbery the
black-mail levied on themselves? The country
requires another revolution: not from the swway
of a foreign despotism, but from the foul and
infamous control of party politics, which threatens
to overflow the whole community with a 
deluge of corruption.
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   CHEAP LIVING.--A Mr. Underhill, an attachee
of the Tribune, has engaged in the laudable enterprise
of teaching people how to live upon the
most economical terms. His plan is that of a
"Unitary Household," a sort of joint stock boarding
house, in which the actual expenses are
equally assessed upon each member of the
household. The theory is well enough, but it
is merely another phase of socialism; a modification
of Greeley's Phalanx, which failed practically.
That men by living together can live
cheaper in proportion as they save in house
rent, attendance, &c., there can be no doubt;
but such a life is incompatible with our individuality 
of taste, and love of home. If man
was merely an animal that lived only to eat,
drink and sleep, the sole object of his existence
might be to live as cheaply as possible. But
where is domestic privacy? where is the home
where all the social virtues are cultivated?
Men cannot be herded together like cattle, for
the consideration of a few shillings; it is bad
enough when they are compelled by poverty to
do so. Mr. Underhill may be a very well meaning
man, but his hotel won't get enduring patronage.
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   The Brooklyn EAGLE entirely misunderstands
a paragraph in this paper, which merely contained
an acknowledgment of the receipt of two
speeches by Hon. George Taylor. We did not
intend to allude to, in the remotest sense, much
less endorse, the remarks of Mr. Taylor concerning
the difficulties in his district, nor did we.--
Atlas & Aagus.
   We are extremely gratified at the above disclaimer
of the Atlas. We should be sorry to see
such a paper endorse the personal vituperation
of Taylor, particularly as we had so much reason
to congratulate ourselves on the fair and generous
neutrality it displayed during the recent
contest in this Congressional district. We tender
our apologies for the misconstruction which
we unintentionally placed upon the paragraph in
question.
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   RELIGIOUS.--The Union Religious Services at the
City Assembly Rooms, New York, to-morrow evening,
will be conducted by Rev. J. B. Hageny, of the
Sands street Methodist Church, Brooklyn.
   MR. SPURGEON ON SLAVERY AND OPEN COMMUNION.
--Mr. Corey, the New York friend and correspondent
of Spurgeon, who was the agent in inducing him
to promise a visit here, is reported by a correspondent
of the Boston Journal to have made the following
remarks in his discourse of last Sunday evening:
"I have been questioned by a large number of persons
in regard to the proposed visit of Mr. Spurgeon
to America. Several of our brethren have said to
me: 'Now if Mr. Spurgeon comes on here and
preaches in favor of open communion, with his great
eloquence and power he will throw confusion into
our churches, and we cannot stand against him;'
while others, equally anxious, want to know if he
will meddle with the topic of slavery." To this, Mr.
Corey said: 'When Mr. Spurgeon reaches America
he will preach on any and all subjects that may
please him. And when you can chain the forked
lightning, and control the current and roar of Niagara,
then and not till then, can you put a lock on
those youthful lips, or dictate what Spurgeon shall
say to those assembled to hear him.'
   MORE TROUBLE IN THE CHEEVER CHURCH.--The
Rev. J. L. Hatch is of opinion, the the Sabbath is
intended for a day of recreation, as much as any
other; that the health of man demands it, and claims
that he has as much right to proclaim his peculiar
views, as has Dr. Cheever his, on the subjects of
Temperance and Slavery. The Church of the Puritans,
to which Mr. Hatch belongs, differs from the
view; and, at a meeting Wednesday evening, resolved
to admonish Mr. Hatch of the error of his
ways, and suspend him until he reforms.
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   Mr. Blanchard Jerrold is about to give public readings
of the narrative portion of his recently published
life of his father, Douglas Jerrold.
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                                        LITERATURE.
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   FANKWEI; OR THE SAN JACINTO IN THE SEAS OF
INDIA, CHINA AND JAPAN. By William Maxwell
Wood, M. D., U. S. N. 12 mo, pp. 545. Harper &
Brothers.
   Dr. Wood, a veteran surgeon in the United States
Navy, accompanied the East India squadron in the
expedition of 1855-57, and here presented a
record of his participation in the cruise of the San
Jacinto. Although much has been written on the
same subject, there is much that is new and interesting
in the volume. The long experience of the
author renders him at home in the description of
"a life on the ocean wave," and his style is as
piquant and agreeable, and his materials are fresh
and original. He criticises many of the regulations
prevailing in the Naval service, and his strictures
appear to be just and necessary.
   BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE for February has been received
from Messrs. Scott & Co., 79 Fulton street,
N. Y. It contains a review of Carlyle's Frederick,
in which the peculiarities of the author are well handled.
Objectionable Books, Popular Literature and
Mephitis and the Antidote are the headings of articles
which will interest all classes of readers. We
have no space for extracts to-day, but may make up
for the omission on a future occasion, as some of the
articles mentioned are worthy of a re-production.
   Dickens, in a late number of Household Words,
thus satirizes the miserable displays of avarice and
vanity by which money and notoriety are sought to
be achieved through the influence of Burns' reputation
as a poet. It is even more [app??????e] here than
where it was originally published:
                       BURNS--VIEWED AS A HAT PEG.
   Before the dawning of the twenty-fifth day of january,
eighteen hundred and fifty-nine, it might have
been reasonably supposed that all intelligent people
in these realms were well acquainted with the nature
of the obligations which society owes to Robert 
Burns. We all knew as well as we know anything
that the Ayrshire Ploughman had written some of
the noblest poetry that ever fell from mortal pen.
We all knew that this great genius had established
undying claims on our gratitude by contributing in
the highest degree to the most enobling and the
most intellectual of our pleasures. And, lastly, we
all knew from the story of his life, how gloriously
his own example had helped to enforce the great and
useful truth, that the means of winning the highest
and most enduring of earthly distinctions, rest with
with the man himself, and not with the station,
high or low, in which he may be placed by the accident
of his birth.
   We knew all this long before the present year.
Was it possible to know more? Yes: on the twenty-fifth
of last January another discovery burst on
the world. We of the Public had only learnt to regard
Burns previously as a great poet. On that
memorable day he was revealed to us in a new
light,--as a great Hat-Peg.
   This is very gratifying; and these are, indeed, remarkable
times. To be well aware that the memory
of Burns is something to be proud of is only to possess
an idea which has been the common property
of former generations. But to know that the memory
of Burns is likewise something on which the
smallest of us can hang up his own individual importance;
something which may help the greediest
of us to grub up our little handful of money, and
the obscurest of us to emit our little speech, is to make
one of those rare and remarkable discoveries which
we of the present generation may claim as peculiarly
our own.
   The convenient Burns Hat Peg, which serves assembled
bodies of men, will answer the purposes 
of solitary individuals just as well. I am a member
of any national society; and, which is more, an orator,
if the world only knew it; and, which is more,
as pretty a piece of Scotch flesh as any in Caledonia;
and one that likes to dine to the sound of bagpipes.
Go on! And all this is generally private,
and unknown to everybody but me and my own set.
What will help me, Mr. Mac Anybody, to make a
long speech, and to get it reported in all the newspapers?
What will procure me the privilege of
telling an assembly of my much enduring fellow-creatures
that I have "sauntered with delight along
the Banks o' Doon; that I [??????????????d] in rapture on
that spot where Ayr gurgling passed its pebbled
bed;" that I have "climbed" up this place, and
"wandered through" that; and "looked with emotion"
here, and "gazed with sorrow" there; and
what will give me the pride and pleasure of actually
seeing it in print the next morning? Hech, sirs!
Just the memory of Burns.
   Alfred Tennyson, it is stated, is buay with the
last of the four poems, which will be included in
the volume of Prince Arthur, which may be
looked for from his hand this spring, the forthcoming
volume will include the history of Merlin's
bewitchment by the blandishments of Nemae, the
type of wicked womanhood; of the loves of the
faithful Eind, example of perfect loving truth in
woman; of the fair maiden of Astolet, who hopelessly
loved Launcelot to the death; and of the repentence
of Guinever at Glastonbury.
   Among new literary announcements of American
publishers, we notice, by the Harpers, the first
volume of "The History of France, from the earliest
times to the French Revolution of 1789," by Parke
Godwin; a new volume of Dr. Anthon's school series
of the Classic, "Cicero de Officiis;" "Henry
St. John, Gentleman of 'Flower of Hundreds' in
the County of Prince George, Virginia," by John
Esten Cooke, of Richmond; and among reprints,
"Alford's Greek Testament;" "Ellis' Madagascar;"
"Adam Bede," a new novel, by George Eliot, author
of Scenes of Clerical Life; Mary Howitt's 
"History of America."
   The Appletons will publish Lord Campbell's Essay
on  Shakespeare's Legal Acquirements." They
have just ready "Letters from Spain and other
Countries," by William Cullen Bryant. Their list
of announcements is also of unusual promise, including
such standard works as Rawllnson's Translation
of Herodotus, Muirhead's Life of James
Watt, Froude's History of England Dasent's Tales
from the Norse; a new Shakespeare, edited by Mary
Cowden Clarke; the Memoirs of the empress Catherine 
II, and a variety of attractive miscellaneous
publications.
   AMERICAN BOOKS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM.--An
article in the January number of the Edinburgh
Review relates some curious facts about the contents
of the library of the British Museum. It appears
that a number of gentlemen have been employed 20
years upon a new catalogue of the books. It has already
reached the size of two thousand folio volumes.
There are forty miles of book shelves. There
are five hundred and sixty thousand volumes. This
is, perhaps, the largest library in the world; though
the Bibliotheque Imperial at Paris has eight hundred
thousand separate volumes and 'pieces.' The Museum 
has a collection of about 30,000 books published
in the United States, which is more than double
the extent of any similar collection of American
books in our own country.
   THE FIRST EXPERIMENTS WITH CHLOROFORM.--Dr.
Simpson, with his two assistants, sat down late one
night, after an arduous day's toil; and when most
physicians, as well as patients, were wrapped in sleep
began to inhale various substances which had been
collected. A small bottle of chloroform had been
raked up out of some obscure corner, and was to take
its turn with the rest. Each experimenter having
provided himself with a tumbler or finger-glass, a
portion of each selected fluid was poured into the
bottom of it, and the glass was placed over warm
water to favor the evolution of vapor. Holding the
mouth and nostrils over the vessels, these votaries
of science courageously explored this terra incognita
by inhaling one vapor after another. At last each
charged his tumbler from the small bottle of chloroform,
when immediately says Professor Miller, an
unwonted hilarity seized the party; they became
bright eyed and very happy, and conversed with such
intelligence as more than usually charmed other listeners
who were not taking part in the proceedings.
But, suddenly there was a talk of sounds being heard
like those of a cotton-mill, louder and louder; a moment
more, then all was quiet, and then--a crash.
On awaking, Dr. Simpson's first perception was
mental. "This is far better and stronger than
ether," he said to himself. His second was to note
that he was prostrate on the floor, and that his friends
were confused and alarmed. Hearing a noise, he
turned round and saw his assistant, Dr. Duncan beneath
a chair, his jaw dropped, his eyes staring, and
his head half bent under him; quite unconscious,
and snoring in a determined and alarming manner.
More noise still, and much motion. And then his
eyes overtook Dr. Keith's feet and legs, making valorous
efforts to overturn the table, or more properly
to annihilate everything that was upon it. All speedily
regained their senses, and from that day--or
rather, from the middle of that night--dates the discovery
of the marvellous properties of chloroform.
A patient was found in the Royal Infirmary who
submitted to its influence during operation and who
awoke up afterwards quite unconscious of what happened,
with a merry eye, and [pl???d] countenance.
Henceforward, ether was all but abandoned; and
chloroform is now used, more or less, in every public
hospital, both in Great Britain and on the continent.
--Dickens' Household Words.
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                     The Washington Assisination.
                        [From the N. Y. Century.]
   It is maintained by the defenders of the Hon.
Daniel E. Sickles that the injured husband may
take away the life of any man whom he believes to
be the cause of his own domestic injury. The laws
and usages of civilized society deny this; the adulterer
may be justifiably slain by the husband, if
taken in the fact, but not afterward, in cold blood,
much less  upon the testimony of the wife. She may
from interested motives, in a confession made in
terror, perhaps in peril of her own life, confess more
than is true--may lay the blame upon an innocent
person in order to protect the life of her lover; or,
if the right person is accused by her, she may conceal,
will be almost sure to conceal or attenuate her
own criminality--will represent herself as seduced,
deceived and led away; when she was, in fact, the
active cause and prime mover in the crime. She
may have been guilty with others, and the crime on
the part of any one of her lovers, attenuated by division.
   The crime of viscous and criminal seduction was
not proven against Key. When Sickles killed him
he was not only without arms to defend his person
--which makes killing a mere assassination, by the
code of honor--but he had not been heard in his own
defense. If the woman was the seduced and injured
party, her husband killed the only witness who
could establish her innocence. In murdering Key,
her murdered the reputation of his wife. If, on the
other hand, the blame lay chiefly with the weaker
party, the fault of a vicious woman was made a pretext
for the murder of a man comparatively innocent.
   Mr. Sickles has violated every principle of the
'code of honor' by attacking and killing an unarmed
man, upon the accusation of a weak, and by his own
and her own admission, an adulterous woman. He
has proved himself alike void of humanity and of
justice by inflicting death without a trial and upon
inadequate testimony. The laws of the land and
Christian morality need not be appealed to in such a
connection as by these codes the crime of the Hon.
Daniel Sickles is simply a murder, with malice aforethought,
inexcusable and infamous.
   There is no law, no code, no custom or usage of
society, no private justification, no pressure of inevitable
necessity, no principle or practice allowed,
even by the desperadoes of the border, that can be
adduced in defence of the assassination of District
Attorney Key.
   If it was the cornuted infamy of a pusillanimous
husband, who allows the privacy of his house to be
invaded, because he has neither the conscience nor
the courage to drive away the intruder--if it was
this infamy that was so dreaded by the assassin--the
slow, unmoving finger of scorn, the breezy laugh of
society--then there were other and better means of
reparation than the commission of a crime so revolting
as the sudden killing of an unarmed man.
   Mr. Butterworth intimated to Sickles that his only
course was to challenge Key. The reply was that
the disgrace had already become public, and could
not be concealed or suppressed. The testimony of
Mr. Butterworth is explicit upon this point. He expected 
a collision between Key and Sickles, but not
a sudden and immediate assassination. Such an
event did not appear possible or probable. The murder
was intended to blot out the shame of adultery.
Sickles thought only of the loss of his own reputation
as a husband. He could have had no other motives.
He would rather be abhorred as an assassin
then be laughed at as "an unfortunate husband."
But in questions of war a blunder is a crime, and it
was a dreadful blunder to deepen and perpetuate the
disgrace of his family by nailing it with a murder.
   If the misguided and unfortunate wife was capable 
of dishonoring her husband in the one instance,
might she not in time go further and repeat the
offence? Would the Hon. Daniel E. Sickles be then
justified in "running a muck" upon the adulterous
society of Washington, slaying right and left every
person whom he chose to consider guilty? The
crime of adultery involves the highest degree of
falsehood in the criminal. If the woman is what
the husband in the most solemn and public manner
proclaimed her to be, she is not entitled to his confidence.
Her confession, extorted by terror, however
fatal in its effect upon her own and his reputation,
does not fix the guilt of adultery upon the
person killed.
   But, even supposing the facts were as proved
there may have been palliating circumstances. There
are women who will stick at nothing to be even
with an unfaithful husband. Must every man who
is enticed to pluck at these dead sea apples be punished
with sudden death, without benefit of clergy,
or of jury, or of witnesses, or of the sovereign and
pardoning power? Nay, without being asked the
merciful question, 'Could he show cause why sententence
of death should not be passed upon him?'
   Rejected by the nice judges of the Code of Honor,
the assassin has only the excuse of folly. He did
not know what he was doing. Exasperated by the
shame, reason deserted him, and courage too; for,
if he had suffered Key to live another day, the Code
of Honor would have compelled him, as a man of
gallantry, to peril his own body against that of Key,
in defence of the honor of his wife. That danger is
passed; a mightier and graver one impends, silent
in its operation, but so sure no power of brain nor
skill of hand can evade it--and that is, the gradual,
crushing force of human opinion.
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   MR. SICKLES IN PRISON.--Mr. Sickles, in jail, passes
his time in reading, writing, and receiving the visits
of his personal friends, numbers of whom call on
him every hour in the day, up to a late hour at
night. Mr. S. is confined in the jailor's room, for
the convenience of access to his friends, some of
whom are usually in attendance upon him. He
converses cheerfully with everybody. His
dress is a light gray sack coat and pantaloons, and
his general appearance, as he occasionally walks up
and down the wide passage in the basement of the
jail, is that of a person whose mind is entirely easy.
   The rumor about town last night, that Mrs. S.
had been arrested, to be detained as a witness in the
coming trial, is untrue. Mrs. S. still remains at her
house in the west end.
   The counsel employed to defend Mr. Sickles at the
coming trial are Messrs. David Paul Brown, of Philadelphia,
Edward M. Stanton, late of California, and
Daniel Ratcliffe and Samuel Clinton, of this city.
Thus far we hear of no counsel engaged by Mr.
Key's friends to assist Mr. Ould on the part of the
prosecution.--Wash. Star.
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   DISCOVERY OF MYSTERIOUS VAULTS IN OHIO.--
JACKSON, Ohio, Feb. 21, 1859.--Our village is full
of wonder and excitement. Martin Marker, J. W
Hughes, and Washington Long, in digging a grave
in the cemetery near this village, about ten o'clock
this morning, came to a large flat stone about four
feet below the surface, which stopped their further
progress until they procured assistance and removed
the stone from its resting place of ages, when it
was found to have cloaed the entrance to a subterranean
vault. All efforts thus far (3 P. M.) to enter
it with a light have proved unsuccessful, on account 
of the foul air with which it is filled. by
means of a rake, human bones of gigantic size have
been raised, and a small chain of silver, with coins,
attached to each end. The coins, so much defaced
by time, have the appearance of those in use among
the Romans in the days of Cice o Africanus, though
there were traces of hieroglyphics that cannot be
deciphered.
   The men at the cemetery have, by means of burning
straw, made a light in the vault, though none
have had the courage to enter further than the entrance,
and it has been discovered that there is, to
the west of the opening, a chamber about ten feet
square, with steps quite dilapidated, down its eastern
side. Three other chambers branch out of this;
one to the north, one to the west, and the other to
the south.
   We are all curious, of course to know when and
by whom these vaults were made and filled. Rev.
Mr. Hunter and Mr. Armstrong, and Dr. Knouff have
examined them as well as they could without going
down into them, also the bones raked out, and the
chain and coins, and all give it as their opinion that
these vaults were made by the same people who 
built the mounds in the southern part of the State.
   These questions present themselves to every one.
Who made these vaults and filled them? Was our
country once the home of giants?
                                                     GEORGE DAVENPORT.
   P. S. Four and a half B. M.--W. Long, after the
straw had burnt in the first vault for some time, ventured
down to make an examination, but the atmosphere
was so impure that he could remain there but
a few minutes, though long enough to discover that
the walls of the vaults were substantially built of
smooth, well-shaped stones, and that there were
large numbers of bones in them. Persons will arrive
here from Sidney and Greenville to-morrow, and every
exertion will be made for a thorough examination
of this "house of the dead" as soon as possible.
                                                                      G. D.
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   THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.--The Senate met
yet yesterday in Extraordinary Executive session.
A resolution was offered requesting the
President to open negotiations with the Central
and South American States with a view to settlements
of free colored persons, but its consideration 
was postponed until to-morrow, to
which time the Senate adjourned.
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   The German population of Boston have had a
large meeting, and adopted resolutions strongly
condemnatory of the measure requiring two years
residence after naturalization, before being allowed
to vote.
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   HORRIBLE MURDER IN COHOES--A WIFE
CHOPPED TO PIECES BY HER HUSBAND.--The
murder was perpetrated before midnight, on
Tuesday. O'Brien called at the house of Mrs.
Fitzsimons, about 11, Tuesday night, and told
her that "Nelly (the deceased) was dead."
Mrs. F. inquired what was the matter, and
O'Brien replied that she wanted a drink, and he
went and got a pail of water, and on his return
gave her some, and afterwards went to speak to
her and found her dead on the floor--and that
he then raised her up and laid her on the bed.
He asked Mrs. F. to go to his house, and she declined.
He went away and came back after a
couple of hours with two of his children who 
had been living away from home. At the request
of these little girls, Mrs. F. consented to
accompany them to the scene of the murder.
On going in the front room she found a pool of
blood on the floor, and the furniture lying scattered
about the room, as if a violent struggle
had taken place.
   Mrs. F. went into an adjoining bed-room, and
there found the mutilated victim lying dead
upon the bed, the blood streaming down over
her face from the wounds which had been inflicted
upon her, and on her clothing, the bedding,
floor, and walls awfully besmeared with
blood. she passed into the front room agains
and accused O'Brien of killing his wife. He
replied, "I did not kill her--I whipped her last
night, but not to-night." To any other remark
by Mrs. F. he replied "I have often whipped her
as bad as that, and thought the Devil couldn't
kill her." O'Brien requested Mrs. F. to wash
off the face of the corpse, but she declined, and
he then did so himself. Mrs. F. and the two 
girls then went to a neighbor's, leaving O'Brien
alone, and on there return they found that the
spots of blood on the wall and in the bed-room
had been mostly scraped off.
   The hands, face, neck and head of the deceased
were marked and bruised in numerous
places, as if by the heel of a boot or shoe.
When the prisoner was arrested, marks of blood
were found in various places upon his shoes,
which were immediately found to agree exactly
in number, position and distance apart, with the
indentations found upon the left arm.
   All the ribs of the left side were broken, and
most of them in several places each, and the
ends of the broken ribs had been forced by kicks
or blows of the fiend through the muscular integuments
surrounding them, and into the left
lung, cutting that organ and causing the air to
escape therefrom into the other cellular departments 
of the chest.
   The cavities of the chest were filled with
blood, which had escaped from these wounds,
and death had probably ensued from suffocation
caused thereby. Five or ten ribs on the right
side were also broken. Both arms were horribly
bruised--even from the ends of the fingers
to the shoulders. The face, neck, head and
shoulders were almost entirely covered with
bruises, as if from heels and toes of the boots
or shoes of the murderer. There were numerous
bruises of a similar nature on the legs
Mrs. Fitzsimmons says that when O'Brien came
to her house on Tuesday night, he had on a light
pair of pants, and the legs of his pantaloons below
the knees, as well as the prisoner's shirt,
wristbsnds and hands were literary covered with
blood.
   The deceased and her husband had frequently
quarrelled, and he had at different times beaten
and abused her before.--Alb. Express 3rd.
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   CONGRESS--Congress continued in session until
12 o'clock yesterday noon, when it expired
by limitation, after being constantly at work
during the last sitting for about 25 hours. The
disagreement between the Senate and the House
relative to the increased postage question was not
healed, and the Post Office Appropriation bill and
the Post Routes bill, in consequence failed to become
laws. All the other general appropriation
bills passed, and received the signature of the
President. It is yet uncertain whether the failure
of the Post-office bill which appropriates about 20
millions, will necessitate an extra session. The
President is understood not yet to have made up
his mind relative to the matter. The Miscellaneous
Appropriation Bill, as it passed both
Houses, contains a section providing for the extension
of the Treasury Note law for two years,
and authorizing the issue of twenty millions.
The necessity for an extra session, therefore to
insure sufficient revenue to meet the present necessities
of the Government, does not exist. The
Ocean Mail Service Bill was killed, but an amendment
to another bill provides an appropriation
for carrying the mails to California, via the Panama
and the Tehuantepec routes. The close of
the session was characterized by more dignity
than has been used on similar occasions.
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                            THE COURTS.
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                              City Court.
                                 ----------
                   BEFORE JUDGE CULVER.
                                 ----------
                      NOTICE TO THE BAR.
   All notices of issue for the March Term of the City Court
must be filed with the Clerk by Wednesday next.
   The March Term will commence on Monday the 7th instant,
but the Calendar will not be taken up until Monday
following, 14th inst.
      ACTION FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM FALSE IMPRISONMENT.
   James Murphy agt. Patk. Slaine --The plaintiff in his
complaint states that he is resident of Brooklyn and a glass
blower by occupation--that he was employed by defendant
in a glass factory of which he claimed to be proprietor
at Greenpoint--that on the 1st of August, 1858, Slaine sent
for the plaintiff to come and see him, and plaintiff went to
said factory for the purpose. Defendant then told him that
he did not want his services any longer--that the defendant
being indebted to plaintiff for services in the factory,
he called upon him on the 2d of August, 1858, for the purpose
of receiving the amount due him for such services,
which the plaintiff received--that the plaintiff again called
at the factory for the purpose of getting his tools, which
he took and carried away. On the 3d of August plaintiff
was informed that the defendant had procured a warrant
for his arrest from Justice Morris of Astoria, Queens Co.,
upon some alleged criminal complaint. The warrant was
in the hands of a policeman, who arrested plaintiff and conveyed
him before the Justice in Astoria, where he was
required to enter into recognizinces to appear before the
Court of Sessions of Queens county for trial. The plaintiff
avers that the arrest was instigated by the defendant without
any just or probable cause, but was maliciously brought
about by him. The plaintiff further charges that he was
again arrested on the 4th of August and imprisoned at Astoria
without any legal cause whatever for the space of 24
hours. Subsequently he was taken to Jamaica and required
to give bail for trial. The arrests, plaintiff states, for the
purpose of gratifying malicious and revengeful feelings
against plaintiff. He therefore demands five hundred dollars
damages.
   The defendant, in his answer, denies every allegation.
   The plaintiff and others were examined in his behalf,
corroborating the statements in the complain.
   The defendant being placed upon the stand testified that
plaintiff had been in his employ and was discharged; that
he came to him with others and applied offensive epithets
and threatened to destroy him and his place; plaintiff told
defendant he had no right to discharge him, and defendant
explained that the reason was that part of the building in
which the factory was had been blown down and there
were no sales for the wares manufactured. Th se discharged
were paid off on Monday, 3d of August, and went
away. Plaintiff returned with some 8 or 10 others and demanded
the cause of their dismissal. Defendant told them
and they informed him that no other person should work
in the factory unless they were taken back. They came
again and warrants were procured for their arrest.
   The evidence was concluded yesterday, and the Judge
charged the jury at noon to-day.
   N. F. [Wari?g], for plaintiff; C. & T. Perry, for deft.
   The Jurors, excepting those in this case, were discharged
for the term.
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                            Supreme Court---Special Term.
                                             ------------
                                   NOTICE TOP THE BAR.
   All notices of issue for the Special Term appointed to be
held on the first Tuesday of March inst., must be filed with
the Clerk on or before Monday the 7th inst.
                                             ------------
                                   Court of Sessions.
                                             ------------
BEFORE JUDGE MORRIS AND JUSTICES EMMANS AND HOYT.
                                           ---------------
                                  THE LIQUOR DEALERS.
   John Bracken pleaded guilty.
   Patrick Crean and John Yeakens were found guilty.
   The recognizances of Henry Lenake, Francis McKnight
and John M. Gershan were forfeited for non attendance.
                               PRISONERS DISCHARGED.
   The following prisoners against whom charges had been
made, but which could not be substantiated, were discharged
by order of the Court.
   Adam Gabriel, John Ellis, James Murphy, Frederick
Graham, John McCabe, Brian Kinney, Andy Carpenter,
Mary Butler and Mary Welsh.
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      T. C. CALLICOT, Attorney and Counsellor
at Law. Office No. 48 Pine street, 2d door from William street,
New York, Notary Public, Commissioner of Deeds for the City
of Brooklyn and Commissioner to take Testimony, Acknowledgments,
&c., for nearly all the States. Residence 216 Smith
street, 2d door from Butler st., Brooklyn.            ja14 tf
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                                             Police.
   CHARGE OF ARSON.--George Stoothoff is under examination
before Justice Cornwell on a charge of setting fire to 
a dwelling house in Skillman street, on the 14th of November
last.
   FIGHTING HACKMEN.--Frank Engleman was fined $3 by
Justice Voorhies this morning for punching the head of
Burnett Morris. The parties are hackmen who stand at
Fulton ferry, and when fares are scarce entertain themselves
with a private row. The money was paid.
   ASSAULT--Baxter Merwin was brought before Justice
Cornwell on Wednesday afternoon on a charge of striking
Mr. Henry Bennett, of 224 Bridge street, a violent blow on
the eye, without any provocation, in his own house. Merwin
pleaded guilty to the charge, and the Justice fined him
$15.
   ROBBERY.--Charles Lane, who was arrested with another
man, named Stoothoff, on suspicion of arson, which charge
was not sustained, was committed on another charge, that
of stealing a gold watch and $14, belonging to a gentleman
named Harris, now at sea, who lef the watch in charge of
Lane's mother. Detective Denton traced the robbery to
Lane, and succeeded in recovering the watch, a valuable
gold one, worth $75. The accused was brought before
Justice Cornwell, yesterday, and the mother also, but declining
to make a complaint against her son, which would
result in his sentence to the State Prison, he was discharged
from custody.
   BACK AGAIN.--Jane Carnly came out of jail yesterday and
took steps to qualify herself for a return to the County Institutions
a few hours after by stealing two or three skirts
and a dress from Mrs. Mary Nicholson, of 163 Prospect st.
Sergeant Cralts, of the 2d, arrested Jane, and this morning
Justice Cornwell sent her to the penitentiary for
three months.
   SUSPICION OF ARSON.--Detectives Denton and Folk arrested
a man named Wm. Brookes on suspicion of having aet fire
to the stable at the Old Ladies Home, a short time ago.--
The accused was employed at the establishment, and his
movements on several occasions excited the suspicions of
the other persons at the house, but the evidence against
him was not sufficient and he was subsequently discharged.
   HIGHWAY ROBBERY.--Officer Frost arrested a man named
Andrew Digner, on a warrant issued by Justice Voorhies,
charging him with another party, with attempting to rob
Oliver Scott at the corner of State and Hicks sts, on Saturday
night. the accused with two other men assaulted
Scott in the street, and attempted to snatch his watch, and
broke the chin, but he defended himself until his cries
for assistance brought some one to his aid, and the rascals
fled. Digner was committed for examination.
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                                      OFFICE OF THE
            UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
                            IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK,
                                 NO. 40 WALL STREET.
                                                                            March 3d, 1859.
   At a meeting of the Board of Directors held this day, there
were present:
      Dan. H. Arnold,              James Marsh,
      Charles E. Bill,                Isaac N. Phelps,
      John J. Cisco,                   John J. Phelps,
      Edward S. Clark,             Josiah Rich,
      Joseph B. Collins,           Isaac A. Storm,
      Lucien D. Coman,          William Tucker,
      Clinton Gilbert,              Wash R. Vermilye,
      Jacob Harsen,                 Augustus H. Ward,
      Wilson G. Hunt,              Benj. F. Wheelwright,
      Francis T. Luqueer.
   The following resolutions were adopted unanimously:
   Resolved, That this Board of Directors hereby express their
disapprobation of the plea, which they learn has been interposed,
under the sanction of the officers of the Company,
without action or knowledge on the part of this Board, in a
suit in the Superior Court of this city, arising under Policies
issued on the life of Mrs. Tasker; that in the judgment of the
Directors such plea is improper and ought not to have been
made, and that the officers of the Company are hereby instructed
to continue the defence in said suit, relying solely on the
facts involved in the case.
   Resolved, That Counsel be instructed to withdraw the plea
of want of interest on the part of the holder of said policies.
   By order,                           JOSEPH B. COLLINS, President.
   JOHN EADIE, Secretary.                                              m5 3t
      Daily times (E. D.) copy, 3t 1s 1.
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   Please call and examine them at
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      PEARCE, SR., & J. WALKER,
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   Having been appointed by the manufacturers, Stodart
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   fe5 3m*                                                        opposite City Hall
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      W. C. HAWKESWORTH, C. E., City a
Land Survey ? 32 Pacific street, Brooklyn.      n8 1
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
 Vol. 18–No. 54. Brooklyn. Saturday. March 5, 1859 One Cent. 
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
I. Van Anden. 
Publisher and Prorietor.
Eager Buildings—50 and 52 Fulton Street, Brooklyn,
Delivered to City Subscribers every evening, at six and ?
quarter cents per week. payable to the carriers.
? This paper has the largest circulation of any evening
paper published in the United States and as a medium for business
and general advertising, is not surpassed by any other
journal
? Terms—Invariably cash in advance.
Printing of every description,
Promptly and neatly ?
A great reduction from former rates. ?
European Correspondence of the Eagle.
Number Eighteen. 
The Hague, February 10th, 1859
This month is called Spookkelmaand, that is,
the month for gathering faggots or wood. it is
rightly so called, for now the rural population is
busy cutting down trees and chopping them up,
or in lopping off the boughs of trees which line
the canals and roads. All through the country
the canals are bordered by willows which every
few years are denuded of their branches and the
trunk reduced to a mere stump eight or ten feet
in height. These branches constitute a valuable
crop, being used for various purposes, such as
making baskets and the like; while the rows of
these stumps, either entirely branchless or topped
by a fresh growth of from one to four years, present
a peculiar and invariable feature in every
landscape. Trees are cultivated for their wood
the same as other poductions of the earth, and a
yearly gathering of fuel taken from their redundant
branches forms a regular portion of good
husbandry. But not to delay too long from the 
purpose of this letter, I proceed to some
observations upon the Dutch families of our
country, as regards their connection with the
Fatherland and their names and genealogy. I
have received various letters from gnetlemen of
Dutch descent residing in and out of our country
wishing information of this character. I havee
replied to them according to the means within
my power; but, as the subject appears to be of
extensive interest, I have thought that some re-
remarks of a general tenor might not be unacceptable
in this public form. Indeed when it is
recollected that the number of persons in the
United States who have descended from Netherlanders,
or who have intermarried with them
has been estimated by good authority to approximate
closely to that of those who now inhabit
the mother country, and that there exists naturally,
in the bosom of everyone, a desire to
know his lineage and the ties of kindred by
which he is bound to his race, it will be admitted
that the inquiry is of very extended concernment.
All investigation on this subject, however, must
commence with the name; for without a name a
man is nobody, or if, indeed, we can imagine a
family without one, we must nevertheless consign
its members to utter oblivion as individuals
without a character. An incognito has no legal as
well as no moral existence, but in default of any
acknowledged appellation his is incontinently  
dubbed John Doe or Richard Roe. If, therefore
we would answer the question often so very significant,
"Who is he?" we resort to the name of
the person, or, what is the same thing, to the
name of his father, or some one with whom he is 
connected
As a general rule, it is impossible to trace the
relationship of the descendants of the Dutch settlers
in America with their families here, in consequence
of a combination of causes, the most
important of which is the peculiar method by
which the names were formed, and by which
many were originated even in our country. The
adage is,
"By Mac and O,
You'll always know
True Irishman they say;
But if they lack
Both O and Mac,
No Irishman are they,"
though this is not always true. A Dutch name
may, however, be known in the same way by its
? settled permanently in America belonged without
exception to the industrial classes. The
most distinguished families amongst us, those
whose ancestors filled the most important positions
in the new settlement, as well as others,
were from the great body of burghers. The
only Governor who remained in the country,
Peter Stuyyvesant, was the son of a minister of
Scherperzel in Friesland; and the only patroon
who settled upon his estates, Kiliaen Van Rensselaer,
was a merchant o Amsterdam. Although
the Republic conferred no titles it protected the
old nobility in their estates, as they and their
families were content to leave the distant enterprises
in the hands of the other classes, and
remain in the Provinces.
Returning now to the cons'deration of names
in order to show what difficulties the peculiar
systems adopted in this country and continued
by the settlers in our own have thrown in the
way of tracing genealogies, it is to be observed
that the first of these in point of time was the
patronymic, as it is called, by which a child
took, besides his own baptismal name, that of
his father with the addition of Zoon or Sen,
Meaning son. To illustrate this: if a child 
were baptised Hendrick and the baptismal name
of his father were Jan, the child would be called
Hendrick Jansen. His on, if baptised Tunis
would be called Tunis Hendricksen. The son of
the latter might be William and would have the
name of Willem Tunissen. And so we might
have the succeeding generations called successively
Garret Willemsen, Marten Garretsen, Adrian
Martensen, and so on, through the
whole of the calendar of Christian names;
of, as more frequently happened. there
would be repetition in the second, third,
or fourth generation of the name of the first;
and thus as these names were common to the whole
people tere were in every community different lineages
of identically the same name. This custom,
which had prevailed in Holland for centuries, was in
full vogue at the time of the settlement of New Netherland.
In writing this termination sen, it was
frequently contracted in se or z or s. Thus the name
of William Barentsen, who commanded in the first
three arctic voyages of exploration, in 1594, 1595,
and 1596, is given in the old accounts of those voyages,
Bazentswn, Barentse, Barentz, Barents; sometimes
in one way, sometimes another, indifferently.
Or to give an example nearer home, both of the patrionymic
custom and of the contradiction of the name,
the father of Gerritt Martense, the founder of a family
of that name in Flatbush, was Martin Adriense,
and his grandfather was Adrien Ryerse, who came
from Amsterdam. The convenience of this practice,
the confusion to which it led, and the difficulty
of tracing families, led ultimately to its abandonment
both in Holland and in our own country.
In doing so, the patronymic which the person
originating the change bore, was adopted as the 
surname. Most of the family names thus formed
and existing amongst us, may be said to be of
American origin as they were first fixed in America,
though the same names were adopted by
others in Holland. Hence we have the names of
such families of Dutch descent amonst us, as
Jansen (Anglice Johnson), Garretsen, Comelisen,
Williamsen or Williamson, Hendricksen or Hendrickson,
Clasen, Simonsen or Simonson, Tysen (son
of Mathias) Aresent (son of Arend), Hansen Lambertsen,
Paulisen, Remsen, Byersen,
Martense, Adriance, Rutgers, Everts,
Phillips, Lefferts, and others. To trace connection
between the families and persons in this country,
it is evident would be impossible for the
reasons states without a regular record.
Another mode of nomenclature intended to
obviate the difficulty of an identity of names for
the time being, but which rendered the confusion
worse confounded for the future genealogist,
was to add the patronymic name name occupation
or some other personal characteristic of the
individual. Thus Laurens Jansen, the inventor
of the art of printing, as the Dutch claim, had
affixed to his name that of Coster, that is to say
sexton, an office of which he was in possession of
the emcluments. But the same addition was
not transmitted to the son; and thus the son of
Hendrick Jansen Coster might be called Tunis
Hendricksen Brouwer (brower), and his grandson
might be Willeni Tunissen Bleecker (bleacher.)
Upon the abandonment of the old system
of names, this practice went with it; but it often
happened that while one brother took the father's
patronymic as a family name, another
took that of his occupation or personal designation.
Thus originated such families as Coster,
Brower, Bleecker, Schoonmaker, Stryker, Schuyler,
Cryger, Snediker, Hegeman, Hofman, Dykman, 
Bleekman, Wortman, and Tieman. Like
the others, they are not ancient family names
? thune is from a place in the Spanish Netherlands
near Lille. Lott is a Dutch name, though it
has an English sound. There is a person of
that name from Guerlderland, residing in the
Hague. Pieter Lots was one o the schepens of
Amersfoort in 1676, and I infer from patronymic
form of his name, that Lott is a baptismal
name and is derived from Lodewyck or
Lewis, and that Pieter Lots means Peter the son
of Lodewyck or Lot, as the former is often contracted.
Some names are disguised in a Latin
dress. The practice prevailed at the time of the
emigration to our country of changing the
names of those who had gone through the university
and received a degree, from plain Dutch
into sonorous Roman. The names of all our
early ministers were thus altered. Johannes or
Jan Mecklenburg became Johannes Megapoleusis;
Evert Willemse Bogaert became Evarardu
Bogardus; Jan Doris Polheem became Johannes
Theodorus Polhemus family of Brooklyn.—
The records here show that he was a minister at
Meppel in the province of Dreuthe, and in 1637
went as such to Braz'l under the auspices of the
West India Company, who by the way was an
Englishman, but who graduated at Leyden, was
named Samuel Drisius. It may therefore be set
down as a general rule that the names of Dutch
families ending in us have thus been latinized.
There were many persons who emigrated from
Holland, who were of Gallic extraction. When
the bloody Duke of Alva came into the Spanish
Netherlands in 1567 clothed with despotic power
over the provinces by the bigoted Phillip II,
more than a hundred thousand of the Protestants
of the Gallic provinces fled to Egnland
under the protection of Queen Elizabeth and to
their brethren in Zeeland and Holland. They
retained their language, that of the ancient
Gauls, and were known in England as Walloons
and in Holland as Waalen from the name of
their provinces, called Gaulsche, or, as the word
is pronounced, Waalsche provinces. The number
of fugitives from religious persecution was
increased by the flight of the protestants of
France at the same time and was further augmented
five years later by the memorable massacre 
of St. Bartholomew. When the West India
Company was incorporated many of these
persons and their descendants sought further
homes in New Netherland. Such were the
founders of the families of Rapeleye, Cortelyou,
Dubois, Debvoise, Duryea, Crommelin, Conselya,
Montague, Fontain and others. The 
Waalebocht or Waloons bay was so named because
some of them settled there.
In regard to Dutch names proper, it cannot 
fail to have been observed that they are of the
simplest origin. They partake of the character
of the people, which is emiently practical. Poetry
and imagination from no element in it. Their
poets are no world renowned. Vondel and Cats,
and Bilerdyk, and Helmus, and Tollens are respectable
that is all. they are almost entirely
deficient in the drama. There is fire in the people
when they are once aroused, but no fancy.—
No nation can equal them in swearing, and in
using hard names,—that is thos e who indulge in
the practice. Their painters delight in the actual
scenes of life, in the every day affairs of
the world, and in such pictures they excel. This
disposition to ordinary subjects leads them to
the humorous and burlesque which are to be
seen in every department of their arts and labor.
They have particularly evinced these latter qualities
in their names; of which there are very
many which are too absurd to be mentioned without
throwing an air of ridicule over the 
whole subject. The English and in fact all the
northern nations of Europe have exhibited this
tendency, more or less, in the origin of family
designations, but none of them have carried it
to so great a degree as the Dutch. We have in
our country both in Dutch and English, the
name of White (deWitt), Back (Swart), and
Brown (Bruin), but no according to my recollection 
the names of Blue, Yellow, and Red,
which exist here; but I forebear for the reason I
have stated from entering further into these
ecoentricities.
Allied to the subject of family names is that
of family arms. It was not until the present
monarchial regime that they were regulated by
government. Before the independence of the
country, titles it is true were conferred by the
Dukes of Burgundy, and of Hainault, but the
Elector of Bavaria, by the House of Austria and
by the Counts of Holland, all of whom had dominion
in some or other of the provinces, but
family devices were not regulated. Of older
date than these was the nobility of Friesland
faith and practicce of their fathers. And so it is,
I believe, in political and religious maters; the
Dutch of America retain the ancient principles
of the fatherland more strongly than the Dutch of
Holland, and in this they show that they have
sprung not from privileged but from republican
loins.                    M.
For Sale & To Let.
20,000 Acres Choice Farming
Lands, in the Counties of Van Buren,
Marion ?oone, Dallas, Polk, and Webster, in the State of Iowa
many of them in the immediate neighborhood of flourishing
villages in the valley of Des Moines, will be sold upon long
credit or exchanged for good real estate in Brooklyn, by the
subscriber, at 18 William street. New York, or 150 Congress
street, Brooklyn.
n19m    E. B. Litchfield
For Sale—Fifty-Six (56) Full Lots
of ground in the block bounded by 5th and 6th avenue
and 17th nd 18th streets in the Eighth Ward of the City of
Brooklyn. The lots are advantageously located in a rapidly
improving neighborhood having a beautiful view of the Bay
and harbor in the immediate vicinity of churches, schools and
stores of all description, and the Brooklyn City Railroad, and
within thirty minutes ride by Railroad of Hamilton avenue and
Fulton ferries. The streets and avenues have been graded,
paved and flagged, and the property is ready for immediate improvement.
From parties wishing to build (if desired) a small
sum only will be required on purchashing, and the balance can
remain on bond and mortgage, payable in installments of $25
each, quarterly with interest, until the whole purchase money
is paid. The prices of lots range from $300 to $500. Apply to
D. C. Danieels corner of 14th street and 5th avenue, Brooklyn,
cr R. H. Tucker, 355 Fulton street, Brooklyn m41w
For Sale—A Bargain—The Dwelling
house, stable and coach house, with 5 lots of ground 25x
100 each under good cultivation in Hickory street, Classon
avenue, at present occupied by W Lockwood, Esq. for further
particulars, enquire of Foster & Loper or 206 Pearl
street, New York. fe101m
To Mechanics, &c—The Subscriber
offers for sale to mechanics and others of small means
several three story brick dwellings in Van Brunt street, near
the Atlantic Docks, Brooklyn; also several dwellings in Williamsburg,
at from $1 800 to $2 500 each. They are in complete
order, and will be sold very low to close and estate. Parties
wishing to purchase can pay a small amount down, and
the balance in small sums from time to time, to suit their convenience.
Apply to E. R. Kellogg, Executor, No 90
Beaver street, New York. fe191m*
Poplar Hall for Sale or to Let—
The three story brick building corner of Poplar street
and Bughes alley, is offered for sale or to let the Societies or
Clubs. &c. Size of room 32x50, containing 6 rooms on first floor, 
3 on the second, and 1 large room on the third floor, with 14 feet
ceiling; catla? under the whole building, gas in all the rooms,
and will be sold low.  Elisha B. Morrell,
fe28 6 Market, cor. James st. 
For Sale or Exchange—A very Desirable
2 story, attic and basement frame cottage, No.
171 Johnson street; gas and fixtures throughout, water in
the kitchen, &c Apply to
fe26tr  Wm. H. Wright, No. 9 Court st.
To Let—A Two Story Brick Stable
containing 5 stalls and room for 2 wagons, 3 feed boxes,
&c, situated on Food's alley, rear of 263 Washington street,
between Myrtle avenue and Johnson street. Rent $ 40 per
annum. Apply at No 263 Washington on st. mh21w*
For Sale—House and Lot No. 78
Cranberry street, lot 29 feet 7 inches by 100, house 25 by
1/2 feet including piazza. Terms liberal. APply at Burdett
& Titus, 4 Jones Lane, New York. Nh21m*
For Sale, With or Without the Furniture,
the brick cottage house, No. 111 Vanderbilt, near
Myrtle avenue, (adjoining Clinton avenue) Brooklyn. A large
portion of the purcahse money of house and furniture may
remain in bond and mortgage. Apply to H. C. banks, No.
3 John street, N. Y.    fe28lw*
For Sale, on the Heights—That
beautiful residence, with 2, 3, or 4 lots; has all modern
improvements. Apply on the premises, 119 Willow street.
fe281wfs*
Business Stand for Sale Cheap—
The house and lot corner of Market and James streets,
suitable for any kind of business. Also house and lot 154 Myrtle
avenue; 2 houses and lots in the village of Jamaica. Inquire
of Elisah B. Morrell,
fe28st*   Market, cor. James st.
For Sale at Huntington, L. I.—A
neat cottage and one aore o' ground, pleasantly situated
in the village of Huntington. Upon the place there about 100
fruit trees of various kinds in good bearing order. Churches,
Schools and Post office near by, and daily communication with
the city. Price $1100. Apply to A. B. Davenport, Montague
street, near Court street, Braoklyn. fe24tf
Building Lots for Sale—A Number
of finding ?lots for sale, fronting on Canton and
? ? ? ? Auburn plays and Portland avenue, between
Park and Myrtle avenues, formerly known as the Wallabout
Burial Ground. For terms and particulars apply at the
Mayor's Office, City Hall Brooklyn. fe12 Tillmh10
For Sale on Clinton Avenue—The
very superior and substantial built, brick doubt house
near Gates avenue. The house is 42 feet square, complete,
with library, bath room range, hot and cold water, gas, furnace,
marble mantels. &c Th? house contains fifteen rooms, with
numerous pantries, &c, cellar and store rooms. A cup o presents
a splendid view of the Bay, Staten Island, &c. The lot
is 63 feet front on Clinton avenue and on the rear on Vanderbilt
avenue, by 200 feet deep. The garden is stocked with
choice fruits, grapes, &c. A two story stable in the rear on
Vanderbilt avenue. For terms, &c., apply to
Edward A. Lambert & Co.
fe16eod.f 119 and 121 William st. New York.
To Let—From the First of May Next,
the stores No 337 and 339 Fulton street, now occupied by
the Post Office. Also two large offices on the second story to
let suitable for lawyers. Possession immediately. Inquire of
Wm. M. Little, Real Estate office, 2d floor. fe2tf
To Let—The Third and Fourth
stories of the building No. 25 Fulton street, Brooklyn
suitable for manufacturing purposes that are not extra hazardous,
to let either together or separate. Inquire on the premises.
fe14tf
To Let—A Large Well Lighted Room
Dry Goods
Shirts and Drawers—For all Ages
and both sexes at prices far below customary notes at
d23 Coitrell's, 272 Fulton st. 
Hoisery! Hoisery?!—
In immense quantity and variety at
Cottrell's
d23 272 Fulton, opposite Tillary.
Civility, Attention, Fair Dealing,
one price, and that always reasonable. All these to be
found at Coitrell's Hoisery Emproium,
d23 272 Fulton, opposite Tillary st.
Gloves! Gloves!!--
Fleeced Silk at only 25 cents a pair.
Elegant French Caster at only 50 cents a pair.
Extra fine Kid, at only 62 cents a pair.
And every thing else at the same reduced prices, at
Cottrell's Hoisery Emporium
d23 272 Fulton, opposite Tillary st. 
Zephyr Woo, Hoods, Armlets, Mittens
Scarfs, &c., of very choice quality ans style, knitted
expressly for us, at
d23    Ottrell's. 272 Fulton st.
Jewelry
Wm. Wise, Jr. (Established at 79
Fulton street, Brooklyn, since 1834.) offers a large and
carefully made stock of Fine Watches Jewelry, silverware,
spectacles, eye-glasses, etc, in adoption to original work in
each department, which he is engaged in manufacturing after
his own and other approved designs.
Special Orders Faithfully and promptly executed. d14 6m*
Holiday Presents—Watches and
Jewelry.—The subscribers offer their entire stock of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, and Silverware, &c., at 25 per cent,
less than the usual prices for cash only.
Watches
Gold Hunting, English Levers, from................$50 00 to 150 00
Gold Hunting Detached Levers, from.............. 27 00 to 75 00
Gold Lepines, from.................... 23 00 to 33 00
Gold open faced Detached Levers, from......... 27 00 to 38 00
Silver Hunting English Levers.................. 25 00 to 55 00
Silver Hunting Detached Levers................. 13 00 to 25 00
Silver Hunting Lepines............................. 11 00 to 20 00
Silver open faced detached Levers............... 10 00 to 16 00
Silver open faced Lepines......................  9 00 to 14 00
Jewelry
Ladies Cameo, Fruit and Coral sets............ 15 00 to 75 00
Bracelets, Gold Cameo, Fruit Coral and Hair... 5 00 to 25 00
Ladies Guard and Chatelain Chains.................... 10 00 to 40 00
Gents Fob, Vest and Guard Chains.................... 7 00 to 50 00
Gold Spectacles and Eye Glasses.................. 3 00 to 8 00
Gold Thimbles......................... 3 00 to 10 00
Gold Armlets................... 3 00 to 10 00
Gold Studs and Sleeve Buttons.................. 2 00 to 8 00
Gold Lockets, 1, 2, 4 and 7 glasses................ 1 50 to 15 00
Gold Pencils................................. 1 25 to 10 00
Clocks.
3-day Clocks............................... 3 00 to 12 00
1-day Clocks............................ 1 00 to 5 00
Alarm Clocks......................... 1 50 to 6 00
Silverware
Silver tea spoons, per sett......................... 5 50 to 10 00
" table " "..................................14 00 to 28 00
" " orks, "................................... 15 00 to 30 00
" desert " "............................... 13 00 to 20 00
Also Silver Plated Forks, Spoons, Cake and Card Baskets
Castors, Cups, Goblets, Pitcheers, Waiters, &c.
Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry repaired and warranted.
James H. Hart & Co.,
146 Fulton street, Brooklyn and
228 Greenwich street, N. Y. 
Liquors, &c.
Sparkling Champagne Cider
Philadelphia Porter and Ale,
Bottled expressly for family use, by
fe22?m Alexander Eagle, 70 Fulton st.
Fine Wines and Liquors.—
H. B. Perkins.
Stores
271 Fulton street, cor Tillary.
165 Myrtle avenue, cor. Prince st.
172 Bridge street, cor. Concord
Brooklyn.
Importer and Dealer in
Foreign and American Fine Wines
Brandies, Gins, Whiskies, Rums
Cordials, Porter, Ale, Cider,
Bay Rum, Segars.
Goods delivered. n303m*
Miles O'Reilly,
Manufacturer of
American Brandies, Gins, &c.,
Also, Importer of
Brandies, Gins Wines, &c.
248 Front Street,
d29ff New York.
Louis C. D'Homergue's
Family Liquor Store, Established in 1836,
at 74 Fulton street, now in 76 [next door.]
The proprietor, thankful for the kind patronage and market
preference which the Public has been pleased to favor his establishment,
is desirous of still retaining the continuance of the
same by keeping on hand, as hitherto, the choicest liquors for
Family, Trade, Medical use. And will afford them  the
very lowest prices, as all his stock is directly imported for himself.
On examining the following list it will be perceived that
his assortment is of the very best and embraces a great variety
of favorite brands, viz:
Brandies—Otard, Dupuy, Seignnette, Liger Freress, Rochelle
and Lafayette.
Gin—Old Tom, Swan, Oak Leaf, Pine Apple, Schledan, and
J. Nolet,
Rums—Jamaica, St. Cruz and N. E. Rum.
Whiskey—Highland Malt and Royal Lockingar, [Scotch];
Jamerson's [Irish]; Bourbon, Monongaheia and Corn Whiskey.
Maderia's, Sherry's, Operio's and Claret in wood or glass,
also, Champagne's Stock. Mogelle, Rhine or Hungarian Wines
Alcohols, Cologne Spirits, Pure Spirits and all domestic Liquors
at market prices.  This stock of imported Liquors will be sold
in or out of Bond, Wholesale and Retail, to suit purchasers, an
delivered free of cost in su parts of the city.
N. B.—Physicians are particularly requested to notice tha
all liquors for medicinal use are warranted as requested
d16tf
Fruits, Wines, Ales, &c—Nicholas Cornell,
late of 164 Atlantic st. has opened a store 77 1/2 Fulton
street, for the ale of choice Fruits and Nuts, foreign and
domestic; also, Wines, Brandies, Scotch Ales, London Porter,
Sagars, c. Just received, a fresh lot of new Smyrna Figs
Malaga Grapes, Raisins and Citron, wholesale and retail at the
lowest cash prices. Nicholas Cornell
77 1/2 Fulton street, Brooklyn
November 1st 1858 nl ly
Travel.
Long Island Railroad—Notice
On and after Tuesday, March 1st 1859, trains will ran as
follows:
Trains Going East.
Leave South Ferry, Brooklyn, for Greenport at 10 A M, daily.
" " " Syosset, 4 P M
" " " Hempstead, 10 A M, 4 and
5.30 P M.
" " " Jamaica, 6 30 P M.
" " " Yaphank, at 3.30 P. M. on
Saturday only.
Trains Going West
Leave Jamaica for Brooklyn, at 5 40 7.40. 8 22 A M and 8.15 PM
" Hempstead, 6 55, 7 35 A M and 2 19 P M.
" Syosset 7 20 A M and 1.27 P M.
" Yaphank 6 10 on Monday morning only.
" Greenport; at 10.40 A M.
Freight train leaves Brooklyn at 7 A M and Greenport at 7 A 
M daily.
mhl  A. H. Palmer, Agent.
Hudson River Railroad, to an
from New York, Albany, Troy, and places
North and West.
On and after Wednesday, December 19, 1856, trains will
run as follows, Sundays excepted:
Going North,
Leave New York from the Station, corner of Ohambers street
and College Place, at
6 45 A. M. Poughkeepsie Way Mall and Passenger Train, carrying
the Mail to Poughkeepsie, and stopping at all
stations north of Manhattan.
8.00 A. M. Express Train for Albany and Troy, stopping at
Tarrytown, Peekskill, Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck,
Tivoli, Germantown, Oakhill, Hudson, Coxsackie
and Stuyvesant, connecting at Albany with
Western Trains for Buffalo and Suspension Bridge
and at Troy with Trains for Saratoga, Buffalo
Burlington and Montreal. Arriving in Albany at
1.50 P. M.
11.15 A. M. Passenger Train for Albany and Tory, stopping at
Yonkers, Tarrytown and time table stations North,
carrying  the Mall to Albany, and connecting with
Way Train at Albany for Utica and intermeddiate
stations, and at Troy with Trains for Saratoga and
Rutland. Arriving in Albany at 5.15 P. M.
12 00 A M. Poughkeepsie way freight & Passenger Train, stopping
at all stations.
3.15 P. M. Albany Express Train. stopping at Yonkers, Irvington,
Tarrytown, Sing Sing, Peekskill, garrison,
Fishkill, Po-keepsie, Staasburg, Rhinesbeck, Tivoli,
Germantown and Hudson. Arriving in Albany at
 8 55 P. M.
2 40 P. M. Dobbs' Ferry Passenger Train, stopping at all stations
north of Burnham's.
4.30 P. M. Express Passenger Train, stopping at Tarrytown,
Sing Sing, Peekskill, Cold Spring, Fishkill, New
Hamburgh, Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Staatsburg,
Rhinebeck, Barrytown, Tivoli, Oakhill, Hudson, 
Coxsackie, Stuyvesant and other stations north of
Hudson to land New York passengers; connecting
at Albany with Night Express Train for Buffalo,
Suspension Bridge and Western Lines. Arriving
in Albany at 10.50 P. M.
5.00 P. M. Peekskill Passenger Train, stopping at all stations.
6.30 P. M. Sing Sing Passenger Train, stopping at all stations.
Leave Poughkeepsie for Albany at 5.30 A. M. Passenger and
Way Freight Train, stopping at all stations.
m26 tf A F. Smith. Superintendent
Insurance.
Long Island Life Insurance Company
Guarantee Capital $100,000
The Insured Participate in the Profits.
Directors
Conklin Brush John Schenck
Fisher Howe William Wall
Lowell Holbrook Crawford Smith
Thomas S Nelson Franels B Stryker
Samuel S Powell John G Funk
Abiel A Low Alexander V Blake
Cyrus P Smith Daniel Embury
William E Whiting Henry E Pherrepent
Joseph Boughton George S Howland
Abraham B Baylia James How
James Humphrey John Blunt
Jeromus J Johnson Henry R Worthington
John M Hicks John H Baker
Seymour L Husted Effingham H Nichols
Daniel Chauncey Alfred S Barnes
James A H Bell Edwin  D Plimpton
Jeremiah Johnson Fr Frederick Scholeg
The Books for subscriptions for the Capital Stock of the above
Company are now open at the offices of the Mechanies Fire
Insurance Company, No. 1 Montague street, Brooklyn, and
at No. 31 Wall street, New York. 
Daniel Chauncey
Wm. E. Whiting Committee
Joseph Boughton
fe181w
The Nassau Fire Insurance Company
of Brooklyn. Feb 3, 1859.
At an election for Directors of this Company, held on the 1st
instant, the following persons were chosen:
Directors
Wm. M Harris H B Clafia John Blunt
Abiel A Low, H C Murphy, Conklin Brush,
John T Martin, Samuel Smith, Cyrus P Smith
John Schenck, Wm Hunter, Jr, Henry Ruggles,
Geo D Morgan, D Van Vorrhis, James A H Bell,
H K Corniug, Wm C Fowler, B F Wardwell,
Jos C Johnson, A Underhill, James W Harper,
L M Sheldon, Jas Weaver, Chas R. Lynde,
John Halsey, John French, Geo A Thorne,
Wm H Cary, Thomas Stratton, Thomas Clark,
L Ballard, Isaac Carhart, Brewster Valentine,
Robt T Powell, A Van Brunt
And at a Subsequent meeting of the Board. Wm. M. Harris,
Es., was unanimously re-elected President for the ensuring
year.
1e3 A J. Beeman. Secretary
Wall Street Fire Insurance Copmany,
No. 2 Wall Street. Branch office corner of
Chambera street and Broadway, Shoe and Leather Bank.
Capital $200,000.
This Company insures against loss or damage by Fire, dwelling
houses and household furniture, warehouses, stores and
merchandise. vessels in port and their cargoes, and other property,
on the most favorable terms.
All losses will be adjusted and paid with promptness and 
liberality
Directors:
Wm Jas Roggs, J B Sallsbury,
Joshua Brown, Alfred M Wood
Ead T Backhouse, Elos Dickerman,
Wm A Darling, James D Torry,
Thos Davenport, Luad C Heath
Faban Brown, Francis Weeks,
Owen O Conner, Jno C Annaell,
Gibbon L Kelly, William Witters
Henry Mosher, William Boggs,
Gwo Brodie, Selah Squires,
David Crawford, Garret P Bergen
D M Talmage, Isaac Meserole,
SG Southma? J W Vandewn?The Brooklyn Daily Times.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 6, '1859.
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       A GREAT IMPROVEMENT.
   Three years ago, Brooklyn and Williamsburgh,
though one city, were like the two
sections of Hades--there was a great gulf betwixt 
them, which rendered it difficult, to say
the least, to pass from one to the other. This
consisted of the Wallabout Marshes, into
which the sewers of the adjacent avenues
poured their noisome contents, rendering the
effluvia arising from the swamps insupportable
to the nasal organs of the passengers in
the cars.
   The Common Council, stirred up by the
repeated complaints of the press and the public,
resolved to remedy the evil, if possible.
They appointed a committee, of which Aldermen
Kalbfleisch and Backhouse were members.
These gentlemen went to Washington, and
by the representations they made to the General
Government, procured an alleviation of
the evil, though not its full remedy. By
their efforts steps were taken which led to the
filling up of a great part of the swamp, at a
cost of many thousand dollars. Every Eastern
District man who had occasion to visit the
Western District remembers the summer before
last, how innumerable carts laden with
sand extracted from the hills near Fort
Greene, crossed the railroad to the swamp,
dropping portions of their contents as they
moved, and subjecting the neighborhood of
Flushing avenue to a plague of dust as insufferable
as any that the ancient Egyptians ever
experienced. But the nuisance was endured
temporarily, for the sake of the permanent
benefit which has accrued, and which in the
warm weather the passengers in the cars experience,
by being freed from the intolerable
stench that made the passage along the flats
one of the severest trials which a sensitive
physical organization could undergo.
   Having thus succeeded in temporarily palliating
the evil, the Common Council seem to
have dropped the subject. But at the last
meeting it was revived by Alderman Dayton,
whose long familiarity with city affairs, and
his position as representative of the ward immediately
affected by the presence of these
swamps, give him an especial facility for dealing
with the subject. At the last meeting of the
Common Council Ald. Dayton called up a resolution
appointing a special Committee of three,
with power to open a negotiation with the
General Government for the purchase of land,
so that portion of the city, lying on the Wallabout
Bay and adjacent thereto, can have the
benefit of a water front. The resolution contemplates
the opening of a new street from the
foot of Clinton street, along the water front
North of the Marine Hospital, intersecting
Kent avenue, at or nearly opposite Hewes 
street, thereby opening a new thoroughfare to
the Eastern District, and an extended water
front along almost the whole distance, between
the two points named. The benefit of such
an improvement to the city at large, and particularly
to the Eastern District, cannot well
be overrated, and we trust, since the Committee
is now appointed, that it will be successful
in its aims, and that Ald. Dayton will have
the satisfaction of adding to his long record of
public service the carrying out of this most
useful and necessary measure.ONE CENT
for an hour—I will come down to
rook this afternoon,' and began to
rod to pieces with many anathemas
uckless wood and brass
your sister?' asked Leila, quickly. 
The deuce take this thing, how right

cousin then?'

he called you 'Philip?' '
n's pale cheek flushed. He could not
frank, generous, warm-hearted little
at he, Philip Carlyon, with all his
d chivalric honor, had tied himself
man whom he could not love —for mo-

told me the other day you liked wild
  See, can anything be lovlier than 
le pink health? Conservatories can-
it,' he said, giving her his bouquet 
together with some indweed. She
him, but absently, and their walk
through the park was rather silent and
  As they crossed the lawn they found
sitting under the cedars with Inez
am, and two small Chips shooting at a 
and Leicester's raillery on the troutless 
was more piquant than pleasant to

you tell me if Miss Wyndham ever
t Hawtree ?' asked Du Plat, as Carly-
his companion went into the house.
esitated and colored. Hawtree? Yes.
the heiress stayed there before com-
; and I think I have heard that she
r. Du Plat, a charming old gentleman. 
be any relation of yours?'
overnor! Cantankerous old fellow!
you about her, because he met an 
at Hawtree, with whom, or rather
ose tin mines, acres, and consols
in love, and wanted me to do the 
overness blushed vividly, and played
er parasol..
at saw the blush, and bent eagerly
  'But I swear I'll never marry an
to save myself from beggary. I
t be indebted to any woman living for
I'd sooner pass the rest of my days 
Queen's Bench. I would, upon my
I loathe the present fashion of weigh-
fe by her sheer value in specie. What
nd noble, worth winning and worth
is too high to be put in the balance
nds, shillings, and pence.'
ooked pleased and vexed, happy and 
at the same time. She poked up the 
her parasol, and her voice shook as 
'Your generous thoughts will change
the world's. The time will soon come
u will recant them as visionary and 
.'
shot if ever I do,' swore Leicester;
rove it. Inez, the only thing I care 
th is———'
, my awow's up the twee,' cried Ber-
ng up to them.
could have kicked him without the
hesitation. 'Devil take that little
he's always in the way. What a 
is. That comes of loving a governess,'
he unhappy Templar.
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Kentucky and Missouri.
     When unsuccessful efforts were being made a
few months ago to avert war, it was asserted that
the commencement of hostilities would repel the
border states and render reunion much more difficult,
if not absolutely impossible. The result
verified the prediction. Virginia was in no danger 
of seceding until called upon to furnish
troops to subjugate her sister states. When the
Virginia state convention met the secessionists
were in an insignificant minority. But immediately
on the proclamation of war by President
Lincoln the unionists were hurried along with
the rising tide and the state resolved out of the
union and into the southern confederacy. The
secessionists thus came into possession of the
battle ground on which they can contend with
such advantage.
     This result of a war policy was so obvious that
it required more than a usual lack of candor or
surplus of obtuseness not to foresee and acknowledge 
it. And throughout the whole of this unfortunate
contest the same tendency of violent
measures to produce exasperation and resentment
is evident. A conspicuous illustration of
the fact may be observed at the present moment
in the respective attitudes of the states of Kentucky
and Missouri. In the former state the people
have voted to remain in the Union by a vast
majority. And this too in view of the fact that
many of her leading men are strongly imbued
with secession sentiments. The governor of the
state and her representatives in the U.S. Senate
are all in sympathy with the southern confederates.
They acknowledge allegiance to the state
and have declared it to be their duty to abide by
the decision of her people, whether for secession
or against it. But it is evident that they are
identified in feeling with the minority. Mr.
Breckinridge had ample justification for his assaults
on the acts of the administration upon
which he has animadverted because of their arbitrary
and unconstitutional nature; but we
think it is doing him no injustice to say that he
would prefer to see his state fall into
the ranks of the confederates rather than remain
in the union. And yet notwithstanding
all these circumstances the people voted
by a very heavy majority against secession. The
reason is obvious -- they were let alone. Although
urged vehemently to march an army into Kentucky,
the administration refused to do it. The 
neutrality of the State was acknowledged, though
denounced by the war organs as "treason." Who
can believe that if the ravages of a military invasion
had devastated her soil and stirred up the
passions of her people, the late emphatic verdict
in favor of the Union would have been rendered?
If the verdict had not been the other way, it
would at least have been so slender as to lose its
significance. And then it must be a matter of
gratulation to every well constituted mind everywhere,
as well as to her own citizens, that the state
has escaped the scenes which have afflicted other
States.
     Contrast with this condition of Kentucky the
State of Missouri. In that State some weeks ago
a position was assumed by the State authorities
identical with the neutrality observed by Kentucky,
and respected in her case by the federal
government. An agreement was made between
the Governor of the State and Gen. Harney, by
which the State troops were to be disbanded, and
no aggression made on the federal authority by
that of the State, while the former would also
allow full scope and free working to the institutions
of the State. But "the Blairs" ruled Missouri
as they managed Bull Run. This illustrious
family of waspish and imbecile fanatics were resolved
to plunge the State into anarchy and ruin,
to feed fat their own ancient political grudges
and personal resentments. At their instigation,
the State Government has been overturned, the
very foundations of society rooted up, and every
institution conservative of the peace and security
of the people temporarily destroyed. It is true,
a State Convention has declared the overturned
State Government justly set aside, and proceeded
to institute a revolutionary provisional government,
after the manner of Western Virginia.
But the legitimacy of these rival institutions is
to be determined by the sword and in the meantime
the State is given over to the depredations
of bands of marauders, to be outraged and plundered,
the property of its people destroyed, their
lives sacrificed or placed in imminent jeopardy,
and their liberties dependent on their powers of
hypocritical dissimulation and their readiness to
furnish supplies and swear allegiance of Jackson
or McCullough to-day, or Lyons and Siegel tomorrow.
Such are the respective results of forbearance
and rash and blood-thirsty vindictiveness.
It may well be said that the time for conciliation
is past. But the beneficent results of
such a policy were urged on the attention of the
administration when a very slight degree of conciliation
would have kept the states together and
the consequences of coercion pointed out as they 
have since been developed into actual facts. It
is argued now that the North must not think of
peace -- not until the Union is restored, for the
practicability of that idea is generally abandoned
by the war organs, but -- until the disgrace of the
late defeat is wiped out by a victory. It is unquestionably
mortifying to pride to overlook
such an event, though it was of our own seeking
and or own deserving, for the North is still unconquered
and able to redeem the late reverse;
but it should also be remembered that our experience 
thus far has proved, what everybody not
blinded by prejudice foresaw from the start,
that forbearance and conciliation as far as tried,
were never unsuccessful, and that violence and
coercion only deepened the resentment and determination
to resist of all to whom the policy
was applied.
____________________________________________
     TOO LATE. -- The New York Times says if the
Democrats had accepted the proposition of the
Republicans and united on a State ticket, it was
proposed in Washington to disband the Republican
organization. This is a virtual confession of 
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     The Republican organs unanimously confess
that unless they can rope in hungry Democrats
they are bound to go by the Board in November.
The Tribune recommends the nomination of Daniel
S. Dickinson and Millard Fillmore in the hope
that such nominations might ward off destruction
from the party. The N.Y. Times also advises
the Republican party "not to imitate
"the impolicy of the Democratic Committee.
"We hold, it said, "the majority in the
"State. Let us appeal from the democratic Committee
"to the Democratic masses, and present
"such a ticket for their suffrages as all fair Democrats
"shall say is just and liberal to them. We
"do not fear the result, in the present temper of
"the people." Now if they hold the majority in
the State is not that enough? What necessity of
huckstering bargains if they can have all the offices
without aid? The fact is evident that they do
not believe in their power to carry the State or
they would not make such desperate efforts to
gain assistance. The Tribune hopes to win over
Democrats by whempering over the "private
treachery" of the Southern politicians to Northern
Democrats which the latter ought to resent
and punish. The argument shows that private
and personal animosity are the motives which
rule the Tribune and its followers; and which it
naturally imagines to decide the course of others.
If it were all true which it asserts any class of
men who would act from motives of resentment
when the country is in the throes of dissolution,
instead of sacrificing such ignoble feelings
to public duty would be, to trench
on the Tribune's praseology, "traitors."
The Democrats who refused to coalesce with the
Tribune's party it accuses being "willing to sacrifice
"their country and all hope of democratic
"institutions for the sake of their party. Beating
"the Republicans at an election is something
"more desirable to them than saving the national
"existence." The acknowledgement that the
 Republicans are to be beaten at the election is
somewhat significant; but nobody unless a spoils-seeking
politician, and there are plenty of them
in all parties, considers beating the Republicans
more desirable than saving the national existence.
But most people are coming to think that beating
that party is the only way to save the national
existence. How the hope of "Democratic"
institutions is to be strengthened by a blind support
of a party that ostentatiously violates every
important provision of the constitution, refuses
to acknowledge the writ of habeas corpus prevents
the exercise of the right of petition, and
makes the will of one man superior to all, is
not very plain.
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     Some months ago a few patriots, who believed
that poetry, like codfish, could be supplied to
order, offered $500 for a national hymn -- a hymn
that would embody the national enthusiasm of
the people of all sections -- a hymn that could be
whistled with equal safety in New Orlean and
Boston -- a hymn that would not say a word about
the darkey -- a hymn that could be sung on all
occasions, and that would throw "Hail Columbia,"
"The Star-Spangled Banner," and "Yankee
Doodle" into the shade. Twelve hundred poets
thought they could write such a hymn, and a 
committee was selected to award the pelf and
fame to the successful bard. This unfortunate
committee state that they have read all the verses
and heard all the tunes, and are unanimously of
the opinion that there is none of them up to the
mark. Shades of the gods of commerce and of poetry 
-- of Mercury and Apollo -- has it come to this!
Five hundred dollars has been shook, as it were,
in the very face of the god, and he is not moved
-- twelve hundred followers of the Muses enter
the arena, and all of them are expelled without a
laurel or a dime! We should judge that the
committee selected are better versed in trade
than poetry, and they manifest a desire to make
an honest penny out of the doggrel in their hands
which is quite commendable. The committee
say: -- "In accordance, however, with one of the
"conditions of competition, the most meritorious
"and noticeable of the songs received have
"been placed in the hands of publishers (Messrs.
"Rudd & Carleton), and will be issued in a volume
"at their risk; the publication, if profitable,
inuring to the benefit of a patriotic fund. The
"committee having thus absolved itself of its
"functions, its members beg to inform the various
"competitors that it no longer exists as a
"body, and that they, as individuals, have not further
"power or responsibility upon this subject."
This is refreshing on the part of the committee,
but imagine the feelings of the poets! They are
told that none of them can have the prize, but
the most meritorious of their works will be kingly
published and the profits from the sale of the 
books, if any, will be devoted to the patriotic
fund. This is counting too much on the forbearance
and patriotism of the poets. Why should
the rich merchants who sat in judgment on the
hymns ask the versifyers to contribute the entire
proceeds of their toil to even the patriotic fund?
Bards cannot live on dew-drops and moon-light,
and it is not just to cut them off from whatever
may be made out of the curiosity of the people,
who will be naturally desirous of ascertaining
the amount of divine afflatus that can be called
out by $500.
----------------------------------------------------
     Despite the efforts of the South to cut themselves
loose from the Yankee that ubiquitous
gentleman cannot be got rid of. The Richmond
Examiner complains that the Capitol of Old Virginia
is full of them and they are already in possession
of all the minor offices in the gift of the 
confederate government. This is carrying the
war into Africa indeed. What is the use of an independent
government if the New Englander is
to receive all the pap it has to bestow? The South
has complained that under the present Union
New England [fattens?] and grows rich on Southern
profits; and not sooner does the South cut off
from Washington than the Yankee hastens to
Richmond and gets all the good things that are
going. The South had better give up, there is no
use fighting against Yankee ingenuity--which the
Examiner calls by the long and ugly name of "patent
combination-double-distilled-toadyism." The
Examiner lashes itself into fury in referring to the
matter and concludes its article as follows:
   The infamy of crowding the departments with Yankee
officeholders is only exceeded by that disgusting ingenuity
of toadyism that foists them into office. The whole
matter is a vile excrescence--the sooner rid of the better,
before it becomes utterly loathsome and reeks with disease.
Let Congress look to it. It ought to know the
character of these office-begging immigrations of Yankee
pedlars and Washington refugees, and it ought to
take measures to prevent the Departments from being
debanched by excesses of official patronage to Northern
men.
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   THE TAXES FOR WAR PURPOSES.--The bills 
providing for the immense sums deemed neces-

                      WAR INTELLIGENCE.
                          -----------------------
                  NEWS FROM THE MISSING.
   Hon. M.F. Odell has handed us the following
letter of Lieut. Goodenough, of Company A, 14th
Regiment, which he received last night from his
father, who had believed him dead. This only
illustrates the unnecessary alarm, in very many
instances, on the part of friends of missing men
of the 14th Regiment. Mr. O. says that there was
scarce a man in the regiment but believed Lieut.
Goodenough was killed, and very many of them
were sure they saw him shot. He has no doubt
but many of those now missing will, as in this 
case, be found as prisoners, either at Sudley's
Church, Manassas or Richmond, perhaps wounded.
In many instances the men, when shot, fell;
their comrades seem to have taken it for granted
and so reported, generally, all such as killed.
The father of Joseph Darrow, of Company C,
14th Regiment, was rejoiced yesterday in hearing
from him as a prisoner at Richmond. He also
was believed dead:
                                RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 1861.
   Dear Father--I am in Richmond a prisoner of
war. I am not wounded, having passed through
the thickest of the fight unharmed. My company
and company D were supporting our colors.
Lieut. Jones commanded Co. D, and I Co. g.
We are well fed, well treated, and are in good
health. I was taken after the fight, awaiting the
Surgeon in the Hospital. Love to all. Cannot
say when we will be exchanged.
                             Your afectionate son,
                                  R. A. GOODENOUGH, Jr.,
                        Lieut. Co. G, 14th Regt. N. Y. S. M.
                                      -----------
                           COLONEL GRAHAM.
   The project of raising a mounted regiment in
this city has been virtually abandoned, at least for
the present. Col. Graham has found it impossible
to do what he has at last found to be altogether
impracticable; nor can the failure be attributed
to any cause over which he had control.
When the war fever first set in he offered the services
of his regiment for three months, but was
not accepted. He endeavored to have them accepted
to guard the forts in the harbor, but met
with no response, and was given to understand
distinctly that the government would take no
volunteer cavalry. This discouraged the members,
and when at a late day the order came to
raise one thousand men, he finds he can do nothing.
The Colonel has used every exertion to
comply with the order, but finds that captains of
the different companies have called private meetings,
and by every other means in their power
have discouraged the privates until at last he
finds that not two dozen men of the whole regiment
are willing to enlist. This is certainly a
discouraging state of affairs for a soldier and patriot
such as Col. Graham. The Colonel has now
consumed nearly three months' time in the vain
effort of having his regiment accepted, and at last
in organizing one for the war, but the obstacles
in his path are insurmountable, and altough he
is still in hopes of accomplishing the object, every
body else can see that further efforts are useless.
Col. Graham is one of the most thorough
cavalry officers in the State militia, and as an artillerist,
cannot be excelled. It is to be regretted
that so able an officer cannot be placed in a
position where his services could be made available.
                                  -------------
THE ENGINEERS OF THE FOURTEENTH REGIMENT.
   Efforts have for some time been made to procure
the discharge of the engineer corps of the 
Fourteenth regiment. The reason given is, that
they are not recognized as engineers by the government,
and have received no pay since they have
entered the service. This is true as far as it goes.
The engineers have not been paid for the simple
reason that they refused to receive pay. they
were offered their pay the same as the other members
of the regiment (of the line), but they wanted
to be acknowledged and paid as engineers, and
as the government does not recognize more
than one engineer to a regiment--and he belongs
to the staff, their demands were of course not acceded
to, and it is not likely they will be.
   We learn in relation to the action of the corps
at the Battle of Bull run, the following particulars
as detailed to us by a gentleman of this city
who obtained the information from one of the
members:
   On the eve of the battle Col. Wood had orders
to disband the corps, but as they were armed
with better weapons than any other company in
the regiment he asked as a favor that they would
participate in the then impending battle to which
all assented. At the time of the battle Capt. Butt
wanted to keep them as a guard about the Hospitals.
This did not meet the views of the fighting
men of the corps, and Privates Hanley, Victory
and Ostrander went to Col. Wood and asked
him if it was his wish for them to take charge of
the Hospitals, or whether he desired their presences
in the action. The Colonel stated distinctly
that he wanted them in the engagement--that as
they had Sharp's rifles they could make themselves
useful by picking off the officers of the
enemy. The entire corps numbers to forty-eight
men, and of this number 30 went into the fight
and did most excellent service. Capt. Butt wanted 
to stop them from going, but yielded to the
persuasions of Ostrander, who threatened to shoot
him if he put any more obstructions in the way.
In the very first charge made by the regiment a
well known Brooklyn character, named Teddy
Grimes was shot and fell. He had marched up
to the very mouth of the enemy's cannon. Hanley
ran up to him, and before the cannon could
be re-loaded, took Teddy up and carried him from
the field, and after placing him in the Hospital
resumed operations. Hanley and Ostrander saw
a secessionist officer mounted, and charging upon
him took him prisoner. they took his sword
and pistols. The latter were given up to Capt.
Butt, but the former is still in Hanley's possession,
and will be kept as trophy. In the confusion
which was caused by the retreat the officer
escaped.
                              ---------------
                 THE M'CLELLAN REGIMENT.
   The McClellan Regiment of Infantry is progressing
favorably under the supervision of Col.
Wm. R. Brewster. Those officers of the staff
and line which have been selected and are engaged
in the enterprise have all seen service during
this war, and are distinguished for their ability.
Recruiting offices are being opened in various
parts of the city with the best prospects of success.
We learn that some two hundred men will
be mustered in on Monday.
                                      -----------
                             MAJOR JOURDAN.
   Major Jourdan of the 14th regiment is on a
brief visit to this city. He expects to leave for
the camp on Monday. His brilliant exploits onI left Gropingen the next day for Friesland, taking a seat in the dilligence for Leewarden, its capital, a distance of thirty miles. That province claims, and is generally accorded to the distinction of preserving most unchanged its institutions and the customs and language of the people. The Frieslanders assert they have never been subjected to foreign foe, an in the changes of rulers which have taken place, no hostile foot has ever dared to invade their soil, and no ruthless hand of power to abridge their independence. However that may be, it is unquestionably true that the families of the old nobility still, for the most part, are proprietors of the land, and by that means, hold the mass of the people in a condition little better than villenage. By the monopoly of the soil in the bands of the aristocracy the boers are compelled to hire their farms at enormous rents, which leave them little for themselves beyond a simple sustenance. This condition of things may be doubtless be attributed in some degree to their provincial dialect, which isolates them as well from the other provinces of the kingdom as from the world at large, and compels them to be content with the little district within which they can make themselves understood. They speak a patois, not comprehended by the other Netherlanders, though exalted by their own scholars into an original source of the Dutch language; in fact, into the phase which the Saxon assumed before it passed either into the provinces in the Maas, or into England. In regard to its connection with the English, hey have a couplet which runs thus: - 
"Who says not butter, bread and green cheese,
Is not an Englishman or free Fries."
These four words are pronounced the same in both the Frisic and English languages. But should any one sup-pose from the identity of these words and a few others, that an Englishman could understand a Frieslander, or a Frieslander an Englishman, he would commit a great er-ror. There are no two tongues in which the sounds and words are so different from each other. It is owing pro-bably to this circumstance also, that the Frieslanders re-main distinct from the rest of the country both socially and physically; in both which respects they are as much so as the fishermen of the little island of Marken. They preserve the simple habits of living of their ancestors handed down from a remote period. They seem to be naturally mild in disposition and kind, though a little shy of strangers. Personally they are a muscular, well-developed race, but not so tall as the Groningeners. They possess that fair blond complexion which strikes one so forcibly among all the tribes of the Zuider Zee, and which in the females is heightened by the addition of bright colors in their dress, and by jewelry, which they delight in wearing. To the praise of his countrywomen a Friesland poet sings :-
"On Friesland ground,
The fairest, fondest, faithful'st wives are found."
In its physical aspects this province does not differ much from the rest of the kingdom. It is flat, but not absolutely so low as some of the other provinces, though it is more watery. It is not drained by windmills like them. This operation is effected by the natural current of the water in the canals emptying into the sea at low tide in ordinary weather. When, however, there is a long continuance of rain, accompanied, as such storms always are, by Westerly winds, the level of the sea is kept up too high to allow the escape of the water, thus accumulated on the lands, and hence a large portion of the low pasture ground is periodically overflown for weeks together. The land thus inundated obtains a peculiar name and is called bosom-land, and the water upon it, bosom-water, which would carry dismay to farmers in countris not so drainable, but which the boers here contemplate not only with complacency, but great satisfaction, because 
[?BROOKLYN] DAILY EAGLE.

[?], SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1861.     ONE CENT.

SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE CITIZENS GAS LIGHT 
COMPANY OF BROOKLYN, No. 1 Post office Building, 
Montague street, Brooklyn, Oct. 1, 1861.
TO THE GAS CONSUMERS OF BROOKLYN. 
   We have this day reduced the price of Gas to TWO DOLLARS 
per thousand cubic feet!
OUR TERMS ARE:  
TWO DOLLARS PER THOUSAND CUBIC FEET!
NO CHARGE FOR INTRODUCING SERVICE PIPE!  
NO CHARGE FOR METER!  
NO DEPOSIT DEMANDED!  
NONE BUT BEST DRY METERS USED!
o2 6t                              HARVEY WARREN, Secretary.

THE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXISTING 
between GEO. B. ELKINS and EDWARD B. 
BENEDICT, under the style of ELKINS & BENEDICT, is 
this day dissolved by mutual consent.  The uncollected debts 
and claims of the firm will be collected by the said G. B. 
Elkins, in his own right, and all the debts of the late firm will 
be paid by the said G. B. ELKINS.—Brooklyn, Sept. 24, 1861.
                                                   G. B. ELKINS, 
o3 3t*                                        EDW'D. B. BENEDICT

CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY—A 
medium price Pew, well located in the centre aisle of 
the Church of the holy Trinity, for sale at a bargain.  Address 
"D." Box 2758 New York Post Office.     o3 3t*

U. S. PENSION OFFICE—UNITED STATES 
PENSIONS—Having had great experience in procuring 
pensions from the United States Government, the subscriber 
has concluded to establish a Pension office in this 
city.  All persons who have any claims for wounds or injuries 
received in the service, and all widows and other persons 
can have their cases examined, properly prepared and forwarded 
to Washington upon the most liberal terms, by calling 
at my office.  All information given without charge.
                                      C. J. JACK, 
o3 3t                             No. 277 Fulton street, Brooklyn.

THE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXISTING 
between GEO. B. ELKINS and EDW'D B. BENEDICT, 
under the style of ELKINS & BENEDICT, is this day 
dissolved by mutual consent.—Brooklyn, Sept. 24, 1861.
o2 3t*                                             EDWARD B. BENEDICT.

AT VARIETY PALACE, AN AUTOMITON 
MUSICIAN stands in the corner window, just President 
LINCON'S height, (Court and Remsen, Brooklyn.) and 
plays so very delightful, it positively must be seen and heard 
if believed.  New York papers notices him editorially as 
follows:  
(N. Y. Daily Times.)
   "The manipulation of the keys by the fingers is a remarkable 
instance of mechanical ingenuity."
(Spirit of the Times.)
   "Without exception, the most perfect triumph of mechanical 
skill ever exhibited in this country."
(N. Y. Herald, August 10.)
   "One of the really greatest curiosities in the world."
   Will play every afternoon at each intermediate half hour 
from 3 to 10 o'clock.  The following embrace the VARIETIES 
at the PALACE:  Parlor Roller Skating, Piano Forte playing, 
Singing, Chess and Billiards Oysters in every style.  
ice Cream, & c., will be served up as required.  Positively no 
vulgarities permitted.
   N. B.—The height compared with the president's, show 
how very tall both are.                                               se24 1m*
   VARIETY PALACE closed for a few days for alteration 
and repairs.

COME TO-DAY!—I SHALL CONTINUE TO 
sell Flour at $4 50 to $7 00, delivered from until my present 
stock is out, when I shall be obliged to raise the prices 
to meet the advance in cost.
                          W. B. GILLETTE, 204 Front street, 
se40 tf                                        near Fulton Ferry, N. Y.

NOTICE—OFFICE BROOKLYN CENTRAL 
RAILROAD, No. 1 Atlantic street, September 30, 1861, 
   The Supreme Court having confirmed the assessment for 
closing th entrances to the tunnel in Atlantic street, and 
restoring the said street to its proper grade, &c., the persons 
assessed for said improvement are hereby notified that by 
paying their assessments at this office within thirty days 
from this date they will save the collector's fees and the 
penal interest imposed by law.
se30 1m                           WILLIAM H. OTIS, Treasurer.

CRACKERS 
AND CAKES, 
BREAD, 
WARRANTED 
ABSOLUTELY PURE AND SWEET, 
COMMISSION STORES, 
AT THE 
SCOTCH BAKERY, 
No. 125 COURT STREET, 
se20 tf                 Opposite St. Paul's.

WARREN STREET M. E. CHURCH, BROOKLYN, 
August 6th, 1861.
   All persons having claims against this Church are hereby 
notified to present the same, with the vouchers therefor, at 
my office, No. 156 South street, N. Y., on or before the 20th 
day of September next.  For the Board of Trustees, 
                                WM. DAVIS, 
au6 1aw6wTu*     Chairman of Finance Committee.

CHEAPEST FLOUR STORE—GOOD FAMILY 
FLOUR $4.50 to $5: choice double extra $5 50 to $6; best 
[?] 7 00; superfine rye flour, first quality, $3 75.  Small [pro?] 
[?] and quick sales.  Delivered free in new York.  Brooklyn, 
[?Williamsburgh], and all places in this vicinity; or on board 
[?mboats], railroads, &c.
                            W. B. GILLETTE, 204 Front street, N. Y., 
[?tf]                                                                 near Fulton Ferry.

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PIANO FORTES.
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COAL AND WOOD.
[2, left side cut off]

TRAVEL.
[2, left side cut off]

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JOB PRINTING NEATLY EXECUTED AT 
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EXTRAORDINARY CASE.

A Child Heir to $70,000 per Annum, 
made away by its Father.
   In our foreign files we find the annexed particulars 
of an extraordinary trial which took 
place at Rugby (Eng.) on the 16th inst.  Richard 
Guiners Hill, nephew of the celebrated Dublin 
brewer, whose porter has caused his fame over 
the world, was placed on trial for causing a false 
entry to be made in the parish register.  The 
case shows that the former made away with his 
child, and the caused this entry to be made to 
satisfy his wife:
   The particulars as laid before the magistrates 
present one of the most remarkable cases which 
probably ever occurred.  The matter was first 
placed in the hands of Mr. Brett, of teh city of 
London detective force, and it was then surrounded 
by much mysetry that the hopes entertained 
of a successful result were by no means 
sanguine.  As will be seen, however, success beyond 
all expectation has been achieved.  Some 
years ago the mother of this child, then a young 
lady, the granddaughter of Sir Francis Burdett, 
was, it is believed, adopted by Miss Burdett 
Coutts, who took the greatest interest in her 
welfare.  Her mother, lady Burdett, while staying 
at Brussels, received various offers for her 
daughter's hand.  Among these was one made 
by the prisoner, who was ultimately accepted.  
After the marriage the prisoner and his wife lived 
together happily for several years, passing a considerable 
portion of their time in travelling.  It 
is necessary here to state that a life interest on 
the lady's fortune, which was very considerable, 
with the exception of a small portion which was 
placed at her disposal, was settled on the prisoner 
at the marriage, and subsequently she made a 
will devising the whole of her property, including, 
it is understood, a valuable estate, absolutely 
to him in the event of no issue surviving her 
decease.  In the beginning of 1859 Mrs. Hill, then 
residing in St. Stephen's-green, Dublin, and expecting 
daily to be confined, and being desirous 
that the accouchement should take place in London, 
left Ireland with this view.  While on her 
journey, accompanied by her husband, she was 
taken unwell, and was unable to proceed beyond 
Rugby.  There she was taken from the carriage 
and conveyed to the nearest place where accommodation 
could be afforded, a small beer-house 
called the Globe, about half a mile from the station, 
and where she was delivered within two 
hours of the child involved in the present inquiry.  
A few days afterwards the prisoner adopted 
a course to destroy the identity of the child, 
with the presumed object of possessing himself 
of the property devised by the will.
   As shown on oath, the prisoner went to the 
registrar, a Mr. Herbert, since deceased, and registered 
his child as "Robert Hill, son of Robert 
Hill and Mary Hill; maiden name Seymour;" 
the true description being, being, as far as the 
parents were concerned, "Richard Guiness Hill, 
Amy Georgina Hill; maiden name, Burdett."  
The object of this falsification will be seen as the 
narrative proceeds.  A week after the birth of 
the child the prisoner induced his wife to consent 
to put the child out to nurse, and came to London 
for the purpose of making the necessary arrangements.  
The day following his arrival in 
town he informed his wife that he made arrangement 
that would be satisfactory to her, and requested 
her to forward the child to London by a 
train which he indicated.  This train is not due 
London until nearly midnight.  The mother, believing 
her husband's representations, intrusted 
her child, then only 10 days' old, to Catherine 
parsons, a girl 14 years of age, the daughter o 
the woman who was then nursing her, and the 
left by the train mentioned by the prisoner.  The 
child was wrapped in a shawl prized for particular 
persons by the mother (and, as will be hereafter 
be seen, it forms an important link in the 
case) as well as a box containing baby linen, 
which was also sent with the child.  Catherine 
Parsons states on arriving at the Euston square 
station she as met by the prisoner.  He took 
her in a cab to some part of the metropolis with 
which, of course, as a country girl, she was unaquainted, 
and, having deposited the box, returned 
with her and the child to the vicinity to the 
vicinity of the Euston station, where they were 
met by two women, one of whom she describes 
as a black woman, and both of them as being 
drunk.  By Mr. Hill's direction she handed the 
child to one of these women, who asked if it was 
alive and lean, to which Parsons replied that she 
hoped it would be taken as much care of and 
kept as clean as it had been at Rugby.  parsons 
had received strict injunctions from Mrs. Hill to 
bring back the shawl in which the child was enveloped, 
but when she endeavored to do so the 
woman replied that if she took the child she 
would take the shawl and all with it, and accordingly 
retained possession of that article.
   Mr. Hill then took the girl to the Queen's Dining-rooms 
in Great Portland street, oxford street, 
kept by Mr. Manning, where she remained, the 
prisoner also occupying a room in the same 
house.  On the following day the prisoner and 
the girl returned to Rugby, where she intimated 
to her mistress that the child had been placed in 
improper hands.  The prisoner, however, combated 
this assumption by assuring his wife that 
the girl was entirely mistaken.  from time to 
time Mrs. Hill expressed the greatest anxiety regarding 
the welfare of her child, but her husband 
always asseverated that it was in proper hands 
and was progressing most satisfactorily.  This 
state of things continued for about two years, and 
at length Mrs. Hill told her husband that she insisted 
upon seeing her child.  He refused to comply 
with her request, a serious altercation took 
place, and he ultimately subjected her to gross 
ill-usage.  Upon this a separation took place, but 
a short time subsequently he made overtures to 
his wife to live with him again.  She indignantly 
repelled his offers for a time, but at 
length promised to consider them favorably 
providing he satisfied her as to what had 
become of her infant.  He informed her in return 
that it was dead, and she then demanded the registry 
of its death, and pressed him upon this 
point.  Being thus placed in a difficulty, he altered 
his story, stating that the nurse in whose care 
he had placed the child had left England for Australia, 
he providing the passage money.  Mrs. 
Hill, who had been acting under the advice of 
her mother, still doubted the truth of his statements, 
and placed the matter in the hands of Mr. 
Cooke, solicitor, who at once applied to Mr. Inspector 
Hamilton, of the city of London detective 
force, for assistance in elucidating the mystery 
which surrounded the case.  Mr. Hamilton selected 
Mr. Brett, to whose extraordinary perseverence 
the present aspect of the case is to be entirely 
attributed.  having, after much labor, obtained 
certain information, Brett and Mr. Cooke 
issued the following bill, which was posted in 
great numbers in St. Giles's and other low neighborhoods 
in London, a copy at the same time being 
sent to every workhouse in the metropolis:
"TO MASTERS OF WORKHOUSES, POLICE OFFICERS, 
CAB-DRIVERS, AND OTHERS.—CHILD MISSING."
   "Twenty pounds reward will be paid to any 
person or persons who may give such information 
as shall lead to the discovery of a male infant, 
brought in the evening of or about the 17th 
of January, 1859, in the care of a servant girl 15 
years of age, to the Euston Station of the London 
and North-Western Railway, and opposite 
the station in Drummond street was give into 
the custody of two women by a gentleman aged 
about 30, 5 feet 6 inches high, thin and fair, who 
went in a four-wheel cab from the neighborhood 
of the Haymarket with the women.  One of the 
women tout in person, about 40 years old; the 
other very dark, thin, and tall; both dirtily dressed 
in cotton gowns.  The infant was then but 10 
days old, and was enveloped in a large double 
plaid shawl, dark green and blue, rather faded; 
the infant was a fine healthy boy, and would now 
be about two years and a half old.  The stout woman 
gave the name of 'Farebrother' and the address 
of Litchfield street, or Titchfield street, 
Soho, and had meetings with the gentlemen 
above-mentioned, in Windmill street, Haymarket, 
early in January, 1859.
   "Whoever will give such information as will 
lead to the discovery of the child may receive the 
above reward.
   "Application to be made and information given 
to Inspector Hamilton, City Police Detective 
office, 26 Old Jewry, E. C.; or to George Francis 
Cooke, solicitor, 30 King street, Cheapside, E. C.
   "June 8, 1861."
   The effect of the above was all that could be 
desired.  A woman named Mackay, living in St. 
Giles, saw the offer of the reward and had an interview 
with the solicitor and the officer.  She 
stated that about 18 months previously, when 
lodging in a house in the Seven Dials, a woman 
who occupied a room on the same floor, and who 
had no children of her own, one or two nights 
consecutively had a child in her room, which 
Mackay knew by hearing it cry.  She spoke to 
the woman about it, asking her to whom the 
child belonged.

her fellow lodger replied that she had received it 
from a woman, who had obtained it from another 
woman named Andrews, who had informed her 
that she had received it from a gentleman at a 
railway station.  Mackay added that the woman 
in question left the house a few days afterwards, 
and she since knew nothing about her.  Slight as 
this clue appeared, Brett worked upon it, and by 
dint of perseverance he ultimately discovered 
that the child his informant had heard cry was 
the one being eagerly sought after.  This, however, 
was not accomplished without great labor 
and some danger.  The belief at first was that the 
child had been "dropped" upon some doorstep 
and had perished, and that it had been rescued 
from death only to become the inmate of a workhouse.  
Brett's primary inquiries were directed 
to that point; but he soon found it to be erroneous.  
He then directed his attention tot eh discovery 
of the woman indicated by Mackay.  He 
travelled from court to court throughout St. 
Giles's and at length went to a filthy alley called 
Lincoln's-Court, in Drury-lane.  In one of the 
houses in this place he discovered the woman 
Andrews, and he also traced the child into her 
possession.  After searching various rooms, Brett 
proceeded to a small apartment on the second 
floor.  In one corner lay a man, nearly naked, 
apparently in a dying state, and squatting all over 
the floor were several women in a mos ragged 
and miserable condition.  The whole place was 
in a dreadful state, the stench from the filth being 
almost overpowering.  On the floor in this horrible 
den Brett discovered the hair to £14,00 a 
year—almost in a state of nudity, and covered 
with vermin and filth.  No shoes were on his 
feet, and only one dirty rag enveloped the entire 
body.  The toes were terribly scarred with the 
impressions of wounds, no doubt inflicted by 
walking on stone; while the head and body generally 
showed unmistakable marks of neglect and 
ill-usage.  The house from bottom to top appeared 
to be occupied by prostitutes and beggars.  
having seized the child and at length reached the 
street, Brett placed both it and Mrs. Andrews in 
a cab and conveyed them to Mr. Cooke's office.  
Brett was afterwards informed by Mrs. Andrews 
that one wet Saturday she was standing in Windmill 
street, Haymarket, apparently selling songs 
and stay-laces, but in reality begging, with her 
two children, one in arms and the other in the 
gutter by her side, when a man answering the 
description of the prisoner passed her, and in a 
furitive manner slipped a shilling into her hand.  
Having passed and repassed several times he 
beckoned her to follow him to a dark part of the 
street.  She did so, and he then asked if she 
would take a child to nurse, telling her that she 
need only treat it as her own, and that she might, 
if able, dispose of it by placing it in some workhouse 
or asylum.  She promised to procure the 
advice of a friend, and made an appointment for 
the following night in the same place.  The man 
kept the appointment and at that meeting he 
agreed to give her £16 pounds a year for taking 
charge of the child, and told her to meet him at 
the same spot on the following Wednesday night, 
when he would take her to a place, where she 
should receive the child.  The further [?arrangement] 
also was kept; but Mrs. Andrews was [?accompanied] 
on the occasion by a woman named 
Mrs. Scott, alias Mary Ann idle, who is at present 
undergoing 12 months' imprisonment in Tothill-fields 
for robbing a gentleman in the street.  
She added that all three went in a cab to the 
Northwestern railway station, in Euston square, 
on the Wednesday night, where they received the 
child as stated by Catherine parsons.  Mrs. Andrews 
related the conversation she had with the 
girl as to how the child had been treated at Rugby, 
and stated that her friend Scott, alias Idle, 
went with the man to a beer shop near the station, 
and there received £15 from him for them to 
take the child away.  She also stated that when 
she received the child it was wrapped in a shawl 
which she afterwards pledged.  Brett had redeemed 
the shawl, which had been identified by Mrs. 
Hill.  The officer had also obtained possession 
from Mrs. Andrews of a box which Mrs. also identified 
as being the one sent by her with the child, 
filled with baby-linen, and it was worthy of mention 
that the prisoner had, with the object of still 
further destroying identify, cut out all the marks 
which had been inserted upon the infant's clothing.
   Mrs. Andrews further stated that when the man 
gave her the child he told her that the mother 
was dead, and that he was a clerk going to travel 
on the continent, but he gave her neither name 
nor address.  She did not believe "All was right," 
an ultimately had the child registered in her 
maiden name, which was Farebrother.  Brett tested 
the truth of that statement, and found an entry 
in the book of the registrar of St. Giles's to 
the effect that on the 28th of February, 1859, a 
child five weeks old had been registered in the 
name of Albert Farebrother—the name give by 
the prisoner to the woman when she received the 
child.  To further prove the identity of the child, 
Brett went to every house where Mrs. Andrews 
had lived in St. Giles's from the time the child 
left Rugby to the hour of its recovery, and he 
found her statement true in every particular.  He 
ascertained that on one occasion, when Mrs. Andrews 
was sent to prison or begging, the child, 
with her own, was placed in St. Giles's workhouse, 
where it remained until she regained her liberty, 
when she used it, as before, for the purpose of exciting 
the commisseration of the public on her 
begging expeditions.  Scott, alias Idle, had been 
seen in prison, and corroborated all the features 
of the case as detailed by Andrews, alias Farebrother.  
Upon its recovery the child was restored 
to its mother, who, it was scarcely necessary to 
state, received it with expressions of joy and affection.  
Unfortunately, owing to the neglect 
from starvation and cold, it had to be placed under 
the care of eminent medical men, and its ultimate 
recovery was by no means certain.  Upon 
the above facts being clearly established, Mr. Cook 
and Mr. Brett appealed to the magistrates here 
for a warrant for the apprehension of the prisoner.  
The warrant was granted, but it could not be 
executed, inasmuch as the prisoner was not in 
England. He was known to be in Brussels, but 
as no treaty of extradition existed he could not 
be demanded.  Mrs. Hill was advised to proceed 
to London, in the hope that the prisoner, who had 
privately renewed his entreaties for forgiveness, 
would follow her.  The ruse ultimately succeeded, 
for on Saturday afternoon last the prisoner, 
having shaven off a large pair of red whiskers 
an in their place substituted a pair of false black 
ones, eluded the vigilance of the Belgian authorities 
who were watching his movements, 
and succeeded in reaching London  By 
some secret manner he had obtained the address 
of his wife, and, to her great surprise, while out 
upon a visit, she received information that the 
prisoner had endeavored to see her.  She, naturally 
much alarmed, sought the assistance of Mr. 
Brett, who hastened to the neighborhood, and at 
last succeeded in securing the prisoner at a house 
a few doors removed from his wife's residence, 
and it was clear that he had taken the apartments 
for the purpose of overlooking his wife's movements.  
When taken into custody, the prisoner 
said it was a ad job, but he must make the best 
of it.  He was taken to Bow-lane station, where 
he remained until this morning, when he was conveyed 
by Brett to this town and placed before the 
magistrates.
   The evidence ready having been taken, 
   Mr Cooke applied for a remand, in order to 
procure witnesses from Brussels (where the prisoner 
had been living), including the British vice 
consul, and also other persons necessary to complete 
the case.
   The Chairman (Mr. Caldecott) asked the prisoner 
if he had any reason to show why he should 
not be remanded.
   Prisoner—I have only just arrived from Brussels.  
I was not aware of this warrant, and I 
should like my brother and Colonel Burdett to be 
present.
   The Chairman—But can you say why you should 
not be remanded?
   Prisoner—No, but I should like it for as short 
a time as possible.  I must get my solicitor from 
Dieppe, and he will not be here to-day.  I have 
had no opportunity to get him here.  Mr. Cooke 
has made these charges against me.  I see my 
marriage settlements on the table now, but I could 
not obtain them before, although I have applied 
for them.
   The magistrates suggested that the prisoner 
should withhold any statement he had to make 
for the present.
   Prisoner—Can I have bail till the next occasion?  
I have not changed my clothes since I left Brussels.
   After some further conversation, 
   The Chairman intimated that bail would be accepted 
—the prisoner in 500 l, and two sureties in 
500 l., each, with 24 hours' notice.
   The prisoner was then remanded until Tuesday, 
the 24th inst.

THE BLIND—ALL THAT ARE PARTICULAR 
about their eyes and wear Spectacles, should be sure to 
get the Pebbles, the best article ever invented for the sight 
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PETER LYNAN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 
Dealer in NORTH RIVER BLUE STONE, office corner of Flushing 
and Clinton avenues, East Brooklyn.  Flagging laid to order.
ja1 1y*Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 

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of any Evening Paper Published in the
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Communications.  Whatever is intended for insertion 
must be authenticated by the name and address of the
writer---not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee
of his good faith. 
We cannot undertake to return rejected communication

FRIDAY EVENING, OCT. 4. 

Newspaper Personalities. 
If the tastes, habits, and character of a people
are fairly represented by  the newspapers they
read, the reputation of the American people
would stand very low indeed.  It is not unusual 
for the leading journals of the country to devote
a column every day or two to abuse of their contemporaries, 
without caring to disguise their billings
gate behind the thin gauze of American journalistic
impersonality.  For instance, the Tribune
concentrates its editorial strength about three 
days a week in proving to its readers that Bennett, 
of the Herald, is a sort of literary gorilla, 
and is at heart a traitor to the country of his
adoption.  The Herald retaliates daily by endeavoring
to show that Greeley is a hypocritical 
knave, looking kindly on every impunity which
festers in the body politic.  Both these journals 
unite in their abuse of Raymond, of the Times, 
and if either of them are to be believed, all the
vices of both are concentrated in the "little villian."
Each of these papers, day after day, descend 
to personalities which would disgrace the
character of fishwomen.  To say that Raymond 
cheated a cabman out of his fare, and to retort
by saying that Bennett is conscious of his own 
dishonor, and is a degraded cuckold, is but a specimen
of the ridiculous and grave epithets bandied
about from day to day in the colums of papers
aspiring to represent public opinion and to
control it.  If two viragos use language of this
kind in the public streets, they are at once removed
by the police as a public nuisance;  but
the viragos of the press may be as filthy as they
please without fear of police molestation.  There
never was a war of words in Kelsey's Alley, or
Darby's Patch, that did not attract a crowd o[f]
people  of the same class as the combatants, who
rather enjoyed the fun;  but if by any chance 
men or women of right feeling are thrown in
the neighborhood, they at once shrink away to
escape the offensive scene.  But it is to be presumed
that the readers of New York daily papers
are not by any means as sensitive.  They
must rather like the exhibition, or they would 
not contribute to support its continuance.  The
inference naturally drawn from this, by foreigners, 
is, that such vulgarity is common in American 
society, and that Messrs. Bennett, Raymond
and Greeley are fair specimens of American gentlemen. 
If there are three knaves controlling the
three most influential papers in the metropolis, 
and the cons     aim of the Herald, Times and Tribune
is to p     act, is not the inference natural
that knaves     blackguards are so common in
American society that their occupation of any position 
excites no comment?  Those who contole 
public opinion abroad generally judge us by
the papers which have our largest patronage and
assume to speak for us.  If the Herald contains a
column of "blatherskite" about taking Canada, 
destroying the English navy, and annihilating the
English army, the London and Paris papers conclude
that we are a nation of boasting ediots, and
that we permit the Herald as the leading jackass
of the country to don the lion's skin and bray for
us.  If American citizens patronize a paper that
invades the sanctity of home to heap ridicule on a
contemporary, is not the inference natural that the 
men who support such a paper rather like this
style of warfare and will themselves resort to it. 
Mr. Bennett has been accused of a great many
faults, but of one he could not be held guilty if
he had not vindicated our common manhood by
chastising in any way left open to him the blackguards
who crossed the threshold of his home to
assail the character of those who are protected 
by their weakness from all but miserable cowards. 
It is time that this nasty business was put
and end to.  If the instincts of men engage in an 
honorable and onorous profession will no[t] suffice
to do it, the people should take the matter into 
their own hands and frown down the blackguard 
journalists as they do other ruffians, by placing
them under the ban of public opinion, and showing
them if no other way, that rascality does 
not pay. 

THE ORIGINAL JACOBS TICKET.---The delegates
appointed by the half dozen persons who call
themselves a Union General Committee, met yesterday
afternoon in the Governor's Room.  Notwithstanding
the exertions of Mr. Jacobs, the
delegations were but partially filled.  Forty-three
delegates answered to their names--some 
of them to names of other people.  From Mr. 
Jacobs' energy, we are led to believe that this is 
the strength of the party, for if there was another
Jacobs man in the County, Jacobs would have 
exhibited him yesterday afternoon.  A very respectable
citizen was by some hocus pocus induced
to accept the chairmanship, and the pow
wow commenced.  Our reporter tells the story in 
another column.  Editorially we have nothing
more to say than to protest against the treatment
Col. Jack received at the hands of the Committee. 
The Colonel has been in this city for many
years, and though he claims to be the father of
one political party at least, he has never yet held
an office, and has not run for one more than once 
a year.  We believe all fair minded men will allow
that the Colonel received the nomination for
County Clerk yesterday from Jacobs, but Jacobs 
went back on him.  The Colonel was prepared to 
accept the nomination, and not only that---but
this is sub rosa---he was prepared, like the gallant
gentleman he is, to stand a champagne supper. 
We are glad for the Colonel's sake he did not get
the nomination;  when the Colonel ran for Congress, 
he got one vote at least, we are satisfied he
would not have done as well on the Jacobs ticket, 
for before November the Colonel would have 
been so disgusted with the party that he would 
not have voted for himself, and thus he would not
show to the public his usual popularity.  The
proceedings of the so-called Union Convention 
should serve as warning to ambitious men who
contemplate running in opposition to the Jacobs 
machine this fall.  It is no use.  The People's ticket
is bound to win this time, and no organization 
in the County can hope to make a picayune by
selling out to anybody. 

The Republican General Committee last eveing
reconsidered their former action calling primary
elections, and virtually endorsed the peoples' 
ticket.  All parties (except the Jacobs
party, which has no head to lose) are now convinced
that the part who runs itself against the
people's ticket comes right in front of the locomotive
and will have its head cut off.  It was
evident to all that the committee room was
packed last evening by Republican and Democratic
strikers;  after a disgraceful row the outsiders 
were removed by the police.  The representative
working men of the Republican party 
were all in favor of endorsing the people's nominations. 
The opposition came chiefly from a little
clique who nestle in the Sheriff's office.  The
Sheriff is, we believe, a worthy man;  but he has 
allowed himself to be controlled too much by
men who have already brought him into discredit
with the party which nominated him to the
responsible position he now holds.  Joseph 
Reeve, who was a hard-working Republican
when some of the men who assailed his action 
last night were drifting about from party to party 
in the hope of office, showed at once his devotion
to his own party and his unselfishness, in
giving his energetic support to that line of policy
which alone could save his party in this county
from discomfiture and defeat.  The Democratic
Committee will at its next meeting, we presume, 
endorse the people's ticket without being forced
into it by outside pressure.  The success of the
people's ticket is now as well assured as any
event in the future can be. 

AN OLD BROOKLYN LANDMARK GOING. 

A Glance at the Old Military Garden before
it vanishes to make room for
the New Court House. 

The work of dilapidation has already commenced
on the premises so long known to our citizens
as Military Garden, at the junction of Fulton 
avenue and Joralemon street, to clear the ground
for the erection of our new Kings County Court
House buildings.  In a short time th eold edifice
will have vanished;  and in a year or two more, 
will be forgotten.  But we cannot allow it to pass
away without a few brief reminiscences. 
Perhaps there is hardly a spot in our city more
embued with local historical interest than this
same time-honored Military Garden.  Of the few
old Brooklynites yet remaining among us, not
one but will remember it in connection either
with his early years, or as the scene of famous
Brooklyn gatherings in times past, or of the old
"town meeting," long before Brooklyn thought
of being the great city she is at present.  The
original Military Garden was that part of the edifice
nearest to Joralemon street, and was standing
at the commencement of the present century. 
We have heard that it even dates back to the
time of the Revolutionary war:  but, however 
that may be, (and it is not improbable) it was a
well-known place more than sixty years ago. 
Early in the present century, it was kept as a 
popular garden and inn, by a landlord well-known 
to the villagers of that time, as "Old Colonel
Green."  The Colonel was a revolutionary soldier, 
and showed with pride his old warlike weapons, 
his big sword, and his pistols, which he
kept in his bar-room, to inspire the respect of all
comers.  Brooklyn was a rural village then, with 
farms, lanes, country roads, and plenty of trees 
and shrubbery.  People used to come over from 
New York, at the old ferry, (crossing in open
barges, somewhat different from the present
style of boats,) and roaming up to the Military 
Garden, or other spots, for amusement and an
excursion. 
Then the elections of those days were sometimes
held there.  Such an affair, or a town meeting
for any purpose, was a great occasion.  The
farmers came in , in their wagons, which were gathered 
in great numbers around the neighborhood
of the Garden.  One who had lived any 
time in Brooklyn would hardly fail of knowing
every individual voter;  so that there was small
chance of pipe-laying.  The same offices were
apt to be filled with the same persons again and
again, year after year.  Old General Johnson for
Supervisor, John Doughty for Town Clerk, and
Walter Berry, Theodorus Polhemus, and Jeremiah
Johnson, for Trustees---such would be a
specimen of the returns, in 1804, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.  Be
it remembered, too, that the offices of those days
were not quite so valuable as ours of the present. 
But old Col. Greene passed away, and other
landlords, one after another, succeeded him.  The
large edifice, the eastern part of Military Garden, 
was put up about 1826 or '7, by Mr. Duflon, a 
Swiss, who had come to Brooklyn, and hired the
premises on a long lease for a public house.  The
upper part of the new edifice which was convenient
and roomy, was used as a Masonic Lodge, for
Masonry in those days occupied the same place
in the public favor that Odd Fellowship and kindred
institutions have since.  The premises still 
continued to be used for political purposes and
for balls, public dinners, and had quite a handsome
garden attached with little summer houses. 
These gardens were a conspicuous feature in 
Brooklyn during the earlier part of the present
century.  Besides the one whose history we are
giving in this article, there were some four or five
others, all well known and well patronised, many
of the visitors coming from New York, especially
on holidays and Sundays.  There was Brower's
Garden, between what are now Pierrespont and
Montague streets;  part of its handsome trees and
shrubbery remained until the present spring, but
it is now all obliterated and covered with stores. 
As before remarked, however, Brooklyn had such 
a rural character that it was almost one huge
farm and garden in comparison with its present
appearance.  Off the west of the places we have
alluded to, and adjacent to them, stretched the
valuable properties in which, though unthought
of at the time, lay treasures of speculation (as
they have proved since) richer than a California
gold mine.  We allude to the Pierrepont estate
and to the Joralemon and Remsen farms.  These 
stretched away down to the river, from the upper 
part of Fulton street.  In those days sales out of
this property were made by the acre, and forty
years ago, goodly portions of this valuable region 
might have been purchased at the rate of fifty
dollars an acre!  When we contrast this with the
present price of from three to ten thousand dollars
a city lot, it gives one some idea of the "progress 
of our institutions." 
Our old Brooklyn citizens---those few of them
who are left remaining---will recall in connection 
with the spot we speak of, several other points of
interest.  To the west stood for many years in 
Joralemon street, on the site of the present Grecian
edifice, the heavy old gray stone Dutch Reformed
church, looking like a strong old castle, 
built to defy attack.  Here in the early part of the 
century, the dominie often preached in the Dutch 
tongue.  Then the old hay-scales, the road lined
with trees, Samuel Doxsey's and Ralph Malbone's
Horse tavern and the old toll gate are among the
objects that the memory will bring up to any of
our citizens, who can carry themselves back to
those years. 
If the walls of the building we write about, 
could yield up their memories and give a list of
the once well-known local personages they have
held, and the interesting events that have transpired
within their confines, what a story they 
could tell!  Probably not a man settle din Brooklyn, 
during the first quarter of the century, or
holding official station in the then town, but
would be comprised in such a list as we have alluded
to.  For, as mentioned in above, the
military garden was the great political 
rendezvous of Brooklyn, as well as the place for 
many of the public receptions and merry-makings
even down to quite a moderate date.  Here, as we
have credibly heard, did the giant Jefferson refresh 
himself when, during his Presidency he made a
tour through the northern States;  and here, also 
in the same way, other Presidents, including Mad
ison, Monroe and John Qunicy Adams.  Here, to 
our positive knowledge, paused Lafayette and
alighted from his carriage, during his visit in 1825.
And here, in the newer edifice, we also saw "Old
Hickory," on a visit during his second term in
the Presidency.  In the same large room, Henry
Clay, the most passionately loved public man of
his time, received the warm hand-shakings of his
admirers.  And, to finish the description, in that 
same festive hall, (it was the ball-room), Elias
Hicks, the world famed Quaker preachers, frequently 
gathered his friends and all curious listeners 
around him, and delivered his sermons. 
What a tale indeed could that old building
tell!  There would come the ladies of Brooklyn 
too---perhaps for a fashionable ball of those times. 
The best families attended;  for modern exclusiveness
had not yet become the order of the
day.  Fresh and handsome forms, alert with
pleasure and passion, moved in the dance, to inspiriting
music under the light falling brightly 
down from the chandeliers.  Young and blooming
women, with their kindred and friends, pro
menaded with sparkling eyes, in the intermissions
of the quadrilles.  There gathered and
moved young fellows of our then Brooklyn.
There was the echoing laugh, and the sweet odor
of bouquets of flowers.  Alas!  where are now
the girls and the young fellows that promenaded 
that old ball room?  Gone, like the odor of the
flowers, and the echoing laugh. 
We spoke of the well known citizens of that
day, in connection with the Military Garden of
early times.  Perhaps there would be a political 
gathering.  One man, for instance, would be present, 
whom everybody seemed to know, and to
be friendly with.  He was a man of good medium
stature and size, with an unmistakeable 

Dutch physiognomy, rather sharp nose, florid
complexion, and robust form, dressed like a
well-to-do farmer, and with an air of benevolence
and good sense in all he said or did.  That was
Gen. Jeremiah Johnson, a legitimate representative
and type of the true and original Hollandic 
stock that laid the foundation of Brooklyn and
Kings county.  Then among the crowd you
would see the tall stout shoulders of Joseph
Sprague, with his white head;  and such citizens
as Losee Van Nostrand, Abraham Vanderveer, 
and old Alden Spooner. 
The local worthies of that day all congregated
at one time or another, as we have before said, at
Military Garden.  Here, form the earliest times, 
were "the polls" for election.  Somewhat different
were they from the elections of our day, in
many respects, especially in the number of votes
given.  Fifty years ago the whole of Kings county
gave less than 700 votes.  Still there was the
same eagerness, the same party-riva[l]ry---indeed 
we have heard old men say that the strife was far
bitterer then than it is in these days.  When a 
national or State election was held, however, it 
was a long time, sometimes several weeks, before
the result was known with certainty. 
A good deal that is interesting in the past history
of the premises we are describing was connected
with its locality and its natural surroundings
for many years.  All was open and airy about
it, down to a late period.  None of the streets
and houses as at present;  only two rude and
grassy lanes.  Red Hook Lane branched out and
led away down toward the regions of Gowanus. 
And near the line of the present Pierrepont street
was "Love Lane," with its poplar trees and green
banks.  With the exception of these, Fulton 
street, to the west, was unbroken, in all that part
of it;  except   o a lane that led to the Old Dutch
Church, before alluded to. 
About 1830, occurred the affair of the King o
Holland's jewels, much talked of in Brooklyn at
the time.  The person who stole them, having 
fled to America, came to Brooklyn and took 
board at the Military Garden, with Duflon.  He 
was followed here, and, with the connivance of
his landlord, (who received a handsome gratuity
from the officers,) was arrested, and returned to
Holland,  The story of this affair, which is full o
interest, in all its details, is doubtless but one 
of many that have had their scene in Military
Garden. 
And now, passing soon, this old house, with all
the stories that belong to it, and all the local
recollections and facts of persons and events that
attach to it, will have been razed out, obliterated
form the scene.  Fast, fast, fade and vanish the 
landmarks of old Brooklyn.  The men of earlier
years of the century have nearly all departed
---and the women.  The old trees have been all
cut down.  The old edifices, one after another, 
are going.  Even the old graveyards have had 
their bones and coffins dug up from the earth, 
and already the places that knew them, know
them no more. 

LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS. 

RETURN TO LIEUT. GOODENOUGH, 14TH REGIMENT.
Lieut. R. A. Goodenough of the 14th regiment, 
who was taken prisoner at the battle of Bull
Run, arrived in this city from Washington this
morning.  We have an interesting narrative of
his experiences and adventures, which we find
ourselves compelled to postpone until Monday. 
In consequence of numerous inquiries by those
who have friends in the regiment, the Lieutenant
desires us to announce that he can be seen at his
father's residence, No. 288 Union street, near
Court, every day next week, from 8 to 11
o'clock, a. m., and will be gratified to impart such
information as he is possessed of. 

THE SECOND REGIMENT, CONTINENTAL GUARD. 
This regiment under command Col. James H. 
Perry, is progressing in a most satisfactory manner, 
one company having already been mustered 
into service.  The line officers are busily engaged
in the city and in various sections of the
country recruiting for the regiment, which promises
to be of a character even better than the
first.  We hope that Col. Perry will be promoted 
to that positions for which he is so admirably
fitted.  Captains with companies unattached to
any regiment, can connect themselves with this
by making early application.  The camp is that
of the first regiment at Fort Hamilton.  Address
all applications to Col. James H. Perry, 2d Regiment, 
Continental Guard, 336 Fulton street, 
Brooklyn. 

MORE MILITARY AT EAST NEW YORK. 
The United States Van Guard and the McClellan
Chasseurs have taken the place of the Washington
Greys at East New York.  The new reg[i]ments 
make a fine appearance.  They are equpp
in full, and are thoroughly drilled.  To-morro
it is said, the regiments will be accompanied wi
a brass band, and a fine display is expected. 
is rumored that East New York for the comin
winter is likely to be a grand theatre for militar
operations and display, that the government wi
make the East New York camping ground a general
rallying point for recruiting soldiers. 

MAJOR MORGAN'S REGIMENT. 
We understand that two companies have been 
mustered in and are now encamped at East New
York---the one commanded by Capt. Saurman, 
and the other by Captain Todd. 

THE 12TH REGIMENT. 
To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: 
Understanding that the Twelfth Regiment N. 
Y. S. M. is re-organizing for the war, I would
suggest to the officers to keep the same uniform 
There is some talk of changing it.  Such a name
as they have won will never die away.  It is well
known that they were the pride of Washington 
during their stay there, as well as through other
places they have passed.  New York may well be
proud of such a regiment.  There are a great 
many in this city who would join if they went
with the same dress as before.  By inserting this
in the columns of your very valuable paper, you
will oblige,     Yours,     BROOKLYN. 

DRAFTING.---The old law of the United States, 
based upon on the Conscription law of France, 
or closely modelled after it, gives the President
authority to call out the volunteers, and in the
event of these failing. a draft may be ordered.
The regular state militia are first liable;  but
should they fail to supply the required number, 
then the able bodied males residing in the regimental 
districs, between the ages of 18 and 45, 
are liable to be drawn.  The Revised Statutes of
this state, section 49 of the Militia law, prescribe: 
Whenever the President of the United States, or the
Commander-in-Chief shall order a draft from the militia
for service, such draft shall be made in the following manner:---

Section 1.  When the draft required to be made sha
be a number equal to one or more companies of eac
brigade, such draft shall be made by company, to be d[e]termined
by lot, to be drawn by the commandant of t
brigade, in the presence of the commanding officers
the regiments composing such brigade, from the militia
forces of the state in his brigade, organized, unifor[me]ed, 
&c. 
Sec. 2.  In case such a draft shall require a numbe
equal to one regiment, (to a brigade) it is to be determined
in the same manner. 
Sec. 3.  In case such a draft shall require a larger number
than the whole number composing the military force
of such brigade, such additional draft shall be made o
an equal number from the military roll lof the ununiformed
militia of each town or ward, filed with the city, village
or town clerk, &c.

When such a draft from the ununiformed is ordered, 
(which means the mass of the people) all
males residing in regimental districts are compelled
to enrol themselves.  The enlistment list i
then filed (in cities) in the county clerk's offic
On the day appointed, the Mayor or Superviso
of the ward, in presence of the regimental commander
of the district, draws by lot from this list
a number of names, in accordance with the number
called for by the draft. 
On the day appointed any male thus drawn may
provide a substitute, who is then taken in his
stead.  No person of the required age is exempt
from drafting, except clergymen, and those incapacitated
by reason of bodily aliments. 
The old militia laws of the United States, passed
in 1791, exempts the Vice President, judicial and
executive officers, members of Congress, custom 
house officials, post officers and officials connected
with the male service, inspectors of exports, 
pilots, and marines in actual service.---Harrisburg
Journal. 

2
Brooklyn City News.
MONDAY, MAY 19 1862.
THE NEW COURT HOUSE.
   To-morrow after noon it is proposed to lay
with appropriate ceremonies, the corner stone
of the new Court Court House, now in process
of erection at the head of Fulton street,
in the rear of the City Hall. As the edifice
promises to be a decided ornament to the city,
and one of our most prominent public buildings,
a brief notice of the proceedings which
led to its erection, as well as of the proposed
building itself, cannot fail to be of interest to
our citizens generally.
   As early as 1850, the business of the City,
Government had increased to such an extent,
that it was found that the entire of the City
Hall was needed for the use of its officers, and
that it was no longer convenient to furnish
the Country officials with the offices therein
used by them. The project of erecting a 
building for the exclusive use of the County
Courts and County officers was agitated
among the people, and was received with
very general favor. In September, 1852,
for the first time, the Supervisors took
action on the subject. On the motion of
Sup. BURGEN of New Utrecht, a committee
of that body was empowered to inquire and report
as to the propriety of procuring the enactment
by the legislature of a law authorising
the construction of a new court house.
The committee thus raised made a favorable
report upon the proposition submitted to them.
The project however made but slow headway,
owing to the conflicting claims and views as to
the propriety of the location of the building.
In August 1853, a report of a committee of
of the Supervisors was adopted, fixing as the
site of the proposed building, Vanderbilt avenue
between Baltic and Butler streets, and
authorising the purchase of 17 lots of ground
at $1000 per lot for the purpose, which report
was adopted by the Board. Soon after, objections
were raised as to the legality of this
action, and the opinion of Judge Bronson having
been requested in relation thereto, he
gave a very decided opinion that the action
was not in conformity to law, and was therefore
null and void.
   This was in September 1854, and had the
effect to stop all further proceedings in the
matter. The subject was frequently brought
to the attention of the Board, but it was not
until 1861, that any decisive action was had.
After much contest as to where the building
should be located, on the 13th March, 1861,
The Supervisors adopted the following resolutions:
   Resolved, That the Special Committee appointed to
select a suitable location for a Court House, be, and they
are hereby authorized to purchase of John Schenck, the
plot of land situated on Fulton, Joralemon and Livingston
streets, as per diagram annexed to the report of
said Committee, made to this Board, June 19th, 1860,
for a sum not exceeding seventy thousand dollars ($70,000).
   Resolved, That upon the purchase of said plot of
ground, and the conveyance to the county by a good and
sufficient deed, conveying full title, free and clear of all
encumbrances, the County Treasurer is here by authorized
and directed to pay the price thereof to the seller,
and to borrow the sum of one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000), on the credit of the county, and to give his
official bond or bonds for the payment thereof with interest
not exceeding six per[unknown], payable
on the first day of May in each year; to be issued in pursuance
of power vested in the Board of Supervisors by
an Act of the Legislature of the State of New York, entitled
"An Act to authorize the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Kings to build a Court House for said
county," passed April 17, 1860; and that such bonds
shall be so issued, that $20,000 there of shall become due
on the first day of May in each of the years of 1865, 1866,
1867, 1868 and 1869 respectively.
   Resolved, That said Committee be, and are hereby authorized
to employ Counsel to examine and pass upon
said title and his certificate, with abstract of searches of
title, shall be evidence to the Treasurer of the sufficiency
of the title and conveyance of said property.
   Under these resolutions, measures were
promptly commenced for the prosecution of
the work. Plans were advertised for the
building, and a number were presented by
various architects. That of Mr. GAMALIEL
KING was finally adopted.
   The architectural style of the building will
after the Corinthian order. The elevation
on Fulton street will be sixty feet, and in the
centre will be a dome rising forty feet. The
front line is 140 feet, the rear, 124 feet, and
the depth 812, extending from Fulton to
Joralemon street. The marble for the front is
from the vicinity of Yonkers, and is remarkably
pure and susceptible of fine tool work.
The several portions of the work were alloted
as follows:
Marble-J.H. Magill______...........................$58,624 00
Iron Work. Architectural Iron Works____ 71 804 13
Mason-Wm Hanigan______.............______ 71,300 00
Granite--Alex. Edwards............__________ 16,960 00
Carpenter-Close & Miller...................____ 13,874 00
Plumbing--John Butler____________..........   1,950 00
Gas--Smith Wood.............................______     600 00
Heating, &c-Vining, Gould & Brown_____ 12,780 00
Total...............................__________________ $247,892 13
Cost of Land.............................______.........     70 000 00
                                                                         $317,892 18
   The parties having the contract for the
erection of the building have been active and
energetic in the prosecution of the work, and
there is no reason to doubt that they will
have it completed within the stipulated two
years. The foundations are well advanced,
and to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock the ceremony
of laying the corner stone will be had.PRICE ONE CENT. 

TO TRAVELERS. 

NEW JERSEY STEAMBOAT COMPANY 
PEOPLE'S LINE. 
STEAMBOATS LEAVE FOR ALBANY DAILY, 
o'clock, P. M. (Sundays excepted) from wharf foot of
andt street, and in connection with the New York 
ral R. R. for Buffalo Suspension Bridge, and all
ern and Northern cities. 
e steamers ISAAC NEWTON, Capt. W. H. Peck, 
NEW WORLD, Capt. A. P. St. John, composing
line, are in all respects fitted and equipped with an 
ial view to safety and comfort. 
rough tickets can be had at the office on the wharf, 
baggage checked to all stations on the New York 
ral R. R. and the principal citics West. 
eight received as usual, and forwarded with dis-
h, and at reduced rates. 
or particulars, apply at the office of the Company on
wharf, foot of Cortlandt street.     ap21-Sun 

TONINGTON LINE FOR BOSTON VIA
GROTON, NEW LONDON, STONINGTON, 
PROVIDENCE, NEWPORT, TAUNTON and NEW
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ALTH, J. W. Williams, and PLYMOUTH ROCK, 
Geer, will leave Pier No. 18 N. R. foot of Cortlandt
et DAILY, (except Sundays,) at 5 P. M. 
reights taken as low as by any other line.  Office of
pany, No. 115 West street, corner of Cou tlandt 
et.     W. M. EDWARDS, Agent. 
r119-tf. 

UDSON RIVER RALROAD---FOR ALBANY
AND TROY, connecting with trains North
West. 
TRAINS LEAVE: 
om Chambers street. 
ress, 7 and 11 A. M., and
0 and 5 P. M. 
and Albany (with sleep
g car) 10 P. M. 
From Thirtieth Street. 
7:25, 11:25 A.M., and 3:55 and
5.25 P. M. 
10:25 P. M., (Sunday included.) 
A. F. SMITH Superintendent. 

ONG ISLAND RAILROAD ACCOMMODATION. 
---Old South Ferry Terminus, Brooklyn, 
ains leave at
5 A. M. and 3:15 P. M. for Greenport
45 A. M. and 4:15 P. M. for Syosset. 
5, 11:45 A. M., 3:15, 4:15 and 4:45 P. M. for Hemp- 
urly for Jamaica, from 7:45 A. M. to 6:45 P. M. 
sengers ticketed and baggage checked through to 
tation on Long Island.     ap17tf 

DENTISTRY. 
B. GRIFFIN & BROS., DENTISTS, 
257 FULTON Street, Brooklyn, and 258 GRAND
t, New York, (opposite Lord & Taylor's) formerly
Grand street, N. Y., hove the largest and cheap-
ental Establishment in the world.  They are in- 
g all styles of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, on their 
rd atmospheric plates, with or without extracting
ots, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed in all cases. 
CONTINUOUS GUM TEETH. 
s style ofteeth possesses vast superiority over all 
being made to give any desired fullness to the
showing one continuous gum, without seams or
ces which, for strength, beauty, durability and clean- 
cannot be surpassed. 
o teeth extracted in five seconds, by the application 
ctricity, wthout the slightest pain. 
LIST OF PRICES. 
upper or under sets of teeth, on silver     $5 00 
ber or Rubber, 10 to 15     $15 00 
d     25 00 
tins     30 00 
tial sets on Gold     $2, $3, and $4 per tooth. 
"  "  Silver     $1 and $2  " 
th filled with Gold     $1 and upwards 
e, quarts, silver, tine, or cement,     50 to 75 cents. 
th extracted     25 cents. 
---No charge for extracting where teeth are in-
spl 10-ly 

L. CHILDS, 
DENTIST, 
of COURT and PRESIDENT Streets, oppos
Carroll Park, Brooklyn.     nans 14--8 

OTELS AND RESTAURANTS. 
ANOKE HOTEL, 
NTAGUE FLAGS, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, 
BROOKLYN. 
House, situated in the most central part of Brook-
nd at the junction of all the principal City Hall
is now open for the reception of guests: 
rooms are airy, commodious, and well furnished.
House is conducted on the European Plan---a first-
Restaurant, with an unsurpassed Larder and Cusine, 
attached to the establishment, while guests can
e meals served at the shortest notice, and in the
yle. 
es in conformity with the times. 
Bar is supplied whith the choicest Wines, Liquors
gars.     Proprietor, WM. H. SMITH, 
-tf     Commander of the Steamer H

PHOTOGRAPHS. 
ARLES K. BILL'S
EBRATED PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERIES, 
No. 603 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, 
AND
No. 241 FULTON STREET, BROOKLYN. 
RLES K. BILL would respectfully announce to 
izenf of Brooklyn and its vicinity, that he will open 
of May, a Branch of his
CELEBRATED NEW YORK GALLERY, 
AT
o. 241 FULTON STREET, BROOKLYN, 
(St. Ann's Building,) 
he trusts, by adopting the same rules that have
y made his New York Gallery so popular, to obtain 
share of the patronage of the city of Brooklyn.
great demand at the present time, for the
Cartes De Visite, 
duced the Proprietor to make this branch of the
ss a "Specialitie," and the immense success that
lowed his efforts in this line, is sufficient proof of
eriroity over all others. 
eat number of articles that are necessary to the
production of these beautiful little Souvenirs, 
e found at his gallery, that are possessed by no
n the city. 
y variety of Cartes de Visite are on exhibition at
allery, including Full Length and Half Length
s, Busts, and Vignettes;  also an entire new style
s that are greatly admired. 
ntire novelty in Brooklyn will be introduced, con- 
of a variety of COLORED CARDS that we are 
ling thousands of in New York, where they a re
ledged to be the most perfect style of Cartes de 
that have ever been made. 
e paying great attention to this branch of busi- 
e will also endeavor to maintain the great reputa-
at we have always had, for our largest sizes of
PHOTOGRAPHS.
Coloring Department will be in the hands of the
mpetent artists that the city affords, and all orders 
ORED PICTURES, whether the smallest minia-
the largest LIFE SIZE, will be executed in the
istic manner.     CHARLES K. BILL, 
603 Broadway, N. Y., 
w     and 241 Fulton street, Brooklyn. 

TOGRAPHS, AMBROWYPES, AND
AGUERREOTYPED 
graphs, two for $1 00. 
rotypes, from 25cts, to $1 00. 


Tribune
PRICE FOUR CENTS

may make some changes favorable to William Walter
Phelps.
BEDLE'S MAJORITY 791 IN UNION COUNTY.
The official canvass of the vote in Union
County gives the following totals and majorities:
For Governor--Joseph D. Bedle (Dem.), 5,066; George
A. Halsey (Rep.), 4,275: Bedle's majority, 791.
For Congressman (IIId District)--Amos Clark, jr (Rep.),
present incumbent, 4701; Miles Ross (Dem.), 4,572;
Clark's majority, 129.
For Assemblymen--Ist District: Gill (Dem.), 1,880;
Ropes (Rep.), 1,121; Gill's majority, 759. IId: Blanche
(Dem.), 1,419; McKinley (Rep.), 1,250; Blanche's majority,
167. IIId: Ritchie (Dem.), 1,757; Pope (Rep.), 1,846;
Pope's majority, 88.
THE OFFICIAL MAJORITIES IN ESSEX COUNTY
The Board of Canvassers met at the Courthouse
on Friday, and had nearly completed their labors
at 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, when they adjourned
till noon to-day. The following are the majorities received
by the various candidates, as taken from the
official register:
For Governor, Joseph D. Bedle (Dem.), 175; for Congress
(VIth District), Frederick H. Teese (Dem.), 108;
Sheriff, James Peckwell (Dem.), ,1022; Register, Henry
C. Soden (Dem.), 130; Surrogate, George D. G. Moore
(Rep.), 466; Coroners, Charles M. Zeh, James P. Dowling,
and Lewis H. Smith, Democrats, by small majorities.
The majorities for Assemblymen compare with those
of 1873 as follows (Democrats in italics and Republicans
in roman)

1873.   1874.   
Dist.   Members Elect.   Opp.  Adm.   Opp.  Adm.
I.. Andrew Teed ............  ....  183....    ....  88
II.. David Dodd.............  ....  855....    433  ....
III.. *Thomas S. Henry .......  166  ........    48  ....
IV.. Hugh Kinnard .........  ....  310....    163  ....
V.. *Julius C. Fitz Gerald ..  107  ........    114  ....
VI.. *Samuel Morrow, jr ....  ....  638....    ....  419
VII.. *Wm. H. Kirk ...........  ....  884....    ....  883
VII.. Patrick Doyle ...........  563  ........    919  ....
IX.. William Carrolton ......  ....  453....    760  ....
Total majorities ............  836  3,323    2,436  1,390
*reëlecded
The total vote on Assemblymen was: Democratic
14,254; Republic, 13,208; Democratic majority, 1,046.

NEW-YORK.
THE VOTE OF ALBANY, REPORTED SEMI-OFFICIALLY.
Albany, Nov. 8.--The following is a semi-official
report of the vote of this city:
For Governor--Dix, 7,581; Tilden, 9,574, and Clark
(Temperance), 46.
For Congress--Adams (Rep.), 6,795; Quinn (McEwen
Dem.), 5,706, and Perry (Meegan Dem.), 4,584.
The total vote on the Constitutional Amendments in
this city was 11,400, and stood thus: 11,000 for to 400
against for all except on "Corporations," "Local Liabilities,"
and "Appropriations" and "State Appropriations,"
which stood 7,500 for to 380 against.

MASSACHUSETTS.
MR. FROST, THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE, ELECTED
IN THE IVTH DISTRICT--A TIE VOTE FOR LEGISLATIVE
CANDIDATES
Boston, Nov. 8.--The official count of the
Congressional votes in the IVth District gives the election
to Frost by a small majority.
The official count of votes by the Board of Aldermen
develops a tie between J. S. Ropes and Richard Olney
for representative to the General Court in Ward Seventeen.
A new election is, therefore, ordered.

MARYLAND
THE VOTE FOR CONTROLLER IN 1873 AND CONGRESSMEN
IN 1874.
The subjoined table contains the latest official
and reported vote and majorities given by each county
in the State. The vote pulled this year does not appear
to be as large as that of last year:
1873.    1874.
Controller    Congress.
Dem.  Rep.    Dem.  Rep.
Counties.    Woolford  Goldsborough
Allegany.............. 2,23  2,221....    2,119  2,403
Anne Arundel... 2,853  2,431....    2,710  2,299
Baltimore.......... 4,820  3,578....    4,284  3,124
Baltimore City.. 28,332 13,647.... 20,862  12,108
Cavlert............... 1,025  1,096....     290      401
Caroline............. 1,237  1,189....    170       .....
Carroll................ 2,964  2,666....    2,664  2,155
Cecil................... 2,867  2,516....     473      ....
Charles.............. 1,235  1,328....    1,225  1,433
Dorchester....... 2,119  1,766....      450      ....
Frederick.......... 4,310  4,797....    4,220  4,379
Garrett..............  735      653....      596       ....
Hartford........... 2,590  2,014....    2,224  1,575
Howard............ 1,393  1,332....    1,339  1,042
Kent.................. 1,876  1,695....      134     ....
Montgomery... 2,369  1,908....    2,253  1,732
Prince George's.. 2,263  2,429....   2,136  2,220
Queen Anne's.. 1,906  1,584....    1,702  1,358
St. Mary's.......... 1,468  1,485....      ....         75
Somerset.......... 1,790  1,743....      ....          24
Talbot................ 1,660  1,713....    1,167  1,105
Washington...... 3,653  3,606....    3,479  3,460
Wicomico.......... 1,865  1,102....      700    ....
Worcester......... 2,086  1,169....      450    ....
Total................ 79,651 59,668....  55,647  41,509
Majorities....... 19,983                    14,138

CELEBRATING THE RESULT.
A GRAND DEMONSTRATION IN NEW-ORLEANS--THE
WHITE AND COLORED CITIZENS ENTHUSIASTIC--
DECORATIONS, ILLUMINATIOS, A TORCHLIGHT
PROCESSION, ETC.
New-Orleans, Nov.8--Last night the people
of New Orleans manifested their joy over the victory
in the late election, and the anti-Administration
victories throughout the Union, by the grandest political
celebration ever witnessed in the city. Nearly
15,000 men, including all the political clubs in the Conservative
party, participated in a torchlight procession.
The houses were illuminated and handsomely decorated
and the whole population lined the streets to cheer
those more actively engaged in the demonstration. In
the procession, escorted by the White Leagues, were
members of the colored Democratic clubs, and many
other colored men who voted against the Kellogg party
last Monday, and it was noticeable that these were
about the most enthusiastic people on the parade. A
marked feature of the celebrated was the general display
of Stars and Stripes, nearly every division carrying
a Union flag on the march, while the houses all along
the route were decorated with the National colors in
great profusion and variety of pattern. Some were so
old and tattered that they must have been hidden away
for years. Their appearance on this occasion seems to
be an indication of of a newly awakened sense of loyalty
in the people; of renewed interest in the General Government;
of glad acceptance of the olive branch apparently
proffered by the North in the recent election, and
of the hopes awakened thereby. In the mottoes on the
transparencies, Massachusetts divided the honors with
Louisiana. The liberality of the people of that State
toward the sufferers by the overflow of the Mississippi
being coupled with the action in defeating Kellogg's
counsel, and the election of an anti-Administration delegation
to Congress. The only threatening devices were
those in which "Boss" Packard and the returning
Board were reminded that they are the servants of the
people, and were warned at their peril not to repeat the
tricks of 1872.
IN SELMA, ALABAMA.
Selma, Ala., Nov. 8--An immense mass meeting
was held Friday night to celebrate the democratic
victory. The following resolutions, introduced by Wm.
Brooks, one of the most prominent Democrats in Alabama
and President of the Secession Convention in 1860,
     
THE SAFE BURGLARY TRIAL.
                    -------
EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES FOR THE
      DEFENSE.
ZIRRUTH'S CHARACTER IMPEACHED--EVIDENCE REGARDING
   COL. WHITLEY'S WHEREABOUTS AND
   DOINGS AT CERTAIN TIMES.
   WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.--The trial of Harrington, 
Williams, and Whitley was resumed Saturday
morning. Judge Humphreys said the proper orders for
paying witnesses for the defense would be made when 
the Court was satisfied of its duty in the premises.
When the public put a person on trial, it was right that
the public should bear the expense of such trial. The
orders would be made as events transpire and show the
necessity for it. If it should turn out as the trial advanced
that some witnesses have been summoned here
to give testimony wholly irrelevant to the case, and
which was entirely unnecessary, it will be a matter for
future consideration by the Court in regard to expense.
All parties must be satisfied for the present with the
order and with the manner in which the case is conducted.
   Mr. Shiveler recalled for the prosecution--Witness had
brought the letter-press copy of the missing dispatch as
it was delivered in New-York. The copy was produced,
and the witness said it was a facsimile of the message
as it was delivered to the person to whom it was addressed.
Witness also produced a receipt-book, and
showed that the message was receipted for by A. B. Williams,
per Gill. Witness also produced press copies of
other dispatches, and showed from the receipt-book that
they were delivered at No. 26 Sixth-ave., New-York. The
dispatches were sent to Williams from Washington, and 
were signed "Harry."
    The Court directed Mr. Riddle to read the dispatches
to the jury, but Mr. Davidge objected, saying that the
proof was not complete.
    Mr. Riddle claimed time to finish the proof by other
witnesses, which was allowed him.
    Jesse Ward called for the defense and sworn--Witness
lives at Newton, N. J.; keeps a hotel, and was formerly
a Sheriff; knows Gus Zirruth, and knows his reputation
for truth and veracity; it was very bad; witness would
not believe him under oath.
   Cross-examined by Mr. Riddle--Witness formerly lived
in Newark, and knew Zirruth; had heard many persons
say that Zirruth was a dangerous man; people were all
afraid of him; about 3,000 persons lived in Newton;
they are nearly all afraid of him; there had been several
fires about there, and people thought Zirruth had something
to do with them.
   Mr. Riddle--What has that to do with his telling the
truth?
   Witness--Well, not anything in particular.
   Mr. Harrington--Speak a little louder, Mr. Ward.
    Judge Humphreys--Well, pause a minute. Now, gentlemen,
this examination must be conducted according
to the rules. One of the leading counsel must conduct
the examination.
    Mr. Harrington--I am one of the parties to this case,
your Honor.
    Judge Humphreys--I know you are, and you or your
counsel must conduct the examination. You can do it
if you want to, but not both of you at a time.
   Mr. Harrington--I don't think your Honor understands
my position here.
   Judge Humphreys--Yes, I do understand your position
here.
   Mr. Harrington--I want the Court to understand my--
   Judge Humphreys--I do understand you. Just sit
down now, Mr. Harrington, sit down.
   Mr. Harrington, sitting down--I want the Court to
understand--
   Judge Humphreys--The Court understands your position
exactly, but your position does not prevent the rules
from being carried out. One of the leading counsel on
each side will conduct these examinations. Now go on
with the case.
   Aaron Bunnell sworn--Lives in newton and knows
Zirruth; his reputation for veracity is bad; would not
believe him under oath. Cross-examined by Mr. Riddle
--Witness knows Zirruth, but had not seen him lately;
does not known that he would know him now; had not
seen him since he came to Washington. Zirruth was
sitting by the side of Mr. riddle and looking at the witness.
Witness knew his reputation was bad, but did not
know that he would know Zirruth if he should see him;
his attention was called to this matter some time ago.
   Harrison W. Hugely sworn--Is Deputy Collector of
the Port of Boston; knows Col. Whitley; remembers the
5th of April last; knows that Whitley gave a dinner
party that day at which witness was present. Witness
detailed some occurrences which enable him to fix the date.
   Cross-examined by Mr. Riddle--Had never dined at
Whitley's house before or since; witness remembered
about the matter because he met a lady the next Sabbath,
which was the 12th of April, and he remembered
he was at Whitley's the Sunday before; witness
was not able to tell the connection between
meeting the lady and the dinner
at Whitley's, but remembers that the day he met his
lady was the 12th, because the Methodist Conference
met there that day; witness is not a ranting Methodist,
but goes to that church when he attends at all; witness
was subpenaed to come here because he told Chandler
he recollected about the dinner, and Whitley being
there; after the subpena he refreshed his memory about
the matter, as he was not willing to come here and
swear to the facts without being more sure about them;
witness had talked about the case considerably since he
was subpenaed.
   William H. Bates, sworn--Resides in Cambridgeport;
is employed at the Custom-house; knows Whitley, and
remembers that he had a dinner party last Easter Sunday;
Collector Simmons and Deputy Collector Hugely
were present. Caoss-examined by Mr. Riddle--Remembers
the day because he was appointed to the position
on the 9th, which was the following Thursday; was not
invited to the dinner party, but called there to see Col.
Whitley about getting his appointment, and saw
those persons there; Whitley married witness's sister.
   James Tilly sworn--Is a detective officer in Boston;
knows Whitley; recollects the 5th of April last, because
Whitley invited him to a dinner party, and he was
unable to attend; was invited the day before, which
was Saturday.
   H. F. Hutchinson sworn--Resides in Springfield; met
Col. Whitley on the 6th of April last in the depot at
Springfield, Mass., on the arrival of the 1 o'clock train
from Boston; was formerly a constable; met Whitley
by an arrangement to see him about an appointment;
got the appointment about the 10th or 11th of April.
Cross-examined by Mr. Riddle: Witness fixes the date,
because he put it down in his diary; diary exhibited
and examined by witness.
   W. W. Applegate, sworn: Has charge of four different
lines of horse cars in New-York City, and resides in New-York;
before that was in the Secret Service Division; on
the 6th of April went to the Bleecker-st. office to see Mr.
Whitley, and found he was not there that day; about
4:30 went down to the depot, where the Boston train
came in, with Mr. Newcomb; Whitley came in on that
train, and witness and Whitley were together some time;
went to the Astor House, and there separated, and witness
went to Boston; witness fixed the date by his memorandum-book;
he remembers about the dispatch which
Nettleship sent from Toronto by Mr. Johnson, saying,
"Securities are good, invest;" it related to one Millege
Johnson, who had jumped his bail, and witness and Nettleship
were engaged in turning him up for his bondsmen;
witness had not then ascertained whether the
securities in the bond were good, and this dispatch related
to that; Whitley did not know about that transaction;
did not tell him because witness thought he would
not approve it.
   Cross-examined by Mr. Riddle--Witness was never
arrested; saw Nettleship about three months ago; did
not know where he is now. Witness began to work for
the Car Company on the 10th of September; had made
arrangements with Nettleship to hunt up Johnson's
bail, and was to send word to Nettleship about the
security.
   Mr. Riddle--If you were to see about the security in
Boston, where you lived, and where the security lived,
how came Nettleship to telegraph you from Canada,
where neither party lived, that the security was good?
   Witness--Well, I was to let him know; I was to see
about it.
   Mr. Riddle--But he was the one to let you know about
it. Mike Hayes was to have nothing to do about it.
   Witness did not know Hayes; Nettleship never spoke
to him about Hayes.
   At 1:30 o'clock the Court took a recess.
                               AFTERNOON SESSION.
   On the reopening of the Court after recess the cross-examination
of Applegate was resumed. Witness met
Whitley at the depot; thinks the train was on time;
took a lunch with him at St. Clair; witness had just returned
from Cincinnati; had no means of remembering
except by referring to his memorandum-book.
   By Mr. Henkle--Witness was shown a paper in several
pieces pasted on to a brown paper back, and said he
recognized it; first saw it when Col. Whitley was pasting
it together in the office in Boston. Whitley picked it
out of the waste-basket.
   Mr. Riddle asked to see the paper, and then said he
objected to its admission.
   The Judge read it, and asked Mr. Henkle to state
what he desired to do with it.
   Mr. Henkle replied that he proposed to show that a
day or two after the receipt of it Col. Whitley dispatched 
Newcomb to Canada after Hayes.
   By the Judge--Witness saw Whitley fish it out of the
waste-basket some time in July.
    E. A. Ireland sworn: Lives in New-York City; is a
clerk in the New-York Custom-house; knows Col. Whitley;
on the afternoon of April 6 went to see Whitley at
No. 56 Bleecker-st., and did not find him; met Cunz and
asked him where Whitley was. Objection was made to
what Cunz said, and the objection was sustained. Witness
called at the office about 4:30 o'clock, and remained
about half an hour; called again about 7 o'clock, and
remained till about 9:30; was so situated that Whitley
could not have come in without being seen by witness;
Whitley did not come in at all; witness went there to
get a small loan of money from Whitley; got a loan from
Cunz, and entered it on a memorandum-book, and recollects
it was the 6th of April by the entry in that book.
   Cross-examined by Mr. Riddle--The first wife of witness
was a sister of Whitley's wife; witness was at one
time attached to the Secret Service Division; this was
in the Summer of 1872; has been in the Custom-house in
New-York since that time; Whitley helped him to get
the appointment; other parties also helped him; was
in Whitley's office about two and a half hours, and is
sure no one could have gone up stairs without being
seen by witness; did not know Hayes at that time; he
had been pointed out to him here, but witness did not
remember having seen him before he saw him in Washington.
   The Court then adjourned till Monday.New York Daily Tribune.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1874.

2                           NEW-YORK

CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN.

HER FAREWELL TO THE NEW-YORK STAGE.
THE PERFORMANCE OF MACBETH AT BOOTH'S THEATER—
THE CEREMONIES OF FAREWELL—MR.
STODDARD'S ODE—MR. BRYANT'S FAREWELL
SPEECH AND MISS CUSHMAN'S REPLY.

    Remembrance will long keep in mind the
incidents of Saturday night at Booth's Theater, when
Charlotte Cushman took her final leave of the metropolitan
stage.  The scene was one of quite extraordinary
beauty.  The spacious theater—swept and cleansed and
garnished—was crowded in every part, by an assemblage
comprising the most that is worthy and distinguished in
our civic circle of literature, art, learning, and society.
Faces of known and honored persons were seen in every
direction.  The intellect and the beauty of the metropolis
were represented as they very seldom are in the theaters
of to-day.  The house was brilliantly illuminated, and it
was decorated with a taste at once profuse and delicate.
A tri-color spangled with golden stars was twined about
the proscenium columns, and hung in festoons along the
fronts of the galleries.  The chandeliers were garlanded
with autumn leaves, and with leaves and fruit of the
vine—symbolical of the maturity of that genius and the
ripeness of that fame in which Miss Cushman retires
from the theater.  Banners displaying the arms
of the States were ranged along the upper tier.
The flag of the Republic formed an arch over the central
entrance, and flung its cheerful and hopeful folds
over the proscenium boxes.  In one of these boxes, inscribed
in golden letters with the name of the Arcadian
Club—which society prompted this demonstration, and
has carried it forward to signal and honorable success—
set the poet Bryant, the poet Stoddard, Peter Cooper,
and other distinguished guests of the Club.  In the opposite
proscenium box, inscribed with the name of the
Army and Navy Club, sat Major-Gen. Hancock, Mr.
Tilden, and other dignataries of peace and of war.  Perfumes
from great silver braziers upon the stage, made
the air fragrant, and the dreamy music of the dear old
Scotch melodies turned it into poetry, and attuned every
heart to sympathy with the spirit of the time. All
that could be desired of intellect and brilliancy in an
audience, and all that could be devised of tasteful accessories
for a great occasion, were gathered and provided
here; and the occasion proved in every way
worthy of the motive that prompted it, the idea that it
celebrated, and the anticipation it had aroused.
    The play was "Macbeth," and it was given with the
following cast and incidents:

Lady Macbeth ... Charlotte Cushman
Macbeth ....... George Vandenhoff
Macduff ....... Frederick B. Warde
Duncan ....... Edwin Sheppard
Banquo ....... Charles Wheatleigh
Malcolm ....... Charles Rockwell
Hecate....... Miss Annie Kemp Bowler
Rosse....... D. E. Ralton
Lenox ....... E. K. Collier
Seyton ....... Stuart Bolton
Fleance ....... Miss Lilly Naylor
Donaldbam ....... Miss Louisa Byron
Physician ....... John Weaver
Gentlewoman ....... Miss Emma Grattan
First Witch ....... Charles LeClercq
Second Witch ....... Miss Mary Wells
Third Witch ....... J. W. Brutone
First Apparition ....... Frank Little
Bleeding Soldier ....... H. C. Bridges
First Murderer ....... J. Major
Second Murderer ....... T. Conner
    Matthew Locke's music interpreted under the direction of Mr. Michael
Connelly, leader of the orchestra, the songs, incantations, &c., by Miss
Annie Kemp Bowler, Miss Mabel Lyndon, Miss Pauline Rutherford,
Miss Maria Newman, Miss Jennie Dallimore, Miss Tilly Getchell, Miss
Therese Phillips, Mr. Charles Pike, Mr. J. C. Chamberlain, Mr. W. E.
Phillips, Mr. Charles Telbin, and members of the Crescent Singing Society.

    Upon the performance there is now no reason to pause.
It was marked by great and careful zeal in every respect,
and it proved deeply impressive and satisfactory,
and awoke at times the most emphatic approbation.  Mr.
Vandenhoff and Miss Cushman were four times called
before the curtain, and Mr. Warde was recalled both at
the end of Macduff's scene in act fourth and at the end
of the play.  Mr. Vandenhoff acted with all his usual
correctness, and more than his usual fire—especially in
in the banquet scene.  Miss Cushman presented all those
great tragic points of superlative excellence—and that
profound and agonizing identification with the character—
which have made her Lady Macbeth famous.  The
only new business was [and this may not be new to others]
the method of terminating the third act—by making
separate exits for the king and queen, and thus allowing
Lady Macbeth a larger opportunity to express the
ravages of her remorse.  This was greatly done by Miss
Cushman—but it sacrifices the pathetic idea of affectionate
sympathy between these remorseful and horror-
haunted murdered, in the desperation of their plight,
and in the awful eminence of their guilt and misery;
and, therefore, it is of questionable character.  Miss
Cushman's art in Lady Macbeth is perfect; and it would
be easily possible to fill a column with enumeration of
its subtle beauties—such as the shrinking from Duncan's
hand, when he offers it, to lead her into the castle, and
such as the wonderful by-play in which she so continually
denotes her sense of her husband's complex, kindly,
irresolute character.  But there is now no call for this.
The personation has passed into history as one of the
greatest dramatic achievements of our age; and the
word for the hour is not so much a recognition of its established
excellence as of record of an ovation—not
more brilliant than deserved—to illustrious genius and
imperishable renown.
    It was about eleven o-clock when the curtain fell
upon the tragedy.  An interval ensued, which was
filled with the hum of voices, the bustle of the moving
multitude, and the music of Mr. Connelly's band.  Then
the curtain was again lifted, and one of the most distinguished
companies that have ever been seen in a
public place came into view.  The stage was crowded.
Prominent in the throng were Mr. Wallack, Mr. Jefferson,
Mr. Boucicault, Mr. Gilbert, Miss Charlotte Thompson,
and other professional friends of Miss Cushman.  The
venerable face of William Cullen Bryant—austere yet
tender—shone out of the central throng.  Mr. Charles
Roberts, who had been selected by the Arcadian Club,
to read Mr. Stoddard's Ode, appeared at the right of the
stand—which was wrought of the beautiful floral testimonials
offered to Miss Cushman.  The actress herself—
hailed by plaudits that almost shook the building—entered
and took her place upon the left of the stage; and
the ceremonies of farewell began.  Mr. Stoddard's poem
carries along with it its own testimonial.  It is conceived
and written in a simple spirit and style; it is worthy of
the genuine theme and the lofty occasion; and it was uttered
with sympathy and force, and received with
every mark of public pleasure; the applause at the end
of the stanza which couples Cushman with Shakespeare
being, in a marked degree, spontaneous and emphatic,
and the demonstration at the close being as full of
heart as of sound—which is saying much for its fervor.
Mr. Stoddard, writing in a difficult verse, because so
simple in form and so devoid of ornament, and on a subject
so difficult to treat with freshness of feeling and
novelty of thought, has herein done great credit to
his own delicate genius as well as suitable honor to the
greatest genius as well as suitable honor to the
greatest actress of our time.  The Ode is here given.

SALVE, REGINA.
BY RICHARD HENRY STODDARD.
The race of greatness never dies;
Here, there, its fiery children rise,
    Perform their splendid parts,
    And captive take our hearts.

Men, women of heroic mold
Have overcome us from of old:
    Crowns waited then, as now
    For every royal brow.

The victor in the Olympian Games—
His name among the proudest names
     Was handed deathless down:
      To him the olive crown.

And they, the poets, grave and sage,
Stern masters of the tragic stage,
    Who moved by art austere
    To pity, love, and fear,—

To these was given the laurel crown,
Whose lightest leaf conferred renown
    That through the ages fled
    Still circles each gray head.

But greener laurels cluster now,
World-gathered, on his spacious brow,
    In his supremest Place,
    Greatest of their great race,—

Shakespeare!  Honor to him, and her,
Who stands his grand interpreter,
     Stepped out of his broad page,
     Upon the living stage.

The unseen hands that shape our fate
Molded her strongly, made her great,
     And gave her for her dower
     Abundant life and power.

To her the sister Muses came,
Proffered their masks, and promised fame:
     She chose the tragic—rose
     To its imperial woes.

What queen unqueened is here?  What wife,
Whose long bright years of loving life
     Are suddenly darkened?  Fate
     Has crushed, but left her great.

Abandoned for a younger face,
She sees another fill her place,
     Be more than she has been—
     Most wretched wife and queen!

O, royal sufferer!  Patient heart!
Lay down thy burdens and depart:
     "Mine eyes grow dim.  Farewell."
     They ring her passing bell.

And thine, thy knell shall soon be rung,
Lady, the valor of whose tongue,
     That did not urge in vain,
     Stung the irresolute Thane

To bloody thoughts, and deeds of death—
The evil genius of Macbeth;
     But they strong will must break,
     And thy poor heart must ache.

Sleeping, she sleeps not; night betrays
The secret that consumes her days.
     Behold her where she stands,
     And rubs her guilty hands.

From darkness, by the midnight fire, I
Withered and weird, in wild attire,
     Starts spectral on the scene
     The stern old gypsy queen.

She croons his simple cradle song,
She will redress his ancient wrong—
     The rightful heir come back
     With Murder on his track.

Commanding, crouching, dangerous, kind,
Confusion in her darkened mind,
     The pathos of her years
     Compels the soul to tears.

Bring laurel!  Go, ye tragic Three,
And strip the sacred laurel tree,
     And at her feet lay down
     Here, now, a triple crown.

Salve, Regina!  Art and Song.
Dismissed by thee, shall miss thee long,
     And keep thy memory green—
     Our most illustrious Queen.

   Mr. Roberts delivered this poem with a calm force and
an appropriate diversity of expression, which, under the
trying circumstances of the hour, can only be described
as extraordinary.  Seldom in a life-time does it occur
to any man to have such an audience as listened to this
utterance—and found poetry made more poetic by the
speaker's earnest soul and melodious voice.
    Mr. Bryant, who was received with a tumult of applause,
next addressed Miss Cushman, in a speech of
equal simplicity and fitness, of which the essential part
is here printed:

    MADAM:  The members of the Arcadian Club have
desired me to present to you the Crown of Laurel.
Although, of late years, little familiar with matters connected
with the stage, I make it a pleasure to comply
with their request.  Be pleased to receive it as both a
token of their proud admiration of your genius and
their high esteem for your personal character.  You
remember the line of the poet, Spenser—
            "The laurel, need of mighty conquerors."
Well is that line applied in the present instance.  The
laurel is the proper ornament for the brows of one who
has won so eminent and enviable a renown by successive
conquests in the realm of histrionic art.  You have
taken a queenly rank in your profession.  You have
carried into one department of it after another the triumphs
of your genius.  You have interpreted through
the eye and ear to the sympathies of vast assemblages
of men and women the words of the greatest dramatic
writers.  What came to your hand in the skeleton form,
you have clothed with sinews and flesh, and given it
warm blood and a beating heart.  Receive, then, the
laurel crown as a token of what is conceded to you, as a
symbol of the regal state in your profession to which you
have risen, and which you so illustriously hold.
    Miss Cushman—who, during the delivery of the poem
and address, had maintained an attitude in which natural
dignity and the effort at composure struggled with
deep feeling and an instinctive wish to deprecate so
much eulogium,—responded in the following words:
    "Beggar that I am—I am even poor in thanks, but I
thank you!"  Gentlemen—The heart has no speech—
its only language is a tear or a pressure of the hand,
and words very feebly convey or interpret its emotions.
Yet I would beg you to believe that in the three little
words I now speak—"I thank you"—there are heart-
depths—which I should fail to express better—though I
should use a thousand other words.  I thank you, gentlemen,
for the great honor you have offered to me—I
thank you not only for myself, but for my whole profession—
to which, through and by me, you have paid
this very graceful compliment!  [Applause.]
    If the few words I am about to say, savor of egotism
or vain glory—you will, I am sure, pardon me, inasmuch
as I am here only to speak of myself!  You would seem
to compliment me upon an honorable life.  As I look
back upon that life, it seems to me that it would have
been absolutely impossible for me to have led any other.
In this I have, perhaps, been mercifully helped more
than are many of my more beautiful sisters in art.  I
was, by a press of circumstances, thrown at an early
age into a profession for which I had received no special
education or schooling—but I had already, though so
young, been brought face to face with necessity.  I
found life sadly real—and intensely earnest—and in my
ignorance of other ways of study, I resolved to take
therefrom my text and my watchword—to be thoroughly
in earnest—intensely in earnest, in all my thoughts and
in all my actions—whether in my profession, or out of it,
became my one single idea.  And I honestly believe
herein lies the secret of my success in life.  I do not believe
that any great success, in any art, can be achieved
without it!
     I say this to the beginners in my profession, and I am
sure all the associates in my art—who have honored me
with their presence on this occasion, will indorse what I
say in this—Art is an absolute mistress, she will not be
coquetted with, or slighted—she requires the most entire
self-devotion, and she repays with grand triumphs!
[Vehement applause.]
    To you—gentlemen of the Arcadian Club—and to all
who have united to do me honor—to the younger poet
who has enthroned me in his verse—and to the older
poet, who brings the prestige of his name and fame to
add a glory to the crown he offers me—to the managers
of this Theater who have so liberally met all my wishes
and requirements during this engagement—as well as to
the members of the company who have so cheerfully
seconded my efforts; and last, not least, to the members
of my profession who have so graciously added by their
presence to the happiness of this occasion, I return my
cordial thanks.
     To my public—what shall I say?  From the bottom of
my heart I thank you, who have given me always consideration,
encouragement, and patience!  Who have
been ever my support, my comfort, my main help!  I do
not now say farewell to you in the usual sense of the
word.  In making my final representations upon the
mimic scene, in the various cities of the country, I have
reserved to myself the right of meeting you again,
where you have made me believe that I give you the
pleasure, which I receive myself at the same time, at
the reading desk.  [Great excitement.]. To you, then, I
say, may you farewell, and may I farewell, until at no
distant day, we meet again there.  Meanwhile, good,
kind friends, good-night! and God be with you.
    The whole of this was spoken in a most sympathetic
way, but the portion of it in which Miss Cushman addressed
the public had, perhaps the strongest effect.  This
was very earnest and tender, and there were tones in the
speaker's voice which meant more than words.  At the
close of this address, after the applause subsided, Miss
Annie Kemp Bowler came forward and sang the sweet,
familiar song of "Auld Lang Syne,"—in the chorus to
which the entire throng upon the stage, and finally some
persons in the audience, heartily joined; and, amidst
this touching music and the mighty plaudits of four
thousand spectators, the curtain finally fell upon the
Farewell appearance of Charlotte Cushman.
    Among the prominent citizens who took part in this
demonstration, appearing in the boxes and upon the
stage, were the following: the Hon. Henry G. Stebbins,
Gov.-Elect Samuel J. Tilden, the Hon. William M.
Evarts, Mayor-Elect William H. Wickhham, Algernon S.
Sullivan, Charles Watrous, the Hon Edwards Pierrepont,
the Hon. Clarence A. Seward, the Hon. B. W. Griswold,
Peter Cooper.  Abram S. Hewitt, Sidney Webster, the
Hon. R. B. Roosevelt, Judge John R. Brady, Parke Godwin,
G. G. Haven, J. M. Bundy, Prof. R. Ogden Doremus,
Clark Bell, S. N. Saloman, E. G. Thompson, B. K. Phelps,
W. R. Travers, W. H. Vanderbilt, Col. John Hay, E.
Agramonte, Albert Weber, J. N. Pattison, Charles
Roberts, Harry Palmer, W. H. Hurlburt, Wm. Stuart,
Rufus Hatch, J. H. Beard, Homer A. Nelson, D. R. Locke,
J. W. Carroll, N. Sarony, P. S. Gilmore, Patrick H. Jones,
J. B. Polk, Harry Jarrett, D. H. Harkins, Edwin R.
Meade, F. B. Warde, Claude Burroughs, G. Laurence
Hutton, C. Delmonico, H. Tissington, J. Wilson MacDonald,
F. R. Stockton, Constant Mayer, Edward Moran,
Harrison Millard, Thomas LeClear, Harry Beckett, and
H. B. Dodworth.
    Outside, the throng of citizens was as numerous and
as eager as in some great emergency of political life,
when with torches, banners, and music, the multitude
throngs to hear its leaders and ratify its conduct.  From
Booth's Theater to the Fifth Avenue Hotel the street
was so packed, towards midnight, as to be almost impassable.
A glare of light—from the theater-porch, the
torches of the Arcadian procession, and the street-lamps
—illuminated the turbulent scene; and presently, from
the direction of Madison-square, a burst of Roman
candles and rockets added to the brilliance and excitement
of this memorable midnight hour.  Miss Cushman
entered a carriage opposite the stage-door, and, amidst
the cheers of the populace, and a tumult like that of the
old-fashioned Fourth-of-July, was driven to the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, where she presently appeared on the balcony
and greeted the populace—while the Ninth Regiment
band performed a serenade, and the spaces and
vistas of Madison-square were illumed with fireworks.
This display was equally tasteful and magnificent, and
it was not till long after midnight that the festivities
ceased and the vast assemblage of spectators melted
away.THE DIVER.
BY SCHILLER.

[As recited by WALT WHITMAN, at the performance in aid of poor of Camden, night of Jan. 27, 1876]

"Who'll venture it among ye all, my knights and veterans brave,
A plunge into the darksome depth of yonder boiling wave?
This massive golden goblet, lo! I cast into the deep,
He who will dive and bring it thence, the shining bowl may keep."

Thus speaks the king, to crowded court-and from the cliff of pride,
Towering in majesty above Charybdis' howling tide,
A glittering cup of precious gold he hurled into the sea:
"Who is there then, I ask again, will fetch that bowl to me?"

The stalwart veterans hear his words, yet answer none is given,
They gaze upon the angry brine, then on the placid heaven,
Nor stirs a hand, nor stirs a foot, to tempt that yawning grave;
A third time speaks the kind, "How now! will none the venture brave?"

A still embarrass'd moment more- then, one of youthful blood
Blushingly broke the cluster where his timorous comrades stood,
Untwined his sash from round his waist, laid sword and cloak away:
Ladies and lords in wonder great the daring deed survey.

Now quick or ere the tide set back, the knights look to the sky,
While mid the tumult of the court a woman's stifled cry,
'Twas surely the King's daughter's voice, and spurr'd as by the tone,
In death or life the first rich prize must now be lost-or won.

And as he nears the rocky verge and leaps into the main,
Each wave she drinks Charybdis belches, belches back again,
Wild sheets of foam are dashing-they swirl aloft to heaven,
As ever through that vast abyss the billowy tide is driven.

O treacherous waters, what ye take will ye give back no more?
A broken spar, a better'd corse, are they all ye restore?
The minutes fly-the court is dumb-moans dark Charybdis' tide;
And, "Fare thee well, high-hearted one," the weeping princess cried.

But see! upon the flood's dark breast a streak of silver gleam!
A sow-white neck, a nervous arm, divide the rushing stream:
"Tis he! and look! with gesture proud, aloft in his left had,
He hears the dear won bowl, and gains at last the solid land.

Long, long and deep the diver breathes-then bends upon his knee,
And to the king presents the cup-the king-what murmurs he?
As signing to his daughter, she comes with beaming smile,
And fills the cup with yellow wine, and blushes still the while.

"O king let him rejoice who lives in happy light above,
For down beneath in yonder gulf, what fearful horrors move;
The provident gracious gods-ah there such sickening sights have room,
In mercy they have covered them below eternal gloom.

"The eye revolts at monstrous forms in that unmeasur'd fold-
Newts, dragons, salamanders, snakes, in shapeless masses roll'd;
There swims the unwieldly cuttle-fish, there haunts the stinging ray,
And waits his prey the insatiate shark, hyena of the sea.

""Down as I dragg'd with lightning speed, borne in the ocean's maw,
Glittering, a flash, descending-low! the prize itself I saw.
I seized it-there the goblet hung on point of coral cast,
Else had it fallen in the depth of that unfathom'd waste.

"And there while looking, holding firm, crept some huge creature,
Down from below it nearer near'd-it sprang at me-t'was done,
I cried to God at utmost need-and then then the whirlpool's might,
Siezed me, and haply swept me back to safety and to light."

The king starts up, his face is flush'd, "The goblet rich is thine,
This precious ring too is for thee, engraved with royal sign,
If once more thou wilt venture down and bring me word again,
Within Charydbis' deeper depths what wonders may be seen."

With ashy face the daughter heard-then spoke with passionate tone,
"Father, forbear this cruel sport-behink you, he has done
What none else dared-and if your heart's wild wish you cannot tame,
Let some among your veterans put the young knight to shame."

The king has snatch'd the goblet and has cast it in the sea,
"Fetch me that bowl once more," he cried, "and thou shalt be to me
The chief among my belted lords-ay, more-as wedded wife,
This very night with her shall sleep who pleads to save thy life."

God! how it kindles in his cheek! how flashes from his eye!
He gives one glance upon her face, he hears her wistful sigh;
The court leans forward, waiting-a dash-the youth is gone,
In death or life that second prize must now be list-or won.

Long, long they wait-rolls in the surge, then backward in its sweep,
And fair young eyes bedimm'd with tears look out o'er that lorn deep,
They come, they come, the hoarse sea-waves, they swell and they subside,
But no sea-wave brings back the knight to claim his lingering bride.Front of width on Liberty street 15 feet, and in depth northward between parallel linesaf that width at right angles with Liberty street 98 feet to an alley.
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Dated Jan. 1, 1876.                                                            jan8-4t
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On Tuesday, February 8, 1876, at 12M., will be sold at public sale all that lot of land, belonging to the city of Camden, situated on the south side of Federal sts., between Fourth and Fifth streets, and running south to Taylor's avenue, having on Federal street a frontage of 90 feet six inches, more or less, and on Taylor's avenue 90 feet, more or less, containing a depth of 156 feet, more or less. To be divided in five separate lots; also the building known as the City Hall, with the adjoining offices and furniture in the ciiy council chamber; also the fences surrounding the above described property.
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Dated Jan. 15, 1876.                                                         jan2[?]
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   At two o'clock in the afternoon of said day, [?] Court House, in the city of Camden. 
   All that certain tract of land and premises situ[?] in Gloucester township, county of Camden [?] State of New Jersey.
   Beginning at a white oak stump at the edge of a field being an original corner between them and HIders' lands, thence with the latter north thirty-five degrees twenty-five minutes, west eleven chains eighty-seven links, to a stake; thence still with the same the next four following courses, north fourty-four degrees thirty-five minutes, east eighteen chains sixty links, to a stone; thence south sixty degrees then minutes, east six chains ninety links, to a stone; north sixty-one degrees, east twenty-two chains ninety-five links, to a stone on the northeast side of a road; thence by Matlock's land; south twenty-seven degrees fifty-five minutes, east nine chains fifty-four links, to a stone in the middle of said road and corner to John Stewart's lands by which it runs, south sixty-one degrees, west twenty-four chains ninety-seven links; thence south twenty-five degree, west three chains fifty links, to a white oak; thence by Garners and Warrick's land, south eighty-seven and three-quarters degrees, west fourteen chains fifty links to a stone corner to lands formerly Samuel Cheesman's on the northerly side of Clementen road; thence with said Cheesman, north twenty-two and one-quarter degrees, west thirty-six chains forty-five links, to a stake by a pine and white oak; thence by Isaac S. Collins' land, north fifty-three and one-half degrees, east five chains and fifty links to the remains of a stump in the branch; thence with the same, north thirty-seven degrees twenty minutes,RESERVE
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WALT WHITMAN.--PHOTOGRAPHED BY W. KURTZ.

WALT WHITMAN.
WALTER WHITMAN, who has been christened
"the poet of health and strength," was born
on Long Island, N.Y., May 31st, 1819.  He comes
from a mixed stock, being English on his father's
side and Holland Dutch on his mother's.  His name
first attained national prominence during the last
war.  A portion of that time he was employed in
the Interior Department, and another in the office
of the Attorney-General.  At the close of 1862 he
began to visit the sick and wounded of the army
both on the field and in the hospitals in and near
Washington, and he continued steadily at this work
until 1865.  In January, 1873, he had an attack of
the character of a paralytic stroke, and for several
months he lay in a very precarious condition.  It
was then that the public began to learn of the
peculiarities of the man.  Alfred Tennyson, the Poet-laureate
of England, frequently wrote him words
of cheer, and mentioned a case of cerebral disease
within his own knowledge in England, similar to
Whitman's, from which the sufferer was restored to
sound health.  A letter written by Ralph Waldo
Emerson in July, 1855, was given to the public, in
which, in speaking of the gift of a copy of Whitman's
"Leaves of Grass," the Sage of Concord said:  "I
find it the most extraordinary piece of wit and
wisdom that America has yet contributed."  The
book first appeared about twenty-one years ago, and
consisted of twelve poems, which number in subsequent
publications has been swelled to over two hundred,
touching almost every conceivable topic.  Carlyle
describes him as "a man furnished for the highest
of all enterprises--that of being the poet of his age."
   During the last few years Mr. Whitman has been
collecting his hospital experiences for a volume
entitled "Memoranda of the War," and in preparing
a new poetical work which he proposes to call
the "Two Rivulets."
   Whatever may be the degree of interest and
sympathy with which his works have been received
in this country, certain it is that they have enjoyed
a great popularity abroad.  Very copious translations
have appeared in the German, Danish and 
French languages, and a selected edition has been 
issued in London.  Algernon Swinburne and Robert
Buchanan have on many occasions tendered Mr.
Whitman their earnest reverence, and Mr. Buchanan, 
learning a few weeks ago that the aged and rugged
singer was unable to secure a publisher for his late
works, sent him a check for $100, and started a popular
subscription in England to aid him in bringing
his productions into a shape for general study.
   Last Summer he appeared before a club of mechanics
at Camden, N.J., where he is now living,
and read on of his own poems, "The Mystic
Trumpeter."  In appearance he was then a large,
lame old man, six feet tall, and dressed in his 
favorite suit of English gray.  A criticism of one's
own work may not always be acceptable to the
thinking world; but Whitman's views of his own
mission may serve to explain the theory of his 
verses:  "The feudal poet was the finder and user
of materials, characters, all ready for him; but I
have really to make all, except my own inspiration
and intentions--have to map out, fashion, form and 
knit and sing the ideal American.  Shakespeare,
and all, sang the past; I project the future--depend
on the future for my audience."

HON. HORATIO G. WARNER, LL.D., 
LATE REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK.
THE subject of this sketch was born in Columbia
County, N.Y., in 1801.  He graduated at Union
College in 1826, was admitted to the Bar and settled
in Madison County, N.Y., where he practiced law
and was elected Judge of the Court of Common
Pleas.  In 1840 he removed to Rochester, N.Y., 
where he continued the practice of his profession
in partnership with Delos Wentworth.  He published
and edited the Rochester Advertiser, afterwards
consolidated with the Union.  He was for several
years president of the old Bank of Rochester and
trustee of the East-side Savings Bank, of which latter
institution he was for a long time the attorney.
   At the close of the war Judge Warner went South
and purchased the large plantation of Ex-Governor
Early, at Greensboro, Ga., which his son and family
made their permanent, and he his Winter, home, 
and where he died, Friday, February 11th, aged 75
years.  He was appointed  a Regent of the University
of New York in 1869, the opposing candidate
for the position being the Hon. Horace
Greeley.  In 1860 his Alma Mater conferred on
him the degree of LL.D., and he shortly after
created the "Warner Prize," given each year to
the student distinguished for the most thorough
progress and for exemplary conduct, exclusive of
those indulging in the use of spirituous liquors and
tobacco.  He was a ready and eloquent public
speaker, a close student, possessed a character
of sterling and unimpeachable integrity, and his 
life was one of the utmost purity and honesty of
purpose.

THE LATE HORATIO G. WARNER, LL.D.

The Worth of Battlefields.
  MEN do fight, no doubt, from mere recklessness,
from hope of plunder or glory;  and sometimes
they have been whipped to it.  But more often,
when they go where one out of every four or five
is likely to fall, it is with the nobler motive uppermost,
and felt with a burning earnestness, too, 
which only the breath of the near-at-hand death
can fan up.  No! there is reason enough why battlefields
should be, as they are, places of pilgrimage.
The remoteness of the struggle scarcely 
diminishes the interest with which we visit its scene.
Marathon is as sacred as if the Greeks conquered
there last year.  Nor, on the other hand, do we
need poetic haze from a century or two of intervening
time; Gettysburg was a consecrated spot 
to all the world before its dead were buried.  There
need be no charm of nature; there are tracts of
mere sand in dreary Brandenburg, where old Frederick,
with Prussia in his hand, supple and tough
as if plaited into a nation out of whipcord,
scourged the world; and these tracts are precious.
On the other hand, the grandest natural features
seem almost dwarfed and paltry beside this over-mastering
interest.



THE BROOKLYN NAVAL MUSEUM.
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   In the Brooklyn Navy Yard, on the left side of the entrance, is a building
called the Lyceum, a part of which has been appropriated to the reception
of marine and other curiosities. Almost every United States'
vessel that arrives from distant parts of the world brings specimens of
the works of nature and art, which are here deposited for the benefit of
the navy and citizens generally. The Lyceum has been established for
a number of years, and whoever visits it can pass a couple of hours or
more both pleasantly and profitably.
   the first object which attracts the eye of the visitor as he enters the
room, is a handsome model of the late United States' steam frigate Missouri.
She is placed in a model of the Brooklyn Naval Dry Dock. Both
are worthy of a close inspection.
   Near the above are engravings representing the explosion of the Missouri,
at Gibraltar, August 26th, 1843. About a year ago, we believe,
a vessel sailed from the United States with apparatus to raise the machinery
of the Missouri; and accounts lately received state that workmen
are not engaged on the wreck, with a prospect of success.
   A model of the race-boat Wave, built by Mr. W. Crolius, and presented
to the Lyceum, occupies a space in the centre of the room.
   The walls of the room are adorned with the portraits of naval heroes,
ex-presidents, &c., and paintings and engravings of memorable naval
engagements. Among the naval portraits are those of Commodores Perry,
Hull, Nicholson, Decatur, Chauncey, Downs, Rodgers, and Capt.
Lawrence. There are also portraits of Gen. Washington, ex-Presidents
Madison, Jefferson, John Adams, Munroe, Gen. Jackson, Van Buren,
and John Quincy Adams.
   A small engraving of Washington in 1772; the correctness of the likeness
is certified by Goe. W. P. Custis.
   Engraving of the U. S. clipper schooner Flying Fish, the tender to the
Exploring Expedition.
   Painting of the U. S. frigate Essex in a storm.
   A colored print of the capture of H. B. M. sloop-of-war Penguin, by
the U. S. sloop-of-war Hornet, on the 23d of March, 1815, after an action
of twenty-two minutes, off the island of Tristan d'Acuna.
   Cases of minerals from every part of the world; also cases of curious
and handsome shells; cases of beautiful birds; cases of reptiles.
   Models of the ships Ohio, President, old Peacock, Lexington, levant,
Enterprize, brig Washington, and a score of other United States vessels.
   There is also a working model of a pump designed to pump foul air out
of the interior of vvessels.
   Two bomb-shells fired from the Castle of San Juan d'Ulloa, during the
siege of Vera Cruz. They are about the size of a peck measure.
   In a glass case near the door, is a model of the U. S. frigate Savannah.
   Part of a bomb-shell which was thrown from the "French Mountain
Redoubt," under Montcalm, at the old English Fort William, on Lake
George, a few days before the almost total massacre of the troops of that
fort in 1757. The distance being great, it fell into the base of the lake.
In 1833 it was found, and although it had been in the water seventy-six
years, on a match being applied it exploded. The piece preserved here
passed through the front wall of the Lake House, three hundred rods
distant from the place of the explosion.
   On examining the fragment it will be found to contain a large quantity
of gravel, which will account for the extreme brittleness of the
French bomb-shells, so frequently the subject of remark among British
officers. It was presented by the proprietors of the Lake House, at Fort
George.
   A printed charter conferring the powers of goverment on the proprietors
of East New Jersey, by King Charles Second, dated 23d November,
1683, also a written document of the surrender of the powers of government,
by the same parties, to King William Third.
   A piece of agatized (or petrified) hickory, from Lake Maracaibo, South
America.
   A cutlass used by Commodore McDonough (when a midshipman) at
the burning of the Philadelphia, at Tripoli.
   Specimens of coins and bills used in the time of the Revolution. Indian
arrows, spears from the Sandwich Islands, and many curious articles
of warfare in use among the savages, which have been captured by
the Navy.
   A portrait of Abram, a negro chief of the Seminole Indians.
   Neptune's Cup, a natural formation of stone and shell, nearly three
feet in height, having the appearance of a garden urn. It was taken
from sixty feet beneath the surface of the water in the bay of Bengal.
   An Egyptian mummy, a mummied crocodile, and idols taken from the
Egyptian catacombs.
   Dresses, hats, &c., of the females of the Fejee and Sandwich Islands,
China, Japan, and other distant parts of the globe.
   A variety of stalactites from the Island of Minorca.
   A model of a flying proa, a vessel used by the natives about the Ladrone
Islands.
   A drawing giving the outline of the hand of a giant, who visited the
United States' ship Cyane, at Genoa, in January, 1824.
   A piece of wood belonging to the Jersey prison-ship, on board of which
11, 500 American freemen perished under British tyranny.
   A British standard, taken by a retreating party at the battle on Long
Island, in 1776.
   A piece of wood of the Royal George, a line-of-battle ship of 108 guns,
sunk August 29th, 1782, at Spithead, England, while being heeled to examine
her condition. She was made to heel too much, when a sudden
gust of wind threw her on her side; and the ports being open, and the
cannon rolling over, the ship almost immediately filled with water and
went down. The Admiral, with many brave officers, and most o f those
who were between decks, perished; the greater number of the guard,
and those who happened to be on the upper deck, were saved by the
boats of the fleet. The number of persons lost by this accident was between
eight hundred and one thousand. This piece of wood was recovered
in 1839.
   Among the minerals are specimens of the lavas of Mount Vesuvius.
   In the gallery may be seen a multitude of rare and curious things,
among which is a shovel made from the jaw bone of a whale.
   As navy officers have combined to establish a naval museum, and throw
it open free to those who will visit it from nine to three o'clock, we trust
the curiosities we have noted will induce our citizens to go and examine
their collection of the wonders of the earth and sea. The Navy Yard is
always open, and the officers are pleased to receive the calls of ladies
and gentlemen. The ship North Carolina lies in the river opposite the
yard, and visitors are conveyed to her by a large boat, free of expense,
and are entertained with music on the vessel by the naval band.
                                                                                                        Evening Poststrong homes were entertained that she would win the last prize. She
sailed beautifully, indeed, from the start, ad certainly the Kate never
before had so persevering or so troublesome an opponent. She even beat
the Sylph for a while, and gave her a tight run, for the space of a mile
and more, for the superiority in speed. The Kate did better than at any
of the former races. She wins the prize by only one season and seven-
eighths, which shows how closely she was followed by the Stingaree.
The Sylph came out first as usual, through not sailing, by any means, as
well as usual. She had to allow the other boats to much time for her
to have any chance of winning the andicap.
The breeze for the greater portion of the race was light. There were
chances for two squalls towards the close, which influenced the sailing
and government of many of the boats. But both blows passed off in the
direction of the Bay of St. Louis without touching the yachts. These
rounded the judges' stake boat, on the first seven miles and a half, in the
following order: The Kate at 1 o'clock, 47 minutes, 18 seconds; the
Stingaree at 1:49:00; the Coralie at 1:50:41; the Sylph at 1:51:43; the
Eagle at 2:06:52; the Secret at 2:07:34; the Picayune at 2:16:36; the
Charm at 2:16:56.
The Elephant was here so close up to the leading boats for the handicap,
the Sylph and Edith, that many bets were laid on her winning that
purse. The Stingaree rounded on the heels of the Kate and ahead of
the Sylph and Edith; and the Picayune and Charm went around, one
immediately behind the other, and ran together for some time like one
boat, when they separated and stacked different ways. All the boats,
except the Eagle, as they rounded, kept on their course to leeward for
a mile or so before tacking towards the stake boat off Cat Island; the
Eagle went to windward and then made nearly straight for the stake
boat. The Kate got up to it on the second round first; but she took a
long tack to leeward in order to round, and the Stingaree slipped straight
by her without tacking, turning first. The Sylph, by a pretty minoeuvre,
got rounded also before the Kate; the latter rounded next; then the Coralie;
then the little Elephant; the Edith next, and the Riebaud after her.
Of the other boats I took no note.
It was from this stake boat to the third, near the shore, that the exciting
portion of the race took place. The Stingaree was first, the Kate
some distance behind her, and the Sylph just midway between them. In
this order the three ran for a time, until at length the Sylph began to
close on the Stingaree, the Kate keeping steadily her distance. The
Sylph finally caught the Stingaree, and they kept together, the Kate in
her turn beginning to close on her predecessors. She, too, caught up
with them, and then for a mile they ran all three together, the Stingaree to
windward, so that it was impossible to tell one from the other. Then
the Sylph grew gradually ahead, gaining very slowly but surely, while
the race between the Kate and Stingaree continued to excite the utmost
interest, now one gaining a little, then the other. The three rounded
the third stake boat and made home, the sylph ahead, and the Kate a
few feet only ahead of the Stingaree. The bets on the Kate and Stingaree
now multiplied, and flew about rapidly; it was a nice calculation
which would win, as the difference in measurement was known to be very
slight. So close was it that though the Kate came i ahead of the Stingaree,
the latter was saluted with a general cheer when she rounded the
home stake boat, the impression being that she had won the plate.
The boats returned home as follows: The Sylph at 3 o'clock 24 minutes
42 seconds; the Kate at 3:25:35; the Stingaree 3:26:55; the Coralie
3:31:50; the Edith 3:32:24; the little Elephant 3:33:50; the Riebaud

TROTTING AT HUNTINGTON, LONG ISLAND.
SUFFOLK COURSE.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 1852-Purse $10, Mile heats, best 3 in 5.
W. Longbothum's b. m. Lady Robin................1 1 1
H. Baylis' b. m. Sally Jones...............................2 2 2
P. Valentine's b. g. Jim Hallock........................4 3 3 
S. Robbins' ch. g. Blucher................................3 4 4
Time, 3:24-3:32-3:25.

A BREEZE ABOUT YACHTING.
Written for the New York "Spirit of the Times," by "Query."
I see that the people are rushing back to New York. The fashionable
season for torture has nearly terminated. Insane votaries of the world
have given up narrow chambers, which would be uncomfortable to a
sentient skeleton in the "silent halls of death," and have bidden farewell
for the present to dilatory waiters, slattern chambermaids, and tables
satirized by a cold dinner, served up with empty pomp, and incomprehensibly
catalogued in a hybrid bill of far half French, and half
English. They have resolved to pay no more for discomfort-for spurious
wine-miserable water-damp cigars-wet napkins-heart, dust,
heartlessness, and indigestion. They come home to commodious apartments,
familiar streets, pleasant faces, abundant markets, fruits that
gratify as much as they tempt the taste, and above all, to Croton water.
Where that stream pours its gushing sweetness a Maine Liquor Law
might pass without murmur, but oh! the atrocious cruelty of that Puritanical
legislation where what they call water is more nauseous than
medicine. I can't think of such a law without being reminded of what
Macaulay says in his History of England about the skinny, heartless,
and severe of the "Pilgrim Fathers," that they prohibited bear-baiting,
not out of any compassion for the poor beasts, but because they hated to
see people enjoy themselves.
Well! what have the old friends of the "Spirit" been about during
the summer? I have been much of the time in tower, for, sooth to say,
I have grown to be but a Cockney, and like Charles Lamb, love the
"sweet security of streets." What can one do in the country? It's all
very well to talk of the glorious hour when the lark is on the wing "to
greet the purpling East." The great Daniel delights in that hour-as he
says. Few choose it as a period of meditation or enjoyment. Viewing
sunrise is about as unsocial an occupation as man can engage inCITY STATISTICS - We gather some interesting statistics from Mr. Valentine's "Manual of the Common Council," for 1857. The assessed value of real estate in the city, for 1856, is $340,972,098; of personal estate, $170,774,393; taxes, $7,075,425 72. The actual permanent debt of the city consists of about $13,000,000 Croton Water stock, running from 1858 to 1890; $402,000 Fire Indemnity; $200,000 Building Loan; $715,000 Central Park Fund; in all, $14,230,156.  The sinking fund holds against this nearly $6,000,000 of stocks, bonds, and mortgages, reducing the debt of the sinking fund to less than $8,500,000.  There is, besides, about $2,500,000 of debt redeemable from taxation and assessment, making the entire liability above means now in hand about eleven millions.  All this distinct from the ordinary expenses of the city for light, streets, police, salaries, and the current claims of government.  There are forty-six engine companies, fifty-seven hose companies, nearly all of which are supplied with the necessary apparatus for service.  The first division New York State Militia, Charles W. Sanford, Major-General Commanding, comprises of 7,226 men.  There are four city railroads, running 143 cars.  There are twenty-one stage-routes, with 489 two-horse stages, and licensed at $20 per annum.  There are five dispensaries, designed for the gratuitous supply of the indigent with medical aid, which last year administered to 1[?]9,670 patients, of whom 71,668 were of foreign birth, and dispensed 217,036 prescriptions.  There are eighteen public squares, comprising an aggregate of 900 acres.  The largest are Central Park, 776 acres,; Observatory Place, 25 acres; Manhattan Square, 19 acres; Mount Morris, 20 acres; and Hamilton Square, 15 acres.  Total population in 1855, 629,810; of which were aliens, 232,678; colored persons not taxed 10,807.  Number, deducting the last two classes, 286,325.  Native voters, 46,113; naturalized 42,704.  Increase in population since 1845, 258,587.    The American Citizen; His Rights and Duties, according 
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Report,
To the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kings:
GENTLEMEN,-The undersigned Committee, to whom was
referred the annual report of the Superintendents of the
Poor, respectfully report-
That they have carefully examined the books, vouchers
and accounts for the year ending July 31, 1857, and find
them to agree in every particular. The books and accounts
have been kept with great clearness and precision, and
considering their number and complexity reflect great cre-
dit on the Clerks of the Board, Messrs. Stephen N. Stilwell
and William H. Stilwell, whose zeal and assiduity in the dis-
charge of their arduous duties deserve especial commen-
dation, and to whom we take this opportunity of expressing
our high appreciation of their uniform courtesy, and of
the patience exhibited and valuable aid rendered us during
the long and tedious examination of their accounts.
To the Board of Superintendents also we would return
our thanks for their uniform kindness and courtesy, and
for their readiness at all times to place at our disposal all
information necessary to aid us in our investigations.
The receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year ending
July 31st, 1857, as compiled from their report have been as
follows:
RECEIPTS.
Balance, cash on hand Aug.
1, 1856................ $4,519 05
Received from Co. Treas'r.. 227,624 50
Rec'd from Commissioners
of Emigration......... 5,584 50
Rec'd for board or persons
in Alms House, Hospital
and Lunatic Asylum... 3, 465.27
Rec'd from Miscellaneous
sources............... 2,706 08
Total receipts........ 243,899 40
EXPENTITURES,
For Alms-House...........59,875 17
For Hospital..............75,342 09
For Lunatic Asylum........41,131 99
For Nursery...............27,576 68
For General Account.......8,373 97
For Storehouse Account....1,350 10
Total for Alms-house Acc. 213,649 91
For out-door relief.........20,379 74
For Penltentiary........... 142 02- 20,521 76
Total Expenditnres.. 234,171 67
Balance cash on hand July
38, 1867.............. 9,727 73
242,899 40
From this dednct the amount paid this year for
former indebtedness...................... 21,581 10
222,318 30
And add the debts outstanding at date of report, 10,894 27
And we have the sum of....................$233,212 57
As the aggregate net cost of supporting the poor
for the year.
The amount of expenditures for Alms-house Ac-
count as above, has been..................213,649 91
From which deduct amounts paid during the
year on same account for former indebted-
ness.....................................21,581 10
192,068 81
And add debts due on same account at date of
report................................... 9,393 05
And we have the sum of......................$201,461 86
As the aggregate net cost of supporting the in-
mates of the Institutions on the Alms-house
Farm.
The numbers supported at the public institutions have
considerably decreased during the past year, which cir-
cumstance is attributed partly to the improved character
and diminished numbers of foreign immigration and partly
to the greater vigilance and supervision exercised over the
applicants for admission.
The average number for the year 1855 and '56 was....1742
" " " past year................1340
Decrease................................. 402
The cost of supporting these persons as above
stated, was..............................$201,461 86
Which divided by the average number of in-
mates gives the cost per person per year... $150 34 1/2
" " " per week... 2 89
Being an increase over the cost of the previous
year for each inmate per year............ 13 04 1/2
" " per week............ 25
This increase may be accounted for in the increased price
of provisions, but we certainly cannot infer from it much
abatement of the extravagance so loudly complained of
last year.
In obedience to a resolution of this Board passed on the
1st of September last, a copy of which is hereto annexed,
we subjoin the following comparative statements of the
cost of the principal articles purchased during the first and
last half of the past fiscal year, from which an approximate
comparative result of the management for those two periods
may be deduced:
IN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF KINGS COUNTY,
Sept. 1, 1857.}
"Resolved, That the Committee on Accounts of Superin-
tendents of the Poor, report to this Board the average pri-
ces paid for the principal articles purchased for the support
of the poor during the first six months of the past fiscal
year, and the average price paid during the last six months
with the names of the parties from whom the principal
purchases were made."
A copy from the minutes,
A. H. OSBORN, Clerk.
List of some of the principal parties supplying goods, etc.,
to the Departments under charge of the Superintendents
of the Poor of Kings Co., during the year ending July
31st, 1857.
Alms-   Hospi-   Asy-   Nurse-
house.   tal        lum      ry
B. P. Middleton, groceries..... 2721 85  547 50   733 13   .......
Elisha B. Morrell " ..... 3 00 73   375 85   5425 61   4594 31
John Loughran, " ..... 108 0   9759 10   39 38   267 30
Benj. U. Shreve, sugar and tea ........   2549 87   174 84   206 25
Young & Williams, groceries.. 3479 76   ........   3771 84   206 25
Valentine & Bergen, " .. 1854 67   ........   1275 60   1428 06
J C. & D. D. Whitney, " .. 13 50   ........   296 66   226 72
Geo. H. Simonson, meats...... 3895 08   11054 63   5388 81   3759 54
Robt W. Drake, fish............ 15717 32   76 00   89 82   38 00
Catlin & Ducker " ........ 3568 98   ........   111 81   26 50
Geo. H. Roberts, " ........ 390 30   ........   .......   .......
Thomas Mulligan, flout & oats. 266 00   ........   .......   ......
John L. Sharp, oats............ 1086 81   ........   .......   .......
Jacob Barker, milk......... 213 45   2384 65   .......   .......
Thos Dumbleton, milk.......... ........   770 09   760 75   1908 28
John Cashow, shoes............. 1423 80   313 14   614 20   804 36
J. O. Whitehouse, shoes........ 329 60   .........   215 88   309 24
Theodore L. Magagnos, coal... 1493 06   5623 71   2947 67   1026 17
Rushmore, Cone & Co , dry gds ........   4564 79   485 93   3005 15
E. Lewis, Jr., dry goods....... 1745 60   ........   .......   156 44
T. A. & L F. Newman, dry gds ........   4564 79   485 93   3005 15
C. W. & J T. Moore & Co. " 232 39   ........ 85 78   .......
Isaac B. Meserole. plumbing.. 213 06   1476 45   758 23   557 00
Coggins & Rhodes, " .. 66 77   805 14   301 87   676 65
Wm. L Wood, soft soap........   ........   1553 36   .......   460 00
Arthur Welwood, sof soap.... 960 00   ........   1245 00   52 70
Israel B. Brice, medicines..... 3 13   1602 70   .......   .......
Wm H. Douglass, " ..... ........   ........   233 98   .......
Wm. T. Hicks & Co. " .....   ........   7630 54   .......   .......
Richard J. Todd, furniture..... 360 96   31 63   291 84   457 95
Wm. Allgeo, oats, etc........ 757 23   36 28   .......   .......
The Union Oil Co ,oil.......... ........   1993 93   48 49   .......
James Ainslie, wine, brandy, &c. ........   1178 45   .......   .......
Chs. A. Smylie, alcohol & fluid ........   608 35   .......   .......
J. W. Schultz, lumber.......... 595 91   326 78   32 85   .......
Jesse Rodman, " ......... ........   536 36   33 69   12 25
Wm. B. Walters, wood........ 303 44   ........   .......   .......
J. W. Byard, wood............. ........   119 50   .......   .......
Jacob Barber, wood........... ........   500 00   .......   .......

Statement of some of the principal items of Expenditure for the year ending Aug. 1st, 1857, on account of
THE ALMS HOUSE.
Expenses incurred prior
to Aug. 1, 1856, but paid
for during the year.
Quantities. Cost.
White Sugar

Brown do  
tea..............
butter....................
meats.......................
fluid,&c.......................
oil..............................................
dry goods..............
milk...............
eggs................
plumbing.........................
medicines......................
soft soap.........................


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The British East India Company. 

ITS ORIGIN AND PROGRESS. 

BY BARON MACAULAY. 
(Continued.) 
There were, however, great difference of opinion
among those who agreed in hating Child and
the body of which he was head.  The manufacturers 
of Spiitalfields, of Norwich of Yorkshire, 
and of the western counties, considered 
the trade with the Eastern seas as rather injurious
than beneficial to the kingdom.  The importation 
of Indian spices, indeed, was admitted 
to be harmless, and the importation of silks and
of Bengals, (as shawls were then called,) was
pronounced to be a curse to the country.  The
effect of the growing taste for such frippery was
that our gold and silver went abroad, and that 
much excellent English drapery lay in our warehouses
till it was devoured by moths.  These, 
it is said, were happy days for the inhabitants
of our pasture lands and manufacturing towns, 
when every grown, every hanging, every bed was
made up of material which our own flocks had
furnished to our own looms.  Where were now
the brave old hangings of arras which had adorn-
the walls of lordly mansions in the days of Elizabeth? 
And was it not a shame to see a gentleman, 
whose ancsters had worn nothing but
stuffs made by English workmen out of English
fleeces, flaunting in a calico shirt and a pair of
silk stockings?  Clamors, such as these, had, a
sew years before, extorted from Parliament the
act which required that the dead should be wrapped
in woolen;  and some sanguine clothiers 
hoped that the legislature would, by excluding
all Indian textures from our ports, impose the
same necessity on the living. 
But this feeling was confined to a minority.---
The public was, indeed, inclined rather to overrate
than to underrate the benefits which might
be derived by England from the Indian trade.--- 
What was the most effectual mode of extending
that trade was a question which was answered in 

During the summer of 1691 the controversy
which raged on this subject between the Leadenhall
street company and the Dowgate company, 
kept the city in constant agitation.  In the autumn
the Parliament had no sooner met than 
both the contending parties presented petitions
were immediately taken into serious consideration, 
and resolutions of grave importance were
passed. 
The first resolution was that the trade with
the East Indies was beneficial to the Kingdom; 
the second was that the trade with the East Indies
would be best carried on by a joint stock
company, possessed of exclusive privileges.  It
was plain, therefore, that neither those manufacturers
who wished to prohibit the trade, nor
those merchants at the outposts who wished to
throw it open, had the smallest chance of attaining
their objects.  The only question left was
the question between the old and the new company. 
Seventeen years elapsed before that question
ceased to disturb both political and commercial 
circles.  It was fatal to the honor and 
power of one great minister, and to the peace
and prosperity of many private families.  The
tracts which the rival bodies put forth against
each other were innumerable. 
If the drama of that age may be trusted, the
feud between the India House and Skinners' 
Hall was sometimes as serious an impediment to
the course of true love in London as the feud of
the Capulets and Montagues had been at Verona.
Which of the two contending parties was the
stronger it is not easy to say.  The new company 
by the tories.  The new company was popular, 
for it promised largely, and could not be
accused of having broken its promises;  it made
no dividends, and therefore, was not envied;  it
had no power to oppress, and had therefore been 
guilty of no oppression.  The old company
though generally regarded with little favor by
the public, had the immense advantage of being
in possession, and of having only to stand on
the defensive. 
The burden of framing a plan for the regulation
of the Indian trade, and of proving that 
plan to be better than the plan hitherto followed, 
lay on the new company.  The old company 
had merely to find objections to every change
that was proposed;  and such objections there
was little difficulty in finding.  The members of
the new company were ill provided with the
means of purchasing support at court and in
Parliament.  They had no corporate existence, 
no common treasury.  If any of them gave a
bribe he gave it out of his own pocket, with little
chance of being reimbursed.  But the old
company, though surrounded by dangers, still
held its exclusive privileges, and still made its 
enormous profits.  Its stock had indeed gone
down greatly in value since the golden days of
Charles the Second;  but a hundred pounds still 
sold for a hundred and twenty-two. 
After a large dividend had been paid to the
oprietors, a surplus remained amply sufficient
those days, to corrupt half a cabinet;  and this 
rplus was absolutely at the disposal of one 
le, determined and unscrupulous man, who
aintained the fight with wonderful art and
ertinacity. 
The majority of the Commons wished to effect 
compromise to retain the Old Company, but to 
emodel it, to impose on it new conditions, and
o incorate with it the members of the New
ompany.  With this view it was, after long
nd vehement debates and close divisions, re-
olved that the capital should be increased
o a million and a half.  In order to pre-
ent a single person or a small junto from 
omineering over the whole society, it was de-
ermined that 5,000 pounds of should be the lar-
est quantity that any single proprietor proprie- 
or could hold, and that those who held more
hould be required to sell the overplus at any
rice below par. 
In return for the exclusive privilege of trad-
ng to the Eastern seas, the Company was to be
equired to furnish annually five hundred tons 
f saltpetre to the Crown at a low price, and to 
xport annually English manufactures to the
alue of two hundred thousand pounds. 
A bill founded on these resolutions was 
rought in, read twice, and committed, but was 
uffered to drop in consequence of the positive 
efusal of Child and his associates to accept the 
ffered terms.  He objected to every part of the
plan;  and his objections were highly curious and
amusing.  The great monopolist took his stand 
on the principles  of free trade.  In a luminous
and and powerfully written paper he exposed the
absurdity of the expedients which the House of
Commons had devised.  To limit the amount of
stock which might stand in a single name would, 
he said, be most unreasonable. 
Surely proprietor whose whole fortune was
slaked on the success of the Indian trade, was
far more likely to exert all his faculties vigorously
for the promotion of that trade, than a
proprietor who had risked only what it would
be no great disaster to lose.  The demand that
saltpetre should be furnished to the Crown for
a fixed sum, Child met by those arguments familiar
to our generation, which prove that prices 
should be left to settle themselves.  To the demand
that the Company should itself to export
annually two hundred thousand pounds' worth 
of English manufactures, he very properly replied, 
that the Company would mot gladly export
two millions' worth if the market required
such a supply, and that, if the market were overstocked, 
it would be mere folly to send good
cloth half round the world to be eaten by white
ants.  It was never, he declared with much spirit, 
found politic to put trade into straight laced 
bodices, which instead of making it grow upright
and thrive, must either kill it or force it
awry.   
The Commons irritated by Child's obstinacy, 
presented an address, requesting the King to 
dissolve the Old Company, and to grant a charter
to a New Company on such as HIs Majesty's 
wisdom might seem fit.  It is plainly implied in 
the terms of this address that the Commons
thought that the King was constitutionally competent
to grant an exclusive privilege of trading
to the East Indies. 
The King replied that the subject was most
important;  that he would consider it maturely, 
and that he would, at a future time, give the
House a more precise answer.  In Parliament
nothing more was said on the subject during
that session;  but out of Parliament, the war was
fiercer than ever;  and the belligerents were by
no means scrupulous about the means employed. 
The chief weapons of the New Company were
libels;  the chief weapons of the Old Company 
were bribes. 

FURNITUE, 

ENAMELED CHAMBER FURNITURE.---
Removal of H F. FARRINGTON'S Furniture warerooms
from No. 46 and 48 Wooster street, to 368 Canal street, 
opposite Wooster, New York.     o3 1m 

ENAMELED CHAMBER FURNITURE.--- 
New and beautiful styles of enameled solid oak, and
grained chamber furniture.  Housekeepers in want of this cheap 
and fashionable style of bed room furniture, will find an extensive
assortment at H. F. FARRINGTON'S Wareroom, No. 368 
Canal street, opposite Wooster street, New York.     o3 1m 

ENAMELED CHAMBER FURNITURE.---
New and beautiful styles of Enameled Chamber Furniture.
Housekeepers in want of this cheap and fashionable style
of Bedroom Furniture, will find a large assortment in all colors
at H. F. FARRINGTON'S Manufactory Warerooms, 46 and
48 Wooster st, between Broome and Grand sts, New York.  Old
suits re-painted.  Dealers supplied on the most liberal terms. 
je13m 

MILLINERY. 
MILLINERY OPENING.---A NEW ARTI-
val of very choice Ribbons, Fancy Bonnet Materials, 
French Flowers, Ostrich Feathers, Blond Laces, Satins, Silks, 
Velvet;  Ladies' Dress Trimmings, from the late French auction 
sales, at 25 per cent. below the cost of importation, by
M. K. LICHTENSTEIN,
s25 2w*     387 Broadway, near White st., N. Y. 

A FRESH SUPPLY OF ENGLISH AND
American colors for Painters and Artists, just received at
he paint, drug and artists' materials store, 351 Fulton st. 
je10 tf     F. B. CARLETON. 


RANGES, &c. 

CHILSON'S NEW CONE FURNACE.---FIVE
Sizes.  The thorough and highly satisfactory trials of a
large number of 
CONE FURNACES, 
during the last cold winter, in Boston and other Eastern Cities, 
has proved it an invaluable invention which surpasses all plans
before known for 
HEATING BUILDINGS.
The manner of holding, or keeping back the gasses and smoke
in a cluster of cones, (or tapering radiators,) near and over the 
fire, and thus making use of all the heat generated, is a peculiar
feature of this invention.  The consequent unparalled economy
of fuel, its immense radiating surface and great heating power, 
combined with simplicity and ease of management, and its solidity, 
strength and durability, must work a complete revolution in
the science of house-warming and bring this Furnace into general 
use. 
The Cone Furnace has received the highest commendations
from those who have used it, and especially frompersons of
great scientific knowledge in such matters.  It received the First
Premium, and the ONLY GOLD MEDAL EVER AWARDED A FURNACE
IN MASSACHUSETTS, at the last Fair of the Massachusetts
Charitable Mechanics' Association held in Boston. 
We think that all who can see, or obtain correct information 
respecting the Cone Furnace will not be likely to use any other
apparatus. 
A full assortment of all the sizes, and of
CHILSON'S PORTABLE FURNACES AND TRIO STOVES
with Registers and Ventilators of the most approved patterns
constantly on hand and for sale, and put up in any part of the
country. 
C. & G. W. HEDGE & CO., No. 357 Fulton st., 
opposite City Hall, Brooklyn. 
And     BRANMHALL, HEDGE & CO., 
No. 398 Broadway, cor. of Walker st., 
s24 1m     New York. 

HOUSE FURNISHING. 

PARIS WHITE, WHITING, WALL COLORS, 
Exc.---A large supply of the above mentioned articles, with
Paints, Oils, Brushes, Varnishes, and all articles in the line, constantly
on hand, at 351 FULTON ST., opposite City Hall.  During
the Spring the store will be kept open until 10 o'clock P. M. 
vc lc 2ed  tf      FRANCIS CARLETON

SAWS, BUCKS, AXES, &c., AT J. BUNCE'S
Furnishing Store, corner Fulton and Henry sts.     o2 

GAS, OREGON, AND PAPER SHADES, OF
all patterns, plain, planished and japanned Tin and Britannia
Ware;  Sponge, Hip, Plunge, and Children's Baths of all 
sizes.     HINCHMAN & GEORGE, 
ju16 3m*      62 Fultno 

COAL HODS, SHOVELS, AND SIFTERS, F
good material     J. BUNCE,
o2     cor. Henry and Fulton sts. 

FLOWER STANDS, 
at J. BUNCE'S 91 Fulton street. 
o2 

RAIN WATER FILTERS, FOR CLEANing
and purifying rain water, a very necessary article in
families where it is used for cooking and other purposes.  For
sale by     JOHN BUNCE, 24 Fulton st., 
sty 19.     corner of Henry. 

WHALE OIL SOAP.---FOR DESTROYING
insects on plan and shrubbery.  For sale at 351 Fulton 
st., opposite City Hall.     F. B. CARLETON
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NEWELL'S PATENT SAFETY FLUID
Lamps, Glass and Britannia;  also his Solar Fluid Lamps 
and Chandeliers for parlors and halls warranted not to explode.
Solar and other lamps altered to Safety Lamps. 
HINCHMAN & GEORGE, Agents, 
ju16 3m*     62 Fulton street. 

VENTILATING REFRIGERATORS.---WINSHIP'S 
Patent---The only real and perfect Ventilating refrigerator
in use, in various styles and sizes, for sale at the
manufacturers prices;  with a full assortment of House Furnishing
goods, by     C. & G. W. HEDGE, 
s7 7tis     357 Fulton st., opposite City Hall. 

F. G. JOHNSON'S NON-EVAPORATING
Fluid Can, manufactured and for sale wholesale and
retail at     HINCHMAN'S & GEORGE
ju16 3m*     62 Fulton street. 

BURNING FLUID, CAMPHENE, ALCOHOL
and Sperm Whale, Lard, and Solar Oils, at
HINCHMAN'S & GEORGE, 
ju16 3m*     62 Fulton street. 

DETROLINE, KEROSENE AND OTHER
Coal Oils, a superior article and not explosive, will give a
light equal to gas.  For sale wholesale and retail. 
HINCHMAN & GEORGE, 
ju16 3m*     62 Fulton street, Brooklyn. 

KEROSENE, FLUID, COLAR, CAMPHENE, 
Lard, and other Lamps of all styles.  Agents for the patent
India Rubber Safety Fluid Lamps. 
HINCHMAN & GEORGE. 
ju16 3m     62 Fulton street. 

CO-PARTNERSHIPS. 
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXisting
between the undersigned, under the name of J. H. 
STEVENSON & SONS, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, 
and J. H. STEVENSON, JR., is hereby authorised to settle up 
the business of said firm.  Dated September 29th, 1857. 
JAMES H. STEVENSON, 
JOHN STEVENSON. 
J. H. STEVENSON, JR. 
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NOTICE.----PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY
given that the so partnership heretofore existing between 
RULEF VAN NUYSE and WILLIAM BROADHURST dissolved, 
and the business heretofore carried on by them de. 
Dated Brooklyn, July 27th, 1857.
u28     WM BROADHURST 

CORPORATION NOTICES. 

ASSESSMENT NOTICE---IN THE MATTER 
of Van Bueren street grading and paving from Nostrand
to Marcy avenues. 
Notice is hereby given, that the following Assessments, in the
above matter remain unpaid, and that the Warrant for collecting
such Assessment will expire on the 19th day of Nov. next, 
and that unless said assessments, together with the expense and
per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before said date, I
shall proceed to advertise and sell the promises in the manner 
pointed out by Secitons 24 and 26 of Title 5th, of th epresen
Charter of the City of Brooklyn. 
Thos W Lowe or G W Brown $117 03;  Wm B Nichols or G Wt 
Brown 312 07; Chas Livingston 117 03; Hellen Livingston 117 03; 
Angleica Livingston 117 03;  Peter Morris 78 02;  Henry A Lees
39 01;  Geo T Downing 78 02;  Saml E Cornish 156 03
A. W. WOOD, 
08 law6wTh     Collector of Taxes and Assessments. 

ASSESSMENT NOTICE.---IN THE MATTER
of Lafayette and Tompkins avenue Well and Pump. 
Notice is hereby given that the following assessments, in the
above matter remin unpaid, and that the warrant for collecting
said assessments will expire on the 19th day of Nov. next, and
that unless said assessments, together with the expense and per
centage allowed by law, are paid on or before said date, I shall 
proceed to advertise and sell the premises in the manner
pointed out by Sections 24 and 26 of title 5, of the present charter
of the City of Brooklyn. 
John H. James $4;  Saml P Bell 24;  Wm J Pease 8;  Saml W
Sayers 32;  Francis H Chichester 13;  Garret Nostrand 26 50; 
Joseph J Taylor 6 50;  Peter Morris 26;  Robert Bage 83 37. 
A. M. WOOD. 
08 law6wTh     Collector of Taxes and Assessments. 

ASSESSMENT NOTICE.---IN THE MATTER 
of Twenty first street opening from Fifth to Sixth avenues
Notice is hereby given that the following Assessments, in the
above matter remain unpaid, and that the Warrant for collecting
said Assessments will expire on the 14th day of Nov. next, and
that unless said assessments together with the expense and per
centage allowed by law, are paid on or before said date, I shall 
proceed to advertise and sell the premises in the manner pointed
out by sections 24 and 26 of title 5th, of the present Charter of
the City of Brooklyn. 
Margaret Locraft widown and Martha Ann Bernard, and Wm 
Locraft children and heirs -at-law of Wm Locraft deceased $4 75 
Eliza Jane Jones 30 15;  Wm H Story 11 26;  Geo D Cantine 55 84 
Bryan McCand 16 55;  John White 5 43;  John Sheehan 4 46;  Jas
Victory 12 06;  Aaron Clark and Harriet A Anderson 7 28 
A. M. WOOD, 
o6 law 6wTu     Collector of Taxes and Assessments. 

CORPORATION NOTICE.---ASSESSMENTS
CONFIRMED.---Spencer street west side from Park to
Myrtle avenue, flagging. 
Wilson street, both sides, from Kent to Division avenue. 
Bergen street, gruding and paving, from Flatbush turnpike to
Classon avenue. 
Varet street, grading and paving, from Division to Bushwick
avenue. 
Putnam avenue grading and paving, from Fulton to Franklin 
avenue. 
Hamilton street, grading and paving, from Lafayette to Fulton 
avenue. 
Quincy street, grading and paving, from Clason to Franklin
avenue. 
The Assessments in the above entitled matter were duly confirmed
on the 21st day of Sept. 1857, and the original Assessment 
Rolls or fair copies thereof, will be delivered to the Collector of
Taxes and Assessments on the 1st day of October, 1857.  Notice is
hereby given to all parties interested, that by paying their
several assessments to Alfred M. Wood, Collector of Taxes and
Assessments, at his Office in the City Hall, within thirty days
after the delivery of said Assessment Rolls to him, they can pay
the same without any additional charge.  All Assessments not
so paid will be collected by him or one of his Deputy Collectors, 
with additional charges thereon provided by law.  Dated Brooklyn.
29th Sept., 1857.     CHAS. TINNEY, 
s29 law4wtu     Street Commissioner

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MEETING
of the Assessment Committee will be held at the office
of the Collector of Taxes and Assessments, on Wednesday
evening, October 21, 1857, at 7 1/2 o'clock, P. M., when the objections
of the parties against the confirmation of the Assessment
for Regrading and Repaving Wyckoff Street, W. D., between
Powers and Nevins streets. 
Also, the objections of the parties remonstrating against the
confirmation of the Assessment for Cross Walk De Kalb Ave. 
and Fleet street.     By order of the
CHAIRMAN, 
08
Corporation papers please copy. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A
meeting of the Assessment Committee will be held at the
office of the Collector of Taxes, and Assessments on WEDNESDAY,
October 7th, 1857, at 7 1/2 o'clock, P. M., to hear the objections
of the parties remonstrating against the confirmation of the
assessment for grading and paving Atlantic avenue, from Gowanus
Road to Classon avenue. 
Also the objections of the parties remonstrating in the matter
of filling lots on 17th street. 
By order of the Chairman, 
s26td     WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
An adjourned meeting of the Committee to consider the
same subjects, will be held at the same place and hour, on 
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14th, 1857. 
08td     By order of the Chairman. 

GROCERIES.
GROCERY, FRUIT AND SEED STORE.---
Receiving regularly by Steamers, Havana Oranges, B
nanas, Guava Jelly and Guava Momulade;  White Grapes by th
keg;  Brandy Peaches in jars; also a general assortment of Field
Garden and Flower Seeds, Plants, &c. 
WM. H. CORNELL, Fulton st. cor. Clark. 

Brooklyn Evening Star.

Friday, May 7th.

☞ Charles E. Martin is our only carrier
in the Eastern District--others cannot be relied
upon. Orders left at Dr. Cleveland's Drug Store,
304 Grand street, or at his residence, 6 Franklin st.,
Greenpoint.

Bedford Subscribers--will leave their
addresses at the following places: Drug store, corner
of Classon and Fulton avenues; Grocery, corner
of Classon and Gates avenues; Grocery, corner of
Pearsall and Dean streets; Josiah Mitchell's, on Fulton
avenue, near Clinton; or, at the office of this paper.

To Subscribers.--Subscribers who have
or anticipate moving about the 1st of May, will
please leave their change of residence at this Office,
102 and 104 Orange street, near Fulton, in order that
there may be no delay in the delivery.

More Outrages by the Swill Milk Men--The
Directory Men Attacked Again--Aid
of the Police Invoked.--The dealers
in swill milk are exceedingly indignant at
the exposures made of the kind of milk
sold by them. We yesterday gave an account
of their attacking several men employed
in canvassing for names for the
Brooklyn Directory under the supposition
that they were after information about
swill milk. This morning Mr. Young, a
canvasser for the City Directory, was attacked
by two milk men on Pineapple st.,
near Willow, again in Atlantic street near
Boerum, and again in Boerum street.--
From each place Mr. Young had to flee to
save his life. He was finally compelled to
call upon the Deputy Superintendent of
Police for protection. Several other canvassers
were also attacked this morning
and driven from their canvassing districts
by the swill milk men. The swill milk
men ought to have sense enough to know
that in these demonstrations they are only
sowing the wild to reap the whirlwind.

Plenty of Work for the Lawyers.--
About next week, there will be a nice hubbub
among the officials at the City Hall.--
There is the Financial Department, for
which there are two sets of claimants;
there are two medical gentlemen who
claim to be Health Officers, and then there
is the war between the Coroners.
We shall not wonder if the permitting
of Tim Bannon to vote in the Board of Aldermen
last Monday evening, created trouble
in other than the Health Department.
The war will open in good earnest next
week.

Twelfth Ward Election.--There are
four candidates in the field for Aldermanic
honors in this ward viz: Bannon, Hogan,
Carr and Delany--all we believe,
Representative men--that is each is a fair
representative of the majority of the residents
of that Ward.

Burglaries--The grocery store corner
of South 2d and 9th streets, was entered on
Wednesday night, but nothing stolen, the
thieves having been disturbed before they
could get to work. The liquor store, corner
of Grand and 9th streets, was entered
on the same night, and ten dollers' worth
of cigars, and $3 in change was stolen.

Street Cleaning--The contract for
street cleaning and removing the garbage
of the 14th ward, was, yesterday morning
awarded to Terence Donnelly, at $1,193.

Military.--John M. Gilbert was elected
Captain of Company D. 72d Regiment;
(Union Guard,) on Wednesday, vice Captain
Herman Kallegberg, resigned.

☞ Our neighbors, Messrs. King &
Kellum, Architects are about building a
fine five story brick store, in Maiden Lane,
near William street. It will cost about
$20,000. The excavations have benn already
commencee. The same architects
are also going to build a marble front
store, on No. 388 Broadway, between
White and Walker streets. It will be 28
feet front, 175 feet deep, and give stories
high. One peculiar feature of it will be
that there will be three windows in each
row, six feet eight inches wide, leaving
but two feet space for the piers. The
building will be commenced in a few
weeks, and is owned by Augustus White.
No contracts have been made.

Fire.--A Fire broke out about 8 1/2 o'clock
last night, in the Dry Goods Store of Isaac
Ullman, No. 121 Ewen street, caused by
goods taking fire from a gas light in the
window. Loss $20.

☞ John Minch and James Cain, ex-policemen,
were arrested last night by the
3d Precinct Police, for stealing two barrels
of pork from the bark Rolla. They
rolled it from the dock across the street
and into the cellar of the house occupied
by them.

Accident this Morning.--John Conner,
a laborer employed in opening the ground
for the Water Works in the lower part of
Nassau street, while working with a pickaxe,
struck a stone, and glancing it, went
through the centre of his foot. He was
taken to the Dispensary in Nassau street,
near Fulton, for treatment.

The Ship Yards.--The yards in Williamsburgh
and Green Point are quite dull,
there being but little business at either of
them. C. P. Lupton, at Green Point, is
constructing a steamboat intended for the
Red Bank route, in connection with the
Ocean Wave. It is 180 feet long on deck,
30 feet beam, 7 1/2 feet depth of hold, and
will draw about 3 feet of water. It will
be ready to receive the engines by the 1st
of June. The Ocean Wave is on the ways
at Anderson & Bell's yard, undergoing repairs.
E. F. Williams is constructing a
pilot-boat for Eugene Sullivan and others,
in place of the Jacob A. Westervelt, recently
lost. It will be 80 feet on deck, 8
feet hold, and about 115 tuns. It will be
completed in August or the 1st of September.

Police Parade.--The Police of the 1st,
2d, 3d and 4th Precincts, not on duty,
Monday next, will parade and be reviewed
by the Mayor. Captain Turnbull, of
New York, with 50 men, armed with muskets,
will participate in the proceedings.

Arrest of a Burglar.--On Wednesday
night the grocery-store of C.N. Travis,
corner of South Second and Fifth streets,
was entered and robbed of $2 in change
and some goods. A coat was found in the
store, which was identified as belonging to
Albert Smith, who had been a clerk in the
store. Yesterday he came to the store and
inquired about the affair, when he was arrested
and locked up for examination.--
Cornelius P. Moore, who was in company
with him before the arrest, was also arrested
on suspicion of having been concerned
in the burglary. He was also held.

☞ Mrs. Ann Webb has been appointed
Matron of the Lnnatic Asylum.

☞ On Wednsday evening, John Belter
was arrested by the officers of the Fifth
Precinct, on complaint of Henry Prichard,
who charged him with assault with intent
to kill him. Defendant keeps a lager beer
saloon in Broadway, near Myrtle avenue,
and on Monday afternoon, a party had
been in his place raising a disturbance, and
breaking the furniture. They were ejected,
and complainant, with his friends,
coming in soon after, were mistaken for
the same parties who had previously
been there, and the proprietor assaulted
them with a club, cutting complainant severely
about the head, He was held for
examination.

Court of Sessions--Before Hon. S. D.
Morris, County Judge, and Justices Emmons
and Schoonmaker--This Day.
This Court assembled at 10 o'clock.
Catharine McPolland was convicted of
grand larceny and sentenced to two years
imprisonment at Sing Sing.
John Seabert, indicted for assault and
battery, with intent to kill, was permitted
to withdraw with plea of not guilty and
plead guilty to assault and battery. He
was sentenced to 30 days imprisonment in
the Penitentiary.
Mary E. Hoyle, for grand larceny, was
sentenced to two year's imprisonment in
the State Prison at Sing Sing.
Mary Ann Waugh, indicted for larceny,
was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. She
was remanded for trial.
The Grand Jury having failed to find an
indictment against Robert T. Byrne the
Court discharged his sureties.
The Court adjourned till Tuesday next.

Trouble in the Street Commissioner's
Office.--The parties comprising the old
Bureau of Assessments in the Street Commissioner's
office to not recognize Mr. Cooper's
authority in appointing other persons
in their places, and they formally declined
giving up their desks yesterday. Mr. Cooper
finding that there was likely to be
trouble sent for a policemen, and then demanded
of Mr. Libby, one of those who
defied his authority, how was he to regard
him, as a gentleman or as an officer? If
as a gentleman, he was very happy to see
him in his office, but if as a clerk, he should
be compelled to put him out vi et armis,
On Mr. Libby declaring that he was still
an official the policeman took him out of 
the building. Mr. Joseph R. Taylor, the
head of the old bureau, and the other old
clerks, then withdrew, but it is understood
that they will contest the legality of Mr.
Cooper's action.--Herald.

El Alma Perdida--the Lost Soul.
AN EXTRACT FROM THE LATE CAPT. HERNDON'S
"VALLEY OF THE AMAZON."
August 10, 1851--"We talked so much
about tigers and their carrying off people
whilst asleep, that I, after going to bed,
because nervous, and every sound near the
shed made me grasp the handles of my pistols.
After midnight I was lulled to sleep
by the melancholy notes of a bird that
Lieutendant Smyth calls "Alma Perdida,"
or lost soul. Its wild and wailing cry from
the depths of the forest, seemed, indeed, as
sad and despairing as that of one without
hope."
August 16--After we had retired to our
mats beneath the shed for the night, I asked
the governor if he knew a bird called
"El Alma Perdida." He did not know
it by that name, and requested a description.
I whistled an imitation of its notes;
whereupon an old crone, stretched on a
mat near us, commenced with animated
tones and gestures, a story in the Inear
language, which translated ran somehow
thus:
"An Indian and his wife went out from
the village to work chaera, carrying their
infant with them. The woman went to
the spring to get water, leaving the man
in charge of the child, with many cautions
to take good care of it. When she arrived
at the spring she found it dried up, and
went further to look for another. The husband
alarmed at her long absence, left the
child and went in search. When they returned
the child was gone, and to their
repeated cries, as they wandered through
the woods in search, they could get no response
save the wailing cry of this little
bird, heard for the first time, whose notes
their anxious and excited imagination,
"syllabled" into pa-pa, ma-ma (the present
Quihua name of the bird.) I suppose
the Spaniards heard this story, and with
that religious poetic turn of thought which
seems peculiar to this people, called the
bird 'The Lost Soul.'"
The circumstances under which the story
was told--the beautiful, still, starling
night--the deep, dark forest around--the
faint red glimering of the fire, flickering
upon the old woman's grey hair and earnest
face as she poured fourth the gutteral
tones of the language of a people now passed
away--have it a sufficiently romantic
interest to an imaginative man. The old
woman was a small romance in herself. I
had looked at her with interest as she
cooked our supper. She wore a costume
that is sometimes, though not often seen in
this country. The body, or upper part of
the dress, which was black, consisted of
two parts--one coming up from the waist
behind and covering the back, the other in
front covering the breast; the two tied together
over each shoulder with strings,
leaving her lank sides and long skiny arms
perfectly bare.

LECTURES.

BY PARTICULAR DESIRE.--LECTURE ON THE 
"Poets and Poetry of Ireland," in answer to
Charles Mackay, by
MISS TERESA ESMONDE,
with illustrations of Moore's Melodies by Madame de
Lussan, at the Brooklyn Anthenæum, on MONDAY
EVENING, May 10th, 1858. Madame de Lusson will
sing eight favorite melodies. To commence at 8
o'clock. Tickets, 50 cents;
Tickets to be had at Wm. W. Rose, bookseller and
stationer, 142 Atlantic street; and at Sedgwick's
music store. 23 Court st.
my7 St*

AMUSEMENTS.

ATHENÆUM.--THE WONDERFUL
BOONE CHILDREN, five in number, from
New York and all the principal Theatres in the
Union, invited by the elite of Brooklyn, will appear
for the last time on
FRIDAY EVENING, 7th instant,
in some of their Chaste and Classical Impersonations.
Miss Charlotte Cushman has pronounced the
BOONE CHILDREN "the only Juvenile Readers and
Actors of the Age."
my6 2t

PURDY'S NATIONAL THEATRE.--DRESS CIRCLES,
25 cents; Pit, 12 cents; Orchestra Chairs,
50 cents. A. H. PURDY, Sole lessee, Proprietor and
Manager; G. I. Fox, Stage Manager. Doors open at
7 o'clock; curtain will rise at 7 1/2 o'clock.--
THIS EVENING.
Benefit of Mr. E. Blanchard..
THE NEW YORK FIREMAN.
Frederick...H.A. Perry 
Alice...Miss Denvil
THE DUMB MAN OF MANCHESTER.
Tom...E. Blanchard
Jane Wilton...Miss Denvil
THE WATCH DOG.
Pierre Le Grosse...E. Blanchard
Therese...Miss Herring
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

O.U.A.--REMOVAL.--MARION CHAPTER NO.
11, O.U.A., have removed from Granada
Hall to their new room, No. 343 Fulton Street,
where they will meet as usual on FRIDAY EVENING,
at 8 o'clock. By order of the Chapter.
A. T. DODGE, Jr., Sachem.
F. Coleman, C. of the C.
my6 2t

OFFICE OF THE LONG-ISLAND INSURANCE
Company, No. 41 Fulton street, Brooklyn, April
30, 1858.--The Annual election for Directors of this
Company, and for three Inspectors of Election, for
the ensuing year, will be held at their office, on Monday,
the 10th day of May next, between the hours of
12 M. and 2 P.M.
my1 7t
WM. W. HENSHAW, Sec'y.

SPECIAL ELECTION--TWELFTH WARD--CITY
Clerk's Office, Brooklyn, May 7, 1858.--Notice
is hereby given that a Special Election will be held
in the 12th Ward of the City of Brooklyn on TUESDAY,
May 18, 1858, to fill the vacancies existing in
the offices of Supervisor, Alderman and Constable of
said Ward, said vacancies have been occasioned by
the declaration of the Board of City Canvassers that
no legal election was held in said Ward on April 6th,
1858. By order of the Common Council.
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W. G. BISHOP, City Clerk.

OFFICE OF THE BROOKLYN BOARD OF SEWER
Commissioners, 355 Fulton street.--April 15,
1858.--To Manufactures of Earthenware Drain
Pipes.--The Brooklyn Board of Sewer Commissioners
have adopted earthenware pipe for a large portion of
the Sewerage of the city, and as a very large smount
will be required, they invite the attention of manufactures
to the subject, and request them to call at
this office and examine the patterns adopted. Those
who desire to compete for furnishing pipe are requested
to send samples of their manufacture with
their prices.
JOHN H. PRENTICE, President.
J. Carson Breevoort, Sec'y.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE COMMISSIONERS
appointed by the County Court of the County
of Kings on the 1st day of April, A.D., 1858, to ascertain
and determine the damages suffered, or to be
suffered by the City of Brooklyn, for the construction
of the Water Works of said City, in continuation
of the Aqueduct line up to its connection with
the lands to be taken for the Engine-House grounds,
and the lands required by said city, for the location
of the force-mains, and the connection of said force-mains,
with the Ridgewood Reservoir, as shown up
on the map of such grounds, now on file in the office
of the Clerk of Kings County, will meet at the office
of the Board of Water Commissioners, No. 355 Fulton
street, Brooklyn, on the 25th day of May, 1858,
at 9 1/2 o'clock in the forenoon, to hear all persons
interested in any such lands as above mentioned, in
relation to the damages sustained, or to be sustained,
by any such person or Corporation.
Dated April 13th,1858.
CONKLIN BRUSH,
ABRAHAM B. BAYLIS,
JOHN S. SNEDIKER,
Commissioners.
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NEW-YORK CITY AND BROOKLYN TELEGRAPH,
(American Telegraph Co.)
Office in Brooklyn--Montague, cor. Court street.
OFFICES IN NEW-YORK--AT
21 Wall street, 
Metropolitan Hotel,
Madison Square P.O.,}
N. Y. Hotel,
721 Broadway, Broadway and 22nd street.
☞ Dispatches transmitted to the different parts
of New-York, Brooklyn and Williamsburgh, or forwarded 
to any station in America.
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GRAPE VINES.--JUST PUBLISHED, THE SECOND
Edition of Alden Spooner's work upon the
Cultivation of the Grape--Instructions for Trimming,
Grafting, Training, Making Wine, &c., &c.--
For sale at the Star Office; Babcock's book-store,
246 Fulton street, Brooklyn; M. Nevin's, Fulton,
near Orange; Wm. W. Swayne, 210 Fulton; Wm W.
Roth, 142 Atlantic; and in New York at the  Agricultural
Book-store of A. O. Moore, 140 Fulton-st.
Price, 38 cents.
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TO JUSTICES OF THE PEACE OF KINGS, QUEENS
and Suffolk Counties.--We have had prepared 
by one of the County Justices all the necessary
Blanks required for their use, such as
SUBPŒNAS,
WARRANTS, (all descriptions,)
RECOGNIZANCES,
COMMITMENTS,
SUMMONS,
LANDLORD AND TENANTS' AGREEMENTS,
with Summary Proceedings, &c., &c.,
which are for sale at the usual prices of city blanks.
Justices in the Counties by remitting any sum
from $1 upwards may have them sent by stages or
in any way they may direct.
E. B. SPOONER,
Star Office, Brooklyn
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LANDLORD AND TENANT AGREEMENTS, WITH
summary proceedings, for sale at the Star Office,
Brooklyn.
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MUSICAL.

H. E. MATHEWS'
PIANO-FORTES AND MUSIC,
296 Fulton-Street, Brooklyn, I.I.
H. E. MATHEWS would respectfully ask the attention
of his friends and the public to his Music
Store.
T. GILBERT & CO.'S PIANO FORTES.
T. G. & Co. are now the oldest living manufacturers
in this country, and their Pianos are almost universally
conceded to be among the BEST IN THE WORLD.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Such as Guitars, Violins, Accordions, Flutes, Banjos,
Tamborines and almost every other kind of musical
instrument will be kept for sale. The Guitars
are made by Signor Bini, the well known manufacturer.
SHEET MUSIC AND MUSIC BOOKS.
A large and varied assortment of Music, carefully
selected from the many different publishers, will be
kept on hand; but as it is impossible to keep on our
shelves EVERYTHING in the shape of Sheet Music that
that may have been published, much will be called
for not in our stock catalogue,--we, however, promised
to supply at short notice every piece that may be
ordered, either foreign or domestic, (if in print) at
the lowest publishers' prices, wholesale or retail.
MUSIC BOUND to ORDER in ANY STYLE DESIRED.
PIANOS, MELODEONS, AND OTHER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
TUNED AND REPAIRED.
MUSIC SUPPLIED to PARTES, PUBLIC or PRIVATE.
Pianos, new or second hand, both with and without
Æolian attachment, to rent, with privilege of
purchasing, and if purchased the amount that may
have been paid as rent will be deducted. Secondhand
Pianos and Melodeons bought or exchanged for
new, and the best prices paid.
Pianos carefully romoved by our own Carman.
GEO. A PRINCE & CO.S celebrated Melodeons,
with divided swell, and other improvements recently
made in the excellent instruments, will be sold at
the lowest prices.
SUPERIOR GUITARS,
Manufactured by Antonio Bini. The Guitars made
by Mr. Bini are all constructed with single board and
without veneer. By this arrangement the remarkable
sweetness, resonance and perfection of tone, for
which the Guitars of this maker have become so
justly celebrated, has been attained. They are
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction.
H.E. MATHEWS,
419 & 421 Broadway, cor. Canal St., N.Y.
At the above locality will be found our principal
Warerooms for the sale of T. Gilbert & Co.'s Pianos,
with or without æolian attachment. Also, Geo. A.
Prince & Co.'s Melodeons, wholesale and retail.
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CARRIAGES.

CARRIAGES FOR SALE--CARRIAGE MANUFACTURING.--
Carriages and Light Wagons made to
order of every style, repaired to satisfaction.--
Doctors' Phœtons and Chaises made to order and on
hand for sale. Orders punctually attended to. Everything
warranted at D. FRIEL, successor to SAML.
COLF, No. 19 Hicks street, Brooklyn, well known to
the citizens of Brooklyn for manufacturing the best
work that ever was made in this city of every style.
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HOUSE FURNISHING.

REFRIGERATORS WELL MADE, AND WARRANTED
upright, patent and plain.
JNO. BUNCE,
Cor. Henry and Fulton Sts.
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GARDEN HOES JUST RECEIVED, AND SELLING
for 12 cents each or $1 00 per doz.
J. BUNCE,
Cor. Henry and Fulton Sts.
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SCRUB-BRUSHES, GOOD BROOMS, STEP LADDERS,
Benches, Tables, Tin Ware, &c., &c., at
J. BUNCE'S,
Cor. Henry and Fulton sts.
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BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S WAGGONS AND CARS
--a good assortment, at
J. BUNCE'S,
94 Fulton, cor. Henry sts.
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SALES AT AUCTION.

JAMES COLE, AUCTIONEER.--BY JAMES COLE,
and Son. Office, No. 369 Fulton street, Commercial
Exchange, opposing the City Hall, Brooklyn.
J. C. & S., will give their personal attention to sales
of Real Estate, Stocks, Furniture, &c. Real Estate at
private sale; Loans Negotiated on Bond and Mortgage.

TUESDAY, MAY 11,
At 12 o'clock, at the Merchants' Exchange, N. Y.
Peremptory Sale of 60 Valuable Lots, in the 8th
Ward, Brooklyn, on the 7th and 8th avenues and on 17th
and 18th streets--part of the estate of the late John
Wyckoff, deceased.
8 lots on E. side of 7th st., bet. 17th and 18th sts.
20 lots on S. side of 17th st., bet. 7th and 8th aves.
20 lots on N. side of 18th st., bet. 7th and 8th aves.
8 lots on W. side of 8th ave., bet. 17th and 18th sts.
s lots on NE. corner of 8th ave., and 18th sts.
The above lots are located in a good section of the
8th Ward. 17th and 18th streets are paved. Title
indisputable. For maps, &c., apply to the auctioneers,
369 Fulton street, Brooklyn, and 45 Nassau st.,
New York.
Sands Street.--The 2-story, attic and basement
frame house and lot No. 163 Sands street, on the
northerly side, between Jay and Bridge street.--
House 21 by 32 feet, with extension of 6 feet filled
in with brick. Contains 10 rooms. Lot 24x100 ft.
Part on mortgage. For maps, &c., apply as above.
7th and 8th streets, Brooklyn.--Positive Sale--3
lots on S. side of 7th street, 150 feet W. of 4th avenue;
25 by 100 feet.
Also, 3 lots on N. side of 8th street, in rear of the
above.
60 per cent. on mortgage. For maps, apply as
above.
Flatbush, L. I.--Administrator's Sale--Absolute
Sale.--The large house and about one acre of land
situate on East Broadway, a short distance east of
the main road , in the village of Flatbush, L. I.S. The
house is 45 by 34, 2 stories and basement; contains
about 15 rooms, good barn, ice house, well, &c.--
The ground is held under lease from the Reformed
Dutch Church 21 years, with covenants of renewals.
The above property is pleasantly located. Stages
leave the Fulton Ferry every half hour.
For terms and map, apply as above.
Also, 3 lots on N. side of 8th street, distant 150 ft.
W. of 4th avenue.
Also, 3 lots on S. side of 7th street, distant 150 ft.
W. of 4th avenue.
The above lots are eligibly located in a good neighborhood
and a short distance from 3d avenue railroad.
60 per cent on mortgage.

SEMINARIES.

REMSEN STREET, NO. 53, THIRD DOOR DOWN FROM
Hicks street.--Mrs. S. W. Townsend will
open a Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies
and Juveniles on the SECOND MONDAY in MAY.
Competent teachers are engaged for each department.

FINANCIAL.

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE.--BILLS
of Exchange on England, Ireland, Scotland and
Wales, in sums of £1 and upwards, for sale. Uncurrent
Bank Notes and specie bought and sold by
J. S. Mackay, No. 6 Court street, near the City Hall,
Brooklyn. Money remitted from any part of this
Island, will receive attention, either to be sent to
persons in the old country, or the bills returned to
parties remitting--to be mailed by themselves.
Reference to Rev. E. M. Johnson, Hon. F. B. Stryker,
William Beard, Esq., E. B. Spooner, Esq.
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$600 $1,000 TO LOAN ON BOND AND
Mortgage, or will purchas 1st Mortgages.
Apply to PEED & COLE, 343 Fulton street.
Brooklyn.
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GROCERIES, &C.

GEORGE T. SUTTON,
GROCER,
77 Fulton Street, Brooklyn,
Would invite the attention of cash and prompt paying
buyers to his stock of choice Groceries, which
is offered at the lowest market prices. Having made
arrangements for receiving daily BUTTER from the
choicest dairies in Orange County and other parts of
the State, would respectfully state to those AND OTHERS
changing their residences, that they can be waited
on daily for their orders in all parts of the City so
 that all can have the benefit of a good Family Grocery,
where the goods at all times will be warranted
 to suit and promptly delivered free of expense.
The greatest pains is taken in selecting the choicest
brands of FLOUR of different qualities and
prices to suit the times.
Extra Flour at $6.
1/2 bbl. Flour
Graham Flour.
Rye Flour. Rye Meal.
White & Yellow Meal.
SUGARS
Stuart's Crushed Sugar, 75c. 7 lbs.
Stuart's Powdered Sugar, 75c. 7 lbs.
Stuart's Granulated Sugar, 75c. 7 lbs.
A White Sugar 70c.
White Sugar 64c.
C White Sugar 60c.
New Orleans Sugar 56c.
Good Yellow Sugar 50c.
BUTTER.
Superior Grange Co. Butter
and other choice at
New York prices.
TEAS & COFFEES
of all the various kinds
and qualities; your attention
is called to a
choice article of extra
Oolong at 50 cts. per il.
Hams, Sausages and
Corned Beef.
[...]
West India coffees.
Stuart's Extra Syrup.
Hall's Soap by the box.
[...] Soap by the box.
Old Castile Soaps.
White Castile Soaps.
Palm Castile Soaps.
Kingsford & Durges's
Starch by the lb. or Bax.
Sugars of all kinds by the barrel, Teas 
by the chest, Coffee by the bag, Butter by the pail or tub.
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GROCERIES!!--GROCERIES FOR
THE MILLION!!!
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR CASH.
STEPHEN SUTTON
is now offering his large and well selected stock of
Groceries at prices greatly reduced to suit the times.
Consisting in part of
SUPERIOR NEW CROP
GREEN AND BLACK TEAS.
OLD JAVE, MOCHA, MARACAIBO, LAGUARA AND
ST. DOMINGO COFFEE.
Doubled refined Crushed, Pondered Granulated
PORTO RICO and N. O. SUGARS.
Double extra Western, Southern and Genesee
FAMILY FLOUR.
SUPERIOR WHITE and YELLOW MEAL.
Best daries of Orange Co. BUTTER received THREE
TIMES A WEEK.
HAMS of my own curing, which cannot be equaled
by any other method of curing.
STEPHEN SUTTON,
Wholesale and Retail Grocer,
181 Fulton st., Brooklyn.
Goods sent to any part of the city.
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CANTON TEA WAREHOUSE--EVERY DAY ARTICLES,
USED IN EVERY FAMILY, wholesale and retail.
THOMAS R. AGNEW, (successor to J. O. Fowler & Co.,)
importer and dealer in
FINE GROCERIES, CHOICE TEAS, &c.,
No. 260 Greenwich street,
(Corner of Murray street,) New York.
TEAS AND FAMILY GROCERIES,
Just received a large assortment of all kinds, which
are being sold at astonishingly Low Prices FOR CASH.
Small Profits and Quick Sales, is the only true principle.
Why is my store always crowded? Because
people are beginning to find out where they can Buy
the Cheapest, and get the Best Goods. ☞ Don't
forget 260 Greenwich and 89 Murray streets, New
York. Prices to Suit the Times.
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FURNITURE.

A. G. HUMBERT, NO. 103 1/2 FULTON AVENUE,
opposite Hoyt street,
MANUFACTURER and DEALER IN
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE,
PARLOR, CHAMBER, HALL, LIBRARY, DINING
ROOM, OFFICE and FANCY
FURNITURE,
of the most approved styles and reliable workmanship,
in Rosewood, Mahogany, Black Walnut, or
Oak, on hand or made to order.
REPAIRING of every description done upon the 
premises by an experienced workman with dispatch 
at the lowest prices.
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ENAMELED FURNITURE.
ENAMELED and GRAINED COTTAGE
CHAMBER FURNITURE,
IN ALL COLORS AND STYLES,
Of superior and warranted manufacture, at
H. F. FARRINGTON's WAREROOMS,
368 Canal Street,
Opposite Wooster street, N. Y.
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MEDICAL.

"BUY ME AND I'LL DO YOU GOOD!"--NOW
IS THE TIME to use the Great Spring and Summer
Medicine, Dr. LANGLEY'S ROOT and HERB
BITTERS, composed of Sarsaparilla, Wild Cherry,
Yellow Dock, Prickly Ash, Thoroughwort, Rhubarb,
Mandrake, Dandelion, &c.,--all of which are so compounded
so as to act in concert and assist Nature in
eradicating disease.
The effect of this medicine is most wonderful--it
acts directly upon the bowels and blood, by removing 
all obstructions from the internal organs, stimulating
all obstructions from the internal organs, stimulating
them into healthy actions, renovating the fountains 
of life and vigor, purifying the blood, cleansing 
it from all humors, and causing it to course anew
through every part of the body. they cure and
eradicate from the system Liver Complaints--that
main-wheel of so many disease--Jaundice in its
 worst forms, all Bilious Disease and Foul Stomach,
Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Humors of the Blood and
Skin, Indigestion, Headache, Dizziness, Piles, Heartburn,
Weakness, Pain in the Side and Bowels, Flatulency,
Loss of Appetite, and all kindred complaints
caused by a torpid or diseased Liver, a distorted 
Stomach or bad Blood to which all are more or less
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SALES AT AUCTION.

JOHN K. OAKLEY, AUCTIONEER.--BY OAKLEY
& WRIGHT.
Office, at the Mechanics' Exchange, No. 9 Court St.
Sales Room for Furniture, Merchandise, etc., 25
Court St., Brooklyn.
Will give their personal attention to sales of Real
Estate, by Auction or Private Sale. Also to the sales of
Household Furniture, Goods, Wares, Merchandise,
etc., at the shortest notice, and hope, by strict attention
to business, moderate charges, and prompt returns,
to merit and obtain a continuance of the public 
support.

GAS FIXTURES, &C.

REMOVAL--STRATTON & CHAPPEL,
PLUMBERS, GAS AND STEAM FITTERS,
Dealers in Gas Fixtures, &c., have removed their
workshops from No. 76 Poplar street, to No. 103 Orange
street, near Fulton, (Musical Hall Building,)
where they have opened a large show room well filled
with a rich and choice selection of Gas Chandeliers,
Pendents, Brackets, &c, which they offer to the public
at very low prices for cash.
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GAS FIXTURE WAREROOMS, NO. 135 FULTON
street, fifth door above Sand street.--DAVID
COUPE has removed, as above, the large stock of
CORNELIUS Z. BAKER. Gas fixtures, girandoles,
oil and Kerosine lamps, &c, This stock is unsurpassed
in beauty or price.
Gas piping in all its branches done in a neat, secure
and prompt manner.
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HOTELS.

THE NATIONAL SHADES -- JOHN C. FORCE,
No. 16 High Street, Brooklyn,
Where Gentlemen will find the most Choice Brands
of Ales, Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Hot joints, daily at half past 1, P.M.
Steaks, Chops, Cold Cuts, Peached Eggs, Rarebits,
Sardines, Tea, Coffee, &c., from 8 A.M. to 11 1/2 P.M.
The Daily Newspapers, with the Albion, Illustrated
News, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Spirit of the Times,
&c., &c., and, ON VIEW,
A GALLERY OF OVER 400 OIL PAINTINGS,
☞ CLOSED ON THE SUNDAY. ☜
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.

ATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
Brooklyn, February 3, 1858.-- At the Annual
Election, this day, the following gentlemen were
chosen Directors, viz:
John D. Docks,
Czar Danning,
G. A. Jarvis,
James Van Nostrand,
J. S. T. Stranahan,
Edward A. Lambert,
Walter S. Griffith,
Charles Christmas,
J. A. Davenport,
Ezra Lewis,
Robert H. Berdell,
A. P. Ostrom,
R. P. Perrin,
S. L. Husted,
Nehemiah Knight,
J. J. Van Nostrand,
Nathaniel Putnam,
Jas. M. Maltens,
David B. Baylis,
John Schenck,
Edward Bridge,
C. C. Roumage,
Wm. H. Simonson,
Levi H. Brigham,
Curtis Noble,
J. S. Whitney,
Jos. W. Greene,
Seymour Burrell,
William Poole,
Charles Stanton,
Wm. W. Wickes,
Samuel Osborne,
S. W. Moore,
John B. Wright,
Wm. L. Cogswell,
Jos. R. Skidmore,
Moses Taylor,
Wm. H. Slocum,
John Alstyne,
Mathew Vassar, Jr.,
Subsequently JOHN D. COCKS, Esq., was unanimously
elected President.
HORATIO DORR, Secretary.
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LONG ISLAND INSURANCE COMPANY.--CAPITAL,
S200,000, (with a large surplus.) Office,
No. 41 Fulton street, Brooklyn. Buildings, Merchandise,
Machinery, and Property generally, insured at
current rates.
This Company has been uninterruptedly in business
during the last twenty years, and has passed through
the great New-York fires of 1835 and 1845, and also
the great Brooklyn fire of 1848. They owe their escape
from them with comparatively slight losses, to
the system which they always practice of limiting
and scattering their risks.
All losses,  which the Company may sustain, will be
adjusted and paid with their accustomed promptitude.
DIRECTORS.
Henry Young,
Peter C. Cornell,
Daniel Ayres,
Frederick Marquand,
John H. Prentice,
H. K. Corning,
Charles E. Bill,
Joshua C. Skidmore,
B. W. De Lamater,
William M. Bliss,
Minturn Post,
R. V. W. Thorne,
John Schenck,
John A. Lott,
Thomas Baylis,
Smith Woodhull,
Neziah Wright,
Thomas W. Birdsall
Chas. P. Leverich,
John Vanderbilt,
Charles J. Taylor,
Daniel A. Robbins,
John P. Yelverton,
Charles H. Rogers,
Frederick G. Thurston
B. W. DELEMATER, President.
Wm. W. Henshaw, Secretary.
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BROOKLYN FIRE INSURANCE COMP'Y, CHARTERED
in 1824.--Offices: 11 Court street, corner
of Remsen, Brooklyn, and 16 Merchant's Exchange,
Wall street, New York.
This Company have their capital invested in the
most undoubted securities, and having a large surplus,
continue to insure Dwelling Houses, Stores,
and other Buildings, Furniture, Merchandize, Vessels
in Port, and their Cargoes, upon favorable terms.
DIRECTORS:
William Ellsworth,
Francis A. Palmer,
Moses S. Beach,
Elijah F. Purdy,
James Barnes,
Samuel F. Whiting,
Henry Starkweather,
Charles Knox,
George Gilfillan,
Joseph Bradley,
Chas. Burkhalter,
Robert Knight,
John Bodine,
Isaac J. Oliver,
Francis P. Schoals,
Isaac V. Briggs,
Joseph Wilson,
Richard M. Hoe,
Alfred E. Beach,
Ed'd C. Badeau,
Richard T. Auchmuty.
WILLIAM ELLSWORTH. President
William F. Leggett, Secretary.
Robert C. Bell, George Alger,
Surveyors.
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LAYFAYETTE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF
Brooklyn, L. I.
OFFICE,
No. 347 Fulton street,
BROOKLYN.
(Opposite the City Hall.)
BRANCH OFFICE,
No. 14 Wall street,
NEW YORK.
CASH CAPITAL, 150,000 DOLLARS.
This Company insures Property of all kinds
against Loss or Damage by Fire, on as favorable
terms as similar Institutions.
DIRECTORS:
Edward Copland,
Andrew Fitzgerald,
John H. Funk,
Ezra Young,
Teunis J. Bergen,
Saml. S. Powell.
Edwd. T. Backhouse,
James Harper,
Lewis Hurst,
John L. Spader,
Johnson Leake,
Henry J. Cullen,
Leveritt H. Sage,
True W. Rollins,
Philip S. Crooke,
James B. Cooper,
John G. Schumaker,
John J. Vanderbilt,
Henry Tienken,
James Cruikshank,
John K. Pruyn,
Garrett P. Bergen,
Saml. Van Wyck,
Alexander McCue,
Charles A. Silver,
Stephen A. Dodge,
Alfred Emanuel,
D. S. Voorhees,
William Burrell,
Jas. V. Schoonmaker,
Michael Nevin,
Martin Ryerson,
Alexander Underhill,
Wm. H. Webb,
Henry N. Conklin,
Jeremiah Mundell,
Samuel Garrison,
Alfred M. Wood,
Israel D. Velsor,
Richard B. Leverech.
JOHN H. FUNK, President.
ANSON S. PALMER, SECRETARY.
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MONTAUK FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. OFFICES
7 Court-street, (opposite City Hall,) Brooklyn,
and 60 Wall-street, New York.
CASH CAPITAL, $150,000.
This Company insures building, furniture, merchandise
and property of all kinds, against loss or
damage by fire.
DIRECTORS:
John J. Studwell,
Brewster Valentine,
Seymour L. Husted,
Francis D. Mason,
Wm. M. Thomas,
John D. Prince,
Purcell Cook,
John G. Bergen,
R. H. Tucker,
Warren Richmond,
Elias Lewis, Jr.,
D. B. Powell,
John M. Phelps
S. B. Stewart.
Edward Harvey,
Amos P. Stanton,
John Dimon,
Thomas Baylis,
Edward D. White,
Wm. M. Ingraham,
Henry Boerum.
Chas. C. Betts,
Foster Pettit,
Jeromus J. Johnson,
N. T. Beers,
J. O. Whitehouse,
J. Winslow,
R. C. Brainard,
T. A. Newman,
Josiah T. Smith,
J. W. Campbell,
John Halsey,
John Randall,
Wm. H. Cary,
Thos. L. Rushmore,
Thomas Rowe,
Stephen Linnington,
Henry Stone,
Alex. Studwell,
J. W. Elwell,
Wm. T. Dugan,
E. H. Nichols,
Nehemiah Mason,
Francis Spies,
J. J. Raymond,
S. F. Whiting
JOHN J. STUDWELL, President
Edwin Beers, Secretary.
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COAL AND WOOD.

W. B. WALTERS, DEALER IN COAL AND
WOOD, Flatbush avenue near Nevins street,
corner Nevins and Carroll streets, and corner of
Flushing and Washington avenues--The best quality
of Coal and Wood constantly on hand, delivered
to any part of the city free of cartage. Orders received
at James Walters' grocery, Fulton near Classon
avenue, and W. S. Williamson's, corner Fulton
and Clermont aveunes, will be promptly attended to.
Kindling Wood, of all descriptions and sizes, on
hand.
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FURNISHING GOODS, &c.

1858 HOSIERY. 1858
J.C. COTTRELL invites attention to the description
of goods pertaining to this department of Dry
Goods.
The Spring and Summer importations will contain
his usual well assorted and varied styles of manufacture,
(many exclusively his own,) which he offers
AT THE VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES
272 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn.
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GENTS CROSS PLAIT LINEN SHIRT BOSOMS,
 at J. C. COTTRELL'S,
272 Fulton street.
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THE LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAPHIC
TO THE BROOKLYN EVENING STAR.
BROOKLYN STAR OFFICE, 2 1/2 P. M.

BY THE AMERICAN TELEGRAPH COMPANY'S LINES,
Offices--21 Wall street, New-York, and Montague
street, corner of Court, Brooklyn.

XXXVth Congress--First Session.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, May 7.
Mr. Mason (Va.) presented the credentials of Mr.
Clingman as Senator from North Caroline in place of
Mr. Biggs.
In consequence of the death of Senator Evans, of
South Carolina, the Senate immediately adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WASHINGTON, MAY 7.
Mr. Clingman said he had the honor to receive a
communication from the Governor of North Carolina
to fill a position in the Senate. He had written
him a letter of resignation of his seat as a member
of the House, to take effect today.
In reviewing his connection with gentlemen here,
he begged leave to remark that during a service
of some dozen years he may have given offence either
by objecting to business out of order or by words in
debate, but in this he was actuated by no feelings of
personal unkindness but governed by a sense of pub-duty.
He parted with his associates here in friendship,
and with many regrets.
By general consent, at the motion of Mr. Stephens
(Ga.), the vote on the Minnesota bill was postponed
till Tuesday.
On motion of Mr. Bonham (S. C.), the House adjourned.
No reason was stated therefor, but it was in consequence
of the death of Senator Evans of South
Carolina, which occurred very suddenly last night--
he was in his seat in the Senate yesterday, and
apparently in good health.

The Salt Lake Mail.
St. Louis, May 7.
The weekly Salt Lake mail, under the new contract,
left St. Joseph, Mo., on Saturday last, with
about 800 pounds of mail matter, and several
passengers. The line connects at Salt Lake with one for
Spasta City, California. The service to Salt Lake
will be performed in twenty-two days, and thence to
Spasta in twelve days.

Destructive Fire.
Mechanicsville, N. Y., May 7.
A block of four stores and three dwelling houses,
were destroyed by fire in this place this morning.--
The fire is supposed to have originated from lucifer
matches that were stored in the upper loft of one of
the stores. The loss will probably amount to $20,000,
very little of which is covered by insurance.

Firemen's Row in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, May 7.
During an alarm of fire this morning, the Shiffler
Hose Company assaulted the Moyamensing Hose
Company, capturing their carriage, broke it in pieces
and pitched it overboard at the Reed street wharf.--
many shots were fired, but nobody was injured.

Later from Havana.
New Orleans, May 7.
The steamship Black Warrior from New York 27th
ult., via Havanna 3d inst. has arrived at this port.
The news by the Black Warrior is of some interest
consequence of the insults offered to, and the detentions
of American vessels by English cruisers, and
some of the American captains in port are said to
have determined to resist any attempt to board and
search them.
The sugar market was generally dull.

MARINE NEWS.

MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMERS.
FOR EUROPE.
Ships.
Arabia...Leaves New-York...For Liverpool...Date May 12
Ariel...Leaves New-York...For South'mton...Date May 15
Europa...Leaves Boston...For Liverpool...Date May 19
Edinburg...Leaves New-York...For Glasgow...Date May 19
City Baltimore...Leaves New-York...For Liverpool...Date May 20
Vanderbilt...Leaves New-York...For Soth'mpton...Date May 22
Persia...Leaves New-York...For Liverpool...Date May 26
Fulton...Leaves New-York...For Havre...Date May 29
Niagara...Leaves Boston...For Liverpool...Date June 2
Glasgow...Leaves New-York...For Glasgow...Date June 2
City Wash'gton...Leaves New-York...For Liverpool...Date June 3
Africa...Leaves New-York...For Liverpool...Date June 9
North Star...Leaves New-York...For South'mpton...Date June 12
America...Leaves Boston...For Liverpool...Date June 19 
Asia...Leaves New-York...For Liverpool...Date June 23
FROM EUROPE.
Ships.
City Baltimore...Leaves Liverpool...For New-York...Date April 28
Vanderbilt...Leaves South'mpton...For New-York...Date April 28
Edinburg...Leaves Glasgow...For New-York...Date April 28
Persia...Leaves Liverpool...For New-York...Date May 1
Fulton...Leaves Havre...For New-York...Date May 1
Niagara...Leaves Liverpool...For Boston...Date May 8
Africa...Leaves Liverpool...For New-York...Date May 15
America...Leaves Liverpool...For Boston...Date May 22
Asia...Leaves Liverpool...For New-York...Date May 29
Ariel...Leaves South'mpton...For New-York...Date June 16
North Star...Leaves South'mpton...For New-York...Date July 16

From Yesterday's 2d Edition.
XXXVth Congress--First Session.
SENATE.
Washington, May 6.
The business transacted during the morning hour
was of an interesting nature.
The bill for the admission of Oregon was postponed,
and that for the repeal of the fishing bounties
act taken up.
Mr. Hamlin (Me.) addressed the Senate in opposition
to the bill.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Washington, May 6.
The House acted on the various amendments to
the Legislative Executive and Judiciary appropriation
Bill.

From Washington.
Washington, May 6.
The President has not yet designated his acceptance
of the two volunteer Regiments, nor is it probable
that he will do so until Congress shall make
the necessary appropriation for their support. The
estimates are not yet made.
This determination of the President has caused
great disappointment to Western men, who were led
to believe that the regiments would be accepted as
soon as the Deficiency bill passed.
The report of the decision of the Supreme Court in
case No. 67, viz: The Peoples Ferry Company of
Boston, claimants of the steamboat Jefferson, vs.
Joseph Beers, et al., contained an error. The decree
of the Circuit Court for the Southern District of
New York, was reversed, instead of affirmed, as stated.

From Albany.
Albany, May 6.
In cases of impeachment, sworn charged have in
the first instance to be sent to the Governor of the
State, who thereupon gives notice to the party implicated.
No charges whatever against Judge Russell,
as has been intimated in a New York paper;
have reached the Executive department. Governor
King has been absent from the city during the past
week; and the papers would go into the hands
of Mr. Seaman, his private Secretary, but no knowledge
that any charges looking to the impeachment 
of the Judge, re about to be made, has any reached any
person here.
The Canal Board yesterday reinstated Mr. Division
Engineer, who was suspended by the State Engineer
for including Snow Excavating in the contractors estimate.

ASSESSMENT NOTICE.--IN THE MATTER OF
Fulton and DeKalb, corner of Fleet street,
cross-walks.
Notice is hereby given, that the following Assessments,
in the above matter, remain unpaid, and
that the warrant for collecting said assessments will
expire on the 10th day of June, next, and that
unless said Assessments, together with the expense
and per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before
said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell
the premises in the manner pointed out by sections
24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the present Charter of the
City of Brooklyn:
Jacob Brown, $15 95; Wilson and Emery, or Edward
Macomber, $5 25; Richard Dickerson or Ed. Macomber,
$2 75; Ed. Macomber, $23 90; Levi Doxey, $2 75;
Chas. Williams, $6 86; David R. C. Clapp, $2 70; Jacob
K. Olvine, $9 42.
ALFED M. WOOD,
COllector of TAxes & Ass'mts.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE.--IN THE MATTER OF
Myrtle avenue, northeast corner of to the junction
of Fulton and Washington streets, cross-walks.
Notice is hereby given, that the following Assessments
in the above matter remain unpaid, and
that the warrant for collecting said assessments will
expire on the 10th day of June, next, and that
unless said Assessments, together with the expense
and per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before
said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell
the premises in the manner pointed out by sections
24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the present Charter of the
City of Brooklyn:
Henry C. Conklin, $3 70; James Weaver, $3 70.
A. M. WOOD,
Collector of Taxes and Ass'mts.
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SALES AT AUCTION.
WILLIAM COLE, AUCTIONEER.--BY PEED AND
Cole. Sales Room, No. 343 Fulton street, opposite
the City Hall, Brooklyn. The advertisers having
taken the spacious salesrooms (formerly occupied
by Oakley & Wright,) would inform the residents of
Brooklyn and vicinity that that are now prepared to
attend sales at Auction of Household Furniture, Merchandise,
&c., either at their store or at the residence
of the seller.
Cash advances made on consignments. Real Estate,
Stocks, Bonds, Mortgages, &c., sold on commission.
Real Estate Sales will receive particular and
personal attention.
☞ Regular Sales of Furniture at the Store, eve
Wednesday.

MONDAY, MAY 10,
At 1 o'clock, at the Sales Room.
Sheriff's Sale Furniture--Comprising a large assortment
of Parlour and Chamber Furniture, 8 Marble
Top Dressing Bureaus, 8 Mahogany Bedsteads, hair
mattresses, pillows, Sofas, Chairs, Tables, Looking-Glasses,
Cjina and Glass ware, Kitchen Furniture.

BUSINESS NOTICES.

THOS W. FARMER, NO. 9 FULTON AVENUE,
Brooklyn, is inserting his beautiful Teeth in his
improved atmospheric plate on pure gold at $2 50
per tooth, silver $1 00, filling with gold $1 00, tinfoil
or cement 50 cents, extracting 25 cents.
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PAINTINGS, PICTURE AND LOOKING GLASS FRAMES,
OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS AND SIZES>
ENGRAVINGS AND PRINTS FRAMED.
All orders promptly attended to, and thankfully
received.
ENGRAVINGS FOR SALE; FRAMES REGILT.
COATES & CO.,
Corner of Myrtle ave. and Pearl st.
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ANDREWS & WOOD, ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW,
Office No. 19 Nassau st., New York.
EDW. T. WOOD.
EDW. W. ANDREWS.
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ISAAC C. TOWNSLEY, COMMISSIONER OF LEEDS
RESIDENCE, 101 Cranberry st., Brooklyn
OFFICE, At Evening Star, Brooklyn.

VAN ZANDT'S PILLS.--JUST RECEIVED AND
for sale at the Star Office, a quantity of these
celebrated Anti-Bilious Pills, freshly made up. Price
25 cents per box.

CHARLES H. THOMSON, COMMISSIONER TO
take acknowledgment of Deeds, &c., for the
States of Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware,
Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan,
Missouri, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire,
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode 
Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin.--
Notary Public. Office, No. 9 Court street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
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CONVEYANCES &c.
LONG-ISLAND RAILROAD.--SPRING ARRANGEMENT.--
On and after 1st May, trains will run as
follows, (Sundays excepted.)
TRAINS GOING EAST.
Leave South Ferry, Brooklyn, for Greenport, at 10 A.M.
Leave South Ferry, Brooklyn, for Yaphank, at 10 A.M. and 3:45 P.M.
Leave South Ferry, Brooklyn, for Syossett, at 12 M. and 4:30 P.M.
Leave South Ferry, Brooklyn, for Hempstead, at 10 A.M., 12 M., 4:30 and 5:30 P.M.
Leave South Ferry, Brooklyn, for Jamaica, at 10 A.M., 12 M., 3:45, 4:30, 5:30 and 7:15 P.M.
TRAINS GOING WEST.
Leave Jamaica, at 5:40, 7:10, 8:07 and 8:40 A.M.; 2:10 and 6:05, P.M.
Leave Hempstead, at 6:25, 7:23, A.M. , and 1:18, 5:10, P.M.
Leave Syosset, at 7:15, A.M., and 4:32, P.M.
Leave Yaphank, at 6:10, A.M., and 11:33.
Leave Greenport at 10 A.M.
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FOR SALE.

HOUSES,FARMS AND VACANT LOTS FOR
Sale or Exchange, on accommodating terms.--
Apply to PEED & COLE, 343 Fulton street, Brooklyn.
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HOUSE FOR SALE, VERY CHEAP, SITUATED ON
the north side of Sands street, (No. 103,) between
Jay and Bridge streets, Brooklyn; lot 24x100
feet 4 inches; House 21x30, leaving a 3 foot alley;
two-story and double basement, will accommodate
two families. Price, $3,000, and terms favorable.--
The Sands street cars pass the house every four minutes,
only about five minutes walk from Fulton and
Bridge street Ferries. For further particulars, enquire
of J. D. DAYTON, next door.
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TO LET.

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OFFICES TO LET AT 190 FULTON STREET, THIRTY
Rooms suitable for Offices for Lawyers, Artists,
Music Teachers, &c., &c. will be let in suits or
single rooms, rent from $75 to $250 per year. Apply
to M. Green, on the premises, 7 1/2 to 11 o'clock in the
morning, or to W. H. Cary, 245 Pearl street, New York.
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TO LET.--A LARGE WELL LIGHTED ROOM
over the Long Island INsurance Company; also
smaller rooms suitable for offices. For particulars
apply in the office of the Company, corner of Fulton
and Front streets.
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TO LET--COTTAGE HOUSE, VANDERBILT, NEAR
Myrtle avenue; 7 rooms; $225. House 67 Cumberlnd
street, 2 1/2 story and basement back house
near Myrtle avenue; $325. 41 Smith street, near
Livingston street; $550. Apply to PEED & COLE,
343 Fulton street, Brooklyn.
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CORPORATION NOTICE.--ASSESSMENTS CONFIRMED.--
Warren street opening, from Vanderbilt 
to Nostrand avenue.
The assessment in the above entitled matter was
duly confirmed on the 29th day of March, 1858, and
the original Assessment Roll or a fair copy thereof,
will be delivered to the Collector of Taxes and Assessments
on the 29th day of April, 1858. Notice is hereby
given to all parties interested, that by paying their
several Assessments to Alfred M. Wood, Collector of
 Taxes and Assessments, at his office in City Hall,
within thirty days after the delivery of said Assessment
Roll to him, they can pay the same without
any additional charge. All assessments not so paid,
will be collected by him or by his Deputy Collectors,
with additional charges thereon provided by law.
Dated, Brooklyn, April 27th, 1858.
CHARLES TINNEY,
Street Commissioner.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE.--IN THE MATTER OF
Douglass street opening, from Gowanus Road
to Vanderbilt avenue.
Notice is hereby given, that the following Assessments
in the above matter remain unpaid, and that
the Warrant for collecting said Assessments will expire
on the 18th day of May next, and that unless
said Assessments, together with the expense and per
centage allowed by law, are paid on or before
said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell
the premises in the manner pointed out by sections
24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the present Charter of the
City of Brooklyn:
Executors of Edmund K. Bussing $994 99; Jacob
D Kingsland $51 78; James P Dike $88 75; Camben
C Dike $27 19; Calvin Admas $88 75; Wm A Crocker
$87 80; Wm Barnes $67 63; Eunice Champman $70 50;
John S Bussing $77 73; Wm D Harris $685 57; John
Vanderbilt and Obediah Bowne $230 68; John Morrell
$56 56; Andrew Bowne $6 50; Margaret H. Barr and
Thos P Powers, Margaret P Remson wife of Daniel
D Remsen, Mary E Barr, Cornelia A Barr and Julia
L Barr $348 23; Charles D Stone $10 00; John Murray
$1 00.
A. M. WOOD,
Collector of Taxes and Ass'mts.
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CORPORATION NOTICE.--ASSESSMENTS CONFIRMED.--
Eighth street opening, from Gowanus
Canal to Eighth avenue.
The assessment in the above entitled matter was
duly confirmed on the 15th day of March, 1858, and
the original Assessment Roll or a fair copy thereof,
will be delivered to the Collector of Taxes and Assessments
on the 29th day of April, 1858. Notice is
hereby given to all parties interested, that by paying
their several Assessments to Alfred M. Wood,
Collector of Taxes and Assessments, at his office in
City Hall, within thirty days after the delivery
of said Assessment Roll to him, they can pay the
same without any additional charge. All Assessments
not so paid, will be collected by him or one
of his Deputy Collectors, with additional charges
thereon provided by law.
Dated, Brooklyn, April 27th, 1858.
CHARLES TINNEY, Street Comm'r.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE.--IN THE MATTER OF
Twenty-First street grading, from Fifth to Sixth
avenues.
Notice is hereby given, that the following Assessments
in the above matter remain unpaid, and that
the warrant for collecting said Assessments will expire
on the 10th day of June next, and that unless
said Assessments, together with the expense and per
centage allowed by law, are paid on or before
said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell
the premises in the manner pointed out by sections
24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the present Charter of the
City of Brooklyn:
Daniel L. Jones, $237 85; George D. Cantine, $42 45;
James Sheehan, $34 26; Egnaz Smith, $47 57;
James Victory, $95 14; Henry P. Hall, $380 56; J.
Morrissey, $47 57; John Bungards, $142 71; H.
White, $47 57; Bryan McCann, $142 71; William
Story, $95 14; Saint John's Church, or John Hatlin,
$285 42; Franz Gilir, $40 00.
ALFRED M. WOOD,
Collector of Taxes & Ass'mts.
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Brooklyn Evening Star.
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           FRIDAY, MAY 7th.
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   TO CORRESPONDENTS.
We cannot undertake to publish communications, 
   professing to state facts unless accompanies by 
   a responsible address, as a guarantee of their 
   truth, nor to return such contributions as we 
   shall not avail ourselves of.
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                   The Mercantile Association.
   The ovation of last evening must prove 
gratifying to the Directors of this Institution. 
The inauguration of such an enterprise 
is significant from many points of 
view, and we shall have more to say of it 
thereafter.
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                         The Truant law.
   Those interested in the practical operation 
of this law should read the report of 
the Committee of the Common Council 
published in the Star of yesterday and today. 
The law has resulted in much good, 
and a still wider field of usefulness is before 
the managers of the institution.
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   The governor of the State has offered 
a reward of $1000 for the arrest and 
conviction of the murderer of young Samuels. 
Why not make it $10,000?
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   WANTED—A COMMISSIONER OF JURORS,— 
In our neighbor city, Brooklyn, there are 
about putting a new jury law in operation, 
and the first necessity is to provide, as 
Commissioner of Jurors, a man of unbending 
integrity and firmness of character.—
Without good men to execute them, all 
laws are, comparatively, useless, and this 
new jury law is no exception to the general 
rule. Under good and thorough administration 
it will, pecuniarily, prove self-supporting, 
if it does not actually yield a 
revenue to the county, while it will furnish 
a greatly improved class of jurors, and 
that without requiring unreasonable jury 
service of any one; but if the administration 
of it be lax and placed in the hands of 
a corrupt man, it may be made an additional 
tax on the treasury, and a source of 
fresh corruption and favoritism.
   It behooves the appointing Beard, therefore, 
to weigh well the duty imposed upon 
them. Let them look only to the good of 
the people, and all will be well. The 
Board consists of the County Judge, the 
two Justices of the Sessions, the Sheriff, 
the Surrogate and the District Attorney.—
In connection with the appointment we 
have heard mentioned the name of John 
D. Whitney, Esq., Merchant, of Fulton 
street, and we commend him to the careful 
consideration of the Board. Certainly, 
they might go farther and fare worse; few 
men stand higher in the public estimation 
than Mr. W. He is one of the old school 
Democrats in politics—is brother to the 
present Alderman of the First Ward.—
Sun.
   We understand that the Mon. Francis B. 
Spinola will be appointed Commissioner 
of Jurors.
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   HEALTH OFFICER OF BROOKLYN.—Dr. 
Samuel Boyd has been appointed Health
Officer of the city of Brooklyn. Dr. Boyd's
long familiarity with pestilential disease,
and his other qualifications, are a guarantee
that he will prove a valuable officer to
our sister city.--Evening Post.
   [????????????] has not surrendered the
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[?????????????????] STAR on Wednesday last.
   The Eagle terms the conduct of Aldermen
Van Brant and Delvecchio, in opposing
in the manner in which they did, the
paid fire department ordinance, "disgraceful."
Ald. Delvecchio's "disgrace" lies in
the fact that he failed of a renomination,
and by consequence re-election. Had he
been retained to vote for Mr. McCluskey,
he would not have been abused.--Brooklyn
Times.
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               XXXVth Congres---First Session
                HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  [CONCLUDED FROM YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAM.]
   Mr. Ritchie, of Pa., spoke against the resolution,
proposing the abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer
Treaty, arguing that there is no particular emergency
which requires it. He could see no reason for its
abrogation, except a desire on the part of the United
States to seize Central America.
   Mr. Clingman, of N. C., said we ought to be free
from the treaty, so that when we wish to acquire
that territory, we may do it lawfully.
   Mr. Kelsey, of New York, moved to table the resolution
reported on Tuesday from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, proposing the abrogation of the
Treaty.
   Negatived by 47 against 107.
   Mr. Sickles, (of N. Y.,) moved the postponement
of the subject till Tuesday, when he wished to express
his views, but the motion was cut off by the
House seconding the demand for the previous question,
under which the resolution was ordered to be
engrossed by 97 against 87.
   Mr. Haskins, of N. Y., offered a resolution, which
was adopted, setting forth--that as Robert W.
Latham, who has been summoned before the Committee
to investigate the circumstances attending the
sale and purchase of Wilkinson s Point for fortification
purposes, has failed to appear,--therefore.
   Resolved, That the Speaker be directed to issue
his warrant to the Sergeant at -Arms, to take the
body of the said Latham whenever he can be found,
and bring him before the bar of the House, to  answer
for contempt of its authority.
   The House resumed the consideration of the Senate
Bill for the admission of Minnesota into the Union.
   Mr. Smith, of Va., made a speech against the bill
on account of the alien suffrage clause in the Constitution.
   Messrs. [M?lson] (Va.) Phillips, (Pa.) and Bliss,
(Ohio,) denied the right of Congress to interfere with
the rights of the electors in the States.
   Adjourned.
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   GOVERNOR YEAK.--The following is an
extract of a private letter, dated Canton
River, Feb. 26:
   "In catching Yeak, we have not caught
a Tarter; he is of pure Chinese blood, and
rose to his high position by great mental
capacity. He first attracted the notice of
the Emperor by an historical book he
wrote, and since his rise became rapid.--
He took the highest Chineese degree when
29 years old, and may now be called
the second wrangler in the empire. He is
very simple and regular in his tastes and
habits; highly courteous and polite in his
manners; does not drink as a general rule
never smokes opium; never appears to
evince the slightest concern about his fate;
is a Bhuddist; prays regularly twice a day
with his head eastward; sleeps a good deal;
smokes a good deal; talks little; appears
much esteemed by his attendants and the
higher class of Chinese; of course, is as obstinate
as a pig, hates us cordially. His
food is chiefly rice, ducks, pork, salted, and
some other curious Chinese delicacies; of
course he won't eat beef. His drink is
chiefly hot weak tea. He has never tasted
cold water in his life, and swears a drink
of it would kill him. I have twice had
long chats with him, through the interpreter,
of course."
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   THE LEVIATHAN.--It appears that a further
outlay of £172,000 is required to
complete the Leviathan, making the total
cost of the ship £803,522, or at the rate of
£44 per tun builders' measurement. In
order to raise the additional amount required,
and to pay off the present liabilities
of the company--£211,282 21s. 10d. in
all--it is proposed to issue debentures and
preference shares. The vessel will not be
completed before Autumn, when it is intended 
to make several preliminary voyages
to America for the purpose of testing
the ship's capabilities, and in the Spring to
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           The Mercantile Library Association.
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          INAUGURATION OF THE INSTITUTION.
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   The Athenaeum was crowded last night
to its utmost capacity, and hundreds left
the building unable to effect an entrance.
Probably never before was the necessity
for a large and convenient hall for public
meetings more keenly felt. The Athenaeum,
so far as it goes, is very well, or as Mr.
Beecher said, just the thing for a "tea-party,"
but utterly indaquate to the wants of
the city. Previous to the hour of meeting,
the rooms of the Library were thrown
open for the inspection of citizens. The
arrangement is admirable, and the space
is used to the best advantage. The metamorphosis
from the antiquated, is not dilapidated
features of the Athenaeum establishment,
is significant and refreshing.--
The reading-rooms are attractive, especially
that set apart for the ladies. We think
the Association has acted judiciously in
throwing open its doors to the gentle sex.
It is an evidence of progress and liberality
that would make Mrs. Lucy Stone skip
for joy. We hope the ladies will avail
themselves of the facilities thus afforded,
and we are requested to extend to them in
behalf of the Association, a cordial invitation
to come forward and enroll themselves.
We do not believe there is a city in the
world where women manifest greater interest
in public enterprise than in Brooklyn.
The audience last night demonstrated
this. This most attentive listeners and
the most enthusiastic assistants were ladies
whom we challenge the universe to
surpass in beauty and--we were about to
indulge in a variety of complimentary observations, 
but as we believe the existing
resources of the English language are entirely 
insufficient to a just expression of
the subject, we leave it to the suggestive
imaginations of our readers.
   By a very shrewd arrangement the managers
for the evening secured a public inspection
of their library and reading rooms.
They kept the doors of the lecture-room
closed until a short time before the hour
designated for the meeting, and those who
would otherwise have proceeded at once
to the hall, strolled through the rooms, and
admired the tasteful arrangements of the
library. When at  length the doors were
thrown open, the auditorium was speedily
filled, and in a short time chairs in the
passages and lobbies and on the stage, and
a variety of extemporaneous arrangements
were exhausted, and still the crowd was
unaccommodated. The man who was stationed
at the entrance to count those who
went away, has not yet made his report,
and so we are unable to state how many
failed in the effort to participate in an entertainment
that should make glad the
heart of every public spirited citizen.
   Dodworth's Band was in attendance
and played as only Dodworth's Band can
can play. Eulogy on this musical institution
--for it has become an institution of
the country--may seem uncalled for; but
we cannot help remarking that the facility
with which brass is exchanged for strings
and reeds is truly marvellous, and the way
the band has of putting a company in the
best possible humor, and raising them to
the high table-land of joyousness is altogether
refreshing.
   The President called the meeting to order,
and made a few remarks, showing the
progress of the Association thus far. he
said:
Members of the Mercantile Library Association
   and Fellow-Citizens:
   The occasion which has called us together
this evening, the auspicious public
opening of a new Library and reading
room, marks a most interesting period in
the history of Brooklyn.
   I congratulate you on the great success
that has attended our efforts and this large
audience betokens the increasing interest
felt in our progress.
   We have met for mutual congratulation.
But with such a gathering of distinguished
men, speakers accustomed to
entertain public assemblies with their eloquence,
it would be unpardonable in me
to occupy your time with anything more
than a very brief statement of our affairs
as an association.
   About four months ago the grand conception
of a destined organization for the
establishment of a Library and reading
room, worthy of our high social and intellectual
position began first to develop itself
in the minds of a few of our intelligent
and enterprising citizens.
   The first public meeting was held on the
evening of 30th November last, when it
was resolved to organize a Library Association
and a Committee was appointed to
draft a Constitution.
   At a subsequent large public meeting
called for the purpose Dec. 17, our present
Constitution was adopted with great
unanimity and enthusiasm.
   An election for officers and directors was
held Dec. 23d, and the day following the
Board was duly organized. All was then
new. Almost everything save a paper
Constitution remained yet to be done.
   During this very brief period, what
seemed to many an Herculean, if not hopeless
task has been accomplished.
   We have already nearly 8,000 volumes
on our shelves and a well appointed reading
room. Our members number over
1000, and we have obtained in cash and
reliable subscriptions about $9,000.
   Among the many gratifying expressions
of sympathy manifested towards our enterprise,
grateful mention deserves here to be
made of highly appreciated and eloquent
Lectures gratuitously delivered before
the Association, by Rev. Messrs. Stoors,
Beecher, Chapin and Geo. W. Curtis, Eq.,
the liberal donation of $500 by Thomas
Hunt, Esq., and donations of valuable
books by Hon. J. S. T. Stranahan, Hon.
George Taylor, and the publishing houses
of Messrs. D. Appleton & co., sheldon,
Blakeman & Co., Harper & Brothers, and
others.
   The question of location was one that occupied
the attention of the Board for several
weeks. After giving the subject
much thought and consulting with many
of our most liberal co-adjutors, it was decided
by a large majority to accept the
very liberal and generous offer of the
Brooklyn Athenaeum. We have here the
use of the entire 2d floor of the building,
and what is equivalent to rent free.
   We are indebted to one of our most liberal
citizens for a generous offer of aid in
the erection of a building for our use. But
the Board decided that [th?????me] to take
such a step had not yet [ar??]
   We look forward, [howe???] no distant
day, when in connexion with a kindred institution, 
the Mercantile Library Association
shall order a dwelling that will reflect
credit upon our enterprize and city. Some
score of public spirited gentlemen have
already intimated their willingness to subscribe
liberal sums for such an object when
the proper time shall come to take the
step.
   But what the young men and women
and every family in Brooklyn need is a
large well selected Library--not a building
first, but a Library, and the same liberal
public spirit that enables us to obtain
the one will give us the other when required.
   Our work is but just begun. Our aim
is high. Nothing short of a model Institution.
The future must be made to correspond
with our so honorable and hopeful
brief past. to accomplish this we need
just what has thus far so nobly and generously
been given us--sympathy in a substantial
form.
   The future is bright with hope. We
must not be satisfied with less than 20,000
volumes on our shelves, at the close of this
our first year, and a correspondent growth
every successive year for the coming quartea
of century. Our eyes and our expectations,
citizens, are to you.
   Let the response of this evening be such
as shall nerve afresh the arms of our
strength to yet more vigorous efforts.
   We wait for your response.
   Rev. Dr. Farley followed, and offered a
resolution recognising the importance to
Brooklyn of a library association. He
made short, neat, characteristic speech,
alluding to the fact that this was a mercantile 
enterprise, speaking of the power
and influence of commerce, and of the necessity 
of something than should baptise
and sanctify it to noble, worthy purposes,
and hoping that the Mercantile Library
Association, as such an agent, might
go onward.
   Rev. Mr. Clarke of the south Congregational
Church followed. He congratulated
the audience upon the fact that whhile
the work of introducing a plentiful supply
of pure water was in progress and approaching
completion, they had met to inaugurate
another enterprise, that in establishing
a public library, should achieve
even greater good. He said the name of
the association was suggestive. The first
word presented the commercial idea, the
second that of literature, and the third
that of Union; and he hoped the Mercantile
Library Association might prove a
lasting bond between business and letters.
He referred to the oft repeated charge that
America has no distinctive nationality,
whether in literature or in the character of
the men who have been distinguished in
her history. He admitted it had taken
some time to cut down the forests, to hew
out the granite, to build great cities, and
to establish public institutions, and that
these enterprises had postponed perhaps
the era of art and science; but he could
point to Prescott, Bancroft, Irving, as very
respectable representatives of literature;
Jonathan Edwards was almost unparalleled
as a theological reasoner: and in the
department of science Fulton had given us
steam, and Franklin had controlled the
electricity that now did the thinking of
the nation.
   After referring to dlstinguished historical
characters, Mr. Clark pointed to the
remarkable men of the nineteenth centruy
--on the platform. He said he might
name among them the Demosthenes of
America, and referred to the "Life
Thoughts" that were living among the
people. He said as a boy he had heard of
the seven wonders of the world, but
when he opened the volume named he
thought he had discovered the eighth.--
Mr. Clark spoke further of commerce as a
patron of letters, referring to the great
commercial nations of antiquity as nations
where the arts and sciences also flourished,
and to the people of England as an active,
vigorous business people, who had at the
same time given to the world a Locke, a
Bacon, a Newton, and greater than all a
Shakespeare. After commending the principle
of the association which recognized
the rights of woman, Mr. Clark said he
would give way to the distinguished men
of the nineteenth century.
   Henry Ward Beecher then came forward
and was received with enthusiastic applause.
He commenced by reading two
resolutions, the first speaking of true manhood,
the second recognizing the position
and influence of woman. Mr. Beecher
said he was placed between the two
to make a speech, and he did not know
whether to turn to the young men or to
the women, but he was ready to unite
them. He would cut short preliminary 
and supplemental remarks, which had been
well attended to by Mr. Clark, and would
go at once to the substance of thematter.
Brooklyn had her choice to be a first-rate,
second, third or fourth rate city. A fourth
rate city was simply a large population of 
moral, industrious people. If you add to 
this forms of religious expression, such as
churches and Christian associations, you
have a third-rate city. When means of
universal education are afforded, a higher
degree is attained. But to assume the first
position something more even than this
is necessary. A city is like a tree: there
is the growth of the root, the growth of
the trunk, the growth of the branches, but
it is not a perfect tree without the blossoms
and the fruit. So a people might be
industrious, educated, moral, religious, but
they cannot reach the highest point of civilization
without the blossoms and fruits
of art, science and literature, in library
associations, galleries of art, and institutians
for cultivation in the highest departments
of human effort.
   He deprecated a rivalry of New York.
The relative standard was a low one. It
was as if a man should make it his aim to
make his family as good as this, that or the
other household. Let Brooklyn be good
enough, and if New York could be better
he was entirely willing. But our city positively 
considered, was far below what it
might be. It ranked third in the Union,
and yet in many things that give character
to a community, it was behind Boston,
Cincinnati, and even smaller cities of the
West. This was not because the people
were inferior in intelligence and enterprise.
He said he had lectured in many
places, but had never spoken to an audience
with so great satisfaction as in Brooklyn.
this was because the golden mean between
the effeminacy of excessive refinement and
uncultivated rudeness was preserved. The
people of this city were the very people to
prosecute enterprise successfully. They 
were rich enough, but not too rich. It
was not the very wealthy men, those who
had made fortunes and retired, (into themselves) 
that used their money liberally, but
those who, being moderately well off,
were actively engaged in business.
   While the establishment of a library was
a great thing in itself it was important as
initiating other enterprises. Brooklyn
should have literary and debating societies
and galleries of art. Above all there
should be a hall of suitable dimensions for
public meetings and musical performances.
The way to secure all these things was for
the people to act. It was very easy to
draw resolutions but it was a great dedal
better to draw checks. People on this
subject should feel twice, once in
heart and once in their pockets. He
wanted Brooklyn to be something more
than a city of 3250,000 inhabitants; with
American facilities for population it was
nothing to reach that figure. The young
men came forward there to ask the citizens
to help them in an [en????rise] having in
view the improvement of the city. He
hoped they would not listen to the speeches,
laugh at the fun and applaud the good
things that were said, all go home and
think no more about it. To do so would
be mean, and a Brooklyn audience was
never mean.
   Rev. Mr. Robinson, of the First Place M.
E. Church, followed. He spoke of true
manhood, and dwelt at some length on the
importance of a public library. His remarks
were received with manifestations
of approval.
   Professor Raymond of the Polytechnic
Institute had a resolution to offer. It was
as follows:
   Resolved, That we act prayerfully, believingly,
now.
   He said nothing was done without a
manly resolution, and that a resoluction
was ineffectuai unless the work was crowned
by action. He thought it was time
they got at the chestnuts to which Mr.
Beecher had alluded in a juvenile reminiscence.
He therefore moved that subscriptions
be at once opened.
   The band therefore played the "Wedding
March," and the cards were freely
circulated. Proposition for donations in
the shape of life memberships were then
made, with what success will be seen below.
   Mr. S. B. Chittenden, the only lay speaker,
said that Brooklyn men spent six days
of the week in New York. He wanted to
see more enterprise; he wanted to see, not
only libraries, but galleries of art, and an
Academy of Music. This Association, he
hoped was the first step in the right direction.
   The momentous period of the evening
had now arrived. A hush of reverential
awe pervaded the vast assembly, as the
president of the Association introduced
Hon. (?) George Taylor, who addressed
the audience with the same eloquence of
words, voice, and action with which he
delivered his famous speech in Congress in
support of the Lecompon Constitution.--
He began by referring to Greece and Rome.
After that he said he had not in early life
enjoyed the advantages of libraries. As
Mr. Taylor is a Virginian, we infer from
his remark that he was "born and brought
up" in the county of [A?comac] where, Henry
A. Wise boasted, a newspaper or a
school-house could not be found. Mr. Taylor
again alluded touchingly and historically
to the classic climes of Demosthenes
and Cicero. He said he (Taylor, not Cicero)
had always taken great interest in
the Mercantile Library Association.--
He had given it books,--he would give
it more books, to wit: Congressional documents.
He did not say how many copies 
of his speech had been deposited in the
archives, but we trust numbers have
been provided sufficient to satisfy the ardent
thirst of the citizens of Brooklyn for
instruction on political matters. Mr. Taylor 
here reminded the audience that we
have the most reliable historical information
to the effect [th??] ancient times communities
be [???????????????????????????????????????]
Rome were [establ????????] flourished and decayed.
He said the library down stairs
represented the learning and eloquence of
past ages, but he thought Brooklyn had
her fair share of each. After a peroration
in which the nations of antiquity were
very conspicuous, Mr. Taylor said he would
give way to a gentleman who combined
the eloquence of Athens, Rome and--
Brooklyn!
   Rev. Mr. Storrs, who is probably content
to represent Brooklyn without usurping
the position of Demosthenes and Cicero,
then addressed the meeting in a brief but
eloquent speech. He regarded the inauguration
of this institution as a triumph.
The associations and libraries of the old
world were established by a class and as a
necessary part of system, but this was
voluntary, spontaneous. It was a grand
thought that they were working not for
themselves alone, but for those who should
come after. The influence of this association
would be felt when the places of its
originators would be vacant on earth.--
   Rev. Mr. Milburn, the celebrated blind
preacher, was the last speaker. he said
he had, on several occasions, gone to Dr.
Storrs' Church, to hear that gentleman
preach, but had always been disappointed,
and now coming in casually, he had heard
him, but was obliged to pay the penalty
of a speech. He referred to his emotions
when he first visited a large library--that
at Washington. A library was eloquently
compared to a great emporium where the
treasures of every section of the earth are
brought.
   The gentleman's address was listened to
with fixed attention, although the hour
was late, and the speaker resumed his seat
amid vehement and long continued applase.
The following is the pecunary result
of the meeting.
Edwin C. Litchfield.............................................$100
John David Wolfe................................................ 200
Alfred ThoMpson................................................ 100
Charles Kelsey..................................................... 100
Isaac B. Wellington.............................................. 100
D. B. Abbott...........................................................  50
L. L. Burns..............................................................  50
Ira Smith.................................................................  50
Young Men of Second Presbyterian Church, to
     make the Rev. Dr. Lord, their Pastor, a life
     member............................................................. 100
S. B. Chittenden..................................................... 250
J. S. T. Stranahan ($100 before)........................... 100
J. T. Robinson.......................................................... 100
To make Rev. Mr. Van Dyke a life member......... 100
John Barter, to make the Rev. Dr. Taylor a life
     member.............................................................. 100 
To make the Rev. Dr. Clarke a life member........ 100
To make the Rev. Dr. Wellington a life member. 100
To make the Rev. Dr. Buddington a life member
     by Smith J. Eastman............................................ 100
To make the Rev. George C. Robinson a life 
     member................................................................ 100
Edwin C. Burt............................................................. 100
To make the Layman who has got the most
     children and is the least able to take care of
     them, a life member, by the Rev. Henry W.
     Beecher, when he can raise the money by
     lecturing................................................................ 100
T. H. Rodman............................................................. 100
Francis Palmer........................................................... 100
To make Dr. Storrs a life member........................... 100
H. G. Reed....................................................................  50
C. H. Raymond.............................................................  50
C. R. Lynde....................................................................  50
M. Evans.......................................................................  50
O. M. Parson................................................................  50
O. W. Bostwick.............................................................  50
A Friend........................................................................  50 
With annual subscribers to make up the 
amont to $3,000.
   A. B. Capwell, Esq., announced a donation
of 60 volumes of valuable books, sent
in the morning by a friend.

  The Truant Law Committee Report.
       [Concluded from Yesterday.]
                    EXAMPLE TWO.
   C. D. When this boy first entered the
House of Industry, he was a very bad
boy. He had served out one sentence in
the Penitentiary, on a charge of intemperance,
and, previously to his coming to us,
had been at the "Nursery," where he had
given a great deal of trouble to those who
had the charge of him. When I attempted
to correct him for his bad conduct, he
would reply, "I don't care," and in every
way manifested a very obstinate and depraved
disposition. After watching with
much care, the peculiarities of his disposition,
I concluded that the most efficient
mode of punishment for him, and that
which would be the most likely to influence
him for good, would be to appeal to
his appetite, which was enormous. This
mode of discipline in his case, proved successful,
for two meals of bread and water,
sufficed to bring him to a determination
that he would be good boy, and he has
faithfully kept this determination, and
from that time to the present, he has maintained
his standing for good conduct in the 
institution.
                      EXAMPLE THIRD.
   E. F. It was ascertained that the conduct
of this boy was very objectionable,
and particularly so, during the time allotted
to the religious services of the school.
One evening while repeating the Lord's
Prayer, at the close of the service, instead
of saying, "Give us this day our daily
bread," he said in an audible tone, "Oh,
how I wish I had some more of that good
soup we had for dinner to-day." This
caused an interruption of the service, and
also much merriment among the boys. I
thought of a way to prevent a repetition
of this offence, and, immediately sent to
the kitchen to have a large bowl of soup
brought up, and ordered him to eat it, in
the presence of the whole school. But it
was too much for him, and in tears of mortified
pride, he promised to be a good boy
in the future, which promise he has fathfully
kept.
                     EXAMPLE FOURTH.
   I. J.  This boy had become an habitual
truant, and on this account his parents
and friends had lost all control over him.
He was frequently absent from his school
and home for several days together, roaming
about the streets in company with
other boys, who were accustomed to spend
their time in pilfering such small articles
as they might find in their way. He had
been brought before our courts upon the
charge of petty larceny, and at last was
sent to this institution. He had not been
with us long, however, before a great
change for the better appeared to have taken
place in his conduct; and he soon became
a great favorite in the family, and
has made rapid progress in his studies.
                          EXAMPLE FIVE.
   M. N.  Our first impressions of this boy
upon his entering the institution, were of
the most unfavorable character. In fact,
he seemed to give promise of being one of
the most desperate and hardened of his
class. Upon his first examination of the
fence, he said, "I rather guess I shan't
stay inside of this fence, but just two
weeks;" and seemed to delight in treating
all the rules of the institution with contempt.
He had been in the habit of staying
away from his home, for two weeks at
a time; and his usual place of lodging at
night, was on the ground, under an old
shop, and where the large rats have been
seen running over him, by his mother, who
used to follow her wayward son to his retreat,
and beg of him to home. He was
addicted to all the vile habits [??] his clues,
and it really seemed almost a hopeless task,
to attempt his reformation. But his improvement
has been remarkable. He not
only stands first in his class as a scholar,
but is one of the two boys, who have recently
been promoted to the class of
"Truth and Honor." He is allowed to go
out alone, on errands, for the officers of the
institution; has held the place of monitor
for along time, and was the first to approve
of the suggestion made by the Superintendent,
of the propriety of forming a
"Juvenile Temperance Society" in the institution.
                   GENERAL STATISTICS.
The whole number of children which have been received
   in the Institution since Nov. 30th, 1857, to
   the present date, are....................................83
Boys,..... 73
Girls,..... 10
----
     Total..... 83
Discharged,............................................ 13
Escaped, and not recovered.................  0
Remaining in the Institution to date... 70
Orphans,..................................................  8
Half Orphans,......................................... 18
Born in Brooklyn,................................... 25
   "      "  Ireland,.......................................  9
   "      "  England,.....................................  7
   "      "  Scotland,....................................  2
   "      "  New York,.................................. 20
   "      "  Illinois,.........................................  1
   "      "  Williamsburgh,...........................  4
   "      "  Green Point,...............................  1
   "      "  Connecticut,...............................  1
   "      "  District of Columbia,.................  1
   "      "  Sweden.......................................  1
   "      "  Germany,....................................  5
   "      "  Canada,.......................................  1
   "      "  New Jersey,.................................  2
   "      "  Southold, L. I.,.............................  1
   "      "  Flushing, L. I.,..............................  1
   "      "  Bushville,.....................................  1

                                AGES
  5 years old.....  4     11 years old..... 18
  6 years old.....  4     12 years old.....   9
  8 years old.....  7     13 years old..... 26
  9 years old.....  7     14 years old.....   3
10 years old.....  5  

               CAUSES OF ARREST.
Truancy........ 56      Intoxication........  2
Homeless..... 14     Petty Larceny..... 11
           
           INTEMPERATE PARENTS.
Fathers.................  7      Mothers..................  7
Used tobacco..... 16      Arrested before.....  7

              BY WHOM COMMITTED.
Alderman A. B. Clarke  27              Justice Allen............. 11
Justice Morehouse.......  2                    "     Cornwell....... 15
     "      Blatchley...........  1               William H. Cary.........  5
     "      Voorhies...........  8                Alderman Ralphs.....  6
     "      Feeks.................  3                 "           Jenkins.........  2
Alderman Woglom......  2                Mayor Powell............  1
                           CLASSIFICATION.
   When any large number of children occupy
the same sleeping apartments, especially 
of that class who have been sent to
the "Juvenile House of Industry," the
temptation to indulge in vicious conversation
is very great; therefore, it is absolutely
necessary that care should be taken to
seperate the hardened and depraved from
those of tender years. In this respect, all
that I have been able to do, thus far, has
been to organize three different divisions,
and which are distinguished by the 1st division
--"good boys;" 2d division--"trying
to be good boys;" 3d--"small boys."
A monitor is appointed from among the
most truthful boys in the institution, to
sleep in each of these dormitories, whose
duty it is to report to the Superintendent
every morning any conduct or converastion
worthy of reproof. In this way, much has
been done to prevent the members of the
institution from corrupting each other.
                          HEALTH.
   We are glad to be able to state, that the
inmates of the Institution have enjoyed a
remarkable degree of health during the
past winter, there have been but few
cases of severe sickness among them.
             SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
   In the school department, the following
table will show the degree of the education
of each child upon entering the school.
Of.......... 83
The number who could read.................................... 39
Unable to read............................................................ 44
Number who could write........................................... 19
Unable to write............................................................ 64
Number who could cipher......................................... 21
Unable to cipher.......................................................... 62
Number of those unacquainted with the alphabet 21
   By comparing the above with the following
table, the improvement made by
the children, since entering the school,
will be seen, as follows:
Number of those now in the school, who can read  48
     "             "           who can write...............  37
     "             "              "      "    Cipher............  39
     "             "           studying Geography..... 15
     "             "                  "        Grammar....... 12
   When we take into consideration the
habits of truancy acquired by these children
previous to their entering the school,
it will be seen that they have made great
progress in their studies, under the instruction
of their teacher, Mr. Duke C. Ormsby
and Miss Sarah E. Stone.
                   WORK DEPARTMENT.
   Number of garments, bedding, &c., made
at the Juvenile House of Industry, under
the direction of Miss M. E. Rounds,, from
December 1st, 1857, to date.
                         GARMENTS.
Pants...................  53         Sacks.....................  55
Jackets.................  46        Girls' Dresses........  10
Shirts...................  58        Aprons....................  10
Collars.................  70
                        BEDDING, &C.
Spreads...............  55       Sheets..................... 194
Comfortables.....  54       Towels..................... 147
Pillows.................  52       Table cloths..............   8
Pillow cases....... 140       Window Curtains.....   9
   During work hours, the boys have also
been employed in various domestic labors,
and out-door employments.
                           DONATIONS.
   We take pleasure in acknowledging the
receipt of the following donations of books
for the use of the institution:
   Miscellaneous books from the children
   connected with the Sabbath School of
   Rev. Mr. Longfellow's Society.
Number of volumes............................................... 49
From Mr. John W. Carey........................................ 15
Hymn Books of the Lee-avenue collection, from
   Jeremiah Johnson, Esq........................................  45
   Also a quantity of bible and testaments
from the "Brooklyn Bible Society."
   It is to be hoped that this great work of
Juvenile Reform commenced by the Common 
Council, and so faithfully carried forward
by the Committee appointed for the
purpose, may receive the hearty cooperation
of our city authorities, and, also, of
the community at large.
   All of which is respectfully submitted.
      EDWIN J. GERRY, Superintendent.
Juvenile House of Industry,
   Brooklyn, April 30th, 1858.
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   A STRANGE STORY FROM ITALY.--A letter
from Rome, in The Paris Universe, contains 
the following extraordinary tale:
   "In the Cathedral of Velletri, near
Rome, was an image of the Virgin, nearly
covered with gold, and decked out with
necklaces, rings and jewelry, and it was
held in great veneration by the people.--
In the Holy Week it was, according to
custom, screened from view by a curtain,
and on Holy Thursday some person contrived
to steal it. On Good Friday the
archpriest of the Cathedral received a note
thus conceived: 'I, the undersigned, know
the thief, and the spot in which is deposited
the image of the Madonna, and I will
make revelations on three conditions--impunity
for myself, the release of my brother,
who is to be condemned to death, and
a pension of 10 crowns a month. Vendetta.'
The archpriest, having ascertained
that the image really had be abstracted,
communicated the strange epistle to the
delegate, Monsignor Giordani. Instead of 
seeking at once for the writer of the letter,
this dignitary applied to Rome for orders,
and the Pope, fearing the total loss of the
image, and the effect that would be produced
among the people, directed that the
first condition of the bandit should be accepted,
but that the other two should be
rejected. Vendetta, having learned this
resolution, spread among the people of
Velletri the news of the robbery of the
image, which the clergy of the cathedral
had kept secret, and he wrote to the clergy
that he would be content with impunity
for himself and with 500 crowns paid
down.
   On Saturday the people went en masse
to the church, and waited with anxiety for
the arrival of that part of the service in
which the crucifixes and images are uncovered;
but the vail which had covered
the image of the Madonna was not removed.
On Sunday the people again went to
the church, but as the image was not displayed 
they became excited and murmured,
and at length some of them got on the
altar and tore down the curtain. The rumor
was then spread by friends of Vendetta
that it was the Jesuits who had stolen
the Madonna; and the excited people, believing
the falsehood, broke into the convent
occupied by the Jesuits, which is adjacent
tot the cathedral, and with cries of
'La Madonna nostra!" completely sacked
it, and illtreated the reverend fathers.--
Shortly after the suffragon bishop ascended
the pulpit and exhorted the people who
remained in the church to be calm, but they
would not listen to him. There is no garrison
except 10 or 12 veterans in the town,
so that no opposition could be made to the
mob.
   When the bishop descended from the
pulpit a scarcely credible scene occurred;
the brigand Vendetta, armed with a poignard,
ascended it, and thus addressed the
people: 'Be patient! The good fathers
are innocent. It is I who stole the Madonna.
But I will only restore it when
the Government, to whom I grant a delay
till Monday evening, shall have consented
to the compact I have proposed to it. Be
calm, therefore, and shout no more  I
warn you, in conclusion, that my companions
are armed as well as I.' What frollowed
this harangue we have not yet learned;
but a deputation of the Municipality and
Chapter of Velletri have arrived here, and
have had an interview with the Pope.--
Orders have been issued to dispatch a
troop of gendarmes on horseback and a
company of Swiss infantry in Velletri to
establish order.
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   DESTRUCTION OF THE COTTON PLANT.--Information
from various portions of the
States leaves but little doubt of the general
destruction of the cotton plant and
other tender vegetation by frost on the
nights of Monday and Tuesday. From
John's Island we learn there was not only
frost, but ice an eighth of an inch thick,
visible yesterday morning, and the following
letter from a perfectly raliable source
in St. John's Berkley, accompanied by
some blackened cotton plants, tell the tale
in that quarter:--
    ST. JOHN'S BERKLEY, April 28.--The
register thermometer exposed in the open
air notes twenty-seven degrees this morning,
and the thermometer protected in the
piazza, at sunrise, notes thirty-one degrees.
There is, we think, a universal good stand
of cotton and corn throughout our country,
which, in the course of nature, must be
dead within two hours of sun.
   We have also received the following
from Ross' Station, on the South Carolina
Railroad, this side of Branchville:
   ROSS' STATION, S. C. R. R., April 28.--
This morning will be long remembered,
with its heavy frost and ice, the thermometer
indicating 31 degrees at daylight.--
The cotton, fruit, and early wheat and rye
crops cut down, and it is too late to replant
long cotton. The season had advanced
so far that most planters had hauled
out their seed for manure.
   A recent visit through West Florida,
Lower Georgia and South Carolina showed
the most forward crop I ever witnessed.--
Planters were getting over the first hoeing.
The loss to the crop must be very heavy.
   From the Columbia Herald of Wednesday 
we extract the following account of
the weather in the interior previous to
that date:--
   A letter received from a friend, dated
Dallas, N. C., April 25th, 8 o'clock, A. M.,
informs us that it was snowing rapidly at
that place.
   At Charlotte, N. C., yesterday morning,
the ground was frozen, and ice was visible
everywhere in the neighborhood. On the
line of the Charlotte Railroad the effects of
a heavy frost were plainly seen.
   Our advices from every section on the
Greenville and Charlotte lines of railroad
state that the cold was severe, and that
great damage has been done to the crops.
   Planters will be compelled, in many sections,
to replant.
   A friend writing to us from Edgefield,
says that on Saturday morning there was
considerable frost in that vicinity, but
hopes are entertained that no serious damage
will result therefrom. Cotton not being 
up sufficiently, perhaps, to effect the
stands.
   We learn that snow fell both in Greenville
and Anderson, though it melted as
soon as it fell. There was ice in several
localities, and it is feared the cotton crop
is seriously injured. The wheat crop, too
is doubtless injured to some extent.
   there was also a slight fall of snow,
mingled with sleet, in Newberry, as we
learn from the Conservatist.
   In this city the frost was very light, but
in the suburbs and neighborhood we understand
it was more severe.
   The following, from the Savannah Republican,
of yesterday morning, is more
favorable:--
   Yesterday was so cold a day that fires
were brought into general requestion.
Overcoats and heavy shawls were abundant
in our streets, and at one time there
was every promise of a killing frost this
morning. There was a very material
change in the temperature toward evening,
and as we go to press, there is little cause
for alarm.--Charleston Mercury. April 29.
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                         Religious Notices.
   A "Union Prayer Meeting" will be held
daily, from 12 to 1 o'clock, (Sundays excepted,) in
Musical Hall, late Brooklyn Museum, corner of fulton
and Orange streets, (entrance on Orange street.)
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                        Business Notices.
   SPECIAL NOTICE.--My late partner still
representing to the public that I have given up business,
and that he is continuing the business of the
late S. N. Burrill & co., I take this method to inform
the public that such representations are false, and
if longer persisted in I shall deem it necessary to inform
the public why and wherefore he was expelled
from my establishment. My ware-house is at NO.
132 Pierrepont, near Fulton street, where can be had
everything requisite for the burial of the dead.--
Thankful for past preferences. I hope, by attention to
business, to merit a continuance of the same.
                                S. N. BURRILL, Undertaker,
   d31 tf                                      132 Pierrepont street.
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Shoes and Gaiters, which they are selling at extremely
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   In this city, on the 5th of May, by the Rev. J.
W. Sarles, Cornelius Godfrey to Eliza Lamb.
   In this city, on the 6th of May, by the Rev. J.
F. Booth, William H. Salter to Miss Mary S. Morrison.
   In this city, E.D., on the 4th of May, by the Rev.
Samuel W. King, Thomas Frothingham to Abigail E.
Koster.
   In New York, John W. Bennett to R. Jennie [Shap???,]
[?????????????????????????????????????????] H. Van
Cott, Jr., to Eliza J. Kain; Augustus F. Hutchings
to Marion E. Osborne.
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   In this city, Wednesday, on the 5th of May, Edward
T. Calender, of consumption, aged 30 years.
   The funeral will take place on Saturday, at 2
o'clock, from the residence of his father, No. 277
Dean street, Brooklyn. The relative and friends of
the family, Decatur Chapter No. 16, O. U. A., Brooklyn
City Lodge No. 6, A. P. A., and Silentia Lodge
No. 198, A. F. M., are respectfully invited to attend.
The remains will be deposited in Greenwood.     2tx
    In this city, on the 5th of May, Mrs. Martha G.
Smith, aged 80.
   In this city, on the 5th of May, Ida M., daughter of
Carleton and Margaret Foote.
   In this city, E.D., on the 5th of May, Wm. H., son
of John and Margaret Marshall.
   In New York, Abraham Shotwell, aged 93; Elizabeth
Hare, aged 36; Wm. Franke, aged 37; Phebe
M., wife of Charles Moss, aged 19; John Linekin,
aged 23.
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assortment of all the different qualities just
received and for sale by
                                H. P. MORGAN, 285 Fulton st.
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and other goods for boys wear, in great variety,
for sale by
                            H. P. MORGAN, 285 Fulton-st.
   April 23d.                                                  ap23 tf
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of the SWILL MILK they use, in FRANK LESLIE'S
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WELLS AND PUMPS--THENTH WARD.--PROPOSALS
are invited for repairing all wells and
pumps in the 10th Ward.
  my7 1t                    J. L. DOUGLASS, 222 Dean st.
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NOTICE.--IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
of the Common Council of the City of
Brooklyn, in relation to awards for damages sutainined
by the owners of property on Bedford road, by
reason of the closing of the same, in the City of
Brooklyn.
                     TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
   We, the undersigned Commissioners of Estimate
and Assessment in the above matter, do hereby gives
notice that we have completed our Report in the
above matter, and that the said report and map are
filed in the office of the Clerk of the county of Kings
for examination by all persons interested, and that
we will meet at the City of Brooklyn, at the City Hall,
on Thursday, the 20th day of May, at 3 o'clock, in
the afternoon, to review our said report.
   Dated, Brooklyn, May 7th, 1858.
                          JOHN P, ROLFE,
                         HENRY HAGNER,         Commissioners.
                         H. B. BOOTH,                            my7 10tINTERIOR OF CASTLE GARDEN, IN FORMER TIMES.

REMINISCENCES OF NEW YORK.
   In 1664 King Charles granted the whole territory
of New Netherlands to the Duke of York and
Albany, and the same year Nicolls was sent out
with four ships and four hundred and fifty men to
take possession of the colony.  The Dutch were
obliged to surrender, although Stuyvesant, the last
of the Patroon Governors, declared that "he would 
much rather be carried out dead," than submit to
so great a humiliation.
   New Amsterdam then contained fifteen hundred
inhabitants.  The majority of the Dutch settlers
remained, passing their quiet and peaceful
lives in happy domesticity, living in quaint
houses and trafficking in quaint groceries which
would this day be veritable curiosities on the Island
of Manhattan.
   The rapid increase of population in the city of
New York, the natural consequences of great commercial
prosperity, has left but few green spots to
cheer the eye amid this artificial wilderness of
brick and marble.  Of these, having some connection
with the early times of the city, are the Battery,
the Bowling-Green, and the Park.  The peculiar
beauties and attractions of the Battery,
heightened as they are by local circumstances,
are familiar to all our citizens, and formerly, at
least, were a theme of eulogium with all strangers
visiting the metropolis.
   The fortress erected on the south end of Manhattan
by the Dutch was called by them Fort Amsterdam.
When the English obtained possession
of the colony the name was changed to New York,
in honor of the Duke of York.  Whether the old
Dutch fort was altered, improved, or entirely rebuilt
by the English, we are not informed, but
early in the reign of George I, we find a fortress
on the same site named Fort George, within the 
walls of which were the Governor's residence, the
Secretary's office, and a house of worship, called
the King's Chapel--which buildings, with an extensive
range of barracks and stables outside the 
walls, were all destroyed by fire at the commencement
of the celebrated negro plot in 1741.
   Fort George stood at the lower end of Broadway,
on a commanding eminence, which has since been 
leveled.  (The appearance of Fort Amsterdam
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represented by our engraving of the city in 1664).
Its former site is now partially occupied by a row
of handsome brick buildings, south of the Bowling-Green
and fronting on State Street.  The original
portion of the southwest bastion of this celebrated
fortress was designated some thirty years ago
by a noble monument erected for that purpose
near the center of the Battery promenade.  Why 
a land-mark of so much interest has been removed
we can not divine.
   In front of the fort was an open field where the 
colonial soldiers used to parade, and which, from
its proximity to a market, was subsequently denominated
Market-Field.  Hence the derivation of
Market-Field Street, changed about thirty years
ago to Battery Place.  This field was first inclosed
with a plain pale fence, of irregular oblong figure,
which, lying directly in front of the fort, was anything
but an ornament to the eye of those who approached
the Governor's mansion within the walls.
A part of this field now constitutes the Bowling-Green, 
which derived its appellation from having
been appropriated as a place of amusement to the 
game of "bowls," more commonly called "nine-pins."
   During the riotous proceedings which took
place in almost every part of the country, in opposition
to the celebrated Stamp Act, the Bowling-Green
was selected by the Whigs of New York
for the scene of one of their patriotic achievements.
On the first of November, in the year 1765, the
day on which the noxious act was to go into operation,
a great concourse of people assembled in
the evening, proceeded to Fort George, took out
the Governor's carriage, and after drawing it


NEW YORK IN 1664.

through the principal
streets, marched to
the common, now the
Park, where a gallows
had been previously
erected, on which they
suspended his effigy, 
having in his right
hand a stamped bill
of lading, and in his
left a figure intended
for the devil.
  After it had hung
for some time, they
carried it, together
with the appendages
and gallows, in procession, 
the carriage
preceding, to the gate
of the Fort, and from
thence to the Bowling
Green, where, under
the muzzles of the 
guns of the Fort, they
burnt the whole, amid
the acclamations of thousands of spectators.  Ten 
boxes of stamps, which afterward arrived, were
committed to the flames on the same spot by the
indignant populace.  The present edifice was laid
out in 1771.
   The "Bowling-Green," though a small park, is
full of interesting memories.  The iron railing
surrounding it was made in England before the
American Revolution.  The iron posts are without
their globular summits.  These balls were broken
off for the use of our patriot artillery at the very
commencement of the first war with England.
The statue of George III, once standing in the 
center of this Green, was broken up by the Revolutionists
in 1776, and taken to Litchfield, Conn., 
where its leaden treasures were converted into
musket bullets by the delicate fingers of the beautiful
daughters of Gov. Walcot, the elder, of that
village, for the use of the soldiers of liberty.  The
pedestal of the statue may still be seen in front of
a private residence in Jersey City.
   Opposite the upper end of the Bowling-Green is
"Delmonico's Hotel," or the establishment so well
known for many years, but now called the "Stevens
House," having recently changed hands.
Associated with mercantile dinners and suppers
of no ordinary excellence, and the popular resort
of wealthy visitors from continental Europe,
"Delmonico's" was ever distinguished as a place
of resort, and when the expansion of the city
induced the enterprising proprietors to remove
to Broadway, opposite Stewart's, the old establishment
lost none of its patrons, but found them
rather multiplied than otherwise.  The "Stevens
House" is kept in excellent style, on the European
plan.  For persons having business in the lower
part of the city, there can be no more inviting or
agreeable resort.
   On the corner of Broadway and Battery Place
stands the Washington House, celebrated as once

STEVENS HOUSE.

having been the temporary residence of the father
of his country.  It is a substantial old structure,
now devoted to hotel purposes.
   The Battery, in other days the pride of Gotham,
beautiful in location and delightful in its trees and
walks, is no longer an inviting promenade.  The
exodus of the old Knickerbocker residents from its
vicinity, the giving over of Greenwich and West
streets to emigrants and baggage-smashers, and the 
corporation prostitution of the once proud Castle
Garden to a mere receptacle of the foreign hordes
daily landing at our port, combined with the mercenary
enlargement of its area under the shallow
pretense of its improvement, are the chief causes
of this lamentable transformation of the Battery
from the choicest of our public grounds to an
offensive and comparatively deserted common.
   Our view of the interior of Castle Garden calls
to mind the memorable scenes witnessed in that
noted building in days agone.  Within its massive
walls were heard not only the sylvan notes of the
Swedish Nightingale, the trumpet tones of the 
Hungarian Chieftain, but ever and anon, for years
in succession, the whirl of the steam engine at
the great industrial exhibitions of the American
Institute, the music of the concert and oratorio,
and words of sincere welcome to numerous civil
and political patriots first entering the metropolis
through its spacious halls.  Gen. Lafayette first
landed at Castle Garden.  It is greatly to be regretted
that a public room so spacious, cool, and 
secure should be lost, particularly in the absence
of the required accommodation in other quarters
of the city.  
   At the southeast extremity of the Battery, the
foot of Whitehall Street, are the ferries to South
Brooklyn and Staten Island, and the strands of the 
omnibus lines to all parts of the city, and at its
northwest angle is the steamboat dock (Pier No. 1)
of the Camden and Amboy Railroad, and adjoining, 
the docks (Piers 2 and 3) of the Boston boats,
via Stonington and Fall River.  From the Battery
and Castle Garden, with a sigh for their fallen
estate, we return by the Bowling-Green to Beaver
Street, a busy mart, wherein are many solid merchants. 
Two squares bring us to Broad Street,
and turning to the left as we walk to Wall Street,
we note the unusual width of this business center.
Its warehouses are symmetrical and dignified.
New York has no finer mercantile avenue.  Near
Wall Street, on the north side, is a public
store, the scene of a whirl of custom-house business
from morn till night.  Nearer Wall Street, on
both sides of the way are the offices of the well-known
auctioneers, Bleecker, Franklin, Nicolay,
and others, under whose relentless hammers an
untold amount of real estate and stocks changes
hands in the course of every year.  In common
with all the city auctioneers, these gentlemen
hold their public sales in the Rotunda of the M
chants' Exchange, daily, at noon.







tion; and when these reasons can not be advanced, 
to rush for explanations to the trite aphorism about
"marrying     nd repenting at leisure," and
"when     n at the door, love flies out
at the     these commonplacisms
may be     ticular instances, when we
know that     jority of cases the inclinations
of the parties themselves are expressly consulted, 
in fact, that they are practically left free to choose
for themselves, and that every reasonable opportunity
is allowed them to cultivate each other's
acquaintance, and moreover, when we are compelled
to look in other directions for the cause of
those infelicities which darken homes that once
gave every promise of happiness.  And if we
glance around us what do we find?  Why, that 
long courtships are more common than short ones, 
and, as far as time is concerned, every chance 
offered for arriving at a proper estimate of each 
other's character.  But is this probation thus judiciously
employed?  It is to be regretted that quite
the contrary is the fact.  Accident, or the ties of 
relationship, bring two young people together, and
they become animated by a natural sentiment of
regard, which some occurring circumstances ripen
into fondness.  They are then in "love with each 
other," and, with the usual approbation of parents 
and friends, are considered engaged.  Now is the 
time for them to commence the study of each 
other's tastes and disposition so essential to their
future welfare.  But how do they conduct themselves? 
Why, generally, instead of endeavoring
to ascertain whether their peculiar temperaments
and tendencies will so far harmonize as to give 
reasonable hopes that their union will be auspicious, 
they devote themselves to vapid amusements, 
to parties, balls, concerts, and moonlight walks. 
Their conversation is as uninteresting as it can 
possibly be;  and were it not for stolen kisses, serreptitious
pressure of hands, and tender glances, 
courtship would be a very heavy affair.  And yet 
this pair, if they disagree when wedded, complain 
that they had made a mistake, quite forgetting
that ample opportunity had been allowed them before
marriage to find out that they were naturally
uncongenial.  We would not deprive courtship of
one of its blossoms;  it is the delicious spring-time 
of pure, healthful youth;  but we would have some
common sense intermixed with its poetry---some
wise forethought mingled with its fairy revels and
enchanting dreams---so that it might be more of a
school in which the future husband and wife should
be trained, and less of a garden so filled with beautiful
flowers that as the eye becomes accustomed 
to them a feeling of safety deadens the sense of
appreciation. 
Firmly believing, then, that the misuse of the
period of courtship is one of the causes why there
are so many unhappy marriages, we need scarcely 
say that if a young man or woman "keep company"
merely for the sake of settling down and
having a home, they betray a sad insensibility to
the higher obligations of marriage.  Indeed, they
ignore the spiritual element altogether, and buld
up a house of wedlock just as if one was a bricklayer
and the other a decorator.  Out of the bulk
of such marriages it can not rationally be expected 
but that many should turn out unfortunate;  and
it is manifestly absurd in those who never took any
pains to be prepared for the cares and trials of
marriage to be perpetually harping on the bald 
platitude, that "wedlock is a lottery with more
blanks than prizes."  Of course, if people enter into 
contracts without taking sufficient precaution, they
must expect to meet with losses and disappointments. 
Marriage is no better than a lottery if a
young couple are conducted to it solely by impulses, 
or the sordid motives of achieving an imaginary
independence, as if any solid independence
ould be had without the accompanying responsi
ities, and the ability to meet them.  We there
e repeat the assertion, that to the neglect and
application of the time of courtship may fairly
ributed a vast multitude of the unhappy mar-
hat afflict society. 

and after some 
consideration we will venture to tread on delicate
ground.  We think that the too marked separation 
between classes leads to injurious consequences. 
In the middle and lower ranks of life, quite as 
much as in the upper, there is an excuse of sensitiveness
on what is called mesalliances.  Young 
men have the craving to marry into families of a
superior grade to their own, but as they are apt to 
be dazzled by the charms of beauty, however humble
the sphere in which it may be found, they are
not so much subject to this kind of fervor as young
ladies inspired by the exhortations of prudent mothers, 
and who have received a tolerable education and
can boast of some attractive accomplishments. 
Their great anxiety is to marry men superior or at
least equal in social status to themselves---and it is 
remarkable that this feeling extends to the very
humblest.  The daughter of a man who owns a
donkey and cart aspires far beyond the son of a 
man who only trundles a barrow, and as we ascend
the social scale we find the tendency widening and
becoming more marked, until at last it reaches its
climax in the daughter of a peer, who however much 
she may be attached to her commoner husband, 
can never elevate him to her position---for stern 
etiquette forbids it.  Among the immediate results
of this system is a formidable increase in the number
of old maids;  and as the matrimonal ambition 
of the young ladies to whom we have referred is 
unbending, the mass of educated young men have
to seek wives in a sphere lower than their own, for 
they can only by accident penetrate into one above
it.  This might be proved by a multitude of illustrations, 
but one will be sufficient.  In this country
there is a large body of mechanics who earn
wages far superior to those which clerks and those 
who follow light employment do;  they are also
men of much intelligence---in fact, they are the
elite of the intellectual among the industrial population; 
and yet how small a proportion of them
marry women who have received the advantage of
a formal education!  No, they must marry in their 
own class, or one below it, and then we have the 
inevitable result, that while Miss Smith, the
daughter of a small tradesman, pines in single
wretchedness, or starves on genteel misery with
Mr. Jones, a lawyer's clerk, on thirty shillings a
week;  Mr. Brown, the engine-fitter, with his two 
pounds ten shillings sterling a week is doomed to 
the drudgery of living with a woman with whom 
he has not a single idea in common.  He is out of
his element, and if a sober man, spends his evenings
at a mechanics' institution, or if the contrary, 
at a tavern with his shopmates.  Now, if
Niss Smith had married Mr. Brown, there would
have been some equality, a magnetic attraction 
between them, and each would have been happier; 
but no, Mr. Brown has a hard hand---he is one of
the horny-fisted---his complexion is embrowned by
hard work, and his clothes, every week-day, smell 
of smoke and oil;  and so, as he is repugnant to 
Miss Smith's notion of gentility, she would not
have him at any price.  We might multiply evidence
to show how actively this prejudice in favor
of caste operates in producing unhappy marriages; 
but our prescribed limits warn us that we must 
just glance at another clause. 
We have said that study of each other's tastes 
and dispositions, during courtship, is necessary;  if
so (and who can doubt it?) how essential it becomes
after marriage, when the second great revolution 
in the lifetime of a man and woman has
taken place!  Marriage alters, in some measure, 
the character of both husband and wife.  It develops
qualities, moral as well as mental, of which 
neither had previously any clear perception, if any
at all;  therefore, if they would wish to live in harmony, 
it becomes an early and imperative duty for 
each to acquire a distinct knowledge, not only of
the other's peculiarities, but the peculiar basis of
his or her disposition, or, if we may use so hard a 
word, his or her idiosyncrasy.  We are convinced
that a neglect of this mutual study is a fruitful
provocative of matrimonial differences.  And how
can it be otherwise, when husband and wife know 

not do better in conclusion than quote the appropriate
language of that shrewd observer, Miss Edgeworth. 
In her biography of her father she says: 
"Some people believe that in marriage those who 
have different tastes and tempers suit the best.
Difference between quick and slow tempers may
perhaps be advantageous, because it may happen 
that the faults of each may occur at different times, 
and that each person may bear with the other. 
But if the temper be good and well managed, the
pleasure of sympathy will assimilate the taste
without any danger of competition or jealousy. 
Indeed, it may be observed that where people are
sincerely attached, they imperceptibly acquire each
other's tastes."---London Family Herald. 

NEW YORK INSTITUTIONS.
THE NEW DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM. 
The Deaf and Dumb Asylum is situated at Fanwood, 
on Washington Heights, about nine miles
north of the City Hall.  The main front is to the
west, overlooking the Hudson River, which is distant
only a few hundred yards, down a deep descent. 
The Hudson River Railroad runs within a
few rods and has a station in the vicinity.  Bloomingdale
road passes the grounds on the east---so
the Institution may be approached by coach or
rail-car. 
The building is admitted to be a model for an
institution of this kind, and ranks second to none 
in the world, not excepting the London Asylum,
which was, hitherto, the largest in the world.  It
will, when completed, accommodate five hundred 
pupils. 
There are five principal buildings and two wings, 
one of which is allotted to the girls and the other
to the boys.  In the central building is a chapel 
sixty by eighty feet and thirty feet high above, 
and well ventilated.  The school house contains
class, lecture, library, and cabinet rooms, and in
its upper story a hall of design. 
The dormitories in the upper stories of the
wings and front buildings are high and well ventilated. 
They are secured against fire by large
water tanks.  The whole of the buildings are ventilated
and warmed by an apparatus which supplies
pure air of the proper temperature to every
part of the asylum by means of a fan-blower driven
by steam.  This noble structure, and the
grounds connected therewith, cost nearly $400,000. 
It is now nearly thirty-nine years since the 
Institution was opened with a class of four pupils. 
On entering the Asylum I found the teachers 
and pupils busily engaged at dinner, and a more
contented set of juveniles I never saw.  They conversed
with each other during the meal, and at
the close the proper person returned thanks in 
their silent though impressive manner. 
We visited several recitation-rooms, in which 
there were some twenty boys and girls busily engaged
in writing on large slates, about two by five 
feet.  The teacher, by means of signs, gave them 
an idea, which they wrote out on these slates.
This the pupils did with alacrity, but with singular
diversity as to phraseology. 
In one recitation-room the following was written 
on the black-board, for instruction, by the
teacher, himself a deaf mute: 
"The old year is speedily drawing to a close. 
Its last sands have almost run, and soon the time
will come when we must bid farewell to the favorite
old year.  There are but ten hours left before 
the dear old year will expire.  Though it has
been full of troubles and trials, yet we should hold
it dear to us on account of our lives, which have 
been spared, the knowledge we have acquired, 
and the many privileges we have enjoyed. 
"It was this year when we moved from our old
Institution into this palace home, which commands
a beautiful view of the grand Hudson;  and
since that time only two deaths have occurred in
our midst." 
This beautiful piece of composition was explained, 
word by word, to the class in a very affecting
manner.  There are at present over three hundred 

The Faculty is composed of men and women of
science and generous hospitality.  The former 
was demonstrated in their instructions to the
classes, and the latter by a sumptuous dinner and
kind attention to a stranger.     A. T. HAMILTON. 
NEW YORK, December 31, 1857. 

HOW TO EARN A HOME. 
The other evening I came home with an extra
ten-dollar bill in my pocket---money that I had
earned by out-of-hours work.  The fact is, that I'm 
a clerk in a down-town store at a salary of $600 
per annum, and a pretty wife and baby to support
out of it. 
I suppose this income will sound amazingly
small of your two and three thousand dollar officeholders, 
but nevertheless we contrive to live very
comfortably upon it.  We live on one floor of an
unpretending little house, for which we pay $150
per annum, and Kitty---my wife, you'll understand
---dos all her own work, so that we lay up a neat
little sum every year.  I've got a balance of two or
three hundred dollars at the savings bank, the
hoard of several years, and it's astonishing how
rich I feel!  Why, Rothschild himself isn't a circumstance
to me! 
Well, I came home with my extra bill, and
showed it triumphantly to Kitty, who of course
was delighted with my industry and thrift. 
"Now, my love," said I, "just add this to our
account at the bank, and with interest at the end
of the year---" 
Forthwith I commenced casting interest and
calculating in my brain.  Kitty was silent, and
rocked the cradle musingly with her foot. 
"I've been thinking, Harry!" she said after a
moment's pause, "that since you've got this extra
money, we might afford to buy a new rug.  This
is getting dreadfully shabby, my dear, you must
see." 
I looked dolefully at the rug;  it was worn and
shabby enough, that was a fact. 
"I can get a beautiful new velvet pattern for
seven dollars, " resumed my wife. 
"Velvet---seven dollars!" groaned I. 
"Well, then, a common tufted rug like this, 
would only cost three," said my cautious better-half, 
who, seeing she couldn't carry her first ambitious
point, wisely withdrew her guns. 
"That's more sensible," said I.  "Well, we'll
see about it." 
"And there's another thing I want," continued
my wife, putting her hand coaxingly on my shoulder, 
"and it's not at all extravagant, either." 
"What is it?" I asked, softening rapidly. 
"I saw such a lovely silk dress pattern on Canal
Street this morning, and I can get it for six dollars
---only six dollars, Harry!  It's the cheapest thing
I ever saw." 
"But haven't you got a very pretty green silk 
dress?"
"That old thing!  Why, Harry, I've worn it
ever since we've been married."
"Is it soiled, or ragged?"
"No, of course;  but who wants to wear the same
green dress forever?  Everybody knows it is the
only silk I have."
"Well, what then?" 
"That's just a man's question," pouted Kitty. 
"And I suppose you have not observed how old-fashioned
my bonnet is getting!" 
"Why, I thought it looked very neat and tasteful
since you put on that black velvet winter trimming."
"Of course---you men have no taste in such
matters."
We were silent for a moment;  I'm afraid we
both felt a little cross and out of humor with one
another.  In fact, on my journey home, I had entained
serious thoughts of exchanging my old silver
watch for a more modern time-piece of gold, and
had mentally appropriated the $10 to furthering
that purpose.  Savings-bank reflections had come
later. 
As we sat before our fire, each wrapped in [?] D. Jacobs and [L?] 
[?amp] [?], Stephen Devoe, [Ed?] 
George Dugan and henry Donnelly, 
[?Members] of Engine Co. No. 9, E. D., for creating 
a disturbance in a porter-house, at the fire 
in First street.  They gave bonds to appear for 
examination.

WILLIAMSBURGH CITY MISSIONARY SOCIETY.— 
This Society have elected the following officers 
for the ensuing year:—President, George H. Andrews; 
Vice President, Henry E. Ripley; Missionary, 
the Rev. W. H. Johnson; Executive 
Committee, Messrs. J. B. Wells, D. B. Hunt, J. 
W. Bulkley, Geo. W. Dais, A. Irvine and W. 
S. Turner; Treasurer, R. Crowley.

SHOOTING A BOY.—A baker named Frederick 
Mansfeldt, was arrested on Thursday afternoon 
[?officer] Holbrook, of the 3d Precinct Police 
[?] charge of shooting a boy named [Jo?][?OR'S] OFFICE, [?] 
[?] May 19th, 1857.—Where [?] 
[?] Mansion was consumed by [?] 
[?ultimo], said fire having as is [supp?] 
[?] of an incendiary; now therefore by virtue of [?] 
[?f] the Common Council to that effect, I hereby [?] 
[?u] of two hundred and fifty dollars for the apprehension [?] 
[?conviction] of the person or persons guilty of that act.
my20              SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor.

CORPORATION NOTICE.——ASSESSMENTS 
CONFIRMED.—North First street grading and paving, 
from Sixth street to Union avenue.
   Franklin street gas lamps from Quay street to Freeman st.
   Ferry street gas lamps from Franklin street to the East River.
   The Assessments in the above entitled matters were duly confirmed 
on the 16th day of Nov., 1857, and the original Assessment 
Rolls or fair copies thereof, will be delivered to the Collector 
of Taxes and Assessments on the 26th day of Nov. 1857.— 
Notice is hereby given to all parties interested, that by paying 
their several Assessments to Alfred M. Wood, Collector of Taxes 
and Assessments, at his Office in the City hall, within thirty 
days after the delivery of said Assessment Rolls to him, they 
can pay the same without any additional charge.  All Assessments 
not so paid, will be collected by him or one of his Deputy 
Collectors, with additional charges thereon provided by law.
   Dated Brooklyn, Nov. 25, 1857.
   n28 law4wS                             CHAS. TINNEY, Street Com'r.

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FENCING 
in or closing of vacant lots.—The mayor and Aldermen 
of the city of Brooklyn in Common Council convened do 
enact as follows:  
   Dec. 1.—That the vacant lots, pieces or parcels of land on the 
[?] of South 5th and 3d streets, are hereby directed to be 
[?] in or closed with a close board fence, six feet high, at 
[?] of the owner or owners thereof, to abate a [?]    APOROPRIATIONS FOR 1858.--The Joint Board
of Aldermen and Supervisors met last evening
and passed upon some of the appropriations.
The appropriation for the sinking fund was
passed without debate. The appropriation for
interest on the City debt, and for Police purposes
were laid on the table. The salaries of City officers
occupied the attention of the Board for
some time, and various amendments were made.
The salaries of the Assistants in the City Clerk's
office were increased, and a slight advance was
made in the Collector's department, and a clerk
for the Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies
was provided for. The sum of $126,000 was
appropriated for School purposes. The Board
adjourned for one week.[?] lots on west die [?].
[?] lots on east side Adelphi st., all in 11th ward.  
[?] lots on Fifth av., Dean, Bergen and Wyckoff streets, in 
[?] ward.  
[?] lots on Rose Hill, 8th ward.  
[?] lots on Baltic st. and Utica av., 9th ward.  
[?] lots on Butler st. and Rogers ave., 5th ward.  
[?bout] 5 acres in Flatbush, adjoining the city, and rear [Flatbush?], 
Classon and Washington avs. and Clove Road.  
[?Terms] easy, and in some cases money loaned.  Apply to 
[?JOHN] ANGUS, or to THOS. R. LUSH, 355 Fulton st., [Brook?].  
                                                                                                jrlltf

[?O] LET OR FOR SALE—A TASTEFUL, 
[?] well built, 2-story frame dwelling house, filled in with brick, 
[?roof], with extension in the rear, built after the New England 
[?ion] for his own residence by a gentleman lately gone to [re-?] 
[?e] abroad.  The street is paved and lighted, sidewalks flagged.  
[?e] city railroad cars pass within a hundred feet of the house 
[?ry] five minutes, until after midnight.  The house cost, about 
[?three] years ago, over six thousand dollars.  If rented will be 
[?] in complete order.  here are eleven lots of ground [at-?] 
[?ed], each worth $1,000.  The house has water tank, gas and 
[?chandeliers] and every convenience, being a complete residence 
[?] a person doing busines down town.  The time from [Fulton?] 
[?] ferry, by cars, is twenty minute.  The neighborhood is 
[?it] up with most elegant residences, and land in the vicinity 
[?rapidly] rising in value.
[?Possession] immediate—two thirds of the purchase money may 
[?remain] on mortgage.  Price $12,000.   Rent $650 for the house 
[?d] lot on which i stands.  The premises are on Grand [avenue?] 
—west side—corner of Lefferts street, one street south of 
[?Fulton] avenue, Brooklyn.

D. BALDWIN, 
[?tion] of Fulton and Washington streets, over Central Park THE ATLANTIC AVENUE IMPROVEMENT AND THE VETO MESSAGE
OF THE MAYOR.--Probably few are aware of the extent and
improvement of Atlantic avenue as intanded to be carried
out in the contract between the City of Brooklyn and the
Long Island Railroad Co., made in 1835. The Railroad Co.
cedes to the city the entire ground on which their road is
located from near Flatbush avenue and Atlantic street, to
the eastern line of the city, at East New York, about four
miles long and fifty feet wide. This fifty feet wide strip in
effect, to be added to the width of Atlantic avenue and
Schuyler street both 70 feet wide, forming an avenue 120
feet wide. in the centre of which the Railroad tracks are to
be.
   Atlantic street, from the river to Flatbush avenue, was
widened by the Railroad Company when their road was
built, from 60 feet to 100 feet. The whole when widened as
contemplated under the contract, will form the widest avenue
in the city, and some 5 ½ miles long, greatly to the advantage
of property at all points along its length.
   The streets crossing the railroad will be opened and improved,
which at many points cannot now be done by reason
of their being either above or below the railroad level.
   This paper advocated the making of the contract believing
it for the best interest of the city, and fair to the Railroad
Company, and well calculated to settle permanently all questions
between the City and the Railroad company. The contract
was made, the City have taken possession of a part of
the land and applied it to the use of a public street.
   This contract we now think should be left without any
effort to disturb it by the City, and the improvement be
carried out in good faith and fair dealing by all parties. We
think the time has gone by for repudiation of contracts and
the destruction of vested rights, and that our goodly city
will not make any such wild experiment.
   The majority of the Railroad Committee after full examination
have reported that the city had no power over the
subject. The Common Council however passed an ordinance
in direct conflict with the contract, and also in conflict
with the law of the State, on which the contract is
based.
   This ordinance the Mayor has vetoed, in a message printed
in this paper on Tuesday last. It is a clear and conclusive
document, and will not doubt be sustained by a decisive
vote of the Common Council.[?ering] in the hovels of this beautiful isle 
[?cean], or packed three and four tier in 
[?ss] in the alleys and kennels of our boast(?)
[?opolis] whose proximity is such, as almost 
[[?th] with her bustle, din and noise, he 
[?] our retreat.
[?heory] I am going to make use of for the 
[?] a better to account for this bad working 
[?] machinery of society is the fact that we 
[?ixed] up the idea of the almighty dollar 
[?] the acts and duties of life, our religion, 
[?ties], and even our social relations, so 
[?] are habituated to think, talk, and act 
[?e] constant impression that all our [move?] 
[?re] directly connected with the public 
[?] the world, that every question [imper?] 
[?] becomes at once an important financial 
[?nt], and ought to come immediately [un?] 
[?] protection of government.  only argue 
[?] in hand, ever so small in beginning and 
[?] soon reach grave questions of finance.  
[?e] taken this as my rule and it has [satis?] 
[?] that in all disputed cases if I could trace 
[?] relation of the subject under discussion 
[?] dollar, to me the difficulties were at once 
[?].
[?] have introduced the subject of gold and 
[?t] its wondrous powers among others to 
[?ndependence], let us examine the merits 
[?se].
[?re] familiar with the fact—that Christ 
[?or] a penny to illustrate his remarks on 
[?] or tariff questions.
[?] outset of our inquiry as to the value 
[?] of gold when we reach the abstract [re?] 
[?r] in mind this fact—that gold and [silver?] 
[?either] in bars or coin, are just so much 
[?dise], and rise and fall in price the same 
[?], cattle, beef, pork or flour, or any 
[?comodity] [?]To the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kings:  
   The Committee on Equalization of Assessment Rolls, to 
whom were referred the several Assessment Rolls of the 
Towns and Wards of the County, for the purpose of ascertaining 
whether the valuations in one Town or Ward bear a 
just relation to the valuations in all the Towns and Wards of 
the County, report that they have carefully examined and 
compared said Assessment Rolls, and find that the valuations 
therein bear a just proportion, the one to the other, 
and recommend that the said several Assessment Rolls, 
with the valuations therein as made and presented by the 
several Assessors, be approved and adopted by this Board.
   Dated Brooklyn, Aug. 25, 1857.
                                                            J. C. SCHENCK, 
                                                            JOHN A. BOUTELLE, 
                                                            HUGH McLAUGHLIN, 
                             Com. on Equalization of Assessment Rolls.

Valuation of taxable property in the several Wards and Towns 
of the County of Kings, as returned by the several Assessors 
for the year 1857, as compared with the same for the year 1856.

                                                 1856.                                                           1857.                                   Increase.   Decrease.
Brooklyn          Real.               Personal.     Total.             Real.               Personal.       Total.
  1st ward         5,193,825     1,663,794     6,857,619      5,343,625          901,497     6,245,122                           612,497
  2d      "             2,996,700     1,792,996     4,789,696      2,964, 625     1,782,309     4,746,514                              43,182
  3d      "             7,545,350     2,727,450   10,272,800      7,696,100      2,950,700   10,646,800      374,000
  4th     "             4,772,975        822,200     5,595,175      1,809,225         985,671      5,794,896      199,721
  5th     "             2,733,050          16,000     2,749,050       2,645,625           21,404      2,667,029                              82,021
  6th     "             9,780,650     1,084,300   10,864,960      9,984,550      1,430,185    11,414,735      549,785
  7th     "             7,059,005        101,300     7,160,305       3,594,127           34,000      3,628,1  7                         3,532,178
  8th     "             3,427,215        220,000     3,647,215       3,455,630         262,568      3,718,198         70 983
  9th     "             5,243,430        144,700     5,388,130       6,337,961         280,650      6,618,611    1,230,481
10th     "             8,498,065        205,900     8,694,965       8,812,463         546,427      9,358,890       663,925
11th     "             8,398,520        302,500     8,701,020       8,868,470         357,359      9,925,829       524,809
12th     "             3,443,935            2,000      3,445,935       3,954,975           24,275      3,979,250       533,315
13th     "             6,304,425        706,150      7,010,575       6,009,640      1,205,219      7,214,859       204,284
14th     "             3,184,355        160,704      3,345,059        3,132,105        182,989       3,315,092                             29,967
15th     "             1,599,215             3,000      1,602,215       1,592,248                              1,592,248                               9,967
16th     "             1,686,250           25,000      1,711,250       1,747,260           39,500       1,786 760         75,510
17th     "             2,332,364           20,000      2,352,364        2,254,571          55,371       2,309,942                              42,422
18th     "             1,546,117           60,000      1,612,117        1,570,295          74,000       1,644,295          32,178
19th     "                                                                                     3,034,075          34,753       3,068,828     3,068,828
     Total City     85,736,446   10,063,994    95,800,440     87,807,150   11,158,875     98,976,025     7,527,819   4,352,234
New Utrecht.     1,545,885         322,500      1,868,385       1,545 885         297,500       1,843,385                               25,000
Flatbush.            1,096,245         527,200      1,623,445       1,096,152         5  0,500       1,626,652             3,207
New Lott.               663,350        190,975          854,325          696,745         185,350          882,095           27,770
Graveserl.              535,235        127 600          662,835          541,431         130,700          672,131             9,296
Flatlands.               559,302        140,300          669,602          549 614         704,635          704,639             5,037
Total Towns.       4,400,017     1,308,575       5,708,592      4,429,827      1,299,075       5,728,902           45,310         25,000
Total County.   90,136,463   11,372,569   101,509,032    91,236,977    12,467,950   104,704,927     7,573,129    4,377,234
                                                                                                                                             Nett Increase,     3,195,895

   The Committee on accounts reported the following bills 
for payment:  
   John Friend $115 35; Jeremiah Mundell 142 68; J J Lowrie 
400; W Lynch 58 40; Francis C Kirby 176 20; Francis 
Champion 43; J Hopkins 18; Benj Wyckoff 33 75; Bridget 
McKinney 15,000; Husted & Carrl 183; A A Lowe 62 50; J 
G Bergen 25; P O'Brien 268; Wm S Barber 179 25; Edwin 
Ferry 35; J B Duval 49; Peter Messerole 15; Thos H Redding 
and Isaac K Snell 680; J G Zabriskie 100; James Barker 
10; John Wescott 5; James Barker 123; Morris & Russell 30; 
D S Voorhies 700; Gamaliel King 179 11; W E Mabee 4; John 
Smith 87 07.
   Of Penitentiary Committee with statement of expenditure 
for past year, making a total of $40,792 39.
   Number of prisoners in Penitentiary Aug. 1, 1856, was 92 
males 72 females.  Total 164.  Received during pat year 
675 males, 394 females.  Total 1,332.  Number discharged 
657 males, 376 females.  Total 770.  Number of deaths 3.— 
On hand at date of report 100 males, 91 females.  Total 191.  
Average number during the year 184 1/3.
   The report was adopted.dies' Reticules and Work Boxes, Ladies' and Gentlem
Dressing Cases, Port Monaea, Hand Mirrors, Purses, Port
Desks, China Vases, Sewing Birds, Card Cases, &c., &c., for
Mrs.     M. HAYES 175 Fulton street. 

COMB AND BRUSH FACTORY---SPIRI
stock now opening consisting of French and English Co
Brushes and Perfume of the finest quality at 
T. W. WOOD'S Enterprise Emporium, 
j16 tf     289 Fulton st, near Johnso

FANS, FANS.---FANCY, SILK, FEATH
Linen, Burdae, Party, Extension, Church, and all k
of Fans in great variety at
T. W. WOOD'S Enterprise Emporium, 
289 Fulton st, near Johnson

FINE FRENCH, ENGLISH AND AMERICA
Fancy Soaps, Glycerion Jelly, Glycerion Soap, Ameri
Cucumber, Cold Cream and other compounds for the comp 
ton and skin, at 
T. W. WOOD'S Enterprise Emporium, 
j16 tf     289 Fulton st, near Johnson

LUBIN'S GENUINE EXTRACTS 60 CEN
Every perfume at 
T. W. WOOD'S Enterprise Emporium 
16 tf     289 Fulton st, near Johnso

TRAVEL. 

LONG ISLAND RAILROAD.---FALL A
WINTER ARRANGEMENT, (Sunday excepted.)---On
after MONDAY, June 1st, 1856. 
TRAINS GOING EAST. 
Leave Brooklyn for Greenport, 9 A. M., daily. and on Sa
days 8:30 P. M. 
Leave Brooklyn for Riverbead at 9 A.M. and 3.30 P. M. d
Leave Brooklyn for North Islip at 9 A. M. and 3.30 P.M. 
Leave Brooklyn for Framingdale, 9 A. M., 3.30 and 6.00 
daily. 
Leave Brooklyn fo rSyosset, 10 A. M., and 4:30 P. M. 
Leave Brooklyn for Hempstead, 10 A. M., 4, 4.30 and 6 P 
M., daily. 
Leave Brooklyn for Jamaica, 9 and 10 A. M., and 4, 4.30 
and 7 P. M. daily. 
TRAINS GOING WEST. 
Leave Greenport for Brooklyn, 12 M. daily and on Monda
4.50 A M 
Leave Riverhead for Brooklyn, at 5 47 A. M., and 1 P
daily. 
Leave North Islip for Brooklyn, 7 10 A. M., and 2.23 P. 
Leave Farmingdale for Brooklyn, 6, and 7 50 A. M. and 3
Leave Syosset for Brooklyn at 7.20 A. M. and 4. 32 P. M. 
Leave Hampstead for Brooklyn, 6:28, 7:35 and 8 A. M. 
3:20 and 5.10 P. M. 
Leave Jamaica for Brooklyn, 5:40, 7:10, and 8(9, 8.42 and
A.M and 4.10 and 4:55 P. M 
N. B.---Express Train may set down passengers at Hick
and H. Branch going West, and take up passengers at
points going farther east than Jerusalem.  All other pa
gers who may ride on Express Train between Brooklyn
Jerusalem will be charged 50 per cent. advance on regular
June 1, 1857.     te

HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD, TO A
FROM NEW YORK, ALBANY, TROY and places N 
and West. 
On and after MONDAY, May 25, 1857, trains will run an
lows, Sundays excepted: 
GOING NORTH, 
Leave New York from the station, corner of Chambers s 
and College Place, at
6:00 A. M. Express Train for Albany and Troy, stoppin
Yonkers, Peekskill, Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Hyde P
Rhinebeck, Tivoli, Oak Hill, and Hudson,
necting at Albany with Western Trains for
alo and Suspension Bridge, and at Troy with T
for Saratoga, Lake Champlain, Rutland and Mon
7:00 A. M. Poughkeepsie Passenged Train, carrying the ma
Poughkeepsie, and stopping at all stations. 
9.00 A. M Albany Passenger and Mail Train, stoppikng
Yonkers, Irvington, Tarrytown, Sing Sing, P
skill, Garrison's, Cold Spring, Fishkill, New H
burgh, Po'keepsie, and all stations North arri
at Albany and Troy in season for trains west
Nor.
10:15 A. M. Sing Sing Passenger Train, stopping at all Stati
12:00 M. Albany passen'r Train for Albany and Troy, stoppin
Yonkers, Tarrytown, Sing Sing, Peekskill, G
son's Cold Spring, Fishkill, New Hambu
Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Tivola, 
hill, Hudson, Coxsackle and Stuyvesant, connec
with Express train at Albany for Buffalo and
pension Bridge, and at Troy with Northern Tr
for Saratoga, Rutland, Burlington and Montreal. 
1:00 P. M. Poughkeepsie Freight and Passenger Train, stopp
at all stations. 
3:30 P. M. Passenger Train to Albany and Troy, at refr
fare stopping at Yonkers, Dobbs' Ferry, Irvin
and all Time Table Stations North to Albany; 
necting at Albany with Night Express Train for
falo, Suspension Bridge and Western Lines. 
4:00 P. M. Sing Sing Passenger Train, stopping at all station
5:15 P. M. Express - Passenger Train stopping at 
rytown, Sing Sing, Peekskill, Garrisons, Fishkill, Po,k 
sie, Rhinebeck, Oak Hill Hudson and Stuyves
connecting at Albany with Night Express T
   FASHION'S FREAKS.--There are few things
that have not been done, and few things that have
not been worn, under the sanction of fashion.
What could exhibit a more fantastical appearance
than an English beau of the fourteenth century?
He wore long pointed shoes, fastened to his knee
by gold or silver chains; hose of one color on one
leg, and another color on the other; short
breeches, which did not reach to the middle of the
thighs; a coat, the one half white, and the other
black or blue; a long silk hood, buttoned under
his chin, embroidered with grotesque figures of
animals, dancing men, &c., and sometimes ornamented
with gold and precious stones. This 
dress was the height of the mode in the reign of
Edward III. In view of such facts, shall we
upbraid woman for her vanity and love of finery?ANNE.  By Wm. Harrison Ainsworth.  This has
been re-printed in fine style, by Mr. Peterson.  It
is not necessary for us to speak of its merits.
                   -------------------------------------
DR. JAMES MCCLINTOCK.—This celebrated
physician, who has long occupied the foremost
rank among the great guns of the faculty in the
head-quarters of Medical Science, Philadelphia,
has, we understand, recently sold his flourishing
school, the "Philadelphia College of Medicine," of
which he was the founder and long time President,
and where were graduated for several years the
largest classes ever collected in the United States.
In conversation with one of our leading physicians
lately, we learned that Dr. McClintock has been
regarded for many years as the most fluent and
learned lecturer on anatomy which this country
has ever produced.  Much regret has been [?] One of the houses burnt in Nassau Street, was
the scene of a capital joke, in the result of which,
our friend Judge Morse played a part. The house
we speak of was occupied by John Dikeman, who,
on a certain election day, was a candidate for the
State Assembly, in opposition to Mr Morse on the
Democratic side. In those days, the Democrats
had nearly every time their own way, and were
popular, because Old Hunkerism had not poisoned
us; and there is very little doubt that Morse
would be chosen. But either from this easy assurance
of victory, or some other cause, Dikeman,
toe every body s surprise, was declared elected, by
a small majority! So, in the evening, a jovial
party of Dikeman's friends marched round to his
house, to congratulate him, and "he treated."
This was the first intelligence Mr Dikeman had
of his election. He was attracted to his front stoop
by the lights and the hurrahs, and, after making
a little speech, somebody gave him a hint of the
expectation of eatables and drinkables. This put
him entirely at a nonplus. But, with a lawyer's
adroitness, the thought struck him how to fix it.
"My friends," said he "I did not dream of success
in this election, nor of having the happiness of
seeing you here; and, consequently, I am entirely
unprovided with the refreshments which it would
be my greatest pleasure to spread before you, if I
had them. But I have heard that my opponent,
Mr Morse, has laid in a liberal supply of those
comforts: I propose, therefore, that we go round
to him, and save them from spoiling." This proposition
was received with shouts of approval and
laughter; and the whole posse proceeded forthwith
to Mr Morse's house in Johnson street. Mr M.
took the joke in good part, too; he received his
successful competitor and the crowd, and regaled
them all right bountifully.[?], at the late election, probably exceeds three hundred 
thousand.

[?] ST. LAWRENCE, THE BANNER COUNTY.—Ashtabula, 
[?Ohio], where Mr. Giddings resides, did well, Worcester, 
Mass., under the lead of Charles Allen did better: 
her vote almost 10,000 for Free Soil, placed her 
[?sons] in the front rank of Freedom's host.  But St. 
Lawrence, N. Y., the home of Silas Wright, strides 
[?last] her competitors and proudly leads the van.  6,000 
majority over Cass!  2,150 over the untied vote of 
Cass and Taylor!  She shall be called a county no 
[?nger]—she is a state within herself; 
                                                "She stands 
   Where Freedom's star hath never set; 
   Though dim it's light on other lands 
   It beams upon her mountains yet."

   AN ENGLISH RESTELL TO BE HUNG.—The late
London papers report the trial of a woman named 
Linfield, indicted for murder, in producing a 
case of abortion which resulted in death.  She was 
convicted, sentenced, and left for execution.  The 
papers state that the crime has become so common 
n England, that an example is absolutely necessary.  
Abortionists in this country, 
   "With twenty mortal murders on their crowns," 
ride in their carriages; or if convicted of infanticide, 
merely suffer a comfortable imprisonment 
of a few months—their agents and partners driving 
a brisker trade than ever, in the mean time.
                                                                 [Sunday Times.

   Mode of Electing the President and Vice President. 
—The Presidental electors chosen by the 
people, assemble in the capitals of their respective 
State, as soon as possible after they are elected, 
and vote for the candidates of their choice.— 
Having recorded their vote, copies of it are made,NEW LIGHT HOSES ON LONG ISLAND.---FOUR
new light houses are to be added to the coast illumination
on Long Island, some of which are
completed and others are in progress. The frequent
occurence of wrecks upon the coast of
Long Island, about midway between Montauk
and Fire Island,
has been attributed to the absence
of a good coast light between these two
points. To suply his omission, the Light-House
Department are employed in the erection of a
light between these two points, that is, opposite
and about 12 miles south of Riverhead, on the
main. The location is on Tangouy Point, Great
West Bay, 42 miles west of Montauk, the same
distance east of Fire Island an about a mile
and a half North of the outer beach. The work
is under the superintendence of Lieutenant J. C.
Duane.
The structure is a round tower of brick, 33
feet at the base, and the height to be 170 feet
above mean tide water. The walls are 8 feet
thick, tapering to the top, leaving on the inside
a space of 10 feet 6 inches, which is occupied by
a spiral stairway of iron, supported on one side
by the wall, and on the other by an iron column
running perpendicularly up through the centre.
The work has already progressed to the height
of 140 feet.
The Light will probably be ready for use by
the middle of December, and when completed
will be higher by 34 feet than any other lighthouse
tower in the United States. Forty-one
men are employed under the direction of Mr.
Edward Hall. The work was commenced in
April.
The new Light-House at Horton's Point, Southold,
is completed and ready for lighting; and
that at Lloyd's Neck was finished about the same
time. The work upon the new Light-House at
Fire Island is progressing; foundation is be 138
feet in diameter, and the height of tower 170
feet. Fifty-three men, under the supervision of
Mr. Wm. Lane, are engaged upon the work. It
will require another year for its completion.THE [?] 

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[?] after reputation are obliged Remarks of the Hon. Alexander J. Bergen,
of Suffolk, on the Bill to grant certain
privileges to the South Side Railroad,
Delivered in Assembly, March, 1861.

The question being on ordering to a third reading
the bill to grant certain privileges to the
South Side Railroad Company of Long Island,
Mr. Bergen took the floor and said:-
Mr. SPEAKER-I desire to occupy the attention of the
House, at this time, with a very brief statement of the arguments
which favor the passage of this bill, and with
some allusion to the objections which have been made to
it, and overruled by the committees who have had it under
consideration. The objection raised by the gentleman
who has the honor, in part with me, to represent
glorious Old Suffolk, admits that the Long Island Railroad
does not accommodate the travel of the Island,
either on the North or the South aide; but he is afraid
that the South Side road will kill the old road. The contrary
fact is shown by experience in other localities, and
undoubtedly will be shown in our own. While I admit
the propriety of the gentleman's interest in what he
deems the only connecting link with his end of the Island,
and appreciate his argument from his own point of
view, I have no fears that his special apprehensions will
ever be realized, but that on the contrary, the new stimulus
given to the old road, will result in a prompt ad decided
benefit to the constituency he specially represents.
It has not been claimed before the committees that
any doubt exists of the responsible character of the company.
On the contrary, it is admitted that all its corporalors
were men of the first standing, and directly identified
with the local interests to be subserved, being themselves
large property owners on the Island or in the City
of Brooklyn. All the preliminary measures of the company
have been perfected. The various lines of the location
in question have been examined by an accomplished
engineer, staked out and levelled. Land grants for about
one-half the entire length of road have been freely tendered
and accepted; and all other incipient steps have
been taken which careful business proceedure has required.
The Legislature is not asked to assist or indorse a
mere speculative and baseless enterprise.
The privilege which forms the important feature of this
bill, in reference to right of way, can only be objected to
on the ground that the sum of $5,000 per mile is not sufficient
to protect property interests. This point was raised
by the counsel who opposed the bill in committee.
Unfortunately, however, for those who are careless
about their figures, one of the gentlemen, in his argument,
presents an estimate of the value of this landed interest.
Taking the number f acres required per mile of
road at 33, and an average value of $40 per acre, he
makes the cost of land per mile $1,320, or about one
fourth the sum named in the bill. But as it happens that
there are but 3 acres per mile instead of 33, the actual
value of this interest is therefore but $326 per mile, or
about one-fifteenth part of the limit assigned here. And
the fact that about one-half of the right of way has been
already donated to the Company under this estimate
really induces the ratio of landed value to one-thirtieth
the amount provided in the Treasury to pay for it.
It is this question of right of way, thus securely guarded,
on which the object of this bill is centered. And the
reasons for asking this privilege are not in any respect,
so far as is now known, contingent on the opposition of
any landed proprietors to occupation. So far from any
apprehensions on this score, we have assurances of general
donation along the entire route, instances of purchases
being exceptions among a class of intelligent farmers
and proprietors, who fully understand the benefits of this
enterprise to each person within its range of access. It
is only in the case of minors and guardians, that this
privilege is to facilitate our operations, since they have
not the right, however willing they may be, to yield us
right of way except through legal process. To avail
themselves, jointly with us, of this process, we are now
barred by the necessity of a full paid subscription of
some sixty times the value of all the land yet to be acquired.
And the amount of cast in hand to which we
ask you now to limit us, is not only sufficient to pay all
these expenses, but to construct the entire length of
track ready for the locomotives.
As to the argument which has been made that this
company will injure the business of the Long Island
Railroad, we have this reply to make:
The Long Island Railroad cars were built with a view to
Boston travel, and until quire lately it has made the most
strenuous efforts to sustain this business, and the legislature
ought to deprive the New Haven Railroad of its
charter and stop the Sound Steamboats, which have taken
away this business, if it is disposed to defend the legitimate
business intentions of the Long Island Railroad
charter. It is charter expressly locates it through the middle
of the Island, through which desert plain it industriously
meanders, winding in every direction, not to benefit
the localities within its reach, but to avoid them as consistently
as possible. The only Island benefit aimed at
by the road is at Hicksville, as a land speculation, to
reach which it ascends a summit of 154 feet above tide;
and then, as if ashamed of its effort, it turns southerly
nearly at right angles of about two miles. It is absurd
to claim that this old road was located with any regard to
the benefit to either the north or south side of the Island,
between which it swings like Mahommet's coffin, and it
is equally absurd to claim that its management has ever
consulted the property interests of the Island on either
side. There are numerous instances in print on this
case.
But it is not true that this road ought seriously to injure
the old road. Already it has determined to abandon
its Brooklyn terminus and by some 12 miles of new line
to seek another outlet. We simply take up with leavings.
We protect the interests they have elected to abandon.
We maintain the connection of Brooklyn with localities
which otherwise will be deprived of it, and are identified
with those citizens who believe in the South Side. We
expect to make our own business on our own independent
and separate line. The whole domain from from Hunter's
Point, via Jamaica, through the center of the Island
to Greenpoint, and the whole north side of the Island,
with over 60 miles of the South Side, we leave to the enterprise
of the established Company, and if they cannot
make it pay, through such a country, it is simply because
of mal-administration, and not because there are no adequate
sources of profit.
Of the vast wealth of the Great South Bay; of the agricultural
productions of the south side proper, which we
expect to bring into operation on our toad, or ever can. If not
provided for, precisely as we propose to do it, it will remain
as it has remained for these 30 years past, since
which time property owned on certain parts of the South
Side has not advanced in price.
Nor is it true that, as a general rule, our railroads
throughout the country have ever been permanently injured
in the aggregate by the influence of rivalry. On
the contrary, the whole history of our railway system
shows that increased facilities for travel, multiply travel
in a very great ratio, and are positive benefits to the community.
There is no force therefore in this argument
that this privilege is to be denied, as a means of detriment
to the legitimate business of the old road.
If it were, however, to be granted that the new road
will affect the business of the Long Island road, the great
question of public convenience and the benefit of taxable
property ought to be held paramount to be interests
of any single corporation. New York has become the
Excelsior State of the Union, by which we are all to stand
or fall, solely through her enterprise in public improvements.
Nor in this management of her prominent public
works has she ever displayed a bigoted and shortsighted
policy.
She stands first among her sister states, rearing her
proud head high above all others Contrast her with her
sister Virginia, with her advantages in finer soil, better
climate, more spacious harbors, and more noble rivers;
or with the Key Stone State, herself nearly bankrupt in
her efforts to develop her resources of mineral wealth,
and now occupying a position of proud eminence. But
for the promptness and vastness of our system of internal
improvements, New York would have remained in the
Union less than a second rate State. These have opened
up the depths of her forests, and the resources of all her
agricultural and commercial wealth; resources, which,
without this enterprise would have lain listless and dormant
up to the present hour, and which have preformed
all their herculean labors within the lifetime of many
who now hear me.
After the completion of her great Erie Canal she has
constructed the Oswego Canal in one line of apparent rivalry,
and has chartered step by step, the great competing
enterprise of the present New York Central railroad,
along its very banks, cheerfully also contributing from
her treasury to construct the New York and Erie Road
along the Southern tier, which tapped the business of he
canal at Buffalo. In no case has her system of public
works proved otherwise than a benefit to each of them,
individually, or to the State at large, and the statistics of
our public works, all the country over, show not only
their great commercial benefits, but their immediate and
inevitable improvement of taxable value, sometimes ten
and twenty fold. All these seeming conflicts of individual
interest, when truly examined by the lamp of experience,
blend in a grand universal, unfailing law of public
good, and national prosperity and power.F
brown stone houses, with all modern improv
north side of First place, between Clinton and Court
Apply to R. H. McCURDY or H. D ALDRICH. No
place, New York, or S. HONDLOW, Montague stree
Court street     m11 e 

FARM FOR SALE---TO FARMERS
GARDENERS---58 acres of land, in plots from 
acres, situated in the Town of Flatbush, near the
Buildings, and within three miles of the City Hall, Br
Terms easy.  Apply to L. T. BERGEN, 30 Pine street
or Major G. MIX, City Hall, Brooklyn.     m

HOUSE FOR SALE---ON BEDFORD 
NUE.  4th house south from Myrtle; is hand
papered, and in good order, contains 11 rooms, gas
shower and plunge bath.  Price $3800;  on mortgag
balance on easy terms.  Inquire on the premises, o
PAPE, cor. Myrtle and Franklin avenues. 

FOR SALE---HOUSE AND LOT No
Second place, between court and Smith stree
all modern improvements.  Also house and lot 303 G
Also vacant lots on 17th and 18th streets, from 7th to
nues  Terms easy.  Enquire at 43 Fulton street. 
m6 lw     NATH'L M

COTTAGES FOR SALE AT CYPRESS H
near the Water Works, with two or more lots to
Prices from $1,500 to $3,600, and on easy terms. A
JOSEPH F. BRIDGES, No. 158 Oxford street     m 

FOR SALE OR TO LET, IN BROOK 
[late Williamsburg], ten 3-story new brick DWEL
finished in the best manner, and situated on 3d and 4 
betwen North 8th and 9th streets, at very low prices
a number of Frame Buildings.  Six hundred Lots for 
lease  No money required if improved.  Apply to S. J. B 
No. 112, 4th avenue, New York, or C. FOWLER, corp
and North 9th streets, Williamsburgh.     m4 

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE, 137 A
phi street;  hot and cold water all through the
gas and gas fixtures;  rooms handsomely papered, and
complete order;  lot 125 feet deep;  fine garden, grape 
fruit trees, flowers, &c.  Also lot ad stable on Clermo
enue.  Apply on the premises,or 25 Ferry street, New
fe26 4w* 

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE---THE V
desirable house, No. 228 Adams street, five mi
walk from the Fulton or Montague ferries;  three storie 
basement; has gas all thruogh, baths, hot and cold water
a connection with the sewers;  heated patent heaters
is in perfect order.  Price $5800.  Enquire pm the pren
fe27 tf

FOR SALE, ON CENTRAL AVENUE, BRO
LYN---A handsome Cottage House and seven full
House contains two parlors, dining room, five bedro 
bathroom with hot and cold water, kitchen washhouse
dry, light cellar.  There are many fruit trees on the gro
and good large stable.  Terms easy.  Would be excha
for a small house about a mile form the City Hall.  App
N. THOMPSON, 117 West Warren street.     fe23 3 

FOR SALE---A GOOD HOUSE IN A FA
ionable neighborhood.  Tickets to view the premise
LESLIE'S AGENCY, corner of Atlantic and Clinton stre
Terms favorable. 

FOR SALE IHN BROOKLYN---A 3 STO
brick house, No. 14 1/2 Little street.  Also the three
joining.  Lots on United States street;  the corner lot, wi
two story and attic frame house  The above will be sold
moderate price;  the largest portion can remain onbond
mortgage.  Inquire of JOHN G. KEIBER, 14 Catharine 
corner of Water street, New York.     ja10 3n 

HOUSES TO LET. 

TO LET OR FOR SALE CHEAP AND
EASY TERMS---Four 3 story and basement brick hou
21x38; lo's 21x131, with 25 feet court yards; situated on Ba
street, close to Flatbush avenue and the new Park.  hou
finished with marble mantels, heaters, ranges, compl
Ridgewood plumbing, gas, fine cellar, &c.  Apply to
HONDLOW, Montague street, ear Court street, or J.
MARTENS, Architect, Atlantic street, cor. Clinton.     m12

TO LET---THE VERY DESIRABLE RESI
ence, corner of Gates and Bedford avenues, Brookl
The house is large and contains all the modern impro 
ments.  The grounds are handsomely laid out and w
stocked with choice fruit, shrubbery, &c.  Would be an 
cellent location for a physician.  Ren, including bar, $7
Enquire on the premises, or of E. R. McILVAINE, Bank 
the Republic, New York.     m12 5t 

TO LET---FROM MAY 1ST, THE DESIRABI
three story and basement brick house, 226 Degraw
has range, Water and gas;  also a beautiful garden, with gra
vines, peach trees, &c., &c.  Can be seen from 12 to 2 o'clo
Rent $500.  Apply to C. DEVER, Esq., 109 Pearl street, N. 
or 50 Harrison street, Brooklyn. 

TO LET, IN BROOKLYN---THE SECON
floor of a genteel brick house, No. 97 Ryerson street
one of the most pleasant locations in the city, to a gentlem
and whe.  The occupants of the house will be the same
house is but a few steps from the Myrtle avenue cars.  R
$160.  Apply at 391 Hudson avenue.  None but Americ
need apply.     m11 3t 

TO BE LET---A 3 STORY AND BASEMEN
brick house, two lots of ground, a brick stable a
coach house in the rear, near the car route.  Rent *980. A
a 2 story and basement brick house, in Clinton street, ne 
Livingston.  Rent %500.  Inquire of JOHN WILLINS, 
holsterer, 106 Fulton street.     fe27 t

FACTORY TO LET OR LEASE---STEA
ENGINE AND FIXTURES FOR SALE---Building 25 
50, four stories, fitted up with water closets gas and wat
throughout;  located within less than five minutes walk 
Wall and Fulton street ferries.  In the building is a Stea
Engine of 10 horse power, with boiler of 12 horse powe 
all complete in running order and nearly new, which will 
sold with or without the lease of building.  Apply to th
WILMOT & KISSAM MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 9 
to 103 Front street, Brooklyn, or JOHN DAVOL, 100 Joh
street, New York.     m7 2w* 

FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET---THE HOUS
88 State street, near Clinton street, will be let, furnished
It is in complete order, recently painted and papered; ha
all the conveniences of a first class residence;  house ful
size;  lot extra depth;  fruit trees in the garden;  five minutes
walk from the Wall street ferry.  Inquire on the premises, o
of W. R. STOWE, 39 Pearl street, N. Y.     m6 2w 

TO LET---THE ROOMS OCCUPIED BY
FERGUSON, as a GYMNASIYM, corner of Fulton and
Pineapple streets, and the fixtures for sale.  Apply to
M. REYNOLDS, 
fe12 tf     Cor. Fulton and Pineapple streets, 2d floor. 

LOTS FOR SALE. 
LOTS FOR SALE AT PRICES FROM $250
to $800, in the 10th Ward of the City of Brooklyn, on 3d
and 4th avenues and President and Carroll streets;  if improvements
are made all the purchase money can remain on
mortgage for twenty years; also water fronts on the Gowanua
Creek, suitable for manufactories, or lumber, brick, coal and
stone yards, which will be sold or leased on very favorable
terms.  Apply to     ARTHUR W. BENSON 
Office on Carroll street, near Nevins at 

FOR SALE. 
A WELL ESTABLISHED PORTER HOUSE
FOR SALE---Doing a good paying business, with seven
years' lease of whole house, at a very low rent---two thirds 
of the rent being annually paid by two permanent tenants, 
leaving the bar, sitting room, cellars, bedroom, &c, &c, for a
mere trifle.  Satisfactory reasons given for selling.  Apply on 
the premises corner of Front and Pearl streets, Brooklyn.
m61w*  

FOR SALE OR TO RENT---PEWS No. 95, 96 
and 99, in R. P. Dutch Church on the Heights (Rev.
James Eells,) being among the most desirable in the Church. 
Inquire of 
sec6 tf     JAMES H. PRENTICE, 2 Remsen street. 

GYMNASIUM. 
BURNHAM'S LADIES' GYMNASIUM, 
No. 176 ATLANTIC STREET. 
In Mr. Cary's new building, opposite the Atheneum 
Brooklyn. 
This Gymnasium for Females, which was successfully
opened in 1859, by Miss Hall, is now re opened by the Proprietor
of the Male Gymnasium, No. 12 Boerum street. 
The exercising room is one of the best adapted rooms for
Gymnastic and Calisthenic exercises in the United States.
It was build especially for the purpose, has a lofty ceiling a
fine light, a clear floor, and contains two complete Bowling
Alleys located in the galleries at either end.
New machinery has been added and every effort will be
made to make it the model institution of the kind in the
ountry 
Patent skates have been introduced, so that Ladies can 
learn the art of skating without incurring any danger. 
Classes for Ladies and Misses meet every day.  Full particulars
can be had by applying at the Gymnasium.  Careful 
attention paid to children. 
A lady is in attendance at the Gymnasium at all hours. 
The proprietor and conductor has had several years experience
in Gymnastic exercises, and has the fullest confidence
in his ability to regulate the exercises to the most delicate
constitution. 
Rooms open daily from 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. 
Ladies are invited to call at all exercising hours. 
Terms, invariably in advance, 1 year, $16:  6 months, $10; 
3 months, $7. 
AVON C. BURNHAM.
Refers to R. S. Storrs, Jr., D. D.;  Rev. F. A. Farley, D. D.; 
Rev. Samuel Spear, D. D.;  John H. Raymond, L. L. D.;  Rev. 
W. Alvin Bartlett;  Rev. Wm. H. Milburn, W. C. Karr;  Rev. 
C. D. Foss;  Dr. C. L. Mitchell;  Dr. McLellan;  Dr. James
Crane;  Dr. W. K. Brown. 

AGENCIES. 
THOMAS LESLIE, AGENT FO RTHE SALE 
THE BROOKLYN CITY TRACT SOCIETY.--The receipts 
of this society for the year 1857, as we 
stated on Monday, amounted to $4,450.91. Of 
the sixty or more Evangelical denominations in 
the city only twenty-three contributed to this 
work, as follows:
First Presbyterian Church, Remsen st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $511.27
First Presbyterian Church, Henry st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422.28
Second Presbyterian Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561.65
Third Presbyterian Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.25
Central Presbyterian Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113.60
South Presbyterian Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151.41
First Reformed Dutch Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135.00
Church on the Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219.93
Middle Reformed Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.53
North Reformed Dutch, Gowanus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.53
Pierrepont st, Baptist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210.00
Strong Place Baptist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Central Baptist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
St. Ann's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418.91
Christ's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225.20
St. Peter's. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.39
Church of Pilgrims. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532.64
Plymouth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267.40
Clinton ave. Congregational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171.47
Elm Place Congregational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
South Congregational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Pacific st. Methodist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Westminster Presbyterian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00[?] Blackwell 352 82; 
[?56 55; Richard L Bartle 77 88; William S Richardson 230 10; 
[?ony] Kaferle 149 74; Peter Harney 37 43; Ignatz Heolzer 
[?2]; Patrick Commingham 37 43; Andrew Aswig 37 43; James 
[?son] 175 48; Catharine Caudle 65 19; William S Richardson 
[?].                              A. M. WOOD, 
[?] law6W           Collector of Taxes and Assessments.

[?ASSESSMENT] NOTICE.—In the matter of 
[?] Fulton street widening, between Red Hook Line and 
[?] street. 
[?Notice] is hereby given, that the following Assessments in 
[?above] matter remain unpaid, and that the Warrant for [collecting?] 
said Assessments will expire on the 14th day of [February?] 
[?] next, and that unless said Assessments, together with the 
[?nse] and per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before 
[?the] date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell the premises in 
[?the manner] pointed out by Section 24 and 25 of Title 5th, of 
[?resent] Charter of the City of Brooklyn:  
[?n] Funk $84 15; G W Prince 86 98; City of Brooklyn 
[? 07]; Samuel R Johnson 184 87; James Weaver 92 44; 
[?] and William Jones 232 42; Edwards Pierrepont 2,916 08; 
[?Christopher] Prince 1,113 22.         A. M. WOOD, 
[?] law6W                Collector of Taxes and Assessments.

 [?CORPORATION] NOTICE.—ASSESSMENTS 
CONFIRMED.—Grading King street from Van Brunt to 
[?ards] st.
[?rd] Place, north side, Flagging from Court to Smith st.
[?th] Seventh street, flagging the whole length.
[?lor] street, north side,     do from Kent to Lee av.
[?ton] street, both sides     do from De Kalb to Fulton av.
[?Vanderbilt] av, east side, do from Fulton to Atlantic av.
[?ord] street, west side,      do from Park to Flushing av.
[?ord] street, east side,       do from Hewes st, to Division av.
   Assessments in the above entitled matters were duly [con?d] 
on the 14th day of Dec , 1857, and the original [Assessments?] 
Rolls or fair copies thereof, will be delivered to the [Collector?] 
of Taxes and Assessments on the 24th day of December, 
[?] Notice is hereby given to all [?] 
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS FROM BROOKLYN.---Perhaps
there is not a city, or any other place, in the United
States, which affords, from different points, more noble
and varied views, than Brooklyn.  From the
Heights, from Bergen Hill, from Mount Prospect, 
even from the new Fifth avenue road to Greenwood---
and above all, from old Fort Greene---these views are
of unsurpassed fineness!  Somebody of the New York 
Sun has been over here, and, in the connection, hear
what he says: 
"The view from the City Hall of Brooklyn is most
magnificent.  The building being located upon the
Heights, with a cupola and observatory much higher 
than those on the City Hall of New York, or any other
public building, one has a complete view of the 
cities and surrounding country, to a distance of
twenty-five miles in some directions.  We occupied
an hour or two the other day, upon the cupola, and by
the aid of an excellent spy glass furnished by Mr. 
Russell, the efficient watchman, we had a complete 
view of the cities of Brooklyn, New York and Williamsburg. 
At our feet, as it were, lay the Navy
Yard, the Wallabout, United States Dry Dock and
United States Marine Hospital.  In the distance were
the Palisades, the North River, Harlem River, Hell
Gate, the East River, Blackwell's Island, Astoria, 
Ravenswood, Bushwick, &c.  Eastward lay Bedford, 
Fort Greene, Mount Prospect, and the range of hills
consecrated to Republican liberty by the memorable
conflict between the American and British armies in 
August 1776.  On the south were Greenwood Cemetry, 
Gowanus Bay, the Harbor, the Narrows, the
lower Bay, Sandy Hook, and the numerous villages on
Staten Island, &c.  Westward---the beautiful landscape
of New Jersey, studded with towns;  Newark
Bay, the city of Newark, Elizabethport, &c. &c.  A
more beautiful spot than the City Hall of Brooklyn
could not be selected for an Observatory.  The present
stairway to the cupola is altogether unfit for ladies, 
being dark, gloomy, and difficult of access.  There
is ample room for improvement in this respect." 

MISCELLANEOU. 
The following account of some places and
buildings ever interesting to our citizens is extracted
from Spooner and Teale's Brooklyn Directory 
for 1848-9. 
U. S. DRY DOCK;  Brooklyn Navy Yard. 
Chief Engineer.---WILLIAM J. McALPON, 87 Henry street. 
Assistant Engineer---JOHN O. MORSE, Globe Hotel. 
This stupendous work was commenced in the month of
October, 1844, when ground was broke with the appropriate
ceremonies.  The foundation of this dock is completed, 
and the masonry embracing two thirds of the first course of
the stone floor, and the culverts, (as far as they go) have
been constructed.  The foundation of the dock consists of
about 7,000 piles driven between thirty and forty feet into
the earth.  The intermediate space is filled for three feet
deep, with a mass of 'concrete,' composed of pebbles, broken
granite and cement.  Timbers one foot square are
next 'dowelled' to the heads of these piles between which
the 'concrete' is again filled in.  A floor of plank four hundred
feet long, by one hundred feet wide, covers these timbers; 
and another course of square sticks and concrete
follow, over which will he first, a course of stone flagging
20 inches thick, and secondly, the fine cut granite, constituting
the floor proper.  From the head of the pile to the 
surface of this last mentioned course of stone, is nine feet
of work, the most solid and enduring.  From this floor, 
rise the walls of the dock 36 feet high.  These will be of
fine cut granite, leaving the dimensions of the chamber 38 
feet wide at the bottom, and 98 feet at the top 
Its length at the bottom will be 258 feet, at the top 303 feet.
It will require 100,000 stones besides 4,000 tons of Rubble, 
and when finished, will 'dock' the largest ship in the American
Navy.  Its entrance will be closed by two gates, and
it will be emptied of water by means of 6 or 8 large pumps, 
constructed for the purpose.  The average number of men
employed on this magnificent work, is about 400. 
It is confidently expected that the 'Dock' will be finished
in the spring of 1850, and the cost probably will amount to
about a million and a half dollars. 

THE CITY HALL---WAs commenced in th e month of
March, 1846.  It is a substantial, neat, convenient, and
commodious building;  located at the junction of Fulton, 
Joralemon and Court sts.  The outer walls are constructed
of white marble from the Weschester quarry which presents
a grand and magnificent appearance.  The building
throughout is of the Grecian ionic order of architecture, 
three stories in height.  On the top and in the centre is a
cupola 90 feet high, surmounted with a carved figure representing
the Goddess of Justice.  In the front of the building
at the principal entrance is a splendid portico, supported
by six Grecian Ionic colums.  The building is 162 feet 
broad by 102 feet deep, and 57 feet high.  It contains offices
and rooms for all the principal officers of the city and
county, also a spacious Military drill room in the attic story
156 feet in length by forty feet in breadth.  The building is
thoroughly fire proof, the partition walls being entirely constructed
with brick and substantial iron beams, supporting
the floors with brick arches, sprang between them which
form the floors;  these arches are laid over with narrow
Georgia pone plank, flooring sold and enduring. 
The cost of the building is about $150,000, and the
ground about $50,000 additional, making the entire cost of
the building complete, and the ground attached, $200,000. 
The hall an grounds are enclosed with a beautiful, neat
and permanent iron fence which adds m
of the whole.
Ald. Jesse C. Smi
"  William Burbank, 
"  James Humphrey
King, Arch


SENATE DISTRICTS.---Under the new apporionment
the County of Kings is divided into TWO Senate
Districts, as follows: 
2d District---1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 7th, 11th, 13th, and 19th
Wards. 
3d District---6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and
18th Wards, and Nw Utrecht, Gravesend, Flatbush, Flatlands, 
and New Lotts. 

The ASSEMBLY DISTRICTS under the new apportionment area as
follows: 
1st District---New Utrecht, Gravesend, Flatbush, Flatlands, 
New Lotts, and 8th, 17th, and 18th Wards. 
2d Dist.--1st, 6th and 12th Wards. 
3d  "  4th and 10th Wards. 
4th  "  2d, 3d and 5th Wards. 
5th  "  9th and 11th Wards. 
6th  "  13th and 14th Wards. 
7th  "  7th, 15th, 16th and 19th Wards.     au21  tf 


HISTORY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, from its earliest settlement
to the present time.  Illustrated by over a hundred
engravings.  By Mary L. Booth.---CLARK &
MEEKER, 49 Walker street, New York. 
The settlement and rapid growth of New York, 
State and City, appear more like a fable than a reality. 
Two hundred and fifty years ago, and what
is now New York, contained a few dusky red men
and clusters of wigwams.  Its progress from that 
period until now, is a subject full of interest to its 
present inhabitants.  The Dutch governors of the 
early times, and the people they ruled over, had
little anticipation of the future magnitude and
grandeur of the communities they were aiding to
establish.  They had, however, an eye to the main
chance.  Thus, Governor Van Twiller, in 1636, 
purchased a tract of land, comprising 15,000 acres, 
on Long Island, where he and his co-purchasers 
founded New Amersfoordt, now Flatlands.  He
also, we are informed, purchased what is now
Governor's Island, which had once formed a part 
of Long Island.  So late as the last century, the
passage of the Buttermilk Channel was not deemed
safe for boats, though market boats filled with
buttermilk, and rowed by women from Long
Island to the New York market, glided through it
and gave it its present name. 
We have an account of the English attempting
to get possession of Long Island.  In 1635 Lord
Stirling had obtained a grant of Long Island from 
the Plymouth Company, but Governor Kieft, the
successor of Van Twiller, drove his colony out.
A company of emigrants from Lynn in 1648 
founded the twon of Easthampton, L. I., and this, 
with a small colony at Setawket, were the only
English settlements made on Long Island during
the reign of the Dutch.  Up to the year 1654 the
Minister at New Amsterdam officiated on Long
Island occasionally, but now the colonists demanded
a settled Minister, and the first Church on Long
Island was built at Midwout, or Flatbush, and Domine
Johannes Polhemus was installed at a salary
of 600 guilders, or about $228.  In this place he
preached every Sunday morning, preaching in the
afternoons alternately at "Breuckelen" and Amersfoordt. 
In 1661 Jacques Cortelyou founded the settlement
of New Utrecht, to which a few months afterwards
Gov. Stuyvesant granted a village char- 

and extending northerly to a line drawn equi-distant
th Fourth and South Third streets, and running in the
neral direction;  also, all the land lying on the southerly
outh Fourth street, from Ninth street to Union avenue
nding southerly to a line drawn equi-distant from 
urth and South Fifth streets, and running in the same
direction. 
ASDEN J. SPOONER.     }
DANIEL B. HASBROUCK,     } 
THOMAS COTRE     } 
Commissioners. 
yn, September 23d, 1857.     s21  dto4 

ESSMENT NOTICE.---IN THE MATTER
Ninth avenue opening from Ninth street to Green-
metery. 
is hereby given, that the following Assessments in the
tter remain unpaid, and that the warrant for collecting
ssments will expire on the 29th day of October next and
ss said assessments, together with the expense and per
allowed by law, are paid on or before said date, I shall 


HOUSE FURNISHING GOOD
At No. 209 Fulton street, 
WHITE & NICHOLS. 

HINA ARCADE RE-OPENED---112 AND 114 
Clinton, extending through to 167 Atlantic street, with a
stock.  White Stone China Dinner, Tea and Toilet Sets. 
22tf 

HITE STONE CHINA TOILET, TEA AND
Dinner Sets, at the CHINA ARCADE, 112 and 114 Clin
extending to 167 Atlantic streets.     ap22 tf 

CONFECTIONERY. 
ROOKLYN ICE CREAM DEPOT, 109 FULTON 
STREET---M. SWANEY informs the public that by
eased facilities he is prepared to supply Pic Nics, Parties, 
with the best quality of ice cream, in any quantity from 
500 quarts, at 30 cents per quart.  Satisfaction guaranteed.
mittees of Arrangements will find it to their advantage to
him a call. 
HUTTEMEIEREA also takes this opportunity of returning
hanks to his former friends and customers for past favors, 
solicits a renewal of the same, at the above stand, where
n be found at all times.     je10 1m* 

BUSINESS NOTICES. 
REPARE FOR A SUMMER CAMPAIGN
against Bugs, Roaches, Ants and other vermin, by using
ug and Insect Exterminater manufactured and for sale
D. LEYS, corner of Main and York streets;  also at Mr. 
ster's Drug store, cor. Smith and Baltic sts.     je172m

OTICE TO PLUMBERS---THE BEST WATER
FILTER in the world, the only one that can't get out of
warranted to make pure and clear as crystal the dirtiest
GRAY BROTHERS, 69 Beekman st., 
lm*     Sole Manufacturers. 

CTURES---JUST RECEIVED BY STEAMER
some very fine views of American Scenery, and some
letn Stereoscopes at
JOHN D. CHASE'S 203 Fulton street.
r work of all kinds made to order.  Watches, Clocks, 
ry, &c., &c., a very extensive assortment.     je13 1m

OSIERY!  HOSIERY!!---THE LARGEST 
assortment in the City at
WM. PINER'S, 171 Fulton street. 
23tf     Sign of the Big Stocking.  Established 1838. 

W PRICED CLOCKS---CLOCKS FROM $1 
o $10 at J. D. CHASE'S.  French, English and Yankee
s sent for, repaired and returned in perfect order. 
JOHN D. CHASE, 203 Fulton st., 
13     Manufacturer of Silver Ware, Jewelry, &c. 

COMFORTABLE SHAE INSURED---GENtlemen 
troubled with a tender skin, will find the LETHEAN
dispensible luxury.  For sale by MRS. HAYES, 275 Fulton 
t, and by the proprietor, HERSCHEL PARKER, Fulton 
ue, cor. Jay street.     fe24 6m* 

CEMETERIES.
HE EVERGREENS CEMETERY---OFFICE, 
No. 6 Court street, opposite the City Hall, where all orders
nterments or sale of lots will be received.  A messenger
leave the office at 11 o'clock each day for the Cemetery. 
7 tf     GEO. WRIGHT, Agent 


often held, sub-rosa, the plays of Bulwer or Shakespeare, 
or Massinger. 
We remember well the importance that was attached
to the projected bringing out of Bulwer's great 
comedy of Money.  It was during the period of its
performance at the Park and Franklin Theatres.  A 
new green baize for the stage---newly painted scenes 
---and new and appropriate costumes were procured. 
The night arrived, and the house was filled.  It was
really a daring undertaking to represent, with anything
like justice, that difficult piece, with our small 
means.  We remember borrowing some handsome
chairs, tables, etc., of a family in the neighborhood, 
whose kindness was reciprocated by giving them 
tickets of admission to the play.  "Alfred Evelyn"
was performed by Lovell, and beautifully too, as all 
declared who witnessed the piece.  We "did Graves," 
and "we" shall never forget our nervousness, when, 
upon entering the stage at the appointed time, our 
eyes rested upon old John Fisher, the original "Graves,"
with Heild, the original "Evelyn," and Povey, with
one or two others of the Park, among the audience. 
They had heard that we were to play the piece in 
which themselves had acquired so much fame, and
were impelled by curiosity to see the "amateurs"
perform it.  It went off well and was well applauded. 
We remember how "good old John Fisher, tried to
flatter our vanity by declaring, "that he had taken
some lessons in the part of "Graves."  We heartily
forgive him. 
We---reader can you believe it---we had the assurance
to attempt "London Assurance" and your
scribe was the "Max Harkaway."  "Max" didn't
know twenty lines of his part, and the consequence
was he had to introduce extemporaneous language, 
which did not always tend to render the meaning of
the play remarkably clear.  There happened to be
among the audience one of the reporters of a paper, 
edited by Thomas L. Nichols, called the "Aurora."
The next day, in an article mentioning the performances, 
we read some terrible strictures upon the actors
in the piece generally, and ourself (Mas Harkaway) 
especially.  We were accused of "gagging,"
and of attempting what was far above our ability to
perform.  He gave us "Jesse."  The worst of it was, 

to produce anew 
scenes of human history, written in a spirit of com
hensive and liberal philosophy.  He seems to hav
fulfilled that great historical requisite of Mr Macaulay's
remarks:  "That in history, the facts are given to find
the principles, and the writer who does not explain the
phenomena, as well as state them, performs only one
half of his office."
In accordance with this requirement of history, the
author not only arrays before the reader the great
events of the human race, but also exhibits them in the
light of those causes which called them into being.--- 
He contemplates man as a being of progress, advancing
towards his high destiny, not by the accident of
a blind chance, but in fulfilment of the wisely ordained
plan of an overruling Providence.  In his hands history
is a powerful means of promoting moral and social
culture, and of developing a love and adoration of the
Great Creator, by whom all things exist. 
The work, when completed, will embrace the history
of the human race, from its infancy to the present
time.  The portion of Ancient Htstory will extend to
the fall of the Roman Empire, and will be embraced in
about four numbers.  The whole work will be completed
in about twenty numbers, each of which will be 
issued at intervals of about a month. 
This work, which is to be published both at Leipsic
and at London, is brought out here in advance of the
European editions in accordance with an especial arrangement
with the author, whose name will therefore
be withheld until after the publication abroad 
shall have taken place, when the name of the author
will appear. 
It will be the best work of the age, and should be in
the hands of every man, woman and child, that can read. 
The work can be sent by mail to any part of the
United States, at periodical postages. 

In point of typographical execution Messrs Dewitt 
and Davenport have produced a most unobjectionable
work, as a standard one for preservation. 

"The World as it Moves," is the name of a new
Magazine to be issued by Berford & Co., No. 2 Astor
House.  We think Mr. William Wallace, the poet
is principal editor.  We expect something handsome
---both in the way of contents and appearance. 

NEW WORKS OF FICTION JUST PUBLISHED.---
"The One-Eyed Fisherman of Chelsea Creak, o
the Clam-Digger's Calamities;  a tale of the Sea
and Shore" by Lieut. Worry.---"The Bloody 
Shoemaker with Seven Heads;  or, the Burning
of   town;"  a Tale of Terror, by Ne
The wiz    ne Mystic;  or, the
y Benjamin Grow
st of the Azores, the
eck and 
THE HUDSON AND NEW AMSTERDAM.

In the year of Our Lord 1607, the memorable
year in which forty-seven learned men began the
English version of the Bible, Henry Hudson
sailed in search of a northeast passage to India.
For two seasons he strove in vain to penetrate the
ice barriers, and then turned homeward. His patrons
abandoned their enterprise, and the "bold
Englishman" in his time
"The greatest sailor since or world began,"
went over to Holland, and entered the service of
the Dutch East India Company, whose awkward
argosies then vexed the waters of almost every sea.
Two years later, in a yacht called the Half Moon,
the intrepid navigator again ventured among the
Arctic ices. Voyaging north and south along our
coast, he anchored September 3d, 1609, within
Sandy Hook.
While Hudson lay there at anchor, the natives
from the western shore came on board, seeming
to be highly pleased with the arrival of the Europeans.
They brought with them green tobacco to
exchange for knives and trinkets. They were
dressed in deer-skins, and mantles of feathers,
with many ornaments, and carried pipes for the
enjoyment of the Indian weed.
The day after this visit a boat was sent to explore
the bay, visible through the Narrows. The
small company landed on the western bank, and
were kindly received by the natives. The country
was well wooded with lofty oaks. Passing
through the Narrows, and sounding as they went,
they saw "a narrow river to the westward, between
two island," supposed to be Staten Island
and Bergen Neck. The land was covered with
trees, grass, and flowers, and the river was filled
with delicious fragrance. The party proceeded
up the bay about six miles and were on the point
of returning, when the boat was attacked by two
canoes, containing twenty-six Indians. The attack
was as sudden as it was unexpected. John
Colman, and Englishman who had accompanied
Hudson in his northern voyages, was killed by an
arrow penetrating his neck. Two others of the
crew were also wounded. After the friendly behavior
of the Indians, it is not easy to explain this
sudden act of hostility on their part. They may
have been provoked to it by some indiscretion on
the part of the boat's crew. It is certain, however,
that the Northern Indians did not regard the
European strangers with the same degree of wonder
and veneration as the natives of Mexico.
Colman's was the first European blood shed in
the peaceful waters of the Hudson. His companions
buried him at Sandy Hook, and the spot still
appropriately bears the name of Colman's Point.
Additional precautions were now taken against
the Indians, but strangely enough, they came off
to the Half Moon on the following day, without
exhibiting any hostile intentions, and manifesting,
indeed, no knowledge of the fatal affray.
Only two of them were allowed to go on board
the vessel. These Hudson forcibly retained, and
caused them to be dressed in red coats, at the
sight of which the other Indians returned to the
shore. In a short time a canoe came off two
[CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE.]increasing its capacity to generate nervous
force.
Very well. it is not the province of
anatomy to detect nor to elucidate mind ;
nor can it even tell us aught of the life-principle
or vitality. Anatomy is the doctrine
of structures. The minutest anatomical or
microscopical observations can teach us
nothing of function. They can only trace
organic arrangements toward (not to) their
fancied primary particles or ultimate atoms,
just so far and so long as they can divide
the structures or increase the magnifying
power of their glasses ; but they are no
nearer life, vitality, function, mind, soul,
spirit, when they leave off than when they
commence their investigations. Anatomy
can never prove nor disprove phrenology ;
but all of its facts, when rightly apprehended,
will tend to explain and illustrate the
science.
But we have a direct anatomical argument
with which to meet this anatomical
objection completely. The sense of touch
is manifested by the skin. In other words,
the skin is the organ of feeling. When
bodies are brought in contact with it, the 
mind, through this sense or medium, takes
cognizance of their properties and conditions, whether hot, cold, rough, smooth,
round, square, dense, light, etc., in other
words, of the relations of the person or organism to them.
Now the skin is the general organ of
feeling, as the brain is the general organ of
mind. But the skin has very different degrees
and kinds of feeling in different parts.
In some places its sensibility is extreme
and exquisite ; in others comparatively torpid,
and really very different in quality.
The anatomist finds the skin essentially the
same everywhere ; but the physiologist finds
its different portions to exercise distinct
kinds or modifications of sensational influence.
The skin is, therefore, the organ of
feeling in general, and its several parts or
portions are organs of feeling in particular.
Precisely so it is with the brain. As a
whole it is the organ of minds. Its various
parts or portions are the organs of particular
mental functions or manifestations. Ergo,
"the brain is the organ of mind ; the brain
consists of a plurality or organs." We need
only add here, that whenever the brain
substance is largely developed in a particular
region, as manifested by a "bump" or
prominence on the external cranium, the
individual invariably, other circumstancesTHE OLD WALLABOUT BURYING GROUND.--There are some among us who can remember when the old burial ground at the Wallabout was considered away out of town; when, if any one had prophesied that in the course of a few short years, the then village of Brooklyn would so increase in size and population as to bring that spot right in the heart of a great city and render it necessary to lay the old burial ground out in building lots and cut it up into streets and avenues, he would probably have been looked upon by our old residents, as one, fast fitting h8imself for the insane asylum. But the few of those old settlers yet left with us, have been so many times amazed when they have seen the rapid and almost unprecedented increase of the city, that if we can judge by the zeal with which they help forward every new project that tends to increase our comfort and advance our prosperity, we would almost believe it to be with them as it was with Paul, when he said, "old things have passed away and all things have become new." Thus we were not at all surprised, when by an act of the Legislature, passed February 7th, 1857, we notice some of these very men were appointed to act as Commissioners to have removed, the remains of those deposited in that burial ground, and to lay it out in streets and building lots; and we were informed by one of the Commissioners a short time since, that their work was nearly finished; that the ground has been carefully dug over and the remains of all found, deposited in some one or other of the cemeteries. And now everything is in readiness to sell to the highest bidder, which Messrs. James Cole & Son, Auctioneers, will proceed to do on next Thursday (June 10th), at their sales-rooms, No. 369 Fulton street, at 12 M. The State has already purchased a site on this ground for the new Arsenal now in process of erection, and which, when finished, will be an ornament to the city. There are seventy-three lots to be sold, and here will undoubtedly be a chance, such as may never occur again, to purchase either for speculation or immediate improvement, as the property, which lies between Canton street, Park, Portland and Myrtle avenues, is well situated, contiguous to Washington Park, and in a few years will be very valuable.great N. Y. Wire Railing Establishment) and 114 Market
eet, St. Louis, Mo. 
nb31 3m     And sold by all good Druggists. 

HOUSE FURNISHING. 

COOKING RANGES.---BEEBE'S CELEBRAT-
Kitchen Ranges set, cleaned and repaired.  Other ranges
o cleanded and repaired, tin, copper and sheet iron ware
nufactured.     G. & G. W. HEDGE & CO., 
nh31 3m     357 Fulton street, opposite City Hall. 

EDWARD D. WHITE & CO., 208 FULTON 
STREET, COR. PINEAPPLE ST., have now in store a com-
ete assortment of House-furnishing Goods, consisting in
rt of 
Table Cutlery, 
Plated Urns, 
Plated Tea Setts, 
Wood and Willow Ware, 
Brooms, Brushes, 
Britannia Ware, 
Japanned Tea Trays, 
Spoons, Forks, &c, 
Japanned and Tin Ware 
Tinned and Enameled Ware, 
hich are offering at low prices, and to which the attention of
rchasers is invited.      my7  1m 

KEDZIE'S RAIN WATER FILTERS.---
These filters have been fully tested during fifteen years' 
nstant use in this city and other parts of the country, and 
ave in all cases given the most perfect satisfaction.  They
ave received the highest commendations from physiologists 
nd medical men.  For sale by 
EDWARD D. WHITE & CO., 
my7  Im     208 Fulton street. 

STEP LADDERS, TABLES, BENCHES, 
Pails, Good Brooms, &c., &c
J. BUNCE
m1 1m     Cor. Fulton and Henry streets. 

GARDEN HOES JUST RECEIVED A 
large quantity, selling at 12 cents each, $1 per doz. 
J. BUNCE, 
my1 2m     Cor. Fulton and Henry streets. 

ICE PITCHERS, BRITANNIA AND PLATED 
Water Coolers, Ice Picks and Hatchets, Ice Cream 
reezers and Moulds, for Sale by 
EDWARD D. WHITE & CO., 
my6  1m     208 Fulton street. 

PREPARE FOR HOT WEATHER.---
Winship's patent Ventilating Refrigerator, the best ar-
cle in the market, is constructed on scien tific principles, and
the only Refirgerator which fully accom plished all the pur-
oses for which one is needed.  It is so arranged that the Pro-
ision Chamber is filled with a uniformly cool and constantly 
hanging atmosphere, in which butter, milk and delicate fruits 
s well as fish, strong odored meats, vegetables, &c., can be 
ept, and each retain its own peculiar flavor or taste.  It is re-
ommended by all scientific and practical persons who have 
xamined and used it, as being the best Refrigerator in use. 
Manufactured and for sale wholesale and retail by 
C. & G. W. HEDGE & CO., 
357 Fulton st., opposite City Hall. 
A liberal discount to the trade.     m31 3m 

INSTRUCTIONS

SCHOOL.----S. C. BEECHER, M. A., GRADUate 
of Yale, assisted by MISS L. F. BEECHER, graduate
f the State Normal School, will open a SCHOOL for young Ladies 
and Misses in Lafayette ave., 3 doors east of Clinton ave., 
n MONDAY. 31st inst.  Both are experienced and success- 
ul teachers and are determined to spare no effort to establish
ermanently a first class School.  The best facilities for study-
ng the modern languages and music will be afforded.  Six
oarders can be accommodated in the family.  For circulars
r information apply as above, or through the Post Office. 
my21 3mo* 

SPANISH LANGUAGE.---PRIVATE LESsons
and Evening Classes can be obtained at 
LBERTO DE TORNOS, or Packer Academy, or Polytechnic
stitute, and of the School of Mr. Boursaud, No. 130 Remsen
by applying at the Professor's residence, No. 73 Fulton 
venue.     my3 lm* 

SHIPPING. 
SIFTINGS 
FROM FOREIN AND DOMESTIC PAPERS,
            With Editorial Sprinklings. 

      The Poughkeepsie Telegraph says:---"As some 
gentlemen were walking in the suburbs of the city on Sunday 
afternoon last, their attention was attracted by cries of distress. 
proceeding to ascertain from when e it came, they found a 
n in nearly a state of nudity and apparently in a dying condition. 
He was a horrid spectacle to look upon When interacted 
as to who he was and how they came there. ho stated 
that he was a fugitive from justice, from the state of Ohio. He 
d travelled the distance on foot by night, concealing himself 
during the day, and had subsisted upon raw poultry most of 
the time, which he stole from farm-yards. His sufferings had 
been so severe that he wished to give himself up to the authorities. 
The party expressed their willingness to accompany him 
this purpose, end, after proceeding for a short distance, he 
turned suddenly and ran to the bank of the river and plunged 
      He was not seen to rise, and at last accounts his body had 
t been recovered." 
      The Savannah Georgian expresses the apprehension 
that, at the way things have been going on in that city for 
the past three months, Savannah bids fair soon to become quite 
notorious in character for crime, from petty theft to bloody 
murder, as she has so long justly sustained as a city of good order 
and thrifty enterprise. It is a fact, gays the editor of that 
per, that, notwithstanding a vigilant administration of municipal 
law, drunkenness; riotous conduct, theft, and even murders, 
are of late not uncommon occurrences within our corporate 
limits. By way of showing that the police are more successful 
in detecting crime than in suppressing it, the Georgian 
udes to the attempts recently made to take life, one of which 
loved successful, and a negro riot, in which an attempt was 
made to shoot an officer. 
      The French Gazette des Hopitaux states that, o
e 1st ult., M. Guerard made use of his local process 
for extracting a large tumor from the groin of a young man, 
patient at the Hotel Dieu, Paris, which caused him extreme 
suffering. M. Guerard not having at the moment within reachINQUIRER--"Would it be too much trouble for you to give a
description of the style of wearing apparel about the time
of the revolutionary war?"....In those days, men wore
wigs, surmounted by three-cornered or coked hats, no
higher than the crown of the head.  Their coats had standing
collars large [brass?[ cuffs, and voluminous skirts lined
and stiffened with buckram. That of a beau had three or
four large plaits in the [?] with an immense quantity 
of wadding to keep them smooth; cuffs extending to the 
elbows, open below and inclined down, with lead therein;
and a cape worn low, so as readily to expose the closely
plaited neck-stock of fine-linen cambric, and the large
silver stock-buckle at the back of the neck.  Their shirts
had frills, hand ruffles, and finely plaited sleeves, but no 
collars.  Gold and silver sleeve-buttons, set with stones or
paste of various colors and kinds, adorned the wrists of
all.  Their breeches fitted closely, with silver, stone, or
paste buckles at the knee.  Suspenders were unknown;
and it was considered the test as well as the pride of a
well-formed man when he could keep his breeches above
his hips and his stockings above his calves without belt or
garter.  They wore shoes or pumps, with silver buckles of
various sizes and patterns.  When riding, hunting, &c.,
 they wore long boots or leather leggings.  The boys were
dressed like the men, even to the shaved head and powdered
wig.  The ladies all wore caps, stiff stays, hoops extending 
from six inches to two feet on each side, (causing a full
dressed lady to enter a door sideways, like a crab,) high
heeled shoes or black stuff, with white silk or thread  stockings.
In the miry times of winter, they wore clogs or
patterns.  Their, hair was most elaborately arranged, being
powdered, pomatomed, and drawn over a pad frequently
three or four inches high.  As soon as wigs were
abandoned by the men, the natural hair was particularly 
cherished, and it became customary to plait it, or wear it
in a black silk bag or sack, adorned with a large black
rose.  In time, "Brutus heads"--which consisted in discarding
powder, perfume, frizzle, sacks, queues, &c.--came in
vogue.  Those who first braved public opinion by adopting 
this fashion were considered very courageous, and the 
old men were particularly obstinate in their opposition 
to it.  Death, however, constantly lessened their number,
and the new mode gradually became popular.SKETCHES OF LECTURES.

THE HISTORY, STATE, AND PROSPECTS OF THE
HARBOR OF NEW-YORK.

On Thursday evening Professor Renwick lectured as
above, at the Mechanics' Institute, No. 1 Bowery, before a
full audience, who received his discourse with frequent applause.
He said that, since he undertook to lecture, the
subject had grown upon him. It is the pleasure of age to
recount the recollections of youth, particularly when they
convey a useful lesson. I have (he said) witnessed the
construction of every existing pier, and seen lofty
ships float where large warehouses now stand. It is
nearly 35 years since I called the attention of the City authorities
to the condition of the harbor, pointed out preservative
measures, and predicted some of the inconveniences
which have since taken place. Two Governors
of sovereign States have lately visited the harbor to testify
to the importance of the subject. I have had recourse not
only to my own recollections and facts authentically related
to me, but also to a recently published work by the
Clerk of the Common Council, and to some new facts. The
lecturer then gave a detailed view of the history of the
harbor (commencing in 1756) and the several encroachments
on the water, of which the following are a 
few of the more prominent features : In the early
history of the harbor, a Dutch trading house was built on
a hill where the Mansion House stood. From that the
merchants retreated tot he more southern extremity
of the island, near which stood a fort, that was
removed in 1787. There was a reef of rocks off
 the Battery, at which the water was not deep, but the vessels
of that day were formed to lie on the beach when the
tide was out. He called attention to this point, as the key
to any future methods of improvement, and because here
is found the cause of the changes that have taken
place along the shore of the East River. The Professor
here digressed to show the effects of water in filling up
basins and channels. Streams carry with them loose matter,
depositing it along their course and at their mouth ;
and this operation, though it may be controlled, cannot be
prevented ; on the other hand, very feeble barriers will
restrain the ocean, which strengthens them by throwing up
sand. For example, it is a mistake to suppose Holland is
in danger from the ocean ; it is from the tides which are
the effects of the swelling of streams ; and the Rhine used
to be pumped out at one end. The danger from the ocean
is its filling up bays and estuaries. The current of the
Hudson is at times so feeble that its water is salt at the upper
entrance to the Highlands ; again, as in time of snows,
so strong that it is fresh at the Battery. The "The East River,"
properly an arm of the sea, has two entrances, at Montauk
Point and Sandy Hook, and the time of high water at
these points differs about five minutes, while at many
towns on the north side of the Sounds, the time of high
water is nearly the same. So weak is the tide through the
Sound that a great part of the water is comparatively
stagnant. If the entrance of the tide into the Hudson
were dammed, it would become a lake, which, in course of
time, would fill up ; on the other hand, if the East River
were dammed, it would become a salt marsh ; and this
process is going on, through slowly. The English encroached
on the stream by building the Battery, and their
Governor erected himself a house which he called Whitehall ;
docks were here formed, which filled up. There is
another circumstance of great importance ; the tides in the
North and East Rivers do not correspond ; there is a difference
of an hour ; the results are, an interchange of
currents round the Battery, an eddy, and deposits
therefrom, which, in the East River, are on the upper
side of the piers-in the North, on the opposite.
There was another encroachment during the war of 1776.
Pearl-st. wound according to the sinuosity of the stream ;
The lecturer had conversed with a person who had received
his goods through a back door in Water st.; the
house was the fourth or fifth below Wall, in Pearl, next the
water. The defense of New York always seemed to be
undertaken by defending the harbor ; in the war of 1756,
George II. sent a number of heavy cannon, and then
another battery was erected on the reef, 100 yards from
the shore, and a bridge was built, which afterward fell in.
After the Revolutionary war houses were constructed in
Front st., which, (as its name shows,) was meant to front
on the water, and be the final encroachment. Buttermilk
Channel did not exist at the time, though Governor's Island
was then an island. The channel being opened caused a
flow of water which has increased the deposits. The harbor
was again injured, under the apprehension of a war
with Great Britain, by the Federal Government, by the
building of Castle Garden, which was called Castle Clinton,
but changed its name when Clinton became unpopular.
It is a monument of folly, because, at that point it is
too late to defend New York, and also because of its construction ;
it was built on a foundation which cracked,
and a heap of stones, inclining at 30 deg., was put
round it to strengthen it. A bridge was erected
here too, which also fell in, and the consequence
was that the water in Coenties slip fell from
24 to 14 feet. The average projection of the piers in
the East River from the original shore is 1,100 feet, From
Fulton-ferry to the nearest point opposite, the original distance
was 2,400 ; now it is 1,200. The diminution is due
partly to fillings in on the Brooklyn side. When the lecturer
first recollected New York, Greenwich-st. did not
exist except above Courtlandt-st,; in 1801 it extended to
Albany-st. Ninety-five acres have been filled in from the
East River between Whitehall-st. and Corlear's Hook. The
final encroachment was the construction of South st.
About 1794-5 it was proposed to establish a permanent
line, to form basins, or slips on blocks between which
should be bridges and currents through the blocks, but
the currents were prevented by bad construction and the
projection of Castle Garden. The consequence is, the
slips are filling in, especially in the lower part of the City ;
ships that used to enter, some of them cannot now ; commerce
is pushed up further, but the fillings of mud will follow
it. At the foot of Wall-st., where there used to be 16 feet
of water, the lecturer saw a beach within the last ten days.
In the North River, about 4,000 blocks have been filled in ;
and where the river is narrowest is just the place where the
greatest encroachments have been made. The diminution
of water at Albany is due to the encroachments here. The
lecturer concluded by tracing the worst influence on the
harbor to the supreme Government, whether royal or national ;
the latter still owns a plot on which only a temporary
building (Castle Garden) is erected, but it may be
changed into a permanent one. The Corporation and private
cupidity were also among the agents of evil. He
cautioned the mechanics against countenancing further
encroachments, though their effects might cause food and
rents to fall-the in the remuneration of labor would
be vastly greater. The mechanics of New York, the best
paid and most independent, might cease to be so. On them
the matter might rest, and whoever throws a stone or
dumps a cart of wood into either stream, injures not them
alone but their posterity.
C. H. Delavan, Vice-President and Chairman of Lecture
Committee, proposed a vote of thanks to Prof. Renwick
for his eloquent and instructive discourse, which was
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   The Senate was not in session yesterday, having adjourned
over until Monday next.
   In the House of Representatives, after the reading 
of the Journal, the House took up the communication
received from the War Department, transmitting a
memorandum of the expenditures and the estimates
for rivers and harbors, and after a short debate, the
subject was referred to the Committee of Commerce
The House then went into Committee of the whole o
the private calendar and after a short session adjourned
over until Tuesday next.
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   There was no important business transacted in th
Legislature yesterday. In the Senate, sundry petition
were presented for repealing the law exempting mini
ters from taxation. Mr. SPENCER gave notice of a bi
to amend the Banding act, as applicable to the City
New-York. Mr. HUTCHINS presented the concurren
resolutions passed by the last session in relation
bribery and corruption at elections, and then the Senat
adjourned until Monday.
   In the Assembly, the SPEAKER announced the Committee
on so much of the Governor's Message as relates
to intemperance. Notices of bills to promot
medical science, to amend the Assessment law, and t
equalize the fare on the Erie Railroad were given
Bills were introduced to increase the Common Scho
fund and prohibit the sale of liquors, and after t
transaction of other unimportant business, the Asse
bly adjourned until Monday.
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   The Satanic Press published on Wednesday a
patch from Washington to the effect that a treaty
been negotiated by Mr. Gadsden with Mexico,
gave a string of provisions--such as that Mexico sh
give to the United States a boundary which will ena
us to protect that State from the incursions of
frontier Indians; likewise a right of railway to the
cific, with other details of the same sort. Of cou
this could be most important if true, but truth a
the Satanic are not on speaking terms. So it is hard
necessary to inform our readers that the above spl
did array of facts bearing on the destiny of this co
try, is mere grog-shop gabble. The Washington Un
authoritatively denies it on behalf of the Governme
and the Satanic, therefore, is left as "exclusive"
the possession of this information. We shall now lo
for some other extraordinary development on the sa
subject in the twaddle of its editorial columns.
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   The Board of Councilmen completed their organiz
tion last night, having elected C. T. McClenach
Clerk of the late Board of Assistants, as Clerk, a
Nicholas M. Slidell, Sergeant-at-Arms. Some reso
tions calling for information were adopted, and
Board adjourned to Monday. On that day the ent
Council will meet in full working order.
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   W. C. Moss and Thomas Donovan, who were indi
by the Grand Jury of Kings County on the charg
killing Cornelius McCue in South Brooklyn on the
of October last, were yesterday acquitted in the Bro
lyn Court of Sessions.
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   At a late hour this morning, we received our file
European journals brought by the Canada to BosA NEW OBSERVATORY.--The Packer Institute 
of this city has an Astronomical Observatory, 
under the charge of Prof. D. G. Eaton, in which 
a powerful telescope has just been placed. It 
has an achromatic object glass of six and one-eight 
inches clear aperture and eight feet focal 
length. It is equatorially mounted, and provided 
with clock work for keeping the object in the 
field. It has five eye pieces, varying in power 
from 50 to 400--also a "comet seeker," a prism 
for viewing elevated objects, and a good spider 
line micrometer. It has right ascension and declination 
circles, by means of which the instrument 
can be directed to any star or planet whose 
place in the heavens is known. The instrument 
is protected form the weather by a dome provided 
for the purpose, when the building was 
erected. This dome revolves on an iron track, 
carrying the observer's seat with it, and its motions, 
together with the opening and shutting 
of the window, is accomplished by cranks, which 
the observer can work without leaving his chair. 
The telescope was constructed by Henry Fitz, 
Esq., of New York city, and is mounted in the 
best style.execution, issued our of the Supreme Court, to me
rected and delivered, I will sell by public auction, at the City
esrooms, No. 343 Fulton street, (opposite the City Hall,) in 
e City of Brooklyn, on the 28th day of February, 1859, at 12
clock noon.  all the right, title and interest which SARAH
MERSON had on the 9th day of November, 1858, or at any
ne thereafter, in whose hands soever the same may bem of in
d to, all that certain lot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, 
ng and being in the city of Brooklyn, County of Kings and
te of New York, bounded and containing as follows:  Begin-
ng at a point on the northwesterly side of Hoyt street, which 
wenty-five feet nor heasterly of the northerly corner of Hoyt
d Douglass streets, and running thence northwesterly on a 
e parallel with said Douglass street one hundred feet:  and
ence northeasterly on a line parallel with said Hoyt street
enty five feet;  and hence southeasterly on a line parallel 
th said Douglass street one hundred feet to said Hoyt street; 
d then on south westerly along the westerly side of Hoyt street 
enty-five feet to the place of beginning.  Dated Brooklyn, 
nuary 18, 1859.
a 18 iaw6v Tu     GEORGE REMSEN, Sheriff. 

SUPREME COURT---James Freel against
Timothy Bannon and others 
ABRAHAM LOST, Plff's Atty. 
In pursuance of a judgment order of the Court, made in the
ove entitled action, bearing date the 13th day of January, 
59, I will sell by public auction, at the Commercial Exchange, 
9 Fulton street, (opposite the City Hall) Brooklyn, on the 8 h 
scribed land and premises:  All that certain lot, piece of 
e City of Brooklyn, and bounded and described as follows, 
wit:  Beginning at a point which is the northwesterly corner 
Court and Luqueer streetsm running thence westerly along
e northerly side of Luqueer street twenty-five feet;  thence 
rtherly and parallel with Court street one hundred feet; 
ence easterly and parallel with Luqueer street twenty-five
et to the westerly side of Court street; and thene southerly
ong the westerly side of Court street one hundred feet to the
ner aforesaid the place of beginning;  together with all and 
gular the tenements, heredituments and appurtenances 
reuvto belonging or in any wize a pertaining.  Dated Brook-
n, Jan. 15, 1859. 
a15 2aw3wS     [561]     GEO. REMSEN, Sheriff. 

SUPREME COURT---The Nassau Building and
Accumulating Fund Association against John Carroll and
D. P. BANNARD 

OCEAN HILL--BROOKLYN REAL ESTATE.--We 
learn that there have recently been some heavy 
transactions in real estate in the 9th ward of 
Brooklyn, on that portion of Fulton avenue, 
Broadway, (late Division avenue,) Herkimer 
street, &c., now known as Ocean Hill. This 
locality reaches nearly to the east line of the 
city of Brooklyn; it is a commanding elevation 
of ground, overlooking the city, and on the 
south and east you have a grand view of the 
Atlantic Ocean and Jamaica Bay. Some three 
hundred [?][?management], the House will not only sustain [?] 
reputation, but that the visitors at this favorite resort 
will find the metropolitan Hotel all that the most fastidious 
could hope for or desire.                                 je3 Im

THE MANOR HOUSE 
ON THE NORTH ROAD AND BUSHWICK AVENUE 
in the 17th Ward, ¾ of a mile from Greenpoint ferry, 
and one mile and a quarter from Grand and Peck Slip 
ferries through Fifth street, Williamsburgh.  The subscriber 
would respectfully inform his friends and the 
public generally that he has fitted up the house known 
as the MANOR HOUSE, late Wyckoff mansion, Bushwick, 
with garden attached thereto.
   "The most approved brands of Liquors and Segars served 
[?] furnished and fifty lots, embracing the
crown of the hill, have been purchased by a
New York capitalist at an average price of about
$300 per lot, the seller completing the grading
of the lots and the paving of the streets and
avenues. We hear of other sales of smaller
parcels of property in that locality, at prices
ranging from $300 to $400. Persons who have
never taken a drive through Fulton avenue
and Broadway to East New York, can form no
adequate idea of the great beauty and singular
combination of advantages which this locality
presents. Not the least interesting, and for
the future growth of Ocean Hill, not the least
important feature is that at this point all the
east and west avenues of the city concentrate,
and after passing over the eastern slope of the
hill, terminate at East New York. The grading
and paving of Fulton avenue, for the whole
distance, is now nearly completed. Broadway,
the omnibuses on which communicate with the
Peck slip, South 10th street, and Grand and
Houston street ferries, is paved through to
East New York. The grading and paving of
Fulton avenue, for the whole distance, is now
nearly completed. Broadway, a splendid avenue
eighty feet wide and four miles in length,
is paved through to East New York, and omnibuses
run every fifteen minutes. We were
informed that, though the Broadway line runs
at such short intervals, there are not stages
enough to accommodate the travel, which is
rapidly increasing, both at East New York
and along the whole length of the avenue.
The distance from Ocean Hill to the
Williamsburgh ferries is but three and a quarter
miles--about the same distance as from
Murray Hill to our City Hall. The concentration
of the leading avenues at this point makes
it convenient for the outgrowth of the whole
population on either side of the East river ; in
addition to which, the commanding elevation
of the ground renders it certain that as soon as
 the city cars shall be extended to East New
York, and this property brought into market,
Ocean Hill will rapidly be covered with first-
class improvements. We learn, from other
facts that those above stated, that the certainty
of an early and abundant supply of pure
water for Brooklyn has already somewhat improved
the demand for vacant property. It is
now stated by the Water Commissioners that
they shall be able to deliver the water in the
principal streets and avenues by August, 1858.
This improvement alone cannot fail to have a
most important influence on the value and
demand for property throughout the city.-
[Evening Post.
There are so many silly and illnatured attempts
made by New York papers to ridicule
and depreciate the advantages of Brooklyn as
a place of residence, that we feel all the more
indebted to journals like the Post, Courier and
Enquirer, &c., which have foresight enough to-
discern, and honesty enough to predict, the still
onward growth and prosperity of this city.at the Bar.  Rarebits, Cold Cuts, Collations, &c. 
at all times.  Private Rooms for Clubs, Parties and
Meetings. 
As a place for quiet resort this establishment enjoys
peculiar advantages, being surrounded with a beautiful
grove of trees and grape vine arbor, with Lager Bier
and Ice Cream tables, and Quoit Grounds in good order. 
Stables for horses, &c. 
my1 3m     GIDEON C. AUSTIN. 

METROPOLITAN HALL, 
CORNER OF GRAND & SIXTH STREETS, 
BROOKLYN, E. D. 
WILLIAM H. MERSHON. 
WOULD RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO HIS
friends and the public that he has taken the large
and spacious Billiard Room on the corner of Grand and
Sixth streets, which is fitted up in elegant style, the Billiard
Tables are from one of the best manufactories, and
the accommodations in the Hall cannot be surpassed in
the city.  A large Dining Room is attached, which will 
afford me an opportunity to prepare at short notice 100 
 Suppers.  The Bar will be stored with the choicest kinds
of Liquors and Segars     Call and see. 
j30tf     WILLIAM H. MERSHON, Proprietor. 

THE YOUNG AMERIA, 
No. 346 GRAND STREET, 
BETWEEN UNION AVENUE AND LORIMER STREETS 
BY 
FREDERICK LICHT. 
THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFULLY INform
his friends and the public that he has refitted 
his establishment in an elegant manner, with Billiard
Tables and Ten Pin Alleys, the most commodious in the
city. 
Refreshments of all kinds served.  The bar is stocked
with a choice selection of the best imported Wines, Liquors, 
Ales and Segars. 
The Ten Pin Alleys and Billiard Rooms are in separate
parts of the building, and arranged with every facility
and improvement. 
Free lunch three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, 
and Saturday.     FREDERICK LICHT, 
s26 ly     345 Grand street, Brooklyn E. D. 

GOTHIC HOTEL, 
THIRD STREET, 
BETWEEN SOUTH SEVENTH AND SOUTH EIGHTH STREETS, 
BY HENRY B. GEE. 
THE MOST APPROVED BRANDS OF LIQUORS AND
Segars served at the Bar. 
Welch Rarebits, Cold Cuts, Collations, &c., furnished
at all times. 
***  Private Rooms for Clubs, Parties, and Meetings
by the season or otherwise. 
As a place for quiet resort this establishment enjoys
peculiar advantages.  The tables are supplied with the
current reading of the day.     a8tc

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LAGER BIER BREWERY. 
PRINCIPAL DEPOT, 
YOUNG AMERICAN HOTEL, 
346 GRAND STREET, 
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This Oil can be seen burning at all times, day and evening, 
at our store, 62 Fulton st., Brooklyn. 
Patent Lamps from 75 cents to $10 each. 
CHAPPEL & CO. 
N. B.---Every variety of Lamps, Hall Lanterns, Giran-
Candelabras, &c.  Globes, Wicks, Chimneys, Pure 
and Solar 

Towards the endo the third volume we
come across the word "Brooklyn" and a somewhat
extended article descriptive of our city.
The article commences by locating us geographically
and giving a brief sketch of the early
times in our history. Then follow some interesting
statistics of population, number of
churches, of religious denominations, common
schools, &c. After a word or two devoted to
the Water Works, our proposed system of
Sewerage, our Police and our Military Companies,
the writer proceeds to give the following
figures, which statistical list closes the article,
and which we extract entire :
In 1835, the real and personal property of
the city was valued at $26,390,151 : in 1857,
it was according to the City Comptroller's report,
$98,976,025. The census of 1855 gives
Brooklyn 1,652 1/4 acres of land under cultivation,
and 1,196 1/4 acres unimproved. The cash
value of the farms was $4,765,450 ; of stock
$554,157 ; 430 1/2 acres of market gardens gave
a product worth $120,078. There were in that
year 511 stone buildings, valued at $4,930,500;
8,039 of brick, worth $39,133,750 ; of wood
13,562, worth $29,778,815 ; making the total
number of buildings 22,573, of which no value
was assigned to 270. The value of real estate,
exclusive of farms, was $73,843,065, or, including
farms andstock, $79,162,672. There are 3
daily, 2 weekly, 1 semi-weekly and 1 monthly
periodicals; 9 banks of issue and discount, with
about $2,500,000 capital ; 3 savings banks, and
10 insurance companies with nearly $1,000,000
capital. The city railroad company, with a 
capital of $1,000,000, own the 5 horse railroads
which traverse the city from Fulton and
Hamilton avenue ferries in all directions.-
The Long Island Railroad (capital $3000,000,
has its terminus near the South ferry. The
three gas companies by which the city is
lighted have a capital of nearly $3000,000.
Brooklyn contains a number of important
manufactories. Their manufactured products
are about in the following proportion yearly ;
Agricultural implements $30,000 ; brass
and copper foundries $400,000 ; silver
plating 7,000 ; bronze castings $26,000 ;
copper smithing $375,000 ; fish-hooks
$10,000 ; furnaces $900,000 ; gold and silver
refining $224,000 ; iron pipe $350,000 ; Francis's
metallic life boats $80,000 (this is the only
manfactory of the kind of America) ; safes
$200,000 ; silver ware $60,000 ; tin and sheet
iron $150,000 ; wire-sieves $25,000 ; cotton
batting $75,000 ; felting and wadding $5,000 ;
dressed flax $600,000 ; fringes and tassels
$40,000 : dressed furs $120,000 : paper $20,000;
rope and cordage $2,500,00 (there are
about 10 rope-walks affording employment to
nearly 1200 persons) ; twine and net $12,000 ;
lager-bier $750,000. There are some 15 breweries
in the upper part of the Eastern District
toward Bushwick. The locality in which they
are situated is called "New Germany" or
"Dutchtown." In this neighborhood on Sundays
the people attend Church in the morning,
and in the fternoon and evening take their
wives and little ones to the numerous beer
gardens where beside lager beer, gymnastic apparatus,
music and scenic recreations are provided.
Drunkenness is not usual among them.
There are nearly a dozen distillers and rectifiers,
producing the value of nearly $6,000,000
a year ; one establishment alone uses,
when in full operation, 3,000 bushels
of grain per day. Immense quantities
of spirits are shipped direct from
Brooklyn to France. Other manufactories are
clocks, $10,000; pianos, $250,000; bronze powder,
yearly product, $10,000; soap and candles,
$250,000; camphene, $2,000,000; chemicals,
$60,000; refined sugar and syrup, $2,000,000;
confectionery, $20,000; drugs and medicines,
$15,000; dyewood, $100,000; fish and whale
oil, $200,000; gas, $462,000; glue. $150,000;
ivory black and bone manure, $110,000; japanned
cloth, $2000,000; lamp-lack, $4,000;
lard oil, $10,000; refined licorice, $50,000;
malt, $100,000; oil-cloth, $200,000; linseed
and other oil, $25,000; Kerosene, $200,000;
saleratus, $50,000; starch, $30,000; vinegar,
$12,000; white lead; $1,250,000, giving
employment to 225 men; whiting $60,000;
lamps, lanterns, gas fixtures, &c, $125,000;
stoves, $85,000; steam engines, $75,000; ship's
blocks, $70,000; ship biulding (in 1855), $945,000,
employing 540 men (there are 7
or 8 ship yards at Greenpoint, beside
extensive marine railways on which
large ships are hauled up for repairs)
steamboat finishing (same date) $150,000 ;
tree-nails $20,000 ; thermometers $1500 ;
sashes and blinds $120,000 ; coaches and
wagons $70,000 ; registers and ventilators
$100,000 ; pumps $15000; steam do $100,000;
flour and feed $1,000,000 ; packing boxes $25,000 ;
casks and barrels $130,000 ; planed
boards $500,000 ; shingles $10,000 ; veneering
$16,000 ; glass $800,000 (the first, and we believe
the only, plate glass manufactory in
America was started in Brooklyn in 1855) ;
lime $12000 ; marble $100,000 ; cut stone
$250,000 ; leather $50,000 ; patent leather
$250,000; morocco 2,000,000 ; paper hangings
$30,000 ; rugs and mats $100,000 ; window
shades $50,000 ; gold pens $100,000 ; hats
and caps $100,000 ; tobacco and cigars $200,000.
Truly, a formidable list of facts and figures,
but interesting, as showing what Brooklyn is
doing in the useful arts.d, or partly written or printed, by those voters who
re in favor of a convention, the words:  "Shall there be
convention to revise the constitution and amend the
ame?  Yes."  And by those voters who are opposed 
hereto, the words:  "Shall there be a convention to re-
ise the constitution and amend the same?  No."  And 
ll citizens entitled to vote as aforesaid shall be allowed 
o vote by ballot as aforesaid, in the election district
n which he resides, and not elsewhere. 
2.  So much of articles one, two and three, of title
our, of chapter one hundred and thirty, of an act en-
tled "An act respecting elections other than for militia 
nd town officers," passed April fifth, eighteen hundred 
nd forty two, and the acts amending the same, as re-
ulates the manner of conducting elections and chal-
enges, oaths to be administered, and inquiries to be
made, of persons offering to vote, shall be deemed applicable
to the votes to be given or offered under this
ct;  and the manner of voting and challenges, and the 
penalties for false swearing, prescribed by law, are
ereby declared in full force and effect in voting or of-
ering to vote under this act. 
3.  The said votes given for and against a convention, 
n pursuance of this act, shall be canvassed by the in-
pectors of the several election districts or polls of the
aid electin in the manner prescribed by law, and as
rovided in article four, of title four, of chapter one hun-
red and thirty of the said act, passed April fifth, eith-
en hundred and forty-two, and the acts amending the
me, as far as the same are applicable;  and such can-
ass shall be completed by ascertaining the whole
mber of votes given in each electin district or poll 
r a convention, and the whole number of votes given
gainst such convention, in the form aforesaid;  and the
esult beign found, the inspectors shall make a state-
ent in words, at full length, of the number of ballots 
eceived in relation to such convention, and shall also
ate in words, at full length, the whole number of bal0
ots having thereon the words, "Shall there be a  con-
ention to revise the constitution and amend the same? 
es."  And also the whole number of ballots having 
hereon the words, "Shall there be a convention to re-
ise the constitution and amend the same?  No."  Such
atements as aforesaid contain a caption, stating the
ay on which, and the number of the district, the town
r ward, and the county at which the election was held, 
nd at the end thereof a certificate that such statement
s correct in all respects, which certificate shall be sub-
cribed by all the inspectors, and a true copy of such 
tatement shall be immediately filed by them in the
ffice of the clerk of the town or city. 
4.  The original statement, duly certified as aforesaid, 
shall be delivered, by the inspectors, or one of
them to be deputed for that purpose, to the supervisor, 
or, in case there be no supervisor, or he shall be disabled
from attending the board of canvassers, then to
one of the assessors of the town or ward within twenty-four
hours after the same shall have been subscribed 
by such inspectors, to be disposed of as other statements
at such election are now required by law. 
5.  So much of articles first, second, third and fourth, 
of title fifth of chapter one hundred and thirty, of the
act entitled "An act respecting the elections other than 
for militia and town officers." and the acts amending
the same, as regulates the duties of county canvassers and
their proceedings, and the duty of county clerks, and the
cretary of state, and the board of state canvassers, shall 
applied to the canvassing and ascertaining the will of 
e people of this state in relation to the proposed conven-
on;  and if it shall appear that a majority of the votes 
ballots given in and returned as aforesaid are against 
onvention, then the said canvassers are required to
ertify and declare that fact by a certificate, subscrib-
d by them, and filed with the secretary of state;  but
it shall appear by the said canvass that a majority of
he ballots or votes given a aforesaid are for a con-
ention, then they shall by like certificate to be filed as
foresaid, declare that fact;  and the said secretary
hall communicate a copy of such certificate to both
ranches of the legislature, at the opening of the next
ession of thereof. 

County of Kings, City of Brooklyn, ss:  I certify tha
he above is a true copy of the original notice this
lay received by me from the Secretary of State of the
State of New York, and of the whole of said original. 
Dated Brooklyn, July 31, 1858. 
GEORGE REMSEN, 
au3 lawt3lm     Sheriff of King's County. 

MORTGAGE SALE.---BY VIRTUE OF A POWER OF
Sale, contained in a certain Indenture of Mortgage, 
earing date December 4th, 1856, executed by Patrick 
Short, of the City of Brooklyn, to secure the payment
f five hundred dollars, with legal interest, payable
alf-yearly thereon to Edward H. Carr, and which said
mortgage is recorded in the Register's Office of the County
of Kings, in Lib. 422, p. 396, of Mortgages, on which
mortgage there is claimed to be due at the first publication
of this notice, five hundred and thirty-five dol-
ars---will be sold at public auction, at the City Hall, in 
the City of Brooklyn, on Saturday, the 28th day of October, 
1858, at 12 o'clock, M., of that day, pursuant to the
statute in such case made and provided, to satisfy the
amount due on said mortgage for principal, interest and
cost of sale, all and singular the mortgaged premises; 
and whereas the said mortgage having been duly assigned
to Henry Samways, of the City of Brooklyn, and
which in said mortgage are bounded and described as
follows: 
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, 
lying and being in the Eighth Ward of the City of Brooklyn, 
known and designated on a certain map of property
in said ward, lately belonging to Wynant Bennett, 
Esq., surveyed by R. Tolford, city surveyor, and filed
in the Register's officer of the County of Kings as lot No. 50 
on block No. 8, on said map, which said lot is bounded
and described as follows:  Beginning at a point on the
westerly side of Twenty third street, two hundred and
ifty feet southeasterly from the southerly corner of the 
Fourth avenue and Twenty-third street;  running thence 
southwesterly and parallel with the Fourth avenue, one
hundred feet;  thence southeasterly and parallel with
Twenty-third street, twenty-five feet; thence northeasterly
and parallel with Fourth avenue, one hundred feet, 
to Twenty third street;  and thence northwesterly along
Twenty third street, twenty five feet, to the place of beginning, 
be the same more or less.  That default has
been made in the payment of the principal and interest 
money secured by said mortgage according to the conditions
thereof, and the amount now claimed to be due
on said mortgage at the first publication of this notice is
five hundred and thirty five dollars;  that no suit or proceeding
in law or in equity has been instituted to recover 
the sum of money or any part thereof, and by such sale
the said mortgage will be foreclosed and all equity of
redemption thereof.  Dated 17th July, 1858.
HENRY SAMWAYS, Assignee of Mortgage
jy23 law12wF     106 Degraw street, Brooklyn. 

IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF RODMAN B. 
Dawson, Esqu., Surrogate of the County of Kings;  No-
ice is hereby given, according to law, to all persons hav-
ng claims against William H. Colyer, late of the city of
Brooklyn, deceased, that they are required to exhibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, 
the executrix, at her residence, 203 Grand street, in the
the city of Brooklyn, Eastern District, on or before the
eleventh day of September next.  Dated March 4th, 1858. 
m5 law5 mF*     HANNAH A. COLYER, Executrix. 

oklynTHE JACKSON STREET FERRY FRANCHISE.--The
privilege to run a ferry from the foot of Jackson
street to Hudson avenue for ten years was sold
yesterday, at the City Hall, New York, to Mr.
James Wilson, for an annual rent of $500. We
learn that it is the intention of the lessee to commence
operations as soon as he gets possession of
the proper documents, which will be ready about
the 1st of February. Nearly one hundred persons
were present at the sale, a large portion of
whom were prepared to assume the responsibility
of running the ferry rather than be deprived
of the accommodation which a crossing at that
point would afford. A number of anxious inquiries
were made in regard to the probabilities
of the Union Company being the purchasers
through the successful bidder; but we are informed
that the old company is not interested in
the least in the purchase. The question was also
put, but not answered, when the Union Company
intended to remove the obstructions at the 
foot of Gouverneur street, or when Mr. Flagg
intended to enforce the ordinance of the Common
Council, passed nearly a year since, ordering
their removal within twenty days.to all parties interested, that by 
their several Assessments to Alfred M. Wood, Collector 
es and Assessments, at his office in the City Hall, within 
ays after the delivery of said Assessment Rolls to him, 
n pay the same without any additional charge. All As-
nts not so paid, will be collected by him or one of his 
Collectors , with additional charges thereon provided by 
Dated Brooklyn, December 23, 1857.
w4wth CHAS. TINNEY, Street Comm'r.

ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FILL-
g up of lots of ground. The Mayor and Alderman
ty of Brooklyn, in Common Council convened do enact 
ys:
That the filling up of the lots, pieces or parcels of 
hereinafter described, is hereby decided to be necessa-
ating and preventing a nuisance and the said lots, 
re situated as follows: on on the southeast corner o 
nd DeBevoise streets, are hereby directed to be filled 
ithin two feet of the grade of DeBevoise street, at 
ense of the owner or owners thereof.
In case the owner or owners of the said lots, pieces or
of ground, shall not comply with the first section hereof
0 days after the first publication of this ordinance, the
ommissioner is hereby directed to advertise for prepo-
oing the necessary work for complying with this Ordi-
nd he shall necessary work for complying with this Ordi-
nd he shall report the said proposals to this Common
to the end that the Common Council may direct a con-
e made for doing the said work at the expense of such
r owners.
Notice shall be given to all persons affected by this
e by publication hereof in the Corporation Newspapers
necessive days, and the advertisements for proposals as
d shall be published in such newspapers for ten succes-
s.
The expense of the said work which shall be done pur-
the second section thereof, shatl be assessed and collec-
e same manner as for regulating, grading and paving
Adopted, Sept. 21, 1857.
WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk.
ved, Oct. 3, 1857.
0t SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor.
TICE OF ORDINANCE TO CAUSE SIDE-
lks to be flagged.
is hereby given to all parties interested of the intention
ommon Council of this city, to pass an ordinance to cause
walks to be flagged in front of the lots of ground onTHE SHIP YARDS.---The ship yards in the Eastern
Discrict, which presented so much activity
two and three years since, are now entirely deserted,
with two exceptions. Then, from ten to
fifteen hundred mechanics were employed at
good wages, while at the present time the entire
number does not exceed one hundred. Messrs.
Lawrence & Foulks, foot of North 5th street, are
constructing three schooners for the Spanish
government, to be employed in dredging the
harbor of Matanzas. They are 100 feet in length,
23 feet beam, 8 feet deep, and about 150 tons.
They will be launched about the first of March.
Mr. Simons, of Green Point, as commenced
a steamboat, bot be named the Zaphyr, for C
Vanderbilt, to be placed on the Texas line. She
will be 210 feet long, 30 feet beam, 11 feet deep,
and about 700 tons measurement.is hereby given, that the following Assessments in the
ve matter remain unpaid, and that the Warrant for collect-
and that unless said Assessments, together with the ex
se and per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before 
date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell the premises in
manner pointed out by Sections 24 and 26 of Title 5th, of
present Charter of the City of Brooklyn: 
eorge Hills $88 31; James Carragher 44 15;  Elizabeth Ell-
d 88 31;  John Beville 44 15 do. 44 15;  William Seagrave 
; James Ackerly 44 15;  John H Funk 158 96;  Ephram R. 
88 31;  John H Clark 88 30;  Henry Youngs 88 31;  William 
t 44 15;  Fisher Howe 1305 76;  Thomas S. Thorpe 176 72; 
c C. Delaplaine 347 80.      A. M. WOOD, 
law6W     Collector of Taxes and Assessments. 

SSESSMENT NOTICE.---In the matter of
Cook street grading and paving, from Division avenue
shwick avenue. 
ice is hereby given that the following Assessments in the
e matter remain unpaid, and that the warrant for collecting
Assessments will expire on the 12th day of February next, 
hat unless said Assessments, together with the expense 
per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before said
I shall proceed to advertise and sell the premises in the
er pointed out by Sections 24 and 25 of Title 5th, of the
nt Charter of the City of Brooklyn. 
mas Taylor 3 37;  do. 37 43;  George Miller 37 43;  E Bene- 
43;  Wm Earley 37 43;  John Miller 37 43;  John Maas 37 
orge Scardefield 37 43;  Samuel Scardefield or Jane Fay 
John S Lowrey 37 42;  John H Brisender, Stammers 112 
mes V Murray 112 27;  Patrick McLaughlin 37 43;  Hiram 
ith 149 74;  Mrs Joseph Gress 149 74;  Josiah Blackwell 
Hammond Schneider 37 43;  F Meiselle 37 43;  John Smith 
Ebenezer Jennings 74 86;  James Eager 69 94;  William 
lin 130 10;  Mathew Keugh 44 95; Josiah 


Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 16.
GOWANUS MEADOWS.
The Common Council have, we believe, taken
the necessary steps to secure the passage of a law
empowering them to carry out the plan of Alderman
Richards, for draining the Gowanus meadows.
There were strong objections made against this
mode of assessment at first proposed, but this has
been modified so as to give more general satisfaction,
and we do not now hear of any opposition to
the passage of the proposed law. The plan is to
construct a large navigable canal from Gowanus
bay to Douglass street, through the centre of the
meadows, into which the sewers from the elevated
ground on either side, shall be emptied. The canal
to be five feet deep below low water mark, and
four feet above high water mark; one hundred feet
in width and and 5400 feet, or about one mile in
length.
The great object to be attained in making this
important work, is the removal of the marsh miasma
which hangs about Prospect Hill and other portions
of the city, making them liable to intermittent
levers and other diseases; and thus shutting them out
from improvement. But Mr. Richards, in accomplishing
this great and desirable end, would also
lay the lands open to use, and make that portion of
the city valuable for purposes of commerce and the
mechanic arts.
The expense of constructing this canal is estimated
by Mr. Richards, at $78,600. This seems to
be rather under than above the mark, and the owners
may calculate to make liberal additions to it,
as the sides of the canal are to be regularly docked
and piles driven down along the banks as close as
they can stand, throughout the whole length of the
canal, in order to secure them, and make the work
substantial and permanent.
At the extremity of the canal, the plan contemplates
a large basin, where numbers of vessels can
lie, and where ware-houses will be erected. The
cost of this basin, where numbers of vessels can
lie, and where ware-houses will be erected. The
cost of the basin is estimated at about $8000, which
must be added to the other estimated expenses. Other
large basin, it is supposed, will be built along
the line of the canal by private enterprise. These
are intended to give safe and cheap harbor to large
quantities of timber, and at this time there are
needed for this purpose not less than three hundred
acres. The immene quantities of timber which
are annually swept off by floods for want of a secure
place of deposit would also pay for the construction
of such basins. The vicinity of the canal
and basin will become a busy depot for all heavy
articles of traffic such as coal, wood, lumber, lime,
cement, brick, etc., and in time all this kind of business
will inevitably be transacted there instead
of being scattered as it now is through various parts
of the city.
Objections have been advanced to this project,
and the chief one is that the accumulation of filth
from the high grounds would take place in the canal
and basins sufficiently to make their vicinity unhealthy
and that the low lands should be filled up
and the drainage effected through underground
sewers. But this objection is met by a statement of
the fact that the vicinity of bodies of salt water is
never unhealthy; and the supposition that such
accumulation of filth must be exceedingly slow, as
at every flood tide five feet of good clean water
would be carried up from the bay, which would return
with sufficient velocity to carry off most of the
deposits that may take place. It is calculated that
the canal might require a re-excavation of one or
two feet once in ten years, which is about the average
required in the slips on our river front, and that
the expense of this would not be so great as to cart
away this dirt from the streets to be drained, in case
it had not reached the canal.
The expense of filling up the Gowanus meadows
to a reasonable height of grade would be endless,
and would probably be accomplished in a hundred
years, and any plan which can at once--as
this canal would--do away their pestiferous mias
mata by draining the marshy grounds, ought to be
hailed with enthusiasm by all whose property is
within their influence. The mode on which the
canal is to be constructed is of the cheapest character
to answer the desired end, and as the equitable
mode of assessing the expense according to
to the benefits received has been adopted, and the cost
of the whole thing a mere bagatelle, there can be
very little objection on the part of those who are
to be affected by it. Taking out the 640 lots fronting
on the canal, which will each pay an assessment
of $100, the remaining 19,760 lots, of the
1700 acres to be drained, will be required to pay
each less than a dollar, according to the benefits received.
Compare this with the cost of our sewers
in other portions of the city, where they have been
so onerous upon lot owners as to induce them to
contest the assessments in our legal tribunals. In
the case of these meadows, Nature has provided
ample avenues for drainage, and he requires only to
be assisted a trifle, instead of overcome. Gowanus
creek was formed by her for the purpose of draining
the high grounds on either side, and it would be the
height of folly to fill up in order to ensure the very
means of drainage which it offers. It is far higher
wisdom to make a commercial canal of it, thus
bringing to our city a large share of commerce now
enjoyed by New York, and adding eventually to
the wealth, and honor of Brooklyn. Let us overcome,
if anything, the evils of those marshy grounds, at the
same time preserving those natural benefits and advantages
which have been conferred on that vicinity
with so liberal a hand.
By reference to the map of the proposed canal it
will be seen that its line is somewhat crooked. The
reason for this is that it follows in a great measure
the line of the creek, which being an "arm of the
sea" is constitutionally prohibited from being diverted
from its natural course. It were desirable for
the sake of symmetry to have the canal in a
straight line, but as that seems to be impracticable, in
view of a provision of law, it will make but little
difference in regard to its practical utility.
The mind that conceived this project of uniting
the benefits of drainage and the advantages of commerce
in one and the same work, and at a cost far
less than either could be obtained separately, without
the natural aids and helps which attend this plan,
deserves high credit for sagacity, forecast and energy,
and will no doubt receive the thanks of a not
very remote posterity.[?]GLE

NINE CENTS PER WEEK.

Sarsaparilla.

CAUTION EXTRA! — A MAN BY THE NAME 
OF CLAPP has engaged with a young man of the
name of S. P. Townsend, and uses his name to put up a
Sarsaparilla, which they call Dr. Townsend's Sarsaparilla,
denominating it GENUINE Original, etc.  This Townsend
is no doctor, and never was; but was formerly a worker
on railroads, canals, and the like.  Yet he assumes the title
of Dr., for the purpose of gaining credit for what he is
not.  This is to caution the public not to be deceived, and
purchase none but the GENUINE ORIGINAL OLD Dr.
Jacob Townsend's Sarsaparilla, having on it the Old Dr.'s
likeness, his family coat of arms, and his signature across
the coat of arms.
       Principal Office, 102 Nassau street, New York City.
           OLD DOCTOR JACOB TOWNSEND
          IS THE ORIGINAL DISCOVERER OF THE
        GENUINE TOWNSEND SARSAPARILLA.
   Old Dr. Townsend is now about 70 years of age, and has
long been known as the AUTHOR and DISCOVERER
of the GENUINE ORIGINAL "TOWNSEND SARSAPARILLA."
Being poor, he was compelled to limit
its manufacture, by which means it has been kept out of
market, and the sales circumscribed to those only who had
proved its worth and known its value.  It had reached the
ears of many, nevertheless, as those persons who had been
healed of sore diseases, and saved from death, proclaimed
its excellence and wonderful HEALING POWER.
   Knowing, many years ago, that he had, by his skill, science
and experience, devised an article which would be of
incalculable advantage to mankind when the means would
be furnished to bring it into universal notice, when its inestimable
virtues would be known and appreciated.  This
time has come, the means are supplied; this
GRAND AND UNEQUALLED PREPARATION
is manufactured on the largest scale, and called for through
out the length and breadth of the land, especially as it is
found incapable of degeneration or deterioration.
    Unlike young S P Townsend's, it improves with age,
and never changes, but for the better; because it is prepared
on scientific principles by a scientific man.  The
highest knowledge of Chemistry, and the latest discoveries
of the art, have all been brought into requisition by
the manufacture of the old Dr's Sarsaparilla.  The Sarsaparilla
root, it is well known to medical men, contains
many medicinal properties, and some properties which are
inert or useless, and others, which if retained in preparing
it for use, produce fermentation and acid, which is injurious
to the system.  Some of the properties of Sarsaparilla
are so volatile, that they entirely evaporate and are lost in
the preparation, if they are not preserved by a scientific
process, known only to those experienced in its manufacture.
Moreover, these volatile principles, which fly off in
vapor, or as an exhalation, under heat, are the very essential
medical properties of the root, which give to it all its
value.
   Any person can boil or stew the root till they get a dark
colored liquod, which is more from the coloring matter in
the root than from any thing else; they can then strain
this iesipid or vapid liquid, sweeten with sour molasses,
and then call it "SARSAPARILLA EXTRACT or SYRUP."
But such is not the article known as the
         GENUINE OLD DR. JACOB TOWNSEND'S
                      SARSAPARILLA.
   This is so prepared, that all the inert properties of the
Sarsaparilla root are first removed, everything capable of
becoming acid or of fermentation, is extracted and rejected;
then every particle of medical virtue is secured in a
pure and concentrated form; and thus it is rendered incapable
of losing any of its valuable and healing properties.
Prepared in this way, it is made the most powerful agent
in the
              CURE OF INNUMERABLE DISEASES.
   Hence the reason why we hear commendations on every
side in its favor by men, women and children.  We find
it doing wonders in the cure of CONSUMPTION, DYSPEPSIA,
and LIVER COMPLAINT, and in PILES,
RHEUMATISM, SCROFULA, COSTIVENESS, all
CUTANEOUS ERUPTIONS, PIMPLES, BLOTCHES,
and all affections arising from
               IMPURITY OF THE BLOOD.
   It possesses a marvellous efficacy in all complaints arising
from Indigestion, from Acidity of the Stomach, from
unequal circulation, determination of blood to the head,
palpitation of the heart, cold feet and hands, cold chill
and hot flashes over the body.  It has not its equal in
Colds and Coughs; and promotes easy expectoration and
gentle perspiration, relaxing stricture of the lungs, throat,
and every other part.
    But in nothing is its excellence more manifestly seen
and acknowledged than in all kinds and stages of
                 FEMALE COMPLAINTS
   It works wonders in cases of Fluor Albus or Whites,
Falling of the Womb, Obstructed, Suppressed, or Painful
Menses, Irregularity of the menstrual periods, and the
like; and is as effectual in curing all the forms of Kidney
Disease.
   By removing obstructions, and regulating the general
system, it gives tone and strength to the whole body, and
thus cures all forms of
                 NERVOUS DISEASES AND DEBILITY,
and thus prevents or relieves a great variety of other maladies,
as Spinal Irritation, Neuralgia, St. Vitus' Dance,
Swooning, Epileptic Fits, Convulsions, &c.
    It cleanses the blood, excites the liver to healthy action
tones the stomach, and gives good digestion, relieves the
bowels of torpor and constipation, allays inflammation,
purifies the skin, equalises the circulation of the blood,
producing gentle warmth equally all over the body, and
the insensible perspiration; relaxes all strictures and
tightness, removes all obstructions, and invigorates the
entire nervous system.  Is not this then the
       MEDICINE YOU PRE-EMINENTLY NEED?
   But can any of these things be said of S P Townsend
inferior article?  This young man's liquid is not to be
          COMPARED WITH THE OLD DR'S,
because of one grand fact, that the on is INCAPABLE
of DETERIORATION, and
                 NEVER SPOILS,
while the other DOES; souring, fermenting, and blowing
the bottles containing it into fragments; the sour, acid liquid
exploding, and damaging other goods!  Must not this
horrible compound be poisonous to the system?  What !
put acid into a system already diseased with acid !  What
causes Dyspepsia but acid?  Do we not all know that when
food sours in our stomachs, what mischiefs it produces?—
flatulence, diarrhoea, dysentery, colic, and corruption of the
blood?  What is Scrofula but an acid humor in the body?
What produces all the humors which bring on Eruptions
of the Skin, Scald Head, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, White
Swellings, Fever Sores, and all ulcerations internal and external?
It is nothing under heaven, but an acid substance
which sours, and thus spoils all the fluids of the body more
or less.  What causes Rheumatism but a sour or acid fluid
which insinuates itself between the joints and elsewhere,
irritating and inflaming the delicate tissues upon which it
acts?  So of nervous diseases, of impurity of the blood, or
deranged circulations, and nearly all the ailments which
afflict human nature.
    Now is it not horrible to make and sell, and infinitely
worse to use this SOURING, FERMENTING, ACID
"COMPOUND" OF S. P. TOWNSEND, and yet, he
would fain have it underttood that Old Dr. Jacob Townsend's
Genuine Original Sarsaparilla is an IMITATION
of his inferior preparation!
    Heaven forbid that we should deal in an article which
would bear the most distant resemblance to S. P. Townsend's
article ! and which should bring down upon the Old
Dr. such a mountain load of complaints and recrimination
from Agents who have sold, and purchasers who have
used S. P. Townsend's FERMENTING COMPOUND!
    We wish it understood, because it is the absolute truth,
that S. P. Townsend's article and Old Dr. Jacob Townsend's
Sarsaparilla are heaven wide apart, and infinitely
dissimilar; that they are unlike in every particular, having 
not one single thing in common.
    As S. P. Townsend is no doctor, and never was, is no
chemist, no pharmaceutist—knows no more of medicine or
disease than any other common, unscientific, unprofessional
man, what guarantee can the public have that they are
receiving a genuine scientific medicine, containing all the
virtues of the articles used in preparing it, and which are
incapable of changes which might render them the Agents
of Disease instead of health.
    But what else should be expected from one who knows
nothing comparatiaely of medicine or disease ! It requires
a person of some experience to cook and serve up even a
common decent meal.  How much more important is it
that the persons who manufacture medicine designed for
WEAK STOMACHS AND ENFEEBLED SYSTEMS,
should know well the medical properties of plants, the
best manner of securing and concentrating their healing
virtues, also an extensive knowledge of the various diseases
which affect the human system, and how to adapt
remedies to these diseases !
    It is to arrest frauds upon the unfortunate, to pour balm
into wounded humanity, to kindle hope in the despairing
bosom, to restore health and bloom and vigor into the
crushed and broken, and to banish infirmity, that OLD Dr.
JACOB TOWNSEND has SOUGHT and FOUND the opportunity
and means to bring his GRAND UNIVERSAL
CONCENTRATED REMEDY within the reach and
to the knowledge of all who need it, that they may know
by joyful experience, its TRANSCENDENT POWER TO
HEAL.
    AGENTS—G D Ayres, corner Atlantic and Henry sts.,
C Van Beuren, 121 Myrtle ave; J. Pescott, 23 Myrtle ave,
Elisha Theall, 50 Hudson av.; James Haywood 137 Court
st.  Also, by all the respectable Druggists in Brooklyn and
New York.
     THOMPSON, SKILLMAN & CO, Proprietors,
PRINCIPAL OFFICE, 102 Nassau st. N. Y. city.      n28

EVERY STYLE OF SPECTACLES.—Gold, silver,
steel, German silver and plaited specks.  A
large assortment of each and warranted to suit all, and at
reduced prices, at J. D. CHASE, 187 Fulton st., manufacturer
of jewelry, silver combs, &c.
   N. B.  The same store with Mrs. Trumbull.        o31

ALL KINDS OF SEEDS!  SEEDS!—A superior
assortment of Field, Garden & Flower Seeds
at the seed store.
   A selected assortment of Seed Peas.
   At the store of       WM. H. CORLEND,
an29 ly                   100 Fulton, corner of Clark street.BROOKLYN
BROOKLYN, THURSDAY

her, that it should be so.  You will therefore be
left free to decide for yourself, so far as refusing
any person who may not be agreeable to you.
But in return for that liberty, Madeline, I claim
the right of advising you, and laying before you
the desirableness of a connection like the one offered
you, with the expectation that you will not
refuse it without calm and deliberate consideration.
In the first place I must tell you that you
are not the great heiress which the world believes
the only daughter of the Count de Cressy to be.
Many circumstances, some out of my own control,
and others which I do not shrink from saying
I regret, and would fain recall if I could, have
injured and reduced my fortune: and at my
death there will be little, perhaps nothing, left
for my child.'
    He paused, evidently agitated by painful emotions,
and Madeline was silent also till happy remembrance
brightened her face.
    'But, dearest papa,' said she, 'this need not
trouble you.  You know that I am provided for
already from the fortune left me by grandmamma
Mortimer, as well as mamma's dowry, which you
laughingly told me when scarcely old enough to
understand you, would prevent my having to ask
you for my ribbons and laces when I came out
in the world.  I had never even thought about
this till you looked so grave and anxious about
me just now.'
    'My dear Maud,' he replied, and a slight frown
as of pain contracted his forehead, 'I dare say I
talked nonsense often enough to you when I considered
you as a mere child; but it is quite different
now that you are a woman.  You are right in
supposing that you had some property left to you
by your grandmother; but the value even of this
is considerably lessened, and I again bid you not
[?] any kind of heirship when deciding

to which he had been remitted until morning, in the
middle of the night.
    Awakened by a timid local functionary and three armed
patriots in rough red caps and with pipes in their
mouths, who sat down on the bed.
     'Emigrant,' said the functionary.  'I am going to send
you on to Paris under an escort.'
    'Citizen, I desire nothing more than to get to Paris,
though I could dispense with the escort.'
    'Silence !' quickly growled a red cap, striking at the
coverlet with the butt end of his musket.  'Peace, aristocrat!'
     'It is as good as the patriot says,' observed the functionary.
'You are an aristocrat, and must have an escort,
and must pay for it.'
    'I have no choice,' said Charles Darnay.
    'Choice !  Listen to him !' cried the same scowling red
cap.  'As if it was not a favor to be protected from the
lamp iron !'
    'It is always as the good patriot says,' observed the
functionary.  'Rise and dress yourself, emigrant.'
    Darnay complied, and was taken back to the guardhouse
where other patriots in rough red caps were smoking,
drinking, and sleeping by a watch-fire.  Here he
paid a heavy price for his escort, and hence he started
with it on the wet, wet roads at three o'clock in the
morning.
    The escort were two mounted patriots in red caps and
tricolored cockades, armed with national muskets and
sabres, who rode one on either side of him.  The escorted
governed his own horse, but a loose line was attached
to his bridle, the end of which one of the patriots kept
girded round his wrist.  In this state they set forth, with
the sharp rain driving in their faces; clattering at a heavy
dragoon trot over the uneven town pavement, and out
upon the mire-deep roads.  In this state they traversed
without change, except of horses and pace, all
the mire-deep leagues that lay between them and the
capital.
    They traveled in the night, halting an hour or two after
daybreak, and lying by until the twilight fell.  The escort
were so wretchedly clothed that they twisted straw round
their bare legs, and thatched their ragged shoulders to
keep the wet off.  Apart from the personal discomfort of
being so attended, and apart from such considerations of
present danger as arose from one of the patriots being
chronically drunk, and carrying his musket very recklessly,
Charles Darnay did not allow the restraint that was
laid upon him to awaken any serious fears in his breast;
for he reasoned with himself that it could have no reference
to the merits of an individual case that was not yet
stated, and of representations, confirmable by the prisoner
in the Abbaye, that were not yet made.
    But when they came to the town of Beauvais—which
they did at eventide, when the streets were filled with
people—he could not conceal from himself that the aspect
of affairs was very alarming.  An ominous crowd
gathered to see him dismount at the posting-yard, and
many voices in it called out loudly, 'Down with the emigrant!'
    He stopped in the act of swinging himself out of his
saddle, and, resuming it as his safest place, said:
    'Emigrant, my friends!  Do you not see me here, in
France, of my own will?'
    'You are a cursed emigrant,' cried a farrier, making at
him in a furious manner through the press, hammer in
hand; 'and you are a cursed aristocrat!'
    The postmaster interposed himself between this man
and the rider's bridle (at which he was evidently making),
and soothingly said, 'Let him be; let him be!  He will
be judged at Paris.'
    'Judged !' repeated the farrier, swinging his hammer.
'Ay! and condemned as a traitor.'  At this the crowd
roared approval.
    Checking the postmasthr, who was for turning his
horse's head to the yard (the drunken patriot sat composedly
in his saddle looking on, with the line round his
writs,) Darnay seid, as soon as he could make his voice
heard:
    'Friends, you deceive yourselves, or you are deceived.
I am not a traitor.'
   'He lies!' cried the smith.  'He is a traitor since the decree.
His life is forfeit to the people.  His cursed life is
not his own!'
    At the instant when Darnay saw a rush in the eyes of
the crowd, which another instant would have brought
upon him, the postmaster turned his horse into the yard,
the escort rode in close upon his horse's flanks, and the
postmaster shut and barred the crazy double gates.  The
farrier struck a blow upon them with his hammer, and
the crowd groaned; but no more was done.
    'What is this decree that the smith spoke of?' Darnay
asked the postmaster, when he had thanked him, and
stood beside him in the yard.
    'Truly, a decree for selling the property of emigrants.'
    'When passed?'
    'On the fourteenth.'
    'The day I left England!'
    'Every body says it is but one of several, and that there
will be others—if there are not already—banishing all
emigrants, and condemning all to death who return.
That is what he meant when he said your life was not
your own.'
    'But there are no such decrees yet?'
    'What do I know!' said the postmaster, shrugging his
shoulders; 'there may be, or there will be.  It is all the
same.  What would you have?'
    They rested on some straw in a loft until the middle of
the night, and then rode forward again when all the town
was asleep.  Among the many wild changes observable
on familiar things which make this wilde ride unreal, not
the least was the seeming rarity of sleep.  After long and
lonely spurring over dreary roads, they would come to a
cluster of poor cottages, not steeped in darkness, but all
glittering with lights, and would find the people, in a
ghostly manner in the dead of the night, circling hand in
hand round a shriveled tree of Liberty, or all drawn up
together singing a Liberty song.  Happily, however, there
was sleep in Beauvais that night to help them out of it,
and they passed on once more into solitude and loneliness;
jingling through the untimely cold and wet, among
impoverished fields that had yielded no fruits of the earth
that year, diversified by the blackened remains of burned
houses, and by the sudden emergence from ambuscade,
and sharp reining up across their way, of patriot patrols
on the watch on all the roads.
    Daylight at last found them before the wall of Paris.
The barrier was closed and strongly guarded when they
rode up to it.
    'Where are the papers of this prisoner?' demanded a
resolute-looking man in authority, who was summoned
out by the guard.
    Naturally struck by the disagreeable word, Charles Darnay
requested the speaker to take notice that he was a 
free traveler and French citizen, in charge of an escort
which the disturbed state of the country had imposed on
him, and which he had paid for.
    'Where,' repeated the same personage, without taking
any heed of Darnay whatever, 'are the papers of this
prisoner?'
    The drunken patriot had them in his cap, and produced
them.  Casting his eyes over Gabelle's letter, the same
person in authority showed some disorder and surprise,
and looked at Darnay with a close attention.
     He left escort and escorted without saying a word,
however, and went into the guard room; meanwhile
they sat upon their horses outside the gate.  Looking
about him while in this state of suspense, Charles Darnay
observed that the gate was held by a mixed guard of soldiers
and patriots, the latter far outnumbering the former:
and that while ingress into the city for peasants' carts bringing in supplies, and for similar traffic was easy
enough, egress, even for the homeliest people, was very
difficult.
   A numerous medley of men and women, not to mention
beasts and wheeled vehicles of various sorts, was
waiting to issue forth; but the previous identification was
so strict that they filtered through the barrier very slowly.
Some of these people knew their turn for examination
to be so far off that they laid down on the ground to
sleep or smoke, while others talked together or loitered
about.  The red cap and tri-colored cockade were universal
both among men and women.
    When he had sat in his saddle some half-hour, taking
note of these things, Darnay found himself confronted by
the same man in authority who directed the guard to
open the barrier.  Then he delivered to the escort, drunk
and sober, a receipt for the escorted, and requested him
to dismount.  He did so, and the two patriots, leading
his tired horse, turned and rode away without entering
the city.
    He accompanied his conductor into a guardroom smelling
of common wine and tobacco, where certain soldiers
and patriots, asleep and awake, drunk and sober, and in
various neutral states between sleeping and waking,
drunkness and sobriety, were standing and lying about.
The light in the guard-house, half derived from the waning
oil lamps of the night and half from the overcast day,
was in a correspondingly uncertain condition.  Some registers
were lying open on a desk, and an officer of coarse
dark aspect presided over these.
    'Citizen Defarge,' said he to Darnay's conductor, as he
took a slip of paper to write on, 'is this the emigrant
Evremonde?'
    'This is the man.'
    'Your age, Evremonde?'
    'Thirty-seven.'
    'Married, Evremonde?'
    'Yes.'
    'Where married ?'
    'Without doubt.  Where is your wife, Evremonde ?'
    'In England.'
    'Without doubt.  You are consigned, Evermonde, to
the Prison of La Force.'
    'Just Heaven !' exclaimed Darnay.  'Under what law
and for what offense ?'
    The officer looked up from his slip of paper for a moment.
   'We have new laws and new offences, Evremonde,
since you were here.'  He said it with a hard smile and
went on writing.
   'I entreat you to observe that I have come here voluntarily,
in response to that written appeal of a fellow-citizen
which lies before you.  I have come here to clear him
and to clear myself.  I demand no more than an opportunity
to do so without delay.  Is not that my right?"
   'Emigrants have no rights, Evremonde,' was the stolid
reply.
    The officer wrote until he had finished, read over to
himself what he had written, sanded it, and handed it to
Citizen Defarge, with the words, 'In secret.'
    Citizen Defarge motioned with the paper to the prisoner
that he must accompany him.  The prisoner obeyed,
and a guard of two armed patriots attended them.
    'It is you, said Defarge, in a low voice as they went
down the guard-house steps and turned into Paris, 'who
married the daughter of Doctor Manette, once a prisoner
in the Bastile that is no more.'
    'Yes,' replied Darnay, looking at him with surprise.
   'My name is Defarge, and I keep a wineshop in the
Quarter Saint Antoine.  Possibly you have heard of me.'
   'My wife came to your house to reclaim her father?
Yes!'
    The word "wife" seemed to serve as a gloomy reminder
to Citizen Defarge, to say, with a sudden impatience, 'In
the name of that sharp maiden newly born and called La
Guillotine, why did you come to France?'
    'You heard me say why a minute ago.  Do you not believe
it is the truth?'
   "A bad truth for you,' said Defarge, speaking with knitted
brows, and looked straight before him.
    "Indeed, I am lost here.  All here is so unprecedented,
so changed, so sudden and unfair, that I am absolutely
lost.  Will you render me a little help?
    'None.'  Citizen Defarge spoke, always looking straight
before him.VIEWS OF CORRESPONDENTS

More About the Park.
To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle:

    It is gratifying to notice the growing interest
taken upon the subject of a large park in this
city. Public attention is now fairly awakened,
and it is more than probably that before another
year rolls round there will be a plot of ground
not only set apart, but sufficiently established to
render it a most attractive place of public resort.
    In the selection of suitable grounds, no local
interests should be consulted.  A park is an institution
for the people, and there convenience
should be consulted, in connection with a situation
commanding the greatest natural beauties.
    There are two tracts spoken of as offering advantages
for a park, and being familiar with the
location of each, I beg to trespass upon the columns
of your journal in briefly calling attention
to them.  Recently a few of the Commissioners
appointed by the Legislature for the purpose of
examining and reporting upon the most desirable
location for a park, met and passed resolutions
favoring a location at or near East New York, of
some 1200 acres, which can be secured for such a
purpose.  This movement they have made is all
very well, showing, as it does, that they are acting
upon the purpose of their appointment.  It is
very evident that these gentlemen have examined
but that location, and while they recommend the
laying out of a park there, the public should bear
in mind that they represent but a small number
of the Commissioners appointed, and that the
whole body are not to locate but to report only
upon the most desirable position.
    It being therefore understood that the public—
who are most interested—have the greatest voice
in the matter, the merits of each tract should be
freely discussed and compared.
     The land at East New York, although the
ground possesses many beauties, is, in the first
place quite too far away from the centre of the
city, being nearly five miles from the City Hall.
This tract contains sound wood land and much
open ground, which could doubtless be used to
advantage for ball grounds, parade grounds, lakes
&c.  It is a disadvantage that there is so much
of this low ground and very little that is high,
and from no point can extensive views be obtained.
The tower now erected in the Cemetery, (which
it is proposed to include in this Park, as it contains
much the finest land,) overlooks the fine
level section of the Island, with a distant and unsatisfactory
view of this city, but little of New
York and none of our noble Bay.  The chief argument
in its favor seems to be that it can be purchased
for a small sum and a large amount of it
secured.  Be this as it may, a park of 1,200 acres
would be simply absurd, especially being so distant
from the city that few would ever enjoy any
portion of it but the lower part nearest to the entrance.
    We want a park located where the public, poor
as well as rich, can resort without a fatiguing
ride, after the labors of the day are over, to breathe
the fresh air, and enjoy with their families the
luxury of cultivated taste.  It mnst be located
as nearly in their midst as it is possible in order
to effect this.  In London the parks are in the
heart of the city, and workmen cross them in
going to and from their labors.  In Paris the Bois
de Boulogne, although more distant, is virtually
extended to the city, by the Champs Elysees, a
broad open tract 300 feet wide, with a magnificent
roadway and trees on either side.  In order
to reach the Park, were it located at East New
York, it would be necessary to ride five miles
through narrow streets, roughly paved with cobble
stones, and the public would soon tire of so
distant a luxury.
    The other location proposed is upon Prospect
Hill, quite accessible, and distant but about a mile
and a half from the City Hall.  Could it be even
nearer than this it would be still more desirable.
There are many fine avenues leading to it; the
first is Flatbush avenue, of easy grade and 100 feet
wide, which leads directly to, and perhaps may
pass through the grounds of the proposed Park.
The grade of this avenue is now being still further
reduced, and cars will soon be running upon it.  It
forms already the principal avenue to the fine
drives upon the Island, and every afternoon is
thronged with the carriages of our citizens, who
take this route as the pleasantest to the peautiful
village of Flatbush, and the nearest to the seacoast
at Bath and Coney Island.
    The grounds selected for this Park, are upon
the high ridge familiarly known as "Prospect
Hill," and some 200 to 400 acress can be secured
at a moderate cost, or more if desired.
    One great and peculiar advantage this location
possesses over all others is, that so fine a view is
afforded.  It is the only point on the Island from
which a view can be obtained of the whole of Manhattan
Island, and the city of Brooklyn lies
stretched out like a map before the observer.
From here in the distance the proposed site at
East New York is overlooked, and in the opposite
direction rise the high hills of Staten Ialand
and New Jersey.  Below is an ever changing
panorama of the magnificent bay, and to the south
stretches the distant ocean, enlivened by out-going
or in-coming ships.
    This is the highest part of the westerly end of
Long Island.  It is upon this ground that the Government
established a beacon as a point of observation
while prosecuting their survey of the
coast.  The view is unsurpassed and ever-varying.
Thousands of my fellow-citizens can join me in
recalling its magnificence.
    Aside from this attraction, it possesses many
more.  The grounds containing these high hills
have also deep wild glens between them, with
many small natural ponds, supplied by living
springs, which can admirably and with very little
expense be transformed into running streams and
attractive lakes.  Large groves of fine old trees
give a cooling shade, and among the great variety
of them are many quite rare which have here
attained a large growth.
    The soil is rich, warm, and well-protected from
the chilly north winds and strong sea breezes, so
that in the course of a few years a Botanical Garden
of well-selected native and foreign plants
could be made to form an attractive feature for
the naturalist, equal to the extensive gardens in
Europe.  In fact, no garden or park in Europe
(and I have visited many of them) possesses anything
like the natural topographical advantages
which are to be found upon these grounds.
    In urging as strongly as I do this location for
the purposes of a Park, I feel convinced that I
speak the wishes of a large portion of our citizens.
Certainly the resort already made to them
for recreation and amusement warrants this be-
belief.  Hundreds daily enjoy them in seeking a
quiet ramble or engaging in active sports.  On a
fine Sunday the working class—sterling mechanics
—freed from their labors, with their families
assemble here as the most delightful spot in the
neighborhood, to pass in quietness that day of
rest, and I speak for them, when I urge securing
so delightful and accessible a spot for the public
benefit.                          Yours, &c.
                                             H. J. R.

To the Editor of the N. Y. Tribune:
   SIR,—The Commissioners for locating a Park
in Brooklyn have reported in favor of 1200 acres,
situated from five to six miles from Fulton and
Division avenue ferries, and including the Ridgewood
Water Works and three cemeteries.  This
matter should be well understood.  Such parks
are supposed to cost a little something, and if
wrongly placed must defeat real requirements.
Aside from the insurmountable fact that the contiguous
festivities of a park and the solemnities
of a burial ground must greatly defeat the designs
of either of these necessary institutions, the
distance of the proposed location is such as to
render this merely a park of name, and not of
practical convenience and utility.  Let us consider
the interests of New York and Brooklyn together,
as they are homogenous in this matter.
New York has just commenced its strides of
commercial greatness, and has only had railroads
for an internal winter commerce since the last
census.  City improvements must extend in a relative
distance from its centre of business.  The
City Hall is above the business centre, and must
so continue.  A compass revolving from this
point upon the outer line of Fiftieth street, the
extreme limit of present population, shows that
it extends to nearly the same distance in Brooklyn.
   Until New York neared Canal street, and distance
became a consideration in business, Brooklyn
was of but little immediate consequence.
From that period, and the convenient establishment
of steam ferries, their growth compares as
follows:

Years.                     New York.                         Brooklyn & Wmsbg
1820.........................123,706                                   8,175
1830.........................202,588                                  19,336
1840.........................312,852                                  46,238
1850.........................515,394                                 122,850
1855.........................629,810                                 205,250
1860.........................839,746                                 333,530

   New York has doubled once in 15 years, Brooklyn
once in 8 years—or, as 6 2-3 is to 12 1:2, with a
decreasing ratio in New York and an increasing
ratio in Brooklyn.  We will continue this calculation
upon the above basis for New York and 12 1-2
less for Brooklyn—starting with actual figures:

Years.                  New York.
1855 . . . . . . . . .    629,810
1870 . . . . . . . . . 1,251,620
1885 . . . . . . . . . 2,583,240
1900 . . . . . . . . . 4,966,480

Years.                  Brooklyn.
1855 . . . . . . . . .    205,250
1864 . . . . . . . . .    410,500
1873 . . . . . . . . .    821,000
1882 . . . . . . . . . 1,642,000
1891 . . . . . . . . . 3,284,000
1900 . . . . . . . . . 6,568,000

   From the Battery to Fiftieth street is four and
a half miles, with an average width of, say one
and a half miles, or seven square miles.  Estimate
population of this district at 700,000.  New York
is a narrow strip of land, hence all improvements
must be in one direction, and reach the Central
Park within a reasonable time.  Crooklyn has a
present water front of over seven miles, divided
at Fulton Ferry, directly opposite the centre of
business, and with an unlimited back country extending
this compass line to include the proposed
Brooklyn Park, would give an average depth of
population of three and a half square miles, with
a corresponding population of 2,250,000.  Can this
dense mass of human beings exist with Parks
only upon their borders?  Why now go five miles
while locations are unoccupied much nearer?
But can New York sustain its present increase?
Can the avenues traversing this Island accommodate
its population at the necessary time of day?
Does not the price of real estate and the expense
of living exclude a majority of persons from occupying
property between 23d and 106th streets,
which is seven and a half miles from the Battery,
and has by actual calculation a capacity for only
1,250,000 population to that point.
   It will be seen from the above, and it is admitted
upon all hands, that Brooklyn must speedily
exceed New York in population; that any great
change in the location of business is an absurdity;
and that hotels, theaters, &c., will soon center
upon Brooklyn heights as a convenient and eligible
necessity.  Ought not the citizens of this future
metropolis of the world to be alive to their
interests and glory?  New York can have no
jealousies.  She has the commerce, and its guardians
can best protect it residing in Brooklyn.
But the cities will soon be one.  Nothing can be
done more to accelerate these inevitable movements
than the easy grading of streets, and the
ample distribution of parks.  The Large park
should now have a central and convenient location
on Prospect Hill, inclosing about 300 acres
upon both sides of Flatbush avenue—a position
unsurpassed in variety of scenery, and which is
about equal distance from the Fulton, Hamilton
avenue and Division avenue ferries.  Lesser parks
should be immediately located in the in both the
Eastern and Southern Districts.  Another five
years will put land out of the market for any
such purposes.A LONG ISLAND SCHOOLMASTER OF THE OLDEN
TIME—HIS DUTIES AND HIS PAY.

    We of the present years—particularly those who are
of Yankee origin—pride ourselves vastly on the care
taken of "public education."  But old records prove
that some of our Dutch first settlers hereabouts, took
equal pains, for a similar object.  There is a curious
old document, in the chronicles of Flatbush, in this
county, that will be read with no small interest—particularly
by the teachers of our public schools, and others
engaged in the work of education.  Listen to it.

Contract with the Schoolmaster for Flatbush in the
year 1682

    The following is a copy of an agreement executed by the
Schoolmaster of Fflackbush in 1682.
    Article 1st.  The school shall begin att 8 o'clock and go
outt at 11; shall begin again att 1 o'clock and ende att 4.
The bell shall bee rang before the school begins.
    Article 2.  When school opens, one of the children shall
reade the morning prayer as it stands in catechism, and
close with the prayer before dinner; and in the afternoon
the same.  The eveninge school shall begin with the Lord's
prayer and close by singing a psalm.
    Article 3.  He shall instruct the children inn the common
prayers, and the questions and answers off the catechism on
Wednesdays and Saturdays, too enable them too say them
better on Sunday inn the Church.
    Article 4.  Hee shall bee bound to keepe his school nine
months in succession, from September to June, one year
with another, and shall always be present himself.
    Article 5.  Hee shall bee chorister off the church, ring the
bell three tymes before service and reade a chapter off the
Bible inn the church between the second and third ringinge
off the bell; after the third ringinge hee shall reade the ten
commandments and the twelve articles off ffaith, and then
sett the psalm.  In the afternoon after the third ringinge off
the bell hee shall reade a short chapter or one off the psalms
off David as the congregation are assemblinge; afterwards
he shall again sett the psalm.
    Article 6.  When the minister shall preach at Broockland
or Utrecht, hee shall be bounde to read twice before the congregatione
from the booke used ffor the purpose.  He shall
heare the children recite the questions and answers off the
chatechism on Sunday and instruct them.
    Article 7.  He shall provide a basin off water ffor the baptism
ffor which hee shall receive twelve styvers inn Wampum
ffor every baptism from parents or sponsors.  he shall
furnish bread and wine ffor communion att the charge off the
church.  He shall also serve as messenger ffor the consistories.
    Article 8.  Hee shall give the funerale invitations and toll
the bell; and ffor which hee shall recive ffor persons off fifteen
years of age and upwards twelve guilders; and ffor
persons under fifteen, eight guilders; and iff he shall cross
the river to New York, he shall have ffour gilders more.

The School Money.

    1st.  Hee shall receive ffor a speller or reader three guilders
a quarter; and ffor a writer ffour guilders ffor the
daye school.
   In the evening ffour guilders for a speller or reader, and
five guilders ffor a writer per quarter.
    2nd.  The residue off his salary shall be ffour hundred
guilders in wheat (off Wampum value) deliverable at
Broockeland Fferry with the dwellinge, pasturage and
meadowe appurtainenge to the school.
    Done and agreede on inn consistorie in the presence off
the Honourable Constable and Overseers, this 8th daye of
October, 1682.
   Constable and Overseers.
Cornelius Berrian,
Ryniere Aertsen,
Jan Remsen,

The Consistorie.
Casparus Vanzuren, minister
Adriaen Ryerse,
Cornelius Barent Wanderwick.
    I agree to the above articles and promise to observe them.
         JOHANNES VAN ECKKELLEN.to compensate him for his extra service. 
But when the proposition came before the
ssembly, a friend, at his request, rose in his
ace and declined it in his name.  His plan was
bsequently extravagantly enlarged, and the ex-
enditure greatly increased;  but it was the basis
the Survey, which has been recently brought
a close, and the result of which is in a course
publication. 
In 1849, the whig party came in power in New
ork, in all the departments of the government, 
nd Mr John C. Spencer succeeded him as Secre-
ry of the State, and ex officio Superintendent of
Common Schools. 
In 1841, Mr Dix was elected a member of As-
embly, from the county of Albany, and took an
ctive part in regular session of 1842, in the finan-
al measures introduced by Mr HOFFMAN, to sus-
in the credit of the State, by taxation, and pay of 
e State debt.  He made a speech in favor of
e People's Resolution, the object of which was 
o restrict the powers of the Legislature in respect 
o the contraction of debts and the use of the State 
redit.  At the extra session of that year, called to 
ivide the State into Congress districts, Mr Dix 
ook an active part, as a member of the committee
o which the subject was referred, in executing
he act of Congress.  A large number of the 
blest men in the Assembly were in favor of
etting that act at defiance.  Mr Dix took the op-
osite ground, and supported his position by two
peeches in favor of districting the State in such a
anner as not to violate the law, but protesting 
gainst the interference of Congress as unnecessary 
nd unauthorized.  The Legislature, by a decided
ote, sustained him and those who acted with him. 
In the fall of 1842, in consequence of the al-
rming state of Mrs Dix's health, Mr Dix left
Albany, and took a voyage to Maderia, where he 
assed the winter, and thence went to Spain and
taly.  While in Europe, he was a close observer
f the institutions of the old world, and their effect
pon the people.  He did not fail to notice the 
uperiority of our own, passing nearly two years 
broad.  During his absence, the party division of
Barnburners and old Hunkers sprung up.  Mr
Dix, on his return, took a decided stand in favor
f a Convention to remodel the Constitution.  He
rrived in New York on the 8th of June, and on
he 4th of July addressed a democratic meeting at 
Hudson, which was considered the opening of the
political campaign in favor of the elcction of Polk 
and Dallas. 
Mr Dix from that time to the day of the election 
was busy in addressing the democracy of the State. 
n January, 1845, he was chosen a Senator in
Congress in place of Mr Wright. 
Mr Dix took his seat in the Senate on the 27th
f January, 1845, and on the 30th was appointedGROWTH OF CITIES IN THE UNITED SATES. 171

FERRY HOUSE AT BROOKLYN,1791.

GROWTH OF CITIES IN THE UNITED
STATES.
EVERY thing i the United States presents
the aspect of freshness, vigor, and elastic
vitality to the European on his arrival here, and
he is continually impressed with the consciousness
that he is in the midst of a vast progressive
movement of a people young, lusty, and indomitable,
toward the highest social refinement, political
wisdom, and national grandeur. The cities
and villages appear as if they were recently commenced,
and were being rapidly pushed toward
completion, to appear well at some great cosmopolitan
fete near at hand. To the citizen of
some old town in Continental Europe which was
embalmed in history centuries ago, and where a
new house has not been erected, nor an old one
altered, within the memory of man, every thing
here seems in its nativity--a magician's wand
appears to be summoning vast marts of commerce
from the blue waves of the ocean, and beautiful
villages from the bosoms of the forests.
   We have many startling data with which to
illustrate the wonderful progress of our country
in industrial pursuits, social refinement, and true
national greatness ; but there is none more tangible
than the growth of our cities. We will
select for illustration, only three, from a single
State--the cities of Brooklyn, Rochester, and
Buffalo, in the State of New York. The wonderful
vitality which has stimulated the growth
of each has been drawn from separate and distinct
sources : Brooklyn from its proximity to a
great and increasing commercial city ; Rochester
from the inherent energy, industry, and enterprise
of its aggregating population ; and Buffalo
from its eligible position in the great pathway of
commerce between the Atlantic and the States
along the Lakes and the Father of Waters.
Brooklyn is like the child of a rich parent, nursed
into life and placed in good society without much
personal endeavor ; Rochester is like a sturdy
youth, with ax and spade, sent forth from the

homestead roof to hew down the forest, let in the
blessed sunlight to the bosom of Mother Earth,
and then to seek sustenance and manly vigor
from the generous soil ; and Buffalo is like a 
publican and toll-gatherer upon the highway,
growing rich and lusty upon the spendings of
troops of wayfarers, who eat, drink, and are
merry, pay tribute, and pass on.
   BROOKLYN is earliest in date and greatest in
population. Within its corporation bounds Sarah
Rapelye, the first white child born on Long Island,
inspired her earliest breath, two hundred and
twenty-eight years ago. The hills around were
called Breucklen (broken land) by the Dutch, and
the orthoepy has but little changed, now that a
beautiful city covers their slopes and crowns
their summits, and the Dutch language is no more
heard. When settlements and farms increased
upon Long Island a ferry was established. A
broad flat-boat for man and beast was provided,
and the rental of the privilege to navigate the
channel was appropriated to the building of the
old City Hall in Wall Street, New York, where
Washington was inaugurated President of the
United States. A ferry house was built upon
the Brooklyn side, where the farmers ate and
drank, and parties from New York went to devour
delicious fish, served in Epicurean style.
The ferry house was famous for these things all
through the dark period of the Revolution, when
many a scarlet uniform was seen beneath its
"stoop," its owner often "hob-and-nob" over a 
plate of fish with a rebel of bluest dye. Long
years afterward the ferry house continued to be
a solitary tenant of the soil, where now is so
much life--so much of brick and mortar, merchandise
and confusion.
   A friend of the writer (John Fanning Watson,
Esq., the well known annalist of New York and
Philadelphia), whose memory, vivid as morning
light, goes back full sixty years, has given him,
in a letter recently written, a picture of Brooklyn
as it appeared to him in boyhood, and with it a
pencil sketch of the ferry house, depicted at the
head of this article. The house stood upon the
high bank, some thirty or forty feet above the
water, and the road to the little ferry wharf below
was cut through the bank, where Fulton Street
now terminates. At the bottom of the bank,
about one hundred and fifty yards below the
ferry house, was a large fresh water spring, from
which almost every vessel that came into the harbor
procured a supply. To that spring young
Watson went with a boat's crew, in 1791, and
filled casks with water, to supply their vessel anchored
in the stream. Then New York was a
comparatively small city. The ship yards (foot of
Catharine Street) were upon its extremest verge ;
the City Hall Park was close by the green slopes
that terminated in the "Fresh Water Pond," 
where the Halls of Justice now stand, and beyond
were orchards and "milk farms," whose "bars"
opened into the "Bowery road to Boston."
Among the luxuries enjoyed by young Watson
at that time, was a stroll in "Brannan's Garden,"
just outside town, on Greenwich road172     HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE.

BROOKLYN IN 1810.

the present junction of Greenwich and Franklin 
Streets.*  What wonderful changes within the 
memory of a man yet actively engaged in life's 
pursuits, managing with energy a portion of the 
daily business of that most active agent in our 
social progress—a railway!  Let those who 
would enjoy the luxury of supping upon his 
reminiscential dainties uncover his delicious dish, 
the Annals of New York.
   For twenty years longer, Brooklyn remained in 
almost an embryo state.  Three churches were 
erected, but the worshipers were chiefly from the 
adjacent farms.  The nest-egg ferry house, so 
long a solitaire, began to have a few companions, 
and some of the more progressive people aspired 
to the dignity of villagers.  But opposition to the 
measure was strong and pertinacious, and it was 
not until 1816 that a majority said "Yes," and 
Brooklyn became an incorporated village.  It then 
received its vital spark.  Commerce expelled 
families from the lower wards of the city of New 
York, and many sought pleasant residences over 
the water.  Emigration thither became fashionable; 
steam succeeded horses in the propulsion 
of ferry boats ; the village developed strength, 
dignity, and beauty ; put on city airs, and in 1834 
the whole little township of Brooklyn, with its 
kernel at the ferry house, was incorporated a 
CITY.  Since then (not twenty years), its progress 
has been wonderful.  Williamsburg, Bedford, 
Flatbush, and Gowanus, are already hiding 
beneath the fringe of its mantle.  Its population 

to-day is more than one hundred thousand— 
greater than that of the city of New York on the 
moonlight winter's night when the artist's pencil 
portrayed the above sketch.  Its trade and 
commerce, and all its prosperity arising from industrial 
pursuits, are so interwoven with New 
York, that we pass the matter by in silence.

ROCHESTER IN 1812.
   ROCHESTER is emphatically a Child of the Wilderness, 
only forty years of age. It is at the First 
Fall of the Genesee, a few miles from Lake Ontario, 
and upon the spot where, fifty years ago, 
Allen, a semi-savage Tory of the Revolution, 
built a mill to supply the scattered settlers in the 
wilderness all over western New York.  It was 
called "a God-forsaken place ; inhabited by muskrats ; 
visited only by straggling trappers, through 
which neither man nor beast could gallop without 
fear of starvation, or fever and ague."  When 
public spirited and far-seeing men were making 
earnest endeavors to open highways from the 
Hudson to the Lakes, and resolved, in 1807, to 
erect a bridge over the Genesee River at the First 
Fall, Enos Stone built a log-cabin there.  He 
cleared a few acres and planted corn, but the 
wild beasts destroyed it.  His chief enemy was a 
huge she-bear, who long baffled his attempts to 
destroy her.  Early in the autumn of 1811 his 
rifle bullet brought her from a tree, mortally 
wounded, and he had but little trouble afterward.  
The scene and the scenery is faithfully depicted 
in the engraving.  That log-house yet stood upon 
St. Paul's Street when a resident population of 
more than twenty thousand were eating, drinking, 
loving and trafficking, upon the cornfield  

   * From 1840 to 1850, the aggregate number of new buildings 
erected in the city of New York was 15,409.  Last 
[?] (1852) about 2500 buildings were constructed.The Experimental Trip of the Great Eastern.
FEASIBILITY OF HER ENTERING THE HARBOR OF NEW YORK.
The following is a carefully prepared chart of Long Island Sound, showing the ship channel and the depth of water, in feet, at low tide, to the foot of 106th street, New York:--
[map]
It will be seen from the above that, entering the Sound from Montauk Point, the Great Eastern will have an average depth of more than 100 feet at low tide, until she reaches Randall's Point, where the channel is only 32 feet--its shallowest measurement until it reaches 106th street, where it is 33 feet in depth. The draught of the Great Eastern when relieved of her coal will be about 25 feet, and her maximum draught 30; so that she can arrive at her anchorage at the foot of 106th street without difficulty or risk. So much for the objections of those who have an interest in diverting this line from our port.
DEPTH OF WATER IN LONG ISLAND SOUND.
[From the Washington Union, June 19.]
It was stated a few days ago in the Journal of Commerce, that there was reason to believe that there is a sufficient depth of water in Long Island Sound for the safe passage of the monster steamer Great Eastern to a point within a few miles of the city of New York. Since the publication of this statement we have carefully examined the large and admirably executed chart of Long Island Sound in the Coast Survey office, and find that there is but one stretch of only a quarter of a mile where thirty-six feet and upwards cannot be carried at low water through the Sound and to the Cove back of Ward's Island prepared for the anchorage of the Great Eastern. In this short stretch there are thirty one feet six inches at low water., &c.  Among the toasts were "The President and
ple of the United States,"  "The Atlantic Telegraph 
mpany,"  "R. S. Newall  & Co.,"  "Messrs. Whitehouse, 
ght & Reid,"  "The Managers and Foremen,"  "Messrs. 
nson & Co,"  "The Gutta Percha Company," and "The
yor and Corporation of Liverpool."  Messrs. Newall 
e contracted to lay down 1,000 miles of wire (part of
Indian Telegraph line) between Cagliari and Malta and
fu 
he tedious process of shipping the 1,000 miles of
which have been manufactured at East Greenwich was
have commenced yesterday;  but owing to the amount
work to be done before the lofty hold of the
memnon is fitted to receive it, the shipment is
likely to begin before Monday next.  Every
rtion is being used to get matters in as forward a
n as possible;  but, nevertheless, the day we have men-
ed will be the earliest on which the cable layers can
mence operations.  The Agamemnon has been along-
Glasse & Elliot's wharf for some days.  She looks
and trim enough, though widely different from her
k Sea Days, when her huge spars overlopped the fleet 
he led th eport line at twelve miles an hour, or thread-
er way among a mass of transports like a yacht.  At
ent she has a mild half pay look, which even the sen-
at her gangways cannot wholly banish.  Her ports 
open, but only for the purpose of ventillation, as not a 
s on board  At present she is very much down by 
tern;  but the cable being stowed forward will bring 
on an even keel.  It will make a difference of four feet
r present trim.  A small engine is being fitted to wind
oil on board;  and the whole operation of shipping
occupy, it is calculated, at least six weeks.  The two 
ore ends are nearly finished, and the centre piece of 
wire cable is progressing rapidly.  Though both at
nwich and at Birkenhead the manufacture will con-
at one end while the other is being shipped, it is not
cted that more than about 2,400 miles will be com-
d in all.  This will allow between 600 and 700 miles 
slack" in paying out. 
[From the London Times, June 10] 
e United States screw corvette Niagara, 12, Captain 
son, has been an object of much interest since anchor-
t Portsmouth, and has been inspected by numbers of
al, professional and amateur naval architects and
l men of all ranks.  They agree upon on point---the
el's ugliness.  Admiral Sir George Seymour and staff 
ed her on Sunday, and on Monday evening entertained
in Hudson, First Lieutenant Wells, and two other 
enan's, and Chevalier Pappalardo, the United States 
Consul, at the Admiralty house.  The alterations of
Niagara will be effected in the harbor and not in the
or dock.  A large body of dockyard artiticers have 
put upon her to expedite the work of cutting away 
tancheons and clearing space below to make the re-
ed room fo rcoiling away uninterruptedly her propor-
of the great Atlantic elegraph cable.  The men are to
from 5 A. M. until 9 P. M. 

The Frigate Susquehanna in England. 
RS TO HER OFFICERS---LORD JOHN RUSSELL ON
R ENGLISH RELATIONS---SPEECH OF CAPTAIN 
NDS. 
[From the London Chronicle, June 11.] 
annual festival of the Metropolitan Free Hospital
place yesterday, at the London Tavern, the Right
Lord John Russell in the chair.  Among the gentle-
present were the Princes of Odde and suite, Captain 
and officers of the United States steam frigate Sus-
nna, now in British waters. 
er dinner, Lord JOHN RUSSELL proposed the toast of
cess to the Metropolitan Free Hospital."  (Cheers.) 
toast was drunk with enthusiasm. 
FRANCIS BENNOCH proposed the "Health of Lord 
Russell." 
d JOHN RUSSELL, in returning thanks, expressed the 
ude he fell for the political confidence which the citi-
of London had so long reposed in him, and stated the
gratification it would always afford to him to do any-
which would forward the interests of the charitable
tions of the metropolis.  The next toast (continued
ble lord) as one which, he was sure, they would 
ve with applause.  He was about to propose the
n of their American visitors.  (Cheers)  He had al-
been of opinion, and had always said, that if there 
any two States that were entitled to make a family 
act, they were the United Kingdom and the United 
of America  This country not only admired the
qualities of the Americans, but felt a little flattered 
nking that they had descended from the same origin 
rselves (hear, hear);  that they were in fact our near
ves  If they had some foibles, he believed they
exactly the counterpart of our own foibles.  (Hear, 
and laughter.)  He might say further, with regard
se gallant men whose health he was about to
that whenever of late years, during his expe-
e, there had been any of those little jars which 
happen among the nearest relations and the best 
s, hw had always found that if a British and Ameri-
aptain in the navy could talk over the matter, they
s settled it better than the most skilful diplomatists.
hter.)  He remembered a gallant friend of his own, 
orge Seymour---and he had not doubt Captain Sands
speak for his own commodore---who, when they 
to talk over the disputed question of the fisheries, 
into such a train that it was not difficult for the rep-
atives of the two States to make a treaty, which, 
sted, would confirm the amity of the two countries.
s sure that they all wished that that amity might be
. (Cheers.)  The oftener Americans came to this
the better, and the oftener Englishmen went to 
e Americans a visit the better, for he always found 
hen an Englishman went to America he was re
with the greatest hospitality and good will (hear); 
the second place, unless he was one of the ill dis-
and ill conditioned persons whom he would not 

The first church erected in Brooklyn,
was a Dutch church built in 1666, and stood
about forty years, when another was erected
which was taken down in 1810 and a new one
built on Jeroloman streets. This afterwards
gave place to the present structure now standing
in the rear of the City Hall, and nearly on
the same spot as old ones. Rev. Heuricus[?]
Selwyn, was appointed as the resident pastor
on the third of September, 1660, with a salary
of $240 per year. In 1795 Saint Anns Episcopal
church was opened for public worship, and
was superceded by the present edifice on Washington
street, near Sands in 1824. The first
Methodist church was dedicated 1794 and was
situated on Sands street. The first Baptist
church in 1822. The first Roman Chatolic
church in 1823. The first Congregational
church in 1839.GAME AND FISH ON LONG ISLAND.—The number of
quail and partridge (properly grouse) now found in the
fields and thickets of this part of the island is unusually
large.  The last Winter was entirely free from deep
snows, and otherwise favorable to their increase and
security.  Numbers are now daily trapped in snares or
shot by gunners, and sent to market.  The opening for
sportsmen in this line is believed to be very fine.  Geese
and ducks have been and still are plenty at Montauk.
Excellent sport has been had there.  As yet but few
ducks have been shot either in the Bay or in the Sound,
the Fall season not having fairly commenced.  Deer
have been killed in the middle and western parts of the
county since August 1 in considerable numbers.  We
heard of three being killed by one party one day last
week near Riverhead.
    It may not be generally known that these graceful
and agile denizens of the wilderness, whose retreat has
been supposed to keep even pace with the advance of
civilization, still exist in numbers on Long Island,
within fifty to seventy miles of New York, whence a
few sportsmen come annually, "with dog and gun,"
to hunt them.  The Legislature has legalized their
pursuit after the 1st of August, but the Board of Supervisors
lately passed an act restricting the time of
hunting them in this county to the month of November.
By an accidental omission, however, the necessary
evidence of having the legal two thirds vote failed
to be inserted.  A case has been decided at Riverhead,
in which the prosecutor was non-suited on this ground.
Hence this law, framed at the instance of the hunters
for the protection of their noblest game, is invalid, and
everybody is at liberty to hunt deer at any time within
the prescribed statute limits.  They are reported to
be quite plenty at present.
   During the frosty nights of the past fornight we understand
that large quantities of striped bass have been
taken in seines along the south shore of the island.
Unfortunately, the more tempting attractions of the
city market, with ease of transportation, rob us villagers
of all chance to share in the luxury of this royal
dish from the sea.  We heard of one haul at Southampton
of 1,500 pounds, which were sold for five cents
per pound, realizing the nice little sum of $75 for an
evening's work of six or eight men.  Rather a pleasant
way of spending an evening occasionally—in fact, almost
as agreeable as a quite game of chess or whist.
                      [Greenport, L. I., Watchman.t Federal offices?  Can you prevent their tar-
g and feathering those who do?  If not, how 
e to talk of subduing them? 
As to all that is so well said of the duty of
maining in the Union and submitting to its
nstitutional authority, &c., &c., we concur in 
most heartily:  but suppose they won't---what
you propose to do about it?  Webster and
arshall and Story have reasoned well---the Fed- 
l flag represents a Government, not a mere 
gue;  we are in many respects one nation, 
m the St. John to the Rio Grande;  but the 
ius of our institutions is essentially republi-
, and averse to the employment of military
ce to fasten one section of our confederacy to
other.  If eight States having Five Millions
People choose to separate from us, they can
be permanently withheld from so doing by
deral cannon. 
We speak thus explicitly, because, next to the
ger that the  South will presume on the readi-
s of the North to concede much rather than 

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BY J. ALEXANDER PATTEN.
AUTHOR OF "THE GAMESTER'S DAUGHTER," "DISGUISED
ROBBER," "OUR FATHER'S BONES," ETC., ETC.

PAPER NUMBER TWENTY-THREE

The Old Jersey—Interesting Particulars Given
by a Prisoner—A Burial—The Beach—An Escape
—A Noble Girl—How She Saves the
Prisoner.

   We now invite attention to some additional and
very interesting particulars regarding the old Jersey
prison ship.  Thomas Andros, who was a prisoner
on board, and afterwards pastor of a church
in Berkley, Massachusetts, wrote an account of his
sufferings and final escape.  He states that the
number of prisoners on board ranged from four
hundred to twelve hundred, and, when the hospital
ships grew crowded, no removals of the sick took
place from the Jersey.  His narrative is especially
valuable as a complete contradiction of the British
commanders in their statements as to the considerate
treatment of the captives.  He says:
    Lord Howe, it will be remembered, thought that
these men had proper medical care, and speaks of
the excellent condition of the ships.  Andros admits,
however, that the prisoners were furnished
with buckets and brushes to clean the decks, and
vinegar to sprinkle about; but states that they
were in such complete despondency that they
could not be induced to use them very often.
   We quote again:
    "The lower hold and the orlop deck were such a terror
that no man would venture down into them.  Humanity
would have dictated a more merciful course to a band of
pirates who had been condemed, and were only awaiting
the gibbet, than to have sent them here.  But in view of
the English we were rebels and traitors.  We had risen
against the mother country in an unjust and cruel war.  On
this ground, they seemed to consider us as not entitled to
that humanity which might be expects by persons taken
in war with a foreign nation.  Our water was good, could
we have had enough of it.
    This evidently refers to the fresh water to be obtained
on deck, as the water in the lower hold was
of a very filthy description.
    "Our bread was bad in the superlative degree.  I do not
recollect seeing any which was not full of living vermin,
but eat it, worms and all, we must or starve."
    Again:
   "If there was any principle among the prisoners that
could not be shaken, it was their love of country.  I knew
no one to be reduced into the British service.  They attempted
to force one of the men from our prize brig's crew into the
navy, but he chose rather to die than perform any duty,
and he was again restored to the prison-ship."
    Again:
    "As to religion, I do not remember of beholding any
trace of it in the ship.  I saw no Bible, heard no prayers,
no religious conversation; no clergyman visited us, though
no set of afflicted and dying men more needed the light and
consolations of religions.  But the Bethel flag had not yet
waved over the ship.  I know not that God's name was
ever mentioned, unless it was in profaneness or blasphemy,
but, as every man had almost the certain prospect of death
before him, no doubt there was more or less, who, in their
own mind, like myself, had some serious thoughts of their
accountability, of a future state, and of judgment to come;
but, as to the main body, it seemed that when they most
needed religion that they treated it with the greatests
contempt."

    Again:
   "Once or twice, by the order of a stranger, on the quarter-
deck, a bag of apples was hurled promiscuously into
the prisoners, crowded together as thick as they could
stand, and life and limbs were endangered by the scramble."

   Alluding to his arrival on board the Jersey, Andros
thus speaks of the scene and his reflections:
    
   "On every side wretched, desponding shapes of men
could be seen.  Around the well room, an armed guard was
forcing up the prisoners to the winches to clear the ship
of water and prevent her sinking, and little else could be
heard but the [?]ar of mutual execration, reproaches, and
insults.  During the operation, there was a small, dim
light admitted below, but it seemed to make darkness more
visible, and her or more terrific.  In my reflections I said
this must be a complete image and anticipation of hell.
Milton's description of the dark world rushed upon my
mind:
    " 'Sights of woe, regions of sorrow doleful,
       Shades where peace and rest can never dwell.' "

    Again :
   "I dreaded nothing more than the arrival of a cartel,
for numbers would be put on board, and sent home with
men from the hospital ships, whose flesh was ready to drop
from their bones in this dreadful disease (small-pox).  And,
indeed, I no sooner did make my escape than a cartel did
arrive, and such dying men were crowded into it, and it
was evidently the policy of the English to return for
sound and healthy men sent from our prisons, such Americans
as had just the breath of life in them and were sure to
die before they reached home.  The guards were wont to tell
a man while in health: 'You have not been here long
enough—you are too well to be exchanged.' "

   In reading these accounts, who would suppose
that the foe of America was Christian England?
Do not these tales of horror lead the mind to the
conclusion that savages alone could have thus
acted?  But it was England, with her millions,
who bow before the ever-living God!  Her bishops
were blessing her, and she moved in the face of
nations the holiest of them all.  Holy, although
her soldiers were butchering the aged and the innocent,
as she is holy now, when she blows rebels
in India from the mouths of cannons; holy, when
she held men in bondage that she might starve
and tempt them, as she is holy to-day, with the
curses upon her of a down trodden poor.  Turn
the pages of her history, and behold how she has
proved her title to that of a Christian nation.  By
bloody wars, by unjust conquests, by butcheries,
and by crime.  Observe her, the tyrant of the
weak and the tool of the strong.  For centuries
she has gone up to her alters in pious humiliation,
and through all that time has been drenching the
world in blood.  She has put forth great religious
dogmas, and ever been ready to sharpen her
sword in their defence; but she has violated with
every hour the fundamental teachings of the Scriptures.
From the beginning she has been a hypocrite
and she promises to be one to the end !
    The most debased tribes of Indians, who range
along our frontiers, may be induced to practice
both mercy and honor, but, during the Revolution,
England never gave heed to either.  If she failed
in any purpose, it was not because she neglected to
pursue it to a bloody and dishonorable conclusion.  If
there was ever a mean act necessary to give a finish
to her infamy, her minions were ready to perform
it; if deceptions were to be resorted to, or
lies to be told, the highest of her officers did not
deem themselves above adopting these expedients.
    A boat was alongside of the Jersey, loading with
the martyred dead.  The prisoners, bowed in form,
dull of eye, and sick at heart, paced back and forth
about the spar-deck.  Their comrades, who had
groaned and suffered with them up to the night
just passed, were now about to find that grave, for
which all were ready sewed in blankets, or, perhaps,
alone in the rags which clothed them in life.
Their stiffened remains were now ranged at the
gangway, or tumbled like merchandise into the
boat.  A number of the prisoners crowded as near
as they could, and begged for permission to go
ashore and assist at the burial.
    " Let me tread the earth once more!" cried one.
    " Take me !" exclaimed another.
    "Me—me !" implored a third.
   Meanwhile, the bodies were swung clear of the
vessel, by means of the tackle and strap which
was used to lower them, and the guard of soldiers
cracked jokes while waiting for the boat to be filled.
    "Let me go," said the prisoner Andros ; "I have
never been to the beach."
   "Well, hurry and get in," replied the officer in
charge, seemingly attracted by the imploring look
of the prisoner.
   "Thank God !" ejaculated the man, pushing forward.
    "He is sick with fever," shouted several of the
prisoners, attempting to force him back.
    "I can help you; try me—try me!" almost
screamed Andros, breaking through the mob.
    The officer bent his glance upon him, and appeared
for a moment to hesitate, for Andros was indeed
more in a condition for burial himself than to aid
in performing this service for others.  He was
hardly able to stand, and, had he not caught by the
side of the ship, would have fallen.
    "You are dying yourself," said the officer.
    "Lower him among the dead, but he can never
handle an oar," exclaimed a prisoner.
    "I am strong, take me," shouted another, pale
and feeble, who pressed forward.
    "Back with you!" thundered the officer, pushing
most of them away, except Andros, to whom
he said: "Hurry in with you."
    It was true that at this time Andros had crawled
from his bunk, sick and weakened by fever.  In a
fit of desperation, he had asked for permission to
go to the beach, little thinking that the favor would
be granted to him.  By a Providence—to which he
always ascribed it—the officer caught his eye and
ordered him to the boat.  Sustained by determination
rather than strength, he passed down the gangway
and took his place at one of the oars.  As the

prisoner had said, he could not have managed it,
but, by good fortune, a kind-hearted sailor was at
hand, who offered to relieve him.  The boat now
shoved off.
   The wharf on the shore was quickly reached, and
the bodies were placed on hand-barrows, the prisoners
and sailors supplying themselves with hoes
and shovels, with which to make a trench in the
sand.  The prisoners ran about like children at
some sport, and many of them fell down on the
sand and wept, such were their emotions upon
walking the earth, from which they had been so
long separated.  The officer rudely called them to
their duty, and they began to dig away a place
sufficient for the reception of their late comrades.
There was an extended beach of sand, with a bank
about thirty feet high.  The beach and the adjacent
land were all depositories for the dead, and
the action of tides and heavy rains had, in
many spots altogether washed out the bodies or
left them partially exposed.  Human bones were
also strewn about, and sometimes a bleached
skull was just lodged at the water's edge.  Up in
the air carrion birds were wheeling and watching;
the soldiers, however, did not, because of any
of these sad features, cease either their jests, or fail
to remind the prisoners that the beach yet had
room for many more of them.  The bodies were
thrown into the trench, and only half covered with
the sand, when a march was ordered.
    While this burial was taking place, a young girl
had stood a spectator at the top of the bank.  Her
name was Abagail Remsen, the daughter of Rem
A. Remsen, a miller, who lived just at hand, and
at whose wharf the landing was made.  Her father
was a devoted whig, and although his house was
occupied by the prison-ship guard, he had often
been of great service to the prisoners.  His house
in sight from the ship, was known, as had been
stated, as the "old Dutchman's," and the prisoners
were aware that his daughter kept a regular record
of all the burials at the beach.  By some
strange fascination, she was drawn to the top of
the bank from day to day, as she saw the dead boat
approaching, and sometimes when there had been
more hurry than usual, she got a spade from the
hut on the wharf and scraped more earth into the
trench.  On this day she occupied her usual place,
and counted the bodies as they were removed from
the hand-barrows.  She was a mere child, and
clad in the plain attire of humble life. Looking
some distance down the beach, she observed that
one of the prisoners was cautiously climbing the
bank.  For a moment, she turned her head away
from him, fearing that she might herself draw attention
to him, and then, glancing that way again,
she saw him reach the summit of the ascent, look
about him and then run to a log, behind which he
crouched to the ground.  Her heart beat violently,
for she knew that this poor prisoner was atttempting
to escape.  His chance seemed desperate, for
the guard could not help but find him, if he was
missed before the boat left the shore.  She now
talked with the soldiers, which she could not be induced
to do before, and even scrambled down to
where they were just placing themselves on either
side of the prisoners for their march to the wharf.
She chatted pleasantly with the officer, and did not
rebuke him when he caught and kissed her—in
fact drew the attention of all parties so much upon
herself that the absent prisoner was never
thought of.  From the wharf she waved her farewell
to the delighted soldiers, and the prisoners almost
forgot that they were going back to the Jersey,
as they, too, were diverted by her mirth.  When
the boat was quite near to the ship, it was discovered
that the prisoner Andros had not come away
with the rest.  There was, of course, some excitement,
and the boat was partly headed again for the
shore, but the officer directed a return to the ship,
saying:
   ' He cannot live until sundown—let him go."
   This officer was not at all in collusion with Andros,
as it might seem; but, fortunately, acted in
a manner which greatly aided him in his escape.
Indeed, Andros had no thought of doing so until
he found himself so favored in getting off in the
boat.  This suggested the other, with what success
we shall presently show.
    When the boat was well off, the girl made her
way up the bank, but the prisoner was not to be
seen.  Going to the log, she found that he had left
this concealment.  Her next movement was toward
the house of her father, to waich she concluded
the man had gone.  Thither she now repaired, but,
as she reached the door, she noticed the prisoner
entering a barn on the premises.  Her next care
was to look into that portion of the house which
was occupied by the guard, and see what the state
of affairs might be there.  Here she found some of
the soldiers sleeping, some playing cards, and
others smoking, but no evidence of their knowing
of the escape.  Not allowing herself even to communicate
with her family, she at once went to the
barn.  Supposing that the man had crawled beneath
the hay, with which the building was filled,
she called to him, and, presently, a voice faintly replied
from above:
   "I am here—sick and weary."
    "Be of good cheer," said the girl, "my father
will befriend you."
    "Thanks—many thanks," returned Andros, with
great emotion.  "The endurance of many miseries
had almost brought me to the belief that the prisoners
could have no friend but God."
    At this moment the barn door was slightly opened,
and the girl quickly exclaimed:
    "Hide yourself instantly, and confide the rest to
me."
    A man now appeared in the doorway, and a dog
bounded past him.  The person was Captain Sampler,
of the guard, who cried:
   '"Ah, Miss Ab., hiding another prisoner, I suppose?"
    The girl exercised a remarkable command over
her features, and, although startled for the instant
by the officer's sudden entrance, her face, by the
time he reacher her side, gave no evidence of excitement.
The dog, however, barked loudly, and
sprang furiously against a ladder, which led above.
Sampler, for so the officer was named, at length
moved toward the ladder himself, when the girl
spoke for the first time:
   "Do not ascend," she said, laying her hand on
the officer's arm.  "I can tell you all."
   "Go on," was Sampler's reply, as he hesitated.
    The girl then informed him how the prisoner
had escaped, that he was sick, and, with tears falling
from her eyes, beseeched him not to carry him
back to imprisonment and death.  With peculiar
tact, she urged the circumstances that his escape
must have been discovered before the boat got back
to the ship, and, as it had not returned, it was but
fair to suppose that they had concluded to let him
go.
   "Why need you be more anxious than the officer
of the boat?  Is there not prisoners enough?'
    Sampler said nothing for some moments, but
drove the excited dog from the barn.
   "You are right, Ab.," he exclaimed, at length.
"If those who let him go did not look for him, I
need not; one poor devil less will not make much
matter.  Give me a kiss, and you may do with the
man as you please."
   Not only did the noble-hearted girl spring to the
arms of the soldier, but she moistened his cheeks
with her tears of gratitude.
   "By Jove!' exclaimed the officer, as he was
about to withdraw, "I'd give up every prisoner in
the ship for the kisses of such a little angel!"
   We can only say that Andros was fed and cared
for until he could be sent with some safety on his
way.  After considerable suffering and a variety of
adventures, he obtained a passage across the
Sound, and reached his home.The Administration and the Honorable John
B. Haskin.

   We are very happy to record the fact that the
question "Who is elected to represent the Ninth
Congressional district of this state in the next United
States Congress'—has been brought to a definite,
satisfactory, and, consequently, honorable solution.
The Board of Canvassers, representing the three
counties of Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam,
last week decided, but not without much labor
and a good deal of extraordinary excitement, that
the Honorable John B. Haskin was elected, and
that the Honorable Gonverneur Kemble was not
elected.  The majority reported in favor of Mr.
Haskin, though small, was in accordance with
facts, popular taste, and American history.  The
majority was thirteen exactly—incident with the
story of the Revolution, and its chronology, which,
we all know, embodied in its battles and its legends
the memorable number of thirteen only.  Is there not
something ominous in the fact thus recorded!
    The contest for supremacy in the Ninth district,
was signalized by extraordinary and unequalled incidents.
Mr. Haskin, who was elected to represent
the district in the year 1856, was chosen on the
well understood and acknowledged fact that he was,
a political vernacular, a hard-shell democrat.  He
went to Washington as such, though, at the time
of the canvass that preceded his election, he
distinctly informed the electors of his district
that, if the question of admitting Kansas to the
Union as a slave state should be brought
up, he should vote on the side of freedom.
Still, Mr. Haskin was elected as a friend and supporter
of the Administration of Mr. Buchanan.
There could be no doubt of that fact, nor did Mr
Haskin attempt to gainsay it.
   On Mr. Haskin's arrival at Washington, he discovered
that the President had resolved to disregard
the interests of the North—sink gracefully, if
he could, into the embraces of the South, and render
the North a subsidiary, a tool, and a stool pigeon,
for the states south and west of the Delaware
and Potomac to play upon.
    Mr. Haskin was not disposed to become the simple
servitor of the South, or of the Administration,
and, immediately after Mr. Buchanan delivered his
first annual message, took a bold, an honorable, and
an uncompromising stand in opposition to his inflated
and arrogant dictation.  The President demanded
that every member of the falsely so called
democratic school should obey his will, vote as he
desired or dictated, or, in default of which, forfeit
all consideration with the Executive and his party.
   Mr. Haskin was too independent to submit to
any such onerous or infamous terms of dictation.
He was of opinion that the legislative and executive
departments were separate and independent:
and chose to conform rather to the WILL of the
People, his constituents, than to that of the Executive.
   The Executive required him to vote for the adoption
of the Lecompton constitution.  Mr. Haskin
refused to accommodate himself to the austere
behests of a would-be task-master; and voted in
obedience to his own best judgment, and what he
deemed the will of his constituents.  From first
to last, when others wavered or sold out, he remained
as true as steel to the constituency he represented.
    If Mr. Haskin had been a weak, a politically licentious
man—if he had not possessed the heart of
a Hampden, and the "pluck" of a Burke—he
might have been seduced from his fidelity to those
who elected him.  He chose, however, every other
path than that of infidelity to his constituents and
personal dishonor.
    The Executive, Mr. Buchanan, made every possible
effort to constrain Mr. Haskin into his service.
He refused—disobeyed—set the ignoble proffered
bribe at defiance; and was, like the hero in
British history, a man who sought no glory that
did not reflect honor on his country.
    Finding that Mr. Haskin was incorruptible, and
not to be seduced or cajoled—that he could not be
induced to enact a part unworthy of himself and
his constituents—the President issued orders to the
effect that he should be proscribed—politically annihilated.
He was, the President said, a doomed,
a condemned individual recusant.  He accordingly
cast about him, to find a man who would run in
the Ninth Congressional District, and defeat him.
In his emergency, but antiquated—Mr. Gouverneur
Kemble, a man of good character, of small intellectual
calibre, and distinguished, in chief, for his
fondness for cabbages and the lassies of the Fishkill
mountains.
    Mr. Kemble had served, in times now to be recorded
in the vocative, two terms in Congress,
where his imbecility and remarkably long and yellow
hair had secured him sympathy, pity, and
commiseration.  He was in Congress when Mr.
Buchanan was in the Senate, and out of mere recollection
of the past and in hope of acquisition of
power, the President wrote him a long letter, in
which he besought him to become a candidate for
Congress, and the opponent of Mr. Haskin.
    Mr. Kemble, when he received the letter, put on
as spectacles, and read it with amazement.  He
had not, he said, the remotest idea of having greatness
thrust upon him—he was old and ricketty, and
though he certainly would like to go in for fat contracts
with the government, and had a large iron
foundry to be used, "he'd be blessed if he didn't
think it hazardous to enter the lists with John B.
Haskin."
   No matter!  Gouverneur Kemble did go into the
fight, and Mr. Haskin has defeated him by a small
majority, to be sure, but when the odds are taken
into consideration, it must be regarded equivalent
as an immense one.  Mr. Haskin had all the power
and patronage of the Administration to contend
with, independently of the subscriptions in money
that were made by mercenary partizans.  He triumphed,
and is the re-elected representative of the
People of the Ninth New York Congressional district.
    As a last resort, an attempt was made in the
Board of Canvassers of the county of West[?]er, 
to count Mr. Haskin out, and award a certificate
to Mr. Kembel.  Nothing but the resolute
bearing and manliness of Mr. Haskin's friends
prevented the consummation of the contemplated
act of perfidy and baseness.
   We feel not a little interest in this affair of the
Ninth Congressional District election.  It occupied

Women as Philosophers
    The Mormons, or, Latter-Day Saints, are
a queer people.  And yet, in some respects, they
are just like the rest of the world.  The ugly women,
for instance, are the great believers in the
free-Jovism of Mormondom at Salt Lake City.
Women of the same plentiful lack of loveliness are
the rampant fanatics on the subject of "passional
attraction' here.  You seldom find one possessed
of personal attractions in that exquisite category.
Judge Drummond's sister, a tall, raw-boned, ungainly
woman, is said to be quite insane in the belief
that the doctrines of the Latter Day Saints will
triumph over Christianity.  In the same way we
could point out a few specimens of nature's worst
handiwork among the feminines of this region, who
are as enthusiastic about the ultimate supremacy of
"affinities," and of the instinct of the "god of
love within," over sober judgment and reason.
This is, as a rule, so nearly correct that, whenever
you hear of a woman who delights in avowing "all
mankind" to be her husband, and talks indecent
nonsense with all the fluency of modest innocence,
make up your mind to two things: She owns a
face as fascinating as a buckwheat cake, and a disposition
as loveable as the back of a fretted porcupine.
Women who run into such abominable heresies,
only do it to advertise themselves and their

THE LATEST OF MIRACLES.—We have seen
air-guns, and we have read of grease-balls as substitutes
for shot.  But, very lately, a German in
Chicago discharged a fowling piece full of water in
his mouth, and blew his head, in consequence, into
a hundred pieces!  He used powder in the muzzle
first, and water on top of it.  We had no idea that
a weapon could be effectually fired in that transcendental
manner.  But the Germans are philosophers,
and even in going out of the world seek to do it upon
some new and extraordinarily scientific principle
Many have "shot" in various ways, before now, it
must be confessed.  Rum has as often been the potent
instrument as powder.  But to get "shot' with
water, either in the neck or the orifice in  which we
deposit our food, is a little remarkable.  That is
making the Croton a combustible, and no mistake!
   If it is not literally "setting the river on fire," it
is coming as near to that miracle as circumstances
will admit.  It is mingling fire and water most
adroitly, and making the compound play a terrific
part of, which neither element by itself is capable.
Faustus is nowhere after this.  This Chicago
countryman has distanced him "all hollow" in the
diabolic art, and without a Mephistopheles for an
assissant.

   PAY OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.—The Attorney-
General has, at the request of the Secretary of the
Interior, given an opinion in reference to the pay
allowed by law to District Attorneys.  It is held
that the act of February 6, 1858, can admit of but
one construction.  The services of a District Attorney,
in the examination of persons charged with
crime, are to be paid by the day, and are not to receive
compensation for each separate case.  No matter
how many cases he may examine one day, his
pay must be but five dollars for the day's service.
In many cases, persons charged with crime
are arrested in localities where there is neither a
judge nor United States Commissioner and where
the examination must be had before some other
magistrate.  The law can scarcely intend, in the
opinion of the Attorney General, that the District
Attorney shall make such an examination without
being paid.  A fair construction of the fee bill entitles
him to his per diem, without regard to the
particular title by which the judicial officer before
whom the examination is had may be known or
called, if he be of competent authority.  The same
principles apply in the per diem allowance to marshals.

     PARADISE OF MALCONTENTS.—Indiana is beginning
to cry out against the crowd of divorce-
hunters who throng her towns for temporary citizenship.
Six weeks residence accomplishes the
purpose, and then, heigho ! for the courts, and freedom
from the marriage bonds on the slightest pretence.
One year's abandonment is claim enough
for a divorce in Indiana.  The notice of suit need
only be published in some obscure sheet, and a few
copies printed for legal purposes.  The cost is light;
the process is easy; the lawyers attentive; the judiciary
complaisant; the law convenient.  There are
said to be, therefore, not less than two thousand
strangers in the state, and the court dockets, as well
as the registers at "one-horse hotels." overflow
with the names of unhappy men and women.  Happy
Indiana!  Miserable malcontents!

    THE CONDITION OF BALTIMORE.—The violence
that rages in Baltimore is disgraceful to the country.
San Francisco was hardly in a worse condition
when the Vigilance Committee was established.
Last week a police officer, who had been a
principle witness against a man convicted of the
murder of an officer, was shot in his own house,
the murderer firing through the window.  Another
attempt was made to shoot a police officer, in connection
with the same affair.  It was with difficulty
that the populace were prevented from taking
summary vengeance on the offenders.  The plug
uglies and other rowdy associations of that city
have set law and authority at defiance, and it is
[?]red that the reign of order will not be restored
without such further crimes as shall arouse the
people to a better sense of their responsibilities.

WITH OUR OWN EYES AND EARS.—The
scriptural passage, "ears to hear and eyes to see,"
[?]y, without profanity, be interpreted as recommending
travel to the curious.  For ourselves, we
[?]nk it incumbent on mankind in general not to
[?]st much to the testimony they cannot avouch,
and our impression is strengthened almost every
day of our lives by the awfully ex-parte reveal-[?]nts
we receive from the lips of gentlemen who,
though they have been almost everywhere, seem
never to have forgotten the fact that, returned
from their wanderings, they would have to address
themselves to the ears that had not heard, and to
[?] eyes that had not seen.

GEN. WILLIAM WALKER.—A good deal of surprise
is expressed at the impudence of Walker, the
[?]ouster, in pretending that he is going to Nicaragua
on a peaceful mission, and that the men who
[?] with him pay their own passage, and propose
to devote themselves to the cultivation of the soil.
It really, when the election in Illinois is claimed
a triumph of the Administration, when the pro[?]dings
in Kansas are called an appeal to popular
sovereignty, why should not a piratical invasion
called peaceful immigration?—and why should
the piratical chief claim the title of chief magistrate
of the people whom he goes to plunder?

COST OF THE FLORIDA WAR.—It will take
about one million of dollars to pay off the colunteers
along engaged in the crusade against the Florida
Indians, during the late troubles, previous to
their removal.  According to the best accounts,
[?] Indian will have subjected the government to
[?]ost of something near one hundred thousand
dollars.  Cheap enough!

   ANOTHER NEW STATES.—The leading men of
Utah sanguinely expect the admission of that territory
into the Union as a state, during the next
Congress.  As they claim a population of one hundred
thousand, they also claim the right of being
[?]itted as a state by the general government.
POPULATION OF THE CITY.---The following table
shows the population of the city of Brooklyn and
County of Kings, as obtained from the returns of
the late census.  The figures are correct with perhaps
the exception of the 2d, 6th, 9th and 14th
wards, which are made up from partial returns, and
will probably fall short of the actual number.  We
think that the corrected returns of the excepted
wards will fix the population of the city at 200,000
or over: 

1850.     1855.     Increase.     Decrease. 
1st Ward     6,062     6,352     390 
2d  "     9,357     7,959     -----     1,398 
3d  "     8,749     9,332     583 
4th  "     11,032     12,388     1,355 
5th  "     13,682     16,159     2,477 
6th  "     12,536     16,891     2,477 
7th  "     6,371     12,150     5,779 
8th  "     2,585     5,319     2,734 
9th  "     3,261     8,500     5,249 
10th  "  11,782     21,245     9,463 
11th  "  12,521     16,322     3,901
12th  "     New wrd.     6,997     6,991 
13th  "     }      "     14,055     }
14th  "     }      "     10,400     } 
15th  "     }     35,790     6,572     }  16,718 
16th  "     }          15,471
17th  "     }  New wrd.     5,469     } 
18th  "     }  3,739     2,650     }   4,380 
136,357     194,325     64,366     1,398 

It will be seen that the population of every ward
and county town has increased at a healthy rate during
the past five years, the Second Ward only excepted. 
In regard to this Ward we think there
must be a mistake, and labor under the impression
that one district is omitted. 
The first twelve wards compose what was the old
city of Brooklyn;  the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th 
wards were formerly known as Williamsburgh, and
the 17th and 18th wards as Bushwick.  The following
is the population of the County towns: 

1850.     1855.     Increase. 
New Utrecht     2,129     3,730     601
Flatbush     3,177     3,291     114 
Gravesend     1,064     1,256     191 
Flatlands     1,155     1,620     465 
New Lotts, (new town)     -----     2,340     2,340 
7,252     11,237     3,712 
Total podulation of the city of Brooklyn in 1850:  136,317. 
In 1855:  194,325.  Increase in five years:  64,366. 

perfectly safe under all circumstance.

MRS. METTLER'S RESTORATIVE SYRUP. 
Though not a universal Panacea, is one of the most efficacious
remedies fer all those diseases which originate in an
impure state of the blood, Derangement of the Secretions, 
and Bilious Obstructions.  Those who are troubled with unequal 
circulation, Sick and Nervous Headache, Inactivity of
the Liver, Constipation of the Bowels, and irritation of the
Mucous Membrane, together with their various sympathetic
effects, will find this syrup invaluable. 

MRS. METLER'S DYSENTERY CORDIAL. 
A STOMACH AND BOWEL CORRECTOR.  This important remedy
has always proved successful when properly used, and 
the directions strictly carried out, and no family should be
without it.  It is a remarkable medicine, and has never failed
to cure in upward of 800 cases here in Hartford. 

MRS. METTLER'S CELEBRATED ELIXIR. 
For Cholera and severe cholic Pains, Cramps of the stomach
and bowels, Rheumatic and Neuralgic pains, Bilious tendency
of Stomach, Fever and Ague, and severe pains induced
by internal injuries.  They will be found to be equally
good for the purpose to which it is especially adapted. 

A. ROSE, Agent, Hartford Connecticut. 
PARTRIDGE & BRITTAN, Agents for New-York.
JAMES McCLESTER, Proprietor.
Agent's for the Sale of Mrs. Mettler's Remedies. 
MRS. M. HAYNES, 175 Fulton street, Brooklyn. 
PARTRIDGE & BRITTAIN, 300 Broadway, N. Y. 
mh22 tf 

PROF. M. VERONES' ELECTRO CHEMICAL 
BATHS.—The efficacy of the Electro-Chemical 
Baths (discovered by M. Vergnes) in extracting from the 
human system all metallic substances, either taken as medicines 
or absorbed while exercising the profession of Painters, 
Gilders, Looking Glass Platers, &c., is no longer a question 
of doubt. 

Prof Vergnes' experience warrants him in affirming and
guaranteeing that these baths will relieve and permanently
cure all those afflicted with Rheumatism (Inflammatory or
Chronic,) Paralysis, Neuralgia, Contracted Muscles and the
various nervous and dyspeptic affections caused by the
presence of minerals in the system. 

The remedy is simple in its arrangements and almost instantaneous 
in its effect, differing far from all other medical
expedients, it simply strengthened Nature in her efficacy by
an agent at once potent and kindred in character, and thus
enables her to expel the morbid causes of disturbance and
to restore the normal conditions of health. 

A large, well furnished and appointed house has been
opened at No. 710 Broadway, where the Professor will give
his personal attention to those who may require his services.
He will be assisted by an intelligent and competent physician, 
and for the better convenience of some of his patients 
will continue his branch establishment at No. 260 Sixth 
avenue. 

He begs to inform the medical profession , and the public, 
that he has made arrangements which will enable him to 
give the Baths at the house of those patients who are unable
to visit him. 

Several new methods have been discovered and applied
with great success to local inflammation.  As the application 
of the bath, by incompetent of unskillful persons, 
might result in serous injury, instead of benefit, patients
would do well to apply to Prof. Vergnes direct, or at least to
thoroughly satisfy themselves as to the competency of such
as propose its application. 

N. B.—Persons from the country may be accommodated
with Board in the same building. 

A few students will be received.  Special Department for[?DAYLY] EAGLE.

ONE CENT.

DRYGOODS.
CHARLES HEARD & CO., 
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS, 
No. 301 GRAND STREET, NEW YORK, 
Respectfully call the attention of the citizens of this city and surrounding country, to their new and choice stock of 
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS, 
which embraces a superior assortment of 
Black and Colored, Plain and Fancy Dress Silks, 
French Merinos, Cashmeres, Paramattas, 
Saxony and Merino Plaids, Poplins, 
Valentias, Argentines, De Beges, 
French and English Calicoes, 
   Also, Black and Colored Silk Velvets, for mantillas and Cloaks, 
Ladies' Cloths of every color, a complete stock of Shawls, in 
Long and Square Broche; Scotch plaid, Stella, Printed Cashmere 
and DeLaine Shawls.
   In our Domestic Department can be found, always on hand, a 
large stock of 
Flannels, Blankets, Sheetings and Shirtings, 
both Cotton and Linen, Tickings, Lace and 
Muslin Window Drapery, Table Cloths, 
Napkins, Towellings, Hosiery, Gloves, 
Linen handkerchiefs, and Fanbroideries, 
   Together with a general assortment of 
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, COTTON AND LINEN 
GOODS, 
For Men's and Boys' wear, and for Family use.
   As the style and prices of our Goods are such as to meet the 
approbation of the best judges, and the closest cash buyers, we 
confidently solicit the calls of Families, young housekeepers and 
purchasers generally.
   Goods delivered at Railroad Depots, Steamboats or any part 
of this or adjoining cities, with promptness, free of expense.
CHARLES HEARD & CO., 
301 Grand street, New York.
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DOMESTIC AND FANCY DRY GOODS.— 
ISAAC HADDOCK, 
No. 265 GRAND STREET, MIDDLE OF BLOCK, BETWEEN CHRYSTIE 
AND FORSYTH STREETS, 
(Second block east of the Bowery, New York,) 
Invites the attention of his regular customers and the public to 
his choice stock, comprising almost all descriptions of 
DOMESTIC AND FANCY DRY GOODS, 
Bleached and Brown Muslins, 
Blankets, Flannels, Damasks, Cloth, 
Cassimeres, Dress Goods, Black Silks, 
Merinos, Paramattas, Shawls, Laces, 
Ribbons, Hosiery, Small ares, &c., &c.
   Merrimac and English Prints, small neat patterns—and other 
styles the newest imported, as well as those of Domestic manufacture.
   Always on hand the best stock of Shirt Fronts in Irish Linen, 
French Cotton, &c., both plain and embroidered, to be found in 
the united States.  Also Collars and Wristbands 
   Having the best facilities for procuring his stock, which embraces 
a great variety, customers, housekeepers, old and young 
hotel keepers, and all others may relay upon suiting themselves 
as well as at any other place, and at the cheapest rate.
   Country Storekeepers, Dealers and Pedlars will find our as 
assortment well worthy of their attention.
   Goods delivered at Railroad Depots, Steamboats, &c., and in 
any part of the city, without charge.                               o15 ly

CLOTHING.
CORSETS!  CORETS!—JUST RECEIVED, 
500 pairs white and dark French woven corsets, $1 25 a 
pair, at G. W. LARKIN'S, 327 Fulton st, 
mh4 3m*                one door from Central Bank.

FROCK COATS
Frock Coats.
Frock Coats.
Frock Coats.
Frock Coats.
Frock Coats.
Frock Coats.
Frock Coats.
Frock Coats.
Frock Coats.
Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats—Frock Coats.
AT 
EVANS' 
EXTENSIVE 
CLOTHING WAREHOUSE, 
66 and 68 FULTON STREET, 
Between Gold and Cliff, 
New York.
The amount of 
CHEAP AND FINE 
BLACK CLOTH FROCK COATS, 
CHEAP AND FINE 
CASSIMERE BUSINESS COATS, 
Contained in this extensive establishment, is immense.  Not 
one man in a hundred fails to be fitted and suited in every respect; 
for as regards price, EVANS flatters himself that he can, 
and does, undersell every other clother in the city of New York.
For instance:  
The finest custom-made Dress Frock                    $14    to $20
Super Black and Fancy Clerk Frock Coats                10    to    14
Handsome Black Cloth Frocks, well made and 
   trimmed                                                                        5½ to   10
Over 5,000 Cassimere Business Coats                       3½ to    10
Spring Raglans                                                                5    to    10
Elegant Blue Cloth Dress Coats                                                   8
Rich Moire Antique Vests, (new style)                                        2½
Fancy Cassimere Pants                                                  1½ to     5
mh18 3m      &c.,     &c.,     &c.

SKIRTS——LADIES AND MISSES STEEL 
spring, whalebone, brass spring and corded, to be had at 
G. W. LARKIN'S, 327 Fulton st, 
1 door from Central Bank, 
[?] celebrated steel spring skirt, 
[?3m*]

PIANOFORTES AND MUSIC.

PIANO FORTES.—A FINE ASSORTMENT 
of new and second hand Piano Fortes may be found at the 
warerooms, 94 Fulton street, corner of Henry.  Also a few 
choice melodeons always on hand.
   Pianos repaired, tuned, boxed, &c., at the shortest notice.
z27 tf      CHAS. BUNCE, 94 Fulton street

PIANO FORTES FOR SALE AND TO HIRE.
M. WALKER, Music Store, 197 Fulton street, Brooklyn.  
Piano Fortes, Musical Instruments, Music, Violin and Guitar 
Strings, &c.  M. W. has now on hand for sale a choice assortment 
of Pianos of the most approved makers, viz.: Stodarta, 
Nunns, &c., at reduced prices.  Piano Fortes for hire.  jy5 ly

PIANOS AND MELODEONS.—THE HORACE 
WATERS Modern improved Pianos and Melodeons are to 
be found only at 333 BROADWAY.  Pianos and Melodeons to 
rent, and rent allowed on purchase; for sale on monthly payments.  
Second-hand Pianos from $30 to $150; Melodeons, $40 to 
$135.  Pianos tuned and repaired.
   The Horace Waters Pianos are known as among the very 
best.  We are enabled to speak of these instruments with confidence, 
from personal knowledge of their excellent tone and durable 
quality."—New York Evangelist.
   "We can speak of their merits from personal knowledge, as 
being of the very best quality."—Christian Intelligencer.
mh21 3m

PERFUMERY.

BLANCE DE PERLE, LIQUID AND POWDER 
Bogue, with all kinds of French Toilet Powder at 
T. W. WOOD'S Enterprise Emporium, 
j16 tf               28 Fulton st, near Johnson.

COMB AND BRUSH FACTORY—SPRING 
stock now opening, consisting of French and English Combs 
Brushes and Perfume of the finest quality at 
T. W. WOOD'S Enterprise Emporium, 
j16 tf               28 Fulton st, near Johnson.

FRANGIPANNI——THE ETERNAL PERFUME 
75 cents, at 
T. W. WOOD'S Enterprise Emporium, 
j16 tf               28 Fulton st, near Johnson.

FINE FRENCH, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN 
Fancy Soaps, Glycerion Jelly, Glycerion Soap, American 
Cucumber Cold Cream and other compounds for the complexion 
and skin, at 
T. W. WOOD'S Enterprise Emporium, 
j16 tf               28 Fulton st, near Johnson.

LUBIN'S GENUINE EXTRACTS 50 CENTS.  
Every perfume at 
T. W. WOOD'S Enterprise Emporium, 
j16 tf               28 Fulton st, near Johnson.

MISCELLANEOUS

KEROSENE OIL.—NOT EXPLOSIVE.—The 
advantages possesssed by teh kerosene Oil are:  
1st.  The intensity of the light produced.
2d.   It is not explosive.
3d.   It will remain fluid when best sperm oil has congealed.
4th.  Its unrivalled economy—$4 10 worth kerosene Oil giving 
as much light as $9 of rapeseed oil—$12 of whale—$26 47 of 
sperm oil—or $29 of burning fluid.
   This Oil can be seen burning at all times, day and evening, at 
our store, 62 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn.
HINCHMAN & GEORGE.
   N. B. Every variety of Lamps, Hall Lanterns, Girandoles, 
Candelabras, &c.  Globes, Wicks, Chimneys, Pure Burning 
Fluid, Camphere, Alcohol, Best Sperm and Solar Oil, &c.  Oil 
and Fluid Lamps altered and regilt.
   Plain and Japanned Tin Ware, Lanterns, Britannia Ware, Tinners' 
Furnishing Goods, &c.  CHAPPELL & CO'S 
Non-evaporating Fluid Cans, wholesale and retail.  Tin and 
Britannia, Ware, Coach lamps and Lanterns repaired.
fe21 3m*

NEW STYLES OF SILVER PLATED CAKE 
Baskets and Table Castors, Spoons and Forks of all descriptions, 
can be found at the 
GREAT REPUBLIC 
d22          312 and 314 Fulton street.

N. R. SCHENCK, 
SUCCESSOR TO 
J. SCHENCK SUYDAM, 
No. 33 FULTON STREET, BROOKLYN, 
IMPORTER OF 
FINE BRANDIES, 
AND DEALER IN 
Holland Gin, 
Jamaica and St. Croix Rum, 
Port, Sherry, Madeira, and 
Cincinnati Wines, 
Wolf's Schiedam Schnapps, 
Cider Brandy, 
Scotch, Irish, 
Monongahela, and 
Bourbon Whiskey.
HEIDSIC CHAMPAGNE, 
CLARET WINES, all grades.
English Pickles and Sauces of all kinds, and the best stock of 
HAVANA SEGARS 
in the city.
   Also agent for 
VASSA & Co."s 
PALE AND AMBER ALE, 
n hhds., bbls. and half bbls.                      mh17 3m

OAK AND CEDAR BRASS BOUND PAILS 
—Just received a fine stock, a good and warranted article.  
o29 tf   JOHN BUNCE, 94 Fulton, cor. of Henry street.

PATENT INDIA RUBBER SAFETY FLUID 
Lamps.  HINCHMAN & GEORGE, 62 Fulton at 
le21 3m*                                Agents for Brooklyn.

RICH TEA TRAYS OF THE MOST APPROVED 
styles, for sale by DODGE & CO.

SANDS & VAN WINKLE'S WHOLESALE 
and retail Paper Warehouse.  9 SPRUCE STREET, N. Y., 
have constantly on hand a large variety of writin, printing, 
wrapping and fancy papers, in any quantity, from one quire to 100 reams, suitable for book and job printers, hatters, confectioners, 
druggists, dry goods, grocers, shoe dealers, silk merchants 
and others.  Also, cop waste, twine, &c.
   N. B.—Purchases of $5 or more, delivered free of expense 
any part of the city.     D. H. SANDS, 
my 5 lr                              [?] VAN WINKLE

TO ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS AND 
Draftsmen.  A supply of Whaimans Drawing paper from 
Cap to antiquarian; also French Drawing Paper, Nos. 2 and 3 
by the yard; Stephens' Ink, all colors; Papers pencils etc., etc., 
may be found at the Paint, oils, Drugs and Artists' Materials 
Store. Halsey Buildings, 351 Fulton street, opposite the City 
Hall.                  F. B. CARLETON.
mh23 tf

TO ARTISTS, AMATEURS, TEACHERS 
AND PUPILS.—A full supply of drawing paper and pencils, 
tube colors, English and American, water colors n cakes, 
canvasses square and oval from 8 by 10 upwards.  Grecian varnish 
and materials for Grecian painting, brushes, crayons, 
thumb tacks, easels, etc., etc., always on hand at the New Store, 
[?51] FULTON ST., Halsey Buildings.
   N. B.—All goods are warranted to be of the very best quality, 
and will be sold at prices as low as they can be purchased for at 
any place in New York.
mh23 tf                                   FRANCIS B. CARLETON.

USEFUL AND FANCY HOUSEKEEPING 
GOODS.
STEPHEN WM. SMITH, 
(late of Maiden Lane.)
has taken the five story store, 
No. 534 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, 
near Spring street, 
and offers a full assortment of new goods.
Door Mats, 
Bird Cages, 
Sad-Irons, 
Dumb Bells, 
Tea Trays, 
Tubs and Pails, 
Step Ladders, 
iron Bedsteads, 
Pots & Saucepans, 
Table Cutlery, 
Fancy Sewing Chairs, 
Plated Ware, 
Fancy Baskets, 
Work Stands, 
Kitchen utensils, 
   Those about going to housekeeping can make a handsome [sa?] 
[?ag] by buying for cash.
   A housekeeping outfit No. 1 for $30; No. 2 for $75; No. 3 for 
$150.
   Goods delivered every day free in Brooklyn.
   Call and get an illustrated catalogue, showing how much you 
can get for your money.
STEPHEN WM. SMITH, 
Sing of the Golden Tea-Kettle, 
fe26 3m*      No. 534 Broadway, New York.

WAR IN CHINA.—IN CONSEQUENCE OF 
the rupture with China, Tea have advanced twenty 
per cent, with the prospect of being still higher.
   We being fortunate in having large consignments of the most 
fragrant Tea of this season, previous to the advance, under 
these circumstances we strongly urge on families not to neglect 
the present opportunity of laying in an extra supply at our old 
prices.
IN FIVE OR TEN POUND BOXES OR BAGS.
[?]                Hyson & Olong,                                                   25
Good                do         do                                                       30
Superior          do         do                                                        35
Full flavored    do          do                                                      40
Rich delicious, flavored, highly recommended, do do      45
COFFEE.
   The Coffee market having for the present assumed a more settled 
appearance, we embrace the opportunity of publishing a 
correct list of prices, having a large stock of the most delicious 
kinds on hand, and the advantage of being fresh roasted every 
day, cannot fail to give every satisfaction to all lovers of good 
Coffee.
IN FIVE POUND BAGS.
St. Domingo                       16
Good do                              11
Good Laguerye                  13
Fine Maracaibo                  15
Rich Old java                      17
HARDING & CO., 
   Tea Dealers and Coffee Roasters, importers of English Mustard 
and Spices, junction of Fulton and Main streets, 
mh5 3m*                                                             Brooklyn.

WOOD SAWS AND BUCKS; MINCING 
Knives and Trays; Tin and iron Pans, Bird cages, &c. 
J. BUNCE'S Furnishing Store, 
cor Henry and Fulton sts.

WILLIAM S. ROGERS ORGANIST OF THE 
Church of the holy Trinity, Brooklyn, Teacher of Piano 
and Singing.  orders left at the piano Wareroom, 94 Fulton st., 
will be attended to.                                      a27 tf

WALLABOUT BURIAL GROUND.——THE 
Legislature having lately passed an Act for the sale of 
the Burial Ground at the Wallabout, the attention of those intending 
to remove from that ground the remains of their deceased 
friends, is respectfully called to THE EVERGREENS, a 
Cemetery incorporated under the act authorizing the incorporation 
of Rural Cemetery Associations.
   This Cemetery is situated more central than any other, and is 
accessible by the various conveyances through Myrtle and Division 
avenues, and is never likely, from its position, to be disturbed.  
It adjoins the city of Brooklyn on the East.
   Division avenue (or Broadway) through which runs a line of 
[?ages], is paved to the gate.  The City Railroad cars will run 
through Fulton avenue to the gate in the coming season.
   The natural beauties of this Cemetery and the improvements 
thus far made, are in no wise inferior to those of Greenwood.  
The prices of Graves and Burial Lots vary from $7 to $70.
   Further information can be given at the office of the Cemetery, 
[?37] Fulton st. opposite City hall, Brooklyn, from 3 to 5 P. M., or 
on the ground by applying to 
mh 16 2m.                            WM. C. KNEELAND, Comptroller.
Brooklyn Daily Eagle.

   This Paper has the Largest Circulation of
any Evening Paper published in the United
States.  Its value as an Advertising Medium
is therefore apparent.

THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 9.

Our Local Institutions—The Athenaeum—
The Horticultural Society.

   It is creditable to our citizens that no public
enterprise professing to promote Education, Literature,
Art or Taste, ever established in Brooklyn,
failed for lack of support, if properly conducted.
While this is true in general terms,
yet in an age of hurry and bustle and moneymaking
it is impossible that that degree of care
and fostering attention necessary to a vigorous
growth should be bestowed on enterprises that
rest their claims to support upon other grounds
than the production of large dividends, without
directing public attention to them and stimulating
public spirit in their behalf.  It is with this
view that we proceed to notice the statements
which we find put forth in the Fourth Annual
Report of the Brooklyn Athenaeum and Reading
Room, a copy of which is before us.  It would
be altogether superfluous to comment upon the
work which this institution is doing, and the
advantages of its entertainments, well-selected
library and admirably arranged reading room.—
To quote the language of the report, "the
names of many eminent men might be spread
before you whose remarkable talents would in
all probability have been hidden forever but for
the facilities which such institutions have afforded
for their cultivation.  And although all
who participate in the advantages which we
offer may not be equally benefitted, by reason of
difference in mental capabilities or ambitious
perseverance, it is yet no trifling advantage that
we are able to draw away multitudes from the 
debasing allurements with which we are all unhappily
surrounded, and to bring them within
the reach of those most exalting influences
which have a tendency to check or destroy whatever
is corrupt, and to fix and expand whatever
is excellent in our nature."
    The following extracts contain an account of
the affairs and prospects of the institution and
also an interesting criterion of the public taste
which it will be seen has a strong bias for fiction
and romance—the amusing more than the useful.
   The expenditures consequent upon a thorough repair of
the building which has been made, has encroached, in
some degree, upon our receipts; and these expenditures,
in conjunction with other causes of less moment, but which
are not likely soon to recur, has made it necessary to pass
the last semi-annual dividend.  By the Treasurer's Report,
however, it will be seen that the institution is out of debt,
and that there is a small balance on hand deposited in the
Bank.
    Among the most gratifying features of our progress during
the past year, is the steady and healthful increase of
the Library, which now contains 3,551 volumes, embracing
standard works on Ancient and Modern History, Biography,
Poetry, Agriculture, and the Arts and Sciences, Tales,
Romances, Voyages, Travels and Miscellaneous reading.—
Of the number of volumes above enumerated 328 have
been added during the past year—287 by purchase, and 41
by the gift of friends of the Institution.  Among the names
of the donors the Trustees have pleasure in mentioning
those of Park Benjamin, Esq., J. L. Jernegan, Esq., H. W.
Stamper and C. L. Loring, Esqs.
    The files of the Reading Room now contain ten daily, one
tri-weekly, three semi-weekly, and seven weekly newspapers,
besides two weekly, twelve monthly, and ten quarterly
magazines.
    According to a recommendation contained in a former
report, some statistics have been preserved indicatiee of
the popular reading taste, from which it appears that about
one-half of the books called for at the desk of the library
are works of amusement and fiction.  Next to these are
general literature, biography and travels, and least of all
philosophical and scientific works.  The aggregate number
of books taken from the library by subscribers during the
year is 9,815, being an average of about three per day.
    The same report, to which reference has been
made, in alluding to the popular taste in respect
to works of fiction and amusement, very judiciously
states that the Trustees had felt it to be
their duty to render the library more attractive
in this respect, "believing it to be better to furnish
food for the gratification of a taste for reading
even in this direction, than to run the risk
of allowing that want of amusement inseperable
from the youthful mind, more especially in an
over-tasked community like ours, to be squandered
upon more debasing or degrading pleasures."
   The large hall has been occupied 102 evenings
during the year for the purpose of concerts,
lectures, dramatic readings, and amusing exhibitions—
the lectures and concerts making by far
the largest demands for accommodation—the
former numbering 38 and the latter 33.  The
Brooklyn Horticultural Society has also occupied
the hall during eight evenings for exhibition of
fruit and flowers.
    Early in the year, a resolution was adopted
by the Board of Trustees referring the subject of
a Picture Gallery in connection with the Institution
to the Committee on Arts; and, after much
deliberation on the part of that Committee, it
was determined to recommend the adoption of
such measures as might lead to the accomplishment
of so desirable an end.  It was known that
there were many excellent and valuable paintings
in the city, the owners of which, it was
thought, would be willing to allow their temporary
exhibition in our halls as a means whereby
a foundation might be laid for the establishment
of a permanent galfery.  With a liberality and
raadiness worthy of all commendation, these
admirable works of art were generously surrendered
to their use; and in a few weeks the walls
of the institution were adorned with some of the
finest and most beautiful productions of the
painter's skill.  Much care, anxiety and labor
were devoted towards bringing the project of a
gallery to a successful termination; but the
Trustees regret to say, that owing to causes
which to them are yet unknown, and therefore
unexplainable, the efforts of the Board and of
the Committee on Arts did not meet with that
success for which they so ardently hoped.  A pecuniary
loss of about $170 was sustained.  This,
however, is but a trifling consideration when
placed in the scale as against the large amount of
gratification which the undertaking afforded in
other respects, and should not be regarded as a
decided indication of the improbability of future
success."
   It is not a matter of congratulation that a picture
gallery should not meet with a sustaining
support.  The influence of such exhibitions in
promoting a taste for art and appreciation of its
beauties, sympathy and encouragement for artists,
render them fit objects of popular regard.
But such tastes are not developed in a day, and
we adopt the hopeful tone of the report in inspiring
higher hopes for the future.  Is it necessary
to add a single word in commendation of
such an institution?  We believe not.  We repeat
the wish expressed in the concluding sentence
of the report, that "in the full faith of the
ultimate benefits which may be expected to accrue
to our community from the continued maintenance
and prosperity of this institution—in
preserving our youth from the temptations of
vice, and stimulating them in the pursuit of that

knowledge which may prove alike the profit and
the solace of their riper years, in furnishing rational
and beneficial entertaiament to all, as
well as constituting a monument of our taste,
and our love of art of which our city may never
be ashamed—they rest assured that both the
stockholders and the community at large of our
city will foster and cherish the Atheneum with a
tender care, so that its blessings may be spread,
not merely around and over us who are here in
this locality and in this age, but that from its
doors may issue those lights of moral, intellectual
and social excellence which shall reach far
into future periods, and perchance spread widely
over distant portions of our land."
   We have also before us the "Third Annual Report
of the Brooklyn Horticultural Society."—
We regret to learn that the Society is not as
prosperous as it ought to be.  It can only reach
the desirable point of usefulness by awaking the
sympathy of the people at large, and this it has
not yet done.  Were it not for the liberality of
a few, it would have failed to realize even the
promises made on its behalf.  This should not
be the case.  It is the masses of the people to
whom its advantages are most valuable.  The
beauties which it presents not only appeal to
the tutored eye of science, or the polished sense
of taste, but come home directly to the feelings
of every one.  The beauties of color displayed in
the tints of the flower are equalled nowhere else
on nature's palette, and the delicacy of structure
is no less marvellous than the variety of functions
attached to the various parts.  They
should not not be limited to the conservatories
of the wealthy, but should breathe their fragrance
in every home.
    Previous intimations have been given of the
establishment of a Horticultural Garden in the
vicinity of Greenwood, but no mention is made
of it in the report.  Such an institution would
be a vast public benefit.  It would be a point of
attraction to strangers, a place of resort for our
own citizens, where they would not only be
withdrawn from the debasing influences which
beset the leisure of the working classes, but
would have their tastes elevated and their feeling
purified by intercourse with these choice
productions of nature.
   During the past year the Society has given
three large exhibitions, occupying nine days and
evenings, also a number of monthly ones of an
interesting character.  The displays of green and
hot-house plants unsurpassed, to say the least,
by those of any similar association on this continent.
They have been enabled to do so, in a 
great degree, by having the free use of the plants
in the extensive private collections of Messrs.
Langley, Prentice, Stranahan, Griffing, Lane
and Large, of Brooklyn, Hoyt & Woolsey, at
Astoria, and W. E. Burton, at Glen Cove.  The
Society complain that their efforts are not seconded
by the citizens generally.
    The spring exhibition will take place at the
Atheneum on the 15th, 16th and 17th of April,
opening at nine o'clock in the morning and closing
at ten in the evening, except on the 15th, when
it will open at four in the afternoon.  We hope on
this occasion, at least, they will have no reason
to complain of the apathy of the public; and that
such a laudable undertaking will meet with that
sympathy and encouragement which it so eminently
deserves.
    The following has just been handed in:

   The regular monthly meeting of the Society was held at
the Atheneum on Tuesday evening last.  A large number
of members were in attendance.
   The Committee on Plants and Flowers reported that they
had made every arrangement necessary for the exhibition
which takes place on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of this month,
and assured the Society that it would be one of unusual
splendor.
   The committee appointed to have the annual report of the
Society printed, reported that they had performed their
duty, and that the report was ready for circulation.
   The Committee on Music was ordered to obtain a select
band during each evening of the exhibition.
   A resolution was unanimously adopted instructing the
President to invite the Methodist Conference, which will be
session during the exhibition, to attend the display in a 
body, and to make the necessary arrangements for their
reception.
   A large variety of seeds from the East Indies were distributed
amongst the members, being the gift of a gentleman
engaged in horticulture in that country.
   Messrs. Brandager, Dunham, Roach, and Gainger, most
forcibly urged the importance and the necessity of greater
exertion in the promotion of the science, which awakened
the most lively enthusiasm and applause; after which the
Society adjourned to meet on Monday evening next at 8
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Sunday Table-Talk.

   "Let the toast be dear woman," is the 
cue for the chorus of mankind in the drama of 
life, and straightway every sentimental individual 
goes into an ecstacy of adoration.  The Benedict 
discovers that his wife belongs in heaven, and is
only lent to him on the condition that he becomes 
her ladyship's most humble and very obedient servant; 
while the lover has a painful conviction that 
he is aspiring to the hand of a double hooped 
seraph.  We are very willing to let the toast be, 
dear woman!  but we think that dear man is entitled 
to a part of that same toast, when it is on the 
table, and cannot understand why all the toast 
must be lavished on the dear delicate  inhabitants 
of crinoline.
     Such dreamy sentimentalists as N.P. Willis and 
others may flaunt licentious achievements before 
the world, in the guise of poetical tributes to the 
softer sex; but it is an established fact, that the 
writers who laud women to the skies, are the persons 
most likely to abuse dear woman; and in nine 
cases out of ten the said writers are found to be 
cruel husbands and unfaithful lovers.
      Look at Dickens, Reade and Landor.  Read their 
eulogies on imaginary females, and then consider 
how they serve the real woman.  And there is the 
point.  Their selfish admiration was bestowed upon 
beings of their own conceptions; they spent the 
best part of their time wit the unsullied creations 
of their fancies, and regarded the creations of the 
Almighty as mere playthings.   But the world 
draws no line between the real and the ideal, and 
unless the author draws  it himself, the two are  
confused.
        It must not be supposed that we consider woman 
herself to blame for the fulsome adulation heaped 
upon her by tyrannical husbands, and languid sensualists; 
but we blame writers and speakers for 
carrying their praises so far beyond the limits of 
common sense, that they become ridiculously extravagant 
and lose all effect.
          They talk about the "refining influences of female 
society" with such tremendous pathos, that 
one is led to inquire: "If female society has such 
a refining influence how does it happen that 
Adam's sin was the consequence of enjoying it?"
There, you see, is a poser; and so all sensible people 
will inquire and be disgusted.  Now, if some 
shrewd author would make the toast "dear man," 
and prate pathetically about the refining influence 
of male society, he might be opposed with "glittering 
generalities: but no such question as the 
one cited above would bother him.  To be sure, 
some skeptic might affirm that the tempter was a 
male; but his Infernal Majesty was once an angel, 
and must therefore be related to woman as she is 
painted by her adorers - in ink.
           "Let the toast be dear woman," if you please, 
gents, only don't let the toast be drunk!  Be very 
careful that she is a well-bred woman before you 
toast her.  Be careful of her, lest, in the end, his 
infernal highness should toast her!  But, to be 
serious once more, if all men would honor, respect 
and love their mothers, sisters, wives; would 
treat all ladies with courtesy, and regard woman 
as something great, and better than a [bedizze?ed]
toy, easy to win, and easy to be destroyed, we 
should hear no more nonsensical stuff about monsters 
with "raven" curls, "marble" brows, eyes,
"those windows of a gushing soul, "exquisitely 
chiseled" features, "swan-like" necks, and 
forms "Medicean Venuses might envy!"  Bah! it is 
sickening.
        --We shall have our ears pulled, for we perceive 
a lady at the table, and she is now about to say 
something.   We must request Miss ANNETTE 
SMITH to make us acquainted with
              UNFORTUNATE MRS. SPRIGS
   Now, just as sure as my name is Matilda Sprigs, I 
believe myself to be the most unfortunate creature in 
existence.  II never indulged in a bright hope but some 
one else realized it instead of myself, never raised a 
sweet draught to my lips, but the cup was dashed before 
I tasted it; never climbed the first round of Jacob's 
ladder but I fell.
    How I managed to live through my school days, 
bearing all the thumps which my mischievous school-fellows 
earned for me, and being made a scape-goat for 
their sins generally, is to me one of the miseries.   
Have heard the old proverb, "It is better to be born 
lucky than rich." Well, I was born rich, but my 
brother ran away with the largest half of my legacy 
before I could prove the will; forgot the loss, however, 
when that young Southerner presented himself 
as my lover.  He being fond of wild and boisterous 
sports, insisted that I should practice  pistol-shooting 
and fencing with him, and in one of the latter exercises 
his sword unfortunately cut off the extremity of 
my nose.  Though gifted with an unusual length of 
proboscis, the missing portion made me a shocking 
fright, whereupon Mr. Southerner's father became 
suddenly fatally ill,, which called him home in such 
haste, there was no time for expressing regrets. He 
promised to visit me soon again, but was never seen in 
this latitude afterwards.
    Next came Mr. Sprigs, who married me, as I supposed, 
from motives of real pity, and because I remembered 
my deformity, called it a condescension; never 
once thought my remaining twelve thousand would be 
deemed an ample splice to my nasal organ, especially 
to a man out of place and out of pocket; wonder the 
thing did not suggest itself to me in time, but Sprigs 
had the money to commence business with, and never 
came home at night without reporting some misfortune 
or loss.  One morning at the breakfast tale I grew 
clamorous about my missing money, but was overjoyed 
to hear Sprigs tell on the following evening how he 
had ventured a fortunate speculation, which had 
placed in his hands a large sum.  Before the next 
breakfast, Sprigs had decamped with himself and the 
money, and an insurance company had been relieved 
of the same amount he gained.  Sprigs has never been 
heard of since.  Well, fate was kind once.
         It has been many years since Sprigs left me to my 
own enjoyment and having no money and no nose, 
never think of being annoyed with suitors, and could 
settle down to a life of calm quiet, but for the occurrence 
of fresh calamities every day.  A few weeks ago 
I started out for a sail in a North River steamboat, 
after being in a  pent-up city almost a year, attempted 
to walk up the steep plank to the boat; my foot slipped; 
must have been plunged into the water below and 
drowned, but that a kind gentleman sprang forward, 
and clutching my arm, dragged me up.  Oh, the benefactor 
was down on the very knee of my spirit to him 
for his kindness.  How he hurt my wrist in is desperation 
to save me; must see if the grasp left a mark.  
Oh, horror! my bracelet was gone, the only one I had, 
and that worth a small fortune, too.
      Didn't wish to return by the boat; preferred the 
cars; bought a ticket at the office, put it in my purse,
and the purse in a basket with the lid half open. Conductor
called for my ticket; ticket, purse, and all was
gone. In my desperation I pawned a chain worth ten
dollars, for two, to the gentleman who sat next to 
me, he promising to stop with me at a way station,
where I had a friend who would lend me enough to redeem
it; got the money, but the man not being avaricious
of dollars just then, didn't make his appearance.
   Went home with a resolution never to go out again; 
went to work with great gusto; employed a strong
washerwoman to wash all my wardrobe that was washable;
tried to derive comfort from small blessings;
really it was consoling to have clean clothes, and the
woman (kind, disinterested body) had gone home
without asking for her pay; went to the clothes-line
half an hour afterward. Oh, despair! every thread
had disappeared; and that woman's residence,
(didn't think she had any). What should I do? Went
to a sick friend and told my troubles. She, kind soul,
told me that it was her intention to bequeath me her
clothes and her pleasant home on her descease, which
she thought close at hand; went in next day to see 
how the disease progressed; found her at the dinner
table, eating like a donkey just turned into clover;
concluded I should have to rely upon my own resources
after all; so turned out shopping; made a great
many purchases; tried to get into a Broadway omnibus,
when the horses of another 'bus came "within an
ace" of tramping on me, but another kind gentleman
gave me a desperate lift, and in the hurry, slammed
the door, shutting my right arm outside. I seated myself,
in the confusion, thanking him internally for his
[?isk] in my behalf; missed something; lo! my most
[?aluable,] right hand bundle and the benevolent face
[?ad] gone together, came home, thinking to give up
[?he] idea of having anything to wear; thought to [con?ole]
myself with a good dinner, and drown my [vexa??ons]
in a pot of hot coffee; girl upset the coffee-pot
[?n] my foot, scalding me dreadfully; some urchins
[??anding] at the door, saw the smoke thereof, and
[??ised] the cry of fire; consequence was, that great
[??ater-snake] of a hoss disgorged itself on my kitchen
[??b;e], and the dinner, dishes, and all, were floated off.
[??.] blessed be nothing, for there's nothing I can keep
  I do get it but heaven; by that time I shall be [desti??te]
of worldly goods, I'm thinking, more especially
[??ry] goods. Well, I shall feel very happy where there's
[?o] ill-luck, but very un-nat-u-ral.
--Mrs. Sprigs was toasted brown. She has our
[??mpathy]--our warmest sympathy--and we hope
[??at] no other lady ever suffered from the same
[?isfortunes.]--NEMO is in good spirits this week,
[??ed] illustrates.
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                               THE FORCE OF [H????]
   Out in one of the states of the "
Judge C----, a jovial, good-humor
right and honest a magistrate as e
dicial bench.
   We all have our faults, and the j
tion. He had his failing, viz: an overfondness
bottle.
   It happened some years ago, when many of the Middle
and Western States, following the example which
Maine had set, enacted stringent laws to prevent the
sale and abolish the use of intoxicating liquors, that
Judge C----, who was on the "circuit" at the time,
had a case to try in one of the courts in the interior of
the state.
   It was an action brought by the county against a certain
individual who kept an inn, and was charged with
selling liquor contrary to law; and, as the law allowed
the informer half of the reward offered for the detection
and conviction of an offender, the constable of the place
(the informer in the present case) was very urgent in
his endeavors to bring about the conviction of the accused.
   As might be expected, the appetite of the judge (who
took his "nip" "on the sly," notwithstanding the
law) was at once strongly aroused on the mention of
liquor.
   A demijohn of brandy, which had been seized on
the premises of the accused, was standing on a table
temptingly before him, and the judge was sorely puzzled 
to know how to obtain a glass without compromising
his magisterial dignity.   
   Fortune, however, favored him.
   A few minor witnesses had been examined, and the
constable, who was the chief witness for the prosecution,
was now placed upon the stand for examination.
   PROSECUTING ATTORNEY--(to witness)--"I believe,
Mr. Constable, you are acquainted with the principal
facts in evidence against the accused, are you not?"
   WITNESS.--"Yes, sir."
   PROS. ATTORNEY.--"Will you then be so kind as to
relate them for the benefit of the jurors?"
   WITNESS.--"Certainly, sir. You see, I was passing
the tavern, when I saw two men standing at the bar,
and the accused filling some brandy into glasses for
them. I immediately rushed in and seized the demijohn
from which he poured the liquor, and brought it
her."
   The judge here turned to the prosecuting attorney,
and said:
   "Mr. Attorney, will you pleaser give way for a moment,
while I ask the witness a few questions?"
   "Certainly, your honor."
   JUDGE--(to witness).--"You say the liquor in question
was brandy. What proof have you of that fact?"
   WITNESS.--"I only supposed it was brandy."
   JUDGE.--"Only supposed it was, eh?"
   WITNESS.--"Yes, sir."
   The judge hereupon beckoned the crier to his side,
and whispered something in his ear, then turning to
those present, he said:
   "If it please the court to wait a few minutes, this
point will be settled."
   The crier, who had gone out, presently returned,
bearing a salver and about a dozen tumblers.
   As he approached the judge, the latter addressed
him:
   "Mr. Crier, as there seems to be some doubt in regard
to the fact whether the liquor in the demijohn is
brandy, you will please fill the glasses from it, and distribute
to the judge and jury, in order that the question
may be decided."
   The order was complied with, and it is almost unnecessary
to add that incontrovertible evidence was thus
obtained of the character of the contents of the demijohn.
----Such fourth proof is generally irresistible--
provided there is plenty of sugar in it.
----Apropos of Thanksgiving day, our esteemed
"DOBBS" sharpens our appetites by
                   RAFFLING FOR POULTRY.
   There is an elegant and fashionable drinking establishment 
in our city, kept by respectable individual 
named John Bourke (from Limerick), where none but
the most refined and accomplished young sports congregate
and go in for all kinds of enjoyment, reckless of
expense. The other evening the programme, in the
shape of a magnificent tallow candle transparency, announced
a raffle for poultry to take place, and, as a
matter of course, the setters stood around watching for
a show to be on the make. The ball was opened by the
illustrious Bourke, who, introducing two fine fat turkies,
hoped "thur boys wud be aftur trying their
look." With a great deal of wrangling about throwing
for chances, the pot was made up, and the jubilee commenced
by Mr. Mike Stavein turning out three fours,
to which Mr. Pennyanty Gallop cried "you fingered the
dips." A friendly row immediately took place, but was
soon stopped by the proprietor requesting the "gintilmen
to lave off;" and the game went on quietly until
a Mr. Con Killswiggins brought three fives from the
cup. At this point of the proceedings Mike called Con
a "chate," and declared himself able and willing to
"bate" any of Killswiggins' family. This led to a
regular rough and tumble, in which eight or ten of the
company joined, and knock downs and pull outs were 
the order of the night. John Bourke, Esq., in trying
to quell the riot, received a beautiful whack on his
snuff taker, which made that ornament appear lopsided,
and put him in a desperate passson, so, instead
of stopping the muss, he went in for licking the whole
crowd. This delightful entertainment lasted about
twenty minutes, when they all seemed to be perfectly
satisfied, and concluded to go on with the raffle, which
they interspersed with a variety of most charmiug chin
music. At the end of the chucking, Con was proclaimed
the winner of the turkies, but when he went to get
them, he found the birds had flown, without bidding
him a good bye, or leaving a bone--they were well provided
that way--for him to pick. As fighting was
played out, he satisfied himself with a savage growl,
swearing all sorts of vengeance on the perpetrator of
that fowl theft, which turned out to be one of the gay
boys known as the Infant Samuel, who, fearing their
tender joints might get dislocated by being used as
slung shots during the melee, kindly volunteered to
see them safely home. The next evening another shake
was on the carpet, and the missing turkies were discovered
hanging on the same nail that they occupied
the previous evening. At the sight of those well-known
beauties, the stylish company came to the conclusion
that Messrs. Boss and Infant were in together--the former
setting them up, and the latter taking them down
--with the intention of making those two turkies last
the whole season, and giving a raffle every night. It
was a mammoth dodge, and as there is no danger of
the turkies spoiling, they are bound to make it pay.
"Gentlemen, walk up and take your chances."
----There is one phase of human nature, and we
commend it to the consideration of the clergy.----
We cannot be surprised at anything now-a-days, or
we should express astonishment at the long absence
of "GIPSEY." But, as that versatile genius
shows the light of his countenance to-day, we will
excuse past remissness, and forgive his
                                DARING OUTRAGE.
   In these days, when burglary and robbery are so
common in our midst, it behooves all good citizens to
be on their guard against their midnight depredations.
So bold have the gentlemen of the above names professions
now become, that it is positively unsafe for a
man to wake up during the time his drawers and
closets are being plundered, lest the gentleman entgaged
in that pleasant occupation ensure his silence by
inserting his jack-knife between his ribs, or cause him
a sad headache by the application of a "bit of a
sutick." A most outrageous case of midnight robbery
and violence was perpetrated in the upper part of
town during the past week, of which I send you the
particulars. A young man, some two-and-twenty years
of age, had been out spending the evening in a convivial
and pleasant manner, and about eleven o'clock, he
parted with his companions at the door of the "St.
Nicholas" concert saloon, in Broadway. Half an hour
later, he wat sleeping peacefully in his own bed. He
could not tell how long he had been slumbering, when
he was awakened by a suspicious noise about his room.
As soon as he could collect his senses, he raised his
head from his pillow and took a survey of the premises,
and was somewhat astonished at perceiving, by the aid
of the little light that came in at the window, a rather
tall and stout and very villanous looking customer
fumbling over a table, on which, besides a number of
valuable books he was in the habit of keeping there,
he always laid his gold watch and pocket-book on retiring
for the night. As he is not, by any means, of a
cowardly nature, and not at all relishing the lbierty
the unknown was taking with his property, he quietly
reached into a corner behind his bed and possessed
himself of a large, heavy-headed cane that always
stood there. Thus armed, he stepped quietly out of bed
behind the villain, and, raising the cane above his head,
was about to inflict summary justice upon the minight
marauder. A slight rustling of his shirt bosom
served to reveal his charitable intentions to the gentleman
in question, who, turning quickly upon his heel,
discovered, at a glance, exactly how matters stood, and
he as quickly made up his mind that, unless he took
the initiative, his own cranium was like to ache some
from a visitation of the upraised cane; so, with a
promptness characteristic of his profession, he dealt
the young gentleman a "wipe under the lug," than laid
him hors due combat on his bed again. As the intruder
darted past him to reach the door, he graspsd him by
the coatskirts, but the material, being old, gave way
readily, leaving a small piece in the young man's possession;
but the midnight robber succeeded not only
in escaping from the room, but in locking the door upon
the outside, thus making aur hero a prisoner in his
own room. After a long and ineffectual attempt to release
himself, or alarm the house, he took to his bed,
and slept soundly until morning. Next morning at
breakfast he recounted his adventure to the family,
and concerted measures with his father for the discovery
of the rogue. The old gentleman was very partiuclar
in his inquiries as to the appearance of the villian,
who the son described as one of the most ferocious
and rascally looking fellows he had ever seen,
and assured his parent that if he had met the same
fellow in a crowded street in broad day, he would be
inclined to give him a wide berth, for villain and murderer
were written upon every line in his visage. He 
mentioned the fragment of cloth that was left in his 
grasp, and, sure that it would serve as a clue to detect
the robber, a servant was immediately dispatched
bring it before the council. It was a piece of a
peculiar kind, and, upon inspection, the oldgentleman
remembered that he had a coat of the same
kind; in fact, so near like it they might both
have come of the same piece. The coat was brought,
and upon comparing it with the piece no difference
was perceptible. A further inspection revealed the
astounding fact, that the old gentleman's coat was
minus apiece which the fragment exactly fitted. It
was now evident that the rascal had, after getting into
the house, put on the old gentleman's coat, and was
bold enough, after being discovered, to return the
coat to its accustomed place before making his ercape
from the house. It was evident the villain was a bold
one, and every effort is being make by the son, in conjunction
with the police, to effect his arrest. In the
course of the day the old gentleman took occasion to
return to his son's room a book he had taken from his
table late the previous evening, and a servant passing
the door about that time, was much surprised to see
him observing his own face very attentively in the
glass, and hearing him mutter something about having 
"know nthat face for fifty years, without being at all
aware of anything very villanous or murderous in its
features." The whole affairs remains a profound mystery,
and is the more remarkable from the fact, that
no other article in the house except the coat seems to
have been disturbed. The old gentleman remains
quiet, leaving the elucidation of the affair entirely in
the hands of his son and the police.Sunday Mercury.
New York
       the Revolution.

By J. ALEXANDER PATTEN.
AUTHOR OF "THE GAMESTER'S DAUGHTER,"'DISGUISED 
ROBBER,' 'OUR FATHER'S BONES,' ETC. ETC.

PAPER NUMBER TWENTY-FOUR.

By-Laws Adopted by the Jersey Prisoners--The 
Habit of Smoking-An Orator- His Sabbath 
Speech--The Arrival of a Cartel--An Exchange
--Death--The Return to Providence.

       The prisoners of the old Jersey, for their own 
government, adopted a code of by-laws.  
Andros says on this subject; "The prisoners had 
laws and regulations among themselves.   In severity 
they were like the laws of Draco.  Wo to him 
that dared to trample them under foot.   A secret 
prejudicial to a prisoner revealed to the guard was 
death.   Capt. Young, of Boston, concealed himself 
in a large chest belonging to a sailor going to be 
exchanged, and was carried on board the cartel, 
and we considered his escape as certain, but the 
secret leaked out and he was brought back; and 
one Spicer, of Providence, being suspected as the 
traitor the enraged prisoners were about to take his 
life. His head was drawn back, and the knife 
raised to cut his throat; but having obtained a hint 
of what was going on below, the guard at this instant 
rushed down and rescued the man.  Of his 
guilt at the time there was to me, at least, no convincing 
evidence.  It is a pleasure now to reflect 
that I had no hand in the outrage."
     Again: "Another rule, the violation of which 
would expose the offender to great danger, was not 
to touch the provisions belonging to another mess.  
This was a common cause, and if one complained 
that he was robbed, it produced an excitement of 
no little terror.  Another rule was, no giant-like 
man should be allowed to tyrannize over or abuse 
another who was no way his equal in strength."
   Dring remarks: "Among our rules were the following: 
That personal cleanliness should be preserved 
as far as was practicable; that profane language 
should be avoided; that drunkenness should 
not be allowed; that theft should be severely punished 
and that no smoking should be permitted 
between decks, by day or night, on account of the 
annoyance which it caused to the sick.
   "A due observance of the Sabbath was also 
strongly enjoined, and it was recommended to 
every individual to appear cleanly shaved on Sunday 
morning; and to refrain from all recreation 
during the day.  This rule was particularly recommended 
to the attention of the officers, and the 
remainder of the prisoners were desired to follow 
their example.
         "Our by-laws were occasionally read to the assembled 
prisoners, and always whenever any prisoner 
was to be punished for their violation.   Theft 
or fraud upon the allowance of a fellow prisoner 
was always punished; and the infliction was always 
approved by the whole company.  On these occasions 
the oldest officer among the prisoners presided 
as judge."
            In regard to the  prohibition of smoking between 
decks, Dring gives the following account of the 
manner in which the prisoners were enabled to indulge 
in this habit: "Many of us waited in great 
anxiety for the moment when we could ascend to 
the upper deck and enjoy the gratification of our 
favorite habit.  The practice had indeed become 
universal among the prisoners, at least as many of 
them as had the means of procuring tobacco.   We 
were allowed no means of striking fire, and were 
obliged to procure it from the cook employed for 
the ship's officers, through a small window in the 
bulk-head near the galley.   After one had thus procured 
fire, the rest were also soon supplied; and 
our pipes were all in full operation in the course of 
a few minutes.  The smoke which rose around us 
appeared to purify the pestilential air by which we 
were surrounded; and I attributed the preservation 
of my health in a great degree to the exercise of 
this habit.  Our greatest difficulty was to procure 
tobacco.  This, to some of the prisoners, was impossible 
and it must have been an aggravation to 
their sufferings to see us apparently puffing away 
our sorrows, while they had no means of procuring 
the enjoyment of a similar gratification.
           "We dared not often apply to this cook's galley 
for fire, as the surly wretch would not willingly repeat 
the supply.  One morning I went to the window 
of his den, and requested him to light my pipe, 
and the miscreant without making any reply, 
threw a shovel full of burning cinders in my face 
I was almost blinded by the pain, and several days 
elapsed before I fully regained my sight.  My feelings 
on this occasion may be imagined; but redress 
was impossible, as we were allowed no mode 
of even seeking it.  I mention this occurrence to show 
to what a wretched state we were reduced, when 
thus exposed to the wanton and vexatious insults,
the petty and disgusting tyranny of all those 
wretches, from the commissary to the cook and the 
cook's scullion.
           They had an orator on board the Jersey.  His 
name was Cooper, and the prisoners gave him the 
title of "Elder," "Parson," and "Doctor."  He 
told his fellow captives that he was a Virginian, 
and being a very unmanageable youth, had left his 
family contrary to their wishes.   They predicted 
that the old Jersey would bring him up at last, and 
the Wallabout be his place of burial.  "The first of 
these predictions," he said, one day, "has been verified, 
and I care not how soon the second proves
equally true, for I am prepared for the event.  
Death for me has lost its terrors, for with them I 
have been too long families."  It was his custom 
to harangue the prisoners on Sunday morning, 
from a temporary elevation on the spar deck.  The 
particulars of one of these gatherings is thus given:
          "He began by saying, that he hoped no one 
would suppose that he had taken that station by 
way of derision or mockery of that holy day, for 
that was not his object on the contrary, he was 
pleased to find that the good regulation established 
by the former prisoners obliged us to refrain even 
from recreation on the Sabbath; that his object, 
however, was not to preach to us, nor to discourse 
upon any sacred subject. He wished to read us 
our by-laws a copy of which he held in  his hand, 
the framers of which were then in all probability 
sleeping in death, beneath the sands of the shore 
before our eyes. * * *  He proceeded to poist 
out the extreme necessity of a full observance of 
these rules of conduct and portrayed the evil consequences 
which would inevitably result to us, if 
we neglected or suffered them to fall into disuse.  
He enforced the necessity of an unremitted attention 
to personal cleanliness, and to duties of morality; 
he dwelt on the degradation and sin of  
drunkenness; described the meanness and atrocity 
of theft, and the high degree of caution against 
temptation, necessary for men who were perhaps 
standing on the very brink of the grave, and added 
that, in his opinion, even sailors might as well 
refrain from profane language, while they were 
actually suffering in purgatory.
    He said that even present torments in that 
abode of misery were a proper retribution for our 
former sins and transgressions; that Satan had 
been  permitted to send out his messengers and inferior 
demons in every direction, to collect us together; 
and that among the most active of these 
infernal agents was David Sproat, Commissary 
of Prisoners.   
       He then made some just and suitable observations 
on the fortitude with which we had sustained 
the weight of our accumulated miseries: of our 
firmness in refusing to accept the bribes of our 
invaders, and desert the banners of our country.  
During this part of the discourse, the sentinels on 
the gangway occasionally stopped and listened attentively.  
We much feared that, by some improvident 
remark, he might expose himself to their resentment, 
and cautioned him not to proceed too 
far.  He replied that our keepers could do nothing 
more unless they should put him to the torture, 
and that he should proceed.
       "He touched on the fact that no clergyman had 
ever visited us; that this was probably owing to 
the fear of contagion; but it was much to be regretted 
that no one had every came to afford a ray 
of hope, or to administer the Word of Life, in that 
terrific abode; that if any minister of the Gospel 
desired to do so, there could be no obstacle in the 
way, for that even David Sproat himself, bad as 
he was, would not dare to oppose it.
       "He closed with a merited tribute to the memory 
of those of  our fellow sufferers who had already 
paid the debt of nature.  'The time,' said he, 'will 
come, when their bones will be collected; when 
their rites of sepulchre will be performed, and a  
monument erected over the remains of those who 
have here suffered, the victims of barbarity, and 
died in vindication of the rights of man.'"
       Dring says to Cooper: "He had been a prisoner 
for about the period of three months, when 
one day the Commissary of Prisoners came on 
board accompanied by a stranger, and inquired 
for Cooper, who, having made his appearance, a 
letter was put in his hand, which he perused, and 
immediately after left the ship, without even going 
below for his clothing.  While in the boat he 
waved his hand, and bade us be of good cheer.   
We could only return a (?) farewell, and in a few 
moments the boat had left the ship, and was on its 
way to New York.
       "Thus we lost our orator, for whom I had a 
very high regard at the time, and whose character 
and manners have ever since been to me a subject 
of pleasing recollection."
        Near the close of a day in the month of October 
1782, the prisoners, who were grouped about the 
spar-deck of the Jersey, observed a sloop approaching 
with a white flag at her mast head.  By this 
signal she was known to be a cartel, and from the 
direction which she came, it was also concluded 
that she must be from some of the Eastern States.  
She shortly anchored some distance from the Jersey, 
and although the greatest excitement existed 
among the prisoners to know something definite 
about her, they were promptly hurried below at the 
regular hour.  The Jersey, at this time, was filled 
with pestilence, and even the removal of some of 
the sick to Blackwell's Island had been resorted to, 
so crowded was the vessel. The various diseases, 
however, did not seem to abate, as the weather was 
extremely warm, and the hold at night, almost intolerable.  
The prisoners had not long before petitioned 
General Clinton then in command of the 
British forces at New York, for permission to send 
a memorial to General Washington, asking his interference 
in their behalf.   Their petition was granted.  
They were also allowed to select three from 
their number to present the memorial.  Washington 
addressed a letter to the prisoners, through a 
committee who had been appointed to sign the memorial, 
which was read to them on the spar-deck.  
He expressed great  interest in their condition, and 
promised to lay their memorial before Congress, 
and, in the meantime, everything would be done on 
his part which might tend to alleviate their miseries.  
He observed to the prisoners with whom he 
had an interview: "That, in the first place but little 
exertion was made on the part of our countrymen 
to secure and detain their British prisoners 
for the purpose of exchange, many of the British 
seamen being captured by privateers, on board of 
which, he understood, it was a common practice 
for them to enter as seamen, and that, when this 
was not the case, they were usually set at liberty 
as soon as the privateer arrived in port, as neither 
the owners, nor the town or state where they were 
landed, would be at the expense of their confinement 
and maintenance, and that the officers of the 
general government only took charge of those seamen 
who were captured by vessels in the public 
service."  He also transmitted copies of his letters 
to General Clinton and the Commissary of Prisoners, 
regarding the exchange of those suffering in 
the ships.
       The three prisoners, who were sent on this mission, 
did not return on board, but remained at 
Flatbush on parole.  One of them - Captain Aborn, 
of a privateer called "The Chance." was in a 
short time, allowed to return to his home.  Visiting 
the Jersey before his departure, he promised 
thirty-five of his crew then on board, that if a sufficient 
number of British prisoners could be obtained, 
he would see that every man was exchanged.  
The cartel which appeared on this afternoon, in 
October, was thought by these prisoners to be for 
their deliverance, and the guards were obliged to 
use considerable force before they could be induced 
to go below.  "Down, rebels, - down!" was shouted 
in their ears, but they were busy examining the 
little sloop, which would possibly, on the morrow, 
bear them back to their homes and kindred.
        During the long hours of the night not an eye was closed, but, with beating hearts, they watched for the dawn of day.  When the gratings were removed, they rushed to the deck, and there, in the distance, lay the vessel, which they had seemed to think might, in the course of the night, spread her sails, and leave them in deeper gloom than ever.  Her deck was filled with men, and shortly after, they entered boats that were along side, and proceeded toward New York.  Hope now was at its highest, for these were British prisoners, and an equal number of men would be taken from the ships. In the afternoon, a boat came off to the Jersey, bringing the joyful information that the sloop was from Providence, and that the entire crew of the Chance would be exchanged.  Pent up feelings now broke forth.  These men shouted, laughed, wept, embraced one another, and were in a perfect delirium of happiness.  Some rushed below, and placed their few articles of clothing in bags and others gave every article they could spare to the mourning captives whom they were to leave behind them.  Tin kettles which had been beyond price, were given to particular friends, and small remnants of wood were received with thanks and tears.
          At the appointed hour, Commissary Sproat and Captain Corey, who came in the sloop, took their position on the quarter-deck.  A solemn stillness pervaded the ship.  The crew of the Chance, hagard and feeble as they were, presented a striking
contrast to the prisoners who paced the spar-deck, plunged, by this scene, into the very depths of despair.  One group had though's of the liberty which they were about to regain; of wives and children from whom they had been so long separated; but the others wrung their hands in an agony unutterable.  As each name was called, the individual passed down the accommodation-ladder to the boats.  Every man responded "here," in a voice trembling with excitement and moved away with a bow to the commissary.  In the boats all was silence until they shoved away from the Jersey, when, overpowered by their emotions, many of the men burst into tears.  From the deck of the cartel, they cast their eyes toward the hulk, just as the lingering rays of the setting sun were playing about her, and saw that the crowds on her spar-deck and forecastle were in the act of descending for the night.  The whole night was spent in conversation, and a pleasure was even taken in looking at the lighted candles.  At ten the next day Captain Corey came on board, and ordered the sloop to be got under way.  No windlass or (?) was necessary for this purpose, for the men seized the cable in their hands, and brought the anchor to the bow in a moment.  The sails were as quickly (?) and with a favoring wind, the Jersey and the other vessels soon faded from view.
       In the small cabin of the (?) (?) man, apparently nar the close of his earthly journey.  He was unwell when the left the Jersey, and the change of air and diet soon developed the fatal fever.  His name was Bicknell, and his home in Barrington, Rhode Island.  As the vessel entered Narragansett Bay, he was told of the fact, and said to those standing near him:
       "Bear me on deck, that I may behold my native land before I die."
        His comrades carried him to the deck and place him where he could have the best view of the shore and objects near the water.
         "I shall die," he faintly murmured "but my dust will mingle with that of my kindred who have gone before me."
          He looked about over the pleasant landscape, and spoke of familiar objects when met his gaze as the vessel was kept in toward the land.  Those who had endured imprisonment with him gathered about him, and saw that the demon of death still pursued them.  They encouraged him with kindly words, and every thought was now given to the dying youth.  At length he caught a glimpse of his father's house, and cried:
           "My home - my home!"
     He found strength to raise himself on his elbow, and, for some moments, contemplated the scene in speechless emotion.  Commanding himself, he said:
"All whom I hold dear are there.  Would they could bless me as I die."
     The wind being light,  the vessel was brought to anchor, and arrangements  made to convey him on shore.  He was placed in a boat, and accompanied by one of his comrades in the Jersey and two boys, it started for the land.
      "Farewell my comrades - farewell!" he whispered, as the oars fell into the water.
       "Farewell," came from the heart of those who crowded the deck of the sloop, and stood with uncovered heads and downcast looks, hardly expecting that he would reach the shore alive.
         His strength failed rapidly, and he laid his head on the shoulder of the man who was with him, saying:
          "God has heard my prayer.  I am home - home!"
         As the boat grounded on the beach, one of the boys sprang out and made 
his way to the house.  The family were soon on their way to receive their dying relative.  Just as they reached the boat, he pressed the hand of  his companion, his eyes turned toward the house now just at hand, with his last breath, he articulated:
         "Home-home!"
         The boat soon returned to the sloop, and she proceeded on her course.  They anchored abreast of Providence at eight o'clock in the evening, and, news of the arrival having spread through the town, the nearest wharf was soon crowded with people.  As soon, however, as it was known that a number of the men were sick with the "old Jersey fever," a general stampede was immediately made.  The sloop was then hauled alongside of the wharf, and those who were able to walk went on shore.  The fear of the pestilence was so great with the people, and the men so wretched in their appearance that those who did  not reside in Providence, found it impossible to obtain admittance into any of the dwellings.   There being no hospital in or near the town, nothing could be done for the sick except to supply them with some few articles necessary for their immediate comfort.  During the next day, however, all we provided for either by their friends, or the gentlemen who had owned the privateer.
        Such are the patriculars of an exchange of Jersey prisoners and the reader will at once perceive that it was a matter of no little expense and difficulty.  What with marching the British prisoners from one point to another, chartering vessels, and the purchase of provisions, not to mention the obstacles thrown in the way by the British authorities, it might well seem almost impossible for an exchange to be accomplished.  Indeed,many of the poorer and more friendless prisoners, from the first abandoned all hope of deliverance.   Those who were so fortunate as to have influential friends, were cheered, through their miseries by the expectation of release, and when opportunities did occur, were often liberated to the exclusion of
others, whose imprisonment, in all probability, had been much longer duration.  Many of the prisoners felt that justice was hardly done by them, and it is the more astonishing that under all these circumstances, they rejected the daily offered bribes to desert the cause of their country.

   AN INTERESTING OLD LADY. -  In an old house of the Rue Thevenot, Paris, there has lived for many years a very remarkable person - the dressmaker of the Countess du Barry, once the famous mistress of Louis XV.  This aged lady was born
i 1757, worked for the Countess up to 1793, when the ill starred favorite went on her last walk to the scaffold.  She lives in good circumstances, having an income of 15,000 francs rentes.  O fourteen children to whom she gave birth, three only are living the youngest of whom is seventy-five years old.  Her diet is very simple, consisting of two meals a day, with only water to drink.  In February, 1848, at the outbreak of the revolution, she had chairs and tables placed in the yard of her 
house, and entertained the insurgents and all who would be her guests.  On being asked why she did so, she answered, " (?)
M. (?) a friend of the old lady, is about to publish her biography in one of the weekly Paris journals.The Brooklyn Daily Times.

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Handsome Black Cloth Frocks, well made
     and trimmed...................................................5 1/2     to       10
Over 5,000 Cassimere Business Coats............3 1/2      to       10
Spring Raglans....................................................5              to       10
Elegant Blue Cloth Dress Coats.......................                              8
Rich Moire Antique Vests (new style)                                        2 1/4
Fancy Cassimere Pants.......................................2 1/2       to        5
    &c.          &c.          &c.           &c.           &c.

DE GROOT'S
CELEBRATED
OAK HALL,
84 & 86
FULTON STREET,
  NEW YORK

SPRING OPENING
OF
FINE FASHIONABLE READY-MADE
CLOTHING
CONSISTING OF
Black Cloth Frock and Dress Coats, $5 to 7, 10, 18 and 20.  Cassimeres,  Business and Walking Coats, $4,5,6,8, 10.  Pants of Plain and Fancy Cassimeres, $2,3,4,5,6 Vests, Silk, Satin, Moire Antique, Cassimeres, $1 50, 2 50, 3, 4, 5. Boys' Jackets and Pants, $1 50, 2,3, 4, each.

FURNISHING GOODS, &c.
Remember  the location of OAK HALL,
84 & 85 Fulton Street,
BETWEEN WILLIAM AND GOLD.
                                 DE  GROOT.

E. DEGROOT'S
NEW YORK
GRANITE HALL
CASH
Clothing Warehouse,
   AT THE OLD STAND,
142 FULTON STREET,
Between Broadway & Nassau st., N.Y.
IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT MAY BE FOUND THE
best assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER clothing,
which for style, durability, and cheapness, surpasses any
 other store in America.
     THE CUSTOM DEPARTMENT
is under the most experienced and skillful cutters, and
every garment WARRANTED to give perfect satisfaction
or no sale.  Also a large assortment of gents furnishing goods.
Remember E. DEGROOTS, Granite Hall, 142 Fulton street, N.Y.

Young America Clothing Store.
    YOUTH'S CLOTHING!
     YOUTH'S CLOTHING!

YOUNGS, HOPPS, & Co.
174 and 176 CHATHAM SQUARE.
  Corner Mott street, New York,
Respectfully invite attention to their extensive stock of 
                      YOUTH'S AND MEN'S
                       READY MADE CLOATHING,
Manufactured of the BEST MATERIALS, and in the
LATEST STYLES.  Every description of Clothing Made to Order.

IT  IS A  FACT
    THAT
GEO. W. LOSS
70 & 72 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK,
keeps a better assortment of
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
of every description, and sells at
        LOWER PRICES
than any establishment in the City; all he asks is, that those who are in want of clothing will but call and examine for themselves, and he is confident that none will leave without purchasing.

PRICES:
Black Cloth Coats (well trimmed).........................................$5 50 to $20 00
Cassimere Business Coat.......................................................  3 50 to     9 00
Black Cassimere Pants...........................................................   4 00 to     7 00
Fancy Cassimere   do.............................................................    2 50 to     6 00
Vests of all kinds.....................................................................    1 00 to     5 00
   Remember the place...........................................................  GEO. W. LOSS,
                    70 & 72 Fulton street, next to Gold,
ap29 3 m                                                                  New York.

                     ELISHA HAIGHT,
BROOKLYN, EASTERN DISTRICT, ONE PRICE CASH
                     CLOTHING STORE.
                      154 GRAND STREET.
NOW ON HAND AN EXTRA LARGE STOCK OF Fashionable FALL and WINTER
Clothing of every style and variety, that he will sell as cheap, if not cheaper than
any establishment in this or New York city.
       Constantly on hand, Cloths, Casimerers and vestings, which will be made to order in a style that cannot be surpassed.
        The stock being bought of the large Auction and Commission houses for cash, enables me to sell at a very reduced price.  The most skillful cutters are employed,
and garments made in a superior manner, at prices so low that Men and Boys may be neatly and comfortably clothed at a very small outlay of money.
                                                    E. HAIGHT, No. 254 Grand street.
my23tf                                       Between 8th and 9th streets.

                           JACOB M. MILLER,
[LATE OF THE FIRM OF MILLER & STAHLEGHER]
CLOTHIER AND TAILOR,
HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 68 GRAND STREET TO the large and commodious store, No. 124 GRAND STREET.  Here, from additional room obtained, I am afforded great facilities to throw open for inspection to those who will favor me with a call, a very large stock of Gentlemen's and Children's Clothing.  Every article (under otherwise ordered) guaranteed to be in accordance with the prevailing fashion.  The Custom Department will receive my personal attention.
    American, French, English and German Broadcloths, Doeskins, Cassimeres and Vestings, of all descriptions.
    Also on hand a full assortment of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, such as Shirt-Collars, Bosoms, Stocks, Pocket and Neck Handkerchiefs.
                                 JACOB M. MILLER, 124 Grand street,
                                 Between Fourth and Fifth streets.
                                                  Williamsburgh.

JEWELRY,
FOWLE'S
New Watch, Clock, and Jewelry Store.
NO. 121 GRAND, NEAR FOURTH STREET, BROOKLYN, E.D.
RESPECTFULLY CALLS THE ATTENTION OF the public to his stock of fine Gold and silver Watches, Clocks and fine Gold Jewelry, which he warrants as good as can be got in the States.
            PRICES OF WATCHES.
Gold, 18 karat Cylinder Watches, 4 holes
  jewelled.......................................................................................19 to 25
Gold, 18 karat, Detache Levers, 13 holes jeweled, 18 karat cases  21 to 35
Hunting, 13 holes jeweled, 18 karat cases.................................30 to 45
English Patent lever, in English cases, 18 karat,
   Hall marked first class movement chronometers,
    balance and full jewelled...........................................................90 to 125
Silver Watches, 4 holes, jewelled, from.......................................   8 to 12
Lever, 13 holes jewelled................................................................   11 to 18
English Patent Levers, from...........................................................   15 to 35
  Everything in the trade at the very lowest prices and warranted as
represented, or the money returned.
   Best and largest assortment in the city of 30 hour and Eight Day Clocks,
all examined and regulated previous to being sold, and warranted perfect
time keepers.
     Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired in the best manner at low prices.
                        WATCH REPAIRING
   H. SUMMERSGILL wishes to inform his friends and the public that he can be found at No. 121 Grand street, where he repairs all kinds of watches.  Having had large experience in every branch of the business, he will be enabled to give satisfaction to all who will favor him with their patronage.  All watches repaired will be warranted to keep good time for one year.                  n13tf

Watches, Clocks, and JEWELRY.
JOHN H. WIEMERS, WATCHMAKER, HAS opened a store at No. 134 1/2 Grand street, Brooklyn, E.D., with a splendid assortment of watches and jewelry, which he will sell at the lowest trade prices.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his stock.
    Watches of all descriptions carefully repaired by John H. Wiemers, who is a practical watchmaker of many years' experience.  Jewelry neatly repaired and made  to order.
          ORIGINAL A. JACOBS' SONS,
Manufacturing Jewelers and Importers.
100 CHATHAM STREET NEW YORK.
VARIETY OF DESIGN, PERFECTION OF workmanship, extensiveness of stock and smallness of profits, their store stands unrivalled. Read the following low prices of
                                      FINE GOLD JEWELRY
Gold Lockets, 1, 2 & 4 glasses................................................from $2 00 to 15 00
Fine Gold Wedding Rings........................................................   do    3 00  to   5 00
Gold Guard Keys......................................................................    do   1 00 to     4 00
    do   Fob Keys.......................................................................      do   2 00 to     6 00
    do   Fob Seals.......................................................................     do    2 00 to   10 00
     do   Sleeve Buttons, per set..............................................      do   2 00 to     7 00
     do   Studs.............................................................................      do   1 50 to    5 00
     do Armlets for Children....................................................       do   2 00 to    4 00
      do Spectacles....................................................................        do   4 50 to    7 00
       do Crosses.......................................................................         do   1 00 to    3 00
Fine Gold Rings......................................................................         do       50 to    3 00
Chased Gold Rings.................................................................         do    1 00 to   4 00
Gold Thimbles........................................................................          do    2 50  to  4 00
         do Pencils.......................................................................           do   1 25 to   6 00
         do Pens and Pencils......................................................           do   3 00 to 10 00
Silver Tea Spoons...................................................................           do   5 00 to  8 00
          do Table Spoons............................................................           do 12 00 to 18 00
          do Cups and Goblets....................................................            do   5 00 to 18 00
          do Thimbles, silver tops...............................................                                        37
  Jewelry repaired at shortest notice......................................                      n12 ly

Original A. Jacobs' Sons,
  100 CHATHAM STREET, NEW YORK.
HAVE A SPLENDID STOCK OF THE CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMONDS, which so closely resemble the Diamonds of Brazil, that the most expert lapidary cannot discern the difference without the most rigid scrutiny.
   Observe the following low prices.
                          FINE GOLD MOUNTED.
Gents' Gold Single Stone Pins..............................................................from $2 to 3
    do                 do             do with chains.............................................   do    4 to 5
    do                  Cluster pins...................................................................   do    3 to 4
     do                  do with chain..............................................................     do    4 to 5
Ladies' Elegant Gold Earrings..............................................................      do    3 to 8
   do     Beautiful Gold PIns....................................................................      do    4 to 8
Gold Single Stone Rings........................................................................       do    2 to 5
   do      Cluster Rings..............................................................................       do 4 to 10
Call and examine them                                                                                   n 12 17

                ORIGINAL
    A. Jacobs' Sons,
 100 CHATHAM STREET, NEW YORK.
ALWAYS ON HAND THE LARGEST AND
best assortment  of WATCHES, direct from the 
most celebrated makers, selling at the manufacturers' prices.
Gold Open Face Cylinder, 18 karat......................................................from $20 to 35
  do   Hunting Cylinder, 18 karat..........................................................   do     30 to 45
  do    Open Face Levers, full jeweled, 18
            karat................................................................................................  do   24 to 40
   do    Hunting Levers, full jeweled, 18
             karat.................................................................................................. do  30 to 40
    do     English Patent Levers, extra quality                                              do   60 to 110
Silver Quartiers............................................................................................. do     7 to 12
     do Hunting Cylinder................................................................................. do   12  to 18
      do Hunting Lever full jeweled................................................................ do    14 to 25
      do Cylinder...............................................................................................  do    10 to 15
      do Levers, full jeweled...........................................................................  do     10  to 18
      do English Patient Levers, every quality                                                do     25 to 45
Watches regulated and repaired.  Each watch accompanied
with a written guaranty.                                                                                   n11 1y  

INSURANCE.
WILLIAMSBURGH
City Fire Insurance Company,
WITH A
CASH CAPITAL OF $150,000,
ALL PAID IN.
OFFICE IN THE WILLIAMSBURGH CITY BANK, CORNER OF SOUTH SEVENTH AND FIRST STREETS.
THIS COMPANY IS NOW READY TO INSURE against Loss or Damage by Fire, Buildings, Merchandise, Vessels in Port, and their Cargoes.  Also, on Personal
Property generally.
   the office of the Company is in the Williamsburgh City Bank Building, corner of South Seventh and First sts., at the Peck Slip Ferry.  New York office - No 67 Wall street.                                         DIRECTORS.
            Richard Ten Eyck,                                       Mills P. Baker,
            Edmund Driggs,                                           Richard Berry,
             John A. Cross.                                              Nicholas Wyckoff,
             Samuel M. Meeker,                                     Reuben Withers,
             Nathaniel Briggs,                                         Daniel Maujer,
             Thomas Truslow, Jr.,                                     William Marshall,
             John E. Forbes,                                               John J. Van Alst,
             William Cooper,                                             Aaron C. Underhill,
               Peter Cooper,                                               Henry S. Leverich,
               James M. Waterbury                                    John Penfold,
               William Wall                                                   Charles Noble,
               James L. Trurlow,                                           George Kitching,
               Charles H. Marshall,                                      William L. Devco,
                John E. Davidson,                                          Fleming Duncan
                Abraham Vandervoort,                                Jedediah Miller,
                                       RICHARD TEN EYCK, President.
HUBERT GIROUX, Secretary.
MARSHALL S. DRIGGS, Assistant Secretary                                   myly

Citizen's Fire Insurance Co'y
    (OF WILLIAMSBURGH.)
OFFICE: No. 18 GRAND STREET.
THIS COMPANY WITH A CASH CAPITAL OF $150,000
and a large surplus, securely invested, continues to insure against Loss or Damage by Fire on Dwelling Houses Merchandise Household Furniture and all descriptions of Personal Property on the most favorable terms.
                            DIRECTORS,
Daniel Burnett,                                 Robert Barkley,
 Augustus Schell,                               William Wallace,
Alonzo A. Alvord,                                Francis A. Palmer,
James C. Baldwin,                                William J. Valentine,
Jay Jarvis,                                                Jacob Miller,
John S. Harris,                                       James M. Waterbury,
                               John Bodine.
                               DANIEL BURTNETT, President.
JAMES McLEAN, Secretary.
GARDINER S. HARDING, Assistant Sec'y.               m24 tf

BROOKLYN
Fire Insurance Company
  CHARTERED IN 1821.
OFFICES: No. 11 Court, cor. of Remsen st., Brooklyn.  16 Merchants' Exchange, Wall st., New York.
THE COMPANY HAVE THEIR CAPITAL INVESTED in the most undoubted securities, and having a large surplus, continue to insure Dwelling Houses, Stores and other Buildings Furniture, Merchandise, Vessels in Port, and their cargoes, upon favorable terms.
         DIRECTORS
  William Elsworth,                                    John Dimon,
  Francis A. Palmer,                                   Orson D. Munn,
  Moses S. Beach,                                       Charles Knox,
  Elijah F. Purdy,                                          George Gilfillan,
  Israel B. Brice,                                            Joseph Bradley,
  Charles Burkhalter,                                   Isaac V. Briggs,
  Robert Knight,                                             Joseph Wilson
  John Bodine,                                                Richard M. Hoe,
  Isaac B. Oliver                                              Alfred E. Beach,
  Francis P. Schoals,                                       Edward C Badeau,
                                          George Alger,
                                      WILLIAM ELLSWORTH, President.
WILLIAM F. LEGGETT, Secretary
RICHARD BELL, GEORGE ALGER, Surveyors.

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN OIL CLOTHS, 4-4, 5-4, 6-4, 8-4, 10-4, 12-4, 18-4, 24-4, AND 32-4, at
                       WM. P. COLLINS,
                        136 Fifth street.

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MEDICAL.
A MEDICINE THAT NEVER DEBILITATES.
Dr. Sanford's Invigorator,
OR
LIVER REMEDY,
HAS ALL THE GOOD QUALITIES OF A PURGATIVE medicine, answering the purposes of any Cathartic without the debilitating effects experienced from most purgatives.  It acts slowly and gently, but surely, moving the bowels to carry off all the secreted  matter, at the same time stimulating the LIVER to a proper performance of its functions.
        The Liver is one of the principal regulators of the human body, and when it performs its functions well, the  powers of the system are fully developed.  The stomach is almost entirely dependent on the healthy action of the Liver for the proper performance of its functions.  When the stomach is at fault the bowels are at fault, and the whole system suffers in consequence of one organ - the Liver - having ceased to do its duty.  For the disease of that organ, one of the proprietors has made it his study, in a practice of more than twenty years, to find some remedy wherewith to counteract the many derangements in which it is liable.
           To prove that this remedy is at last found, any person troubled with Liver Complaint in any of its forms, has but to try a bottle, and conviction is certain.
           A compound has been formed by dissolving gums and extracting that part which is soluble for the (?) virtues of the medicine.  These gums removed all morbid or bad matter from the system, supplying in their place a healthy flow of bile, invigorating the stomach, causing food to digest well, purifying the blood, giving tone and health to the whole machinery, removing the causes of the disease, and effecting a radical cure without any of the disease, and effecting a radical cure without any of the disagreeable after effects felt by using Calomel or Mineral Poison that are usually resorted to.
          To all who will follow these directions a cure is positively guaranteed.  SICK HEADACHE an be cured by the use of two tea spoonful taken a soon as the attack is felt.
          The Invigorator "never fails" to cure sour stomach or the bad effects experienced after eating.
            Bilious attacks yield readily to one bottle, and Chronic Diarrhea, difficult as it is to cure, is never troublesome to those who take the Invigorator.  
              For Dyspepsia or Jaundice, nothing in the known world acts so fully or cures so quickly as the Invigorator.  It removes all yellowness and unnatural color form the skin.
             For night mare take a dose before retiring, and it is warranted a sure preventative.
             For Female obstructions it is a safe and sure remedy, as it removes the cause of the disease.
              Costiveness cannot exist where the Invigorator is freely taken, while Colic yields readily to a few doses.
             It must be known that all these are Liver diseases, or caused by a deranged Liver,and to cure them needs a LIVER medicine, and one of great power.  The Invigorator is such a medicine, it has medicinal powers never before discovered that will cure all disease of the Liver, no matter of  how long standing or what may be their form.  The active medicinal virtues extracted from the gums used is such as to be astonishing to all who see their effects for none can use the medicine without receiving benefit.  It acts as a gentle Cathartic, and should always be taken in sufficient quantities to operate on the bowels gently.  The best way to take it is to take the medicine in the mouth then take some water and swallow both together.  In this way the medicine will scarcely be tasted.
                                                SANFORD & CO. Proprietors.
                                                      345 Broadway, New York.
Sold by B.V.B. LIVINGSTON, 118 1/2 & 244 Grand street,
 and G.B. LAWRENCE, 170 Grand street, Williams- 
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Warranted Genuine.
BARRY'S TRICOPHEROUS, 12 cents a Bottle.
LYONS' KATHAIRON, 15 cents a bottle.
LYON'S MAGNETIC POWDER, 18 cents a flask.
LIVINGSTON'S HAIR TONIC, 25 cents a bottle.
BANDRETH'S PILLS, 18 cents a box.
               AT LIVINGSTON'S
118 1/2 AND 244  Grand street.

REMOVAL
TRUSSE'S
THE HULLS' TRUSS OFFICE HAS BEEN REMOVED to the Private Dwelling, No 56 White streets, six doors west of Broadway.  The Parlors are nearly fitted u for the reception of Ladies and Gentleman, and are up for the reception of Ladies and Gentlemen, and are placed under the competent male and female attendants.  Butler's Patent Truss and Supporter Pads (?) for the cure of Hernia and Prolapses Uter (?) is proved Spinal, Umbilical, Abdominal and Shoulder Braces make to suit case.  Suspensories, Lace Stockings, &c., on hand and made to order.  Hulls' (?) OFFICE, No. 56 White street, N.Y.
                                            FREDERICK BUTLER, Proprietor.

The Consumptive's Last Hope.
DAILY EXPERIENCE PROVES THAT CONSUMPTION is not that fatal disease which it was once thought to be. We are daily hearing of the most astonishing cures which are made by the use of the EAST INDIAN CONSUMPTIVE REMEDY, the recipe of which will be sent on the receipt of FOUR POSTAGE STAMPS, or a pint bottle by the remittance of $2.   Address.
and 6m   Dr. Gray, 508 Broome street, N.Y.

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS.
   THE MANOR HOUSE
On THE NORTH ROAD AND BUSHWICK AVENUE, in the 17th Ward, 3/4 of a mile from Greenpoint ferry, and  one mile and a quarter from Grand and Peck Slip ferries through Fifth street, Williamsburgh.  The subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he has fitted up the house known as (?) HOUSE, lat Wyckoff mansion, Bushwick an attached thereto.
                 approved brands of Liquors and Segars served (?) Rarebits, Cold Cuts, Collations, &c., furnished A(?). Private Rooms for Clubs, Parties and  (?)
    (?) for quiet resort this establishment enjoys peculiar avantages, being surrounded with a beautiful grove of trees and grape vine arbor, with Lager Bier and Ice Cream tables and Quoit Grounds in good order.  Sables for horses, &c.
                                          GIDEON C. AUSTIN.

METROPOLITAN HALL,
CORNER OF GRAND AND SIXTH STREETS,
        BROOKLYN, E.D.
 WILLIAM H. MERSHON.
WOULD RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO HIS friends and the public that he has taken the large and spacious Billiard Room on the corner of Grand and Sixth streets, which is fitted up in elegant style, the Billiard Tables are from one of the best manufactories, and the accommodations in the Hall cannot be surpassed in the city.   A large Dining Room is attached, which will afford me an opportunity to prepare at short notice Suppers.  the Bar will be store with the choicest kind of Liquors and Segars.  Call and see.
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THE YOUNG AMERICA
No. 346 GRAND STREET,
BETWEEN UNION AVENUE AND LORIMER STREETS
BY
FREDERICK LICHT.
THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFULLY INform his friends and the public that he has refitted his establishment in an elegant manner, with Billiard Tables and Ten Pin Alleys, the most commodious in the city.
    Refreshments of all kinds served.  The bar is stocked with a choice selection of the best imported Wines, Liquors, Ales and Segars.
    The Ten Pin Alleys and Billiard Rooms are in separate parts of the building, and arranged with every facility and improvement.
     Free Lunch three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
                                                              FREDERICK LICHT,
                                                              346 Grand Street, Brooklyn, E.D.

GOTHIC HOTEL,
THIRD STREET, 
BETWEEN SOUTH SEVENTH AND SOUTH EIGHTH STREETS,
                                   BY HENRY B. GEE.
THE MOST APPROVED BRANDS OF LIQUORS AND Segars served at the Bar.
Welch Rarebits, Cold Cuts, Collations, &c., furnished at all times.
     *Private Rooms for Clubs, Parties, and Meetings,by the season or otherwise.
       As a place for quite resort this establishment enjoys peculiar advantages.  The tables are supplied with the current reading of the day.

                     RESTAURANT.
MESSRS.  FERGUSON, VIGERS HANING TAKEN the well known Restaurant under the Grand Street Market, have elegantly refitted it, and will serve up meals at any hour of the day, in the best style.  The larder is stocked with all the delicacies of the season.  Fresh Oysters of the best quality are received every day, and served up in every form.  The Bar is stocked with the best imported Wines and Liquors, and Segars of the most improved brands.
         ANTOINE VIGER, the Professor TONEY of the Pavillion Hotel, Staten Island, will devote his personal attention to the accommodation of visitors,who will find in this establishment all the appliances and conveniences of a first class Restaurant.
                UNITED STATES
LAGER BIER BREWERY,
PRINCIPAL DEPOT. YOUNG AMERICAN HOTEL,
346 GRAND STREET.
F. LICHT & BROTHER.

THE BROOKLYN DAILY TIES.

MY WIFE'S RELATIONS.
   (Continued.)

   I was angry at the change of behavior among the Winkwerds generally towards Jack, on Mr. Slasher's arrival, but I was sincerely grieved at that of Emily.  She was in a very short time engaged to be married to this gentleman, it was true - it was in order to be present at the wedding that I was an unwilling guest at the rectory at this time; but this was no reason why she should follow Ambrose's stupid lead in regard to the poor painter.  My wonder was how he stood it at all, and I privately recommended him to depart and leave the Rev. Claude just as he was, without a complexion and with sketchy legs; but Jack said: 'No; when he had taken an order, he liked to execute it; mimicking my best business manner, and quoting my favorite phrase.  Emily had been once I thought the most pleased with him of all, but now she offered him the cold (?) and a good deal of it, as her style of dress permitted her to do - upon all occasions.  She never failed to give the poor fellow a setdown when the diplomatist chanced to be present and laughed heartily at his describing some obscure street in Honolulu as the habitation of tailors and artists.   As Camellair observed, indeed, in allusion to this delicacy, Mr. Slashel was "a deuce of a fellow among eggs with a stick,' which was a word-picture of the man as good as tongue could paint.  Still there was no pretence of affection on the paper of the bride-elect,
she had been disposed of by private contract some five weeks ago, and was to be given away without reserve on the ensuing Friday to Cousin Ambrose; that was the agreement; and she had determined, apparently, to abide by it; only at times when the diplomatising partook-it was but rarely - of a little too much of the entente cordiale, I observed her shiver, poor girl, as though, if I may so express myself, a goose was walking over her grave.  She had been brought up in the Winkwerd school, however, and had well learned its lessons long ago; that was what I comforted myself with until the Wednesday evening before her wedding day - although, indeed, my wife was very miserable about the match; declaring that her sister was about to be sold into bondage, which she truly was, and to a mere government organ; but then, who was to put a stop to it?   I had sauntered out after dinner with a cigar, glad enough to escape from the bustle of the house, where everything was being got in readiness for the guests of the next day, and was strolling through that part of the grounds which is called 'the Wilderness,' when I came suddenly upon my wife., sitting upon a moss bank bathed in tears.
      'Now, my dear Carry,' said I, 'do give over this wailing over your poor little Emily.  If the girl likes the fool, it is all a matter of taste, about which, you know, there is no disputing; if she doesn't like him, she should let him hang  himself in his Honolulu ribbon before she should become Mrs. Slasher.  What must be, must be, and therefore don't make yourself wretched about it; although, for my part, I'd just as soon see her married to, to' - I looked about for a sufficiently base comparison, and
thought myself rather fortunate at last in saying - 'to that unfortunate penniless vagabond, Jack Camellair."
       'Would you, indeed, dear Mr. Frederic?' sobbed out little Emily - for it was the one without the mole under her left ear I had been speaking to.  'O please, please, my good dear brother, to help us.'  Poor passionful girl! the suffocating mask thrown off, and the weary part laid by for a little while, how different she looked from the Emily of an hour ago! = how infinitely wretched, and yet, to my mind, how far, far better through those tears!  'I don't like Mr. Ambrose at all, for I am afraid of him,' she went on pathetically, 'I don't think he is very kindhearted; and, and, oh, my dear brother, for your own loving wife's sake, save me from this terrible man!'
         "My eye and so and so," said I, 'apologizing to you a the same time, Miss Emily, for the vulgarity, but this is a precious pickle.  What can the voice of a Biles avail you, lifted up against the whole Winkwerd chorus and the Sleightoyand echo in the distance?  I am sure I will insult MR. Slasher in any way you please, or even have a turn-up with him at fisticuffs -having been in trade, of course pistols are out of the question - when and where he chooses; but as for opposing your respected mother and  the rest of your noble family in conclave, I could not do it, even for your sweet sake, I durst not, and that's the truth.  'What is Miss Emily's objection?'  would be their very natural remark, and I am sure I should not know how to answer it.  You appeared to be very well satisfied with him and indeed he is as good as half-a-dozen others who - Well, my dear child I don't intend to be cruel and unkind, but since you don't love anybody else'  Ah, but I do, dear Mr. Frederic,' she sobbed I - do' I do so very much love your friend, Mr. Jack Camellair.'
       'What!' said I, feeling scarcely less astonished and horror-struck than Mrs. Winkwerd could have felt herself - what! you daughter of a hundred kings, you pampered little pet of your family, are you prepared to lodge under a white umbrella, like the Great Mogul called Babo, to slave at mixing nasty colors, to sit as a model in all kinds of ridiculous costumes, to e hung up in exhibitions as 'A Moorish Peasant Girl,' 'An Eastern Houri,' or as 'Passion: a Study?' Do you know what an exceedingly disrespectable profession painting is?  Are you aware - to use no stronger expression - what an excessively scampish person Jack - 
          'Yes, Fred, she knows all that, and more besides,' said the rich low voice of my handsome vagabond-friend.  'I have heard something of what you have said to my 
dear love, and I think there is much truth in it, and am sure you meant it well.  My art is  not, indeed, a very remunerative one; but even in that respect, I am better off than you imagine.  If I have my health, I shall do very well as to money-matters, I don't doubt; at present, however, I confess I want a little help.  I have two companion-pictures, "The Wooling,' which you know, and the other, 'The Winning,' which has still some details to be worked in; you will lend me Fred, I know, L500 upon these two; that will suffice to last us in some quiet pretty place, less distant, if less fashionable, than Honolulu, and for interest, Emmy dear [think of this journeyman painter's having already cut it so short with this descendant of royalty as 'Emmy!'], pay the usurer beforehand with a kiss.'   And as sure as I sit here and write it, my cigar was thereupon tenderly removed from the corner of my mouth, and the prettiest pair of lips (save one) in the world applied to them in its place five times before I could even think of saying 'Don't or 'For shame!'  "There, that'll do,' said Jack, rather impatiently, and with the air of a man who had conferred a favor: 'now, that's settled.'
       Well, the name of Biles upon a check for L500 was as good, and perhaps better, than that of any Slasher or Sleightovand of them all; and as I really felt for the poor girl, and hated the diplomatist, and knew Jack to be a thoroughly good fellow at heart, I gave them my autograph for the amount without more words, upon the condition that I should know nothing of their plans whatever, be they what they would; so that I might enjoy anything which might suddenly occur as much as anybody else, and afterwards be able to lay my hand upon my heart and deny everything; for I had that wholesome terror of Mrs. Winkwerd, that I would as soon have been a party to a scheme of some Italian greyhound for carrying oft the young of a  lioness,, as to the abduction of the glory of the Winkwerds by Jack Camellair.  Having thus washed my hands, then, of the whole concern, I finished my cigar, and sauntered back to where the attache, over his third bottle, was patronising universal nature as perceived  in her July glory through the open French windows of the dining room.  He was just the sort of man who, when he has got his wine, begins to compliment the general arrangements of Providence, and 'looking as 'twere in a glass,' who 'smooths his chin, and sleeks his hair, and says the earth is beautiful.'
He regarded Emily herself in the light of an ornament fabricated for his pleasure calculated to adorn the Honolulu embassy, and do credit to his magnificence.  'She has much to learn, has Emily, Mr. Biles,' he was good enough to confide to me that very evening; 'but she is pliant, and will become our position, we do not doubt.'
             'Your excellency' - said I.
            'Not yet, sir,' he interrupted, with one of his most gracious inclincations.
            'Your excellency'- I went on all the same -'is a great master, and the pupil is apt.'
             The silly fat state-functionary like meaningless pomposities of that kind beyond measure, as I knew, and was set bowing like a mandarin for several minutes.
              (Conclusion to-morrow.)

ASSESSMENT NOTICE - In the matter of flagging Oxford street from DeKalb to Fulton avenues.
       Notice is hereby given, that the following Assessments in the above matter remain unpaid, and that the Warrants for collecting said Assessments will expire on the 10th day of July, 1857, and that unless said assessments, together with the expense and per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell the premises in the manner pointed out by Sections 24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the present charter of the city of Brooklyn.

ASSESSMENT NOTICE - In the matter of Flatbush and 5th avenues, Well and Pump.
 Notice is hereby given that the following Assessments in the above manner remain unpaid, and that the Warrant for collecting said Assessments will expire on the 19th day of July, 1857, and that unless said assessments, together with the expense and per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell the premises in the manner pointed out by Sections 24 and 26 of Title 5th of the present Charter of the City of Brooklyn.
  George A. Powers of John Halsey, $90; John Whiting 11; do 9; Prentice White 8; do 7; J.S. Jenness 6; do 6; Wm. M. Thomas, 4; do 3; Prentice White 9; John F.Klotts 18; Abraham H. Hubbard 5; do 4.  
   Brooklyn, June 1st, 1857.
                                          ALFRED M. WOOD,
je3law6wW                 Collector of Taxes and Assessments.

ASSESSMENT NOTICE - IN THE MATTER OF NELSON street flagging from Smith street to Hamilton avenue.
     Notice is hereby given that the following Assessments in the above matter remain unpaid and that the Warrant for collecting said Assessments will expire  on the 12th day of July, 1857, and that unless said Assessments together with the expense and per centage allowed by law are paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell the (?) in the manner pointed out by Sections 24 and 26 of Title 5th of the present Charter of the City of Brooklyn.
      Charles Kelsey $13 11; John S. Hill $50 11; St. Mary's Church $14 25, Andrew Snowhill $23 37.
                                                           A.M. WOOD,
je3law6wW                         Collector of Taxes and Assessments.

ASSESSMENT NOTICE - In the matter of Huntington street flagging from Smith street to Hamilton avenue.  Notice is hereby given, that the following assessments in the above matter remain unpaid, and that the warrant for collecting said assessments will expire on the 10th day of July, 1857, and that unless said assessments, together with the expense and per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell the premises in the manner pointed out by Sections 24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the present character of the city of Brooklyn.

ASSESSMENT NOTICE - In the matter of flagging church street, from Smith street to Hamilton avenue.
    Notice is hereby given, that the following assessments in the above matter remain unpaid, and that the warrant for collecting said assessments will expire on the 10th day of July, 185, and that unless said assessments, together with the expense and per centage allowed bylaw, are paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell the premises in the manner pointed out by Section 24 and 26 of Title 5th of the present charter of the city of Brooklyn.
     Stephen S. Lewis $15, Edward W. Andres, 15; do 15; do 15

ASSESSMENT NOTICE - In the matter of flagging north 
side of Hamilton avenue, between Smith street and the East Elver.
    Notice is hereby given, that the following assessments in the above matter remain unpaid, and the warrant for collecting said assessments will expire on the 10th day of June 1857, and that unless said assessments together with the expense and per centage allowed by law, are  paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell the premises in the manner pointed out by Sections 24 and 26 of title 5th of the present charter of the city of Brooklyn.


ASSESSMENT NOTICE- In the matter of flagging Conover street from Dikeman to Reed street.
     Notice is hereby given that the following assessments in the above matter remain unpaid, and that the warrant for collecting said assessments will expire on the 10th day of June, 1857, and that unless said assessments, together with the expense and per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to adver-
tise and sell the premises in the manner pointed out by sections 24 and 26 of Title 5th, of the present charter of the city of Brooklyn:
      Peter Euler $12 94; do 12 94; John Delaney, 12 94. Brooklyn, June 1 1857.
                                                                     ALFRED M. WOOD,
                                                             Collector of Taxes and Assessments.

ASSESSMENT NOTICE -  In the matter of Portland avenue between Hanson Place and Atlantic avenues.  Notice is hereby given, that the following Assessments, in the above matter remain unpaid, and that the Warrant for collecting said Assessments will expire on he 10th day of July, 1857, and unless said assessments, together with the expense and per centage allowed by law, are paid on or before said date, I shall proceed to advertise and sell the premises in the manner pointed out by Sections 24 and 25 of Title 5th of the present Charter of the city of Brooklyn.



KINGS COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, MAY 30 1857. - Notice is hereby given that a  panel of Grand Jurors and a panel of Petit Jurors will be drawn at the Kings county Clerk's office, City Hall, Brooklyn, on the 8th day of June, 1857, at 2 o'clock P.M.  Said Panels
of Grand and Petit Jurors to be drawn for a Court of Sessions, appointed to be held in and for Kings County, on the 23d day of June, 1857, at 10 o'clock, A.M., of that day.

je2td                                          W.H. CAMPBELL, County Clerk.The Brooklyn Daily Times. 

WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 3, 1857. 

HENRY C. MURPHY 
We only wish all the appointments of the
President and Senate of the United States 
were deserving of as perfect commendation, 
without a single draw-back, as this of Henry C. 
Murphy to the America Ambassadorship at
the Hague.  In the present state of things, 
Mr. Murphy would not only do credit to the
United States at that place, but furthermore
we say no better appointment could be made
for London, Paris, Vienna, or Madrid.  We
say that America will have no more capable
representative abroad any where than this
man---and we prophesy that if his life is spared 
he will justify our words, and that he will yet
be employed between his country and a first
class foreign court. 
Brooklyn knows Mr. Murphy hitherto merely
as a successful party caucuser and manager---
one of a class plenty north and south, who
make of politics a fine game.  But he has stuff
in him that deserves a better field.  In his
line, he is a superior man.  While still a
youth, not more than twenty years old, Henry
Murphy was possessed of fine talent.  Brooklyn 
was then but a village.  The writer of this remembers
well the pleased surprise of young
Murphy when he came into the "Long Island
Patriot" office, and found himself to be adjudged 
the writer of the "prize story," for a
leading Philadelphia magazine.  Seeing some
time before the offer by the magazine, Henry
had written a tale, "The Reformed," and 
sent it on to compete with the rest.  This
was probably his first literary effort, 
at least of any consequence, and it
met with flattering success for so young a person; 
for as we said, Murphy was at that time 
hardly more than a boy.  Does he not recollect 
his visits to his friend Samuel E. Clements'
offices?  Does he not recollect the "carrying
on," the cigar-smoking, the animated political 
discussions, and the canvassing pro and con 
of some manuscript article intended for the
"Patriot"?  The writer of this was then a
"devil," only twelve of thirteen years old himself
---and Henry Murphy, though not very
much older, treated him with great indulgence, 
good-naturedly overlooking a great 
many boyish capers. 
The penning of these few sentence carries
us back to other times---to events and days
altogether unknown to the busy and swarming
crowds of modern Brooklyn.  We can almost
think we see the "Old Ferry," and the rude
horseboats crossing, and the pilot steering by
the ancient tiller.  We can almost think we 
see the rows of great elm trees shading Fulton 
street, and the unpaved sidewalks with plenty
of grass.  We would walk down "Love Lane," 
and stand upon "Clover Hill," and view the
bay and river.  We cannot resist the inclination
to indulge in a few reminiscences. 
Brooklyn was, as we have said but a village, 
whose affairs were managed by "Trustees." 
For a long while Gen. Jeremiah Johnson
was President of these Trustees---another
frequent President was Joseph Sprague.  The
official used to meet in a chamber in the "Apprentices
Library," corner of Cranberry and
Henry streets.  The corner stone of this building
had been laid by Lafayette.  His celebrated
visit to America happened just as the foundation 
of the "Apprentices Library" commenced. 
Lafayette being at that time invited to Brooklyn, 
among other places, it was resolved to request
him to "lay the corner stone," as it is
called.  The hero politely acquiesced, and all 
the school children in Brooklyn marching to 
the ground (among them the writer of this, at
that period six or seven years old,) were helped
into places, part of them in the lately excavated
cellar.  Among those who aided extempore
in handing down the children was
Lafayette himself;  and the writer recollects 
well the childish pride he experienced in beign
one of those who were taken in the arms of
Lafayette, and reached down by him 
to a standing place.  All this was done that
the children could have a good sight of that 
mysterious something of "laying the corner
stone."   Doubtless it was thought then that
the "Apprentices Library" would go down to
future generations as an unequalled specimen
of architecture. 
The years made rapid changes not only in 
those children, but in every aspect of Brooklyn.
Shortly it became an incorporated city; 
then the Common Council met in an immense
room forming the upper story of "Hall's Buildings," 
corner of Fulton street and Cranberry.
The building was burnt down at the great fire
about ten years ago. 
While still a village, Brooklyn had, for newspapers, 
two weeklys---one, the Long Island Star, 
by Col. Alden Spooner, father of E. B. Spooner, 
the proprietor of the now daily Evening Star 
---the other was called the Long Island Patriot, and
was for many years conducted by Mr. Birth. 
After him the paper was owned and edited by 
Samuel E. Clements, a protege of John T. Bergen, 
Coe Downing, Mrs. Brasher, and other 
local magnates of those days---and of him 
young Murphy was quite a favorite, and was
always welcome to the editorial columns. 
Clements, a "good fellow" personally, was a
great, lank, eccentric, hawk-nosed Quaker and
Southerner (he often boasted of his Southern 
blood), and by the influence of his friends got
the appointment of Postmaster.  One of his
performances, when about Brooklyn, created 
a great excitement---as the reader will understand
when we narrate it. 
Several gentlemen were very anxious to have
the sculptured counterfeit presentment of Elias
Hicks, the renowned preacher of "inner light,"
who had then lately died, at Jericho, L.I. 
There was a good portrait of Elias, painted by
Henry Inman, (that wonderful likeness---We
can see it now!)---but the venerable old man
was averse to such things, and would never 
allow a figure to be taken of himself, for a
bust.  So immediately coincident with the
death of Elias, three persons, (of whom Clements,
our Brooklyn editor, was one,) agreed to 
go down to Jericho, and by fair or clandestine
means, disinter their subject, and take a mould
or cast from the face and head!  They did so.
From his mould a permanent one was made, 
and several busts of Elias were formed, quite
perfect, it is said.  But soon a quarrel arose, in 

reference to the division of the anticipated
profits from the sale of the bust---for the whole
thing was as much intended for a speculation, 
as to rescue the likeness of Elias, and transmit 
it to posterity.  The quarrel became at length
so much exasperated that, either from sullen
agreement, or in some crisis of excitement, the 
moulds and the few busts made from them 
were all smashed to pieces!  This ended this
singular and in some of its particulars revolting
affair. 
As we have said, Clements was very tall, 
(six feet two,) very thin, with a slow and
peculiar gait in walking, long tailed blue coat 
with gilt buttons, and on his head in summer 
an enormous broad-brim'd low-crowned leghorn
hat.  Imagine him promenading the streets 
(then lanes, with trees,) of Brooklyn---or riding
out in his skeleton sulky.  He always kept a 
horse, generally a pretty fast one;  to his country
subscribers out in Bushwick, New Lots, 
Flatlands, &c., carrying round his papers himself. 
Of a Sunday he used to go to the old
Dutch Reformed Church (now in Joralemon
street,) to which a narrow land led up from 
Fulton street.  Then it was an edifice of undressed
gray stone, massive, homely, and
grand;  now it is a building patterned from the
temple of Minerva, at Athens! 
After a short reign, however, Clements got
into difficulties, and disappeared west.  Wm. 
Rockwell, (the Judge, who died last summer) 
followed as editor of the "Patriot"---which continued
on with various ups and downs---and a 
change of name to the "Advocate."   At one
time Mr. Arnold was its editor. 
We suppose Henry C. Murphy---who will 
herewith have the truth of all these reminiscences
recalled to him---tried his hand in writing
for this periodical the "Patriot," frequently. 
His father, Judge Murphy, lived in the immediate 
neighborhood, Fulton street, near High. 
Henry, when young, was also a well-known 
member of the best scholastic societies of
Brooklyn, especially the Hamilton Literary 
Association.  He was never much of a ready 
debater. 
Some twenty-five years have passed away
since then.  Twenty-five years!  Brooklyn, 
from a rural village of a few hundred inhabitants, 
has grown up to be a might, rich, and 
populous city---the third in the United States, 
and evidently destined to be one of the greatest 
in the world.  Mr. Murphy, early taking to
politics, viewing the work therein as an art,---
in disposition cautions and conservative, without, 
(we think,) any profound faith in the people, 
---was not a man to remain in a subordinate
position.  He mixed among the managers 
of the Democratic party in Brooklyn, showed 
himself apt, keen, a perfect master, one fit to
take the reins and handle them in the best 
way for "the party" as well as himself. 
Henry Murphy's first political success was
his appointment as Corporation attorney.  We
have understood that it was in this place he
laid the foundation of his fortune---for he is
rich.  In time, he was nominated and
elected Mayor.  Then he was chosen to represent
the old First Congressional District at the
Federal capital.  He has also been in Congress 
a second time.  Now he receives from the
President a most responsible foreign mission. 
Of quiet tone of manners, a thorough gentleman, 
averse to foppery and tinsel, courteous
to all persons, generally taciturn, keen as a 
razor, not to be hoodwinked, or dazzled, or
fooled, or led off from his aim---such are some
of the leading mental and social characteristics
of the personality of the new Ambassador.  To
his credit be it added, that his nomination is
not the result of any manoeuvers or begging
solicitations of his own---but is the voluntary
offer of the President. 
This country deeply needs such men as Henry
Murphy to attend to her interests abroad. 
There is no diplomat, nor collection of diplomats
--no camarilla---no schemer---no foreign
regime or ministry---none, however circumventive, 
artful, or carefully disquised---but we 
would match Henry C. Murphy against them. 
He is a perfect man of the world, in the most
favorable sense;  for we believe that with this
unsurpassed subtlety and "rapport" with all 
the various turnings of the mentality of
others, Henry Murphy remains, at this day, 
really possessed of most or all of his youthful 
native good-meaning and interior honor.  Torn, 
 scorched, or sweltered, though they may have
been in the wrathful hell of party politics
---they must be there. 
It is rumored that Mr. Murphy has for some
time had in view an elaborate literary work, of
Historical nature, which, perhaps, will be aided 
by this appointment---as Irving's Lives of
Columbus and His Companions were aided by
his sojourn in Madrid.  We believe that Henry
Murphy could write full as good a History
as any of Washington Irving's;  and we believe 
moreover that all relating to the Dutch settlement
of New York and Long Island, and the
earlier growth of these parts of the State, to
be among the most important of themes in 
American lore---and that they have not yet 
been treated in any large, profound, or vital
spirit, by a writer competent to grasp them. 
If, as we have heard, these form the subject of
the contemplated work, let it come, and let it
be worthy of the case it undertakes,---for the
theme is a great one.  The Dutch, their mark
here in America, their literature, grandeur, 
conscientiousness, immortal spirit of determination
---their bloody wars with Spanish tyrants 
---their maritime daring---and their original
knowledge of the principles of political equality, 
and confederation---These, as descending to
America, and making the strongest stamp of
all upon America, have yet had no historian, 
no sayer, or recorder.  A grand race, those
Dutch!  those forefathers of this Island, and
of Manhattan Island! full as grand as any of
the antique races.  Yet, so far, known only 
through some shallow burlesque, full of clown's
wit, like Irving's Knickerbocker "history." 
Bon voyage to you!  Henry C. Murphy
---when you start.  And may you fulfil our
friendly anticipations, and return safe and
sound to Brooklyn again. 

Tradesmen supplying articles, and mechanics
doing work, for public bodies or the
city government, will find it worth while to
peruse carefully the discussion in the Board of
Education last evening, in regard to the liabilit
for work costing more than the appropriation 
set apart therefor. 


BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. 
An adjourned meeting of this Board was held yesterday
afternoon in the County Jail;  President Lindsay in 
the Chair and a quoram of members present. 
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. 
COMMUNICATIONS. 
Communication from the Superintendent of the Poor, 
relative to estimates for supply of coal.  Penitentiary
Committee were requested to be presented when they were
opened. 
From Committee on Truant Law of Common Council, 
stating that they have no means to act, and asking for
female Penitentiary building.  To Penitentiary Committee.
The Clerk said he had received a communication addressed
to the Board of Supervisors of the City of Brooklyn. 
On motion the Clerk was directed to return it. 
Report of Kings County Penitentiary, for the month
ending May 31st, 1857. 
FLATBUSH, June 1st, 1857. 
To the Hon. the Board of Supervisors of Kings Co. 
GENTLEMEN:---I would respectfully report to your Hon. 
Body that the numbers of Prisoners confined in the Kings
Co.  Penitentiary at date are 
Males     77 
Females     72 
Total     139 
Committed in Past Moth
Males     41 
Females     35 
Total     76 
Discharged in Past Month 
Males     54
Females     26 
Total     80 
JAMES EDWARDS, Keeper. 

BILLS REFERRED. 
Of Isaac K. Snell, $10,00;  B. Wyckoff, $32,50;  Thos. Mc
Carty, $42,00;  Alfred Horton and James A. Birdsall, 
$174,67   Wm. W. Walsh, $11,75;  Luke Rogers, $65,00; 
Neely Lockwood, $51,00;  Nathan Lane & co., $120,00; 
Richard Bradley, $12,50;  Edward Beverly, $53,00;  Peter 
S. Beck, $51,00;  John Finn, $57,00;  Wm. McKenney, 
$106,75;  Coroners Redding and Snell $450,00;  Martin 
Schoonmaker, $6,00; Day, Newell and Miner, $215,75; 
Aaron Storer, $54,00;  T. F. Thomas, $35,00;  Catherine
Eagan;  $14,00. 

BILLS ORDERED PAID. 
Of C. Strickland, $54,25;  Mathew McKenny, $39;  A. 
Laird, $54,25;  J. W. Pearsall, $54,25;  J. Willis, $84,25; 
Wm. Willis, S54,25;  H. Holmes, $54,25;  A. Smith, $54,25; 
James Cassidy, $54,90;  City of Williamsburgh, $41,25; 
Same, $66,62;  Same, $20,55;  Same. 17,59, $24,25, $34,50, 
$24,40, $38,89;  E. B. Morrell, $565,38;  John Manay, 
$608 85;  James Carman, $87,64;  Wm. Lynch, $52,50; 
Gamaliel King, $155,06;  Albert Emmons, $16,46;  City of
Williamsburgh, $35,41;  George Higgins, $25;  Wm. Hyde, 
$15,50;  James R. Chilton, $100;  Moses Abbott, $6;  L. 
Darbee and Son, $20,50;  Martin Schoonmaker, $2;  City
of Williamsburgh, $13,57, $8,30. 

Quite a discussion took place on the bill of George
Higgins for $25 for repairing iron fence of Catholic
church in Second street, injured in the riots in the district
some two years ago  Sup. Lindsay moved a reconsideration 
of the bill, and Sup. Wall defended it.  The
whole matter was ruled out of order, and the bill stood
adopted as before. 
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 
The committee to whom was referred the matter to
recommend a proper division of this County into seven 
Assembly District as provided by law, report that they
have had the matter under consideration.  That a majority
of the committee have not as yet agreed upon recommending
a division, but trust they will be able to do
so at the next meeting of the Board.  For the purpose of
enabling and assisting each member of the Board before
final action to examine the matter more understandingly, 
they would submit the annexed plans for
their consideration. 
TUNIS G. BERGEN, 
GEO. W. BLEEKER, 
THOS. A. JERONE, 
HENRY D. WOODWORTH, 
JOHN A. CROSS. 

PLAN OF DIVISION NO. 1. 
Dist.     Ward of Town.     Rep. population of Ward or town     Rep. Pop. of Dist. 
1st     New Utrecht     1,713
Gravesend     859
Flatlands     1,201 
Flatbush     1,824 
New Lotts     1,498 
8th Ward     3,655 
17th  "     4,327 
18th  "     1,963      17,040
2d     1st  "     3,690
6th  "     10,979
12th  "     3,902     18,840 
3d     4th  "     8,S41
10th  "     14,708     23,549
4th     2d  "     6,246
5th  "     15,545     23,438 
5th    9th  "     5,962
11th  "     17,445     22,407 
6th     14th  "     11,005 
14th  "     8,992     19,997 
7th     7th  "     6,774
15th  "     4,795
16th  "     7,473
19th  "     2,976     22,018 
147,290 

PLAN OF DIVISION NO. 2. 
1st     New Utrecht     1,713
Gravesend     859
Flatlands     1,201 
Flatbush     1,824 
New Lotts     1,498 
8th Ward     3,655
9th  "     5,692
18th  "     1,963     18,695 
2d     3d  "     6,246 
6th  "     10,979 
12th  "     3,902
3d     4th  "     8,841
10th  "     14,708     23,549 
4th     1st  "     3,960 
2d  "     5,647 
5th  "     11,645     21,152
5th     7th  "     6,774 
11th  "     16,445      23,219 
6th    13th  "     11,005
16th  "     7,473
19th  "     2,976 
7th     14th  "     8,992 
15th  "      4,795 
17th  "     4,327     18,114 
147,290

PLAN OF DIVISION NO 3. 
1st     New Utrecht     1,713
Gravesend     959
Flatlands     1,201
Flatbush     1,824
New Lotts     1,498 
8th Ward     3,655
16th  "     7,474
18th  "     1,963     20,186
2d     1st  "     3,690
6th  "     10,979 
12th  "     3,902     18,841
3d     4th  "     8,841
10th  "     14,708     23,549
4th     2d  "     5,647 
3d  "     6,246 
5th  "     11,545     23,438
5th     9th  "     5,962 
11th  "  16,445     23,219
6th     7th  "     6,774 
13th  "     11,005
19th  "     2,976     20,755
7th     14th  "     8,992
15th  "     4,795
17th  "     4,327     18,114
148,290 

Laid on the table for two weeks and ordered printed. 
Report of Committee on Salaries in favor of raising
salary of James Voorhies, Superintendent of the Poor, 
form $300 to $500 per annum.  A long and animated debate
followed.  Report adopted, ayes 19, nays 2. 
Of Same, in favor of fixing salary of C. W. Church, 
Superintendent of the Poor, at the sum of $500 per annum. 
Adopted by the same vote. 

RESOLUTIONS. 
That the County Clerk be authorized to continue the
recording of notices of lis pendens up to the first day of
April next at the price heretofore allowed. 
That clerk obtain 50 copies of the new Police Law for
the use of members of the Board.  So directed. 
That the Chair appoint a special committee of three
members to report to this Board what actin is necessary 
in consequence of the passage of the law at the late session 
of the Legislature relating to furnishing supplies
for the support of the poor.  Adopted and Supervisor
Bergen, McLoughlin and Jerome appointed members 
of such committee.  Adjourned to two weeks hence. 

BOARD OF EDUCATION.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1857. 
PRESENT---E. W. Dunham, Esq., in the chair, and a quorum
of members. 
The usual introductory business---approving minutes, 
referring bills, &c., was gone through.  The reports of 
Committees were next in order. 
The Teachers' Committee reported the resignations, 
promotions and appointments for the past month.  In the
case of Miss Prince of No. 5, whose salary it was proposed
to raise from $300 to 325 per annum, a long debate occurred. 
It seemed that Miss P. had been tempted to
leave the school she was now in, by an offer of $25 more
at another school. 
Mr. Harris made some very sensible observations as
to the folly of schools competing with each other for
teachers in this way.  He contended that teachers' salaries
ought to be graduated on the same scale in all
schools, so that no teacher would have any pecuniary inducement
for leaving a school where she was known 
and useful, in order to enter another. 
The report of the committee also stated after enumerating
the list of changes in the teachers' corps.---"The
committee would further report to the Board that they
have resolved to meet on the second Tuesday of each
month in this place, at three o'clock, for the purpose of
the examination and promotion of teachers and such 
other business as may properly come before them.  The
committee have resolved to recommend for appointment
or promotion such candidates only as have been 
examined and approved by them."  The report was
adopted, and the appointments, &c., confirmed. 
ALDERMAN WOGLOM'S BILL.---IMPORTANT TO MECHANICS. 
The School house Committee reported that the bill of
C. Woglom, $282,49, for building privies at No. 17, was
fair and reasonable in its charges.  The Board had appropriated
$150 to do the work, but it had cost $282,49. 
Ald. Woglom had been employed by the Local Committee, 
and the Board had already paid him $150.  This apparently 

insignificant subject served for the text of a discussion 
extending over nearly two hours. 
Severe reflections were made by several of the Western 
District members on the Local Committee, for exceeding
the appropriation which they had been authorised 
to expend;  but other members urged that the work 
was of such a character that it was improbably to say
before commencing it, how much it would cost.  A resolution 
on the books, passed in May 1856, was read by Mr. 
Anthony, which provided that when committees exceeded
the appropriations set apart by the Board, the Board
would hold them personally responsible to itself fo the
excess.  Under this resolution Mr. Crowell moved and
Mr. Anthony seconded, that the balance of the bill be
referred to the Local Committee, to pay it out of their
own pockets. 
On the application of Mr. Field, the Chairman ruled
this resolution out of order.  It was then moved by Mr. 
Crowell to lay the bill on the table. 
Mr. Sparks said, the question of paying the bill was
between the mechanic who had done the work, and the
Board.  The Board was clearly bound to pay the bill, 
and when they had done so, it would be time to call on
the Local Committee to reimburse them. 
Mr. Parsons contended that the mechanic's duty was
to look to the Board for so much money as they had
given the Committee authority to expend;  and if he chose
to incur a larger bill, he had to look personally to those
giving him the order. 
Mr. Northup said the resolution of May, 1856, was a
ridiculous one in its language, but the only construction 
fairly to be put upon it was that the Board would pay
such a bill as this, and then recover from the Committee
the amount for which they had exceeded their authority.
He had no doubt that Mr. Woglom could sue and recover
the amount. 
Mr. Parsons---Then let him sue, and the Board pay
the sum with interest and costs, so that it be known
who of its own members have placed it in such a position, 
in defiance of its resolutions, and their instructions. 
On a division 21 voted to pay the bill and 15 against. 
Ordered paid. 
The Finance Committee reported in favor of drawing 
the usual warrants for the payment of salaries for the
month.  Adopted. 
The same committee reported against paying two bills
for No. 17---one of John Holt, $48, for umbrella stands, 
and the other of Isaac Attmore and Sons, $75 for sliding
doors. 
Mr. Sparks moved to lay the report on the table. 
Another long discussion supervened about the extent
of the authority of members and committees to incur
expenses unauthorised by the Board. 
Judge Greenwood took the opportunity of giving his
views o the legal aspects of the question.  He concurred
in the general proposition laid down by his friend 
Mr. Northup, that if a man sent an agent among the
community, without giving notice of the exact limits of
that agent's authority or instructions, and the agent exceeded 
that limit, the principal was bound by his action. 
For instance, if a man sent his servant to sell a
horse, and did not authorise him to warrant it, yet if the
servant in selling the horse did, as the agent of his master, 
warrant it, and the purchaser had no means of
knowing but that the servant was empowered to warrant
it, then it would be held that the seller was bound 
by his servant's warranty. But the Board of Education 
was different in such a matter from an individual.  They 
were a corporation, and every corporation was presumed
to have certain fixed by-laws, defining the extent of
the powers of all agents and committees.  Hence any
mechanic doing work for a committee was bound to act
with reference to the amount of its powers, which he
could ascertain by referring to the laws governing the
corporation.  From the fact of its being a committee, he
must know that its power would be limited.  If a committee
ordered work which they were not authorised to 
order, they might make themselves liable to the mechanic
for payment, but could not bind the Board. 
Mr. Northup asked the Judge---If the Board directed a
Committee to get certain work done, and the appropriation 
they made for payment was too small, were not
they liable for the whole amount necessary for completing
the work they had directed the Committee to get
done? 
Judge Greenwood---If they had merely given a general 
order that the work should be done, it would of course 
cover whatever expense was legitimately incurred in
doing it. 
After some further debate the Committee's report was
adopted, rejecting both bills. 
The Board shortly after adjourned. 

THE COURTS.
COURT OF OYER AND TERMINER. 
(Before Judge Birdseye and associates.) 
At the opening of the Court this morning
Judge Birdseye delivered the usual charge to
the Grand Jury.  He defined clearly the duties
which would devolve upon them.  He referred
to the 38 persons now confined in the County
Jail whose cases would require careful attention 
at their hands.  He went over the list of offences
---election frauds, lotteries, Usury Excise 
Law and the Police matter. 

CITY COURT.---Before Judge Culver. 
THE WILLIAMSBURGH SEDUCTION CASE.---The
case of Ai Smith against Andrew J. Conselyea
came up for trial this morning at 10 o'clock. 
The facts of the case were related in yesterday's
paper. 
S. M. & D. E. Meeker for plaintiff---C. R. 
Atwater and Ex-Judge Soaper for defence. 
The young lady who is principally interested 
is quite interesting looking.  She evinced a
good deal of emotion while delivering her testimony. 
Mr. Meeker opened for the prosecution. 
The Plantiff was father of a respectable
family and sought the only redress which the
law afforded for the great wrong that had been 
inflicted upon his domestic circle.  The defendent
was the son of A. J. Conselyea, an old
farmer in Williamsburgh and was known to
Plantiff from infancy.  About two years ago
he commenced visiting Plantiff's family.  Hid
object seemed to be to gain the affections of
Elizabeth, his visits were apparently of an
honorable character. 
In March 1855 just before Smith was remov-
g to Pennsylvannia the Defendant accomplish-
d the seduction.  Plaintiff resorts to the law
when he might have used violence, which 
has hitherto been rather favorably considered. 
Defendant had endeavored to make it appear 
that the young lady was not virtuous, although 
he had been devoted in his visits, coming two
or three times every week.  They (the Defence)
had designated a man named O'Meara as having
had sexual intercourse with her---O'Meara, 
the intimate personal friend of Defendant
And at the same time Deft, knew that he was
a married man.  Counsel continued in the
same strain for some time, when the witness, 
Eliza P. Smith was called---Am the daughter
of plaintiff; am 19 years old; have always lived
in Williamsburgh;  my father carried on the
grocery business;  I know defendant;  am acquainted
with his family;  have known the
family for years;  have known defendant three
or four years, have visited his father's house; 
became acquainted with defendant at his house;
he visited our family;  his visits commenced
two years ago;  he visited occasionally for two
years before our family removed to Pennsylvania; 
his visits were every Sunday evening; 
the visits twice a week commenced in March, 
1855;  we left the last of March;  he visited
twice a week for two or three months before
we left:  father at that time resided corner 
of Leonard and Ainslie streets;  Andrew lived
two or three blocks off;  my father's family
consisted of six children, five daughters and
one son;  Am the youngest;  during those two 
or three months before we moved he
directed his attention to me;  the character of
his visits was very affectionate;  my parents
had knowledge of his visits;  his visits were
made in an honorable way;  they were in the
evening, my sister Adriana was generally present; 
our family moved for Pennsylvania in the
later part of March, 1855;  at that time Andrew 
visited me and no one else;  Andrew and I 
became intimate;  he had sexual intercourse
with me;  the first time was about two weeks
before the family left;  he had sexual intercourse 
with me twice and no oftener;  the
last time was the Thursday evening following; 
have had a child born;  it is a boy 
and is still living;  it was born the 18th December, 
1855;  the child is at my father's house;  it
was born in Penn.;  during my pregnancy and
confinement, I lived part of the time at my 
father's, and part at my aunt's;  I was supported 
by the former;  after going to Penn., I returned
in about two months and remained with my
aunt at Williamsburgh.  I remained there 5 
or 6 months and then returned to Penn., where
the child was born in about 2 or 3 weeks. 
Q.  Did you ever have sexual intercourse
with any other man except the defendant? 
(Objected to by defence and question reserved.) 
Cross examined---WAs on visiting terms at
Conselyea's;  he had sisters;  they never came to 
our house with another man, Mr. O'Meara.  I
know George McKay;  he came there once or
twice, I know a man who came to our house
by the name George Law;  Andrew and he met
there, I understand his name was Brown; 
where Andrew was at our house and those men
were there he did not pay particular attention 
to me;  my sister was in the room at the time; 
there was a time when Andrew did not come 

to my house at all, it was about the time he
told me O'Meara was a married man;  I do not
know the month, think it was in the fall;  received
calls on new years day, this
was before I left for Pennsylvania;  Andrew 
did not call;  think it was at this
time that Andrew was keeping away form the
house. 
The cross-examination was being continued
when we left, at noon. 

MARRIED. 
May 28th, by the Rev. W. H. Johnson, Mr. CLARK H. 
TERRY to Miss MARY J. HALSTED, of Keyport, N. J. 

SPECIAL NOTICES. 
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.---TO MOTHERS.---Sore breasts
area a sad drawback on the pleasures of maternity.  This
ointment at once allays the inflammation and heals the
excoriated nipple.  It is equally prompt in its curative
action upon eruptions, sores whitlews, and all external 
 hurts.  Sold at the manufactories, No. 80 Maiden Lane, 
New York, and No. 244 Strand, London;  and by all 
druggists, at 25c 62 1/2c. and $1 per pot. 

J. R. Stafford's
OLIVE TAR
Is Applied and Inhaled, it is the only fluid that contains
Electro-Magnetism, which it imparts to the body increasing
it VITALITY, enabling it at once to expel PAIN 
AND DISEASE.  The following are the names of a few well 
known persons who have used olive Tar, and who commend
its use for diseases of the Throat, Lungs, Nerves, 
Muscles, Joints, Skin, &c. :---
Isaac V. Fowler, Esq., Post Master,     New York. 
George Law, Esq., Fifth avenue,     " 
Joseph L. Lord, Esq., 11 Wall street,     " 
J. H. Ladd, Esq., Publisher of Independent,     " 
Dr. E. Bright, Editor Examiner,     " 
Chas. Van Wyck, Esq., Pro'r Chr'n Intelligencer,     " 
Robert B. Coleman, Esq., Astor House,     " 
Simeon Draper, Esq., cor. Pine and William,     " 
Col. Daniel Richards, 74 Broadway,     " 
E. R. Yale, Esq., Mansion House, Brooklyn. 
Wm. B. Townsend, Esq., Staten Island. 
Thurlow Weed, Esq., Albany. 
John M. Barnard, Esq., Boston, Mass. 
Gen. Duff Green, Washington, D. C. 
Rev. Dr. Leonard, Exeter, N. H. 
Rev. R. H. Conklin, Providence, R. I. 
Rev. B. C. Taylor, Bergen, N. J. 
A. H. Barney, Esq., Cleveland, Ohio. 
John J. Speed, Esq., Detroit, Michigan. 
Hon. David A. Noble, Monroe, Michigan. 
John B. Steenburgher, Esq., California. 
John F. Warner, Esq., Chicago, Illinois. 
Gen. Cazeneau, Texas. 
OLIVE TAR is sold at 50 cents a bottle, by the STAFFORD
OLIVE TAR CO., 16 State street, (east side of Battery) 
New York and by all Druggists.     m8 1m 

ST. VITUS' DANCE.---The advertiser has an external 
remedy for this disease, which is a certain cure.  "Applied
by himself only."     W. J. M FISH,
57 Johnson street, Brooklyn, W. D. 
References: 
H. T. Moore, 39 Liberty street, New York. 
M. Hollander, 2 Liberty street,     do. 
Richard Jones, American Ex. Bank,  do. 
Wm. H. Butler, 68 South 2d st., Williamsburgh. 
John Price, 74 Grand street,     do. 
Mrs. A. Van Siclen, 165 South 2d st., do.     mh13 3m* 

METROPOLITAN HOTEL
LONG BRANCH. 
Proprietors, the MESSRS. COOPER.
THIS POPULAR HOTEL, WILL BE OPENED FOR THE
reception of guests on the 25th inst.  To those who
have Visited Long Branch lately, it is necessary to say
that the establishment combines all the facilities necessary
to promote comfort and health, and that the Proprietors
have the disposition to use all such facilities with
a lavish hand. 
They have secured the services of Col. WM. E. GARDNER 
as "Major Domo," General Caterer and Superintendent. 
The Colonel has been long and favorably
known among those who like comfort and good eating, 
and the proprietors feel confident that under the Colonel's
management, the House will not only sustain its former
reputation, but that the visitors at this favorite resort
will find the Metropolitan Hotel all that the most fastidious
could hope for or desire.     je3 1m 

AMUSEMENTS. 
Grand Demonstration
OF THE
SONS OF TEMPERANCE. 
AT THE INSTITUTE, ON WASHINGTON, near Concord
street, Brooklyn, on FRIDAY EVENING, June
5, 1857, on which occasion P.M.W.P., Gen. S. F. CARKY, 
of Ohio, M. W. S. Dr. F. A. PECKARDT, of Pennsylvania, 
and other distinguished members of the National Division 
may be expected to address the meeting.  The exercises
will be enlivened with several favorite odes and
songs by the well-known leader of the Alleghanies, W. 
H. OAKLEY, esq.  Exercises to commence at 7 1/2 o'clock.
Tickets 25 cents each, to be had in Williamsburgh at W. 
H. HICKOX, Jewelry Store, No. 180 1/2 Grand st. 
je3 3t     THOMAS EDGERLY, G. S. 

ANNIVERSARY
OF THE
Universalist Sunday School. 
WILL BE CELEBRATED BY APPROPRIATE EXERcises 
on WEDNESDAY EVENING, June 3d, 1857, 
at the ODEON, commencing at 1/4 before 8 o'clock precisely. 
Tickets may be obtained at either of the stores of
Messrs. Carpenter, Grand street corner of 8th, and on
South 7th, between 3d and 4th.  Also, at Benedict Bros., 
Fourth street, or at the door on the evening of exhibition . 
m30 4t* 

THE PANORAMA & DIORAMA OF THE
CREATION & DELUGE
IS NOW TO BE SEEN FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY, at 
the Odeon.  Do not fail to see it, as it is one of the
Grandest Paintings in the World. 
Doors open at 7 o'clock;  commence at 8.  Admission 
25 cents;  children half price.     m29 5t 

FIREMEN'S NOTICES. 
1. 
WASHINGTON FIRE ENGINE
CO. NO. 1, having set apart this WEDNESDAY
Evening for the special benefit of visitors, 
present their compliments to their lady
friends and invite them to call between the hours of 7 
and 10 o'clock, and inspect their engine, which they have
had painted and beautifully embellished, by the well-known
artist and ornamental painter, Mr. Benjamin F. 
Downs. 
N. B.---No gentleman admitted unless accompanied by
ladies.     THOMAS S. GILL, Foreman. 

WANTS. 
WANTED --- A YOUNG HEALTHY WOMAN
with a fresh breast of milk, wishes a baby to nurse
at her own house.  Apply at the drug store, 452 Grand
st., or at the grocery, corner of Smith and Wyckoff st., 
Williamsburgh, L. I.     1t* 

SHIRT HANDS WANTED --- A FEW GOOD
plain sewers wanted for in-door work;  also, wanted a 
few first class hands at shirt finishing.  Apply 72 Second
st., first house from South 7th st. (south side), Williamsburgh. 
je2 3t* 

MEETINGS. 
HYATT LODGE, 205.---THE MEMBERS
of the above Lodge are requested to attend a
meeting on Tuesday evening next, the 9th inst. 
G. T. KELLAM, W. M. 
R. T. HENDRICK, Sec'y.     j6 3t 

NOTICE.---THE COMMISSIONERS OF EXCISE FOR
the County of Kings will meet in the County Court
room, City Hall, Brooklyn, on Tuesday, June 4th, at 10
o'clock A. M. when all parties to whom Tavern and
Grocery licenses have been grated, are requested to be
there with their bondsmen to execute their bond and
receive their certificate of Licenses. 
By order, JOHN A. WYCKOFF, President of the Board
of Commissioners.     PETER CLEMITSON, Clerk.     je3 1t 

A MEETING OF THE NONPAREIL BASE BALL
Club will be held at their room, 145 Grand st., on 
Wednesday, June 3d, at 8 P. M.  By order of
j2 2t*     HIRAM G. SMITH, Jr., Sec'y pro. tem. 

REWARDS. 
$250 REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR THE
apprehension and conviction of the party or
parties who set fire to my distillery on the night of 30th 
ult.     SAM'L ENGLE, First st., foot South 2d st. 
June 1, 1857.     j1 1wp 

FOR SALE. 
FOR SALE---FIVE HORSES, CARTS AND
Harness.  Apply to 
S. HILL., 57 North 3d st., 
m30 1w     Brooklyn, Eastern District. 

For Sale.
A PLAIN CYLINDER BOILER, 30 INCHES DIAMETER, 
20 feet 7 1/2 in. long.  Enquire of MR. PARR, at the
distillery, foot of North 4th st.     my16 tf 

FREE EXCURSION---WEDNESDAY, July
15th, 1857, to all wh obuy $1 worth of
goods at the MECHANICS' SHIRT STORE.  To all others, 
50 cents.  Tickets to be had at the Mechanic's Shirt
Store, 396 Grand st., New York city.     m21 1m

Fireworks!  Fireworks!! 
NEW YOUK LABORATORY. 
NO. 196 FRONT ST., NEW YORK. 
FIRE CRACKERS, CANTON ROCKETS, DOUBLE
Headers, Jost Sticks, and a complete assortment of
FIREWORKS 
WARRANTED OF THE FIRST QUALITY. 
Country Merchants and Dealers in general, also committees
for city and country displays, supplied on the
most liberal terms.     M. BENNETT, 
je3 1m     No. 196 Front street, New York. 


DRY GOODS. 
S H A W L S, 
AND
MANTILLAS
AT 234 GRAND STREET, 
Between 7th and 8th Sts. 
STELLA SHAWLS, 
OF EVERY COLOR, SIZE AND QUALITY. 
MANTILLAS, 
MOIRE ANTIQUE, SILK AND LACE MANTILLAS. 
A RICH AND VARIED STOCK IN ENTIRE NEW
Patterns and Styles, richly trimmed, just purchased 
at an assignee's sale, at fifty cents on the dollar below
cost, and will be sold at HALF PRICE. 
Ladies call at 
G. T. KELLAM'S
234 GRAND STREET, 
Between Seventh and Eighth streets, 
m30 2s2p     Williamsburgh. 

SUMMER CLOTHS. 
CASSIMERES, 
VESTINGS, 
TWEEDS, 
JEANS, 
LINEN DRILLS, Plain, Striped and
Checked. 
In great varieties, for Men's and Boy's SUMMER COATS 
and PANTS.  At     G. T. KELLAM'S
m30 2w2d     234 Grand street, between 7th and 8th. 

IF YOU WANT TO BUY
DRY GOODS
OF THE BEST STYLES AND QUALITIES
AT VERY SMALL PROFITS, 
You can do so and have every article warranted at
74 FOURTH STREET.
THOUGH I KEEP SOME SUCH "CHEAP" GOODS 
as my neighbors advertise, I do not make these my
"whole business," believing as a rule that the best qualities
are the most economical in the end to all buyers. 
Come and look.  All will receive at least civil attention. 
Don't mistake the place. 
MATHER'S
Cor. Fourth and South 5th Sts., 
Dry Goods and Trimming Emporium. 
N. B.---Received a new lot of choice styles BLACK
STELLA SHAWLS. 
Also, new SPRING MANTILLAS, from the manufactory. 
m9 1y 

LADIES!
DO YOU WANT A 
Beautiful Delain for     1s 
Plain Berage for     1s 
Chally Delain for     1s 6d 
Berage Robe (of 18 yards)     $5 
Debage for traveling     1s 
Delain, all wool     2s 6d 
OR WILL YOU WANT A 
Black Silk for     7s
Colored as low as     3s 6d 
Splendid wide one    8s 
French Lawn     1s 
Brilliants, colored and white     1s 
Chambrays, from     1s 
IF SO, LOOK AT THOSE
Ribbons, all silk, for     1s 
Beautiful assortment for     1s 6d 
Ladies Bonnets for     1s 
Children's Bloomers     2s 
Boys' Hats     1s 
Shaker Hats, from     3s 6d 
AND DO CALL & LOOK AT 
Tapestry Brussels Carpets, for 7s P yd 
Superior ingrain     do.     6s 
All wool     do.     4s 
Good bed-room     do.     2s 6d 
Hemp     do.     do.     1s 6d 
Stair Oil Cloth     1s 
Besides a full assortment of Oil Cloths, Mats, 
Rugs, Window Shades, &c., all to be found at 
JOHN E. SEWARD'S, 
Successor to WM. G. DUNN. 
oll ly     168 GRAND STREET. 

CLOTHING.
JAMES H. BEERS, CLOTHIER,
20 FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK.  
GREAT BARGAINS! 
In SPRING and SUMMER
CLOTHING, 
FOR MEN'S, BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S wear 
AT ASTONISHINGLY LOW PRICES.
JAMES H. BEERS, 
UNION CLOTHING WAREHOUSE, 
Has Removed To
No. 20 Fourth Avenue, 
Opposite the Cooper Institute, 
WHERE HE WILL BE PLEASED TO SEE HIS
friends and customers, and examine his
NEW and EXTENSIVE STOCK OF SPRING and
SUMMER CLOTHING, manufactured in the most
FASHIONABLE STYLE, combining BEAUTY with 
DURABILITY.  A large and assorted Stock of 
Ready-Made Clothing, 
Of every price, style and quality, which I can
and will sell as low, if not lower, than any other
house in the city. 
My CUSTOM DEPARTMENT is in charge of first
class cutters, who can produce a fitting and fashionable
garment in every instance, at short notice. 
FURNISHING GOODS of every description, and
from the extraordinary facilities of buying goods
at the lowest rates, for cash, I am thus enabled to
give you Good Bargains. 
JAMES H. BEERS, 
No. 20 Fourth Avenue, opposite Seventh Street, 
New York.     a213m  

ACROSTIC.
Dressy clothing of every description ready-made. 
Raglans of every shade for Spring 
Under-clothing of all kinds and texture
Military uniforms, to regulation or otherwise. 
Goods of all patterns, imported to order. 
Ordered work made up with great care. 
Large and splendid stock of furnishing goods. 
Dress and frock eoats made from finest cloths. 
& in the best manner---equal to custom work. 
Pants of over one thousand varieties. 
Rich and elegant assortment of vestings. 
Our business coats for style and neatness
Challenge competition with any in the trade. 
Hasten, if you wish to dress for little money. 
DRUMGOLD & PROCH, 
120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120, 120
Fulton Street,     Fulton Street,     Fulton Street, 
New York     New York     New York 

REMOVALS.
REMOVAL. 
J. K. GITTENS
RESPECTFULLY INFORMS HIS FRIENDS AND
the public generally of Williamsburgh and its
vicinity, that he has removed from his old
stand, No. 133 Grand street, and has opened his
New Establishment, 176 GRAND STREET, between Fifth 
and Sixth streets, with an extensive assortment of every 
description of Ladies', Gentlemen's, Misses and Children's
BOOTS AND SHOES, 
in great variety, and at prices satisfactory to purchasers. 
my18 tf 

Removal. 
B. U. SHREVE, 
WHOLESALE GROCER. 
HAS REMOVED TO NO. 252 WASHINGTON STREET, 
between Murray and Robinson, New York, where
will be found a choice assortment of Groceries.  New crop
Green and Black Teas, bought previous to the advance, 
will be sold to the trade at twenty per cent. less than can
be bought in the auction room. 
The Trade are solicited to call and examine the stock
and prices.     au10 2dptf 

Removal. 
E. B. BUNDICK, RENOVATOR AND TAILOR, HAS 
removed to No. 76 South Seventh street, opposite
his old Stand.  Having recently taken the above new
and commodious quarters for the transaction of the Renovating
and General Tailoring Business, the subscriber
solicits a continuance of the liberal patronage he has 
for mony years received.  The subscriber can refer to
many of the best citizens in proof of his ability as a 
Renovator.  Repairing of all kinds done. 
m3 tf     E. B. BUNDICK. 

CARPETS. 
HIRAM ANDERSON. 
GREAT 
Carpet Establishment, 
No. 99, BOWERY, N. Y. 
[illustration] 
Unparalled Bargains!  Extraordinary
Attractions!! 
At the Celebrated Largest and Cheapes
CARPET ESTALISHMENT
In the United States, at 
HIRAM ANDERSON'S, 
99 BOWERY, N. Y., 
IMPORTER OF
FRENCH AND ENGLISH
CARPETS. 
LIST OF PRICES. 
English Medallion Carpets with Borders 
"  Royal Velvet do.     11s & 12s 
"  "  Tapestry Brussels     8s  9s 
"  "  Three-ply Carpets     8s  9s 
"  Ingrain Carpets     5s  6s 
American  do.     4s  5s 
English Oil Cloths     6s & 7s per yard 
American     2s 6d, 3s & 5s  " 
Good Window Shades     $3 to $5 
Painted  do     1 to 4 
Rugs     12s, 20s to 8 
Mats from 4s to 20s each. 
Sales Room, No, 10. 
PATENT TAPESTRY INGRAIN CARPETS.
Gold, Plain, White, Buff and Scroll Window Shades at
6s, 12s, 20s, 40s t $10 per pair.  Table and Piano Covers, 
Silver and Brass Stair Rods, Parlor Door Mats, Coir Matting; 
also 4s 3d, 5s 6d, White and Check Canton Matting, 
etc.     HIRAM ANDERSON, 
mll 3m     99 Bowery. 

BUYERS OF
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, &C., 
ARE INVITED TO INSPECT THE STOCK OF GOODS
now offered for sale at 186 Grand street, corner of
Sixth, Williamsburgh, consisting in part of
Royal  Velvet Carpets. 
Brussels  " 
Tapestry Brussels  " 
Three Ply  " 
Tapestry Ingrain  " 
Superfine  "  " 
Extra fine  "  "
Fine  "  " 
Dutch Wool  "
"  Hemp  " 
Stair Carpets in Velvet, 
Brussels and Venetian---
Plain, Twilled and Damask. 
OIL CLOTHS 
form 2 to 24 feet wide: 
all qualities, styles and 
prices. 
LACE AND MUSLIN CURTAINS 
by the yard piece and in sets. 
Together with Cornices, 
Bands, Loops, Cords, and
Tassels, &c. 
WINDOW SHADES onhand and
made to order. 
RUGS AND MATS, a large and
varied assortment. 
CHINA AND COCOA MATTINGS, 
all widths and qualities---Crumb Cloths, Druggets, Piano
and Table Covers, Brocatel, Damasks, &c., &c. 
The above goods will be offered at as low prices as
the same qualities and styles can be purchased in New
York or elsewhere.     B. G. LATIMER, 
186 Grand street, corner of Sixth, 
my26 6w     Williamsburgh. 

TEAS. 
ECONOMY IS WEALTH. 
Beware of Sugar traps, 
WHERE 
SUGARS ARE RETAILED AT WHOLSESALE PRICE. 
TO ALL WHO ARE IN SEARCH OF A PLACE
where they may obtain the choicest TEA and 
COFFEE we would say that the largest and best
selected stock may be founded the Williamsburgh
NEW TEA MART, 193 Grand street.  We are 
not boasting when we say our judgment is mature
in the testing of Tea, Coffee, &c.  Our means 
and facilities for obtaining quantities and quality
are unsurpassed, and we wish all to understand
that it is not at the largest establishment
where the best and cheapest Goods may be had, 
but, more generally form those houses where
the parties interested best understand their business. 
As regards a connection with any other 
Tea Store, we wish all to know that we have no 
such connection, nor do we wish any.  We shall 
(as hitherto) continue to procure for you such
goods as cannot fail to give entire satisfaction, 
and offer them at smaller profits than can be
expected form those paying much heavier expenses 
and doing considerably less business.  To
the few who have not yet patronised us we
would say, give us a fair trial and be convinced 
of the superior quality of our goods.  To our 
friends and increasing Patrons we return our
sincere thanks and assure them at all times we
shall be ready and willing to give all the full
benefit of any favorable change in the market, 
for as we have established the largest business
in this city in the short space of three months, 
so we are determined to carry on a retail Trade
second to none in the States. 
HALE & DICKINSON, 193 Granst st., 
Next the People's Market. 
Small profits and quick returns in our Leader.     my23 
GOOD ARTICLES RECOMMEND THEMSELVES. 
QUALITY IS THE TEST OF CHEAPNESS. 

Pro bono Publico. 
IMPORTANT TO THE NEW RESIDENTS
OF WILLIAMSBURGH. 
Long Island TEA MARKET. 
THE PROPRIETOR OF THE ABOVE ESTABLISHMENT
knowing the many changes that annually take place
in residences at this season of the year.  Also, being
aware of the difficulties met by many before they find
THE RIGHT PLACE TO MEET WITH GOOD TEAS. 
Hearing the oft repeated phrase, "I cannot get any
good Tea since I moved in this neighborhood, I have 
been recommended to try yours;"  this and such others
we hear from parties that have been accustomed to buy
their Teas in good establishments and then changing to
small stores whose limited stock cannot supply the various
flavors and qualities to which they have been accustomed. 
To such and to all we say 
PAY A VISIT TO THE LONG ISLAND TEA MARKET! 
There you will meet with the LARGEST STOCK and the
greatest variety of FINE TEAS on the Island, sold at
SUCH PRICES that will favorably compare with any establishment
in the Union. 
Having secured a large stock previous to the recent
ADVANCE occasioned by the WAR IN CHINA. 
Having a thorough knowledge of the Trade in all its
branches. 
Having facilities to purchase Teas at the best markets. 
Having a spacious establishment for the purposes of
the trade---
WE DEFY COMPETITION. 
Steam Roasted Coffees on the most approved principle. 
Sugars Retailed at Wholesale Prices. 
Spices ground upon our own premises and sold 
genuine. 
N. B. "Long Island Tea Market,'  228 Grand street, 
Williamsburgh. 
THOMAS PALIN, Proprietor. 
No connection with any other Tea Store.     [m421m

The Great Broadway Tea WareHOUSE
IS NOW OPEN.  THE PUBLIC IS RESPECTfully 
invited to call and secure a Rich, Pure and Fragrant
TEA, at a les price than is usually charged for
Teas of doubtful quality. 
No. 458     All we ask from     Broadway 
the Public is a trial; 
No. 458     giving them an opportunity     Broadway 
to compare, 
No. 458     taste and judge for     Broadway 
themselves.  Remember
No. 458     458 Broadway, on     Broadway 
the corner of Grand
No. 458     street, New York city.     Broadway 
CHRISTIANSON & CO. 
Importers and Dealers 
in TEA.  N. B.---Capital
Tea in Boxes for
ONE DOLLAR. 
Also.---The Choicest
Variety of Teas to be
found in the city. 
458 Broadway.     458 Broadway. 

BATHS.
WILLIAMSBURGH 
HOT AND COLD
SALT WATER BATHS
Foot of South Eighth st., 
NEAR PEGK SLIP AND DIVISION AVENUE FERRIES. 
MR. F. HOEFT WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM 
the citizens of this city that his spacious and commodious
SALT WATER BATHS, for the accommodation of
both sexes, is now open at the foot of South 8th street, 
Williamsburgh. 
This Bath is located in a position which ensures the advantage
of an ebb and flow of the tide through its centre, 
thus constantly supplying a current of pure water. 
In addition to the Cold Baths, there has been fitted up 
a number of HOT SALT WATER BATHS, for the accommodation 
of Ladies and Gentlemen. 
Bath open from 5 A. M. to 10 P. M., for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Season Tickets can be obtained on reasonable
terms.     m30 3m 

CONFECTIONARIES. 
Very Superior Candies. 
OF ALL KINDS. 
GUM DROPS, LOZENGES, JUJUBE, ROCK CANDIES, 
&C.  Largest assortment of EXTRA QUALITY, 
suitable for DRUGGISTS and others who want a fine article
that will KEEP in any climate. 
Orders, enclosing Cash, promptly shopped to order
Lowest market prices and best in New York, by
STEWART & BUSSING, 
al 3m     410 Pearl street, N. Y., Wholesale Confectioners 


DRY GOODS. 
DRY GOODS. 
A RICH AND VARIED STOCK OF
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, 
AT 
G. T. KELLAM'S
234 GRAND STREET. 
SHAWLS. 
G. T. KELLAM OFFERS AN EXCEEDINGLY RICH
and varied stock of Shawls, many new styles not
to be found elsewhere. 
BLACK SILKS. 
All makes, widths and qualities, not to be excelled in
cheapness in this or any other city.  Black Moir-Antique, 
Black Satins, Satin-Du-Chine, Black Silk Velvet, &c. 
LADIES' RICH DRESS GOODS, 
In all the varieties, such as rich India Foulard Silks, only
four-and-sixpence per yard;  Scotch, English, French and
American Delaines, Challies, Barreges, Lawns, Jaconets, 
Brilliants, ARgentines, De Beges, &c., &c. 
Also, all grades and widths of Brown and Bleached 
Sheetings and Shirtings, Table Linens, Towelings, White
Marseilles Quilts, in fact, everything in the line of housekeeping
goods, at the lowest market prices. 
G. T. KELLAM, 234 Grand st., 
mh21 ly     Bet. 7th and 8th, Williamsburgh. 

CURTAIN MATERIALS
AND
WINDOW SHADES. 
KELTY & FERGUSON, 
291 BROADWAY and 54 READE ST., N.Y. 
Have a full and choice stock of Brocatelles, Satin Delaines, 
Worsted Damasks, Lace and Muslin Curtains, Cornices, 
Gimps, &c., which are offered for sale at the lowest
prices. 
WINDOW SHADES. 
Our stock of Window Shades is the largest in New
York, and our superior manufacturing facilities enable us
to offer these goods less than other houses.  We invite
the attention of close buyers.     a8 2m 

MILLINERY. 
A la mode
MILLINERY. 
Mrs. M. TITUS, 206 Grand street, 
TAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY OF INFORMING THE LAdies
that she will offer to them great bargains in new
and rich styles of Spring and Summer Millinery, in all 
its branches. 
Straw Bonnets cleaned and pressed for 25 cents 
at her new store, 206 Grand street. 
my16 tf     MRS. M. TITUS. 

SPRING MILLINERY, 
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 
AT THE
BEE-HIVE, 
166 GRAND STREET, between Fifth and Sixth sts. 
WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM OUR
Patrons and Ladies of Williamsburgh, that we
have opened our large and splendid Millinery
establishment, 166 Grand street, where can be
found the latest Paris styles of Silk and Straw Hats, 
French Flowers, Ribbons;  Rouches & Co.'s boys' Leghorn
and Straw Hats;  a large assortment of Ladies'
dress trimmings and fringes, also a splendid assortment 
of Mantillas, all of which will be sold 20 per cent. 
below New York prices. 
Hats cleaned and pressed for 20 cents. 
m16 tf     A. IRVINE & BROTHER. 

Ribbons, Trimmings, Silk and
Millinery Goods. 
NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. 
GRATEFUL TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS, 
who have cheered us on with their kind patronage 
for the last twelve and a half years, at our late store, 
 No. 90 Bowery, we would beg leave to assure them, aiming
for our usual popular trade, our guide in business
will still remaiu:  small profits and quick returns.  In
endeavoring to keep richer goods in Broadway, we shall 
sell them at Bowery prices, and therefore hope that our 
customers in need of rich and cheap goods in our line, 
will honor us with a call at No. 387 Broadway, between
White and Walker streets. 
my13 1m*     M. H. LICHTENSTEIN. 

THE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY WHO 
attracted so much attention and admiration in
Grand street, the other day, has after being questioned
by hundreds, taken this method of informing her admirers
and friends in brief, that she procured her elegant
Spring Bonnet at Mrs. P. McMILLAN'S, No. 210 Grand
street, where style and variety of Spring Bonnets must
be seen to be appreciated.     a21 3m* 

THE WAR IN CHINA
IS MAKING MANY A MANLY HEART BLEED FOR
the poor Celestial, but that organ in the female breast
is made to leap with joy when she views the stock of
Ribbons and Fancy Goods displayed at Mrs. P. McMILLAN'S 
beautiful emporium, No. 210 Grand street, 
Williamsburgh.     a21 3m* 

Millinery. 
MRS. WINSOR, MILLINER, 
224 Grand Street, 
RESPECTFULLY INFORMS HER FRIENDS AND
patrons that her store is stocked with the latest
styles of Spring and Summer Millinery, consisting
of rich ribbons, bonnet silks, straw goods, &c. a11 3m 

MILLINERY. 
At Extraordinary Low Prices. 
MRS. M. TITUS WILL OPEN HER NEW
store on Thursday, April 9th, at 206 Grand street, 
 also 68 Grand, where may be found a new and
rich assortment of Spring Bonnets of the newest Paris
styles.  Also Dress Caps made to order.  Straw Bonnets 
cleaned and pressed for 25 cts. at either of the above
stores.  MRS. M. TITUS.     a8 8m 

M. J. BOYD, 
Silk and Straw Millinery
ESTABLISHMENT, 
172 GRAND STREET, 
WHERE CAN BE HAD AS CHEAP AS THE
cheapest, and as good as the best, a splendid assortment
of Silk and Straw Millinery, Caps, Rusches, 
Ribbons, Flowers, Shaker Hoods, and every article in 
the business 
Small profits and quick sales is our motto.  Come and
see.     m24 3m

Mr. Edward A. Jones
WILL OPEN
PARIS MILLINERY, 
ON TUESDAY, 24TH MARCH, AT 61 FOURTH ST., 
Williamsburgh.  N.B.  A splendid assortment of
French Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, and all Millinery
materials, at prices to suit all.     mh21 tf 

STRAW BONNETS 
CLEANED AND PRESSED
FOR 25 CENTS, 
AT M. J. BOYD'S, 
172 Grand Street.     f4 6m 

Mourning Bonnets
IN EVERY VARIETY ALWAYS ON HAD
and made to order.  Also Veils, Gloves and Collars, 
&c., at      M. J. BOYD'S 
s13 tf     172 Grand street. 

HARDWARE AND STOVES. 
Hardware & House-Furnishing
Goods. 
G. R. BROWN, 
AT THE OLD STAND, 
83 AND 85 GRAND, Cor. Third Streets, 
Is the place to find a large assortment of---
BUILDERS' HARDWARE, 
MECHANICS' TOOLS, 
STOVES, 
RANGES OF ALL KINDS, 
REFRIGERATORS, 
ICE CREAM FREEZERS, 
CISTERN PUMPS, 
CUTLERY, 
SILVER PLATED WARE, 
BRITANNIA AND TIN WARE, 
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, 
CABS, WAGONS, 
SILVER PLATING, DOOR PLATING, 
ENGRAVING and BELL HANGING.     a23 2m 

JOHN Mc CANN, 
Kitchen Ranges for Winter & Summer
Large and Small Sizes 
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, 
Rollhaus' Knickerbocker Range, 
SOLD AND REPAIRED 
AT THE OLD STAND, OR. SOUTH SEVENTH AND
THIRD STREETS.     m9 3m 

SPORTING. 
FASHION COURSE, West Flushing, L. I. 
THE PAVILION IS NOW OPEN
for the reception of visitors. 
Twenty superb Horses from Virginia
are in training, besides fast 
Northern horses. 
The racing will commence on June 5th.  There are
more horses in training than at any previous time. 
The course is now in the hands of a new proprietory, 
who are determined to exert themselves to the utmost
to promote the public enjoyment, and to uphold the reputation 
of the turf. 
Fashion Course, B. 1., May 26th, 1857. 


LOCAL ITEMS. 

ANOTHER CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY---A WARRANT
ISSUED FOR A JUSTICE.---Another conflict of authority
has arisen in the Western District, 
almost as serious in its nature as the contest
between the Deputy Superintendent of Police
and the Captains, as to the designation under
which the former should be addressed.  It
seems that in consequence of the conduct of
Justice Cornwell since he has been in office, 
some of the financial officers of the city deemed
it their duty to obtain a warrant for him, and
on communicating the facts to the Mayor, his
Honor felt it his painful duty to sign the
warrant.  Shortly after the warrant was signed, 
and when an officer had been despatched to
serve the document upon the Justice, Ex-Justice
Morehouse entered the City Hall, and was informed
that a warrant had been issued for his 
friend.  "Surely he has done nothing to
deserve that, has he?" inquired Mr. Morehouse
of his informant;  "judge he has,"
replied the latter.  "Neither the Mayor nor
any one else who is conversant with the circumstances
doubted for an instant the propriety 
of issuing the warrant."  "Why" rejoined
Mr. Morehouse, "before I left office I
took pains to acquaint Mr. Cornwell with every
detail of his duties;  I can't believe he has
given any ground for this step."  So off went
Mr. M. to the Mayor, breathless with anxiety, 
and on entering his Honor's room, enquired
without preface of any kind---'Is it true your
Honor has issued a warrant for Justice Cornwell?"
"Certainly," said the Mayor, "I have." 
"But is it possible he can have done anything
to deserve such a thing?"  "I have no doubt
he deserves it," replied his Honor.  Shocked 
at this confirmation of the evil tidings, the
sympathising Morehouse set off to find his 
successor, to condole with him under his
misfortune, and to learn full particulars of the
offence charged against him.  On seeing the
Justice he was surprised to notice that his
countenance was jubilant, instead of wearing
the look of gloom and anxiety which he expected
to see.  Before he had time to open his
budget of enquiries, his jovial friend took him 
by the arm, and in a joyful tone exclaimed,
"I say! the Mayor's just sent me a warrant."
Morehouse recoiled in astonishment at the
san froid which could thus jest with misfortune; 
but his horror and fears were soon extinguished
by the information that the "warrant" which 
had occasioned him so great anxiety, and its
recipient such lively pleasure, was a warrant
for the payment of his salary, instead of for
his apprehension as an offender. 

THE BOARD OF HEALTH.---The Board of Health
was organised yesterday morning.  Mayor Powell
presided, and there were present Aldermen
Walsh, Preston, Fithian, Schols and Clarke. 
The following Marshals were appointed:  First 
District, Charles Frost;  Third, Charles H. Lott; 
Fourth, George A. Waddy;  Fifth, M. Brown; 
Sixth, Henry Boice;  Seventh, John Stilwell; 
Eight, Puloff Lott;  Ninth, Vincent Marshing. 
No appointment was made for the Second District. 
The preliminary business of the Board
having been transacted, a motion was carried
to ask an appropriation of $1,000 from the
Common Council.  The Health Officer was directed
to prosecute the new sanitary survey of
the city as required by the Charter and city
ordinances.  A number of nuisances were mentioned, 
and referred to the Health Wardens for
report. 

We learn that an operation is to be 
performed on the gentleman who was so unfortunate
as to lose a portion of his nasal protuberance
in the melee at the Gothic on
Saturday night, by removing a portion of flesh
from the forehead and adjusting it to the
wounded part.  This delicate operation originated
with a French savan, and has been  
successfully performed in this country.  Mr. 
Oakley was quite a spruce-looking man and he
and his relatives are excessively mortified in consequence
of this disfigurement.  The abstracted
portion of Mr. O.'s nose has been carefully preserved
in spirits.  We understand Mr. O. and
friends threaten a terrible revenge. 

For some time past there has been a 
friendly but earnest competition between
ourselves and the Eagle, as to the fullness
and promptness of our city news.  We
are bound to acknowledge ourselves dead beat
at last, for the Eagle of last night contains an
elaborate and interesting report of an oration
by Mr. F. Hune, before the German Turners, 
on Monday, while we have not a line of Mr.
Hune's production, owing to the rain having
prevented it from being delivered.  The storm, 
though it closed the orator's mouth, was powerless
to affect the Eagle reporter's imagination. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.---The Anniversary
exercises of the Sunday School in connexion 
with the Universalist Church, will take
place at the Odeon this evening.  The programme
combines amusement with instruction, 
and gives promise of a delightful entertainment. 
The musical selections, particularly, 
appear to have been well chosen, and we observe
that the choir have volunteered to assist
on the occasion.  We have no doubt that hte
Odeon will be filled this evening. 

FIGHT.---A row occurred yesterday afternoon
in a porter-house corner of Hudson avenue and
Nassau street, between Philip Grogan, landlord, 
Charles Smith, bartender, John White, 
Supervisor of 5th ward, and James Blaney.
Blaney was brought to the 2d district station
house by Officer Crean with his head badly cut. 
Dr. Young was called in and dressed the
wounds. 

MECHANICS' BANK.---Theodore C. Disbrow, Esq., 
late Teller in the Williamsburgh City Bank, 
has been appointed Cashier of the Mechanics'
Bank, in place of E. R. Phelps, Esq., deceased. 
Mr. D. seems in every respect well qualified
for the post to which he has been promoted. 
The Mechanics' Bank is doing a thriving business
in its new location, and we are glad of it. 
We wish well to all our banks. 

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.---The second
annual report of J. W. Bulkley, Esq., City Superintendent
of Public Schools, was laid before
the Board of Education last evening.  We have
marked several passages for extract and comment, 
but are compelled to defer their publication 
until to-morrow. 


THE COUNTERFEITERS.---The two counterfeiters
mentioned in yesterday's TIMES are in durance
awaiting examination.  Forged notes on the
same bank---the Farmers Bank of Bridgeport---
have been extensively circulated in New York 
and the Western District as well as here.  Two
more men have been arrested here for passing
them.  Yesterday afternoon officer Sherman of
the 6th district took them into custody, and
found on the person of one, John Clarke, 
$78,80 of good money and on the other $12.
The charges against them were preferred by
Mr. Myers, Union street, Mr. Dockendorf, 
Grand street, and other tradesmen;  and the
presumption is that the money found in their
possession has been received in charge for the
counterfeit $25 they have been passing.  When 
arrested Clarke was drunk;  so before committing
the two for examination Justice Feeks 
fined him $10 and costs for intoxication. 

The Zephyrs arrived last night in Philadelphia
safely, and were soon ensconced within 
the hospitable walls of the Girard House, 
where they hoped to repose after the fatigues
of the day.  They were not received by any
particular company of the Philadelphia department, 
as their visit was wholly unexpected on
the part of their brother firemen of that city; 
but the "citizens at large," or a goodly portion 
of them, turned out to welcome their visitors, 
and expressed themselves in the most friendly
terms respecting them and their appearance.
During the night a fire broke out near the
Girard House, and the Zephyrs exhibited the
true spirit of firemen by springing from their 
beds and hurrying to the spot, where in common
with the Philadelphia companies they remained
on the scene nearly all night, rendering
aid to extinguish the fire. 

PUBDIC SCHOOL CONCERT.---The upper classes
in Public School No. 12, will give a musical
entertainment, consisting of juvenile songs, 
choruses, &c. to-morrow evening in the M. E. 
Church, Carlton avenue near Myrtle.  The
programme is short and appropriate;  the object
is laudable, being the purchase of a piano-forte
for the use of the school, and we trust
the proceeds of the concert will be amply sufficient
to accomplish the designed end. 

The opposition to the Police Law in 
Brooklyn has to all intents and purposes died
out.  The Mayor has practically recognised 
the Metropolitan Commissioners, by having, 
in conjunction with Mr. Stranahan, formerly
approved the appointments made by the Board
of Health yesterday. 

The lads named Henson and McNabb, 
named in yesterday's issue as having been arrested
on a charge of of stealing pennies out of 
milk pitchers, were discharged, as the officer
merely saw the boys go in the area, and could
not swear they took the money. 

SUDDEN DEATH.---George Kop, a German
aged 75 years, was found dead in his bed this
morning at his residence, 85 Scholes street. 
Deceased had been a soldier in the Mexican
war, and had since leaving the army maintained
himself by making butcher's skewers. 

NEW ORDERS FOR THE POLICE.---The following
orders were received this morning, directed to
the Captains of the various districts with directions
to read them to the men.  Where the
Captains refuse to received them they were received
by the Assistant Captains: 

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE METROPOLITAN     } 
POLICE, 88 WHITE STREET, N. Y.     } 
JUNE 2D, 1857. 

To Deputy Superintendent J. S. Folk. 
SIR.---You are hereby directed to promulgate the followign
order form this Board of Police to the various
Captains or Inspectors within the Police precincts for the
City of Brooklyn.     F. A. TALLMAGE, 
GENERAL SUPT. OF POLICE. 

TO THE POLICE FORCE OF THE     }
METROPOLITAN POLICE DIST.     } 
The Superintendent of Police by order of the Board of
Police is directed to inform the officers and men in commission
under the law of this State passed April 15th 
1857 that early permision will be made for their accommodation 
and the general purposes of the Department, 
and hereafter a strict conformity with the Rules and
Regulations of the Board will be enforced. 
The Board are desirous of continuing all competent
and law-abiding men in office, and trust that no misrepresentations
may induce them to refuse to remain on the
side of the law and order.     By Order of the Board, 
GEO. W. EMBREE, Chief Clerk pro tem. 

COMMISSIONERS OF EXCISE.---We printed yesterday
the names of all parties to whom licenses
were granted previous to the hour of going
to press.  The following is the entire list of
licenses granted yesterday: 

TAVERN LICENSES. 
2d District 15th ward, Thomas Berry, Michael Finnegan. 
1st district 18th ward, Joseph Conselyea, Henry
Woolly.  1 district 19th ward, Luke O'Reilly.  2d district
1st ward, JOhn B. Zelier, John E. Costigan, John F. 
Wallace.  1st district 2d ward, Baily & Baldwin, E. V. T. 
Snedeker, Cross & Matchett, Thomas Dent.  1st district
3d ward, Dminick Colgan, Henry C. Baden.  1st district
4th ward, Napoleon C. Vache.  3d district 4th ward, 
George Werner, George B. King.  1st district 5th ward, 
William Hackett, Thomas Riely, John M. Niel, Michael
O'Connor, John Riley, Philip Crogan.  1st district 6th 
ward Michael Clyne.  1st district 7th ward, John H. 
Newhoff.  1st district 8th ward, Peter Keegan William 
Hattleld, George Moore.  2d district 10th ward, Daniel
Green. 

STORE LICENSES. 
2d district 1st ward, Young & Williams, William
Miller  1st ware, 2d district, J. S. James.  2d district
4th ward, John O. Mahony.  1st district 4th ward, 
Ward & Robinson.  1st district 6th ward, Thomas Wallace. 
 1st district 8th ward, Thomas Jacques. 

ANDREW B. RICHARDSON 
43 GRAND STREET, 
CORNER SECOND STREET, BROOKLYN, E. D. 
INSURANCE AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE
will be procured on Real Estate, Ships in port, Machinery
Furniture of all kinds, Live Stock, Implements 
used in connection with any trade or profession, 
UPON FAVORABLE TERMS, 
In any Company in good standing in the United States. 
Where the premium on any one Policy equals or exceeds
one hundred dollars ($100) an arrangement will be entered
into that will satisfy and accommodate any responsible
party.     m4 3m 

BOARD. 
BOARD WANTED---A FURNISHED ROOM, wiht
partial board, in a small family, where there are no
other boarders, either in Williamsburgh or Bushwick. 
Unexceptionable references given and required.  Address 
"William," Post office.     jel 3t* 

SUPREME COURT.---THE UNITED STATES LIFE INSUrance
Company in the City of New York, against
Walter Mead and Cornelia his wife, and others. 
EDGAR S. VAN WINKLE, Plff's Atty. 
In pursuance of a judgment order of this Court, made
in the above entitled action, bearing date the 2d day of
June 1857, I will sell by Public Auction, at the Mechanics
Exchange, No. 9 Court street, in the City of Brooklyn, on
the 26th day of June, 1857, at 12 o'clock, noon, the following 
described lands and premises: 
All those certain lots, pieces or parcels of land, situate, lying
and being in the City of Brooklyn, County of Kings 
and State of New York, bounded and described as follows
to wit:  Beginning at a point on the northeasterly
side of Livingston street, distant seventy-eight feet eight
inches, southeasterly from the northeasterly corner of
Hoyt and Livingston streets, running thence southeasterly
along the northeasterly side of Livingston street, 
fifty-eight feet eleven and one-half inches, thence northeasterly
parallel with Hoyt street, seventy-five feet, 
thence northwesterly parallel with Livingston street
eight feet six and one-half inches, thence southwesterly
parallel with Hoyt street two feet five inches, thence 
northeasterly parallel with Livingston street fifty feet
five inches, and thence southwesterly parallel with Hoyt
street twenty-two feet seven inches to the point or place
of beginning.  Dated Brooklyn, June 3, 1857. 
je  w     BURDETT STRYKER, Sheriff 


Postscript. 
BY TELEGRAPH. 

The Great Railroad Celebration 
CHILLICOTHE, June 3d. 
The excursionists arrived here last eveing
about ten o'clock, having travelled here by the
Parkersburgh and Marrietta Railroad.  The 
run to Parkersburgh---one hundred and four
miles---was made in four hours and twenty
minutes, including stoppages.  They were conveyed
to Marietta in the steamboats Albemarle
and John Buck, which were lashed together---
the guests dancing during the trip for eight
miles.  The reception at Marietta was signalized
by the firing of cannon and the presence 
of a large concourse of citizens. 
Gov. Chase delivered an eloquent address
welcoming to Ohio General Cass, the representatives
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, and the others.  General Cass responded
in beautiful style, saying that fifty-seven 
years since he had landed a poor boy
within a few yards of the spot where he stood, 
and the recollection of that time, and of the
changes which have occurred since, was
almost overpowering. 
The guests started for this city in five trains
over the Marietta road at 3 o'clock.  The trip 
was not very satisfactory in consequence of the 
incomplete condition of a portion of the road, 
rendering rapid travelling impossible. 
The reception here was very enthusiastic. 
A procession was formed of military companies, 
the guests and the citizens and marched
to the Masonic Hall. 
The city was illuminated, a display of fireworks
was made, and other signs of rejoicing
were apparent.  The guests were quartered at
the Valley House and the private dwellings, 
which were thrown open for their accommodation. 
They will start this morning for Cincinnati
at about ten o'clock. 

From Washington. 
WASHINGTON, June 3. 
Joseph Williams of Iowa, has been appointed
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas
vice Cunningham resigned, and F. Barns
U. States Attorney for the Eastern District of
Missouri, vice Reynolds resigned. 

New Hampshire Legislature. 
CONCORD, N. H., June 3d. 
The Republican caucus last evening, took no
action on the United States Senatorship. 
Mr. Moody, Currier, of Manchester, was nominated
for President of the Senate, and Mr. 
E. H. Rollins, for Speaker of the House.
The Democrats nominated William Barnes of
Lancaster for President of the Senate, and
Lewis W. Clark of Pittsfield for speaker of the
House. 
Governor Haile will probably deliver a message
this afternoon. 

NOTICES. 
NOTICE---NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE
purchases for us without our express written authority. 
McCREADY, MOTT & BRUNDAGE.
June 2d, 1857.     j3 3t* 

OFFICE WILLIAMSBURGH GAS LIGHT COMPANY,  }
BROOKLYN, L. IL, June 1, 1857.  }
AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Stockholders of this Company, held pursuant to
call, this day, the following gentlemen were unanimously
elected Directors for the ensuing year, viz:---Messrs. 
Edwards W. Fiske, Benjamin H. Howell, Daniel T. Willets, 
Robert R. Willets, Noah Waterbury, Henry A. Polhemus, 
and Joseph R. Thomas. 
Messrs. Samuel M. Mecker, Benjamin Belden, and 
Thomas Clarke were elected Inspectors of the next annual
election. 
j2 2t     CHARLES F. BLODGET, Secretary. 

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL  }
CITY HALL, BROOKLYN, May 29th, 1857.  } 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAN AN APPLIcation 
will be made to the Supreme Court, at a special 
term thereof, to be held at the City Hall, in the City
of Brooklyn, in the County of Kings, on the second
Monday of June next, for the appointment of a Commissioner
under "An Act relative to the payment of expenses
for local improvements in the late village and
city of Williamsburgh, and to actions and proceedings
in respect thereto," passed March 20, 1857, in the place 
of Tunis G. Bergen, who was heretofore appointed one
of the Commissioners for the purposes mentioned in said
act, and who has declined serving. 
SAMUEL E. JOHNSON, 
m30td     Corporation Counsel. 

THE BROOKLYN FERRY COMPANY
will commence running their ferry on MONDAY, 
the 4th of May, 1857, from James slip, New York, to
South Tenth street, Williamsburgh.  No expense has been
spared by the company in preparing this ferry for the
accommodation of the public.  The ferry boats are new, 
and of the best and most substantial kind, containing all
the modern improvements.  The ferry bridges and slips
are also new and of the most substantial and approved
construction.  A new ferry house has just been completed
at South Tenth street, Williamsburgh, and a new
ferry hours is in progress of erection at James slip, New
York, which will be completed in a few days.  The approaches
to the ferry, both in Williamsburgh and New
York, are spacious and of easy access, and the termini
of the ferry on each shore will be found convenient for
the people of Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, New York and
Long Island.  It is the shortest route from Flatbush to
New York, by the Clove Road and Bedford avenue.
This ferry will also be central for travel by Division 
avenue, and all the other leading thoroughfares to the
Water Works, Cypress Hills, Evergreens and Jewish
cemeteries.  It is also the shortest route from the lower
wards of the city of New York to the Catholic cemeteries, 
and is nearest to the Fashion, Union and Centreville
race courses, and to Jamaica, Newtown and Flushing. 
The boats will run free of charge to passengers
and vehicles, on Monday, 4th of May.  The rates of commutation 
for passengers and vehicles for six months
will be ready at the office of the company, on and after
Friday, May 1, at the ferry house, Williamsburgh. 
April 28, 1857. 
ap29 tf     JAMES MURPHY, President. 

NOTICE---IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION 
of the Common Council of the city of Brooklyn, in 
relation to opening Ninth avenue, from Ninth street to
the Greenwood Cemetery in the city of Brooklyn:
To all whom it may concern: 
The report of the commissioners of estimate and assessment
in the above entitled matter has been completed, 
and filed in the office of the Clerk of the County 
of Kings, where it is open for the inspection of all persons
interested. 
Application will be made, on behalf of the said Common
Council, to the County Clerk of Kings County on
Monday, the 15th day of June inst., at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of that day, or as soon thereafter as Counsel
can be heard, to have said report confirmed. 
Dated Brooklyn, June 1, 1857.
je3 td     SAM'L E. JOHNSON, Attorney. 

DENTISTRY. 
IMPROVED ARTICICIAL 
TEETH by Dr. J. ALLEN, No. 30 Bond
street---These teeth combine advantages 
not attainable by any other method now
in use.  This has been well established by eminent Dentists
and Chemists in Europe and America, who have
given testimony in the united Courts for the protection 
of the author's patent.  The natural form and expression 
of the mouth and face can be restored by Dr. J. Allen's
Improved Method of constructing Artificial Dentistry. 
His rooms are at 30 Bond street, N. Y.     my4 

HUMBUGS EXPOSED---EXTRACTING
teeth without pain is the beguiling advertisement
of numerous quacks.  I am filling teeth, however far decayed
and warrant them for life, for 25 cents.  Removing
discoloration and fastening loose teeth, 25 cents. 
And having grater facilities for manufacturing teeth
than any practical dentist in the United States, I am for
the present inserting them for 50 cents.  Now is the
time to have your teeth fixed.  FIELDING, Dentist, 134 
Spring street, two blocks west of Broadway, N. Y. 
al4 ly 

THE LARGEST AND CHEAPest
Dental establishment in the United
States.  The enlargement of my facilities
for manufacturing artificial teeth, enables
me to furnish dentistry for a very superior style 50 per
cent. lower than the usual prices.  I am now inserting
full setts of teeth on my improved atmospheric pressure
plates on fine gold for $25;  silves, $10;  gutta percha $5; 
with or without extracting the roots.  Partial setts on
gold, $2 per tooth;  silver, $1.  I have recently discovered
a new mode of benumbing the gums for the extract
ing of teeth, which can be used in all cases (not by
freezing, which is the Branch patent advertised by many
of the profession.)  That process can only be used in a
few cases and often gives more pain than the old fashioned
turn-key.  Nervous people should try my new
and original painless system (practised by me only). 
All work warranted as good as can be produced in this
or any other city.     DR. N. B. GRIFFITH & CO., 
mh28 ly     255 and 257 Fulton st., Brooklyn 

IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF RODMAN B. DAWson, 
Esq., Surrogate of the County of Kings:---Notice
is hereby given, according to law, to all persons having
claims against JOSEPH W. BURDEN, late of the city of
Brooklyn, deceased, that they are required to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, the
executrix, at the residence of Francis M. Lorett, No. 452 
Grand street, in the city of Brooklyn, on or before the
thirteenth day of November next.  Dated May 6th, 1857. 
m6 law6m*     MARIA BURDEN, Executrix. 


AUCTION SALES. 
JAMES COLE, AUCIONEER. 
BY JAMES COLE & SON, 
No. 369 FULTON STREET, COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE, OPPOSITE
THE CITY HALL, BROOKLYN. 
JAMES COLE & SON will give their personal attention 
to sales of Household Furniture, and out door sales
generally;  also to sales of Real Estate, Stocks, &c., at
the Exchange, New York. 

JOHN K. OAKLEY, AUCTIONEER.
BY
OAKLEY & WRIGHT, 
Office at the Mechanics' Exchange, No. 9 Court street. 
Sales Room for Furniture, Merchandise, etc., 25 Court
street, Brooklyn. 
In expressing our thanks to the public for the liberal
patronage bestowed upon us during the past several
years, we would desire to remind those requiring the
services of an auctioneer in disposing of their furniture, 
etc., at auction, that we are, as heretofore, ready to give
our personal attention to the same at the shortest notice, 
and hope by strict attention to business, moderate charges, 
and prompt returns, to merit and obtain a continuance
of their support.     OAKLEY & WRIGHT. 

W. COLE, AUTIONEER. 
BY PEED & COLE. 
SALES ROOM, 343 FULTON STREET, 
OPPOSITE CITY HALL. 
Out door Sales personally attended to. 
Furniture Sale every Wednesday at 10 1/2 A. M. at
Sales Room.     f9 tf. 

FOR SALE AND TO LET. 
$4,500---FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR
Productive Real Estate---A well established CASH 
business including stock of Store, Fixtures, Furniture
of house, good will of business, and two years 
lease of premises, situate on one of the best business
thoroughfares in this city.  The business is now paying
$3000 a year, with sales averaging $70 per day, 85 per
cent of which is cash.  For particulars apply to 
DAVID M. MONROE, 
m29 1w*     No. 21 South 7th street. 

TO LET.---TO BE OCCUPIED ON SUNDAYS AND
evenings of Monday, Friday and Saturday, the third
story of the Savings Bank Building, corner of South Third
and Fourth streets.  It is fitted up and furnished suitably
for a lodge room, and can easily be adapted to religious
purposes.  Apply to A. RAWLINS, Cabinet
Maker, 60 South Seventh street, or A. WATSON, 78 
Grand street.     my25 3m* 

FOR SALE---A TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE
and lot, 25x100 feet, situated in an improved part
of the 15th ward of this city.  Will be sold on
reasonable terms.  Apply at the office of this paper. 
my23 tf     DANIEL DONEVAN. 

FOR SALW---20 VALUABLE BUILDING 
LOTS, on South 5th street, between Seventh and
Ninth streets;  beautifully situated in the most central 
part of the city, and but five minutes walk from all the
ferries;  located between two different stage routes. 
The above property will be sold low, in parcels to
persons desirous of making first-class improvements, 
and a liberal advance will be made, if required, on the
lots for the purpose of enabling them to build.  The property
on both sides of the street being owned by the
same parties, and the buildings restricted, making it a
select and desirable location to purchasers.  Inquire of
J. V. MESEROLE, 
d3tf     Basement Williamsburgh City Bank. 

LARGE LOT FOR SALE 35 by 100 ft., 
covered with buildings and leased at $200 per
annum, payable quarterly in advance.  Lease 
expires 1st December, 1865;  will be sold to pay nine per
cent. interert.  Situation west side of First st., E. D. 
Apply to     HUGHES & GREEN, 
my5 tf     Corner of Fifth and Grand sts. 

FOR SALE.---THE BEAUTIFUL AND COMmodious
first class 4-story and English basement
Brick House, with extra-sub cellar, situate No. 85 
South 3d street, Williamsburgh, with marble mantles on
three stories, and gas on four stories, and within five
minutes walk of all the ferries, one of the most pleasant
and convenient houses in the city.  Inquire of
a29     F. STEVENSON, No. 112  South 3d st. 

FOR SALE. 
A NEAT GOTHIC COTTAGE AND FOUR LOTS
of ground at Maspeth, about two and and a half 
miles from the Williamsburgh Ferries.  The lots 
are each 25x100, the house contains seven rooms, there
is a small barn on the premises, and Peach, Pear, Cherry
and other fruit trees.  For further information inquire at
JOHN T. RUNCIE, 189 Grand street, Williamsburgh, or
of Mrs. Wood, 279 South First street. 

North Brooklyn Lots
FOR SALE---A LARGE NUMBER OF VALUABLE
Building Lots, delightfully situated on high ground 
and located on several of the most beautiful streets and
avenues in the City of Brooklyn.  The above lots are
very near the dividing line between the cities of Williamsburgh 
and Brooklyn, and are within a few minutes 
walk of the Williamsburgh ferries.  Stages to Brooklyn
and Williamsburgh pass through the property, on two
different routes every few minutes.  The improvements
are designed to be very select, and where parties purchase
with the idea of building, all the money may remain 
on bond and mortgage. 
For further particulars inquire of
BARNET JOHNSON, East Brooklyn, 
m10tf     Cor. of Ken av. and Hewes st., on the premises.

For Sale. 
THE SCHOOL HOUSE AND THREE LOTS OF GROUND
on the corner of South 3d and Fifth streets (formerly
known as Public School House No. 1---now known as
School House No. 16), by order of the Board of Education. 
For further information application may be made to
Mr. C. A. Lay, at his residence on Sixth street, near
North 5th street.     f3tf 

To Let or Lease, 
A THREE STORY AND BASEMENT BRICK FACtory, 
with two lots of ground, on the corner of
Hicks and President streets, Brooklyn, near the ferry. 
A good well of water on the premises, from which pipes
connect with tank and boilers.  Apply to 
EDWARD JONES, 
61 Fourth street, Williamsburgh. 
n13tf     or 56 Barclay street, New York. 

TO LET---THE BASEMENT OFFICES NOW OCCUpied
by the Citizens Fire Insurance Company.  Rent
low and location exceedingly advantageous for a Real 
Estate Agent or Lawyer's office.  Inquire in the office of
the Citizen Fire Ins. Co., 18 Grand st.     al tf 

To Let. 
THE BANKING ROOMS NOW OCCUPIED BY
the Mechanic's Bank and the dwelling part of
the house No. 18 Grand street in this city. 
Inquire at the office of the Citizen's Fire Insurance Co. 
Grand street.  Brooklyn, March 31, 1857.     m4tf 

HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES. 
SELLING OFF ! ! 
A LARGE STOCK OF 
WHITE IRON STONE CHINA, 
to make room for NEW GOODS.
OVER 500 CRATES WILL BE SOLD
At a Great Reduction. 
CALL AND EXAMINE THE QUALITY AND PRICES BEFORE
PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. 
1000 SETS 
WHITE IRON STONE
CHINA COFFEE CUPS, 
AND SAUCERS, WITH HANDLES, 
ONLY 55 Cts. PER SETT. 
OVINGTON BROTHERS, 
218 & 212 FULTON STREET, 
my27 1m3dp     Brooklyn. 

TO LADIES, FAMILIES, HOTEL & BOARD
ING HOUSE KEEPERS.
Everett's Washing, Bleaching &
Cleansing Fluid. 
IS THE MOST WONDERFUL COMPOUND EVER DIS
covered for the saving of labor.  By the use of this
article, the washing of a large household may be done
in half the time, with half the trouble and expense
consequent on the old method of rubbing boards and 
pounding barrels, which are entirely superseded by
putting a small quantity in the wash boiler with the
clothes, and the dirt is all extracted without the slightest 
injury to the most delicate fabric.  It brightens the color
of Calicoes and whitens Flannels.  A very small quantity 
in the water is far preferable to soap for washing 
dishes, tin ware, cleansing paint, windows, glass of
every description, or scrubbing floors.  It is warranted 
free from all matter that would injure the hand.  It is
prepared from the original receipt of the late Mr. Edward
Everett, and formerly manufactured by Mr. Chas. 
Dyer, deceased, of Providence, R. I.  The present proprietor
having made arrangements with the widow of
the original inventor, is now prepared to supply any
quantity.  There are a great many preparations called
Washing Fluid, but we defy them to compete with this. 
Sold, in quart bottles, at 18 cents, and pint do at 10 cents. 
Bottles allowed for if returned. 
To be had of THOMAS PALIN, Long Island Tea Market, 
228 Grand street, and of the manufacturer, wholesale
and retail, JOHN B. TAYLOR, 120 Remsen st., Wil 
liamsburgh, and Chemists and Grocers generally. 
N. B.---Ask for EVERETT'S WASHING FLUID. 
None genuine unless signed, JOHN B. TAYLOR. 
REFERENCES. 
Mrs. Shuttleworth, 225 South 9th st. 
Mrs. Fowles, 29 South 3d street, Williamsburgh. 
Mrs. Coffee, 163 Fulton st., Brooklyn.     my13tf 

Feathers !     Feathers ! ! 
MATTRASSES & BEDDING 
JAMES FORSTER BEGS LEAVE TO INVITE THE
attention of the public to his very extensive assortment
of articles in the above line to be found at his
oommodious store, No. 262 GRAND STREET, near Ninth.
PURE LIVE GEESE FEATHERS, PURE HAIR MATTRASSES. 
Also, CORN HUSK, FLOCK and STRAW MATTRASSES; 
FEATHER BEDS, BEDSTEADS and PILLOWS, 
COMFORTERS, &c. 
MR. FOSTER would also call particular attention to his
NEW PATENT COTS, which combines perfect cleanliness
with compressibility. 
Mattrasses re-made equal to new, and all articles warranted. 
JAMES FORSTER.
my9 3m     262 Grand st., Brooklyn, E.D. 

[*Henry C. Murphy*]FURNITURE. 
ENAMELED CHAMBER FURNITURE. 
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLES OF ENAMELED
Chamber Furniture. 
Housekeepers in want of this Cheap and Fashionable
Style of Bedroom Furniture, will find a large assortment
in all colors at H. F. FARRINGTON'S Manufactory
Warerooms, 46 and 48 Wooster street, between Broorae 
and Grand, New York. 
Old suits repainted.  Dealers supplied on the most
liberal terms.     m8 3m

A. F. MOGERS' 
OLD
Established Chair Factory
And Furniture Store. 
88 GRAND STREET, WILLIAMSBURGH. 
THE SUBSCRIBER CALLS THE ATTENtion 
of his old customers and the publc in
general, to his large assortment of MAHOGANY
CHAIRS, SOFAS, BEDSTEADS, 
BUREAUS, WASHSTANDS, CARD TABLES, BOOKCASES, 
&c., &c.  Cottage Bedsteads of all kinds.  Common 
Bedsteads of every description.  Fancy Chairs, 
Grecian Chairs, Windsor Chairs, Office Chairs, Rocking
Chairs, Table Chairs, Children's Chairs, &c., &c. 
Looking Glasses, Wardrobes, Cots, Cribs, Stools
and Stands.  All for cash, and constantly on hand 
N. B.---Old Chairs repaired, painted and regilt. 
GOODS SENT TO ANY PART OF THE CITY FREE OF CHARGE. 
AARON F. MOGER, 
88 Grand street, Williamsburgh. 

New Cabinet Wareroom,
AT 87 GRAND STREET, 
WILLIAMSBURGH. 
THE SUSCRIBER SOLICITS THE INHABitantts 
of Williamsburgh and its vicinity, in 
want of FURNITURE, to call and examine
his Stock, before purchasing elsewhere
He pledges himself to give as GOOD AN ARTICLE, and at 
as LOW PRICE, as can be bought in the city. 
N. B.---Phelps & Dingman's Patent Premium Sofa
Bedsteads, the best Sofa Bed now in use. 
Also, CHAIRS, of all descriptions at the lowest city
prices. 
All Goods delivered free of charge. 
ap12 tf     JOHN BALDWIN, 87 Grand treet. 

REFRIGERATORS. 
THROUGH IN SIX MINUTES 
AUSTIN'S PATENT
CREAM FREEZER. 
An extraordinary and astonishing improvement in 
Cream Freezing;  will freeze in SIX MINUTES, by a simple
and elegant application of well known principles, 
producing this desirable and surprising result.  A child
of ten years can manage it without difficulty. 
THREE SILVER MEDALS
Awarded by the
MARYLAND INSTITUTE, 
And First Class Diploma of the METROPOLITAN MERCHANICS'
INSTITUTE, attest the superiority of this apparatus over
all others.  As a further and convincing proof of the excellence
of this Freezer, the undersigned would state
that THOUSANDS have been sold since the patent was
issues.  The largely increasing demand for this popular 
article induces the agents to remind dealers to forward 
their orders early, and thereby prevent delay.  Orders 
by mail will meet with prompt attention. 
Annexed is a list of retail prices of the Freezer, for the
convenience of those wanting a single one. 
Price of Freezer:  Two quarts, $2;  three quarts, $3; 
four quarts, $4;  six quarts, $5;  nine quarts, $6;  fourteen
quarts, $8;  twenty quarts, $11.  Address
J. C. BERRIAN, 601 Broadway, N. Y., 
mb27 3m     Agents for Patentee. 

PAPER HANGINGS. 
Paper Hangers 
and Painters 
BAKER & VAN BUREN 
WOULD RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTENTION 
of the public to their extensive assortment of
Paper Hangings and Decorations. 
Being the oldest tradesmen in their line in the city, it
is unnecessary for them to remind the public that they
always keep on hand Philadelphia, New York, English
and French Papers, of every pattern and quality, and
that they will be ready at the shortest notice to execute
any orders with which they may be entrusted. 
House, Sign and Ornamental Painting in all its branches. 
Window Shades, Fire Board Prints, &c., &c. 
Cor. of Fifth st. and FIllmore Place, 
mh25 3m     BROOKLYN, E. D. 

BENEDICT & HOLMES, 
65 FOURTH STRET, 
HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND NOW OFFER TO
the public of Brooklyn, an assortment of English, 
French and American Paper Hangings, Cornices, Window
Shades, Bands, Pins, Loops, Cords, Tassels, Slides, 
in Silk or Worsted, Buff Linen, Cut Tissue, Drapery, and
Fly paper, Fire Board Prints, Grate Aprons, and all the
small wares usually concomitants of the above leading
articles. 
IN PRICE OUR goods have a wide range, for we have
an extensive selection;  but we warrant the goods of each
quality to be as low as those of the same quality at any
similar establishment.  We have papers at 6d to $2 50
 a roll;  Borders at 1c. to 25c. a yard;  Shades at $1 to 
$10 a pair;  Cornices at 4s. to $6 00 each, &c., &c. 
We have in our employ to workmen of taste and skill, 
ready at short notice to hang Papers, Window Shades, 
and Cornices, at any place in Brooklyn or New York. 
Stationery of all kinds.  Miscellaneous, Juvenile, 
School and Blank Books.  Of Music and Fancy Goods we
keep a choice selection. 
Address Cards, Wedding, Visiting or Business, engraved
or printed to order in any style desired, and at
the lowest possible rates. 
Books Bound to order in any style. 
Also, a well selected Circulating Library, from which 
we loan books at one cent a day per volume. 
Please give us a call.     BENEDICT & HOLMES, 
a25 tf     Fourth street, Brooklyn, E. D. 

GROCERIES. 

USE  THE  BEST. 
JAMES     JAMES PYLE'S DIETECTIC     PYLE'S
JAMES     SALERATUS is acknowledged,     PYLE'S 
JAMES     by all who try     PYLE'S
JAMES     it, the purest and best article     PYLE'S
JAMES     in use.  It is entirely free     PYLE'S
JAMES     from the caustic impurities     PYLE'S
JAMES     of common saleratus, so destructive     PYLE'S
JAMES     to the digestive organs;     PYLE'S
JAMES     while, for making Biscuit,     PYLE'S
JAMES     Cake, and all kinds of     PYLE'S
JAMES     Pastry, admirably light, it     PYLE'S
JAMES     excels the best baking soda,     PYLE'S
JAMES     and requires less shortening     PYLE'S
JAMES     to produce the desired richness.      PYLE'S
JAMES     Parents who regard     PYLE'S
JAMES     their children's health should     PYLE'S
JAMES     use no other.     PYLE'S
JAMES     It is sold at all the groceries,      PYLE'S
JAMES     in one pound, half pound     PYLE'S
JAMES     and quarter pound packages,     PYLE'S
JAMES     with the name of JAMES PYLE     PYLE'S
JAMES     thereon, without which none     PYLE'S
JAMES     is genuine.     PYLE'S 
JAMES     MANUFACTURING DEPOT,     PYLES 
JAMES     313 WASHINGTON ST., NEW     PYLE'S
YORK. 
DIETECTIC SALERATUS. 
mh17 3m 

SAFES. 
Another Triumph
OF THE
DEFIANCE SALAMANDER SAFES! 
NEW YORK, November 4th, 1856. 
MR. ROBERT M. PATRICK, 192 Pearl street. 
DEAR SIR.---THE DEFIANCE SAFE, No. 5,778, purchased
from you about eighteen months since, was
in my house at Newport, R. I., which with the furniture 
was entirely destroyed by fire on the night of 5th of 
June last.  The safe, after being exposed to an intense 
heat for many hours, was recovered on the 10th of June. 
Not having the necessary tools on hand to open it, the
same has stood just as when recovered, until shipped to
your address, November 1st.  When opened at your
store this morning, I was agreeably surprised, as were
also others present, to find the contents consisting of
valuable silver plate, &c., in as perfect order as when 
placed therein.  It is with pleasure I add my testimony
to the merits of the Safes of your manufacture. 
Yours respectfully,     DANIEL PARISH. 
SAFES OF ALL SIZES, Plate Chests for Private Families, 
&c., always on hand, for sale and made to order, at
the Depot, 192 Pearl street, one door below Maiden-lane, 
and at the manufactory, Nos. 60, 62, 64 and 66 Cannon 
street, New York
f21 1y     ROBERT M. PATRICK. 

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE     }
Brooklyn, April 9th, 1857.     } 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BROOKLYN
DAILY TIMES, BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE, and BrookLYN
EVENING STAR have been designated by the Common
Council as the Corporation Newspapers for the year 1857, 
or until otherwise ordered.  By order of the Common Council 
ap10     WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk 

MUSIC. 
PIANO-FORTES.---JAMES VAN
RIPER, Piano Manufacturere, 178 Wooster
street, New York, offers to dealers and
others, a fine assortment of FIRST CLASS INSTRUMENTS
of 6, 6 1/2 and 7 octave, warranted equal to any made for
beauty of tone, workmanship, and for standing in tune in
any climate.  Prices very low.  Merchants from all sections
are invited to an examination before buying.  Orders 
by letter promptly executed.     JAMES VAN RIPER, 
n.h 29 6m     178 Wooster street, New York. 

Pianos, Melodeons, and Aeolians, 
GRAND BOUDOIR AND HORIZONTAL. 
T. S. BERRY HAS OPENED HIS NEW WAREROOMS, 
in the Marble Building, corner of Grand street and
Broadway, with one of the largest and most varied assortments
of Boston and New York Pianos ever offered in 
the city.  He has Hallet, Davis and Co.'s celebrated 
Grand, Parlor Grand, and Square Pianos;  Haines Brothers'
beautiful instruments; and many other makers of
every description. 
Pianos suited to schools, cheap but enduring.  Second
hand Pianos, from $20 to $190. 
Melodeons from different manufacturers, some with 
sounding boards and Piano action.  All offered at prices
lower than ever.  Pianos and Melodeons to let. 
T. S. BERRY. 
m9 3mp     458 Broadway, corner Grand street. 

MACHINERY. 
Singer's Sewing Machines. 
IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE OUR VERY EXTENsive 
and rapidly increasing circle of customers in the
city of Brooklyn, we have opened an office for the sale 
of our sewing machines, together with Silk Twist Thread, 
needles, and all articles used with the Machines, at
No. 269 Washington street, opposite City
Hall Square, Brooklyn. 
The Machines, &c., &c., will be sold at the same price
exactly, as at the Central Office in New York. 
Of the superior merits of our Sewing Machines it is
unnecessary to speak.  The daily experience of thousands
in Brooklyn and New York clearly prove that for general 
purposes of sewing, while Singer's Machines can be
bought, no other kind is worth taking as a gift. 
I. M. SINGER & CO. 
my20     269 Washington st., Brooklyn. 

JOSEPH SMITH, 
HORSE SHOER & GENERAL BLACKSMITH, 
First Street, near Farmers & Citizens Bank, 
HAVING RECENTLY REMOVED TO THE ABOVE 
new establishment, erected by himself for the
transaction of the Blacksmithing and Wheelwright business
the subscriber solicits a continuance of the liberal
patronage, he has for so many years received. 
The subscriber can refer to many of the best citizens
in proof of his ability as a horse shoer. 
Jobbing of all kinds done.     f6 tf  JOSEPH SMITH. 

2-Horse Power Machines
FOR SALE. 
ONE LARGE AND ONE SMALL HORSE MACHINE.
The large one has a driving wheel ten feet diameter, 
iron gear with pinoin and main cogs for laying cordage. 
The small do, has a driving wheel eight feet diameter
with pinion. 
The above are in good condition and are suitable for
turning, grinding, driving circular saws, &c. 
Apply at the Rope-walk, on Second street, between 
North 3d and North 4th, or to Edward Bancker & Son, 
49 South street, N. Y.     j29tf 

WOOD AND COAL. 
COAL. 
THE PENNSYLVANIA COAL COMPANY 
ARE NOW DELIVERING FROM THEIR DEPOT, foot
of North 10th street, their superior or quality of Family
Coal, known as Pittson Coal, at the following reduced 
prices, delivered to any part of the city, free of charge. 
Five shillings off to cartmen and others in yards 
Lump Coal     $4 49  delivered---37 1/2 c. off own cart. 
Stm. boat Coal     4 40    "     "     "     " 
Grate Coal     4 75     "     25     "     "
Range Coal     4 75     "     "     "     " 
Nut Coal     4 75     "     "     "     " 
Chestnut Coal     3 75     "     37 1/2c     "     " 
Pea Coal     2 85     "     "     "     " 
Delivered in any section of the Eastern District at the
above prices, free of charge. 
Pennsylvania Coal Company. 
ju9tf     GEO. E. HOYT, Superintendent. 

HENRY L. TERRY, 
Dealer in Coal, and Oak and
Pive Wood. 
CORNERE OF TENTH STREET AND BROADWAY, 
[Formerly Division avenue, near the junction 
of South 6th street.
The public may rely upon getting good weight and a
good article, at the lowest market price. 
N. B.---Kindling wood always furnished when ordered. 
my1tf 

PUMPS. 
SAFETY FROM FIRE. 
Improved Steam Pump and Fire Engine. 
GUILD, GARRISON & CO., 53 & 55 FIRST ST., 
and 301 PEARL STREET, New York, manufacture a
patent direct acting STEAM PUMP, which is an improvement
on the best now in use, and is truly a superior article. 
As an independent pump it is particularly suitable
for supplying water to steam boilers, manufactories, 
reservoirs, &c., &c.  As a 
FIRE ENGINE, 
It has no superior.  It can be used in ordinary times
to supply boilers, raise water, &c., and by keeping a
hose at hand, it is in readiness, in case of fire, to throw 
a stream of water instantly, and such a stream as will 
do execution. 
These pumps have put out several fires.  At an extensive
oil manufactory in this city, one of them has put
out two fires within a year, thus saving a large amount
of property, and has also performed its regular daily
work.  At the fire in Bett's distillery on First street, his
pump was kept constantly running for ten hours, doing
noble service, and aided in saving thousands of dollars'
worth of property. 
Manufacturers and others not fully insured ought, as a
matter of prudence and economy, to have one of these
improved Steam Pumps.  Call and see them at our manufactory. 
Guild, Garrison & Co., 
53 and 55 First street. 
Brooklyn, E. D., March 27, 1857.     mh28 3m 

HATS AND CAPS. 
ALLEN & CO., 
(Successors to Samuel Lewis,) 
145 GRAND STREET 
THE UNDERSIGNED WILL INTRODUCE THIER NEW 
SPRING STYLES OF SILK HATS 
on SATURDAY, April 11th.  WE will also have a very
large assortment of SOFT FELT HATS, for men and boys'
wear, and CLOTH CAPS of all the latest patterns. 
ALLEN & CO., 145 Grand street, 
a9 3m     Under the TIMES office. 

A HAT 
To Satisfy the Wearer, 
AT 148 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. 
THE NEW HAT COMPANY'S SPRING STYLE O F
Hats are now before the Public, and to say that they
are elegant, conveys but a faint idea of their merits  The 
Company offer them as a challenge in hatting, in all that 
regards chasteness and elegance of style, fashion, fineness
of Material, rich trimmings, &c., &c.  The prices 
still remain at the low mark of $3.  The Hat Wearing
Community of Williamsburgh are respectfully requested 
to call and examine them.  Also on hand Soft Hats, Umbrellas, 
&c.     m9 3mp 

SPRING STYLE HATS 
1857 
IF YOU WISH A FASHIONABLE HAT, CALL AT
ALLEN'S 140 GRAND STREET, 
IF YOU ARE IN WANT OF A FASHIONABLE CAP. 
call at     ALLEN'S, 140 GRAND STREET, 
FOR CHILDRENS'S FANCY HATS AND CAPS OF
the Latest Patterns, call at
ALLEN'S, 140 GRAND STREET. 
HATS for Gentlemen's Wear Made to Order, at short
notice, by     ROBERT W. ALLEN, 
FASHIONABLE HATTER, 
mh6 3m]     140 Grand st., opposite the TIMES office. 

SCHOOLS.
HENRY STREET
Grammar School, 
(No. 292 HENRY STREET, NEW YORK.) 
J. L. MARSHALL Rector.
PUPILS ARE RECEIVED AT ALL AGES, AND CONducted
through an extended range of study, until 
thoroughly prepared for business life or for college. 
For Circulars, containing Terms, References and other
particulars, apply at No. 44 Bedford avenue, 2d door
above Taylor st.     n10 tf 

Assignee's adjourned Sale of Valuable
Real Estate & Water
Rights. 
THE UNDERSIGNED ASSIGNEES OF WILLIAM LAKE
and RICHARD LAKE, by Adrian H. Muller, Auctioneer, 
will sell at public auction, at the Merchant's
Exchange, in the city of New York, on the 12th day of
June, 1857, at 12 o'clock, noon, the following described
property in the city of Brooklyn: 
13th ward---All the estate of Richard Lake and William 
Lake, in the valuable lots of land, with the buildings 
thereon erected, known as the Kings County Hotel, 
on the northeast corner of First and South 7th streets, 
in front of the Peck Slip and Division avenue ferries---
dimensions as shown on maps made for this sale. 
14th ward---All the estate of William Lake and Richard
Lake, in the valuable dock property, and building 
thereon, with water rights, on the northwest corner of
Water and North Second streets, having a front of 150 
feet on Water street;  on North 2d street 276 feet;  and on
northerly line 320 feet, with all the water rights appertaining
thereto. 
2d ward---All the estate of William Lake and Richard
Lake in the valuable Dock Property, near Fulton ferry, 
with pier attached, having a front on Water street of 38 
feet, and water rights to the permanent water line of the
East River. 
For further particulars apply at the office of the Auctioneer, 
No. 35 Wall street, where maps can be obtained
DAVID PROVOST,     }
JOHN L. DOYLE     } 
Assignees 
Of William Lake and Richard Lake.     m39 3tawtdtwth 

CORPORATION NOTICES. 
ASSESSORS' NOTICE.---IN THE MATTER OF APPORtioning
and assessing the expense of Grading and
Paving Van Buren street from Nostrand to Marcy ave. 
The Board of Assessors of the city of Brooklyn, pursuant
to the provisions of an act of the Legislature of the 
State of New York, entitled "an act to consolidate the
cities of Brooklyn and Williamsburgh, and the towns of 
Bushwick, into one municipal government, and to incorporate
the same,"  hereby give notice, that the report
of the assessment in the above entitled matter has
been made, and that said report is now deposited in the
office of the said Board, at the City Hall, in the city of 
Brooklyn, where the same can be examined by all persons
interested, and that the said Board will meet in
said office on the 15th day of June, inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M., 
to hear objections, (if any,) from the parties interested, 
and to complete and sign our said report.  Parties having
objections to make, will please present them in writing. 
Dated Brooklyn, June 2d, 1857. 
By order of the Board of Assessors.
je3 10t     Z. R. COMBS, President. 

ASSESSORS' NOTICE.---IN THE MATTER OF APPROtioning
and assessing the expense of Gas Lalmps and
Posts, in Ferry streets, from Franklin street to the East
River. 
The Board of Assessors of the City of Brooklyn, pursuant
to the provisions of an act of the Legislature of the
State of New York, entitled "an Act to Consolidate the
Cities of Brooklyn and Williamsburgh, and the town of
Bushwick, into one municipal government, and to incorporate
the same," hereby give notice, that the report of
the assessment in the above entitled matter has been
made, and that said report is now deposited in the office
of the said Board, at the City Hall, in the city of Brooklyn, 
where the same can be examined by all persons interested, 
and that the said Board will meet in said office on
the 15th day of June, inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. to hear 
objections, (if any,) from the parties interested, and to 
complete and sign our said report.  Parties having objections
to make, will please present them in writing. 
Rated Brooklyn, June 2d, 1857. 
By order of the Board of Assessors. 
je3 10t     Z. R. COMBS, President. 

ASSESSORS' NOTICE.---IN THE MATTER OF APPROtioning
and assessing the expense of Gas Lamps and
Posts, from Quay st to Freeman street. 
The Board of Assessors of the city of Brooklyn, pursuant
to the provisions of an act of the Legislature of the
State of New York, entitled "an act to consolidate the
cities of Brooklyn and Williamsburgh, and the town of 
Bushwick, into one municipal government, and to incorporate
the same," hereby give notice, that the report of
the Assessment in the above entitled matter has been 
made, and that said report is now deposited in the office 
of the said Board, at the City Hall, in the city of Brooklyn, 
where the same can be examined by all persons interested, 
and that the said Board will meet in said office on 
the 15th day of June, inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M., to hear
objections, (if any,) from the parties interested, and to
complete and sign our said report.  Parties having objections
to make will present them in writing. 
Dated Brooklyn, June 2d, 1857. 
By order of the Board of Assessors. 
je3 10t     Z. R. COMBS, President. 

LEGAL NOTICES. 
SUPREME COURT.---CORNELIUS R. TRAFFORD
against Nathaniel Eaton, Charles Eaton and others. 
H. L. RIKER, Plff's Atty. 
In pursuance of a judgment order of this Court, made
in the above entitled action, bearing date the 1st day of
June, 1857, I will sell by Public Auction, at the Mechanics'
Exchange, No. 8 Court street, in the City of Brooklyn, on
the 26th day of June, 1857, at 12 o'clock, noon, the following
described land and premises: 
All that certain lot of land situated in the Village of Williamsburgh, 
now City of Brooklyn, County of Kings and
State of New York, known and distinguished on a certain 
map made by Charles Loss, City Surveyor, and filed in 
the Clerk's office of the said County of Kings as part of
lot number two hundred and eighty two, and the whole
of lots numbers two hundred and eighty three, two hundred 
and eighty four, two hundred and eighty five, and
two humdred and eighty six, bounded northerly by
lost numbers 241, 242, 243, 244 and 245 on saitl map, 
southerly by land now or formerly of G. and G. C.  Furman, 
easterly by lot number 287 on said map and westerly
by Fourth street, saving and excepting therefrom all 
that part or portion thereof which was released by David
Gladd to Franklin Whiting by Indenture bearing date the
twenty second day of June one thousand eight hundred 
and forty two and recorded in the office of the Clerk of
Kings County (now Register) in Liber 103 of conveyances
page 187.  The premises hereby conveyed being the 
northerly part of the piece of land first above described
and containing twenty two feet in width by eighty-one
feet in depth.  Dated, Brooklyn June 2, 1857. 
2aw 3w.     BURDETT STRYKER, Sheriff. 

SUPREME COURT.---JAMES WILLETTS, AGAINST
Thomas Morgan and Mary, his wife, and others. 
SCUDDER & CARTER, Plff's Attys. 
In pursuance of a judgment order of this Court, made
in the above entitled action, bearing date the first day of
May, 1857, I will sell by public auction at the Mechanics'
Exchange, No. 9 Court street, in the city of Brooklyn on
the 26th day of June, 1857, at 12 o'clock noon, the following
described lands and premises:  All that certain
lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the 
village of Williamsburgh, now city of Brooklyn, County
of Kings and state of New York, and on the northerly 
side of North Fourth street, between Third and Fourth 
streets, being known and distinguished on a map entitled
assessment map of the Village of Williamsburgh, made
by Danie Ewen, City Surveyor, in 1834 and filed in the
Clerk's (now Register's) office of the County of Kings as
lot number (2571) two thousand five hundred and seventy-one, 
being bounded southerly, in front by North
Fourth street, westerly by lot number 2570, and easterly
by lot number 2572, and northerly, in the rear, by lot
numbered 2635 on said map, said lot being twenty-five
feet wide in front and rear, and one hundred feet deep
on each side, and being the same premises conveyed to
Thomas Morgan by William O'Donnell, by deed dated
November 25th, 1848, and recorded in the office of the
Clerk (now Register) of the County of Kings, in Liber
200 of conveyances, page 226.  Dated Brooklyn, June 2, 
1857.     BURDETT STRYKER, Sheriff. 
j2 2aw 3w 

SUPREME COURT---MIRANUS F. RUGG, JOHN CUNningham
and N. Hyde Stanley against Joseph R. 
Howell and Ann E. his wife and others. 
GEO. L. FOX, Plff's Atty. 
In pursuance of a judgment order of this Court, made
in the above entitled action, bearing date the first day of
June, 1857, I will sell by public auction, at the Mechanics'
Exchange, No. 9 Court street, in the city of Brooklyn, 
on the 26th day of June, 1857, at 12 o'clock, noon, the
following described land and premises: 
All those two certain lots, pieces or parcels of land
situate, lying and being in the Thirteenth Ward of the
city of Brooklyn, county of Kings, and state of New
York, known and distinguished on a map entitled "Map
of abstract of land situate in the village of Williamsburgh, 
Long Island, the property of Holmes Van Mater, Esqr., 
delineated by A. Martin, New York, May 1, 1822, as
well by the letter G as by the numbers one hundred
and three (103), and one hundred and four (104), and
together are bounded as follows, to wit:  Beginning at a
point on the northerly side of South Second street distant
easterly from the northeasterly corner of South 
Second and Sixth streets one hundred and fifty feet, running
thence in a northerly direction parallel with Sixth
street one hundred feet, thence easterly parallel with
South Second street fifty feet, thence southerly parallel 
with Sixth street, one hundred feet to the northerly side
of South Second street, and thence westerly along the
northerly side of South Second street fifty feet to the
point or place of beginning. 
BURDETT STRYKER, Sheriff. 
Dated Brooklyn, June 2, 1857.     je2 2aw3wWTh 

SUPREME COURT---THE THIRD AMERICAN BUILDING
Association against John Helfresch and Magaret his
wife.     D. P. BARNARD, Plff's Att'y. 
In pursuance of a judgment order of this Court, made
in the above entitled action, bearing date the 19th day of
May, 1857, I will sell by Public Auction, at the Mechanics 
Exchange, No. 9 Court street, in the City of Brooklyn, on
the 16th day of June 1857, at 12 o'clock, noon, the following
described land and premises: 
All that certain lot piece or parcel of land with the
buildings thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the
Sixteenth Ward of the city of Brooklyn, County of Kings
and State of New York, and known as lot number six
hundred and twenty-two, on plot number twenty-five , 
on a map styled "Map of property in the Village of 
Wlliamsburgh, late the property of Jacob Boerum, deceased, 
now of McKibbin and Nichols,"  surveyed by
Alexander Martin, Brooklyn, September, 1835, and filed
in Kings Country Register's office October 5th, 1837, and
bounded and described as follows:---Beginning at a 
point on the south side of Marshall street distant one
hundred feet east of the southeast corner of Leonard
and Marshall streets, running thence east along Marshall 
street twenty-five feet, thence south and parallel with
Leonard street one hundred feet, thence west and parelel
with Marshall street twenty-five feet, and thence north 
and parellel with Leonard street one hundred feet to the
place of beginning.     BURDETT STRYKER, Sheriff. 
Dated Brooklyn, May 20th, 1857.     my20 3w WTh 

NOTICE---IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
the Common Council of the City of Brooklyn, 
in relation to opening Calyer street, from 
the East River to Sutton Street in the City of Brooklyn. 
To all whom it may concern: 
The report of the Commissioners of Estimate and Assessment
in the above entitled matter, has been completed, 
and filed in the office of the Clerk of the County
of Kings, where it is open for the inspection of all persons 
interested. 
Application will be made, on behalf of the said Common
Council, to the County Court of Kings County on
Monday, the eighth day of June next, at 10 o'clock, in
the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as Counsel can be
heard to have said report confirmed.  Dated Brooklyn 
May 16th, 1857. 
m18 td     SAMUEL E. JOHNSON, Attorney. 

Allsopp's East India Tonic Pale Ale, at the Wine Vault, No. 18  Wall-street, N. Y. 
ON 
DRAUGHT. 

LEGAL NOTICES. 
SHERIFF'S SALE.---BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF EXEcution, 
issued out of the Supreme Court, to me directed
and delivered, I will sell by public auction, at the 
Commercial Exchange, No. 369 Fulton street (opposite
the City Hall), in the City of Brooklyn, on the 24th day
of January, 1857, at 12 o'clock, noon, all the right, title
and interest which STEPHEN R. FRAZIER and RICHARD 
CARMAN had on the 10th day of November, 1856, or at
any time thereafter in whose hands soever the same
may be, of, in and to all those certain 11 lots of ground 
situate, lying and being in the Seventh Ward of the city
of Brooklyn, known upon a certain map of dock property
in the Seventh Ward of the city of Brooklyn, belonging to
Daniel T. Dorling, made by Willard Day, August, 1854, 
and filed in the office of the Register of Deeds, in and for 
the County of Kings, by the numbers 21 to 31 inclusive, 
which said lots taken together, as laid down on said
map, are bounded and described as follows, to wit:  Beginning
at the corner formed by the intersection of the
westerly line of Kent avenue with the southerly side of 
westerly line of Kent avenue with the southerly side of 
Ann street, as laid down upon said map;  thence running
southerly along the westerly line of Kent avenue 17 feet
8 inches;  thence southwesterly in a straight line along
the north westerly side of lot number 20 on said map 69 
feet 9 inches;  thence westerly in a straight line along the
rear of lots numbers 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10 and 9 
on said map 185 feet 3 inches to the centre of a brown
stone monument at the northwesterly corner of said lot
number 9;  thence northerly along the westerly line of 
said lot number 31 one hundred and thirty-three feet
eight inches to the southerly line of Ann street;  and
thence easterly along the said southerly line of Ann
street 220 feet 10 inches to the place of beginning, togethr
with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments 
and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise
appertaining.  Dated Brooklyn, December 9, 1856. 
JEROME RYERSON,
d10 law6wW     Sheriff. 
Lhe sale of the above property is postponed until the
7th day of February, 1857, at the same hour and place. 
Dated Brooklyn, January 24, 1857.  JEROME RYERSON, 
j15 lawtd M     Sheriff. 
The sale of the above property is further postponed
until the 7th day of March, 1857, at the same hour and
place.  Dated Brooklyn, February 7th, 1857. 
JEROME RYERSON, 
f9 lawtdM     Sheriff. 
The sale of the above property is further postponed
until the 7th of April, 1857, at the same hour and
place.  Dated Brooklyn, March 7th, 1857. 
m9 lawtdM     JEROME RYERSON, Sheriff. 
The sale of the above property is further postponed
until until the 7th day of May, 1857, at the same hour and
place.  Dated Brooklyn, April 7, 1857. 
a8 lawtdW     C. A. SPARKS, Late Under Sheriff. 
The sale of the above property is further postponed until
the 14th day of May, 1857, at the same hour and place.
Dated Brooklyn, May 7, 1857.     C. A. SPARKS, 
m8 lawtdFS     Late Under Sheriff. 
The sale of the above property is further postponed
until the 21st day of May, 1857, at the same hour and 
place.  Dated Brooklyn, May 14, 1857. 
my15 td     C. A. SPARKS, Late Under Sheriff. 
The sale of the above property is further postponed
until the 28th day of May, 1857, at the same time and
place.     C. A. SPARKS, late Under Sheriffl 
Dated Brooklyn, May 21, 1857     m23tdS 
The sale of the above property is further postponed
until the 4th day of June, 1857, at the same hour and
place.     C. A. SPARKS, late Under Sheriff. 
Dated Brooklyn, May 28, 1857.     my9 lawW 

SHERIFF'S SALE.---BY VIRTURE OF A WRIT OF EXEcution, 
issued out of the Supreme Court, to me directed
and delivered, I will sell by public auction, at the
Mechanics Exchange, No. 9 Court street, in the City of
Brooklyn, on the 7th day of July, 1857, at 12 o'clock, 
noon, all the right, title and interest which Sarah Graham, 
Joseph Graham, Abner Campbell and Emma his
wife and Phebe Le Grant, or either of them, had on the
18th day of April, 1857, or at any time thereafter, in 
whose hands soever the same may be, of, in and to all 
those certain premises with the appurtenances situated in
the Ninth ward of the City of Brooklyn, known and designated
on a certain map of property, belonging to
Francis P. Graham in the 9th ward of the city of Brooklyn, 
surveyed by Alexander Martin, City Surveyor, and
filed in the Kings County Clerk's office, June 23d, 1853, 
as a certain piece or parcel of land being about five 
acres, bounded southerly by the Hunter Fly Road, so
called;  easterly by land now or lately of one Inacomber
and westerly by land now or late of one Lefferts, be the
same more or less. 
Also all that said piece, tract or parcel of land, situated
lying and being in the Ninth ward of the City of Brooklyn, 
and formerly belonging to the estate of Samuel
Garritson, deceased, and known and distinguished as
part of block number fifteen (15) on map of said property, 
recorded in the office of the County Clerk of
Kings County and State of New York, bounded and containing
as follows, to wit:  beginning at the south westerly
corner of Dean street and Rochester avenue, running
thence westerly on the southerly line of the said Dean
street one hundred and eighty six feet seven inches, thence
southerly and in a line parallel with Rochester avenue
two hundred and fourteen feet five inches to Bergen 
street, thence easterly along the northerly line of said
Bergen street ninety-three feet three inches (93 feet
three inches) to the lands of Henry Dixon and Ann Simmons, 
thence northerly along "The line of the lands of
said Dixon and Simmons one hundred and seven feet two 
and one half inches (107 feet two and half inches] thence
easterly ninety three feet four inches (93 feet four inches) 
to Rochester avenue, thence northerly along the westerly
line of said Rochester avenue until it interests the
southerly line of Dean street the point and place of beginning, 
containing twelve lots (12) of twenty-five hundred 
(2500) superficial feet---be the same more or less. 
Also those certain other lots known on a map of said
Garritson, deceased, embraced in block number 20 on 
said map and bounded as follows:  westerly by Rochester 
avenue, southerly by Bergen street as laid down on said
map, and northerly and easterly by the road to Bedford 
as laid down on said map.  Dated Brooklyn, May 20, 1857.
my20 law6wW     BURDETT STRYKER, Sheriff. 

SUPREME COURT.---SAMUEL BOYD TOBEY AGAINST
Samuel D. Willmott. 
G. & S. STEVENSON, Plff's Att'y. 
In pursuance of a judgment order of this Court, made
in the above entitled action, bearing date the 6th day 
of April, 1857, I will sell by public auction, at the Mechanics 
Exchange, No 9 Court street, in the City of 
Brooklyn, on the 5th day of June, 1857, at 12 o'clock, 
noon, the following described land and premises: 
All those three certain lots of land, situate in the City 
of Brooklyn, (late Williamsburgh) Kings County, New
York, and bounded and described as follows---Beginning
at a point on the northeasterly side of Ainslie street distant
one hundred and twenty-five feet southeasterly in a
straight line from the southeast corner of Ninth and
Ainslie streets, and running thence north sixty-four degrees
east twenty-seven feet and six inches, thence north
twenty-two degrees east one chain, thence north
eighteen degrees cast one chain, thence north 
eighteen degrees east from fifty-five feet to a line
drawn from Ninth street to Tenth street at right angles
with said Ninth and Tenth streets and parallel with
Ainslie street and distant one hundred and fifty feet from 
the northeasterly side of Ainslie street, thence northwesterly 
in a line parallel with Ainslie street one hundred 
and ten feet more or less to the easterly side of Ninth
street, thence southwesterly on the easterly side of 
Ninth street fifty feet to a  point one hundred feet
northeasterly from the said northeast corner of Ninth 
and Ainslie streets, thence southeasterly in a line parallel
with Ainslie street one hundred feet, thence southwesterly
in a line parallel with Ninth street one hundred 
feet to the northeasterly side of Ainslie street, and
thence southeasterly on the said northeasterly side of
Ainslie street twenty-five feet to the point of place of
beginning.     BURDETT STRYKER, Sheriff. 
Dated Brookly, May 5th, 1857.     my5 2aw3wTW 

SUPREME COUT.---EDWARD E COPPET AGAINST
James McNabb and Ellen his wife, and others. 
JARED SPARKS, Pliff's Att'y. 
In pursuance of a judgment order of this Court, made
in the above entitled action, bearing date the 13th day
of April, 1857, I will sell by public auction, at the Mechanics
Exchange, No.9 Court street, in the city of
Brooklyn, on the 12th day of June, 1857, at 12 o'clock, 
noon, the following described land and premises: 
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate in
the said city of Brooklyn, (formerly Williamsburgh) in
the County of Kings aforesaid, known and distinguished 
on a map of Williamsburgh, made by Thomas H. Popleton, 
in the year of 1814, by the number 363 (thre hundred
and sixty-three), bounded easterly by First street
twenty-five feet, westerly by Water street twenty-five 
feet, northerly by land now or lately belonging to D. K. 
Thorn, ninety-seven feet or thereabouts, and southerly
by land now or late of Henrietta Sharp ninety-six feet or
thereabouts, said lot being also known on a map of 141
lots of ground belonging to David Codwise, Esq., by the
number 8 (eight), said map being on file in the office of
the Register (late Clerk) of the County of Kings, said lot
being also known on the new assessment map of the
late village of Williamsburgh by the number 39 (thirty-nine.) 
BURDETTE STRYKER, Sheriff.
Dated Brooklyn, May 13, 1857.     my13 2aw3wWTh 

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, 
County of Kings.---Lyman Sears and Hiram Sears
against Dexter Bullard, Jr ---Summons for a money demand 
on contract. 
To the Defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required to answer
the complaint in this action, which was filed in the office
of the Clerk of the  County of Kings, on the 20th day of
May, 1857, at the City Hall, City of Brooklyn, and to
serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the
subscribers, at his office, 114 Fourth street, Williamsburgh, 
County of Kings, within twenty days after the
service of this summons on you, exclusive of the day of
such service;  and if you fail to answer the said complaint
within the time aforesaid, the plaintiffs in this action 
will take judgment against you for the sum of two
thousand and fourteen dollars 37 cents with interest from 
the eighth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and
fifty seven, on 1480 26 dollars besides the costs of this
action.  Dated the 11th day of May, 1857. 
JOHN M. STEARNS, Plaintiff's Attorney. 
114 Fourth street, Williamsburgh, County of Kings. 
my20 law6wW 

CORPORATION NOTICES. 
AN ORDINANCE TO CAUSE SIDEWALKS TO BE
flagged---The Mayor and Alderman of the City of
Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do enact as follows: 
Sec. 1.---That the sidewalk in front of and adjoining
the lots of ground on Rapelyea street, between Hamilton 
avenue and Van Brunt street, be flagged to the width of 
six feet with good and proper flagging stone, not less
than two inches thick, nor less than two feet in width, 
and three feet in length, at the expense of the owner or
owners thereof. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground shall not comply will the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the 
necessary work for complying with this ordinance and
he shall report the said proposals to this Common Council 
to the end that the Common Council may direct a contract
to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected by
this ordinance by publication hereof in the Corporation 
Newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in such
newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expense of the said work, which shall be 
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall
be assessed and collected in the same manner as for
regulating, grading and paving streets. 
Adopted, May 18, 1857. 
W. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved, May 21, 1857. 
my27 10t     S. S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDANCE TO CAUSE SIDEWALKS TO BE
flagged.  The Mayor and Aldermen of the city of
Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do enact as follows: 
Sec. 1.  That the sidewalk in front of and adjoining the 
lots of ground on the north side of Fourteenth street, 
from Third to Sixth avenues, be flagged to the width of
six feet with good and proper flagging stone, not less
than two inches thick, nor less than two feet in width, 
and three feet in length, at the expense of the owner of
owners thereof. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this Ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the
necessary work for complying with the ordinance, and 
he shall report the said proposals to this Common Council, 
to the end that the Common Council may direct a
contract to be made for doing the said work at the expense 
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected by
this ordinance by publication hereof in the corporation 
newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in such 
newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expenses of the said work which shall be
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed
and collocted in the same manner as for regulating, 
grading, and paving streets. 
Adopted, May 11, 1857. 
WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk, 
Approved, May 21, 1857. 
my26 10t     SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDINANCE TO CAUSE SIDEWALKS TO BE
Flagged.  The Mayor and Aldermen of the City
of Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do enact as
follows: 
Sec. 1.  That the sidewalk in front of and adjoining the
lots of ground on Graham street, between Myrtle and
Flushing avenues, be flagged to the width of six feet with
good and proper flagging stone, not less than two inches 
thick, nor less than two feet in width, and three feet in
length, at the expense of the owner or owners thereof. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the
necessary work for complying with this ordinance, and
he shall report the said proposals to this Common Council 
to the end that the Common Council may direct a
contract to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected by
this ordinance by publication hereof in the Corporation 
Newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in such
newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expense of the said work which shall be
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed
and collected in the same manner as for regulating, 
grading, and paving streets. 
Adopted, May 18, 1857. 
W. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved, May 21, 1857.
my27 10t     S. S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FENCING IN OR
closing of vacant lots.---The Mayor and Aldermen of
the city of Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do
enact as follows: 
Sec. 1.  That the vacant lots, pieces or parcels of land
on the corner of Twelfth and South Third streets are
hereby directed to be fenced in or closed with a close
board fence, six feet high, at the expense of the owner
or owners thereof, to abate a nuisance. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground, shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the
necessary work for complying with this ordinance, and
he shall report the said proposals to this Common Council
to the end that the Common Council may direct a contract
to be made for doing the said work at the expense 
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected by
this ordinance by publication hereof in the corporation 
newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in such
newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expenses of the said work which shall be
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed
and collected in the same manner as for regulating,
grading and paving streets. 
Adopted, May 18th, 1857. 
WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved, May 21st, 1857. 
m27 10t     S. S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FILLING UP OF
lots of ground.---The Mayor and Aldermen of the
city of Brooklyn, in common council convened, do enact
as follows: 
Sec. 1.  That the filling up of the lots, pieces or parcels of
ground hereinafter described, is hereby decided to be
necessary for abating and preventing a nuisance, and the
said lots which are situated as follows:  On Eighteenth
street, between Third and Fourth avenues, known as
Nos. 351 and 352 are hereby directed to be filled up at
the expense of the owner or owners thereof. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground shall not comply with the first
section hereof, within twenty days after the first publication 
of this ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the 
necessary work for complying with this ordinance, and
he shall report the said proposals to this Common Council
to the end that the Common Council may direct a contract
to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected
by this ordinance by publication hereof in the Corporation 
Newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published
in such Newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expenses of the said work which shall be 
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed
and collected in the same manner as for regulating, 
grading, and paving streets. 
Adopted May 11th, 1857. 
WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved May 21st, 1857. 
m25 10t     SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE DIGGING DOWNO
of lots of Ground.---The Mayor and Aldermen of the
city of Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do enact
as follows: 
Sec. 1.  That the digging down of the lots, pieces or parcels
of ground hereinafter described, is hereby decided 
to be necessary for preventing damage to the sidewalks 
of Fifth avenue, and the said lots which are situated as
follows:  On both sides of Fifth avenue, between 15th
and 18th streets, beginning ten feet from line of the
street and from thence to slope one foot in every two, 
are hereby directed to be dug down at the expense of
the owner or owners thereof. 
Sec. 2.---In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within twenty days after the first 
publication of this Ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the
necessary work for complying with this ordinance, and 
he shall report the said proposals to this Common Council 
to the end that the Common Council may direct a contract
to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.---Notice shall be given to all persons affected
by this Ordinance by publication hereof in the Corporation 
Newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in
such Newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.---The expenses of the said work which shall be
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed
and collected in the same manner as for regulating, 
grading and paving streets. 
Adopted, May 11th, 1857. 
WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved, May 21st, 1857. 
SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor. 

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE TO DIRECT LOTS TO BE
fenced.---Notice is hereby given to all parties interested, 
of the intention of the Common Council of the
City to pass an ordinance to direct lots to be fenced on
the south side of South 8th street, between 2d and 3d 
streets to abate a nuisance. 
Dated Brooklyn, May 25th, 1857. 
my27 10t     CHAS. TINNEY,  Street Commissioner. 

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE TO CAUSE SIDEWALKS TO
be flagged.---Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested, of the intention of the Common Council of the 
City to pass an ordinance to cause the sidewalks to be
flagged in front of the lots of ground on the west side of
Bedford avenue from Division avenue to Ross street to
the width of six feet. 
Dated Brooklyn, May 25, 1857.     CHAS. TINNEY, 
my27 10t     Street Commissioner. 

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE TO DIRECT LOTS TO BE
filled up.---Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested, of the intention of the Common Council of the
City to pass an Ordinance to direct lots to be filled up 
on the north side of North 4th street between 4th and
5th streets to abate a nuisance. 
Dated Brooklyn, May 25th, 1857.     CHARLES TINNEY, 
my27 10t     Street Commissioner. 

CORPORATION NOTICES. 
AN ORDINANCE TO CAUSE SIDEWALKS TO BE
flagged.---The Mayor and Alderman of the City of
Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do enact as follows: 
Sec. 1.  That the sidewalk in front of and adjoining lots
of ground on both sides of Bergen street, between Nevins
and Powers streets, and also on the north side of
Bergen street, between Powers street and Fourth avenue
be flagged to the width of six feet with good and proper
flagging stone, not less than two inches thick, nor less
than two feet in width, and three feet in length, at the
expense of the owner or owners thereof. 
Sec. 2.  In case of owner or owners of the said lots 
pieces or parcels of ground shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the
necessary work for complying with this ordinance, and
he shall report the said proposals to this common council 
to the end that the common council may direct a contract
to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected by
this ordinance by publication hereof in the corporation 
newspapers for ten successive days and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid, shall be published in 
such newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expenses of the said work which shall be
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed
and collected in the same manner as for regulating, 
grading, and paving streets. 
Adopted, May 11th, 1857. 
WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved, May 21st, 1857. 
m25 10t     SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor.

AN ORDINANCE TO CAUSE SIDEWALKS TO BE
Flagged.  The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do enact as follows:
Sec. 1.  That the sidewalk in front of and adjoining the
lots of ground on the north side of Douglass sstreet, between 
Court and Smith streets, be flagged to the width of
said sidewalks with good and proper flagging stone, not
less than two inches thick, nor less than two feet in 
width, and three feet in length, at the expense of the
owner or owners thereof. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this Ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the
necessary work for complying with this Ordinance, and
he shall report the said proposals to this Common Countil
to the end that the Common Council may direct a contract
to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected by
this Ordinance by publication hereof in the Corporation 
Newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in
such newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expenses of the said work which shall be
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed
and collected in the same manner as for regulating, 
grading, and paving streets. 
Adopted, May 11, 1857. 
W. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved, May 21, 1857. 
m235 10t     SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDINANCE TO CAUSE SIDEWALKS TO BE
flagged.---The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
Brooklyn, in common council convened, do enact as follows: 
Sec. 1  That the sidewalk in front of and adjoining the
lots of ground on the east side of Flatbush avenue, between 
Dean street and Atlantic avenue, be flagged to the
width of six feet, with good and proper flagging stone, 
not less than two inches thick, nor less than two feet in 
width, ad three feet in length, at the expense of the
owner or owners thereof. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the
necessary work for complying with this ordinance, and
he shall report the said proposals to this common council 
to the end that the common council may direct a contract
to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected by
this ordinance by publication hereof in the corporation 
newspapers for ten successive days and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in
such newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expense of the said work which shall be
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed
and collected in the same manner as for regulating, 
grading, and paving streets. 
Adopted, May 11, 1857.     WM. G. BISHOP. City Clerk. 
Approved, May 21, 1857. 
m25 10t     SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FENCING IN OR
closing of vocant lots.---The Mayor and Aldermen of
the City of Brooklyn, in Common Council convened, do 
enact as follows: 
Sec. 1.---That the vacant lots, pieces or parcels of land
on the southeast corner of Clinton and Carrell streets, 
are hereby directed to be fenced in or closed with a 
close board fence, six feet high, at the expense of the
owner or owners thereof. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground, shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this Ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the
necessary work for complying with this Ordinance, and 
he shall report the said proposals to this Common Council 
to the end that the Common Council may direct a contract
to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected by
this Ordinance by publication hereof in the Corporation 
newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in 
such newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expenses of the said work, which shall be
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed
and collected in the same manner as for regulating, 
grading, and paving street3
Adopted May 11, 1857.     W. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved May 21,, 1857. 
m25 10t     SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FENCING IN OR
closing of vacant lots.---The Mayor and Alderman
of the city of Brooklyn in Common Council convened, 
do enact as follows: 
Sec. 1.  That the vacant lots, pieces or parcels of land
on the east side of side of St. Felix street, between Lafayette
avenue and Hanson Place, are hereby directed
to be fenced in or closed with a close board fence, 
six feet high, at the expense of the owner or owners 
thereof. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground, shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the
necessary work for complying with this ordinance, and
he shall report the said proposals to this Common Council 
to the end that the Common Council may direct a
contract to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected by
this ordinance by publication hereof in the Corporation 
Newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in
such Newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expenses of the said work which shall be
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall be assessed
and collected in the same manner as for regulating, 
grading, and paving streets. 
Adopted May 11, 1857. 
WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved, May 21, 1857. 
m25 10t     SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FENCING IN OR
closing of vacant lots.---The Mayor and Alderman
of the city of Brooklyn in Common Council convened, do 
enact as follows: 
Sec. 1  That the vacant lots, pieces or parcels of land
on the northerly side of Harrison street about fifty feet 
westerly from Henry street, to abate a nuisance, are 
hereby directed to be fenced in or closed with a close 
board fence, six feet high, at the expense of the owner 
or owners thereof. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground, shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this Ordinance, the Street Commissioner is
hereby directed to advertise for proposals for doing the
necessary work for complying with this Ordinance, 
and he shall report the said proposals to this Common 
Council to the end that the Common Council may direct 
a contract to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected 
by this Ordinance by publication hereof in the corporation 
newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in
such newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expenses of the said work which shall be
done pursuant to the section hereof, shall be assessed
and collected in the same manner as for regulating, 
grading, and paving streets. 
Adopted May 11, 1857. 
WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved May 21, 1857. 
m25 10t     SAMUEL S. POWELL, Mayor. 

AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FENCING IN OR
closing of vacant lots.---The Mayor and Alderman
of the city of Brooklyn in Common Council convened, 
do enact as follows: 
Sec. 1.  That the vacant lots, pieces or parcels of land
on the southeast corner of Adelphi street and DeKalb
avenue, are hereby directed to be fenced in or closed 
with a close board fence, six feet high, at the expense 
of the owner or owners thereof, to abate a nuisance. 
Sec. 2.  In case the owner or owners of the said lots, 
pieces or parcels of ground, shall not comply with the
first section hereof, within ten days after the first publication 
of this Ordinance, the Street Commissioner is hereby 
directed to advertise for proposals for doing the necessary 
work for complying with this Ordinance, and he 
shall report the said proposals to this Common Council 
to the end that the Common Council may direct a
contract to be made for doing the said work at the expense
of such owner or owners. 
Sec. 3.  Notice shall be given to all persons affected by
this Ordinance by publication hereof in the Corporation 
Newspapers for ten successive days, and the advertisement
for proposals as aforesaid shall be published in
such Newspapers for ten successive days. 
Sec. 4.  The expenses of the said work which shall be
done pursuant to the second section hereof, shall 
be assessed and collected in the same manner as 
for regulating, grading, and paving streets. 
Adopted May 11, 1857.      WM. G. BISHOP, City Clerk. 
Approved, May 21, 1857. 
m24 10t     SAM'L S. POWELL, Mayor. 
Written Expressly for this Paper.
'OLD HONESTY:'
OR
THE SKINNER' ORDEAL.
A Revolutionary Romance.
CHAPTER XXIII.

The Evacuation of New York - The Jersey Prison Ship  - Young
Israel Barton - a Capture - The Arrival of a Letter with bad news - Kate Molley -
The Escape from the Prison Ship - The Placard announcing the Execution of the Spy.
     At the close of our last chapter we spoke of the invasion of Long Island by the royal forces under the command of Sir Henry Clinton.  Earls Cornwallis and Percy, and Generals Grant and Sir William Erskiine.  It may be readily imagined that when this movement of the enemy was known to the whigs in New York alarm and confusion everywhere prevailed.
      General Sullivan was then encamped at Brooklyn in command of the patriot force and on the  day following the embarkation of the British troops, General Putnam was sent by Washington to assume the chief command.
        Extensive military works had been constructed by the patriots under the direction of General Greene, and these it was thought might have stood in good stead in this the hour of need and peril, but unfortunately that gallant and efficient officer, who was alone thoroughly acquainted with the important passes between Heligate and the Narrows, and others in the rear of Brooklyn, was too sick to engage in the service of defending them, and thus the fortifications were rendered comparatively inefficacious.
          Repulsed at Boston, bitterly disappointed and their hopes in that quarter annihilated, and burning with the desire of revenge, so powerful a force had been congregated for the purpose of assisting in this new movement that there seemed scarcely a hope of success in discomfiting the invaders, left to the patriots. Nevertheless Washington and his officers, although disheartened were undismayed, and they resolved that at the events the occupation of New York, Long Island, and the adjacent territory, should cost the invaders dear.
          The General Sullivan was entrusted the command of the troops within the lines, assisted by Brigadier General Lord Stirling.*
            As soon as the invading army had effected its debarkation, preparations were made for marching inland, the Hessians under the veteran DeHeister, forming the centre or main body and the English under General Grant comprising the left wing, which rested on New York Bay, while the right win destined for the principal performance in the drama which was about to be opened was composed of choice battalions under the command of Clinton, Cornwallis and Percy, accompanied by Howe, the commander-in-chief.
         The march commenced after night fall on the 26th August, and by two o'clock the next morning they had gained the wooded hills, within half a mile of the present village of East New York, unobserved by the American forces, with the exception of some subaltern officers on horseback, whom they captured.  Before daylight the important pass of the Jamaica road was in the possession of the royalists,  with the Bedford pass while General Sullivan was still ignorant of the departure of the enemy from Flatlands, be having directed all his vigilance in the direction of Flatbush.  This want of foresight on the part of Sullivan enabled Clinton to obtain an advantage which decided the fortune of the day.
             It was three o'clock in the morning before the forward movements of the British and Hessians had been discovered, and General Putnam then detached Lord Stirling, with Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland regiments to oppose Grant. This detachment arrived at the hills of Greenwood at daybreak, where they
took a position on the slopes of Battle Hill, in Greenwood, and ambuscaded in the woods on the left of Martene's Lane, ready to attack Grant on his approach.  Grant, who had at any early hour driven back the militia guard at Martense's Lane to the hills of Greenwood, where they had been rallied by Parsons and maintained a conflict until the arrival of Stirling with fifteen hundred men, now advanced and took possession of a orchard within one hundred and fifty yards of Stirling, and a severe skirmish ensued.
   The fighting was kept up with varied success on both sides until 11 o'clock in the forenoon, when Clinton descended from the wooded hills and attacked the extreme left of the Americans on the plain at Bedford. De Heister, on hearing the cannonade, pressed forward with the main body of the Hessians and a fierce and bloody combat ensued, until Sullivan, perceiving the peril of his little army, for Clinton was rapidly advancing in the rear, ordered a retreat to the lines at Brooklyn.  This retrograde movement was, however, made too late, the opportunity was gone, and the Americans, on descending the slope were met by Clinton's light infantry and dragoons, who drove them back in confusion upon the Hessian bayonets' and now a desperate hand to hand conflict ensued, each man fought desperate for life, and the ensnared patriots were almost hurled by main force to and fro between the ranks of their assailants in front and rear.  Prodigies of valor were performed, such deeds of daring as under any other circumstances but those of desperation, would have been deemed the folly of rashness.  Rushing upon the gleaming, glittering, fence of bayonets and sabres, and beating them aside with clenched fists, many of the entrapped Americans escaped to Fort Putnam, while their less fortunate companions died upon the fields, or were made prisoners.  Amongst the prisoners were General Sullivan and many subordinate officers, and those who were fortunate enough to escape were closely pursued to the very verge of the fort.  The soldiers, elated with victory, and probably maddened with the excitement occasioned by the daring and long protracted obstinate defence of the patriots with difficulty be restrained from attacking Fort Putnam.  If they had done so, there is little doubt that it could at that moment have fallen an easy prey to the royalists; and why the superior officers did not attack the fort is to this day unknown.   It was certainly an oversight; probably occasioned by excess of caution, or perhaps one of those interpositions of Providence so often made manifest on behalf of the patriots during the bloody and unnatural war.
       Lord Stirling, who was ignorant of the disasters which had befallen his army until it was too late, even if under any circumstances, he would have been able to have affected any favorable movement in their behalf had taken possession of the Cortilyou House, near Gowanus, but finding himself hemmed in on all sides, he had nothing left to him but retreat. The enemy were close upon him; he was driven to the creek, and an attempt - hazardous as it was - was made to cross it.
Some of the devoted warriors crossed in safety, but many sank beneath its turged waters.  Stirling, despoiled of his brave warriors, and hemmed in on all sides, was obliged to yield, and was sent a prisoner on board the Eagle - Admiral Lord Howe's flag ship.   At noon-day the conflict was over, and of the five thousand patriots who since two o'clock in the morning had contended for victory, one-third were lost to their country - dead, prisoners, or severely wounded   The wounded had better have suffered death, for they were generally speaking, confined in the loathsome prisons of New York, or carried on board the still more loathsome prison ships in Wallabout Bay, where fever and the aggravation of their festering wounds shortly put an end to their sufferings.
          The triumph of the British was complete, for by the close of the month, not a single man was in arms against the Crown  in King's, Queen's, or Richmond Counties.
           Long Island was evacuated and the British took possession of the American works, leaving some British and Hessian troops to garrison them.  Howe posted his forces in various important positions, and towards the close of the month Admiral Howe sailed up the bay and anchored near Governor's Island, within cannon shot of the city.  Various other vessels of war were disposed in commanding positions in the Hudson and East Rivers, and preparations were pro-
gressing for a general attack upon New York.  Having ascertained this and conscious of his inability under existing circumstances to defend his position, General Washington made arrangements for evacuating New York.
             Lieutenant Seward had not been in active service during this successful campaign of the British.  It was drawing near the close of the month of September before he arrived from Virginia to rejoin his regiment, and the contemplated attack upon the city of New York had already been commenced.
              The cannonade from the ships in the river, directed against the city from various points, had completely terrified the patriots, and they fled in many instances without firing a gun.  In vain their officers sought to rally them; they fled in confusion when the advance guard of the enemy landed.  General Washington was at Harlem when he heard the cannonade, and deprived for a time of his customary self-command, he witnessed with a cheek burning with shame, the panic of the patriots.  He used his utmost efforts of persuasion to induce the men to rally, at least to strike one blow in defence of the city, but in vain.  His feelings mastered his judgment; he sprang upon his horse, cast his had from his head, and drawing his sword spurred Curtius-like towards the advancing enemy and to cer-
tain destruction.  Death at that moment would have been preferable to life.  Fortunately one of the aid-de-camps caught his bridle rein and arrested his progress in time to allow reason to resume its sway and to save the Father of his country.  That fortunate, providential action of the aide de-camp, perhaps had a direct influence on the subsequent fortunes of his country.  It was, however, too late to attempt to inspire the troops with confidence.  The panic that had seized them had completely prostrated their courage, had 
deprived them of the power of reason. Retreat was
now all that remained; the flying army sought refuge
 in Bloomingdale and the commander-in-chief sent an
express to General Putnam, ordering him immediately
to evacuate the city.
   That night, drenched by heavy rain, the wearied
patriots slept in the open air on the heights of Harlem.
Here in the morning they were again met by the
British and during the day various skirmishes took
place with varied fortune on either side; but the
American army was temporarily overshadowed, only
that the sunshine might the more brilliantly illumine
their subsequent gallant deeds, and Washington, with
many forebodings which pressed heavily upon his sanguine 
mind and gallant spirit, at length decided upon
evacuating Manhattan Island.
   Amongst the wretched inmates of the Jersey Prison
Ship was young Israel Barton. He had fought gallantly
so long as the slightest chance remained, when
single handed, and beyond the control of the superior
officers, the entrapped patriots had struggled for
very life, and he had been amongst those who had
crossed the creek in safety, although it had been his
fate to be subsequently captured. Twice while fording
and swimming the creek had he narrowly escaped
death from his fellow unfortunates, who in their dying
agonies grasped at the legs of those who were near
them and hung on with a tenacity that required the 
exercise of force to detach them from the death grasp.
It was seemingly a cruel act, but life was at stake and
at the moment all else but self preservation was disregarded,
and in his vigorous struggles oftentimes kicks
and blows were the only resource left to the hardy
struggling swimmer, by which he could hope to escape
death by drowning in the turgid waters of the creek;
but it was only to be reserved for a seemingly more
horrible fate--that of incarceration in the pestilential
hold of the ship already mentioned.
   It was on the morning of the 28th of August that
Israel Barton was taken on board the prison ship. The
excitement, fatigue and privations of the previous
day's warfare, added to the cold caught by swimming
the creek in clothing which necessarily suffered to
remain and dry upon the person of the young man
had occasioned an attack of fever which for several
weeks racked his frame until it brought him to the
verge of the grave. Hundreds were dying around
him, and their bodies, unshriven and unshorn, were
hurried ashore and buried in the Wallabout, in graves
so shallow that the action of the tide and the drifting
of the loose sand often exposed the bones and festering
remains of those previously buried before their late companions
were laid by their side; but youth and a strong
constitution bore Bartonthrough the disease which carried
off his companions, and he was at length enabled
to enjoy, if it can be justly called enjoyment, (it certainly
was a temporary relief from the pestilence of
the lower decks,) the refreshing and cool air of the
bay from the hour of sunrise until sunset.
   The first morning that Israel had been declared by
the supercilious attendant to be in a fit condition to
leave the filthy bunk wherein he had lain during his
sickness, he was summoned on deck with the rest of
the able bodied captives, for the purpose of washing
the decks and bringing up the bedding and clothing
to be aired, and other certainly necessary but menial
employment.
   How delightful to the captive, long confined in the
pestilential dungeon of the hold, was even the scent of
the free, pure air that he, a prisoner, breathed. For an
hour or two after he had been upon deck, Israel gave
himself up to the enjoyment of the pleasant sensations
inspired by the change in his position, without allowing
himself to think that he was a still a prisoner, ignorant
of the welfare of those whom most he loved,
doomed perhaps for weeks--months--years--a lifetime
to this contracted sphere --doomed to a listless monotony
of existence, worse to be endured than a life
of momentarily imminent peril--shut out from communion
with his kindred--deprived of all that is calculated
to render life endurable.
   Soon a reaction took place; he pictured the possible
fate of her who had but a few short months since
become his bride, and who was shortly to become a
mother; while he, the husband and father, was prevented
from alleviating her sorrows or from sharing
with her the delight experienced by youthful parents
on the birth of their first-born.
   He pictured her weeping and in distress; perhaps,
houseless, homeless, persecuted by hireling soldiery--
taunted with being the wife of a rebel in this the hour
of her distress. All this and more, he pictured, for his
frame was weak with sickness and long suffering, and
his manhood failed now when most he needed its support,
and the strong man bent over the vessel's side
and the salt drops trickled slowly adown the cheeks
forced from the parched eyelids by the concentrated
agony, that can alone cause men to weep, and mingled
with the turged flood of the river; many, many tears
mingled at that period with the briny waters. He was
not alone in his sorrow. At length the sun sank beneath
a mass of clouds in the western horizon, and
the hoarse, coarse voice of the mate of the watch was
heard:
   "Down, rebels--down to your bunks," he shouted.
"Down, ye dogs--down; hurry, or a rope's end will
catch the hindmost;" and hastily snatching up the bedding,
the wretched captives were compelled to descend
to the hold, the hatches were closed over them, and in
serried ranks they laid down to sleep, if possible, in the
putrid air and stifling heat, amid the sighs of the acutely
distressed in mind, and the groans and shrieks and
convulsive agonies of the dying.
   Horrible were those nights of agony, and those who
eventually escaped from this dreadful hell bore vividly
the resemblance of the tortures of mind and body there
endured to the day of their death.
   And then the horrid cry which saluted the ears of
the doomed captives in the morning, when they were
again allowed to emerge from their living grave.
   Never a night passed that dozens did not die, unattended,
unpitied, save by those who had too much misery
of their own to endure to bestow more than a passing
thought, or a brief word of consolation to their fellow
sufferers, and these in the morning were, as we
have previously stated, indecently hurried ashore, and
unwashed, uncoffined, were still more indecently buried,
if buried it could be termed, beneath the shifting sands
of the bay.
   Then as the pallid captives appeared, one by one,
emerging from the hatchway, each one, even the
healthiest, appearing more like a ghost than a living
man, as soon as the filthy, rotten and fever-engendering
bedding had been placed in its position, was heard 
the brutal shout:--
   "Rebels, turn out your dead!" and the ghostly
corpses were brought up one by one, and laid upon
the deck until the tale was complete, and then hoisted
up two or three at a time, bound together, and lowered
into the boat, which straightway put off to land its
freight of human carrion; ere an hour was passed, the
boat returned, and was swung astern, until it was again
required to perform its horrible duty on the following
morning.
   Thus day after day passed on board this dreadful
ship, whose name will live in history in the like category
with the Bastile, the dungeons of Venice, and the
cells of the Inquisition--forever accursed in the memory 
of mankind.
   Even the food of the wretched captives was calculated
to destroy what little health remained. Mouldy
biscuit, condemned beef and pork, damaged peas, sour
flour, rancid butter, filthy suet, and no vegetable--
this was the diet day after day which assisted the pestilence
of foul air and diseased breath in its baleful 
effects.
   Only those who were fortunate enough to have saved
from the clutches of their captors a little money could
avail themselves of the opportunity that was every
other afforded by Dame Grant, a corpulent old
woman who used to bring alongside the hulk, in a
small boat, bread, sugar and other luxuries, which
were delivered in parcels, with the price affixed to
each, and these were few among that vast multitude.
   Day after day did the prisoners hope on in anticipation
of an exchange--in the vain trust that the Continental
Congress would do something in their behalf
in the way of exchanging prisoners, but alas! this
hope was doomed to be disappointed. All on board
was funeral gloom, hope soon ceased to whisper its
cheering promises there. No person ever visited the
hulks to bestow a cheering smile or a word of consolation,
and policy, always heartless, forbade the exchange
of healthy British prisoners for emaciated
Americans. Day after day, aye, hour after hour, the
helpless captives suffered and died. Their clothing
had rotted and mildewed until it hung upon their persons
in a heap of filthy rags, and despair reigned supreme
over all. To increase the misery and bring it
to a climax, the small pox broke out with great violence
--no medical aid, no nurses were at hand--and
the fevered, maniac patients burst from control and
rushed upon the deck in a frantic state, seized hold of
their fellow captives and gibbered frightfully in their
faces, or leaped with a yell of insanity into the dark
waters, and thus ended their lives and their misery
together.
   One day the old woman, Dame Grant, already 

*It may seem strange to those persons, if there be any, not conversant with the minor details of the Revolution, and unacquainted with the biography of all the gallant men who played a conspicuous part in the days which, to use an hackneyed but expressive phrase "tried men's souls" to find the name of a hero bearing a title, paraded among the plain citizen warriors of America.  William Alexander, Earl of Stirling, the Lord Stirling here alluded to was an American by birth, having been born in the city of New York in 1726.  His father, James Alexander, was a native of Scotland who took refuge in America, after an active
espousal of the cause of the pretender in the Scottish rebellion of the previous year.  Young Striling subsequently entered the British army, and was engaged in the French and Indian Wars in America, after which he accompanied General Shirley to England in 1755.  He appears to have either changed his own political  opinions at this period, or to have been included in the act of amnesty accorded to some of the adherents of the Pretender, since he was intimate with several of the leading statesmen of the country, and by their advice he instituted legal proceedings to obtain the title of the Earl of Stirling, to which his father was heir presumptive, when he fled from Scotland.  Although he did not obtain a legal re-
cognition of the title, his right to it was generally conceded, and from that date he
was addressed as Earl of Stirling.  He returned to America in 1761, and shortly afterwards married the daughter of Philip Livingston, sister of Governor Livingston of New Jersey.  He was for several years a member of the Provincial Legislature of New Jersey, and Colonel of the Provincial Militia and on the breaking out of the Revolution he was appointed brigadier general by the Continental Congress.  He 
performed active service during the whole of the Revolutionary war, having at different periods commanded every brigade of the American army, except that of South Carolina and Georgia.  Lord Stirling died at Albany in the year 1792, in the fifty-seventh year of his age.[?voring] by actual exploration of  
[lassical] region of the Points, to ascertain whether 
[?] has described to the life the beauties of that WELL 
[?n] point.  Solon will have much to answer for, as 
[?] as much to receive out of the 40,000 copies [circulated?] 
[?d] of his book.  e fear that Solon will get proud 
[?is] hit and wander no more among the denizens 
[?] the scenes which have derived so much notoriety 
[?] his pen ; so that we will have to look in vain for 
[?cond] series of graphic Five Point scenes. Probably 
[?work] of modern times has so combined the UTILE 
[?] the DULCE, the useful in arousing the sympathies 
[?he] noble-heared and the benevolent, for the poor, 
[?] the miserable—the sweet in the profits to the [author?] 
[?r] and publishers : though, we understand a portion 
[?the] profits will be applied to the relief of the un 
[?unates] treated of in the Life Scenes.

THE ORIGIN OF CARPETS.—A learned [correspondent?] 
takes us to task for our article last week 
[?the] history of Carpets, and says that, although 
[?] were very anciently used in the East, their first 
[?introduction] into England was when Sir Walter [Ra?] 
[?h} laid down his cloak in the mud for the Virgin 
[?en] to walk over.  Well, we don't dispute it.  At all 
[?nts], this brings the origin of Carpets to the same 
[?gn] as we had placed it.  By the way, speaking of 
[?Sir] Walter Raleigh, ANDERSON, at 99 Bowery, has a 
[?carpet] pattern, representing the gallant nobleman in 
[?] act of spreading his cloak over the mud to make 
[?ry] passage for the royal feet.  If Sir Walter were 
[?] take a walk in Broadway he would find plenty of 
[?opportunities] to lend his cloak to ladies quite as fair 
[?she] of England.  But, speaking of guns, the carpet 
[?ion] is very serious, and is growing more so 
[?] week.  What with the first of February and 
[?first] of May, therre will be a grand rush about [carpet?] 
[?] for the next three months.  Anderson—King 
[?m], at his carpet palace, 99 Bowery—receives his 
[?cts] daily, and gladdens every heart by his [astonishing?] 
bargains in Carpets.

[?TREMENDOUS] RUSH.—No greater furor ever 
[?manifested] by our citizens on the arrival of any 
[?distinguished] individual, or to secure good seats to 
[?] to the harmonious warblings of the queen of
[?], than has been displayed y the ladies last week, 
[?tain] even standing room in the establishment of 
[?] enterprising merchants, S. & M. E. Towle & Co., 
[?] Grand, who have sold out entire invoices of table 
[?asks], napkins and Barnsley linen sheeting of all 
[?s], of superior manufacture, imported expressly 
[?eir] trade.  The above goods were partially wet 
[?he] voyage, and are disposed of for less than half 
[?].  They will continue to open every day this 
[?], as soon as received from the vessel, several 
[?s] of linen shirting at half their value, in connection 
[?] the above, of which they have only a few cases 
[?ining].  As Columbian Hall has long been the 
[?ite] resort of the ladies for shopping, the [proprie?] 
[?] have resolved to give greater bargains than ever 
[?] week.

[?HALON] has the First Premium over the 
[?e] world on Perfumery.  The science of magic 
[?d] scarcely have caused a greater revolution in the 
[?ds] pf men than the recent Premium awarded to 
[?halon], by the judges at the Crystal Palace, for the 
[?] manufacture of Soaps, Cologues and Extracts, 
[?] produced in the sale of those articles by their 
[?successful] manufacturer.  "Phalon against the world," 
[?w] heard at every corner of our city—"he has [tri?] 
[?ed] over France, England, Germany and the 
[?United] States"—"Europe must now come to New 
[?York] for her choice perfumery," and such like phrases 
[?t] our ears continually.  In his success, E. Phalon 
[?] not forgotten how much he is indebted to the [citizens?] 
of New York for the constant flow of patronage 
[?which] has enabled him, at any expense, to outlive all 
[?competition], and he respectfully solicits that they will 
[?] at his establishment and examine his new [splendid?] 
assortment of the above articles, at Nos. 197 and 
[?199] Broadway, St. Nicholas Hotel.

MUSICAL BUSINESS IN NEW YORK.—Mr. Ho 
[?CE] WATERS, 333 Broadway, moves steadily on in 
[?efforts] to improve the quality of music, pianos and 
[?musical] instruments generally, and to elevate the [char?] 
[?r] of our musical publications.  By the immense 
[?] he makes, he is enabled to stimulate the [manufacturers] 
of his pianos (the celebrated house of T. [Gil?] 
[?] & Co., Boston,) to continued and renewed [exercises?] 
to achieve some new excellence in their [instruments?].  
The attention of the musical public has also 
?] strongly attracted to the Melodeons sold by Mr. 
[?ers].  This instrument, so long looked upon with 
[?difference] by artists, is now beginning to become a 
[?t] favorite, and very soon no professor will venture 
[?] without one, as they will be universally adopted 
[?milies].  As to the delicious "attachments" of [Gil?] 
[?] Pianos, they have been too long and too well 
[?n] to require a word of additional notice.  They 
[?e] very soul of melody and expression.

[?MR]. JAMES MCCLINTOCK, has been known 
[?] any years as one of the most talented, and [successful?] 
physicians either in this country or Europe.  
[?as] in press a work upon the prevalent diseases of 
[?] climate, which will make a great sensation both 
[?ng] the Profession and Faculty.  Meanwhile we 
[?ld] refer our readers, those who need the services 
[?] a physician of the first standing to the [advertisement?] 
in another column of his Medicines for Disease 
[?of the] Lungs, for Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, &c., as the 
[?t] effectual remedies ever known.  No such [prepositions?] 
have ever been placed within the reach of 
[?] Public before short of a  fee of $5 for advice.  Read 
[?] advertisement and judge for yourselves.  A. 
[?MAN] & CO., 122 Fulton street, are the proprietors 
[?se] medicines.

SMITH AND LOUNSBERRY.—We have already 
[?d] the attention of our citizens to the new and 
[?nt] establishment of our friends Smith & Lounsberry, 
456 Broadway, just below Grand st.  But in 
[?the] world of humbug, a real genuine first class [enter?] 
[?e] deserves being spoken of more than once; and 
[?therefore] feel fully justified in again stating, as we 
[?] most cheerfully, that these gentlemen keep none 
[?of] the very best goods; and those who prefer [relying?] 
upon the judgment of honest and honorable [dealing?] 
in their transactions, may go confidently to Messrs. 
[?Smith] & Lounsberry, who will supply them with [Car?] 
[?] Oil Cloths, Window Shades, and everything [performing?] 
to those branches, with the strictest and most 
[?ulous] conscientiousness.  These goods are all of 
[?ttest] styles and patterns, and are very elegant.

Thomas & James, 141 Spring corner of 
[?ster], beg to inform their friends and the public 
[?rally], that in consequence of the extraordinary 
[?k] sale of their wet goods last week, from the 
[?nboldt], and the great satisfaction expressed by 
[?r] customers, has induced the proprietors to [purchase?] 
the greater portion of the cargo of wet goods, 
[?ed] into this port by the Barque Douglass, which 
[?] will offer for sale on Monday and 21 inst.  House.  
[?ers] and heads of families should loose no time in 
[?acing] the present opportunity for the purchase 
[?linens], Damasks, Napkins, Toweling Pillow Case, 
[?in] Linen Handkerchiefs, &c., at the greatest [bargains?] 
ever offered in the city will be offered on [Monday?] 
next.

HYATTS LIFE BALSAM.—There is not the 
[?] hesitation in saying that there never has been a 
[?cine] ever compounded, that has the reputation 
[?this] medicine.  For Rheumatism, Scrofula, Gout, 
[?and all] other diseases arising from the impure state 
[?of the] blood, it is sovereign remedy, it never having 
[?] to cure the worst and most hopeless cases.  he 
[?ation] of Hyatts Life Balsam stands first on the 
[?f] patent medicine, as the thousands of certificates 
[?] can be seen at the office of the proprietor 246 
[?d] st, will amply satisfy the most incredulous that 
[?assertions] are correct.

[?NEW] YORK CRYSTAL PALACE PRIZE [MEDAL?] 
MILLINERY 111 CANAL-ST.—MRS. CRIPPS, with 
[?] pleasing sensations, informs her patrons in the 
[?] and vicinity, that the First Prize Medal for the 
[?] magnificent Millinery exhibited at the World's 
[?] N. Y., has been officially awarded to her.  And 
[?] returning thanks to her numerous customers for 
[?] unlimited patronage she has received the past [sea?] 
[?] respectfully intimates to them, that at her Spring 
[?ing] (of which due notice will be given,) [every?] 
[?g] in the Millinery line then on exhibition, will be 
[?the] latest French importations and elegant [domestic?] 
manufacture.

some [?] which she may strive to turn to a good 
account?  (A grave charge this!)  What inducement this
for an effort for nationality in art?  And if the critic
has to do only with the artist, why not leave her when
criticised?  Why those slurs and insinuations (without
characterising them) to associations foreign to the subject?
Let the writer of that article inform himself correctly
and he will learn that the "Sacred Harmonic Society"
"has" some grounds for its footing, and is not
ashamed of its association with this vocalist.  The performance
of the music of the "Five Points Mission Concert"
certainly cannot add greatly to the fame of any vocalist;
but a certain degree of credit is assuredly due to
any one who has the claims of humanity enough at heart to
risk a reputation by consenting to sing music of so little
character and so unsuited to the voice, though said music
may be all that is claimed for it.
     Would it not have been well had the "said and gloomy
reflection of that midnight hour" been dispelled otherwise
than by dealing ruthlessly or at least indiscriminately
with one who from character and position is deserving of
charity and whose only crime is "some ambition" vs. a
native born American.  A friend to the friendless, and
to American art.  Respectfully yours,     CHARITY.

     COMMENTS.—We were positively surprised
and shocked at ourselves, when we read the above communication;
we really did not know what "ignorant sin" we
had committed, so we rushed for the paper and read the
article over.  Had we to do it again, we think that our
criticism might be severe, since we have had more time to
reflect on the performance and the high position claimed
by the "Philharmonic" (vide, their last Annual Report).
As it is, our criticism is most lenient and not at all severe
towards the lady in question.  Her history and position,
as related by our correspondent, are certainly interesting,
and give her some claims "upon our charity," but we
have yet to learn, that the fact of her being a "Yankee
girl," an "orphan," or a "dependant," should disarm
criticism on her merits as a vocalist, especially when she
appears at the concert of a society, prominently and pretentiously
devoted only to the highest class of musical
art, and challenging the severest criticism.
     Our correspondent wrongs the orchestra of the Philharmonic
most grossly, by saying that "being made up
of foreigners," they would "sneer and deride her while
singing, not because she could not sing well enough, but
because she is an American."  True, a portion of the orchestra
is made up of foreigners, but as every member of
it is equally personally and pecuniarily interested in its
success, as the so-called "government" of the society is
only its executive committee, the utter absurdity of their
acting against their own interest by deriding any portion of
their own concerts must be apparent.  It is neither probable
nor possible.  Our correspondent's first proposition
is the true one—Miss B. could not sing well enough for a
Philharmonic concert.  We knew, or at least suspected,
that her teacher "is no less than Dr. Beamer," who positively
did "risk his ancient won laurels" on the occasion,
and lost none of them, that we are aware of.
     Mr. "Charity" certainly misunderstands or misinterprets
us, when he says that we cast slurs on the "Five
Points Mission Concerts."  We admire their object, and
these columns bear proofs that they have had our earnest
support.  Miss B.'s singing at these concerts does her
great credit, and highly recommends her to all good men.
It cannot be derogatory to her, either as a vocalist or as
a lady.  That the "Sacred Harmonic Society" has "some
ground for its footing," we believe, for we understand that
its stock is rising in value, faster than its performances
in merit.  So at least the vocal portion of the "Messiah"
made us think.
     We are heartily and earnestly tired, nay disgusted,
with the constant twaddle of nationality in art, which a
few, a very few disappointed native artists and their injudicious
friends indulge in.  All art, to be true and divine,
is, and must be, cosmopolitan, as it is for the elevation of
mankind.  We care not whether the artist comes from
Lapland or Connecticut, from Italy or Oregon, our critical
opinion has nothing to do with it, and cannot be affected
by it.  To accuse us of prejudice in favor of foreigners, is
simply preposterous, and shows that out correspondent
cannot have read this paper much.  From the first appearance
of Ole Bull in America, at whose concerts Miss
Julia Northall (Now Mrs. Bodstein) made her debut, down
to this hour, when we endeavor to do every justice
to Miss Brainerd, American art and artists have
always most prominently commanded our attention,
and claimed our indulgence and lenient criticism.
We refer to our back files, and to the columns we have
written about Messrs. Fry's, Bristow's and other scompositions, 
about Madame Biscaccianti's, Mrs. Bostwicks,
Miss Whiting's, Mrs. L .A. Jones's, Mrs. Brinkerhoff's,
and many other American's performances.  What paper
has more carefully watched the progress and success of
Americans studying abroad, such as Ms. Eastcott (who
is a successful vocalist now in Itally,) or Messrs. Dayton
and Squires (an American Baritone and Tenor,) now in
England?  Nor shall we cease to keep an eye on the
home department in art, and to speak our opinion of it in
candor and honesty.  But let us have no more twaddle
about opposition at home to American artists (if they be
true artists.)  As we said before, Miss B. is a prepossessing
young lady, with a nice voice, and promises to become
a good singer.  We shall hear her whenever there
is an opportunity, and be glad to record her success.
But the government of the Philharmonic is to blame for
placing her in a false position, and so is her friend, our
correspondent, who drags her, in this position, unnecessarily
before the public, by his critique upon our
criticism.

     BROADWAY THEATRE.—The end of the magnificent
spectacle, "Cataract of the Ganges," is near at
hand.  The present is announced as its last week, and we
know that it must be the last, for we have an inkling of
another grand, expensive and attractive novelty, which
has been for a length of time in preparation, and will be
ready by Monday next.  It is to be presumed, that all
New York playgoers, and all transient visitors who have
been here within the last few weeks, have seen the "Cataract
of the Ganges."  Should there be some benighted
individuals who have neglected seeing it, we now give
them due warning to avail themselves of this last chance,
and see it during the week.  A quarter of a century has
elapsed since its former production at the Park Theatre,
and another quarter of a century may elapse before another
manager will be plucky and enterprising enough to go to
the expense of doing it again.  Therefore, ladies and gentlemen,
let not the present week pass without seeing it,
for it's the last chance.  Of the forthcoming novelty we
could tell our readers a great deal, if we considered it fair
to forestall the manager's own announcement.  This
much however, we may state, that it is not a star engagement,
not a one man or one-woman piece, but a grand
Fairy Spectacle, of immortal renown for its beauty and
poetry, and that the music belonging to it will live as
long as human ears can appreciate a "concord of sweet
sounds."

     BURTON'S THEATRE.—Never before, within
our dramatic recollection was novelty so entirely the
order of the day, as just at present.  It is not at all a rare
occurrence to have from three to five or six new pieces in 
one week at our different theatres, and one or two at least
are in order every week.
     Last evening Mr. Burton gave us two novelties at one
coup of this kind at his theatre; the one an importation, 
the other a home manufacture.  Could not the [distinguished?] 
manager, just to oblige us, manage to produce
[?] entirely new pieces, a little earlier in the week than
[?Saturday] nights?  It is not at all pleasant, when one
[?oses] the labors of the week to be done, (especially
[?] a Saturday, the fagging day for Sunday editors,) to
[?n] from the theatre to the office, at midnight it may
[?to] write a critique on a new piece or two, in order,
[?] our patrons and the managers may know 
[?thing] about it the next morning.  It is bad
[?gh] to have to do it for a Philharmonic
[?ert] (but these occur only four times a year,) and
[?amed] for the severity of the critique afterwards, as
[?] [?columns] of to-day show, but surely a new Farce or
[?dy] might be done a little sooner in the week.  Last
[?rdy] we had a comedy to notice at Burton's Theatre,
[?] to-day we have two new pieces.  However, we will
[?rumble], as the Manager certainly understands his
[?] business and interests best, and we will even be
[?ectly] content, if we are always as well amused as
[? were] last evening.

[?] come to the pieces.  The first is a new farce called
[?] to Make Home Happy, and is one of the cleverest
[?tten] farces we have seen in a long time.  We do not
[?w] who is the author, but he certainly is a most [experienced?] 
dramatist, and has furnished us with a very 
[?ly], bustling, laughable and entertaining farce, bound 
[?ecome] a stock favorite in every theatre where a good 
[?] Dabchick, a lawyer, (Burton) can be found.  The plot 
[?]-natured, henpecked fellow, constantly endeavoring 
[?] make home happy." but as constantly tormented by 
[?] unfounded and ridiculous jealousies of his wife.  The 
[?] consists in the many ludicrous incidents and misunderstandings?] 
which provoke this jealousy, and at last the 
[?husband] is driven to an assertion of his dignity, which 
[?gs] about the denouement.  Another lawyer, Mr. Tuffins 
[?re]) an insufferable bore with stories, adds much to 
[?un], by constantly telling mal apropos stories.  The 
[?] was admirably played by all concerned, especially 
[?].  Burton and Miss Raymond.  Mrs. Buckland has a 
[?] part, but looked charming as ever, and made the 
[?] of it.
     [?The] other piece, the new and original local comedy 
[?nds] a more extented notice, than the lateness of 
[?our] at which we write will allow us to give to it.  
[?n] two acts, and is a dramatic version of the clever 
[?] popular Potiphar Papers from Putnam's Magazine.  
[?] [?dramatizing] is the work of J. E. Darivage, Esq.  it 
[?edless] to recount the plot, when nearly every body 
[?ead] the subject either in the magazine or in [Booklet?].  
We can only state that Mr. Darivage has [followed?] 
the text very closely and in some few instances, 
[?little] too much so.  The scenes introduced are the 
[?ing] interview of the Rev. Cream Cheese (Mr. Fisher) 
[?] Mrs. Potiphar (Miss Raymond) and her consulting 
[?] about the binding of her prayer book, and the style 
[?r] livery.  A scene between herself and her husband 
[?Mr.] Potiphar (Mr. Barrett,) wherein he tells her many 
[?] and homely truths ; Mr. Potiphar's examination 
[?] engagement of a fat English Coachman (Mr. Andrews) 
[?an] Irish Footman (Mrs. Radcliffe) a love making 
[?e] between the Rev. Cream Cheese and Miss Caroline 
[?toes] (Mrs. Burton).  Most of these scenes, the last 
[?e] excepted, consist entirely of the piquant, sarcastic 
[?] witty language of the original work.  Some of the 
[?] were very much applauded.  A street scene, a fine 
[?] of Grace Church, introduces us to Timon Crœsus, 
[?], a blaze exquisite, done in a stereotyped, overdrawn 
[?] by Mr. Holman.  Young Boozey, cleverly played by 
[?] Norton, and Kurtx Pascha, the Senaar Ambassador 
[?] Jordan).  In a ball-room scene which follows, 
[?rly] all the company and a few more characters than 
[?] book contains, are introduced, for the purposes of 
[?e] very nice dances which are given.  In this scene, 
[?] conversation consists of some well arranged extracts 
[?from] "Paul Potiphar's Meditations," "Miss Minerva 
[?Tattle's] letter from Newport," &c., &c., interlarded, so 
[?] to form a connecting link withe the dramatists own [language?].

   Altogether, the incidents and the effects are well [managed?], 
but still admit of some revision and pruning.— 
[?riz] Pascha has rather too long a meditation in the [second?] 
act; it must be about three or four columns from 
[?the] original magazine article.  Again, his conversation 
[?with] Minerva Tattle, (Mrs. Hughes) supposed to be the 
[?e] of the Newport ball-room is too brief.  His own and 
[?] comments upon the company present, (so admirably 
[?d] in the original) might have been advantageously 
[?ended].

   By the way, and we are sorry to say it of so excellent 
[?an] actress, as Mrs. Hughes does not rightly conceive Miss 
[Tattle]'s character.  She is no ridiculous caricature of an 
[?d] maid, but a somewhat passee belle, highly [fashionable?], 
[?e], envied by her peers, ridiculed by the reigning [beau?] 
[?s], and admired and feared by the very young and green 
[?es].  Particular favorable mention is due to Mr. Barrett, 
[?]. Fisher, and to Miss Raymond, for correct [conception?] 
and clever personation of their parts.

   The piece was upon the whole well received, and took 
[?just] an hour and a half to perform.  With a few [curtail?] 
[?ents] and alterations, and after it is a little more closely 
[?yed], we have no doubt, it will become popular.  its 
[?oral] is good, and full of wholesome truth.  A first night 
[?] scarcely a fair criterion to judge by, especially when 
[?is] put i juxtaposition, with so clever a new Farce a 
[?t] which preceded it.

WALLACK'S THEATRE.—The industry and 
[?severing] energy of the management at this elegant 
[?ort] of the elite, are as wonderful as they are praise