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Amusements Thb Pabk Thbatbe Thb'New Local Dba IdtJHQ BEN'S CHBISTIW iSSOMATWI. V' GREAT BARGAINS Dt LADIES' AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, SILK WINDSOR SCARFS, LADIES' AND GENTS' GLOVES, CORSETS, SKIRTS, HOSIERY, tc to AT W. A. COBB'S, CORSET AND SKIRT STORE, Fulton street, between Pineapple and Clark eimlt. aplltf Abbott, ibe historian, upon "The War and Gen.

Grant." Theae lectures were attended by large audlenooi and tbe first two were a financial success, affording a profit after deducting one half tbe net proceeds appropriated to a charitable object of tU 40. MISSION W0B2, Tbo Sunday Schools at Flatbush in charge of our Association are progressing hopefully. Tbe one at the Truant Home under the supervision of Prof. L. W.

Manchester, be reports as a school of great lntorost as much so as any he has ever Been. He speaks In much praise of Mr. A. O. Van Epps, who bos charge of the institution, and through whose excellent management it baa become one tbe best of ita kind.

Some diffloalty has been expe rtMiocd in iirocnrlhir a competent corns of teachers; a. Topics of the Day. More Pboolamations have hen issued by the Executive, One declares, all crutoers now on the high seas, with rebel flag, as pirates, and it Is enjoined upon all Military, Naval and civil offloera of the United States to endeavor, by all lawful means, to arrest said crulsem and bring them to speedy Justice. Another order declares that any person or persons, who may hereafter attempt to exercise any authority, bf or under Jett Davis, Gov. Letcher, 'William Smith, or their confidants, In Virginia, shall betaken and deemed as in 'rebellion against the United States, and dealt with accordingly.

Citizen Cleeks will be replaced by sol diers, by order of tho War Department, in very many instances. The Goodyear Patent has been extended The Future of the Abolitionlitit The proceedings of the Antd slavery Sooiety now in session in New York are interesting as exhibiting the disposition of these reformers. William Lloyd Garrison, President of the Society, its founder, philosopher and guide, believing the work the Society was designed for, accomplished, proposes that the society shall dissolve, declaring that further anti slavery agitation is uncalled for. This proposition seems to have oreated quite a sensation among the select band of agitators, white and colored, and efforts were made to dodge the question, or choke off Mr. Garrison's resolutions with amendments and irrevalen't motions.

From, the remarks of those who opposed the proposition to disband, we find that the question of perfect equality between whites and negroes at the north in to be agitated until negroes are not merely allowed to vote, but are socially recognised. Wendell Phillips says "In all "prior time we claimed the equality of the "negro with the white man, and to day we "stand with technical and substantial "and with the negro standing on the edge of "Canaan, but not yet in. How about the "streetcars? and is not the colored man to "doy everywhere a pariah Absolute equality "before the law, and oivil equality for the "negro is what we demand, and I cannot consent to leave the negro yet." Mrs. Watkins Harper, a colored lady, in her speech delicately broaches the doctrine of miscegenation as a probable necessity of our race, therefore should they still cleave unto the negro. "The time may come," says this colored Cassandra, "when you will have need "of the warm nature of the negro in your "civilization.

The civilization of the white "race is cold and tame, and it lacks all the 'zeal, the fervency and the warmth of the "negro element The negro would bring into "their civilization the learning and the song of "his race the literature of the Orient and all "the wealth of his loyalty." That Mr. Garrison has been a sincere friend to the negro race, the most zealous and effective worker in the antd slavery cause, no one can question. He considers the work done, and proposes to disband the sooiety which has this work for its sole object But the lesser lights which have clustered around ha. The clerical crusade against tbe Theatre, Is having the effect by Mr. Davluge yesterday, by increasing the attendance at our public places of amusement, Fair minded people Who like to hear both sideB of a question before forming conclusions, go to the theatre to judge for themselves whether it really is ouch a wicked placo aa tbo parsons paint it Whether tho theatre or tbe church soonres most converts through jrach a controversy wo leave to the compilers of moral BtatisUcs the thoatrejias certainly no reason to complain.

Last nigbtMrs. Conway produced her twice postponed local drama "The Mechanics of Brooklyn." Tbe time has evidently been improved in completing the preparations, the piece being presented last evening without any of those little contretempa usually incidental to a first night. The company were all well in their parts, and tbe performance ran smoothly throughout. The play la like nearly all our modern dramas, of Frenoh extraction Mrs. Conway makes no secret of this fact, ''bntgives the name of tbe original, Lgb Drames des Cabarets." There are likewise other EngllBh versions of the play.

Mrs. Conway merely claims to have adapted and localized the plcee. The plot. is very' Fronchy, but "strictly moral, and virtue comes out all right iu tho fifth act. The Temperance folks Bhould take the piooe "under their patronage, for it is an impressive illustra tion of the evil effects of intemperance, and worth a TSozen Itclnrea by Gough.

Plays of a sensational character depend for their success on the situations Btiiking effect! rather than the probabilttisaorcon patency of tho plot. Ihere are many striking situations in the the local sceneryaronses a personal Interest on the port of the audience. Three scenes familiar to every Brook! jnite are produced with striking fidelity, and their merit is at once recognized by the audience, 'and the applause is ved complimont to Mr. Tyr rel, one of the beat scenic artiste in tho profession. The jiret local view presents the City Hall and Court House in perspective; tbe second is the Eaole Office, a per spnol compliment we gracefully recognize and cectily to the photograpbio accuracy of the counterfeit presant with a reservation in favorof the "bulletin." Tho local scene, tbe dock foot of Fulton street, with a tview of tho river, and New York in the distance, is aurpasslngly fine.

The lights across the river, tho ferry 'boat with cabins lighted up, passing to and fro, and the vessel in full sail, are the best scenic effects everpro auced here. The scene in tne machine shop, with a. real steam engine in operation, is a striking novelty. Tbe piece brings ont the full strength of the oom pany wbich has been improved somewhat by recent ad. tfltloDS.

Mr. Conway plays tbe old millionaire who takes such extraordinary pains to seoure an eligible Wusband for bis daughter; the meshanlo's wife for Which Mrs. Conway was originally cast la ployed by Miss bgersoll, a new comer; it is not an agreeable role, and gave the lady little opportunity to distinguish herself. The heroine of the piece is the mechanic's daughter, acceptably played by Miss Emily King. Mr, A.

(losBin, the new juvenile gentlemen, bod an opportunity as the high minded yoooig man who prefers honor and a poor girl for a wife to a more eligible match, to prove himself a valuable acquisition to the Park Company. He has a handsome expressive face, a good figure, fine voice, and except inclining occasionally to be a little too stiff and declamatory, bis actions are natural and pleasing. Mr. Sogers is a careful and intelligent actor, but he lacks intensity and power for the heavy melodramatio business. Mr.

Graver is at bome in the role of an Irish meohanic, one Michael GHhooly. Graver is one of the best, because tho most natural of itege Irishmen. The play is a trifle too long; threo hours and a half is longer than most peopio care about staying at a place of amuBement, and a judicious pruning would not injure the piece. "Tho Mechanics of Brooklyn" will be repeated tonight Helleb. Another crowded house greeted the great conjurer at the Academy of Music last eveniug and twenty five hundred peopio went home wondering and delighted.

Heller giveB a matinee this afternoon for the accommodation of tbe ladies, and thon loaves us for the benighted region of New Jersey. He may, however, bo induced to pay Brooklyn another visit bolero eettling down again in New York, where they claim Heller as a permanent institution. Hooley's. The interest keeps up at this establishment without tho slightest appearance of lag. glng.

It Is such a Brooklyn institution, that peoblo think as much of going to Hooley's during the week, as vast throngs do of attending Beechor's on Sunday. A good programme and flrstrate acting to night. Charleston Illusteated. Such of our citizens as were not permitted to participate in the glorious task of raising the old flog over Fort Sumter, will bavo tho incidental scenes brought vividly bofore them next week at the Atheneum Tho views taken by Mr. Jsmes, of Foit Sumler and Charleston have been arranged for the stereoplicon, and will be opened for exhibition at tho Atheneum on Monday next.

It will be a very interesting exhibition. Mbs. Williams' Concebt. The Atheneum was well filled last evening, the attraction being a concert given by Mrs. C.

B. Williams, assisted by some of best talent in the musical profession, Mrs. Williams, who waa iu excellent voice, tendered the pioces allotted her in tho most acceptable manner, and was several times encored. Messrs. J.

R. Thomas and George Simpson, vocalists, and J. N. Pattison, pianist, were excellent as usual, and their acknowledged morit was fully appreciated by the audience. Mr.

Ed. Mollenhauor, violinist, waa unfortunately unable to attend. Mr. Thomas' new pieces, "Beautiful Isle of tho Sea," and "Blue Eyed Bell," are both pleasing melodies, and were rendered in that gentleman's usual happy stylo. It would be very hard to find his equal in singing "Simon the Cellarer." Tho entertainment was a sucoess, and a deserved compliment to one of our most promising singers.

SPORTS AND PASTIMES. Base Ball. The Atlahtio Club will have another field day on Thursday atternoon, on the Capitoline Grounds where a regular old faabioued time is expected. Members cf other clubs are cordially invited to be presont and participate in the practice. The Atlautlcs have passed resolution iorbidding any of their members playing ball anywhero on tbe Capitoline Grounds, except on tho field marked out and designated by tho proprietors This has been rendered necessary, from tho vast amouut oi glass broken, in tho club houses, by organizing games in front of the buildings, and the proprietors justly complain of tbia useless destruction of property.

A full attendance of the membors oi tho club Is requested to morrow, as special meeting of'tbe Club will bo Jieid at the termination of tho practico gamo. The Excelsior Clot will open play for the season on Friday, if tho day is fine. To assure ball players that a pleasant and friendly time will be had is almost superfluous, so famed are tho Excelsiors for mutual good leehng on practico OS well as match days. The Club i3 composed of members who meot, mainly lor practice and recreation. They are not desirous of tamo merely as crack players, nor will tbey engage in "Champion" matches.

Sedentary business haoils domand some exercise, which will removo the injury cansolby too much and constant business application, and henco orr practice days, relaxation from labor and healthful recreation are the mam incentives wbich curry membors to the ball field. Whoever wonts enjoyment and loves true pleasure, will the Capitolino Grounds on Friday afternoon Obituary. On May 10th, 1865, Captain Garrett Yon Laethum, died of consumption. When tho 47th Regiment was on the point of going out to partake iu the battles of the country, Garrett Von Laothum was appointed Captain of Co. and served faithfully until ill health compelled bim to resign.

On leaving tho Bogi ment he received from his brother officers, the following testimony of bis worth and standing in tho Beglment: Heahqtmbtkbs 1st Beoimknt, 1 WAfluraaTOif Gbexs, Camt Wasbman, Captain G. Yon Laethum: Diab Sm, The Board of Lino Officers have received your resignation aa Captain of Co. I of this Begiment, with feelings of most profound regret. Associated as you have been with us, from the organization of tho regiment, we will more sadly miss you than if you had only lately joined us. We cannot lose this opportunity of testifying to your many sterling qnslitles a soldier and genileman prompt ond courteous In the execution of yoor dutieB, considerate and kind to every one, we can only hope that he who flUs the poBt just vacited by you may embrace as many good qualities of head and heart, and may fill the void in our circle, as creditably.

Tho Field, Staff and Company officers all unite iu this expression of regret, and trust that In whatever position fortune may place yon that success, prosperity and fame may crown your endeavors. We are, very truly and stncere'y, your friends, J. H. Rzymolds, Chairman, Capt. Co.

Gsobob Tooeeb, Captain Co. CHAS, A. Moobx, Captain Committee. Re namine ad Be. numbering Streets To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: I noticed an artiele in your Saturday's issue relative to the work of changing tbe names of streets when there were two of a timilar name, As there wis nothing sald'with regard to Columbia street I would suggest to the committee that they change tbe name of that oort running fronV Ftuton to Pierrepont streets.

I am aware that tne portion commencing at Atlantio street belongs to it, but ia mnch like the United Btates has been for fouryears rent in iwofh, and thereby caosingmooh annoyance. Mat 8tb, 1865. Very respectfully, Pbisto. TURKISH BATHS, 3 COLUMBIA STREET, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS. Honrs for Ladies from 9 to 12 A.

M. Gents 2 to 8 P. areMWAFly WINDOW SHADES! WINDOW SHADES! WHITE AND BUFF HOLLAND, VBLYKT AND GOID BORDER KD, OPAQUE AND FRBSOO, And all other sitfes put up with first olasa fixtures aad a reduced prices. W. 4 H.

MUMFORD, 318 and 220 Fulton afreet, mbl83mTnTh48 Bet. Pineapple and Clark sta PAPER HANGINGS, PAPER HANGINGS PRICES BEDUOED. ALL TUB NBW SmjCS, SUITABLE FOR PARLORS, DINING BOOMS. HALLS, to FRESCO PAINTING, OTLDTNG, 4c 4o. 218 andMO Fulton street, sJnmTuThS iml ruuappie ana utm ts, TBE ELEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING.

PROSPEROUS CONDITION OF THE SOCIETY. TBE LIBORS OF THE PAS? FBiR. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The reeulor monthly meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association waa held last evening at their rooms, Brooklyn Institute, tbe President, William EdsalL in the chair, and u. A.

itignwr, necreuuy proiem. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, after whioh a variety oi miscellane ous buaineBa waa transacted: among it tne reacting ui a letter of condolence with referenoe to the death of the late President, dated April 19th, received from the Young Men's Christian Association of. Montreal. The letter was referred to the Corresponding oeoreiary frame a suitable renlv. Circulars were read from the kindred Associations of Boston and Philadelphia rela tive to the Tenth Annual Convention of the xoung men a Christian 'AsBneiatlons of the 0.

8. and Canada, to be held at the latter city commencing an theTlhof June next in the First Bantiat Church, corner or jMoaa ana Arch streets. On motion, the President was authorized to give credentials to such delegates as might desire to go. The anniversary meeting of the Brooklyn Young Men's Christian Association will bo held on next Tues. day evening in Bev.

Dr. Storrs' Churoh, At tho regular meeting on the second Tuesday in June the report of the Philadelphia Convention will be heard, and another meeting will be held on the succeeding Tuesday, on which occasion the Bev. Mr. Gallaher will give an essay, on "the Literature of the Bible." All the regular business of the evening having been disposed of, tie Presi dent presented the following ANNUAL EEPOET. The report elludeB at the commencement to the present extended influence of the organisation, wider than it has been for years past, and attributes this prosperity chiefly to the untiring eflorts of its efficient Board of Managers, It congratulates its members that the dark clouds of rebellion hove nearly all disappeared from the land, and hopes that the period will soon arrive when the members 6f organizations kindred to their own throughout the Southern portions of the country will again, as heretofore, be co laborers with them in the common cause of humanity and religion, It records the fact that many members of the Association have, at the call of tbe Government, hastened to share tbe toils and dangers of the Army and Navy in defending the country's flag, and that some have given np their life for the cause, and that seveial others have their homeB and business to nurse the wounded and dying.

The lamented death of our late Chief Magistrate is spoken of in appropriate terms, and a Bplrlc of Christian charity is invoked towards all enemies of tbe Government, and alter noticing the death of brother George A. Jayne, and paying a just tribute to his unobtinBlve and ChriBtian character, the report givea the following retrospect of the Association during the past year, accompanied with a brief statement of the present condition of its affairs FINANCES. As will bo seen by report of tho Treasurer, to whioh you ore referred for particulars, the aggrogate receipts amount to $2,066 91, and the expenditures to $2, Olio as. Our debts are all paid and we nave a small balance of 68 cents in the tteaBury. 'luis is a grautying result, considering tho enhanced price of reading matter and other items of increased expense, besides having paid off loans and bills amountiug to 243 Si, carried over from previous year.

The thanks of the Association are aue to tne Treasurer, uro. n. n. mancuester, lornis indefatigable labors in collecting bills and for discharging so promptly and with so much efficiency the perplex inu duties of his office. We also tender our ackuowlechr ments to the several churches, and gentlemen that have so Kindly ana generously tueir contributions aided us in out finances, MEMBBBSHIP.

Cur present membership. Bo far as can be ascertained, embracing life, associate and active members, is 469; of. this number II are ladies. It is a matter ol regret that in consequence of an omission on the part of the former Treasurer to record tbe names of a largo number of the new members, they have been necessarily overlooked in the collection of dues, which is a pecuniary loss, and reduces our list of members in the aggregate considerably. An amendmont has been proposedto our constitution providing for a Begister, whose duty in part will be to keep on accurate list of all the members, together with the denomination to which they belong, with their places of business and reBideuce, which will obviate in future any disadvantages of the kind referred to and will facilitate the sending of notices, i c.

LTBBABY AND EEADINO BOOM. Thero have been added to our library during the year Bome elxty new books, making the whole number of volumes at present on our shelves about 3,400. Tbe reading room whioh is free to all, whether members or not, continues to bo a of much resort, and aa in former years is' well supplied with most of the religious and many of the secular dally and weekly newspapers, magazines, and reviews. Large numbers of young men, clergymen, mechanics and others, here find opportunity of acquiring UBeful information and have during the year toa great extent availed themselves ot the advantages they afford. We are sorry to have lost the valuable srYioes vi our esteemed friend Mrs.

Gardner, now Mrs, Conroy, who has recently left after having been with us some six years. Her kind interest in oehaii oi tne association wui do long remembered and she has our best wishes in her new relations. The Board of Managers have engaged Mr. William Shaw, a member of the Brooklyn Fourteenth Regiment, who was wounded in the service, and he will for the present have charge of our rooms. NEW BOOMS SOB THE ASSOCIATION.

The Directors of the Brooklyn Institute having notified us that they will nesd lor their own use the rouma we at present occupy, wo have after mnoh inquiry and deliberation taken a threo years' lease of the.second and third stories of buildinflb now in course of erection cor nerof Fulton avo. and Gallatin Plaoe, which will be ready for occupancy and to which we will removo about tho first of July. The I.catlon ia regarded as much preferable to this. Tbe dimensions of the rooms will be 66 by 75 feet and when fitted up tbey will be rendered in every way attractive and pleasant. We have reason to believe this change will add malerially to our membership, and with enloiged faoilitieB fir carrying forward the aggressive work of the association a future of increasing inter eat and.

useiulneBS may le anticipated, MEETINGS, The meetings during the past twelve months have been unusually well attetded, While we have scarcely been witnout a quorum a', any of the business meetings, our regular monthly meetings and social reunions have been occasions of special interest, and notuofrequently our rooms have been crowded by those who have enjoyed and profited by tlese entertainments. The following ore the subjects of tho essoya during the year, and we are greatly indebted to the olergymen of our city and brethren, whose names are appended, for their interesting, able and instructive essays: 1664. June "The Harmony of Loyalty and Beligion," Bev. L. S.

Weed. July "Teaching," N. A. Calkins. Sept "Origin and History or Amerioan Tract Society," S.

W. Stebbtns. Oct "The Iodireot Influence of Christianity on Civil Liberty Rev. W. B.

Lee. Nov. "Tho Perfect Law cf Liberty," Bev. J. B.

Thomas. Dec "Mormondom, by an Eye Witness," Millard, 1866. Jan. "Spurgeon and off hand Preaching," Bev. Theo.

L. Curler. Feb. "Money Making Mmia Advice to Young Men," Bev. W.

Fisk Watltins. Mch. "Hours of Daikneis," Chas. F. Jones April "Young Men's Christian Associations of Eutopo," Albert Woodruff.

The discussion of these topics has been an interesting feature at tho Beveral meotlngs, and has often elioited remarks which would havs been creditable to more cultivated minds, The social reunions have never been more popular or better attended thon during the year past. They served greatly to develop the social element among our members, and deeervs to be highly prized for their nappy influence upon our ABSooiation. The following extract from the Brooklyn Eaole of Nov.80th, written by a geatleman of tho Press and not a member of the Association, is perhaps a fair index of tho estimation in which these meetings are held: "There is probably (says the writer) no effort made by tbe members of tout excellent Association so calculated extend ita sphere of moral usefulness as the periodical gatherings at their rooms known as the sooial reunions, one ot wbich took place last evening at the rooms of the association in the Brooklyn Institute. Mental and physical reoreation are as important the growth of Christian sentiments and to the advancement of religious as they are to the improvement of tbe mind and body in Beoular cultivation hence it is that the combination of attractions in the way of vocal and instrumental musical performances, lively social oonverse on general topics of interest, and brief, humorous, witty and offhand addresses Irom clever speakers, which chorscterize these social meetings, become greatly influential In promoting the objects held in view by tho Association above named." The devotional meetings have been held occasionally only, and at irregular intervals. Tbey ought to be continued monthly, as provided for by our Bland ing mle, and without intermission.

Herein lies the strength of an organization, for without much prayer we cannot hope i to occompUsh any great amount of good. is to be hoped this matter will have special attention in future, that those upon whom devolvea tbe duties of carrying forward the work of the Association may presecute with greater energy, and fidelity tbe mission upon whioh they have entered. During the winter a conrsa of five sermons waa preaoh ed in behalf of the Association, by tbe following olergy. men: Bev. J.

B. Thomas, Bev. Ciias. Fletoher, Bar. H.

Mills, Bev. H. M. aa)laherand Bev. A.

A. Wfllitts, These discourses have oilled attention more particularly to the welfare and moral culture of young men, and the interest which their influence has awakefied in that direction has been felt and appreciated. AU ofua who were present at our second annual tea party, held in these rooms, Marob aiat, '65, will long remember it as one of tHe most ogreeablo gatherings tbat we have attended. This very pleasant custom which haa been bo happily inaugurated, will, we trust, continue to be Observed wbUe our Association baa an existence. LECTUBS8.

WabavenidtwoleoturesdurliigtbelasttwelvemontU at tbe Academy of Music, by Mr. John Gaugh, one of wbich waa on lemperanoe, ond the other was enaifod i the, Great Metropolis." weatoo hadoneby Bev. John S.O. WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 10. This Paper has the Largest Circulation of any Evening Paper published in the aitedStates.

Its value as an Advertising Heaiam, is therefore apparent. The late WorbiDgmen'a Convention. The Rights of Labor. We published, yesterday, a report of the proceedings of a Convention of Workingmen, held at the Atheneum on Monday evening last. We are satisfied that no true friend of the working man can read the report of the utterances of the spokesmen of the meeting with any satisfaction, It is a thankless office to attempt to reason with men who denounce in advance those who may venture to differ from them, but we would hardly be fulfilling the duties of our position by remaining silent There is not, as the leaders of the Convention seem to any real antagonism between labor and capital.

Labor is capital, and capital is to coin a phrase concentrated labor. When we remove restrictions from the free use of both, we do all that government ought to be asked to do. It is vain for any class to expect from laws what laws cannot give. The workingmen are told by th Convention that all they have to do to shorten their hours of daily labor is to get Congress to declare by law that eight hours and not ten ghall constitute a working day. If any such restriction were attempted, the mechanic should be the first to protest against it.

Why should the man who has no wealth but from labor, bo restricted in the use of his capital labor It' would be foolish for capitalists to clamor for restriction on the use of their capital, but it is not any more foolish than for the laborer to ask for laws restricting him in the use of his labor. Does any man believe that there is such virtue in a law of Congress that it can mane eigm nours inDor worm as much as ten If so, it would be best to fix the time at six hours, for if Congress can make eight hours' labor worth as much as ten, be difficult to show that it cannot make six hours' worth as much as eight Themechanics can, if they please, resolve to work but eight hours, but they would have to be content with less remuneration. If Congress restricted the use of labor by law, its conduct would be justly stigmatized as intolerable, and yet this is what the spokesmen of the Atheneum Convention demand. Labor is worth what it will sell for, and it is worth no more. If by some miracle in legislation labor could be made worth as much in a poor and over populated country as it is in wealthy and thinly settled countries, it would be.a very long time before our "expectant prairies" would yield their wealth to the world.

The value of labor is governed by laws which Congress cannot set aside. The hours of labor will be shorter when labor will sell for more than it does now, and not before. Then the working man, if he chooses, can content himself with the product of eight hours' labor, but why should we ask him to sacrifice two hours a day if he desires to employ them for the benefit of himself and his family You cannot pass any law that will make eight hours' labor worth as much as ten. The spokesmen at the Atheneum meeting are fully sensible of the evil which would follow from a State enactment restricting the hours of labor. What is true of the State is equally true of the country.

If a law were passed in this State reducing the hours of labor, the capitalist would either roduoo tho pay of the laborer or remove with his capital to a neigh boring State, in which he would get more labor for his money. The consequence of such an enactment would be to drive from New York both the commerce and manufactures which make New York the imperial State she is. As one State comes into competition with another, so does one" country with another. What is conceded to be true of tho State would be truo of the nation. It may be said that we could by law protect ourselves from competition from abroad.

Such laws are in the interest not of labor but of capital, We might by shutting out England from competition make the price of the dress of a mechanic's wife or daughter worth pxice what it is now, but who would suffer most by this Proteetiye tariffs place us at the mercy of capital and destroy free competition, which is the life of trade and the surest restriction upon any combination in the interest of capitalists. The world is outgrowing the fallacy of protective tariffs. Free trade between the nations will, when men consult their best interests, be the policy of the nations of the world. Let us prepare ourselves for it by leaving labor free and unrestricted by law. That sentiment which habitually looks to law for everything is alien, and ought not to be fostered here.

No one is injured as much as the laborer by depriving him of the privilege of working ten hours, or as many hours as he deems proper. In isolated eases we all see the evils of combinations restricting the free employment of labor. Coal, for instance, was doubled in price last year, by a combination, it was said, among the miners. Who suffered in consequence Surely not the capitalist the sorest. Tie Atheneum Convention seek also to restrict the apprentice system by law.

Here again we believe that the freest admissions to all trades are best. It is noticeable that the advocates of restricted apprenticeship are warm in their praise of the English system. Under that, no boy can learn a trade unless bv impoverishing his a poor man, in paying a bonus. Again he is bound for a term of years during which he earns nothing, and for the first year or two of his term he is merely the chore boy of his master. This system may be desirable here, but the poor man's son will certainly not profit by it.

It is said, indeed, that under the English system trades are more thoroughly mastered, but what is sought by the trade reformers is evidently fewer workmen and less competition. To secure their objeot, it will be necessary to add to the class of unskilled laborers to add to the tradeless and this is not desirable. Labor is worth all it will bring; those who know their trade imperfectly must work for lower wages than the skilled mechanic. The oapable workman is protected by his superior skill. The great mistake the trade reformers make on this subject is that they forget that all laborers are consumersas well as producers.

The money that the carpenter earns goes finally to the tailor, the shoemaker, the farmer, By adding to the class who have a trade by which they can live we deduct indeed from the number of producers, but we deduct in the same proportion from the number of consumers. The sooner all concede that you cannot set any fictitious value on labor the better. It is regulated by (he law of supply and demand. The plan of the trade reformers is about as judicious as that adopted by the sailor who had a blanket too short to protect his feet from the cold, and who cut a piece off the top and sewed it to the bottom, hoping to secure a remedy for what did not admit of one. From the agitation it is proposed to begin, a parcel of bjatant demagogues will profit, and they will profit at the expense of the hard working, honest meohanic, who may be seduced into countenancing their schemes, by promises which are known to be false even by the hated flnilU tempered men who make them; BROOKLYNEMPORITTM WHKELBR4WILSO M'S SEWINGMAOHINHS HDWARDHORAIGB LEPROPRIBTOR J36FULTONSTREET OPPOSITBMYRTLEAT alO lm2dp BROOKLYN AGENCY JOB UNITED STATES BONDS.

THB NASSAU NATIONAL BANK OF BROOKLTW, Having been appointed Speoial Agent for Jay Cooks far the sale of United States 7 30 em renoy bonds, whioa arfl convertible into 5 20 gold Interest bonds in 186T, li propartd to furnish the same in every denomination. Coupons maturing on tbe lfth of February will be paid at this Bank. Circulars relating to this loan, and information as other government loans can be obtained of tho omoera the Bank. O. O.

SMITH, President. Bdqab T. Jokes, Cashier. feu tf GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOHS. A large stock of CORSETS, both embroidered and plain, French, German, and our own make, besides the HLIPTIO SPRING SKIRT, in every size and Btyle, at more than a third less tban we bave beon selling them herstofore, at MME.

MORROW'S FRENCH CORSRT STORE, my2tf Hi Fnlton Street. KELLY'S WOOD YARD, AND a JAY STREET, Where PINE. OAK AND HICKORY WOOD OF THE BEST QUALITY Can always be had AT THB LOWEST PRICES. Orders thankfully received and promptly attended to. niatf a.

AT. KKLMf CARPETINGS. GREAT REDUCTION FROM RECENT PRICES. IMPORTATIONS or IHB NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABi STYLES OF ENGLISH IIOYAL. VELVET.

AND BRUSSELS CARPETINGS. At HIRAM ANDERSON'S. No. 00 BOWERY, NEW YORK. Elegant New Patterns of 3 pl an 1 Ingrain Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Matting, WiodowShades, Drugget, Embroidered Table and Piano Covers, Figured Wool Door Mats, at a reduct on of forty per cent.

FLOOR OIL CLOTHS from 2 to feet wide, at jw281iir2 HIRAM ANDERSON'S. 98 Bowory. ITCH, WHEATON'S ITCH. SCRATCH. OINTMENT SCRATCH.

Will cure the Itch in 48 hours also cures Salt Rheum Ulcers, Chilblains and all Eruptions of the Skid. Prios cents by sending GO cents to WEEKS 4 POrTIiR, Washington street, Boston, will be forwarded fret by na FoTBalo by all drnggista. mini WHEELER WILSON'S SEWING MAOHINES, 338 FULTON STREET, UP STAIRS, alO lm FOR MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS MATHEWS' VENETIAN HAIR DYE has stood tho test of trial, and is constantly increasing in publio favor, The VENETIAN HaIR DYii iB toa best and eneapoat made. Its price is only 76 Cants, and each bottle oontains double the qnantity ol dya in those usually sold for $1. THIS HAIR DYE is manufaotured by a poouliar nrooMs which reniers it infinitely superior to any Dye ia market Being complete in one bottle, no preparation ia reouirpd.

widen groat ly simplifies tbe application. IN USING THIS DYE. you avoid that bostt, BAD appearance by which dyed hair and whiskers are so renduy recognized, when an inferior article haa been used; as it produces a perfectly natural color of any shade that is desired, from a rioh brown to a jetty, lustrous blftok, that willnot smut, crock orstain tho clothing. Invest T5 cents, and sou will be convinced. Sold by ad Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers.

A T. MATHEWS. Manufaoturer. DEM 48 BABNE3 4 Wholesale Agents. 2aK6m la FINE KRENOH COUTILLK CORSETS, WBKl, UUKSam Elegantly embroidered, sawell ss a pood assortment of low briced Corsets; also the Bliptio Soring Skirt, in every stria and size, nt Mme.

MORROW'S French Corset Btoro. 1JS Fulton streot, 2d door above Tillarv Btrest. ma DIED. Unions In Brooklvn. on Monday, May ath, Helmjm Cbabiottie BmaaB, wife of M.

A. Briggs, in tbo 33d year Tho relatives and friends of tbo family are respectfvlly invited to attend the funeral, from Pljmoutu Uhurch, on Thursday olternoon, at 3 o'clock Nowbnrg papers ptBse copy. Joeeph Joxian Joseph, aged 40 year. His remainB will be conveyed to the Evergroons Cemetery for intermont. Adams On Tuesday, the 9th F.mma J.

Adims, youngtst daughter ol Honry T. and Miry Adams, aged 1 year and 16 days. The relatives and friends of tbo family aro resnoottully invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, from tbo residence of her father, 201 High at. SlBVKEE May 9th. at Gravoscnil.

Sasiuel 8. SlBYKEIt. son ol Stephen S. nd Jano A. T.ryker, agod 2yoms, months and 12 das s.

Tho relatives and friends of tbe family are invito to at aftendtho funeral on Thursday, at 3 o'clock, Irom Gravos Dv6n Laethuji In Brooklyn, on tbo lOih day of May, 1866, GEBI1ITTVOKLAE1HD5I, anativoof Amstordo.a. Holland, oi Oaptain of the 4Jth Regiment New York Stato aftor a very sovero and long illnosa, aged 41 3 ears and 1 months. Notice of fnneial hereafter. AMUSEMEVrS. BROUGHT TO BROOKLYN.

CHARLESTON AND FORI1 SUMPTEK AT THE ATUKNEUM. A SERIFS OF ILLUMINATED. INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHIC VlbWS, ILLUSl'RATIYii op THE TRIP OF THE STEAMER OOltANUS To Charleston on tbo occasion of RESTORING THE OLD FLAG ON FORT SUMPTEtt. ALFO THE FUNERAL OBSF.QI1IES OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN. AS SEEN ON BROADWAY DU RING THE PROOESSION, Will bo exhibited at tho ATHENFUM MON DAY EVENING.

May 76, and EVEltY EVENING DUHlNll TUB WEEK (excent Tnnradayjacd on WEDNESDAY and Sat URDAY AFTFRNOONS Those who were disappointed in prrcuring tickets for tno Excursion by tbo Ocoanus.can bavc niuuuoi itsen.ioymont, with nono or its discomforts, by attonding this Exhibition. ADMITTANCE. Sinfle Tickets .,35 Family TicKets (admitting persons) tsl 00 Commenco Evcnings, at 8 o'clock; on afterLOons nt 3, Tiioso views wero pbotographod by Mr. W. F.

A MRS, No. 167 Fulton slreol, wlio occumpanied tbo excursion for Ibe purpose. myl06t JCADEMY OF MUSIO. Tho Fourth Grand Concert the NATIONAL CONSERVATORY EVENING, MAY 18, 1865. Tick its 60 cents Roserved $1 Private boxes irom $5 to $10 OFF1CF, NO.

30 COOPER INSTITUTE. The next Term will begin on MONDAY, May29 Subscriptions. 85 per term of ton weeks, should be paid this week. Tlioro arc vacancies for instruction on Pmno, Violin, and in Vocal Music, and thorough bass. All Music will be furnished free of cimrgo to tho pupil.

Pupils ara entitled to frco admission to all the Consorts of tho Conseriotory. myl0 2tsodW OX'fc) OLD BOWERY. BENEFIT OF JAMES FRIDAY F.VENING. MAY 12TH ENTIRE NEW BILL FOUR PIECES. BURLHSQUE.

DRAMA. PANTONINE, 40. Go Karly to secure a GoodSoat. SPECIAL NOTICES. TO SCHOOL TRUSTEES IN THE COUNTRY a toacber of manyjea i' experience, and having tbe highest testimonials, is desirous to tako ebarge of a District orSeloctSohool in the country, or would teach tbe 1 nchsh branches in a Seminary in thn olty cr.vicinity.

Ad dres TEAC'HBW. 78 PaciBo st, Brooklyn. AYOUSG LADY WHO IS A GOOD plain writer, wishes employment as copyist. Ad oress, Mits F.t Copyist, Eaglo Office OLDING COLLETTI'S CORNET, Ttonrf nnrl fitrint? RriTifl Offico 23 Mvrtlfi aTfiDlia. Brooklyn, having enuipped the band in a new uniform, wo ere now ready to furnish muaio for Proc buoiis, aradea.

Pic nice, Ballfl, Festivals. Serenndos.tociablea. Ao. WILLIAM HOLDING, Conductor, 23 Myitlo Avenue, MP. J.

COLLRTTI, (Leader of Cornet Band,) mylO lm 38 Tillary streot. Brooklyn. TJINPUAGUARA. AMES E. UNDERBILL, AUCTIONEER, WILL SELL at auction on Thursday, May 11th, at 10 o'clook, on the comer of Hoyt and Fulton avenue, an assortmsnt of household furniture, consisting of bureaus, carpets, m.

tables, lit. A SPECIAL MEKTINO OF DRAFT BELIKF Association of 8d Congressional District, will bo held at Una Hall, corner of Mjrtlo avenue and Adelphi street, on Thursday evening. May 11th, at 8 o'clock. Every member is required to be present. Geo.

F. Thayeb, President. Geo. A. Delepee, Secretary.

rW PLUMBERS WANTED A GOOD JL. active man tbat understands his business, tako charge and act as foreman in tbe Plumbing and Cis Fittin business; aood wages given to one who is fully competent, Apply a'ter6 P. MTat ST Myrtle avenue. I BAVE BROOKLYN PROPERTY Improved and unimproved, somo of tho bo.it in the city. 1 would likoto exchange for Hordriok, or Heydnck Bro.

a nil 11,.1. Bh oinnV anil wlthtna 10 IU vtat, will please acdiesB M. WILLIS, Bsaio ollioe. myioa1' A REGULAR MEETING Of THH United Brethem Benefit bociety, noiu anuoir reum. a Himilton avenue, South Brooklyn, on 'he Hit instant, itwas resolved thai a Comrmttee of fotir be appointed to frame resolutions in connection with tbe doatb of onr lata lamented President.

The ing gentltmen on snch Comtmitee: Moesrs. David H. Ju lin Barnel Wonlf. Georiro Abrahams, and Monls Mowe. SiCita delay brought in tbe following Committee appointed ueXrofMm loS tie nVn hssn((ainod in the death of ABRAHAM UNCOLN, late Presidont ol the United States.

Kesolved That this Society, connection with tbe com mnnfl larae, do slncerol mourn the National oalamlty. Swotted Tbat this Sociotj tender their condolence to fh.mdowand orphans in this, their sad hour of affliction. Resolved. Tnat aoopy of the above be entered in full on ihe minutes and published in the Jewish New York and "Brooklyn Eaole." Tne foregoing resolutions was carried unanimously. lm A AROS J.

President. SAITOH. Simons, Secretary. WEEKS FURNITURE EXPRESS. All kinds of furniture, slanoi, mirrors, to removed to any part of the city or country.

Furniture uwket for hipinant. Storasa for furniture. Office Mo. a Fleet plue, Brooklyn. oio number of our members, however, have gone thero reg ulBily through, tbe year laboring patiently and dllUgently in this good work of endeavoring to lead We cnuoren to Christ.

The average attendance Mr. Manchester thinks Is near or about one hundred and fifty scholars. He re viewBtheir labors there wittv great satisfaction, and hopes that other brethren will esteem ita pleasure, and feel it their duty to co operate wiih them in this promising field. Our association provided a Christmas dinner to tbe newnhova of Brooklvn. Soveral hundred of them were congregated dt Grenada Hall, whero appropriate ad An rr wnhtttU .1.

ITT noma marched to Gotbio Hall, and' sat down to a sumptuous feast of good things, donated by liberal hearted citizens. We cannot olose this report, which la already of greater length than we had intended, without offering one grateful acknowledgment to our friends, the Reporters, for their kind attentions during the year, and to the Brook lyn isaolb and unvm lor tne excellent ana iuu reports of our meetings, that have been published witnout charge, which have been of materiil Bervlce and plaoe us 1 under many obligations. In conclusion Buffer me to urge upon all of you, and others not present into whose bands this report may hereafter fall, to enter more heartily than ever upon the important miBBion in which Bome of you for years past have been bo pleasantly engaged. There ia no field tbat presents itselr within the limits of this favored city where Providence has cost our lot, more deserving of our beBt efforts than this. We may do much it we will to elevato and ennoble the young men now here, and who shall, in future, be thrown among us.

Wboof our Dumber does not feel a sense of pride in any movement calculated to effect bo desirable an object and have every evidence that a generous support will be given us, and tbe sympathies of God's people are with ub in our enterprize? Let us then take courage and assist in erecting higher and yet higher this beacon light upon the highway to eternity, that it may prove a perpetual signal to suide the feet of young men to tho shores of abetter and brighter world. In the appro, prlate language ot Br. Morse of the New Yerk Association, let me add: "Tbe magnitude of tbe work demands the aid of all. They ore needed to seek out young men taking up their residence here, to cultivate their acquaintance, as they meet them at their boarding bouses or placeB of business, to aid them in obtaining suitable employment, to assist them in obtaining proper boarding places, to secure their attendance at eome place of worship ou the Sabbatb, and to introduce tbem to the mambers and privileges of this Aesooiation, that they may be surrounded with moral and religious companions and influences, and become interested in religious enterprises. If Christ's dlaciples will manifest a friendly interest in their welfare, while they are yet strangers, and show an earnest deBire to' their happmeas and prosperity, by Btrlving to benefit them materially, morally and spiritually, they will win their confidence and gratitude, and be enabled to eiert a salutary influence over them; and, by judieious counsel, they may induce many to accept the disciples' master as their master, and tbe CbriBtian'B God as their God.

And young men, thns shielded from temptation and saved from ruin, by the care of the churches through the agency oi the Association, will not fail to become earnest woiking members, baying their zeal quickened by a fresh remembrance of tbe benefits so recently conferred upon themselves, So that every succeeelul effort will not only do immediate good, but will also increase tbe strength and capaoity of the churches and the Association for still further usefulness." These considerations press upon ns, and who can resist their force when be remembers tbat of many of the young men who come among us it may truthfully bo said "No home have they at evening hour; No mother voice with thrilling power, Tclls of a sleepless, guardian eye Tbat watches tbem unceasingly. No home, no friends, unloved, unblest, Where shall the weary steps find rest? Oh, who will guide those wayward feet, And lead tbem to the tiercy Then ilet ns not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not" Wm. Tbe report was received and not oxceoding 500 copies ordered to be printed for circulation. The annual election of officers took place, whon tho following were declared duly elected: President William Edsall. Vice Presidents S.

M. Giddipgs, Episiopal; E. D. Barker, Cong. H.

A. Hagar, Bapt. C. A. Bighter, Meth.

Kobt. A. Bryant, J. Suydam Stoathuff, Bef, D. Corresponding Secretary Henry White, Becording Secretary James Darling.

Treasurer Henry Chapin. Librarian Geo. A Morand. Begister James H. Lightbody.

Managers C. Wilbour, Epis Wm. Losey, CbarleBA. Marvin, Ref. Tuos.

O. Conant, Baptist; L. W. Mouchcstor, A. B.

Thorne, Meth. THE WAVlf YARD, The Retirement oi Admiral Paulding Address of the Master Workmen, and Response. It has heretofore been stated in the Eagle tbat Rear Admiral Paulding bod retired from tho position of Commandant of the Navy Yard, which ho so ably filled during the progress of the war, now so gloriously closed. On ascertaining the fact a meeting of the masters of the various departments in the yard was held on the 3d lost, at which suitable resolutions were adopted, of which the following Is a copy: Navt Yaed, N. May 3, 1805.

At a meeting of the Mastera of this Yard, held this day, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, Bear Admiral Hiram Paulding has been detached from this Yard, and Is about leaving to serve his country in some other capacity; and Whoreas, We have alwaya found in bim a firm friend, generous in all his acts towards ns, at the same time Btrlct In his duty to his Government; therefore be it Besolvcd, Tbat we deeply regret the unavoidable separation, feeling, as men that have been associated together in our official capacities for the past four years, we are parting with one who will always claim a place in our liveliest recollections, because of the many interchanges of social communications and of bis many kind acts. Besolved, That tho Government will also part, bo far as this Yard is concerned, with one of its most faithful and efficient officers. The unusually onerous duties of tbo paBt four years, the immense amount of personal responsibility tbat has devolved upon bim during his term, and the very efficient manner in which lb. duties have been performed, only confirm what was expected of bim in his appointmonts, especially in view of his unflinching patriotism and of that of his honored fathers, who would not bo bribed by British go'd, EcBolved, Tbat wherever hia official duty may call him in future, and in all bis private affairs in life, be has our warmest regards ond heartfelt wishes for tbo health, prosperity, and happiness of himself and family. Signed by tho Masters of all tbo Departments in tho Yard.

Admiral Pauldiug, who haa taken up his residence at his country seat, Huntington, L. I appreciating the sentiments of the Masters as expressed in their resolutions, responded oa follows: HuinntaTOH, L. N. May Cth, 1865. Gehtlemeh, On the eve of my departure from the Navy Yard, New York, on the 4th instant, I had tho honcr to receivo, from the hands of your Committee, highly complimentary and acceptable communlca Lon.

The cireumBtances in which I was placed at that time, will explain to you why I have not acknowledged it sooner, Oar association bore, and the important labor that bas been performed in the last three years and a half, will not be forgotten by any oi us, nor will the vast results that have been accomplished for the good of tho country, be lost sight of by those who hive administered the government in this period of our national struggle. The credit of this labor, and the important results tbat have iollowed, belong to you, gentlemen, as the super intendsntn of the mechanical labor tbat has been performed. Without your aid I could have accomplished nothing, and your works bear witness to your skill, your loyalty and your integrity as falthbful publio servants. ji no Commandant of a Navy Yard ever had more responsibility, or higher duties to perform, none has been mote ably or faithfully seconded, by skilful and devoted master mechanics, and 1 will embrace this occasion to thank you personally and in behalf of tho government. The great rebellion no loncer exists, and you will have the consolation of knowing tbat you have materially aided in its suppression, thereby securing our nationality and onr homes, I take my leave of you with worm and friendly feeling, With high respect for you as mechanics, and, gentlemen, with all my very best wishes for your health and happiness.

I remain, gentlemen, with a repetition of my thankful acknowledgments. Your most obt, bumble servt H. Paolbiko, Bear Admiral V. S. Navy.

To Messrs. Gale, Halleck and Mason, Navy Yard, N.Y. Religions liberty. To (he Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: Sm: In perusing the columns of your paper of last evening, I came to the Anniversary Sermon before tiie Christian Union Association of New York," by the Bev. S.

Bobinson, of this city. He says he wants war to be renewed, nob against the South bat against the Catholio Church. What a nonsensical piece of business that would be! Is this the way to aot under a free gove mment? No. certainly not. Wheu the ConBtitution waa framed it waa decided that the government should not interfere but albw each and every person to worship GOD according to the dictates of whatever creed he belonged to Our late President: said, on a certain oociaion, We all pray te the one God' and we ait read the same Bible." It Beems, the Rev.

O. S. Bobinson wants to try and make himself popular by opening a crusade against the Catholio Church, bnt allow me to teuhun that others have tried that game and have tailed to accomplish what they detiret). Religion is vastly different to politics a man will always cherish that and try aad have it foremost in bis thoughts. He says, We support the poor tnd the priest lives on them." I think a nriest is supported in the same way as other clergymen.

We all know a congregation its pastor. He says "they (tne Oath olios) number ,000,000 is lbs United States, and the strength of tbat body must be reckoned." 1 don think he overrated the number. It is a wander he did not speak tbia way when so many Oatholios were fighting, and many of them periling and loaing their lives for the past four years on the field of battle, in Virginia and othor parts of the Sonth. It is a wonder that he did not try to have thirty one of our noblest major generals, and hundreds of the leading members of our brave army, who are Catholics, oalled home, and others put In their places I Ia that the thanks a Catholio gets lor sustaining noble government? but thank Gob the goverrunvnt pays no attentioa to such advisors as Mr. Bobinson.

Try and preach the Wrd of (iOD to lour not create bad feeling between Srlt eh hr denunciation of those who do not acres with thflm. I bene tho publio prints in this oonntrr wul never have occasion to combat seriously fuoh sermons as Mr. Tha wails nnwever. Lotus Uveas Americans ihc old live: that: is, let all creeds and nationalities be united to sustain tha United Republic tha "hope ot the oppressed and the i ADiiiaro for seven years more, notwithstanding the univorsal opposition which waa levied against it. The punishment fob treason, as prescribed by Gen.

Hovey, in the case of Bowles, Milliken and Horsey, convicted of treason, at Indianapolis, is, to be banged on the 19th. Edwin Booth, in a private letter to a friend in Washington, has signified bis intention to quit the stage forever. The pubseb of the Bebel ram Alabama, has; been appointed to a nrst class clerkship in the Land Office, at Washington, A City. Newburgh, in Orange county, has come to be a city. Newburgh will bo tho fifteenth in the list of New York cities, the others being Albany, Auburn, Brooklyn, Elmira, Hudson, New York, Oswego, Poughkeepsie, Bochester, Schenectady, Syracuse, Troy and Utica.

If we mistake not, the new city will excoed Xlmlra and Schenectady in population, and may, perhaps, equal Auburn, Oswego and Poughkeepsie. It is the only city on the west bank of the Hudson, between Albany end Hoboken, Ex Senator Foote, late of the rebel Senate, ays the Flmhing Journal, was in this village a few days ego. It will be recolleoted that he left the so called Confederacy several months Binoe in search of "some sequestered spot." Many of our citizens will recollect Foote sb having mado a political speech at the Flushing Hotel some years ago, and evidently was so impressed with the "segueBtered" appearance of our village, he has visited it again with a view of finding that seclusion and repose be cannot find elsewhere for we are Informed he expressed a determination to reside in this vicinity during the summer, Doubtless there are some "shady" people who will welcome him to Flushing. Niw England Law and Order. A man in Burlington, was waited on a few days since, by several "ladies," who demanded of him that he should raise the American flag, in consequence of his having, as alleged, used disrespectful language, in respect to the deceased President.

He refused to obey the orders of a mob, when be was mounted on a rail, and the procession started, a negro leading the advance, the "ladles" following; then came the tail and its rider borne on the shoulders of eight men, with flankers and rear guard, and followed by a crowd of some two hundred persons, A large placard with tho word 'Traitor" was brought ont and placed on bis breast. He waa oarried more than two miles, and returned to tbe point of starting, but still refused to display the flag. A kettle of tar and a bag of feathers bad been provided, and upon deliberate refusal to take the flag in bis hands, be was stripped to the waist, and in a few moments was covered with tor and feathers, and was mounted upon the rail for a second ride. After proceeding some twenty yards he succumbed, and consented to raise the flag on his premises. This he did in the presence of the crowd, and was permitted to retire.

The man is in a dying condition. It is stated that benzine was poured on him after the operation, producing bad effects. This is law in Massachusetts I On to Mexico. The waT with the South being over, the war fever among certain sanguinary individuals has not at all abated, and on to Richmond, is to be superseded by the cry of on to Mexico. General Ortega it is announced is arranging for an expedition from tho United States, for tbo land of the Montezumas, hoping to reclaim Mexico from tho hands and power of Maximilian.

THE INDUCEMENTS offered to Captains are, $2,000 and 1,600 acres, while Colonels are offered $7,000 and 5,000 acres of land. Colonel W. H. Allen who Is represented as general agent of Ortega, has lBsuod tho following: In connection with the call for enrolment o( the volunteers ol tbia and othor States, corner of Howard and Crosby streets, the navy was unintentionally omitted. The officers and men thereof are hereby invited to register their names and rank also.

To enable those who cannot call between ten A. M. and four P. tie book will be open from seven to nine P. M.

daily until further notice. By order of Wm. H. Alleh, Colonel, No connection can or will be had with brokers. In connection with this an advertisement which appeared in the Eagle of Saturday is appended as boar, ing upen tbe subject closely: ANNEXATION OF MEXICO AND BRITISH AMERICA TO THE UNITED STATES.

All who are in lavor of this project, and those wishing to Interest themselves in this matter, will please address, GEO. W. GIBBONS, Box a Brooklyn P. O. The movement as at present formed, assumes the character of emigration, but it is given out, apparently on a well grounded base of facts and authority, that it la intended (to ultimate ia a defence oi the Monroe Doctrine, intending to aBSume Ihe functions of citizens, until they are annipotent enough to wage war for themBelveB.

Tho subject is full of interest just now. The Casualty at the Polytechnic. The account of the stabbing of the young lad at the Polytechnic Institute as published in the Eagle of Monday last was mainly truo as to the facts. A desire on the part of the managers of the institution qb well as tho pupils to keep the unfortunate affair from the public, caused the wrong name to be given of the young man who inflicted the wound. Several contradictions have been sent to tbia office, two of which appeared yesterday.

We Intended yesterday to state ths the eon of Mr. Healy did not participate in the acci dent, but that the young man who did was a nativo of Maine and not of the South, as previously announced. By tho following note from young Healy it will be seen that he understood that we referred to him, which was not intended To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: In your issue of last evening it was stated (hot I was a Southerner, while in this (Tuesday) evening's edition I am made a native of Maino. Both of theBo statements are incorrect. I was bom in this city of Brooklyn, and, possessing, in common with most Brooklyuites, an ardent lsve for my native city and state, of wnicu, moreover, i uave just reason to do proud, I do not desire to be accredited to any other locality.

VeryreBpectfullv, SxErniH W. Healy. Beookiyh, MoyD, 1866. The desire of avoiding publicity is natural enough in such a case as this, but the object will scarcely bo gained by flooding our columns with notes like the above and tbo following. It is to be hoped that the matter may end here unless Bome person should tbink proper to give the name of tho young man who was so unfortunate as to "touch" tho being of young Reynolds To the Editor of The Brooklyn Eagle In perusing last evening's Eagle, I noticed your imperfeot information of tbe facts of the unfortunate occurrence whiob took place in the chapel of the Polytechnic Institute on Friday afternoon last.

AUhnnan in making our selection of a piece we had no thought of your correspondent, we must acknowledge that new lustre bas been added to the name of Coriolanus through bis humorous efforts, In the first place you are mista ken regard to ine perpetrator oi cue bloody deed. Although Mr. Healy took a prominent nart in the rtrnn. notation of tbe tragical scene, tbe "impetuous" bhw was delivered by other bands, I also beg to correct your other statement in regard to Mr. Healy, who is not of Southern, but of Northern birth.

In regard to the "shriek" which brought down the house, I have since found out in conversing with several gentlemen who were present at tbe time, that the "shriek" was so slight as not to be perceptible. I can also assure yon that tbe hurts of young Reynolds were alight, ond that although tne Deing waa roucueu uy iuo weapon, ne is now recov. Arinffranidlr. and may soon tread "the mimic stum" once more. Please insert this iu tbe columns of your paper ana ouiige, ivure, iwmuwjuhut, j.

u. The Female Bible Soeietv. The annual meeting of the Female Bible So ciety was held yesterday afternoon in the lecture room of Plymouth Cburcn, Mr. wooarun presiding. Owing to tbo severe storm there were but very few persons present, huu uuuu vi we upeuers wno were expected to address the meeting were present.

The proceedings commenced with the singing of the nymn commencing Blest is the man whose softening heart, Feels another's pain, To whom the supplicating eye Is never raised in vain. Mr. Woodruff then offered prayer in an earnest man ner, and at the conclusion, briefly addressed the Sooiety in.nn.l.n.a a rnmni'i miflr OB rt nrtaitlaH will. io work of snreadlne the Gospel. Mrs.

Brown read the annual report of tbe Society, a rather lengthy document, wnicn, witnout giving any BtaliBtica as to tbe work of tbe Society, its receipts or expenditures, contained a aeries of anecdotes illustrative OI tne poou worm kuv ouiuobjr trno uuiuk wuuug The Bev. Mr. Fuller then briefly addressed the meeting, after which an adjournment was bad. Stoem Accident. During yesterday afternoon the storm of rain whiob bad prevailed for nearly twenty four hours, broke away, and a clearing up succeeded.

In tbe course of its continuance the force of the wind blew down the flag staff ond flag on the Methodist Episcopal Church in Fleet street. The oupola on the top of the church was unroofed at the same time. The disturbed material fortunately fell without any personal injury to the passers by. Yotjno Mens' School Aid Association. Several members of this association met, last evening, at their rooms, inDeBovoiae street, but a quorum not being present nothing was done.

The next meeting will take place on Monday when it ia to be hoped that all the members of tbe association will as bUBiness of Importance will be brought before the meeting. the great ogitator, and shone with a borrowed effulgence, are not willing to give up the agitation on wbHh they have lived. The class to which they belong must live in an atmosphere of notoriety. It matters little to them what the work is, in which they engage, one moral idea or ism is as good as another. They have made so much by the negro that, as Wendell Phillips says, they can't give him up yet When negroes shall jostle us at the ballot box, dance with us in the boll room, and be regarded as eligible matches for our daughters, the agitators of the Anti slavery Society will still find excuses for keeping themselves before the' public, and disturbing the body politic.

Renaming the Streets. The feeling aroused in the different localities affected by the design to change the names of several of our streets, forebodes anything but a pleasant time for the committee having the wwkin charge. If the Aldermen had gone about it in a straigntforward business like manner, they would have had little trouble; but they chose to make a "job" of it, doing what should have been done quietly and without expense, in an ostentatious and expensive manner. The following copy of a petition to be presented to the Common Council has been handed to us for publication: To Vie Eon. Boardof Aldermen of the City of Brooklyn: The petition of tbo undersigned owners of property Bituatcd on Washington avenue in the city of Brooklyn, respectfully Bhows that tho proposed change of name of said avenue will, in the opinion of your petitioners, cause serions depreciation in the value of their property on said avenue, inasmuch as the present value of property on said avenue is due, not only to the improvements made thereon, but also to tho fact that the name of Washington avenue become identified with tho rise and progress oi that part of our beautiful city.

Your petitioners would also reapeotlully and earnestly urge that to take from them the name which has to tberb, as applied to their said property, a oeitaia and fixed value, would be doing great injustice to many who have in Rood faith purchased property on said avenue, with at least an implied understanding that no change would be mado in the name of the avenue which would be likely to depreciate tho value thereof or retard im provements tnereon. Sincerely trusting that your honorable body will perceive the justice of our petition, your petitioners will, as in duty bound, ever pray, The same argument here adduced in favor of Washington avenue will apply still more forcibly to Clinton avenue, associated as that name is at home and abroad with the most magnificent thoroughfare in the ofcy. There is no question but a name so well known and with such a favorable association, enhances the value of property on this avenue, benefitting not only the fortunate holders, but the public at large, by adding to the taxable valuation. There does not seem to be any real necessity for changing tho name of an avenue, because there happens to be a street of the same name. In New York and many other large cities, there are streets and avenue bearing the same name, and no serious complaint of confusion or inconvenience arising from identity has been heard.

To change the names of these avenues under the circumstances, seems like doing an unjustifiable injury to the property holders. Since so much fuss has been made over this business, a thorough ventilation of the proceedings should be had, and an opportunity to be heard given to all parties interested, before any definite action is taken by the Common Council. The Eights of Histoby. The in an article designed to convict the London Times correspondent of historical inaccuracy says "Charles I of England undeniably lost his throne and his head in a struggle with the Commons. We had always been underftho impression that it was the first Charles who met with the accident referred to.

Mr. Dick will have to correct his memorial according to Greeley's history of England. Boothiana. THE C0N7E8BIOH OP PAYNE as announced in a letter from E. M.

Blatshford to Clarence A. Seward, removes from Bnrrott the stigma of being Secretary Seward's assailant. Payne has confessed to the general charge as alleged againBt bim, and says that all the plans of that Friday night not being carried out, was one of tho greatest failures that ever happened. He has not divulged as yet the names of the associates. JESS.

DAVIS is announced as cornered by Stoneman's cavalry, In a place called Washington, Georgia. Bather a significant naule to the town. THE TBI Alt OF THE O0N8PIEAT0BS has commenced by a formal organisation, The trial will take place at the Arsenal, so as not to remove the pits, oners from tbo building where they are confined Judge Ad vocate General Holt will conduct the proseoul Uon in chief, assisted by Colonel Burnett and Major Bingham, Judge Advocates from Department of Ohio, The only report which will be permitted publicity, will bo tho official one made by government reporters, TOE PBISONEBS' COUNSEL will be aB follows: JMarUlef168819 Stene' JoBePtH BUri ud Payne Mr. Mason Campbell, of Baltimore Mrs. Suratt Hon.

Koverdy Johnson and Mr. Wm Wallace Kirby. Samuel Muda Mr. Robert James Brent, of Baltimore. Tho other prisoners did not name counsel.

ANOTHER ABBEST has been made in the person of Bobert E. Coze, formerly of Canada, who is held as witness, it being known that Saunders, Tucker, were frequent visitors at Comb' Htnse. The Long Island Dibectoby. We have received a copy of OurUn's Long Island Dlreotory for 1S66 6, which will be found very useful to all who re tide on, or have any bnsineis connected with the lalaui outside of Brooklyn. contains directories ef Astoria, East New York, Flatbuah, Flushing, Glen Cove, Green port, Hempstead, Huntington, Jamaica, Newtown, Ft chogno, Port Jefferson, Rlverhead, Bag Harbor, and So Uukct, with a business directory of the patrons of the work, and an appendix containing important information regarding civil affairs, the sooiettea, ohurohes, and other institutions of the Island, The work is neatly printed.

andj bound, and is published byb. Curtln, Qi Wall rtreet, Hew Yolk..