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1AW INTELLIGENCE. COMMEfoPABLE ENTERPRISE CORBY O'LANUS' EPISTLE. EcBTOBD VS. This Rivme, announced for July 20th, it iB desired to havo playod sooner. Tbat being tho day set apart for the Lowoll and Atlantia game, the suggestion of the Eagle last evening to change tho date ban met with the approvil of the Eokford Club This morning, Mr.

Cammeyor, undor Instructions ffom the Eckrord Club, desired the gamo to played on Tuesday next, July 18th. Ho will see tho En terpriso boys tbia afternoon, when it is to be hoped tin change will be made. QflHi T.nmnll vs. At. passengers; tho cars will seat more people, and those who obtain seats ar not annoyed by persons standing up in front of them, crowd, ing and suffocating them, ond beading upon their feet.

City railroads have been in ope.ation for fifteen years in all the large cities of the country, yet little or no improvement has been made in the eonstauction of railroad oars, so far as the convenience of the passengers is concerned. The omnibus was taken as the model of a street car, and has been faithfully adhered to ever since, notwithstanding the suf ferring and complaints of the public. The common close box car will seat twenty persons, from forty to sixty can be, and are often crowded in to one cor. The downright suffering this paeking entails is enough to arouse public indignation, and the company is severely denounced for what they cannot well help, that is the persistence with which people will force themselves upon cars, no matter how full they may be already. By adopting the new style of cars we have referred to, one thing will be secured, the immunity from discomfort of those who get seats; people who insist on crowding in when the car is full, cannot incommode others by standing in froat of them.

The new cars will seat nearly twice as many as the old style, increasing the accommodation to that extent. The companies cannot, hfi Axneoted to make the change all at once, charge. Miss Dickinson will, with a little training, it is expected, be. able to tear the eyes out of any rascally copperhead who will venture to dissent from Brother Tilton. Mr.

Raymond, of the Times, will undertake to perform extraordinary feats of ground and lofty tumbling, and to advocate within the same day both sides of every question in which the public take on interest. Mr. Forney will be a competitor with Mr. Raymond for acrobatic honors, ond will besides undertake the distribution of the officials drippings to his associates. Mr.

Greeley will take "the Little Villain" of the Times to his bosom, and will recite! in connection with Mr. Raymond the last act of "Damon ond Pythias" for the edification of a disoerning public. Wendell Phillips will appear arm in arm with Fred. Douglas, ond will break the bonds of the. negro, or failing in that will flitter the bonds which the creditors of the government hold as evidences of indebtedness.

Great trouble is expected with "the Blairs," but Thurlow Weed has undertaken to limit his efforts to make everything pleasant for them, and Mr. Forney will deal out to them a double allowonce of pap in the hope of keeping them quiet. Mr. Barnum has sent his agent to Europe to collect monstrosities and curiosities there. He has himself undertaken the organization of the Happy Family party, which will be the chief attraction of his new Museum.

A song ond chorus will be given every afternoon, commencing with the favorite melody, "We're a band of brothers. UNITED STATES COMMISSIONEB'S COURT Before Commissioner. Newton. the navy yard frauds. The examination in the caso of J.

Maxaon, B. Marsdcn, Wm, McDermott and Frank Itiloy, charged with defrauding the government of large quantities of wotk and material at tho Navy Yard, was to bvo commenced hefore Commissioner Newton this morning at 0 A.M. Hon. Henry 0. Murphy appeared for Riley and McDermott, and B.

Brewer appeared for Maxsm and Marsden. The prosecution was conducted by tho Hon. John C. Perry, Assistant Distriot Attorney, and Mr. Van Burcn.

On motion of counsel ior tho accused, the examination was postponed until Thursday next, at 0 o'clock A. M. COURT OF SESSIONS. Befobe Jddoe Dikehan ano Justices Hoyt akd Vooiuues. stealing sugar.

J. Kirby and Edward Donnelly woro arraigned on a charge of attempting to steal a quantity of Bugar from tbo bark ChriBtiue, lying at Woodruff Robinson's Stores at tbo foot or Robinson post. Tho prisoners belonged to a class of thieves known as river, thieves, who for years past have systematically carried on a Bystem of robbing of vessels orrriviug hero from other poita with cargoes of susar. Tho manner in which these thieves accomplish tholr work is by getting some ono of tbe officers or man in tho vessel to act with them by paying him, and when the vessel is in chargeof this officer or man, the thieves come at night in boats closely mufiled to prevent them making a noise, and the hogsheads of Bugar aro opened, aud as many bags as can be canied away in the boat put aboard. Tho heads are then put in tbe hogsheads, and whea tbey aro found short the blamo is put on the shippers, and tho real culprits generally escape.

J. ForrestolJ, Captain of tho vessel, was sworn, and testified that on the night of tho 26th of June ho wus awakened lrom his sleop by one of tho private watchmen on the dock, who told him thero wore thioves on bis vessel. He got on to the deck, where to found tbo prisoners, and also Alox. McDougol, the second mate of tbe ship; somo fivo or six bags of sugar were lying on the deck, and the hatchway was opon. Henry Van Sinden, one of the Inspectors of the Port, testified that be had examined tho hatches of tbo vessel on the previous evening and found them all securely fastened.

rhiwter R. Bromley, a nollco sergeant, teatihcd to tbo arrest of tbo partieB on tho night iu question. He had been culled by ono of tho private watchmen to go on board and see what was tho matter, and he found the defendants iu tho betweon decks, with a dark lautcrn; two of the hogsheads were broken open. Charles McConnell, a private watohman on the dock, testified that on tbo night in question he was on his post, when he saw a boat approaching tbe vessol with two men in it; tho carholes of the boat were covered with canvaBS, bo that she made no noise in approaching; tho men tied the boat to the dock, and then went on beard the vessel where tbey were joined by another man witnesB then acquainted officers Bromloy and Herbert, who made the arreBts. The Jury lound tho prisoners guilty, and thoy wore remanded for sentence Alexander McDougall, second mate of tho vessol, was then tried on a similar indictment, growins out of tho same affair, ho being the person who sold tho sugar to tbethievcB.

The evidonco in this caso was similar to tbat of tbo preceding, and tho jury found the prisoner guilty. TAETNG CARE OF A SOLDIER'S MONEY. Hugh McGlynn and John Heonan woro arraignod on a charge of grand larceny in stealing the sum of $190 and a watch and chain from Michael McAUen, a returned soldier. The testimony of the complaining witness was to the effect that on the tiOtu of June last ho was in company with the prisoners at a porter house on tho corner of Van Bruut and President streots, kept by a man named Doupher. McGlynn, whom he had ver seen before, asked bim in to take a drink, and while ho was in there he fell asleep.

On awakening, he missed his watch and bis pocket book. Ho asked what had beoomo ot them when the bar boy gave him tho watch and bis pocket book; there was fn hlB pocket book; whon he wont to Bleep thero was over $'200 in bis pocket book which ho had taken out of the bank that day. Alfred Cateni, the bar boy testified tbat when McAller fell asleep, Mc Glynn took his pocket book and watch and went out with them saying he was a friend of his and he wanted to tako caro ol them ior him; be soon came back and gave witness tbe watch and pocket book telling him to givo them to the complainant when he woke up. Further evidence showed that Mo Glynn boro rathor a bad character and tho jury touni him guilty and discharged Heenan, CHARGE OF RAPE. Cornelius Holmes, a respectable looking young man, was arraigned on a charge of having committed a rapo on the person of a married womannamod Julia Holland, on tho night of the 4th of July last, on a Vrcaut lot near Franklin street.

She evidence of the complainant was to ths offeot that on the night in question the prisoner camo behind hor on the corner of and Franklin street, while she was coming homo from church, and stuffed a handkerchief in her month and then took her by torce to tho plaoo in question, and there committed the offenoo cliargod. A number of witnesses were examined, however, for the defence who testified that Julia's reputation for chastity was not the bast, in lact that sho was a notorious nymph du pave, and that on tho night in question Bhe had been seen walking with tho arcuBod towards tho place where the rape waB alleged to havo been committed. Tbe jury returned a verdict of "not guilty," without leaving their Boats. SPORTS AND PASTIMES. Base Ball.

Atlantic vs. Gotham The Champions Siro cesffot, These clubs mot yesterday at Hoboken, in presence of a large crowd or spectators, and played a very pretty gome In many particulars. Tho Atlantics were short of Charlie Smith, but his place was vory acceptably filled by Chapman while L. Pike attended to tho le't field in first rate Btjlo. Thy new Beats woro all fillod, tho audience being composed in part by ladles.

Tbo behavior of the crowd was all that could bo desiro and all Eeemed to tako an unusual interest In the rosult. Tho Gothams bad recontly played the Mututl Club, and, by a series of mishaps, the Gothams mado but low runs rather an accidental result than Such things, of course, happen sometimeB, as witness tho Atlantic and ReBOlute score in tbe game of 27 to 1 But because the Mutual and Gotham Clubs played at Bnoh great variance in runs, and tho Gothams playod more closely to tho Atlantics, it forms no argument of tbo Buperioiily of the Mutual nine. The Atlantics mado very inaDy more runs ever tho Mutual game so ono rule is as good aa another. Still, Bonio folks can nover give the Atlantic credit for wb it they do perform; but, au contraire, detract from tbeir good playingby drawing unjust osmparisouB Tho went first to tho bat and did Borne really tall battinp scoring no less than 12 runs for start, Thi, of course, settled the suit of tho contest, virtua ly and all that waB left tbo Gothams to do was to allow as good a (core as poBBiblo. In tho lith inning, hoevor, tho Gothams did somo fine batting, solid, hard hit balls, off of which they scored runs, ODe or two being b5mo ruui1.

This was tbeir last effort to win, lor after that tney added but one run to their tally, while the Atlantics increased thoirs by 10 tbo final result, after 3 hour play, beiurr Atlantic, D8; Gotham, 21; or a differeuco of 11 inns. Pearco as catcher played efilciJntly, and was relieved threo innings by Crane, who was liko wiBo valuable in that position. As 2d basoinan Fred was also, aB usual very able, and added fresh laurels to his alt endy well earned honors in that position. Shut plajed 1st base in right sharp stylo, holJini! ovory ball tnnihere within reach, and batting in very strong btyle, making a fino score iu batting. Gil via, at short stop, waB good; In fact, John (lalvin improves in tbat position in each game he pliys, while at tho bat no is also very secure Pratt was on baud and pitched for tbo Atlantics hi his ubuiI excellont stylo.

Touiui) car tainly improves all the time, and his uuerrinu delivery, added to swiftness, make bim uusurpassaMi; in that position. Tbo voteran, Potor O'Brien, played his position well, catching some very difficult fly Dills, and batting like a veteran. On rart of the Gothams, Doeltnoy Bhowod efficiency as catcber, and Gibney, Beadle, liatfield and Wrisrht were each aud all valuuble assistants. Stevens, the new pitcher, IB not much if any improvement i.u Thorno, nor does ho cover tho pitcher's point near as well. I'he way his pilcbhiff was "slathered" is a caution, and only good out fielding saved the Gothams from an ov whelming defeat.

Mr. McMahon, (not Cohen, as a morning paper sayB) acted as umpire, and as ever, was very efficient. Tho Bcoro was as follows: ATLANTIC O. B. GOTHAM.

0, B. Pearce, 5 8 Gibney, Hd 4 Siait, iBtb 1 1 Cohen, Sdb I 'i 1 O'Brien, of 1 5 Stevens, 1 Chapman, 3d 0 2 Beadle, 1st 1 2 Galvin, 8 5 SimmonB, 1 1 Crane, 2d 7 Dockney, 8 2 Piatt, 8 4 Forsyte, 4 2 8. Smith, rl 4 8 Hatfield, If 4 2 L.Pike, If 4 2 Wright, i 8 2 .27 33 Total 27 21 INNTNafl. 12345C78J Atlantic 4 1 5 4 2 4 2 4 38 Gotham 34118800 1 21 Umpire Mr. McMahon, of the Mutual.

Scorers Messrs. Mofflom and Williamson. Excelsior vs. Union. These clubs will play at Mortisania, this aiternoon at 3 o'clock.

Go and seo them. Is it Justifiable When a match gama ia regularly announced, Bhould one Bide break faith beciuse ot tho absence or indisposition of someindividml mem ber? Certainly not. Matches should bo played when the time is set, and if a club fail to appear, then lot tho nino ready to play, 'claim and caso the bail. Tho season is rapidly advancing, and now is tho timo whon clubs shuuld work off as many games as they C3n. If one player is absent or unablo to perform, do as tbe Atlantics did yesterday, put in a substitute.

It ippeus very childish to tbrow a game over, because one player is away. YVben games are announced, others' interests are to bs looked to as well ss the club's. Proprietors of grounds do not desire to be put to an expeuso tor nothing, and should not be. Tbe Enterprise nine, disappointed in tbeir game with tbe Star Club, to day, will be happy to play the best picked nine on tho field. Thoy play on the Capitoline grounds at 3 P.

Ecetord vs. Eaole. A very interesting game of ball between theBe olubs was played yesterday, on the Union grounds, in presence of a fair attendance of spectators. The Eckfords won it by a handsome score, their playing being very oxcellent indoed, especially at the bat, where they did some tall things. Tho Bcoro was: Eoevobd.

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Gram 2 5 Yates 4 0 A. Mills 2 3 Slote 2 2 SwandeU 4 8 Doremus 2 2 C. Milis 4 4 Collins. 3 1 Farrell 5 8 Shafer 2 0 Chichester 2 0 Bodd 4 0 Kline 2 6 Simmons 4 0 Butler 2 .4 WillU 8 1 Pinkham 4 4 Saulabury 3 1 Total. 88 Total 1 ZNIONOB.

i a 8 4 6 i) a ..04 1 0 5 0 7 IT 438 ..1.03.1 I 0 1 0 0 A KB, FOR ORPHANS. The New Roman Catholic Orphnu Aav Inm Description of the Proposed Bnildine It will he recollected that nearly three years rgo, in the darkness, of a November night, the Soman Catholic Orphan Asylum, situated on Bedford avenue, was destroyed by 'fire, driving forth tho little ones, tome two hundred in number, half naked and frightened, to seek shelter wherever compassion opened her doors to receive them. Since that period tho children bave been, and arc still, located in a building in Jay street, formerly occupied by thftSistore of Mercy, loaned to tho Board of Managers of the Asylum by the authorities of St. James' Church, until suoh time as their Asylum was re built. We underitana mot me nigu pace ui luawmma uu labor, as well as the inappropriateness of the site on Bi dford avenue.the ground being conslderedjtoo clroum ssiibed aid tho neighborhood too thickly settled, hivj kept back Ihe commencement of the Asylum for tho list two years; tut now, in iustice to the children who over" rrowd the house in Jay street, not to speak of tho urgont applications which, it seems, are daily ond almost hourly made for admission to the institution, the Managers, with tho approval oi the u'gui itev.

uisuop, of tho ABylum, havo determined no longer to defer tho work. A now and desirable site having boon procured somo time since, the building, at the present moment, is in progress of erection. It is situated on a square of rising ground, four blocks south of Atlantic avonue and contains about seventy two building lote, bounded on tbo north and south by Wyckoff and Warren Btreets.ana ast and west by Troy and Albany avenues. It was pur based at a cost of $20,000, all paid for. Tho structure will be a large but plain building, 174 feet front on Wyckoff street, by 168 feot deep; three stories and cellar' 1 he basement story will be of hammered blue stone.tno other two of hard brick with cut brown stono trim mings.

As the building, for prudential reasons, is to bo contracted for in Instalments (the collar and basement, being now only contracted for), the entire cost could not at present be ascertained; however, let the cost bo what it may, tho zeal and energy of tho Catholics in these matters are bo well known, that any work of th0 kind they take in hand is sure of being accomplished. Thebui'ding, when erected will reflect credit on all concerned in it and the location being high and healthy, is admirably adaplel to the physical training of children. Keely, this city, the colebratod construc tor of church edifices, is the contractor. At the time of the burning down of the Asylum on Bedford avenue, it is admitted by the managers that a large fund was raised from all classes of tho community ior the purpose of reinstating the Orphans in their homo but, lor the reasons already given, tho undertaking was doferred, and in the moiu time thoy plead that, through sheer necessity, a considerable Inroad had to bo mado into the said fund to keep the children from ab Bclute want their usual precarious at best, proving entirely inadequate to meet the enormous ad vance in tbe prices of supplies for the pist two years. We understand that Bishop LougblinhaB organized a system ol collecting funds for tbe now Asylum in all (he Catholic churches in tho city, so that tho ontiro Catholic community, rich and poor, will bo afforded an opportunity of contributing, according to their means, to so necessary otd praiseworthy an undertaking.

THtt IlMilUS Ul liRWGIlS TRIAL. Was the Murderess Insaue The Testimony Concluded. The interest in the trial has increased, in its continuance, and on the examination, yesterday the court room was crowded, a large number of ladies being present A CLEBaSMAN ON THE STAND. Eev. Dr.

J. C. Burroughs, of Chicago, brother of deceased, was called for cross examination, which was vety rigid, being conducted by Mr. Bradley. Miss Earns was told to lift her veil, while the examination was going on.

Witness thought he recognized her, bat was not positive; never saw her more than two or three times; she was at the University one evening, while witness was professor there, on an occasion when the public were invited; could not tell who camo with her; had an idea he was introduced to her by deceased. Witness could not recollect ever meeting her in the street; the only time he ever saw her, ho thought, was at the University did not know where she was living; had in conversation with a Mr. Sherwood in regard to Miss Harris, but did not know she was in Sherwood's book storo; had a general idea ot her features; thought when ho saw nor, her bair was light; could not recognize nor wnn postuve ncss. Question by Mr. Bradley Then what did you mean when you said "Miss Harris, you have known my bro.

ther a long time, and are acquainted with his handwriting A. Did not know tuey corresponded. Witness only knew sho was tamiliar with handwiitlng of deceaBed, from her own allusion to tbe fact; at the tinm MiBS Harris called on witness sho was calm, until she replied to qucBtions of witness, whether deceased had ever done or said anything to justify suspioioo; sho was rather tidied and replied in tho negative; nothing waB said about his brother being married; deceased was married September not remember any lady calling the day before to ask if his brother was in town did not have but a faint recollection of the lady who accompanied Miss Harris on the visit to witness' store; thought she was 30 or 85 years old; small and slender; could not recognise tho Miss Devhns as cither ot them being Ibo lady who was with Mies Harris; witness was not aware of any correspondence betwoen his brother and alias Harris; witness had never said he knew of an engagement between deceased and accujod; he had told Miss Ricrdan, ho was aware his brother and Miss Harris w. r3 acquainted, and took an interest in each other; witness supposed his brother did intend at ono timo to marry Miss Harris, but when his circumstances changed and be found ho was unable to give her au education, deceased abandoned the idea; witness wrote to Iiav. Mr.

Johnson concerning this caso; asked his assistance; Mr. Johnson did not Ueclino. AN INDIS'lINCT MEMOItY. The ltev. was examined touching his brother's whereabouts, for a day or so pendius his marriage, but bo could remember nothing.

When asked what he meant by saying, ho stayed with liitrj, Mr. Hobo an others, ho replied, my momory is vory indistinct as to whore ho passed the niaht." Question by Mr. Bradley. Now will you state how it is lhal you remember so much about tho interviow you bad with Miss Harris aud nothiug about tho mjveuients of your brother when ho came on to bo married A When MiBS Harris Ehowed me tho lowers, he was con Hderablj startled. Tbe thought flashod acrosj his mind tout the notico of his brother's marriage had mado hur leel thBt she bad some claim upon him could not fail to remember this.

About the movements ot bis brother they were ot no interest, and he did not notico tUem, though be was deeply interested in tho marriago; since here, Iho testimony jd been talked ot; had conversation about tho testimony in coueral way iu rogird to tbo tvirtenco. thty would give; witness bad communi ted to thorn what would bo inn bearing of his testimony; bad said to Borne oi them, "No matter abut tho aspect of the case, we robuttiuir witnesses are to givo our testimony yet; said words to that effuot in couvor taiion with one or more of the witnesses. By Judge Hughes Witness solemnized tho marriago ceiemouy, und lett the marriage notices at the several newspaper offices. PART 0E THE MAEBIAOE FORM OMITIED. Witness did not uso the form in tho marriago oore moiy calling on others if they knew of any hwtul im pediment by reason oi pre contract, it was customary for bim to do so, and had frequently used it.

The engagement between deceased and accused was tho subject of conveisation alter maariage, but never before. It was quite possible tbe relations may havo boon alluded to before tho marriage. Witness thought hisibrother vory expert with the pen; saw a picture of his brother with Miss Hairis, when she called with tbo letters; thought he a6ked Ler for the picture. MRS. Fleming's testimony was the next offered.

She was a lady with whom Miss Harris boarded in Baltimore. Witness gave an account or lae aoings or accused while at her house. Sbe never went out to visit plaoes of amusement except with John Devlin, the brother of tho ladita with whom Bhe boarded. He was the only gentleman with whom Bhe ever went out. She said she was going to Wcabington to sue an old lover for breaoh of promise; that she had been engaged to him for seven years, and that he had married young lady and corresponded with herup to within a mouth of his marriage; she said, "What induced him to many this young lady, MoggB, was that sho had money; she was going to buo bim merely to clear herself and lot the world eee Bhe was a virtuous girl;" she said the reaBon lor bringing the suit was tint she received anonymous letters; sho Bald the lather of this young lady was wealthy, and she believed Mr.

Burroughs loved her, but married the other one becausa sbe was rich. She held Mr. Burroughs in very high estimation; always speke very weU of him. She said she had received the treatment ot a father from Mr. Burrows.

She had always looked to him as such, aud put the utmost confidence in him, and that he had never wronged her. When she first came on Sunday evening minister was iu tbo parlor, and ho was piaying a hymn on tbe piano; while ho was playing Miss Harris took a saucer from the mantlepieco and went round to tako up a collection. She would sometimes appear very thoughtful and get up all at once and sing a love song; then sho would come to where witness was and appear to be in a Tery good humor. A discuBBlon ensued between counsel as to tho admla ibility of a hypothetical question put by tho Distrht Attorney, which was objected to by Mr. Voorhees.

After considerable argument, the case was adjourned until tc day, when the counsel will sum up, and it will probably 6 t0 tbo on Dratted Men Now in the To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: Co. TimtD N. 2d Drv. 10th 1 Arure Coups, Baibioh, N. July 0.

You will oblige a citizen of Brooklyn one tbat is drafted in the army by giving these few lines a place in your paper. There is now in thli regiment about fifty men from Brooklyn, allot whom are married; soma with large families depending npon thorn for support. The drafted mon from somo of the other States are at home, and we are still held. We were brought here Ior an. eruergecrj; that is over now, and why not let us come heme to attend to tbe wants of our families for the coming winter? We appeal to tbe Coanoilmen aud others to toy and do aomeiiirn? in our a i tra are of no use here to tbe government, bat an expense.

RespecUally Youn, 8,11. THE MUSEUM FIRE. PROPOSAL TO HATE A MUSEUM FN BROOKLYN. ABOUT THE COLLECTION. A DESCRIPTION OF TINS BUILDING.

Dear Eagle: The burning of Barnum's Museum, the boil iDg of the whale and melting up of the wax Aggers," the other day, was a catastrophe to be mourned in Pooria, When the young man from the country comes to town, where can he go to now What is to become of the Fat Woman Between grief over the conflagration and tho hot weather, I understand Bhe has lost six hundred pounds daring the past three days. The Board of Education, I understand, intend to adopt the Lightning Calculator, to assist the mombera in com puting tho lowest possible amount of salary the femalo teachers can livo on. Tho GiantesB has been taken apart and packed away in sections until Barnam starts again. It is enough to bring tears to the eyes of a member of the Historical Soeicty to think of the destruction of relics, curiosities and antiques. This leaves an opening In tho Museum line, and I pro pose to go into it, and have a big show over kere.

I have got my Charleston collection of curiosities to start with. Abo Adam's fig leaf apron, tho first article of attiie ever worn by man, the olub which killed Captain Cook, and a splinter from the North pole. Pocahontas' sewing machine, (Wheelor Wilson's.) Cleopatra's clothes wringer. A piece of Book of Ages." King Solomon's tobacco box. Nebuchadnezzar's toothpick.

I havo employed several Blgn painters to got up a series of paintings of revolutionary sires. Also put several carpenters, stonecutters, tailors and cabinet makers at work on curiosities from ull parts of the world. Bsmum has sent a man to Europe to buy a new sot of relics. This is a Blight to native genius. Wo can manufacture aB gocd articles in this line as any people in the world, from a mastodon to a mermaid.

BornuiD'B curiosities were most of thorn old, and some of them shabby. Mino will bo an entirely now collection. I shall have mauy local relics quite os interesting. The War Fund Committee will grace tbe collection of foBBils, with wax figures or a member of tho Board of Education and the Committee on naming Btreets. Philadelphia has secured the log house whore flenorai Grant put up while engaged in the military business in Virginia, but I bought tho site of the Battle of Bull Bun, and intend to bring it to Brooklyn.

The building will be located in a central locality, and will be a gorgeous piece of architecture. The arctiiteot, Mr. I. O'Nic, a gentleman of deep do signs, has drawn out the plan of the edifice on a shinglef from which I am able to give you a brief description. Tho architecture of the main building will be of the Celtic order, modified after the three story brown stono.

front improvement, which retains ail the beautiful sim plicity of the original Celtic, as seen in the rural mansions of the original squatters at Bod Hook; combined wltb the elegance of Columbia street. The basement will bo in the Teutonic style, the columns forming the graceful outlines of a Bologna sausage, resting on a lager beor keg for pedestal, and surmounted by scroll work in form of a pretzel. Tho interior of the buildin? will be fitted up in eiual taste. The ceilings, which will be plastered throughout, will be beantiiully wbitewashel. The walls, which will also be glistered, will be papered in superb style.

Gas and water will be introduced. The building will bo divided into stories, which will bo arranged one above another. They will be connected by etaircaaes, running up and down. Numerous window will likewise be employed to light the buildinrr. These windows will be made so that they can be open and shut, making the musoum the "cooleBt place of amusement in the world." The windows will also be handy to jump out of in case of fire, affording an opportunity for the exercise of tasts to those who prefer breaking their necks to being roasted.

The Museum will be arranged into departments. THE NATIONAL HISTOBY DEPARTMENT will bo at the top of the building, to bo convenient for the elephant. The collection will embrace wild animals of every variety to be found in Kings County. Besides the elephant, I havo got a stuffed owl, two canaries, a rat aud tan terrier, and a City Bailroad car horse. Tho Indian Department will bo very rich.

I flha have Powhatan's bootjack, Rod Jacket's Buspendersi and Tecumseh's neck tie. Also a "Live Indian," the renownod brave Santakruz. sauer, of the great Gin an sugah tribe, will be in attend, anoe, execute a war dance, and scalp visitors for an extra charge of ten cents. LIVING CTJBIOSITIES. I am raising a giantess down in Vermont, who is six teen feet high now, and is growing at the rate of ten inches a week.

If she should bo too large to bo Been all at once, sho will bo exhibited in sections. A farmer on Long Island has agreed to raise mo a pig with two heads, and a calf with six legs and two tails, A portion of tho bniKing will be fitted up as a "VeBtry Boom," after the Btyle of tho Park Theatre, where etrictly moral dramatic entertainments will be given Buch as "Jaok Sheppard and his dog on uorseDack, with a real dog. All that is required is tho public patronage to estab lien this enterprise, which shall make Brooklyn inuo. pendent of New lork for a place where afternoon meet ings can bo arranged, and the wonders of nature studied, ior the lo iv price of admission ot twenty uve cents. Yours as ever, Cobby laitds.

The Closing of Ford's Theatre Letter lrom Mr. Ford. To the Editor of Ihe Washington Chronicle: I read in yesterday's issue the communication of tho Eev. Mr. B.

H. Nadal, relativo to this theatre Waiving much concerning tho profession nf tho actor that I deeply regretted to sou as coiniug from so able and brilliant a minister of tho Uospol, I mocelv wish to eav. tliat to July 1st niv theatre was for sale at a staled price, a value placed upon it by real estate meu ru this Tbeatro. Failing to sell, my next duty was to occupy and nso the building. My necessities required immediate action: the neccsnties nj others having claims upon me were equally urg nl, including a larginumber of dependent people.

Tbe property is mine, and my business is one alike legitimate and lawful Coupled with my rights was the failure to purchase, in itself some evidence that the public were not adverse to tbe continuance ot dramatio performances in the building. If I did not "appreciate the national feeling and the national conscience, am I alone guilty The late President was alike my friend, my patron and my benefactor. I tried practically to do all I could in respect and reverence for his memory, Cheap lip serviceis distasteful to me, and where I find but little else I begin to doubt the sincerity of those who question my motives. I do not now refer to your reverend correspondent I objeel, however, to an inference which may be justly drawn from your article of the 4th instant, and his communication. The theatre doea not oarry "profanity and pollution" with h.

Older than'the Christian Church; euno. bled by the grandest Intellect which God, In His infinite wisdom, hat yet vouchsafed mankind; patronized by the good and great everywhere, and her by every President from George Washington down to Abraham Lincoln inclusive, it 1b worthy of kinder words than you give, and capable ol better results than your reverend correBpoi dent appears willing to acknowledge, even should It retain in homo in the house on Tenth street. For the Church (taught within its sacred portals somo letBots, the reaulls of whiob, I hope, have bee ime evident in my life,) I have no word! but of respect and duty, and I can fallyappreolate the Kev. Mr Madal'a BOd in tentioue; and I will ay lam willingat any limelo lestt'u sincerity of those who appear to desire a cltange in the use of the building. But lniUBt claim Ihe rights belonglug to my citizenship the absolute control oi my property, and tho perfect right to prosecute my lawful business, I do not fear in Washington the slightest interference from her citizets.

All that I could hear were words of klndneBs. I tad received but one anonymous note weak invention of tho previous to list Monday night. I have heard of no other threat, aod I feel sure that lawless violence will not intrude again in my building. Tbe Mayor and Superintendent of Polico both concur in this opinion. On Monday evening last not the sligbtett manifestation of ill feeling was apparent.

Citizens and soldiers appeared alike astonished at the order closiag the doors. Consequently it was too much to Bay "that such an idea (the opening) could only be agreeable to tho enemies of the cause in which Mr. Lincoln fell." Now, on my account, and in behalf of my helpless and unemployed company, I ask of you and ot your reverend correspondent, that, if your views cannot bs carried out immediately, to advooato tho next best thing Vmy rights, in a legal, lawful, and a moral sense, Very respectfully, i t. Jons T. Fobd, Fobd'bTheatbe, July 13.

Many California people seem to have got tired of living, and consequently nuioides are numerous. It is a miDia or epidemic like tbe plague, and onjbt to be suppressed by sanitary regulations. Something of the aort prevailed vo an alarming extent during the financial crisis of 185T. On receiving the San Franoiaco papers in those days, people used to remark: "Left aeo who killed ttemselrei jeaterday." A newspaper correspondent from Cairo, 111,, ays: "The season here ur usually opecad with great tctiU by emalLDox, continued pu.itedijr by ohblen, and dcjd up brilliantly with yellow fever. 8eetepotl" lantlc, Capltollno grounds; July 19th, Lowell VS.

Reso lUte, UUIUU giumiun; uiji risauia: Jnly 20th, Ecktord vs. Koyrrtone, Union grounds, July 27tb, Resolute vs. Koystooe, Union grounds; July Atlantic vs. Empire, Capitoline grounds; JulySStb, Keystonove, Btar, Union grounds July 29th, Atuatio is. Keystone, Capitoline grounds; July 21st, Excelsior vs.

Lowell, Capitoline grounds. Religions NoUccb. East Brooklyn Baptist Crrcmon, Bedford avenne, near Myrtle av. Proaohinir to morrow (Sabbath) by the pastor. Rov.

HrrtAV HuTcuiNS. Senrloai wm monco at Wi A. M. and 1 P. M.

Warren Street M. E. Cmntcn, botween Smith and Court stl Preaching by thotpnstor. Rot. Sands, in the morning at and in the evaning atTK The evening sermon tho first in a series on Religion in Social Life.

Subject, "Iho Wedding in Oana and Seamen's Bethel P. Al. Chdroh, York hoar Fulton fcrrr, over tho Market Part of Anderson's New York Prayinir Band will bo at the Soiman's Bethel to morrow ovtning o'clook. Proaching in tnemorn ing at 10K o'clock. Seats freo.

Come and welcome. Church oe the Redeemer (Fourth Univer saliit b'ocietr). Groon avenue, noar Adelnhi street. Rev. A.

C. Thomas, of Bridconort. will preach to morrow morning and evening at tho usual njurs. Cofferonco mooting evert Friaay evening iu tho Vestry. All are invited to attend.

North Reformed Dcrcn Cntntcn, Clermont avenue. Rev. John II. Massimo, of Gowanna, wil Bnpply tho pulpit of this church to morrow (Sundiy) July 16. Servico commencing at half past 10 A.M.

and at IP. M. Lefferts' Park, corner Tompkins and Gatos avenues Experience Sleeting to moiro at 10 A. M. Preaching at 3'; P.

W. by Rev. llr. GALLAQEB of the Viiat Baptist Church. Rev.

J. It. Mebwin, U. S. A who 0 eloquently and effectively addressed the montinr: last Sabbath evening, will by special request address the meotiug at 8 P.

M. Subject, Te mperanco and Religion. Lawrence Street Presbyterian CnortcH. Prraching to morrow morning by tho Rov. A.

MoOlel land, at lok, and at 3 P. M. Tho public are cordially invited. Sunday School at 9 an 2 o'clook. Lee Avenue Ebpormed Dutch Chuiioh, Brooklyn.

Eev. Dr. A. A. TVillits, will preach to morrow at VtlH and 7.45.

Sabbath School at 21s. The Brooklyn Second Advent Mooting is at Grenai'a Hall, Myrtle avonue, noar Bride street, every Sunday evot ing at 8 o'clock. All lovers of Bible truth and the coming King, and tbat want to bo roa ly whon that terrible day Bhail burst upon tho world (for soon it wiu cornel are invited to attend. Union Baptist Sabbato School Rooms. Rev.

H. S. Stevens, pastor of tbo Bushwiok avenue BaptUt church, will preaoh to morrow afternoon in the UmouBaptiit Sabbath School Room.wasv side oiYanderbilt botween Myrtlo and Park avenuo. Sorvicea to oom monce at 4 'clock, P. M.

Sabbath Bohool at 2 o'clook, KM. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. A large stock of CORSETS, both embroidered and plain French, German, and our own make, besides tho KLIPTW SPRING SKIRT, in every si and style, at more than third ltfsa than we havo been soiling them heretofore, a luME. MORROW'S FRENCH CORSET STORE, mjSU 273 Fulton Street. ITCH, WHEATOK'3 ITOH.

SCRATCH. OINTMENT SCRATCH. Will core tho Itoh in 48 hours also cures Salt Rheum Ulere, Chilblains and all Eruptions of the Skin. Priae 50 oeuta; by Bending CO eonta to WEEKS POTTER, IT Washington stioot, Boston, will be forwarded freo by mat For sale bv all dnialrists. nihil 6ai KELLY'S WOOD YARD, 4S AUD 47 JAI sl'KfifiT, Where INK.

OAK AN 11 HIOKOR? WOOD OF THiL BEST QUALITY Can always he had AT THE LOWEST PRICES. Orders thankfully reoeived and promptly attended to. nl2tf M. A T. b.B,IJ,V CANCER.

A NEW AND WONDERFUL DISCOVERY, Dn. J. DIXON'S OANOBK ANTIDOTE, which has ahead firoved. in over fivo hundred easos. to he tho most auoeoei ut treatment for Cancer that haa ovor boon uaad by man.

The method of troatmont ia indeed simple. This terrible disease ia entirely removed in a solid mass, without the use of the knifo, loss of blood, nroduoing ol pain, caustio burning or affecting the found parts, office flonratrem" A. M. to 4 P.M. No.

726 Broadway, N. Y. J. O. DIXOrl, M.

D. BROOKLYN AGENU2 FOB UNITED STATES 7 30 BONDS. THE NASSAU NATIONAL BANK OF BROOKLYN, Having been appointed Special Agent for Jay Ooofcsfcr tho sale of United States 7 30 currency bonds, which an convertible into 5 gold interest bonds in 1807, is prepand to furnish tho same in every denomination. Coupons ma" turingon the 16th of February will bo paid at this Bank. Circulars relating to this loan, and information aboat othor government loans can be obtained of the offioeni the Bank.

O. O. SMITH, President Epoar T. Jones. Oathior.

fl COBT1VENFSS, DYSPEPSIA, PILES. HEADACHE, DIZZINESS. DR. HARRISON'S PERISTALTIC LOZENOES PRODUCE IMMEDIATE RELIUF AJMJ i'lliffff H.U1 A UUJtJli. PRICE 60 CENTS.

UnM atrarnfhnrn AMnt In KrooklVIl iF.O. P. Ff.rlK 217 Fulton btrcet. ioI9 eodtillOcl BATHING SUITS, fob 1ADIES AND C.RNTLUMEN, SHIRTS OF THE ORLEBBATED AMERICAN YOKE PATTERN. fUHNlbHINU GOODS ANT) GENTLEMEN'S A It IN GREAT VARIETY.

DEVLIN 4 BROADWAY, CORNER GRAND STREET, N. Y. BROADWAY. CORNER WARRRN STREET, jy84tWAS M. LI I A L.

DOCTOR THOMAS P. NOHItIS as reaumed tho practice of medicine sni surirerr. HI dice is at No 249 Jay rtreet, aecond door from Myrtle an U7tf U. S. 7 30 TREASURY NOTES FOR SALE EVERY EVENING, From 7 to 9 o'olock, AT THE MECHANICS' BANK.

Hy IQw DR, VON EISENBURGH, Inventor of tho famous jESTHBTIGO NEURALGfCON, THE CELEBRATED APPARATUS FOR THE OTJM OF ALL DISEASES OF THE EYE. EAR. CHRONIC CATARRH, LUNGS, THROAT, HEART AID CONSUMPTION, May becononlted at his residence, No, 816 BROADWAY, N.Y. jilDlf BROOKLYN DIRECTORY OR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. PRICn THHI5E DJJLLAR8.

TWENTIETH WARD PHARMACY. MYRTLE AVENUE. CORNKR ADELPHl 8TRERT ALFRED Lfc. i rrounetor. Pure Drugs and Medicines.

Physicians' proscription accurately dispensed. Deltcioas Soda Watr parcelled ny none. )ol FINE If REN OH COUTILLK CORSETS, WEItLV CORSETS. Elegantlymbroidored, as well ss a good assortment ot law priced Corsets also the Fliptio Snrftr Skirt, in overy styl and size, at Mine. MORROW 8 French Corset Stow.

3 Fulton street. 2d door above Tillarv jtreot. "i DIED. HAarnvroN On Saturday. intt, of congestion of tlia lunge Fdwaud Howaiu), infant son of Alex, and Sarah Hamilton.

relatives and fnouds are respoctfolly invited to attend tbe funeral on Bunds aiternoon. ataoolook. from tfio residence of bis parents, No 123 South 8lh street. PiESONB At Cincinnati. Ohie, on the 12th inst.

Ronsrrl Philemon Holliib. aged 14 months, only child of Cnsrlas O. and Celia G. W. Parsonn.

Heston In Brooklyn, on Thursday afternoon, July Vs. of aopoulflxy. the Rev. Newton Heston, Ute pastor of tho State street Congregational church, in tbo 41st year ot blFuneral services at the oburch. on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'olock.

The friends of the familv, AUsntlo Lortco Gf I o. of O. and the Masonio fraternirjr. as well a tns members ot the 1. O.

cf O. F. generally, and the clergy, an respectfully invited to attend. p. 8.

Teachers and soholars, members andex tnemonrt ot the Sabbath school, are requeued to mast in the Lwturo Room on Sabbath morning, at 9 o'olook. The Clergy are respecttnlly invited 1 1 attend at tlia uousa at U4 o'clock P. 138 i STOOHBtraT On board the steamship Saxonia. on the ftb of June. 1865.

Mrs. Rosa. 8T0crtB0ax, the beioreinitt ot HdwardStuohbury, of Brooklyn, on bar puru to Bof SATURDAY EVEJiINU JOXiY 15. This Paper has the Largest Circiltition of any Evening Paper published tu the United States. Its value as an Advertising Medium, is therefore apparent.

Party Movements. The New York Leader, the organ of the facile politicians who control whatever section of the Democracy may be represented by Tammany Hall, gives the public notice that "a gathering was held at the St. Nicholas Hotel, one day last week, and was presided over by Dean Richmond. What transpired at the meeting the Leader does not feel authorized to say, but an idea of it may be obtained from the article in which the announcement is made, and from which the following is an extract: "In this State there has been an Irrepressible conflict in the Democratic organization for somo time, which mutt clearly lead to an ultimate rupturo. Bean Richmond, Sandford B.

Church, and others who have earnestly and unfalteringly sustained the war for the Union, have not borne submissively the rule of Governor Soy mour and hifl friends, by which the party was carriod into a minof ity in tbe State and country. "Governor Seymour for a long time sincerely believed that the war was a failure, and would only result in general aa well as financial ruid. Having these views, he could not Bland Idly by and see to many lives saorificed and bo many homea desolated in a hopelea cause. The harden of bis speeches and the measures ot Ms administration were therefore against the continuance of a hopeless war and for negotiation to secure peace and stop the further effusion of blood on the best terms that could be obtained. As Governor, he has been the master spirit of the party, and has dictated its principles and platforms according to its convictions.

The result has proved that he was mistaken in his reading of the future, and now we find aa the result, tba'. the country is saved by war and the party is lost by its opposition to it. "That poition of the Democratic party represented by Tammany Hall In this city, and by Richmond and his colleagues in the State, has occupied precisely tbe same platform as Governor Fenton, Lucius Robinson, Thomas Alvord, Daniel 8. Dickinson, John Cochrane, Charles H. Folgor, John A.

Dix, Edward Pierpont and other Domocrats who have gone off on the war question to the Itepublican ranks. Tammany Hall and tho Blcbmond War Democracy in the Btate also accepted tbe constitutional amendment on tho enbjeotof slavery. Governor Seymour and his friends believed that it was not within the amending power, but a violation of a right reserved to tho States. Now North and South all shades of party opinion agree that slavery Is dead. "With this accord between the War Democracy and the 'Democratic' Republicans, and in view of the threatened break between tbe radicals and conservatives of the Republicans, and cf the war on Presidont Johnson whoso antecedents ire alt Democratic, and whose present atttitude is that of the loyal Democracy it would appear to bo time to revive and reorganize the old party 01 tbe Union.

"We believe it is due to considerations somewhat like these we have presented, that the rocent meeting of party leaders who have been nominally apart, was held In this oity It will be followed by public action within a few weeks. Whether the initiative will be taken by Tammany Hall or not, will depend on uturo develop, ments." Among the rank and file of the Democracy of this state there is no conflict, irrepressible, or otherwise. That a union having for its ob object the spoils of office can be effected between corrupt leaders of both parties, we have no doubt, but in such a movement the honest Democracy will not follow them. We ore told that there is no disagreement between Richmond and fenton, between the Tammany faction and Alvord, Dickinson and Dix. On one point there is no difference; they are all equally anxious to secure place and power irrespective of principle.

While the South had power to bestow it had no more slavish parasite than Daniel S. Dickinson. He was one of the men who justified the South in rebelling in advance, if a President hostile to its interest was forced upon the country. Dickinson shallowed his words with the pap of office just as soon as the opportunity was given him. For four years past the Democracy hove been daily assailed as copperheads and traitors by the Pentons ond the Alvords the men through whose co operation the party is now to be re organized.

The politicians may be able to forget these insults; honest Democrats never con. Under the lead of Seymour we carried the election of 1862, and won a victory for freedom of discussion and for civil liberty a victory which proved barren of results, through no fault of Gov. Seymour. The administration found a willing tool in Gen. Dix when it desired Democratic newspapers to be suspended and the liberties of the citizen violoted; ond this is the man who is now to aid in "reorganizing" party whose whole life has been a struggle for the rights of the Stotes and the liberties of the people.

Governor Seymour was one of those who doubted that the administration then in power would be able to bring the war to a successful close. But Governor Seymour never relinquished the determination that the Union should be preserved, through peace if it could; through war if it muBt. It is true ho favored negotiation and compromise between the two sections. But was he alone in this? Did not Mr. Lincoln himself open negotiations directly with men in the confidence of the rebel leaders and with the man who held the second highest office tinder the rebel government? The publication of the details of the Hampton Roads Conference shows that Mr.

Lincoln held out as tho terms of settlement the proffer that the general government should pay to the South four hundred millions of dollars on condition of the abandonment of rebellion ond the relinquishment of slavery. It is well known that prominent leaders of the Republican paity urged this as a basis it compromise, and it appears from the unconvicted statement of the Southern Commissioners, that Mr. Lincoln was not unwilling to accept it. We find no fault with Mr. Lincoln for desiring to stop the effusion of blood, even by saddling on us an addition to the public debt, of hundreds of millions of dollars but what would be said of Seymour by his political opponents, if he had given his assent to "buying up the rebellion at this prico," to "compromising with traitors" at this cost.

The Democratic organization is intact ond complete. The Democratic party is srtuggling for iwell defined principles of government. It is not disposed to bargain with those who were foremost in opposition to it against the success of those principles. The pretended 'leaders of the Democracy your Riehmonds and your newly sonverted Fentons and Alvords may join together, but the honest masses of the party will stand by the old organization and by the old principles, and will follow only those who are known to be true to both. To Gov.

Seymour the Democracy of the State of New York 'are indebted as they are to no other man, He stands by virtue of his consistency not less than by right of his intellectual superiority, the chief of the party to day, nearer and dearer to the hearts of the Democratic masses than any other living man. For Kings County at oil events where we believe we can speak her Pemocracy will spit on this corrupt coalition. The Happy Family. Barnum's Happy Family perished with his museum. Barnum is now hunting up curiosities to supply tho place of those which he ha lost.

He is already in negotiation with the leaders of tho Republican party, who are expected to be a welcome substitute for the Happy Family. The man who tamed the cat so that it took the rat to its embrace, is confident that he can keep the discordant leaders of the Republican ranks quiet in the same cage. The monkey outraged Barnum's moral sense by his practical adherence to the doctrine of miscegenation. The monkey will now give place to Mr. Tilton, who will thrice a day deliver a lecture in favor of mixing the warmer blood of the African with the bluer, but colder and thinner fluid, which merely keeps alive the.nn fortunate white trash.

Visitors to the museum tjullie admitted to the lecture, without extra, but as they are continually adding new cars, to meet the demand for increased accommodation, and to replace worn out vehicles, cars of the new pattern can be graduauy mtrooucea. Postmaster Lincoln of this city has been re nnnninted. The President might have gone much further ond fored worse. Tho official relations of our people with Mr. Lincoln hove been as pleasant as a man' naturally good tempered'could make them.

Mr. Lincoln has hem counted amons the Republicans who advocated negro suffrage through Presidential inteiference, but fromjthe tact that he nas Deen re appointed we assume that Mr. Lincoln has thought better of it ond is now in accord with the President in his reconstruction policy, The office holders who desire to keep their places must "fight shy" in politics for the present The radicals have control of the Senate and will subject the names presented by the President to a rigorous scrutiny. We should not be surprised to hear that the President will make his appointees show their hands." It is a noticeable fact that the Independent is all but mum on the negro suffrage question. The fact that its proprietor holds a fat office under the Government may not account for this and yet it may.

Wonders will Never Cease. A pickpocket was actual'y detected, at the fire in Broadway, attempting to pick the pocket of a reporter. Such an act of depravity has never been heard of since Jonathan Wild stole the chaplain's snuff box, while the latter was praying for him at the gallows. An equally astonishing announcement is made in the report of the affair, thot the reporter had In hft pocket at the time money an other valuables. Barnum ought to secure both reporter and pickpocket, as valuable curiosities to start a new museum with.

The Trades. The meeting of the beicklatbbs, last evening, at No. 22 Court street, was largely attended, Mr. McLaughlin, the President, occupied the chair. The tat matter of discussion was a motion to permit return, ed soldiers to Join the Society, on an initiation fee of $1, instead of $6, aa now demanded by the Constitution.

Ibis was ruled out ot order by the President. At a subsequent Etage of the meeting, a notice, in writing, of proposed change in the Bye Laws was given by Mr. Frost to meet this objection. A Resolution was offered that, Hereafter, no member of the Society be permitted to work for anyone but a Boss Mason." Mr. Bourk thought they nhould weigh this matter carefully before voting upon it.

He Bald it was giving power aDd assistance to Boss MaBons who had never assisted the Society. It was giving them a stick to break the backs of the society men. Another delegate thought the systom of carpenters, plumbers, tinkers and others, lumping mason Jobs, and ordering masons around, when they really, knew nothing of the work, was too much to put up with. Tho President here vacated the chair, which was occupied by Mr. Frost, and proceeded to speak in favor of the motion.

He said that no mason should be allowed to work under any one's orders but a maon. Nor was he in favor of a boss mason contracting for carpenters or plumbers' work. Ab an instance he cited the manner in which tbo society men bad been treated at the new building, at the South Ferry. He olaimed they had been treated more like dogs than men, and he did not propose to submit to it. The facta of tho case were, tbat when the society men went to their work they observed a non society man there.

They then said they could not work with bim. One of their men then spoke to the man, and found he was a returned soldier, who expressed his willingness to join their society. They then went to work, but were soon told by the contractor of the job tbey could clear out, ss he wanted no society men, would hire none, and would send to Boston, Philadelphia and elsewhere, and pay $3, $4 or $5 per day zatber than hire one of the society traad. Ho would give them to understand that no handful of mon could control this country. This, said Mr.

McLaughlin, looked to me as though Mr. Ha2zard compared the sooiety to a handlul of men, and himself to the country. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Itoiirk aeain Bnoke against tho passage of tho reso lution, and urged them to be careful how they passed such a sweeping motion. Mr.

Froat (In tbe chair) urged them to voto iwdor staDdinolv and discreetly. A motion was made to lay matter over for two weeks, and that a Committee of three be appointed to learn what bosfj masons would sustain tbo Society in Buch action. The amendment was adopted, and, on a division, the motion as amended was also adopted. After transacting some routine business, the Society adjourned. The Plastererees' National Convention.

The plasterers, composed of delogates representing several Sta'es, assembled in Pittsburgh, at Hue's Hotel. Mr. McLean, of Boston, called tbo Convention to order. Tho Committee on Credentials reported in favor of the following delegates: Lewis Minton, ot Newark, N. Chas.

MoLoan, of Boston; Thomas Houlaham, and John O'Connor, of New York; Goorge Boswoll, of Jorsoy City; George Bur well, of Philadelphia; John M. Santmyer, of Baltimore; David Mahony, of Washington, D. Ed. Gallagher, andPatrickE. Dillon, of Brooklyn, N.

John 0. Cunnlnghtm and C. J. Lowrimore, of Pittsburgh. The minutes ot tho last semi annual ConvoDtion held in New York, in January, wore read, and on motion anproved.

(During tho reading of the minutes, whieh were lengthy, several ladies, by mistake, entered tho room, but having no credentials, were reluctantly denied seats An election for officers resulted in the election of tho following: President, Chas. McLean, of Boston; Secretary Thos. HoUabau, of New York: Treasurer, LewiB Minton, of Newark. Adjourned. Pic Nics.

The Sons of Temperance Pio Nio, given byGreenpolnt Division No. 99, yesterday, to Dudley'! Grove, was an exceedingly pleasant affair. Tbe pic nio was well attended, Hassan, Neptune, Brooklyn, Ohryatal Fount, Washington, and other Divisions being represented. Dancing was the order of the day, going, returning, and in the grove, and all bandB had a most en. joyable time.

On the return trip, part of the time was spent in singing, when some excellent vocal music was listened to from Mrs, Marshall and Van Mater, Misses Cain, MarshaU and Messrs. Yan Mater, KeUy and others. The Committee performed their duty ably and well, and not the slightest discord marred the harmony of the occasion. Grand Pic Nio and Cotillion Excursion. The Steamboat Pilots' Association, composed of ferry and Bteamboat pilots surrounding New York City, have arranged for their Second Grand Blc nic and Cotillion Excursion, which will take place on TueBday next, tho 18th instant.

The boats will leave convenient points on Brooklyn and New Jersey shores, fer Dudley's Grove, where the party will the day, and return in the afternoon. A steamboat and two barges have been secured, and everything bids fair for a successful ter mination to the excursion. GneBts may be assured tbat if untiring vigilance and care can prevent it, nothing shall occur to marr the, pleasure of tho entertainment. The character of tho members of the Association, and tho uucceSB which attended their last pio nic are suffi cient guarantees that the committee will make this one of the most pleasant pic nics of the season. The Chbxstaline Social Club will give their first annual pic nio and grand evening promenade at Lefferts Park, on TueBday neit.

They hope to make this one of tho most recherche affairs of the season, and no pains or expense has been spared to have it meet every expectation. They have selected the best park in the vicinity for euch a purpose, and no doubt a good time will benaa. The Welcome Social will go on their pic nio on Tuesday next, to St. Bonan's Well, Flushing, when they expect to bave a good Ume in a quiet way. These young men are very select, and don't desire any public attention so they say.

They intend to have a pleasant plo nic, however, pobbidhm. Pig Nics. The tot annual pic nic of Frank Hne Engine Company, No, will take place on next Monday, at Newark Bay Grove. The Co. have been giv ing Bans for the last Mronty tDree years, ineir menu and the public cWtesth fo tteixeellent sooial entertainments which Oust (tet up; Sbn of the most proml Bent men "of bnf oity have been members of Franklin A Jolly Banker.

Mr. Jay Cooke, the government agent for the disposal of its bonds, is so tickled wit his essay proving, to his own satisfaction, that a national debt is a national blessing, that he is having it re published weekly in the Tribune as an advertisement. "It is an ill wind that blows nobody good." Mr. Cooke has "made a good thing of it," ond the Tribune is turning on honest penny in circulating his ridiculous nonsense. It will take a good many acres of printed matter to prove to a mechanic who pays of his earnings five or six shillings a'week for the support of the government that he is better oft than if he had the money in his pocket.

In England it is calculated that the laborer who earns twenty shillings a week, pays one half of it to defray the expenses of the government he lives under. As a consequence he is compelled to eat a rasher of bacon instead of a beefsteak, and tp wear fustian and corduroy instead of broadcloth. The difference between the position of the English and the Americon mechanic was mainly accounted for by the fact that, while the government took half the earnings of the former in taxes, all the latter earned was his own, Mark Topley delighted in difficulties that he might show how "jolly" he could be under them. Jay Cooke differs from Mark in this, that he is jolly under other talks' difficulties. Mr, Topley is by far the more respectable character of the two.

A Harmonious Organization. Despite the efforts of the "Copperheads," it will gratify the truly loyal to know that there is the most perfect accord among the leaders of the party in power. The following evidences of a contrary disposition will be accepted as a proof merely of the freedom of discus, sion tolerated by the Republican party, and which has been so well illustrated within the past four years by the fact that no journal has been within that time interfered with, and no attempt has been made to convince men of their political heresies by shutting them up in prison and giving them an opportunity for reflection upon a diet of salt pork and hard tack. Mr. Montgomery Blair denounces Mr.

Seward os coward in truckling to France in its interference with Mexico, ond is free to say if any trouble arises out of it, Mr. Seward will be entirely to blame for it. For this, Mr. Blair has secured the following first rate notice from the New York Times: 'Men out of place are generally more or less unhappy. Mr.

Montgomery Blair, formerly, to tho great discontent of the country. Fostmaster Genoral, is the most unhappy specimen of the race we have lately heard from. He lacks naturally the faculty of living In peace with the rest of mankind, and while in the Cabinet of President Lincoln, was nnrnotuallv at war with Iho rest of his aaioetate. To such an extent had biB quarrelsome propensitiei made him cbnitxious to tho general sentiment of the Union Sarty, that his removal was imperltively domandod large sections of that party as the sine qua mm of supporting Mr. Lincoln for re election.

And It was at him that lie resolution of tbe Baltimore Convention, caltini! for a reconstruction of the Cabinet, was especially aimed. Mr. Lincoln's extreme tolerance, backed by the efforts of Mr. Seward, resisted all theBe efforts, and Mr. Blair kept his place for some months afterward.

Ho has ever since felt belligerent even beyond his ordinary wont and natural enough for him, ho turns to bite the only hand that. In tbe day of his misfortunes, was stretched forth to aid him." Gen. Frank Blair has backed up his brother in a speech recently delivered in Ken tucky, and has undertaken to "polish off" Stanton and Holt. Sumner and Wilson are nursing their wrath against the President until Congress meets, when lively times may be expected, unless th President "backs down" in his reconstruction policy. Wilson has' given the President iair warning, and he tells him "to his beard" that the New" England radicals "ore accustomed to sleep on the field of victory." The journals in tho interest of the Republican party are equally harmonious.

The Nation, the new radical weekly, in a heavy and solemn way pitches into the Times. The Tribune takes the same side, but it does the Times the questionable honor of conceding tbat if the Radicals appear to be getting the upper hand, they will not lack the Times' assistance. The Times, on the other hand, accuses the Tribune of rank Cop perheadism, ond declares that the Tribune "has "resisted nearly every vigorous proceeding "which the Government has deemed essential "to the prosecution of the war and the suppression of the rebellion." Hot only that, but it charges the Tribune with being "sub stontiolly hostile to the war itself," ond with having given in the early days of the war "its distinct endorsement of the essential justice "of the rebellion, and of the principles on "which it olaimed to rest." The local organ of this harmonious organization has avoided political discussion altogether, and has taken to school boy essays on the virtue of cleanliness and the enlargement of the sphere of woman's usefulness. As soon as the President loosens the "cohesive power ef the public plunder'' the party of great moral principles will fall to pieces, but it will leave behind it a monument more durable than brass in the national blessing of a great national debt. Railroad Improvements, Our city railroads are a necessity to tho city; two thirds of our population use them to greater or less extent, and thousands ride regularly to ond from their homes to the ferry, or places of business in the lower part of this city.

We presume the managers ot these roads study the convenience of the traveling public to the extent of their means or ability, and that the overcrowding of cars at certain hours of the day, when people are going to or returning from business, is unavoidable. An opportunity to abate, to some extent at least, the inconvenience of crowded cars, is presented in the use of cars of the excursion pattern, which have long been employed in the summer time on the Coney Island road, and this season have been tried to a limited extent by the Newtown and the: Oity Railroad Companies. We are aware that the open cars could be used only a few months in the year, but there is a car of similar design, whieh can be closed in the winter as completely as the old cars. The car we allude to is also an improvement of the Coney Island Company. The seats are arranged abross the car, so that the passengers face the horses, instead of riding sideways; at the same time there is an advantage to the railroad company and to the.