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the same for repairs on pumps, $3 of Bernard Doyle for repairing sts $10 of John Leech, Jr. for repairs to Culbcrt cor. Bridge and Tillery and of John McCoy for carting gravel, 20, were severally refd. to the Street Com. Reported for tuc Hrooklyn Englo.

City Intelligence. Target Excursions. Engino Co. No. 12, a la militaire, passed our office this morning, on their way to Flushing.

They presented a very imposing Resolved, That the Street Co nmissioner be and ho is hereby authorized to advertise for scaled proposals for 10 days as follows For furnishing the City Lamps with oil for lighting und trimming the same; to furnish wick from Nov. 1st to May 1st cusuinir. Proposals to be re Temperance Lecture. A largo audience assembled at Hall's Buildings last evening to hear a lecture on Temperance, from the Rev. Mr.

Chambers, of Philadelphia. They had gone there, doubtless, with high expectations and so far as strong and energetic language, carhestness of manner, and an intense Democratic Republican Nomination) FOR SENATOR, EDWARD SANFORD. A Re jular Beat (Beet) A friendly correspond cnl, who loves a good joke, sends us the following amusing incident of the ialc Great Fire Residing in Brooklyn, with sonio little space about our. dwelling, it has been my amusement during the past few months to employ the early hours of the day, as well as those of twilight, of nursing some plants and vegetables into existence, both for the adornment of the place and for the satisfaction of regaling upon the fruits of one's own personal labor. Thus far I have been very successful, and consequently was desirous to exhibit some evidence of my agncutural ability to uiy city friends On the morning of the lastgreut lire, I loaded myself with a basket containing productions of the garden, and in a paper bundle, wrapped in voluminous folds, was an immense beet.

Crossing the South ferry, and'lariding at Whitehall, the Battery presented the only passable avenue. This was strown with goods and chattels of an indescribable variety; while at each gate was posted mi armed sentrv. attended by a police force, to prc Pet. of John 1 hornton lor well and pump on Cumberland st. between Park and Myrtle av.

rcf. to Well and Pump und of George A. Jarvis and others for well and pump and public cistern cor. of Henry and1 Dcgrato sts: to Com, on Wolls and Pumps and Public Cisterns Pet, of Henry E. Pierrepont and others for lighting Columbia from Middagh to Fulton st; and the bill of F.

R. West for turpentine, $9 64 severally refd. to Lamp Com. Pet. of John A.

Pease relative to nuisance in rear of 83, 85, 87 and 89 Tillary st. and on motion, the same was rcf. to tho City Inspector of tho easterly district with orders to enforce the ordinance in relation to the same. Bill of S. Smith for work dono on Denton's bridge, 9 of C.

Farrcll for work done on Bridge road, $5 of G. Barker for repairing chairs, 5 of F. Shoiinard for repairs on pump, 88; of J. Van Rcmcn for resetting glass, $2 71; were scv. ref.

to Compt. for payment. Bill of Wrn. Sweeney for cleaning streets the month of Sept. to Compt.

for payment when certified by City Inspector. Pel. of Thomas Fitkin to bo appointed to take charge of tho removal of dead bodies, to Police Com. Pet. of Caleb Smith for an order to the Mayor to execute satisfaction of mortgage, was presented by Aid.

Crist, who moved that the prayer of tho petitioner be granted. Tho yeas and nays being called by Aid the same was granted. Pet. of Samuel L. Whittlesey for appointment of weigher, etc.

on motion the prayer ol tne petitioner was prantcd in compliance with tho ordinance. Petition of Joshua Burges for permission to exhibit Howe Equestrian Exhibition for three days. Un motion the prayer of the petitioner was granted. Petition of Engine Co. No.

13 to bo allowed sixty men. Granted. His Hon. the Mayor presented an invitation to tho Com. Council from D.

S. Harris to attend a Theatrical Exhibition on board the Floating Theatre: on motion! tho same was accepted. The unpaid assessments List for Jackson st. Lamp Posts and Lamps from Concord st. to Fulton av.

as returned by the City Collector: on motion the same was refd to the Assessment Com. (Reports to morrow.) Resolutions. By Aid. Stilwell That the Attorney of this Board be and he is hereby directed to notify the contractor for regrading and repaving Water street, from Jay to Main and Adams and Washington streets from Front to Plymouth that this Common Council intends to exact all penalties and forfeitures that ho has, or may become subject to by not completing his contracts for these streets in the time specified adopted. Whereas, Pearl and Jay streets, from York street to tho river are, and have been unreasonably encum.

bered, tho carriage way and sidewalks obstructed, travel impeded and public convenience imared, therefore, Resolved, That the Street Inspector of the Eastern district, be hereby instructed to serve notices upon the person or persons so encumbering and obstructing said requiring the removal of such obstructions and incumbrances in five days from the service of such notice, under the penalties contained in the law to prevent obstructions in the city of Brooklyn. In tho matter of the opening of Clinton avenue from its present northerly termination to Low Water Mark at the Wallabout Bay Resolved that the Common Council of the City of Brooklyn do hereby nominate to the First Judge of the County of Kings, or to the Court of Common Pleas of said County. Samuel Mills, Chailes E. Bulkeley and Henry J. Ta ber, as suitable and proper persons to be appointed Commissioners for the opening of the above street and respectfully request that they may bo appointed adopted.

On motion of Aid. Gerald an ordinance was adopted requiring owners of lots on Main st. between Water and Plymouth sts. to flag the same, Aid. Burbank moved that when this Board ad journ it adjourn to go inio secret session By Aid.

(acrald that the bt. Oomnrr. be instructed to enter into contract with the following individuals, to perform the following work in accordance with tho proposals advertised therefor Voorhis and Stranahan, to grade Hamilton ave. from Columbia st. to the centre of Clinton street, at $3 93 Wm.

Lee to grade and pave Cumberland st. from Myrtle to Flushing avenue, at 3 18 Jeremiah O'Donncli to grade and pavo Cumberland st. from Hamilton av. to the centre of Union st. at Sjl 90; John Flood to grade and pave Bond st.

from Atlantic to Bergen street at $1 67 John Flood to grade and pave Nevins street from Pacific to Bergen st. at 1 08 John Kelley to grade and pave Bergen st. from Hoyt fo Powers st. at 1 97 Edward Dougherty to grade and pave Dean st. from Smith to Powers st.

at 1 98 Beard and Eginton to grade and pave Pacific st. from Bond st. to Gowanus lane, at 10 being severally the lowest estimates excepting by one contractor who, making a mistake in his calculations, desires to withdraw his estimates, and another who could not obtain a supply of earth adopted. By Aid. Burbank That tho watch committee be requested to report to this board at its next regular meeting, on the pet.

of about 400 citizens for an alarm bell adopted. Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be and they are hereby authorised to release a part or portion of the premises from the lien and operation of the mortgage executed by Caleb Smith to the Mayor and Common Council of the city of Brooklyn, and assigned to said commissioners Provided in the opinion of said commissioners the residue not so released is sufficient and careful security for the payment of the money secured by said mortgage adopted. Resolved, That tho ordinance heretofore passed requiring the side walks oh the westerly side of Monroe place from Love lane to Clark st. to be flagged, be and the same is hereby rescinded: lost Resolved, That it shall bo (he duty of the Foreman of each Fire Company to call the roll whenever call, cd out by false alarms of fire, and to keep a copy of tho same for reference adopted. Resolved, That the Street Commissioner be and he is hereby directed to enter into a contract with Frederick Shonnard placing a pump in the well corner Bridge and Plymouth streets, at the rate of 75 cents per foot, he being the lowest estimator for the same adopted.

Resolved, That the Street Commissioner be and ho is hereby directed to enter into contract with Wm. Pearsall for sinking a well at the corner of Smith and Warren streets, at tho rate of $2 70 per foot also with Frederick Shonnard for placing a pump therein at 75 cents per foot, they being the lowest estimators for the same adopted. Resolved, That the Street Commissioner bo and ho is hereby directed to enter into a contract with John Leach for sinking a well in Jackson near Prospect st at the rate of 2 75 per foot and also for laying an iron pipe therefrom to tho public cistern on the corner, at the rate of 90 cents per foot also with Frederick Shonnard for placing tho pump therein that is how in a well in Prospect together with such repairs as may be necessary, for the sum of $15 adopted. The Street Commissioner, on the 18th of September last, having entered into contract with David Harris to dig and build a well corner State and Boe rum streets; there having been several complaints to tho Street Commissioner in consequence of delay, the Street Commissioner addressed him a note to the effect that he would be required at least to have tho well commenced by the 13th of October; that inasmuch as he has not thought proper to regard tho notice of the Street Commissioner or his contract, therefore, Resolved, That the Street Commissioner be and he is hereby directed to enter into contract with Wm. Bean, for tho sum of $2 80 per foot, that being tho next lowest estimate.

UNFIMIHKD BUSINESS. Aid. Fowler culled up tho following By Aid. Stilwell That the Street Commissioner be und he is hereby directed to advertise for proposals for furnishing tho city with winter unbleached sperm unci winter bleached whale oil, from the 1st day of November to the first day of May next, the same to bo furnished at such places as may be directed by the Lamp. Com.

and on motion tho same was adopted. Aid, Fowler also called up the following ceived at so much per lairipicr night those offering 10 nave ino use ol ladders, cans, torches, be. longing to the city on giving good and sufficient security, to deliver the same to the city in like good order as received by them the Lamp Inspector to furnish the time of lighting required and the whole subject to his approval. The yeas and nays were called by Aid. Humphreys, and the same was lost Communication of J.

R. St Felix and others respecting the opening of Flatbush avenue to Street Com. Petition of P. O'Donnell for permission toexcavato a few feet of sidewalk in Congress near Court streot. Prayer of petitioner granted.

On motion of Aid. Macomber tho following resolution was adopted Resolved, That Peter Streepor be appointed pound master in place of George Storms resigned. On motion the Board then adjourned. New Sugar Coming. Yesterday morning tho steamboat F.

M. treck brought to this city two hogsheads sugar, the first this season, and six barrels molasses, of the new crop, from tho plantation of Wade Gilbert, Esq of tho parish of Ascension. The St. Martinsville Creole of last Saturday says: We have been shown a sample of this year's sugar, manufactured on the plantation of Mr. Valcrien Martin, of the parish of Lafayette.

It is of a fair quality and will command a good price in the market. Mr. Martin commenced sugar making since the 20th inst. and reports his whole crop as ready for milling. Lafayette has taken tho lead.

N. O. Pic. Oct. 5.

New and Dangerous Counterfeit. Two's on Bank of Burlington, Burlington, letter payable to Henry Clay, dated Aug. 1, 1844, filled up in blue ink signed R. G. Cole, Cashier, E.

T. Eagle son, Pres. Vignette on right hand side, a Bee hive, head of Franklin on the left. Tho bills fresh and new. communicated jiom Day Bank Jyote Xiisr.

Freshet. Owing to the late heavy rains there is a great rise in the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. The Delaware opposite Trenton was this morning covered with drift wood, saw logs, and tho shores all round completely overflowed. In tho Schuyikill the water in many places inundating the tow path of the Canal. As far as wc have been able to learn, no serious damage has been done.

Phila. Gaz. TAKE NOTICE. Qj On and after the 18th day of October the ordinance to prevent the running at large of SWINE, HORSES and CATTLE in the City of Brooklyn, will bo strictly enforced and the penalty of FIVE DOLLARS for every such animal found at large after that day, will be rigidly dc. manded.

The Special Committee appointed (with power) by the Common Council to take charge of this matter, have made such arrangements as they trust will secure a strict compliance w.th said ordinance. It is to be hoped that all good citizens, the own. crs of Horses, Swine and Cattle, (who have heretofore permitted them to run at large,) will embrace this opportunity to secure their property before the same are impounded and sold. By order of the Mayor and Common Council. Biooklyn, 7th October, 1845.

08 tf PROCLAMATION. Whereas certain evil designing person or persons did, at the fire in Adams street in this city, on the night of the sixth instant, maliciously cut and destroy the hose of the Fire Engines Now, therefore, Thomas G. Talmage, Mayor of the city of Brooklyn, by virtue of the provisions of the charter for such cases provided, and in conformity with a resolution of the Common Council passed on tho 8th do hereby offer a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension of any individual or individuals guilty of thus cutting and destroying said hose, or who may hereafter be guilty of the like offence. Given under my hand and Seal of May L. S.

oralty, this 9th day of September, 1845. 5 THOS. G. TALMAGE, slO dtf Mayor. CARPETS, i tt I II I I F.

it I EF THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST received a beautiful assortment of Brussels, Three. Ply and Ingrain Carpets, of entirely new patterns, and not to be found in any other store. Also, just received, a large stockof auction Ingrain Carpets, ranging in prices from 3s. to together with a complete assortment of Oil Cloths, Druggets, Mat. tings, Table and Piano Covers, Hearth Rues, Door and Lamp Mats, all for sale at reduced prices.

For further particulars call and examine. GEO. E. L. HYATT, 333 Broadway.

iCF Carpets sent to any part of Brooklyn free of expense. s20 2ptnl LONG ISLAND COAL IAKB. QtrREMOVAL. The subscribcr.fccling thankful to his friends and the public for past favors, would inform themthatowingto the rapid increase of his business, he is forced to remove to a larger field for his operations. He haB taken the ground on the corner of Prospect and Pearl streets, where he would be happy to serve his friends with all kinds of COAL, of the best quality and at the most reasonable prices.

J. G. YATES. Brooklyn, May 3d, 1845. my30 tf AMERICAN CANNEL COAL.

SUPERIOR to ANY BITUMINOUS COAL evr brought to this market for pioof of which reference is made to Hosca Webster, Esq. For sale by N. R. VAN BRUNT, Dealer in Black Diamonds, ol4 lm cor. Pearl Plymouth st, Brooklyn.

LADIES LADIES I LADIES If you want to purchase Shawls, we would advise you to call upon Messrs. HORTON, who have the largest assortment ever offered in this city, consisting of French Broche, Printed Cashmeres, Paris Embroidered Cashmeres, Elssler striped, Moussclindo Laine, figured Alapaca, plaid woolen, etc. N.B. BOY wanted. Messrs.

HORTQN, 152 Fulton st. CORPORATION NOTICE Clinton avenuo lamps, from tho Wallabout road to tho Jamaica road Baltic and Columbia streets well and pump Washington street crosswalks, from High to Johnson street Jorolenion street cn5f walks, each side of Court street and State street crosswalks, at intersection of Sidney Place. The Assessments in the above entitled matters were duly confirmed on the 13th day of Oct. inst. Notice is hereby given to all parties interested that by paying their several assessments to A.

II. Osborn, Comptroller, at his office in the City Buildings, within thirty days from the above date, they can pay the same without the addition of collector's fees. All assessments not so paid will bo collected by one the City Collectors, with his fees thereon. Dated Broeklyn, Oct. 14, 1845.

WM. J. MEEKER, o14 law4w Street Commissioner. CORPORATION NOTICE ESTIMATES for grading and paving Sackett street from tho westerly side of Court street to tho easterly sido of Columbia street. Scaled Estimates will bo received at tho Street Commissioner's Office until the 23d instant, at 4 o'clock P.M., for grading and paving Sackett street from tho westerly side of Court street to tho easterly sido of Columbia street, with tho following materials, viz.

cut curb, cut gutter, circular cut corners, crosswalks where dimensions and quality required by the ordinance relating thereto. To bo paved ith bank paving stone of the best quality. To bo eightcon inches of gravel under the paving. All tho materials to be of the best quality, and the work to bo done in the most substantial manner. Brooklyn, Oct.

14th, 1845. WM. J. MEEKER, ol4 td Street Commissioner, LIN IONS A largo assortment other linens will be found at of Irish and slG HALL'S, 107 Fultawt. appearance, and caused tho hearts of divers little boys to swell with patriotic emotions.

No. 8 proceeded to Newark yesterday, on a simi lar errand. There were two prizes 1st, a $10 gold piece, won by proxy (Jas. Clark) for Jas. Ferguson and 2d a fire cap, by Oliver Strickland.

Ttiey bore the title of Water Witch Volunteers," numbered forty muskets, and were commanded by Capt. Alfred B. Smith, of the old Jefferson Greys." The company dined at the Union House, the host of which, Mr. Dickinson, distinguished himself by tho perfect and profuse manner in which his table was spread. They returned to the city about 7 o'clock, highly delighted with their excursion.

Both companies were attended by the Brooklyn Brass Band. Ethiopian Serenaders, Gothic Hall, Adams Street. Messrs. Germon, Stanwood, Pclhan visit us on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with a reputation that stands pre eminent in their professional Ethiopian representations above any that havo yet imitated their original and specific line of entertainments. The press of the whole Union has been loud and enthusiastic in their favor, and their undi minished success for four weeks at New York, at Palmo's, confirms the fact of their distinguished qualifications: no doubt our citizens will rally round them with equal gratification.

Trotting over tue Beacon Course. Tho long talked of and rather exciting match between Lady Suffolk and Moscow, for a purse of 250, best three in five, in harness, took place over this course yesterday. The Lady proved victorious having won the first two and the last heat Moscow taking the third and fourth. Time, 2:3 1, 2:30, 2:34, The attendance was very large, and a good deal of money changed hands. The same horses will meet again in a trot for $300 on the same course, at 2 o'clock Thursday.

Floating Theatre. We understand that tl manager of this novel concern was greeted with a very fair house last evening, and that the perform ances gave satislaction. it will De seen mai inc Hon. the Common Council have accepted an invitation to attend. The entertainments are chiefly of the light and mirth provoking order.

Miss Dix, the philanthropist, has furnished the State Prison at New Jersey with several hundred volumes of books. She is also about to employ a competent teacher. Several philanthropic Jersey men are assisting her in this labor of love. Howe's Equestrian company will bo unable to perform in this city at prosent, owing, as wc learn to a previous engagement with Mr. Tryon of New York.

Reported for tlie Brooklyn Eagle. Kings County General Sessions. Joha Vanderbilt, First Judge, and Judges Consolyoa, Smith, and SHilwcll. Monday Abteroon. People vs.

Catharine Ennisman. The prisoner is a German girl about twenty, and has been in this country but a short time. She was charged with grand larceny, having stolen silver spoons to the value of $23, a dress, and other articles, from Mr. George Balcher, of Fleet street, after having been employed as a domestic only two days. Sho was very ably defended by C.

C. Eagan, of New York, who was assigned as her counsel by the Court. wnen sne was arraigned she wanted to plead yuiliy, but there being some question on the value of the articles, Mr. Rolfe, acting District Attorney, with his characteristic kindness, refused to tako the plea, and advised that she be tried. In consequence of her ignorance of the language, and other palliating circumstances, among which were doubts as to value, the jury found her guilty of petit larceny only.

The following prisoners in the county jail, sent for indefinite periods by the police court, were discharged by proclamation Sarah O'Neil, Joseph Dougherty, Catharine Bcnnct, John Rouse, Michael Clark, Catharine Kclley, Henry Dicsclnnan, Geo. Mc Con key. Tho trial of John Sweet, the accomplice of Tompkins, alias Forr, for passing spurious money, was post poned until the Oyer and Terminer, on account of the difficulty ol obtaining an impartial jury. The Grand Jury ignored the bill against Wm. Norris, and fie was discharged.

Mrs. Bcrson of Main street, entered into recognizances to appear and answer to a charge of selling liquor without license. Stephen S. Clark was arraigned for. an assault with a pistol upon a Frenchman, keeping a grocery at the corner of Pearl and Concord street and the trial was postponed to the December term.

The trial of Robert F. Manley for nuisance, was deferred until the next term. Common Pleas. The Court was occupied all the afternoon with the appeal case of William and Louis Wiley, appellants, vs. Frederick K.

Sherman, impleaded with James Plant and William Colt. C. C. Ea' gan, of New York, appeared for the appellees, and Morse and Rolfo for the latter. The suit was tried originally before Justice Remsen of Williams burgh.

It seems that Edward Plant, a dry goods dealer, in Atlantic street, made a bill of some $80 with the plaintiffs, who attached his goods; and the three defendants became sureties for Plant, in the event of the suit. Judgment was rendered fur the plaintiffs by the aforesaid Justice. Henco the appeal. The cose, not being finished, and after a great deal of sharp shooting among counsel, was adjourned over to Friday afternoon, for the purpose of enabling the plaintiff to procure tho writ of attachment. Another appeal case from Williamsburgh, involving some $30, duo upon a note, in which Jas.

Davis was appellant, and Charles Whitson was decided on Saturday, by tho reversal, with costs, of tho judgment of the Justice. Common Council. Monday, October 13, 1845. Present His Honor the Mayor presiding; and Aid. Humphrey, Stillwcll, Bokee, J.

C. Smith, Fow lor, Crist, Gerald, Dolbeer, Mclntyre, S. Smith, Macomber, Osborn, Burbank, Campbell and Mec kor. The minutes of tho last mooting were read and approved. Petitions, Communications, Petition of John McLean, Michaul Curry, Win.

Dougherty and of G. Smith, severally to be relieved from fines to Law Corn, and Mayor with power. Pet. of Isaac H. Hcrbort to bo appointed a City Surveyor, together with a bond for the faithful performance of his duties as such surveyor, was presented by Aid.

Gerald and on motion the prayer of tho petitioner was granted when his bond is approved by jho Law Com. Communication from His Honor the Mayor, in relation to the execution of a conveyance by him rcfr'd to Law and Assessment Com. Lamp Lighter's bill for tho month of $595 69 was presented: referred to Lamp Com. Bill of Zebulon R. Combs, for cab hire, $4: to Joint Com.

on Acc'ts. Pet. of David Fithian and others to open Schor mcrliorn st. from Bond St. to Flatbush av.

of John H. Baker and others to grade and pave Boliver st. between Navy and Canton sts of Win. 11. Cary and others for the opening of the 1st section of Flush, ing and of P.

B. Byron in relation to the paving of Cumberland and of sundry citizens for the completion of improvements around City Park remonstrance of Thomas Gascoyno against grading and paving Tillary communication from Au. gustus Graham in behalf of Brooklyn Whitelcnd Co. in relation to the regrading and repaying of streets und its vicinity, and the communication ol'Chairinun of tho St. Com.

in relation to the condition of Washington, Adams, Water and Plymouth sts and bill of Owen Flood foi repairs on Flushing of desire to carry conviction to tho minds and hearts of all pxesent Vere concerned, they had no Cause to feel disappointed. He spoke of the multitudes of women whoso hearts had been charred by burning misery of the children who had been made ashamed to acknowledge their fathers; and of tho noble intellects that had been struck down in the pulpit, the senate chamber, and upon the bench, by this desolating curse From the day, said he, that the first drop of intoxicating liquor was introduced among our race, nothing but wretchedness deep and irreparable has followed in its train It has blighted hopes, and debased minds, and crushed hearts, and shortened lives in a word, its effect has been evil and that continually. To illustrate his subject the speaker instanced the case of a man coming here from Boston and opening a clothing store. One buys a garment, and another, and another, until the neighborhood is pretty generally supplied. By and by the purchasers of these clothes are taken down with the small pox and it turns out, on investigation, that the man knew, when bo sold the garments, that they contained the seeds of that fearful disease, and intended they should produce the effect which they had.

One dies here, and another there. The community becomes alarmed, and an indignation meeting is called which no building can accommodate. The vender of the clothing is denounced as an infamous wretch and villain his goods are thrown into the street and burnt, and himself ordered to leave the city in twenty four hours under penalty. Would not public opinion, said he, demand and sanction this course Most assuredly. And yet he took it upon himself to say that all the effects of this outrage wore as nothing when con trasted with the injury resulting from a single grogshop.

Did they ask why Because, continued the Rev. gentleman, the vender of diseased clothing can not keep the souls of his victims out of heaven, but the vender of liquors can and does. Other illustrations, of the same tenor, were brought forward and finally the lecturo assumed a high theological tone. The speaker regretted that minis ters of the gospel everywhere, and of all denominations, were not more generally engaged in this work. In the city of Philadelphia, he was proud to say, there was not a clergyman of tho Baptist, Methodist, or Presbyterian denomination that Was anything less than a teetotaller; and he wished he could ex tend the remark to all others.

How it was hero he could not tell but from what he saw about him he augured favorably. He concluded with an earnest appeal to all present, who were not yet committed, to come forward and sign the pledge, to which invitation a good many responded. The plate was then handed round, and a fair collection taken up. After which Dr. Reese added some remarks and the meeting adjourned.

On the platform we noticed the Rev. Dr. Cox, Rev. Messrs. Lewis, Hodge and Marsh, Captain Hudson, and A.

Hegeman. About eighty signatures were obtained to the pledge. As we said yesterday, there is nothing in the Advertiser' reply to our article of Thursday that calls for special notice. Tho great point at which itstikes is, tlai iL" ajonij (, committee with another evening's talk and from this it infers that they could not have assigned any reason for adopting the books of Sandec's in preference to those of Cobb Impotent conclusion. But let that pass.

What sort of" drilling" it refers to as having been undergone by the Sanders forces," we are at a loss to divine. If it moans that they were plied with arguments in every shape, from the report itself, with an appendix of long stories by Investigator," down to a little myriad of pamphlets, and ad. verliscnienls, and books, wheeled round in carriage loads by Mr. Cobb and his friends, then it is probably correct; but if it intends to charge that any un fair or improper course was adotped by the friends of Mr. Sanders, then we challenge tho proof.

It is easy to make charges, and quite natural that those who are suffering from chagrin should make them freely; but it is another and far more difficult job to substantiate them. If the President of the Board thought that no other than an open and honest course would bo adopted by the friends of Mr. he thought right. But wo make no charges. Both authors doubtless felt an interest in tho result and wc presume they did what they could with propriety to secure a favorable issue.

But we protest tiiat the minority exhibit neither discretion nor good taste in wriggling, and squirming, and throwing out imputations in the faco of such a vote as 18 to 9 which, en passant, may be deemed and taken as the reason on record to show why one scries (of books) is preferred before all the rest." The truth is, the publication of the committee's report was intended as an appeal from the Board to the People and tho latter including newspapers had an undoubted right to treat it as they thought proper. This right we exercised to its full extent; and the friends of Mr. Cobb's books did tho same thing through other channels. It becamo a matter of conversation everywhere; but the Advertiser continued mum. And it does strike us that to undertake a flare up after the question is disposed of, and pretend that silence when it might have spoken with propriety, and perhaps with effect, was induced by a conviction that Cobb's books would be adopted, is evideocc of extreme verdancy on the part of tho Advertiser, if nothing worse.

Tub Cheney Family. These now aspirants for public favor and patronage, gave their first concert at the New York Society Library Room last evening, and were eminently successful. It would seem un generous to institute a com arison between them and tho Hutchinson family but if we were called on to do so, wc should say, at least, that it would not be disadvantageous to the formor. Several of the pieces were given with great effect among which wo would cnumcrato tho Witch's Burial of Sir John Sleep and Day slowly Miss Cheney sang three songs, which were received with the highest approbation. Her voico is most sweetly musical, and she combines with it the artless grace and simplicity of her native mountains.

Upon the whole the Cheney family havo reason to congrat date themselves upon their success, and wc sincerely hope that they may continue to grow in tho public estimation. The house was crowded. "The Book." An argument was hold before the Vice Chancellor yesterday with the view of inducing him to dissolve the injunction against the publishers of that book. It will bo concluded to day, when Mr. Frcscott Hall will reply.

There is a rumor that the steamship Great Britain was driven on the Nantucket Shoals in tho gale of Suuday night, Political and other Matter in Suffolk. A Democratic Convention for the nomination of ABse'niblymen was held, at the Court House, at Rivcrhcad, on the. 7th of which Hon. Sclah B. Strong was chairman, and Samuel Phillips and Richard B.

Post secretaries. On proceeding to business tho following gentlemen wore unanimously chosen as candidates: Richard A. Udall, of Islip; and Samuel B. Gardiner, of Easthampton. This, of course, is equivalent to their election.

Richard W. Smith, of Brookhaven, and Wm. Nines, of Southold, were then selected as delegates to the Senatoria' Convention at Newbargh. Tho following resolution, offered by M. Ludlow, of Islip, was then adopted by the Convention Resolved, That our members to be elected, be, and hereby are, rpost earnestly requested to use their untiring efforts, at the coming session of our JLegisla ture, to seek redress of our grievances sustained from the Long Island Railroad Company, and to prepare, and, if possible, carry through such a bill as will amend the charter of said Company so far as to compel said company to effectually protect lands in Suffolk County from fires communicated by their Loco motives.

What sort of an amendment that would be it is difficult to guess. If we remember rightly a former act of the Legislature provided that the owners of land adjacent to the railroad track should clear the same of brush and other combustible matter to tho distance of several rods. This, however, they do clincd to do; whereupon tho company offered to clear it for them but were denied the privilege We certainly think and believe that some action might and should be taken to prevent the occurrenco of fires but until the complainants have done their part in the matter, as heretofore pointed out by the Legislature, or allowed others to do it, we do not see upon what ground they can claim further aid. However, as the proposition is a legal and peaceable one, there can be no objection to it. Tho Convention also passed resolutions protesting against the tariff of 1842, with its maximum profits for the manufacturing capitalist, and Us fraudulent minimums for the Agricultural laborer, and against all tariffs not founded upon revenue, and all taxes not necessary to supply the actual wants of an economical government approving the proposed Constitutional Convention nominating Sclah B.

Strong, as Supreme Court Commissioner and appointing Samuel Phillips, Fred'k W. Lord, and John Ireland, a County Committee. The Courts of Common Pleas and General Sessions were also held at Riverhead during the past week. In tho latter Robert Kidd was convicted of burglary in the third degree, and sentenced to the State Prison for threo years. Harriet Gardiner, aged 11, and indicted for arson in setting fire to a barn, was acquitted on the ground of Dot having sufficient intellect to distinguish between good and evil.

Smith W. Higgins, a boy of 15, was convicted of burglary and sentenced to the House of Refuge. The following interesting case was decided in the Common Pleas Asa Partridge vs. Nathan Tinker, Albert G. Hedges and Zebulon Elliott.

This was a case of trespass. The defendants were trustees in a school a gold watch of Mr. Partridge worth .100 to pay a tax, for school house, of 88 34, which Mr. Partridge had refused to pay. The jury rendered a verdict of $128 to lor planum.

Fair of tue American Institute. The full reports of Agricultural Fairs, Agricultural Clubs and Associations, with which the press is now teeming, is evidence of the growing interest in this noblest of pur suits. It is a good omen, for there can be no better evidence of the real, permanent prosperity of a people than their improvements in all the mechanic arts, and especially in the means by which their fields and gar dens are made to yield an abundant harvest. These are peaceful pursuits, and in the ratio in which capital, labor and mcro inventive genius become enlisted in them, in that degree will they take tho place of rash and ruinous speculations in any kind of trade. A visit to one of these fairs affords the most gratifying evidence of the wonderful improvement in all kinds of agricultural implements in the last ten years.

One portion of the exhibition now open at Niblo's, in N. comprises a great variety in this department and is well worthy a few hours' inspection. They are worthy not only the attention of all our farmers and mechanics, but of our merchants, men of busi ness, and the learned professions. They have here a bird's eye view of all those improvements which are designed to promote the happiness not of a particular class, but of all in the community. How few of the great mass of those who live in comfort and luxury, take the pains or stop to inquire how all these luxu arc provided.

Such an exhibition nut only provides the means of this knowcldge at the most trifling expense of time and money, but brings it to our very doors. The curious, the useful and interesting objects interesting as the fruits of American skill and gcniuB are too numerous to mention in detail. Among tho more prominent objects are a glass vase from Wheeling, Va. manufactured by M. T.

Sweeney, weighing about 200 and cost, we aro told, about 2,000 a machino for dressing flax and hemp, which is said to mako the latter caual to the best of Russian a beautiful bonnet manufactured from raw silk calicoes manufactured in Providence, R. which are so highly and beautifully finished as very much to resemble silk. E. Roussel, of Philadelphia, a noted Perfumer, exhibits a great variely of Cologne, extract of Patch ouly, Jasmin, Heliotrope, Violets, and last if not the least one the best pastes for shaving we have met with. In the same range of tables, some of tho N.

Y. bakers are showing a rich display of pound and wed ding cakes. There are two beautifully ornamented cakes from the branch of Morris' Bakery, No. G98 Broadway, weighing 30 lbs. each, and each con taining four prize rings.

On one of them is tastefully represented four horns of plenty, and a wreath in tho centre enclosing a cupid the other is studded with tho rose, andcncloscs a danseusein a series of eliptical figures The table contains also a great variety of the choicest kinds of cake. It should be choice, coming as it does from one of the establishments which pro. vides luxuries for the upper ten thousand." We notice several fine specimens skill and workmanship from Brooklyn: among them a case of fine boots and shoes from tho shop of Mr. Mundell, Fulton street two neat models a frigate and brig by F. Gricc, Navy Yard a very tasteful shell basket by Mary Brodio and an improved silk engine by John Vesoy.

vont if possible any thefts upon the articles within. In passing from the enclosure at the north end, I was arrested in my course by the sentry, who hailed me, and insisted on knowing the contents of my packa. ges. Not contented with ocular demonstration, ho was determined to probe the matter to the bottom, and was only satisfied to release the basket when his hand reeked with the juice of some ripe tomatoes, hrh fino nrR had perforated in their eagerness to obtain satisfactory evidence that the basket did not contain gems of greater value. 1 ms iiavmg passtu il.r, mrfnal the bundle had next to be examined and here the sentrv was assisted in his duties by two civil officers.

My risibilities were becoming excited, and I purposely evinced a reluctance mat mat parcel should be opened. Tho more I appeared unwil ling, the more determined were they to examine it: "Can't help it, sir;" "disagreeable strict orders;" must be enforced I replied that they would only get beet in the end. Heat eh Beat who sir?" I'm an officer, sir ther's my star, sir. Come, sir, let's open the bundle, sir we'll see who will inlcrfero with the discharge of my duties. During this coloquy, the croird was fast gathering to witness a scene.

Various questions were asked, and replies given, among which 1 heard Nabbed iWnf one of the BWcll mob going to take him what's he. prigged?" etc. etc. Tho litinrtU WaS nOW slowlv unroiled, and the innocent hlnsliimr heet was cxDoscd to all around, The roar of laughter from the surrounding crowd, and the mortified and disappointed visages of these worthy limbs of the law, as I politely requested them tn restore mv package, will always be remembered by me as a most ludicrous incident in conmcuuii with the Great Fire of 1845. Knickerbocker for October.

An offer of Marriage on Mount Tom. As a party of pleasure were ascending Mount Tom a few days ago, a well dressed man, furnished with fishing tackle, accosted a lady, one of the party, who had loitered behind her companions to enjoy, without interruption, the beautiful scenery which lay along the rich valley of the Connecticut. Good morning, madam said the fisherman, touching his hat. Good morning, sir replied the lady, with a dignity of manner which would have been considered perfect at the Court of Queen Elizabeth. "It is a fine morning, madam," continued the gentleman I saw your bonnet at the foot of the hill, and I thought I should like to marry the hdy that wore that bonnet.

It struck my fancy exactly, and I have walked up here to ask you if you would like to enter that blessed state with me The lady was somewhat startled at the abruptness of this proposition, and her first impulse was to hurry on to her companions but her dignity and self pos Bession prevailed and she quietly turned to the stranger and said, It was a serious proposal to come from one who had never seen her before." But I have seen your bonnet," said he, and I know you will suit me. I have money, and a good house at the foot of yonder hill. My wife and children are dead I am all alone. If you outlivo me vou shall have all mv property. If you die first you Bhall be well buried.

1 have just got a new stone for the irrave of mv wife, for which I save twenty six dollars. 1 buy all my tmngs tor uie nouse vy ine quantity. You shall be well provided for in every Tho lady had seen much of the world had held command in the fashionable circles of ti South and the "chivalry" had bended the knee to her beauty and accomplishments, and the learned to the intelligence and cultivation of her mind. She iiad sailed triumphant and unconquered everywhere, and to be thus way.laid and entrapped into matrimony was a thing not to be thought of for a moment and so she raised her form to more than its usual height, and giving additional dignity to the inclination of her head, she bowed good bye 1 to the fishing widower, and left him to bestow himself and his grave stones on come one else. A Texan Camp.

General Green in his new book on the Mier expedition, has the following amusing notice of the Texian army. After speaking of the hunting on tho Medina, and the citizen soldiers making provision for winter clothing, at the expense of the deer herds, until the camp had become a tremendous tan yard," and every man was preparing for battle as if it was to be a tournament at which it was indispensable that all the combatants should he clad in deer skins," the gallant General goes on to describe a morning muster The ordorly sergeants are all equally busy as those in a regular army, and arrive at the same end if not in such quick time. Here we have been greatly interested at the roll call." We have seen a good tempered farmer, in the first exercise of this important oliice, badly puzzled at the tardiness of his men. In his first administration, we have heard him in his slow, easy, good natured tono, saying Do men, for God's sake, turn out here 1 What in tho name of Charity is the matter with you all when he was promptly answered in the same long tone by somejyoung sauce box. Why, Uncle Bill, what makes you in such a hurry this morning Then ono of Uncle Bill's neighbors, who at home was in the habit, thus early in the morning of feeding his stock, and who is now as punctual in his duty to his country, tooks sides with Uncle Bill, and bestirred himself among his sleeping neighbors, gently shaking each by the shoulder, and saying, in tho kindest manner, Come, come, men, do get up don't ye hear Uncle Dill?" Now a young chap, who perhaps had not been in more than a half a dozen campaizns, and who had vastly more of the amor patrie in his soul than beard upon his face, feels Jiis keeping" shook off his blanket, flapped his wings Jind crowed.

Then a dozen of others gobbled like turkey cocks in an April morning, while at the same time some patriarchal owl, the head ol tho neigli boring generations, waked up the surrounding hills with a stirring whoop, when he was answered by the whole family of big eyes in a language more distinct and to us far more intelligible, than many Indian tribes we have known." The Thistle. The following is said to be the origin of tho national badge of Scotland At the period when the IJanes invaded tne country it was not oonsidcred in accordance with the laws of hono rable warfare to attack an enemy under cover of the night battles were almost invariably fought by day light. On ono occasion, However, the invaders de termined to avail themselves of the darkness, and in order to render their stratagem more likely to succeed, they marched barefooted. By this precaution they hud passed tho Scottish lines unobserved when tho very means they hail taken to ensure their safety proved the causo of ultimate destruction. One of the Danes placing the undefended epidermis of his foot on a superb prickly thistle, could not repress a sudden exclamation of pain, thereby discovering thejr proximity to tho Scots who instantly seizing their arms, defeated tho unwelcome visitors with great slaughter, arid immediately after ttic battle adopted tho thistle as the insignia of Scotland.

"Foreign Coal. The general scarcity of freight for large vessels (his season has driven many of them to purchasing bituminous coal in Great Britain and the British Provinces for our Atlantic markets. New York is at this time so overstocked with the article that it cannot be sold at all, and vacant yards arc being piled up in every direction. Tho demand for anthracite continues active at the last advance; but prices will probably soon be affected by the glut of foreign cal. Vessels are in demand to carry coal hence to New York at 1 30 per ton.

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