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VIEWS OF CORRESPONDENTS. "New York, who had done him no other fivor "than occasionally to indorse a note for him, md "lend him $500 or $1,000. The profit on each 'these 75,000 pairs of shoes above the ordinary "profits of others was 30 cents making the nice ''little sum of $22,500 over and above the profits t'of the manufactory of shoes under other con 'tracts madeabout the same time." These charges are most extraordinary. They are rendered highly improbable, of course, by the relations existing between the President and Mr. Cameron.

Mr' Lincoln was not claimed by his supporters as a great man, but he was emphatically claimed to be an honest man. Of course it would therefore be quite improbable that honest Old Abe" would write a letter to a man against whom there existed any suspicion even of dishonesty, declaring that his confidence in him was unimpaired; under no circumstances would "honest Obi A ho" ont.at This faper the iarpesi circulation 1 any Evening Paper Pnbllshed in the United States. Its value as an advertising medium is therefore apparent. To Cokkjlbpondxut. No nonce can be laKeu or anons moua Communications.

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fe122m P. KELLY BRO. What an amount of 8uflVrine and Disease snionglbe VoluDteers would be prevented by the free use of PILLS AND OINTMENT. For Wounds. Sores and Scurvy, the Ointment ii a certain cure, and for Kowei Complaints.

Fevers, Small Pox, 4c, the Pills are the beBtnif dicine in the world Only 25 cents per box or pot. gmb28 lw 221 MACHINERY. The Consecration of a Synagogue The First in Brooklyn interest, ing Ceremonies. Yesterday afternoon our Hebrew fellnv citizens inaugurated their new place of worship in Pearl street, between Concord and Nassau sts. The buildiug is the plain old Calvary Episcopal Church, which was formerly occupied by the Baptists.

Now and henceforth it will be known by the title "Beth Elohim" which signifies "The House of Gcd." It is a comfortable room, and cm seat conveniently about t5ven or eight hundred people. Yesterday, however, the capieity of the edifice was overtaxed, hundreds being unable to obtain admission, and that too, long before the commencement of the exercises of the day. The building has been thoroughly refitted at a cost of about and in this connection it may be observed that about fifty persons subscribed of the purchase money of the house. Its internal arrangements are in entire conformity with the requirements of the Hebrew rite The Ark of the Covenant is covered with a very rich scarlet silk damask curtain, bearing in the centre a panel of black velvet, on which is inscribed iu letters of gold "The crown of the law" the heraldic supporting the lions of the house of Judah. This beautiful curtain is the gift of the ladies of the Association.

The national standard was displayed in conspicuous places around the pulpitplatform, and immediately over all these guy trappings was an inscription in Hebrewgolden letters "Know before whom thou standest," while on either side were the tables ol the law in English and Hebrew. The invitation cards announced 1 P. M. as the time for the com. mencenient of the ceremonies, and with an abundance of bad taste the committee of arrange ments had not matters ceremonial or otherwise arranged till 2 V.

M. Indeed for all that the committee did as to assisting the members of the press in the discharge of their professional duties or preserving order, there might not have been any such committee appointed. The affair was lamentably deficient in that regard. However, not to make any complaints, at 2 o'clock, three knocks were given at the outer door, which being opened revealed Che Rev. ministers, with the bearers of the shew tables and the Rolls of the Law, the trustees and officers Of the congregation formed in procession order under a canopy also groups of interesting boys and girls.

The minister of the congregation (Rev. M. G. Brandenstein), followed by the trustees and honorary officers of the same, bring forward the rolls of the Law, the minister, standing under a canopy, exclaiming "Open unto us the eates of righteousness: we will enter them and praise the Lord." This was outside the door, which having been opened, the ministers and the rest entered in procession, with the rolls of the Law in their arms the rolls wrapped up in elaborate velvet cover, ingf the choir, accompanied by the admirable orchestra, chauntiDg from the Psalms "Blessed be he who cometh in the name of the Lord, we bless ycu from the hoHse of the Lord. How goodly are thy tents Jacob, thy tabernacles Israel.

And in the greatness of the benevolense will I enter thine house, in reverence of thee will I bow down towards the temple of thine aoli ness. Lord I have loved the habitation of thine li use, and the dwelling place of thy glory. I therefore will worship, bow down and bend the nee before the Lord my maker. And I will oiler prayer unto thee, Lord, in an acceptable time in thine abundant mercy, God answer me in tiulh of thy salvation." Then the procession walked round the Syna. gogue, (the door haviDg been opened) caaunting a psalm during each of the seven circuits which Ihey made.

The Psalms (David'e) werechaunted in Hebrew and were given with an amount of expression that rendered the service very impressive. The youngest of the ministers we don't know his name saDg delightfully he has a splendid baritone. At the conclusion of tbe seventh t.he bcaiers or tne scrolls of the Law approached the front of the Ark, which was opened by the President of the congregation (Mr. M. Hess) and they were there deposited.

During this portion of the service the following beautiful prayer was offered: He who dispenseth salvation unto kings, and dominion unto princes whose kingdom iaan everlasting kingdom who delivereth his servant David from the destructive sword and maketh away in the sea, and a path through the mighty waters: may he bless preserve, guard and assist, exalt and highly aggrandize their Excellencies the President and ice President of the United States, the Governors of this State, and the Mayor and Common Council of this City. May the Supreme King of kings through his infinite mercy, preserve them and grant them life, deliver them from all trouble and danger, and whithersoever they turn may they prosper. Mav the Supreme King of kings, through his infinite mercy, incline their hearts with benevolence towards us and all Israel and in their days and our days mav Judah be saved and Israel dwell in safety and may tne liedeemer come unto Zion May this be his gracious will, and let us say, Amen. The scrolls of tbe law having been deposited, ia their abiding place, then the lamp which is to be key. perpetually burning before the ark, was lighted, appropriate music the while.

The Rev. Dr. Isaacs ol Nt.w York, delivered a very fine discount; from this text "For my house snail be call, a house of prayer for all the Is jiab 5T. The revercLd Rabbi spoke at some Jer iff It in relation to the elements go fir to constitute a house of worship, and at the ime time that he gave his hearers some gocd, oroad hu nianitarian edvice. After his sermon another chauut was had, and then the Rev.

Joseph Saxe followed in a German discourse. This being concluded the following impressive "Prayer for the congregation" was offered up "May He who blessed our ancestors Abraham iBaac and Jacob. Moses aud Aaron. David and Solomon bless the Presidents and Trustees of this Holv Congrega" Hon, and all those who have been devoted to ihi pious undertaking for the worship of our Creator Messed bo lie, they, their wives, sons and daughters, and all that appertaiueth unto them; those who unite in the support oi this Synagogue fur divine worship; all those who have voluntarily subscribed towards the purchasing an(i up. holding of this House of Prayer, and all those who faithfully discharge the trust reposed in them by their several Congreations.

May the Uoly, Blessed id reward them in his infinite goodness and prolong their live" together with their beloved progeny, and hasten to them and all Israel, the approach of the days vouchsafed when all men shall unanimously call upon and wor'hl'p His holy tame; and may their eyes behold specdilvthe tovs ous restoration of the Holy Hill of Zion. AraJn. The service concluded with the loOih Psalm which was well sung by the choir and congregation. A little daughter of Mr. Falk a member of the congregation, recited a little poetical composition entitled "God's House." She was charming in her appearance, and fulfilled her pirt most admirably.

The following named ministers par titipated in the conduct of the exercises of the dny Rev. Dr. Isaacs, J. Gershon, Dannenberg, J. Gotlholdt, Joseph Sjxe and the Pastor s'.

Brandenstein. Tbe music under Mr. BaDger, was most admirable. It was a delightfully balanced wiud band handled with great taste. that at the commencement of the war, it was felt by the Society, thai, tbe unhappy condition in which our comurv was plunged, would afford a peculiar occasion for Christi use'ulness to the Society.

The thousands of youug men who had gone forth to peril their lives io the defence of their country, needed that an eil'ort should be made to furnish them with Christian readingsuit able to their peculiar condition. With this view the society had prepared some thirty five small volumes, bound 1n tough flexible covers, with military emblems and suited to be carried either in the pocket, or in the knapsacks sixty different tracts and also had published a small illustrated paper entitled "The Christian banner." The total Lumber of printed pages was over 30,000,000 aud I lie expense thus fir incurred had been $20 000. The Rev. Mr. Alvord, one ot the Secretaries, had been forsix months residing in Washington and had Superintended the distribution from, that point of the publications of the Sjciety, and nearly every portion of the army had been reached, but the Society needed increased funds to carry on the work.

ADDKESS OF T11E REV. MR. HASTINGS. The Rev. Mr.

Hastings of New York was then introduced by Dr. Storrs He said that in 1S33, a well known American genlleman while makiDga tourthroneh EnglAiid, paid a visit to the celebrated poet Wordsworth. While in conversation with him, an illustration ol ihe old saying that "the poet is the prophet" was given. Wordsworth said then that America teeded a civil war to teach her the necessity of consolidation in her social and political affairs. That was said 30 years ago, and most of us nosv would agree that this war had been ordained for ihe fulfilment oi hisrh and beneficent purposes.

He (the speaker) had been despairing many years in reference to the future of our country. He saw no means by which we could get rid of our great trouble, slavery, while he felt certain that ihe evil of it must certainly bring its own retribution. How to get rid of it we could not see, tut God had taken the work out of our bauds, and he (the speaker) had feit more courage and hope during the present war than he had ever ex perier ct before. He believed that God is lead irg us, ar.d that tbe Gordian knot ofjour difficulties which politicians could not untie, God has orduined shall be cut by the sword. In this view )i looked upon the operations of the American Tract Society as of great importance.

Sis hundred thousand men commingling together, in the crmpauionship of war, heart to heart, thousands cf whom hsd never seen a tract or been brought under any wholesome Christian influence, was a great field for Christian energy. There were other inducements which rendered the work of still greater importance. The life of a soldier quickened all the pulses of manhood and rendered the man far more susceptible of good or bad influences than any other condition. What then should these influences be Thoughts, ideas and principles were sharper than swords or swifter than bullets. Wnat was wanted to give power to tbe army was the dissemination of true Christian principles these will make their swords sharp, their arms strong, and their hearts loyal.

We should endeavor while we had the opportunity lo sow the seed which would produce such good fruit. This war was meant by God tor our good, ard we should "know the time," wake from our sleep and give ourselves manfully to this great field of Christian action. The Hymn, "Daughter of Zion, wake from thy sadness," was sung by the choir, very finely. ADDKESS OF DR. TTXG.

The Rev. Dr. Tyng was the nest speaker. He remarked that he never could approach the confines of any subject connected with the present war without feeling an inclination to iro tuto the depths of the whole subject oi the war itself, to the very foundations from which it sprung From the question what we should do to beuefit the soldiers, arose the other, whether we ought to h.ve any soldiers all. Enough had been sid about the good results wnich the society had brought about and the necessity of contributions towaids its support, and he (Dr.

Tyng) endorsed every word of it, but still we must keep our minds as to the facts four peculiar condition. We mast not consider merely why we should do the woik, but why sve have the necessity for such work, why it is that tbe couutry is in arms and thai men were petitioning Copgresn to have burdens laid upon their backs, and the consideration of these things naturally brought us to the consideration of the causes which underlie the surface. He did not like to hear men deploring the existence of the war, as if it were a calamity which had overtaken them, or praying for its cessation as i I it were an evil that the hand of God should avert. "We never get anything that is worth the gettirg except by lighting for it. The question TS fHaf fjpr Whioh ffP nr filrbt inrr tho cost? We know that it is; we know that this is a noble, a grand, and an war.

It was the only war in the whole history of warfare in which absolute right was arrayed against absolute wrong. The present crisis was only God's opportunity, which wjs man's privilege. It was the opening of such a nation as man had never seen before; the throes of birth might be terrible, but the result would be grand and noble, and those who would live to see it would bless God that they had been allowed to live in such a time and contribute to such an end. How wonderful were the results to be gained. He (Dr.

Tyng) could only imagine that man to be insane who, looking at the glorious and certain results which were to come from this war, would say "Oh, I am tired of this war and I want a compromise." He (Dr, Tyng) wanted to see no cs tanon of the war, until we got into a harbor where ht could dwell iu satisfaction. It was better to fight it out now, than to leave it for our children to fight over again. Everything dear to a nation that values its position, character and responsibilityall the institutions which represent tue liben and rising character and civilizition of the whole human race are involved in the present contest, and to stop in it is to step in a career of sublime grandeur. Tue war was un iudispeusable tteessity, aud whatever was necessary far those who are carrying it on, should be freely granted. Give the soidiefs tracts, give them everything that was necessary.

He (Dr. Tyng) would be willing to give them his skin if it were necessary. Tbe war must be carried on, if it cost every man ol us every cent that we ever earned or oivned if vie have aDy real interest in the success of the great principles of truth which are involved iu it. 1' here was no class cf peisons for whom he (Dr. Tyng felt so much contempt as that class, who go any after day to Washington askiug aud pe ning to have their taxes taken off, each scek irg after his own selfish end forgetful of the par smount claim of their country.

During the ores ent struggle he had seen such facts brought' out as had made him proud of his country, and he never felt her starry banner to be so glorious and grand a symbol as he felt it to be to day. If there were traitors in our midst, we could now afford to lei them remain untouched. They would wither and ehrivel up, and only live to win in the future such a degradation as no man ever yet endured before. This war had made of us a nation born in a day. England had tried her best, and spent all her vast resources for two years to get 75,000 men to the Crimea, while we had in Icbs than 6 months put 100,000 men in the field, all armed and equipped, and nobody feels it; and if it were neceeeary, we could put a million more.

We have shown to the world that a free people can maintain a government which guaranties the perpetuity of their free institutions. The successful ttiminalion of this war will make this nation one that no other nation on the earth will desire to meet in conflict. He (Dr. Tyng) had been 03 years under diflerent governments, and this was the firBt American government that he ever felt proud of. He was proud of President Lincoln and proud of all who served under him.

Resides the white nation which was to be born of the present war, there was another nation a black one. Here comes from its wilderness this txodns of the new people. Other nations had shown minds, and perhaps it was designed iu the Providence ol God, that this new nation should show hearts. That nation seemed to be already coming, for the throes of birth were already heard in Cincinnati and Philadelphia, and perhaps the same contest of principles would reach us here. If it does, we must go through it boldly.

He hoped that we would never have a cessation of the war until the yoke has beeu taken from the neck of every bondman and until every foot of territory on the continent is consecrated to freedom. Never was there such a warfare upon the earth. Never such a victory to be gained. Never such a glorious result to be arrived at. The Rev.

Dr. Storrs next addressed those present and made a powerful appeal on behalf of the objects of the society, after which a collection was taken up which realized a haudsome sum, and after a benediction the tiro feedings Mcrcuntile Library. To die Editor of Ihe Brooklyn Zktyle The citizens of Brooklyn regird with much interest tueoperation of the Mercantile Library. They yielded it a generous support and will not be found backward in response when at a proper time their liberality further taxed in support of measures bearing upon the future picsperity of the noble institution. Ere this, but for the appalling national difficulties, au appeal would have been made iu support of measures believed to be of vital importance to the best interests of the.Library.

No one can justly say the people of Brooklyn have turned a deaf ear when called upon at a proper time and in a proper manner to support worthy public or pri' ate undertakings. The convergence of Street Railroads makes it desirable our public institutions of much resort should be located as near a common centre as pofsible. No one recognizes more the general advantage of locating the Mercantile Library near the City Hall than the present officers and directors of the Library. Iu its infancy before assured of strength ana vitality, bevond doubt the true dictates of caution rendered it eminently proper for the Directors to accept the noole and liberal propositions of the Directors of the A eum, and theLibrary was for the time there incited No cause for complaint exists against the Directors of the Atheneum they have in good faith, as far as the times admit, executed tneir part of the compact. The desire to leave the Atheneum does not exist by reason of complaints to be made.

The success of the Library and the convenience of the reading public makes a change locating near a common centre a matter of imperative necessity. Prudence dictates there shall be no rash or precipitate action. The election for a new Board of Direction takes place this week. The Board now in oflice have faithfully performed their whole duty. No one complains tbey have not.

No man has manifested more untiring interest than its worthy President. No one more fully recognises all the wants of the Associalion. No one is more ready to contribute of all that he hath for its benefit. He manifest his interest by conseting to serve in an inferior position; he descends from the Honorable position of President to setve, if the people will It, in a subordinate position. The gentleman nominated for the position he vacates requires no words of endorsement.

The fact he consents to accept the nomination is sufficient guarantee the interests ot the Association will not suffer if he be placed at its head. His career in the Board of Education marks his eminent fitness for the position of President of the Mercantile Library, or President of the Board of Education either. The nominees placed on the same ticket favor complying with the expressed wishes of the people lor a change of locition. It is natural tnere should be parties opposed to and in favor of a change. The majority interested should decide the question.

The nominees upon the same ticket with Parsons agree to his proposition that if the election result in favor of the Regular ticket so called, the members of the Library and others interested shall be invited to attend the meetings of the Direction, and the matter be fiirly discussed and be decided upon Its merits. The adoption of this plan relieves the matter from all unpleasant reflection. Give a full and fair opportunity for discussion, and as the mv jority decide so act. A similar plan was adopted recently in the Board of Education by a commit tse of which Mr. Parsons was the chairman, the subject being the Normal School.

Tue members of the Board were all invited to attend the meet tings of the committee and give their views upon tbe" subject, and with the happiest result. It is well there should be opposing parties in the Library. A little excitement does us all good. Our young men are none the worse for a week's excitement after it's over the opposing hosts tbnke hands and wait till next time. No one will deny the general high character of the Independeet so styled ticket.

Both sets of nrminees are unexceptionable. Tbe Library has proipered in the hands of the Regulars so styled and its leading officers show a good exmple: two of them at least upon this year's ticket, iu coming down lrom their high position as President and serving in a subordinate position, their regard and interest in the library is well shown by the example they set; Both sets of nominees (ihe Regulars and the Independents) favor alike a central location; they may differ in the way the chaDge is to be brought about, in nothing else do they differ. Tbe interests of the Library are not tr BTiffor hy tho Rueness of either party. The nominees of one party have more experience.bnt who doubts the nomineesof the other side speedily making up for want of experience by diligence. "Sailors that are not sailors to day are sailors to morrow." J.

E. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eagle: As usual a very lively time will be anticipated by the friends of both tickets for officers for the coming year; and it has been truly said that in these times of war and financial revulsion, none but gentlemen of the utmost discretion judgment and ability should be supported and elected to fi 1 tbe positions. Dpon their judgment will largely depend tbe future success or failure of the Library. The present contract is a first rate one for tbe Mercantile Library, as follows The Library rooms are leased at a rental of one dollar per annum. The balance of the mam floor was then leased at 8500 per annum and the Library sublet the same and receive thereforover 500,00 per annum from the schools artistic, and other professions carried on therein' thereby tetiiug the entire floor rent free.

In addition to this tne Athemeum very generously give the use of nearly G000 volumes of standard works of high price and character, and furnish (the use of) (800) eight hundred dollars worth of books per annum during the continuance of the contract. Many of the standard works have been selected with the eaeitest care, and one hook of the nam rm toIf1) C08tat Burton's (Shakspeare) sale aS0. ith but fourpercentof works ofliclionthe Atb(ueum have added largely to the success of the Mercantile Library Association, and better than all, to the cohiv itiou of a refined aud genuine taste and improvement of our citizens. The question now presented to the members of the Library is, whether they will elect the ticket headed by Mr. Geo.

W. Parsons for President.and continue the success of the Library, or whether Ihey will allow a few persons to (if elected) remove the Library to some other locality and thus compel the meagre support of two Libraries, the M.rcantile and the Atheneum, or perhaps the failure of at le36t one of them. Very many persons exchange their books while seeking the many delightful entertainments given in the Concert Hall, thus saving much time and trouble. Mr. Parsons, the nominee for President, is well known as an excellent lawyer, and for very many years has been and now is a very devoted and able member of the Board of Educatiou in this city, and his literary attainments would be a very valuable acquisition to the Library, and its reading and influences.

The same worth could be said of nearly every member on his ticket. The success of the Regular over the Independent ticket provides for the election of officers who are unpledged and can then act with entire freedom and for the best interests of the Association, and that alone. It is our pleasure and duty to look at tacts as they are and are likely to exist. Ax Independent Thinker. THE COURTS.

City Court. BKFORF. JCDGB REYNOLDS. The March term of the City Court which closed lust week was not so heavy aB usual. Ou Saturday an argument was beard on a motion of Jmlgo Calver to confirm the report of Judge Greenwood, to wnom was referred the hearing of the application of Mrs.

Tilt for a limited divorce. The Judge reported in favor and the huly's counsel moved to have the report confirmed. The ileclsiim was reserved. A motion for a new trial was also argued in the case cf Mrs. Till ugainst Mr.

Phillips, in which the lady received' a verdict of heavy damages for slanderous language used towards her by Phillips. One of tho grounds of the application was the alleged irregularity of the pro ciediiips in the hu band not having been jidned with the wile. It is claimed that though the statute gave the wife a riftht to sue it did not take away the right of the husband who might also sue in ease the slander against tho the wife caused him to suffer any speciul damage. Decision reserved. Swindling the Government.

The chief character in orje of Dickens' novels David Coppetliuld, we believe gives the ivorld the advantage of his first experience in housekeeping. After trjiug a number of female servants, all ot whom turned out badly, chiefly through their partiality for gin and peppermint, David hired a page who was euaranteed to possess every Christian virtue. A disrespect for the seventh commandment, however, shortly developed itself and the page purloined various articles belonging to the Copperfield household, The police were put upon the track, and discovered so many of the pace's peccadilloes that Copperiield never met a policeman who had not a story of the pace's iniquity to unfold. The thing in time became such a bore that Copperfield dieaded the very sight of a policeman and dodged the M. far more warily than the culprit page.

The peo pie of this country are pretty much in the same position as Copperfield was tlaey have been nauseated with the developments of public wind ling and fairly shrink from further revelations. There is a flavor so to speak about the trans ic tions of Mr. Alexander Cummings which entitle them to a consideration which ordinary malfeasance cannot claim. Cummings, in connection with George D. Morgan, was appointed by the late Secretary of War, in April list, to purchase supplies for the volunteers, which were at that time called out to defend the capitol of the nation.

Mr. Cammiugs is a Pennsylvania, a life long friend of Sir. Cameron and was at the date of hfs appointment one of the proprietors of the New York World. For the business for which he was selected he had no qualifications whatever. Of the requirements of an army he knew nothing indeed he never made any pretence to knowanythine about such matter.

Two million dollars were placed absolutely at his and Mr. Morgan's disposal. He went into the business of spending the money con amove. He bought several thousand pairs 01 linen pants and about half the number of broad, brimmed straw hats. An army equipped as Mr' Cummings would have provided it would have been one cf the curiosities of military history His idea of providing for the victualling department was equally singular.

Among his purchisei were 25 boxes of soap, 10 casks of London porter, 5 casks of Scoich ale, and 12 barrels of pickles. Mr. Cummings had no idea of cutting off the supply of liquids. In his opinion the proper way to sustain an army is to see that each soldier has his pot of good ale and a pickle. Attired in linen pants and straw hats, and supplied with a bumper of half and half and a pickle, the forces fed and clothed on the Cummings plan would have been more terrible than an army with banners.

The food would have been light and exhilarating, and the equipment such as could not fail to give free play to the muscle. Mr. CuromingB explained all this absurdity by saying that he "erred in judgment." He was severely censured by the Van Wjck investigating committee. After a silence of several months Mr. CummiDgs published a loDg defence explanatory of his conduct, in which he charged the commi tee with gross fabrication.

On Saturday last Mr. Dawes, a Republican member of Congress from the State of Massa setts, replied in a lengthy speech to Mr. Cum" mirgs charge, and brought to light facts very singular in their character. Fjoni Mr. Dawes' remarks it wouij appear that Mr.

CumtuingB is too modest by half; his judg. ment is not by any meats eo defective as he so deprecatirgly confesses. It appears that he purchased the porter, the ale and the pickles under peculiar circumstances. The famous steamer Cataline had been chartered by Borne parties to proceed to Alexandria with an assorted cargo. The government would not permit the intended voyage, and the speculation proved to be a losing one, when Cummings came to the rescue and bought the cargo as It was.

The mcst serious charge brought against Mr. Cummirfts, however, was that he withheld $H0, 0C0. The tact appeared from Mr. Cummings" own ttstiinony, a copy of which had been four dajs in Mr. possession.

Mr. Cummings says the coaniittee falsified his language. Mr Dawes produces the affidavit of the printer to show that nothing whatever of the kind was done. Further, Mr. Dawes siys Mr Curnmirgs chircgrapby was in this instance of that character that with a little ingenuity more than one iruerpretaucn could be given to the phrase he complained ot beiug altered, and he ia.

timstes prettj broncly that the unsophisticated Cummings intended to get the committee into trouble tj liis intentional obscmity. One fast decs not appear very tleary from anybodys sta.e. ment, and. that is the most important one tout the 140 000 transaction has been explained satis, factorily. Mr.

Dawes is very severe on the late Secretary of War. "We quote It is but just, in order that there may be a full history (his matter, to stale that the late Secretary of War just about the same time Mr. Cummings was preparing this attack utjon the Committee, signified his great desire to appear before the Committee that he might explain his connection with these transactions. But when the Committee appointed a meeting for that purpose, and notified the late Secretary nf War of the time place, and appeared there themselves ready to examine liirn to his bean's content, be entirely forgot to appear beore them. They sent their messenger to his lodgings to remind him of the appointment, but the messenger could not lind him.

The moment the Committee manifested a readiness a willingness, an anxiety and I think I may properly say a commendable anxiety to search for the truth, and bo signified tn the late Secretary of War, ho seemed to have lost all disposition to appear before the Committee but contented himself with picking a public quarrel of a Sunday with the lale chairman of the Commute, (Vtr. VanWyck), in apublic hotel; and satisfied himself with callngthe committee liars and thieves, and with giving him notice that Mr. Alexander Cummings was preparing on the first convenient opportunity to show us up. Sir nether of these men have ua yet appeared before the Committee to explain matter! contained either in theevid nce or report. But when a few days ago a portion of the Committee had occasion to appear in those two men were found walking arm in arm through the beautiful streets of that city jiar MU fratrum; and I might add, some of the tune at least, "recubans sub ttgmin: gi." (laughter) rep, on their laurels the one on tnoae won in his Sunday quarrel with our late Chairman, the other on those won iu his attack upon the Committee in its absence.

But, Sir, although every opportunity was presented, on this as on other occasions for each of these men to appear before the Committee so as to make this matter plain, neither of them has intimated any desire to appear, at least at any time when they found ttie Committee ready to examine them. Mr. Cumffiixjfrs stated ia his defence that he would not have labored under the imputations cast upon bim by the Committee so long, but, for sickness which rendered him physictlly un.iblc to set himself right. Mr. Dawes says that the Committee was assured through the friends of Mr.

Ciuuttirgs that his illness had been brought ou by tie testimony he had given, and that his i'riems said further if he ever recovered "he "would make a full and free statemeut of tli "whole matter, and that the men who hvi put "him up to this, and had taken the mouey ud "expended it thtiuseivcs, should bear the bur den." This frame of mind, if it ever exited Viniehtd with Cummiugs' restoration tou, llUl' illustrating Mr. Dawes says, the old nin. tUil' "When the devil was sick, the devil a i But when the devil was well, the devo U1, Throughout his remarks Mr. Uaives was equally sivere on Mr. Cummiugs and his liicnu Mr Oam vrou.

Auioue other things he stated "tint 'W wLe iu8lrumeny ot the Situe 3ecre nr flUUlt; madest CJQt of bUot8 at tUe 81111 mad Ml price of 3 20 a pair, and that he nude a "present of that contract to a friend of his in such a man with a first class mission, nor wt uiu ne as ne ma tue other diy when Mr Cameron visited "Washington to receive his inl siruciion confer so marked a distinction upon bim as to send the Presidential carriage to wait upon him at the depot and convey him to the Presidential Mansion. The improbability of all this we leave it for Mr. Diwe3 to reconcilj. "We shall await the action of Mr. Cameron's friends without anxiety.

Doubtless they can prove that his character is as spotless as unsunned snovv," and that if he be hereafter dubbed honest Sitae Cameron" his title to the prefix will be just as good as that of many men who friends claim for them a similar mark of distinction Tub Election fob Officers of Mercantile Ijhrahy Association The Ladies is the Field In the absence of a municipsl contest the members of our excellant Mercontile Library Assoc iaticn are having a very spirited campaign over the election of officers for the ensuing year. They will have quite as spirited a time as the politicians expected, and with a spirit the latter might imitate with advantage they fight their battles in the best temper. Both sides concede that the gentlemen in nomination will make excellent officers, and both sides claim support for their advocacy of principles in the management of the Association upon which there is fair room for difference of opinion. A novel feature of the contest is that the lady members of the Association purpose to take a part in it. The ladies are t.f course on the side of union and bar.

mony. They have nominated a ticket made up from what are known as the "Regular" and "Independent" tickets. This is a sort ot compromise ticket, and with the ladies to sustain it, it will have an important bearing on the contest. If the Eagle was not entirely neutral on the question at issue, and thoroughly convinced that the members of the Association are quite capable of managing their institution without outside interference, it would of course be with the ladies. But if the Eagle and the ladies were on the same side, the forces would not be evenly balanced therefore we occupy a position cf friendly neutrality.

In another column we publish two or three communicitions respecting the election. course none of them receive any endorsement from us. If they will help the members to understand the merits of the questions at issue, our object in giving thtm publicity will be attained. The New Law against Shysters. The police justices had official notice of the passage of the law prohibiting the practice of shysters in the police courts this morning, and in consequence every lawyer who appeared before them had to be sworn in as to his admission to the bar.

What will become of the shysters Our Albany Correspondence. Albany, March 29. THE TAX ON THE BROOKLYN CENTRAL RAILROAD. The Assembly bill to correct an erroneous assessment for taxes on the Brooklyn Central Railroad Company, was reported favorably in the Senate this morning by the Committee on Cities and illaees, and was thereupon advanced to third reading without opposition. Mr.

Murphy said that he desired to make an explanation on this bill, inasmuch as he had received a copy of resolutions adopted by the Common Council of Brooklyn, requesting the Senators and members representing Kines Coun ty, to oppose its passage. It appeared that the Brooklyn Central Railroad Company had beei taxed the present year about 7,000, which included their personal property, which was assessed at S1S5.000. By a Utv pissed in 1S50 ill Railroad Companies are exempt from taxation on tbeir personal properly. This, therefore, is not a case which a party liable to taxation had failed to appear before the Board "of Assessors, to correct an erroneous assessment, bur instead, isacise where the pirty is uot liaole at all. It is, therefore, one wnich does not address itself to the discretion of the authorities to release the tax, but one whicn appeared to h.m to beau absolute right cf the party taxed, and where the tax should be released.

This, however, would ciue a deficiency wpieh would f.ll u.jon the Sixth ard, where this personal prop rty was assessed. This would be an it justice, and to remedy it, aa amendment has been introduced iu the Assembly, alteriug tue biil, 3S originally brought in for the relief of the Comoany, miking the deficiency fail upon the whole city, and to be re assessed in tbe taxes ot 1S02. Tne law exempting the personal property of Riilroad Companiesfrom taxation is absolute. It is one of the anomalies of our tax syBtem, not reconcilable, in his opinion, to the rights ol the rest of the community; but full, he was bound to take that law as it is, and in his view ot the whole case, he felt constrained to give his vote for this bill, which has been unanimously recommended by the Committee on Cititsand Villages. This much he deemed it due to all to say in consequence of ihe resolution of the Common Council to which he had referred.

Senator Smith informs me that he entirely concurred ia the views expressed by hiB colleague. The Assembly met again yesterday afternoon and resumed the of the various claim bills. The Major's "little thing," svas again beiore the House but this time, notwithstanding the earnest remonstrance of the gentleman from Oneida, tbe enacting clause was stricken out. Last evening the House was occupied until about eleven o'clock upon the bill to amend the present Assessment Laws, and after some dozen or more members had expressed their views upon the question the House finding that they were more befogged than ever, on motion referred the entire bill to a select committee of nine for the purpose of perfecting it. This morning the Senate bill to prohibit the use of suspension or chain bridges at ferry lind ingB the cities ot New York and Brooklyn wa3 reported complete from the grioding committee, and on motion of Mr.

Dircy referred back for the purpose of being amended. The bill authorizing the extension of certain streets in the City of Brooklyn to the Eist river and to the permanent bulkhead line, has been reported complete and ordered so a third reading. THE METROPOLITAN HEALTH HILL. This bill was made the special order for this morning and was discussed at length bv Messrs. Alyord, Stetson, Pierce, Phelps.Raymond, Smith, Callahan, Kenney, Loutrell and others A hard fight was made overit, and at length a motion to reoort progress was carried.

Mr. Benedict moved to discharge the committee from the further consideration of the bill, and that the same be reltrred to a select committee of nine with power to report complete. This old trap was again suc ceselully used, and the motion prevailed. Tne Speaker, who is in favor of the bill, will be very careful in his selection of the committee, and will endeavor to arrange matters so that there will be no minority report. This will cut oil" an amendment which Mr.

Kenney from New York hid iu view, which was to add a section submitting the bill to a veteof the people of the counties of New Yotk, Kintrs and Richmond. However the matter is not through yet, and it win have a pretty baid road to travel before it reaches the Sduate, which it will without doubt finally do, as the friends of the measure have a wupritv in the House. The bill amending the Revised Statutes in rela tion to hawkers and pedlers was repor'ed cjin plete this morning, and a very earnest etfjit mae'e by Mr. i.uutrell to have the bill referred buck to the committee. He argued th there re a great many obnoxious provisions in in bill, and as it was very imperfectly by the Honorable members, it would do no harm.

The HouBe refused to graut the request, however, ai the bill will be ordered to a third reading The House adjourned until Monday morning X. FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF NEW AND SECOND HAND MACHINERY FOR SALE, viz: Steam Ensines and Boilers, stationary and portable, from three to fifty horse power; Planter tlanhipes. Lathes. Shafting, Pulleys and BeltlDg, Tanks, Portable Kettles. Vices.

Machinery and Tools of every description. Also on hand a large assortment of horse shoe and other Iron. The highest price paid for Wrought and Cast Scrap Iron, Copper ana Metals of every description. Apply to P. CA.88IDY.

4 to 10 Bridge Btreet, Brooklyn, Dealer In all kinds of Machinery. N. B. On iand a large assortment of Furnace Doors, Grate Bars, aT SMITH R'S NEW YORK PPPP PP PPP PP PPP PP PPP PP PPP PPPPP PP PP PP PP AA AAA AAAA AA AA AA AA AAAAAAA LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LLLLLLL LLLLLLL EEEEESB EEEEEES EE EE EEEB EEEE EE EE EEEEEEE EEEEEEE AAAAAAAA AA AA AA AA AA AA XX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX AA AAA AAAA AA AA AA AA AAAAAAA AAAAAAA AA AA AA AA AA AA LL LL LL 1L LL LL LL LLLLLLL LLLLLLL EEEEEEE EEEEEEE EE EE EEEE EE8B EE EE SUPERIOR AMBER ALE, PORTER, AND' EXTRA BROWN STOUT. IS WHOLE, HALF AND QUARTER CA3KS, BREWED FROM THE CHOICEST BARLEY MALT AND HOP 3 BREWERY, EIGHTEENTH STREET, BETWEEN 7th AND 8TH AYS.

NEW YORK. fe20Smia CORONER'S OFFICE. DR. NORRI8, CORONER, Room No. 7 Montague Hall.

iaMtf t3P Peter Lynan, Wholesale aud Retail Dealer In North River Blue Stone, office corner of Flus! Ing and Clinton avenues. East Brooklyn. Fl igglng laid to order. mhlaly JSP Richard Terhan, BROKER IN LIQUORS AND SEGARB, 204 WATER STREET, N. W.

corner of Fulton Btreet, New York, Calls the attention of the trade to the great variety amples In his othce and the Inducements he offers o5 ly B3T" Busteed Both, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW. COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. No. 16 Court Street, Brooklts. RICHARD BUSTEED.

SAMUEL K. BOYD au8tf McC'losket Victory, attorneys and counsellors at law, Office No. 16 Court Street, Hamilton Building, opposite the City Hall,) HENRY McCLOSKEY. JOHN VICTORY. COMMISSIONERS OF DEZDS.

dI7 tf JBXI'Rfi3S. IMPORTANT! AT HALF RATES FOR SOLDIERS. RNDEN'S EXPRESS, No. 74 Broadway. New York, send articles to soldiers at points occupied by our army, and charge only half the usual rates.

Their Expresses close dally at 13.30. 1.30 and 4.45 P. M. fol8 3m COAJj Afl WOOD. EAGLE COAL YARD, CORNER OF Plymouth street, Brooklyn.

Enplish House Cannel Coal, for grate Are; Cumberland Ct.ajfor smiths' use. The undersigned is receiving shipments of this Coal regu arl; and caa supply at short notice A liberal discount made to dealers and manufacturers. All orders punctually attended to. 1 nmljj A. W.

HENDRIOKSON. I ENGLISH HOUSE CANNEL COAL WILL i be landed In a few days. For sale In lots to suit by MARSTON POW. R. ApplyatHaxturn Wharf, between Fulton and Catherine Ferries, or at 96 Beaver street, two doors from Wall.

New York. mh7tf FINANCIAL DIME SAVINGS' BANK, 15 COURT STREET. SAVE your PRINCIPAL and secure your INTEREST. INTl'REST commences 1st April. All DEPOSITS made on or before the 10th, draw Interest from the 1st April.

No. of DEPOSITORS 10,300. Net DEPOSITS $373,666 1 1 Bank open from 9 to 3. Monday and Saturday, also, from 6 to 8 P. M.

JOHN A. CROSS, President. Wm. W. Edwards, Treasurer.

tillAplO $20,000 BUMd TOU1T VOORHTES WILDS. 1 Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers, je21 tf rioatagne Salesrooms. No. 2 Court street OFFICE OF THE PHENIX FIRE INdUR ANOE COMPANY. Brooklyn.

March 11, 1S63. DIVIDEND The Board of Directors have this day declared a Beml annuul dividend of Seven (7) per cent, payable on demand at their Branch Office. No. 62 Wall street, New York. 2w PHILANDER SHAW.

Secretary. DIVIDEND THE ATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF BROOKLYN have declared their semi annuai. Dividend of Ten per livable to the stockholders on ddmand. m7 1m HORATIO 1 OFFICE OF! THE LONG IB INSUR ANCE COMPANY. No.

41 fnlton street, Brooklyn. Jan. 2, 18U2. DIVIDEND A Beml annual dividend of Ten (10) per cen has this day been declared payable on demand. iaitf WM.

W. HENfHAW, Secretary, .6. hooks. fcAV HOKT ICUILTUKaL wokka WHAT WHEN TO PLANT, TO PL4NT. TOWN (tARDU Erections for the above.

CULTURE OB AND PLANTS Best Wirk punnshed. KOIJE AMATf Culture. ProDacatlon Ac. PAX TON'S WOTONAItY Of all known plants, besides ftS as on earaening. c.

nds of choice Plants, Vines, timers receiv. unruos, jK tf MILLER, Agent, 29 Broadway. N. Y. dec.

jCfEW YORK i. of OUr BtbllOB ha? been Slllffe END Oil. THE PRICE lENE ILLUMINATING OIL REDUCED to meet tin Although the 0(3 DR TO ANY OTHER It will be Rold hi ine nnw In oreneraJ HAS THE EXPLOSIVE OILS DOL. Wholesale AenbL Sjtfil Fulton street, Brooklyn. TTAIR 3SEAT VARIETY OF 'Kins.

Ear and Finger Rings, fobae wishing their own hair JLJi patterns or mad up can nave it done at iori nouce. JOHN Manufacturer of all kinds i Jewelry. euiAHU. Aa Fulton street. SUver Ware Gold and Hate Wedding and Visiting fda at short notice.

New Meeting on Behalf ol the American Tract Society Statement of the Secretary Address or Rev. Mr. Hastings, Dr. 1 yng's Views on the War aud ns Probable Kesults A public meetinrr on behalf of the above Society was held last evening in the Church of the Pilgrims (Dr. Storrs), and the attendance was quite laige.

The Soeielty was originally instituted iu Boston in 1SU for the special object of tnruisuing the soldiers in the U. S. Army a supply religious reading, andthepreseutw.tr bus undo an itieieiieed demand for the tracts by the Society, that they are compelled to come before the public to ask aid iu carrying out their designs. The proceedings were opened with th singing of theatitheni, "Praise the Lord" by the. ciioirof the Church, alter which prayer was uU'ered by the Rev.

Dr. Robipsou, of the First Presbyterian Chuich. STATEMENT OF THE SECItETAJiV. The Rev. Dr.

Bush, Sccrotaiy ol the Society, madea short statement of its objects. He said STODART PIANOS. JAMES E. LENT. HrtIhk been appointed by the manufacturers, Stodart 4 Monls.

Sole Agent for the sale of the above justly celebrated instrument for Brooklyn, begB to inform hia friends aud the f.ublic that he te prepared at all times with a full assortment of all sizes aud styles, which he is enabled to oUer at tho liwest manufacturers' prices. J. E. L. deems It quite unne to refer to the meritaof the 8TOUAKT PIANO asit is well kuown by all makers and dealers, as welt as by thousands who own and have used them for the last Quarter of a venture, who will testify that they are i.

eyond all duunt one of tbe bent (if not the very best) Piano fortes ever manufactured; justly known as the sweetest toned and the most durable. The mannfactnrerB can with pride point to every Piano au an advertisement, and claim every owner as a friend. Par Urs desirous ot purchaalnK on time can be accommodated by irtdlnp iilmple Interest. Also those who wish to hire caD dways be suited both In price and style of Instrument. JAMES LENT, 359 3 ulton str et, MlOtf opposite City HalL The first public meeting, this year, of Washington Division Nu.

1,8. of was held at their headquarters, IGii Fulton street, yesterday evening. The Hall was well filled with a highly respectable audience, who were eloquently addressed on the subject of temperance by Dr. Bennett, Mr. Jonathan Revel and a host of other well known temperance advocates.

The sioging was good, and all seemed well pleased with the exercises of the evening. ny.es..