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CGnnY O'LANUS EPISTLE. 1 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. 1 'B23SSSB CHOICE WINES, LIQUOBS AND CORDIALS, FOR THE HOLIDAYS. AMO, SOME FINE OLD BOURBON WHISKEY, Over a year on Bherry casks. 016 3 J.

O'MAHONY, 23 Mjrtlo avemjo. CLOTHING CLOTHING A.TRUDAY EVENING DEC. 23 nhlch they live the great multitude will nat. rurally be direoted by the classes they have been accustomed to followthe planters, merohant3 and professional meri.v Counting these three lasses, we have as against them the mere boys of the South, swaggerers and bar room loafers, who will sink into obscurity as soon as the real or pretended grievances against which ihey make a business of railing are removed. Give to the Southern States their local governments, and the South itself will have a permanent interest in frowning down this idle swagger, and in shaming the braggarts who never talked of fighting until the fighting was over, into following some industrial pursuit, and earning a decent living.

With regard to the outrages to which both the "Unionists" and negroes are alleged to be exposed, one half of what Mr. Schurz says is proven to be untrue, and we have the authority of the President for believing the other half to be false. Self interest will prompt the white people of the South to make the negroes useful and contented in their new relation. It is apparent from Schurz's report that the radioal efforts to make it appear that the negroes ore grossly ill treated has already produced its legitimate consequences, as a negro insurrection is feared, and if the South should bo again deluged with blood, the result will be justly chargeable to those men who insist upon bringing the excitable and ignorant slave in direct conflict with the very men to whom he must look for any real amelioration of his condition. It seems to us that a decent self respect, if nothing else, should prevent the radicals from confessing the absolute failure, after its adoption, of every scheme which they have urged as essential to national salvation.

This or that measure is urged as a panacea for all the evils of the body politic. As soon as the physio is swallowed, the men who prescribe it are the first to cry out that it is useless, unless some other quack nostrum is immediately administered. Concession to radicalism brings no peace. Issue a decree of emancipation, said the radicals, a couple of years ago, and the war must end, not only in the victory The Fair at the Elm Place Congrega tional Chgroh Ioterestlns Exercises TkiT.BTtiiiiAMreisri?f' Do'n tioDs'efci vl The Fair andf Festival wliich has been held in the Elm Place Congregational Church, (Bev. William Alvin Bartlett,) for the past two afternoons and evenings, dosed Thursday eve.

Ita object haa already bien stated, and that it has been fully successful will be seen from below. Tbe debt resting upon tho church is about and Ly tbe liberal donations of many of our wealthy citizens and members of the congregation of tbe church, together with the proceeds of the entertainment, it will be liquidated. Wednesday afternoon the attendance of visitors was, by far, more numerous than the preceding afternoon and evening, and although the sales bad been very heavy, the roomB still presented a very attractive appearance, and the young ladleB as handsome and attractive aa ever. The Post Office" department was very busy, and, of course, the returns were very Isige. Then thero were the refreshment tables, which were kept constantly sup pjied with all the good things to tickle the palate, as fast as tho disappeared, which was not a very slow rate, for the customers were very numerous and with monstrous appetites.

Many elegant and costly shawls and other valuable goods were displayed about the rooms, and found ready purchasers. The juveniles were In high glee, for there' was not a lack of anything which would be apt to please tbe youthful mind. Santa Olaus made quite an extended visit, and carried off an immense amount of goods of every variety. In the evening, a very large audience assembled in tho auditorium, where the intellectual exercises took plaoe. After several brilliant perfomances on the organ by Mr.

John Abbott, the Bev. Mr Bartlett called the assembly to order, and, In a few remarks, suggested tbat Henry Eliot, preside during the evening. Mr. Elliot came forward, and briefly addressed tho audience, after which an impressive prayer was offered up by Rev. Mr.

Waterbury. This was followed by a song Evangeline, "sung In a delightful manner by Miss Bioo. Miss Bice baa a contralto voice of considerable power, and took the hearts ot her hearers by storm, who insisted upon an encore. The young lady, in reply, favored them with a more lively production, walch created great enthusiasm. Mr.

Elliot, in a brief address, congratulated the con legation upon having procured a sufficient amount to tee the cuujcn from debt. This fact had been made qui'e extensively known during the evening and was productive of grateful feelings on tho part of the members ol the church. rev. Mr. Bartlett then in a few words gave a Utile history of this church, whioh it appeared has he so organised about seven yeirs.

Since that time the coneae gation have shown evidences of the rapid giowthl by tbejbuilding of two churches tho first known as'tfco Brooklyn Tabernacle, and tbe one at fpresent occupied. The reverend gentleman stated the manner in wh oh this movement to pay of the debt of the church by donations anda grand fair, originated. He remarked that some time ago he bad a conversation with one of the Board of Trustees, and thus It was that this movement, so successfully culminated, was. started. Mr.

Bartlett, however, filled to give any particulars of the conversation, because, no doubt, they were so evident to his audience that It was unnecessary. In conclusion, he read a list of the donors and the Bums accompanying each name. They ranged from $5 to $6,000. A partial list of the largest donations is given ia the. following: HeDry Elliot.

$5,000 J. T. Whitehouse 2,500 S. B. Chittenden 1,000 H.

B. Claflin 1,000 Wm. Chlpman 600 Mr. Phillips, orthe firm of Phillips, Steele 600 John W. Moore 60O George S.

Moultoh 400 Barbour 250 Campbell Msgee 260 Teft, Qilswold Jt Kellog 250 The total Bum by donations amounts to about $25,000 For the remainder ol the required amount, Mr. Bartlett said he would look to the fair and in other directions Such princely donations from those NewYork merchants Is above marvel, he remarked, and never had bo lofty an Idea of their generosity entered his mind. The chairman next introduced Mr. 8. B.

Chittenden, who made quite a lengthy address. In which he reviewed the remarkable progress of tbe Congregational Church in this countty. He turned the attention of his hearers to the resolution passed by the Congregational Union, to the effect that $200,000 bo raised for the purpose of a building fund. Mr. Chittenden opposed this, on the ground that it would create too muoh expectation on the part of Borne and, in a word, that a goodly amount of the money wonld be thrown away or so lost that a proper account of it could not be furnished.

Tho gentleman took strong views on thfB point, and when ho closed the charming Miss Bice, again made her appearance, and In a sweet, melodious voice, rendered Kathleen Ma She waa accompanied by Mr, Abbott, who presided at one of Steinway's piano's, Tbe applame, which greeted her at the end, was unrestrained and deserved. Tbe singing of the Doxolofey, with the congregation Joining in, closed the exercises of evening, and a portion of the audience dispersed, while tbe remainder retired to the room where the Fair was being held, and the festivities were continued until a seasonable hour, An auction will take place in the chuich this evening, at which the remainder of the goods on hand will be disposed of. It ie some time since Brooklyn has witnessed an affair like this, and it will always be remembered by those who were present, with feelings of extreme Amusements. THPABfTHBATBE. "Midsummer Night's Dream will be.

produced, after long and careful preparation. Nil expense has been spared In the production, and Wo have every assurance that It will be one of the finest spectacles ever presented in Brooklyn. Tho cast ensures a good performance, including as It does the full strength of tho company, in addition to whom a full corps do ballet haa been engaged. Tiirell has painted some of the magnitlcont scenery, and all of Mendelsohn's fine music will be given by Mr. Sedgewick's oorps.

A matinee will be given on Monday (Christmas) afternoon, when "Midsummer Night's Dream" will ba played. The Campbell Castle Concert. The second grand concert given by tbe Campbell English Opera Company took placo at the Academy of Musio last evening. Tbe parquet and baloony wero well filled with a select audience; the dress circle and amphitheatre not being ued. Unfortunately, the house waa veiy cold.

The programme was a good one, and all the pieces were well rer dered. Mrs. Is well known lo concert goers as a lady of good vocal ability, and on this occasion she acquitted herself creditably. Mies Zelda Harrison made a favorable impression. Her voice Is sweet and fall, though not powerful.

Having sung "II Segretto," from "Lucrezia Borgia," and being encored, she gave Rock'd in tho Cradle of the Deep," and in this she was excellent, giving some of the lower notes with a fullness and depth seldom surpassed. Sho promises well as a vocalist; her manner is very pleasant. Miss Jennie Dean also has a naturally sweet voice but it scemB to need training. In the ballad ot "My Maggie," Bhe received deserved apphue. The duet, Holy Mother, Guide our FoolstepB," by Misses Harrison and Dean, was well rendered.

Mr. George Simpson is known as a tenor of acknowledged ability, and It need only be said that he was as good as usual. He did not appear to be In a humor, however, to auswor an encore. Mr. S.

O. Campbell was encored twice, his deep, rich tones pleasing every one, HiB voice Is powerful, and also pleasant in tone. Tbe duet with Mr. Simpson, from Martha," was excellent. The trios aro worthy of mention as being ell executed, Mrs.

Abbott joining with tho two last named gentlemen in one, and Miss Harrison in the other. Mr. Harry Sanderson, in the piano eolo from Semiramide," displayed a brllllanoy and rapidity of execution that met with well deserved applause, and he then gave another piece equally well. Mr. G.

W. Morgan aoted as conductor, and attended faithfully to his duties, but he "would take hiB As awhole, the concert was decidedly better than concerts genorally, and our oltizons who were not there missed a very enjoyable entertainment. Hoolev's Opeba House. Tt) night "L' Alricaine" will bo given, for the last time, with tho othrr attractive ItemB of the current bill. Specimens of tho presents to be distributed next week aro on exhibition in (he vestibule of the Honse during the day.

Clabke At The Aoademv of Musio. J. S. Clarke, the best comedian now on the American stage, will give a Christmas performance at tho Academy of Music on Monday evening. He will appear in two pieces, "Paul Pry" and Ben ths Boatswain." He will be supported by a eelect Company from tho Winter Garden.

As It is impossible to be otherwise than merry in Clarke's company, a sure way to have a merry Christmas evening will he to go to the Academy. Faetb of Vishnu. This popular gentleman is doing a big business at the Atheneum. People do not know which to wonder at most, his extraordinary performances, or his boundless liberality in distributing valuables among tho audience, Tbe Fakir will give a matinco on Monday afternoon in addition to the evening performance. The usual distribution of valuables will take place at the matinee.

28dKeoiment Peomenade. The third Band Concert and Promenado of the 23d Regiment, will bo given this evening at the Academy of Music. The Exoelsiob Minstbem. This talented troupe, will give an entertainment this evening, and two on Christmas day, at the Tempcranco Hall, cornor of Hamilton avenuo and Hicks BUeot. Cheistmas Conceets.

The children of tho Warren Btrect M. E. Sunday School will give a concert at tbe church on Monday evening, under tho direction of Prof. L. A.

Benjamin, The Washington street M. Sabbath School also an nounce a concort on Monday evening next, which' judging from ieaturea of tho programmol and the long enjoyed reputation of tho Echool for providing things liberally, we think will afford a pleasant evening's entertainment to all who may attend. Cheistmas Balls. he No Name Carnival Junta will give a fancy dress masquerado on Monday evening at Rivera' Assembly Booms, cornor of Court and Sckernierhorn street. Montross H.

L. Co. No. 1 will give their annual ball on Monday evening at Gothic Hall Mb. Hopkins' Matinee.

Mr. C. Jerome Hopkins will give his second musical matinco at the roomB of tbe Young Men's Christian Association, on Wednesday afternoon next. Thcso cntertelnrnonts aru givtn for the benefit ot tbeOrpheon Frco Schools. POLICE INTELLIGENCE, Before Justice Dailey.

Petit Labceny. A youug darkey, named John Bailey, was sentenced to tho County Jail for ton days, by Justico Dalloy, yesterday, lor Btealing a cap, of the value of $3, from onothor youthful son of Ham, by the namo of Bilbert Berry, residing at No. 130 Fifth st E. D. Before Justice Uorehonse.

Teial soe Grand Laeoeny. A further hearing of the case of George Lout, charged with having ou tho Cth of December, together with other parties, stolen a valuable maro from Roger Clancy, cauio off yesterday morning before Justice MorehouBO, Sovor ol witnesses were examined who proved conclusively tho guilt of the prisoner. RogorClancy was Drat sworn. He said ho lived In Flathush; on tho 0th of Decombor a Borrel mare worth $1000 was feloniously taken from his prenvscs; on trio day it was stolen, tho animal about 10 o'clock iu the morning was turned out into the lots to feed; an hour after it was missing; tho next timo ho saw his maro It was in a livery stable, corner of 51th street and 3d N. where it had been put for tafo keeping; a Mr, Lockwood told bim whoro to find it.

Sir. Lockwood was then sworn He said I live lu No. f4 South 1th street, E. on the morning of tuo Uth of December I saw Evans, tbe other party implicated in tbe theft, In the horse market, corner of 54th street and 2d avenue, I bcught a ohosnut mare from Evans, paying $G5 for ibo Bamc; as a security that the mare was realty owned by that man who sold it to me, I went to the 10th precinct statfon house, thero to leavo tho rmro until that fact could be substantiated; the Captain ot the police, thinking the matter suspicious, caused Evans lo be arrested; next morning the prlsonor confossed that tho mare belonged to Roger Clancy; I took the more to tbe livery stable, corner of fMth street and 3d avenue, and then hunted up Mr. Clancy; he came, over to New York, identified the animal as his, aud took it back to Flatbush.

Mr. William Toiler was then sworn: He said: I resldo corner ol Union avonuo and lilth street, Brookl yn, E. have seen tlie dtfoudaut; while crossing the Houston street ferry on the morning of tbe 6lh of December I Baw George Lont, together with two others, taking charge of a very handsome maie; tho defoudont waa picking burrs out of tbe animal's tail; I asked them how mncb they would sell it for; they replied, for $160, and went on to Bay they were taking it to tho horse market in NewYork; alter arriving In Harrison street, on the other side, one of the party mounted the beast and rode off alone; Lent then told me that tho mare was not hie but belonged to his friend; I then went up to tbe hor o. market, corner of c4tb Btrect and 2d avenue, whoro I saw Leek wood and others outside the building surrounding tbchorsal bad seen on the ferry boat; Lent was not there. Detective Wonderly, of the 44tta precinct, next stated that on the Sunday following tho theft he arrested George Lent, on the charge of being implicated in the robbery.

The prisoner coDfessed his guilt shortly after his capture, saying tbat he helped to catoh tho animal at Crow Hill, and take it over to New York. Tbe examination being finished, Justice Morehouse fully committed Lent to await the action or the Grand Jury. Evans, the other arrested party connected with the larceny, has given bail to appear before the Grand Jury. Before Justice Gornwell. Cabtmen Fined.

For the especial accommodation of cartmen the streets in the upper portion of Brooklyn were laid out of sufficient width; notwithstanding ibis, Thomas Murphy, 25 years old, and Patrick Farrell, aged 16, were discovered on Thursday, by Officer Patten, of the 49th precinct, driving upon the sidewalk, and arrested, for thus violating a corporation ordinance. On being taken before Justice Corn well, that functionary aned each of them $2, which they paid and drove off, with a fuller underatandtng of matters a od things. Boys and Boots. Officer McMahon of the 43d Precinct, yesterday arrested two boys with a pair of boots in their possession. On fnquir ng it was discovered that Ihey ihad been stolen from the boot and shoe store of Pbilo Demlng, 120 Bridge street Their names aro James Cope, aged 12 years, and George Stotbobr, aged 15.

Yesterday they were examined bef ire Justice Cornwell, and Cope was sent to tbe House of Befuge; the other wsb discharged. The Owneeship of Two Steebs. Henry Fredericks, a butcher of 80 years, was on Thursday last arreBted by Officer Peterson of Justice ComweU's court, charged by the Sheriff of the connty wrth stealing two steers from his custody. The circumstances appear to be inat a man named Stockton, In New York, owned the cattle and Frederloks borrowed them, as he Bays to stand in Iront of his meat market as a sign. While there tbe Sheriff levied upon them, when the butcher took them back to Stockton.

For so doing he was charged with grand larceny, and Justice Cornwell held him to await the action of the flrand Jury. Subsequently ho was admitted to ball. John Fuller, a deputy sheriff, is tho complainant Abmy and Navy Association Dec. 22d, 1865 I thankfully acknowledge the receipt of the foL lowing donatloneslncelOtti'. J.

Ytn Cott, $25 La Mater, Esq 10 Jasper W. Gilbert, hsq 10 Francis McNeely, Esq 10 I respectfully appeal to tbe charitable and patriotic, Tbe i malltstcoiaUons will alleviate muoh deatltntioD. Phtt.tp S. Oeookp, Treasurer, No. SIT Fulton street, A razeed list of Generals, it is stated, will rlly be published the number on the roll at present belts fully double what there Is any need of.

Genenl Giant Ib aa thorough In bis ideas of retrenchment as tha Pi evident, and the public Is greatly his debtor therefor. Adont the Holidays and Holiday Presents Sotne Hints on tbat Subject, also on Ladits' FairsChristmas as a Fesuval Mrs. O'Lanus' Christmas Tree. Dead Eagle: The Holidays have set in with their usual severity, Everybody is supposed to have Iota of money and be. ing exceedingly anxious to get rid of It.

Everybody who has got anything to sell is anxious to mshe you believe that it is the moat sultablo thing In (he world for a Holiday present There iB anything you want, or jour friends may want fiom a corksexow to an India rubber jaokknife all euitable for Holiday presents. HOLIDAY PBESBNTB are good things to receive. I receive all I can get. I am not at all particular; anything from a turkey to a house and lot. It is much more blessed to give than to receive.

I have tried to impress this fact upon my acquain. tances, but they don't see it to any given extent. In selecting Holiday presents it is as well to study the tastes and circumstances of the case. I wouldn't, for instance, present a young lady with a meerschaum. Or a friend with a wooden leg with a pair of skates, You may derive assistance from the LADIES FAIES which break out like tho measles Just before the holidays, I haven't been to any this season.

And I don't mean to go to any next season, or the at son after. I have been there, and seen aa much of the elephant as I can afford. If you want to experience In a strictly moral way, the combined effecti of the patent safe operation, fighting the tiger, and a course ol bluff on a Mississippi steamboat, go to a Fair. The money I have invested In preposterous wax dolls, worsted elephants, canton flannel rabbits, and in ohancesin lotteries that never were drawn, at least i never won any of the sets of ohlna, silver sugar bowls, or bottles of hair dyo that wereto be raffled. Like'some of our storekeepers, they sell regardles, of cost." An article that cost two dollars, is sold In the most reckless manner for fifteen.

Not being a millionaire or wishing to be regarded in that light, I decline alt invitations to Fairs. As a matter of principle and accommodation to and Irienda or relatives, I prefer being the recipient of holiday gifts. But being a mono! family, I am one of the vlilimi SANTA 0LAU8. I think it ia time missionaries were sent out to wean the Juvenile mind from this superstition. I believe it was Introduced to this country by the Dutch.

Santa Glaus, long pipes, and the art of coloring eggs are about the only things the Dutch ever introduced to thia country, besides themselves. The St. Nicholas Society ought to be called upon to pay the expenses of keeping up these offerings to that mythical saint of their b. I speak feelingly as a father who has got two stooklngs to fill to morrow night, with toys at war prices. Tou have been writing about tho rapaolty of coat dealers, retail butchers and corner grocers, but the toy and general variety bualnesB want looking after.

Neither the premium on gold nor the Inflation of the currency can justify charging five cents for a penny whistle, or a dollar and a qu rter for a Noah's Ark, in which the variety of animals is exceedingly limited, If we bad only known it in time we might have formed a mutual Toy Company and purchased them at the minea at first coBt. CHEISTMAS has been claimed a Fenian festival on account of the wearing of the green. I wrote to O'Mahony about It, and he referred tho matter to the Senate. The Senate hia laid the matter over till Stephens ar rives. Without waiting for Stephens, Mrs.

O'Lanus has draped our apartments in the livery of the brotherhood. Our beck parlor looks like a vegetable stand in Washington market, Betides any quantity of greens strung up like dried apples in a New England kitchen, she has got a Christmas tret. That tree which oost seventy.flve cents at the 'ooroer grocery, and twenty five cents for a blook of wood to plant it In, has occupied the family mind for severs1 days. Some trees may be known by their fruits, but it would puizle a horticulturist to define tho genus of that ehiub, by the present attachments to its bran.ohos. It grows a large quantity of confectionery; sugar lions, chocolate contrabands, lemons, cornucopias, pret aele, a porcelain baby, a woolly dog on wheels, three apples and one hundred oranges, and othor things too numerous to meution.

My boy Themlstocles, who takes an Interest beyond his years In the flro engine round the corner, conceived an incendiary idea. He invested some cuerrency I gave him lu small paper lanterns with green and red oandles in them. He hung thorn on the tree and proposed to illuminate tho bower at nightfall by lighting up these lanterna. Mrs. O'Lanus thought It was quite a luminous idea and concurred in it.

I remonstrated end set forth the inoonvenienoe of being burned out at this season of the year. To which Mrs. O'Lanus rejoined that it was just liko me, I never wanted the children to enjoy themsolves. The illumination is to take plaoe on Monday night. I have privately notified the engino company round the coiner to be prepared for an alarm of flroata moment's notice.

I have also engaged a small boy for a gratuity to stand In front of the bouse to holler fire, as soon as he sees me drop the marblo top tablo and tho two children out of the parlor window, Where you can't prevent tho risk there Is nothing like taking precautions, I like to eee children enjoy themsolves. I don't care how much noise they make In the house when I'm not homo. Youth is tho period for innocent pleasure, and why should the festive infants be debarrod from following the moral injunction to go it wbilo you're young Strange as it may seem, I was ones a boy mysoll, wore round jackets, chased the festive ball, and pursued tha fleeing hoop. I was quite young at the time and didn't know any better. My parents, who regarded me as a future President of the United States, little thought I would evor write for newspapers.

But there Is no telling what your children may come to. It is a painful reflection as you gaze upon a group of American youth engaged in the innocent pastime of raising mud pies on the curb stone, to think that some cf them may live to become Aldermen. But what is to bo will happen. The best way is to cultivate the opportunities of the fleeting moment, and let futurity look out for itself. I recommend everybody to ODjoy themselves on Christmas day.

I shall be as happy as a man can be expected to he with apprehensions on his mind of a conflagration when that illumination comes off. Wishing you and all your readers a merry Christmas I continue, Yours festively, Oonar 'Lanus. Tlie Brooklyn Newsboys Let them have a good Christinas Dinner. The Young Men's Christian Association', of this city, have determined to repeat the experiment of last year and gladden the hearts of the two hundred newsboys of Brooklyn with a good ChrlBtmas dinner this year, to be followed up, if practicable, by an organization for their benefit. Appeals have already been made for contributions, but the amount donated makes so ridiculously trifling a figure that, for the present, we omit to give It.

Donations of money can be left at the Kaolx or Union offices, or at the rooms of the Association, Nos. 80 and EC Fulton avenue, At the latter place donations of provisions for the table can be left, this afternoon and evening. Let the little fellows have a good dinner at least once a year. The management of the affair is in gocd hands, and every cent contributed will be well spent. Should this last appeal meet with an adequate response, the dinner will be given at Montague Hall, on Monday, between 13 and 1 o'clock.

Potlio School Exhibition. Public Sohool No. 6 was crowded yesterday by the relatives and frlenda of pupils and teachers. The several departments were tastefully decorated with wreaths, festoons and mottoes, wrought In evergreens. The exercises commenced in the Primary Department at 10 A.

and consisted of Bongs, choruses, oaliathenics, be. The bright, happy faces of the children, and the real with which the; entered into their various exercises, rendered the ecena one of surpassing interest. The exercises commenced in the Male Department at 11 o'tlock, A. M. The recitations and tongs were admirably rendered, and attested, the zeal, skill and good taste of the teachers.

The Fe male Department followed with songs, readings, calla thenUs, be. The girls did credit to themselves and to their, All went merry as a marriage The occasion will long be remembered by those who witnessed these feBtive exercises, as well as by those who participated in them. This school, located in East Warren street, is crowded to its utmost capacity, and has a corps or excellent The elUzens of tha 10th Ward may well be proud of it. The President has. nominated General Van Valkenbureb of New York, as Minister to Japan.

It is understood that' in future, the support of tha policy of the Administration, wlll.be mado a lest. In all Federal appointments. The Board of Supervisors met yestercTay afternoon, the President, Philip S. Cro3k, ln the chair. The minutes of the previons meeting were read and approved.

3 HE SALABY OT THE DISTBIOT ATTORNEY, The Chairman presented a communication from the Hon. Samuel D. Morris, District Attorney, asking for an Increase of salary for blmBelf and suggesting that the salaryof the Assistant District Attorney should bo Increased to the present salary of tho District Attorney, inasmuch as it ia entirely inadequate. The District Attorney further stated that the present salary of the office ($2,600) was fixed some nine years 'ago, and that during that time tho business of the office has trebled. The present term of the Court of Sessions has now lasted over two months, during whioh time over one hundred cases have been tried.

Four cases of murder are to be tried at thenext term cf the Court Oyer and Terminer. In New York the Distriot Attorney gets three times (he amount of salary that Is paid la this County, and yit he does not do half as much work, 0 ving to the large number of assistants Sup. Beck asked what was the present salary of the District Attor nty. The Chair The present salary of the District Attorney Is $2,600, and the salary of the Assistant is $1,500. I would lurtber Btate tbat in New York, th trial of these four murder caseB alone would be considered as equivalent for the salaiy asked lor by the Distriot Attorney.

Bup. Herman moved that the salary of the District Attorney he increased lo $6,000, and that tho salary of the Assistant Diatiict Attorney bo Increased to $2,600. A motion was made to refer tho matter to the Committee on Salaries to report next week. Sop. Bloom hoped the matter would not be referred.

Ho saw no reason why the Board could not act on thia matterto day aa well as at any other lime. Ho was always in favor of having tbeBe matters referred to the proper Committee, hut this was an exceptional case. The matter was well understood by every member of tho Board, and could as well bo acted upon at the present meetii gas at any subsequent ono. The moiion to refer the matter to the Committee on Salaricp, with instructions to report next matting, was dotted. MOBE INOBEASE WANTED.

A communication was also received from Thomas JL York, Clerk oi the County Court of Sessions, statins tht he was about to make application to the Legislature to have the salary of his office increased, and asking tbat the Board should pasa a resolution endorsing tho application. The present salary of the office, as fixed by law, is only $160, and the petitioner asks to have itinoreased to $1600. Letters from the County Judge and Distriot Attorney endorsing the application were appended. The matter waB referred to tho Salary Comroittoo. Sup.

Furey presented the bill of the Kings County Democrat for advertising election notice, and herald that it had been before the Committee on Accounta, and moved its adoption. Sup. Stndwell said the bill had not been regularly before the Committee on Accounts. The bill had been left on his desk, but not being regular, It was taken away again, and that was the last he saw of it. Jbe bill was referred to the Commltteajin Accounts.

THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. A communication was received from the Board of Managers of the Brooklyn Industrial School, asking that they be allowed the privilege of purchasing for the use of that Institution tvo lots of land adjoining the Institution in Baltic street, belonging to the county, Ihey offered $800 each for the lots. On motion of Sap. Herman the matter was referred to the Law Committee. THE MILITIA LAW.

Sup. Swaney presented a communication from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Dutchess County, enclosing a series of resolutions passed by that body, to the effect that as, under the present Militia law of the State, the treasurer of each connty was obliged to pay to the State Comptroller the sum of one dollar for every man enrolled aB liable to militia duty who does not parade; that tho County authorities or Dutchess County had no notice of Bach law until they found tbemselves charged with (or such deficiency, and that they had no means ol knowing whether tbat amount la just or not; that the Militia law, as it now Btands, was framed to meet the requirements of a state of war, but that now when the people have returned to their uaual peaceful avocations the system of Ones and commutations which it entails Is odious and and that it would be wise on the part of the Legislature to abolish that portion of it, Tho matter was laid on the table for further consideration. THE V. S. DEPOSIT FUND.

The annual report of the Committee on United States Deposit Fund was received, showing that the amount ofBUCh deposits in the hands of the committee at the date of the previous report, was $0,600, since whioh lime the sum of $5C0 22 had boen received for Interest, and $63 76 paid for fees. The report wag ordered on file. THE EENrrENTIABY, The annual report of the Committee on Penitentiary was received, showing the cost of supplies furnished to that institution during the past year, to be aa follows: Food $13,086 42 Clothing 4,838 00 Fuel 8,876 00 Sundries 8,745 79 Food for cattle aud keepers' horse. 1,930 46 SalorieB 11,471 67 Board of Assistant Keepers 81)3 76 Board of sick prisoners 631 88 Total $44,090 78 Increase over previous year. $20,260 08.

The report was ordered on file. THE COUNTY The Committee on Salaries, to whom had been referred tho application of the County Treasurer for the endorsement of tho Board to his application to the Legislature for an increase of hiB salary from $1,600 to $2,600, reported that they had made a full examination of the natter, and they were of the opinion that the salary cught to be increased to that amount. Tho report was adopted. THE NEW COTJET HOUSE. Sup.

Booth presented the final report of the Court House Committee, showing tho total cost of the building, ground, extra awards, furniture, as it stands to day, to be $651,763 28. The report gave an elaborate history of the Court House enterprise from its first inception to the present lime, and all the legislation had in the Board of Supervisors on tho matter. There woro also appended to the report two resolutions providing 1st. That tho repott with the vouchors, be referred to the Committee on Acoouuts for examination, and if found correct that the Committee be discharged from the further consideration of the matter. 2d.

That all extraordinary poweta with which tho Committee on Court House wero heretofore clothed be rescinded. Sup. McOrotty moved that tho report bo acceptad and ordered to be printed on tho minutes. Sup. Herman moved that the Clerk of the Board be directed to have 600 copies printed and 100 copies bound for the uso of tho members of tho Board.

Sup. Osborne moved as an ameudniont that tho entire 600 copies be bound. Carried. Sup. Booth moved to further amend that 500 copies be printed in pamphlet form.

Carried, MTLITABY. Sup. Swaney, frcui the Committeo on Military Affairs', piesented a report iu the matter of the appltcatlou of Capt. Sprague, of the 1st National Guird, asking for a drill room. The Committee reported in favor of hiring the building now known as the Moult House, on Washington street, from L.

F. Newman, at a yearly rent of $1,200, the proprietor to pnt the building iu proper order. The report waa adopted. EESOLUTIONS, ETO. By Sup.

Studwell That the matter of making a now contract for the printing of the minutes of tho Board ba referred to the Clerk of the Board, under the direction of the Committee on Accounts, Adopted. By Sup Cheshire that the Clerk be directed to procure lor tbe Board copies of at bills introduced in the Legislature affecting tbe County, and also to be notified of anything transpiring thero affecting the interest of the County. Adopted. By Sup. Little That a special committee of the Board bo directed to enquire how the members of tho Fifty second regiment are paid, and whether they got the full amount of their pay cr have ten per centdeduoted therefrom.

Sup. Furey explained that the matter of the ten per cent, deduction was well understood in tbe various militia regiments. Wben the militia law was ohanged last year, it wbb found recessary to employ a apeoial agent to lobby the matter through the Legislature, and a mutual agreement was entered into by the men and officers of the various regiments to pay him ten per cent, of their pay for hiB services. The mstter was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, after which the Board adjourned. Fair ai tbe Rooms of the Yoang Ken' Christian Association.

A fair, given by the young ladies of the Churoh of tha Redeemer, opened yesterday at the rooms Of tae Young Men's Christian Association, corner of Gallatin place and Fulton avenue. There was the usual attendance or the old and the young, the homely and the fair, confined almost exclusively, as might be expeoted, to tbe gentler sex, Iu tho afternoon a goodly number assembled to Bhow their interest In, and approbation of, the affair, and in the ev ening there was quite a throng assembled tojglidden the hearts of tha Managers of the Festival, The hill presented the usual appearance of such entertainments. No new features were observable, The rooms were of course neatly and tastefully decorated, A large assortment of Christmas gilts, displayed In tho most tempting light, wero forced on the acceptance or benevolent visitors. The young ladies of the church presided over the different departments. Miss Pendleton attended to the sale of fancy goods Miss Vail had under her charge the most profitable and pleasing of all the stands, namely tbat devoted to candles.

The refreshments, in the shape of pies, cakes and cold meats, were disbursed by Miss Kendall and Mrs. Ellwell Mrs. Woods took care of the toy and trinket department the poet office was presided over by Mr. Walker and Miss Richardson. Many were the purchases made.

The younger members of tbe community treated themselves to their hearts' content with the sweets of life, while the older ones indulged largely in buying a multitade of beautiful Christmas presents, destined to render the heart of many a little one happy The performances of a dumb oiator, exhibited behind a screen, were also a great source of amusement, causing the uninitiated to gape with astonishment. The proceeds of this fair are to go towards paying the debt incurred by the building of the new church, which has nearly attained completion, This stored edifice ia Bituated on the corner of 1th avenue and Pacific street. The festival will continue during the whole of to day. COURT OF SESSIONS Befobe Jodoz Dkejiah hid Justices Eon ahd voobbzbs. A CASE OF MISTAKEN TDENTTIY.

John Oostello, James Gaffney and. Thomas Murray were arraigned yesterday on a charge of having on the night of tbe 2d of November attacked a man named Wm. M. Middloton, in Bushwick avenue, and robbed him of $S0 in bills ard some other articles. Mr.

Middleton having been placed on the stand testified that on the night in question he was returning from New York to his reaidenoa in Maipetb, and about eleven he was met by the prisoners, who knocked bim down and robned hhn of above Fcr the deft nee a large nmtiber. of witoeeaea were produced, who cooclusively prove i that.eiohof the prf aoners on. the slant in question wtru not at the place at' which the robbeiy was committed, and the Jury. Mturn td a verdict of not guilty without leaving their seats, This Paper hUB tho Largest Clroulatlom of any Evening Paper published in the United States. Its value as an Advertising Mediant, is thcreiore apparent.

Carl Schnrz's Report. Senator Sumner, with the purpose of strengthening the position taken by the Radicals, in opposition to the President, offered) Beveral days ago, a resolution in the Senate requesting the President to submit to that body any information in his possession touching the present condition of affairs In the States lately in rebellion. Mr. Sumner's purpose was to secure the publication of the report of Carl Schurz, a Radical of the Sumner stripe, who was commissioned by tho President, shortly after his accession to his present position, to make a tour of obuervation in the Southern States, and who was pretty sure to Eee the South as he desired to see it, and not as it is. The rage and mortification displayed by Mr.

Sumner are readily accounted for by the fact that he found the report of his political associate prefaced by a message from the Pre jiident dissenting in toto from tho conclusions arrived at by Schurz. Asa "clincher," th report of General Grant was also Bent in, confirming the President's views. The President made a flank movement on the Massachusetts Senator, and it is not surprising if, in his disappointment, he let fall somo expressions touching the President, which the more wary radicals find it politic for the present to midly condemn. It ought to surprise no one that men like Schurz should be anxious to keep alive the existing difficulties between the two sections, and to delay as long as possible the return of the normal operations of the government. If the South had been held, as Stevens and Sumner desired; as a conquered territory, there would have been profitable occupation for a whole army of politicians, pretty certain to be selected ftom men of Schnrz's way of thinking.

A hundred Warren Hastings would have fattened on public plunder, and the South would have been another India, to be squeezed as a sponge to the profit of a horde of political satraps and their subordinates. That Schurz used the confidence reposed in him by the President to make out a case against the Southern peo ple, is apparent from the course he pursued from the start. In clear violation of official eti quette, Mr. Schurz had hardly commenced his investigation when he placed himself in com munication with radical journals in the North, and dished up" as a correspondent, every incident which came under his observation to support the theory which the radicals in advance adopted. While the President was honestly seeking for information for hiB guidance, Schurz was using his official position to strengthen the preconceived opinions of his party.

With Schurz's report before him, and with all the information which th President could secure for the many sources accessible to him alone, he Bends a message to Congress in which he deliberately disregards, and in disregarding, refuses to believe every assertion of his ill chosen agent. After a civil war unparalleled for the unani mity with which it was supported by the sec tions which took part in it, it was not to be expected that the bitterness and passion which the war created, should pass away with the smoke of the last battle field. That there are men at the South still discontented is to be expected, but it is beyond all question true that the masses of the Southern people evinced an eagerness to return to their old allegiance, which was no less gratifying than it was unexpected and surprising. This disposition is, in some degree, how ever, accounted for by facts which are urged against tho South, as tending to show that their revolt was entirely unjustifiable. The government, it was said, bad never injured them.

They, in common with the people of the North, knew of its existence only when they needed its protection. The questions which led to the war having been disposed of, it is not, after all, unnatural that the South should look to the government of thoir fathers for protection. While they remained faithful to it, it was not associated in their minds with onerous taxation or with oppression. The independence which led to the formation of the government was won after a struggle in which the South performed its full share; the government itself was the offspring of the joint labors and joint concessions of patriots North and South. Submission on the part of the South, did not involve acquiescence in the yoke of an alien government.

The war having settled tho question at issue between the two sections, there is nothing lett to contend about, and it remains for us to trust to time and to a generous and magnanimous policy to soften the asperities which the war has lett behind. Military rule creates the trouble which justifies its continuance, while confidence and magnanimity beget a loyalty which. never flourished in the light which radiates from swords and bayonets. With all Mr. Schurz' zeal to make out a ease against the South, he fails to do so even on his jwn showing.

He finds the South, he says, livided into lour classes, as follows 1, Thoso who, although having yielded submission to tacNattonal Government only when obliged to do bo, lave a clear peneption of the irreversible changes pro lured by the war, aud honestly endeavor to accommodate themselves to tho new order of things. Many of them are not free from traditional prejudice, but opea to conviction, and may be expected to act iu good filth, whatever they do. This class is composed in ita majority of persons of mature age, planters, merchants and professional men some oi them aro active in thercconstruc lion movement, but boldness and onergy are, with a few individual exceptions, not among their distinguishing qualities. 3, Those whese principal object is to have the States without delay restored to their position and Influence iu the Union, and the people of the Stae3 to the absolute control of their home concerns. They aro ready, in order to attain that object, to maao any ostensible concession that will not prevent, them from arranging things to suit their taste as soon as that object is attained.

This class comprises a considerable number, probably a large majority, of the professional politicians who are extjeme ly active in the re constrootiOQ movement. They are loud in their praise of the President's reconstruction policy, and clamorous for the withdrawal of the Federal' troops and the abolition of the Freedmen'e Bureau. 8. The incorrigibles who sUR indulge in the swagger wmca was bo customary oeiore ana aunng me war, amd still hope for a time when the Southern Confederacy will achieve Hb independence. This class consists mostly of youDg men, and comprises the loiterers of the towns and the Idlers of the country.

They persecute Union men and negroes wherever they can do so with impunity, insist clamorously on their "rights," and are extremely impatient of the presence of the Federal sol fliers. A good many of them have taken the oath of allegiance and amnesty, and associated themselves with the second class in their political operations. This element is by no means unimportant; it Is strong in numbers, deala in brave talk; addresses itself directly and Incessantly to the paBsions and prejudices of the masses and commands the admiration of the women, 4. The multitude of the people'who have no definite Ideas about tha circumstances under which they live and about the course they have to follow; whose intellects are weak but whose prejudices and impuises are strong, and are apt to be carried along by those who know how to appeal to the latter. If anything is true of the South, on the showing of that class of the North of whioh Mr.

Schurz may be accepted as a representative, it is that the South has been ruled by the Very men whom Mr. Schurz describes as accepting "the inevitable changes produced by the and who now "honestly endeavor to accommodate themselves to the new order of things" planters, merchants and professiona men; "men mature age" the men who in eveiy community shape public sentiment. That they are doing so in the South ia evident from the fact that the professional politicians give them their support. Granted that the latter class have an especial interest in securing to the Southern people "absolute control of their home concerns," it is no mean testimony to the wisdom of the President's policy, that those who make a trade of politics, us well as thof who are influenced by an enlightened interest unite in its support The fourth class, composed of those who have jio definite ideas about tho ciioumsUmoea under IMMl NSE REDUOTION! EJOSEPH BRYAN, 214 FULTON STREET. Offers bis extensive and variod assortment of CLOTHING, FOR MEN AND BOYS, AT GREATLY DEDUCED PRIOES, WITHOUT REGARD TO COSH.

'tflSltt TBE WEBBER PIANO FORTE IS NOW UNIVERSALLY ADMITTED TO BE THE BE8T PIANO FORTE MANUFACTURED. 1) Because The manufacturer is himself a PRACTICAL MECHANIC of long exnerienoe, having served aa apprentice and workman in the bast faotoilos of thli country, and devoted himself assiduously to the Improverneui of this noble instrument 2) Eeoatjse He is everywhere acknowledge! a THOROUGH MUSICIAN; in fact, tho family namo of "Webber" has become a household vord in every musical oirclo throughout tho globe. 3 Because Those combined advantages as Musician and Mechanlo enable him to he a oompetent judge of what a good Piano, built on solontiflo prrnoiples, odoht and he Is nature as it were orcod to make such a Piano to satisfy his own fastidious taste. 4) Because He adopts every valuable improvement known, no matter who is Originator, cheerfully giving credit therefor hut he wilt in no case have recourse to catchpenny patents, in many instances a dotrimont to the instrument, and adopted solely to mislead the uninformed. He baa invented many actual improvements, and SUPERINTENDS EVEBY INSTRUMENT FROM ITS FIRST OONOBPTIONTO IT8 FINAL FINISH, AND NO INSTRUMENT IS ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE FACTORY UNLESS PERFEOT, AND AS SUCH EACH IS WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS.

I 51 BECADSE 'HIB LAHOE CAPITAL If! INVESTED SOLEtl IN HIS business, bouco his stock of lumber and material for seasoning aro comparatively tho largest known, and he has in fact for joars supplied otueb fagtoiues with seasoned lumber and materials. 6) Because Ho has about him tho most skillful workmen which can be found anywhere good workmen generally prefer to' work for an employer who is able to appreciate and willing to pay for good work. 71 BECAUSE He has nevor boasted or desired to make the Pianos possible a week, but his oonstant aim has been to make the best Pianos POSsiDLE boIloving it impossible to give due care to eaoh instrument personally whero quantity and not quality ia the chief do sire. 8) Because Whenever and wherever his Pianofortes have ctood amid thofe oi othor first class makers thoy have always carriod off tho palm of superiority, and in a recent trial of months with the leading Pianoforte bouses in this country, in the roon of the National Pianoforte Association, thoy wore pronounced the best Pianos ra Airesuci, because ot thoir obeat poweb, BWEerKEsa, ANn biullianox, olastio touch, portent equality of TONH AND OBEAT DUBABILTTY. 9) BEOAUSE Thoy hays owing to that great superiority in tono and keepino in tune so extbaobdinabv welt, been selectea for tho tuo of the CONSERVATORY OF MUSIO of New York, ond nearly all tho largo Musli Sohools in tbo United Statoa 10) Because The testimony in their favor from the leadiog musicians of this oitv and elsewhere is oves wuelmino.

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esiMeoa A BEATIFUL AND MOST USEFUL HOLIDAY PRESENT, For a wife cr daughter, a mother, sistor, or lidy freud is ono of tboee charming WILLOOX 4 GIBBS SILENT, HIGHEST PREMIUM, FAMILY SEWU.G MACHINES, Which at tbe Island Pork, a Srovedanddecia'edto tioromuoh superior to all others, co "Betobt of the Tbial," conies of which may be procured at the Willcoi 4 Oibbi Salosrojm, No. 263 Friltoa street, cornor of Clinton. Brooklyn, whero also will be found a splended stock of tho Machines in both plain and ftncys'jlta, ofevrydeiorlptioD. Until after tbo Holidays the Salesroom will be OPBN EVENINGS as lato as 9 P.M. d20t B.

B. DKSPARD. agent. OUR STORE WILL REMAIN OPEN IN THE EVEItINQ DUBINU THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. OHAMPNEY SMITTEN, Hahufaoturara of fins Gold arid Hair Jewalry, and Dei In Sterling Silver and Plated Ware, Watcbte, Clocks.

Spa Uoles. old No, 133 FULTON STBEET, new No 3d doir from Sands treat. of the government but in perpetual peace between the sections. It was hardly issued, when the radicals declared, emancipation is all very well, but there is nothing to prevent the Southern States from re establishing slavery. Amend the Constitution so as to make this impossible, and then indeed we shall have a solid peace, Well we have done this, and in stead of radicalism being appeased, we are told through the Tribune: Slavery stands before us now, not with the strength of I860, but filled with an angry spirit brave, re3olute, vindictive.

The Constitutional Amendment is paper. The Slate ordinances aro highwaymen's receipts, bonds given to the AiaDsms, payable six montns alter eternity." Well, what is the ultimatum of the radicals they have been olamonng for a Constitutional Amendment and now it is only paper. A year alter conferring the franchise on the negro by Congress, that act would be only paper too. The Waiaabout Land Exchange. The long talked of exchange of lands in the Wallabout has been finally effected.

The United States Government owned the Navy Yard on the one side, and the Naval Hospital lands on the other side of the Wallabout Bay, while the oity owns a strip between, some two blocks in width, whioh formed the extension of Clinton and Yanderbilt avenues. This strip of land has been practically valuless to the city; the only benefit derived from its possession being the use of the dock at the foot of Clinton avenue for the shipment of offal, a business regarded as a nuisance to the neighborhood, and which must have been removed, sooner or later. This land has been ceded by the city to the Government in exchange for the land on a line with Washington avenue. The direct gain to the city is, that we can now have a shorter and more direct route between the Eastern and Western Districts, By reference to a map of the city, it will be seen that the extension of Washington avenue will strike Itiver street, Williaimsburgh, at the intersection of South 10th street, saving a mile in distance over the present circuitous route. The Eastern District will profit largely by this improve ment.

The Government likewise profits by the exchange. They cede a strip of laud they could put to no use for land adjoining the Navy Yard property, and which will enable them to extend the Marine Barracks parade ground and the water front wall, and afford additional dock room for the Navy Yard, if needed. As both parties profit by the exchange, thero can be no complaint of the fairness of the transaction. How to Spend Cheistmas. Our advertising columns lay before our readers the beautiful supply of good things there ore to be had for the enjoyment of the Holidays.

The Amusement column will guide them in the pursuit of festivities out of doors, On Christmas day there will bs quite a flood of entertainments. The moral and philanthropic will find pleasure in visiting the newsboys at the dinner so gen erously provided by the Young Men's Christian Association, and listening to the edifying speeches that will follow. In the evening they will find unobjectionable entertainment at the Sunday school concerts. The Park Theatre, Academy of Music, Hooley's Opera House, the Afheneum and Temperance Hall, South Brooklyn, will all be open afternoon and evening with attractive Holiday entertainments. In those who rejoice in the festivity of the dance there will be Balls.

Last but not least, if the weather permits, there will be skating on all the ponds, and impromtu carnivals on ice in the evening. Here is variety and room and verge enough for everybody to find enjoyment to their tastes and pass a merry Christmas. The reman Fight. Among the new facts which have come to light relative to the Fenian Brotherhood, is the statement made, apparently on good authority, that the Brotherhood have a fund of $2,000,000, of which $500,000 is in possession of the Senate, and the balance iu the hands of the Tare Hall government on Union square. BumorB, petitions and documents affecting one clique or the other continue to ciiculate, though very little attention is paid to any of them.

Some anonymous individual, apparently an infuriated Johnny Bull, has drawn uo a petition to the Grand Jury of Hew York, nrinted coolei of which have been freely distributed around, urging upon it the indictment of the Fenian government, for obtaining money by fslse'pretenoss, and other charges of even more serious import. Absurd as these charges may bo considered by some, they are believed by many, forgetful that in this free country a man otn spend hit money as he pleases, whether in purchasing the bonds of a republic which has no existence, or otherwise, and that it wonld be difficult to provo that the heida of the rival factions have not at heart the liberation of Ireland from the Saxon yoke. The following is a copy'of tha petition alluded to: PETITION, To the Grand Jury of the Oity and County of Nevi Torh. Gbnilemen Yonr petitioner having ascertained tbat there exists in this locality a dangerous, revolutionary, and dishonest set of humbugs, organized (as your petitioner believes) for the purpose of fraud, bribery, and extortion and said humbugs are known as the bogus Presidents, Senate, and Cabinet of an embryo republic. This aoguat body are condujttng the aesttnie ot said republic Bomewheroin this city, and the interposition of your honorable body Is earnestly requested to save youc fellow citizens from the villainous extortions and false pretences by which the publio are defrauded out of their money, to say nothing of tho foam, fury, and vengeance threatened on any one.who attempts to expose them.

The following are a few of the many reasons why these harpies should be indicted by your honorable body, prosecuted and sent to the State Prison, there to earn an honcBt living, which some of them have never done before. 1st, Issuing bonds of a Bepublio, whioh has no existence, and falsely and fraudulently obtaining money on tho same. 2d. Challenging, intimidating and threatening to shoot any and every person who attempts to question or criticize their motives or objects. 8d.

Arming, conspiring and banding together for the purpose of invading and levying Wab on a peaceful and neighboring people. 4th. Foiming clans, factions and parties, whioh are likely to endanger the Uvea and property of the people of this municipality, 6th. Receiving bribes from polltlMl aspirants, thereby corrupting their fellow citizens, and endangering the free use of the elective franchise. Ctb.

Spending the money thus obtained in fashionable extravagance and high when many of the honest fellows who subscribe it have to live on very low diet. Finally, that your Honorable Body will give your earliest attention to these Republican Barnums." 'And your petitioner will ever pray, ito. Adopted GrriiEM. Lecture at the Franklin Avenue Church Eev. Dr.

Eells delivered a lecture Thursday evening at the Franklin Avenue Presbyterian Churoh, before a rather slim audience. Tno substance of his discourse, styled "Do your own Thinking," was as follows: When standing on the threshold of life wo all draw our horoscopes. To further our plans wo depend on ouo thing or another, Either we rely on money, our education, our integrity, or else luck, All theso are considered great helpers. The wise man, however, finds that it is the force within, the thinking power, that accomplishes everything. Success does not spring up like magic, but la built up from foundations liko ah edifice.

Thought Is the architect. In its general senso thought Is tbe product ci mind, combined with somo reflection. It is the oiiterion of success, productive of Incalculable good. In tho first place, habitual thinking gives tho miud self control and strength. Wo must feel wo aro our own masters.

What wo have gained we should feci has been obtained by our own exertions, unaided by others, A man who has got this eontrol, by bis independence and by his trusting himself, will rise, even from tho lowest grades of society, step by step to tho highest pitch of eminence. To be yourself constitutes'tho germ of success. Tin's conscicusnes i must be procurod by rtflec Hon. The mere Bcfcouii unlike Mr. Micawber always waiting for something to turn up, may occasionally meet with good fortune, but a 6teady progress onward is the only true method.

Earnest and oou Btanttbhiking, orself analysls, aro the essential elements. Again, in this way alone can order in tho mind be procured, It is juat as requisite to olassify ones ideas as it Is for the apothecary to label bis bottles and jars. As we are continually acquiriug fresh knowledge, untiring, discriminating thought should arrange it all systematically. The old fogy can do without new but thBro are no living men but thinkers. Secondly, (hinklng gives us mental discipline and fcrce.

It is very well for a man to thoroughly understand hid tiUFiness. But education does Dot consist in simply learning one particular branch of knowledge and then locking it up in the mind, but in adding perpetually new treasures. It is not acquisition but development. The individual himself must grow. Difficulties are to be contended against.

Knowledge must be transmitted into atreugtb. A full head is not KuflYcient, but ability to make use of its contents is what is required. Thirdly, this habit of tbitking prepares usfvr the exigencies of life, sho vine us what to expect. Great men forecast there exigencies, thus rendering themselvcB strong in purpose and efflolent in action. A poroon can go plodding on liko a treadmill, or floating idly down a current, but the wise man la not content with this.

The result of the late war shows us how a few men of energy can lead on at tbir will thousands of their countrymen too lazy to think for themselves, Americans espcoially ehould have a eovereign independence ot thought But, again, in all matters, both political and siclal, rellgieus and secular, hoy are we to know the truth unless we think for ourselves. How ate we to be certain of the truth of many doctrines in theology? How can we believe in principles of medicine? How can we plice faith in scientific propositions Only by mental comparison and investigation can we be sure of the truth of anything. There are somo unalterable foundations to almost oveiythlne, whioh must first be established, and then we can add and enlarge at pleasure. Many munage their affairs admirably in prosperity, but in adversity they are wholly unmanned, No help for a man at such times unless he has subjected himself to severe thought. Though eircunistanocs iu a great measure affect us, we can make capital out of tbem.

The speaker then clised hia leeture with a few remarks pertaining to the time in which we lived. Never, in his opinion, bad there boeu ao many opportunities for a man to be successful, never ao many circumstances to be seized hold upon. But there was a great danger threatening this nation. It waa of being extirpated, like Bome, for want of thinking men. Who in ancient davs ever supposed that that opulent and powerful oity would ever be what Bhe is to day If we wished to escape a like fate, we must learn to think for ourselvei, and be lest reckless and improvident Again the millenlam would only ce me to a race of thinkers, When the world should be peopled with earnest and constant thinkers then, butnot till then, would that glorious period Irradiate tbe lace of the globe.

liews Items. A. negro in Natohez recently shot another for the offence of calling him a abolitionist, Hon. James Johnson, Provisional Governor of Georgia, has been relieved by the President, and directed to pass over to the Governor elect all State papers and property in his outtody. As in the case of Gov.

Parsons, of Alabama, the order to Gov. Johnson Is accompanied with an expression of great satisfaction with the action of the Legislature, and with the manner in which Gov, Johnaon has performed the duties of his re sponsible office. In reply to a recent resolution of inquiry, a series of papers haa been laid before the Senate relative to the late decree of Maximilian abolishing slavery in Mexico. Ia the opinion of Attorney General Speed, tho effect of the decree was in reality to establiah a rrystem of peon slavery in Mexico, HiB opinion submitted to the notice of the French Government, but no response has yet been received from that quarter. General Howard asks the modest sum oi i Own mflfvbni and three quarters for hit hvxeoul and of it for tcaohera and schoolhouses for the blacks.

Ths President, following the precedent in the case of Alabama and Georgia, has ordered the reins of government in Siuth Carolina to be transferred to the Governor elect. The violent gale that prevailed yesterday along our coast resulted in great damage to shipping. A number of disasters, involving tbe Iosb of eleven lives, are already reported. It is rumored that the subject of discontinuing the various military departments and divisions scattered throughout the Northern and Southern States la held under consideration by the proper anthotilies. It ia stated, Blhce Lieutenant General Grant's tour through a portion of the South, that he favors a rednction of the respective deparhne nto, and Instead of having a military commander of each Southern State, tbat three departments I emerged into one.

Gen. Sherman la understood to be an advocate for the consolidation alluded to. The people ot North Cttblina, a Wilmington dleMtch states, like those of Virginia and other South rn i8tatB are considerably excited by apprehensions of a negro rising about Christmas, The military authorities in the State: however, think ihere Is little around for these fears, but have made tbo necessiry disposition! of tioopa to quell any disturbance should it occur,.