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4 oiiiitiiigloiie Al iiiuiue nosTON. uec. iiirgenU, ssiirremleied the o.einoieut into Iheir SI -in u.u y. Dear Sir I have been honor by your favor hands and tranquility was restored. extra SI.

so ,...1 1 1 1.23 a $1. About 350 At Oiisn.ijuato two prie-its endeavored to get fl up a prouuueiamento in favor of placing Gen i I it' 1 i i Busta nsntu at the head ofthe army, and of con I tinning the war until the invaders were exter 6 7 8 3' 4 ft 7: 8 Brooklyn, N. Pec. lo, 1647. Rrwrtnd and Dtar Sir It becomes my duty to forward you the following request, which speaks for itself, and is supported by the names of some of our chief citizens though many others, had the opportunity been afforded them, would, 1 doubt not, have cheerfully added their own.

I shall take the liberty of recasting them in the third person, that yon may see more clearly who the) are premising that my own is to be Hume', urei on Chemistry and Natural rhilo.onl.v the basement of the Institute. Free to minuted." After a fight with the (Jovernor' I.I is I 'J vl a 4' i 3 4 10 II II Hi In III a 'ii 3.1 II a 1 a 13 14 I II. troops, the priests were tied and brought into youin wno are readers of the Vnmi.i. Tunc p.iMied on nnd Agnes became a mother. How dear to tier was her inlant boy; she fondly trusted that Iiik innwrnt siiuli-s, would win her husband to Ins home again, but fhe was doomed lo disappointment, lie would deplore his wicked conduct and promise amendment, but these were few dud far between, and his good resolutions were broken almost ere they were formed.

Another Cliriktnm day arrived and found th unhappy Agnes in a fold mid cheerless room alone she watched by her darling child, heronly comfort, the only glrnm of sunshine to cheer her dreary abode, as her silent tears fell on his glowing checks, she thought ol the home of titr childhood, her parent-, her brother and sister, her buds, her (lowers, all that rendered her young 1 i so pleasant; ill two short years, what change had taken place, instead of a blooming hi ide loving and beloved, possessed of oil thai would render her life happy, she was and tn l. -ln and to sutiscriuere to the itry, of Dec. 7th inviting me, in behalf ol'the New England Society ol the city of Brooklyn, to dine with them on Wednesday the '2'2d nut. I regret that engagements in Boston will keep me at home, so that I must forego the pleasure of mingling with your Society in commemoration of the Pilgrims of Plymouth. The example of their fortitude and devotion to duty cannot be too much extolled.

I would add that we should strive to imitate it. They did not shrink from toils and perils in pursuit of freedom lor thtmtttrts. May their descendants be willing to encounter something of the same trials to extend freedom to olktrx I am, dear your ob't serv't, CHARLES SUMNER. Chandler Staku, Esq. ug Institute.

Ciiunajuato. i Cupt. Sanderson, of the mounted rifles, disco. in II i 19 0 io li iv ii 10 17 1 IN 'llniW 1 i Jl 31 Jo Jl. a7'v! anal i i a a a 6 1 in 11 ig 1 14 I'' lb 17 In: IU a I 111 a.

1 i -j :6 ill so 111 4 4 7 fe 9 lice, ail NUIa, utJ No. nciy, ui me nrooKiyn lnstitut in I HI )3 i)4 J. il 1st at vered the whole apparatus nnd machinery which conideied there also. Mtr had been used in casting cannon near Molino de I i I 4 7 8 1(1 II Sailing of I Ik- iiiiikiiii, 1IOM llliinr. I AMERICA.

Hey. 1 hey have been sought after a great l-HOM Sep Ellli.t.- Waiting your answer, Dear Sir, I remain, Your friend and Brother, SAMUEL H. CO.Y. Rev. Rohkkt Baikd, 1).

J). New-York. IU II IJ 1.1 14 1.1 IU 17 la III i 11 li i'4 ...1 io a7 nv au ec 4 Art. Bko jki.yn, N. V.

Dec. 10, 18-17. now a neglected wile, poor and wretched, her lcc 18 Dec i'D IJ 13 16 10 11 VM ft lit II I 2 1 4 a 11 I 8 I 0 in II IJ II 14 1,1 Hi 17 lo IH I al -J4 6 art a7 1 .1 4 4 6 7 9 IU II li i 14 la li 17 In 49 -jq II 81 -J lo iili J7 i I 1 3 4 a li 7 II III II 11 14 14 lb IT in iu -lit 11 Oct. ai 90 3U Washington, Dec. 9th, 1S47 lievtrnid and Dear hopes blasted, her heart crushed and broken.and I It IUI1 Hihernia Caledonia Philadelphia Washington, Catiihi iaf New Washington Union Hermann Dear sir It would afford me extreme pleas-1 In recollection ol your" Lectures ou Europe," h' who ought to have protected her, and sup Union 21 Hihernia Jun Caledonia Jar) rt Washington Jan so Philadelphia.

Cambria Feb 1 Britannia Feb Hi Heimann Feb 20 New York Feb '21 Alar -0 Union Mar 21 Hermann Apl 2(1 Union Apl 21 delivered in this city some two veins since, and plied her wants, was drowning thought, con tire to punaxe 01 tne nospiiuiiiies oi iiiu rtew England Society of tbe city of Brooklyn which deal. The partizaiu of Santa Anna had withdrawn from Congress in compliance with the instructions of their chief, for the purpose of forcing that body to dissolve, not having a quorum. Their ostensible reason is that they were enraged at the non-success of Couiplido in reaching the Presidency. Letters have been received from Tampicoas late as the 7th, from highly respectable houses, conveying the information that the ports of Ma-zatlan nnd (iuaymas were in the possession of the American naval forces. science, and every better feeling in the wint Jan i2 15 f'ebsi is having credibly heard of the additions anil im-piovcmeiiN you have made iu your course, with you have so kindly tendered me Id its uehall, cup.

if it were possible for me to be with you but I a 4 1 6 7 8 9 IU II la 11 14 14 10 17 IH Aon -J" ai a7 an io I -J i 3 4 6 7 9 10 II la 13 14 li 10 id 19 an -it -i that those who thus destroy their own souls, and poison the peace of mind 01" all who iviissouri iresb material and more complete appliances, maps, tablets and il u-trations of various sorts, in architecture, costume and other matters rela having lust reached here lor the discharge ol olli- For Boston Ji. 3 cial duty which will require my attention lor are near anil dear to theni, would only pause 4 6 9 10 and look upon the misery which they cause. ted to the modern phases of society, popular and II III II 14 Hi 17 some time to come, I can only express my sincere regret that I will be prevented from intend The very animals attend to their offspring, mid 6 S7 -Jb a9 egal, connected with camps and courts, persons is 19 in ii I-J3 11 14 1 1 IHt li -'a gi) ai ing your interesting meeting. I he sons of New nid politics, interesting in various ways and in SUN SETS. Sun sets H.

water supply them with lood and shelter, until they can care for themselves, but miserable man SUN RISKS. Sun rises Moon rises a high degree to all educated and thinking per 07 2(1 10 ri2 04 37 ev 25 when he thus degrades himself blunts all the sons among us we, the undersigned, hereby ten finer feelings of his nature, it is indifferent to him, if his family are without a home and with England have contributed so much to the growth, prosperity and good reputation of my native place, that I should leel proud to participate with them on the festive occasion which will bring them together, in the good things which may be saitl and done. It may be permitted me, however, as the only means left nie, of joii.ing you at all, to send a sentiment I CiiARTti! Convention The Convention held a meeting Monday evening. A communication was received from the Board of Trustees ofthe Brooklyn City Hospital requesting the Conven out nread. der our respectful request, that you would, if you can, and as soon as practicable, favor our citizens with au opportunity of enjoying your lectures.

Any thing we can do to beiald or to help you, thduld you consent, will be cheerfully A .1 J. A CHRISTMAS TALE. Writtt far the JSrooilyn Bee. But Ernest Selby was yet to reap the fruits Anuiiiil HAMILTON LITICRARY ASSOCIATION 13T The Annual Dinner of the Hamilton Lit! of his own sin and folly. In one of his hours of inebriation he became involved in a quarrel rv mary Tuourso.

Brooklyn May her citizens ever act upon and wounded his adversary. He was arrested the liberal principle which has hitherto charac tried, and condemned to several months impris tion to incorporate in their proposed City Chari ter such provisions as may be necessary to erect, furnish and support a Brooklyn City Hospital. Mr. Low presented a repoit from the Committee on the organization and powers of the onment. Still his Agnes would not desert him terized them, of yielding to each constituent portion of its inhabitants its just weight in its she cheered with her presence his lonely cell, social and political arrangements.

On a fin frosty Christmas owning in the year IS, a merry party were r.sseinbled in a large old fashioned parlour of a hoime in (he of Worthing. A bright fire blazed en the prayed with him and for him, and her petitions were not unheeded by that (iod in whom she With my thanks for your kindness, I am yours, City Corporation." The Convention went into a Committee of the Whole on the report of erary Association will lake place on of the 11th of January, 18IH, at the Globe Hotel in the city of Brooklyn. Tickets (which nre limited in number,) may be procured at any time before the fith of January, on application to any of the members, or of the following committee J. M. VAN COTT, A.

J. SPOONER, WILFRED WALLACK. December 29, 1817. 1d trusted her patience and devotion were to meet with their reward. truly, HENRY C.

MURPHY Chandler Stark, C'lairman, Com. ol Arrangements done, Acci pt the assurances of our high regard, and favor us aoon, if you please, with an answer. In the mean time, Reverend and Dear Sir, we remain respectfully your friends. Hen. F.

B. Strykkk, Mayor ofthe city. C. P. Smith, Ex-Mayor.

Abijah Fishicr, Esq. .1. A. Pkrrv, Esq. Kev.

M. W. Dwight, D. D. Rev.

RiciiARn S. Storks. A. CniTTicNnKN, Esq. Prof.

A. Gray. Joskth Ripi-ky, Esq. W. S.

Packer, Esq. Sktii B. Hunt, Esq. Col. A SrOONKIl.

O. C. Gardiner, Esq. the Committee on the relations of the city with the residue of the County, and of the lirst Withdrawn from the world, separated from Ivs evil companions, nnd from the temptations which had led him so far down the road to ruin, seven Wards and with he Eighth and Ninth Wards, including the powers of the Corporation Brooklyn, Dec. 22d.

1817 Ernest had time for reflection. He looked upon Dear sir I had the honor of receiving your favor of the 9th inst. on behalf of the committee that being whose health and peace ol mind he had sacrificed, and felt how unworthy he was as a Board of Excise," Mr. Bokee taking the of her affection. He mourned over his faults of Arrangements ofthe New England Society and resolved that his future life should be devo of the City ol Brooklyn," inviting me to its An ItcliKiwiiH 'i'.

rr GEORGE STORRS is now delivering course of Lectures to be continued every evening during the week, at 7 o'clock, and three nual Festival, to be held at Gothic Hall on the Chair. The Committee then resumed the consideration of Mr. Marvin's substitute to the second paragraph of the report, viz: The expenses of the City shall be paid by a general ted to her and to his child. harth, around which were cheerful and happy faces, Bud hearts glowing with love and contentment. The family consisted of Mr.

and Mrs. Seymour, their son (a Lieutenant 111 the Navy) two daughters and a Mr. Selby, the husband of Agnes, their eldest sister. The young couple had been united at the altar a short time previ-onslv, and few ever eitemd upon the path of married life with greater prospects of hp.pine6; possessed of amiable dupositions, and devotedly attached to each other, they looked forward to years of joy and prosperity. That fair girl, as she clung to the being who had so lately vowed to love and cherish her, until death should part not that he would -ewr prove unwerthyof the trostir.z heart that 22d inst.

Through the intercession of friends his term of imprisonment was shortened, and he entered I hardly need say that I fully appreciate the compliment, and would gladly participate in the times next Lord's Day, at CLASSICAL HALL, upon the world again an altered man. Hestea- tax upon all th property according tojits value, lestivities of the occasion, if public duties would and to the general tax upon the first seven dily applied himself to business and by constant attention his affairs were retrieveilhis Agnes afford me the requisite relaxation. I congratu in ashington-street, nearly opposite the Brooklyn Institute. Sub ects The Prophecies; The end ofthe late you, and your associates, in the formation had again a cheerful home and attentive hus of your society in the city of Brooklyn, num Wards shall be added the sum necessary to pay the expenses of the Fire, Watch, and Lamp Departments, and to the general tax upon the band, the roses returned to her cheeks, and bright Fmilcs lighted up her sweet countenance. Wicked The Intermediate State of the Dead bering among its worthy inhabitants, so many derMMt Another Christmas (lay and joyous faces, and of the children of New England, and tender you my sincere wishes, that the first Anniversary Eighth and Ninth Wards shall be added a sum contented hearts once more met in the old par may be but the prelude to a long series ol simi lour.

iNo cloud was there, all was sunshine, I'air for Hie Poor. IW The Young Ladies connected with Mr. necessary for the support of schools in said Wards, not exceeding $1,500 per annum beyond was all his own, or that he could ever cause her to shed tears of anguish, to difficult it is to lar occasions, when the sons and daughters of and peace. Ernest as he clasped the hand of New-York, December 24, 18-17. Rtvrrtnd Dr.

Cox and olims Gentlemen I thank you most sincerely for your kind invitation to repeRt my course of Lectures on Europe in the city of Brooklyn. It will give me much pleasure to do so. The course is now extended to twelve lectures, including the Introductory, and comprehends the whole of Europe. The number of maps, illustrations, costumes, has been much augmented since I delivered the course two year ago. You are good enough to suggest that it would be well lo commmence soon.

This coincides entirely with my own wishes, for my stay in this place and vicinity will be comparatively short, inasmuch as I must go to the South in February. I shall therefore be ready to give the Introductory Lecture, God willing, on Tuesday night, the 4th of January. 1 am, gentlemen, yours, Most respectfully and truly, R. BAIRD. Thompson's School, will hold a Fair at the Brooklyn Union Institute, 109 Pineapple-street the sum paid by them as their part of the general tax for the support of schools.

After considerable discussion 011 the subject it was lost. Mr. Anthony presented a substitute to the his now happy wile, said to his father-in-law, three years ago you placed this dear hand in mine. I promised to watch over, to guard and love your child; how unfaithful I have been to the tru9t reposed in me, you know. I deserved that she should forsake and leave me to my fate, but she has been as a guardian angel to me, never by word or deed has she upbraided or reproached me for the misery I have caused her, (near Fulton street) during the afternoons and evenings of WEDNESDAY and the 29th and 30th inst.

A variety of useful and fancy articles will he offered for sale, and the proceeds given to aid in the support of the poor. second paragraph ofthe report, viz: The taxes necessary for the support of the city govern New England fathers shall assemble around the festive board to mingle in joyous sympathy their hopes and feelings, their rerniniscenses and aspiration, and interchange with each other those kindly courtesies and civilities that should ever attach to the descendants ol a common anil veil-erated ancestry. Accept for yourself and associates my best wishes for the harmony, prosperity and usefulness of your institution. Yours respectfully, FRANCIS B. STRYKER.

To Chandler Starr, Chairman, Com. of Arrangements. Comptroller's Olfice, Albany, Dec. 10, 1847. 1 ment shall be raised from the eittire property of the city.

Carried. Dec. 2S on the contrary, by every endearing art, she has endeavored to win me back to the paths of vir Astronomicai. Discourses. Brooklyn Ob tue; through her influence and patient endurance I am become a changed man, and many a Brooklyn Institute.

ID-Lecture on THURSDAY EVENING, husband would be reclaimed from the paths of Dec. 30, by Professor CRAY. Subject Geo vice and intemperance if all wives were so gen imagine that we love ran ever willingly grieve ns it is only by tastiiiff of the bitter cup ofexperiance that the truth can be upon us After laughing and jestine for ar.me time, Harry Seymour exclaimed I wonder where we snail all be next Christmas day forcne, may be in the East Indies; my leave of absence has nearly expired, and I do not know here I may be crdered to next, but I do hope "that may meet again in this deer old room witu hearts as light, and prospects as bright as they are now. 4 should net be surprised if another brule were to be added to our family by that time, although that saucy little sister of mine does insist that she intends to be an eld maid, and is continually abusins us, ol'the mas- culine gender. I think it would be an act -of charity to ive Edwanl Downinan a hint that he need not trouble himself to ride over here so often, for since Mary 15 dittrtr.in'tito lead a single Me, it is a pity he should take so rnuoh trouble for Henry, w.Il you be cried the laughing blushing girl, as she shook back her raven curls from her fair brow, you are incorrigible; there are Other persons in the house for Edward servatory.

At a meeting on Tuesday Evening, at the Female Seminal the subject of the Brooklyn Observatory was ably discussed by the Rev. Dr. Cox. He gave a succinct ac logical Theories. tle and forbearing as mine has been.

Again I R. NICHOLS, promise faithfully to love and cherish her, and may the Almighty enable me to keep my vow." A. W. BENSON, Committee. Brooklyn, Uec.

2M, 17. count of the science of Astronomy, to the present time, noticing the various periods of its ad J. H. FROTHINGHAM, Pec. 28 td vance and improvement, and its influence on Dear Sir, I have received your invitation in behalf of the New England Society of the City of Brooklyn," to dine with them on the 22nd inst.

I tegret that it will not he in my power to accept the kind invitation with which I have been honored by this Society. I am with much respect, your obedient servant, A. C. FLAGG. Chandler Starr, Chairman of Com.

Brooklyn, N. Y. BROOKLYN STAR. the intelligence and morals of the world. He then took up the subject of Observatories, refer 1' iii1k 294 1X17.

ring to the magnificent one of Lord Ross, in Ireland, and also the one of Denstandt, in Rus- price of this uaner is ONE CENT, unvoble In The Knglaiid Festival. On Saturday next, will he published in ihe BROOKLYN SATURDAY BEE, a fullac count ofthe Speeches, Toasts, delivered at the late New England Festival in this city. Apply at the publication office 57 Fulton street. They will be put up in wrappers to order. Dec.

27. SPEECHES, Toasts, Songs, Music, and all othur proceedings of the New England Society, at a Supper given at Gothic Hall, lirooi' lyn Dec. 22, 1847 being the Anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rod. Concluded. Then followed a series of volunteer toasts all of which were well soared in tea, coffee, oyster-soup, lemonade and water.

The Yankee Babies the only perfect models of perpetual motion that human ingenuity has yet devised. Deafening applause. By Henry C. Bowen, an absent member Brooklyn The Plymouth of the Empire State where the sons of the Pilgrims (and daughters too) may find a Welcome Home." By E. Anthony, Esq.

Free Schools Once confined to the New England States, now extended throughout our Land. They are Beacons of light which mark the progress of the New Englander. By George Hall. ihn Carriers. Persons who desirr it by thr week or month, will eive their orders arrnriliiiclv- Orders left at iho eia.

1 he latter he prelei rsd, as best suited to Brooklyn. He also spoke of the one at Mount Office, 57 Fulton ureei, will he gives lo the C'arriersin whoic district the applicant in diluted. Adams, Cincinnati. He illustrated his position and his subject, by various conning anecdotes, both ancient and modern, and advocated the es (ry TO ADVERTISERS. Our ndveriMnx friends will please in their fnvors lieforc 1 o-rlock V.

M. ivho advertise yourly in the city pHM-r nre entitled toiin occa-ionsl insertion in the TXRt which published at 4 oxlock every Wednesday ufajrnoon. and circulated grntirHlly through Kincs, (lueens and CMifTblk Counties tablishment of the Brooklyn Observatory, by Hair 4 lifting and strong arguments and impregnable proof of fea Ji.iititii;i. In this city, on the 22d by the Rev. Mr.

Storrs, Charles J. Coggill, of New York, to Gloriana M. Cooper, daughter of the late Gen. Alexander M. Muir, of New York.

In this city, on the 28th by the Rev. R. Seny, Joseph E. Muchmore to W. Colyer, all of this city.

At Jamaica, John S. Siney, of New York, to Catharine Wycknff, of New town. At Bayside, Geo. N. Williams, of New York, to Mary Jane, daughter ol James Anderson.

At Patchog ue, Jesse Heart to Susannah A. Horlon, both of Jamaica. At Yaphank, Wm. C. Buckingham, of Cut-chogue, to Urana Philips, of Yaphank.

sibility; He said there were many points suita ble for an Observatory, "within the precincts ofthe Mayoralty ofthe incomparable Stryker to visit besides nriyselt; I wish you would go to sea again, there is no peace when you are Hush sister mine, tell us stories; if 'I do torment you, you love rr.e too well to wish me to leave you you 'know that you quite dim those bright eyes of yours with weeping when-erer I take my At the commencement ofthe New-Tear, Agnes with her 'husband quitted her parent's house ano removed to a srllendid mansion in London where ell had been prepared by the hand of love for her reception, and when Ernes embraced and weloomed I er, as the future light and comfort of his home; her heart was too full for speech; in her inward soul she prayed that she might be strengthened in the path of love and duty, that whatever might befal she might fulfil ihe vows she had so solemnly pronounced at the altar. Months passed away and still Agnes was a The New England Society of Brooklyn by This allusion to our popular Mayor, was re ceived with general approbation, and the sub ject was adjourned to the 17t' of January, con L.ntt from iTIcxU'o. We have received a mass of intelligence from Mexico, which the state of our columns compels us to condense. It is true that difficulties have occurred among the prominent officers of the army. Gen.

Scott issued an order Nov. 12, containing the following remarks As yet but two echoes from home of the brilliant operations of our arms in this basin have reaehed us; the first in a New Orleans paper, eluding with the statement that already $13,000 Miiimpooiiiff Saloon. NO. 61 PULTON-STREET, UROOK I.VX. Uy P.

CARXES would most respectfully inform his customers ant) the public generally, that he has refitted his large and commodious Saloon, where he is now prepared to trim Gen-tlemens' Hair and Whiskers in the most lasli-ionable style. He would merely say that he has with him three of the best Hair Dressers to be found in the United States the delay, therefore, to which gentlemen have been heretofore subjected, he hopes in future to avoid. Constantly on hand, a large lot of celebrated Russian Kezan Soap; also, a large stock of French and English Perfumery, Fancy Soaps, At Bald Hills, Joshua Overton, of Coram, to Ruth R. Terry, of Bald Hills. wisely excluding from thuir festival meeting the greatest curse to man Intoxicating Liquors, they have secured to themselves on such occasions the greatest earthly blessings to man, the society and countenance ofthe Ladies.

Altogether, the occasion was the most interesting one at which it has ever been our pleasure to be present. All the arrangements were had been subscribed, and three gentleman had each pledged a thousand dollars more, provided two others witha like sum of $1,000 each, could In New lork, Capt. Benjamin B. Darling, of Smithtown, to Margaret 11. Walker, of N.

York Scudder C. Jervis to Mary Pnrdy, both of Babylon; Richard Ten Eyck, to Ann Eliza Bounell John Leary to Amanda F. M. Gowers Richard Manifold to Elizabeth Buckingham; be obtained. The next lecture will be delivered on the 17th admirable, and the activity and attention of the Committee of Arrangements, in contributing to and the second through a Tampico newspaper.

inst. by Professor Gray. jonn mil io t.iiza Kelly 1 nomas riaunsr to Sarah J. Kauffer Forbus Fayett to Louisa West George W. Carpenter to Harriet A.

Howard Richard B. Conklin to Emeline Res- I Dry Dock at Brooklyn. The Secretary of the pleasure of the guests, cannot be too highly commended. As for ourselves we are highly indebted for the politeness shown to us by that ready gentleman who is always Doctor Atwater happy wife, surrounded by every comfort, tended by an aH-'Ctionate husband, she had no wish ungratified prosperity had not hardened her hrart or alienated it from her Heavenly Father. She looked to Hiiri as the source ef all her blessings, and maintained a humble and contented spirit.

But a change enme-over the young wife's prospects, he dark elotids were -gathering which were to break and crush all her visions of liappi- Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, etc. Just received, a large lot of superior Razors, from the best maker in Sheffield every Razor warranted to suit the face or no sale. Also, the genuine Em-erson Razor Strops, together with a large vari in procuring us a very eligible seat. ler; 1'eter Anderson, of New York, to Maria Nelson, of Williamgburgh. At Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by Rev.

Jahleel Woodbridge, Rev. Charles Beach, of Woodvillt, Mississippi, to Fanny daughter of the Rev. Sylvester Woodbridge, of West Hampton, L. I. The festivities of the Society having been the Navy has sent a communication to Congress, asking an appropriation of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars for immediate use in constructing the LT.

S. Dry Dock at New York, in anticipation of appropriations for the next fiscal year, and stating that unless the appropriations were made, the work would have to be stopped, and disastrous consequences ensue. brought to a conclusion some of the audience took their leave but enough of them remained It requires not a litlle charity to believe that the principal heroes of the scandalous letters alluded to did not write them, or specially pro-cme them to be written, and the intelligent can he at no loss in conjecturing the authors chiefs, partisans and pet familiars. To the honor of the service, the disease pruriency of fame, not earned cannot have seized upon half a dozen officers (present) all of whom, it il believed, belong to the same two coteries. False credit may, no doubt, be obtained at home, by such despicable self puffings ami malignant exclusion ol others.

He reminds the officers of the orders of the War Department, forbidding the writing of private letters on the military operations, on pain of dismission from the service. When Gen. Scott's orders were published, Lieut. Col. Duncan came out promptly in the to form a In this city, on the 27th Charlotte Morton, daughter of Edward and Frances A.

Filley, in the 6lh year of her age. Gay saloon Where eyes were dark, as eyes may be, And many as the leaves in June Where light was love, and even the air Was pregnant with impassioned thought W'hen song, and dance, and music were With one warm meaning solely fraught." As for ourselves, we are indebted to Dr. At- In this city, on the 26th Edward, son of ety of others. Ladies can have their childrens' hair cut in the most fashionable style, by sending them to No. 01 Fulton three doors above the Atlantic Bank.

N. Closed on Sundays. Dec. 27. 3m Fir Insnriuiee flW 11 A TFO FIR INS UR A NC COM PAST, and PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY, of Hartford, Conn.

Risks taken and Policies issued by CHARLES E. BULKELEY, Agent of the above named Companies, at 31 Fulton-street, Brooklyn. App.ications for Insurance may also be made at the slore of D. B. Bavlis, 134 Atlantic st.

November 20. 6m Ernest Selby bad naturally a good disposition, warm feelings and a generous heart, but wanted stability of character without which such qualities are of little avail, his too easy temper frequently led him into error he could influenced by evil as well as good. Ernest truly loved his wife after hi marriage neglected the associates of former devoted himself to render her happy. Towards the end of the summer an eld college friend returned from abroad-; he was a wild, thoughtless, dissipated young man, devoid ef principle, or honor, he re-tiewed his former intimacy with Ernestnd soon induced him to mi igle in parties, where every higher and nobler sentiment was drowned in the intoxicating cup, but he did not succeed at once in drawing the unhappy young man from the path of duty. Slowly and by degrees the deadly poison was instilled that was to destroy himself, and the happine ef a confiding wite.

The schooner Effort, Bartlett, master, from Philadelphia for Newburyport, was run into at midnight on the 24th off the Isle of Shoals by the schooner Bellona, Allen, master, of Boston, for Sedgwick. Henry Stickman and J. H. Brown got on the Bellona the Effort sunk shortly after. Capt.

Bartlett, Gideon Hickman, mate, and John Macar, were lost. water for an excellent glass of lemonade to A. Edward Ralph, and grandson of Rev. Isaac Orchard, aged 1 year. At Williamsburgh, Mrs.

Ruth Presley, aged 76 years Eunice, wife of Patrick Taggart. At Newtown, Joseph Harper, aged 1 years. At Flushing, Sophia, wile of Dennis Sweeny, 60 years; Jane Jackson, a colored woman, aged I IS years. At Islip, in her Utth year. Desire Frances.

J. Spoon-ex, Esq, for a ladle of soup to Hon. Judge Green-wood for a fine tpront of cellrry newspapers and avowed himselfthe writer; and he further stated that Gen. Worth had no knowledge of the letter before its publication. After the publication of this letter, Colonel Duncan was placed under arrest, and subse to Dr.

Cot for a roast leg of a capon to the Rev. Mr. Taylor for a bit of goosi to Hon. Senator Bo(o)kee for paper to write upon lo Wood for a of a tablet, and to Dr. Ilam-i'hriet for a capital fry.

daughter of Willet Thurber, and sister to the Editor of the Suffolk Locomotive. At Southold, Jonathan Jennings, aged 66 years. At Rocky Point, Mrs. Hempstead, wife of Thomas Hempstead Rosetta Racket. At Northport, Martin Lane, aged 4.5 years.

At Dix Hills, Hannah, wife of Jesse Griffiths, aged 54 years. STEWART lURDiyGZ, Rejtorter to ths Society quently Gen. Pillow was arrested, and next Gen. Worth. The North American is of opinion that Gen.

Pillow was not arrested on account ofthe Leonidas" letter, but on other grounds. A cot respondent of EI Monitor, writing from Queretaro, says that the greater part of the governors of the different states were present at the seat of government, and that, with one ex Teottino at the Union Course, L. I. The trotting match for $1,000, between br. g.

Rip-ton, and g. m. Lady Suffolk, two mile heats, in harness, took place on Tuesday afternoon, at the above track, and was won by the mare in two straight heats, with apparent ease. Fiaa. A fire occurred accidentally in the Clinton Co.

States Prison, which resulted in a At first he struggled against the stream, nnt at last his efforts ceased and he fell headlong into the gulf open lo receive him. Unhappy Ague night after night she watched for her loved one, aud night after night he returned to her excited and irritable; his affairs were allowed to get into contusion, debts accumulated which he was unable 1o pay, and poverty stared fhem in the face. Far from her ISiiena Visla ovrr.R ti.oo. 1 FULTON-STREET, liROOKLVN. fJHE proprietor of the above Saloon would -i- respectlully inform his friends and the public, that he keeps constantly on hand PICKLE OYSTERS of first rate quality, as also, Oysters in the shell, which he offer, for sale at the same rate as those sold in Fulton Market, New-York.

Families and parties supplied at the shortest notice. dec 29. 2w CORRESPONDENTS. Col. Spooner Dear Sir: As the Star of Monday is to contain a full report of the proceedings of the New England Dinner, may I respectfully suggest to you the propriety of including in the report the Correspondence which was not read owing to the interruption caused by the appearance ofthe N.

Y. Delegation also several Volunteer Toasts which were handed to ception, (the Governor of San Luis) they were In lork. Patrick Bergen, aged 32 Thos. Swanton Patrick Lynch; Daniel Lynch, aged Bridget Feeny, aged 30; James J. Pierce, aged 23 Bernard Gurry.agcd 60; Martha, wife of James M.

Marsh, aged Mrs. Elizabeth Douglass, aged 61 Catharine wife of G. Maclav, aged 21 Mrs. McAleer, wife of Patrick McAIeerj Grattue De Beniville Atkinson, sged loss amounting to 6 or 8 thoutand dollars. Seventeen lives lost.

A brick house situa ted on the bank ofthe Ohio river below Augus ta in Kentucky, was undermined during the late (bud parents she bad ns one to soothe and console her, her God alone was near, and to him she ever turned for strength and comfort. Harry had returned from sea, and Mary (as he had predicted) bad become a bride. She had been prevailed upon to bestow her heart and hand upen Edward Downman. Once more they were in the old parlour, the fire burned as cheerful, all outward objects were the the President and not read for want of time. Respectfully.

DAVID F. ATWATER. unanimous in favor of peace. Gen. Bnstamente has been nominated by the Supreme Government general-in-rhief of the army of reserve, and commandant General of the State.

His predecessor, Gutierrez is the second in command and Cortizar next. A correspondence had taken place between Gen. Scott and the Archbishop of Mexico, in re f'ow Taken high water, and fell burying a great number of Vork Cattle JIarket. inmates who had gone there for safety. Seventeen of the number were killed or drowned.

For the week ending Monday evening Dec. 27. At Market 10(10 Beef Cattle, 120 Cows and Came into the enclosure of the subscriber, about the 23rd of November last a Red Cow. The owner may have her by proving property Calves, and 2-VH) Sheep and Lamb. same, but the merry laugh was silent, a look of Ileef Cattle With supplies about equal to Xf A report was current this morning that the French steamer Union had arrived.

It emanated from a salute fired by the Ilibernia as the came into New York from Boston for an" paying charges. F.LIZA BETIf Dec. 29, 1SI7. 3tc" Dec. 2.5th, J817.

The following was received from the Rev'd Francis Vinton, who declined the invitation of the Committee Claiming a fraternity with the "New England Society of the City of Brooklyn," in the common bonds of a Yankee parentage, I beg to propose in all good fellowship tbe following toast The Yankees Uneasy chips of the old block, that fly about the earth Pilgrims, evermore on the ro Catholics, in one re-pert, in beirg universal among nations. But wherever they plant their footsUps, they leava their mark, whether on the rork or in the forest i those ottered last week and a somewhsl more active demand, prices have still farther improved. The sales amount to about 900 head at from (ft to (S perewt. We have heard of some transactions above and below these figures, but these quotation may be regsrded as the fair average of the msrket. 501 bea Southern, and the remainder New York State Cattle.

Cows and Calves The market has been bet- ty Tbe Whigs of Queens County are to have a Supper on Thursday evening Dec. 30. care bad settled apon the brow of the lather, and tears stood in the eyes ef the mother. Why are they so sad why are Mary's sonny smiles changed to ighs ds the absence of their Agnes alone affert them to each a degree alas no, they could have bee a contented, although she were away if she were happy; but reports had reached them of the misconduct of her husband and their hearts mourned for the beloved child, and sister. Vetthey.knew not all, Agnes in her letters to them never complained she would sooner have died, than have breathed a word against her Ernest whom she loved as faithfully as ertr, without a murmur she tibmittd to privattuu.

lation to the release of Mexi an prisoners. Gen. Scott says the prisoners taken at Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo, who were liberated cm their parole, had afterwards taken up arms against the Americans. Gen. Scott offers to release them provided tbe Bishop would use his influence to cause them to respect their oaths.

There has been a successful revolution at Oa-jaca. The abject of it was to put down tbe present State Government, and reinstate the one put nt in Fsbriury last. After six or seven bouts' f.hting the authorities yielded to the jn- IIfore the nrrTle. IN the matter of the estate of John Doherty, deceased. The sale of the real estate of the deceased, its pursuance of an order of the Surrogste in th ter supplied the pst week than it has been for a long time past.

There was a steady demand. shove matter, is hereby postponed nntil the further order of the etmrt, which will be in a few Mad Doo. A dog supposed to be mad, made his appearance in Flushing, and bit SO dogs. The Trustees met and took measure relative to dg. which took all that ere offered at prices which how decided advance.

Vilr at Irons 'l to' raus.ug the wil.Vrne to Im-mne a ri and Uv. D.fed BrnoUvn. f'eeemhrr 11.. d.tf ANDREW li. HDGES, Sui rojate.

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