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Deafness.
CATARRH.
DISEASES OF THE EYE, BAR ANDTMIROAT,
TREATED BY
DR. ROWE,
No. 49 CONCORD STREET, BROOKLYN.
Hours from 10 A. M. to 4 P. M., and 7 to 81*.
Brooklyn, Nov. 19th, 1863,
We, the undersigned, feeling that we are being and have
been greatly benefited by Dr. Rowe, by his treatment for
Catarrh, and believing it to be the most practicable meth
od of treatment, recommend those similarly afflicted to
avail themselves of it:
Abrm. M. Kirby, Secretary Montauk Fire Insurance Co.
No. 79 Ciinton street, Brooklyn.
Daniel Van Voorhies, Ryerson street near Gates avenue,
Brooklyn.
John G. Voorhies, No. 282 Adelphi street, Brooklyn.
John Granger, No. 143 Adelphi street, Brooklyn.
Charles F. Oxley, No. 121 Adams street, Brooklyn.
Benjamin Moore, Clermont avenue, eighth house north
Of Fulton avenue, Brooklyn.
Henry Ranken, No. 231 South 4th street, corner Tenth,
WUliamsburgh, E. D.
Besides these other references can be had on applica
tion to Dr. Rowe’s Office, No. 49 Concord street
[from Mr. Thomas S. Day, of Brooklyn.]
No. 223 Pearl Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. >
September 13th, 1863. )
For the benefit of those similarly afflicted I make the
following statement: For ten years my daughter was af
flicted with Catarrh, which gradually grew worse until
it bad so impaired her health that we felt convinced she
must die. The dischat ge from the head and throat was
incessant, frequently accompanied by blood. After hav
ing tried every one and everything in vain, as a last re
sort I called on Dr. Rowe, under whose care she has been
entirely cured and restored to the enjoyment of excellent
health. Thomas S. Day.
OPERATIONS FOR CROSS EYES.
[From Mr. Robert Stephenson.]
No. 280 Jay st., Brooklyn, Oct, 28th, 1853,
This is »o certify that Dr. Rowe has operated on my
son who was cross-eyed from infancy, and has straight
ened his eyes perfectly. Robert Stephenson.
CURE OF DEAFNESS.
(From Caleb Sager, Esq., of Trenton, N. J.)
Trenton, N. J., Aug. 25,1862.
This is to certify that my daughter having been afflicted
for eighteen years with deafness and discharges from both
ears, caused from scarlet fever when two years old, I
placed her under the care of Dr. Rowr. Now her hearing
is restored ; she hears quite distinctly, and the discharges
from both ears are entirely stopped. From my inter
course with Dr. Rowe, I feel justified in recommending
him as a gentleman well versed in the diseases he makes
a speciality of Caleb Sageß,
Steward State Lunatic Asylum.
Holiday Gifts. —One of the pleas
ant indications that Christmas is not far off may be seen
any fine day in Broadway, in the number of well dressed
gentlemen peering into the shop windows, and evidently
anxious to rind out what would be most acceptable in the
way of Christmas presents to their lady friends. 11l na.
tured people say that nothtng in the way of dress or orna
ment ever comes amiss to a woman; but we imagine
that in these days of high prices useful gifts will obtain
the preference, and of all useful gifts a handsome set of
line furs, such as a gentleman bought of Knox. No. 212
Breadway. last week, and asked him to keep till Christ
iraa morning, will undoubtedly prove the most agreeable
“ Knox,” queries some lady, “why, that is the name of
iny husband’s hatter.” “Very likely, madame, Knox
is the leader of the fashion in gentlemen’s hats, but that
does not prevent him from holding a most elegant and
choice assortment of Ladies’ Furs, manufactured from the
rarest specimens and finished in the nicest manner, with
direct reference to gifts for the holiday season.” It not
imfrequently happens that Knox has to send two persons
to the same house at Christmas and New-Year’s—one to
the front door with a Hat for the lady to present to her
husband, and the other to the basement, where a set of
Furs is smuggled in for the gentleman to present to his
wife. Furs are very high this year, but the prices will be
found unusually moderate at Knox’s establishment, con
sidering the quality and style of the garments, Already
we notice crowds of gentlemen making inquiries and se
lections, and we advise those who wish to make a good
choice to take an early opportunity of doing so. They
can select a holiday Hat, and. at the same time a set of
Furs for wife or daughter, which will secure sunshine at
home for a week at least.
.Prof. Franks, No. 288 Grand street,
Is a gentleman and a scholar, as any one can see who
will watch his deportment toward his customers. He
dees not cringe and lawn and bow to the frequenters of
his store ior the sake of securing a trade, but goes to
work like a man and gives you the very best of advice in
regard to the article you need, and then leaves you to
follow your own inclination in rhe choiee. He deals in
Eye-giaa-e ■ and Spectacles of all kinds
Dr. B. C. Perry,
DERMATOLOGIST,
49 Bond Street, Jew fork,
Formerly of No. 29 Winter street, Boston, treats success
fully all Diseases of the Scalp, Loss of Hair, and Prema
ture Blanching. Also, removes Moth Freckles and other
discolorations from the lace, without injury to the texture
or color of the skin.
For particulars enclose stamp for Circular
Ths Metallic Tablet. Strop, inven
ted by GEORGE SAUNDERS, A. D., 1816.—The genuine
article has never been equalled for producing the keenest
possible edge to a razor, and keeping the samo in order.
The directors of the Crystal Palace Exhibitions at Lon
don and New York awarded to the inventor their highest
premiums, certifying it to be the most perfect of the Kind
yet invented. Certificates, as well, from scientific gentle
men, and the first cutlers from all parts of the world, ac
knowledging its merits, can be seen at the rabscriber’s
qnit manufacturer’s. J. A S. SAUNDHRS,
No. 7 Astor Hmtee.
Bogers & Raymond’s
NEW IMPORTATIONS
OF
FASHIONABLE WINTER COATING
and other Elegant Clothing Goods, render their
CUSTOM DEPARTMENT
Especially inviting to men of fashion, and to all who de
sire a superior outfit for the Winter, at a large
REDUCTION ON THE USUAL MERCHANT
TAILORINC PRICES.
Promptitude in executing orders and an admirable fit
may always be depended upon.
CTAPSc i Nos 121,123 and 125 FULTON ST.
bIUKLb, * yQ 2U BROADW AY.
Wheeler & Wilson’s
SEWING MACHINES
Have won the Highest Premiums at all the important
State and Mechanical Fairs where exhibited this season.
Foote’s Patent Umbrelia Lock Stands. No. 505 Broadway.
Wolfe’s Aromatic Schnapps.
PURE HOLLAND GIN.
IMPORTED IN QUART AND PINT BOTTLES.
For sale by all Grocers, Druggists, and Fruß-stores in
the United States.
With very little trouble you can
take a bath, either night or morning. The Third and
Fourth avenue cars will drop you directly in front of the
Obuntal Baths, Nos. 6 and 8 Fourth avenue (near Cooper
Union). These Electro Magnetic Baths will do you good;
they will not only refresh you, but will give relief to and
Erobably cure you of the ailments from which you have
een suffering.
Copper Mines.—There are many in
dications that the wild and uninhabitable coun
try in the northern part of New Hampshire may
yield us many valuable metals. The iron mines
of Franconia have been in existence for some
time, but of late copper has been discovered in
large quantities among the gneiss of Grafton
county, where a company known as the Franco
nia Copper Company—Julius A. Matson, of this
city, President—are at work. Large quantities
of the ore (sulphuret of copper) are being re
moved from a lode of eight feet thickness. Va
rious other lodes are believed to exist, but the
entire force of the company is, for the present,
employed in developing*the resources of this sin
glelode, which are believed to be ample enough
to enrich its owners.— N. Y. Stockbroker.
The Human Hair. —Everybody is
interested, one way and another, in matters affecting the
hair of the head. It is a weakness of all mankind—a de
sire to have and preserve a fine head of hair. Thousands
lose the very thing they would keep by trifling with the
treasure. Young people rarely need to go beyond the
brush and comb, to secure a healthy abundance of the
prized ornament. But everybody has some grease, or
wash, or “sop” of some kind, and they keep the hair
polished and fatty to the last degree. Hence, thousands
have to lament, finally, the drying, falling-off and prema
ture whitening of the hair. Dr. B. C. Perry, No. 49 Bond
Street, advertises his mode of cure for these troubles, as
the reader will see, in to-day’s Dispatch. His propo
sitions seem sound, and his theory plausible; and the tes
timonials he holds are of the best and most reliable char
acter. Dr. Perry has certainly presented a more com
pendious statement of the nature, structure, life and decay
of the human hair, in a work issued by him, than we have
ever before seen, lie presents his claims to confidence in
a fair and candid manner, and only desires the opportu
nity to prove his skill. We advise those who are troubled
by diseased hair, to call upon Dr. Perry, and get his opin
ion of the matter If he don’t work miracles, he may
work a cure.
National Salutations.—The climate
of Egypt is feverous, and perspiration is necessary to
health : hence the Egyptian, meeting you, asks, “ How
do you perspire ?” “ Have you eaten ? Is your stomach
in good order?” asks the Chinaman, a touching solicitude,
which can only be appreciated by a nation of gourmands.
The traveling Hollander asks you, “ How do you go ?”
The thoughtful, active Swede demands, “Of what do
youthink?” The Dane, more placid, uses the German
expression, “ Live well.” But the greeting of the Pole is
better Burn aU, “ Are you happy?”
NEW YOflK, D£C£fflsEß 13, 1863,
Back numbers, containing the open
fng chapters of “ A Woman’s Secrkt,” can be had at this
office. Persons desiring to get this interesting story com
plete should apply early, as our supply is limited.
OUR "newstory.
We would direct the attention of our readers to the
opening chapters of a new, original story from the pen
of
WILLIAM EL BUSHNELL, ESQ,
to be found in this issue of the Despatch. It will amply
repay perusaL. Those, who read the opening chapters of
“ Bebtha” will be sure to want to see the end.
THE MESSAGES—THE LOYAL AND THE DISLOYAL.
F President Lincoln and the soi-disanl Presi
dent of the so-called “ Confederacy,” have issued
their annual messages to their respective Con
gresses.
A reading of these documents will satisfy
every truly loyal mind of the wide difference
there is between the pleadings of treason and
the impulses of patriotism. Truth and False
hood, Light and Darkness, Honesty and Knavery
were never before so markedly presented or
made so distinctly divergent as they are in these
State papers.
President Lincoln’s message is compact,
simple, truthful, and sometimes even eloquent.
“ Plain people” can understand it without re
sorting to a dictionary. In a few words—for
Mr. Lincoln is very sparing of his language
each topic is clearly brought forward and closely
discussed. It has hitherto been a leading fault
with the messages of our Presidents, that even
the most ordinary questions have been covered
up with masses of verbiage, necessitating the
reader to mentally wade through a sea of poly
syllables before even a faint idea of what the
writer desired to convey could be got hold of.
Not so with President Lincoln’s State papers.
They are short, pithy, and even homely; but no
one who reads can, by any possibility, misunder
stand their import.
In the present message—the one read to Con
gress on Wednesday—the President has sur
passed his previous efforts. There is a tone of
confidence, of assurance, of resolution to carry
out the programme promulgated by him in Jan
uary, 1863, which gives assurance to every pa
triot that their present Chief Magistrate is hon
estly resolved to put down the insurrection, and
compel the recognition of the national authority
in every revolted State. But, that there may be
no future difficulty—no further cause for rebel
lion, he has declared himself committed to a
policy which, sternly carried out, will forever
do away with all cause of discontent at the
South, making the entire Bepublic homogenous
in its institutions. This accomplished, and no
nation on the globe will be more compact or
more united in its general and interests.
For this consummation all devoutly loyal
hearts should pray. In their struggle to main
tain the Republic, all petty or personal desires
or party motives should be forgotten. “ The
greatest good of the greatest number” is in
volved in the struggle in which the loyal one is
now engaged, and, if slavery is forever driven
from our soil, no tears ought or will be shed
over the downfall of an “ institution” that has
been a curse not only to the free North, but to
those also who have raised their hands in the
spirit of fraticides, that it might become the
corner-stone of a system of government which
is and must ever bo abhorrent to mankind.
Contrast this message with that of the insur
rectionary chieftain. Two years ago no man was
more defiant—more exultant than Jeff. Davis.
Like Satan moving against Heaven, he laughed
at the powers of the Republic, and promised
his deluded followers an early victory, and
their “ rights” recognized by their thoroughly
beaten enemy—the “disgusting and cowardly"
Yankees. His present discourse is far from ex
ultant or defiant. It sounds to the ear rather
like the doleful whining of a whipped cur, than
of one who had resolved rather to “ rule in hell
than serve in heaven.” His armies beaten, his
soldiers deserting on every opportunity offered
them, his finances gone beyond retrievability, he
feels that “ secession” has but little to stand
upon. Still he insists on fighting the “ inva
ders.” The “ enemy” must be repulsed. But,
how or when or where the desired end is to ba
achieved he knows not. Suggestions he makes
—suggestions which even the spirit which
tempted him into rebellion would hesi
tate to adopt. But Davis is desperate.
The lives of old and young he will have sacri
ficed on the altar of his vile ambition. He feels
and knows that his cause is daily losing ground.
The favorable opinion of the nations of Europe,
with which he set out, is left. They have become
“hostile” to him and the purposes of his conspir
ators, and the masses of those who live within
the region he rules, are in absolute want, not
perhaps of the simple necessaries of life, but of
those little luxuries, without which, even the
semi-civilized feel they are cut off from all that
makes existence agreeale. In every household
of the South there is not only want, but mourn
ing, and even if successful, they are beginning
to feel that nothing would 'bo gained. For even
aa a separate people they would, from their
position, be dependent on the world, and more
than all, upon the “hated” North, for nearly
every necessity, as well as luxury; beside which,
their taxation would be increased an hundred
fold, and all for the poor pleasure of being rank-.
ed among the nations as a fifth-rate or sixth-rate
power—whom all would despise because of the
very “institution” for which they have risked so
much, and to such little purpose.
Truly, there is a wide, impassable gulf between
Right and Wrong, as they are pictured forth in
th'ese messages.
The Mayor and Comptroller have des
ignated the Dispatch, Leader, Times, Tribune and
Sun as corporation papers, under the act passed
at the last session of the Legislature creating
these officers a commission to designate the pa
pers in which the official advertising should ap
pear. _____
Waking Up !—Surveyor Andrews
has resolved to go into politics again. We are
told that he called the employees of the Custom
House up to the Captain’s Office just previous to
the late Union primaries, and instructed who
should be elected and who defeated in the several
wards. Up to last night we could not discover a
single delegate had been elected in any ward in
the city in the interest of the Surveyor. Rather
a bad beginning, Mr. Andrews.
As the Holidays are rapidly ap
proaching-t-the season when friends interchange
visits With something of old time cordiality, re
newing friendships that distance or business
may have permitted to grow cold—would it not
be well for those who have tested, and therefore
know something of the Hostetter Bitters, to
introduce them to notice ? We are quite certain
no act more friendly or more conducive to per
sonal health could be adopted. We throw out
this suggestion, hoping it may be generally
adopted.
Raising salaries is now the order of
the day at the City Hall. A general and whole
sale advance of all city office-holders has been
decided on. Taxpayers have a pleasant pros
pect before them!
THE FJWWTS Of THE SECRETARIES.
The reports of the Secretaries are voluminous,
but no words are wasted. Each presents a con
densed report of his labors for the year; and we
can say with entire candor that no work could
be better or more satisfactorily accomplished
than that which caine under the purview of each.
The report of the Secretary of the Treasury is
exceedingly eafefactory. The people have been
more than prompt in taking up the national
loans; and the disbursements have been equally
satisfactory. Every demand of the army, navy
and civil services have been met without unusual
difficulty or strain upon the resources of the
country. The energies of the people have rap
idly developed during the war, and it may be
said we are better provided for than we have
been at any previous period in the life of the Re
public. The national debt is of course large, but
it falls far short of what even the Secretary con
templated it would be when he last addressed
Congress. An immense army has been sustained
and promptly paid for nearly three years; am
munition, weapons, all the paraphernalia, in
fine, of an immense land force had to be
provided, and a great navy to be literally
built and put in commission—a navy which
in its powers of defence ranks second to no
other on the globe, covering and effectively
blockading vast stretches of sea and river coasts,
and yet, notwithstanding our vast expenditures,
including estimates until the first of July, 1861,
our national debt, exclusive of the property of
the people, wifi not reach fifteen hundred mil
lions of dollars. The resources of the Free
States are truly wonderful, and should the war
continue until July, 1865, we do not apprehend
that any serious pecuniary disturbance will affect
them. Our resources are commensurate with
our ability and desire to prosecute the war to a
determined end ; and as but little of our vast ex
penditures will go out of the country, we may
look upon even a debt of twenty-five millions as
merely nominal, because it will be the debt of the
people due to the people.
The Report of the Secretary of War, to which
may be added the subordinate statement of Gen.
Halleck, shows that, notwithstanding some re
pulses and great errors of judgment on the part
of our commanding generals, the official history
of the past year’s military operations have been
unusually successful. In the West, the enemy has
been expelled from the Mississippi, and the States
of Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky,
Louisiana, the greater parts of Mississippi, and
Alabama have been entirely restored to the
Union, while footholds have been obtained in
Georgia and North Carolina, and in Texas a
region of country has been secured which will
speedily culminate in the entire control of that
State. Indeed, the trans-Mississippi region may
be regarded as effectually cut off from the insur
rectionary States on this side of the great river,
and lost to the leaders of the insurrection. The
resume of General Halleck should bo read by all
who are interested in the progress of our arms.
It cannot but afford the patriotic intense satis
faction.
The report of Secretary Welles is also entirely
satisfactory. His labors have been unremitting,
and he can point with pride to the immense
naval force which he has put afioat. His only
difficulty is in obtaining seamen for the ships—
many of which, unfortunately, are lying idle for
want of experienced seamen to man them. He
makes many important suggestions, which it is
probable the present Congress win adopt.
The Post-Office department is in a flourishing
condition. It all but paid expenses during the
year. This is unusual. It has heretofore been
in arrears from three to five millions of dollars.
It may now be regarded is self-sustaining.
The reports of the other Secretaries are worthy
of perusal. Indeed, we may regard the present
administration as perfect in all its departments.
When we consider the vast business that has
been transacted, the armies and navies that
have been created in so short a period of time,
and the comparatively small national debt with
which we are burdened, we may well ask our
selves if the fabled exploits of the genii, which
the lamp of Aladdin controlled, have not been
outdone ?
THE WAR AND THE SITUATION.
It is generally believed that the armies of the
Potomac and of the Cumberland, will remain
quietly in their camps until Spring. It is very
certain that of the Potomac can not move, and
it is doubtful if General Grant will make any ad
vance beyond his present position, until March.
He has to secure his lines of defence, which ex
tend from Jonesboro, in the North-Eastern sec
tion of Tennessee, westward to Knoxville, and
thence southward a.id eastward to Ringgold. He
can not move in the hilly regions of Georgia
without establishing bases of supply. And as to
do so, would prove difficult at this season, it is
reasonable to conclude that his splendid army of
heroes will repose on their well-earned laurels
until the season has so far advanced that little
apprehension will be entertained of detentions in
consequence of heavy storms of wind and rain.
General Banks will, doubtless, be greatly
strengthened by reinforcements from General
Grant and Meade’s it is anticipated
that before March, Texas will be thoroughly
gone over and a loyal State government estab
lished. Should the programme in Texas suc
ceed, as it is anticipated, it wiR before many
weeks, Louisiana and Alabama will organize
and fall into the Union, and further military or
ganizations in those States will be definitely
concluded—those commonwealths being left to
take care of thb guerrillas, seeing to their
condign punishment under the local laws.
We may have exciting news from Charleston
on to-morrow or Tuesday. It has been whis
pered that a combined attack by the army and
navy would be made on the fortifications around
the harbor on the 10th inst. Should the attack
have been made, we trust to hear of its being a
decided and brilliant success.
General Butler is arranging matters in North
Carolina to his own and the satisfaction of the
loyal people of that State. He does not seem to
exactly agree with the rebel stomach of that
region, and consequently we hear the word
“brute” is again being made use of in connec
tion with his name in Richmond and elsewhere
in Dixie.
With the exception of skirmishes of little or
no moment, and the progress of Banks in Texas
and Gilmore at Charleston, the general situation
will probably remain unchanged until February
or March.
A correspondent who was on board
the steamer Isaac Newton at the time of the acci
dent by which she was lost, describes the con
duct of the male passengers as cowardly in the
extreme. He says that out of over one hundred
and fifty men only one remained behind to assist
the women off the boat after the propeller got
alongside'
Some mortals aie blessed with odd
names. We heard of a family hi Michigan whose sons
were named severally : One Stickney, Two Stickney,
Three Stickney ; and whose daughters were named:
First Stickney, Second Stickney, and so on. The two
elder children of a family in Vermont were named Joseph
and Another ; and it has been supposed that, should they
have any more, they might have named them Also, More
over, Notwithstanding, Nevertheless. Another family
actually named their child Finis, supposing it was their
last: but they afterwards happened to have a daughter
and two sons, whom they called Addenda, Appendix and
Supplement.
A contemporary makes the startling
announcement that the sun is going out, asserting : “There
are now mory spots on the sun than there has been for
many years; some of thenrvisible through a smoked glass
to the naked eye. Several stars, come-of them of great
brilliancy, which, from] their ascertained distance, must
have been as our sun—have totally disappeared from the
sky; and the question has been raised among astrono
mers whether the light and heat of the sun are gradually
fading away. As this would he accompanied by the de.
struction of the plants and animals on earth, it is rather an
interesting question. The sun’s light and heat are dimin
ished by the dark spots, at the present time, about one per
cent”
The President, wc are told, invaria
bly addresses Messrs. Seward and Chase as “Governor
Mr. Blair as “Judge the Secretary of the Navy as “Mr.
Welles and the Secretary of War as “Stanton.” With
others he is more familiar, calling the Commander-in-
Chief “Henry.” and the Governor of Pennsylvania “An
dy but some who would fain be considered as on confl
dential terms with him are always ceremoniously address
ed as “Colonel.” or by some other formal title-
NEW YORK DISPATCH.
WwM of
MUSICAL.
Anschutz German Opera Company, at
the Academy of Music, have given us “Martha,” “Don
~a 1 P er Freischutz,” on the regular nights,
kl « ?° tije yesterday. “ Martha” was
by Johannsen, Frederic!, Himmer, Weinlich,
, ‘ A l,e orchestration was superb, and the chorus
tsi e highest praise. Mad. Johannsen’s
°. I , SMmni er” aria was given in splendid style,
i l Z»L’ ort l , l au ent husiastic demand for its repetition ;
& i hc audience couid have had their way, it would
8 V s‘ l !, a t,lird time. “Don Giovanni” was
finely cast, as follows: JtonJtaM, Steinecke; Don OUai io,
Habeimann ; LrptjreUo, Graft’; Donna Anno, Johannsen;
AAwna Elvira, Frederici; Zerlina, Cannissa. One of
the finest musical treats which we have had for
.years, was the faultlass rendition by Anschutz’
orchestra, and under his baton, of the brilliant
and superb music of Mozart's greatest work. We could
P°j. a flaw in any part of it from the beginning
fo!P? cnd - Tne chorus showed their drilling and power
in thisopera, although they have but two striking pieces
R ™ n “ c * y, ith effect We have never heard the
Glovanetti” more deliciously rendered, audit deserved
the prompt and full applause which was literally lavished
W® cannot speak in terms of very great praise
of Mad. Johannsen’s Donna Anna. She brought to the
rendition of the music a perfect conception of the score
and its beauties, but its requisitions appeared to, some
what, overtax her powers. It is but just to say, however,
that an apology was made for her in advance, and that
she appeared to be laboring under indisposition. Mad.
Frederici rendered the role, of Elvira very freely, and gave
to the music great effect Her very clear soprano voice
was heard to great advantage throughout.
Mad. Cannissa made a very arch Bertoia, and achieved
considerable success. Habeimann was all that could be.
desired as Ottavio. This artist improves vastly on ac
quaintance, and on this occasion achieved a very decided
success. The Don Giovanni of Stcinccke was good in some
parts of the opera and indifferent in others. In the last
act he appeared to come up to his work with a will, and
rendered almost faultlessly the difficult music, and acted
with great power and to much applause. With the ex
ception of the “Jfadkfmwa.” which was well rendered, we
cannot praise the Lepevello of Graff, though we wish that
we could. He is a painstaking and conscientious singer, '
but h<» did not brine to this role such a conception of it as
to make it a very brilliant success. No matter what vocal
faults there might have been iri this opera, the superb
orchestration and choral effects redeemed everything.
Illness prevented our attending at the representation of
‘Der Freischutz.” and our editorial duties took from us
the pleasure of “assisting” at the Matinee
Although the season is a paying one, still the support of
the public, outside of the subscription list, has not come
up to the merits cf Anschutz’ company This indefatiga
ble manager and great orchestral leader has been untir
ing in his efforts to permanently establish German opera
in this city. Nothing discourages him, and obstacles
which others would deem insurmountable are overcome
by the sheer force ol his indomitable will; nothing appals
him nor leads to the slightest relaxation of effort, and
when he appeals to the public he should be heard. On
Monday evening he is to receive a grand complimentary
benefit, and if the attendance should come up to his mer
its the Academy will be crowded in every part.
Wood’s Minstrels. —We again have
the pleasure of announcing “something new” at Wood’s
—something that is really new—viz.: a n animal extrava
ganza, called “Van Hamburg’s Menagerie,” In which
Mr. Wood promises to display some of the most won
derftil and curious animals of the African order that
the public have ever beheld, all in the best possi
ble condition, together with the extraordinary trained
elephant, “Slam,” Mr. Frank Brower officiating as the
Lion, King. Another new sensation of this week's enter*
tainmentis the “Great One Horse Circus,” in which the
management have prepared feats of the most surprising
character, “La Perche Equipoise” being the grand fea
ture. These, together with the “ African Camille,” make
a bin of unusual promise.”
Academy of Music. —A Grand Musi
cal and Literary Entertainment, in aid of the Relief Fund
of the Ladies’ Home for sick and wounded soldiers is to
take place next Tuesday evening the 15th instant. From
a glance at the programme before us we are fully satis
fied that it will be an entertainment of unusual interest,
independent of the charitable object for which it h given.
All the principal artists now in the city have kindly vol
unteered their services, assisted by the Arion Vocal Soci
ety, while De Cordova has proffered a new poem, called,
“ Th*Soldier” expressly for this occasion. The Seventh
Regiment Band will also discourse some of its finest mu
sic during the evening,promising a combination oflimuse
ment such as is seldom offered to the public. See adver
tisement in another column.
Grand Concert for the Union
Home and School.—The second patriotic and miscellane
ous concert, given at the Academy of Music, last Thurs
day evening, for the benefit of that benevolent Institu
tion. organized for the education and maintenance of the
orphan children of our volunteers, was all that could be
expected from the manager, Mr. H. H. Lee, and the ma
tenal he had at hLs disposal. The programme included a
number of solos, duets, choruses, and recitations; the
principal feature of the evening being the| Military Drill,
by the children of the Union Home and School, which
was received with immense applause. We trust that the
concert was as successful in a financial, as a musical
sense, tor the sake of the cause for which it was given.
Bryant’s Minstrels —The Bush-in-
Ball, still continues to make a Hush at Bryant’s, and is
therefore “ to be continued,” next week, in con junction
with which we are to have a new comic sketch, called
“ The Take it and-Leave Man Dan Brvant as “ Robert
Ridley;” Nelse Seymour, as “ Hawks claw;” and Dave
Reed, as “ The Tiger.” This sketch, which is no doubt a
burlesque on the “ Ticket of Leave Sian,” as given at
another house, will, beyond question, prove a decided
card at Bryant’s, second not even to “ Rush in-Ball.” The
above, with the several other marked features, recoin
mend Bryant’s to particular attention.
DRAMATIC.
At Niblo’s, after a week of splen
did success, the “Lakes of Killarney” was withdrawn on
Saturday evening, to give place to the “Magic Joke”
which is to be put on the stage on Monday evening with
all the scenic and spectacular effects of which it is so
eminently capable and which—as has been shown in the
past—Mr. Wheatley’s corjni of artists can so easily and
efficiently produce. In this extravaganza Mrs. Williams
will appear in her original part, in this country, of
Prince Dolorosa, in which she has heretofore achieved a
very great success In place of “Irish Assurance” and
“Yankee Modesty” which has run through the past
week, and been greeted with shouts of laughter, we are
to have as an after-piece the beautiful spectacle of “ The
Fairy Circle,” in which Mr. Williams finds a very fine
part directly within his specialty. The fine company at
this house has been strengthened by the addition of Mrs.
Charles Walcot, Jr., and Mrs. H Pearson. This gives to
the company power to effectually do anything the man
agement may put upon the stage.
Or Wallack’s Theatre we hardly
know what to say from week to week, and indeed it is
amusing to notice the different efforts of the critics (and
some of such efforts are indifferent as well asMift’erent) to
say something original of the performances at this house.
No matter what they write byway of preface, the butt
end of their articles is that “Mr. Wallack's play of • Rose
dale’ will be performed on every night until further no
tice”—and that is all that we can say about it, excepting
that Santa Claus will probably be greeted by the same an
nouncement on his arrival—‘Roskdadk kvkky Night II!”
Fox’s Old Bowery Theatre.—Jack
Sheppard and his Doo —This drama from the facile pen
of Mr. C. K. Fox. has been crowding Ohl Drurvfor the
last week. It is a piece replete witli stirring incidents
and original effects. We had thought that the subject
was exhausted, having been presented in so many forms:
but we was mistaken, and most agreeably so, for we have
no hesitation in saying that Jack Sheppard and his Dog is
fully as effective as Buckstone s great drama on the same
subject. It is presented in a most admirable manner,
the characters being well sustained by the principal
members of the company, and the sagacious dogs.
Miss Fanny Herring, as the hero, was excellent (as she
always is); she has played the part we believe, in the
original drama some five hundred times. Her manner of
acting the part reminds us very much of Mrs. Keeley, of
London—a certain recklessness, and then at times a touch
of pathos that would melt the heart of the most harden
ed. A few lines now and then com eying a moral, has a
good effect, and renders the character more acceptable.
Mr. G. L. Fox’s rendition of a new comic character is in
his very beStvein, and mirth reigns triumphant |as lie
treads the boards. C. K Fox and G. W. Thompson as
Blueskin and Wild, surpass their former efforts. Miss R
Denvftas the heroine, was good. It will be performed
this week with the great ghost drama of the
Bough.” The admirable farce, “Ticket of Lea ve.”
New Bowery.— We this week had
the pleasure of witnessing Mr. Blanchard in one of his
best characters—we speak of his impersonation of the
“Dumb Bailor Boy.” which, to say the least, was very
forcibly rendered. Mr. Blanchard, we have no hesitation
in sajinz. is quite equal to the best pantomimist we have
at present in the country. He is to continue, we under
stand. another week at this house, much to the satisfaction
of the patrons thereof. Mr. Boniface, as Robin Hood, in
the drama of that name, is very effective, aud Mr. Brook 4
irresistibly comicaL “Halvei. the Unknown.” was also
placed upon the “ boards” at thh heuse. with Mrs. G. W.
Jones, Mias Kate Newton, Messrs. Brooks, Marden, and
other members of the company, and was well received.
A new dog drama, in which Mr. Blanchard is to appear,
is announced for this week
Mrs. Wood has been trying the ex
perlment of allowing the performances at the Olympic to
go on for a week while she took a little necessary rest.
•This has led to a perceptible falling off of the business of
the house, and demonstrates to the fair manageress that
the public wish to keep her incessantly behind the foot
lights. She is a living evidence of the exception to the
rule contained in the old adage, that “ much familiarity
breeds contempt” The noticeable feature of the week
has been the production of a three-act drama, said to be
from the pen of Mr, George Jamieson, entitled “ As you
Sow. so must you Reap.” which embraced in its cast Mr.
John Dyott and Mr. Delmon Grace, in addition to the
more prominent members of the regular company. The
piece is smoothly written, and has some good dramatic
situations, but it Will not achieve more than a mere
ephemeral success. Mr. Dyott Stowed that his powers
had suffered no diminution of thetr vljjfdr, and in the
last scene was very effective indeed. Mr. StQddart
has, however, borne off the honors ot the piece. In
deed, his Deadly Tiight-tihade was one of the very best
things, in acting and? “make up.” that we have seen
done by this excellent and versatile actor. Mr. Delmon
Grace has been warmly welcomed to these boards, and
has done all that could be done with the part entrusted
to him. The latter remark also applies with force to Mr.
Davidgo. Mrs.|Yining found a part in this piece pecu
liarly suited to her powers : her acting was very line, in
deed, and her delivery marked by a clear, ringing elocu
tion and a perfectness of pronunciation which were per
fectly refreshing. Mesdair.es Hough, Sedley Brown and
Sloan each had parts which required the exercise of no
particular ability. Mr. Jamieson’s acting, like his part,
was a dead level of sameness from the beginning to the
end; while the character of Mr. Becks appeared to lie
anything but to his tastes. Mrs. Hough and Mr. Davidge
have appeared throughout the week in “Poor Filll
coddv,” to roars of laughter and applause. Mrs. Hough’s
“Sarah” is a gem.
On Monday evening. Mrs. Wood will be welcomed back
to the boards in a piece new to this locality, called “ Easy
Shaving,” in which she will perform a very prettily bar
berous part, supported by all the notables of her com
pany, which is now excellent. “ Easy Shaving” will be
preceded by the popular “Ladies Beware.” and followed
by “The Yankee Legacy.” in which Mrs. Hough has here
tofore made a decided “ hit.”
Park Theatre, Brooklyn. —This
pleasant house has had its share of patronage during the
week. The “Imposter.” a translation from the French,
has been the leading card : and it could not well be oth
erwise since Mr. Gabriel Harrison assumed the part of
“ Karl, the Outlaw,”—an impersonation that we have
never seen surpassed. It was finely rendered, and the
appreciative audiences which listened to him, were warm
in their applause on each occasion. We regard Mr. Harri
son as one of our finest actors, and we hazard little when
we prophesy that he will yet be regarded by the most
critical of the theatre-going public, as first among the
great impersonators of the age. The “Imposter,” with
“Kate Kearney” as the alter piece, will be given to-mor
row night. On Tuesday, Mr. Harrison will appear in the
character of “Corwin.” in the “Orphan of Geneva ;” and
on Wednesday night, Mr. G. Andrews, an excellent actor,
will take his benefit. The pieces selected by him for the
occasion, are “Speed the Flow,” and “Luke the Laborer.”
the characters being sustained by the entire strength of
the company. Our readers must not forget the matinees
given at this house on Wednesday and Saturday of each
week. The very best musical talent is employed. The
concerts have proved decided successes.
Barnum’s American Museum. —-The
dramatic card of the week at the Museum has been
Tom Taylor’s great drama ot “The Ticket of Leave
Man,” which has been put on thejstage with new scenery,
new music and new costumes. It has been played every
afternoon aud night to crowded and fashionable audi
ences : and we presume will be continued for a week or
two longer. Among the new attractions at this popular
place is Herr Zirom, who produces most delicious musio
on the Harmonica, and Kelly’s Automaton Musical troupe.
This last named exhibition is a curiosity in mechanics. The
music which is given by six automaton figures on six har
fierians. is equal and exact, and as harmonious as if ch
ained from six pianos played by masters. The instru.
merits, unfortunately, are placed too near the'cellng, and
the sound is not so round, or full to the ear as it would be
if thev were nearer to the floor. The Giant Boy and
Giant’Girl, the LuUpuUaa King, the group ot moving w*x
flgureo, the grand aquaria. the automaton writer, the ed
ucated seal, the monatee aerpent.% aal the half million
other attraction* are well worth a vMt. and cheat*
enough even if the charges were doabie what they now
are.
Juignet’s Theatre Francais has been
doing an excellent business throughout the week, as we
have been informed. We regret to say that absence from
town and the pressure of k other matters have prevented
onr assisting at any of the performances of the week, and
therefore we cannot speak from personal observation of
their merits. It is but just to say, however, that the suc
cess of the company has been taken out of the field of con
jecture and placed in the domain of fact, and that M.
Juignet has shown no error in judgment in assuming that
a high order of performances in the French tongue could
be made to be successful in this city. As we write, we
have received no bill of this week’s performances, why
m this overlooked every week?
Ms. McCullough’s lago receives the
following flattering notice from the Philadelphia Age:
“ Mr. McCullough enacted the difficult part of lago with
good judgment, and his conception of the character ex
hibited marks of hard and patient study. He did not
carry his dagger with the point exposed when Othello
was present. Then he was the pretended friend, who was
ready to sacrifice himself to aid the “General.” But
when alone, all the evil of his scheming nature was
boldly pushed into the foreground, and he gloated over
the wide-spread misery his plot would scatter. This, be-
N£nd controversy, is the legitimate character which
Shakspere created in lago, and Mr. McCullough was as
happy in his appreciation of the meaning of the author,
as he was true, and natural and impressive in placing it
betoi e the public. The other characters were presente
with correctness by the other members of the company.
The New Hippodrome.—A week or
two since, we alluded to the fact of Mr. James Cook hav
ing leased the plot of ground on Fourteenth street, oppo
site the Academy of Music, on which the Alhambra Pa
vilion stood this last Fall, and that he intended to erect a
spacious and permanent hippodrome on the site. We
have now to record the commencement of the work—the
main pillars and supports of the structure being on the
ground and ready to place in position. The building will
be entirely of iron (Seely’s corrugated patent), circular in
form, and capable of accommodating between three and
four thousand spectators. Spacious and palatial stables
will be attached, open to the inspection of patrons ; as
also elegant retiring rooms for the ladies, and promenade
corridors for the gentlemen. The building will combine
all the elegancies and refinements of the Paris hippo
dromes, and be an ornament to the locality in which it
will stand. The contractors undertake to have the New
Hippodrome completed and ready for inauguration early
in the New Year.
Clinton Hall, Astor Place.—Mrs.
and Miss L, Brown will give their very popular, readings
at the above Hall, next Tuesday evening, Dec. 15. on
which occasion a choice selection will be made from
Shakspere, Douglas Jerrold and Wm. A. Butler, also Mrs.
Hernans, Stephens and Proctor, together with an original
Soem by Miss L. Brown, which is spoken of very highly.
irs. Brown and daughter have much ability, and there
fore deserve the appreciation and support of the public.
Mr. Stephen C. Massett, who was
vot recently married as erroneously stated by some of our
cotemporaries, was very highly successful on Wednesday
night last, in his monologue of “Drifting About,” given at
Niblo’s Saloon. The lecture will be repeated at the same
place on Monday (to-morrow) night, and interspersed with
songs, imitations, and humorous allusions. On Monday
evening he sent his hearers laughing to their beds, as we
have no doubt he will have the pleasure of doing to-mor-
F°, w . ® v * ni ?g. People are trying hard to get hold of the
drift” oi the thing, and can not very well succeed in one
attempt, so they have resolved to try again
Broadway Amphitheatre.—There now
seems to be a very generous spirit of competition exhib
ited by the management of the various places ot amuse
ment throughout the city this week, witnessed in the
rapid production ot every imaginable sort of novelty,
and foremost among all is the Broadway Amphitheatre,
the management of which apparently spares neither
pains or expense in this respect The Spanola Brothers,
in accordance with this spirit of liberality, were last week
introduced to the public, and so successful have they
proved, that we shall have another week of their able
performances, together with the many other features of
attraction which manager Lent keeps constantly before
the public, and makes success but a natural result. Go
and be satisfied.
Cooper Institute.—Doesticka will,
next Tuesday evening, 15th inst., deliver one of his most
classic lectures, as may be readily inferred from the title,
it being called “ Cheek,” a subject which we are confident
no one can handle with greater ability than himself.
The public know this, and will be on hand-
Amatuebs.—The Burton Association
semi-monthly entertainment will take place at No. 45
East Houston street, on Wednesday evening next. The
pieces selected for re presention are -‘Ambrose Gwin
nette,” and “Spectre Bridegroom.” President Cooperas
Digory. Tickets of admission can be obtained of any of
the members.
K. C. Bicknep., the author of the bur
lesque of “ Camille.” which draws such crowded houses
at Wood’s Minstrels, is engaged in writing a new two-act
burlesque of Hamlet, which, we understand, is soon to
make its appearance.
St. Louis, December I th, 1863.
Friend Dispatch : We are having glorious weather here,
and out and in door amusements are correspondingly
thriving. There have been several “ goes” on the Abbey
Course during the interim of this and my last letter, but
the details would be uninteresting to your readers. There
was also a foot race between three novices on yesterday
(Sunday), which attracted a large attendance of the fan
cy. The result was, that one Minges came out ahead and
pocketed the award—how much I don’t know.
At the theatres all has been prosperous- The Varieties
commenced the week with Boucicault’s •* Phantom,”
which filled the house for three nights. It was superbly
gotten up, Mr. Charles J. Foster being the “Phantom,”
and Miss Kate Warwick the “Lucy Pevyrel” ot the
drama- On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, “ The
Three Fast Men”—the W. B. English version—was given
to immense houses, it being the occasion of Kate Fisher's
reappearance, and Kate, you know is a favorite par ex
cel'ei'Ce. This week the bills announce “Caotain Kyd,”
with Messrs. Foster, Wilcox, Reeve, and Miss Warwick,
Mrs. C. J. Fester—her first appearance—and Miss Sallle
Mason in the prominent parts. The piece is to be brought
out in imposing style, with every accessory of scenery
and machinery. In addition co “Kyd” -we have the
comic ballet of n Ireland as it Was,” a negro burlesque
entitled-‘Operaon the Brain,” numerous new features
in the way of dances, ballads, 4c., and the first appear
ance of Harry Leslie, the American Blondin, in his tight
rope terrifies, and other specialities The present com
pany at the Varieties is a monster one, and comprises
some ot the best, actors and artists on the stage. * Miss
Kate Fisher is underlined to appear next Monday, 14th,
n her great character ot “ Mazeppa.”
At the St Louis theatre—Ben Deßar’s—Miss Laura
Keene has had it all her own way for six nights appear
ing to crowded houses, in a round of her favorite charac
ters. She enters upon her second week to-night person
ating the character of Rachel, in the new drama, “Rachel
the Reaper.” The public complain, with reason, of the
poor support afforded at the St IkjuLs, in the -way of a
stock company to star artists. It is not what it should be,
and not, indeed, what it was some time since. Mr. Deßar
has met with a good backing up from the St Louisans,
and cannot grumble if they occasionally take him by the
ears about the slim returns he makes them. “ Ogarita,”
“The Wives of Ireland” and the “Elves’* are announced
as in preparation.
At Mercantile Library we have had four nights of
Madame Anna Bishop, assisted by her daughter, Louise,
Mr. Sedgwick and M lie Pozzooi, the latter a resident of
St. Louis. Her concerts were well attended. George
Vandenhoff commences a series of Shaksperian readings
at the same Hall to night. As he w a favorite, we look
forward to full houses.
Posttewalte, Smith & Chadduck’s Minstrels are occupy
ing Wyman’s Hail and, we are sorry to say, they are not
well patronized. There is excellent material in the party,
but somehow the people “ don’t see in that light ” Per
haps their appearing m Wac* may account tor it. At all
events we ad vise no “ Minstrel Troupe” to visit St Louis,
of whose recognised reputation the public are not well-
Esher’s Bowery did a much better business last week
than heretofore. “ The Magic Star” was a hit, and drew
full houses. There is no now feature on the bills of the
present ww-k, except the engagement and appearance of
of Miss Nellie Clifford, who is carded as a must excellent
vocalist.
I wrote you so fully in my last about our “ great ” Lin
del Ball, and the o>» dUx therewith connected, that you
may not find room for the following, which w vouched
for by a morning paper: One of our fashionable ladies,
whose husband is doing quite a thriving business—but
who, at the same time, is not a millionaire—found, after
most of the requisites necessary for attending the ball had
been purchased, that $750 was all the stock in cash she
had left. This was just sufficient to purchase a jeweled
necklace. An eastern house filled the order for thia But
now a question of a puzzling nature arose, and put the
lady upon her wits. Two of her lady friends, whom she
was desirous of having accompany her to the ball, were
also to be supplied with necklaces. They had no
“greens.” What was to be done? A bright idea flashed
through our lady’s brain. An order was immediately
sent east, to the same house, to forward two more sett,
which, if suitable, would be paid for. They came—for
the husband stood well up in business circles. They
decorated the fair necks of ner lady friends ; the rubicon
of the ball was passed, when two of the three sett were
returned, with tho word—“nof ichat is wanted.”
Yours, Ac.,' J. B. M.
SCRAPS. MUSICAL ANO DRAMATIC.
“ Fanchon,” with Mias Maggie Mit
chell, is the leading card at present at Cardinal “ Wyze
man’s” Boston theatre. The Transcript of that city says
the play was produced on Monday week in a style ot ex
cellence' and taste which reflected great credit upon the
management. The house was crowded. The scenic ef
fects were especially striking, and in perfect harmony
w'ith the play, and showed that'the abundant facilities at
Mr. Marshs H’s command had been wisely appropriated.
Maggie Mitchell played with her usual spirit, and was
well supported by Messrs. Whally, Scallan, Miss Cowell,
and others.
Senorita Cubas took her farewell
benefit at the New Theatre, Nashville, on the 4th inst.
The house was crammed to see her in her wonderful
creation of Henry de Lacy, in the play of “ Lavengro, the
fiispy Brother,” and in Vanderdeckeu, in the “ Flying
DufeamiU.” Mfei Emily Thorne commenced an engage
ment at this house immediately following the great dan
se use. on the 7th inst. At tat Old Theatre, Miss Jana
Coomb*, M’lle Zoe, and Mons. B. Yates, are engaged for a
season. ‘
Lucille Western commenced an en
gagement, her first appearance in four years, at Pike's
Opera House, Cincinnati on Monday evening last. She
opened in the sensation drama of “ East Lynne ; or. The
Elopement.” The theatre was crowded on the occasion,
and the repetition of the play was demanded. On the
same evening Mrs. Matilda Heron Stoepel commenced an
engagement at Wood's theatre, presenting ‘ Camilla,”in
which she impersonated her great character in the drama
with her accustomed gracefulness and intensity.
The third week of Mr. Forrest’s s en
gagement closed last night, to a crowded house, atithe
New Chestnut street theatre. On Monday last he ap
peared for the first time this season before a Phila
delphia audience, as Febro in the “Broker of Bogota,” iu
which he was handsomely received. Johanna Claussen,
the soubrette, who is at this house, seems to have, gained
immensely on the audience, and almost divides the honors
with Die great tragedian.
Max Maretzek’s Italian Opera com
fanv is doing exceedingly well at the Academy of Music,
hifadelphia. On Monday last “Lucrezia Borgia” was
presented to a splendid house, Madame Medori appearing
as Lucrezia ; Mad’lle H. Sulzer, Signors Mazzoleni,
Biacchi, Lotti, Bellini, Yppolito, Co’.etti, Kuchardt and
Muller sustaining the remainder of the role. On Tuesday,
Miss Kellogg appeared in “ Rigoletto” and was enthu
siastically received.
The “ great tragic alliance,” consist
ing of E. L. Davenport, J.W. Wallack and Mrs. Farren,
closed their engagement for twelve performances, at Mrs.
Drew’s theatre, Philadelphia. During the week, the
“tragic alliance” appeared in ‘-The Bridal,” “Hamlet,”
“London Assurance.” “Money,” -‘Merchant of Venice,”
“Don Caesar de Bazan,” and “Oliver Twist.”
Miss Reignolds’ “ Lady Teazle,” as
impersonated at the Boston Museum, seems to have
pleased the critics of the “modern Athens” exceedingly.
The Museum has been well attended during this lady’s
engagement, her audiences Hiring her more and more as
they became acquainted with her peculiar qualities as a
reader of leading ladies in sterling comedies.
Gottschalk, assisted by Sig. Brig
noli, Mlle. Angelina Cordier. Carlo Patti and L. M. Gotts
chalk, gave tnree grand instrumental and operatic per
formances at Smith A Dltson’s Hall, Cincinnati, on the
7th. Bth and 9th insts. Of course so grand a combination of
talent filled the auditorium on each occasion.
Grau’s Italian Opera Company gave
a grand operatic concert at the City Hall, Utica, this
State, on the 7th instant. It is more than probable that
we shall see Mr. Grau's troupe at the Academy of Music
before many weeks, where they will present opera until
the return of Maxeizek in March.
P. T. Barnum, of this city, delivered
h’s’ecture on the “Art of Money Getting.’’ at ths Mary
land Institute, Baltimore, on. Monday last, to a crowd© 1
Fffl OF J WlffllH GIRL
SKaUag Ponds and BodueUon.—A Married
Man Ruins a Physician's adopted Daugh
ter—She becomes a Mother and a ..Pret
ty Waiter Girt.n
That "man's inhumanity to man, makes count
less thousands mourn,” is just as sorrowful and
true as when the poet first penned it. But what
shall be said of man’s more than inhumanity to
woman—the weaker, confiding portion of the
race! The masculine who does not possess the
courage to go to war and end his career nobly, or
win a glorious name, has too often enough of
effrontery and lack of conscience to prey upon
the unsuspecting, and thus create far more of
Buffering than he would cause by his own suc
cessful attempt to stop a cannon or a rifle ball.
“Nothing became him so much in life as his
manner of leaving it,” might appropriately be
applied to the hero of the following sketch from
Williamsburgh life, if he would only brave tho bat
tle-field and die endeavoring to do for his coun
try what he has never succeeded iu accomplishing
for himself.
Years ago, a physician, whose present location
is upon one of the most aristocratic corners of
the fountain district of Williamsburgh, adopted a
girl who, subsequently, grow up the pride of the
family, and, until within a few months, the joy
and hope of her adopted parents. She was hana
some, well made, healthy, and by an improved
education, had added to the graces of form and
feature, with which Nature had blessed her.
The social status of her foster parents gave
her an entree into the beet society of the
city where she lived, so that her presence was
courted by those of her own age and sex, as well
as the young men whose acquaintance she made.
About two years ago the young woman became
enamored of the joys of skating at the Union
Pond, and daily throughout that glorious season
for skating she was seen upon her smoothly run
ning steel, improving the glow of beauty on her
cheek and the grace of motion which she by no
means lacked. At the same time a sinuous vil
lain, with a wife whom he had betrayed previous
to their marriage, and only espoused to save
himself trouble, presented himself on the pond,
and all regardless of the two worse than father
less—because fraternally disgraced—children
whom he had deserted, began to cultivate the
acquaintance of the young lady above alluded to.
True love, it is said, has a rough experience, but
the false and unholy, especially upon smooth ice
and smoother skates, runs with a liquid softness
and success. With tho waning of Winter came
a familiarity between this married man and his
intended victim, which was all unnoticed, be
cause unknown. Her parents saw and suspected
nothing, and the unfortunate girl, then less than
eighteen years of age, gave her trusting heart to
the man who sought herruin. Clandestine meet
ings, trips to New York, and the usual routine
and preliminaries of suburban seduction suc
ceeded. until, far a weak hour, believing in the
truth of him who had made her his own, tho un
happy young woman yielded her honor to his
keeping, and became a creature of his lust. The
illicit intimacy continued until about four or five
months since, when suddenly the physician and
his family were startled by the announcement
that Phcebe, who was not yet a wife, must
shortly become a mother. To the very last possi
ble moment she had concealed the evidence of
her guilt, yielding only when coming events be
gan to cast their shadows before. Instantly the
poor, ening.fand unhappily too late repentant
girl was banished the house of her foster father,
and cast upon the cold charity of the world,
aud lhe colder comforts of her heartless se
ducer’s protection. She left Williamsburgh
about a month since, broken in reputation, honor
and prospects, a fit result of her weakness and
love for one whom she may not have known to
be a married man, but to whose unholy plead
ings she should not have listened.
For a time she drifted she scarcely knew
where, until making an application at a place
where the prettiest waiter-girls in the city are
desired, her plump figure aud intelligent face,
circled by a halo of ravon hair, procured her a
situation as waiter-girl. She is nightly to be
seen at the Gardens, in Broadway, in thia
city, engaged in a service at once menial and de
grading ; exposed to all the temptations she can
now scarcely afford to resist, and bearing down
at a high rate of speed upon the road whose
end is certain, swift. destraction. Meanwhile
her seducer struts about Williamsburgh as com
placently as ever, and is already sharpening' his
skates for the coming season’s sport. To all girls
who see him. the word “ Danger” conspicuously
posted on ponds, has a double and terrible sig
nificance.
THE COWgIoLIDAYS,
The festive season is being inaugurated with
unusual brilliancy, and war or no war, the
people seem determined to enjoy themselves.
At the present time, we have more places of
public amusement, iu flourishing prosperity,
open in this city, than ever before; while sur
prise parties, sociables, sories, balls, and fetes
of all kinds are of innumerable nightly occur
rence. Yet with all this cheerfulness there is
also a general preparation for the approaching
holidays while “Santa Claim” has immense
stores of rich and appropriate treasures, the
good old Dutch system of New Year’s calls will
be amply provided for. Our busy manufactur
ers and tradesmen have been no laggards on
this occasion, and we see nothing to prevent the
eventful old year of 1863, taking its departure
with appropriate coremonies, and the unexpe
rienced, but much expected from, youug year
1864, being introduced with the usual honors.
The pleasant custom of keepsake presentations
will not be neglected, aud we will continue this
article in order to give onr readers valuable in
formation in this connection.
Surely the most appropriate and endearing
testimonials are those which combine usefulness
and beauty, with great intrinsic value. This
fact being established, who can point to a more
suitable holiday gift than that universal house
hold blessing, the Sewing Machine ? Like all
great advances of civilization, the introduction
ot this wonderful auxiliary beggared many an
honest soul who had previously made a comfort
able living by hand sewing. But great events
are only accomplishad by commensurate exertion
and expenditure. For example: in order to ex
tinguish the last vestige of human bondage from
this vast and prosperous Republic, the Genius of
Freedom is now wading to her neck in human
gore. But to return to the sewing machine.
Already many helpless female friends and rela
tives have been rendered happy aud independent
by the kind considerations or some thoughtful
well-wisher, who has presented them with these
swift working automatons. Among the many
who have been unusually prosperous during the
closing year, are hundreds of choice spirits who
delight in doing good; thus they ever remember
the needy; and as a sewing machine is a perma
nent means of support, it will receive marked at
tention for this purpose. Therefore where to get
tho best is desirable information; in all recent
inventions, experience is the true test of superi
ority. After vears of the most thorough trial,
the fact that tlte hltehlnfft 6f the glQyej &
Sewing-Machine Company pre-eminently surpass
all others cannot be disputed. The evidence -of
this is abundantly proven by the marked success
of thia company. Their machines are not only
in extensive use in our own country, but in
nearly all others throughout the civilized world.
Dining the past year, their machines have been
exhibited at about twenty prominent Fairs, and
have been awarded nearly forty first premiums.
These machines are adapted to both the lock
stitch, and the still more desirable Grover &
Baker stitch. They are suitable for sewing of
every description, and are the only proper ma
chines for embroidery and ornamental work.
The great variety of machines manufactured by
this Company enables purchasers to select with
groat facility, and the true course to pursue is to
try all, thus ensuring satisfaction. The Grover
& Baker salesroom is at No. 495 Broadway, where
parties will find ample accommotions to test any
particular capacities. They will thus select un
derstandingly, and disappointment will be ren
dered impossible.
One ot the busiest places we have visited for
some time past is the- bakery and ornamental
confectionery manufactory of Mr. T. P. Kelly,
No. 139 Third avenue, corner of Fifteenth street.
This is an excellent place to get the requisites
for the New Year’s table, a nuptial celebrating,
or a festive occasion of any kind. Mr. K. is a
son of our much respected ex-ltecoiver of Taxes,
who, beside his thorough early education in his
father’s establishment, is now Ids successor, and
combines a long experience on his own account.
His manufactory has every convenience, the
most skillful workmen, and his materials are
carefully selected from tho very best the market
affords ; and from pleasing personal experience,
we canrecommend his productions as unsurpass
able. His stock is daily made up of rich plum,
plain and fancy cake, creams, jellies, ices, blanc
mange, Charlotte de liusse, artistic set pieces of
chaste and elaborate design, etc., etc.; in short,
ornamental confectionery and choicest fruits, etc.,
of. every description. He also furnishes all tho
requisites for entertainments. All a person has
to do is to give him the number of guests ex-
Sected— when he comes to your premises with
te table furniture, and the choicest and mosj
recherche viands to fill it, waiters to servo them
musicians to enliven the proceedings, and make,
the event a season of happiness and enjoyment.
The general inquiry for rich furs gives indica
tions that even tile great demand or last season
is about being excelled. The only radical change
in style is the substitution of collars for heavy
capes. Mink, sable, ermine and squirrel are the
most sought for varieties. One ot the most ex
tensive and excellent collections which has yet
come under our observation is to be found at
Sun&ay E&tion; Bee. IS;
Banta’s; No. 387 Canal street, corner of Woostee
street. Mr. B. is an experienced practical fur
rier, who has done business in his present Loca
tion for nearly a quarter of a century. He selects
his raw materials from first hands under tho
most favorable circumstances, and manufactures
them with first class workmen, under his own
supervision, for his wholesale and retail trade,
and while his prices are at least ten per cent, be
low Broadway rates, his products have no supe
rior's in the market. Although we have only
mentioned a few specialties, his stock embraces
capes, collars, muffs, cuffs, hoods and gloves for
ladies and misses; gentlemen’s otter and beaver
fur capos, and, in feet, all varieties. He has also
an elegant assortment of ladies’ and children’s
hats in beaver, silk and felt, which are trimmed
and finished in tho most tasteful and fashionable
manner. Those who wish the best goods at the
lowest rates will do well to call at Banta's, where
they can depend on finding all exactly as repre
sented.
fur
The Washington Nuptials.—New
F*sniox IX Paris.—Daitas.—Det Goons ix Nbw York,
etc.—-Among Ithe latest emanations from the pen of tl»e
immortal Jenkins, wo find the assertion that Washington
notwithstanding its unpleasant proximity to the seat
war, bids fair to rival New York, this season, in the extent
and magnificence of its festivities ; balls, soirees, recep
tionsand weddings, one uninterrupted round of gaiety aud
extravagance, and apropos to weddings, that much talked,
of, long looked for event, the nuptials of Senator Sprague
and Miss Kate Chase, is at length one of the annals of the
past. The flutter and interest it created amid the Wash
ington fashionable fair has scarcely subsided, and corres
pondence from the capital is rife with descriptions of the
festal occasion. As curiosity has been upon the qui vive
for some time respecting the toilets of«the distinguished
pair, we have gathered the particulars from the above
souice. The bride’s attire consisted of a superb white
velvet dress, chaste as new fallen snow, aud made with
an extended trail; a lace veil of exquisite texture and.
design—clustersand festoons of exotics were fastened up
on the head by a tiara, and thence feU in misty folds to
ner feet. The jewelry worn was the tiara, a bracelet,
and ear-rings. The first is a miracle of pearls and dia
monds so fashioned as to form, at the pleasure of the
owner, four distinct ornaments : the base fitting nicely to
the head, is a line of pearls, matchless in hue and sym
metry; from tiie sides advances a garland of orange leaves
and blossoms of diamonds and pearls, meeting at the cen
tre in a bow of brilliants, supporting a marvellous pearl,
said to be the largest in America. To form the four orna
ments, this true lover’s knot detaches, becoming a unique
brooch ; likewise the garland separates into two graceful
sprays, exquisite decorations for the hair, when the com
plete tiara is not required; and, finally, the line of pearls
at the base, removed from the setting of gold, is available
as a necklace. The bracelet consists of five rows o f
pearls, joined with diamond openwork, surrounding a
Maltese cross of flashing brilliants, enclosing a rare pearl.
The ear-rings are of pear-shaped pearls, mounted in small
diamonds. The records sav only that Senator Sprague
was attired in a suit of rich black cloth, with the custom
ary white silk vest. Everything appertaining to the wed
fl mg was conducted in the most elegant and rcchercM
style.
The latest stir in Parisian fine circles is the new fashion
feullitonists report to be gaining favor daily. The ladles
in that vicinity having become envious of the masculine
prerogative of whiskers, have hit upon an expedient to
remedy difficulties in this direction. A portion of the
hair at the sides of the head above the ears is to be
frizzed, and allowed to fall down the cheek to represent
hirsute appendages, a la Lord Dundreary, impolitely
styled “ mutton chops.” As our American fair are
but too prone to pattern after the vagaries of the eccen
tric Parisian dames, we presume we shall soon see an es
sayal of this trulv-astonishing idea in our own ultra-fash
ionable circles. It is a fault here that Fashion is decidedly
French upon native American soil; and while we boast
of independence and originality in other respects, we are
sadly deficient in this, but we suppose there is no possible
sense in grumbling—women always were incomprehensi
ble, and always will be ; the only thing is to keep on in
the “oven tenor of our way,” and meet exigencies as
they arise. If there is any ambitious feminine who
would admire to rival the fair Parisian leader
of the bpn ton in the matter of dress, we would suggest that
among tho latest irivoices at A T. Stewart's & Co., corner
of Broadway and Tenth street, is a superb satin robe, the
counterpart of one worn by the elegant Eugenie herself.
It is brilliant, with broad stripes m the rare Scotch plaid
so much in vogue, laid upon a snow-white satin ground.
Another,of similar material, is in darker colored plaid,
upon a foundation of blue. The effect is gorgeous. Among
moire antiques, extremely elegant for New Year receptions,
an occasion when Miss Mcrlimsey’s toilet is a matter o<
the most absorbing interest aud perplexing doubt to her
anxious mind, we noticed a white ground flowered with
full-blown and half opened pinks, in blue and rose color,
with a delicate spray of crimson fuschias drooping over
their stems branches of crimson roses were clustered
upon another, and a third was strewn with exquisitely
shaded grape leaves. In plain moires, two new shades, the.
chain or, flesh color, a soft blending of peach blossom and
sarnmon, and the maize a flashing, blazing, golden yellow,
are very rare and beautiful. Near to these, in strange
contrast in its shadowy, sombre elegance, was a black
moire, with narrow stripes, like ambient gold threading the
woot of the vail of night The satins here vie with moire
antiques in beauty, especially the exquisite shades of
mauve, pearl, rose color, aud the chaste Mexican blue,
spotless and glistening with darker tints amid their lus
trona folds, as the hues of sunset deepen in the bosom of
fleecy clouds.
In opera cloaks, without which article no full dreas
toilet is now considered Complete, we noticed a white me
mo full circular, bordered with deep white silk fringe,
tassels of pink chenille falling at intervals amid its glisten
ing meshes. White merino, with a broad band of Solfer
ino and white or blue and white plush, were very pretty
and neat For carriage wear, the especial favorite wai a
black velvet circular, with a band of royal ermine ex
tending around the bottom, up the fronts, and forming a
collar at the top. In cloths, the rich and warm velvet
{flush is most acceptable ; it is plaid design, leather scar
et, or Magenta and black. The novelty in embroideries
is the undersleeve closing upon the outside, made quite
close fitting to the arm, and adapted to the small flowing
dress sleeve opening at the back. The needlework ex
tends up from the wrist, and shows very nicely. The de
signs were medallions and clusters in white or white aud.
black, finely and intricately worked.
Lord A Taylor, Nos. 461 to 467 Broadway, have soma of
the choicest white moires of the season, among which we
remarked first a quaint and noi el idea—a tiny landscape
pattern, perfect in every detail. It is wrought in black— a
lake margined by water lilies, upon whose stilly bosom
glides a stately swan ; a weeping willow droops gracefully
its feathery foliage above. A white moire was flecked,
with large, ebon spots: another was strewn with green,
purple and crimson pinks. An elegant style was in pin
snipes of satin purple or crimson, at the distance of an
inch apart. One was distinguished by stripes softly aud
richly shaded with the hues of the rainbow. In blue
moire, a superb pattern consisted of two sprays of black
velvet rosebuds, with a ribbon falling lightly over the
stems ot each.
Charming holiday gifts from indulgent papas to bright
eyed daughters, would be the trifles in white silk we are
at>out to mention ; for purity and chaste elegance, snowy
miracles, spangled with small velvet dots in varied colors,
or for a more exacting taste, a lavender with zones in
taint yellow, girdled with small blushing wild flowers ;
through the zone falls a queenly rose with its attendant
emerald leaves, and spears ot pale golden wheat; or a
white silk with gorgeous butterflies imprisoned in its flee'
cy web. The leather colored silks generally admired
with broad black velvet bands surmounted by points al
ternating with diamonds, are very desirable ; we also no
ticed one with small oblong blocks whose rainbow hues
cast a shadowy reflection amid its twilight depths.
To the little representatives of humanity especial atten
tion is paid in one department of this emporium ; from
the earliest days of babydom, to the verge of young lady
or gentlemanism; from delicate filmy cambric fluted and
ruffled with the finest lace, to suits m poplin, silk, or merino
richly braided, embroidered, or trimmed with medallions
in the most novel and unique styles. Ladies’ morning
robes, breakfast sacques, etc., are also specialities. In
cloaks, velvet, plush and beaver circulars and sacques
imported and otherwise we saw many elegant novelties.
At George Heark’s, No. 425 Broadway, we found an ex
tensive assortment of thoee rare and costly fabrics of In
dian manufacture known as Cashmere shawls, which ia
gorgeous colors and delicate workmanship were unsur
passed; also moire antiques, silks, velours in the best col
ors, ottoman and Empress cloths, and excellent French
prints.
Strang, Adriance A Co., No. 335 Broadway, have tho
Ottoman sflk.% rich, durable, and lustrous, always useful
and pretty. In addition totals, the house furnishing de
partment is very large, and is supplied with every requi
site style and quality or goods.
Cloaks are always very appropriate and desirable pres
ents, and perhaps there may be somebody in a quandary
respecting what the customary offering of friendship to
some fortunate mortal honored with his or her regard and
esteem shall be, who may thank us for the above sugges
tion. Now, if braided cloaks, plain or elaborately designed
or embroidered, chance to be favorites, we will follow up
our previous suggettion with information where the moat
elegant in finish and style are likely to be obtained. We
saw them at the Metropolitan Cloak Rooms, No. 49*.
Broadway, over Grover & Baker's sales rooms. We will
add that the braiding and embroidery are done with the
Grover Sc Baker fiewmg machine. At Crosby 4 McDam- ,
uiLs’, No. 747Breadway, the cloaks iu velvet, beaver, plush,
and cloth, both for ladies aud children, were very fine and
nicely finished.
At 8. Jones’, No. 310 Canal street, we were shown ele
gant paletots and circulars in chinchilla, velvet, and Es
quimaux beaver. A blue velvet plush circular, of the rare
snade almost approaching violet D’Alps, had a pointed
lappel hood lined with wnite silk, and finished with silk
tassels. A pretty circular was of claret-colored cloth, like
wise with the quaint lappel hood. The sacques and pale
tots are variously ornamented with braid, gimp, etc., or
made perfectly plain. An oddly-trimmed paletot was of
brown chinchilla velvet beaver, with bands of black vel
vet edged with white braid extending up the skirt and dis
posed upon the fronts.
Cartan, Plunkktt .t McCollough, No. 250 Bowery,
have, in cloth and velvet plush, all the newest styles in
sacques and circulars. The latter, with pointed hoods,
lined with every rare shade of silk, and the former
trimmed with bugle-braid, velvet and French garnitures,
or entirely without ornament. In dress goods are pretty
CCidgus and materials, intended expressly for the holi
day a
At W. R. Roberts’, No. 252 Bowery, was everything
desirable in the way of dress goods, cloaks, and house
keeping goods, beside the Inevitable piles of Balmoral
skirts, for which this establishment has become noted,
At W. K. Peyton’s, No. 274 Bowery, were exquisite
shades of evening silks—rose color, blue, solferlno, violet,
near), and green,brocaded with festoons of silver flowers.
The graver hues—black, leather color, and brown—were
also well represented. In Ottoman cloths, Armeures,
English crapes, merinos, and alpacas, were the rare
garnets, cuir color, and purple, plain, plaid, or threaded
with silver and gold—very beautiful for home or street,
wear; likewise plaid and satin valencias, Saxony
cloths, and Scotch plaids. For second mourning, we saw
a superb black ottoman, strewn with white or silver
satin spots. In shawls, was the same endless variety of
plaid, all-wool, and brcche, in stripes or Intricate pattern,
always to be found here; and in cloaks, from stately ebon
velvet to the simplest cloths. Some were very richly or
namented with French buttons and jet fringes, buglo
braid, plain rows of white braid, or the sleeves, pocketa
and collars of paletots, trimmed with quilted silk. In
frosted beaver, circulars with white silk lined hoods,
finished with heavy tassels, were beautiful garmente.
As kid gloves, white in especial, axe much in demand
at the present time, we advise a trial of the Alexandra
glove, to be purchased here at the most reasonable
rates.
We discovered at B, T. Hardy’B, No. 332 Bowery, some
thing quite new in white brocaded evening silks. Some
were like the sheen of satin encrusted with fine crystals,
others were woven with delicate blossoms, and yet others
were oddly watered with pale blue or yellow. We re
marked also very superior black silks and satin foulards.
Cretonne cloths, merinos, English crapes, Ac, intended
for ordinary wear; cloaks, sacques and circulars of tho
prevailing modes. In shawls, the daintiest broches, bril
liant with orange, crimson, scarlet and green, having
white, black or colored centres; soft, snow-white all wools,
gorgeous plaids and stripes grays, leather color, and
multitudes of all descriptions, any of which would be a
pretty surprise, and bring a smile to many an anxious face
upon a merry Christmas morn.
mourning goods.
In this class of material we have always to recount
simply black, black and white, grays and purples plain,
checked or striped, but although possessing little or no
variety of color, the names are numerous as we learn
from the extensive catalogue of Wm. Jackson, No. 551
Broadway, where all, both old and new styles, ar
always obtainable : Lupin’s French Bombazines, Cloths,
Tamise, Maltese, Henrietta, Canton and Coburg, French
Barpoor, all-wool delaines, and so on throughout the list.
BALMORAL SKIRTS’.
We can remember the time—and it is not so very long
ago, either—when these comfortable, useful additions to
a lady’s walking costume were but at rare intervals visi
ble, even upon our gayest promenade, and, on account of
the gaudy scarlet and crimson in - which they first
presented themselves, were the wonder, scarcely
the admiration, of all beholders. Only a tew ex
ceptions, who will adopt every new fashion, pretty
or not, had courage to brave the quizzical smiles with
which this innovation upon recognized, leading styles ot
attire was met. The times and aspect of things has
changed since then ; the scarlet and crimson hues have
sobered down to less flashing colors, and a Balmoral skirt
has become a necessity to every wardrobe. In Paris, how
ever, almost all the old styles, however pretty, have
been discarded, and a graceful garment named the
Braided Balmoral has usurped their place. Through the
energy ot Mrs. Gaynor, of No. 765 (Broadway, this chef
(Pa-uvre has found its way to New York iu its most chaste
and elaborate designs. Mrs. Gaynor has also imported
the most superior styles of Werly, and French embroider
ed Uoutille corsets, and there Is no imaginable kind and.
shape o£ crinoline but that may be found in this locality.