The New York Herald Newspaper, December 15, 1843, Page 2

Great Revival of Fashionable Movements— Regeneratign of the Arlstocracy in New ork, Among the number of revivals and manifesta- tious which have recently taken place in this lati- tude, there is none which has created such a sensa- tien among certain circles, in.the upper regions of Broadway, and round about the fashionable squares, as the extraordinary movement which is now taking place in fashionable society, and which will end inthe reconstruction, from its original ele- ments, of a new order of aristocracy for this mighty metropolis. Probably one of the principal reasons which set in motion the brilliant elements of society may be traced to the great speculations, and the immense fortunes which have been recently made in Wall- street, in the buying and selling ofstocke not worth a pin, but extremely valuable in making poor men seem rich, and in creating credit where no credit should be given. It is calculated that thirty or forty persons, without a cent in their pockets when they went into the street about a year ago, and who had no order of nobility about them untess it was a ve- nerable certificate from the Bankruptcy Court—it is calculated, we say, that forty or fitty of these per- sons have made immense fortunes, and that money is beginning to circulate with a free unbounded hand, as formerly, and that, of course, the fashion- able world is beginning to receive an impulse, which it always does, when things are prosperous down town. During the last few weeks these movements have made their appearance, and they are beginning to widen very much. The fashionable milliners and NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Friday, December 15, As Aces? Waxtep. An active and enterprising man is wanted to act as agent for the Herald, in Trenton, New Jersey, where he can, with a small capital, establish a business which will prove Incrative Apply at this Office. News ror Evrore.—The steam packet Acadia wil leave Boston to-morrow for Halifax and Li- verpool. Her letter bags will close in this city this afternoon at 31-2 o’clock. We shall pub- lish in our Evening Edition the Jatest commercial, political and fashionable intelligence from all parts of this continent, and have it ready in wrappers in time for thie conveyance. Price two cents per copy Thanksgiving Day. Yesterday was celebrated with the accustomed variety of taste, feeling, spirit, and propriety. The Saints went to church—dozed—dreamed of stocks and the turkey in danger of being over-roasted at home; then, in the evening, had their little parties, cracked their nuts and their jokes and sipped their wine—or had private devotional exercises, accord- ing as the spirit of religion burned within them.— The sinners followed the world and the flesh and the devil just as they do every other day in the year. Prayers ascended to heaven—sleepy preach- ers pounded texts—silks and satins rustled—down- town clerks rode out to Harlem—brilliant chande- liers burned brightly in the evening, in splendid mansions—the poor shivered in the lanes and al- leys—hypocrisy thanked God it was not like the poor publican—wealth revelled—poverty gnashed its teeth—misery, and despair, and temptation, and vice, and crime, stalked every where—and the great stream of human happiness and suffering flowed on as it has, and ever will, to the end of time. hand plate, and all sorts of gaudy ornaments, are as busy at this moment as it is possible to imagine. Probably three or four of these brilliant soirées, at which a new set of fashionable society, a new brand of the élite of the city, have made their ap- pearance, have been held in the various fashion- able squares or places round about town. Our ariels and heavenly reporters have been upon the wing, and they have collected abundance of beau- tiful materials, resplendent with beauty and ele- gance, which it will take some time to work up and throw into such a shape as to make it pleasant and agreeable to the public. To this new state of fashionable society there is probably no parallel upon the face of the earth. In other countries, to pay debts is a principle of mo- rality and a principle of the social system, which never can be overlooked or overcome. But in this happy city, and under the auspices of the brilliant leaders of society, both intellectual and physical,we present a greater variety of original materials in the construction of our fashionable society, than allthe rest of the world put together. We have saints and sinners, honest men and swindlers, those who have paid their debts and those who never pay a cent, those who never have been in a court at all, and those who have passed through the Bankruptcy Court as often as they possibly could—all formed and combined together in creating this new element of society, which is going to irradiate the social and fashionable history of New York for the next few years. Men and women, who have spent the earn- ings of others¥ in visiting London and Paris, are now taking the lead in many of our fashionable circles, and bringing forth the stores of elegance, wit, and refinement which cost them nothing but merely to take the benefit of the act, and to pass through, unscathed, the District Court of the Uni- ted States. A defaulter to an insurance company, a defaulter to the government, or a defaulter to any public institution of any kind, is now considered prima facie evidence of respectability, and will no doubt take rank in this new circle of society which is creating round about the fashionable squares of the city. This much will do to-day, as a commencement of the fashionable season. But we shall proceed, at our leisure, and describe one of those brilliant soirécs in which all these extraordinary characters mingle as the spirits do in Macbeth—where we shall find clergymen and philosophers, infidels and swindlers, repudiators and honest men, bank de- faulters and government defaulters, financiers with- out a cent in their pockets, and financiers who have robbed and plundered the country ont of millions, all mingled most beautifully, most logi cally and most lovingly together. Post Office Reform. We really wish, and pray, and beg, and intreat, and implore, and beseech, and go down on our knees to the members of Congress, and any thing else we will do so that we move them to take up this great subject of Post Office Reform at the very earliest day, investigate the gross mismanagement of the present blundering official, correct its evils, and give us some tolerable system, as liberal, fair, and efficient as they can devise. Since the or- ganization of the Government, the Post Office De- partment has never been in such a shocking con- dition of disrepute and contempt. Instead of being a greatengine of public convenience in the dissemi- nation of knowledge and intelligence, the despatch of business, and the promotion and enjoyment of social intercourse, it has been converted into an instrumentality of annoyance and oppression, most harassing and iniquitous. Mr. Nelson, the Attorney General,and Mr. Wickliffe the head of thePost office Department, aided and abetted by a number of the principal officials, have succeeded in converting the Post Office into an inquisition—annoying, torment- ing, injuring the people, as if they had been charged with a special mission to visit on the unfortunate people o this generation, the sins of their fathers and grandfathers, for hundreds of years back. Just look atthe conduct of these officials in every point of view, and the conclusion is inevita- ble, that it is altogether blundering, illiberal, un- just and oppressive. Instead of construing the law in a large and liberal spirit, as enlightened and just men, they have twisted and tortured it,and stretch- editto its utmost limits, in order to inflict by it every species of annoyance. Look at the misera- ble and contemptible way in which the Postmaster General has peddled out the privileges of the de- partment to every man who chooses to become a sub-postmaster ! Look at his ridiculous and in- sulting conduct with respect to the editorial bag for the editors of the great Atlantic cities! Look at the miserable caucuses of postmasters at Wash- ington, resulting in concoctions of laws and penal- ties, thrown out, one after another, as fast as their small wits could produce them! Bah! Why, if it were not for a number of steady, sensible, honest, industrious clerks in the chief offices, and espe- cially in this city,the whole department would long since have gone utterly to pieces. Itis in such circumstances that we beg the mem- bers of Congress to take up this subject among the very first which occupy their attention. Let them take into consideration the condition of the country—the extraordinary impulse which hasbeen given to the transmission of intelligence and the communication of mind with mind, by means of steam on the land and on the water—and let them mature some greatand beneficent system which may be correspondent with the genius and spirit of the age. A reduction of postage—a uniform rate —always prepaid—increase of speed in the trans- mission of the mails—a liberal arrangement for the conveyance of newspapers and periodicals—let these features be incorporated in the new system, and then the Post Office will be indeed a blessing and not a curse to the country. A Catamity TureaTeNep.—We perceive, in looking over the ‘Madisonian,” which we re- ceive from our amiable friend, John Jones, as re- gularly as the blockhead who has charge of the mails permits, that Captain Bob Tyler has been casting a horoscope, and predicts one of the great- est calamities which this country has sustained for along time. It seems that in consequence of the elec ion of Blair and Rives as printers to the House, Captain Bob Tyler has cyphered to his per- fect satisfaction, beginning with Maine and ending at Texas—without the annexation, however—and is fully convinced that Mr. Clay is to be the next President! Well, this is to be the great calamity of which Captain Bob now warns the inhabitants of the Union, as Jonah warned the rascally unbelievers of Ninevah. Now we are not very partial to Clay. We are no great partizan of his. But we never- theless admire him—somewhat. He has many fine and attractive traits in his character. He isa very magnanimous sort of aman. And if the adminis- tration at Washington inflicts no greater calamity than his election to the Presidency, we rather cal- culate that we won't be altogether overwhelmed. We will submit to it with as much patience and grace as we can muster for the occasion. No doubt a great many would feel it otherwise—be angry—and swear as terribly as the army in Flan- ders. But, on the other hand, a great many would receive the calamity with great resignation—yea, with smiles of holy satisfaction and rejoicing of the inner man. And if Bob Tyler elect Mr. Clay, we will think him a devilish sight smarter fellow than we ever gave him credit for being. So, come Bub, Jet’s shake hands on this calamity. Tue Travian Overa.—We have already alluded to the increasing desire for the Italian opera. No- thing is talked ‘of in the fashionable cir les, bu , “When does it commence?” ‘Who are to be enga- ged?” “Does Palmo or the Park intend to make the attempt?” ‘““When shall we reallyhave the delightful opera?” Such are a few of the questions eagerly asked by those who have caught up the enthusiasm of the present excitement. On this subject we have thrown out a few ideas, and as far as it was in our power, we have given all the information we could gather. Our article on the subject of the existence of the rival cliques has called forth the following note from De Beg- nis, the prineipal opera ma nagerfin this country :— Drcemaen 14, 1943, To James G. Bewnert :— Dean Sin :— 1 was not aware of any clique that exists for my advan- tage in the election ofa manager for the Italian Opera at Palmo’s unfinished theatre. However, now that I am aware of such clique, I take this opportunity of informing the principal members not to give themselves the least trouble about me, as Signor De Beguis regards as little or nothing the honors of the directors! of Palmo’s Italian Opera. Your obd’t. DE BEGNIS. Here we already perceive the existence of a strong feeling, and much difficulty arising, even before there is room for a conjecture as to the probable course to be pursued in the bringing out of the opera. If Palmo orthe Park intend to give us the opera, as it can be presented, let them bring toge- therand combine the musical talent which theyhave just now within their reach. Let them secure the services of Castellan, Sutton, Borghese, Damoreau. De Regnis, Antognini, the Seguins, withthe Italian Company now at Baltimore, and pay them as they play. But above all, let there be a manager who shall have the sole control. Let him be a despot in his management, for however beautiful the prin. ciples of Republicanism may work in our politica! hemisphere, they are totally unfit for the govern- ment of an opera corps of such discordant materi- als as we have. In fact he must be an especial mes- senger, sent down from heaven, with a soul capa- ble of harmonizing the spirits of the turbulent and capricious, and uniting in a band of angelic sweet- nessthe harmony and musical powers of the con- fused mass of heterogeneous talent which can be assembled, to give full power and effect to the most beautiful operas of the greatest masters. Unless we can have such a manager, we foresee nothing Brsnor Hvcnes.—This prelate has lately returned from a tour in Ireland, England and the Continent, imbued with a fresh supply of zeal and devotion, and several dozens of pure spirit from the Vatican —carefully bottled and sealed, to be used up pro re rata, He gives a lecture on Monday night at the Tabernacle, the Rev David Hale being agreeable “* for a consideration.” His reverence stopped for a time with the Archbishop of Paris, and from va- rious sources acquired much interesting information about emigration and the affairs of the Holy Mother Church, His lecture will therefore in all probability be interesting, and may contain some- thing new and original. We shall see and report accordingly brainless musicians, whose petty quarrels will af- ford amusement to us throughout their brief season, and end in their own loss and overthrow. Such, in all probability, will be the course pursu- ed throughout the winter, until the spring, when we have every reason to believe, from our Huro- pean correspondents, that we shall be visited by the Grisi, Rubini, Lablache, Tamborini, Mario and Fornosari,who have been aroused to the importance of a tour on the American continent, by the extra- ordinary success which has attended the lesser stars of the corps operatique, and the great excite- ment which exists in the musical world of our aris- tocratie republicans. The arrival of these brilliant minds will east into the shade the squabbling cliques which now think more of their own importance than the public think of their merits; and then we shall find out, as will the managers,that talent, skil- fully combined, will command the patronage of the public, and not the silly braggadocios of second rate singe tm, who arrogate to themselves the monopoly of the Italian boards. Vievx Temps’ Concert To-Nicut.—Vieux Temps gives his second concert at the Washington Hall to-night; he will be assisted by Madame Sut- ton, and his sister, Mademoiselle Vieux Tempe, whose talents as a pianist are said to be of more than ordinary merit. Such a trio must fill the Hall to an overflow. Revenve Cover Mantiat.—There is or will be in a day ortwo a court martial pending in New Movamensine Banx.—'The following gentlemen have been elected officers of this bank for the en- | London, for the trial of the three lieutenants of the suing year—President, P. A. Keyser; Cashier, | cutter Madison, for disobedience of orders, James. Donnell; First Teller, John Maher; Se-| while that vessel was in command of Capt. Fatis. cond Teller, J. € Brewster; Notary, Edward Hurst. Coburn ; Solictor, Benjamin H ‘The court martial is composed of Captains Sturgis, Hunter, and Connor. dressmakers, the pastry-cooks and confectioners— { all those who sell music, and lights, and second | but a winter of discontent, a factious opposition of Mock Auction Stores—Peter Funks—In- crease of Fraud and Rascality—Expose of Rogues and Roguery. ‘The increase of crime in this populous city keeps fullpace with the march of civilization, and ‘al- though it may be said by some over heated philan- thropists that greater offences are on the decrease, yet if they will turn their eyes about town they will find that knavery and fraud never flourished so prosperously as at the present period. The recent expose of the combined gangs of swindlers that have preyed upon the business part of our commu- nity, made in this paper yesterday morning, has opened the eyes of the public jto their arts and practices, and the meeting of those swindled and others interested, tobe held at Colyer’s Saloon, in the Exchange, on Wednesday afternoon of next week, at half past three o’clock, will produce such results that will make New York too hot to hold these knaves and their,confederates. There are another class of rogues in thiscity, however, whose vile practices and swindling opera- tions, although often exposed, yet are continued daily in the open face of the whole community, daring even the laws and its administrators. We mean the dens occupied in many of our principal business streets as mock action stores. From the fact that the District Attorney, Mayor, and Police Justices have publicly avowed that they can find no law to cover the swindling and fraud daily prac- tised by these men, their establishments have sprung up like mushrooms in every populous street of ourcity, and their infamous system of swin- dling is practised with impunity. The managers are generally men of some little | capital, sufficient, perhaps, to secure the payment of the monthly rent of some store in a prominent public place, which being engaged they bring about Dinner of the Hebrew Benevolent Society at Washington Hall Last Evening. The Anniversary Dinner of the Hebrew Benevo- lent Society took place at Washington Hall last evening. About four hundred gentlemen sat down to dinner. Amongst them were many of our most distinguished citizens of all persuasions. M. M. Noan, Esq. occupied the chair, supported by the Re- corperand Mr. Naruay, the President of the Sister Hebrew Society in this city. But what gave peculiar interest to the head of the table was the presence of Ole Bull, Wallace, and Vieux Temps. Amongst other guests we noticed the Rev. Mr. Lyons, Rev. Mr. Isaccs, Park Benjamin, J. W. Girard James Connor, Gerardus Boyce, Esqs., Dr. A. W. Brown, Dr. Jno. McLean, Dr. A. C. Castle, Jos, L. Josephs, Marshal Rapelyea, Samuel A. Myers Salem Dutcher, Jonas B. Phillips, Alexander T. Watson, Carl King, V.Clirehugh, Charles Wilson, Esgs. &e. &e. When Ole Bull was introduced to the President in the anti-room, he said, ‘Mr. Bresident—I should be home dis night—my ancestors—de Norwegians —among de first settlers of dis country—always keeps Tanksgivin !’* ‘The dinner was excellent—all having been pre- pared and eooked by Mr. C. Friedman. During the dinner a very pleasing incident occured. Vieux Temps drank to Ole Bull, who was at the otherend of the upper table. Ole Bull immediately rose and walked to his ‘ brudder’s” seat, Wallace occupy- ing the next chair. The three artists rose, touched glasses, drained them to the last drop and then shook hands, amid thunders of applause :— After the blessing, which was beautifully chaunt- ed by the Rev. Mr. Isaacs, the Chairman rose and proposed the first regular toast : “ The day we celebrate—conseerated to the best feel- of the heart.” them some half a dozen shrewd, ready, lazy, worth- leas, characterless fellows, who are engaged as cap- pers in, or assistants, and who are technically known in the business, as “Peter Funks.” A counter is raised inthe store—several old silver watches are purchased at some pawn broker's sale, or elsewhere—some penknives on cards—a large quantity of brass rings, thimbles, scissors, needles, watch heva and seals, &c., with a few yards of black or blue cloth—one or two opera glasses, and other fancy articles, the most costly of which are displayed upon the counter. The whole front of the store is generally so constructed as to allow it allto be thrown open, the top of which is darkened s much as possible, to prevent exposure; and all other matters being arranged the band ot swindlers commence operations with the pretended auction- eer behind the counter, mallet in hand, and the “Peter Funks,” in front, representing themselves as purchasers. The cloth is prominently, displayed, as well as the watches, opera glasses, knives, Xc., and the brass rings, watch keys, breast pins, thim- bles, needles, and ather smaller articles, number- ing, combined, from one hundred to five hundred different pieces, are deposited in a box, which is also placed on the counter in the midst of the be- fore meutioned more valuable articles. The work then commences as follows :— Mock Avcrionrer.—Here they goes, one and six, one and seven, one and eight—just-a- going—here they goes for almost nothing—going, going, gone at one and eight—going, going—this will never do—such a sacrifice—(in an under tone, “Look out there boys—keep one eye out o’doors for a countryman,”)—going, going—(watch close, look sharp)—going. going, at one and eight—(skin our eyes boys)—going, going—(here comes a fel- ler)—going, going, at one and eight—(he_ looks Fone one and eight this whole piece of blue- lack cloth, two watches, ana all this lot, going, going, at one and eight—(he’s coming in bo 8, be ready)—at one and eight, going, going, all this lot cheap as dirt, going, going. The countryman here enters. AvctionErk.—Going, going—all this lot for one and eight pence apiece only—going, foing. Funx.— What a sacrifice; I wish thadt he money —why, the cloth alone is worth twenty times the amount. ! AuctiongEer.—Going, going, at one and eight— the last bid, gentleman, and the last lot, at one and eight—going, going. entlemen. ke . AnoTHER Funk.—Great bargain for any one what’s got money. The watches alone are worth the money. Avcriongen—Going, going—I can’t dwell gentle- men, going, going. Avyorner Funx—(Stepping up to the country- man)—That’s a great Sareaim, Tye got a little money and if,you’ll bid, I’ll take half the lot. AvctionEER,—Going, going—come,come, gentle- men, I'll sacrifice no more—this is the last lot to- day—going, going, at one and eight pence a piece for the lot—going, going. Countryman.— (Closing up to the counter)—how much do you say? Averiongeer.—One and eight—one and the last call—one and eight pence a piece for the lot—going, going. i Anotner Funk.—Such a bargain—I vishes I had means—’twould never pass me no how, any way. AvcTionEER.—Going, going, last time, gentle- man, going, going. i _Seconp Funk. Vl take half the bid any way— if I had money I'd ask nobody to interfere. AvctiovEER.—Going, going—gentlemen, last call ee they go, at one and eight—going at one and— Countryman.—One and nine, _AUCTIONEER.—One and_nine—gone at one and nine—they’re yours, sir. What’sthe name? Please to walk in the back room, and we’ll make you out a bill atonce. It’s a great bargain, sir, cheap as dirt. You're a lucky man. | Were ‘The countryman and auctioneer retire into the back room, while the Funks keep aclose watch on the outside. The auctioneer then commences to count the articles, beginning with the remnant of cloth for one; watches, three; opera glass, four; card of knives, of twelve, making twenty; and then to the astonishment and surprise of the countryman, he commences at the box filled with smaller ar- ticles, such as brass keys, rings, thimbles, d&e., &c., which he takes out deliberately, until he makes u| a complement ef from four hundred to a thousani separate articles, which are set_ down in the bill at one shilling .nd nine pence a piece, and amounts from $25 to $100. he countryman is perfectly astounded—begs to be let off from the bargain, as he did not understand it—asks to be excused—says he hasn’t money enough to pay, and sometimes has courage. enough to avow that he has been cheated. At this point the Funks gradually enter the room—the countryman is question- ed as to. how much money he has about him and if it is ascertained that he can raise from $25 to $50, or even more, they make acom- promise—take all he has—give up a part of the lot the least valuable, and agree to let him go if he will call at another day and pay the balance. He then leaves the premises completely fleeced, per- haps of his last dollar, and sallies out with the box lot under his arm worth about bn ge pence, in search of some customer or friend to console him He is sometimes directed to the police office and lusic—Air from Zampa. The next toast was— “ Charitable Societies throughout the world—the great ine odo ig unites mankind with the bonds of civilization.” jusic. The next was— “ The land we live in—the land of our vine and figtree— the land of liberty and toleration.” Drank with enthusi- atic applause, Music—Star Spangled Banner. Then came— « The President and Constituted Authorities of the Uni- ted States.” Three times three and applause. Music—Yankee Doodle. The Cuainaax.—Before 1 announce the next toast, it gives me pleasure to say that this society has collected and expended $3,000 during the year. Amongst those re- lieved, were many of those from foreign lands, who, un- fortunate here, were desirous to return to their homes in comfort in peace. There are many looking to this meeting with anxiety, confident of your good feeling. To their own people they appeal, for they are never found in r houses, I trust—I know you need no exhortation to luty in this particular. 1 give then—“ Charity—the first, figs Bight and the most noble obligation’ of man.”— cers. ‘The Rey. Mr, Isaacs then responded to the sentiment. He said, am not desirous to display any rhetorical powers, ‘The sentiment, indeed, docs not require their aid to com- mendit. The heart that does not feel its influence is un- worthy of communion with humanity. All the power of oratory fails to exhibit its excellence, That God who noweth the wants of man has endowed man with an innate desire to relieve distress The Rev. gentleman then went onto speak ofthe scene which was presented before him. In the union of guests of all persuasions, he saw the best evidence of the pacific and elevating influ ence of that charity which distinguished alike all good Christians and all good Jews. What else brought there his honored friendon the left—the Recorder of New York? —or those distinguished representatives of foreign lands, Vieux Temps from; France—(cheers)—and not to particu: larize farther, last not least, from the mountains of Nor- way—Ole Bull ?—(Tremendous cheering, which the great violinist acknowledged by rising and bowing re- peatedly.) His presence then reminded him (Mr. 1.) of the gratifying fact, thatin Norway the Jews had just been emancipated—they were now received and protected in that land formerly shut against them—(Cheers.) Let Ole Bull then, when, after reaping a deserved harvest in this land, he returns to his own country, tell the Norwegian no- bles that, when in the great city of New York, he saw the wealthiest Christian merchants seated in ‘fraternal terms of respect and regard at the same table with their Jewish fellow-citizens—(Cheers.) Mr. I. then referred in ly eloquent terms to the free institutions of the Uni- ted States, and concluded by a very fervent and affecting appeal in behalf of the Society. he Secretary of the Society then read a list of contri- butors to the funds of the Society. The announcement of the donation of $100 from “Ole Bull and his friend,” was received, of course, with deafening applause. Park Bensamin then roseand said, “I am juested to state, on the the part of Vieux Temps and Wi , that ey will give a Concert for the benefit of the funds of this "This was received with a perfect storm of applause, cheering and waving of handkerchiefs. Over two thousand dollars were here collected. The next regular toast was— - “ The Governor and Lieutenant Governor of the State— “ The city of New York, and the guardians of its interests and charities”—and “ The Ladies” —were then drank with all the honors. Mr. Josxrn then gave—' The Poetry of the Bible.” Panx Bexsamin, Esq. then rose to respond to this senti- ment. He said he felt his inability to respond to that toast in appropriate language. It was one which must arouse in all the dormant recollection of all that was lovely and endearing. |The poetry of the Bible was the postry of home. Let a man wander where he would—to fo- reign climes—drink of all fountains—taste of all vine yards—he remembered the well-spring at his father’s door, rom which he first derived refreshment. So was it with the poetry of the Bible. The poetry of the Greeks and Romans was true Deautiful poets .” But think for a mo- ment, how can it be compared with the poetry of Isaiah of Solomon—and David? What God is there like the God who sitteth between the cherubim and whose peviticn is thick darkness, and who rides on the swift wings of the wind? Every association connected with your race teems with the spirit of poetry. Mr. Benjamin made some further very eloquent remarks, and concluded by reciting with characteristic feeling and effect :— The chosen ones of Israel are scatter’d far and wide: Where flows the lordly ‘Tiber, where rolls the Alam By Danube's winding waters, by Hudson’ crystal spri Dwel! the myriad descendants of the Prophet and the Kings. broad along the vallies are their habitations found— hey are hunters in the forest, and tillers of the ground— The rising sun beholds them in torrid realms afar And on their broken legions loeks down the northern star. {n the old world’s crowded cities, in the prairies of the new, 7 all changes, to their faith forever trae— untaias ad Niagara's flood your temple strown in dust, of the righteous and the just— from every elime and shore, ‘of Jehovah evermore, From Assyria, Egypt, Elam—from Patmos, Cush, Shinar— From Hamath, and the islands of fereign sgas afat— From all the earth’s fonr corners, where. leracl's children roam, Shall the dispers'd of Judah throng Co their long promis'd ho And agai ike some high mountain whose tops arecrowa’d with snow, Shall the te wile’s thousand And again beh jore their altars On thy plains, O, lov’d Jer And it sh*ll come to pass that Upon the Lord of Hoste above, the great 1 AM, And the escap’d of Jacob, from the which Shall oat to him that smote —your fat! od | he remnant in that BY ¥ ny have trod, mighty ese verses were received with very enthusiastic ap- use. After it had subsided, Bessamiy again arose and proposed the following toast % Ole Bull, Vieux Temps and Wallace—Wallace, Vieux Temps and Ole Bull—brothers in harmony, they ought be brothers in friendship. and makes a on to the sitting magistrate for aid, but he is very good naturedly told that New York State has no Jaw to punish such rascality, but if he feels disposed to engage an officer he may be ena- bled to get his money back. An ofticgs is selected who makes a bargain to be paid a certain share, if successful, when application is made to che rogue who keeps the establishment, who sometimes, from fear of exposure in the public press or arrest, and after trouble, pays back a part, and the coun- tryman, willing to take any thing, gives the officer his demand and makes himself scarce; but ever af- ter pricks up his ears like a frightened horse when- ever he hears those portentous words ‘going, g0- ing, gone, gentlemen.” he following are among the many names we have be te who have been thus rob- bed by these swindlers who infest our city, and it is somewhat strange that nine out of ten are from that region of our country that claims, and is gene- rally reported to be, the birth place of the cunning and the shrewd: Charles P. by , Weathersfield, Conn., Adoniram B. Brooks, Salem, Mass. Caleb ©. Ely, Stonington, Conn. Knox Smith, Orange Co., N. Y. Eliphalet Jones, Charleston, Mass. Ch Mason, Fall River,. . Enoch H. Campfield, Bosto David C. Tudor, Suffolk Co., c Peter N. Smith, near Hartford, Con: Chester Briggs, Middletown, N. J Chatterton C. Backus, Orange, Thomas Justin, Providence, R. Robert G. Martin, Lowell, R, I. Quintillian C, Brooks, Dutchess Mores Carlton, Middlebury, Vt. Caleb P. Moran, Jersey City. Carlton B. Dorsey, Stonington, Carl G, Bernard, Long Island. . Jacob Doran, New Haven, Conn. Medad Platt, Nantucket. .... Charles Macalister, Burlingto: G. B. Sands, Sands’ Point. 8. N. Baxter, Hartford, Conn. . ae whose e. n, V City Intelligence. Police. Tnrnspay, Dec. 14.—It being Thanksgiving Day, and the Banks, and almost all other public places be- head of raseality, and perhaps little will, until the meeting to be held at Colyer’s Saloon, in the Exchange, on Wed- nesday afternoon of next week at 3) o'clock, when such an expose, and such an exhibition will take place that New York has rarely seen, Chowder ready at 4 o'clock precisely. ‘ ing closed, but little turned up to be registeredfunder the | to ‘This was received with tremendous applai drank with nine times nine. Oe Buct then roge and said—Gentlemen, | must now take leave of you, very: much indebted for de inspiration you have put into me dis night, (Cheers.) I will give it back to you again before I leave de city. Ican only say that de’ feeling is de reflection of yourselves. (Great cheers) I must now bid you farewell, and drink all your ve health.” He then drained’ hix glass, and in geod old style broke it on the table. Ole Bull, Vieux ‘Temps, and Wallace here left, amid deafening applause. The Cuaimman then gave— “ Mr, Girard, an ornament New York.” Drank with Mr. Ginanp responded the bar and to the city of ‘eat applause. The bar of New York have always been good friends to the Jews, because they have aie been good friends to the lawyers. (Laughter.) 1 has, therefore, slways been’ a very re- ciprocal feeling. You have heard ‘agreat deal to-night about the harp of David—and we are not to hear it vgain. Well, at all events we have heard to-night trom the tribe of Benjamin, and I am sure you will all say that his harp was well-strung. (Great a use ) Greece had but one Orpheus; you have had three here to- night. (Cheers.) Therefore, we have good reason to y that this is the land of promise. We are all Jews and Gentiles—under one government, one law. Our friend, now in the Chair, gives the law to the Jew andthe Gen. tile, and he spares neither. (Laughter and cheers.) ‘Thero- fore, you are in a land of equal laws and equal rights, and you should respect them accordingly and Tam sure you to. There has been but one sentiment in all the adminis. (rat ofthe law I have seen—that is, that all are alike to receive justice, (Cheers) You have no limits here. No gates confine you at night—in the day the broad varth is before you. (Cheers.) I hope you will in hear the fain be ered to you (A voice, “God forbid—We're better. here!” I give you as a toast— ids of Israel.” lyre, and the harp of Jubal, and nwn I , and gave h great feeling and iad for years admired the operations of that society. There was something peculiarly attractive in the combi- nation of convivial enjoyment With the exercise of chari- ty in the most liberal manner, which that scene presented. dince his connection with one of the Courts of the city he ad regarded the Society with increased interest. It had eon rarely, indeed—very rarely, that any of that sect had been arraigned for any crime. (Cheers.) And he had never seen an instance, not one, in which a Hebrew had wen permitted to be placed on the lists of any of the pub- lic charities. Not a Jew has entered those walls. Cheers.) Here an example was set, which he,for a Christian, would n¢ proud to imitate, and, a& a magistrate, to com- nend to the attention ofthe city authorities. Whilst their nation had been abused, Christians might well blush when they examined the calendars of the criminal courts and saw who were the offenders. (Great applause.) He con- cluded by giving as a sentiment, “ Charity—The bright- est star in the constellation of christian virtues,” sang—“ | would not wis ” was then drank. en proposed— The Public His Honor the Reconper Press—the of liberty.” Dr. J. A. Houston being called on to respond, made gome , and gave as a sentiment—‘ America, the home of ‘Outlawed liberty and sanctuary of persecuted re- mn.” Drank with loud applause. — Of the President being drunk, Le responded, “The Health of Salem Esq. be if thi New Yort Ber” Dutcher, Esq. Member of the Mr. Dutenen replied in an el received with great applause J. Wirson then oe Mr. Barer follow ony AG The members y A.C, Turtex.—" The of the Hebrew Be- lent Society—their object, relief to the op the feelings of their hearts ‘never become eallous to e cries of the poor, or their pockets become exhausted in supplying their wants ” President and Gentle- Mr. Lions, A. Myers—Mr. men,—With no small of pleasure do I congratulate the officers and members of the Hebrew Benevolent So- ciety onits having reached its 22d anniversary. I stand not here to pronounce the panegyrics of a hero, or to ce- lebrate the exploits of a conqueror, but I am here to re- ceive your donations in aid of the funds of this valuable institution, With pleasure have I listened to yoursym- pathy, but let me ask what avails sympathy, when actual ecg ae uired. But that I cennot accuse you of. en charity is asked of you, hon generous hearts know no bounds. Let us call truly benevolent who cheer the lonely hut of poverty, and drive sor- row from the mansion of the opsrenes To relieve the distressed is a duty we owe our Maker. Not distinguish- ae: a particular nation, sect, or party, when a fellow g is distressed, it becomes our duty to relieve him as a brother of the same common family, a child of the same common parent, theugh he range under tke banner of the © or revere a deity in the laws of the Koran, or wan- ders inthe devious mazes of infidelity—all'mankind are our brothers, and God of Heaven our father. I hope the institution will prosper, if only to protect the widow and orphan. "by Lionet A. Myers, Esq.— The recipients of the of the Hebrew Benevolent — i charity of the Hebrew B it Society—May this be aday of sincere thanksgiving with them, and the pro- oatlingd of this night long gladden their hearts.” Avexanper Watson, Esq. being called pen replied in one of his neat, humorons, spirited a/ldresses, that brought forth soul stirring applause and enthusiasm Jonas B. Puuuirs, Esq., Acting District Attorney, being called out, made a few remarks very appropriate to the gecasion, which were followed by a Song from Mr. Clire- ugh. mations continued to be handed in until a late hour, and the interlude was interspersed with song,wit and sen- timent, until the little hours peeen to peep and day began to dawn. ent speech, which was enthusiasm, “Lizzy Lindsay.” with, “As I view those scenes so Movements IN THE THEarricaL anp Musical Wortp.—The glory of the legitimate drama has indeed departed from among us. Macready, whose presence at first restored the hopes of the play- going people, is now playing to $400 houses. The array of empty benches, which, night after night, stare him in the face, must convince him that— “ Othello’s occupation ’s gone.” This can be accounted for by the great rage just now for music, and the excitement which the ap- pearance of such master spirits as Ole Bull, Wal- lace, Vieux Temps, Artot, Cassella, Damoreau, and Castellan, have created among our fashionable and intelligent citizens. While the concert rooms of these brilliant pertormers are crowded, the boxes at the Park present a cold and cheerless aspect, and, save a few season tickets, more dead heads and orders, the temple of Shake is deserted for the more gay, enchanting, soul thrilling concert room. The violin commands the applause of thou- sands, while the tragic muse mourns the dull echo of her own voice. The high anticipations of Mr. Macready have received a bitter blighting, whieh may, in a great measure, be attributable to his own want of tact, and to the distaste which an illiberal management has given to the drama in this city. Macready takes a benefit to-night, and then pro- ceeds south, together with Ryder, to fulfil his en- # ements. ‘They play en route at Philadelphia, altimore, Charleston, and Savannah. The new Italian Opera House is nearly finished, and will open about January next. It is impossible to say what will be the course of the management. The musical world are engrossed in the discussion of the various rumors, and in anticipating the downfall of the rival cliques. Ore Butt has created a perfect mama through- out the cities of the Union. He has aipeatee, at the Park, the Tabernacle, and at Philadelphia, and has netted several thousands by his Elssler-like tactics, his off hand broken English speeches about his heart, his violin and his pocket. He gives an- other concert at the Tabernacle on next Monday evening. Wallace has consented to play a piece of his own composition for the piano. Such a com- eee of talent will cram the house to the very root. Vieux Temps made his appearanee on last Mon- day night at the Washington Hotel, and was most rapturously received and greeted throughout, He is considered as being in order of merit inferior to Ole Bull, but superior to Artot. He gives another concert to-night, and then proceeds to Boston, where he is‘looked for with impatience. Waxwace having returned from a short southern tour, appears at Ole Bull’s concert on Monday night, having generously consented to play a piece on the eee to give additional eclat to the farewell of his rother artist and rival. He gives concert on Thursday, the 2Ist inst. at the Washington Hotel. CasTELLaN has been binding a fresh garland on her brow at Boston. The enthusiasm she created was nearly as vere as that by Ole Bull in this city. She appeared last night at the Tabernacle, at the Grand Musical Festival, and was most rapturously applauded throughout. intr Damorgeav and Arror gave a concert on Wednesday night, at the Washington Hotel, in aid of the funds of the French Benevolent Society. They sustain the high reputation they have already asihed. Last night they were to appear at Phila- lelphia, at the Second Concert of the Musical Fund Society. Mavame Surron has been very successful in her rivate tuitions. She Sppears to-night at Vieux ‘emps’ Concert, and will be welcomed by her host of friends. Mapame Orto sings at Ole Bull’s Concert on Monday evening next. : i Mavemotse..e Boreuese is in this city prepar- ing for the approaching campaign at the new Italian Opera House. 1GNOR CastELLA made his first appearance on Tuesday night, at the Concert in aid of the French Benevolent Society. Ie was well received, and as 1 violoncellist maintains a high rank. Miss Cusuman has been playing a round of cha- racters with Macready at the Park. She is en- gaged to appear at the Providence Theatre after Sooth. She does not go south this winter. E Mr. and Mrs. Brovenam are at Mobile. Their southern tour has been so far very successful. The Szcuins, Surivar, and Arcuer are at New They were to open in Norma at the American, Henry Pracipr has made abit at the St. Charles Theatre, New Orleans, in ** Grandfather White- head.” The press are very warm in their com- mendations. Burton and Youna Wattack are starring it at the American Theatre, New Orleans. Joun Povey, of the Park Theatre, as agent for the St. Charles, New Orleans, and Ludlow & Smith’s theatre, Mobile, has concluded an engage- ment with Ole Bull to appear exclusively at those theatres; also with James Wallack, who is to ap- pear at the St. Charles on the 26th inst. Forrest al- so plays two or three engagements at those thea- tres. Peren Rrrcnixes, with young Vandenhoff and Miss Maywood, are electrifying the members of Congress at Washington. R late of the Arch street theatre, Phila- delphia, commences on Monday at Providence, with Booth. Boorn was playing at the National, Philadelphia. His usual eccentricity created quite a scene on Mon: lay night. He appears at the Park the week after His benefit iext, and then goes south. Yankee Hitt was at Charleston. mm the 4th Dec. was a bumper. Hackerr has concluded a successful engagement ie J it the Chestnut street Theatre, Philadelphia, «ppears next at Charleston, S. C., together with KR. Scott. ‘i Deverna has opened at the Arch street, Phi lelphia, with a very good compen . The Chest \s useless without “stars,” and Wemyss and Oxley tthe “ National,” are doing a fair business. The ‘King of the Mist” has made a hit. x Tue Travian Orrra Company, at Baltimore, Proressor Marrrre’s Lrctere.—This Rev. Professor of Theology and Literature has been ; giving a series of small beer lectures at the Catha- rine Street Church, on the corner of Madison street ; but to-night he travels out of his common- place orbit, and introduces a subject, novel, new, andcapable of being made most interesting to an Ameriean audience. Maffitt has some excellent and beautiful ideas, which he occasionally throws forth, clothed in forcible and eloquent language, which impresses an audience very favorably, espe- cially when he divests himself of all his pharisaical, methodistical, ranting money-hunting humbuggery. His satirieal powers, properly exerted, will afford much amusement and interest to all who are ac- quainted with the foolish and bombastical writings of the penny-a-line tourists who have amused their publishers with maligning the institutions of our republic and attempting to ridicule the cha- racter and manner of our simple-minded but inde- pendent citizens, whose only fault was the too cor- dial hospitalty, which they extended to the dregs of European scribblers and libellers. We shall have a reporter on the spot to give a graphic sketch of the whole proceedtngs. Amusements. Equestrian Trourr at Ninto’s.—It is really a most Pleasing sight to witness the delight which the families and children especially testify, at sight of Niblo and Rockwell’s magnificent troupe of equestrians. On Monday, a rare union of talent may witnessed, for the great Levi North from England, the uns vT. V. Tumer, and the man of 100 somersets, McFarland, allappear. ‘What will this cost? That is not the ques tion. Go ahead and secure the public, and the public will reward you. American Museum.—The unsurpassed attractions at the American Museum are filling the establish- ment to its utmost capacity. ‘The saloon iscrowded day and night to see the many curiosities and to witness the grand entertainments, and more delighted audiences were never seen. Miss Gannon is a charming performer, and indeed the whole Sonpany is of the first order, and re- ceive the most enthus applause. ‘The Gypsy family, Gen. Tom Thumb, &c. are great curiosities, and receive that marked attention which their merits deserve. To- morrow,'being Saturday, will be another grand famil, holiday’ andthousands of those who could ‘not gain, ad- mission'on Thursday will find opportunity then to see Tom Thumb, the Gypsies, and the splendid’ performances at 3 o'clock, P. M. pal We advise all to go and see the Chemical intings, this being poxitively the last opportunity, ax they will close to-night. 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THE TWO WHI’ NEGRO CHILDREN, Madam Adolph, and the splendid performances at Peale’s Museum are drawin; t houses and giving the most entire satisfuction. ‘This is positively the last week of the White Negroes, and those who can appreciate the greatest evel: in the world will of course call this week, as it is the only opportunity of seeing them in this city. ‘The motto of the manager is, good attractions, though cheap. tg- A CHAPTER ON THE WEATHER AND OTHER MATTERS.—‘The oldest heads” in our com- munity are at loggerheads concerning the kind of weather weare to have for the next sixty da: One will have it that an unprecedented hard winter is before us, such as is “not within the memory of the oldest inhabitants,” whilst an old weather seer at our elbow will prove “to a demon- stration” that ‘twill be “as mild asa moonbeam.” The poor all hope so. At the same time all the venerable old heads are of opinion that the only covering fit to adorn their caputs is alon’s Superior Ventilating Gossamer Wigs. ‘The style of finish, their extreme lightness, added to which is the similarity to natural hair, so as to defy detection, all com- bining to render them worthy the premium they won at the Fair of the American Institute. Another item worthy consideration—they are afforded at fifty per cent less than is usually charged by those who crack their articles up by a high price, whilst the true test of a good wig is inthe superior finish and adaptetion to the head of the wearer. ‘The public are requested to call at 214 Broadway and in- spect them at his hair dressing saloons. EDWARD PHALON. CONFECTIONARY AND FANCY ARTICLES. —The subscribers have just received from Parisa large assortment of fine fancy boxes, sacs, Roleaux, cornets, ke., filled with choive confectionary. 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The Id by others it $L is sold by them at 50 cents per bottle, and $4 per dozen. Hays’ Liniment and Lin’s Balsam of China—Is warrant- ed to cure any caso of piles or the money will be re- funded. The above named articles to be had only genuine at 21 Py rag se oS et 2 North Fifth at., Philadelphia, 62 Corn- , Boston. —Oldi ’s Balm 1ave not been very successful. It is rumored that hey have taken the Park Theatre for January and vart of February. i i Nimio is making money. | What with the cireus, ‘oncerts, tea parties and fairs, he is dividing the tronage which he so richly deserves. It is said that his lease expires in May next, and is not likely :o be renewed. Mrrenett’s Otymrrc has run a most successful -eason. Mrs. Timm, Miss Taylor, Holland, and Walcott, are the favorites. The Cuatitam has had crowded houses under he excellent management of Deverna. ‘The Circus at Niblo’s continues a favorite place of amusement with our up-town fashionables. Levi North, the Napoleon of riders, with his forty horse ower, appears here in the early part of next week. THe HINSON Famtiy gave their farewell vncert at Niblo’s last night. The saloon was rowded to a perfect jam. ‘They go south. Bu, Jounsox,—The counterfeit Bill Johnson of towa, whose “Kate” came well nigh setting all the editors in that Territory crazy last winter, has lately been <illed by “Kate's” husband, some thirty or forty miles from mn city. ‘The cause of the aflray was Bill's endeavoring o take “Kate” away from her husband. Bill was a great ‘Samp, and has been noted for his rascality from Maine to ‘Me weatern horders of lowa Territory. The real Bill ohnson, the Hero of the ‘Thousand Islands, with his Kate,” is keeping tavern at French Creek, N. 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