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' i i ! 1 ' CITY NEWS. THE TENTH AVENUE SEWER. Investigation — oe ee ore Exorra Day—Tvrspay, June 29. Present—Alderman Tiemann (in the chair), and Aldermen Boyce and Sturtevant. Mr. Edwin recalled, and cross-examination Last question repeated—Witness did saying he would net ge on or let the contractor go on wlin dod Large Graven; was the lower in cement, two hunted foot the river; the tide came up asfar as Chat- resumed by Mr. Tillou.—His estimate as to grado, could be done in March was cal ion of its be’ fine weather; would be lost time; did net recollect weather there really was in March. 'o Mr. Craven—There was betwoen 3,000 and 3,500 $- y0 feet of rock to be blasted out between forty- and forty-sixth streets; it would be pretty e work to do it in a month. ames Harriott, builder and mason calledand sworn.—Had been in the business all his life; was was dt would not say he was woll wit hydraulic mensonry. Of, coment; occasionally; visited the Tenth avenue and saw it where it was opened in two in month of April; ¢: care- ly what he saw of it; there was a man with a ywhar there, and wag oe him to take out some the bricke, and they found both them and the rtar goed; the work well put together as far a8 they could see; the holes were the length of a block or so apart up, about Ferty-fifth, ts the mortar appeared set; a man took the @ewhbar to get a brick out, and it broke the brick before the cement would let go in both ara in_ his judgs skilfully done, and with good materials. Cross-examined by Mr. Willard—There were not more than one er two bricks taken out at each place; if the mortar bad been soft, they could have got them without yaaa, them; most of the mortar came away; he broke a piece of it, to try if it was hard; it was not so hard as the piece produced. (Specimen handed op, Mr. Craven, in answer to the Chairman, informed him it had been laid upwards of ten years in the Forty-second street sewer Witness continued—He did not know a great deal about hydraulic cement, but should think the Tenth avenue work, in ten years, might set as hard as the specimen. Joseph Tucker examined—Had been a mason for forty years; accompanied the last witness to the ex- amination of the sewer; corroborates Mr. Harriot’s statement as to how they found it, and concurred in bis & e committee here took a recess for an hour.) reassembling, Mr S. R. Smith, Inspector General of Sewers, was recalled by Mr. Tillou—He ‘was present at the examination before the committee onthe Tenth avenue sewer; the clerk, Mr. Dodge, the messenger, John Van Burck, Mr. James Pollock, the contractor, the inspector, Mr Cotnor, Mr. Edwin Smith, ang , Ba the Street Commissioner were also there; the committee were Aldermen Denman and Barr; witness was there all the time ; several papers were laid before them relating to other sewers; did not think re was said about the Delancy street basins that day; hydraulic cement will not harden in three months as much as it will in ten years; it will not come to its perfection in three months; in his ve herp the work they examined, laid after the first. of December, was about the same as that he had observed done before; the work was equally ood a8 in others he had examined done after the of December, by permission; one of these I de- termined (direction being given to me to examine it) to go and ascertain whether I could tell which work was done in summer and which in winter; I went carefully through the whole and could not dis- cern any difference, until I had passed the place done in winter ; I then came to the work which had been resumed in the sprivg; I there found the mor- tar a little softer ; coming to a man hole, I enquired up to the Inspector whether I had arrived at the part done in winter, and be informed me I had pass- ed it some way at the back ; I then came out of the Sewer and asked him to show me where it was. and after his pointing it out to me he informed the contractor, who was present, that had there not been a dispute about its being done in winter he could not give him a certificate, as the sewer had settled and the arch was considerably cracked ; it was the sewer in Thirty-seventh street: had said te Mr. Craven, of the Tenth avenue sewer, that he was sorry the contractor had not opened it in two places, as they would have had a_ better op- portunity of testing the cement done before and af- ter the Kost; he replied that that would make no difference, without giving any reason that he re- membered. Cross-examined by Mr. Craven.—After the com- mittee had met, Alderman Denman said, ‘ Mr. Dodge, what is there about that Tenth avenue sew- er?” Bir. Dodge, without any reply, handed them the papers. Alderman Barr remarked, “ Yes, that man must be paid.” Alderman Denman only asked who the surveyor was, and whether he could be ob- tained. Q.—Did you not tell me that the game was uP. from the way in which Alderman Barr spoke— that they had predetermined the pro i Ans.—I said I thought from the way he spoke the sewer would go through; Mr. Dodge told them who the surveyor was; the boy Van Burck was first sent af- ter Mr. Smitb; no question was asked of the witness; was quite confident nothing was said about the De- lancy street basin; examined the sewer in Thirty- seventh street, by feeling the cement with his fin- gers; the work was passably well done, and hecould not discern the difference; did not think it was the best bydraulic cement; nor is it, in his opinion, got in sewers; Mr. Craven stated the masonry in the Se- cond avenue sewer would compare with any hydrau- lic masonry in this city or country. Witness—To Alderman Deuman.—Mr. Craven had |) qnid in bis hearing, that porbape the Tenth avenue sewer was as good or better than half the work that was accepted. To Mr. Craven.—At the time he spoke, he. (wit- ness,) was down in the hole, and did not pay atten- tion to anything more ; did not hear him say that , it might be as good as many he was obliged to ac- cept from the reports of inspectors, as he could not inspect all personally, but as be had seen this one, be gould not conscientiously accept it ur Charles|H. Wheeler recalled.—He had finish- ed up a sewer, between Forty-second and Forty- sixth streote, about the 26th or 27th November, 1861, and asked Mr. Denman whether he could i a loan on the Thirty-seventh street sewer; Mr. Denman spoke to a Mr. Robineon, of Westchester county, who gave the money, and Mr. Denman loaned it to witness, as Mr. Robinson did not wish to take the trouble of an assignment of his work, which he gave to Mr. Denman for the loan, $2,500 ; the sssigument had been cancelled so far as Mr. Denman was concerned, though the papers remain in the Street Commissioner’s office, the assessment ot having been confirmed ; the agreement to can- cel it was about the 23d or 24th May ; Mr. Denman thad no interest, direct or indirect, implied or under- stoed, in that contract ; nor did he ever pay him one penny consideration or bonus for ee the Sap J aes a thing was never thought of or men- ioned. « Crocs examined.—Had seen Mr. Robinson; did got know hig; did not converse with him about this | money; had his information from Mr. Denman; fritneve met Mr. Denman and Mr. Robinson at the yorner of Wall and Broad streets by appointment, ‘and they all went into the Mechanics’ Exchange, up \itairs, where the transaction took place, Mr. Robin- Fon speaking apart with Mr. Denman; he thought Mr. Paid it from friendship orkindness forhim; had fo connections with Mr. D. but business connections; he money had been paid, a part at that time (23d May) reason why the agreement was capcelled Petore the money was paid was, he wanted to raise Yaoney on his contract, and for that purpose to get ig clear; gave Mr. Denman $500 at that time, and is own notes, with colateral security, for the re- ainder; the notes were given in June; could not y whether it was after this examination; was to Nave paid the money on the 15th June, and being { out in a contract on the railroad, he could not, od went to Mr. Denman and gave him notes with lateral securities. m Alderman Ved thought the committee had no adght to go into these matters; and a discussion -ose, im which Alderman Denman expressed his illingness oe into the most minute investiga- ut denied that he had opened the door to the Yon, itquiry. ee i rman observed that Mr. Denman’s lien as only $2,500 on $4,900, und whether the witness Ht the $125 from the Common Council or not, could pnt affect him, and ss lieMr. Tillou added, the sower, as rebuilt, bad been »epted by the department, and there no diffi- yut it. alt eatitoe, if there was no objection, finally ented to receive the evidence, but thought they \d no right to go into Mr. Wheeler's affairs. The Oe tnoss making no objection, continued—There no agreement in writing that the assignment figould be cancelled. Mr. Denman told bim thatthe exsignment could be cancelled at any time. A ve fictin and unintelligible examination followed, Pe hich it could only be ascertained that matters PFd remained in the same state, on tho same under- ~wending, Ss eee being still in the Street Com- fikssioner's office. ‘ ipo?? the Chairman.--He had raised the money at >» bank, which he could not have done if the as- nment had vot been cancelied. ‘of Adjourned till Thursday at four o'clock, when testimony is to be closed. Nintn Day—Tuvurspay, Jury Ist, 1852 Present—Alderman Tiemann (in the chair) and SAB jermen Boyce, Cornell, nt, and Brisly ‘ s Pollock sworn ’ ) contractor for th aveuwe fewer, from Forty-sogond to FF ti ta | iy ee f F et z F it leave to finish it, wor! after Ist December. Ven Craven refused to the sower he saw him, and not before. The wras open two weeks before Mr Craven came to see it. . Was present at the meeting of the committee, at the engineer’s office. Ho asked Alderman Den- man whether Mr. Craven was there? and he (Ald. gethim. Mr. Craven told him he ye find the sewer; but he would go and look at it. Cross-examined—Was on the work twice a day during its hee, To Mr. Tillou.—Thought he used all duo dili- gence, as he was anxious to get it done on account Of iteelf and the grading. Cross-examined.—Was of opinion that as good work could be donein the winter as in the summer, if fair days are selected. He chose fair weather for this, otherwise it could have been done in a few days; had built a sewer, larger than that, a hun- dred feet in a day; it was not so cold down in the cut; it must have been a very hard day to freeze it there; they carefully avoided putting any brick in that was frosty; the mortar cement was well set ; he had examined it. (The witness a specimen of it which was taken out ) John T. Dodge, ‘Street Commissioner, sworn.— Was present at the Committee on Sewers, on the subject ef the Tenth avenue; there was a contract, at that tim@for ing the avenue; could not recollect the state of the avenues at that time; they were generally in the progress of grading, sewering, and so on. Cross-examined.—Did not remember giving an order that the work of grading should go on, not- withstanding the state of the sewer, but he was anxious that it should go on; thought he had spoken with Mr. Smith on the subject, but did not remem- ber all the conversations with inspeotors; the con- tract for jing the Tenth avenue was to be com- leted in four or five months; could only tell the ites by his books. The Committee here took a recess, no other wit- ness being in attendance. On re-assembling, Benjamin M. Clark was sworn, and deposed—He had been a mason ever since the time when the war ceased; had used a great deal of hydraulic cement, and had been engaged in building sewers under former Street Commissioners; intro- duced the Croton water across to -Randall’s Island; had been sixteen months in the Croton Aqueduct works, in 1838-39, between Murray Hill and Manhat- tanville; bad been engaged in sewers all through the winter, and he thought be could show as food work done in the winter as any in New York; understood they had endured well, but | had not examined them himself after they wero sur- | rendered; witness enumerated several sewers he had | been engaged on; the big ope was on Twenty-third street; never saw any difficulty in selecting weather | to build good sewers in the winter; had been en- gaged on gas works in the city; was working all winter last year; it was a work of masonry, part hy- draulic, some firework, and various kinds; they thought they did good work there. Croes-examined—The rule of operation on the Croton water work'was to stop on the 15th Nov., but was not sure it was not October; tho work was then allabove ground; in the tunnels it was hot enough, a man would sweat there; did not know the general rule; the tunnels were not driven through | when he was there; they recommenced in April. Direct resumed—Never apprehended any danger in building a sewer at any time, taking a good day, and covering it np es thoy proceeded. Adjourned till Tueeday morning at eleven o'clock. Police Intelligence. SECOND DISTRICT POLICE COURT. Before Justice Stuart. © FORGERIES AND FRAUDS ON THE GENERAL GO- VERNMENT—INVESTIGATION OF WITNESSES, ETC. On Wednesday afternoon the investigation com- menced in the matter pending against Wm. Merri- hue and others, who are alleged to be implicated in certain fraudulent operations, by getting up false papers and documents on claims from heirs of de- ceased volunteer soldiers who died in Mexico during the war. These fraudulent claims were discovered in the Department of the Interior, at Washington, inthe form of land warrants and pensions, a large number of which have been paid, possibly to the amount of near one hundred thousand dollars. In some cases no less than three or four different per- sons have been presented to the government for the same claim. It seems the way the business has been done was in this wise: copies of the pay-roll have been obtained, and a perfect description of the de- eeaced soldier in that way elicited; but in order to collect the claim, it was necessary to manufacture a widow, a mother, father, sister, or brother. In many cases widows have been exhibited, although the deceased was never married; fathers and mothers brought to light who had been dead years ago. Hence it was deemed indispensable by the ipa officers to take such measures as, in their judgment, would put a stop to any further de- redations of the like character. Atthe opening of he court, the case of Wm. Merrihue was called on. Mr. Edwards appeared for the prisoner, and Mr. Jobn W. Latson for the government. Before pro- ceeding in the hen peony the magistrate wished to know who appei as counsel on either side. Mr. Latson said he appeared as the attorney for the go- vernment. Mr. Edwards, in reply, said he was coun- sel for Mr. Merrihue, but protested decidedly against the authority of Mr. Latson acting as counsel for the government; and if he acted in that capacity he would certainly insist to see some written authorit; from the government giving him the power. It is well known, as your honor is well aware, that the govern- ment have their own officers to presecute such mat- ters. Mr. Hall, the U.S. District Attorney, he would say, is the proper person to appear bere, and not a counsellor at law. On theother hand, if this was a rozecution by the people of this State, then Mr. lunt, the District Attorney for this county, would be the legal laoreet He most decidedly protested against this kind of outside counsel. Mr. Latson, in reply, remarked that he had a per- fect right to act as counsel—he had been especially deputed to conduct the prosecution, at least as far as bringing all the evidences before the magistrate; and further, that if Mr. Edwards could exhibit any law whereby counsel were prohibited from acting on the part of the prosecution, he should like to see it. Justice Stuart decided to allow Mr. Latson to act as the attorney for the government. The investiga- tion then proceeded. Mr. Richard M. Heath was called, and sworn and examined ag to the documents brought on by him from Washington. This paper, marked “A,” I re- cognise as one of a parcel of papers brought by me from the pension office to this city. COPY OF PAPER. State of New York Cityand County of New York, ss.— Before me personally appeared Phoebe Hoffman, to me known, and having been duly eworn, did depose and say that che is the widow of John Hoffman, the identical per- son who was a private in company F, Louisiana Mounted Volunteers, commanded by Captain Lewis, and who died at Puebla, Mexico, on the eighteenth day of January, 1848; that che still remains the widow of said John Hoff-{ map, and makes this declaration to obtain a warrant for one hundred and ixty seres of land. part of the bounty due said deceased on his enlistment. PHOEBE HOFFMAN, Sworn before me, this thirdday of July, 1850. Wm, H, Griswoip, Commissioner of Deeds. State of New Vork—City and County of New York, s3.—~ Before me, personally appeared Abraham Gardner and Joseph Newian, two ‘creditde witnesses, and tome por- sonally knows. and having betn duly sworn, did depose and ray, that Phoebe Hoffman, above named, is the widow of John Hoffman, the identical person who was a privatein company E, Louisiana Mounted Volunteers, commanded by Captain Lewis, and who died at Puebla, Mexico, on the 18th day of January, 1848; that said deceased was about five feet eight inches in’ height, of light complexion, brown hair and gray eyes, and was born in Bucks county. Pennsylvania, and was a butcher by cecupation, and about thirty-five years of age; that eaid deceased was married to Phoebe Hallack by the Reverend Nathan Pennington, of the German Reformed Chureh, on the 16th day of June, 1830; that they were prevent at said marringe, and sig the certificate thereof ; that she still continues the widow of said decen-ed; that @aid deceased bad three children, all of whom are now dead; that his said widow resides in Hague street. in said city of New York, and has there siver the death of her said husband, and that they are dis'ntervatcdin the above appiiéation ABKAIAM GARDNER, JOSEPH NEWLAN, Sworn to before me thie third day of July, 1860, Wn». HL. Griswor, Commissioner of Deeds, Attached to these documents waa the certificate of the County Clerk, setting forth that W. H. Griswold was duly authorized to administer (he oath as a Commis. sioner of Deeds, Mr. Latson.—Ts that poper alleged to be a false document by the United States government at Wash- 2 Edwards.—Oh, that won't do. Prove the | forgery ifyoucan. Wo aiv not to be sent to prison | on hearsay testimony Mr. Lateou—. Wel, 1 now offer this paper (a land . *position was never heard of before. F i rE holding accused. By the Magistrate—Mr. Heath, what has beon . the action of paper in question ? Witness—This is a part and parcel of a set of fraudulent Pepere presented at Washington, filed in the Pension ico, to got & land warrant. There are three sets of rs, ome a pretended widow oar Hoffman) of John Hoffman, another by the r, and the third b: the brother and sister. The latter were adj to be the true claimants, and the others wore cancelled. A document marked B, the cortifioate from Ohio, also » paper marked C, were both identified by the witnes# as genuine papérs brought from Wi ton. Mr. Lateon here d the the right to above 5 Mr. Edwards objected to the introduction ef any such illegal evidence Tho Magistrate ruled it out for the it. Mr. Latson wished to read the papers, to show to the Court conclusively that the name of Phocbe Hofman was fictitious. . Magistrate.—You must show that the name Phoobe Hoffman is forgery by some living witness before me, and that Mr. Merrihue is a party to it, or I oapnot detain the prisoner any longer. I have no lar to your proving the power of attorney, or other documents, but I must have the requisite proof to justify me in holding this man. The next witness called by Mr. Latson was Jobn D. MacGregor, counsellor at law, who, being sworn, says—I reside at No. 248 West Twonty- second street; I am acquainted with the hand- writing of William Merribue, and the writing in the body of the paper, marked “A,” is Mr Merrihue’s handwriting; 1 have no knowledge about the docu- ment marked “A,” or the signature of Phoobe Hoffman, except having seen the r before, but on looking more fully into it, I aee it is for a land warrants anit think I over saw the document before; at first I thought it was the paper [ saw at the United States Court; I have no knowledge of the signature of Phoebe Hoffman; I have no doubt the Hooy of the paper is the writing of Mr. Merrihue. Q.—Did Mr. Merrihue ever ackno@ledge to you that he signed the signature of Phoobe Hoffman ? A.—He did not. Mr. Lateon.— Had you any knowledge or informa- tion who signed that name, Phoebe Hoilman, in that document? Witness.—I bave no knowlodge of the signature of Phoebe Hoffman, not having seen it before; I don’t suppose I ever saw it before. Magistrate.—Have you any knowledge as to who the author of that signature is? Witness.—I have not. Magistrate.—Have you any doubt that the body eee paper is in the hand-writing of Mr. Merri- jue t Witness.— No, sir. Magistrate—Mr. Latson, have you any further proof relative to the forgery of this document? Mr. Latson.—I have only this documentary evi- dence from Obio, showing that Hoffman was never married. Mr. Edwards.—I shall oppose admitting such evi- dence, as entirely Ho the aooused has the right to be confronted with his accusers; why, such @ pro- © never have seen these alleged witnesses; these very papers on which you seek to send us to prison, may be forged for what we know. ir. Latson.—Y our honor, I simply offer them to show that the paper bearing the name of Pnoebe Hoffman, is a gross forgery; Ido not accuse Mr. Merrihue of forging it, and for this purpose I sub- mit them, and in addition to the other evidence, I offer a letter sent by Mr. Merrihae to Washington. Witness further says that the letter here produced warked “D.,” is in the hand-writing of Mr. Merri- hue. Letter bere read us fullowe:— New Yorx August 3 1850. Dran Sin :—Yesterday by mistake Isent youa paper incase of Hoflman; being very busy.I sent the same without the two witnesses signing. Please send the same to me by return mail, and by so duing oblige yours, &, WM. MERRIHUS, Florence Hotel. Mr. Latson also produced a power of attorney, sent toMr. John T. Sealy, at Washington, purport- ing to be signed by Phoebe Hoffman, in the presence ot James Brice, both alleged to be forged. Mr. MacGregor was shown this document, and testified that the body of the instrument was inthe handwriting of Mr. Merrihue, except the uame of Mr. Sealy. Mr. MacGregor was shown this power of attorney, and testified that the body of it was written by Merribue. I should say that the signa- ture of Jamer Brice looks like the handwriting of Merrihue, but a little altered; the color of the ink is the same; and from the general appearance, I have no doubt about its being his writing, from the best of my opinion, and the fact of its being on that document; the signature James Brice is written by Mernhue; the filling in of the certificate is in the handwriting of Merrihue; it is by comparison, and the fact of its being on this document; bad I seen the signature of James Brice apart from any other writing, I think 1 should want writing of Merrihue’s to contrast with; I have a doubt, to be sure, that Menibue wrot¢ it; itisa pretty bard question tg say positively, bul still T must sny I haté hot much doubt. Adelay here arose in consequence of Mr. Haskett, one of the witnesses, having left, being un- well, and not supposing he would be called that dey. An officer was despatched to his residence, and in about an hour returned with the witness. Haskett was examined as follows iam Jay Haskett, being sworn, says—He is a counsellor at law. (The paper marked A exhibited to witness.) Deponent says that he cannot swear that the bedy of the writing in the paper is that of Wm. Merrihue, unless he had been told that said writing was that of Merribue; deponent is acquaint- ed with the handwriting of Merrihue. Q. by Magistrate—From what you know of the facts and circumstances with respect to the paper marked A, are youable to form an opinion as to whore handwriting that paper isin? A —I cannot answer one word upon that subject; I cannot give a legal opinion Q Have you ever been employed by Mr. Merri hue as counsel, by which means you are in posses- sion of knowledge with respect to this paper—you cannot disclose?’ A —No, I never was engaged as counsel. Q —Why, then, cannot you ai the question ‘ing bave any knowledge of the fi in the case, which exacts my mi of that paper. Q.—You say you have a knowledge of Merrihue’s handwriting?’ A —Yes. Q.—Is the handwriting in this any way disguised from that generally written by Mr. Merrihye, and if so, in what manner? A —It is smaller and better written than he generally writes, except in a power of attorney sometime ago. Q.—Did you testify in the ease you speak of, as to the power of attorney? A.—I did, and swore it was Merrihue’s handwriting. Q.—Now, sir, that is all you are asked in this case; you are asked to say, if in your opinion, this per is not in the handwriting of Merrihue? A.— ly impression would be, that this paper is in his handwriting. Witness continued—In relation to the power of attorney, the body of the paper, I think, isin the handwriting of Merrihue. he name, James Brice, on the paper, I am not prepared tosay is in the handwriting of Merrihue. J once thought it was, but when | came to analyze the reasen of that opinion, I found it was fallacious. I have no opinion as to who wrote the name James Brice. Ihave no belief on that subject, and can- not say who wrote that name. At the close of this witness’s evidence, the court adjourned until 3 o’elock on Thursday afternoon. THIRD DAY, At the appointed hour, 3 o’clock yesterday after- noon, the accused parties in the land warrant frauds upon the government were mustered in court, and the further examination of witnesses gone into. The case of Wm. Merrihue was the matter under examina- tion, but counsel for Wm. H. Griswold stated to the magistrate that as the evidence in the case of Merri- hue was about the same as would be produced against his client, he proposed to have Mr. Gris- wold’s examination go on at the same time. This proposition Mr. Latson acceded to, and the testimo- was proceeded with. The object of the testimohy offered by the prosecution was to show that no such person as Phoebe Hoffman ever resided in Hague street,in July or August, 1850, as represented in the affidavits sent to the government. John W. Brahom sworn,—says—I reside at 271 Pearl street, Brooklyn. (The paper, marked “A,” referred to inthe provious day’s testimony, exhi- bited to the witness by Mr. Latson, who asked him ifhe could tell the handwriting contained in the document.) The witness replied that he could not tell the handwriting of Mr. Merrihue; the power of attorney, marked “B,” I have scen before in court; I think I. know Mr. Merrihue’s handwriting some- times; I think I could tell some of his letters; I saw Mr. Merrihue write in Mexico; I was serjeant in the same company that Mr. Merrihue was lieuten- ant; I think the Totter r in the name Brice, signed in the document “E,” is Mr. Merrihue’s handwri- ting, but I cannot swear it is. " . Sally Garey being sworn, says—I resido at No 269 Poor! sireot, corner of Haguo stroot; I have re- swer the question ? of me whether I and circumstances nd to a. knowledge four yee thie July; I am a married | woman; | knew all the persons in that house di the months of July and August, 1850, that is, i | they gave the rp haene | nares Sper, our one to reside in t! by the name of Hones; 1 toss ase heen dwelling houses there are in Hi streot; the one:! Liye in isthe only ‘one on that 3; 1 never knew woman by namo of Hoffmen to reside In Hogue reet; I am well ted in my own house, but any- sworn, No. 6 Hague sree; I Bane recdad re 4 three years; there are three dwelling houses the Rg between Pearl and Cliff streets; the other buildings are factories; I haveno recollection of any woman Phoebe Hoffman to reside in that street, nor have I heard of any family by that name ere for the last | to reside there within the last three ; Hague street only extends from Pearl to Cliff street; I have been well acquainted in the street; on the cor- ners of the street ore grocery stores; the dwelling houses join the one I residein; people are mo in and out; the woman might have there ual known to me; I cannot tell. Cross-exan by Mr. Edwards.—I am night- watchman in a 3 1 cannot tell how many families are in the houses next to me; in the months of July and August, 1850, there was the widow Sullivan and Peter Kuffe; there were other sons occupying the said house; the other house I id not know anything about. John Sullivan being sworn, says—I reside at No. 365 Pearl street; I have collected rent of the tenants at No. 4 is street; Thavd done so for the last, six years; 1do not think I_knew all the names of the persons who occupied No. 4 Hague street in ); there =a have been persons living in that house that I did not know their names ; in fact I do not know all the names of the persons now occupy- ing the Jeamlens I never knew any porson named jcebe Hoffman. Richard Kent, an intelligent lad of about four- teen years, being sworn, says—I reside at No. 145 Allen street ; No. 8 Hague street belonged to my uncle, who is now di T collect the rents of the said building ; my uncle, Edmund Fitzgerald, in tl ear 1850, collected the rents of the said bi ee my uncle kept an account book, this is ok. Here Mr. Edwards objected to the production of the memorandum book. The magistrate sustained the objection. Witness continued—I was in the house in Hague streot inthe year 1850; I recollect the names of two persons, Mrs. Pervest and Mrs. Ledger. Henry Landa being sworn, says—I reside at No. 8 Haguo street; I have lived there for about three years and a half; I did not know the names of all the perrons residing in said house; I keep a _groce- yy store; I never knew @ person named Phoebe loffman; I am pretty well acquainted in that street, but do not know all their names. Abel C. Wilmarth, being sworn, says—I reside at No. 121 South Second street, Williamsburg; I am acquainted with Wm. Merrihue; I have known him ten years; lam familiar with the hand writing of Mr. Merrihue; I think the body of the writing in the document marked “A,” is the hand-writing of Morribue; 1 have seen him write, possibly a thou- sand times; I was a clerk in the United States Dis- | trict Court at the same time that Mr. Merihue was; I should say the body of the writing is that of Mer- ribue; the power of attorney marked “HE,” the most ef that, I should say, was Merrihue’s hand writing, with the exception ofJohn P. Nealy, James Brice, and Wm. H. Griswold; I don’t think “James Brice” is written by Merrihue, because it don’t look like his handwriting ; the letter marked **D,” in my opinion, is written by Merrihue; on my first im- prrmice I thought it was mot, but on looking at the etter I should gay it was his writing. Jobn Wanken being sworn, says—l reside at the cornerof Hague and Pearl streets; 1 moved there on the 13th of June, 1850; I keep a grocery store on that correr; I have no recollection of any person by the name of Hoffman residing in Hague street in the months of July and August, 1850. At this stage of the proceedings, witnesses were examined for the defence, as a witness for the pro- secution did not appear, and an attachment was issued. Themas W. Smith being sworn, says—I reside at No. 25 Bleecker street; Iam a member of the bar; Thaveknown Mr. Merrihue for the last ten years past; | am perfectly acquainted with the haadwrit- ing of Mr. Merribue; the signature, ‘James Brive,” to the power of attorney marked ‘‘E,” I should say is not in the handwriting of Merrihue. Cross-examined by Mr. Latson—The signature of domes Brice I should say, in my opinion, is not his handwriting; as to the other parts of the writing on the paper I_ cannot suy that it resembles the hand- writing of Merrihew at all; there was one or two claims sgainst the government in which I was con- cerned with Mr. Merrihue; it was as long back as three years; I believe the claim was obtained; I don’t recollect how much my share was in the mat- ter; I don’t know whether any third party was con- cerned in it; there might have been another claim I was concerned in; Merrihue was acting more as clerk in wy office than anything else; Merrihue did such business in my office; I did not like such business to be done in my of it was something out of my line of business; I cannot remember the name of the woman who had the claim; the money I beliove was raised and a settlement made; I know the lady was very well satisfied, and returned her thanks; Merrihue asked permission to do busi- ness in my office, direct his letters to my office, &c ; I know Merrihue was concerned in those land claims, but I took no interest in them; I do not know that a number of land warrants were returned; I took no part in Merrihue’s business, except in one case, which, if I recollect correctly, was the claim of a Mrs. Trembly; I was interested in one or two cases with Merrihue in the procurement of land warrants from the general government, and no more, to my knowledge. , Question by Magistrate—Was Mrs. Trembly set- tied with, perronally, in regard to that pension? Answer—Yes, sir, I consider she was; she returned her thanks by note. Question—Did you eversee Mrs. Trembly in your office? Answer—Yes; I saw a person who called herself Mrs. Trembly; Ithink she lived with hor father, Alderman Peters. At the conclusion of this witness, the Court ad- journed until three o’clock this afternoon. ALLEGED CHARGE OF FALSE PRETENCNS—CALIFOR- NIA TICKETS AGAIN. Officers Davie and Bilger, of the Jefferson Market Police Court, yesterday succeeded in arresting Bar- nebus 8. Haight, who, a short time since, figured somewbat soaieouaaly before the police, as one of the firm of Palmer & Co., in which Ee was charged with nalts spurious tickets for passage to Califor- nia. In this lost case Haight stands charged by Mr. Charles Rowland, of Fairfield county, Ct., with having, on the 19th of February last, defrauded him of $160 in cash, the sum paid by him to the said Haight, for two tickets of passage to California, which tickets have, as is now alleged, proved to be worthless. The complainant sets forth in his affida- vit, that at the time he made the purchase he was very particular to inquire of Haight as to his own ponsibility, and also of the responsibility of the firm of Palmer & Co., of which he represented himself to be a member, and that Haight stated to him that Mr. Corwin, the United States Consul ot Panama, was in company with them (Palmer & Co.) in shipping passe from New York to Culif Palmer & Co. owned five ships, all employed in the business of conveying passengers from New York to ‘an Francisco—that two ot these sbips were em- ployed between New York and Chagres, and the other three on the Pacifie; Haight named three ships onthe Pacifie, which were the Gold Hunter, Sea Bird, and the third complainant thinks was the Monumental City; on this side of the Isthmus the veesels were the William Penn and the City of New York; he also stated that they owned and conduct- eda through line from New York to San Francisco, and that a ehip of their line teft New York for Chagres on the first day of each month, and i near the latter part of the month; that the firm of Corwin & Co. was the agents of the house of Palmer & Co., and that the latter house forwarded to the former, at every shipment of pas- sengers, a large sum of money, and never less than $30,000, which was to defray the expense of sending passengers across the Pacific. He also said that ne had that day put up $60,000, in specie, to send to Corwin & Co.; that his men were then sending it down on board the United States, which was about to leave for Chagres. He also pointed out to complainant a keg which, he said, was one of the kegs of silver be was sending, and that the carmen were then taking the money to the ship; he also said that the old lines—the Vanderbilt and United States line—were very angry at their firm for not consenting to raise the fare to $250, and that the public were indebted to their line for having the price of a through passage kept at $200; he said that he was opposed to all monopolies, and that his firm were determined that no monopoly should exist in the business of carrying passengers to California. Com- plainant asked Haight why he did not name the ship on the Pacific in the tickets which was to con- vey the passengers from Panama to San Francisco; he replied that it would either be the Gold Hunter or Sea Bird, and that if either should be named in the ticket and the other should me 49 to be first in at Panama, it might cause some delay, os when the ship was named, the holder of the ticket could only go on board the ship specified; that one of the two above named ships would be sure to be in rendi- ness at Panama, on the arrival of the pas- sengers there; but that he could not say with certainty, which one it would be. He also added that their line was better provided against delay than either of the old lines, and that to protect their passengers against all possible accidents, their firm had an engagement with the firm of Corwin & Co., that, if by possibility, any break of machinery or other circumetance should oceur with cither of their ships on the Pacific, causing delay, the firm of Corwin & Co. were to forward their passengers in | other sbips, without delay, and atthe oxpense of toawait a further examination. ‘harge of -—A man well known to the police, named Eugine Barron, was yesterday ona charge of ane Aye > the person ote oung man, named George Wet, ie sum, of e ‘The young man, it seems, had been entrusted with the money by his employer in the country, to this city to make a payment; but unfortunately, on his arrival here he was picked up by this rogue, whom the simple youth thought to be an honest fellow, and went a little around town with him, when, on separating. ho discovered that during their interview his money had vanished from his pocket. The ac- cused was taken before Justice Bogart, who commit ted him to prison for trial. Arvest on Suspicion —Officer Mooney, of the Fighteonth ward, yesterday arrested on suspicion a man named William Patterson, char; with hav- ing, on Wednesday last, entered the dwelling house Ne. 316 Rights Leg and see Me Say a old wa 10; ir wif r rings, Berd ie etches. he., "values in all 2 4231, the property of Mrs. Mary A.-Cook. The suspicion against the accused is simply because he was the only person about the promises at the time the pro- perty was missed, None of the property was found in his possession; notwithstanding, however, Justice McGrath detained him for a further examination. Assaulting an Officer.—Officer Wildoy, of the Se- cond district police court, yesterday arrested a man named Cornelius Donnelon, on a charge ot vio- lently assaulting, on the 18th ult., Matthew O'Rourke, a constable and deputy sheriff of Brook- lyn, and a to rescue from his custody a isoner who been convicted at the Court of ‘pecial Sessions, whom the officer was conveying to the House of Refuge. Justice McGrath held the prisoner to bail to aaswer the charge. Court of Special ssions. Before the Recorder and Aldermen Barr and Boyco. THREF DAYS’ CROP AT THE TOMBS. Juxr 20.—There were this morning fifty eight persons in the City Prison, awaiting the judgment of this court, for petty misdeeds, Thirty of there were offences against the person, the remainder for unauthorized interferences with the rights of property in a paltry way. The majority were discharged, but the hearings occupied much longer than usual. the court not riving till nearly two o'clock. Assuultsand batteries are as usual in the hot weather io the arcendant, but of such a nature as denote merely an upwonted high temperature of the blood. and nota spirit of brutality or malignity. Such was that of ‘A DARING INTRUDER—POPPING IN, Henry French, a young man of rather phiegmatic ap- pearance, was charged by Bridget Stevenson, a tail, iraseible, and rather good looking Rhda J woman, with taking most improper liberties, and intruding pot only at her board, but bed. The complainant stated that she was the wife of Peter Stevenson. and that they kept a liquor store and bar in Tenth avenue, between Forty-third and Forty-fourth streots; that, on Sun- day” evening, the priconer and his cousin came, and thvy, with some others, drank some “pop.” On going away, they left their couts, by way of excuse, and returned between 9 avd 10 o'clock, when they had some more “ pop; she about this time retired to her bed. in the kitchen adjoining, and around her couch the re- vels were renewed, and she was prevailed upon to take a glase of wine; there were some others present, and it would seem the * pop.” the only thing the prisoner and the rest drank, was the veritable «juice of poppy,” for in a very short time her husband. as well as the others, fell asleep. Her spouse being seated conveniently at the foot of her bed, the prisoner had the audacity, without ‘‘pop- ping the question,” to pop himself into her arms. She was not aware, at first. that it was not her lawful helpmate who was beside her. but by signs (which she described), she discovered her mistake, and gave an alarm, when a frightful scene ensued; her awakened lord seized a pistol and was about to take'a “pop” at the pri- soner, while she armed herself with a knife; fortunately, no fatal results followed, aud the intruder was secured, ‘The defendant's story was somewhat different. They bad beed invited and pressed to come and see the complain- ants, and prevailed upon to drink, not “pop” but very tent brandy. and it was the lady who insisted on Peering the coats as a hostage for their sure return; they were all more or less under the influence of the jovial god. and tho temporary sleeping atrange- ments were all mattera suggested by the host or hostess, a hospitality he was unconscious of having wbused. Mr. Charles Thompson proved he had borne the meseage of invitation, and two other witnesses gave the defendant an excellent character for general temperance, soberness, and chastity, and the complaint was dismissed. MY FIRST ADVENTURE IN THE LAND OF FREEDOM. William McLeod, a respectable looking man, beyond tho hey day of youth, was ae with assaulting Ed- ward Dwyer, an officer of the First ward. on 25th inst. By the defendant's statement, it seemed he had only that day arrived from the old country, and com ing ashore on the Nortb River side of the city had celebrated his safe landing, by a free indulgence in sundry potations, of a na- ture so novel to him, that they had «turned him upside down,” in which condition, feeling himself on a free soil, he had exsayed to assert his personal independence by some pugnacious demonstrations. In the course of his antics, not being acquainted sufficiently with the astronomy of the Western hemisphere to recognise the “star’’ that glistened on the complainant's breast, he, in an evil hour, assaulted him, unaware of bis official capa- city. and to his surprise, soon found himself deprived of his vaunted lp wee 5 The Qourt, hoping his initiation into our laws and cus- toms would teach him a salutary lesson, allowed him once more to breathe the air asa free man. A REFINEMENT ON MORMONISM—TALFS OF THE HAREM, Patrick Brennan, whose bruised and disfigured coun- tenance gave him the appearance of * the man as won the fight,” appeared to answer the complaint ot John Demp- sey, for having broken in upon his domestic tranquillity, and committed an assault and battery upon him. The parties both lived in a lodging house in Greenwich street, and the defendant's story exhibited a highly moral and refined state of society in our midst. and at the same time a phenomenon surpassing that of Barnum’s “happy family’—two wives living under one roof and needing an incentive to fight. “Tnever struck ‘him at all,’ said he; “I only rapped at his door for my wife, thinking she was there. Sure he has two of them there of his own already, and I didn’t want her to be there making a third.” (Laughter ) The Recorder—Was your wife there? Prisoner—No, my lo das soon as T seen she was not, I turned to go away, when he set on me and bate me, as you see. and ax’d me what business I had in his room, and faith I never wanted anything there. He has these two “ wives” of his there, your honor, livin’ with him, and he does be amusing himself setting them to fight. (Loud laughter.) Och, it’s a scandal and disgrace it is, The Court appeared to think so too, if it were true; and as Patrick bad no witnesses to corroborate theee “Tales of the Harem,” the case was ordered to stand over till Friday next. a him to prison, The Extradition Case. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT. Before Hon. Judge Betts. Jury 1.—In the matter of Thomas Kaine. a fugitive from justice, claimed by the British government, and at present in the custody of the Marshal, under the Com- missioner's warrant, Mr James T. Brady appeared as counsel, associated with Messrs, R. Busteed and Richard Emmet. to move. on writ of habeas corpus, that the priso- ner is wrongfully detained ; that there has been up re- quisition by the British government on the American go- yernment for the surrender of Kaine; that Mr. Bridgham, by whore warrant he was arrested, is not a magistrate within the meaning of the treaty; and that no legal evi- dence was adduced before Mr. Bridgham, to show that Kuine could be lawfully demanded or surrendered under the treaty, or that he was ever guilty of any offence de- ignated or included in th? treaty, and that neither the warrant nor commitment shows fucts establishing any juriediction in Mr. Bridgham over the liberty of Kaine, In support of these views, counsel submitted that they had a right to plece before this court the papers and tes- timony adduced on the hearing before the Commissioner, and which they contended were not legal evidence upon which the accused should be committed. Mr. Edwards. on behalf of the British euthorities, sub- mitted that the committal by the Commissioner was con- clusive. and that this court had nothing to do with the matter. He read sections from the sot of treaty, and suid that if the Commissioner has not actedin accordance with the evidence. the accused has the shield of the United States over bim—the testimony would be reviewed by the President; but this court could not stop the trans- mission af the papers which were sent by the Commis. sioner to the executive government. This court could not. therefore. discharge the man, as by the act of treaty the Commissioner’s jurisdiction, in this particular case, was cqual to the Judge's, The Judge, in the course of the motion, remarked that he would entertain the habeas corpus unless Mr. Fdwards could show that, by the 9th article, the power was token away from the Circuit Judge, The only question tor counsel to dircuss is, whether the act referred to intercepts the anthority of this court; and if it does not, then whether the court has any further power than to decide whether the committing magistrate had jurisdiction, His (the Judge's) impres- sion was that he had no other power but to see whether the committing magistrate bad jurisdiction im the case. He had granted the habeas corpus. because it was very de- m before the eeurt should be settled by the Court of Appeals, ‘The facility of communication berween the countries had afforded opportunities to par- ties to escape from one to another. The United States had, since the treaty, applied to foreign governments for refugees for forgery and other crimes within the act, and had met with a ready response, If {t be that, under the act of 48 and "49, this court has nothing to do with the matter-after the committing magistrate had disposed of it, it is better. if this particular cave affords the occasion, that it should go before the Supreme Court of the State. Mr, Edwards asked the Judge if te would give it as his opinion that this case could be carried up to the Court of Appeals? The Judge did not mean to give any opinion on the point; but if thore fx a right toa review of the case, they sball have it. is Honor then decided on recetving, conditionally, 1 Jence and papers which had been submitted to th missioner. Counrel for the prisoner then put the documents (al- ready noticed) in before the court, and submitted that there was no evidence to warrant the committal of the agcured. The Judge o1 ing, at the sa peters then uriediotion : {The prisoner was not brought into court, A large number of hie friends and fellow countrymen were pre- rdered an adjournment unt!! Friday morn- » time anvouneing that counsel should ives in tho argument to the question of Palmer & Co. He also siated that the arrange: | rent, anxiously awaiting the result ) Thomas Francis Meagher. ‘The arrival of T. F. Meagher in this country, appears to have given a new impulse to the Irish cause. An or- ganization of those who were confederates in Ireland, in 1648, and have since come to this country, has taken Place. On Tuesday night, at Tammany Hall, they had their first meeting, in the shape ot a dianer. There was no strong drink, but there were some very strong sents ments, as may be seen by the subjoined toasts. The din- ner was not attended by any of the distinguished leaders of 1848; but the rank and file were there, and Mr. M. Crean delivered an inaugural address, eloquent, classical, and ted. Mr. Lacy occupied the vice chair. The follo is a liet of the regular toasts, with the names of the who responded to each :— 1. be the mongrcl who deepairs of his country. even in her darkest hour, Re- sponded to by Mr. E. Butler. 2. Adopt “felons” is that we have undying faith in which they suffer, and that our work shail be in accord. ance with tbatfaith. Responded to by 4, The Irish Confederat a joyous Tepublic, st mo distant day. Responded to by Mr. Thos. M. Halpin, Secretary of the Irish Confederation in 1848, 5. Meagher and McManus—May their honorable and fortunate escape be speedily imitated by the illustrious fellow patriots whom they maded to by Mr. Quigley. 6. Callanan, the Chief of Police at Ross, and the bah earns ie Seales newer’ M —We jor them for Bee will full, rish their natnes a8 noble {struments the service of freedom one of her most gifted champions, Responded to by Mr. J. J, O'Shaughnessy. 7. “ Ninety-cight ” and “ Forty-eight —The rebel’s heart beats madly, and bounds with hope, at the magic Hiowibg hiss uutbiog Sut piss, Gungeous, oud the ga showing hi: not jut F} A jak Iows, Responded to by Mr, PJ, Sherlock,” . Among volunteer toasts was “The Irish Brigade of New York,’ which was responded to by Lieutenants Burke and Taylor. Among the patriot songs was, “4¥ho fears to speak of 1982)" ° O’Brien and the Irish exiles were spoken of in the most glowing terms; and, with respect to Meagher, it was expected of him that he will go ahead for theold cause Tri-color badges were worn. The meeting was conducted in harmony, and broke up in the same spirit. T. F, Meagher has received the subjoined letter from the Governor of Indiana, with the joint resolutions an. nexed, which were unanimously adopted by the Sfate Legislature, approved June 17th by his Excellency, and attested June 21st by the Secretary of Btate:— Ixpranaroxis, La., June 22, 1852. Tuomas Francis Meacuer, Esq:— Sin—Enclosed [have the honor of transmitting to you ajoint resolution of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, tendering you aa invitation to visit the State, and partake of the hospitatities of her citizens. It is with unfeigned pleasure that I perform the duty assigned me by the resolutions; and I here take occasion to assure you that the Senators and Representatives but expressed in those resolutions the feclings of their con- atituents throughout the State, Your late struggle for Une disenthralment of your native land. the noble efforts you made to plant the standard of equad rights upon the hills of Erin, have endeared you to all, ‘he American heart throbs with pleasurable emotions at the success of free institutions, and the tri- umph of the people over despots everywhere; avd the American heart, too, beats with warm feelings of sympa- thy for those who have failed in their efforts to rear the banner of liberty. We have no desire to plant ourselves in an offensive position, at any and every attempt made by an oppressed people to throw off the yoke of tyranuy yet we feel it a glurious privilege to welcome to our lan: the exiled patriot, and tender to him the hospitality of our firesides. I am aware that you have declined an inyi- tation to apublie reception; but, sir, we invite you, not as the guest of the State alone. but as the guest of evor; true friend of liberty inthe State. Come to us asa Dele vate citizen—mect us at our homes and firesides, and re- ceive from our lips the warm greetings of welcome hearts, You will find in this State many of your noble, generous- hearted countrymen—some of our best citizens—who, together with the native citizens of Indiana, will cordially greet your arrival. Trusting that your brightest dreams of liberty to Ireland may be soon and fully realized, and hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience, L bave the honor to be, most respectfully. your obedient servant. JOSEPH A. WRIGHT, A JOINT RESOLUTION INVITING AND WELCOMING THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER TO THE HOSPITALI- TIES OF THE CITIZENS OF INDIANA. Whereas. Thomas Francis Meagher, a distinguished patriot and republican of Ireland. who was persecuted for his political opinions, by the supple minions of an unre- lenting crown, for during to Propagate the doctrine of equal rights and privileges, and asserting for himself and his own Emerald Irle those rights which have ever been held dear by the people of the * Gem of the Sea.” And, whereas, he was transported to a land rendered infamous by the blighting ordinance of a king‘s signet, which has not only made Van Dieman’s Land the receptacle of the culprit and outcast of society. but one carries with its very enunciation, guilt and contempt. And, whereas, political and religious liberty, the cause for which he was ostracised. is the most ennobling and the richest legacy inherited by the human race. And whereas, we age to learn that he has escaped the bloody clutches of his oppressors, without compromising his’ parole of honor, and is now breathing the free atmosphere of these United States—therefore, be it Resolved by the General Assembly of Indiana, That we invite Thomas Frencis Meagher to visit Indians, and bid him a hearty welcome to the hospitalities of her citi- zens, who deeply sympathize with him and his noble compatriots in their efforts to disenthral themselves from. the tyranny of a bigoted crown. And further, be it Resolved, That his Excellency. the Governor, be re- quested to transmit a copy of this joint reao'ution te ‘Lhomas Francis Meagher WM. H. ENGLISH, Speaker of the House of i i 8. 8. MICKLE, President of the Senate, pre tem. INTERESTING INCIDENT. Aday or two ago, T. F, Meagher, in company with Commodore Daniels, of Baltimore, and his friend P. J. Smyth, visited the Navy Yard. and went on board the American ship-of-war Independence, lying out in the stream, He was received very courteously by Commo- dore Morgan, who showed him all through the ship, en- tertaincd him at lunch, and offered him the use of one of his boats at any time he wanted it. Mr. Meagher being introduced to the officers, one of them, on hearing the name. raid he thought he met him in company with a Mr. Smyth in the Mediterranean, in 1849. Sir Meagher said it was impossible; but on some explanation, it turned out to be his brother, The officer then paseed a high eulogy on that gentleman, and said he would never forget his attention and devotion to a brother officer, Lieute- nant Bayard, of Philadelphia, who had been scorched by the burning lava in an eruption from Vesuvius, and had died from the effects. Young Meagher attended his bodside, on board of the ship, for five days and nights, without undressing or going to bed, till the poor fellow died, So much did the officers admire his conduct that his name became @ household word on board, and there- fore. not only on his own account but inis brother's, Mr. Meagher was a welcome guest on board the Indepen- dence. He met among the officers one or two college m™ who were delighted to see him. In fact, all were rqoiced to make his acquaintance. ‘Theatrical and Musical, Bowrry Tusarne.—Lola Montes still continues to draw large audiences, She will appear again this even- ing, in “Lola Montes in Bavaria,” and we presume the houre will be filled from pit to gallery, The distance frou Broadway to the Bowery is very short, and many ne doubt will come to sce Lola es long as she plays there, Broapway Turatre —Mr; and Mrs, B, Williams hav been completely successful at the metropolitan theatre. The house is every night well filled. which at this season is somewhat surprising. They appear to-night in four picces, being for the benefit of Mrs, Williams. who is an actress of rare abilities, and her husband a good comedian and a great favorite, It is reported that Thomas F, Mengher will visit the theatre to-night, Ninio’s Garven.—This fashionable resort is in a career of uninterrupted success. Niblois a good manager—he has always the best of everything in the theatrical world, and has by this means established a character for himaclt Lear ag gs sok big aban of the dramatic public, The French opera troupe appear to-night in th Comic opera of Le Cald.” La ‘i r Natiova THratre —This establishment is doing w —the house is bp he! i well filled and the new sie. written by Mr. N. B. Clark. called “Rebels and Tories,” is greatly admired, It will commence the performances to- night. and will be followed by the nautical drama of “Landsharks and Seagulls."’ All will close with the “Irish Tutor.” CastLe Ganven.—The Rousset family, although poa- sessing abilities of a very high order, are not so succesa- ful a they anticipated, there being not more than $150 in the Garden each night. The entertainments commence this evening with the new ballet pantomime of the “Magic Flute,” after which Herr Cline wili appear on the corde elastique, and all will close with “The Miller.” Arron Puace Opera Hovse.—The exhibition of the Monkeys. goats, dogs. and other trained auimals by Do- netti. is still well attended; but the house is not so full since the appearance of Lola Montes at the Bowery. who is attracting many of the Saeed gentry to the Bowery Theatre, to witness her freaks in Bav: Amentcan Museum.—The programme for this afternoon and evening. consists of the drama of “Middy Ashore,” the “Omnibus,” and the “Villiage Phantom,” with dane- ing between the pieces. The diuseum is doing well—it is crowded daily. Onaisty’s Ovens Hovse.—Christy’s popular band of Ethiopian Delinentors, are as successful asever Their programme for to-night comprises singing, dancing, in- struimental solos, and burlesques Woon's Minstrers.—This favorite company are dolight- ing large audiences nightly with their negro performas- ces, The selection announced for this evening is very attractive. Nino's Saroon.—Paul Julien’s first concert in Ameri- ca, comes eff this eveni The programme is one of variety, and from the ies of the youthful artist— which have been tested on Wednesday evening—there is evory probability that he will be liberally patronised, Jon Brovcnam,—Sevoral leading gentlemen, admirers of Mr. Brougham as an actor and a writer, intend giving him a complimentary benefit next weok, as a testimony of respect for his abliities, Lyceum Turatar.—The testimonial benefit to George Jordan, will take place at this establishment to-morrow evening, The pioees selected are “London Assurance,” and the “Virginia Mummy,” in which several popular actors will appear, Carnenime Haves gave @ concert at Milwaukie on the 28th June