The New York Herald Newspaper, December 27, 1852, Page 2

"9 GURDON B PRIEBTOR AND EDITOR SENT Us. VETTERS Bubecription, ddver- te be puso che’ peemnge el he odessa from TICE taken of enenynecs comaunicohons, We 1B PRANTING executed with neatness, ehcagnen, and renewed every day. 23 Webume XVII sapteceereee == 00: NO, B50. AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. Ez Bowery.—Damom amp Prruus an GIRL. 9 it rae THEATRE, Broadway.La Csusannre. W¥BL0'S, Broadway —Marcrra. BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street.—Panie ava Bensen—Tax Wonx or an Anrisr. bina gin leo of Chatham strect.—A Cuzar Ex- Eva, rax Inn Paincass—Mvore Liny, \CK'S THEA’ Broadway.—M | WALLA Rg TRE, \way.—Monsy—Hien ‘WHITE'S THEATRE OF VARIETIES, 17 and 1! | le Suzrranp——Misomiey Maxine—| AMERICAN MUSEUM.—Afternoon—Gan. Tom Tavae sBarmony anv Aonus, Evoning—Gen. Tom Tauae— Peary Turves. Russian flag Goat over the citadel of Constantinople. The posession of Turkey is now the great aim of the Czar. Let Louis Napoleon consent to the an- nexation of Turkey, and announce to the world his approval of the aggrandizing schemes of Nicholas, and eil che power of England could not avert its fate. It would become part of the Russian dominions, in the teeth of England. The treasured object of Russian ambition would be cheaply purchased by the non-interference of Nicholas im the private schemes of Louis Napoleon on Piedmont, Germany, and Bel- gium. The Ozar would be only too glad to give carte blanche for the West te his brother Emperer in France, if the latter were to offer, in exchenge, to o- operate with him in his Eastern plans. So Rus- sia would be disposed of. Avustria and Prussia only require to be let alone, to come to hostilities with each other. All the festering jealousy which has been rankling io their bosoms for years, is now ready to find a vent. Austria is indignant that a petty Northern power should attempt to rival the empire of the Czars. Russia is eager to prove to Europe that her claim to the finest army im Europe is no idle boast. There ean be but one supreme power in Central Europe; neither will eonsent to resign the title to ita rival. MBLLER'S SALOON, 639 Brosdway.—Necromancy. GQRORAMA, 586 Broadway.—Banvann's Panonama oF wan Hoy Lavo. GS BROADWAY.—Mecnanscar Exuipirion, GHRISTY’S OPERA HOUSE, 472 Broadway.—Brworian sy Curisty's MinsTRELs. ‘WOOD'S MINSTRELS, Wood's Musical Hall, 444 Broad- wag.—Rrworian Knot R eLsy, (GRROUS, 37 Bowory.—Equasrnian ExTzRrrainmenrs. Rew Werk, Monday, December 27, 1852. =SS————— The News, ‘The government express train, with the foreign masils brought by the steamship Canada, reached ‘this city about ten o’clock last night, having made ‘the ran from Boston, over the Springfield and New Haven road, in six hours. We find no eommercial Ratelligence of importance in the European journals, beyend what has already been given by telegraph. ‘The details of the nows, which we elsewhere pub- Meh, are fraught with considerable interest, particularly that relative to the first week’s weign of Louis Napoleon, the fears and jealousy exhibited by Austria, the rumored movement of the French for the subjugation ef Piedmont, &c. The article from the London ‘Fimes, in reply to the Cuban Junta, will, of course, attzact general attention, fox the reason that it may be supposed to shadow the feelings of the British mpon the subject of the annexation of Cuba to this eountry. Atelegraphic despateh from our special corres- pondert st Washington gives the names of the last eabinet formed by Madam Rumor for the purpose ef relieving Gen. Pierce from all trouble on that seore. Whether tho latter will eoncur in all the se- Ieotions of the accommodating old lady we shall mow in about ten weeks. We observe that Sena- Sor Hunter is still assigned to the State Department, Rotwithstanding the assertions ot his friends that he will net accept of any appointinent within the new President’s household. Perhaps they are looking out for a mission abroad for him. Who knows? Gen. Dobbin, it will be borne in mind, was pre- vented from being elected United States Senater by the North Carolina Legislature, through the In tho one, the liberal partg is triumphant, and views with herrer the despotic principles on which its rival government is based; the autocrat of Vienna would eagerly grasp any pretext for inter- fering with the constitutional monarchy at Berlin. Every reason, political, commercial, and social, teaches that Austria and Prussia must come into collision before long. An adroit monarch like Louis Napoleon could easily contrive to widen the breach, ard accelerate matters. By skilfully throw- ing his weight first on one side, then on the other— by feigning to sympathize with the doctrines of Metternich one day, and affecting a friendly regard fer the reigning family at Berlin, the spark ean easily be fanned into a fiame. The rivals are so equally balanced that neither could afford to engage another enemy so long as the conflict lasted. If Austria and Prussia were fairly embarked in a mu- tual war, Louis Napoleon eould annex Piedmont, Baden, Switzerland, and Belgium with perfect im- punity. This, to our mind, seems the most likely course for Louis Napoleon to pursue. He will give instrac- tions to his ambassader at the Porte to second the designs of Russia, and in return, the Czar will refuse to believe the representatives of Austria and Prussia when they caution him that France is crossing the Rhine and the Alps. He will set Prussia and Aus- tria by the ears, and threaten to throw his weight into the scale against either, if his encraochments are opposed. He will not strike the first blow; but will consent to incorporate Piedmont, Belgium, or Switzerland, in France, if # party can be got up in those countries to pray for admission into his do- minions. Meanwhile, to divert attention from his real projects, he will suffer it to be whispered in secalled well informed circles, that an invasion of Great Britain is the project nearest his heart. He may also encourage the notion that France has de- sign en Sonora, or some other part of this continent. These stories are a very convenient cloak to plans so extensive as those which Louis Napoleon is matur- ing. The annexation ef Piedmont and the other States onthe Alps and the Rhine, will be eombined with the most strenuous encouragement of enterprise and commerce. Railroads, canals, telegraphs, lines of opposition of Gen, Saunders, our former Minis- ter te Spain. Asa sort of balm, it may be that Gen. D.’s friends now desire to secure him a seat in the cabinet. Infact, there are so many strange stories aficat that one only tends to mystify the ether. Wait till the fourth of March, and then the @oads will be dispelled as if by the wand of an en- ehaater. We publish to day a verbatim report of the finan- lal condition of Saint Peter’s (Roman Catholic) Oharch, as stated yesterday, by the most Rev. Arch- Bishop Hughes, to a crowded congregation. This very elear and satisfactory analysis of debts and e@xedits should be carefully read by the thousands fmterested in the church building and improvements. Want of room compels us to refrain from noticing much matter of interest contained in this issue. The Giscriminating eye ef the reader, however, will be able to catch, at a glance, that which is of most im- portance. @he Projects of Louls Napeleon=-The An- nexation Movement in Piedmont, A clue to the real projects of Louis Napoleon geems at last to have been obtained. The eyes of Auitria are being opened—quickened by the con- sciousness of tyranny, the cabinet of Vienna shows ebvious signs of alarm. With such a neighbor as Louis Napoleon, satiated with dignities and titles at heme, and eager to add more substantial laursls to the rewards of his domestic triumphs, neither the rest- tess kingdom of Sardinia, ner the half-crashed Lom- bard Provinces can be considered safe. Already has it twaaspired that French agents are actively engaged in fanning the smouldoring embers of revolution at arin: neither geld ner diplomatic skill are idle in rousing the seditious feelings of the men who, under @harles Albert, fancied they wore going to rejuve- mate Italy. The same quiet and offective means which raised Louis Napoleon to the Imperial threne, steamers, and factories of every description, will receive @ wonderful impetas from the establishment’ of the empire. In this respect, a new era is com- mencing for France—an era which, during the ten or twelve years that it is probably destined to last, will do more for that eountry thas any era which has preceded it. Tux Common Couxcit.—Both boards of the Com- mon Council meet this evening, and it is supposed will adjourn from night to night until the arrears of business are disposed of, in order that this may be accomplished before the expiration of the year, and the new Assistant Aldermen take their places. A large number of papers remain to be acted upon; but they are nearly all of a routine nature, and, eon- sequently, of little public interest, if we except the Mayor’s veto message on the Broadway Railroad. The ten days which by law must intervene before this is taken up, will expire on the 28th inst., when it will undoubtedly be carried by the same vote as before, which, being more than s two-thirds’one, will confirm the grant, notwithstanding the chief magiz- trate’s objections. The Theatres, ‘The various theatrical establishments of this metrope- fis are exhibiting at prerent the greatest activity and em terprise In catering for the public amusement. The hol} day ‘imes of Christmas seem to have excited the mamsgers to more than ordinary exertion and liberality in produo- ing novelties ef the highest order, and mo doubt their several] treasuries present gratify ing evidemoe of the public appreciation of their enterprise. Bourton’s theatre has presented during the week a medley piece, of uncommon merit and attrac- tion, entitled “Paris amd London.” The scene opens im Paris, where a volatile English viscount is indulging himself in the pleasures and libertiniems of the gay eapital. He is, however, well watched by the vis- countess, whom he supposes to be anxiously awaiting his return to London, but who has mamaged to install ‘are now being employed, say the Austrian prints, to extend the frontier of Franco to the boundaries which it reached under the first Emperor. Lom- hardy, whore fertile plains have bowed to #0 many masters, and have been the seeme of so many French jamphs and disasters, is mow once more suspended fim the balance of Fate. Radeteky demands more men from Vienna, and threatens, if his request be mot complied with, that the tri-oolor will again float ever the palace at Turin and the towers of Milan. We are inclined to think their apprehensions are premature. It is obviously contrary to the true. policy of the Emperor to involve himself in a Euro- ‘pean war, at tho very outset ef his imperial career. Hie uncle, flushed with his victories in Egypt and Italy, and having at bis disporal an inoxtinguishable fund of national enthusiasm, the whole offerves- eence of the revolution, could, perhaps, afford to plunge France into wars of conquest ; but even with this unparalleled advantages of talent and cirowm- stances, bia reckless career led to ruin in the end. Equally inevitabie would be the fail of his xephew, if, before his authority were fully recognized in Rurope, or consolidated in the hearts of his poople, he were madly to embark in a war of oppression with any of the great powers. Not unmindful of the desperate struggles of the firet fiftoon years of thie century, and of the narrow escape which Hurope then had, all the great nations of Europe would at nee combine to crush the new monarch, if his in- saliation were to be accompanied by any reckleas attempt to interfere, by violence, with the present territorial divisions of the Continent. Nor is Louis Napoleon in any moacure ignorant of this. He knows what he would have to expect, and is fer too wise to place in jeopardy, for such an indefinite object, the erown he bas gained with so mach labor. What his policy will be, w extend I’rench territo- ry, and to encroach on his neigubors on the east, no one who is acquainted with the stow of feelings in France, or who can form @ reasonable conjoo- ture of the designs of the Emperor, ‘oan on- tertain a moment’s doubt. But he must first auard egeinst the possibility of a coalition of the Enropean powers against him. The dragon must be lulled to sleep before the golden apples can be rafely seized. The fangs of Russia, Prussia, and Awiris, must be exicacted bolory it will be prudent | herself as his “tiger,” amd is, therefore, cognizant of all his adventures. By « woman's trick, comoceted with an artiste to whom Volatil has made advances, she lures her husbandjo return to London, where he is to meet the woman who adores bim. Thomes Trot, the eld fashioned, sturdy, English coachman, with his farred cloak, cocked hat, and formidable wig, (personated by Burton.) figures to great advantage in the picec, vis-a-vis of his ambitious French rival, Hypelyte de Frisac, hair dresser amd perruquier, admirably supported by Piacide. The voyage from Calais to London is represent- ed by means of s magnificent panorama, exhibiting the varicus sights of interest in the Channel, comprising the piers, forte, boats and shipping, # ateamship, a fresh gale, eship on fire, an Amorican peoket ship, Dover heights and castle, &c. All the characters in the piece are found on beard the steamboat, and the voyage is wrought up with great skill, and fall of the most comic incidents, Of courte, when Volatil gets to London he discovers that the woman who sdores him is mone other than his wife, who has been with bim ali the time, in the character of Isequey, steamboat runner and cabin boy. Comic opera, pantorime, panorama and farce all enter into the com- position of thls piece, and make of it an ollapodride of pn. usual excellence. Its success will probably induce the manager to repent It during the week. Nibio’s theatre has been well sustained during the past week, presenting on alternate nights the lively and epark lirg operas in which Madame Anna Thillon displays her talents to such advantege, and the ballets of the umsar- passed Rousset treupe. Christmas night, the splendid equestrian drama of “Mazeppa” was produced im the most magoificent style, and will be repeated during the week. The next great attraction at this beau. tiful theatre will be the appearance of Madame Sontaz, and her company in Italian opera, The great canta trice arrived in town yesterday, from Washington, and will be engaged im the intervel between this aad the evening of her début at Niblo’s, the 16th January, in re hearrals. Her first appearance will be, we understand, in the beautiful opera of “ La Fille du Regiment.” The Broadway theatre has attracted fine houses during the past week by the operatic spectacle of the “ Peri,’ which was brought out in « splendid mrnner. Tonight, however, it opens toa new operatic regime, in which Madame Alboni is the prima donna The announcement made » few days since, that this celebrated contralto would appear in opera at the Broad woy theatre, has created a great deal of excitement among all clasees of our citizens, and considerable anxiety has been manifested to learn the tariff of prices for admission. This being a very important point, the anager bus given it proper comriderstion, aug tae tinat seate cam be secured for one might only. This is es it should be. and gives all an equal chazce In addition tothe operatic company, « splendid ballet troupe hes ‘been secured, and we shall have at the Broadway a grand opera and magnificent ballet esch night during Albont’s engegement, This has never before been attempted in this country, with such artists as compose each troupe, and we have no doubt the public will liberally support the great talent presented, and make opara and ballet eombined s permanent entertainment in the metropolis of the Union. Madame Alboni will make her début thie evening, in Rosini’s grand opera of » Cinderella,” and the caste is such as will guaranty the production of every part inthe mort finished style. The ballet divertisement of Rosita’ ‘will alzo be given. This is a good beginning, and we may expect. in rapid succession, “Norma,” “Lucresia Borgia,” “Somnambula,” “ Fille du Regiment,” “Dom Pasquale,” “Lucia de Lammermoor,” *‘ Otello,” &o, Wallack’s theatre has gone en flourishing, as it deserves to do. Bulwer’s beautiful comedy of “Money” has been the principal feature in last week’s performances, as it will be im those ef the presemt week. We have never seen this piece re brilliantly maintained in all ite parte, on apy stage. as by the talented company of Walla:k. Lester, as the proud and eynical dependent of his avari- cious relative, and then as the munlficent possessor of an immense legacy—but in either position, as the de- spendent lover of his fair cousin—emacted the character of Alfred Evelymas we havo very rarcly seem it played. Obippendale made an excellent Bir John Vesey, and Sir Frederick Blount was capitally played by Reynolds. Mr. Graves, the gentleman whose greatest pleasure is to min- gle his tears with those of any human being in distress, whose only consolation for the woes of mankind, is thet the world is destined to be burned up some fine day, and who is ever recalling the memory of his sainted Maia: ‘was most admirably personated by Walcot. Miss Leura Keene was true to nature in her rendering the part of Ciara Douglas. and Mrs Hale was hardly less successfal as Georgina Verey. Altogether, indeed, the cast of this play was one which combined the various merits of the 8s TELEGRAPH. WORE BUMORE—NAMES OF THOSE AsCIGNED TO IGE SPECIAL CORARSPORDENCE OF THE REW YORE HERALD. ‘Wasmnoron, Dee. 26-75; P.M. The letter of invitation which called Mr. Hunter to Concerd. wae brought om here from Geurral Pierce by Colonel A 0. P, Nichéleon, of- Temnessce, who hed met General Pierce by appointment, it is understood, in Boston. Im well informed polities! circles here, the following gentlemen are confidently named as a portion of the new Daniel 8. ‘Treasury. af Jefferson Davie. of Mississippi Be: ar wee inal el ‘er A. 0. P. Moheloon, of Beorvtary of the In ‘Fo the abeve is added, with less confidence, however, Governor Beymour, of Oonnectiout, as Postmaster Gen- eral. I give yeu rumors merely, but ramors which are enti tled te weight from the bigh pesition of the gentlemen who give them currency. Pr The article in the New Hampshire Patriot is believed here te be semi-offieial, by the leading members of the democratic party, and the appointment of all the gentle- men above named. is deemed perfectly consistent with it. From Albany. MOROCOO FACTORY BURNED—THE RIVER FREE FROM ICE. Aunany, Deo, 26, 1852. A fire broke out this morning in the morocco factory ef A. Williamson, on South Broadway, which was nearly estioyed The building belonged to Annable & Smith, of this city, and was insured for $2,090. Mr Willismeon had Somarenes hie stock for $10,500, which is more The river at this peint is clear of ice. There is still water on the wharves, but the freshet is subsidiug Steamer Willlam Penn—The Canada’s News. New Onxeans, Dee. 24, 1852. The eteamehip William Penn railed for New York this morning. ‘The Canada’s sivices were received at tix e’cloek this evening. Arrival of Southern Mails. Barron, Deo, 26, 1852. The mails frem New Orleans have been reeeived, bring- ing dates to the 20th—as late as due. There is no mews inthe papers worth telegraphing. actors, and such as can seldom be seen together om the |- Doards of any theatre, at home or abroad. For the holi- days, Wallack has brought out two new pieces. entitled “My Christmas Dinner,” and “ Mysterious Reppings,” which will be presented for the second time to morrow evening. “My Uhristmas Dinner” wis written by Fitz James O’Brien, Esq. We congratulate Mr. Wallack on having bit the public taste so dexterously. The story: like that of all farces, is easily told. Mr. Hunter Savage, ® fast man about town, has received no invitation to din- ner on Christmas.day. Naturally indignant, he boldly forces his way into the drawing-room of a house whence s grateful fragrance of sirloin and other good things issues forth. The host, Mr. Iceberg, who is dignity personified, makes vain endeavors to get rid of his unexpected guest. Savage ‘is not tobe pulverized ;” he talks and tells stories and makes love to the maiden aunt, whom he finally leads 4 off to the dinner table. While he is still chuckling over the success of his expedient, he meets in the daughter of his host an old flame whom he had seen in the Crystal Palace in Igndon, and renews his protestations of love’ gains over the aunt to his cause by an adroit ruse, extorts a consent from Iceberg, who is more than half seas over, ard the curtain falls on a happy couple. A sprightly dialogue and a profusion of excellent bon- mots give an attraction to this bluette, which was well appreciated by the audience on Saturday night. We heard but one end- Jess rear of laughter from the first to the last scene. Mr, O’Brien has obviously turned to good profit his sequaint. ance with the witty vaudevilles of Seribe and the other mo- dern French dramatic writers : without borrowing either an idea or a situation from any, be has caught their peculiar liveliness, and has given us—a rare thing—a very clever and sparkling, though original, piece. We trust that the public will soon be familiar with his name asa successful dramatic author. ‘The Bowery theatre has for the preeent euperseded the grand religious eperatic spectacle of the “ Hebrew Som,” which poreesred such attractions, by a complete change of performances for the holideys. The popular tragedy of “Damon and Pythias” has been revived, and with the grand operatic romance of the ‘ Bohemian Girl” will be presented to-night and during Christmas week. The National theatre has kept pace with the other es" tablishments, both in enterprise and popularity. A new fairy pantomime has been produced with much talent and success, entitled ‘‘ The Mystic Lily. or Harlequin and the Lake of Beauty.” In addition to this, the drama of “Eva the Irish Princess,” bas been revived, and wiil be present- ed this evening, with the laughable farce of “A Cheap Excursion.”’ White’s Theatre of Varieties has been latterly very sue- cessful, amd is growing im public favor. To-night three fine pleces will be presented, namely “ Jack Sheppard,” the comedy of “ Mischief-Making,” and the spectacle of “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.” Barnum’s Museum continues its great attractions. The spectacle of the “Forty Thieves” is got out in superb style, and the drama of “Raymond and Agnes, or the Bleeding Nun,” which will be presented this evening, isa piece of much interest. Gemeral Tom Thuwb still con- stitutes s principal feature in the Museum. | ‘The Circus im the Bowery also advertises novelties for the holidays, which will be found very entertaining. Christy’s Opera House has not fallen off one jot in its attractive qualities, but is filled to its utmost capacity every evening. This and its neighbor, Wood’s Minstrels, are among the most amusing and successful of the theat- tical establishments of the city. Asa finieh to this theatrical report, Heller, the great mecromancist, gives his astonishing performances at 639 Broadway, and introduces legerdemain trieks appropriate to the Christmas holidays. State Erection 1x Louisiana —A new constitution having been adopted by the people of Louisiane, the first election under it will take place to-dsy. The officers to be eleoted are a Governor, Lieutenant (Governor, Treasu- rer, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and members of the Legislature. The democratic candidate for Go- vernor is Mr. P. 0 Herbert, and the whig nominee is Louis Bordelon. Laz rnom Mapxima.—By the brig Kilza Walte, Capt. Hutchinson, we have dates from Madeira to the 26th No. vember. The wine erop would fel! far short of the usual quantity this year, which, with the high price and scarcl- ty of provisions, had caused considerable distress among the operatives on the island. Marine Affairs. Quick Tarr. —The packet bark Childe Harold, Captain Olmstead, arrived yesterday from Havana, in the unusual short space of eight days. Naval Intelligence, Late Mr, Josrrn 8 Roti, or tne Coast Svr- A meetihg of the sailors and officers attached to the Pacific Coast Survey, was held lately on bourd the surveying sohooner Baltimore, for the purpose of paying & Isat tribute of rerpeot to the memory of Joseph 8. Ruth, detent in that survey, who was drowned ia the Colum- bia river. October 17, while engaged in the discharge of his duties. Beveral resolutions were passod, expressing their eense of the lors of a beloved associate, bearing tes- timony to his great ability, and simoerely Tympathising With his widowed mother, thus suddenly deprived of an affectionate aud devoted son. Personal Intelligence. Arrivals at the Irving —H. Doolittle, Ohio; M. 1. Par. rail. San Francisco; Kk. R. Jobnron, Buffalo; Louis Gavilan, Mexico, Pablo P. Orteger do., Bernardo Riquero, do.; C. H. Randall. U. 8 A.; Henry Stoddard Dayton, Ohio; Simon Perkins. Obio; H. B. Morse, San Francisco, %, Cushing, Boston; Colonel J, R, F. Mansfield, U. 8 ¥.L Onsey, U. 8 A.: Jchn G. Clark, Washington, D C.} Obarles W. Herrey. New Orleans; Ool Abbatt Cunntng- ton. Concord, NH; Dr. H.H. Bteiner, Philadelphia; M. Howard, Paris, Ky.; N. @. King, Albany; Hon A’ Potter, Pennsylvania; J ©. Pemberton, U.S. A; Mr. Hunt,U.8 A; W. Bonnett, 8t, Louis; Dr, Harvey Gib- son, Bedford. Cantye, Illinois, Nov. 20, 1862 TO THY EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. Sir—T ree, by the papers, that certain parties inter. ested in an embryo railroad from Terra Haute, Ind., to St. Louis, Mo, are publishing their intentions, aud in- ducing the credulcus to subscribe stock in that road. Now. I wish to inform 7%) and through you, the public, that the Legisiature of the State of Illinois, through which State the road ie projected, ever granted a charter for that rend, and though incorporated under the general law, the Bupreme Court of the tate has decided that they have fo power to condemn land for the Fight of wa until the Legislature shall fix the terminus of the which they have refused to do, and will continue to re- fuse. It fright and proper thet the community should be put on their guard against the attempt to carry « rail- road over our Btate in deflance of the constitutional authorities of the State, If capitalis # will be duped, it is nobody’s businers; but, it is right and just that the facts should be stated. so that they may act understand. ingly. There ie no such road as the Terra Haute and St. Louis road, and cannot be for years to come. biuater! nd paid paragraphs in the new: notwithstanding, ‘i ours, very respectfully, PLAY Daeeas. prone: Markets. New Onveans, Dec. 24, 1862. The sales of cotton to day were 5,000 bales. The mar- ket was unsettled, felicartse i ee fe a sere eh we steamer’s advices. mi ing ie qu c. The tales of the week are 37,000 bales. ‘The Canada’s ad. vices were received at sixin the evening. after hours. Paovipencr, Deo. 25, 1852. ‘The sales of cotton for the week amounted to about 3,500 bales. The sales of wool during the eame period were limited, at last week’s prices. The market closed firm Printing cloths have advanced }{c since last week. 60x64 are held at 57% to eenagr hy ats sold, to be made. The sales for the week are 69 058 pieces. ‘The Christmas Celebration. The principal devotional exercises in commemoration of the birth of the Redeemer, took plece upon Christmas day, in the Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches cf this city. Many of the Epiecopal churches were de- oorated in a very handsome manner. Saint Thomas, (Breadway,) presented an intercsting appearance, being hung around with garlands of hend- some evergreens, disposed of with great skill. A semi- cireular decorated banner, bearing upon it the legend, “ Peace on Earth,” was suspended over the communion table. The pillars supporting the galleries, were all en- cireled by shrubs. This, and the other churches of the same denomination, were attended by increased congre- gations, and served, by the pastors and clergy attached, with most impressive sermons. The usual exercises wore performed in the morning. GRACE CHURCH. Saturday being the anniversary of the nativity of Jesus Christ, the day was celebrated at the above church with the usual solemnities: The interior of the church was decorated with evergreens, which looked very neat. ‘The attendance was very numerous and select. The services commenced at 104 A. M., with prayer, in the Bpiscopal form of worship. The Rector of the chureh, Rev. Dr. Taylor, then delivered an eloquent sermon. He took his text from 1st Bpistic of St. Paul to Timo- thy, 3d chapter, 16th verse—‘And without controversy, great is the mystery of Godliness. God was manifest in flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed om in the world, received up into glory.” He began by eayiog that the proper meaning of the word mystery was secret. They were to under. stand that God sent to us his only son, Jesus Christ, in ‘the form of flesh. On someday God would remove the destroying sword that hung over our race, and he would thus open the way to heaven for his chosen peo- ple. God would ultimately abolish death, and would re- move that flaming sword Sach bho the tree of life, that they might eat of its fruit—the fruit of life. Upon every question connected with the existence of a living God, we should not inquire what made God, or who was God, or how came God into the world. We should not make religions of our own. but be contented with the faith of our fathers. Time will reveal to us who is and what he is. He them alluded to those who be that Jesus Christ and God were separate and distinct beings. He meant to show them how false were the ideas of those people. To those of them who were content with the scriptures as they were, he would illustrate the fact of there being no reliance cn bred ort state. ments regarding the revelations of Ged. posible fer any person, with proper intellec’, not to history of Christ, who, he sald, was before Abraham was. This lect alone ‘Ought to be sufficient proof of his exis. tence before he took the form of man on thisearth. We have eternal existence, and we must attribute this to Jesus Christ. God is an omnipotent being—being every where at the same time. He then contended in ver: strong terms. that God and Jesus Christ were one, ani that if we believed it, God would bless us; for he hath promired that where two or three are gathered together, there, im the midst, will he be. God only knows the hearts It is said by St. Paul, that whem the ns Will perish, Jesus Christ shall be still the same. Could they. as Christians, doubt of the un- changeableness of that Saviour who died forthem? In several portions of the scripture may showing that the word “God” means “Jesus Christ.” Notl is worse than fore man toridicule the scriptures of the Almighty God. There because of their iznorance—| lations of God. The truth |, will continue to prevail until the whole world shall be con- verted. To some le this will seem impossible; but Ehey il ad ont en I is too Ita that rat wl pre vail. He then over the objections which some men raised the fact of God and Jesus Christ same. No Christiun would more the He then read several te tions of the Bible, showing thet Torus Christ were the same. When Cbrist was going to leave them, he said that he was Father. w! he was the ‘upon this earth, alt equi to take upon himeelf the station of a humble servant. ‘Thus, those who find tault with Jesus perverted men take all those texte wherein Jesus is asina ey cor dition, for points of attack When « cbild is an heir, no matter how high his ey he he is looked upon as very little better than his father’s servants, because he is yor and knows nothing; but when he becomes of age, he fs honored and looked upon with great favor. Thus, their attacks are made ag him when he was but a fer fe then adverted, in glowi which they that day were cel: ae They should re- joice at that great event, and be thankful to God for all his mercies to them. God had set apart that day for ro. ligious rejotcing, and they should keep it holy. Amon, A collection was then taken up for the of that dis trict ; after which the sacrament was ‘inistered. TRINITY CHURCH. On Saturday Trinity Church was decorated with ever- green, to commemorate the holy character of Christmas, and services were held throughout the day. The service in the merning was celebrated in the following order :— An opening hymn on the organ, * ‘The regular prayer by Dr. Higbee, and a Jubilate, A te deum (by De. Hodges) sung by the choir—the 19th Peeim, the 45th Pealm, the 85th Psalm. Dr. Higbee read the first lesson of St. Luke, which was taken up by the choir. The Rev. gentleman thon read the second chapter according to Bt. Luke, which was also taken up by the cholr. The apostle’s orced, the regular prayer, the Inet three verses of the 64th solection of Pralms, were given out by Rev. Mr, Western and sung by the choir, The regular injunction for keeping holy tho Sabbath day, and tho loving of God, was made by Dr. Berrien, at the communion (able, from which Dr. Rigby siso read a prayer. The choir then sang a short hymn, Dr. Berrian made « few remarks on the groat change that had been wrought in the lower part of where now a-days but few dweiling houses rem he trusted that though the city had changed in TRO. ter, the benevolence of the congregation would remain unaltered, and that the poor would still be remembered, Mr, ston gave out the tenth verse of the eecond chapter according te St. Luke, which was taken up by the choir, which cbanted an anthem (by Dr. Green) :—= “Behold, I bring you glad tidings,” Dr, Hroner then asoonde ithe pulpit to deliver tho ser- mon, He took for hin text the first epistie of Bt. Paul orinthians, the thirteenth chapter, and the verse, and went on to say, that the records of 1d propheciew of the future tell of that were 7, and of ‘those that are to come; Dat fur the Cashness seems 0 overepread the easth, Ob! one Eo We cam see ‘manifestation of the Redeemer i Ta aevomplished in the wey of an qume with Pay 4 in bis attach to those who vureued virtus and ebarity . He did mot display great human power. but: em impetus to others All the cir- camstanoes of | an waren clammens or be an We @ folfiment of the concernivg him. He showed how we must Ourrelves aad undergo . Allthe ignorance and matice thet pursaed | were manifestations 4 iu] of e £ a He EE ii 3. i fe i: zé fe E pel. poy gegen heaven. but is not the full fit i'n the, perfect day; bat it hives ia the mi ‘It does not compel us to good. but hows us the outline ef truth, and enables us to search th life, discipline in necessary to hope, and eh: Tre latter coa doing good to the i bat in being with the other two—faith io after reward, evolense towards tbe ucfortunate. those who participate fall: happy asd Dlecped. ta . as im the sunshine of heur, from 6 o'clock, A. M., up to 12, M. At St. Patrick’s Cathedral, there was a grand Pontifical High Mass, at whieh His Grace Archbishop Hughes officiated, as high priest, assisted by the Revs. John Laughlin, J. R. Bayley, J, Comerford, Thomas Mulvino, with a train of acolytes and altar assistants. The grand altar was lighted with about one hundred towering tapers, and the swelling anthem of the magnificent organ, cembined with the solemn devotional feeling of the assembled people, was ealeulated to produce a very last- ing impression. At the conclusion of the High Mass, the Rev. J. R. Bayley ascended the pulpit and preached » very eloquent sermon, suitable to the great festival. The clergyman attached to the church officiated at vespers. In St. Mary’s Church, the massés commenced at 4 o’elcck in the morning, and were celebrated, also, every hour until eleven in the forenoon. Tho altar of this church was lighted by one hundred wax candles, Tho- decorations were very grand. The statues of the Virgin Altay, were very ehly' adorned, sud four large, agaist ar, were four, - cent wreaths of flowers were placed on the altar between = Over the ran ig pment & kneeling posture, on a m, eac wreath of flowers; and just above them, extending the end of the church, was an inseription in 1 frosted lettere, Glory to God on high ;”” and above » in the centre of the ceiling, was a boi star. On the front of gallery, extending on ides and the end. was the following inecription, (the letters being made of ever- ns): “Let the heavens rejoiee and the earth leap with at ine eet ete ahick hath heey The jumns (twelve in number) w! galler; were entwined with evergreens. A asi tree ae Placed in each of the windows, and the walis of the church jtefully decorated with evergreens and in- ere was agrand High Mass, at eleven o'clock. at which the Reverends William 8t Dominick J, Teix- cheria, and John Carroll officiated Rev, Mr. Btarrs officiated at vespers, at half-past three o’clock in the af. termoom We bave heard that as much as seven hundred dollars were collected in this church for the support and education of orphan children In the Fremch church of St. Vinceat de Paul, Canal Benedict Ma- street, the Rev. Messrs. Annet Lafont, dete, Jullus Charelen, and Peter A Begoule, officiated eens melee, (German) Holy ‘edeomer (German), o and most table congregation assembled. The Reverends Joseph Muller, Max Lelmg:uler, J. G. Rulaad. R. Ki . and J, B. Duffy, officiated at mass. There was a sermon,in the German language, which seemed to produce a deep effect upon the congre- TURNOUT OF EXPRESS WAGONS. The employées of the various express companies in the city enjoyed themselves at Elm Park, on Christmas day, in the manly exercise of ball playing. They afterwards sat down to a sumptuous dimmer, and returned to town invigorated by the exercises ofthe day. The turnout ef horses and wegons was in their usual me plus ultra style. We noticed— ‘The Australian Express of e by avery fine team sd tareo Kortes, riven in the kanauen style. Three wa; Delonging to Adams & Oo., each bys team of four blak botaes. esc ioas One wagon, of Mills’s Express, with two horses. The reins were handled with such a grace that Phicton himeelf would have envied the happy whips. Court Calendar—Thi Usitep States Distarct Court.—Same as before. Surneme Court —Gereral Term.—Million Trust case. Surrrion Covrt.—Trial Term—Adjourned. Common Pu befor A Service of Silver Piate, consisting of TEA AND COFFEE URN, MILK AND SUGAR DISHES, will be presented to any one who can pro an article capable of defying cert pte rE, ROBERT ‘LLER, ‘through the agency of his miraculous gift of SECOND SIGHT. Bu ole to be shown him, and a oorrect deseription will be given, by the infiluence.of his mind over that of bis assiat- ant, whilst at s distance, and BLIn DFOLDED. Performances nightly, at 639 Broadway, commencing at half-past 7 o'clock. CHALLENGE OPEN TO ALL, ‘Twenty-five Cent the introduction of Rees & Co's new and o provement in th imber have over blishment in the adway. Betton ‘and titans taney chart vastunetplag tral IU 7ER sale at bio gallery, 300 Srowd way. ing rooms are an Institute, and the other great industrial tions thrcughout the country, the ‘tral point of ion has been of Macl estimated by its ge tility, ie mica’s reaper, ‘a locks, C istoll Fairbs feales, all pud together. Call and soe thieve inestimatle machines in operation, ai the office, Ne, 233 Broadway, kM, SINGER & CO, lan.=It isa Fact, 1d pay for what pleased my most Tormigablo noe, to i er bills have bi 8 short tir hinops. 1 nover believed dotermin@@to try some one who pro conscience. ‘The first shat met m; 486 Broad I sought him, than ever, an a to fife, shen, army il ab of manufacture. Our friends will fay: cal}, and make their selections from our ‘Lalmes, winter pat OW 00: tinese frooke, &e. igh the stoe! more tasty pot polectod. Bi and John sewn, coruer of Naame, You wili find at New Year's Presents,-Young married ladies, can make sm geet 1 i #8 boots and sl jt aplen- dren ey proveuve, tt MILLERS, Me 1 New Year!—Wmi Christmas and f Crosby, off rot by ines, Pasake, ee yeriar is a mijohné, and casks, to mult purchasers, at's savi per cent from or. ry prices. If pervs! A sceply, for the festive season will pay Bi roquire bus one trial to meetiare ee mugeitesat ae tote ‘assortment Joont as ve feud a KNOX'S wah ortablichmont, 124 ng in ite extent and ti “a presente Yor the is et ee Indios "als ‘sheep, ‘and soloed your ny ason is new G iin Ree eee a 1, Hatte:, 6:9 01 aay, neat ite Bund street. German pape — well hucwn mines of L. Newaldan, is. mone wae. vin Batt SLYON Ni) Neos tase, sole agente for the United States. and Inflauusa.tion ef the Seamodtately cured by KEL .INGER'S han nots, 2390 Pras Jway; M, Ward, Close & Co, | Overy druggist In the United States, $1 exch. bie Hair losio, orders for tarily, by the country ele for restoring, erating, and glo: ‘The Introduction of Oristadoro’s Hai fixes ® new era in the history of comeli 7) tes ved or gray hair oan be turned to ® down or surerb black. The dye is sold and CRISCADORO’S, No 6 Astor H: nd can be o} also, of the principal druggists Geuraud’s Liquid Gair ception oF reservation. the very be of puffec dyes, Equally celebrate Ly Goursu: sallowness, chaps, Seman Beak air fro art of news, &. Pou ie from body. Liquid id hair loss, as No. Wi Monthly of ing tho 20th ef November com. aireet, Reference to it, that thirsy:, jon have bone come at 7 the Dostor since the 20h day of 2, thus proving, without further evidence, ee Compound. Syrap be a (2 the Timew ative virtues of Has articulers of pone S cr } oe : nix America, $0 whem wid be addressed. Whe St. Nichelas will we open for the ree tion of com hureday January 6bb, 1968. ception of company on TNTREADWELL 4OKER t& CO. The Brilliant Series for 1553.—The first ‘and the beautiful, with new had new ateractions, will b ah ‘Those who desire to begi ary number can do 90 by tion to MORRIS & W a arantee to all That bir display of bate will tlety, and Cerri Mr. Kno: fea successful and leited to make an Holid: 4 Prosents.—Di: @ subscriber, having just diamonds, is now selling at retail, ali pure white fro i to I. Di received several in~ ‘thom at mueb Jess than to before purchasing elsewhere. oc. , ‘SiG Importer of Watobes and Jewel Wholesale and Retail, No. 11 Wall street. up stairs. Pianofortes for the Holida; about purchasing pianos for the holdays, will do wall to examine the splendid assor:ment of the subseribers’ ows manufacture. GROVESTEEN & CO, Pianoforte Manu- tecture: roadway. Bables have Just Rich Fancy Baskets, with Superfine Waz- fruits, or artificial flowers, Gi; backets for bouquets, ang oP. SIMON, No.5 Malden lane, nese Broadway, “ ing Babies.”—Toys and Fai Articles: gan be foun variety at CARRING'S, No. 419 tam plonsy childsen ‘euch ‘aa Gatinsthiate, aeeree abate = tricks and Sransfore host of other can be it hisestablishment C: Pad will avoid the crowd, aud be wery, betwee: tacles, and trade. bt remember 74 Bowery. oh just commetation of tbe ik wil pore kia ies slippetsaalcer boots nak aiftneed slippers. Riaey shoes, for New Years presente, on™ 6} 8. CAHILL, 377 Broadway. Teas.—The Best Assortm Will bo found at the store of the C 125 Chatham street, betwee: tabi shment in th ter that they oan do better sale or retail. They hi Superior Delain recedented Bargains Aucticn.—Blegant doal amadk table linen, 2 yarce wide, only four sails A ive al superior snow ip ditto, 2 yar and sixpence to six shillings a y: large elogant snow. kins, only thirtee and fourteen shillings also, ce Fei 8, only one a ¢ dry goods store, 150 Walker streets had Account Books, Diarles for 1853 —Paper at low prices. Books made dooks, irk ral ley, ) FRANCIS & Momors, and Bookbinders, No. 7? vy use om. 403 Broadway, Ne' MONEY MARKET. Bunoar, Deo. 26—6 P. M. Christinas eoming on Saturday, has given the brokers quite a leisure time, and the fancies have had « long rest. They should open buoyant and sctive to-morrow, tomake up. Atthe close on Friday, the tendency was upward, and considerable inquiry existed for all the lead- ing stocks. The bulls feel confident of arise of some: importance; bat tt is our impression that its fullest ex- ‘ent will not be realized until after the Ist of Jamuary. ‘The advance may net be goneral, for several of the fam- cles are already largely inflated. We look for an upward movement in eoal stocks; and as most of thom are at * present mueh depreciated, the margin for an improve. ment is greater than im any other olass of securities, An official statement of the condition of the severa) banks of the State of New Hampshire, as they existed om the first Monday of December, 1852, gives the following aggregates of the leading departments:—Capital paid tn, $3,076,000; debts due secured by pledge of stock, $30,544; ‘valuc of real estate, $67,075; debts due to them, $5,890,184; Liabilities of directors as principals and sureties, $79,285; specie in vaults, $167,604; bills of other banks on hand $159,668; deposita, $810 678; deposited fa other banke for redemption of bills, $712,103; bills in cireulation, $2,746,202, The Baltimore Sun says that the Canton Land Compa- ny have adopted s project for making four shares out of one of its present stook, This will give 50,000 single shares, which are to be made subject to assessments not to exceed five dollars on (he share imall, to give $250,000 cash means to open streets through the property, provide od other resources are not used for this object. The company, it is added, will decline all propositions for long leases, and improve tho property at onee, prepara- tory to bringing part of it to profitable market. The Secretary of the Intorior has received from the Governor of Virginia, under the broad senl of the State, edooument authenticating the full and complete relin quishment to the United States of all claim on the part of the State to lands on which Virginia land warrants have heretofore been issued Ta lieu thereof, as soon ac the neeossary preparations oan be completed, sorip will bo issued by the Departmont of the Interior, Tho eighth report of the Providence and Worcester Railsond Oompany gives tho annexed statement of ro,