The New York Herald Newspaper, December 31, 1854, Page 7

Board ef Education, Dec. 30.—The Board met at 5 o’clock, pursuast to .—E. C. Benedict, Bsq., President, tn chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read end spproved. REPORT FROM THE CITY SUPERINTENDENT. ‘The thirteeuth annual report from the City Su perintendent was received, reviewing the system of public instruction now im operation in this city. | The Superintendent says that ample provision has- deen made for the education and iastruction of every child of suitable age im institutions admirably adapted to the purposes they were designed to sub" ve; and altough the annual expenditure for tiis verges on and will’ soon exced @ million of dollare, over and above the State appropriation, the pabiic sevtimest cheerfully sanctions and sustains every extension of the system which promises to include withia its eleva! and ennodliog influ. ence am increa-ed number of hitherto degtitate and ehild-en, and to furnish increased fa- chities for the mental and moral caltare of those already subjected to its discip'ine and con- trol. The Seecniendess, also reviews at length the Normal acboole, the evening schools, and the Free academy, :epresenting them all in the most flourishing condition, and the system of ixstraction generally as pursued in the several schools of every grede, under the charge of the Board, as complete all its branches. The Superintendent farther treats of the moral and in’ellectual cuitura of pupils, and concludes ':is report with an abiy written dis- sextation on practical education. The docameat was laid on the table, and ordered to be printed. EVENING SCHOOLS. The Executive Committees on Evening Schools presented i's annual jeport. The docameat, which ‘was very Jong, revresented an encouraging state of things. The whole field of action bic been en- larged, the meas uscd have been better siapted to =the ohjeote coostantly before the commute, and there Bas been ao evident and highly boaorable emulation amo. the teechers to pla’ tieit res- pective school: in the front ravk both for efficiency 5 of administration and the progress of tie pupils. ‘There were twenty-five eveuiug syhools in the di ferent wards, ot which eighteen » male an seven female. ‘here wore also two oolcred schools The sttePdarce of mie s holars for less than on Monthwss 4187; for over ove but Jess than tw months, 2.673; for over tw> and thaa threo ths, 2,092; and the falljattendaac:. The whole number «1s holars registered fer 1853 wai 9,313. while the ae for 1854 was 1,212, show- of 2.609. ‘ NORMAL SCHOOLS. Committee on N ‘The Excentiv wmyt Sshools presented their annual report. From tais it ap peared that teers were one female, one male, and one colored solo:! of this deseriy 4e attend- ance of females Suri sear was five hundred, and it ister humber six nuadred and sixty, a co die Increase over tha year previous. Sevevty-nire of vuese pup ls gredoaied ‘ast apriug. ‘The male normat school is not go flourishing. Tae number of pupiis on register in this school is forty- five, ard the attendance about twenty-five. The number of pupils on register in the colored school ds twenty, and tue attendance sixteen, FREE ACADEMY. The sixth aonual report of the Board of E4uca- tion to the Regents ot the Unillersity of the State of New York, avowing the operations ard conditioa of the Free Acadeinys was then read. Fall details of the condition ot the Free Academy were entered into, and the following appears ia relstion to the attendance:—-The whole wumber of students be- longing to the Academy, on tre 31st of December, is bundréd and seventy six. The whole num- ber taught daring the year isfive huadred and thirty- » Bever. It was moved and carriad, toat the re ort be proj erly authenticated, the necessary c pies inished to he usual corporates bodies of the city, and printed. REPORT ADOPTED. Of Finance Com xittee,in favor of epp-opriating $2,600 for ¢xi:a work in ward school No. 43. CLOBING SCKNE—VOTES OF THANKS, ETC. Commissisxer WintHRoP, with a few appropriate remarks, moved the adoption of the following reso- lution, which was carried unanimously :— That the cordial and siacera thanks of this Board are hereby tend-red tothe Hon. Erastus C. Banedict, for the uniform coartesy, dignity, impartiality, and marked ability with which ne has administered the office of Presid+ nt, and that the members disire in this public manrer to express the high eense the entertain of the eminent service he has rendered, during a eeries of years, to the cause of public “inatruction. Resvlved,, Tha’ 4 copy of the preceding resolution be culy authenticated and transmitted to Mr. Benedict. The Pexsipgnt, in re‘urning thanks, aaid—It is now about five years since I was called to occupy the [ now bold ; I have labored strenuously during that pertod to do my daty, and hava strivea “for the gs Seger of own conscience. The thanks ot the gentlemen who form this Board, and have formed part of previous Boards, are t> me be- ‘ond all pier. Betiev! the sincerity of thes dnanks they go "a core. Looking back over my whole corn s in with the has occuriei to mar. its harmoay. Is to return my thanks Jor the considerat! tion which the gentlemen of this Board have mani- fested for the «suse of pubiic education. I: ismy . to return ny thanks for these qualities with which we have eecured that Socinge! which has cheracterized our deliberations. We ‘have — % existed. The plan was once upon as a matter of doubtfal policy. But i's su cessful working has since been Jeary demonstrated, and both parties ° —thoge in favor of and those against the consolida- tion bave learnt that the labors of each were in the same cause, and their efforts were ting “to the same exd. I am bound to say tha: dari: |, _I have vever once seen an instance in which five that I have been connected wi member desired to make for himseif the value I the same he cause of public edusation. It is -out-door influence which strengthens the is of ‘the Board and makes it continue to grow in Ic feels this inter- Beerst “other Co: then spoke, after which Mr. Prillips moved the following praamble -and resolution, which were unanimonuily aioptsd:— Whereas, The term of service for which the fif- teen members sele ted by the late Pablic School Society at the term of its consolidation with the common schouls of the city is about to expire, and thus terminate the last provivion of law ia connec- tion with that venerable institution; therefore Resolved, That the members of the Board of Eda- cation, elected by the people, acknowledge tie zeal- -ous and faithful nrinner wich which the appointees of the late Public Sc’ y have dtecharged the trust confided to themas Commissioners o: \- mon Schools, and part with them with deep regret for that of our loss and tha’ of the public service. A vote of thavks was then unanim me passed in favor of Mr. Gilbert, the very efficient clerk of the Board, and his assistants, adjourned to Wednesday next. The In ition for the Blind. ELECTION OF O¥FIORRS- THK. LAST MOMENTS OF MAHLON DAY—LETTER FROM G F. ALLEN. ‘The following gentlemen were elected of the New York fnstitution for the Blind managers on Thar » That these resolutions be ‘placed on the inute a it to the fi mixutes, and a copy sent to the family. George F. Allon, oue of the passengers, giving an account of the Isst that was seen by hin of Mubion Day, who was lost with the Arctic, was read. It ‘was as follows:—- DR, ISAAO WOOD, PRESIDENT OF THE NEW YORK IN- SUYTUTION FOR THE BLIND: My Dear Sir—Though I have bat little to com- munioate ia reference to the last tmomoa’s of our snd associate, Matlon Day; and I feel assured that which the Board: him at the time of tke collision, or after it, until after the sinking of the ship, I found myself on thst fra, hes-house, «f which everybody has yead a cescription in Captain Luce’s narrative. I esnnot xo into ¢ , except such as relate to Mr. Day. Suffice it to say, that on a fragment of a sort of circular platform, about 14 feet long and 13 wide, being part ofa circle some 35 feet in diameter, eleven huwan beings, without counting Mr. Day, found themselves floating—if it could be called floating when we stood in the water, and the waves dashing over—eleven human beings tuund themselves on this frail raftin the mids: of the ocean, with fog and night closing around them. I had not been long upon this fragment of the wreck when [ notic:d Mr. Day swimming along to vards us, supported bya dcor, lying with hisarms and breast uyon one end of tre door, and pushing himeelf along with his feet. pecuee out om be thee tn: 4 a ies Al ten?” A large rope bappen! be lying on the ra‘t, and with some effort Troaraged totnrow it to him, by meatsof which I drew him tothe raft and helpec bim to get upon it. He told ma bis wife and cavgkter hed both periebed/but beyond tais remark [cannot vow recall anything ¢les he anid. He did not remain lorg with us; he seem:d to coasider our * Chence a very poor One on that heavily ladva piece of w eck, acd ofter remainiog but e ah rt time took which still floated rea- us, ard lying on s¥am away from 241m tXe same mann-* Be ultimately became of him [ the fog and darkceas ‘avon conceaied our rafe drifted away frombim. My be- is ‘bat be swam coffin the b pe of reaching one ¢ bats, which was then visible, aut tuat bo pe © #ithont reaching it. A touching eight it wos, even iu the midet of my own distress sad peril, to see our old friend embarking om tha. wide sea, wit) vorbing but that doorto suppors him, acd | with notoiog to rely upon but the physical power | fe we which must soon lose ail vigor wren mme red in that chil water. Whas a termin tiv t a voyage commenced with eu Da feoliag of se: | eur'ty and pleasurable axttcip ! Bat farewell | bd im--T truss ie has resche: home sooner than | @ expected. . Wits my kindest regarda to sil my associates, yours taitpfully, Gro. F, ALLEN. Board of Supervisors. Tec. 30.—His Honor Recorder Tillou in the Chair. Toe Board held a meeting at two o'clock, for the purpose of passing upon papers that remained un- disposed of. BILLS PAID.~ me for $126 for repaira done to the Pearl Hose » No. 28. APPROPRIATION FOR THE ALMS HOUSE. The report of the committee in favor of appropri- ailing $613,450 for the use of the Alms House forthe year 1855, in accordance with the requirements of the charter, was adopted. APPROPRIATION FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. The report in favor of appropriating the sum of $956,000 to the Board of Education for the year 1855, was adopted. CRIER OF THE SUPERIOR COURT. The salary of Mr. Hoffman, crier of the Saperior Court, was raised from $700 to $800 per annum. The Bourd then adjourned sine die. The French Industrial Exhibition of 1855. The tollowing circalars in reference to the ar- rangements of the approaching Industria! Exhibi- tion in Paris, have been forwarded to us for publi- cation. We translate them from the French origi- nals for the beveit of American exhibitors :— (Gireular, No. 19.) Pani, Nov. 16, 1854. Moxsiscr Le Presipent:—The Palace of Industry des- tined for the universal exhibition of 1855, is composed of a vast central" hall, about 48 metres wide and 190 metres long, around which runs on the first story a gal- lery which commands a perfect view of the entire of it. “Zanesville to Canada West and Zaneeville Ra‘ ‘This disposition exacts that the interior of this large hail shall be arranged with » certain degree of symmetry by the different nations which are to be represented there. In the prine:pal aisle wili be placed the largest objexts sent for exhibition, Such as fountains of large dimen sions, colo-sal statues, columns and all monumenta works. ‘The arrangements necessary to be made for the placing of these exceptional objects, lead me to ask of you to address as soon as possible 10 the Imperial Commision the description and plans of all objects whose hsizh mer not exceed twenty-five metres nor be inferior to six. The same information is necessary as regards steam Loilers anc machines of every kind, that your exhibitors may propose to keep in movement during the exbibition, +o that swtable apace and motive power may bo re i for them. It is important that the Imperial Com on should have on these points full and exact infor Monsieur le President, if amenzst the object admitted Ly your committee there are some which re- quire to be exhibited out of the gallery, it will beequally useful that the Im) 1 Commission should have pre- cise details as to t! nature and dimensions. These latter alone, as they will not occupy any place in the gallery, are not to be counted in the calculation of ce allocated to your nation, but the number of objects of this nature must be necessarily very limited. Accept, Monsieur le President, the assurance of my distinguished consideration, The Secret General (Cireular No. 21.) Panis, Nov. 21, 1854. 8i—I haye the honor to inform you that the commis- sion charged with the organization of the exhibition of fine arts, taking into consideration the dosire expressed by several foreign committe has decided that the delay fixed for transmission by fo: committees of the lists o* articles intended for exhibition, and which was to Lave expired on the 80th of November, should be ex- tended to the 20th of December, 1854. I seize this occasion, sir, to remind you of the recom- mendation contained in the circular that I had the honor to address to you, under date of the 19th of October last, to the effect of communicating to me in the briefest time possible what ieee will be required by your fellow. countrymén, ei in vertical or in horizontal superfi- ces, for the exhibitions of their works of painting, en- gtaving, sculpture or architecture. Several committees have demanded if the cartoons of living artists could be admitted without frames. The rnle of the Universal Exhibition of Fine Arts, (article admits no exception of this sort. ¢ Commissioner chi with the direction of the Universal Exbtbition of Fine Arts, DE MERCEY. Emigrant Paupers. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. On Thureday, the 2ist inst., the town of Han- cock, on the line of the New York and Erle R road, was alermed by the arrival of about 80 Ger. man emigrant paupers in the most extreme state of a gate btn y Peeee Pee GR ped that sy were paupers ship) ym Antverp in the ship Sarah, from Baden, and landed in New York onthe 19th inet. Each adult received ten and each child five guilders, in addition to the pay- ment of their passage. A most flagrant outrage | has been inflicted upon theee miserable human be- | ing 48 well aa upon the people of Hancock, s sma'l villoge in amountaincus region, now orverad with dee) Len Poe ae ae oy ee to pro per! r such alarge number of foreiga pau- Peri it all has been done to temporarily trovid> for them that oould be under the circumstances, The Su; sor of that town, L. H. Allison, Commissioners It bas been ascertained that the railroad tickets were Pipe by a man living in Greenwich atrast. Only conde the gt of taking care of themselves anywhere, sent the mountains to givi She focte tothe LA rod ing public you similar outra, conduct on the of those | who control the destination of the poor _ -Adnaniionedlapaineebeodane ae Mvrpsr—Scatpep ro Deara—! fight ry between two men ina slaughter house at Owens- ville, Indians, last week, one of them, Jordon b; name, Pee caet tate 8 vat of boiling water FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, MONEY MARKET. Sarvgpay, Dec, 30--6 P.M. ‘There was & general reaction in the stock market tc-day, and some of the fancies ran down rapidly. At the first Board Erie Income Bonds fell off § per cent; Ere Bonds, 1871, }; Paname Bonds, 2d issue, 4i3 Delaware and Hudson, 3; Cantoa Co., }; Cumberland, 3; Nicaragua Transit, 8; Michi- gan Central Railroad, 5; Harlem, 4; Erle Railioad, 1; Hndscn Railroad, j. The depreciation in Nicaragua is hot understood in the street. There is some mystery aboutit. ‘hat it is some specu- | lative operation we do not fora moment doubt. At curront rates, the entize capital of the company stacds at about one million of doliars, wisloh covers all the steamships, river and lake steamers of the line, valued in the Ist report at two and o half million of dollars, Miobi- gen Contenl Railroed declined to-day three per quently ron down by the operations of parties on- geged in the came; the depressioc is invariably temporary. The influence brought to bear is en- tirely local, ard has nothing to do with the busines or cordition of the company the stock of which may happen to beffor the time the most active foot ball among the brokers. The game to-day was car- ried on betweea a heavy boar operator and some of his cecret wire-pullers. The traassotions were made at prices previously agreed upon, the stock trany ferred to the buyers, and. immediately transferred back egein to the sellers. In the sams way they cculd just as eagily have fixed upon tea per ceat, as thirteen or fourteen. After the adjournment of the board the following sales of stocks were made at auction:— $25,000 Ohio and Mississippi R.R. 24 mort, int. ad. 63 5,000 Junction Railro do. do, 60 14,000 Central R. R. of N. Jersey, 1st mort. do. 15,000 N, Y. and Harlem Failroad do, do. 7945 8.000 Cleveland and Toledo Income: do. 604, 1,000 Cleveland and Pittaburg Incomes, do, 5135 750 Williamsburg City 6's, do. 85 75 shares Second Avenue Railroad............ 65 10 do. Central Railroad of New Jersey..... 85% 150 do. Chicago and Galena Railroad. .90% a 91 1 do. Third Avenue Railroad. 08 20 do. Empire City Bank +88 85 do. Manbattaa Fire I 62 do. Firemen’s Ins, Co, 118 20 do. Broadway Fire Ins +9236 S¢ do. Howard Fire Ins. Co. S122 At the eecond board the market was more buoy ant throughout. Erie Railroad advaaced 1 per cent; Nicaragua Transit, 14; Cumberland Coi, 3; Pa- rama Bonds, 4. Erie was in pretty active demand. Ni 1sgua sold at 15 on time. T etransa tions at the Assistant Treasarer’s off te-?ay were as follows :— Rect ived. } laid for Assay Te Bank of Commerce has declarcd a» rua! devidend of four per cent ; the road Company, three avc ver Insurance Or Mersta., Atwood, Durlevy & Oo. will pay on th» 24 Jannery the interest on the Milwank'e sud Mis sisstppi Railroad 8 and 10 "per cent boude; Mil wankie City 10 per cent bonds ; Colambas, Piqua ond Indiana Railroad Company’ first aud. second tuortgage 7 percent bunds; Muskingum Company bonds to Central Obio Railroad 7 per cent bonds; City of Zaresville to do. 7 per cent bonds; City of Company 7 per cent bonds; City of Zaneaville for schocls 7 per cent bonds; Fayette Company, Ohio, to Canada West and Zanesville Railroad Company 7 per cent bonda. Stock Exchange, SATURDAY, Dec, 30, 1884. $1000 Virginia 6’.. 97 SshaNYCRR..., 8314 4000 do....... 9€; 25 do .. 83%, 7000 Har Ist rat bs 100 Harlem RR... 282¢ 5000 Erie In bds.. 300 sree DEO 291G 2000 Erie C b,’7183 250 b30 29 5000 Er b ’83's12m sc 283 8000 Ill Cen RR bs. 15000 do... b60 3000 C & R BR bds 2000 N ¥ Cen RRbs 5000 do ..,.860 1000 Pan bs 24 is. 28 sha Del & H CCo, 200 Canten eerie t. 50 Flor & Key’ Jt 100 Cum Goal'Co, 0 100 Hud Riv RR 34 50 do 188 33% 100 do 22.2969 tig 15 Gal'a & Chie RR 9045 BOARD. $5000 Virginia é’s... 95 200%hs NY Cen..s4 83 1600 C&RIRR 87 50 do 3 83 140 shs Nic Tran Co, 144, 5000 Pan bs 2 60 de ¢ 100 50 $% 200 Erie 100 100 200 do. 50 200 Cumb Coal, 100 100 do... 100 N ¥ Cen RR.bi 109 CITY *#RADE REPORT. Satvrpar, Dec. 30—5 P. Asies were unchanged. Dreaperurrs.—Flour was moderately active and pe! M. éy, with sales of 6,000 bbls. State and Western, and 1,400 bbls. Southern, at former quotations. Contracts were formed for 6,000 bbls. State, deliverable in Febru- sry, March and April, at private bargain. The move. ments in grain comprised 3,000 bushels Canadian white wheat, free, at $230; and’ 30,000 bushels corn, chiefly Western mixed, at 83¢c. a $1 per bushel. Ryo and oats were unaltered. Corrm—About 300 bags of Rio were sold at 9%c. a "Goro N—The sales were light, and prices unchanged. Frncnts—Rates to Liverpool were firm, with more offering. €60 to 700 tierces of beef were e: ed at 3a. a Be. €2.; 200 a 300 pac! lard at 3s.; 1,000 boxes cherse at 2ts.; 60 tons spelter at 7s. 6d., arid’2,600 bun- dles brazil grass hemp at prices not transpired; 600 bbls, rosin at 28,; 200 bbls. pork at 2s. 34.; about 600 bales of cotton at 3-16d. a 3¢c. for round, and 5-324. for square compressed bales, with a lot of tallow at 17s. ToLon- con 400 bales of cotton were en; at 2s. 6d., and 200 bbls. pork at 3s. 6d. To Havre rates were quict and un- changed. To California they ranged from 25¢. a 40c. per foot. To Australia rates were steady at Soc. per ist oo and at $35 per thousand feet for umber. Frvit—The sales embraced about 100 boxes wet dry rajsins ‘at $2 30; 200 do. dry at $275, and 200 layers at Hay was at 95. a 100c. with moderate sales Ls ems bales new were sold to-day, per Ib. row was steady and without sales of importance. Latms.—Eastern were quiet and languid, at $1 50, cash, per thousand. Limk.—Rockland was quoted dull at 85¢. for common, and $1 123¢ for lump, per bbl. Mo1asses was quiet, at about 26c. for New Orleans. Navat Srorrs—There was but little doing; spirits were at about dic. a 46¢. cash, and common rosin at $1 87 per 310 Ibs. delivered. Oits.—Whale, sperm and olive ruled about the same. Linseod was in limited request at 80c. a 82c. per gallon, Lard oil was retailing ot old rates, Provisioxs.—Pork was purchased to the extent of 2,800 bbIs. at $12 75 a $12 rt for mess; $15 1% a $16 for prime mess; and $12 25 for prime, per bbl. Dressed hogs were in demand at mate a ., mainly at 6c. a 6140 Ib. Pickled shoulders and hams were retailing at ‘ie. and Me. a 91¢¢., respectively, per Ib. Some 400 bbls. lard brought 10%,¢. a 103Z¢. per Wer The sales of beet ineluded 500 bbis. prime and mess, at former rates; with 150 tierces prime mess at $21 40. ’ Beef haras were sell. ing in lots at © $16 perecwt. Butter and cheese continued about the same. Rick.—The sales included about 150 casks, at 3c. a 4X0. BLO bout 260 nhds.New Orleans were sold at 4o(e. a 6 Stocks in the market on the Ist January : 1SD4, hhds, 1855, hhds. Cuba,, 9,473 Porto Rico, 1,891 New Orleans 1,661 Texas... - 152 ~ St. Croix i ob _ 11,171 876 206 9/000 acto, ih active during the Tete with salesot 100 0 208 binds of Kentucky fangiog ic. common, . for ity. stock of hinds. in this market ts about 2.008 Theeohes a also been TaLow wae quiet and firm, at 12%. i Warexrr —There were 300 bbis. Ohioand Prison bought at about 873{c. cash, per gallon. pee A Nee A eh eal ADVERTISEMENTS RENEWED EVERY DAY. SPECIAL NOTICES. ‘ASONIC.—THE MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN’S LODGE No. 1, are requested to attend the funeral of Mrs. ila doy, Busday, at 1 o'clock, fom the reeltence of her in day Ly atl o’c! ym the residence of: father, 405 East Brosdway. 8. ROGERS, Master. December 21, 1864.—The a1 ‘etors of this com: will be held on Monday, the lst day of January atthe East Broadway House, corner of Pike street and Kast Broadway. Tie poll will open at 6 o'clock P. M., and remain es) one hour. By erder, HY. |, Secretary. ec eee drienennstatt lentes Ady OTICE.—ALL PERSONS HAVING LUGGAGE AT the Fountain Hotel, 26 Greenwich eee must for and remove the same, on or before the 10th day of January, 1866, otherwise it ‘will be sold by public auc. tion to wy expenses. Dated 20th December, 1564. F. GH |, Propeietor. Country papers ploaso copy. OPE REF XOME Gas UGE Company, “Dm, of this of ‘has’ been 20, 1864.—The annual for thirtoon dirso- corpus bd Ment 7 first class farm in Ilinots, of 240 acres, in exchange, and other pieces of country property, ‘all which is free of en- cumbrance; also to gg amt Dog or itue, 389 Henry atreet, og 67 Wall street. ESK ROOM TO LET.—DESK ROOM, IN A VERY m4 convenient locality, to let, at $6 per month. Any th requiring to do business in Moker or commission agent, who does not Pearl, Wall, Water or street, will find it a very desirable on. A req keep heavy samples, be’ preferred. Address Desk Room, Herald office. OTEL AND BOARDING HOUSE TO LET.—THE building known the corner of Atlantic at hs ve, is to let. It is large and couvevient, and situated wi! one minute’s walk of the South ferry and depot of the Long Island Railroad. Many trains of the cars arrive and depart daily in the immediate reighborhood of the house. Apply to C. D, BLAKE, 1 William street. OPE CHAPEL TO LET—FROM THE 8TH TO THE 14th of January, Apply to Mr. GOODWIN, 117 ‘Tenth street, ARGE OFFICE IN WALL STREET 10 LET—1HE 4 furniture, with large safe, suitable tor a public company, to be’ sold. Apply at No. 6 Wallstreet, rear Offive, first floor, (0 LET—TWO NEW SIONE HOUSES, 79 AND 81 East Fourteenth street, between Fourth avenue and Irving place, built in the best workmanlike manner, with al! modern improvements. Vossession immediately. Also, a store and back building, being five doors from the Opera House, and a first rate stand for a plumber or any other kind Of business; now ready to be occupied, Also, a three story brick house, 40 Robinson street, newly painted end in good order. Possession at once. At 75 East Fourteenth street. SES, ROOMS, &C., WANTED. OUSE WANTED TO RENT~TWO STORIES AND H basement, with modérn improvements, gas, bath, ke., Ke, Address L L.L., Post office, giving descrip: location, terms, time of possession, &c. DART OF A HOUSE WANTED—BY A SMALL AME- rican femily, of from four to six rooms; Croton und gas preferred: location above Grand street, below Vwentieth, west of Bowery and east of Kighth avenue. vt from'$15 to $20 per month. Addross H. Andrews, © of Dr. Benton, 488 Broome street, for three days, di Tuesday, at 4 P.M. ON ize and good show window, situated Address box 2,573 Post Oftice, stat- WEST SIDE OF BROADWAY ing particulars. 7 ANTED—TO PURCHASE, A FIRST CLASS DWELL- ing house, with high ba:ement and all the modeen improvements, in a respectable location in the city of New York; no objections to a stable and carriage-house on the premises. Address a letter to D. F. C., 115 South Fourth street, Williamsburg, stating particulara. A DODWORTH’S DANCING ACADEMY, NO. 808 he Broadway, oppoaite Eleventh street, is now opea reception of pupils, who can cgmmence at any Tadies and children on Wednesdays avd Satur. days at 8 and 4 P. M.; gentlemen on Wednesdays, Yhursdays, and every other Friday, at 74 P.M. Pree: ‘icing assemblies on Saturday evenings for ladies and lomen. Monthly soireey as usual. Circulars, con. ng days, houra and terms of instruction, cau be had w academy at any time, or will be sont by post. *S DANCING ACADEMY, MILITARY ery.—Mr. Wright’s second quarter will Commence on Tudsday, Jan. 2. Persons subscribing then will receive four months’ tuition for a quarter. Days of tuition :—Ladies, &e., Tuesday and Saturday af- ternoons, from 3 till 6; gentlemen, Tuesday and Friday evenir 5 oe ATE DANCING SCHOOL, 600 BROADWAY new term will comineace dances taught fm the quickest p beginners, and forthose who ): applications; tombermade at 274 store, a Classes for ly learned. All Bowery, ia the book R’ BURNT INSTRUCTION. * 862 BROADWAY, CORNER OF FRANKLIN STREET ODL Writing and boo ing thoroughly taught, iz class or separate parlors, at reduced charges. OLIVER B. GOLDSMITH. THOROUGH, PRACTICAL COURSE OF INSTRUCTION will be commenced in bookkeeping and ar.thmet on Wednesday, the 84 ins street, by a teacher who has counting houses of this country dsy and evening. English taught to fore accomplished American. LADY, RE LX pupil of Gai ‘ +iccsoos either in Italign singi languages; speaks Honable referen ‘App strcet, or to Mortimer Liv Tl LANGUAGE. 299 Broadway, continues to receive aew pupils for tthe Prach leag: pectiag @ facility to speak it with fluenc reat wate clanoes. ‘Terie modsera Tey, OF me, WANT Titan Was mrrusito been felt in this city, (f an institution where the North American youth could readily acquire a. thorough owledge of the Spanish,and French languages, im ad- dition to the ordinary branches of the best colle education, I have established the Spanish-Am stitute, in the spacious and comfortable ho West Twenty+hird street, where parents and others interested are invited to call, to ascertain further par- ticulars. Tho institution is opea day nad evefitug. Cir- culars at Shephard’s bookstore, 152 Fultou strest, nad Roe Lockwood's, 411 Broadway, as well as at the insti- tution, J.D. DE LAS CUEVAS. NE OF THE BEST FEMALE TEACHERS OF THE popular branches, music, English, French, &c., Wish engage toa school or family at a fair eek For (iPRrtic an interview, apply at WILCOX’S United States Scheo] Agen+y, 293 Broadway. SPANISH LANGUAGE.—THE UNDERSIGNED, PRO- fessor of Spanish and literature, having s few hours Gisengaged, is desirous to devote them to instruction his native tongue. Terms moderate, Address H. M., No. 10 Union place. BILLIARDS. ILLIARD PALACE, WITH EIGHT OR TEN TABLES ie or exchange PRs Wrgore ai oas o meus 2 . at Bass ford’s rooms, We tase street) an entrance 149 Fultor street. Location eee that a proper persou can make from $4,000 to $6,000 per annum. TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE. EW JERSEY RAILROAD.—FOR PHILADEZPHIA and the South and West, via Jersey City Mail and 8 lines.—Leave New York at 8and10 A. M., and Fare, $275 in 4, and $3 in 8 and 10 A. M. : inl0, at12 M., at 94 si pping at all way stations. Through tickets sold for Cincingsti and the West, and for Bal Norfolk, &e. ton in and 10 A. M., COAL, &. ore, Washington, -) and avers beggage checked to Washing’ | —_—_—_—_— TE OO Brows THEATRE—E. A. MABSHA(L, SOLE nee at 7 o'clock. inoue oneeeree ta |, Jan, en GUY MAN: Gougenheim + Mr. Davidge Fetnah.. irs. Ni -Mr. Seymour | Queen. Miss A. Gougenh: NEAR Gioffar., Broome street.—Mon ny evening, Jan. 1, THE si: oe Mons. De Gournay, Ernest Bridoux.. Georges de Chenneviere Mr. Dyott Jules D’ Anceny. Mr.Stewart | Mme. D'Latang Mra. Cramer Baroness De Rosier { 7,4 sisters, }..Miss Bown Bennett by the...... Orchestra Popular Mutic....... A GENTLEMAN FROM IRELAND, THE ARTFUL DODGER. Vy 4 SISTERS New scenery, new dresses, Roars of laughter and applause at THE MASKED BALL. Don Juan, ALLACK'S THEATRE.—NEW YEAR'S NIGHT — Great Srizaesicn, e new and beautifuldrama of Pierrot, : Parlequin, The comedy of GENTLEMAN FROM IRELAND. TBE ARTFUL DODGER, All the comedians. KO. CHRISTY & WOOD'S MINSTRELS, IN CONSE- quence of the destruction of their hall, 444 Broad- way, by fire, wil! perform every evening at WOOD'S VARIETIES, 472 BROADWAY, under the contro! of H. WOOD, Business Manager, GLO. CHRISTY, Stage Manager, FTMIOPIAN MiNST > BURLFSQUE OPERA, LIGHT F, ES, DANCES, ETC, éfricanixed by the most accomplished compary in the world A change of programme every eveniug Doors open at 6 lock ; to commence at 74 precisely. Musketeer. ‘The farce of Notice.—The musical public of Philadelphia and othor places are hereby informed that I am not connected in any way with the Band ot Minstrels now performing at the ‘Theatre, under the assured name of “Wood GEORGE CHRISTY, 472 Broadway, N. Y., late of 444. elphians and others are cautioned o. Mowpay Evmana, Jan. - eS a THE OLD OAK CHEST, . LAFITTE. ) rr iactens or oo at2 tr cur- she Re romantic military drama, in dacts, by Rebt. 3 'THit MASSAORE OB MICHILLIMAKDSAGE, MYropeitor; Kiwant uly, Masager—Dracs O70 at $34; curtain rises af 7 o'clock, Monday evening, Jam. 1, will be performed THE ROBBERS. , Charles De Moor... Mr. Thom).vn -Mr. Bonlface Mr. Thompson ++ +)Mx, Canoll } Faith. Afternoon tain rises at Matthew Morgan, Mr Dearborn, Mischief. Macaire,......Mr, Boniface | Stroj To conclude with UNCLE SAl In which Mr. E. Thompson, H. Jordan, Mr. Floyd, Mra, Brels‘ord and Miss Woodward will appear. Bi JM’S AMERICAN MUSEUM.—NEW E Day—Monday, January 1, 1855.—Choice tertainments will be presented at this popular plaee ot public resort on New Year'a Day, embracing PERFORMANCES ALMOST EVERY HOUR, of the most rational and diverting kind, all selected with a direct view to make ‘THE LITTLE FOLKS ENJOY THEMSELVES, and older ones, with maturer tastes, to relish the CORRECT HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENTS provided for their gratification. The celebratea MR. JOHN R. SCOTT will appear as Captain Copp, in the comedy of CHARLES THE SECOND. MR. C. W. CLARKE, the popular favorite, will appear as THE CORSICAM the popular comedian, will preaent bis inimitably comio character of JOHN BU/'TERCUP. MISS EMILY MESTAYER, the ever pleasing comedienne, as Mary Copp, &e., sup- ported by the whole talent of the brilliant company of against the in upon them by @ Ba at the Chesnut stre¢ uu which is now being practised of Minstrels. who perform nightly Theatre, under the assumed name instreds.”” H. Woop, : oadway, and late of 444 B’way. ROADWAY Y¥ CONCERTS. — M OLITAN THEATRE, Broapway, Opposite Boxp Srrxer. NEW YEAR'S EV RAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, ‘LHIS E\ #, SUNDAY, DEC. 81, upon which occasion the most brilliant and attractive programme of season will be presented, sustained by the following artists:— ALE VICIOR CHOME, the celebrated Prima Donna earance before a crowded and nday evening last, created the Assoluta, whose first ap brilliant auditory, on most profound sensat MRS. HENRY ©. WATSON, the distinguished Soprano, also grected with the most enthuaiastic manifestations of delight. HERE WEDEMEYER, Solo Violoncellist. M. DOEHLER, Solo Violia. ASSISTED BY THE POWERFUL AND EFFICIENT ORCHESTRA, organized expressly for thess Concerts, and ADKINS’ FULL CORN&T BAND. the whole under the direction of HERR KREUT/ER, Leader of Max Maretzek’s opera troupe. Manager......0.. ceosees sedi, Frank Hughes. SACRED. ‘Overture—‘ Joseph’... ssscescseeseeseeeerees «Handel Sacred Aria—‘ Facut Patem’’—“ Stabat Mater’’ Rossini Sung by Mrs. Henry Watson. Grand Sacred March . Handel “ Inflamiatus”’. .... {:Rossini Sung by Mile Victor Choe Anthem—“Sound the Loud Timbrel”’,...........Arisom With full Orchestra eflects. PART IL. —SBCULAR he Opera of “Otelio” Sung by Alle Victor Chome. Grand March, performed by the double Orchestra and a full Military Band, The Army Quickstep~ Composed by.,........... Jullien For his present series of concerts at the Theatre Royal, Drury lane. Introduction:—‘The Marseilies Hymn of Liberty,” “Rus- sian National Hymn’’—Finale: ‘Hail Columbia.”” Fole—Violenceilo, Executed by Herr Wedemeyer, Solo Violoncellist to the King of Prassia, his firs: appearance at these Concerts. Ballad— Within a Mile of Edinboro’ Town ”” Overture— Cavatina— “Der Sung by Mrs. Henry C. Watson Solo—Violin, Grand Concerto... De Beriot Performed by Hal Grand Finale—Second act of “ Paritani’ Full Orchestra, Price of admission—Tweaty-five cents to all parts of the house. Reserved seats in balcony boxes 25 conte extra. Private boxes may also be obtainod on applica tion To the treasurer, at the box oMce, thts evening. Doors open at 63¢ ; to commence at 734 precisely, Ey abeeaee tea tar EYROPOLITAN THEATRE.--MR. BUCHANAN, 12% Bellini AML American during the last three ‘eare, been received with great evthusiasm at Londes, jinburgh, G Manchester, Liverpool, and othe cities of Gre in, WU! mex his first appearsac: since his retu nited States, on Tuesday, Janz ay 2, 1808, in cter of HAMLET, RANKLIN MUSEUM, NOS. 17 AND 19 BOWERY.— Saturday, December 30.—Benefit of the proprietor, George Lea, and positively the last day of any perform ance, on which occasion over one hundred young ladies will appear inthe ‘ Model Artistes,” with other eater tainrents, THE MILITARY. ADFORD’S LIVE AND LET LIVE GUARD, DECEM- ber 28, 1854,—The subscribing members and others who may feel disposed to participate in the visit to be made by the shove named corps, to the city of Boston, on or about the.22d day of February, 1855, are respect- fully invited tomect at the Astor House, on Tuesday evening, January 20, 1865, at 734 o'clock, for the pur- pose of completing and furthering the objects of the er- genization. JAMES M. TURNER, Chairman. R. W. Bresn, Secretary, COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE: 3.000 2 $5,000,—A PARTNER WANTED ° with this amount, in a safe bustness that will pay frem fifty to seventy-five per cent a year. Address W.'A. Y., Herald office. Qossnane NOTICE.—THE SUBSCRIBERS have this day formed a copartnership under the firm of A. 1, Thorue & Co., for the transaction of the trimming and millinery jobbing business, at 42 John street. ALEXAMDER L.’ THORNE, New York, Jan. 1, 1855. WILLIAM H. THORNE JOPARTNERSHIP NOTICE! THE COPARTNERSHIP of the firm of Nathan & Doremus, jewellers, 397 Lighth avenue, was dissolved by mutual consent on and after the 20th of December, 1854; and all outstandin: debts are to be settled by L. Nathan, who has now full charge of the firm, LOUIS NATHAN, HEAP COAL.—$7 FOR BEST RED ASH STOVE COAL to grocers, and $7 25 to the public; and $6 for large red ash nut suitable for smali cooking stoves, screened nad delivered to any part of the city. = RICHARD CLINTON, 254 First avenue. HITE ASH STOVE COAL, DISCHARGING, THIS day, from boat, at $7 per ton, Weighod'on the wharf, and delivered to aay part of the city. Orders reveived at scales on the wharf, foot of Ki N rth river JACOB W MISCELLANEOUS. CANAL MR™t, VARA 7. & om, i6 VAN NOTE! 210 19..-80@ neva larg> vo sortment of the leten® catterce air for aio oa ra. sonable terma. Stoves acd reagoa Tel with nomye and repaired, grates wet ard vepsied, 0 pipe for same. Alex cate wholesale end reta’! a tae @, CURE OF CORNS BY J wewery, east side, between Broome streets. ada Delancy me B. respectfully informs the public that she has reduced her price in order to enable every one to be free from pain, and feels confident in pro- wo that she will romove corns, bunions, nails gro: in the flesh, &c., without causing the least pain or convenience. Persons can be attended to at horn: at Madame B,’s residence, from 1 until 7 o’clodk P. M. ERRING’S PATENT FIVE PROOF SAFE, WITH Hail’s patent powder proof lock, having received j@ prize medals at the World’s Fair, London, 1851, aad New York in 1858 and 1864, are now offered by the sub- scriber to the public as the prize safe of tho world, Test- ed and improved as they have been everywhere, their crowning victory was reserved to be awarded hy the ju. ries of the World’s Fairs. Depot, corner of Water and Fine streets, ADIFS WHO WISH THEIR HANDS SOFT AND white for the holidays, should buy a pair of India Tubber gloves. Ladies’ and gent’s lined rubber gloves, for cold and wet weather, may be found at all the rubber stores. The trade only supplied at No. 36 Joun atrest, ‘up stairs. Peters WARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS.—PLA rep COFr. tA fee urns and kettles, plated cordial stands, for sale HIRAM YOUNG, 19 Mai jAREHOUSE OF WINDSOR PAPER MILLS, NG. 66 and 67 Nessea street, New York.—The bave commenced manufacturing news and 607% to. rpceive orders ' qnality of news or book printing parte works hove bese. built with vat ad modern improvements * ply of apr. artesian water, togettier with revi dal ng poe, on ogame onl lt per gal 8 regciat is end qv ‘4 onpacity & gener pet doy. wes 2 ides ES . pect a BE. ee ete ee WM. C. DOREM pa TION OF COPARTNERSHIP.—THE COPART- nership existing between the subscribers under the firm of Van Riper & Jones is dissolved by mutual consent. Theodore Van Riper is authorized to diquidate all claims againet the concern. THEODORE VAN RIPER, New York, Dec. 29, 1864. TIMOTHY ‘JONES, Jn. PPLE COPA ERSHIP HERSTOFORE 18TL tween the undersigned, expires this da: ts own limitation. JOHN L. ASPINWALL, W. EDGAR HOWLAND. SAML. W. COMS) contiou- The business of Howland & Aspinwall will ed from thie date, by the undersigned, under the same fim, JOHN 1.” ASPINWALI., SAML. W. COMSTOCK, January 1, 1855. MEREDITH HOW SPORTING, &C. 7 OTICE.—THERE 18 TO BE CHICKEN SHOOTING ON New Year's day, on Eighth aveowe, between Se venty-first and Seventy-second strects. Shooting com- ences at 2 o'clock P.M fit 4 lag chickens; asiso, dead poultry, at the corner of ixty-ninth street and Bloomingdale ro, cn Toesday. P. JONES, Proprietor Hailwas House. LIQUORS, &€. SUPERIOR QUALITY OF BRANDIPR, Wine, . Seotoh and Irish whiskeys, rams, am ry Se ale en pore ta ‘Notties for fa 1 rt, in or ak #UNDERETI5, 450 ‘Broome ate For sale at WM. corner of Crosb: 1D WINES, BRANDIAS, &C., FOR THE. 0 sickness, and favily use.—MR. ACKER er, will continue ¢o deliver, in quantities to 2 o'clock New Year's morning, some of his choice old brandies, pure juice, port, madeira, suerry and other wines, segsts, &e., vory low for cash. goods paid for delivered (ree. 3% Broadway, up stairs, ‘AST GF? CLOTHING WANTED.—GENTLEMEN HAY- C fog any left off messing Apparel to cispone of, in lorge er email quantities, hall receive the very highest pre for thom by applying to, or addressing, Thomas D, i roy, 401 Vearl pireet, between City Hall Place ‘and ‘entre Wy rec € ILOR—P, ANDRIOT Is NOW Phi pared to serve his old oustoiners aud friends, with clothcs made in the fashionable style, His peculiar Btof pantaloous aud vests is unga:passed, an’ coate and other garments are worn ntlemen of the most dia- fingvished taste, P. ANDIIOT & UO., p04 Broadway, opposite the bt. Nicholas Hotel, wer aE had A AM) BPGS TO L's: ae oe ne Be ‘hind n from the thele former stand, P. be bas removed to 604 icholas Hotel, that P. Provet bas business, and that neither dere streol. the Museum NEW YEAR'S DAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1855. Morning at 10% o’clock—The exciting drama of THK ROBPER'S WIFE; Singing; and the farce of SLASHER AND CRASHER. Afternoon, at 2 o’closk—The celebrated drama of THR CORSICAN BROTHERS—Fabian and Louis Dei Franchi, . W, Clarke. Afternoon, at 5 o’clock, and also in the evening, at & o’clock—The pleasing comedy in two acts of CHARLER THE SECOND—Captain Copp, J. R. Scott; Charles the Second, C, W. Clarke; Mary Copp, Mia Mestayer, aftee which the laugbuble farce of THE HONEST MILKMAN—= John Buttercup, Mr. Hadaway. On Tuescay afterncon—THE ROBBER'S WIFE ana SLASHER and CRASHER. In the evening, at 73¢ o’clook —CHARLES THE SECOND and THE HONEST MILKMAN, Admittance to the Museum, the Happy Family. the Performa: the Living Animals, and all the other ‘iositi cents; children under ten, 123¢ cents; rat balcony and parquet, 1235 cents extra. BROTHERS, MR. T. HADAWAY, KLEY’S SERENADERS, 680 BROADWAY. Evmry Evesixa Tas WERK, The popular burlesque on the opera of MNAMBULA, * In 3 ‘acts, with new scenery, dresses, &e., ke. Preceding the opera, a superior Ethiopian ‘eutertala- ment, consisting of Dest Negro, Melodion {Banjo Solos'and Duets, Plantation and Fancy Dances, hering to their unalterable motto, ‘fun, without val garity.” | Concert at 73¢ o'clock. ‘Tickets 25 cents. Reserved seats 50 cents. 7HITE’'S OPERA HOUSE, 49 BOWERY, OPPOSITS the Bowery Theatre.—Two splendid performances on New Year’s Day—commencing in the afternoen, 6 334; and in the evening, at 734. he laughable piece of THE NIGGER IN THE BAG and OLD DAD'S CABIN wit both be performed. ‘d HAPPY NEW YEAR’S DAY.—PERHAM’S TROUPE, 663 Broadway, give two grand pe sformances, at 3 and 73¢ o'clock, NEW_YEAR’S DAY. DON GIOVANNI, OR THE SPECTRE OX HORSEBACK, so immensely popular, will be performed every | Afternoon and evening until further notice. | Admission, 26 cents; children under ten tia) lige. GIFT TICKETS AT ONE DOLLAR EACH, Issued in connection with the Mirror of North and Soutta Ameries, now in Boston, will for the | errengement, admit four 2 PEI 'S BU, 70,000 of these tickets already sald, Only 20,020 more to a2. To be obtained from 9 A. M. to 9 P. M., at 663 Broad- way. .Each purchazer of one of thes tickets will be presented with a certificate of share in the 100,609 VALUABLE AND COSTLY ARTICLES, donated by Rae to his patrona. A MASS MRETING 6F SHAREH will be held on the 17th of Janu: to oa the } final disposition of the ah ; GIFT PROPERTY.—SECURE YOUR TICKETS AT ONGE, onl esteem teentetatranttia tence oes data Ww: CALLED TO SEE THE QUEEN AND KING, OM the corner of Broadway and Leonard street last ‘ering, and was much pleased with the wonderful ia- telligence and smartness of the King and Queen, aa their heights are but sixteen and eighteen inches," ' Qi ANTFD IMMEDIATELY—SEVERAL ETHIOPIAN. performers, to join an established band to per- form in the eity of New York, Good salaries, and se- curity given for three months. None but talented formereneed apply. For particulars, apply to ‘GRoko WATERMAN, City Hotel, corner of Howard street and proadway, | ASTROLOGY. STONISHING TO ALL.—MADAME MORROW without exception, the most wonderful Oy in the world, or that has ever been known. She will past, present, and future events ; future husband and absent atest happiness of mat ' dictions are truly astonishing to all wi | Those who wish a speed: | they may depend Kav dorp { nal principles of I science, 76 twcen Cannon and Columbia streets, mitted, Hours from 8 o’clock A.M. to 9 P.M. Fue SPIRITUALISM. | (:PIRIIUALISM.—MRS, T., THE WELL KNOWN *)_ spirit medica, will hola Gircles this afternoon and eve we a1 Broadway. 1 mr aiules fom 2 10 ening circ’ ‘Adi to | circles 60 cents; evening 26 cents. MEDICAL, LARMONT’S PARIS AND LONDON D® aivicor ana @ th pages, cloth, 75 Bold mailed free for ! * A R. HEEKEREN, yaician a surgeon, irom}aris, be at street, nears er. Office men, from 9 to 11 A. M., P.M ON. BW ladies only. j FE} i I i ] S it i il g it 3 P i z tf i Pt = E Fy é i & i : 5 5 i i