The New York Herald Newspaper, December 7, 1859, Page 5

— NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, DACEMBER 7, 1669. ‘Winter Garden—First Night of “The | Octoroon.” - pote I % Tho first strictly original work that has been predabmd da people loyal to the Union and constitution, stood ready to preserve them; but they were, never- , ready, if this warfare was to be made on their titutions and on their homes and families by invagion, 0 go out of this Union. (Applause on the floor and in ) "the galleries.) ‘He gwished to see how mavy Northero | gontlemen would say by their votes they have no part or | 4ot tn the sentiment of Helpor’s book, (Q/Mir: Gramm modified his substitute by adding, “fully | endorsing those national sentiments, it is the duty of every: good citizen to resist all attempts at renewing in Wongress or out of it, under whatever shape or color made, the slavery agitation; and no member should be clected Speaker whose political opinion is not known to conform to the foregoing sentiments. Mr. G. was sorry he could not agree to Mr. Burnett’s guggestion. Look every morning at the press favoring dhe interests of the party in power. Gentlemen would ‘find therein carefully detailed notices of all inflammatory meetings in relation to the terrible affair at Harper's Worry. And although meetings of a contrary character ‘Were held, they could find no allusion to them. ‘Mr. Bunyarr—Where are those meetings bold? ‘Mr, Gume (resuming) condemned the sending out of Inflammatory discussion. ‘Various points of order were raised. Mr. Gannerr, (dem.) of Va., gave notice of b's intention & offer an amendment to the amendment. «Mp. Mizs0m, (dom.) of Va., rose almost under a senso of bumiliation. He confessed that he had been much dis- ‘wppointed in the character of the present debate, as well ‘aa in the sources from which discussion it had come. Phere was nothing in Mr. Gilmer’s proposition to which be might not abstractly assent, but he trusted the gen- fleman would pardon him for suggesting that suchjan Andica- tion should not come from Southern members tn view of the recent occurrences by this time ‘known throughout the civilized world. They had a good right to expect that while they remained, as they should ave remained, silent in their seats, gentlemen from other of the country should have come to meet them with extended hands, and given them the assurance that these events were not types of Northern sentiment and intent. ‘Was it a time, he asked, when they should seek from others pledges of their own security? Those gentlemen on the other side (republicans) maintain a sullen and almost Gontemptuous ‘silence. (Laughter from the republican aide.) The House should not have entertained this ques- dion with one (the Speakersbip) which was comparatively mpimportant. “Those who entertain such sentiments as ‘are advanced by Helper were not only uniit to be Speaker, ‘ut were unfitto live. (Applause from the democratic side.) He would not attempt to penetrate the recesses of the heart in relation to man and his Maker by saying that hey were unit to die. . SHERMAN (Opp.), Of Ohio, regarded this debate as thrown into the House to prevent organization. He caused fo be read a letter addressed to him to Francis P. Blair, dated 6th instant, in which the writer says that Helper Lar him his book, after examining awhi he informed Helper of the objectionable . ‘Helper replied he would make the alterations, and it was Jn consequence of such assurance th.t members of Con- gave their recommendation.. He (Mr. Sherman) mot ‘sign the paper. He had never read Helper’s ook or compendium, and had never seen a copy of either. He desired to *y, he ‘had always endeavored to ‘wultivate courteous and ndly relations. He had never @xpreased such language as had been used to-day. Ho appealed to his public record. He would say now there ‘Was not a sin, juestion agitating the mind of the eoun- dry relative to politics. There was nota single topic in- ‘volying sectional controversy that was not thrust in by ‘The republicans had preserved a studied silence. It was their intention to organise the House quiet- dy and decently, without vituperation, and he trusted it * gould be shown the party administer the affairs of and the government without tresspassing on the (Applause. He would not tread uthern citizen, and defled any those who signed the wih jaauiee On tare h wi recommen = 80 without See ean ae it rer aad , . Bia, .) of .» tol them t Helper gavo him as vague Gas to correct his work. The Tete of Oblo bad mot told them whether he was aware of any cl Mee Deane asked whether they endorsed the sentiments extracted and published in the New Yomx Hxnatp? had not denounced a si: gentle- ern gen- if the gentleman f Ohio was elected Speaker, he would let nogroes fire the welling, or put the knife to the throat of his (Leake’s) Prelit bi pels te ease ta La mn face the mi , to 4 ‘He wanted to know whether he would interfere was toany interforence, with tho ‘relation of master .) anything like an intent, to interfere with | He E i F i = r / at this theatro under the present management, sented last night to a crowded house. queation now agitated by the people of this country. following named are the characters in the drama:— erseer of ‘Terrebonne, poy Claiborne, the auctionser’s cleric. Grace, e yellow girl, Minnie, a Quadroon slave p Qianere slaves, deck hands and ladies. like Verges, “honest as the skin between his eyebrows,” but exceedingly loquacious withal; there is the gilded youth George, who has just come home fromalong o- journ in Europe. and who is taking his first lessons in plantation life at tho fect of the colored Gamaliel. To the heir apparent and the old lady enters Scudder, the over- seer, who explains the position of their financial affairs. It seems that the old Judge was very extravagant, and that he bad been half ruined by his rascally overseer, McCloskey; the rest of the work was done by Scudder, an honest man, who has a weakness for innovations, and who has finished the ruin of the estate with his new-fangled Yankeo notions. After this little bit of acloud we are ‘introduced to Miss Sunnyside, a Southern belle of the approved style, very lazy, very fri- volous, very well dressed, and very much inclined to flir- tation. It appears that the lady isin love with George Peyton, who is singularly fortunate with the beau sexe, having likewise engaged the affections of Zoe, the Octa- roon, who is treated in the family as a pet child. Scud- der and McCloskey are likewise fascinated in the same quarter. The bad overseer does not hesitate'to tell her that the family is ruined, and to ask her to become his mistress, which proposition is, of course, peremptorily efused. We ascertain’ further from McClosky that the estate of Terrebonne is to be sold to satisfy unpaid mort- gages; that the only way of saving it is the re- ceipt of remittances from abroad (old debts due to the late Judge), and that as the Octoroon’s free papers are dated in 1841, while there are judgments standing against the estate entered up in 1838, she is to all intents and purposes a slave, and must go with the rest to the auc- tion block. So that if the remittance does not arrive, the Octoroon and the estate are at McCloskey’amercy, That is the conclusion of the first act. The scene of the second takes place in a shed near the steamboat landing. Paul, the enfant terrible of the estate, is sent here to obtain the mail bag, when it is thrown ashore from the steamboat going down the river. At the same time Scudder is at work taking the photograph of Miss Sunnyside. The work having been completed, they retire and give place to Zoo and George. The latter takes occasion to press his suit. ‘Then ensues a singular scene, eo singular that we quote it entire:— GrorcE.—Zoe, you are young; your mirror must have told you thot yenaee: beautiful. Is your heart free? Zor.—Free | of course it is. : Gronar.—We have known each other but @ fow days; fhe eltibe Pg re but to mo those days bave Bown worth all the rest of ny ‘In every apeech he made in his district, he said it was the | ie. 470°, Jou. 7p ceanentes ara es at pow com pose and design of the party not to inter- Jor. Me! you love me! seen y of | gmat ie tae oy hope, m vei recommending the ition of the co! ? ‘and my sorrows; your . Curns repl be took it for granted t was for the | could watch tho storms of fortune pass unboodad by. benefit of mankind. (Laughter). | Zou.—My love! my love! George, you don’t know ‘Mr. Leaxe nid, in Cckislon, the “Impending criss” | what you say. I the sharor of your sorrows | your wife | hhag to be met ped woe ente ‘ubintsce OO ey er birth? “I know 16 Hus wot my dear gee un, (da RES. XU said, | aunt forgotten it?—she who had the most right to remem- eran FO thal ncheathen benrerean star. der you are jllegitimate? Love knows no prejadice. ‘body had seriously changed on the people of the North | ,,,“0% Alas! he does not know. “he does not know, and ‘complicity or approval SE ca ROah tandees ta ie hes ane ee ginis. ever dreamed of it. (Applause). You ae va bp een tee age eg svould have heard eleary beag ke of indigns- | me what has been in my heart; each of them awoke a aesolution; but the proposition of Mr. Gilmer he under- | ‘stood, and for which he would voto with pleasure, if pre- ented, the platform on which be stood and on which the of North, with entire unanimity this 5 ‘Applause ) He had never geen an abolitionist until ame to Washington. (Laughter and applause.) If thore ‘was one in his district he never saw him. The Northern bcm conservative and oie, ying are = ‘very agitation sprung up wi e repe: 4 by Be neomently If it had been carried out in good there would have been no disturbance. If fraud had pot invaded Kansas, as foul as that which was recently sed in Virginia—if'an attempt had not been made the last Con; to force her into the union with a violative of the feelings and interests of tho ‘people—the country would not now be in this state of ex- ‘citement. MrvKrrr, (4m.) of 8. C., conceded that there were bers and persons in the who are loyal to the ‘Constitution ; but this was not the point before the house. ‘He then proceeded to read extracts from speeches deliv- ered in Ohio by Mr. Seward in 1848, and in Rochester in which had mentioned that slavery must be ed. Such was the fruits of the seed sown by that distinguished republican leader, and it had been | Jast two hours tl f the famous. He would see the fabric of the government tumble from turret to foundation stone before he would take onc tittle less of the rights to which the South was entitled. (Applause). We of the South are on the de- fe mean to defend ourselves. Let each party . Sevens said the discussion had already convinced ‘everybody that his point of order was correct and proper, , that until the House was organized it was not t to'entertain any question except the election of Speaker or adjourn. He didn’t blame ‘gentlemen from @he South for taking the course they did, although ho deemed it untimely to withhold from the public creditors the means which should be given them speedily. He did of intimidation or rent turret to foundation. ee. It was right in them, for we recreants of the orth were not affected by it. Hoe gave them credit for 4t, for their remarks were to operate on timid men. : AN EXCITING SCENE—ALMOST A COLLISION. « Mr. Crawrorp, (dem.) of Ga., rose excitedly, and inter- rupting Mr. Stevens, said something about Union mectings ‘at Castle Garden and in the North. He was loudly callod ‘to order, while others applauded. His remarks were pearly unintelligible owing to the deafening confusion which prevaited. ‘Members on all sides rose to their foat and crowded the area near Messrs. Stevens and Craw- ford. The greatest excitement prevailed, and at one time @ collision was feared. My =—s sworn, continuing his remarks, said: Don’t sing the Union and constitution till we get quiet. He ‘applauded, and continued speaking amid calls ir. . MoRRIB, .) of Til., calied upon the Clerk to main- discreet Sa Pp} ‘ity of the Honse. Cixax said ‘he had no power, and threw himself ‘pon the generosity of the House to come to order. ‘Mr. Morris—The time for generosity has passed. Order Maust be enforced. -, After a few minutes the members Loe a themselves. ent. Mr. ravens that he had made a point of order $Eat only motions in order were for election and adjourn- = moved the i ‘question. Garwert—This shall net be stopped suit ‘there is no Power in this House to stop it. (Applause.) . unt a Stoddard, Mre Thomas, H Tramne! @arpenter. A Lent and son Peter wC8 Phila, ‘I Powers, J Hall, & erage. || new sense, and now I know how unhappy, how very un- happy Iam. Grorcr—Zoe, what have I said to wound you? Zox—Nothing; but you must learn what I thought you already knew. George, you cannot marry mo—the laws forbid it. Grorcr—Forbid it ! ‘Zox.—There is a guiph between us, wide as your love, and deep as my despair. But oh, tell me, say that you will pity me—that you will not throw me from you like a poisoned thing. Gxorvr.—Zoe, explain yourself—your language fills me with shapeless, undefined fears. ‘Zox.—What shall I say? I—my mother was—no! no! not ber. Why should I seek to refer this blame to her? George, do you see that hand you hold? Look at those Be tgs beac bald a blueish tinge? Groncs. Yes. Near the quick there is a it blue mark. Zox.—Look in my eyes; is not the same color in the white? Gxorcs.—It is their beauty. Zox.—Could you see the roots of my hair you would see the same dark, fatal mark. Do you know what that is? GnonGe.—No. Zox.—That’s Mason and Dixon’s line; that is the inef- faceable curse of Cain. Of the blood that feeds my heart one drop in eight is black; bright red as the rest may be, that one drop poisons all the flood those seven bright drops give'me. Love like yours, hope like yours, amibi- tion like poor, life hung with passions like dewdrops on the morning flowers; but the one black gives me despair; foe an unclean thing, forbidden by the laws; Iam an ‘octoroon. GxonGE —Zoe, I love you none the less; this knowled ae no revolt to my heart, and 1 can surpass the ob- stacle. Zox.—But I cannot. Gzorcr.—We can leave this country and go far away where name can know. Zox.—And our mother, she who from infancy has treat- ed me with such fondness: she who, as you said, had most reason to spurn me, can she forget what am? will she gladly see you wedded to the child of her husband’s slave? No, she would revolt from it ag all but you would, ‘and if I consented to hear the cries of my heart, if I did not crush out its lite, as I murder my infant love, what would she say to the poor girl on whom she had bestowed 80 much? No! no! GxorGr.—Zoe, must we immolate our lives to her pre- judice? Zox.—Yes, for Thad rather be black than un; I. Oh, George, our race at least has one Berta yr how to suffer. Grorcr.—Each word you utter makes my love sink deeper into my heart. Zox.—And I remained here to induce you to offer that heart to Dora. Grorcr.—If you bid me do so I will obey you. Zox.—No, no; if you cannot be mine, oh let me not blush when I think of you. ‘The lovers retire, and their places are filled by Paut and the Indian. Paul finds the mail bags, but instead of de- livering them at once, commences to operate with tho photographic machine. He desires to take his own pic- ture, and instructs the Indian in the use of the camora. In order to time tho picture, the Indian is instructed to run a certain distance and return. While he is gone Mc- Closkey enters, when Paul is killed by the overseer, who tears open the letters, finds a draft for the expected foreign remittance, and hurries away. Tho-Indian re- tusns to find his friend Paul dead, and the drop falls upon the triumph of McCloskey and the grief of Wah no-tee. The third act finds Terrebonne in tho hands of the sheriff. The place is to be sold at auction, and the negroes go with it. As a last resort Georgo offers himself to Miss Sunnyside, who is very rich; but that young lady ascertaining the stato of affairs with Zoe, runs off indignantly; but finally insists that Mr. Sunnyside shall buy Terrebonne. The Octoroon breaks out in the warmest expressions of veneration for her father’s memory, and will go gladly to the block that his obligations may be cancolled. A speech from old Pete to the slaves, exhorting them to be as lively and cheerful as possible, m order that they may sustain the Teputation of the ostate upon which they have beon reared, prepares the audience for tho salo of all the chat- tels at auction. We quote the whole scene, the most im- portant in the play:— Enter Scudder, Thibodeaux, Caillou, Claihorne, Ratts and a crowd of noighbors—Pete, Grace, Minnie, Dido, Solan ‘nd all the negroes, fill up the door at R. C—Goorge ‘was pre It is & serio-comio drama, in five apte, written by Mr. Rourcicault, the most prolific and the most successful among the English dramatists of the day. The title of the new piece is ‘The Octoroon, or Life in Louisiana.’” ‘The dramatist deals with the events and the charactors | of to-day, and his play touches directly upon the most | delicate phases of the most important social and political In view of the exceeding interest which this play has ex. cited, we give a detailed analysis of its plot, as follows:— ‘The scene is laid upon a plantation in Louisiana, The | Mrs. Peyton. of Terrebone in the Atta- Topas, widow Taatate Judge Page Mrs, Blake George Peyton, ber nephew, in Hurope, Saoob’ » formerly overseer’ of Terre: ine, but now owner of one half of the es- Balem s ‘2 Yankee from Massachi now ee. itibe, reset Ghtotel Potadasters oi suotonece aad slave sales. The play opens with a breakfast scene in the house of the widow Peyton. A bright, sunny, and altogether agreeable picture of Southern life is presented. There is the old tady, all gentleness; the slave children playing upon the verandah; the superannuated servant, who is ie Sa ness. It aint deseril | cmumerate. Terrebonne oe mete, cle ‘as one of the poor hag bell Ray opera ane 4 reflects : 8 ' i f | life, here’s yours, Fanooaax— Ge oe mbatie the Ko sid bid? ‘Tuinopeavx.—$45,000. @ Pownexraa.—When you're done joking, gentlemen, you'll say $120,000, it carries that easy aud mortgage. Lavocncan—Theit why don’t you try it yourself, Pompexrer.—I’'m waitin be chin im wi on yer~$60,000 bid. —— ’t be afraid, it aim’ going for that, Sonxveme.—900, PouDeTEaWerre| on, Pompei $100,000 bid for this. 7 again. One hundred and—= tog to soll is oi $00,006 advance Comerrenrs Where'a that man from Mobile, that wanted to give $180,000t left home yet, Colonel. Tumopxavx.—He aint Porxpexter.—I shall knock it down to the pe-enogte $120,000. Ji zee oan a. side, you ’ve got a pretty bit of land, Squire. Hello! key, id me a smash, thar, poe For, peatieni, Tm ’'fraid est lot of feld hands and house servants that were ever offered for competition. ‘They speak for themselves, and do credit ‘to their owners, good waiter. Prre.—Dat’s my son—buy him massa Ratts, he sarve you well, sar, POINDEXTER. —I our tonge. Ratrs.—Let the od. darkey speak?—$800 for that boy, Caitrov.—Nine. ie Rarrs.—$1,000. So1ox.—Tank you, massa Ratts, I die for you, sar; hold up for me, sar. Ratrs.—Look here, the boy knows and likes me, Judge; let ’em come my way? CaiLLov.—Go on, Colonel, I’m dumb. Poinpextex.—$1,000 bid. He’s yours, Cap’n, Captain Rats, Magnolia steamer. No. 2, the yellow” gitl, Grace, with two children—Saul, aged four, and Victoria, five. Scupper —That's Solon’s wife and Judge. Grace.—Buy me too, Massa do buy me, sar, Rarrs—What in thunder should I do with’ you and those little devils on board my boat? Grack.— Wash sa—cook sa—any' Rarrs.—$800 agin then—I’ll go it. Jackson.—Nine. Rarns.—I’m broke Solon, I can’t top the Judge. Tumopevx.—What's the matter, Ratts? 1’ Iiena you all you want, go it, if you’ve mind to, Rare. —Wiil you? well $1,100. Larourcus.—$12. AtL.—Ob | oh! Scupper—Judge, my friend. ‘The Judge is a leetle deaf, Hello! this gal and them children b’longs to that boy Solon; you’re biddin’ to separate ’em, J 5 oglgnecn—The devil Tam! I take back my bid, nel, PoINDEXTER.—All right, Judge. Thought there wasa mistake. I must keep you, Cap'n, to the 1100. Rarts.—Go it! If I stop here these niggas will bust me on speculation. PotnpexteR.—No. 3, Pete—a house servant. Prre.—Dass me, yer; I’m comin’; stan’ round dar. POmNDEXTER.—Aged 72. Pere —But don’t ’mount to nottin; kin work, Cunnel; time—sa, = eae pee up, now’s yer Pere —What sa—me. GroncE Psrton.—500. Prre.—Massa George, oh no sa, don’t buy me; keop you money for some oder dat is bliged to go away—I aint ho count ga, PornpExTER.—500 bid—it’s a good price. He’s rs, Mr. George Peyton. | No, 4, the ootaroon girl oe. Sunnysinx.—Gentlemen, we are all acquainted with the circumstances of this girl’s position, and I feel sure no one here will oppose the rage who desire to redeem the SE CXC Apa Ra, Ne friend, the late Judge yton. AlL.—Hear! Bravo! Good! Porxpexrrr—While the proceeds of this sale promise to realize less than the debts upon it, it is my duty to pre- vent any collusion for the depreciation of the 3 Peo errr ye; you're & man as well as an auctioncer, PorxpexteR— What is offered for this slave? Sunnysipr—1,000 dollars. Sunnyswe—8,000. ‘MoCxosrry. Grorck—Demon! Sunnyer—I bid 7,000, which is the last dollar this pes mm Me —8. ‘THnepRavx—O, Att—Bravo! pete ey It’s no use, Squire. © hate thike pet ‘any of ye. Pomperrag—] Dort Dors—$20,000. ° Au—Hurra! darts between George and MoUloekey. McClos- key instantly draws a bowie knife from his collar, and almost simultancously every man, except negrees, draws & weapon—some knives, some revolvers. Poindexter draws a large revolver; the slaves utter acry, and crouch or hide themselves.] Scuppzs.—Hold on, Georger Peyton; stand back; this is tesco ra» Neem 5 vt we pry "there’s wy oe lemen. Go on, Colonel. - { Larovrcae —He didn’t to bia ‘a lady. McCiomarr.—Oh, have te ie Then hires indy to go to auction to buy my Ponmaxtzr.—Gentlemen, I believe nome of us have two feelings about the conduct ‘of that man; but he has the law on bis side; we may regret, but we must respect it. McCloskey has $25,000 for the octoroon. Is there an} other bid? For the frat timo; $25,000, last time, to Jaco McCloskey, the octoroon girl, Zoe— $25,000. Tableau and end of act. In the fourth act we find the Indian arrested for the | murder of Paul. Wab-no-tee is about to be lynched, when one of the negroes produces the photographic plate, which gives an exact representation of the murder of the boy by Mcloskey, who has been the Indian’s accuser. The ex-overseer is tried by a lynch court, and is found guilty. Upon his person Scudder finds the foreign drafte, which ‘would have saved the estate andthe octoroom. The villain is confined on board a steamboat; but sets fire to her and escapes. The avenger of blood, in the ahape of the Indian, ison the murderer's track. He follows him all night, through cane brakes and swamps, and in the end takes the price of blood for blood. While this is going on» the octoroon is taking leave of her friends at Terrebonne. The next day she is tobe given up to Mc- Closkey. While he is being tried atthe landing, she has procured poison, being resolved to die rather than to re- sign herself to him. She succeeds by a subterfuge, in in- ducing George to administer the fatal draught to her, and dies just a moment before Scudder arrives with the news that McCloskey is dead, and Terrebonne freed from all its encumbrances. The final tableau represents the octoroon dead, and the grave of little Paul, upon which lies the body of McCloskey, who has been killed by the Indian. ‘This, it will be seen, is a strong and effective plot. The Gialogue is very terse. Not an unnecessary word is used from the beginning to the end. The characters are clearly and sharply defined, and the author has caught in sueh types as Miss Sunnyside, Scudaer, Pete and Poin- dexter, the exact vraisemblance to American life. ‘The octaroon and the rascally overseer are imaginative: | characters. Persons like them may or may not havo ex- isted. For the rest, im the arrangement of its details.the: play is exceedingly life-like, almost photographio in. its exactness. In its presentation the greatest care had evi- dently been exercised. Down to the smallest detail of farnituro, the ensemble was perfect, The characters were: dressed and acted to the life. The best theatre in, Paris: could not have done better with an important work. Its reception by tho audience was favorable, without being especially enthusiastic. The applause was a.tributa tothe ! clever acting and the fine mise en scéne, rather than an endorsement of the senflments which the motive of tho drama inculcates. As it is our perpose to give to-day thiffély an, outline o the play, we can devote but a few words to the artists who sustained the principal réles. We may say, however, n a general way, that every part was well and carcfully played. The honers of the night will be given to Mise Robertson, who acte? a part rather out of her ino, graccfully, toushingly and well; to Mrs. Allen, who completely filled hor rile, looking and acting excecingly well; to Mr. Jef- ferson, whose performance of Scudder was capital; to Mr. Jamieson (who was received with applause and cheers), and who played the old house sefvant exceeding- ly well; to Mrs. Allen, whose Dora was perfectly lifo- like in every way; and to Mr. Boureicault, who ‘mado up,” as the technical phrase goes, admirably, and gave to the character of the Indian a duo degree of aboriginal stolidity. ‘The audience resoived the play favorably, but not en thusiastically. The scones we have quoted abowe and the fourth act. were applauded. The fifth act is very sim ple, and was not liked. Whether or not the ‘“Octoroon”’ will keep the stage is q matter for the Public fo degide. ] not believe that you have considered this question with: | their foreign THE Avruon oy “HE DOTORAON.” ‘10 Tux EDrrom oy Tue maa ‘1D. Nuw Yous, « Dec. 5, 1850. ‘Lesk your permission to reply to one pm “tof your edi. torial this morning upon my new work, ‘Thi * Octoroon.”” After a residence of nearly seven years in thig country— the seven happiest years of my life—1 felt ea pable of writing @ work upon society in America. I have ,'aid the ‘Ssoene in the South, and, as slavery is an essential ele'.20nt of society there, insomuch I have been obliged to adinxi tit intomy scheme. But you say that it ia a subject wihtic.’ should mot be discussed by me at all im apy form—that it should be imterdicted to light literature'and the drama. I profess to you, air, that I have so high’ am esteeny for your Judgment and the benesty of your ceavietions I ean- your usual fairness; and J think your desire to maintain: peace and good will amidst the animosities which now un wish. Zo keop the pence, you propase to knock dewn a Bystander; eep tho peace, you would not only imsti- tate w censorship of the Pe pad dente hed demand the aul shall ; Whether it bo essential or it shall be avoided. [trust I have delicacy men: and to refrain from any subj to be cats aes eee ‘wound even their prejudices would he; ‘dus I know, also, that I to tevreirea th ttnees aie & 4 nme the talent to work, I feel certain that I shall not be which the meanest citizen ef tbe claims as bis birthright. I learned those from your columns, of whieh ¥ have nd admirer, not the less se because tees eRee ie & 5 3 * Ez H 3 g 2 a ink Sages ogee! sketches of slave life, truthful I know, and I h gentle and kind. My next subject for illustration wi be the “‘Press,’? a comedy of character and intrigue, towards which | take advantage of this opportunity to solicit your flattering attention. DION BOURCICAULT. St. Nicholas Festival. ‘The Twenty-fourth annual dinner of the St. Nicholas Society was celebrated with all its characteristic pomp and ceremony at the St, Nicholas Hotel, on Tuesday, Decem- ber 6, at balf-past six o’clock, which is the natal day of its patron Saint. Immediately after the installation of the officers for the coming year, the company, amounting to abont 282, preceded by the President, Hamilton Fish, in his insignia—the tri-cornered cocked hat, an embroidered col- Jar of satin and gold, sustaining the silver badge of the Order of St. Nicholas—led the way into the banqueting ball. ‘The Presmpent occupied the dais, supported by the Pre- sidents of the St. George’s Society, St. Andrew's Society, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and New Bagiand Socie- ty, together with Capt. Hudson, of the United States Navy, and R. E. Mount, Jr., Secretary. ‘The following is a list of the Stewards:—Jas. H. Pinckney, Jas. Breath, W. R. Vermilye, Chas. Broome, John Groshen, Richard L. Sur- dam, and John G. Storm. Among the ornamental confectionery ornaments may be mentioned a statue of St. Nicholas, Fort New-Amsterdam, |} @ Friesland Country Girl, the Miller of Helvoetsluize, Fontaine a la Haag, Esmeralda and her Goat, Temple of Athens, Pillar of Liberty, and a few othor emblomatical confectionaries which were disposed of during the dinner. ‘The tables were loaded with all the viands that the pro- prietors:of the St. Nicholas could furnish. Jobn Van Bu- ren, Esq., and Chas. Broome occupied the heads of the peloiont fabless ee wore eet: ame several others, ypard Knay . Sherman 4 ~ athe following ‘The President then read tonste:— Claus—Our childhood’s friend. He bi to eur maturer years ‘good. ~ Van 8. The Governer of the State of New York. Music—Gover- 4. Our National Constitution and Union—Let the: le take o7re of them, and they will take care of the ‘asio— ‘Hail Columbia. ‘Our. City-—Varied and beautified by contributions from all lands still reate upen the solid foundations of Dutch industry aud fategrhy.Musle—Home, Sweet Home. * Nery a hatory of the past in sare earnent of ihe fuare: Manic, “Siar Spangled aad . Holland—Small territory, but boundless in enersy. rims TUhigce, nod constitutional: erty there fond « 06: nial soll aind bave borne fruits. Musie,“Wilhel- mus Van Nassauwen.’? ‘at.this board we form. sshood. Be Nichola gives them a we “We area Band of tness. No people can contin E wwhere(ihelr influence ia not cherished. ‘Music, Russian Ne el Hymn.” ‘Womnn—Heaven's last, best giftto man. Masle,“‘Here’s * Uti things ‘being ready, the chaplain asked » blessing he Hountes’ not Belore. therm, eh was in eee the it tion of a Dute! rf 3 not only to fill the office chaheretapen him with honor, but-with pleasure, and discharge all reasonable like that of his esteemed predecessor. (Applause). He intended own mya, although inaugt raced down any policy , ural consisted of that. He believed in the supremacy.of the laws, unless bad; and intended to act by the constitution as be understood it. He said that it had been the time honored observance on these occasions to eat.a little, talk. earnestly, and drink sufficient to keep alive the charac- teristics of the festival. He Impressed particularly that relations were in a satistactory, con- dition to themselves and all mankind. The medi- cal fs also in accordance with’ correct Pcie except that some of the younger jickerbockers were departing from the good taste of their excellent forefathers. They were indulging too much im frivolous ana harmful conventionalities. financial condition is prosperous, and the other» depart- ments as well as can expected. ‘Twenty-five years ago: this society was first organized. Four young scious of the Knickerbocker stamp endeavored to start something like asociety by getting names from numerous descendants in and bout Wall ‘street. They failed, and atelast the public were made aware of tho feeling in reference to the movement through the press; and he was py to state that to-night’s festivities were owing toit. At that time foreign innovation had almost eradicated even the fact of the existence of the venerable Diedrich Kutckerbocker, and Peter Stuyvesant, and Kieft, who had departed with the-name New Amsterdam, but they yet live on with a new: lite. To be sure, he added, taxes lad increased three-fourths and the city had imcreased one-half only a decade since. (Sensation.) He trusted that in all the changes which had occurred, none were more for the bet- ter than the reunion of the Dutch ancestors; for unity. was might, and in that motto was found the cirength and the foundation of their existence as a society. Rrowaxp E. Mount, Secretary, then read a number of letters from those who wished to be excused in their at- tendance—among the reat Hon. James Bechanan aud his. Honor Mayor Tiemann. At this’ stage of the proceedings every membor was. furnished with two long Dutch clay pipes, about thirty inches in length, with some Holland to! in saucers, and several tallow candles to.light them .by were furnish: ed--ail being religiously done in strict commemoration of ancient customs. There seomed to. be a distate. among. some to follow this law out, for it was. moticed a number of meerschaums were used. in their,stead. ‘The fifth toast was responded to by a member speaking: fectingly of their lost brethren—Washington. Irviag, Ogden Hoffman and Chief Justice Duer—whose-spirit was in the hearts of all present, and he hoped would contiane so in the Kae S bekaty, tases tech Captain Hupson brie‘y, respon sixth toast. ‘The Present, at the. reading of the seventh toast— Holland—alluded to the shortness and spirit of the-ros- mses. Pethe President of the Friendly Sons of Ss. Patrick res- ded to the ord toast, and gaye asa sentiment, “The fety of New York—May she increase in weak and prosperity, and diminish in taxes.!’? (Laughter and three cheers. ‘The CuaPLary, in to the ninth toast, delivered himsclf of an oration showing the. necessity of education in a republican form of government; thatit was only by ‘an enlightened conscience that the scopa of this govern- ment would be completely carnied out. There werefana- tics, he‘'added, who needed this instruction, and he be- Neved that # was the sentiment of three-tourths of the clergy, and the whole North, tbat the South was justified in 1t8 recent action in relation to abolition fanatics. Fa- naticism isnot the religion that governs. free people. Mr. GRAwMERRY, in response to the teath toast—Womaa— made a few happy remarks complimentary to the fair sex, which, owing to the lateness of the hour, we are obliged to omit, Other remarks were made by John Van Buren, Mr. Shermaa and the President. ‘Tho music furnished by the band, under the immediate direction of Harvey B, Dodworth and his ablo assistant, Mr. Friesing, appeared to be in the usual good and inspir- ing manner, as was particularly remarked by those mt. The whole affair was woll up, nar reflected credit upon its projectors—the Sp Nicholas Soaiety. Dra: 3 of the Delaware State Lotte- vies.—WOOD, EDDY & CO., Manageraof the BELAWARB, GRORGLA, KENTUCKY AND MISSOURI STATE ‘Datawane—Bxves Crass, No. 688, Decewnan 6, 1959, 35, 3, 24, 65, 58, 25, 59, B1, 38, 72, 15, 6. Draw, No, 6. 1900, 39, 77, 38, 7, 10, 16, 69, 75, 31, 26, 70, 71, 46. OrreniarseTOOB, EDDY & OG., Winning, Delaware Millions of Bottles of Mrs. Winslow's Syrup are now used¢. year in the United States fer euttirsetething, wit ur ver taling euoceen Mellel tmmediate and ‘Only “ale a bolle, bj Mele aeoct bye ag esd "Description rogram t retention of Rupture, Bathing i, orters, Bhonider Braces, Suspense ‘s Banonges. Silk Wiastio theckinee, iin: nee Caps, Ankiets, and a)! Sw ectentitioal! aybiied, by MANSH A" (., No, 2Veacy tts Amor Rouge Nek, EN a EEE Ta UNE aT Oe MeN TTT PNET Nae a TE a OS events; the Condition of the Cattle, Provision and Money Mar, ria ges and Deaths for the week, &c., &0., furnishing a record of all interesting ecourrences of the week preceding. See Th wings Susecx ie Dra’ A Precad County and C taaolldated following are the mam- Sussex Coorr—O.iss 218, Ducewoan 6, 1899, 72, 48, 50; 49, 26, 69, 73, 59, 55, 20, 27, 70, Comoupuran Lerranr—C1is8 150, Drs, 6, 1808. 0, 23, 44, 7, 25, 67, 42, 83, 1, 5, 30, 56, 76. Ez. oa & Patent. Tn the eat state of over before ams Bre. seteeseer cen, Sper noe, roe eo Furs and Mats—The » tis Stramge tomy, con only bo had et WHPER'ED Bs Brontyay Genin’s Postival Hwts for Holidays Wednesday, will beiasued on » Dee: 7. GBENIN’S HAT STO} Nos. OT aa 513 Broadway. Boots and Shees.—Wai Double warm fur lined and Ad TRAVELLING Bi LEGUING, BUCKSKIN SHOES, And 61 ig desirable for winter nts and boys, ab BROOKS’, Broadway and 15¢ Fulton street. Pane rrarnaatea en ats to AtGKO. A. HUNTER & CO.'8, 0 tat 292 Bho: French Flannel Erevelling, Shirts, ‘at 87 and 89 William street, one coor north of Maiden lane, GEO, M. TRACY, Agent. sbotucadnuet teanemert Soop graphs, and Herring’s Patent Champion Fire es 201 Broadway, corner of Murray Grover & Baker’s Celebrated Noiseless. Family Sewing Machines, 496 Broadway, New York. 182 Fulton street, Brooklyn. The Wheeler & Wilson Sew: Machine Co., office 505 Broadway, N. Y., bas ier aac cpt rear tea the work done oe et eg as great as the zat . Bert pias emsee coer id House “Minnie, Hour ‘Minutes, Gentiemen’s shirts. ol 5 B SL Frock coats... 8 is S Satin vests... ---. 14 ‘J 9 Cloth pants, tt 4 io Bummer 5 H a Gk dress. :1 B 10 2 Merino dress. 1 4 8 Calico dress. — oT 6 Seams of the rate of ayard a minute. Holloway’s Ointment: Gtves Instant Re- Hef to lumbago, atre'ns and wi aivease. » Tt is the chest and. Wi -Barcart.—In Jerse; City Monday, Dec. LON — — y on by the Rev. W. Tunison, Mr. Ricwamp H. Wisow, of Ber: m Port, N.J., to MaRamerta €., daughter of Samuel Brlagart of Jersey arty. Diea. Are.—On Tuesday, Dec. 6, Maze W. Arex, in the 32d year of her age. ‘The relatives and. friends of tho aro respectfully invited to attendthe funeral, on Thi afternoon, at two o’clock, from the residence of her in-law, Charles Dezendorf, 180 Nassau street, Brooklyn.: ywwe.—-On Tuesday, Dec. 6, WitlaM, youngest gon of Charles and Mary Ann Browne, aged 4 months and 10 e friends of the family are invited to attend the fune- ral,at one o’clock to-morrow afternoon, from the resi- deneo of bis parents, No: 3743¢ Grand street. mains will be taken to Cemetery for interment. €uanerr.—In Hoboken, N. J., on Tuesday, Dec. 6, of meneugitis, Romwgo Xavier, only.son of Harriet A. and Romeo F. Chabert, M. D., aged 4 ; ‘The relatives and friends of the-family are invited to attend the funeral, atene o’cleck this (Wednes- day) afternoon, fram No. 103 Ws street, —On Tuesday, Dec. 6, at a quarter to one A. M.yS. Pours daughter of Henry and Julia Coe, in the 16th yoar o ir 5 The po and friends of the family are invited to at- tend the funeral, at two o’clock Thursday afternoon, from the residence of her father, No. 200 Henry street, without further invitation Currmar—On Monday, December 5, Captain Tmomas J. Cunrrny, in the 34th year of his age, a native of the Isle of Man, and late of Aspinwall. His friends, shipmasters and pilots of New York are in- vited to attend his funeral, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at two o’elock, from the Floating chapel, foot of Market street. His remains will be intersed in Greenwood Come- tery. CAxrmopy.—On Monday, Dec. 5,Marcarst Carmony, wife of-Patrick Caarmody, native of county Monahan, Ireland, in the 40th year of age. ‘The friends and acquaintances of the fa-nily are re- spectfully invited to attend the fumeralfrom her late re- sidence No. 48 West Thirteenth street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at balf-past one o’clock. Coxnor.—On Monday, Dec. 5; 0f croup, Many Ann, the Ueloved daughter of Thos. D. and Bridget Conroy, aged 3 years, 6 months and 18 days. ; The relatives and friends of the family are respectfally invited to attend the funeral this (Wednesday) afternoon, at: one o'clock, from the residence of her parents, 44 Centro street. Dev—On Tuesday, December 6, suddenly, Bvaxnx Av- Gvstvs, youngest son of Thomas E. and Gertrade F. Dey, aged 1 year and 5’ months. His re- ‘The,relatives and friends-of the family are ré tfully invited to attend his funeral, on Thursday NOOR, at one o’elock, from the residence of hia-parents, infFighty- eighth strect, near First avenue, Yorkville. ‘Dorian.—On Monday, December 5, of pneumania, Jomx, the beloved son of Francis and Mary Doriaa, agod $ years and 8 days. ‘The relatives and friends of the family are r lly invited to attend the funeral, to-morrow (Wednesday. afternoon, at one o’closk, from the. residence of his pa rents, No. 11 North Seventh street, Williams! a [RF Lorp.— On Monday, Decomber 3,at * AbRaHAM W. Frovp, aged 32 years, late of this city. ‘His remains will ba taken to Setauket, Long Island, for interment. Forstsr.—At St. John, N. B., Nov. 28, P. Jony W. Fors- ma, fourth son of G V. Forster, late of her Majesty's Customs at that port: Farner1y.—In California, on. Satuzday, Oct. 29, sud- denly, James Fanamty (son of Farcelly, Bal- hoy ea), Virgiaia, county Cavan, Ireland. a wife, two chil and an aged mother to mourn his loss. ‘He sleeps. in the same grave with his Patrick, who died on the 20th May. 1857. Philadelphia and She papers please Ls oe Gree.—] on jay morning, a > Erg oem et ‘brother-in-law, W. ‘i. Boast” pred Gum, Jr., in the 584 year of his age. ‘The funeral will take place from his lateresidence, 25 Gouverneur street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at one ’olock:. Hicoins.—In this city,,on Sunday Ruma M. T. Hicaiss, in ihe 56th year of ‘The relasives and friends of the fami invited to attend the funeral from her East Thixty-second street, this ta efpet ene afternoon ene 0% Her remains taken to Greenwood. Hopexs.—In this city, on Friday, Dec. 2, Mrs. Hopes, wife of the late Capt. Henry Hodges, of ra papers please copy. Kuvo.—at Staten Island, en Mont morning, Dec. 5, Saran M., wife after CM ig and severe illness, of Henry L. King, and daughter of Isaac N. Phelps, aged 2 ‘26 youre. friends and soquaintances of the family are invited to attend the funeral il this (Wednesday), 7th inst., at the ercorsirocs clkrety ot 1a o'clock; ikea furtier x0- Morgan —On Sunday morning, Dec. 4, JAuss E. MoR- Gax, from injuries received at the fire in Trinity place, on Monday, Nov. 29. i Full particulars of the funcral will be gives on Thurs- day morning next. * s Naxana. On ‘Tuesday, Deo. 6,7. Hamtoy Vanaxpa, author. : A » attond his funeral, at St. George's ne I peak Eearee pot of Gliff, this (Wednesday ) Yolock, without r notice. wea i srynnd “ isos and Southwestern papers Please cop; We _—On Tuesday, Dec. 6, after a short illness, Herr C., 800 of Christopher and Margaret G. Wobltman, dd 26 days. Aged 7 monde amy acquaintances of Bis parents are ro: fully invited to attend his faneral, this (Wednesday) spectloon, at one o'clock, from his parcnt’s residence, Ob Flouston corner of Lewis strret. their 2D. otakey” Perea bos bee a cor give ber ectipt for of .: A i Hi fi a) fre i 3 : z Fi PRICE ORLE iy NY 159 Water a Tyeleaty dene street. Retall at 616 Broadway NOTICH: TO THE LADING. SANas Greed treet Ba Offer a ve large and bandsome assortment etnd handeotne taoriment. of lacioy wed Peleriaess Mafis and Oufle of Hudson's Bay Goble tiene ae’ ten, Mink, Fiteh, Squirrel and River Mink, all qualities and all prices. Every. ‘as represented. rer ae RRIVAL OF et WHISKEY—IN SHER) BUTTS. Hailed De ihe press, “Cenine hood, Woke hte te ¥ the press, “Genuine x ‘ad per botle, $2 bo pet gallon. ns UTOGRAPH CARDS, FOR NEW YEAR CALiA, Ea- teat style, very el at EVERDELES: Aas eee te 7 STONISHINGLY CHEAP SEGARS—1 BO- mestic and German, fiom $4 to $50 ag jucements tocash buyers. ©. CH! IT Broadway. T JONES’, 10 AND 13 ANN STREET—3s FRENGEE calf dress Boots; $450 double sole water proof Bests, Als tes Beat Sulla ‘A atatt eee ISSUED THROUGH EDW BIS8! Ne Public, Commissioner of Deeds ihe Bisies, 1 Hrosdway, carats of Ubambarieee ee T McLEES’ WEDDING CARD DEPOT, BROAD A’ ‘way—Zlegant Cards; moderate prices. = REA? REDUCTION OF PRICES IN STEREOSOO; @ ey View, of first order, Lesbaead BROTHERS, 19 John street, N. ¥.. BOs SEED coo ob. H. ee OF DEEDS awe THR — ABD (orner street, OFFICE NO. 489 BROADW: LOCAL AGENTS bennne sie? Bis pzeorton JonN BROWN. Which NATIONAL POLIOE GAZETTE; ef the EXECUTION. JOHN BROWN OF kh Way %0 THE GALLOWS. Portraitof Andrew Hunter, : CR pure "in place of pebsonows nEor sib byl Sitio and at the depos, 4] Ane sesh N* YORK > es KEROSENE Of, A FULL SUPPLY FOR THE WINTER. ~DEFO® oF compares, 98 Pool sees, RINCE IMPERIAL CAAMPAGNE, DE VENOGE 2 00., EPERISAY, FRAN A wine of rare quality, stn inoderat's price. Bold nthe pete ctpal hotel abd by all lending fener fhrougheat the country. 488, 490 and 402 Boadway, worner of Fees streak, << UERU’S COD LIVER JELRY— ‘The only. certaf for The only, ceriais eure for Consumption, Asthma snd.alt Cr ete saosin Shares OF RWHT XBARS, AND Wi \CROFULA. See Mucet ta hee os ms yrisomsed ty aig the Nov Tron Works. ¥or B. Barone 10 CARTRALISTS: —i TS, Pi OTHERS.—A PARTY A} the Which { of a profisete achtrerle deceeen ay ext samme by formigy» Soak Company. A samiet Hitreus n0/i reeitence, hn POX 2000 ROR ofl: TATORS (SALOON, BROADWAY. G Tbs lowgs or Foustsle Relena by tehioes he 5 AGENTS WANTED, ail BROAI.—y, =o: true.