The New York Herald Newspaper, December 31, 1871, Page 8

THE BROOKLY® ELECTION FRAUDS. Waage McCue’s New Year’s Action. he Convicted Parties Go to the Penitentiary and Fined $200—Motions for Arrest of Judgment Denied, ‘Yestertay morning all the parties recently con- ‘Wicved of election frauds and interfering in any way qwvith the vote or canvass atthe last election were im the Oyer and Terminer of the Brooklyn City Pourt to receive their sentences, The court room ‘Was crowded with the friends of the parties, SENTENCE OF JOHN KENNY. District Attorney MoRRis—I move now for sen- Sence in the case of Jonn Kenny. Kenny was brought forward to the bar. P. KEADY, counsel for Kenny, stepped up ‘end eaid that he lad already presented anidavits as % Kenny’s previous reputation with the Court, and he would now leave the matter there, Kenny was convicied for repeating in the Fifth istrict of the Fourth ward. Judge McCue thought the jury could not bave returned any other verdict ‘than wnat of guilty, and sentenced him to four months in the Penitentiary, SENTENCE OF M’GIFF AND WELDON, District Attorney MoRRIS—I move for sentence An the case of Thomas McGiffand Michael J. Weldon, D. P, BARNARD—I{ the Cvart piease, the counsel for the deiendants wish to make out a bull of excep- ffons and prepare a writ of error, and they have been iniurmed by the stenographer that it will be dmpossible to furnish them the testamony in the ease untll Wednesday or Thursday. There are sey- Bral exceptions and several matters in their case ‘Worthy of grave consideration, the admussibiiity of ‘the poil lists in evidence, the challenge to the array, snd the manner and form in which the verdicts were brougnt io. The first time the jury came in they found McGiff guilty as charged in ‘the indict ment, and Shanley and Weldon guiity of gross neg- Mgence im the exercise of their duties as inspectors, ido not agiee with Mr. Spencer in his opinion that {t Was tantamount toa verdict of not gality as to the two latler, but the second verdict Ido think Was so. ‘nis verdict Was:—McGiffguilty as charged im the indictment, and Shanley and Weldon guilty of counting 500 irauduleut votes. We ask, there. fore, that your Honor should postpone this sentence wntii next Saturday. We can then prepare our bill @f exceptions and writ of error and apply to a Judge of the Supreme Couri lor a stay of proceed- District Attorney Morris—Tbere are vwo reasons Why Ulis case slouid be disposed of to-day. The term ends to-day. Tis Is tle last day on which the Court can pronounce sentence. And again, before they caa review judgment must be pronounced. his application, if Your Lionor please, is merely of @ piece with the waole conauct of the detence nere- tojore. 101s not made in good Jalth. They say that itis the Intention Ol the delence by every tick and Bubler.uge known to the law tw prevent tle prisoners from being punished at all. Mr. SreENCER—Judgment can be pronounced by Me Court at any ume. They might be remanded now, that the Court might obtain iniormation, and be brought up again in a week or a month or at any fume. ‘he Court 1s not obliged to sentence thei to- @ay, it may senience them when it gets reaay. After some further argument the Judge said he had curefully considered the case and would deny &he motion. In pussing sentence he said:--You have been tried by # jury of your own selection Bpon a charge of having corruptly placed in the baliot box, aud fraudulently, 500 votes at the elec- Won district wuere you were acting as Inspectors of Election, This was the second wial: the first re- pulied in no verdict, although it was well known that a large majority of the jurors were in favor of your conviction. Notwithstanding the fact that you have asserted your innoceuce do not see that the jury could have come any other decision than they did. It may be that there are other parties more guilty than you are, Who have not had the manliness to avow it and Baye you iromn punishment; or it may be that you, from a mistaken idea 07 chivairous devouon, have @ecidea to take upon eee the waole burden 1 this prosecution, can, however, ouly deal ‘Witn the facts. You were tried upon this charge and fonvictea by a jury, afier counsel had exhausted every effort to secure your acquittal, and 1 do not pee say reason to prevent the Court passing sen- gence. You are both intelligent men and must know the serious nature of the crime of which you Mave been convicted. A man who takes gway your property only does you a all Injury, which” @ little labor ana @ @ care on your part will remedy; but be man who fraudulently deprives you of your Tights at the baliot box stamps upon the lverties of ‘the community, and neither your iife, liberty nor Property wili be sale. The law permits me to order our imprisopment for one vear aud to impose a e Of $250; and, as isaid belore, although there May be owers who were the instiga‘ors of this fraud, yet notwithstanding that fact you were there oficiaily, as iwspectors, and you must, therefore, be held responsibie for the acts you there committed. In your case, We.don, the jury seemed to find mitt- ing circumstances. Pernaps they took into con- @ideration the fact that for half an hour after the opening of the polls you were not present, and provably they thougnt that 1t was dur- ing that time that the iraud was committed. It @eems to me that if they found one guilty, you were equally go, but it 1s still proper for me to give some weight to the recommendations of the jury. The Bentence which tne Court proposes to impose upon may be deemed a severe one, but I think, upon ection, you will find and acknowledge that although it may be deemed severe, as jar as you are Soncerned, but if it accomplishes the result end Sends to preserve the purity of the ballot box, it ‘will be but asmall sacrifice on your part. I shall omit imposing tue pecuniary part of the penalty out of consideration for your family; as to you, McGif, the seutence of the Vourt is that you be im- ‘isoned in the Penitentiary lor six montifs, and as you, Weldon, the sentence of the Court 1s that you be umprisoned in the Penitentiary for tour months, ‘The prisoners were then removed by an officer. APPLICATION FOX THE SENTENCE OF TEKKIERE AND WOERTH. District Attorney Mogris—I now move fi tence on Edward H. ferriere and Jacob W 1. S Cariin, the counsel for thes Made a motion to arrest judgment, an the Court at considerable leugca, rev mony and adducing points 14 support ol is mo ion. “The points which be elavoraied were these:— First, tuat the lndicuuent was only for assanit and batiery; second, that the Court erroneously nela th: were two offences. if there were tWo of madictment it Was bad for lery, aud auouler lor violating Ub election laws; third, the Court dips tat the resoluuion of the Common Co as such an appointment of an iospector in writing as the law Cuntemplaies; fourch, it was Hot brought afr uvely to the knowledge of Gefeudants that bari pe a been appomted by the Common © il; mfth, be Court erred in not allowing evidencu of’ good faithon tue part of Terriere ue Court erred tn admitting evidence of ¢ rat fraud. 2x-Jodge LEYNOLDS & sed the Court also at consiaeravie lengih in 5 t Oi this mouon and mauiy Upon the same por District AUorney siOnuIs asked What the motion was ior. General CaTLIN--For arrest of judgment. If that it hey inteaded to that icy might 8. Apply for a posipo have time to file a om District Atiorney MORRIs sald Cue testimony would Prove twat We 1acts alleged by counsel toc detend- mpis were not true. J! was true that the tudict- Ment Was for assault aud battery, bul it was an assault and batery commitied to prevent the elec- Mon velng beld iiere. very one knew that, and Kuew wiy Mr. Barter was thrown out The jury wenderea the ouly verdict they could have reu- dered—a Verdict of guilty as charged in we Mdicument; and there was no pretence that Woertu committed the assault, but be ordered % to be committed, and sai he would fake the responsibility; it was Terrere who commitved tue assault upon Barter, at the dastgation of Woerth, and with those facts borne in guind it would be seen (ual the Charge of the Court ‘was @ perfeculy proper one, and the verdict the only one which could be rendered, The gettuug Stark sworn in On the morning of the election proved that it Was their intention to prevent Barter from acting; Mt was a.arce from the beginning, and, in fact, the Whole election in that district was a farce. dJuage REYNOLDS said Stark had been sworn in by Terricre, and was therefore the inspector de facto, aud Wlvever Weal tuere, either armed with a certifi- cate or ot, was a disiurber Of the peace, and llavle to be treatcd as such. ‘The Court heid that if Terriere was guilty of as- gault and baiiery Woerth was also, and he saw no weasop why that case should take a different course from (bai taken in other cases, District Atioroey MORRIS—i move then that sen- sence be pronounced. lp passing eeulence Jndge McCvE said:—You ave been dicted aod convicted tor having com- mitted ab assault and battery upon ap tuspecior of #iection. J need not suy w ‘you the necessity there #8 to have elecHions conducted purely, a8 far as (he woung 16 Concerned, out also Of having them con- @uctod quietly &5a With all possibile decorum. You Know @& weil as | do, because we, all of us, as citi- gens, ought to take iuaividual interest in such Sungs, Ought to ve pouticians Lo the extent that we understand our riguts You know as well as any ne that i" has gor lo be a custom among us for the people to be almost deprived of their rights and for tiections to be OWned by men. You Know as well @* all of Us Kuow that it has got to ve 60 wat Wards ond cistricts are Almost owned by indtviduais, “such & mab rans tis district,” “such a man guns What district,” and the people have really Bo contro, Now, i is Ume that thing was = wlopped, So far «as any fraud may have been committed, there ts no evidence be- fore we Court, ava J do not say anything of that, but | have the ng me under the testimony pf Lie case aud from geoeral inteilbgence tat ‘on knew periectly Weil it Was improper to preveat > BAN LOR IPOD BCUURY 28 luspe, Lor O) bivolign, and NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1871—TRIPLE SHEET. the aemetaienen’ of per invahd. The juestion of your is fd ment should be imposed. ‘Phe object of the law is not vindictive, but refor- matory, and to show an example which will prevent any violation of law in future, the sentence of the Court will be that you and each of you pay a fine of $200, and that you stand committed to the County Jail until it 1s paid, not exceeding twenty-nine days, Ex-Judge REYNOLDs—As this is a money penalty isu) we may ask Your Honor for a stay of execution ? Judge McCvE—No, I think not. RETIRING FROM OFFICE. District Attorney MORRIS—I desire now, as this is the last day of my term and my last official act, to thank Your Honor for the uniform kindness and courtesy which your Honor as presiding Judge has always displayed towards me as prosecuting officer, 1 also desire to bear witness to the excellent admin- tration of the laws which has distinguished Your Honor while on the vench, in all cases in which 1 have ocen concerned as District Attorney. Judge McCuE—It 1s graufying to the Court to Jearn Lhat It is the opinion of others, and of those so Well qualified to judge, that the Court has performed its duty. I also desire, in return, 10 bear witness to the zeal and efficiency with which you have always conducted all cases where it has been the pleasure of the Court to witness, ENGLISH ART NOTES, The present art season in London surpasses in brilltancy all preceding ones. It is only a few years since the French Gallery in Pali Mall was the only winter art exhibition in the English metropolis. Gradually they have been increasing in number and importance, and at this hour there are no less than seven open to the puolic. We have in this circum- stance the best proof of the rapid strides wnich England 1s making in arttaste. This 1s primarily due to the attention pati of late years to the art education of the people, Art is mo longer looked upon as an accomplishment; its influence on industry and commerce is fully recognized, and the practi- cal Britishers are endeavoring to make up for their long indifference. The following galleries are now open:— The French Gallery, Pall Mali, with works by for- eign and British artists, The new Beigian Gallery, in the old Wellington Club, St. James street. Tne néw British Institution of Art, Old Bond street, with cabinet pictures by British and foreign artisis, The Water Color Society, Pall Mall, with sketches. The Institute of Painters in Water Colors, Pall Mail, also with sketches. McLean’s Gallery, in the Haymarket. Hutton’s Gailery, in New Bond street, with famous works by Gainsborough, Maclise and P. R. Morris, An English lady artist, Miss Grant, has been en- trusted with the commission for the Sculptural Memorial to the late Dean of St. Paul's. The com- mittee 1s evidently of opinion that sex is no bar to proficiency in the hignest walk of art. The distinguished Irish sculptor John Foley, R, A., has quite recovered from his long and serious sickness and bas resumed work in his studio. Mr. Foley’s Statue of Lord Canning is now in course of erection 1m Westminster Abbey. The new process of sun painting seems destined to supersede line engraving. It possesses a great advantage in producing sac-simile drawings of the works to be copied with more pictorial effect than can be realized by the black and white upon which the engraver must depend. Tne new system 1s capable of receiving a tone, and so betier repre- sents the gradations of color ina picture. Maga- zines are following the example of the art journals in adopting parttaily tne heliotype system of print- ing. In tne November number of the St. James Magazine an early drawing by Turner nas been re- produced by this process, The Roman Archological Society, it 1s said, ine tend applying to the British government for the aid of an ofiicer of the Royal Engineers to organize and map thelr discoveries. Hitherto the very valuable researches of Mr. Parker and his friends have failed to attract the (attention which they really merit, from two causes: one, the very bad definition of the photographs, of which so many have been taken; and the other, the want of that incisive, clear, work- man-like sketching of the country which is one of the great characteristics of English military surveyors. In verilying the ancient history of Rome the re- searches of Mr. Parker and his friends have hardly Jess European interest than the exploration of Palestine. Among the artistic novelties promisea in London 1s an exhibition of works of art in black and white. It will include ancient and modern itne engravings, etchings on glass and metal, pen and ink drawings, drawings on the block, proofs of wood engravings and litnograpns, drawings in sepia, crayon, pencil and charcoal. Uncolored designs for manufacture will also be inciuded. Mr. Henry Warren, the veteran President of the Institute of Water Colors, has been compelled by failing sight to retire from the active pursuit of his Profession, In consideration of his worth and work the London Royal Academy has offered him a pen- sion. . P. G, Hammerton, the distinguished English art critic has just published a treatise on etching and etchers, which he has illustrated with original plates by Rembrant, Callot, Dujardin, Paul Potter and other celebrated arusts. Considerable attention has been drawn to a painting belonging to te Duke de Ripalda, at pre- gent on exhibition in the National Gallery. The possessor claims that it was painted by Raffacie in 1505 for the Convent of St, Antonio, at Perugia, It is admitted by the critics that the work is one of great merit, but the internal evidence seems to point rather to Perugio as the artist. If the identity of tne picture can be proved it was at one time in the possession of the Colonna family and aiterwards in the Royal Palace at Naples. After the flight of the King a patoting of great value by Peru- gio was missed {rom the place which was indicated as its locality, and it is thought that the one lent by the Duke de Ripalda to the National Gallery ts the same. It wiil not, however, be dificult to verify the work through the British Consulate at Naples ‘The subject of the painting is a holy family, aud | the execution is marked by want of physiognomi- cal invention, a3 it is evident the tweive heads of the group were painted from three modeis, a3 they exhibit the same characteristics, but in diferent views. The present possessor wants $290,000 in gold for this exampie; but though the great merits of the work are noc questioned the critics pronounce this price as beyond all measure exoroitant, THE FRANKLIN STATUE, Workmen were yesterday industriousiy digging the holes and placlag the lamp and tutermediate iron posts in position around the granite pedestal in vrinung House square designed to recetve the bronze statue of Franklin. The completion of this portion of Captain Degroot’s admirable labor—as the statue is ready for removal from the foundry— is a surety that on the 17th proximo, the returning anniversary of the great philosopher's birthday, its unveiling and incident proceedings in connection with the pleasant event will certainly take place. The pedestal is exceedingly neat in design and finished in artistic taste. Jt 18 octagon in shape, and ten feet six inches in height, veing at the base eight feet by two feet five and a half inches, while the size at the apex is 80 reduced as to make it very symmetrical and ap- propriately substantial in appearance, The, lamp and intermediate iron posts encircling the pedestat have been designed with much taste, and will pleasantly complete the whole undertaking. The Jampposts are seven feet six inches in height, while the mermediate ones are three feet six and ter inches. The circie when finished be sixteen feet in diameter. Many Citizens and scores of the floating population of that portion of the cliy grouped about the workmen yesterday, who were not a little annoyed at the multiplicity of questions they propounded tn relation to the pedestal and ite object, but were courteously answered, and many expressed themselves highly pleased that such @ grand work of art will soon greatly serve to beauufy @ business portion of the city. A BOLD BURGLAR, About four o'clock yesterday morning Mr. Ed- ward Seifert, of 123 Norfolk street, was startled from his sleep by @ noise in his room, and looking up, saw @ tall man with a light mustache rifiing his pants pockets. Selfert immediately jumped from his bed and seized the daring intruder by the throat and held him fast. There was o& hard stroggle for some time, but Selfert poet tne more resolute man, he held nis prey til ‘the arrival of OfMicer Lewis, of the Tenth precinct. In te struggle Mr. Seifert suffered severely. His finger and cheeks were bitten, his head pounded, and his couatenance when he appeared at Essex Market Court yesterday looked as if he had been going Unrough the ordeal of a prize fight. Tne pris- over, Whose name is Thomas Pitt, Mg ere 8 an old offender, and was commitved stink bt General Seasions Without ball yesterday alter! MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. “Julius Crosar” at Booth’s Theatre. Of all Shakspeare’s plays we know none more Atting for presentation before the citizens of a free country than ‘Julius Cesar.” The examples which it presents of the highest and noblest devotion to honor and liberty are such as we should constantly strive to place before the people. 1n this age, when men are so aptto be swayed {from the pursuit of the narrow straight road of virwue it 18 well to have placed before them im @ strong and impressive manner some of the grand models of the past, who, holding the good of the Commonwealth above all other considerations, were ready to sacrifice even their dearest friends to the general good. Perhaps in the whole range of ancient history we can find no character more worthy of our respectful admiration than that of Brutas, who, with no private griets to avenge and noenvy prompting him, slew the dear friend who had become dangerous to liberty that the Roman republic migut be preserved to succeeding ages, It 18 no easy task to undertake to present a living like- ness of @ man so simpie and yet moved and con- trolled by the loftiest and grandest dignity of which human nature is capable, preserving amid scenes the most trying the firmness and devotion of a heroic age. The attempt to place before the American public a reaustic picture of old Rome, though beset with innumerable dim- culties, has been accomplished with much success by the management of Booth’s Theatre. Tne character of the Roman architecture has been happily introduced into tne scenery, while correct. ness and propriety of costume give a sentiment of realism to the tableaux which can only be attained by the closest attention to details. The effect of some of the tableaux was marred on the first night by want of attention to the groupings and the pancity in the number of assistants, In the later representa- tons this fault has been corrected and the stage is Well filied, which gives an air of realism that before was wanting. Jerome’s great picture, ‘La Mort de Cesar,” has furnished the hint for the stage arrange- ment in the assassination scene, which is by far the Most impressive and natural in the representation. Although the performance leaves much to be de- sired 1t possesses many points of excellence. Owing wo the additions made to the company the charac- ters are presented with a certain level of merit that We do not olten meet on the New York stage, It is true that the individual conception does not always meet our ideas of an effective or comprehensive rendering; but, as there is no absolute blunderng or incompetence in the principal actors, the piece moves smoothly and effectively. The charm which belongs to the composition enchalns our attention and excites our sympathy to such a degree that only @& reasonable amount of ability be displayed in the rendering we are apt to lose sight of the shortcomings of the actor in the merits of the play. Mr. Booth’s conception of Brutus does not meet our ideas of that great man, in Whom great moral elevation was combined witn force of char- acter and intense devotion to principle. The popular notion of the avenger of liberty makes him Juil of dignity and exalted above the ordinary weak- ness of common men, impressing himself not alone upon the men Who surrounded him, but even on wie age in which he lived, This quality is disunctly pointed at by Shakspeare, who takes care to inform us of the high opinion in which his hero was held in Rome. it 18 indicated also py the poet, who makes him assume tie leadership of the conspiracy trom the very moment he becomes a party to the design, while the promuter of the plot sinks lo @ seconuary place. ir. Booth has missed the force of the characier and gives us, instead of the well poised, intense lover of liberty, the image of @ man not without moral elevation, but some- Whai weak and petulant. Traces of the actor's per- sonality are constantly visible in nervous activity, which interferes with the expression of re. poseful force. Mr. Booth probably feeig this and attempis to remedy it by means ot Treading, which- 18 measured, and in some parts even heavy. He exhausis all tne grace of bis action in his effort to reach that dignity of deportment waich we ascrive to tue ancients, and while he succeeds to a very great extent, it is at the expense of naturalness. Excessive study, both in reading and in gesture, has choked up all spontaneity, and we look upon the actor us a grace- ful piece of machinery, @ Marvel of mecnanism and precision, but incapable of exciting sympathy, His acting appeals more io the head than to the heart, and 18 cold and formal when tn repose, or rises to the extreme of violence in action. We have examples of both inclinations in the present piece, In the dialogue with Cassius in the public square, when the later moves him against Ciesar, we have a coldness and seriousness in une Manner scarcely less than What we notice wivh him after the killing of Cesar. Tae interview with the conspirators io the garden is marred by the abrupt and unnatural manuer in whica Mr. Booth breaks away from Cassius to snake hands with the faction, by whicn we suppose he wishes to express the earnestness with which he enters into their plans. Now, as there is certainly nothing in the proposition of Killing a espe ciaily when he happens to be one of his dear Inends, to excite such boisterous entnusiasm in the breast of agrave and honorable man who is moved to strike, not by passion or resentment, but simply for the public good, We must pronounce this incident unnatural and even repulsive. Brutus tells us himself on several occasions that he de- cided to kill ‘great Julius for justice sake,’? and such a man would ‘be like to take this resolution with reluctance and sor- row. It 19 at this moment that the dignity and true nobility of the man sould be showu. Shak- speare understood this, and makes him plead for the life of Marc Antony with a generosity of sen' ment which contrasts Very strongly with the w dignified violence with which Mr, Booth makes him give bis adhesicn to the piot. In the Senate scene, where Cwsar falls under the daggers of the con- spirators, Mr. booth has better realized the char- acter of the man and the exigeney of the situation. Here we see hiia moved py the contending passions of love for his friend and zeal for the public good. The nervous excitement, intense though suppressed, which marks the rendering Of the scene, suits well the occasion, and comes closer to our conception of the scene than anv other part of the representatiun. Here we have more of the sense of exalted devotion to principle and nobie motive than upon any other occasion. We regret to Say that on some occasions even the leading actors seem not to compretiend the full value of woat they utter, An example of this will be found in the “emnendation” which we noticed Mr. Booth making im the speech oi brutus, Shakspeare makes nim say, “I have the same dagger for myself when it shall please my country to need my death.” The intent of this declaration is opvious; but Mr. Booth, it would seem, wants to renaer it more precise, and = speaks of the “self-same dagger,” which piece of realism materially injures the jorce of the deciaration, Whatever tauits may be visible in Mr, Booth's impersonations, there 1s always preseut evidence of close study, which, combined with careful reading, preserves his per- Jormance from mediocrity even when he fails to Move Us His Brutus bears traces of the usual care- ful simdy, and is emoellished with graceful action and propriety Of speech weil suited to the «dignity of the cuaracter. In the electric power to move he is surpassed by an actor who in every ily except this one is his interior. While the wisite polish of Mr. Booth's performance passes aimost wituoutl notice the rude, sympatheuc acting of Tr. Baugs a8 Mare Antony brings down tne how ‘rhis actor seeks} to convey by physical demonstrations the sense which want of the power to modulate his voice, as well as want of elccutionary training, prevent nim expressing orally. His rendering of the speech over we body of Cvesar 1s inlenseiy sympathetic, but. does not dis- play the grace and dignity which we look for in the character of tue elegant, dissipated Antony. He, however, enters into tue spirit of the character, and ints with great vigor the more violent passions, iis acting, though rude and tainved with affecta- ton, 1s intensely sympathetic, and finds its reward in the plaudits of the audience, Mr. Barrett's Tendering of the character of Cassius, though uw could claim neither the polisn of Mr. Booth nor the sympathetic force of Mr. was in many respects superior to both. It 13 always an advantage to an actor to look lus part, @nd on tus score there 1s not uguch ground for com- plaint, We coniess we should like a lite more res serve and dignitied severity, and a little leas dispost- tion to unnecessary excitement; but tits no doubt dificult to draw closely the line, ‘There 18 certaialy more naturaiuess and ireedom in Mr. Barretv’s aci- ing than in Mr, Booth’s, but bis reading is by no means equal. He has a great advantage in produc- mg effect without any apparent effort, while his rival never a of his art for even @ moment. . Stark might improve his Casca by traneferring to wis voice some of the roughness which distinguishes his make-up. We don't know where he finds his authority for making Casca an untidy locking person. Cannot a man be brusqne without negiecting his persoual ap- pewance? There is an error here—it 1s Casca’s mode ol expression which ought to pe rough, not his dress, In spite of iudividual shoricomimgs vie Way in which ‘Jullus Cesar” is presented. to the public deserves much praise, It 18 a difficult piece to produce satisfactorily, and, though there is un- doubtedly mach room {or improvement, tt 1s scarcely possible to present it unuer jmore favorabie circumstances On ap American stage. MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES, New Year's Amusements. John Hart still continues w delight the crowds that nightly fili the Comiqus, ‘Humpty Dumpty” is the most interesting atirac- ton for the children on ; “s Day. “Julius Cesar’ every “W's, With Bate rett in his celebrated ch 18, The new drama, ‘Pe Charles Pe- trie are on the Bowery ! ‘The theatres nave sor ‘e bills pre pared for the comme ar 1872. Davis, the very clev , ls meeting with well-deserved 6) nion Square Theatre, The Vienna Lady ¢ t pb the Stade Theater this evening, assisted by the great trage- dian, Bandmano. John Brougham’s play, “John Garth,” has taken such # fast hold of the public that ali novelties are Postponed at Wallack’s. A fine array of attractions is set forth at Nixon’s Southern Circus, and equestrianism seems to have reached its limit there, Hartz, the conjuror, has invented an automaton trapeze performer, which goes through the most extraordinary feats on the perilous bars, Nilsson bids a temporary fareweil to New York on Wednesday in her celebrated réve of Lucia, appear- ingin Brooklyn on tne preceding evening. “Divorce” bas already made good progress to- ‘wards Its two hundredth nignt at the h Avenue Theatre. The success of this comedy has been without parallel in the history of the American ‘The popular pieces of ‘The Serious Family” and “Blue vils” will be given at the Brooklyn Academy on New Year's evening by a choice squadron of Wailack’s company. “The Black Crook” will be the attraction, as usual, at Niblo’s for the coming week. Zimmer- man, having forsaken the canine business, 1s con- Stantly at work training a goat for the baliet. Mr. Lent has not forgotten vhe children at the New York Circus, The holiday pantomime is far superior to anything of the kind that has ever been presented before in the sawdust ring in this city. On Monday night the managers of the Grand Opera House offer ‘The Colleen Bawa,’ with Florence, for the firet time in New York, ag Myles- Ee Copmaers and Mrs. Florence as Anne Clute. ‘The piece will be given with new scenery and some Ireshness in the cast. On the 1ollowing Monday they roduce the dramatization of Dickens’ “No oroughfare,” which, with Florence in the part of Obenreizer, the swiss, made such a sensation at the ola Broadway Theatre. It will be given with due re for details and new scenery, people, &c. eos Florence, will appear soon as Captain attle. At Home. At @ recent concert given by Wachtel in the West ‘8 local critic thus speaks of two of the artisis who accompanied him:—‘‘Miss Canissa was charming in her appearance and sang with the utmost possible grace. She was warmly applauded, and responded to the second call with a delightfully suggestive song. Her success was marked and well deserved. Miss De Gebele has a contralto voice of great beauty and made ® most favorable impreasion. She re- celved a full measure of appreciation and was also loudly encored.” Poor Webli! Netther his trousers nor his whis- kers could save him trom the merciless pen of the critic of tae Indianapolis Journal, Here is a choice specimen of Western criticism:—“No piece of tur- niture was ever so maltreated as the [ee plano at the Moulton concert last night. enh seemed animated by the demon of destruction, and his de- montac gave im @ Strength that seemed Supernatural and imiernal He pawed and he clawed; he pounded and hammered, and reared up in his seat ike a man in a strychmiue spasm, until the tortured instrument, from pleading protesta- tion, passed through the gamut of complaining wails and agonized groans up to the incoherent shrieks of melody hopelessly insane, Aiter wreaking his vengeance on the unoffending instrument uatill his Tage was satiated he paused for a moment, and then tackled it with bus leit hand.” This eminent orchestral leader has returned to New York after @ most brilliant tourin the West. Every where his orchestra gained not only artistic, but pecuniary success of the most decided kind, To Mr. Thomas this country is indebted for the intro- duction of all the great works of the old and new masters. ‘Io his credit be it said that he has never, even inasingle instance, departed from the hign standard of art which he adopted in the beginning, His orchestra, after years of severe training has now no rival in America or Europe. ‘The playing ol these sixty musicians may be now regarded as perfect, and with the additional attraction of the disiin- guished pianist, Miss Marie Krevs, the sympnony soirées of Mr. Theodore Too.nas have come to be regarded as tie highest expression of musical art, ‘This great maestro announces four concerts at Steinway Hall, for the 1ollowing dates:—Monday, January 8; tuesday, 9th; Wednesday, l0tn; Friday, 21h, and a matinée on the following Saturday. Thursday, January 11, the company appear in 2 ap i and On Saturday evening Miss Krebs has @ benedt, Unsere Kieine Paaline. Such is the endearing name bestowed upon the Teiguing star of opera in Europe, Mile, Pauline Lucca, by the imperial family in Berlin, Asshe will be the feature at the Academy of Music, New York, next Septemoer, her late movements will be found interesting. A recent letter from Leipsic says:— Pauline Lucca has sung here Zerlina and Cheru- bino, and her name naturally furnishes for the mo- ment almost the sole topic of discourse. The man- agement doubled the prices, and the sul ‘iption list was entirely suspended; yet the vy. theatre was far too small to. accommodate all Who sought aamission. We have oeen in- formed that the tickets were scold at sixteen times their regular value. Weeks pre- viously orders for booking places were: forwarded from ‘the pegnboring towns, whenee the visitors were conveyed in special trains. You ana most of your readers are too well acquainted with the per- Jormances of Mme. Lucca for me to be in a position vo teil you anything new concerning them. For geniality Pauline Lucca 1s without a rival, so her Teception was, like that accorded her some years ago, enthusiastic; im fact, we may say sucn @ one was never known here before, Everything con- ceivable in the way Of marks of honor to an artiste were Javished on the lad, Madame Arabelia Goddard. This world-renowned pianist, who visits this country next season, has been lately playing in Lon- don with great success, The Sunday Times thus speaks of her appearance at one of the Monday Popular Concerts:— Madame Goddard's playing of Schubert’s beauti- ful sonata (Sonata Fantasia in G) was anuci- pated by all competent to judge of so good a thing as@ great treat. Our country woman has a sort of prescriptive right in the work, owing tothe fact that it is one o1 the host of great compositions she has introduced to the English public, and still more to the fact that po pianist can rival her interpreta- tion of it Madame Goddard knows tne souata to its minutest thought, and her manner of playing—always so unaffected and so rigidly trathful—serves to bring out every shade of meaning. Thus it was on Monday night, even with the fiual movement, in whicn even a great pianist might be excused for looking more to his fingers than to the composer's ideas. But dif_- culties with Madame Goddard never jead to dis- tortion. A streamiet reflects the tangled thicket on its banks as faithfully as 1t does the solitary bullrush which rises from its waters, The fair artist was recalled by acclamation at the close of her task; as she was with Madame Néruaa, alcer Mozart's duec sonata had viarmed the entire audience, No suc- cess could be more complete tian that obtamed in either case. In a very interesting article upon the same con- certthe musical critic of the Morning Advertiser thus describes Madame Arabella Goddard’s per- formance:— Madame Arabella Goddard was the soloist, and it 1s not voo much to say that a fiaer example forte playing than her renderiag of u “Fantasie Sonate,” in G major, Op. 77, was heard in St. James’ Hall or elsewhere. Jier ing of the work was poetical to a degree, and in the pec oon opening of the first movement Madame Godaard’s delicious quality of tone conseyaent upon &@ delicate and, asit may be called, » sympatuetic touch, Was heard in all its purity, Madame Goddard bas a perfect command of the sosteiuiu. Sie can “make @ plano sigg,” as the phrase 1s sometiines written; and those who might imagine the above to be a valueless expression need only listen to her playing of the first move- ment in particular to discover that it 18 oue of real and true significance. Throughout Madame God- dard’s performance there was abundant evidence of that seusivility which, quite as muca as executive Sacility, constiiutes greatness In @ plauist; and in every Way the sonata, as given by Madame God- dard, Was @ musical treat of the highest order. The Morning Advertiser speaks of the perform. ance of Mozart’s Sonata in F, for pianoforte and violin (the sonata with variations on a theme in D minor), as follows:— Madame Arabella Godaard and Madame Neérada played, as @ commencement to tie second part, Mozart's pranoiorte and Violin sonata in F major, with variations, ‘(nis sonata 13 within the capa- Dilities of amateurs, and as amateurs abound amoug the Monday Popular andiences it is always sure of being listened to with peculiar interest and re- ceived with the sirongest expressions of delight, Musical amateurs are Dot, as a rule, above taking & Jessoa from a public performance, and on Monday they must have learned inuch from tue fine render+ ing of the work by the two ladies above mentioned, Driftings Abroad. The management of two Parisian theatres—the Ambigu-Comique and the Folies-Marigny—is va- cant, Madame Marie Laurent will succeed at the Am- biga Madame Koussetl, who will shorily leave to join the Comédite Francaise. At the Hoftheater of Dresden a two act comic ita, written by Herr Cari Riccisu and entitled che Spukt,”’ has been very iavorably received, A French company bas commenced performances Qt the Théfire Scribe, in Turin. “Le Gendre de at, Potrier,” “Le Voyage de M. Perrichon” and other pieces have already been given. Madame Lia Félix, a sister of Madame Rachel, Will reappear in “Danicl Manin,” at the Cnatetet, after @ long absence from tue stage. At the Chate- letadrama by M. Luis Abraham entitied, “Ll roine de Strasbourg,” lias been received. M. Sardou bes one, at least, of the gifts of genius— fecundity. Amid lus multifarious engagements for the theatres he has found ume, it is said, to fnisn @ romance, Which is about to appear in the journal Lorare. “Der Sohn der Hikeria.” the latest dramatic work written by Herr Koderich Benedix, has been very Javorably receivea at the Landesiieater of Gratz ‘The same good foriune atvended it on its perform- ance Jn Luveck and Hamburg, and It 1a Wow Aa prep- Araton At Whe Visaue Bure inwrer, MUSICAL REVIEW. J... Pattison & Co, have brought out some new editions of the best and most popular studies for the plano, Duvernoy, Czerny, Cramer, Moscheles, &c., being fully represented. A large number Of brilliant salon and concert works will be shortly issued by this house, Among them are two compositions by Pattison which cannot fail to gain an immediate and widespread popularity. One isa polka de con- cert, under the title of “The Stormy Petrel,” which will undoubtedly eclipse the well known “Soirée et Bal,” by the same distinguished composer. The other is an exceedingly brilliant transcription of the polonaise from “Mignon,” with an introduction, in which Nilsson’s song, ‘‘Knowest Thou tne Land,” 1s very cleverly interwoven and varied. Both of these works will be published early in tne new year, and will be very valuable additions to musical litera- ture. Ernst Reinking has issned his new cataiogue of cheap and original editions of classical and popular music. These editions come from the celebrated houses of Breitkopf and Haertel, Leipsic; C! F. Peters, Berlin, and J. G. Cotta, Stuttgart. among these publications we find a truly great work by Messrs, Lebert & Stark, Professors of the Conserva- tory of Stuttgart. This is a piano school, theoreti- cal and practical, in four volumes, and it is the largest and most complete work of its kind extant. The compilers have availed themselves of the assist- ‘ance of Liszt, Bendel, Benedict, J. Branms, Faisst, St. Heller, Ferd. Hiller, Wm. Krager, Franz Lacn- ner, Lacnner, Moscheles, A, Rubinstein, ©, Saint-saéns, O. Scherzer, Speldel and others, and many of the best studies of 1 eminent masters may be found in this scnool. lenry Litoff’s latest publications consist of Beethoven’s overtures, for four hands—namely, “Coriolanus," “Egmont,” three overtures to “Fidelio,” “Prometheus” and “The Ruins of Athens;” an Album, containing 100 “Volks lieder,” four overtures, by Schubert and Schuman, ar- ranged jor four hands; Mozart’s Twelfth Mass and Boiledieu’s “La Dame Blanche.” These editions are both very nandeomp and very cheap. Ditson & have been foremost in holiday music, «fhe Musical Treasure” 1s a very choice and varied collection of vocal and instrumental music. We have “Angels Ever Bright and Fair” sandwiched be- tween *Ka-foozie-um” aud ‘Larboard Watch,” and “The Boston Dip Waltzes” in close proximity to “Jerusalem tne Golden.” “Valse d’Amour.”’ This was the last work written by poor Harry Sanderson, and will pe tound inter- esting not only on that accoant, but from its intrin- sic value. “The Mountain Sylpb.”’ Song. Hensler, A characteristic and very clever little work, but Tather too much elaboration in the accompani- ment, Baliad. G. F. Sargent. “Ye Dinna Understand,”? A very pretty melody, with ali the odor of the heather about it, “Bessy’s Mistake.” Baling. Campana. A con- tralto song in the style of Huuah. “Secret Love.” Gustav Lange. <A pleasing melody for the piano, of the kuid that Brindley Richards and Wely have made us accustomed to. “Cubana Waliz.” C.de Janon. Altnough there are some popular themes in this waltz, yet the ar- Tangement of them is amateurish in the extreme. “angel's Dream.” Keverie. Lange. The themes are very melodic and treated in au artistic manner, “Nelle Braccia delio Sposo.”” ‘This 1s the waltz cantata composed by Ricci, which is at present in- troduced in “La Fille du Regiment.” It has all the glitter and popular flow of Ardit. “This Loving Heart of Mine.’? Song. Charles A, Cable. A melody in an easy, popular vein, which reilects credit on the composer. W. A. Pond & Co. publish the following: “Saltarelio.” 5. B. Millis, This wiil take rank with the eminent planist’s well known tarentelias, having all the brilliancy, vivacity and sensuous beauty that characterize tits Italian dance, “Scnumann’s Traumerei and Romance,” ar- ranged for four hands on the piano, by G, D. Wilson. Theodore ‘Thomas has made the New York public acquainted with this charming work through ue Medium of his matchless orchestra. ‘This arrange- ment preserves ail its beauties. “the Satlor’s Return.” song. Hatton, a Saree baritone song, composed expressly for Santley. “Sphinx Galop.” W. A. Pond, Jr. brilliant and in a popular styie, The sp&inx on the utle page looks suspiciously like the Onondaga Giant. “Would You be Young Again '” Song. Kizzo. A chaste, simple and beautiful melody, sung by Mrs. Moulton, 4 fine portrait of whom adorns tne title page. 4, Schuberta & Co, publisi a “Nocturne Ele- giaque,” by J. H. Bonnewitz, which for artistic beauty and construction would be worthy of a Schumann or a Mendeissohn. Mr. Bonnewitz is a Poush pianist, whose soirées in Paris before the war were the rage, and he has iately taken up his avode in New York, He is @ thorough arvst in every sense of the wo! “Bird of the Wild Wing.” Gong. Wallace. One of those flawing melodies that the composer of “Lurline’ could alone couceive. Jerome Hopkins publishes a number of his own songs at the Hopkins Music Ageucy. They are de- signed for the use ol the Orpheonists, and are emi- nently adapted ior that purpose. ELOPEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. A Good Husband Abandoned for a Wretch— The Dame Subsequently Disowned by Both. Port JERVIS, N. Y., Dec. 29, 1871. About the middie of August last a lady and gen- teman, who registered themselves as Mr. and ars. Caservan, arrived in Port Jervis and engagea to board at the Delaware House, opposite the depot, Nothing 1n the couple attracted more than a pass- ing glance at first; but in time things began to change, and they received an unusual share of critical attention from the habitués of the house. Caservan was @ rather bad-looking man, and seemed to be disliked by every boarder in the house, Mrs. Caservan, on the contrary, was a lady of un- usual attractions, with a beautual figure and a re- markably graceful manner, and the inmates were daily surprised that such a beautiful and apparently intelle ctual lady could be allied to such a villanous looking wretch as her companion appeared to be. Alter the pair had been sojourning here about a month a change came over Mrs. Caservan. She had previously been quite a recluse, holding no communication with any of the inmates, yet re- maining cheertul and contented. Now she seemed pensive and dejected, walking from her room to the patie and back again, with no ostensible motive ut to Wear away the tedious hours, so that pity was visibly excited 1n those who knew her. Shortly afterwards indications of abusive treatment from her husband were observed by people passing the room, who overheard him abusing _her tor various imaginary oifences, and accusing her of conjugal latidelity to ulm. Sometimes he Would announce us imtention of goimg to New Yorks, and then suddeniy uppear in the night and rush to her room, but invariabiy fated vo prove her unfaithfuiness, It suvsequentiy twaus- pired that she was no wile of itis, and it’ was evident that he was growing tired of muintaiming her and was picking quarreis preparatory wo nis finai abandonment of her, Avout tue middie of November they lett tus place, and, it seems, separaved immediately afterwards, for the woman, Whose real name was Mrs. sillings, returned to her husband, from whom she had fled in August, and endeavored, by telling the best story possibie, to effect a reconcillation. Her efforts were SEavangy une husband declining to receive her as 13 wile. Shortly after leaving her the miserabie Caservan Went to the nusvand and voinntarily informed him that Mrs. Billings had been in is company during her absence, sand that they had beeu cohabiting as ian and wife. About @ week alter the guilty pair leit the place the injured fusband pat im aa ap- pearance in search oi evidence of his wife's futtn- Jessness, Which of course le had no difficulty in finding. He immediately sued for # divorce, which Was granved him atthe present session of Juuge Barnard’s Court in Poughkeepsie, the case goiug by default, as the defendant did not appear. Judge Barnard characterized the man Caservan as te worst looking man he ever encountered, and ex- pressed his opinion of him to his face in no fatter- ing terms. He cautioned him against appearin before him charged with any offeuce, or he suoul Serany mete punishment to the full extent of te law. Mr. and Mrs, Billings had been married avout fivo years, having one child, the custody of which is given to the husband. He ts wholly at @ joss to account for the baa conduct of his wife, as they had previously lived happily together. He naively re- marked, ‘if she eloped with a fine man, beiter looking and acting than inysell, oue of great per- soual attractions, there mignt have been some ac- counting for her lapse fron the patas of virtue.” Nothing 1s at present known of the unfortunate wom an's whereabouts. SOANDAL IN NEWBURG A Young M Outrnge His Aunt—suit for Damages. Among the cases to be tried at the January term of the Supreme Court of Orange county, commenc- ing on Monday, January 8, 1872, before Justice U. B, Pratt, of Brooklyn, 13 @ civil suit brought by # New- burg lady, ‘fat, fair and fifty,” against her nephew, a wealthy young gentieman of about twenty-five summers, on the charge of attempting to violate ber person. ‘The amount of damages claimed ts $5,000. ‘Tne parties move in respectable circles, and the pi Live suit has caused no small stir amony their numerous relatives and Iriends, It 1s averred in the complaint that the plaintlit received physical injury in Lhe scuiiie attending the alleged atiempt avrape. The counsel for the piaintit are Messrs. Drake and Halsey, of Newburg. On the part of the defendant ure the following:—George Fenton, Fullerton & Anthony, of Newourg, and Sharpe & Winfield, of Gosnen, Tne defence, it 18 stated, will put iu @ general denial of the allegations and at- tempt to show that, if there was any scuille at Cu it was @ playful one and not marked by any crimin inteut oF act whatever on tne part of the defend. 1. Acriminal proweculion is vo follow the civil buys for dauages, Charged with om Attempt te- Village Churchyard, To those who could appreciate the sterling of Mr. James Henry Hackett, whose death on Thursday morning, his last request will not to bring to mind at least some of the noble tues which characterized the man. Aware that end was soon approaching—for he had lived to an, honored age, while a complication of diseases,; mainly induced by a cold, debiiitated nis excellent constitution—Mr. Hackett, not long before breathed his last, desired that nis ceremonies should be devoid of all display, and that his remains should be quietly in the village churchyard of Jamaica, many Of his distinguished relatives are interred, F accordance with the wish of the deceased . obsequies yesterday were of a very simple and vate character, and not by any means so ostent tious as might generally have been anticipated, sidering the grand associations of this actor. His demise, sudden in its way, was a of deep regret vo the people of Jamaica, where thd» gifted veteran had spent so many happy days, they were few and far betweea in th locality who did not recognize the loss of a prince) gentleman, a aAcholar anda friend. The home his maternal ancestors, this Long Island village for him its peculiar charms, and though elsewhere @ goodly portion of this world’s estate, was his joy to live hard by the place where edi tion first trained his intellect, In a nm frame structure on Fulton avenue genial gentleman base adieu to cares. It was not the family residence, bul @ house that had been rented by him for a season So, and it was Mr. Hackett’s intention to have pur chased a similar building in the vicinity. hoary-headed Time stepped in, and, with rathlesd scythe, lopped off one more of nature's nr: Ale has gone to his rest, however, surrounde] by tne elements of peace and comfort, and over hig ashes rise the trivutes of praise from all who ever: knew or saw him. At eleven o'clock yesterday the train left the Island Railroad depot, with a special car att for tne relatives and friends of the deceased, Ag @n imposing or osteatation display was entirely out of the question, the number of those proceeding Jamaica to participate in the funeral ceremonies was limited, and included Recorder Hacgett, the esteemea son of the deceased; his agua erd Kure Miss Minnie Hackeit; Judges Charles P, Judge Barnard, Judge Tracy, land, Mr. William Stuart, lin, Mr. Wiillam C. Barrett, Mr. Paulding, Mr. Wilmerding, ex-Mayor Gunther, Mr. J. f. Pine neman, Mr. Josep Booth, Mr. P, A, Lawrence, Mr.' W. F. Beekman, Mr, Joseph Foulke, Mr. Owen We Flanagan, and a few others, ‘The train arrived at Jamaica about half-past eleven o'clock, and t funeral party proceeded to the late residence the deceased. ‘hat the ioss of the deceased was sorely felt in the neignborhood was evident from the facl of the very sympathetic ex< pressions wiich here and there escaped the people in the viciniy, while even ‘the houses 1n the tmme.tiate vicinity had ail their blinds closed. The body of Mr. Hackett was placed in @ very fine round-topped rosewood casket, eros and mounted with silver, and decorated with a cross ; anchor of handsomely entwined flowers, ‘The Of the deceased looked very natural, bearing a calmy easy and complacent expression. In the parlord were many ladies, 1ucluding several relauves of deceased, but conspicuous among all was a beaut tul littie boy, his dearly beloved son, who, 4 in the urse’s arms, was unconscious the surrounding sadness that prevailed. while the neighbors—some of them old, vé friends of the deparied gentieman—throng % rooms, not only to tender their heartfelt sympathy, ' but to look for tne last time on the face of nim: } so fondly cherished. Many things in the apartment vividly brought to mma the mem of the eat Hackett that shed such lustre on 18 profession, Porcralts, library, and, in fact, every feature that caught the. eye, told of his educated taste, bis devotion to art and his gentle disposition. A feeling of deep gret prevalicd, add many a silent tear fell upon thi ground as the visitors one by one passea by t Coffin, upon which was the folowing inscription: POOOLOOOOe NE SELENE TE OLE tO reat Ne re 2b. ; JAMES HENRY HACKETT, BORN MARCH 15, DIED DECEMBER 28, ‘1. AARC DOROOE CORRE LEE BOE LOHE ROE CORE It may be mentioned that Mr, Hackett’s father and great grandfatuer were TI clergymen of remarkable character, and buried in the same cnurchyard in which the remi of the were interred. For ast, hows ever, he had exhibited the greatest ang affection forthe Rev. Father Farrelly, the parish priest of Jamaica. Indeed, the sincerest frie: grew up between them jong before the sad rence now on record. Prior to his death Mr, Hackett expressed a wish that over his no ostentatious display should be made, but that in case Father Farrelly, his friend, desired to say word or two when he was gone, he had no obj The reverend gentleman, accompanied by some’ other clergymen, was present, and seemed visibiyy affected, Laboring under considerable emotion, and with @ voice somewhat tremulons, the Revel Father Farrelly delivered a brief address, He said! he had been priviieged to speak over the re of a distinguished mau. He felt 1t an honor to nat been permitted by the good and sorrow! the deceased to speak on gaci . ‘The deceased's career was wi known to the public press, and it was n necessary for him to elaborate on the Character of @ man whose merits and whose good name were sol widely appreciated. Mr. Hackett was an Americam gentleman, in the true sense of the word, characters ized as he Was throughout nis life by unimpeacnal integrity. He wasa man to impress the oneel immediately by his look of intelligence, and an ace quaintance with the deceased gentleman became at once interesting and beneficial, He (tha speaker) had had the honor of participa-' tng in bis great friendship, and never could he forget the fine and ennobling sentiments which pervaded the mind of James Heprry Hackett, ‘To listen to him was # remarkabi treat; to look at him was a pleasure, Engowed with extraordinary faculites, graced by & dignified and commanding mica, well versed in iiveratui and withal possessing a temperament mild, gent and engaging, Mr. Hackett won the hearts of with whom he became acquatnted. His public ca~ reer was auke marked by honor and dise tinction, Well, indeed, might many of his fellow beings take a lesson from his example. Sprung from a noble parentage he passed through tne World witnout a biot on lis name, and his high minded character would long be remembered by. those who apprectated talent, culture and gene rosity, His exvensive knowledge Was not only @ source of enjoyment to himseli, but was freeiy ep for the beneit of society. His name would be afied over tie length and breadth of tie land by the scholarly and classical obituary pab- lished in the NeW York HERALD. But even that just and arg tribute was wanting in one particular. It did not convey te araent love which Mr. Hackett entertained for his cherished wife, nor did it tell of his deep affection for their darling boy, Often had be spoken of hig desire to live only so long that his beautitul cnid could but remember him, But tt was got to be. He had gone to /ae nome of his fathers, there: Poacennily, to await the coming of all that were dear, tohim. The revereud gentleman couciaded a very eloquent and patnetic address by alluding to the deep sense OF religion envertainea by the deceased. During the delivery of We oration not only the speaker, but the relatives and triends in the apart ment, evidenced Lecliags of siroag emotion, ‘The cortege suvsequently moved from the house, the following gentlemen aciug as pall beaters: Rev. Father Farrelly, ¥. P., Jamaica; Rev. 0. Sy Malone, Brookiyn; Mr. J. W. Brinckerhoff, Jamaica; Mr. R. Brush, Jamaica; General Herriman, Jan maica; Judge C. P. Daly and Judge Kirklal Major Keteltas was also present. ‘The hearse wad- drawn by two horses, aud carriages were in yang for the relatives ot ie deceased, Recorder Hacl and daugater, Mra. J. H. Hack and Joseph Foulke being among the occupants, procession passed along Fultou street and soon arrived at tne Cemetery, the church beils meanwhile tolling Tunerat knell. A grave had been dug upon eummit of the hill, in the vicinity of the family burial ground, and toto it the mortal ret James Heury Hackett were slowly lowered. There. was but littie ceremony tucident to the 1m hut tne sorrowing " scené was impoging. As the clay rattled on hd, “and forever hid from mains of the loving hasband, the affectionate father, the gentleman esteemed Le the hitherto pent up grief of his dearest relat ves burst forth without constraint, while that noble sorrow for dead was evinced by every one in C8, Mi epitaphs might be written over Nis grave, yet few could do justice toa man so universally es teemed by bis fellow beings, The faneral party re turned to the city avout aalf-past three o'clock, BARNEGATTERS ON THE LONG ISLAND Ooast.—Dur- ing the storm of Saturday night the Syd which had been on the beach since the satard night previous, went to pieces, and her cargo, &c., foated ashore. She had an cargo of musical tnstruaents, Christmas toys, fancy’ glassware, baskets and un almost endless number of other small articies, Maoy of the inhabitants of Freeport, Baldwins and Christan Hook embraced the goiden opportunity, and va Sunday and Monday collected Many aruicies irom the wreck. It is sald that thousands visited the beach on Sundays destruction of property 18 tremendons, ‘The & Hl FH : Z isatrewn{ *uilies wit’) Umbers and articles of ' © to Wrecking Com agents, sta ich to protect the erly, comp ng propensities or Who visiiec w the articles by ‘hem w in spite of all BerANCe, 8 very reprovensivie, should mec punisnMens, — dy bs) Obwer t » 2