The New York Herald Newspaper, December 26, 1873, Page 7

NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1873. to see them eat, and made one’s mouth water, r dinner Mr. Fliess addressed the boys, and several o! them replied in their simple way, thank- their benefactor for all his kindness. There only being 160 seats and about 500 children to feed, there were of necessity several sets, and it was a V eae belore the evening repast was Con- eli Half Orphan Asylum. ‘The enjoyment of the half orphans at the asylum in West Tenth street consisted mainly Of @ good dinner and unlimited freedom to play and romp all day. There were no formal speeches to the chil- dren, which was surely a blessing. Mr. R. L. Stuart them the dinner, which was &@ handsome one, faa enjo ed by 220 children. Turkey, vegetables and oranges composed the feast. There was no Obristmas tree, but the children will go to-night to Dr. Deems’ church, where they will enjoy the sight of a most beauti‘ul one, aud on Tuesday night there will be another Christmas tree at the asylum and the childrg Will have an aiter-feast, Mr. Stuart ve each one Oo! the children 10 cents, and the fubiiation with which they recetved thi ount was something delightful. All day long the shouts and whoops 01 the little ones could be heard trom the room, and a building certainly never hela a neds, merrier troupe of children. THE CHRISIMAS CHEER ON THE ISLANDS. eee Contrary to all expectations and tne custom of ‘their predecessors, the members of the Reform Commission of Cnarities and Correction made not the slightest effort to bring pleasure ana happiness to the thousands under their care, by providing the usual extra bill of fare, and for the first time in years the prisoners, the insane, the sick and the feeble put in a Christmas that will long be remem- dered as one that brought them neither choice viands nor pleasant remembrances that they were not forgovten by those those who have them in their Keeping. The failure of the Commissioners ¢o provide the usual Christmas cheer, on the plea of economy, was severely denounced by the occu- pants of the institutions, and criticised by the visi- tors, who expected to find that some attempt would ‘be made to soften the hardships of prison and Rospital life by the expenditure of a-few hundred dollars at least once a year. The former Commis- sioners used to furnish an extra dinner of fowl, pudding, cake, &c., on every holiday—New Year's, Christmas, the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving— yet nota dollar has been expended for this pur- pose this year by the new Commission. The old Commission permitted the free transportation of the poor to the islands on the Commissioners’ steamers to see théir friends; but the new ones, not satisfied with cutting off the Christmas dinner of the poor, actually charge 30 cents for each per- son iting the islands, to carry sey pele delicacy to a sick parent, brother or sister. ‘This is a higher fate of tare than ts churged on the railroads or on ny of the river steamers to the travelling public, and yesterday visitors freely expressed the opinion that the Commission was unduly oppreasing, the or instead of benefitting them. Notwithstand- ig the parsimony of the mmissioners, the in- mates of a few of the institutions were made happy ‘by the oficers thereof. THE CHILDREN’S NURSERY on Randall's Island, under the superintendence of Warden Stevens, who takes a deep interest in the little waifs, was supplied with toys, candies and other remembrances by private charity, The boys spent the day in play, in a military review of their ndaivs Island Guards, and the giris ia dressing their dolls aud other childiike amuse- ments. The Warden at eleven o’clock A. M. gave n enterta nment, of which the following is the programme :— “Grand March Cay Nalogue—“Oil io Cuba’. ymn—“Little Children, Coral—“Joysul Greetings”. Christmas Address. arge boys aster Grace the children A number of visitors were present at the exer. weet and assisted in the distribution of the pre- Bent THE HOUSE OF REFUGE, on Randall’s Island, over which Mr. Jones exercises charge, has about 1,100 inmates, all oi whom were supplied with the regular Christmas dinner, includ- pudding, cake, Xc., and presents were liberally distributed. No Teligious services were held nor ‘addresses made in the jorning, In the Oe ‘entertaifinents were given, both by the boys an ‘Is, at which addresses were made by visitors, luring the vear there have been but two deaths, id only 257 patients have been treated in the in- Btitution, which is a private corporation, oant INSTITUTIONS ON THE ISLAND, ‘The ustial faré was served in all the other insti- Sutions and nothing moneys! eeourre except re- Qigious services. To-night Dr. Macdonald, chief of the surgical staff, will give the inmates of the ‘Charity Hospital a concert under the auspices of the Sadie Cole Troupe, and on this night week Mrs, Scott-Siddons will read for the entertainment of the inmates, risoners confined in the Penitentiary made ‘their Christmas dinner of corn beef, vegetavies, soup and bread, and Mite avery dull Christ- m4 Pate Mr. Tweed, tl Prominent one n rison, had an extra dinner supp! ed by tls friends, who are permitted to supply him with lux- uries consistent with the rules, Clerk Langley de- nies that he either eats at or is supplied trom War- den Liscomb's table, and states that bia fare ia the regular articles supplied to all the prisoners. The icials report him in excellent health, and quire cheerful. He is especially timid of visitors, and the officials allow no one to visit the hospital where he is assigned, except his personal triends that he may have business with. He declines to see ay representatives of the press, lest conversing wit! them might result to his injury. BELLEVUK HOSPITAL, Warden Brennan, notwithstanding the economy ‘of the Commissioners, was determined that the day should not pass without a bright spotin the memory of those under his charge, and while he could not supply them out of his private purse with turkey, chicken, pudding, etc., he made am- ple preparation for their intellectual entertain- ment. Dr. J. R. Wood placed at the disposal o1 the Warden sufficient turkey to supply tne seventy in- jates oF ned division, and these were all who en- a tmas alnuer., In the evening the littie ‘arden cted all the convalescents in the am- phitheatre gave them @ theatrical exnibition ‘under the auspices of the McGanley troupe, whose repertoire consisted of “ Paddy Miles, the Limerick Bo; “Q, Well, It’s No Use,” “Bad Whiskey,” and “ Pompey’s Biunders,” Vocal and nstrumental music, ®@ Masquerade and an Imsh break-down ‘were among the amusing eatures o! the evening 8 entertainment that closed about midnigut, THE FANTASTICALS AND TARGET COMPANIES. “The advent of Christmas Day was celebrated yes- terday by the Fantasticals, whose grotesque ap- pearance excited general attention as they wended their way through many of our leading streets, Their masks were quaint, and their cos- tumes worthy of the great Mardi Gras celebrations of New Orleans or Mobile. The dirty streets, how- ever, somewhat interfered with the beauty and cleanliness of their travesties, and those among the number who donned the garb of the fair sex came home in a most bedraggled condition, look- iF more like dissipated street sweepers than boisterous spirits enjoying 9 Christmas rampage. Some ot the iantasticals became somewhat thick in their speech as the shades o! night advanced, and outsiders could see that they personally had no cnecsey to the wassail bowl, 1p the words of the ng :— Bo Anew, is sone ot Jorfalat feast; every man ; Bach root) mit lena ts dressed ver with holly. Thou fh wme charis at rite mirth repine, Round your foreheads garlands twine ‘And let as all be merry. e streets with echoes ring, nd hills aud everything witness are merry. Types of costume from every land were seen, his- torical and modern, while “Poor Lo” was not for- gotten. It is put fair to say that a person dressed 48 @ Spanish volunteer o1 Havana was cordially ni ‘and language other than complimentary belief representative Republic. There were dukes in profusion, while tricky Beores of faithful _delinea- whose antics and yells brought forth smiles from those who had but littie merriment in their souls, and looked upon the merry makers as “surplus population,” whose existence was of no Use or moment to the community at large. How- ever, itis to be hoped that sew of these sour spit- ited people were abroad in the great festival of ‘Christian or to cast an evil eye upon the various bodies of Fantasticals who were holding high revel. Target companies on pleasure bent went on ex+ cursions outside the city, but, in this reapect, there ‘was a noticeable declension in their numbers from those of preceding years. However, by night all the members were back enjoying the atmosphere of Manhattan Isiand, which was fairly impregnated ‘with the savory odors of roast chicken, pot-pie, roast turkey and plum puddings. CHRISTMAS IN BROOKLYN. — ooo Tt was evident the special preparations for a proper observance of Christmas in Brooklyn were carried out to the entire satisfaction of all those who took part in them. The merry laughter and the joyiul shouts of the little ones indoors and out might be heard in every section of the city. It ‘was frequently remarked that the hard times bad to the m countesses haa not in any manner affected Santa Claus, as there was no stint In his stock of toys, The little girls appeared to have more and prettier dolls, dolls’ car- riages, cradies and tea sets, the boys bigger drums and louder sounding horns than ever before. It was a fortunate thing for the little ones that Santa Claus did not allow bis paper to be protested and go into bankruptey. Had such been the case, and there was not a few who feared it might be, the little stockings in the chimney cor- ners yesterday morning would not have presented that apoplectic appearance they did. The Christ- mas trees were also tastefully ornamented, and the gilts in all circles were quite as numerous and costly as those made last year, At the various churches in which services were held there were large attendances, In most of the Catholic churches a solemn high mass was celebrated, while in the Episcopal and churches of other denominations the services were appropri- ate to the day and the special music well rendered by the choirs, HOLY TRINITY. The programme at the Church of the Holy Trinity was as follows :— Processional, “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful,” ranged by:... ersicle Responses. Venite Exultemus ‘unes”’. pecial Chaunts to the 'Venite) Te Deum Laudamus (C major) Jubilate Deo (B major)... 8, Introit, Sanctus and Bencaiotus (ase in, B) Kyrie Eleison (8 major) Anthem, “Uh Thou that to Zion,” (Messiah). Aperindon, Ceeinoe o ane Otfertory, “Can! le Noe! Recessiotal, Gloria (Mass in G) r uckerman -Hayden Gloria in Exceisis, CHRIST CHURCH. At this church the programme was as follows :— Prelude. 2 Organ Voluntary Anthem—“s a0 * .Barnb: Venite—“Exultemus Domino i} aswell Proper Psalins 19, 45, 85, with Gloria Pat aswell Te Deum Laudamus, in D. Jubilate Deo, in D Levthy “Angii in Interlude........e0r00.+ A Or Communion Hymn 205, v. 5, 4 (Dedham). Excelsls......... a Sigtitae Oren ‘Hallelujah Chorus” (Messiah). Handel On Friday evening the Christmas festival will take place at seven o'clock. This is the pro- gramme .Sm! gan Voluntary Garden ..“Onward Christian Soldiers” Creed and prayer. ae ngrreaze+eKnfant classes ‘Lesson—St. Luke ii, 7'to i7. “God ive ye Merry Christmas-tide”” Kemar! .-.;.“Ring Out the Bells” iam T. Sabine. hile Shepherds Watched” Remarks, Se esecsenseees “Ring, Beautitul Bells” Christmas tree. nediction, ...“Jerusalem the Golden” CHURCH OF THE REFORMATION. The following was the programme of music at the Chareh of the Reformation yesterday ;— Prelude—Organ voluntary. Anthem—"And there weié Shepherds’ Venite in E b, Chant No. Gloria vatri } 12 BP} Te Deum, in G Jubilate Deo, Hymn 13, Tune Kyrie Eleison, in Db, No. i. Gloria Tibi, in # b.. Hymn 45, Prayer Book, tune “Goxe’. Ofer: “While Shepherds Watched their Flocks y Night’ ” oe or Interlude— Trisagion. Communion ify “Gloria in Excess . Postiude—Organ, “Iwel ST. JAMES’ PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH. The programme at this church was as follows:— “Lasten, Lordlings,”’. m Laudamus—is flat e—Deo in E flat. oly Night”. ; While shepherds Watched Their Fi Millard Ccmmon Praise ith Mass Nig «St Stephens Kyrie Elieson. «+ .Gounod Authem—“There Were Shepherds Aviding in the Field” Buck “Oe female voices: Hymn—“Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” anetusin # tenor—-solo and chorus... ‘All Worthy Thou”, Gloria in Excelsis (old)... ST. PETER'S PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH. The mus.c at this church was as follows:— Organ voluntary, ‘Pastoral Symphony. g hymn, No. 2v. Gloria Patria, No. Gloria Patria, No. gions, Patria, No. 3, e Deum. Jubilate the ‘Herald el, O Holy Nigat”, ‘estal” ‘antique itt Hymn 205. Gloria in Organ voluntary. GRACE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH, The ee rogramme was given at this. church, of which Mr. Caulfield is the organist:— ~ Opening Voluntar’ Pastoral Symphony ana Qh ne 4 toP ‘e benm in Jubilate in Bb.” “Gloria Tibi” in « b. arranged by . Hymns trom Hymnal Offervory Sentenc Responses to Com Communion Hymi Trisaxlon in C. Gloria in Exceisis Hallelujah Chorus. ST. PRTBR’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. The programme at this church was a grand sol- emn high mass, the church choir being composed of Mesdames Ackerman, J, A, Woraka, soprano: Madame Furey, contralto; Mr. Cadley, tenor; -Barnby -Hymnal Hymnal Old = Furey, barytoue; Herr Weinlich, basso, and Mr. McGrath, organist, and sung:— Haydn's Imperial Mass. Venite, adoremus. Novello Cantique de Noe Adam Tantum ergo. Rossini CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MERCY. The celebration of the Nativity of the Redeemer atthe Church of Our Lady of Mercy, in Debevoise street, was especially. fine in a musical sense. Both services of high mass—that at five o’clock and that at hall-past ten o’clock A. M.—were attended by immense crowds 01 worshippers. At the former service Gounod’s Second Mass was excellently sung by the male members of the church choir, its full strength being reserved for the latter celebra- tion. Only @ slight, yet a sufticient, attempt had been made to give the church a Christmas appear ance, Kop of evergreen were festooned along the gallery fronts, and stars and crosses of like material Were alternated on the pillars support- ing the roof. Over the host was hung a cross, While the sanctuary was hedged with trees. The sheen of the leaves and tue glow of the berries worked among them under the many lights, very handsomely relieved tne dull, white surface peee which the green ornaments were put. The hig mass at nali-past ten o’clock was celebrated by Father McNamee, to whom the pastor of the church, Father McKiroy, and Father Reardon acted ag deacon and sub-deacon. Father McElroy preached a very appropriate sermon. He began his remarks With a reference to the gospel of the day, and passed on to the discussion of the special event for which Christmas Day is cele- brated. Afterward he said Christianity haa almost extirpated the evil systems of religion that had force until Christ came upon earth. Before that event the true God was almost unknown, the manner of His worship being defiled even in Judea. Men symbolized even their worst vices, and worshipped the symbols. Impure and corrapt were the ways of lite, and He who was most notorious in lite for what we cali evil was deified after His death. “Eat, drink aud be merry, the rest’s not worth a fillip,” was general motto, and it was the root of all the idolatry and paganism of the period. The reverend speaker deplored that the evil 0; idolatry was not yet crushed out. Mep who are impure and do not try to repress their vices really erect them into idols. They follow their leadings and allow them to sway their whole lives. Father McElroy urged that Curist should have a new birth at t time. The Redeemg is not of the past; He is of the present, His teachings have the power to overcome the newer forms of pagan- ism. Men should allow the Redeemer to be reborn in their hearts, none of which are too ioul to be the birthplace of the Christ. The musical part of the service was under the conduct of Mr. Augustin Cortada, the organist of the church. A fine orchestra of 16 members of the Philharmonic Society and the choir of 27 voices oe Haydn’s Sixtcenth under his direction. ‘he mass was rendered according to the original score. The rendition of the grand work was very tne; indeed, all the diMculties being overcome in a very skilful manner. At the offertory a new Christmas trio, for male voices, was given with handsome effect. The choir, which is one of volun- teer singers, comprises some excellent voices, and under the tuition of Mr. Cortada; it is gaining a reputation among the lovers of church music in Brooklyn, ‘The solo parts of the mass were sung wy airs, Corinne Moore, soprano; Miss Monica lewman and Mrs. Southard, contraltos; Mr. Nicholas Do! tenor; Mr. F. L, Dailon, barytone, and Mr, William Young, basso, CHURCH OF THR NATIVITY, The services yesterday at the Church of the Na- tivity, in Madison avenue, corner of Clason, were of an interesting character. The Rev. Father M. J. Moran, celebrated the mass. Rev, P. M. O'Re- gan, C. M., was deacon and the Rev. M. A. Hickey acted as sub-deacon, The sermon was preached by the Rev, Father O'Regan. The music was finely rendeéted by the choir, which 1s composed of Mr. J. Howlin, 0; Mr. James A. Tewan and J. Potts, tenors; Miss Lila Kenney, soprano; Misses Mary A. and Susic Teevan, contralto, and Miss Marria Campbell rendered the “Agnis Dev” beautifully, Mr. J. Potts’ “Shepheras were Watch- ing” was grand. | HUROH OF THE SACRED MRART. OHURO At this church, situated tu Vanderbilt avenne near Flushing, the feast of the Church was celebrated. | The Kev. Father McGovern ts the pastor and Rev. Father McGinnis is his assistant. The music was excellent, and the attendance large. CHRISTMAS IN JERSEY. The Day in Jersey City. The best evidence that the people of Jersey City celebratea the event that was the foundation of Christianity was to be found in the crowds tuat thronged the Catholic churches from midnight almost again to midnight, and in the other churches, especially the Episcopal, during the forenoon and afternoon. The first duty inculcated in the sacred temples was to render “glory to God in the high- est,” and the next to_put into practice “good will towards men.” The second precept was certainl. fulfilled to a most edtiying extent, for though the ou pouring of charity yesterday was to the poor—those 0 Whom Christ assimilated Himself in His nativ- ity—a day of joy and of consoiation, the relief societies did not content themselves with pro- viding meals at the soup houses to those who called for then, but they visited the abodes of want in upper stories and garrets, where poverty did not obtrude itself on the public. The soup rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association and of the Pavonia Club were supplemented by pvae charities on alarge scale. Mrs. J. Owen ouse threw open her handsome residence as a storeroom for contributions to the poor. In all the public institutions there were peace and plenty, if not contentment. Outside doors the day Was sombre and the streets deserted. It was in reality a day of home enjoyments, The Day in Newark. Christmas Day was observed with all the honors, Teligious, social and otherwise, At all the churches there were the usual solemn, impressive and in- teresting services; at the public resorts the time- honored amount of merry-maxing and enjoyment; at the station houses a more than ordinary large supply of too much “merry Christmas” takers, and in every house an unstinted supply of things that make glad the heart of man, woman and child and fill full their stomacns. Altogether the Christmas celebration in Newark was orderly and orthouox. The Festivities in Trenton. The observance of Christmas in Trenton was in periect keeping with the character of that annual festival. Although business was not entirely sus- pended, still the staid old city presented a scene of gayety and festivity throughout the day. The streets were thronged with people decked in their best holiday attire, and in the early morning the churches were well attended. The Catholic and Episcopal churches in particular attracted more than the usual namber of worshippers by the ex- tensive preparations which had been made for the celebration of the interesting event, In St, Mary's Catholic church midnight mass was celebrated by Father Smith, in the presence of a large congrega- tion composed of various denominations. Mozart's ‘“wellth Mass was rendered by the choir. In St. John’s and the other churches the services were unusually solemn. CHRISTMAS DAY ON STATEN ISLAND Yesterday was observed on Staten Isl.nd more a8 @ Sabbath day than as a holiday. All busi- ness was suspended, and nearly all the drink- ing saloons were closed. Early in the morning the chimes of St. John’s Episcopal church, at Clifton, rung out the usual Christmas tunes. Divine ser- vice was held in all the churches. At St. John’s Episcopal church the pastor, Rev. Dr. Eccleston, ciated. Morning Mass was celebrated at all the Catholic churches, Father Condon officiated at St, Peter’s church, New Brignton; Father Barry at St. Ann’s church, Rossville; Father Lewis at St. Mary’s church, Ctifton. At the Seaman’s Retreat, at Stapleton, 150 sick and disabled sailors were regaled on a roast tur- Key dinner by the Superintendent, Mr. Edgar, and npwards or 400 worn-out sailors fared similarly at ‘the Sailor’s Snug Harbor, New Brighton. THE GENET CHASE. ‘The Sheriff was yesterday at his office and re- mained there up to four in the evening, when he went to his home in Manhattanville. Mr. Judson Jarvis, the Sheriffs Fidus Achates, was also at the office. It was expected that_something definite would be aséertained during the day as to Genet’s whereabouts, but if anything definite was ascer- tained the Sherif did not deem it politic to let the Teporters get wind of the information. The same Tumors as to the ex-Senator’s flight which were noticed in yesterday’s HERALD were in cirewstion yesterday, with the usually highly cotored ‘‘adai- tional particulars ;’” but the Sheriff was as dumb as an oyster as to wether any one of them had any joundation in tact. A ridicalous rumor was revalent casing the evening, at the kifth Avenue ote, Spee rep shri tied a to the ect that the Sheri ry le ma the ay fearint We ue ey “be farsuy ddsit with by Judge Daniels should he not be able by Monday next to produce the runaway in Court. A HERALD reporter ascertained that the rumor had been started first as a joke by a Wag of a politician, who exclaimed aloud, as he and a lew friends were poas pie ot the doorway through the crowd of loungers that usually air their new clothes on the near-by sidewalk, “Well, I never thought Sheri Brennan Would run away as he has.” Jt is need- Jess to state that this remark was soon afterward quoted on all sides among the loungers as “the latest news about the Genet case,” and that as it passed gathered additional coloring. Doubtless be- lore midnight there was some wiseacre wlio could have told Mr. Brennan himself, if he did not know him personally, that he had scen the Sheriff take the cars for “parts unknown.” Mr. Brennan will be down to his office this morning at his usual early-bird hour, notwithstanding the loungers, ROUFFIANISN IN NEWARK. A Tenth Ward Razor Rough Subdued— Also a Seventh Ward Riot. On Wednesday night, between ten and eleven o'clock, @ notorious rough, named William McDonald, alias Dodge McD@nald, in company with two other rowdies, started on a tour of terrorism in the Tenth ward of Newark. They entered tne residence of @ colored family on Pacific street, opposite Johnson, and on pretence of seeking a boarding piace, commenced to smash the windows, &c., and threaten the miabitants. Finally they were driven from the place by reason of @ well handled axe and smooting iron in the hands of the women. They next entered the saloon near by, kept by @ Mrs. Taylor, and, alter obtaining drinks, refused to pay forthem. They got into a wordy war with Mrs, McKeon, a young married daughter of the proprietress, which wound up in Mrs, McKeon’s husband coming on the scene and interiering. “Dodge” whipped out a razor and made a slash at McKeon, laying open one of his cheeks, and inflict- ing afeariul gash, The young wife sprang to her husband’s assistance. Seeing the desperado aiming the razor at her husvand’s throat she threw her arms round his neck from the rear and received a terrible wound herseli across her leit hand and wrist, The ruilians next smasied the windows and then fled, but only to turn up in a saloon near by, kept by a German named Brom- ley, where they likewise smashed things generally and slashed open the head of the proprietor with ‘the razor, ‘ord of their carrying on was con- veyed to the police station. reserve force of four or five men was sent out, and early yesterda, morning McDonald and another were captured. McDonald had to be clubbed severely beiore he could be made to comprehend that it was vest to fe, quietly to quod. je 18a notorious desperado, ‘or two years the police have been vainly trying toentrap him, Probably a dozen warrants were out jor him on charges of different sorts. Yesterday morning he was fully committed on a charge Of atrocious assault and battery. Yesterday afternoon there Was almost a riot in the Seventh ward. The police, it appears, under- took to arrest a drunken man in Warren street, Seme roughs interfered and a terrible row ensued, which demanded the presence of the entire police reserve. Its prompt appearance on the spot pre- vented a serious cmeule. A number ol persous were arrested. A BLOODY AFFAIR, Lancaster, N. H., Dec. 25, 1873, A bloody fracas took place at Groveton last evening, growing out of an attempt by Michael O’Leary and a Frenchman named Blockwell, both intoxicated, to enter @ house of questionable re- pute owned by a Frenchman named Gouye. The Tesul¢ of the fight was the death of Gouye and his son, a young man who was killed by O'Leary with club, the mortal wounding of Blockweil with an axe by old Gouye, and # bad wound on O'Leary's = irom @ club used by the female inmates of the use, DASTARDLY AFFRAY IN HOBOKEN. At an early hour yesterday morning Mr. and Mrs. Klein, while entertaining a friend named Char!es Schultz, suddenly picked @ quarrel with him, in the course of which the husband held him down while she smote him on the head with a pitener, Schultz ell senseless, and was subsequently carried, Lena are to his home, where be lies ina rous state, ‘Three officers securea the sa’ hosts and locked them up to await the tesult tag's injuries, FINANCUL AND COMMERCIAL WALL STREET SILENT. Thoughts Concerning Gold Certificates and Gold Depositaries, A DIES NON. WALL STREET, } THURSDAY, Dec, 25, 1873, ‘rhe lapse of any day more or less breaks the con- tinuity of thought which attaches to Wall street and its operations; but when such an event as Christmas intervenes, with all of its assoctations and enticements, little need be anticipated from the market that can afford a clew to the future or be regarded as an index to the present. Outside of speculative influences the chief financial thought of the hour is that which concerns the probable action Of Congress and the position which that body may assume in settling the important ques- tions of specie payment and an elastic currency. As regards the former, one of the first steps which Congress should take towards specie payments is the prompt passage of an act repealing all laws now in force which authorize the Treasury and Sub-Treasury to receive DEPOSITS OF GOLD COIN, and to issue therefor a certificate of deposit or gold note. For the purpose of driving those al- ready issued out of circulation the act should fix an early day—say within sixty days from its pas- sage—when all not presented on or before that day should be paid only in lawful money, and pro- vide that at the expiration of the time so fixed all the gold still represented by said notes shall be solid, either at pubile auction or at the Gold Ex- changes, for the account of each separate certificate, by its number, the proceeds of such sale to be held as a special deposit, less the commission and expenses incurred ior the pay- ment of such certificate, whenever presented. The Secretary of the Treasury should give notice of the provisions of the act in the usual mode. The reasons that may be assigned tor the above policy are, that, while the government cannot if it would, and should not if it could, prevent FREE TRADE IN GOLD COIN, itshould make speculation in it dificult rather than aid it by providing facilities, Now, when the government issues a paper representing $5,000 or $10,000 actual goid coin deposited, does it not di- rectly do all in its power to render the handling and holding of large amounts of gold an easy matter? Does it not reduce the risk from loss to the speculator, who, as was the case but recently, held upwards of $50,000,000? And does it not ‘ollow, that the more safe it 1s to handle goid, the greater will be the inducement to speculate. It is probably a fair estimate that the volume of gold speculation is six times larger than it would be if the actual coin had to be handled and the money borrowed on it, instead of its representa- tive—government gold notes, To this argument it may be answered that if the government did not furnish the certificates, the speculators would themselves SELECT SOME BANK or institution, make it a depository, and use its certificates. Granted, but that would be a tax upon the speculation, as no institution would en- gage to act as an intermediary without handsome compensation, The government would neitner accept nor pay out these certificates. Therefore they would be constantly exchanged for coin, as it might be wanted, for payment into the Treasury. Second—The government should no more furnish @ Safe Deposit Company for gold or greenbacks than it should furnish Warehouses for the storage of gram, ‘Gutton or any other ar- ticle of mergbandise. The dealers in these articles might with equal propriety secure an act | giving them free warehouses. It is an unnecessary expense to the government, both in the cost of certificates and in the extra work imposed upon the department, from which neither the govern- ment nor the people receive any possible benefit. It also adds—no matter how little—to the taxes. The government is assuming an unnecessary risk in the safe keeping and responsibility of many millions-of gold, for the benefit of the few, at the FisBand expense of the whole people. The latter reasons soply with équal /oréo 6 tlie law authoriz- ing the TredSUry to receive special deposits of greenbacks trom natiGfal banks, for the sole bene- fitof the banks. Neither the government nor the people recetve the slightest benefit for the cost and risk. Both laws ure adverse to our institutions, and should be immediately repealed. THE HIGHEST, LOWEST AND CLOSING PRICES. For the convenience of those who may not have the means of reference at hand, we reproduce the following tabie of prices at the close of business yesterday :— Opening. Highest. Lowest. 9% 9% 95. N. Y. Cent. and H. R. stock, c. 955§ 4 Lake Shore. 14% TH Wabash... 48% 4935 Northwestern 544555 Northwestern preferred. 6836 O33; Rock Island......... 975% 9355 Milwaukee and St. Paul. . 8955 40% Mil. and St. Paul pref, 3 63 Ohio and Mississippi 2935 2936 Union i fl 30 BOG ., C. and L 26% 2 Western Unio: 72% Pacific Mail. 875 CLOSING PRICES—THREE O'CLOCK P. M., WEDNESDAY. Western Un Tel 72% a 73% Chit NW ead 684 a 68% Panam: Mu all Chicago & R1.. 97% a Soy a 37% Mil & Stra os us a Money was easy at the rates previously quoted, to wit, from 5to 7 percent. Gold closed at 109% after having sold up to 110%. Government bonds were barely steady and railroad bonds dull, —_-+-__. FINANCIAL, A FIRST (PURCHASE MONEY) MORTGAGE FOR $25,0.0 on valuable country property, sold at $200,000 Cash. interest payable semi-annually in New York, ‘for sale at a sacrifice; bondsman first cass New York party; about two years tw run, PHALON & SLOAN, 31 East Seventeenth street. A —$100 FOR 10) SHARES; $250 FOR $50,000, GOLD; eoctonk privileges: gold privileges: doubie privileges in stocks and gold ; all contracts hegotiated on members of the Exchange or respousible parties; explanatory cir- culars, with reterences, mailed to any address. LAPSLEY & BAZLBY, Brokers, 74 Broadway. O'Ny, SEVENS. iho entire loan of Croton Water Main, due in 1900, taken by me, 1s offered at a small advance. G, K, SISTARE, 24 Nassau street. ASKINS & BRAINE, BROKERS, Il BROAD STREET. Stocks and gold bougnt and sold for cash or on mar- gin; privileges negotiated on respousible firms, which can'be used in place of cash margin; this enablesany one with small capital to speculate with little risk, kxplan- atory circulars mailed. {OR SALE, 7, 8 AND 10 PER CENT City and County Bonds, aulroad Bonds, City Railroad Stocks, and other choice Stocks and Bonds, paying 10 to 2 per cent, at low rates, for sale b; z a ® MAEBERT H. NICOLAY & €O., No. 43 Pine street, New York. N. B.—investment Securities our specialty 22 years, ‘AVINGS BANK—JANUARY INTER- The Board ot Trustees have ordered in- terest to be paid to depositors on and atter Monday, the ith January, 1874, at the rate of 7 per cent per anhum on all sums of $68 and under, and all sums over $50) at the rate of 6 per cent per annum entitled thereto. Inter. est not called tor will be added as principal. Money de- posited on or before J0th of January will draw interest trom Ist, Bank open daily from 10 A. M. to 2 P,M., and ou Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 7 P.M. B. F. WHEELWRIGHT, President. ©. GILBERT, Treasurer. { Secretaries, Jamurs Bryce, J, Hansen Ruopes, CHANICS AND TRADERS’ SAVINGS INSTITU- tion, No. 283 Bowery, near Houston street. Interest Notice.—A semi-annual dividend of six per cent per annum bas been and will be credited depositors January 1, 1874, all sums entitled thereto, }, on jor the six months and three months ending December 31, payable on and after January 19. Interest not with- drawn will be entitled to interest as a deposit. Money deposited vow will draw interest from January 1. A. T, CONKLIN, President. Henry C, Fisnen, Secretary. NREASURER'S OFFICE, NEW YORK AND NEW Haven Railroad Company, Grand Central Depot, gorner ot Forty-second street and Fourth avenue, New York, Dec. 15, 1873.—A dividend of five per cent from the earnings of the past six months on the capital stock 9 the company, has been declared parenle. to the stock olders on and after January 2, Th The transfer books ‘will remain closed until Fae ETS Wee usive. JOHN N, Troagurer, ? FINANCIAM (Po INVESTORS, fi Bay Buffalo City Seven Per Cent Water Bonds, interest and principal payable at the Gallatin National Bank; princi- pal due 1898. For saleby DANIEL A. MORAN, 40 Wallst. spook, for sale. Call ator address 74 Broadway, ANTED—GEORGIA SIX PER CENTS AND SEVEN ber cents, maturing 1873 to 1878. J. N. PETTY, 21 Wall street. $20 WYESTMENTS IN WALL STRERT THE DZUU_iastten days have paid many of our custom- ors $2,000; sums as low as $10 can be invested without risk; 32 pay nator’ Phiet mailed on applica- fon © PAS? OXPRUERTING TUMBIIDOK & Cds Bankers and Brokers, Wall street, New York. TO LOAN ON BOND AND MORTGAGE, for term of three years, on rst class city 0 and $5,000. ain streot. Ur STATES TEA COMPANY.--TWENTY SHARES: room $20.300 Imuproved property ; in sums of $10,000, 3 HAYDEN, 47 $123.000 on short notice. FOR FIRAD MOBTGAGEE—IN sUMB uit. Good second mortgages cashed a “PHALON & SLUAN, 31 Kast Seventeenth sirect, ——__ ++ + —___ TRADE STATISTICS, Comparison of our British Imports for 1872 and 1873, WASHINGTON, Dec. 25, 1873, The Chief of the Bureau of Statistics furnisnes the following comparative statement, showing some of the principal articles of British and Irish produce and manula-tures exported from the United Kingdom to the United States during the 11 months (ended November 30) for the years 1872 and 1873:— Articles, 1872, Cotton manufrs, piece goods, yds. .126,453,5%3 104,27) Tron—pig, tons....... 155.546 1873. B43, 1,0 Bar, anigle, bolt and rod. ions. 62,357 223589 Railroad, of all sorts, tons. M1074 177,985 Hoops, sheet, boiler and D 29,829 17,988 a tubing. 2.635 Linen manui'rs, piece Koods, yds. 97,400. 079 Silk manutactures—Broad stuifs of + silk or satin, value fs 74.570 Ribbons ot ail kinds 50,593 O:her articles of silk, $39,856 Other articles of r materials... + $193,022 $70,989 Wool—sheep and lambs, ib wie S191. B19, (BL Wool cloths, or wool mixed’ with other materials, yards. .... . 5,856,618 4,653,017 Worsted stutts of all wool, or wool mixed with other materials, yds.. 91,252,901 84,185,177 Carpets, yards. 6,650,434 4,904,081 AN OVERZEALOUS WATCHMAN, About twelve o'clock Tuesday night John Morrissey, @ seaman on board the steamship Miranda, lying at pier 14 East River, was shot by a watchman called “scotty,” and was taken to the Park Hospital, where be now lies seriously injured. John Morrissey, who has been on board the vessel for a long time and who sailed in her from Zangorod, Russia, proposed to one of his Shipmates on that night to go aft and bid Captain Petersen, who commands the vessel, a “Merry Christmas.” Morrissey and his mate started, but were interrupted by the watchman, who was standing about the centre of the vessel. The vwo men brushed the watchman aside and passed on, when he pulled out a navy revolver and tired at them, the ball passing through Morrissey’s cheek, breaking his jawbone. An officer on West street heard the report and ran on the dock. He found the wounded man almost lifetess jrom loss of | blood and at ouce had him removed. ‘The watch- | man was arr He was arraigned beiore Judge Morgan yesterday and held to await the result of the injuries. THE PISTOL ON STATEN ISLAND. Near midnight on Wednesday a party of ronghs belonging to Clifton, where they are known as the “Modocs,” entered the liquor store of James | O’Reiliy, on New York avenue, and, after taking a | drink, sat down to play cards. Alter playinga few games the proprietor commenced closing the store and then requested the party to leave, This they refused to do. Subsequently O'Reilly insisted on their leaving, but they still refusing, he, with the assistance of a friend, attempted to eject them. The whole party then attacked him, and, after beating him severely, he drew a pistol and fired one sn0t froma seven shooter, the ball taking effect in the head of one of the roughs named John Wall. The ball entered the leit «ve and lodged in the head, next to the skull, immediateiy above the ear. Wall was taken to the office of Dr. Feeney, of Stapleton, by whom the bali was extracted, but he found the skull so seriously iractured that very slight hopes are entertained of his recovery, O'Kelly was locked up to await examination. - MUBDER IN BOSTON. ~ Buetox. “Dec, 25, 1873. A shocking murder was cotamittea at stu. 9 Province street about ope. d’clock this morning. Joseph T, Hegner ang Antoine G. Huettel, both young Germans, ca¥red on the trade of locksmith- ‘sv apd slept toxether im the shop, where aos ‘waa lot and terribly mutilated with a wis eons goer, on betny arrested, confessed to the murA@ly eee KILLED BY A FALL ON THE PAVEMEN Coroner Young was yesterday called to the Park” Hospital to hold an inquest on the body of Richard Begbie, 45 years of age, and a brass finisher by Boulevard, on Friday, 26th tnat., juarter pas® three o'clock P. M.’ Harlem itallrond. cars ‘wilt leave Forty-second street depot at half-past two soe for Mott Haven, where carriages will be im waiting, FARLEss.—In this city, on Thursday morning, De- cember 25, Mary ELIzA, daughter oi George E. and Francenia Fariess, ‘aged 4 years and 2 months, The funeral will take place trom the residence of her parents, No, 244 East Fortieth street, on Sat- urday, at one o’clock P. M. FsLt.—In Brookiyn, on Thursday, December 25, 1873, SAMUEL CLELAND FELT, in the 66th year of hia age. The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Satur- day, December 27, at two o'clock P. M., from the residence of his son, Chauncey M. Felt, 82 Fourta place, Brooklyn, Fox.—On Thursday, December 25, GEORGE Fox, im the 74th year ol his age. Funeral from his late residence, 115 Adel} street, Brooklyn, on Sunday, at one o'clock P, Brattleboro (Vt.) papers please copy. FirzsimmMons.—On ednesday, December 26, ANNIE Manig, daughter of Charles and Julie Fitzsimmons, aged 6 years, 2 months and 17 days. The relatives and friends of the family are re aces invited to attend tne funeral, from her late residence, No. 70 Market street, on Friday, December 26, at two o'clock P, M. on tag Frazier.—tio South Brooklyn, December 25, MATILDA FRAZIER, in the 57th year oO! ner age, Notice of funeral in to-morrow’s paper. HMALL.—At Savannah, Ga., on Tuesday, December 23, Fannie B., Wife of Addison B, Hall, and daugh- ae late John A, Pullen, in the 34th year of Funeral services will be held at her late rest- dence, No. 50 Fort Green place, Brooklyn, on Fri- day, at eleven o'clock. ‘The remains will be taken to Brattleboro, Vt., for interment. HAMILTON.—On Tuesday evening, December 23, 1873, after @ severe illness, UHARLES HAMILTON, aged 70 years and 4 monins. Funeral from the East Baptist church, corner of Gouverneur and Madison streets, this (Friday) af ternoon, at one o’clock, HENLEY.—On Tuesday, December 28, BRIDGET HENLEY, @ native of Athenry, county Galway, ire- land, aged 87 years. ‘The relatives and friends are respect(ully invited to attend the tuneral, Jrom her late residence, No. 419 East Fourteenth street, on Friday afternoon, at one o'clock. Hitron.—On Monday, December 22, JouNn Hitron, of this city, in the 85th year of his age. Funeral services will be held at the Forsyth street Methodist Episcopal church, on Friday, De- cember 26, at cleven o'clock A. M. Relatives and friends are respectiully invited to attend without further notice. The remains will be taken to Searingtown, L. L, for interment, JouNson.—Suddenly, in Brooklyn, on Thursday morning, December 25, of asthma, CAROLINE A., be= loved wife of Cornelius L. Johnson, aged 46 yeara, The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, irom her late residence, 158 Bediord avenue, on Sunday, December 28, at two o'clock. Jones.—On Wednesday evening, December 24, a& Ius_ residence, No. 50 South Portland avenue, Brooklyn, aiter @ brief illness, SAMUEL T. JONES, be of the United States District and Circuts courts, Funeral services will take place at the Lafayette avenue Presbyterian church, on Friday, the 26th Inst., at three o'clock P.M. His remains will be taken to Wilton, Conn., Saturday morning. JvupGE.—ANN, the infant daughter of William and Mary A. Judge, aged 6 months and 23 days. Friends are invited 1o attend the funerat, at half oe one o’clock on Friday, December 26, from 860 rst avenue, Justvs.—On Tuesday, December 23, at Pamrapo, N. J., GEonGE Justus, aged 52 years, The funeral will take place from his late reste Gener on Saturday, December 27, at 11 o’clock A London (Eng,) papers please copy. CORINTHIAN LODGE, No. 488, F, AND A. M.—Breth- ren—You are hereby surmmoned to attend a special communication of the lodge, for the purpose of at- tending the funeral of our esteemed brother, George Justus. The brethren will meet at nine A. M, sharp on Saturday, the 27th inst., at the lodge room, No. 135 West Thirtieth street. Breth- ren of sister lodges cordially invited, GEORGE G. S. DAVIDSON, W. M GxonrGE F. THORNTON, Secretary. Kempron.—ELiza H., wile of Captain George B. Kempton, aged 50 years. The re'atives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 508 Palisade avenue, Jersey City Heights (late Hudson City), on Monday, December 29, at eleven o’clock A. Interment at Rahway, N. J. LANCASTER.—Suddenly, on Tuesday, December 23, ALFRED LANCASTER, aged 55 years. Friends of the lamily are respectfully invited to attend the tuneral from No. 447 West Forty-fourta street, on Friday, December 26, at one P. LakKIN.—On Wednesday, Decemper 2%, “THomas LARKIN, in the 80th year of his age, 9 “ative of tl parish of Clonfert, county Galway, jreland,,.. -““e7" The friends of his family av of'his sons Michael and Patrick; aiso of his $07,5.in-law, Patrick Ourly and Michael be ba are respectiully invited to at- tend his funeral, ‘om his late residence, No, 276 Floyd street, >“.ar Yates avenue, Brooklyn, &. D., thence to Qx”vary Semetery, on Friday, December 26, at ODP o'clock P. M. sharp. 5 Ler.—on Wednesday, Decemper 24, DANIEL J<.ne, aged 58 years, a native of Carris, county Cork, Ireland, \ Funeral takes place from his late residence, 220 East rorty-second street, to-day erie Decem- ber 26, at one o'clock. His triends and the mem- bers of the St. Patrick's Mutual Alliance and Be- nevolont Association, Nineteenth ward. br: John Caillihan, President, are invited to atten Loses4.—On Wednesday evening, December Frances E., daughter of Hiram V, and Susan Losea, aged 20. The friends and relatives are invited to attend the faneral, trom the residence of her parents, 219 Mulverry street, at ten o’clock Saturday morning,,. December #7, oh aN ber % ae AHER.—On Wednesday, December wanen the beloved wile Of Michael Mater, MARY : Maher, a na- ‘Tie OF thé pariah OF romper. Ne": COUN QF Tip perary, Ireland, in the sth yoaP Of ROF ages. ce. Relatives and friends of the aegis ee dully invited to attend the funeral, from thé feste dence of her son, Thomas Maher, corner Fifty-sixta trade, who died from iracture of the leg and other injuries received on the 19th inst. by falling on the pavement corner of Wall and Broad streets. De- ceased, who was married, lived at No. 529 Clinton street, Brookiyn, whither the remains were re- moved by relatives for interment. ee MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. Married. CHRISTIANSON—MORLEY.—On Wednesday, De- cember 24, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. William Dunnell, of All Saints’ church, ALFRED N. CHRISTIANSON, Of Brooklyn, to SaRan B. MoRLEY, Of New York city, DExwENT—GRIDLEY.—On Thursday, December 25, 1873, at No. 93 Clinton place, by the Rev. Mr. Rylance, MErritt H. Dement, of Chicago, to GENEVIEVE GRIDLEY, of this city. No cards. Died, ARrHUR.—On Wednesday, December 24, ANDREW ARTHUR, aged 43 years and 4 montus, Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend his funeral, trom his late Tesidence, 505 West Nineteenth street, on Friday, December 26, at one o’clock precisely. His remains will be interred in Calvary Cemetery. Brox.—On Thursday, December 25, 1873, Ropert, youngest son of Julius and Margaret Beck, aged 3 years and 11 montns. Relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully mvited to attend the funeral, on Saturaa: December 27, at one o’clock P. M., from the resi- dence of his parents, No. 606 Eighth avenue, BLoopGoop.—On Tuesday evening, December 23, WILLIAM BLOODGOOD, in the 77th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are re- spectiully invited to attend the funeral, trom his late residence, No. 23 West Twenty-fourth street, on Friday, December 26, at two o’clock P. M. BUNNER.—At Harlem, on Wednesday, December 24, Emma L., daughter of C, A. and Lena Bunner, aged 1 year and 24 days. Friends of the tamily are invited to attend the funeral, at No. 123 West 125th street, on Friday, Decem)er 26. at two P. M. BROOKS.—On Thursday, December 25, of aipnthe- ria, CARRIE L., youngest daughter of Lockwood B. and Emily C, Brooks, aged 8 years, 3 months and 25 days. elavivor and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, at the residence of her parents, No. 333 West Nineteenth street, on Sunday, at six o’clock P. M., without further notice. The remains will be taken to Stamford, Conn., at ten minutes past ten o’clock on Monday morning. CALLANAN.—On Thursday, December 25, after a short illness, JOHN CALLAHAN, aged 67. Relatives and friends o! the fumily are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, from nis late residence, southwest corner of 116th street and Second avenue, on Saturday afternoon, December 27, at one o'clock. SARROLL.—On Thursday, December 25, 1873, at his residence, No. 108 Bast Eighty-second street, PATRICK CARROLL, aged 53 years, Notice of funeral hereafter. Davis.—On Wednesday, December 24, Tomas J. Davis, @ native of Bristol, England, aged 53 years and 6 months, Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, irom his tate residence, 127 East Fitteenth street, on Sunday, December 28, at one o'clock. Bristol (engiend) papers please copy. DONNELLY.—On Wednesday, December 24, Wint- aM H., youngest son of Jeremiah and Catharine Donnelly, agea 2 years and 5 months. Relatives and Iriends of the family, and also those of his grandfather, Bernard Blaney, and of his uncles, Daniel and William Blaney, are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, from No. 22 Jer ferson street, on Friday, December 26, at one o'clock, Epson.—On Wednesday, December 24, 1873, POLLY mJ, Edson, in the 85th FAIRCHILD, Widow of Wi The funeral services will take place at Grace year of her age. church, corner of Broadway and Tenth stroot, at @ quarter vo eleven o’clock A. M. on Saturday, De+ cember 27... The relatives and iriends of the jamily and of her sons, Tracv R. and Marmont B, Edson, are respectfully invited to attend. PAILE.—At Sunny Hill, Wiiton, on Wednesday Morning, December 24, CHARLES V., son of Charles V. and Sarah ©, Fatle, d9 months and 18 days. ‘The Mmends of the family are requested to attend the funeral, from the residence of his grandfather, Jobu J. Crane, coruer 188th street and Southern street and Firstavenue, on Saturday, December 27, at one o’clock P.M. Her remains will be im- terred in Calvary Cemetery. McGRapE.—On Thursday, December 25, 1873, MarGaret F., youngest daughter of Michael and Ellen McGrade, aged 9 months. The relatives ana friends of the family are re- spectiully invited to attend the funeral, on Satnr- day, Decamber 27, at one P, M., irom No. 58 Marion street. . . McQuape.—On Wednesday, December 24, Paw RICK MCQUADE, @ native of the parish Ammullia, county Monaghan, Ireland, aged 49 years. The relatives and friends o! the family are invited to attend the iuneral, from his late residence, No. 160 West Seventeenth street, on Friday, December 26, at one o’clock P. M. PepvIE.—At Newark, N.J..on Wednesday, Decem- ber 24, WILLIAM PEDDIE, & native of Glasgow, Scot- Jand, Notice of the funeral in to-morrow’s Herald. PLUNKETT.—CATHERINE Loursa, in the 22d year of her age, atter a long and severe illness, om Christmas morning, December 25, at the residence of her father, Dr. George A. Plunkett, No. 87 Care roll street, South Brookiyn. Notice of funeral to-morrow. PoweErs.—At Westbury, L. I., on Wednesday evening, December 24, Mrs. MARLA A, POWERS, aged 59 years and 10 months. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, on Saturday morning, December 2%, at hali-past ten o’clock. RAEGENER.—On Tuesday morning, December 23, CHRISTIAN RAEGENER, aged 63 years and 9 months. The funeral on Friday, December 26, at one o'clock P. M., from his late residence, 148 First avenue. Relatives and iriends are invited. ScHUMACHER.—On Thursday, December bag ele LILLY LovisE, daughter of Edward and ore Schumacher, aged 1 year and 6 months, The tuneral will take place quietly, this (Friday) afternoon, on account of otner serious illness, SHERIDAN.—On Thursaay, December 25, EDWARD SHERIDAN, Of the parish of Kilmore, county Cavan, Jreland, in the 66th year of his age. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, irom bis late residence, No. bast Thirteenth street; thence to the Chgreh of the Nativity, in Secon avenue, between Second and Third streets, where @ solemn requiem mass will be offered up for the repose of his soul at half-past nine o’clock on Sat- urday morning, December 27. 23, LAVINTA L. Sherman, SHERMAN.—On Tuesday, December J., youngest child of George W. and J. aged 8 weeks. ‘he relatives and friends of the family are in- vited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her parents, 11 Abingdon square, this (Friday,) af tweive o'clock. THORNBEKRY.—On Wednesday, December 24, ALEXANDER THORNBERRY, aged years. The revatives and friends, also the members Templar Lodge 203, F, and A. M., and members sister lodges, are invited to attend tho funeral, thig day (Friday), at one o'clock P. M., !rom thé Church of the Holy Apostles, corner Ninth avenue and Twenty-eighth street, VREELAND.—On Christmas morning, Harvey G., only child of Nicholas G, and Catherine N. Vreeland, aged 2 months and 21 days. Relatives and friends of the family are respect. fully invited to attend the funeral, on Saturday, December 27, at two o’clock P, M., Irom the resi. dence of his parents, corner of Bergen and Orient avenues, Jersey City, VaN M napALe.—ln New York city, on Wednesday morning, December 24, alter a very short tilness, Rosser VAN ARSDALF, cCounsellor-at-law, of New- ark, N. J., aged 66 years. The relatives and triends of the family are m- vited to attend the funeral, at the First Presby- terian church, Newark, N. J.,on Friday, December 26, at two o'clock P. M., Without further notice. ‘Train leaves at one P, M. on the Newark and New York Railroad, WaisH.—On | Thursday, mber 25, JOLtA and Catharine Dece WALSH, eldest daugnter of William Walsh, in the 23d year of her age. The iriends of the jamtly are respectfully invited. to attend the funeral, from the residence of her peer 509 East Fifteenth street, on Saturday, the th inst., thence to Calvary Cemetery. WuHiTLock.—In Brooklyn, on Tnuraday, Decem- ber 25, Mary G, WHITLOCK, in the 76th year oi her 2. “Nolatives and friends, also the friends of her sons, M. RK. C. and E. J. Whitlock, and of her daughter, Mrs, Jai Lent, are respectfully ime vited to attend the funeral, on Saturday, 27th inst, at two o'clock P. M., trom the residence of her son, M, P. Whitlock, 325 day street, Brookiva