The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-22
BrookIyn Intelligence.

CosrIRMAroS.-fhe Calvary Church, in Pearl street
esterday densely crowded in every part, the
occasion of having been made, that the
acting Bishop of the Diocese would after the usual
vices confirm such members of the cong regaon of this
church. as also of St Johns as were DESTROYS Of para-
king in the sacred and imposing ceremony. great
number of persons-eld middle-aged. and young-avai
ed themselves of the privilege thus afforded to obtain the
especial benedicon Of the learned and pious prelate
ana the entire proceedings were OF most solemn and
lvered by Bishop appropriate ordeal and all
present seemed to be dePy affected by the exercises
in which many Of their friends and neghbors
immediate participants.
CRY HosrIrAL.-It is expected that at the meeting O.
the Common Council this evening, active
will BIO adopted relation to the proposed City Hospi-
tal the funds for building which have nun6centy been
subscribed by two three wealthy citizens of Brook
Ign. An effort will be made by Of the medical
in the city obtain for them exclusive privileges in
practising in this institution and to convert into po.
htca machine for the especial benefit Of those who may
be in favor with the dominant party. lfsuch object
be accomplished the intentions Of the benevolent fonn-
ders Of this much needed ed6ce will be- in great
ure frustrated end the unfortunate patients who may
become its inmates, will be subjected to treatment
which will have for its purpose more the improvement
than the aleviat Of the and suaerings Of pa.
ents, their restoration to health and usefulness.
GEoacE vASDENHorr.-Ths gentleman gives one Of
his interesting entertainments at the Brooklyn Institute
this evening II will consist of dramatic readings and
recitaons from Shakspeares tragedies and comedies
OBSERVATIONS or AN ARIEL.-The most brilliant, fash
onabie and recherche party that has been given in Brook
Ign during the present Of and
took place Thursday night last at the residence OF
lady in Hicks street. the proprietor Of very select and
extensive boarding house. Among the many distin.
gushed invited guests his honor tho Mayor. and
mis- accomplished daughter MIR. J. Id, of Fulton
amasie sisters Mr.. j. cwk late of Nsw York MIR.
B T-e the beautiful Miss Prs; and the equally
fascinating Misses v. Bt, who core accompanied by
iy and much admired Miss B--n the almost ange tic
Mademciselles J. A Cd, OF Carlton Avenue; c S-r,
York. and Misses B-l, Ny and BE. Several
of the gentlemen scarcely less dsigue and at
tIactive in their appearance and but those
friends and partners especial notice and admiration
Messrs. B. d. s--n, w. HI, DR. Ks, J. Nj:
Cd, v. s---r, J. Y--g, and Mr.. Tn, OF
New York. The entertainment furnished by
the bachelor boarders Of the establishment. and
the supper wines, and other delicacies were Of the
most sum puous and costly character Waltzes quad
rifles and other nces kept up until late hour
under the management OF one OF the most eminent mas
of the science from New York. and the music was
the best and choicest thai the most prouse outlay Of
nsy could procure. more happy, j. cund ana truly
OF Kings since Brooklyn has taken its present high and
prominent place among the popuous, wealthy and en-
terprising cities Of the United States.
The WILL CAss.-The important Will cause, which
has for some time past occupied the
gate of this county, will probably be brought to spec
dy termination by an acable arrangement between the
parties litigant II will be recollectcd that this suit
wolves the title Of certain relatives OF the late Mr. Bonne
for many years Of the propre'ors Of the Catharne
Ferry to the large amount OF property which he left at
his decease. The counsel both sides are the most
eminent in Brooklyn and WILL doubt be the
oil saving lmmen eam0un OF lees aud costs,
the persons interested IN the proceedings arri at
friendly compromise.
THs Cry Hall Among the acts Of the Common Coun.
Gil in relation TO this building, il Aas provided that
experience and skilful should be employ ed to
superintepd the workuen, the taking down OF tho
old walls until the completion Of the structure, at saa.
ry OF three dollars per day We understand that Mr..
stephen Haynes has obtained this appointment and that
great number OF laborers and mechanics daily
gagged in removing the ponderous blocks of marble
which were used in the CONNIE ment of the ed6ce,
six or seven years ago.
NEeLIGEScE.-Many of tho sidewalk excavations,
made by contractors and builders in Brooklyn for tho
purpose OF enabling catmen to take away the surplus
earth, have been left uncovered at night and In
case, at least two ladies precpated into the trap
though fortunately they received no serious injury.
heavy fine should be imposed upon all who thus sndan
ger the limbs and lives Of citizens.
TRIBUTE TO THE DEAp.-The friends of tho late Pro
lessor Dodd of Princeton College, having requested me
Reverend DR.. w. Alexander of the Duane Street
Church, New York to deliver DISCOURSE in tribute to
the memory Of the eminent and excellent deceased that
gentleman yesterds complied with the request by
preaching admirable sermon TO very large congre
CATION at the Reverend Mr.. Jacobus Church. in Fulton
street.