New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-12-27

Ma. EDITOR; Having had the pleasure Of lis
tening TO A course OF Lectures from Mr. Giles upoc
Don Q4irotts" IN Boston. am hsppy to learn they
are to Re repeated in New York
/ Mr. Giles Is no common man. lie makes no sport in
the Lecture Room, yet Boston compliments him BY
crowded audiences and the profound attention.
Bat fner compliment still Is to be found that popu-
lar and philosophical work upon Art, called Modern
Painters in which alter speaking Of the different ef
iects which painter muss produce upon such diver.
ely Intellect taste AID cultivation. he adds that will
ever be thus in it7aius.
Take Don Qlixoto tor example TIE loves, mind
would find IN 10 perpetual and brutal amusement ia the
misortuneI OF the Koght, snd perpetual pleasure in
/ sympathy with tue Esquire. mind OF average feeling
would perceive the sstiricsl meaning and force OF the
book. would epprecs,8 its Wit IL elegance, aud iis
truth But only elevated aud peculiar minds would
discover 10 additions % a.! hls the full moral beauty Of
and which the constant associates OF
ell that is most weak and ering IN Toe character
OF - hero aud pass the rude adventure the
re jest IN haste % penetrate beneath the rusty cOrset
and catch from the wandering glance the evidence and
expression OF iortiiude, self devotion and universal
love"
- Dr. BorvIoN delivers a lecture this even.
log II the Library Hall Newark; and, viii be
by the advertisement Thursday and Friday evening
he gives his two closing lectures Al the Tabernacle
Dr. B.. ability and popularity require no end5r'emen,
from us.
Ig- The friends Of NJ. WALL, toe blind Irish
Harper requested NEE, this evening at clock
al the CbAm5erss, Hotel, next door 10 Burton, Thea
ter Those who received invitations before will please
attend This evening without farther notice.
LRSs ASD TEA ssrs.-We take pleasure Ia re-
commencing 70 our readers the Tea Sets TO found At
tie store OF Mr. Hart Ia Pear For desirable pres
ents they are almost equal to silver, and since, 10
making their NewYe calls toe gentlemen will expect
q cup Of coffee 70 take OF the chill the ladies' will DO
vel 70 provide Coffee UrAn season.
20 Philip Poap was yesterday arrested on a
charge Of having .educed Irish girl named Margsr,
Kennedy under promise Of marriage tie was locked
Up to answer the charge.
IsQCEsTs.-An inquest was held yesterday by
Coroner Walters, at 20 s.anton,t on the body Of
Thomas Lee native OF ireland, aged e. years, who
his death By nuries received By the acciden
IA bursting OF the breeeh Of gun. tsppesr that the
deceased and some Of h.s scqaautances engaged
10 shooting fowls Al the head Of Avenue c. near the
Dry Dock % Christmas Day, and on di.chsrging his
gun for the third time explosion took place and
portion VI the gun struck nim on ire forehead killing
him the spOt Verdict b. accordance with the above
itc--- ALSO upon the body 0i an unknown about
81 years Old Eho yesterday found IN the Sorta
been the water several weeks ysst and
bad when found bue cat satnet pants . check
SHIRT snd white cotton under shirt and heavy shoes
DHowSLD.-Tae body OF All unknown man was
found yesterday afternoon IA the North RIVER Al the
foot Of Inrteerths- Nothing found upon bis per.
sou cy ~nicn h. name or residence could be sscsr-
t-ined Tie body % another unknown was yes
ler1sy found IN The North River q the foot OF Tnr
feminist The deceased had 10 coat o. nor was taere
any paper about ns person whereby bis could be
ascertsined
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS
MoSrAGUE PARK.-The citizens OF Brooklyn |
ntend making application this Winter 70 the Leafs
4t1re fox authority 10 open tie grounds known Mon
ssga place icr public Park which Is TO embrace al
the ground occupying the entire front Of the Pierre
port estate the s5uthery Line Of Coiumoiast from
PerrepOEi On The n3r-h 2 Remfoust Of The south
s-d running down on each side 3 tie z ghts MOI 4
sgus-st "a. EXTENDED short time ago from is former
terminus IA Colun5.as 20 the E.s. River through 4
ae OF tie grounds proposed 70 De converted into
Park with view Of establishing Ferry from ,ae iOo
OF M0nts guest TO .oe convenient landing near the foot
Of Wal .. New York that 1. 20 say Il re Nev-York
ers vii consent 70 il and as The extension Of Mon
ilgue had 70 be cit down 10 Considerable depth |
from TIE surface Of the grounds in question !, 4, pro
possd % connect ths sso portions Of the proposed
PARK 5y two bridges A. the edge Of the Highis
aid tie oiner a. Colunblss, side snd then have
a the grsvei-d yak and rsing alongside OF Mon.
ts1ueFt
DEATHs AND lSTEHNENIs-Durng the week
ending saturday evening. the sd nat there wer. 50
1eAils 10 THIS cly Of WON 10 were males AID 20 e.
males Cftheso l9 we're adults and - children Tner-
were also L ir.-rfnen IN Greenwood and otaer |
5rookiyn bgryng gro 1zds from Ne~York and ether
places
SWORD TO GLS. Wo1L--Oa SATURDAY mex,
,se n the sword voted oy the STATE Of New York 10
MAJOR General Wool WILL De presented 10 hin At the
cax.sA. cY 10 Gornrncr II rha srz,z-