New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-12-16
Lectures. Concerts. &c. Tonight.

Lectures, Concerts. &c. Tonight.
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F~L,RerxESr oF The BArrERY.-Wo appeal
10 al sincerity and esrne.tness to the Common Ccun
cl TO take some dehni,e action the proposition now
before thsm-vhich BE- Il understood Is so 70 decide
the question whether the Battery shall be enlarged OF
Dol, but only asrcrss for proposals, and ascertain
how much would b. the OF the proposed enlarge
ment ft shouldurnoutt hatitwould cost the immense
sun which a few opposed a. the measure seem 10 fear
then he project be rejected while on tue other
hand IL should appear that the expense would be ab
so'utey irf.ng-ss think has been thoroughly de-
mous,raied-it may be entertained This certainly Is
f.lr and no JUDGED snd sensible man possi
bly object 20 IL The advertising Tor proposals would
cost nothing-and the people hsve RICH, TO demand
thai so gres, and importants measure should not be
shuaed unceremoniousy out OF sight to please any
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quc.on-belisying that the enlargement esn be easily
and chesply Effected and that will more than double
the beauty and value Of Bs,tery-the most msgui
cent ses promenade in the world By the extension OF
the streets and whsrves either side of IL into the
Bay It has lost original relative position 20 the rest
Of the shore and every Jaw ofsymmetry demands that
it should be correspondingy extended. Letthe people
see then how much it would cost snd then they can
decide the matter for themselves.
The OFERA-Last night ! Lombard, was given
! 70 very fasniousble house. asd in very superior
style Truff Benedict and Rosi sang sohously and
toe choru.es and orchestra went fairly although the
absence Of Maretzek very perceptby Eel, in the
latter The habtas Of the Op viii be glad TO learn
/ that ne will resume his post on Monday eveuing-when
| Norma viii be reproduced with Nine Laborde, zig
norma Patti Benedict and Va,ellins Meanwhile Truth
proceeds to Philadelphia. where Pereh has been en-
gagged 20 appear with her in ErHGHi. Thus Mr.. Fry
double enterprise 70 be progressing finely and
he has the satisfaction Of deghiing two cities At
SrRAKoscH's CoNcEKT-To-night SrRAKoscH
vii give his last Concert In the New Musical Hall,
before his Southern tour The Hall Is admirably adapt
ed T. piano music, single voice, and the brilliant
and sparkling notes Of the performer as well as the
charming freshness Of Miss NoRTHALLs ballads, will
be heard 70 much better advantage than In the vast snd
RECONSTRUCTED Tabernacle. The grand Duo Concer.
ante with HERz will be great attraction as III rare
that two such acknowledged masters Of the instrument
combine their powers for the public grathcation.-
Among other fine pieces, STRAKoscH will play his new
variation. 70 Yankee Doodle" which created such
furore in Boston. We learn tina, large number Of
nrkots have been already sold
CY- The CoScERr or TIE SACRED Music So
crErY in aid of the Home for the Friendless, sdyer
tlsed 10 take place al the Tabernacle last evening,
unsvoidably postponed rccoun, Of the illness of
some Of the principal performers. The Concert viii
take place the FIRST evening which the Tabernacle
can be obtained.
since writing the above we have received the follow
ing card
The Managers OF the " Home for the Fnendless and
House of Industry learned late yesterday afternoon
with extreme surprise and regret that bills had APP
peaed postponing the Concert 10 have been given by
The Sacred Music Society for their benefit They trust
that satisfactory explanation will be given 10 the pub
lie.
GOLD LEcTURE-Dr Boynton will doubtless
satisfy world of curiosity respecting the California
gold regions, this evening At the Tabernacle Let no
one who feels an interest the subject, fail attend
The extensive mineral surveys in which the Doctor has
been engaged Is suifeien, guaranty that he under.
popular lecturer We bear the smplest testimony.
Those who had the pleasure Of hearing him on Tues
day evening last will hardly deny themselves similar
qualification this evening.
BALLAD CoScERr.-Mr. WILsoS gives his
NIGHT wi Burns tonight. The lovers Of Burns and
Of scotch music will certainly be there.
" Rev. OTIS A. SKrSSER, pastor Of the Or
having accepted the invitation Of the Fifth Universal
Is, Society in Boston, where he was formerly settled
70 become their Pastor.
SUicIDE.-Coroner W alters was called last even
hold inquest at the Of One Hundred and
Twenty ninth and Fourth avenue upon the body Of
William Teller, a native OF Hyde Park aged Is years
who committed suicide yesterday forenoon by cutting
his throat. The deceased wdower and by trade
a blacksmith. He At work during the morning and
appeared in good health and spirits usual until
about II o'clock when be left the shop and shortly
aftsrward discovered n vacant lot the shop in
the act OF cutting his throat Efforts Immediately
made 70 him, but without success as be died in
about Eve minutes after the act His left arm wss
found be cut very severely aud the razor with which
he had indicted the fatal cash discovered lying on
the ground ais side No cause can be assigned for
committing the rash act
AMERICAN ART USfos.-Lsst night al % o clock
this years books Of the ArtUnion were closed the LIST
numbering about 1900 names, which will make
fund OF 10000 for next year operations The number
Of subscribers Il nearly double thst OF last year and
tae collection OF paintings 10 be disriouted-4o0 in al
much more extensive and valuable. The drawing
and distribution OF the prizes viii place Friday
evening next when Is sse persons viii Be disappointed
in obtaining Coles Voyage Of Life
Ho, FoE CALIFORNIA No Californian. present
come ought 70 leave this country without frs, In
spectinz Hsrfs R0dHos Of Taeifiz for directions how
70 pack up his dannsge, and information as to what
should oe taken along make himself comfortable on
a long voyage He WILL sso learn how navigate his
ship and 10 tel where be 10 q, any time during his
Continuance AZ sea beside taking with him mo.t
amusing companion !, Is published by the Hsrper..
and may be found a, stinger Toxnsend.. under tie
Museum will be seen By their advertisement IN this
Gays paper.
~ We have lately seen some very tine spe-