New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-15

frost, cold as msers Charity clear as the crystal
line humor, and bright as a young lovers hopes,
the day was one of remarkable beauty-so an
Iceiander. As the sun waned nightward, there de-
veoped sensibly warmer modification of the air,
yet the nigh! was quite uncomfortably cool and un-
lovely.
"a In consequence of the necessary pre-
paratlons for the production of Robert lie Diable,
there will be no performance tonight at Aston
place. The opera named will be given on Wednes-
day night. Subscribers for Monday night will be
admitted TO the performance on Saturday night.
~ The Cooper Testimonial Committee
met on Saturday evening a. the Astor House, Wash
ington Irving in the Chair. Among the gentlemen
present, were Drs Wainwright, Francis, Griswold
and Osgood, Judge Campbell, Maunsell b Field, &C.,
&C. and large number of letters were read. from
Mr. Webster, Mr. prescott, Mr. George Ticknor
Mr. Paulding, and several others The public pro-
ceedines on the evening OF the oath will be exceed
ingly interesting Mr.. Webster will preside. Mr..
Bryant will deliver discourse on the life and ge-
MUS Of the novelist
NATIONAL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.-This
Society holds quarterly meeting this evening in
the Tabernacle, and they promise the public rare
entertainment. The elOquence of Rev Mr.. Chaplin
is highly appreciated in this City And no one ex-
ceedS DR. Jewett, of Mass in ability to interest an
audience by argument, sarcasm and stirring appeals
He comes fresh from labors In Maine, and Will
give true account OF the workings OF the new law
for suppressing intemperance by destroying the IL
quor kept for sale in violation of law. Alleghanlans
will add TO the interest by some new songs prepared
for this occasion.
~ The Second Annual Ball of the So
cial Turnverein German Gymnasts) will be given
at Trpler Hall tonight
q The Second Annual Ball Of the
Jouneymen House Carpenters Association will be
gwen at the City Assembly Rooms, on Friday eve
ming of this week
WASHINGTON CROSSING THE DELAWARE
Since the opening of the exhibition, over twenty
thou and people have visited this picture at Stuyve
SAINT Institute, No. $50 Broadway. On Saturday last
the gallery was literally jammed.
tY- United States Engine Company (No.
81 Will give their third Annual Ball, at the City AZ
sembly Rooms, on Christmas night.
The METHODIST Book CoNCERN.-The
building is situated in Mulbeny.st., between Spring
and Broome, and is Of large extent. Its business,
has however latterly demanded an enlargement, and
another building FIVE stories high and IS by 100 feet,
nearly completed and will be ready for occupancy
| In about a month II fronts on Mott-st, running
through to connect with the main building on Null
beny-st 1t will cost, when completed and fitted up,
! about SIS, 600
about zoe, lee exclusive OF clerks, ld0orerS, &c.
| There In the printing Office % hands and power
presses. In the bndery, there are IFS persons, OF
whom - are men and Il are girls. The motive
! power is furnished by Is horse power engine.
Steam is also furnished for heating the buildingno
! fire being used cxcep, small one In single apart
meLt
/ ia the course OF the year about $4,000 worth OF
paper consumed, so tons OF paper board, and large
quantities OF other binders materials The expenses
/ IN the blndery last year for materials and wages,
! were $49l7
The publications of the Book Concern are mostly
sereopet They are mot not Tar from ,jOO ~ mum mum
/ Three newspapers are published IN the establish
ment, whose aggregate circulation Is 100000, viz
The Sunday School Adrocdie, 50, 900 Missionary Adj
rocas. $4,000; CHRISTIAN Adrocate and Journal, 3d.
CO. The moral influence Of such deluge OF PRINT
ed matter as goes out from that single building,
must be immense
GERMAN OPERA.-We have omitted thus
far to notice the performances of the German Lie
derkranz at the Aston. place Opera House. For this
OMISSION We have been rather sharply rebuked by
correspondent but by way OF amends We viii give
his view of the performance, in the hope that he Is
one capable OF Judging. The opera represented was
The Gar and Carpenter" by LortZlng, and the
/ writer says OF Il,
Applying the German rule OF art and criticism,
/ and considering who the performers were, must
/ repeat, that everybody who has heard u has been,
and who vii hear II, Will be asreeaD.y surprised
The Opera itself LortznG's happest composiiion)ls
a show case of levels or 10 use the words OF one Of
The artists Of the Italian Opera, lole musca srG@so
( cisSinG.' The precision and correctness Of execu-
ton Of the Orchestra and the aerul Chorus, have
land have heard Operas here these twenty years.
here never been equaied ard attest the merits OF
/ Mr.. PGur as a leader. The solo parts are few. The
only soprano part was beautifully sung by Miss Ar
mi 2. a resident OF Brooklyn, and If her sweet and
melodlous voice ought 10 lie more powerful to MI
/ this large house, which seems TO me not to BE
Of great acoustic qualification, was satlshed Win
/ the proof that she knew how 70 sing, while nave
ofen heard great faTones Of the public direct al
Their Efforts to show that they could scream. The
primo taSso part, Ear Peter, was performed By Mr.
Muller, with powerful, wellgoYerned voice iully
! adequate TO tie locality. Oi the TWO teno.s, M
Moves, a. Peter Jeyanow, whose agreeable voice Is
probably mere calculated for the saloon, han the
most to Go. and united free and easy play VIII
full command OF his voice and Mr. Bentler, as ne
+ French Ambassador, sang his part. and especially
/ the beautiful TomsLce addressed 10 Maria IN z
I claiming NAM or. which won HIN me gracious
smiles OF many fair listener. Nr. OchIlen, me
Mayor Of Saarcam, Burton part hac 10 De the oui-
ooL OF the piece, as he Was the iactoum OF the en-
J tegrise. ana took his task with hearty good VIII.
playing with much hrmor. and singing HI part most
croc.tably. never saw az audience more generally
Pleased, and bestow mere heartfelt, almost llYo
unisry, mpulsive and truly merIted applause and
whosoever viii follow my advice-go, listen AID be
pleased-will thank me for H. hear II IS 10 be re-
/ peated this week. on Thursday evening, when the
/ many who could rot obtain entrance the nrst time
Will have an opportunity.
/ AMELIoRATIoS OF THE CONDITION OF Pal
soNERs Las: evening asermon was preacheioefofe
very large congregation, In the Presbyterian
Church. University place, by Rev. K. > otofIS
OF the duty of society to criminals and discharged
convIcts. The reverend gentleman took MS 'eA'
from the 26.h Of Matthew. - l was IN prison. anu
ye unto me-" lie said that 'hefe aiS W. p'i"
ciples essential for the performance Oh Nhiis''sn
duty to assist the needy and 10 sho'a 'ne"i e"'
means of spiritual consolation "heh 'ne -" U.s.
! condemned them to imprisonment lie coasidere4