New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-14

tort money, were brought up for sentence in the
Court Of Sessions at the opening Of the Court yes
terday morning. After being placed at the bar
they were asked if they had any reason to offer
why sentence should not be passed upon them,
to which they replied in the negative. The Re-
corder then briefly addressed the prisoners allud-
ing to the magnitude of the crime Of which they
had been convicted-their former position in So
ciety-and the disgrace they had brought upon
the profession by their illegal practices. He then
announced the decision Of the Court-sentencing
Niles to the State Prison for the term of tcO gears
and str months and to pay fine Of 81 OoO-to re-
main in prison until the fine is paid. Roberts
was sentenced to confinement in the City Prison
for thirty days, and to pay fine Of $3.50.
The Court room was densely crowded long be-
fore the hour fixed for the assembling Of the Court
and the decision was received with hearty appro-
baton by the public Niles appeared much de-
pressed at the announcement Of the sentence, but
Roberts wore the same smiling countenance that
he had steadily maintained during and since his
trial
HYGIESIc LOTIONS AND PERFUMEs.-In the
course of our studies in perfume, we have lately
tried some of the articles manufactured by the
Hygenic Institute, So Libertyst Among them
is a soft and pleasant eau de Cologne, free from
the drying properties common to this lotion but
we prefer the Institutes invention of Sapod'Ha'
or Toilet Vinegar, a most balmy and refreshing
LIQUID, which is adapted to a dozen different
uses Beside its valuable disinfecting qualities
it purifes the teeth preserves the hair and keeps
the skin fresh and healthy. Its odor is cool and
sweet, and so far as we can judge, it contains no
deleterious ingredient.
CALIFORNIA AND THE IsrHMUs-We have
already spoken of Cogswells PanoramaS Of
California and the Isthmus Of Darien, now ex-
hibiting at the Minerva Rooms, and shall take an
early opportunity of describing it at length. We
were lately shown original letters from Gov. Bur
nett, Lieut.-Gov McDougal, Capt. Suffer and
other California worthless testifying to its remark
able correctness. San Francisco, in particular
is represented with such exactness, that every
house may be recognized. The fact that throngs
of returned Cafornans visit it nightly, is its best
testimonial.
EgP The American Histrionic Association Of
his City, as will be seen by its advertisement in
another column, is about to increase its numbers.
THE ACCIDENT ON THE New HAVEN RAIL
RoAD.-The injuries done by the late collision at
Mamaroneck are much more serious than they
were at first supposed to be. Mr. TnoAer' enc
A,,;.oor 10 ~ dorchester, in critical state but
is likely to recover. Crofut, the baggage master,
issupposed to be fatally injured. He is at Green
witch. A Dutchman who was injured at the same
time is also at Greenwich and is likely to recover
Mr. CHAUEcEY c. BURR ON SPIRITUAL KNOCK
IEGs-Mr. BURR's Lecture last evening on this
subject was introduced with a metaphysical dis
cusson on the diversity of mental manifestations
He maintained that the original mental capacity
was the same in all men, the varieties OF mental
power depending on physical conditons-the de-
gree of nervous stimuli which acts on this capa.
city. After illustrating this theory at considera-
bic length he proceeded to apply it to the expla-
nation of the Spiritual Knockings which he sup
poses fall under the category Of imaginative illu
sons. He dwelt at large on the marvels exhibit.
ed at Bridgeport, Ct, adducing several instances
to show that they the result of deliberate de-
cepton, and quoting the testimony Of Mr.. Jackson
Davis to that effect.
At the close of the lecture, Mr.. H. Burr per-
formed several experiments with different indi-
viduas in the audience, illustrating the views
that bad been presented.
The definite explanation of the Spiritual Knock
ings was reserved for future occasion.
ARRIVAL OF THE LEXINGTON-The I, 5.
store.sbip Lexington arrived at this port at
O'Clock yesterday. She left Gibraltar on the lst
of December. On the oath December Lewis ID.
Linn, Pursers Steward, died of small pox, having
been taken twelve days out from Gibraltar. On
the 5th three cases, and the 10th inst. fourth
case of variolod broke out. They are all very
slight and doing well. The following IS list of
the officers of the Lexington;
John R. Mitchell, Lieutenant COMMANDING J. w. Vain
wright LieuteDanli X. Nj McAram, Acting Master; Thos
T. Ware PuIser J. aiquhafso9, Asslsta3t Sug9oni RI
Nidshipmsn, George n Morris Mdshipmsni Edm'd T.
Storms Clerk
The Lexington brings as passengers Henry
Wake. Lieutenant U. s. N. and the following
Hungarian exiles
Edward Becsey lst Captain and Aidedu- Camp to Gen.
BOhn John Uify, Let Lieutenant; josef Cafniesak. I'd
Leuter ant; Eemer T. Ney, Lieutenant Of Infantry under
G6rgey; Carl Zaborsky let do. Of Artillery, do; Aurel
kzney, Let do Of Infantry DO Franz Lndau "a 90 aud
Cornell Lsdclous Sanezs, ValedeC hambre 10 aide-de
Camp.
A CARD TO THE PUBLIc-The Concert having
been postponed at Tnper Hall on Saturday evening last
am de srou to thai the whole ofmy appear
ing that evening my unwIngness TO hazard the
kind opinion the public have been pleased form of my
humble abilities by trusting myself to any one but con-
ductor to whom have been accustomed. While Intend
no TO the great talent Of the several gentle
men who occasionally the direction Of the orches
ira of the Italian Opera, equally anxious to state the
feelings which my apprehensons suggested and TO Go
justice Mr. Max Maretzek whose conduct and talent
every occasion have claimed my best regards and with
whose management have reason in every way 10 be per-
feciy satisfied.
The mistakes in the early portion Of the representation Of
the Opers Of Norma" sIt evening, however distressing
10 a vocalist seeking acknowledgment Of her exerions
alin1 nnhlc aLao will not be