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The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Brooklyn city Intelligence.

CHhIsTnAs IN BRookLrN.-The recurrence Of this day
the usual manifestations in its observance rhe strse
generally presented lively appearance from the throne
Of men, women, boys and girls many Of whom, taking
advantage Of the serenity Of ths weather made IL th
occasion OF pronenadng tour 10 what was to be
seen or OF friendly calls upon neighbors and acqusn-
tancts The only affair which tendedto create plaus-
hs degree Of excitement wAs trial match between two
Of our best engine companies (Constituton No 7,snc
Neptune No. - to ascertain M their relative capacities IN
in given length OF time The match fs 10 have taken
place at ten O'Clock NJ, but ityiI er e. ven when
all things had been prepared forth m -ent OF
operations SO great was the interest s. l. that
upwards Of three thousand persons ths
Fulton street dock the OF operations wtnes.
the deed about 10 be performed and in which all good
fir emen as well the boys that with the machine,
take much delight. All being ready, No took sue
eion at the dock and putting full force upon the breaks
commenced the performance by supplying No with.
wserthe latter with equal determination Fked with
powerful effect in throwing 1t of and succeeded ia emit
ting all she resolved for about four inues wnen the
steady stream from No ov-rowed her box od In Dire
man spaance, che suffered washng II was soon AFTER
sscertained that No. had sustained An injury wLfot
rendered inexpedent at that time TO foish the match
and both engines we're consequently Withdrawal and the
crowd dispersed IL is understood that another t,ial viii
be had on some future occasion Eulnber of target
companies out usual on holidays both fgom this
city and New York ,oute for different places on the
island, for the purpose of enjoying days shooting
Those from New York the Cornwel Guard, twenty
FIVE nuskets; johnson 6usrd about thirty and the
Woodward Guard, about the same number Each com
pany was preceded by al excellent band OF music
Several juvenile target companies organzei IN this city
also paraded the streets aud made very credtsbe sp
ptarance. The strongest in number was the Birdssl
Guard, Captain Howard Phillips, OF thirty musk sts,
which marched 10 the music Of fife and drum Before
proceeding their excursion they mustered at the old
se,opd District Station House where nea. itt sword
was presented to the Captain by James A Birdsen-.
young man after whom the company Is named .whicIi
was tendtred and received with 6n the dignity and
speech making that chers cterize similar occasions among
bigger folks The Franklin Guard, Jr, soother boz
company, turned cut about twenty strong and also
psrsded the streets Their uniform, we'll that oi
he former company was patterned after the hremen
zig. Ia the afternoon he members Of Alert Hose Com
papy No brought home ther carriage lust from
the hands Of the builders in New York The officers
WIN 4. johnson, Foreman, AID Farrell Ward. Assistan.
Foreman In the evening great ber Of invited guests
and friends were sumptuously entertained by the
bers ut the compspy's house In Bergen street Thus
erded merry Chrismas; aud let Us hoe for happy
year.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

The Policy OF ENcLAsD-oR, THE OTHER SIDE
OF TIE QUESTION. The late ne~s from Mexico,
in regard to the appearance Of a British feet of
the harbor ofVera Cruz puts the intention Of Eug-
and beyond doubt in regard to the blockading of
the ports of Mexico, in order to force the payment
Of the Mexican bonds Mexico is certainly in the
most deplorsbIe situation. She is not only bank
rupt but convused with internal revolutions, while
the government itself is helpless and her people
starving and being murdered aud plundered by the
Camauche Indians.
Mexico does not deny the debt, but pleads
inability TO pay. Should We, then, under these
circumstances, allow England thus ruthle ssly TO
crush and take advantage Of crippled and wound
nationl Il will be recollected that when Gen.
Taylor sent q feet up the Tagus to back the de-
mand mot to blockade her ports) made on the 60
vernment Of Portugal, in the case Of the General
Armstrong, England'spress Immediately complain
ed Of the upgenerous advantage we we're taking Of
a poor, defenceless, weak government, although
she had hardly withdrawn her powerful war ships
from the harbors Of still weaker country-Greece.
England now finds it her interest to pursue the
same policy which she opposed in us, and takes the
other side Of the question. She blockades the ports
ofhelpless, poverty stricken Mexico, not beca use
because 1t is not in the power Of that bankrupt re-
public.
What nagnanimity what noble, generous con-
duct And yet, in the case Of Portugal, the Loriea
Tim0 went far as TO intimate that IL the United
states government persisted in extreme measures
to force Portugal 10 pay debt which she had once
readily ackno wledged, but which she was induced
by Epgland afterwards to deny-although England
had also apologized to Portugal fer outraging and
violating her neutrality, aud for whish she be-
came liable 10 this government-England would
make common cause with Portugal in resisting this
government.
This claim is now before Louis Napoleon for arbi.
tration, and from the known influence Of England
over Napoleon's nephew, an unbiased and unpreju-
diced decision can hardly be looked for In the case
Of the reference Of the northeastern boundary ques
tion 10 the King Of the Netherlands, which was un-
favorable To the United States, General Jackson
opposed the award, and would not abide byft. We
are anxious TO see how this case against Portugal
will turn out. Let England look on the picture Of
Portugal and on Mexico the United States on that
Of England sgains. Mexico while Louis Napoleon
had better take glance at the case Of the north
eastern boundary, before be decides that Of the
General Armstrong against Portugal.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Police Intelligence.

Chcrge u Si'oling R,fThe police yesterday arrested
a man named Benz Allison charge Of stealing two
barrels Of beef from lighter lying the foot Of Thr
street, East River The beef stolen Wednesday
end the accused alleged to have offered tie same for
sale to John Bride grocer No. 200 Avenue @. Justice
Timpton detained the accused for further bes airing
II Bold Theft -On Wednesday evening a man calling
bimself James Campbell arrested by Off ser Under
HILL Of the 18th ward the charge Of stealing gold
watch valued at SSS, the property of Morris Pettcarp
jeweRer, No "a Third The rogue broke
pane Of glass in the stpre window th-ae. lis hand
through the aperture, and carried of the watch An
alarm given pursuit Instituted and the bold
thief was captured with the stolen watch in his
sion The officer conducted the accused before Justice
Timpson, who committed him to prison fo- trial
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

TnE FoKREsr DIVORCE TRrAL.-This novel in
vsstgation, under the new code, will be continued
TO day in Judge Osklsys court, before struck jury,
and thunderstruck bar and community. The
trial has already lasted ten days, and some thing
ever. IL looks as IL it would las. as many more,
including q slice from the eventfu year Of 1852
When Mr.. O'Conor, on the part Of Mrs Forrest,
bis client, rested his case, after the evidence Of
Mr.. Forrest himself. why did not Mr. Van Buren,
the opposite counsel, make motion for non
suit or a verdict, al once AS the now s.asds
il seems to be q trial Of all sorts Of persons from
the kitchen TO the garret, and for all sorts Of
ofences-s sort Of general all delivery Of fashion
able cstoa Of society, embracing actors, Hage.
dians, editors, lawyers captains, professors, par
sons, singers, servants, walters, cham bermaids,
sc, &c. What an elastic thing the new code is,
and what a monument Of legal wisdom has been
expended on it By the eodihers' Justinian, Moses,
and Lycurgus, are all outdone.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
NEWS BY TEL e u II A p III :.
K0ssUTH IN PHILADELPHIA.
Torch-Light Procession and Serenade,
ILLINOIS WH,a TH1a STATE STATE CONTENTION.
Man Killed at Fire in Troy,


kossuth Excitement In Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec rs, 1851.
HEALTH OF TIE MAGYAR IMPROVING PUBLIC RE-
CEPTioN IN BALTIMORE DECLINED-GRAND TORCH
LIGHT PROCESSION sERENADB, ETC.
Koesuh is better Of his fever but has kept his bed
most Of the day refusing to see any committees or dele
cations.
He has had interview with MAY Jerome, OF Balti
mere, and has declined public reception in that city
Notwithstanding the falling rapidly large
crowd Of several Thousands of both sexes assembled in
front of the United States Hotel at early hour this
evening, awaiting the arrival of the torchght process
sion In honor Of Kossuth the arrangements for which
were complete in every respect.
The doors CT the hotel have been closed keep out
the crowd
The excitement in the city is increasing rapidly.
The grand torchhght procession reached Kossuths
quarters about half past nine o'clock 1t composed
Of the members of the various German societies Of Ph
delphia.
Fifteen hundred torches lighted up the scene and the
ranks Of the procession contained than three
Thousand individuals who, with the large concourse
before the hotel numbered at least ten thousand
The dense wedged up the whole Of Chestnut
street. from Fourth to Fifth streets, and crowded the
great steps and porco Of the old United States Bank
building
Numerous banners, mottos, and insignia were dis
ton of the reception Of Hsynau at the brewery French
German, Hungarian, Italian, English and American
flags, were borne in great numbers.
Two bands Of music in attendance. and played
several American and Hungarian national airs.
A fine chorus Of voices, from the Mennerchor-a
German musical societysang several songs in capital
style.
The enthusasm was immense
The pelting snow storm was at its height when the
procession formed and moved up to the hotel yet the
company stood their ground over hour, while the
serenade proceeding, and the societys mittee
were waiting on Kossuth at his room.
The grandeur Of the scene heightened not little
by the fact Of the storm-he glare Of the torches being
subdued and scftened by the showers Of falling in
che driving wind.
Kossuth not able to appear in response the call
Of the company His place supplied by Mr. Hajnik
one Of bis suite, who addressed them in German. He
apoogzed for the Governor and returned thanks for
their demonstrations Of respect and regard
The assemblsge dispersed shortly after ten O'Clock
with loud cheers for the Governor Of Hungary.
Kossuth win leave here Saturday, speak in Balti-
more the evening, and be in Washington on Mon.
day,
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

NEw 0sLEASs, Dec. 21, 1851.
The Europs's received here ten O'Clock on
Saturday night, and pubshsd on Sunday merniug The
sass Of cotton for the ak preceding days had been
1000 bales, a. firm prices
NEw OhLEsrs, Dec. "a, 1851
Cotton suffered decline from the effects Of the Euro.
pas The sales this morning have been 900 bales
&c. for strict middling The Batc's has been
received but caused change In the quotations for
cotton. The receipts thus far 1s40o0 ahead Of last
year and our stock at present is $4,000 bales. Prime
mossses has declined TO Zoe
CHaELrsroS, Dec a. 1851
Cotton Is depressed; saes were made to-day Of $50
bales, at 7ssc. a SIC, being &c. a &c. decline
CIScrsNari, Dec "a, 1851.
Hogsare unchanged; currency is scarce but exchange
fe ed
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
MONEY MARKET.

THutsray, Dec 25-6P.M
This being Christmas day has been pretty generally
observed by slmest complete suspension q business
The Board q Brokers' adjourned yesterday till
morrow, and therefore without usual report
of ,sss. The operations for the teen much
limited hsr they would have teen Dot fer the in.
terrupton % holiday 10 inteIfssed very lch with
business snd unsstted things fof Gays tefre anG
after We 90 not jcok for much sctivty Ia he stock
msrket un;' S,ter New yssr for his reason After the
opening u year matters VIII s zns mors seGnits
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

NJ some Of the Philadelphia journals. in rele-
renee to the proposed mint, accuse Ne~ FORK Of
having csmmitted more frauds and disbones,y than
all he rest Of the Union for thirty yea-s The
single fraud Of the United states Bank. -,n1.t'ed
in hiadephis, or s35 10000, is he beat rery TO
sucs silly iigmncle
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

NEv IoRF, Dec q I35I.
Herewith We hand you the report Of the committee
the FIRE Ahnihatcr. II you deem II Of sufficient i'm
porsnce as an item ofnsvs you will oblige the commit
tee ~ publishing - IN your paper
icUr obedsnt servant,
ZOPHAR MILLS.
VIC decline the publication. The report Is not
worth o. Taee IL occupies The Fire Annibilator is
atrtcious bumbug, and very much like the revolu-
iionsry committee for sanihilaing The despo,s Of
EuroJe. Bsrhum has fngef in toth We, there
,t.t, arnhila.e The Annihilaior.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

SALE or THE PAMrERe 1t will be seen by refe-
renee 10 the advertisement In another column that this
vessel 10 to be sold IS The g. Malshsl for the Northern
District of Florida AZ public auction the l7th prox
mo We are assured BY who has examined the 9.
that she 10 en- excellent steamer buit in 1850
hs. tps ndd marine engine and Il not easily surpas ed
y any steamer In the Soythsfn waters fT speed and
strength. - Scrcinet RTalh,sr, 2,fi ira.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
The Illinois whls state convention.

sPRIScFIELp, Ill, Dec. o. 1851.
The Wing State Convention met, pursuant to adjourn
ment on Saturday evening The report of the commit
tee appointed at the morning seson prepare business
for the convent reported that it inexpedent
nominate State officers, but recommended the holding
ofa convention the first Tuesday In January which
was adopted.
The committee appointed to select Of the dele
gates st large to the National Convention reported the
following e. d. wsshburn Of Jo Davis county; b. L.
Edwards ssngamon; Peter Nef Edgar county; and Jo-
seph Gillespie, Madison county
The Congressional Committee recommended the follow
ing names Is Congressional delegates to the National
Convention--F. Wngate, First district C. D. Plat,
Second 7. T. Marshall, Third; g. W. Meeker, Fourth
@. G. Bisler, Fifth; N. Belcher, Sixth; and William
ksyne, Seventh.
On molten II reeolved that the delegation cast
unanimous vote for President and Vice President to BE-
decided by majority of the delegates In attendance
After appointing Central Committee the convention
adjourned sine die.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

How utt1e IL known of the wonders Of
the Nervous Artdote; IL net me iiore hut miracle.
III s power could be universally known diseases would BE-
ynknovn IN. sensation u produces The os, nde.crbs
bic thing imaginable; the In sound health tell what
must 90 for patient In disease when he expereuees tho
oheerfuness strength, appetite, and tleep 10 rredaoes
loon, SO Broadway.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

PianOfortes for the Holidays. - Forty
Panofortes, made BY the celebrated hoas OF Gilbert
Co.. Boston efered for sae prices suit
ssIsrs tor holiday presens At the New York rooms
way below Grand the undersgned about TO
lake change his business the Of will
dispose OF Lis Of Pianos reduced
price. HORACE WATERs AGENT
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

invened EgusIly celebrsted 10 Ceurxad Hedcaet
Soap for curing shap, ohafss roushnss nser fesh rim
hair from any Iartof The tody LILY WIT. and Chess
M@ Walker street near Broadway; Calender. ~ South
Third street. Philadelphia.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Fire mt Troy, and Loss OF Life.

The grocery store Of Hsight and Gillespie opposite the
han'on House, on River street destroyed BY Gre
early this morning young man, named Pierce, from
Williamsburg .: udent Of the Rensselaer, Institute
was killed BY the falling Of WALL and two others we're
injured The building and It's contents were entirely de-
stroyed-oss about neen thousand dollars insured for
ten thousand II was the work Of an incsndisry as
rome burglars tools were found in the building.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

Irutn - talunbles-ENery suucrcr from
Dyspepsia must y the oxygtnaed Bitters and prove
their satisfaction the truth thss THE disease cured
no matter how dseourasns the symr;oms. Ibis medicine
t ke charm In giving tone and enesfy % the stomach
and whole system For ssle wholesale and rttt ty A.
d. sands 100 Fulton street G. ". RIe. l92 and A. T..
soov Co.. 55 Broadway and By the drurgss generally
throughout the United States IN Cantaa.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Destructive Fire at Bu nalo.

BuFFALo, December Is, 1851.
A destructive fire occurred here this morning. des-
troyiDg the block comprising Eve buildings the dock
six on Commercial and ave on Water street.
There is an insurance on the buildings 70: $1,000 in
the Buffalo Mutual Company.
We annex LET Of some Of the sufferers together with
the insurance.
J. Hooker, warehouse the dock lost seooo-insur-
ed in the Mutual at Fort Plain for $4,000 This nsur-
snce was on 500 barrels Of fire proof paint.
Charles wormvood, cothier, comnereiai street. loss
$eooo-insured in the Trenton Company, New Jersey,
for s25oo and in the Eagle, Of Ohio, for 81, 500.
Messrs. Franks warehouse, the dock loss 81 500
insured in Etra, Utica, for 81, 500.
Besides these, there the following on the
stock Of the other occupier Hartford Company
s2,5ooi Buffalo Mutual $1,000; Utica Company $500;
Merchants Mutual, tsoo-totsl loss about $4,000
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

PITTsBURG UNITED 70 CLEVELAND BY RAILRoAp.
-Pittsburg viii be united to Cleveland next week by
railroad. The junction will be formed at Aiance-s
town on the Cleveland and wellsville road This viii
be an iuportsn. even. fer both cities.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

the most eminent chemists 70 be Terecton aud all who
use give the preference every ottsr dye All
The old anHoyan done with add perfect
blseh OF brown Produeed immedstsy witoop, toaeeer
vsnienoe. The with Boges Hyperic7 Tld for the
hsir and sbayins Soaps. are soli ~ y. ID. sapds,
rVfniton street, kuehtn. Clrk GO. ~ and u MIL
and By druggists and Tsrfuners throughout e word.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Christmas In PhiIadeIp Iphia.

PHLApELrHIA, December rs 1851.
The day passed of without accident although there
were immense crowds in the streets There service
In most of the churches. About sx O'Clock violent
snow storm set In, which prevailed sIl the evening
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

Hats for Holidays.--Siik, Beaver, ane,
Felt Kossuth ckdrens white and black beaver slh plush
and eoth Cars Now h the time, IL ever buy Ornaments
Tor the head Call CT rnion Hss Store 9O Fulton a.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Marine Anufra.

LAUScHTp-At Bath, 22d inst. by Messrs w " q.
Moses her ownere fine sh Of 500 tons called the NJ
De Enb TO be employed in the Cuba trade under com.
mand Of Capt. Isaac OR.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

The Forrest Divorce Case.-A copious,
revised and corrected repOr, OF this ntsrenF will
published hy the Law Reporter the New Yok Herald
pamphlet form immediasy after the terHaA ion Of the
proceedings will be the only authentic report ubshed
IN that FORM and Will contain copies OF all the letters
ohere on the trial Orders fom booksellers to
be addressed 70 Law Reperr New Yo-k Herald. Copy-
right secured. Price % cents.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

We often hear or knocks, and we otter,
hear hnocks we hear Of knocking down and hnoekinr
sb,nt snesass inio eseted hat and knocked i,ss p
ceiyed hnoeks the hat, sat have ten sats6sd
until the other day when went 10 friend KNox, whe
kesps the eStensive hat Ia Rutcn street.
must eoriu that bic inoeks on bats teeet hiss for
hat has been Knocked enough to knook knedor
kum, and let il tears i'm preston Of TIE knosks
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Window Shades. Lace C.r,a,ps

Curtain Materials, Broc csteIies, Satin de
LANES nutl Curtans window Cornoes shsse. &o ear
purchased cheaper than from city
.. A. n. r. DAVIES, SO Broadway.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
The steamer Em pire city.

Nsw oaLEAss, Dec. "a, 1851
The steamship Empire City arrived here on the 2lst.
Much anxiety had been felt for her She will leave to-
morrow for New York, via Havana.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

Gerardus Boyce, Man ufac turer of silver
ware o Greene street between Spring and Prince rteet
New lsrk-Iea Kettles, Vases. Ptchers WATERS, Dishes
usns Tsa .sts C.s,ort, CuF rorhs and spons, and All
erteies the Atoye ne on the mosreaxoI able
B-Old Plate nan tured into the Lsltsrn.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

Picture Roous No. 2se Broadway, IL you wish to have
Likeness taken in tie best possible The pictures
ecuted At his establishment reflect credit The
justice 70 the people Grace centre tables with Da
guerreotyIes for tie year.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

Fancy store, No 40 Broadway will be focnd the greatest
variety OF new and beautiful articles for day presents
The huest assoItmsnt q Psper Maohe Tabes worh
Cabinets And Dressing Cases in the City will be found
his extntve Bazaar Also, Porte Monnaes Card Cases
and lou co other novelties numerous 70 menton
can he and purchased very cheap No. 40 BroadWay
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

We desrous Of closing above.
yss oi Coaw We vish 70 make ter wholesale
sook for country trade, In rrecese Of uaeture
Those overcoat a combine the grestest warmth With
Ereas variety and elegance Of style As the
70 close ana our sssok much too large ve Wish 70 turn
remainder efour a many in,tances be-
low the eost d. 4 J. DEvLIk. 3 and Is john street,
eorner Nsssau
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

Hes not far wrong vhoss si.tLes are Tsae .rIshl
And to get such Clothes, enc has only to
step into the store Of SMITH J o1 ruissn s,rsss. ana
select rsm his immense stock Of ready
price, ere ~ reasonable ~ his goods eacsllsn
Window Shades. Lace Csrtalns, - usiir,
Curtan ella sornioes Satin DsLaines and all other
IKRGUsoN 2sss Brosdvay. extending through 70 s.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

Ladies' desirous Of soft white hands for
hs sprIosehins holid.ys hSuis Psrehs.e .r e India
kubter Gloves, or kitts, ~ HITCHCOCK LEADBEAT.
BRs, @ Broadway. They vill also salt rbsum CHAP
ped hands NC. All rubber steres keep them.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

The Weather ana Navigation.
CrScISrsrr, Dec "a, 1851.
The river is still closed the weather is cloudy and
locks like rain
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Selling on..Ladies sFurs..-Chris.m.

New Years GinsThe advanced season insue ed BAN
Ia OF 100 Canal street. TO reduce the prices
.osn Of ia:hsn.tls Iurs There is nothps .h.. wopid
and elegant srs His the holidays Il
large consisting Of the various kinds e into Vie
terines, Bots fiprets. Cuffs and MUS he.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-01-08
From the Cumberland MD CiUiiian.

The energy of the Pennsylvanians in developing
their anthracite coal resources is worthy OF imita-
ton in the Cumberland coal region. II may be
long before we reach their amount of trade but it
should be borne in mind that they too had their
"day of small things'' In fact we have the advan-
tage of them at the start; sent more coal to
ket the first day our canal was opened than they
did the first year 10y their Lehigh improvement
Their operations should always be interesting to us,
and We should endeavor to profit by their expe-
riencc so far as it is applicable to different state
OF things The qualities of their coal vary essen
TALLY from but the laws of trade the
III regard to both when they come into competition
in the same markets. Our ueighbors think their
coal is superior to ours, even for steam purposes,
and we should be constantly on guard or else
they will cause those whose favor wish
cure to think as they do.
The returns of the yield of coal in the various
anthracite regions of Pennsylvania, which have
been Just published, commend themselves to our
attention for the reasons we have stated. They
are not officially reported bot are supposed to be
sufficiently accurate for all practical purposes.
The following is the statement of the yield for
1850, as compared with that Of the preceding year