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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25
Dramatic and Musical Matters.

With the exception of the English Opera at the Broad
way Theatre and the appearance Of Mr. Norris Barnett
at Burtons nothing has transpired at any Of the
theatres during the week. Business technically speak
ing, has been bad all around, and the holidays
pected to bring it up--At the Metropolitan theatre,
Mr. Anderson has been playing to very thin houses He
took his farewell benefit Friday and played Claude
Melnotte and the Elder Brother. Miss +. B. Conway
played Pauline for the first time. At this house. on
Wednesday, Mr.. E. Eddy will take benefit -Mr
MKean Buchanan win commence an engagement on
the I'd proximo, Hamlet.--At Nblo's Garden,
Mile Nau, Mr.. st. Albyn, and others have given
selections from English operas--At the Broad
way theatre, Miss l.. Pyne, supported by Mr.
Harrison, Mr.. Borrani, &c has appeared as Polly, in
the 'Beggar's Opera Zerlina in era Diavolo Airline
in the Bohemian Girl" and Catarina in the "Crown
Diamonds AT Burton's theatre, Mr. Morris Barnett
has played Monsieur Jacques three times to the great
satisfaction of critical audiencesAt wallacks the
atre the plays Of the have included "Speed the
Plough "a Bachelor of Arts " Two to One, !" and "A
Gentleman from Ireand.n A new play s announced
for Wednesday evening Since the destruction by fire
pany has been giving entertainments at the old Chrsy
Hall, No. 472 Broadway. The fire destroyed the
building formerly known Mtchel's Olympic once the
most popular theatre in this city.--At the Bowery
theatre popular dramas haye been played to fair
houses On Friday night Miss Fanny Herring had good
benefit and assisted by large amount of volunteer
talent, including NJ, g, \, Fox, W. 9. ", Taylor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25
From Boston.

OBSERVANCE OF CHRIsTMAS-THE MONEY MARKET
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FAILURE-THE WEATHER.
Boston, Dec. 23-Evening
Christmas will be generally observed in this city
on Monday than heretofore.
Our money market was comparatively easy to-day,
considering that notes due at the banks previous
Tuesday had to be met to-day The rates of interest in
the street from u to per cent per month, for
good paper. The financial prospects in the city are
Frightening.
The health Of the city continues good The total num-
Der Of deaths for the week only sixty.four.
1t is reported that Messrs. Rawson, Brigham Co.,
dry goods dealers in Milk street. failed to-day with liza
bilities of 100000.
The creditors Of Messrs. J. w. Blodgett Co., dry
goods dealers in Pearl street. recently failed met at the
Court House to-day Claims were proved against the
firm to the amount of about one million Of dollars,
sgnees appointed and another meeting of the
ditors will take place soon.
The weather here continues cold and cloudy with in
dications Of The sleghing in the suburbs is
cellent, but is getting considerably down in the
city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

suggestion was made and eagerly accepted by
the people, that an officer should be appointed
to investigate aAd discover, If possible, the
origin of every fire. II is scarcely necessary
to enunerate here the benefits which the city of
New York has derived, and continues to derive,
from the services OF Fire Marshal, who can
devote himself exclusively to the duties i'm
posed upon him. From the experience Of only
few months, all are willing to admit the i'm
portance of the office. 1t has moral influence
over the community which should not be over
looked or disregarded. Whenever fire takes
place, and any suspicious circumstances are
connected with it, close investigation is held,
and frequently, as in the Peverelly case. q
tangled web of crime is unravelled, which would
otherwise have remaineda secret for ever. The
creation Of this Office has also the effect of
producing greater care on the part of house
holders and occupants. It is q fact to be noted
that in the present commercial crisis, distress
has not been increased by the prevalence Of
large and destructive fires. This, at least, is
a material benefit which comes home to us all.
1t is benefit which other cities in the Union
have observed and will profit by; for we un-
derstand that movements are already on foot
to institute similar Office both in Albany and
in Philadelphia The present Fire Marshal of
New York is an active, intelligent and efficient
officer. His services to insurance companies the
city and the community at large have been val
liable, and he has proved himself relentless
enemy to incendiaries. The trial and conviction
of Peverelly, which could scarcely have been
procured without his aid, will be warning to
criminals and will restore confidence to the citi-
zens of New York for the future.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

The LATE ARSON CAsE-OUR FIRE MARSHAL
On Friday last, Charles A. Peverelly, pre-
viously found guilty of an attempt to burn
down his own store at LAT Front street, was
sentenced to four years and six months i'm
prisonment at hard labor in Sing Sing prison.
The trial in many particulars was one Of i'm
portance. The prisoner had up to the commits.
sion of the offence. enjoyed character of the
highest responsibility. He had numerous
friends, and several able counsel were engaged
to defend him. Yet all proved Of no avail.
Through the energy OF our Fire Marshal no
stone was left unturned /; the proof was CON-
plete. and the ingenuity of counsel could raise
no legal iechncality by which their client
might be saved from the grasp of justice.
This is the first conviction of any Importance
obtained under the regime of Fire Marshal
and the fact is significant. Every one knows
that, during the last few years, the crime Of
arson increased to such an extent that a
general feeling Of alarm pervaded the
community. No one felt safe GRIM
inals were seldom detected, and never
brought to trial, and property was destroy.
ed by bands of plunderers with the most
barefaced IMMUNITY. We have, however, been
relieved from this incubus After several ex-
periments were tgied and had signally failed, the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25
T HE EST NEW
BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHs.
Interesting from Washington.
CABINET RUMORS-VURIOUS AND RICH DEVELOPS.
MENTS.

Interesting from Washington.
CABINET RUMoRs-sURIoUs AND RICH DEvELoPK.
MENTS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a. 1854
The change in the Cabinet originated with Forney who
had received, in letter from Buchanan,
that any confidence might take to get Marcy
out of the Cabinet, would meet with his approval"
This letter shown among others to Cushing and it
also contained the Of his Buchanans early
retirement to private life, and censure sickles.
The particulars Of this letter got to the of Marcy
in spite Of the cautious secrecy attendant upon all the
diplomatic acts Of Forney. Marcy made known these
facts to certain members of the Cabinet and they in turn
gave them to Pierce It soon got abroad that Marcy
would resign for London to be succeeded by Buchanan
Your paper Think contained the earliest intelligence
of this bit of To get popular feeling in its favor
Forney wrote to his confidential friends of the press
and solicited their aid in the matter did also Cushing
Forney taking to each letter article it
came to his hands for Interior purposes.
Now the story runs that Forney, at the supposed
proper time called upon the President with his docu-
ments and commenced proving to Pierce the unpopular
y of Marcy and the necessity for immediate change
Pierce took the extracts letters turned them
by one and before they had all been examined, Marcy
entered the Presidents Pierce, in his bland MAJ
ner handed the documents to Marcy, who taking
Them enquired "what they werer " Evidences" said
the President /" so am informed, of your unpopulary
with the people for the Office Of Secretary of State"
which Marcy followed up with the remark written
and procured and published by request of person not
far from your side" The extracts we're returned to
Forney who left the having been caught in his
trap.
About this time there appeared in sundry papers
throughout the Union severe reflections upon other
members Of the Cabinet, which, upon comparison,
abo To hoou vvrif<o hv that
made Marcys removal necessity. Cushing and For
ney the supposed caterers and general is this
impression, that Cushing has not friend in the Cab
net left him. There is not the slightest foundation for
Marcys resignation and no hope that Cushing be
gotten clear of.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

NON-ARRIvAL OF THE SOUTHERN MAIL-SERIOUs
= RIOT IN ALLEGHANY COUNTY (vA.)-REDEMPTION
OF THE PUBLIC Debt.
BALTIMORE, Dec "a, 1854.
We have received no mail here south of Washington
this evening.
serious riot occurred in Allegheny county (va.)
yesterday, growing out Of meeting denouncing Thomp
son, the murderer of Miss Pharr. The citizens hung
Thompson in efgy, when large party of his friends
rived armed with pistols and knives and attempted to
cut him down. light then ensued the citizens driv-
ing Off Thompsons party Selling their leader and riding
him rail.
The redemption of the public debt at the United States
Treasury last week amounted to SSs5.35O
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

BANGOR, Dec. %, 1854
destructive fire occurred in the town Of Ellsworth,
In this State last night 1t broke out in the store of
Mr.. Asa Edwards, which entirely destroyed, to-
gether with the harness mandatory of Henry Rollins
the bookstore of J. B. Osgood the Office Of the Maine
Telegraph Company, (Which the cause of the inter-
ruption OF the line, and rendered communication with
Halifax impossble) the grocery store of Messrs H
s. K Whiting, together with several out buildings The
dwelling houses of Mr. Somerby and Mr. s. II. Themas
we're badly damaged. The total loss is not known
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

influence If tseir country. OF The success Of
the project, emanating as 1t viii fom 50 i'm
portant body as the federal legislature Of the
Unite States, we entertain but little doubt.
The European Power, win glaily avail them
selves Of so favorable an oppo ttonity for
peaceful and rational settlement Of their diff
culties.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25
Business Failures.

PROVIDENCE, Dec %, 1854.
Messrs Seagrave & Steere Of this city have made
assignment in consequence of their endorsements for
Messrs HILL Carpenter Co. They are amply secured
for their endorsements but unable to realize the
securities Immediately. They will meet all their
obligations they mature and also the individual obi
cations of Joiah Seagave, Jr and after paying them
will iav ha udsomp surplus.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25
The Turf.

UNION COURSE, Dec. 16-purse 500, mile heats,
A. W. Smalls G. (. Gallatini, by Gallatin, dam
E. slevin's B. (. Rattle, by imp Yorkshire, dam by
imp. Trustees y. o........................ 2
B. Rney's s. m. Sarah Taylor, by Glencoe--aged
years. ELECTROMAGNETIC dis
Time 1:53--1:53.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25
1 Merry Christmaa ~

= Merry Christmas and . Happy New
Year-There ia plenty Of fun abroad
heightened vsags forebodngs Of the croak
ers and have doubt that our holiday season win
pass of with its usual ecat. While revealing in roast
doughnuts; while nduging punches sparkling Cataw-
BE- and hot stuff while patronizing the jewesr, book
seller and toy dealer, do not forget that KNOX has
splendid variety Of holiday hats for gentlemen magnH
cent furs for the ladies' and tasty and becoming hats
for the young people, and these he Il selling dog cheap
His are at Nos 12S Fulton street and 533
Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

PUBLISHERS AND AUTHoRs.-It is fast becom
ing diTepuable to be q publisher. There is a
family here somewhat known in small way
in literature two of whose Members brother
and sister-write books which are vastly pulled
by the insect press. The world is given to
understand that this charming pair have quar-
relied. and in imitation OF Lady Bulwer and
Sir Edward, have written books to abuse each
other in good round terms. Whereupon their
respective publishers get small editors to
espouse each side Of the question, and belabor
eash other on the subject of the rights and
wrongs OF the injured sister or the sighted
brother, and so-this being the secret Of the
whole bnsiness-both books get wind and sell.
poJ ges of this order used to be the monopoly
of quack doctors and petty shoemakers. Then
again. O Snowman, whose whole life has been
series ofdisreputable tricks and libel on the
American name, gives out that he intends to
write book, and actually induces the pub.
Eshers to tender for it. Only fancy publish
ers--rncn to whom the world gives credit for
education, worth and elfrespect-cringing
and bowing to an exhibitor of waxwork and
humbugs, and begging the favor Of being al
lowed to pay him thousands for as dull bio
araphy as was ever written. All Of them de-
serve az severe lesson as the successful
competitor win learn. II this sort Of thing
Continues, American publi.hers will soon be
classed with vegetat.c s.li o ksTs, s9d other
charlataDs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

FROM THE Coast AFRIcA-The brig Reindeer, Mou
ton arrived yesterday from Ambriz brings dates from
that place to Oct. 70, and from Loando to the 18th
There was an American an-of war at Loando, name
unknown The British brig Of Phomel went ashore
Oct % off Loando but got of without any serious
DAMAGE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

LATE FROM ST. DoMyeo.-The brig Era arrived yester
day from st. Domingo, brings dates to the 4th inst The
Preach vessels Of war JArdent Penelope, L0uest and
Meleagre, and the British steamer Argus were in
port and one more French and two British expected
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25
Markets.

PROvfDENCK Dec. %, IS5f.
The cotton market for the week has been dull Prices
are unchanged. In wool the market has been rather
dull with sales OF 81 100 pieces The market for print
ing cloths has been quiet Prices are without change
Sales 23. 100 pieces.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25
Domestic Intelllrence.

duel was fought at st. Foy near Quebec Canada
Friday, between Nessrs Irvine and Pope advocates
of that city. Neither were hurt
The recent weather has caused great rush Ia
the several recruiting stations Of the army In the
month Of November last, $50 men enlisted, and
$3.50 rejected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

Gentlemen Of Taste Pronounce the Egpen.
SCHED hat for the holiday season. asfashions favorts
It s classicaly proportonsd and truly elegant Those
in want Of superior hat invited to call ct lis Mas
sau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

Real Life Slze.-The Only Real Life Size
photographs, made really canvas and finished in oil
are those done by ROOT No. 1853 Broadway corner OF
Franklin street. Call and them, and observe that
they are not taken paper and pasted the canvas
Every style OF picture taken in any kind of weather
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

set in most beautiful styles on
Christmas day. Sets Of views glass and paper in
cay boxes for centre table, producing sunlight and
moonlight effects New goods just received from Europe
at prices to suit the times 233 Broadway four
above the Astor House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

M VIII Go Into StOcking.-If you would
delight darling child, get your kenesses at ROOTS
great gallery No. 1853 Broadway, and leave it where
Santa Claus will it, He will be sure to put it into
the stocking.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

Large Size DaGuerreotypes for SO cents, are
taken at HUTCHNGS old stand, No. 900 Broadway CO.
lored, and including lined with velvet equal not
superior, to those taken elsewhere for two dollars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

knapp's Daguerreotypcs-Pricc 70 suit tho
times fine gold lockets pins rich and frames rs
per cent below cost kenesses in all weathers Call
daily, before p NJ at $50 Broadway, between Metro
politan and st. Nicholas hotels
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25
Anson,s Large sixe Dnenerreotxnes ..

cents coored and in nice case with preserver-twice
the size others make for fifty cents and equal to 80 pic
lures elsewhere. ANSONs $50 Broadway, opposite the
Metropolitan Hotel - ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

day present--Dunigan Brothers. highly illustrated
edition Of the Catholic Bible with Haydocks Notes.
approved by the Most Rev. John Hughes Archbishop of
New York No splendid present can be made 10 q
Catholic friend than copy Of this superb Bible-the
most beautifully printed bound and illustrated edition
with Harpers celebrated Bbe or any other heretofore
published In paper, type illustration purity of text
Its Commentary Is unequalled in extent and compiled
with the utmost Judgment and care. The prices are
such as to put It in the reach of every family ranging
according to the style Of binding, from s14 to s25.
limited number IN superextra binding for presentation
New Music.-1sT0-morrow, Mo-morrow''-
Ballad az sung by Mr. Barnett in the character Of Mons
jacques In his popular drama Of that name played
NJ Burtons with the greatest Title page en-
beiiished with vignste Of Mr.. Barnett in character
Price 80 cents "a No@es Daughter" ballad, sung in
the same piece. Price - cents.
HORACE WATERS. Publishes, 800 RrOaasY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

The children attached to the South Fifth street Metho
dist Episcopal Church propose giving substantial
prise to the poor to-day They win assemble at the
church at 10 O'Clock when addresses will be delivered
by the PASTOR Rev. Henry G. Fox, and Others coec
ton will then be taken up, and the proceeds applied for
dinner viii be supplied to number Of poor children in
the basement of the church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-25

In this conjuncture of circumstances, so op-
the Powers already engaged in the war have
become alarmed at the magnitude of its
consequences, whilst those who are about to
be involved in it are equally trembling for what
the future may produce, it is to be hoped that
Congress will lose no time in giving effect to
eign Relations, by sanctioning the project of
mediation suggested by Mr.. Clingman's resolu-
ton. If the present opportunity is suffered to
escape, it will be long before such another
presents itself The question OF a peace,
honorable to all parties, or of war, sau-
trous in its results, can only be decided now
Can any mission be more glorious or honorable
than that which we propose to ourselves of
stepping in as peacemakers, with the hope of
restoring tranquility to the troubled and anx-
ious mind of Europe, and stability and pros
perity to its commercial operations Here is o
noble field for our embryo statesmen in Con-
gress to successfully distinguish themselves in.
We have lost, it is true, either by death or re-
tirement, the great minds, such as those of
Clay, Calhoun, Webster and Everett, which for
the last half century have exercised so import
ant an influence over our public affairs, and
which would have gladly seized upon such an
occasion for displaying their enlarged views
and philanthropic sympathies; but we regard
the present question as one eminently calcu-
lated to develope the same noble qualities,
which now probably Lie latent from the want of
BETTING opportunity to bring them forth.
Let, therefore, our young politicians, by their
efforts in the cause Of universal humanity and
by their strenuous advocacy of this particular
proposition, endeavor at once to advance their
own regulations and the moral and poitical
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-09
THE ELECTION.

Milwaukee City gives Wells 1900 ma
jority. The county will increase the ma
jority to perhaps 1900.
Milwaukee city has elected three Re-
pubIcans and two Democrats to the As
sembly.
The village of Waukesha and district
elect A. W. Randall to the Assembly
strong anti-Barstow man, and doubtful
on rational politics.
In Racine city Spooner gets Sc major
ity; Clement (for Senator) IL
Falvcy (democrat) is elected to the
Assembly in Racine City over Chase, Re
publican.
From Rock County, returns in favor OF
Washburne. J. j. r. pease elected to As
sembly from the town of GAINESVILLE.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-09
Technically in Returns.

The democratic candidate for Treasu-
rcr in Indiana has the certificate of e.e,-
ton. because 1886 votes were cast for
"William F." instead of William r. Nof-
finger, the wing candidate. This shows
the Importance of the right spelling OF
the names of the Observation-Disclosures
Wisconsin.
This, we are sorry to know, is too Of
ten a specimen of the sense and knoWl-
edge of the old line Democrats. We
have known votes not counted, by the
wrong spelling Of single letter i'll a
name, BY would-bc wise Boards of Can
yassers. when not one of themselves
could spell the name without copy be-
fore them. because it was matter of VI
tai Importance! And this too in the face
of the Revised Statutes which especially
declares that the Board shall take the evil
dent intention Of the voter, and that any
irregularity shall not vitiate an election
/ d.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-09
FOX RIVER VALLEY RAIL ROAD.

a. Office i hereby given thattppicarOH viii nt
"a made - .ht Hon. james Is. - uiI,iic, Jds. O.
lie circuit Cont 4 nc rir-l judicial s,rcl, u L,
Tor the STATE OF WISCONSIN,. ut The lOur fiuu~t H.
Jancsvic, Ia The counly uf kuCk, on HE 5ih daN &
December A. ID 1851, at 10 O'Clock 4. NJ. Tor the al
pOinimen OF thr,e disin,crc>iCd persons residing il
eHch of tho folio wing counties, tu IT, Nalwonh.
krno>ha and Racine. in ~Hld state ,ia Commissioner
in cHch of their respective counties. TO Yw aud tx
uniuc The lands taken or required bl said Rail ROAD
Company. WITH the baidings and improvements il
any, thereon, and To estimate the vai'c of the lahc
taken or required 10y said Company aid illl The
damage which The owner Iwncrs thereof shall sus-
tain or may have sustained by reason IF he iAkirt
of the same tor the ard sail road.
or works appe!taining thereto, in Lhetr respective
Counties according I" the prov i,ohs Of An act 10
Incorporate the E0x River Valley Rail Road Compa-
N.Y." approx ed March 29ih, 1853.
WA. p. LYON. Secretary
Dated Burlington, October 3lsl, 1874.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-09
prOmDtneSS.

We have had occasion to refer to the
Encouragement of the Postal Depart
ment, several times, and have as often
excepted our City Postmaster. We have
again to say a good word of him. Yes
terday the boat left the mail bag belong
ing to this place at Waukegan. Mr.. Paul
Immediately sent buggy to Waukcsan
for the mail. As it would not otherwise
get here till this afternoon, and many let
tiers Of Importance might thus be delay
ed too long, it was an act worthy of COM
mendatiOn.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-09

Neutrality-suspicious. are pretty well
acquainted with the bills of the Atlanta
Bank, but they know little of the town
from which they eminate. The Exam
liner Of the 9th ult says, that those I'M
acquainted with it can form no concep-
ton Of the state Of Improvements going
on in the city. There must be at least
FIVE hundred houses Of all kinds now 60
ing up.
Atlanta is one of the "smaftest" towns
in the South, and being quite railroad
center. is going ahead something after
our northern faShion.-ChicGgo Demo
crdt.