New-York daily tribune., 1856-01-15

time new scene meIo-drams entitled The Sea OF Ice.
II depends upea its spectacular attractions than
upon any elaboration Of pio, or especial interest oil IN
cdcnt In representing the scenes Of thcsc paris OF
the play which located fgid latitude, adv sa-
tage has been taken with great effect by Mr. Hester
the seene-psnter, Of the recent adventures of Dr.
Ksne land the descriptions by himself and hr"cSm
psniors Of the scenery Of the Arctic regions The
representations Of the iceberrs, and the foes ham
mocks and drifts of ice, which given in the earlier
acts have, yentare to say, never been surpassed
in this city. Effects are produced which, even
to the old theaier goer startling they are un
expected and beautiful. The principal characters IN
the play are intrus'cd to the efficient hands OF Mr.
Fisher Sir. Canol, Mr. Chapman, Madame PoniS,
end Mrs. Bucklsnd, who render them as effect
lively the somewhat limited opportunities the piece
affords for dramatic action will admit Of The play il
well worth seeing, and viii well repay the pleasure
seeker for evening spent in the inspection of scenes
congcnal TO still lower state of the thermometer
than We have lately known. II will hereafter be
played in conjunction with King Charming"
BURROWS THEATER.-I.ast evening Mr.. Burton pro-
duced bunch Of pleasant pieces each of which gave
a bite of merriment rich and juicy cherry. Al.
most each night some new farce comedy is pro-
acters. prancing with mermeut under his triple Ioad
rs if be only bore a feather. Last night crowded
house absolutely shook with laughter at the buuders
Of vcrdsnt Bull called Tccadilly who arrives in this
country in search of WIFE Indeed, an evening at
Burtons sends gush of gsyety through the veins
which kecps the blood bubbling and sparkling for
week.
PRIVATE THEArRIcALs.-M q ladys mansion in
Twenty second street. where many pleasant evening
has passed away by those who have an acquaintance
with its hospitable occupant there on Thursday
evening private theatrical performance, the leading
feature Of which that pleasing little comedy,
Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady" The principal
character Ruy Gomez, was personated by Mr. j.
v Tie lady part of the performance was artisticaly
rendered BY Mrs f. L. The entertainments concluded
with the farce Of /" Perfection" and all passed off
pleasantly.
Mr.. William c. Nagle Assistant Treasurer of the
Broadway Theater, died last night, after short ILL
ness, at his residence No. 100 Leonard-street. Mr..
Nagle was gentleman of polite department, aud was
highly esteemed by large number OF friends.
Mr. Cough who was to lecture last night at the
Broadway Tabernacle, was unable to get here in
be here to-day and speak in the evering in the First
Presbyterian Church, Jersey City, before the Young
Mems Lecture Association.
THE CRY CoNTRoLLERsHIP Is CosTEsTED.-Mr.
Fagg the candidate of the Soft Shells, &c, received
the certificate of election, and was sworn in by the
MayDr; but Mr.. Giles, the candidate of the Know
Nothings claims that he, in fact, received majority
of the votes and it il said that he has taken the oath
of oiice before of the Justices Of the Supreme
Court Mr.. Flagg however, is in possession OF the
Controership, and Mr.. Giles has instituted proceed
ing by information, in the nature of quo warrGnto,
requiring Mr.. Flagg to show by what authority he
holds his oflce. The preceding being in the name of
The People CT rel. Giles will be conducted by the
Attorney -Geneg gal Of the State.
The Boar,bof Aldermen Mt their meeting last even,
ing had u much larger audience than on the preced-
ing meeting. The appointments made by Joseph Il.
TAYLOR Collector of Assessments, and those made by
Joseph y Taylor Street Commissioner, confirmed.
A long debate was had the resolution from the
Board of Councilmeu, to pay Mr.. Selmes the First
Assistant Clerk, $500 for extra services in attending
committees for the past two years The resolution
was ost
The Board of Conncilmen held a short session last
evening. Petitions presented by the carmen to
be- allowed reside outside of the city limits; and by
j. Il. Herd & Co.. to have the right to run the South
street line Of stages restored TO them. resolution
was offered directing the Corporation Counsel to pre-
pare a memorial, and appointing Special Committee
to present the to the Legislature, asking the
grant to the city Of all made ground west Of West
street between piers Nos. 20 and 90. Another reso
luton was offered requiring hackney y-coachmen to
have the numbers of their vehicles painted on prom
uent part Of the bodies of their coaches and requiring
them also to carry with them printed card of legal
fares to be presented to each passenger. The Pres
dent Il en- announced the following standing commit
tees of the Board for the present year:
Aims Idv.e Deaymen,-Mesrs. Joseph d. Martin, Isaac b.
sAaais james r. Cog,Sye, Francis QRely Andrew xesIy
He5 Ano. Gsy FI.nci & Miller Lm.s L. Sssa MsasS Clifton
Isaac A. Hopper, C. 5. Cooper, Dennis Rysr
Cleaning Srees-Messrs George Il: Raymond, Alexander
Hemphi, Epham Reed, George w. Warner Edward c. Nc
G5otes Aqu,dsc'-Ms'sr.. samuel Hopper LsSys5d K
Feuies-Messrs. NOyes, William Floyd, Robert y Dixon,
Thomas F.I,sn, James f. KeTissn. ~
on. D. swan, chsrle. WhitlOek, Orlando Grsy.,
F.. ;os5 jstos JSS5 T. s@ R5a John H'HH'
I@sd. ard PaeS'-Sessr. Charles whiocl Us NOye.
''usr To%p. GHa GGssie, william Floyd Henry Smith C.
O. cs:ptS y. I. vsn Ripe5, Tho%s. fsr5sn ,, 49,.
George Merritt James T. Martin, George Ii. Raymond Nj
chael Barry, George Nc Kinlay
RaHroGds-Messrs. George Warner, X g. Dixon, Horny
Smith William II. Crane Dennis Ryer .
ROod.-Me.srs. Isaac A. Hopper Andrew J. Odeu, L. j.
Cooper Joseph I. Martin, Jacob L. Smith. - 49,
RyGI, and Spppe,-Nessrs. Cornelius Cooper, John W
Roehner John H. Brady George Barney Charles Wht0ek
soLayi, Of dfeersAessrs. Alexander Hsnphl, George
Merrill George II. Raymond Henry A Cargil, Michael
Smith. .. 49,
S$vrrs-Messrs Cha.es C. Appleby william W. Baxter,
J. c. Col.rove 8. Hopper. Matthew Murray.
Sfreefs-Messrs " T. Van Rper Gideon Clifton, )hn
". Roehner, Jonas A. Phillip. Francis j. A booie.
Btatte. Pieys aHi Sps-Messrs Henry sIaith Georss