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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
city Intellfrsnce.

ATRIAL or &c HKREflc'' 10 AN ExPARrE CouyCaI-The
Church Of the Purtans DR. Cheevers having refused to
submit the case of Rev. J. L. Hatch, lately excommani
Gated from that body for "heresy n affirming the abro
CATION Of the Fourth Comnandment-to mutual council
Mr. Hatch has called ezpdre council in the
lecture room Of Plymouth church III. W. Beecher's)
Brooklyn on Tuesday, the 27th day OF December,
O'Clock y Al All the . "ortnodox 0songregas,onal" Con
cities been invited 10 send each their pastor and
delegate The matter "a important one both in its
the Sunday question now generally agtated,
and the great question Of religious liberty II Will be
remembered that about year ago Deacon O. WOOD aud
several Others who had been arbitrarily out off from
Church of the Purans for their opposition 70 Dr. Chcever
and the the slavery question: and who had
c called cEpd,te and were sustained by the uuani
nous vote Of an impartial body OF clergy aud aymen
Of that denomiDauon the Church Of the Puritans being
severely rebuked for its tyrasncal and dis0rdory
ment Of the appellants II viii be seen whether
equally Just decision be had when Il the Sunday
question that involved Tho sessions of the Council
public, 90 that all interested may attend.
A HARD CAsR-rhe particulars of truly heart reudng
affair were furnished us yesterday which certainly de-
mands an impedase and searching investigation Mrs.
Lawler, whose husband had been for some four months
past under medical treatment for insanity, at Bellevue
Hospital advised 70 have him removed 70 sne Insane
Asylum. She Of course believing, ~ represented that
the only hope for him. consented AFTER the lapse
days the woman went TO the lum TO SEQ her
husband when her great surprise sne learned to no
such person had been admitted tnefe Inc omcms, now
ever avsed her 20 try the poorhouee and almshouse
was possible he might have been sent TO one Or the
other III these psttaous The poor creature ultimately
succeeded in eapicg abundance on visnag day 70 tho
alnrshonse whep stroke of oil, sbe informed
that her husband there but ha ystaioasly cssp
reared four DAYS previously. This melancholy alr %.
CURED about three weeks ago, since which time the at
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
MORNING ED1TIoN-TUEsDAY DECEMBER 27 1855

committees shall be plant, and hence those Who
are Interested IN dubious claims anxious ~
TO the construction OF the Claims C0mmee the patent
exep sioniets look with interest 70 COMMITTEES Pa
ten for only their favorable report they hope
get their several schemes before the House. aud thus
with all the committees; the lobby has business before
them all, and IN their organization they enter upon the
struggle and advocate The aud give influence
the candidate for Speaker who supposed to be sound
upon the lobby gooee pitIable fact that these
m0rents have obtained such power here In Washing
ou; bnt they have II, and would be labor for Hercu
les 10 drive them ont and purify the balls OF the natoua
legislature from the corruptng influence which has
grown 70 giant like within the past few years.
The lobby have great expectations from the pre-.
sent Congress, and the number OF bills for tnii-
vidual purposes, the committees prove pable,
numerous land grant revvals, and quite number Of
patent extensions will dnd place upon the docket There
s larger and more Influential lobby here at present than
at any time for two three years past and the poor
members will be pressed thi wars before the ses
sion ended or course the caunct be developed
until the House s oreanized ann cannot at this moment
give you An idea OF the various measures.
There s cry OF distress going up fro all classes
Of the Washington population the delay In organizing
the House. Trahesmen aud boarding house keepers
all indignant at the stagustion OF business which
exists under the disorganzaOn Of public affairs No
money circulating here. The banks and BANKERS have
nvested far prudent in Post Office scrp, and have
not the MEANS they had the dspOsaion to afford
accommodation to the business community Honorable
members OF Congress have been going upon "tick Tor
board and washing for two weeks past, and will proha
bly, be obliged 70 do until the unless the
Arms opens bis heart and strong box he
plies the immediate wants Of the distressed members
ThM spirit Of accommodation secured Mr. Goesbrennerf
reelection IN 1885, and be he shrcwd enough doubt not
to pursue similar course In the present crisis MoneJ
track Of Mr. Hoffman and all others In the for ser
geantr a. Arms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27

[F.oxs tho Nashville (reen Republican Banner Dec 2l
The aatgrsph brings intelligence that the Union meeting
in New Wsrk Monday consisted Of thirty thoueand peo-
pe a,n shat Gen Scott nominated for tine Presiden-
cy fbn Of the best Indications we have vet seen
of ropLSsE seLtiment at the North The meeting was
called i. respect to party aud tbs nomination OF
man Of Ct Softs coneer evidence Of the sin
cere cevot, az the Northern people to the Union.
Cen Scott s not drst choice for the Presidency
We would Dr. Yer the chair nf State adorned by tho
matuyed sian SmRrsnip of Hon John Bell, believing as
VIC do that the ez,sDcies Of the demand tho sor
yic, .f man O has devoted hes whole life to the study
Of affairs Sste Ckter hie administration the govern
meIt would soon b restored order, and sectional
exc,, mert aliayed. But while We think Mr..
Bell would admNaater the government with
more ability than any oar man. for he ~ bsyond doubt
aLe greatest virg statesNsh. and wnie believe
bx administration would DaSTe e0ectuay promote the
pepc. quiet, happiness at prosperity OF the country
than thu any other man, We shsuld nevertheless sup
port Gen Scott with great sness, should hc DO put
o ward for the Presidency BY. tho conservative Union
loving reonlc o. tho country. T meeting at New York
sho vs. Inn, he has strong hold 0d the affections Of the
peop,c tthcr ndA atoms also show that the nation ia
crtnurr 10 ann ecae tho charncfar and scrv,oos OF
,hc old hc,n cage ana nariot Many suc'essfii can
dine fer the Presidency has set oa' with worse start
ftnn the great unton mea,, ng u New iork mas given
oeh scott sho I'D success fol ow as INC result " his
movement the country viii never nave cause W reRfetM
Ls.er n'sgaohes since tho above ~at"n, announce
ne NOMINATION. of Gen Hsnstcn for Vice 'res,deht
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
THE LADIES' HOME MISSION.

rae Jains' Home Mission of the Methodist Toiscopa'
,,,rch situated tho e,te OF tho Old Brewery, tise
pin,e h~ tbcir snonal exercises aud dsu ion:son "
,, y, mo a ien colnccted With the school oa ycst,r
asv moreio, gae Jay WAS begun at half past ten
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27

New COUNTIES IN INV YoRv.--rwenty- seven OF the
thirty Supervisors OF Stcubn couuty, have accord
ing ~ the Corning Joarnr signed pstdon 10 -, 90 me
$, ,cond Assembly district composed of hirteen toSns1
rtc county. There is considerable str IN mo
western part of Monroe for division Of that county
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27

M9NAiNc M rhVEh-F hunarei pcrsons of l,Nn sexes,
ye nv ra,ifoad hist Sanirdnv from Wo estcr,
hass. m Nhshaccnn poud, on skaupy .sxclrsion Nn
9lai number from fichbnrg, &c moi tNen Tho q
we c iDoosaad kaina on tho pond az ono t,ne
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
CHRISTMAS AT THE THEATRES.

The general Of Christmas yesterday one
day after was due, was very good thing for the
trica managers Several Of them including the directors
of the Winter Garden the Old and New Bowery and Bar
NUNS Museum, gave extra performances the morning
The theatres in the Bowery decorated with flags aud
evergreens and made brave show for the
through the peoples These theatres, too put
forth bills especially appropriate to the day At the Old
Bowery o Christmas piece by Mr.. Henry Morford
very well received. Santa Claus appeared
in this play in propria persona, and distr
butcd toys and candies to the Juvenile portion
of the audience. The young people were, a
matter Of course, n high state Of delight At the New
BoweIy the pauomne, founded the wonderful story Of
Mobsr Goose and the Golden Esgs attracted mHaense
houses for both performances afternoon evening The
psntomme was exceedingly swe done, and Mr. Fox, who
played the c@mc Character ia rival 10 Francois
Ravel. The Broadway theatres all crowded ID the
evening, although hecer Of them presented any striking
novelty The oolored operas-Woods Bry ants aud George
Chfisiy 's-were crowded 10 overfowing, and the semi
theatrical entertainments, toe Draytons, Sam
Cowel, &c, did n thriving business. Probably every
theatre turned away sufficient number Of people from
It's doors TO nll as house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27

SUPREME CoURr-Circuit-P I-Iast cause on. Part
II Any case that may be called on
suPxKNr Corgr-spccal Term Nos. 100, 277 TO 800
500 70 307, 80
term.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
THE HOME FOR THE FRrENDLEss.

The HUME FOH TdE FHIENULESS.
At this excellent institution, under the charge ef the
American Female Guardian Society, there was, Mon
day evening reception Of the friends Of the inmates,
Christmas display and distribution Of gifts 70 the
children. During The day reporter kindly shown
through the different departments, and heard tae children
rece Christmas speeches and sing their Christmas carols
7hey all looked very pretty, happy and conteated and
seemed TO enjoy their Christmas festival well the
favored children in the land. They did not appear
by any means friendess
The articles which were exhibition at the charity
bazaar hich held from the 18th the 24th Of
cemser each day. were being TO salesroom
Of this institution They fine paintings novelties in
the way Of gifts for children, &C. &C. very beautiful
thing was miniature palace, composed principally Of
mcfSes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27

nced wife has left unturned any nfor-
nation about her husband The authorities deaf
ear 10 all her demands for redress, she alleges,
ray they can do nothing for her. s IN be hoped the
matter viii be looked hto that the nndo the poor
woman may be relieved from the anxiety which
tainty AS TO the fate Of her husband must produce.
"AELmcAN SHIPS SHP BULDERs The caption Of
this par agraph is TO be the subject OF lecture be de-
hvered BY the Hon John Mcleod Murphy, State Senator
elect, Thursday evening at Clinton Hail. In the art Of
ship building Americans stand pre-eminent; and II is
we'll founded national boast that build the fastest
craft In the world, from mammoth steamer TO pilot
boat Anything, therefore, connected with ths history
OF American ship building IS Always acceptable 70 tho
pubic. The subject is with which the iect is
perfectly familiar, having been an officer IN the Unted
States pavy during the war with Mexico, aud subse
qpeny officer board OF the Collins stsimsrs,
besides being civil engineer, and WAS lately engaged
the chief Of o the route for railroad
the nthmus Of Tehuantepec.
ertanmens bave excited much this city aud
elsewhere rs TO give reaiiDg this evening At Dodworhs
Hall, the first the attempt " change her
guardian ship through writ Of habeas corpus issncd by
Judge Davies Dr. Guillnette Mss Noble ami other
scai artists, win take part In the programme.
TIE DEsIH Mr. r. LUEREssES The published reports
Of the co oners inquest in this case state tina. this gen.
cmans watch and pocketbook found a. bis house
in New York. THIS led TO wrong impression, a. the
articles found at hts place OF business About ono
week before his death Dir. L. robbed Of his wallet
containing considerable OF money. Az he was
most careful and prudential person, II presumed that
when he determined TO 60 10 H0bokeu and know would
be late before be could return he deposited those articles
with domestic associations OF the agreeable and
4 dearing character.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
HOUSE OF INDUSTRY.

The seventh anniversary OF this charitable institution
held yesterday morning, and consisted usual of
singing and exercises by the pupils, then grand dinner
and finishing with the ever welcome Christmas tree.
The primary department, under the charge Of Miss
Cant and Misc Ryan, occupied one room, and the
advanced classes udder tho charge Of the Misses An
drews occupied another. The whole were under the
superintendent of Mr.. and Mrs. Barlow.
After going through their exercises in the school
in q very creai,abe manner, they at one O'Clock ad
journed to the dining rooms where the tables laid
out most sumptuous style. The viands consisted Of
turkeys geese roast beef vegetables &c nterlarded
with PIE, cakes &c all of which the children parook OF
until they perfectly satisfied, when they again ad
journed to the chapel.
The boys and girls dined in different rooms but they
orderly. Tho boys room was hung with evergreens,
and on one 81 10 were the words "A happy Chrstmas"
beautifully painted by boy only twelve years Of age,
one Of the pupils All the lettering the work Of bis
hands.
The girls likewise hung with evergreens and
the motto Days Of feastng and joy of sending portions
to another and Of gs TO the poor occupied pro-
here doing their best 70 assist the juveniles.
The chapel tho centre OF attraction, Ia IL
dressed the large and handsome Christmas tree, from
which was suspended all manner OF toys, &C., wh,lst
beside II were baskets containing parcels Of candies,
cakes, &c.
The Rev. Mr. Tracy offered up prayer previous to the
distribution, which, when over, the children retired
q week.
There quite number Of ladies and gentlemen pre-
sent who evnced perfect satisfaction the orderly way
every thing was conducted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
THE TARGET PARADES.

There hardly any display yesterday in the military
lire. The Durham Guard, fine body of men, number
ing about fifty muskets, out their first annual
rade One two fancy companies paraded and visited
Hoboken for target practice They created considerable
amusement along the streets, and followed by
egge crowd Of boys The prizes consisted mostly Of
baees, turnps &c, which they had strung about them
OF their return Several companies Of boys also
ouL Who Waited uohoken.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27

oeocS and conssted Of singing, recitation, &C. by the
Gen, who under the charge Of tho Row. Msssrs
Sanford and Mead After the exercises over, the
contents Of large and beautifully decorated Christmas
tree handed to the Children together with little
bags Of FRUIT candies, cakes, &c. Quite number OF
ladies were exercising their benevoence by aiding the
gentlemen 10 the distribution Of good things
The chapel and school were fest00ned with ever
green's and number OF appropriate notices ornamented
the walls. We select few" He that giveth unto the
poor shall not lack !" Feed my anbs," the eyes Of
the Lord every place., and Toe liberal deviseth
liberal things"
Of about 400, took their departure, highly pleased with
the proceedings Of the day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
The OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS MONDAY
IN BROOKLYN

All tbe public offices and places OF business throughout
the city were closed yesterday and every body appeared
TO enjoy holiday. Large numbers OF young cross
cd the ferries during the forenoon their why the
Central Park, for the purpose Of nduging in the nygora
trg exercise Of skating while still greater numbers
paired to che ponds the outskirts Of this city for sim
lar purpose. The small boys enjoyed Themselves by
blowing fish horns and made ihceesant and very
agreeable noise from morning till time ster night
n being Christmas the police old not interfere on
other occasions. Several engine companies proceeded
to New York test the powers Of their machnes the
pole III Franklin street jackson Engine Company, No.
H. who just receved their apparatus from the Corpora
t0n workshop, where she rebuilt tried her capacity
at the Of tbeCty Hail. stream reaching the top
OF the copoa was thrown, whom the burst and fur
dbcr operations ceased The COMPANY deghtcd With
her perfoi Some were made for drunken
and disordery sonduct but, taking all things together
A1e.day passed of IN an orderly and quiet manner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27

Our Washington Corresp0ndence.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a, 1859.
The Third House. E6ecs Of the Lobby Upon the Oganisa.
6oa-Distyess Produced BY Ne Delay, &C., &c.
In the consideration Of the difficulties which hc In the
way Of the organization OF the House. influence OF the
third branch Of national Legislature seems to have
been forgotten altogether entirely overlooked yet
IL fact patent every intelligent that the
delay in organizing the House much attributable
the Vaccinations OF the lobby to the pcrsscncy
OF the republicans, who charged with grea,
deal Of responsibility in continuing to vote for Sherman
The lobby in every phase has been active for the las.
three weeks in plotting schemes advance their ends
with the greatest facility and although those who cons
the third house really much interested in an early
organization tho House. the taken to promote
organization Of favorable complexion this or th
great lobby movcncnt have tendency u confuse
matters and retard rather than advance public mud
private busnsss. With view gaining little advan-
tage, prominent members Of tho lobby have
been busy since the opening Of Congress in foster.
ing political programmes to more cntangic the
quHstons which distract the members upon the Hoor and
most successful have they been. Macy Of them have
grown old in politics, and hence claim act Mentors
those younger Ia legislative matters aud under the guise
Of great philanthropy aud dTinerostsdncss they pre-
tending to aid 10 organizing the House, while they
quietly working out the.a ends But unfortunately FOR
the lobby and fortunately for the country perhaps these
worthless are at work upon Penelope web: ono nn5,s
hs' as nhother wcaves ana thus FAR stops t1vai ee
formation OF accommodating committees has sen secured
70 ao important confederation p The lobby tlat sao
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION ON RANDALLs
ISLAND.

Perhaps in part Of the city was the Christmas Carn
val looked forward to with hope OF pleasure en-
joyed more fully than Randals Island. As usual the
children in the institution and especially the boys
usually mcrrytheir pleasant cheerful faces, contrast
ing agrceaby with the uniformity ofher ATTIRE and partc
aary their speckicss white pnaores, which never fail to
arouse feeling o mpathy in vwters on such occasions
The exercises consisted OF Rotations dialogues, singing
&c, upd they were creditably performed Fiatterng
speeches from the approving Governors Of the Amshouse
followed and fhc boys In turn datcred the Governors
with their "oui applause" The dinner was then parta.
ken Of and the most ample justice done TO all the good
things provided
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-27

Our Special Washington Despatch.
WASHINGTON, Dec 20, 1859.
THE ANNUAL NEssAGE OF TIE PRESIDENT.
The President will send his annual Message to both
houses tomorrow at Copies have been placed
the hands Of the Postmasrs Of New York; Philadelphia
Baltimore aud Richmond. They will be advised by tele
graph deliver them the editors their authorized
agents as soon the Message ia communicated u Con
grees.
The President requested the Arms Of the 81
to-day notify the Senators that he intended 10 send
his Message to Congress to morrow.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13
For the Leader.

For the Leader. tss3 "a
The annual meeting for election of School Drec.
tor in sub District No l, in Brooklyn, Cuyahoga
county, Ohio, on the llth inst, was well attended
and was organized by appointing + Dalton, Chair
man, and B. R. Beavis, Secretary. William Reitz
was elected Director.
On motion of c. Edison, it was
ReSOlUed, That in future the School House shall
not be used for the purpose Of holding religious
meetings therein.
ResOlUed, That children residing without the
limits of this sub District, be excluded from schools
held within this sub District
A motion by F. Judson That the School House
may be used for the purpose of holding rel gious
meetings therein, was lost
On motion, the Secretary was instructed to cause
the minutes Of the proceedings OF this meeting to
be published FRED'K DALTON,
B. r, BEAvIs, Sec'y Chairman
April llth, 1859.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-04-13

MARRIAGE, THIS EvENINe.--ConsideTab in.
terest is manifested in the subject Of Prof Fowl
RR's lecture to be delivered in the Meodeon this
evening. Considering the importance of"Our so.
sal relations . tits not surprising, that we should
wish to know all that may be known, regarding
this institution, its duties and its pleasures The
lecturer promises to point out who should not mar
ry, The right age, Choce-adaptation
age OF blood relatons-allects-c -courtship, &c.
He will conclude his lecture by examining several
gentlemen aud ladies selected from the audience
During the day, Prof Fowler will give charts to
those who may wish, at his room No. ll9 Weddell
House.
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done at tho Printing Establishment Of the Leader once
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ng dOne, especially Blank Books Ledgers Journals
Sales Books, Receiving Books, &C. &c.
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