New-York daily tribune., 1861-03-04

blows his concealed and cankering anguish through
dismal c}oud of sables that envelop his wonderful in
strument Of barmony, from the broad funnel of the
bp,tend 10 the dainty curve of the delicate mouth
niece Nor are the snakes the fishes, and the other
ouadrupeds Indifferent to the general grefthe sprght-
est monkey he with the blue bosom, the scaped tail,
and the stye in his eye, did not turn summersaut Tor
40 minutes and the ears of the grateful cat went un-
| pinched by him for nearly half an hour-the bears
were ess suky than has ceen their won't the Sea-on
has put on black from head to foot-every anaconda
with proper of the prophecies has let out a
couple of links in hmseto express that his earnestwoe
has made him dsregardfu of appearances, and every
sh in the whole establishment is at this moment NOV
ing in bath of his own tears-the horsefoot crab,
alone, weeps not having been refused the loan OF
white linen pocket handkerchief by tie hard-hearted
keeper.
The grief is universal and the whole establishment
well NAV mourn. Death has been among them, and
one of the best beloved and most cherished denizens Of
that most delightful and many-colored mansion has
gone to return no more-has gone the way of all flesh
also many fowl, and most fish.
Fish, That word !! Alas!!
The Big Trout is dead. The melancholy decease
of our much-belOved piscne friend took place at %
minutes past of the Saturday afternoon clock March
g 1861, in the Aquarial Hall attached to the Museum
Of our respected felow-cititen, Phneas T. Barnum,
eeq The lsmented deceased Mrs. Bigge Troute, has
been ang for several days, and the soctude of her
faithful friends has increased daily-it was obvious
that most interesting event could not be long post
peoed and every moment brought new anxieties.
Though everything done for her that skill could
suggest science failed, physicians was in vain, and
at the hour and minnie before mentioned the excellent
lady breathed her last in the act of increasing the CEN
sus of the piscatorial kingdom by number amost
fabulous.
The good lady had attempted to bring into the motley
world sepen hOHsand and szfy eggs at once. Proba-
bly, the odd sixty proved her ruin, but she is by no
means the first who has fallen victim TO oSerweenng
ambition.
The unfortunate lady is supposed TO have been about
seven years old the date Of her marriage is unknowni
~ g was a native of the township Of Andes in Dela-
ware County, of this State She was taken from her
late place Of damp residence and inferred with all the
honors on Saturday last. Her mourning friends, the
other shes were prevented by previous engagements
from following the remains to their last restingpace
Spite Of his sad bereavement, Mr.. Barnum will stil
keep the Museum open, with even more, and newer
attractions. The bears, with their keeper, will remain
for sons weeks longer
Ii The theatrical department good plays are always
excellcnty presented. The principal attraction for
this week is Wilkie Collins's story Of "The Woman
in White" which has been made into thrilling and
effective drama.
The Rev. Alexander II. Vinton Of Philadelphia has
accepted call TO the rectorship Of St. Marks Epsco'
pail Church in this city.
DrpIcAr1oY.-The Reformed Dutch Church.
Tuiry-fourth street, between Eighth and Ninth
avenues was dedicated Yesterday morning with appro-
pirate exercises. The house was crowded in every
part. The discourse delivered BY the pastor The
Rev. Peter Stryker, and prayer was offered by the
Rev. DIR. Ferris The edifce formerly occupied by the
congregation Of this Church situated at the corner
of Broome and Greene streets, and was known as tue
Brooue street Reformed Dutch Church. II was built
in 1923, and occupied until May, 1860 Tie present
building is % feet in l9agth by 67 in width, with
towers SO feet high. 1t cost $4,000, and tie site II
occupies $22 800 more, making total Of sj7 800. 1t
is very cLase in lis architecture. being OF what Il
designated the decorated gothic tye" the front Of
NoyaScota stone There are liS pews in the body Of
the house. while the gallery running round three sdo
contains d. gallery still higher, and opposiie the
pulpit. is appropriated to the choir and organ. The
THE Courts FOR MARCH.-T)-day the March term
commences, during which, in addition to the usual
routine special term Of the Court Of Oyer and Ter
miner will be held by Justice Leonard and the Court
of Appeals which never before was he'd III this city,
will hear appeals in one Of the rooms OF the Old City
Hall The Oyer and Terminer commences trials to-day
The case of Charles Jcferds is the important trial
which will come before the Court The Court Of Ap-
peals will meet on the fourth Tuesday Of March, and
continue in session about three weeks. The Supreme
Court General Term, will meet on Monday the 18Th,
TO render decisions. Among the TO be decided il
the motion for a new trial Of Billy 8lugan convicted
and sentenced for attempting TO shoot policeman.
There win be two Circuits and special term held in
the Supreme Court, tic latter by Judge Barnard.
Judge Sutherland win sit at Chambers Thecalendars
in every branch Of this Court have increased and s
increase faster than causes can be disposed Of
The Superior Court, General Tenn, VIII be held by
three Judges There will be special, and two trial
terms in session The calendars Of the General and
Special Terms show great falling Off tie former con-
tanning only forty causes and tine latter hty. The
Court Of Common Pleas will hold the regular trial
terms and q special term.
In the United States Circuit Court, the trials OF the
captains and crews Of the alleged slayers viii be
brought On al an early day The decision in the case
of Law and Conover win probably be rendered in
few days by Judge Bets, before whom the case was
argued.
REscCE OF FCGuIyE SLAyE.-At 81 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon, M the steamer Yorktown was
about TO leave her dock for Norfolk Va, carriage
containing two United States deputy maralalF having