The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-11

ton Of his chronicle Is an account Of the complete
collapse consequent on the termination OF the reoel
lion in this country or certain magnificent coston ana
land speculation schemes devised BY the British al Bonn
bay In connection with which there was at one time the
widest excitement the natives vieng with the Eu-
ropeans in their oagsness for shares in the Joint stock
land improvement companies which were to make mil
lonaires out OF beggars.
The reform being effected in American Fenianism Is
producing considerable stir IN this city and throughout
the country Most Of the city circles, organized
adhere to the Union Square branch under Mr.. John
OMahony who will not abide by the Senate impeach-
men and deposition has called convention in this
city which it is supposed will be attended by his friends
only The new administration and the Senate operate
matters on what is known the policy, and call
upon all sustain the Military Secretary in his push for
action They have received evidence Of the adherence OF
many leading Irish citizens who have stood aloof
heretofore Advces Of ratification are being received
from several Of the States Delegates from city circles
issued address and resolution sgnifyng adher
the old management Tho two associations will
be in operation to-day, and the work for the R.
pected to be driven on rapidly.
Special services honor OF tho festival Of the Ima.
culate Conception took place yesterday St Patrcks
Catholic cathedral Mulberry street. in the presence Of
numerous congregation An eloquent sermon appro-
pirate 10 the occasion preached by Archbishop Nc
Cioskey
In the Church OF the holy Trinity. Brooklyn, last
evening addresses delivered by Bishop Leigh of
Arkansas and Bishop Potter relative to the Protestant
Episcopal Freedmens Aid Society," In which ts objects
were explained and appeals wore made in its behal.
The objects the conversion and instruction Of the
freedmen in the South.
Impressive religious services in honor Of all who fell
in defence OF republic during the late rebellion took
MI tn Tho Taha uarIa churc NJ
Broadway Thirty fourth street. in the presence OF
congregation which crowded every portion q tho build
ing There musical exercises OF superior charac
ter and sermon accounting the herosm, suerngs and
virtues OF tho fallen, and skctching tho grand results
which will follow the nation from their devotion and
sacrhce preached by the pastor Of the church. the
Rev. Or. Thompson.
Tho Rev Dr. Lebon OF Nashville, Missionary Secretary
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, preached yes
terday forenoon in Cooper Institute Tho reverend gen
teman at the commencement Of his sermon, alluded to
the results of late war; but disavowed any disposi
tion touch political issues during his discourse
He stated he had held present position Of Mis-
sonay Secretary for tho last twony years, but that
the organization to which he belonged found itself
utterly poweress to continue It's missionary work. all
It's treasure consisted OF two hundred thousand dollars in
rebel money collection taken up in the audience
for the benefit Of the mission.
Rev. W. W. Clayton, who has recently been tour
among the freedmcns schools in the South delivered
discourse last evening in the Twentieth street Unver
sa!st church. giving account of his visit and urging
the necessity OF his particular denomination establishing
educational institutions for the froed negroes.
lecture in did OF the erection of edidcs by the
congregation of ST. PEERS Catholic church, Jersey City
delivered last evening in the old church bIdng by
the Rev Patrick Byrne his subject being tho superiority
o. the music painting and architecture Of Catholic places
OF worship over those Of all other Christian dcromna-
lions.
Another association of German veterans composed OF
Germans who served in the Union armies during the
late war, was organized yesterday at meeting held al
the Steuben House There altogether seven Of
these German veteran societies in the city all OF which
united in veteran Union organization.
The five story building No. IS Park street and franc
stable in the destroyed by nre which broke
out between and ten O'Clock last night Tho total
loss estimated between thirty and forty thousand
dollars.
Proposals for leases Of number OF engine and hose
carriage houses formerly occupied by the old Fire DC
partment but needed by the one, opened
Saturday the Collector OF City Revenue; but the dec
sons the proposals Of the applicants have not yet
been rendered.