Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-10-12

NEW YosK, Oct. 5.
Notwithstanding the frequent changes OF
weather in this vicinity lately, it is noticea
bic fact, that, the health Of this city is quit,
as good as it has been for many years past
1t Is impossible to conjecture what the rava
ges Of that scourge. the cholera, would have
been il it was not for the improved sanitary
arrangements at present in lorce-thanks foi
it to the Republican legislature, which swept
out the spectators in the old board Of
health.
On Monday afternoon the interesting cere-
mony Of laying the foundation stone Of new
Protestant Episcopal church was performed
in Brooklyn, and was witnessed by numerous
interested parties The ceremony was per-
formed by Bishop Potter, assisted by numer-
Gus other ecclesiastics. In the corner stone
was placed tin box, Theoretically sealed,
containing a copy Of the bible, prayer book,
copies Of the church calender, almanac for
1866, history Of the parish, numerous SER
mons, and other church records.
A sad bar was placed on the matrimonial
felicitudeo Of young gentleman in Brooklyn
recently. He was to have been married last
Sunday evening, but hearing that a young
lady, with whom he had been intimate, had
made complaint against him, and that a
warrant had been issued for his arrest, he
had his nupuals performed in the afternoon.
On Monday morning bright and early, he was
taken into custody at his residence, and de-
parted in company with gentleman in blue,
leaving his newly made bride in tears.
Our dancing season will soon be inaugura-
ted in this city, great preparations for which
are being made by the dancing masters and
costumers. The coming season bids iair to
eclipse all its predecessors. In connection
with this 1 learn that an onterprising disci-
pie Of Ierpsichore has introduced new sem
sati0n 10 dancing; it is" the Kiss Cotilliun."
+ in It the gentlemen kiss the ladies as they
swing Corners ! have no doubt this viii
become great iavorite with the young folks,
especially a. social gatherings.
1t is proposed TO establish an institution
in this city called Kindergarten, or garden
for children fair is to be held the latter
part OF this week and next in aid Of the instr
tuition. The Kindergarten, as established
in Europe, is a place where the workingma1
can take his children after breakfast, and have
them well taken care Of while at his daily La
bors, until the parent ealls for it in the eve
ming. Such an institution if well managed
would be a desirable acquisition to this and
other large cities.
Considerable interest is manifested, in
fashionable circles in reference to the APP
preaching award Of premiums Of the Crosby
Opera House Art Association which has an
nounced, that as nearly all the tickets are
sold, that important event will shortly take
place. There has been quite d rush at the
rooms Of the association on Broadway, in this
city, TO secure ticket ere it is too late. AT
these rooms are TO be seen 10y purchasers Of
tickets only the splendid paintings which,
with the Opera House itself, are to constitute
/ the premiums at the drawing. 1 have heard
several people remark that the privilege OIL
inspecting these works Of art. some of which
are valued az $4,000. is alone worth the
pui chase of ticket.