The New York herald., 1868-03-27

THE PERns OF THE H0UR.-A Mr.. Andrew II. II.
Dawson delivered lecture on this subject last even
ing before q fair audience at Sawyer's rooms, at
the corner Of Jay street and Fulton avenue Brook
lyn. He said there was gloomy shroud overhang-
ing the future, which was creating anxiety and
apprehension in the minds Of the people, and which
was quickening the heart OF the nation. He then
referred to the history OF republics, their rise
and fall, and held that rival parties were neces.
sary for the welfare OF nation, as the party out
OF power would closely watch the party In power.
Where there was money to be stolen, there thieves
would gather. As sure as man born to die par
ties would rise to fall He then spoke OF the states
Of California, Montana and others which mad spoken
by their vote In condemnation oL .ne course OF
the elective franchise to the negro was next taken
up by the speaker, who contended that was ior no
love or affection the radicals had for them that they
gave them right to vote, but TO use them as their
tools. These negroes being ignorant would barter
away their votes like the Indians did their lands for
a few baubles or some bad whiskey. The radicals
said the negroes fought for the Union and they should
fought against the Union2 According to the same
argument they should also be rewarded In the same
manner The lecturer was frequently appauded.
LOUIS NAPOLEON AND THE CoUP D'ETAr.-That
epoch in modern French history-Louis Napoleon
and the coup d'etdt-when the dominion Of republi-
canism gave way to the imperial ambition Of Its
great leader and central chief, and on which was
built the present proud French empire was the sub
ject OF most interesting lecture delivered last
ing by Mr. Alonzo Tripp, at the Everett Rooms cor
Of Thtrty-I0urtn street ana Br0auWay. Tnere
was quite numerous as well as select and highly
appreciatve audience graphic resume OF the
early career Of Prince Napoleon, his conviction from
an early day Of brilliant future awaiting him,
his ridiculous escapades, looking to seizure
OF the reins OF the French government, his
escape from the fortress OF Ham and his course
politically during the days OF the French republic,
was first given, and then the speaker proceeded to
speak In detail Of the great coup detdt that master
political stroke OF Louis Napoleon, which he char
acterized as being without parallel In history and
displaying the rarest and most brilliant qualities OF
nerve, courage and genius combined. All the STIR
lineated with most vivid concseness OF description.
seldom do lecturers present rich On Intellectual
treat to their audiences.
LECTURE ON THE ANIMAL KrSGDoM.-rnc large han
OF the Cooper Institute filled In every available
part last night In attendance at lecture given under
the auspices OF the Lyceum Of Natural History. The
lecturer on the occasion was Mr.. d. waterhouse
Hawkins lecturer TO the Royal Kensington school Of
Art, London, England, who Is at present on visit to
this country. The subject OF mis- lecture last night
was 'rhe Unity OF Plan In the Animal King
the lecturer as he proceeded in his discourse.
diagrams drawn on the black board by
One Of the pecuiarties OF Mr.. Hawkins lectures Is
that Of simplicity In the language he employs, an a
vantage that must be appreciated especially when
the lectures are given before q mixed audience The
reception which greeted the learned gentleman last
night was truly natterng, ard a. enthusiastic as II
was deserved At the conclusion vote OF thanks
was rendered him for his very able, interesting and
talented dissertation upon subject to which he has
devoted the best energies Of his youth and manhood