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lug III the papor).
u.-Iheso words (rondins} "Which should
prevent me from extending to him ms mot.
soEd'ni falondahp confidence, aud Christian t''-
Q.-At tAs lime Of tho arbitration did yot,
know anything nbont tho existence Of what has
bcan known ~ tho apotcpy-tha lc:sor Of
spnlosyF Al did not that remember.
Wllnssa continnaa. / think Mr.. 1lton
rnlted tho attention OF tho srbisrators to Soc.
Of the contract between us, anl also - sco.
With regard to h!s payments, OF - to dissolution
of tho contract.
Q.-I call your attoptIon to
THx LHCrER or JULY 7. 1871,
from. Mr. lsaechor to Moulton, and ask whether
YOU tneu Of ito oxiste:cs sithes At the t,nlo OF
lio arbitration o. tho time Of signing tue t1pas.
lite aereoalent! Al hays no recollection Of
it, air. whatever.
Q.-I now call sour attention to tho lotser Of
the LANG date 90 Mrs. Ttlton. Did you KNOW of
thst7 Al dld not.
n.-Diu you know snythlnx OF the existence
OF ths lessog commencing "1he blosslng Of God
vast upon you " 1t Aas 10 dA.e. belioss. A.
No. aIr.
OIL cali your attention to the latter Of Fab.
s, ~, aad ask you the same question wlth fe.
gard to thst colnmsncin3 the1s (adtcs,inE)f
4. docking asths ie!ter)-1 hass no sooo!ce-
tion Of It whatover.
Koach-ls that Tho Morao lo.ter7
Eullcstoh-Ycs, that is Tho one.
Q.-Di1 you kuow anything as thas TINA Of thu
charco Which lin. Hilton had tnsas sgsinst
Mr. Beeclor In writius-tlid you knuu anJthing
Of tho existence Of any charge which
Nss. TtLTon HAD mAnR AaA1SAT pE1ott14
Q.;7;::Nos Of any fsIssoaea Of thu ehArgsi 4.
II did nnl.
, 1875-05-07
BE BEECHER.

BEECHER.
Bowen Concludes Ills Testimony
and Leaves the Wit
ness-Stand.
That Satnrnino Communicate
Pcrseyercs to tho End.
Cross-Exa1,1lnatiosl Serve.
to Strengthen Father
Than Shake Him.
His Testimony an Impeach-
mont of Bceehcr, Cladin,
and Freo1and.
Thc1 Arbitration with Tllt0n Had
Nothing 10 Do with tho
Scandal
Beecher'a "Oontrition" Theory Re-
ceivea O Terrible Setback.
1iIton was Dismissed Before Baecher
Knew Anything About It.
Con. Butler, woodruff, and
Clnflin Summoned us Wit
nCSSGS.
Interesting Facts and Gossip Of tho
Trial.
The New York herald., 1875-12-25

formanees to-day Jennie Hughes win be the star in
the Christmas pantomime
sardous 'seraphne' viii be played tonight at the
Lyceum Theatre
''The Siege OF Paris" magnificent panorama OF the
Franco Prussan war and terribly realistic picture OF
the shooting OF Archbishop Darboy and the hostages
BY the Communiss,n Will be the attractions at the
Colosseum, morning and evening
John i. Pooe's new pantomime, "Nimbe Nip =
will be given with all us wonderful effects twice to day
THE Crucible' VIII be represented at tho Park The
atre to-day, afternoon and evening
At the Comique to-day Miss Jennie Hughes win be
the great attraction Colonel of the miniature Sixty
ninth.
Birch and Backus will convuse audiences twice TO-
day al tho san Francisco Minstrels
Henry w viii be the great attraction, matinee
and evening" at the Brooklyn Theatre.
Tony Pastor has engaged immense company for
the Metropolitan Theatre and Grand opera House to-
day matinee aud evening
Mr.. Chanrau appears al Woods Theatre to-day.
Manager Butler presents very attractive bill at the
Globe this evening
The farce Of "fhe Quiet Family" selections from
"Romeo and Juliet and Herr Schutze's amusing repre-
sentatlons Of various classes Of humanity and magic
illusions will afford ample entertainment tins evening
for old and young at the new Masonic Temple
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
CHRISTMAS AT THE NORMAL COL
LEGE.

The Christmas entertainment Of the Normal College
took place yesterday morning before crammed gal
lery OF spectators Lending the programme a chant
by the students, sung by about 1900 young ladies',
which was very impressive followed BY reading Of the
Bible hymn, some quotations read by members Of
the fifth grade duet and humorous address by
President Hunter In rhyme. double duet by Misses
Kyle, Woodgate, Vail and Kirk, which followed,
received great applause Commissioner Wood next
made short address in which no touched the OBJ
servaton Of Christmas in Scotch college in which
he spent year. and wound up with wishing TO
every ono merry Christmas vocal
solo by Miss Carolan very well received. Miss
Madden recited admirably "Tho New Church organ y
oMoonhght on the Lake, finely sung by double
quartet The GROWING glory Of the day was "The
Fall Of Troy farce written for the occasion by Miss
Nellie Cone Among the drdmdtis persona Virgil,
a jealous HERALD reporter. The piece performed
by the members Of the Alpha Beta Gamma Society.
All were greatly delighted with the entertainment
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The New York herald., 1875-12-25

red born OF everyrzcs under the sun but an
proud 70 bear the American formed part OF her
merry cortege All other countries Joined the num-
mers; and for a time there Christmas pageann
such has since this grand old Christ
mas holiday fen into disrepute
Even Santa Claus took hand IN the merrymaking,
and introduced all that fairy host or whom be s sup
posed to have exclusive charge at Christmas time 10
may be generally known but It true that every
Christmas morning all faryland gives ball under tho
direction Of old Santa Claus, and this year litter
place could found for it than the Centennial
building And never before the old saint IN better
mood for evokng the mystics OF whom he is king az
Christmas Fatgued with the festivities Of Brother
Jonathans levee, he anxious for his pipo
and quiet glass Of grog; and 80, as tho
wonders OF the night passing away,
he brought on his masqueraders like the
ballet for the grand transformation spectacle with
each cload OF smoke as he pulled away at his pipe.
There were Cinderella and the Sleeping Beauty and
Little Bopeep and the Babes in the Wood and Undne.
the Fisherman's Daughter. and Little Betsnda, and
Kilmeny and all the beauties OF faryand and fairy
lore. The giants also on hand among them the
owner OF the seven.league boots and the ogre OF
which we read in 'Jack and the Beanstak," and all
those fellows larger than Roman citizens in the play
who fell before the prowess OF the Giant Killer AS
looked all other sights and all other sounds disappeared
altogether Even Brother Jonathan gone. and
the immense building only fairy palace, and the
the last act OF the fairies ball. The magic
dance but as 1t proceeded Santa Claus smoked
very quietly Indeed after a time, he put his pipe
aside and the reporter him
Shut his agic glass,
Then with his little finger lock IT,
And stow it deep in his fur pocket
AS the smoke cleared away the images all disap.
peared and it was found that Santa Claus too was
gone And, 10 crown all, the reporter found himself
quietly snoring in his bed like the majority OF
Christian men Christmas morning with a headache.
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
cHR1srMAs IN RRooK1YN.

The streets of the City Of Churches were thronged
yesterday and far into the night by emssares of Santa
Claus, who depleted the stock of the Christmas empo
RUNS and inflated the exchequer OF the dealers in
for big and little folks The casual observer would
never have dreamed that hard times had fallen upon
that community, so lavish the expenditure appa
rent upon all sides There was in brief joy uppermost
in the popular heart and the preparations certainly be-
speak very general observance Of the greatest festival
in the Christian calendar
Last evening the Gypsy Queen Association, Elliott
Association, Morning Star Council, No. 35 o. u. A. NJ ;
Letter Carriers Association, Dramatic Amaryis Asso-
citation and other festive organizations held their
annual balls, all Of which well attended. There
also large number Of church festivals held,
which a source Of great enjoyment to tho chill
dren This morning first mass will be celebrated at
four O'Clock nearly all the Roman Catholic churches
in the city, and will follow in quick
succession till halEpast ten O'Clock in the
strength in doing homage TO the great event commem
GRATED There will also be special services in the
Episcopal Methodist Episcopal and other Protestant
churches Collections will be taken up in all the Cath
oc churches to-day in aid Of the orphans of Brooklyn.
The inmates of ST. Vincents Home for Boys, Poplar
street, will be treated to banquet of roast beef fowl
and pies The Bay State Shoe Company will entertain
their workmen the 6S7 convicts in the Kings County
Penentiary-with turkey and other articles of diet
foreign to that prison. At the Jail the lberalty of the
Sheriff has provided extra ratons OF beef SOUP which
even Pesach n Rubenstein will be helped.
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
CHRISTMAS IN THE CLoIsTER.

MIDNIGHT MASS AT THE HOUSE OF THE GooD
SHEPHERD.
The privilege OF attending midnight mass is of such
rare occurrence that the numerous readers of the
HERALD wl undoubtedly, appreciate the scene which
transpircd at the House Of the Good Shepherd last
night. .
At ten o'clock tho white robed nuns we're in their
stalls the children of ST. Josephs class filled all the
space on either side the chapel and up in
the gallery congregated a vast number
Of those who hope to enter heaven by
the door OF penance At tho stroke Of ten the organ
pealed forth joyful strain, and fresh young voicea
sweetly ntoned the ''vente Exultamus Domino" as
the end Of every verse the choir replying enite Ado
remusn At the conclusion Of this grand song the
gous recited plain three OF the Office
and tho nine points pertaining thereto and the 'Te
Deum' made to rise and fall and faint away In the
distance by the united choir and organ. Then were
heard the softly rising of the 'GIora in Exces9
Deon followed by the "Benedictue, /" which closed
the grand canonical Office of the night The
last tones OF the "Benedictus'i were hushed
the swelling notes of the organs triumphal tones
Father Duhaler attended by his acoytes entered tho
sanctuary the bell toed the hour OF midnight
the solemn service Of the high began full choir
novices clad all IN white from head TO foot chaned
the music of the Gregorian mass Changing the grave
OF the chant at the oertory they sung the Hoda
of Raelin and at the Sanctus' the glad cry OF 'Ho-
in excessl resounded again and again from tho
nrched root Next was heard tho supplicating Agnus
Dein thrice repeated and as the religious approached
the altar TO communicate the choir poured forth
the beautiful "Pastorsp of Louis Lambilotte.
As there were some GOO communicates,
the "Adeste Fides'' was sung with marked effect
while the great procession approached the altar First
came the religious then the children or the Preserva-
ton dressed IN white with white wells the lady board
followed then the children Of ST. Josephs class, in
black dresses and white vels and lastly the penitens,
IN black dresses with white wells covering their white
caps. The Magdalens communicated from their side
chapel The FIRST concluded and the second
Immediately begun during which the Magdaens sung
tho 'Gorian and the ''Sanctus. . As the
ond mass finished the third succeeded IT, the chill
dren OF St. Joseph's class singing the Adestc Fdels
/ and other Christmas carols.
Four children made their first communion, having
been previously baptized the feast of the Immaculate
Conception. Tho three masses occupied almost as
many hours in their celebration, the beauty and
solemnity Of the imprcssing all present
The New York herald., 1875-12-25

did In the FIRST century OF the Christian epoch In oden
days the palm did its service the plains Of Jeru-
salem, and here in the New World the hemiock the
cedar and the pine give LOVING tribute " the day all
Christian hearts love 10 honor and cherish.
Though the snow fell for time and succeeded
by rain, though the wind blew and the streets we're
muddy, tho hearts OF the pedestrians were light as
their baskets were heavy and 50 the busy work oi
preparation went on In the tenement and the mansion
and IL reced where the altar raised the iee-
ing the And Christmas Eve passed on
and went out into eternity and ushored IN The day
upon which Jesus FIRST the hght 10 Tar on
Palestine He was born ia litter OF straw humble and
a beggar yet He entered upon life 70 endure and to
suffer The mind Of the wanderer among our markets
went back to the mangcr m the stables OF Betble
hem and he saw the oright stal thaI stood sun 70
no want Of that The chroncer of the
times saw new beauty and fresh enjoyment amid the
mounds Of hemlock, cedar and pine
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
IN JERSEY CITY.

Great preparations have been made for the ceebra
ton OF the Christmas festival in Jersey City Midnight
masses were celebrated last night in all the Catholic
churches, which throngcd in spite of the incem
ency OF the weather The soemnty Of the
services at the still hours of night was
enhanced by the prouse mantle green which covered
the affairs and pillars Solemn mass was celebrated in
tho Church oil ST. BonIace by the Rev. Father Kraus
the conclusion the whole congregation and
chanted the "Te Deum,h producing most striking
effect Solemn high masses will be celebrated in all
the Catholic churches half past O'Clock this FORE
In Grace church Episcopal fine musical pro
gramme has been prepared, folows:-Opening
anthem, "Hark the Herald" Mendcssohn; Venito, y
anthem Danks "Gloria Patrian Miard; ''Gloria
Patria,n Cerut; 're Deum," Mercadante; "Jub-
late" Rossi; anthem, "And There Were
Shepherds = Millard new; hymn, "Shout the Glad
Tdings,n harp accompaniment Warren; Responses" !"
Baumbach; 'Ltany Hymn" o1ertory, alto solo.
The choir consists OF the following sts;--Mss +.
Wreakes soprano; Mrs. Hobrook contralto; Mr..
Brooks tenor and George 4. Merrill basso. Organist
and director, Louis Berge OF New York.
In St Paul's church. Jersey City Heights, the follow
ing programme will be carried out, under Professor
''vente,n eighth tone; ''Te Deum," Dykes, in 7; ;
'Jubilate Smart, anthem, recitation and chorus
sThere We're Shepherds = Messiah; Kyrie Eleson, y
Schubert, in r fat "Gloria Tib" Smart, in r.; hymn
IT. Mendelssohn ascription '.Glora, Twelfth Mass
Mozart; o1ertory, ''Cantique de Noel" Adam; 'Tu
sanctus " Novelo, IN fat; hymn 200; Gloria in Ex
celsis,n chant
Among the amusements Of the day will be trottng at
West Side Park followed by a fox hunt A tine days
sport anticipated The Jersey City Curling Club will
play at the Rink in Lafayette in the forenoon II the
weather permits
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
A NOBLE CHARITY.

Six years ago ITO persons lost their lives BY are in
the coal mine at Avondalc, Pa They lef 70 widows,
156 orphan children and many others whose livelihood
depended their arduous labor In the dark passages
deep under ground This calamity caused the spon-
tancous outpouring of public sympathy and contri-
button OF STA 222 This sum was placed In the hands
OF trustees who distributed IL in monthly payments,
keeping all their benehciares from want and aiding
them 10 scfsupporting comfort They have now ex-
haused the fund and rendered their nna report They
have made no charge for their constant and long
tinued care and with only tho deduction OF about
a. OOO for necessary expenses the whole con !,
tributed with addition Of over $4,000 for interest
and investments. has 10 the work Of charitw
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
CHRIS MAS.
Final Purchases and Preparations
for the Festival
DECORATIONS IN THE CHURCHES.
Religious and Social ObSCrVaRCCS Of the Day
in City and Vicinity.
THE DAY IN THE THEATRES,

II could hardly be said that last evening as Christ
mas Eve was conducive to cheeriuness that the
weather was provocative of outdoor exercise. yet amid
the rain and through the muddy, slippery streets
rudged thousands fathers and mothers in quest Of
presents for the little ones at home They swarmed
around shop windows and gazed critically at the
treasures displayed therein, sauntcrng as lesurely
along AZ though il we're a starry night midsummer.
To those OF limited the choosing of Christmas
gift is by no an easy task Poverty struggles
with inclination, the instincts Of the parent and the
shalowness Of the purse are at war, and the
fond father or mother gazes at some ingenious toy
game thinks Of the happiness its possession would
give 10 beloved child, and turns away with sigh and
feeling OF depression the fact comes keeny home
that the price Of the gtterng gewgaw cannot be af
orded Luckily novelty and not cost, is what child
hood most prizes and whether in the tenement
house the luxurious mansion the little eyes that
open this morning TO the ownership Of the gifts that
Santa Claus has brought them beam with unaloyed
delight the sight OF their possessions They are
theirs and that bare fact s alsuficent They
would hardly change them for princes ransom. 1t Is
only with children of larger growth that envy and in
yidious comparison begin.
With the dawn Of light this morning thousands OF
little feet went paterng bare floor piled carpet
toward the chimneypiecc where hung the traditional
jolly saint less dear 10 modern juvenile New York
than TO the children Of the primitive Knckerbockers.
Age cannot witner 'himn
Nor custom stale e,''his'' infinite variety.
II he beloved by the descendants of the first set
tiers island he less revered by the children
of the motley population resident here. He is
par excellence tho patron saint of the young and he
who is loved by the young can never die.
The same bells that ring in Yuletide this morning
will chime I'm the next anniversary OF the day
rounded century of independence and progress such
the world before. There is
misery here and distress this winter, God
knows but the nation has passed through many
bitter crisis, and city in ts earlier history
has wearied through Christmas after Christmas when
the oudest in rejoicing at the coming OF the holy time
were the nsolent invaders, who held high wassail in
the conquered town and drank TO the speedy coming
of the day when the revolted provinces should lie
submissive at the feet OF royalty. Our
fathers lived through their humiliation and out of
the struggle triumphant May hundredth Christ
mas OF freedom find the clouds of that hover
cleared away and the sunshine of prosperity
bcaming upon happier people.
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
CHRISTMAS IN WILLIAMSBURG.

In the Eastern District of Brooklyn there scarcely
church that has not purchased evergreens and fow
sufficient to give their auditorium the appearance
of conservatory during the day and the religious
cises win include tho most elaborate music In the
latter the Catholic churches will be foremost the
Church of the Immaculate Conception Mozart's Twelfth
Mass, with orchestral accompaniment and sermon by
the pastor will comprise the forenoon exercises At
the Church II Sts Peter aud Paul. Rev Father Malone
Haydn's Sixteenth Mass under the direction of Mr. H.
p Kecns, will constitute the mornings music with
prelude. onertory and postlude OF Mr. keens own COM
position.
In the German Catholic churches the most elaborate
ornamentation will mark the festival, full military
bands accompanying the usual orchcstras. Holy
Trinity, on Montrose avenue and the Church of the
Annunciaton, Seventh street. tako the lead in the
musical portion of the programme
OF the Episcopal churches, Christ Church, Bedford
avenue, and Calvary church, on South Ninth street.
foremost tho ample means at the command of each
enabling them TO obtain the best talent and in a
eclipse the less pretentous churches OF their
denominations
The Sabbath school of Christ church enjoyed their
festival last evening" at the close Of which the annual
presents distributed This morning fine pro-
gramme Of music will be offered, and the communion
will follow morning service.
Calvary church. under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Peck
has prepared an elaborate musical programme, under
the direction Of Professor l. l. Parr who will also con-
duct the exercises al the ehdrens festival Wcdnes
day evening of next week
or the other denominations at DR. Porters Reformed
church. on Bedford avenue the Sunday school festival
took place last evening the exercises Of Christmas Day
being confined to tho Mission school Ninth street
The regular services take place on Sunday. The
Church Of Christian Endeavor Lee Baptist and
tho churches of Bowronville and Greenpoint will hold
exercises to-day, but the Noble street Pres
byteran present programme Of special mention
All the dancing halls are engaged, but mono for
laudable object than Turn Hail. which has been
engaged by the Williamsburg Benevolent Society for the
presentation OF Santa Claus present TO the poor OF the
district who cannot get 1t in another way The various
singing societies and citizens generally have contributed
enable the society TO present to some GOO
children articles Of clothing candies and fruit to all
such as noed them Christmas Day, and it has been
the custom heretofore when the goods have TO
give money wherewith TO purchase the articles
quired ANY who may desire TO help the enterprise
forward therefore still have opportunity do
so by sending their mite to Turn Hall, Meserole
street. up to noon on Christmas Day.
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
THE ARCADIAN CHRISTMAS.

At the Arcadian Club last evening the Christmas fes-
tiva anticipated by very pleasant informal re-
union. The time spent in the most agreeable
manner with pleasant chats recitations and excellent
music. A large number OF guests in addition to the
members present. swelled the company, and life
and variety 10 the entertainments This way of spend
ing Christmas Eve proved entirely satisfactory.
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
CHRISTMAS AT THE TONES.

Christmas cheer enters even into the prison walls,
and the Commissioners Of Charities and Correction
found in their charitable souls way benefit Of
the people under their charge. Eight hundred pounds
of poultry, twentysx pounds Of pork and barrel OF
onions sent TO the Tombs yesterday by the Com
missioners TO fricassee Tor the 475 prisoners
who are kept within the gloomy walls OF justice.
Warden Quinn says that he will for himself that
each prisoner has enough and as far as he warden
QUINN is concerned shall have say that he
Is neglected ON Christmas Day.
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
A CHRISTMAS CHARITY SUPPER.

The lecture hall OF the Central Methodist Episcopal
church, in Seventh avenue, Fourteenth street,
Rev o. S. narrower pastor, crowded last evening
by the poor of the vicinity who invited to a sup
per provided by the Young Peoples Christian Union OF
that church This society is doing much good q
ouiet way for the poor.
The New York herald., 1875-12-25
cHR1sTMAs AT THE THEATRES.

Wachte sings in the Position de Longjumeau" to.
night at the Academy of Music
"Caste" will bo the attraction at wallack,s for tho
matinee and evening performances.
"Pque" viii be presented at the afternoon and even.
ing entertainments to-day at the Fih Avenue Theatre
"Rose Michel" will have It's sixth matinee to-day al
the Union Square Theatre and will also be presented
in the evening.
Mr. and Mrs Barney Williams appear for the last
time to-day at Booths Theatre matinee and evening.
The EaGa ThAArA has splendid bill for the two Der.
, 1875-04-03
SOME REMARKS ON CENTRAL
FACTORIES.
II.

In our last remarks on this subject we
showed that the most safe and economical
way of securing the successful improvement
of our sugar manufacture, would be to get
up as few and as extensive factories as
possible, and we wound up by supposing
that two such factories would have to be
erected.
Two factories, one in each town, would,
in case anything should happen to one OF
them, be a security for the planters, for
, 1875-04-03
DOMINICA.

Cropping is now general throughout the isl.
and, but the low prices ruling in the Home
Markets continued to act as q "damper" on
the planting interest. The weather is not yet
all it should be for sugar-making, but j: has
been drier these last few days. and the roads are
getting sufficiently hard again to allow the
carts to go round. Notwithstanding the emi-
grafton to Venezuela, we hear that labour Is
abundant in the country. and that planters can
not give work to all who ask for it. The truth
is, they find themselves compelled t9limit their
expenditure in view of the present condition Of
the Sugar Market.