Sunday Edition. December 10. subserviency of a veteran courtier. Mr. Robert Fateman gave a careful yet quietly humorous imper sonation of the First Gravedigger, and Miss Pateman Was very acceptable as Ophelia. A slight staginess of manner in this lady frequently mars what would Otherwise boa most admirable performance. Of the Other persons in the cast, we cannot speak favorably. In consequence of “Julius Cesar” being underlined for early production, Mr. Booth will only be able to appear for a short time as Hamlet. Early advantage of the present ought, therefore, to be taken. We hope soon to see him in what we consider his finest impersonation— Bertuccio, in the “Fool’s Revenge. Wallack’s Theatre.— At this theatre the uprightly and fascinating drama of Rosedale” has been drawing good houses during the past week, the rapid approach of its final performance stimu lating tbe public to increased attendance. Last Eight the comedy of “The Jealous Wife” was played, instead of “Rosedale/’ which was per formed at the matinee, and to-morrow night will be the last opportunity of seeing “Rosedale,” at least for some time to come, as on Tuesday night a new drama, entitled “John Garth,” from the pen of the Veteran Mr. John Brougham, will be produced. Ibis drama has been written by Mr. Brougham ex pressly for Wallack’s, and as there is no one better fitted to form a correct opinion of the merits of the various Individuals of Mr. Wallack’s talented com pany, it is but fair to presume that the cast will be an admirable one. The following persons are en gaged in the cast: Messrs. Lester Wallack, J.Gilbert, C. Fisher, J. B. Polk, E. M. Holland; Miss Plessy Mordaunt, Mrs. Clara Jennings, and Mrs. John Sef ton. This drama will be produced with new music, scenery, &c., all of which have been prepared ex pressly with a view to the production of this play. Fifth Avenue Theatre.—As may readily be imagined, there will be no change of programme at Mr. Daly’s charming little theatre during the pres ent week. The success of “Divorce” does not ap pear to be on the wane, as the theatre is well filled every evening. To-morrow evening will be the one hundredth time which Mr. Daly’s cleverly construct ed, and admirably acted drama will have been pre sented to tho New York public, and no more favora ble criticism could be offered of its intrinsic merits and attraction, than the simple announcement of its being the “one hundredth representation.” With Buch constant repetition one might very naturally suppose the representatives of the various charac ters would become tired by the monotony, and be apt to render their parts without that care and at tention which characterized 4 their earlier perform ances; such, however, we are pleased to say, is not tho case at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. Instead of the slightest approach to carelessness or weariness being apparent, each of the ladies and gentlemen engaged in the cast appear to act as if the play were quite new, and upon their individual exertions the success of the piece rested. Such care and attention on the part of the performers is undoubtedly the keynote to the success of “Divorce.” Matinee per formance as usual. Olympic Theatre.—The juvenile population of our great metropolis will doubtless learn with pleasure that tho laughter-exciting, side-splitting pantomime of “Humpty Dumpty” will be continued during the holiday season, now so rapidly approach ing. Although thousands of youngsters have doubt less seen and laughed at the comical and grotesque eccentricities of that paragon of clowns, Mr. G. L. Fox, there are many who have not yet had the op portunity, as their theatrical experiences are limited to annual visits to the pantomime at Christmas. These latter have, no doubt, been looking out in a state of eager and delightful expectation to see their nursery friend, Humpty Dumpty,” during the pe riod of their annual theatrical carnival. In this re spect they will, no doubt, be gratified, as there does not appear to be the slightest appearance of an early withdrawal of Humpty Dumpty” from the Olympic boards. Crowded as the house has been nightly for months, it will doubtless have its seating and stand ing capacity severely tested during the next five or six weeks to accommodate the extra influx of Christ mas visitors. In addition to the numerous attrac tions which have already been offered, Professor A. Siegrist and his wonderful performing dogs will make their appearance to-morrow night, as well as the latest London sensation, The Seven Little Men of the Mountain.” It is thus the management keep continually adding to the attractiveness of this most successful pantomime. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Gband Ofeba House.—A very acceptable dramatization of Dumas “Les Trois Mousquetaires,” entitled “The Three Guardsmen,” has held the boards of the Grand Opera House since our last notice, and all who have read that exciting romance, and witnessed its representation in a dramatic form, must have been highly delighted. We can scarcely Imagine a more suitable representative of the hero, D* Artagnan, than Mr. Frank Mayo, the gentleman engaged to sustain that character on the present occasion. His dashing, easy manner was in excel lent keeping with the character of the adventurous young Gascon, and In appearance he was the very realization oi Dumas’ hero. Moreover, he contrived to throw into the impersonation an amount of humor and spirit that had a most telling effect on the audience. In the dramatization the veritabte three musketeers have little or nothing to do. Athos was acceptably represented by Mr. Joseph F. Wheelock, and Porthos by Mr. C. W. Barry. Ar amis, in the hands of Mr. Enos, would have been acceptable had that gentleman taken a little more pains with his make-up, but as it was he had colored himself to such an extent, as to present quite a ridiculous ap pearance. Mr. Hagan had but little to do as Roche fort, but that little was done well. Mr. T. E. Morris was announced to sustain the part of Cardinal Richelieu, but for some unexplained reason did not appear. In bis absence the character was entrusted to Mr. W. H. Whalley, who succeeded in rendering it thoroughly ridiculous. Mr. Whalley seemed to labor under the idea that the celebrated French statesman and cardinal was a melo-dramatic villain Of the ordinary kind, and not a crafty intriguing minister. Mr. W. H. Pope appeared to considerable advantage as Louis XIII., and Mr. M. W. Fiske was sufficiently humorous as Boniface. Miss Ada Gray fully justified tbe favorable impression created by her first appearance, in her rendering of Anne of Austria, acting with dignity and grace, and securing the sympathy of the spectators for the much per scouted queen. Miss Emma Cline was, as she always is, sprightly and graceful, as Constance, the faithful maid of Anne, and imparted to the character an importance which in other hands would have been wanting. The play was very nicely put upon the stage, and furnished one of the most pleasing performances yet seen in this theatre. To-morrow evening “The Streets of New York” will be pre sented with all the sensational effects for which it is famed. Mr. Mayo will give his celebrated perform ance of Badger, and the other characters will be cast In such a manner as to secure a successful repre sentation. The fire scene will bo arranged in tho most complete manner, and the general scenery as perfect as is at all possible. Matinee od Saturday. Wood's Museum.—The new play “Life in tho Streets,” was successfully represented at Wood’s every evening last week—the characters being ably sustained by a strong company, with Miss Susan Denin, Mr. J. B. Studley, and Mr. J. W. Albaugh, as the principals. “The Sailor of France,” a pleasing two-act melodrama, has also afforded satisfaction. At the matinees, Dion Boucicault’s sensational Irish drama, “Tho Colleen Bawn,” has received excellent treatment This play, certainly one of tbe best of the sensational school, appears to be as popular now as on its first production nearly twelve years ago; and whenever presented, seldom fails to attract large audiences, who continually appear to appreciate Boucicault’s admirable adaptation of Gerald Griffin’s beautiful story. This week, another successful play of Boucicault’s, The Streets of New York,” will bo produced in very complete style, and be performed both at the matinee and evening representations. Susan Denin and Messrs. Studley and Albaugh will appear in it, and the cast will be one of great strength. The great fire scene, will be effectively represented, and the other exciting pictures have every justice done them. A dramatization of Charles Reade’s “Terrible Temptation,” is underlined for early pro duction, The museum department continues well stocked, and contains many very interesting and cu rious objects. Mrs. F. B. Conway’s Brooklyn Theatre. In no city or town in America is that most genial of comedians, John Brougham, so universally admired as in tho City of Churches, and it is not therefore surprising that the announcement of his appearance at Mrs. Conway’s theatre should be productive of very great pleasure to the drama-loving citizens of Brooklyn. On Monday evening he appeared in the double light of actor and author, appearing in a dra matic version of Charles Dickens’ “Our Mutual Friend,” adapted by himself, under the title of “Gold Duse,” and as both, was eminently successful. From a tale containing so many incidents as usually characterize those of Dickens, it is exceedingly difii cult to construct a presentable drama, both charac ters and incidents being too numerous for successful representation on the stage, and it is only wnen un dertaken by such experienced dramatists as Mr. Brougham that the task is ever successfully accom plished. Taking, therefore, only as many of the characters as he deemed necessary, and cutting out a great quantity of dialogue and matter that, however charming in tho story, would be simply superfluous in the drama, Mr. Brougham presents us with a five act play, which, containing much of the best of Mr. Dickens’ writing, and well-arranged, makes a very charming stage representation, and the effect is of course greatly hightened by his own impersonation of Boffin, the golden dustman. Mr. Brougham ad mirably realizes Dickens' creation of Boffin, and as the suddenly enriched dustman, beaming with good bum or and kindly desires toward every one, and anxious to improve his mind by intercourse with the f one-legged literary party,” Silas Wegg, (Mr. Lamb,) actually impressed one with the idea that they were in the presence of the veritable possessor of “Bof fin’s Bower.” Mr. Lamb appeared to have formed a most accurate conception of the “one-legged literary party” Silas Wegg. He made up the part excellently, and played with all his accustomed ability, deliver ing the corrupted poetry in a style that caused much hearty laughter. Mr. Roche played John Harmon in that easy, polished style that is characteristic of his Betina, and made the most possible of the character, which in the play does not afford any great opportunity for display. Mr. Chippendale was well suited as Mr. Venus, and Mr. Loveday appeared to unusually great advantage us Rogue Riderhood. His make-up and acting were alike good. Mr. Kennedy was gentle manly and effective as Eugene Wrayburn and Mr John Mackay played Mortimer Lightwood in a quiet telling manner, that was very pleasing. Mr R C* White gave a very effective representation of Bradleu ■Headstone, and deserves credit for his clever render ing of a character presenting great temptation for extravagant acting. Miss Miqjiie Conway, whoso every succeeding performance gives further promise of her future success as a comedienne, was an ad mirablo Bella Wilfer. The whims and caprices of that eccentric young lady were portrayed with great nicely, and her general bearing was natural and pleasing. In the scene where John Harmon makes a declaration of his affection for her, her acting wa j life-like to an extent seldom seen on the stage, and In the other jxjrtions of the play she was no less suc cessful. TAiss Ella Burns played Lizzie Hexham with treat fee ing, and throughout the play evinced a thorough knowledge of the character. One of tho principal charms of this young lady’s acting is the &uiet, subdued manner In which she can express in mse emotion under any circumstances, seldom or ever overacting in any part entrusted to her. Mrs. Farren played the majestic Mrs. Wilfer with the suc cess that usallv attends her efforts, and Mrs. W. 11. Leighton was pleasing and natural as Mrs. Boilin The play had every justice done it in the way or beautiful scenery and appointments, and a word of Commendation is due Mr. Peterschen for the tast' displayed in the selection and rendering of the inci dental music. During the present week, Mr. Brougham will ap pear in a number of favorite characters, and the following plays will be produced; Mr. Brougham’s own comedy, Playing with Fire,” and his adapta tions, “Dombey and Son,” and “David Copper field.” Also, Mr. Brougham’s burlesque, “Shy look,” Bayle Bernard’s glorious farce, “His Last Legs/’aud the amusing comedy, “The Gentlem.a from Ireland.” Ladies’ matinee on Saturday, St. James Theatre.—This elegant and pop ular theatre will be occupied during the prese.it ■week by the celebrated Thorpe brothers, who claim the power to perform feats that certainly appear wonderful and superhuman to the uninformed. These gifted gentlemen undertake to alleviate pai.s la the most extraorninary manner, and assert that they can cause the lame to walk, tho deaf to hear, Ue blind to see, tod tbe dumb to aoeak. Should they succeed in accomplishing a single one of tho difficult tasks herein enumerated, their performance will be more than wonderful. As if to increase our astonishment, one of tho brothers, Dr. Thorpe,- as serts bis ability to perform these feats while himself fastened in wood and iron stocks. Should their opening seances at all justify their promises, tho Thorpes are likely to completely outvie the Daven ports. Curiosity will probably prompt large num* hers to visit the St. James Theatre during their stay. Bowery Theatre.—“ A Terrible Tempta tion,” a dramatization of Charles Reade’s novel of the same name, was produced at this theatre on last Monday evening, and after a tame run of three nights, was withdrawn? Tho plot of the novel is of such a disgusting character, and the handling of it so coarse, that no dramatist could posslbly succeed in framing a play from it to which respectable people could listen with pleasure. The dramatist and the actors did their utmost to smooth down the coarser parts of tho story, but the objectionable features could not be entirely hidden. Although the play was not hissed from the stage, tho audience showed their disapprobation by refusing to applaud their favor ites, even when they acted most excellently. We pitied the actors who were cast in a play so uncon genial to their tastes, and its withdrawal at the ear liest possible time is creditable to the nianager, who was most likely unaware of its character when it was produced. We predict that “A Terrible Tempta tion” will never meet with success on the boards of any New York theatre. On Thursday evening “A Soldier’s Progress” was played to a large and appreciative audience. The principal characters were sustained by Messrs. Mar den, Winter, France, and Foster, and by Mrs. W. G. Jones, Miss Millie Sackett, and Mrs. E. B. Holmes. They all acted well. Tne same evening “Six De grees of Crime” was also played, Mr. Marden giving a forcible representation of the character of Julio Dormilly, which that old Chatham favorite, J. Hud son Kirby, rendered so famous. Mr. Marden was well supported by Mr. J. Winter, who sustained the part of Michael, the Black Priest, and by Mrs. W. G. Jones, who gave a very interesting and pleasing rendition of Louise. Taking into consideration the short notice at which these dramas weie placed on the stage, they were exceedingly well performed and finely mounted. On Monday evening Miss Lucy Rushton appears in her specialty of Rachel Herman, in the drama en titled “Red Hands.” Miss Rushton is a forcible actress, and a very beautiful woman. She is likely to become at once a favorite with the patrons of the Bowery, who are never slow in acknowledging merit. New York Circus. Uninfluenced by the fact that his present company is one of the largest and most talented yet seen in this country, Mr. Lent continues to add to it, and seems determined to make his one in every particular the very per fection of circus entertainments. Nearly every week witnesses as many new arrivals as would in them selves constitute an ordinary circus company, and none of them othor than the best that can be pro cured. To-morrow evening the wonderful battoule leaper and equestrian, William Dutton, whoso grace ful and daring feats were so much admired last sea son will return, and again undertake his thrilling performances for the benefit of Mr. Lent’s patrons. Mr. C. W. Fish, the daring bare backed rider, Miss Lucy Watson. Miss Lizzie Keyes, and the remainder of tne splendid company will appear in their great scones. Matinees every Wednesday and Saturday. Union Square Theatre.—Mr. William Ash croft was the only new arrival last week, and being a thoroughly established favorite at this house was very warmly received. He appeared in his great scene, “The Lively Moke,” in which he danced, sung, and played on a number of musical instru ments in a very entertaining manner. The Matthews family appear to increase in popularity, being re ceived on every appearance with unbounded ap plause, and Mr. Gus Williams in his Dutch specialties is much appreciated. Wambold has introduced a new song, descriptive of the career of some “Merry Little Frogs,” and also sings a rhyme suggestive of how things will be in 1972. which is very amusing. Mlle. Geraldine and George Leopold continue to excite admiration by their daring high trapeze per formance, and Bonfanti (harms innumerable hearts by her eqxuisite dancing in the ballet, The Beauties of the Rainbow.” Hughey Dougherty danced his comio essence, and also a burlesque operatic dance, and assisted in tho sketches of “Going to the Races,” and. “The Coal Heaver’s Revenge,” in which Mr. George H. Coes, Lew Rattler, Johnny De Angelis, J. F. Wambold, and Charles and Harry Raynor assisted. The comic ballet “Nicodemus,” with R. M. Butcher, concluded the entertainment each evening. To-morrow evening Signor Vayo, said to be a wonderful Imitator of birds, animals, etc., will make his first appearance, and the ever popular Fred Foster character vocalist will return. Tne programme is changed nightly at the Union Square theatta, go that one need never fear of having to witness the same entertainment a second time. Matinee Wednesday and Saturday. A Circus Company at the Globe Theatre. —Mr. James M. Nixon, the famous circus manager and equestrian caterer, whose success at Nibio’s Garden is still fresh in the uilnds of many, has suc ceeded in obtaining the building known as the Globe Theatre, which, after subjecting it to important alter ations, he purposes opening to-morrow evening week as a first-class circus. Mr. Nixon’s well-known ability as a manager will, with all who know him, be sufficient guarantee of the excellence of arrange ments that will characterize the new es'ablishmeut. A large company of riders, vaulters, &c., &c., has been engaged, and the stud of horses, selected prin cipally from the Southern circuses, will include many fine animals. The circus building will be rendered as warm and comfortable as possible, and Mr. Nixon will strive to at least deserve success. Theatre Comique.—Little change wag found necessary in the company at this theatre last week, the artists already engaged being all favorites, and their performances acceptable to the patrons at tho Comique; but several new features were successfully introduced into the programme. “A Fisherman’s Luck,” with Johnny Wild as Isaac Walton, and Charley White as Tom Tackle, was the opening sketch, and proved very amusing. James Clark sang an Irish song with much quiet humor, and received a hearty encore. Delehanty and Hengler sang and danced with all their accustomed ability, and intro duced their laughable burlesque imitations. Polly Daly, a dashing serio-comic artiste, rendered several popular melodies very nicely, and appeared to be thoroughly appreciated. “A Squire for a Day,” with Johnny Wild as the Squire, kept the audience amused for some time longer; and then Jennie Hughes, who is always favorably received, sang a number of her most pleasing melodies. George Warren performed a banjo solo and sang several comic songs success fully, and Mr. W. H. Munroe appeared in his mystic changes, which were very cleverly effected. Anew sensational drama, entitled “The New York Milk man,” in which vice, of course, is vanquished, and virtue, victorious, concluded the bill. Josh Hart portrayed the character of Israel Putnam Pickles, the New York Milkman, in a satisfactory manner. To-morrow evening, the wonderful Sylvester and Miss Angelina Schott, illusionists, will make their first appearance, in an entirely new and novel enter tainment. Miss Ada Wray, the admired banjo solo ist and vocalist, will return, as will also Master Mar tin, song and dance artiste, and Kitty O’Neil, the accomplished jig dancer, lhe favorite local drama, “Who Stole the Monkey,” will also be produced, with Josh Hart, Johnny Wild, Larry Tooley, James Clark, Ada Wray, Jennie Hughes, and Kitty' Tilstono in important characters. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. P. T. Barnum’s Circus.—As ths season at Barnum’s great exhibition rapidly approaches a ter mination, tho numbers who flock to witness his groat collection become daily greater and greater, and tho enterprising proprietor, anxious to prove himself fully worthy of public support, has taken measures to render the Rink, where his establishment is lo cated, as comfortable and attractive as possible. For this purpose he has provided it with a heating ap paratus, consisting of fully two miles of hot-water pipes, so arranged as to make tbe huge building warm and agreeable; and the result is that the great show is now one of tho most agreeable places of en tertainment [during tho cold weather that can be imagined. To the circus company have lately been added Messrs. John Henry, and Harry Welby Cooke, two of the most accomplished horsemen yet seen in America. For years back the Cooke family have been celebrated in England as circus performers of great talent, and the gentlemen named are lively to extend their fame to this country in no measured degree. The other performers are acknowledged to be unrivaled in their various specialties, and the programmes are always tastefully and pleasingly ar ranged. Among the collection of natural curiosities, none attract more attention than the sea-lions, of which Mr. Barnum possesses such fine specimens. Ho is the first and only manager in America who ever conceived the project of introducing these re markable animals as objects of exhibition. Tho dis tance of transportation, the difficult-yin capturing, the expense and trouble of attending them—being provided always with immense water tanks—not only render the project a hazardous one, but invest the animals with a double interest, as extremely rare and curious specimens of tho most uncommon of the phocine tribe. There are half a dozen different va rieties of these animals on exhibition at the Rink. The largest weighs about 900 pounds, and consumes about 100 pounds of fresh fish every day. No speci mens in the zoological garden are viewed with more absorbing interest by the thousands who flock to the Rink, daily, than this wondetful group of marine monsters. Animals of every description are also to bo seen at Barnum’s, and an opportunity such as can seldom be enjoyed, of studying the animal crea tion, is there presented. The combination can now remain for only a few days longer, and no one should fail to visit the Rink during its slay. Performances every day at 2 and 8 P. M., the establishment being open from 11 A. M. until 10 P. M. Thirty-fourth Street Theatre.—The new theatre in Thirty-fourth street appears to have at once become a thoroughly established place of amusement, and the manager, Mr. W. W. Smith, is doing everything In his power to deserve support. The artistes constituting the company are mostly popular favorites, several of them being stars of con siderable brilliancy in the varieties profession. Miss Annie Hindle’s male impersonations are among the more noticeable of the performances, her costumes being handsome, and the changes effected with won derful rapidity. Lizette Barnard plays character parts in various sketches very nicely, and Sam De vere and other comedians retained in the establish ment, succesfully endeavor to give satisfaction. Mad. Nella’s banjo performances are among the most pleasing features on tho bill, and that lady has cre ated a very favorable impression at the new theatre. This week no less than eleven first-class perlormers will be added to the company, and a variety of at tractive features presented. Matinee Wednesday and Saturday. Harry Hill’s Varieties Theatre.—At this establishment a grand extra matinee will be given on Thursday next, for the benefit of the well-known pu gilists, Billy Edwards and Tim Collins, both of whom will apear in ring costume, and give a grand display. It will be remembered that while the the two cham pion flzzlers, Mace and Coburn, were permitted to fight without interruption on the part of our local authorities, these men, who had at least pluck enough to fight in earnest, were arrested, and sub jected to what many deemed an unnecessary, lengthy, and severe punishment. Their friends now propose, by extending to them their sympathy and assistance, to somewhat comijensate them for the harsh treat ment they then underwent, and hence the present benefit. The Arab troupe, and a number of other performers, have volunteered their assistance, and a very attractive matinee will probably be that of Thursday at Harry Hill's. SCRAPS MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC. The Wyndham Comedy Company have just concluded a highly successful engagement at the Michi gan Avenue Theatre (lormerly btandard Hall), Ca)ca>o. The critics of that city speak in very high terms ot Mr. John Parsalle, one of the best actors that has yet come to this country from England. Writing of his imper sonation of Bunnythorne in Robertson’s comedy, “Pro gress” the Tribune says: “Perhaps the most striking and prominent role in the piece—because tho broadest :n its conception and the most; original and eccentric— is that of Bunnythorne, which, it is said, was created with espeoial reference to Mr. John Parsello, the pres ent representative thereof in the Wyndham company. I: is not difficult to believe this is true, for a moro abso lute identification of individual with character it would be difficult to conceive. There is no such person as Par asite on the stage, out there is a respectable, fat. red uced, opinionated, irascible old party by the name of Bunnythorne, whom, atone moment, you fully expect to see hit somebody with his ponderous fist, and then i I you are morally certain that he is going off into a fit of apoplexy. It is the highest order of facile expression f d.hat does it ell—so perfect and artistic that one forgets &hat it is acting which he sees.” f .Signor Tamborlik, tho groat Russian tenor, f ft brilliantly successful and lengthened tour in r SoutV America, has reached Havana, where he is now tho remnant star of the Italian Opera. We remember the fnitfre he created at The Royal Italian Opera, Lon don, son-e years fince, and the fierce rivalry that existed between ihim_ and Mario, when both were in the full srpnith of their powers and popularity. "Wo hear Signor Tamberiik*Js voice is still in eplendid preservation, and we hope, as .he is now within Buch easy reach of us, that ere long we Akiall haver the pleasure of hearing him in New York. Miss Adele, a promising young lyric ar tist, who made her appearance at the St. James’ Thea tre, in the burlesque of •‘Bacchus’’’'created quite a sen sation' Iby her very careful and pleasing singing of tho music allotted to her. She has a very good voice, whioh with practice and proper tuition may raise h«r to a very high position in her profession. Miss Kellogg’s Opera Company for San Francisco Has now been organized. With the exception of tho prim a donna herself, the contralto, Murensr,. and the conductor, Nicolos, the artists are unknown- to fame. Miss Kellogg has closed one contract for SIB/J6O gold to sing twenty nights. It is stated’ that Sardou’s “Lg Roi Garotte” is to be brought out in a magnificent manner in Parie, SBO,OOO having been laid out m scenery and.dresses. Mdlle. Hisson is to fill the principal role in the specta cle. Mdlle. Theresa and forty clowns are engaged. The Academy of Music, Cleveland, was oc cupied on Monday and Tuesday evenings by the Lydia Thompson troupe, who done good business. During the remainder of the week Mrs. Lander appeared in several of her favorite characters. Mlle. Pauline Canissa is meeting with great success m her concert tour with Herr Waohtel. A t th©' concert in Albany she sang “Angels Ever'Bright and Fair,” with such marked excellence, as to be recalled three times on its conclusion. Mademoiselle Fontainbleau, the female fly, has been walking head downward on the ceiling'at the Pittsburgh Varieties—a feat never before accomplished by a woman. The management of the Boston Museum lias in preparation Byron’s latent new play, entitled Part ners for Life,” which is now having great success in London. Mlle. Morlacchi has returned to her home in Boston, after having concluded n very successfur en gagement at the Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore. The Chapman Sisters, Blanche and Ella, and E. A. Locke, commenced an engagement at the Tremont Opera House, Galveston, Texas. Nov. 13, A new play entitled Coals of Fire,” by H. T. Craven, euthor of Meg’s Diversion,” has been pro duced at the Court Theatre, London, Eng. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence open at Mrs. John Drew’s Arch street Theatre, Philadelphia, in “Eileen Ogo,” to-morrqjv evening. Miss Jane Coombs, Mr. Frederic Robinson, and a powerful dramatic company, open at Library Hall, Pittsburg, on Monday, 18th inst. Miss Henrietta Osborne has been engaged as loading lady at the Metropolitan Theatre, San Fran cisco, and has left for that city. Mlle. Bertha, the fascinating danseuse, late of Union Square Theatre, is at Fox’s American Varie ties, iPhiladelphia. Sothern goes to the Walnut street Theatre, Philadelphia, at the conclusion of his Now York en gagement. The band of the Ninth Regiment gave a grand concert in the Academy of Music, Boston, last Wed nesday. Robert Fraser’s Minstrel and Pantomime Troupe are at the Academy of Music, Pittsburg. A Philadelphia manager announces “Tom Taylors semi-sensational drama, “Caste.” Mrs. John Wood and company are at the New Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, Ireland. The Hanlon Brothers are on their way from Cadiz to Havana and South America. The Dolby Ballad Company sang in Balti more on Wednesday and Thursday last. Madame Janauscbek and company were at the Pittsburg Obera House last week. Mr. Canning, formerly Manager of the Pitts burgh Opera House, is in Buffalo. Miss Anna Mehlig will soon give a series of piano-forte concerts m Boston. Byron has written a new play for Sothern, to be produced in this country. Charles Matthews was at the Academy of Music, Cleveland, last week. James Melville and family will join Barnum’s Combination next season. Mr. F. S. Chanfrau recently met with a seri ous accident in California. Maggio Mitchell played to good houses in Baltimore last week. Miss Cushman played Meg Merrilea in Bos ton, last week. The Georgia Minstrels were at Pittsburgh J&st week. James Bonnett is playing in the English provinces. Sarji Devore is at the Front Street Theatre Comique. The Abbott Pantomime Compay are in New Orleans. Wachtel sang in Cleveland on Thursday and Friday. Mrs. D. P. Bowers is in Now Orleans. W gMiee glaehine. HUMORS OF THE POLICE., SALTED DOWN. There were two charges against Lane, of the Twenty-seventh Precinot, both proven, and for borh of which he was fined—one throe and.the other five days’ pay. The charge on which he was fined five days was being in the liquor store, No., 73 Courtlandt street, when he should have beon on post. He denied being in the store. Roundsman Hasson was seventy-five feet off, when Lano entered the store, and when he got in front of the store the officer stood six or seven feet inside. Hasson went to tho store and asked him what ho was doing in there, and he said getting a cigar, adding, there it is,” holding it up. In the face of this positive testimony he swore he was not in the saloon. He said: I was on post, and a man asked ma to have a drink. I said no. He said he was going down to have a stew and pay for a cigar for me. When I cot relieved I asked the man if a cigar had been left for me. He said yes, here it is. I put one foot in the store and took tho cigar. That must have been, a long roach,” remarked Commissioner Bosworth. The second charge was sitting on a bale of hay. Roundsman Hasson said he was sitting square on the bale, and his feet did not touch the ground. Lane swore that he was leaning against tho bale and his feet on the ground. Lane’s hard swearing did not save him, being fined $26. making his total fines for this year of grace 1871, $52. A HIGH-HANDED OUTRAGE. Charles Eulor, a newsdealer, last Tuesday morn ing, was running up the Seventh avenue, along side of his team, to keep warm. He is employed by tho news stands to deliver the morning papers. While running, a dog came out barking, and snapped at his heels. Euler turned round and made a kick at the dog. As soon as he did that, Officer McKonzie ran over as he was about to kick at it again, and threw him back by a slap on the neck with his arm, saying, “You young cur, I will learn you better than to kick a dog.” Euler said ho would get his number, but as he made that remark, McKenzie took him by the neck and said: “I will arrest you on a charge of kicking that dog.” This was half past five in the morning, when he was taken to the station-house, then to court, where he was held till a quarter past ten, before the justice could hear the case. Tbe officer’s story was so ridiculous, “cruelty to ani mals,” kicking at a cur that was trying to bite the boy, the magistrate immediately dismissed the charge. It was a high handed outrage, aside from the injustice of the arrest, as all the papers in his wagon became a dead loss. The case was referred to the Board. A MAN THAT FIXED HIS OWN THANKSGIVING. Policeman Joseph McKeown, of the Twelfth Pre cinct, should make application for the position of United Slates Attorney General. Ho ts the greatest born lawyer ever heard of. not even barring the cel ebrated Dan O’Connell. He even exceeds the great liberator, so far as sense and cents are concerned. Dan carried the cents of Ireland in his pocket; po liceman McKeown carries Harlem in the x same breeches depository. Joseph was up last week charged with being absent from return roll call, at 6 in the morning, Friday, the first of December. With a triumphant flourish of his hand, he waved up be fore him Mr. Morris Kellar, the millionaire con tractor on the Boulevards. Mr. Kellar said there wur a muss up his way, and a gal called him to run for an officer. He run and he run eight blocks, and he found Mr. McKeown, and took him from his post back to where the belligerents had been. But when they got there, the “mussers” were no-where. They heard of Joe’s coming, and scampered, some to the east, others to the west, and the remainder into their “native heath.” Misther Contractor Kellar was asked by Commissioner Bosworth to give the time and the date that he made a requisition on Mr. McKeown. He said, promptly, the morning aft.-r Thanksgiving. “When was Thanksgiving?” asked the Commis sioner. “Tuesday,” promptly answered the Boulevard contractor. “Are you sure Thanksgiving was on a Tuesday Sure, sir, as much as 1 know I had a mother.” In referring the case to the Board, the Commis sioner remarked that Mr. McKeown was very unfor tunate in the selection of his witnesses. Joe, as he retired, said he could not help it, there were things beyond the control of the best of us. It is a certain fact that that contractor didu’i have a Turkey on last Thanksgiving, or he wouldn’t put Tuesday down for a Thursday. NEWS TO CAPTAIN LEARY. Herner, of the Twenty-first Precinct, could not be found on his post for over an hour by the rounds man. His post was Fourth avenue, from Twenty seventh to Forty-second street. On that post there is a tunnel, commencing at Thirty-fourth street, and ending at Fortieth street. To meet the incoming trains, hack runners, hotel runners, steamboat run ners, and thieves enter and board the train. Herner claimed that when he could not be found, he was in this tunnel. Between four and five in tho morning, he said, there is an express tram due, and these run ners go up the tunnel, and men get robbed and ki.led. Captain Leary said it was news to him that peop e were being robbed and killed in the tunnel. It was aso news to the reporters. Herner was fined five days. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON. Nicho as Duggan, oi the Twenty-seventh Precinct, couldn’t bo found irom twenty-five minutes to seven till one minute of seven by the roundsman. Duggan proved by three witnesses that they could see him when tho roundsman couldn’t. Two pretty sisters, named Mary and Sarah O’Donnell, who have to be at. work at Sixtieth street by seven in the morning, said they met the officer that morning at Thirty eighth street, at twenty-five minutes to seven. He said: “Good morning, girls,” and saluted them. They returned tho gallantry of the officer by saluting Him with a maiden snow-b *ll of the year. Duggan’s case will undou’ tedly be dismissed, as ho proved that he was doing duty, although Roundsman Ryan could not see him. SEVERE DISCIPLINE. Sergeant L'nsdale, of the Twenty-seven th Pre cinct, went over the post of McManus five or sfc times. His post was Cedar street, from Broadway to West street, a straight post. McManus said there was a muss in No. 124 Cedar street, created by so r.e Russian sailors. Ho was called in there by the i;• prietor to quell a disturbance. He admitted to be n there twenty-five or thirty minutes, and came out without making an arrest. Tho sergeant must have pas-.ed this house Haifa dozsn times, and be heard nothing ot the noise or disturbance. Tho defence was considered lame, as the C >mmis3ioners fined him fiva days. CURIOUS CONDUCT OF A ROUNDSMAN. Roundsman Rovuolds. of tho Twelfth Precinct, NEW YORK DISPATCH. took ft strange way to get up s complaiM against of ficer Michaels. The roundsman' charged that o»e Thomas Nugent lay dead drunk- on thfifskle wa’fc from twenty-five minutes past six'till severs o'clock, and Michaels did not pick him up‘ till tho rounds man called his attention to him aflhough h'J had passed him four times. Michaels cbula only saj that he did not see him. But what of the rourAte &san He allows a drunken manto Be thirty-fi 4 minutes on the ground to be frozen to dsath, whois he ®ould have ostled the officer’s attention'to him off the first passing. Had that man been packed up frozen, which of the two officers would have be«n morally guilty of homicide, the one that saw him laying'asleep, or tbenlan that did not see him? The case wa? referred, bfft the fine imposed on tlte offi cer whc’was blind, should steo be meted out to tho roundsman that did see, and let the man lie MORIARTY’S- OFFENDING. Mr. Charles Burroughs,, hatter, residing at 49 Third avenue, has been very unfortunate at tbe hands of the dangerous ctesses. Recently they en tered his houce and cleaned-it ouf of $400; later they plastered a ccUnterfeit bill on- him, but that follow he nabbed; anebon the 29th of last month four roughs attacked and knocked down hiS'Wife at the corner of Third avenue, and robbed her of $23. He was wit ness to the transaction, and gave ohase to the thieves, and while on the run he met Officer Moriarty, of the Seventeenth PreciiiOt, and asked him to join in the chase. But hp ran so like a sleepy head that the thieves effected thol? escape in a packing house on the First avenue. If Moriarty is fined for being a slow coaob, then new rules will have to be adopted by applican ts for the police. The rules- now require that a man shall be not over thirty years of ago, not less than flvo feet seven, nor weigh less- than 1351b5, in addition to that, according to Mr. Burroughs ap plicants, should get a certificate from some sporting editor that they can travel at a certain speed on their pins. But to bo serious on the subject, £uch certifi cate would not amount to much. A-rejected appli cant for the police last week, who in answer to the written question if ho had the piles, wrote; I never took a pill in my life.” Certificates of speed from sporting editors would be very much- like the re jected answer on piles. ARISTOCRATIC PANEL HOUSES IN TWENTY-SEVENTH STREET. The Mode In Which Robberies Are Committed. THE LADY IN RED TIGHTS. WEEDING THE LEATHER OF A SUC!hat no one entered She room While he 1 Wag in it, for closed and locked tiV door I&tnsclL Beside, if the £>anol game, of which Whas heard, woi3' flayed on hi>2,- they Would have taiien his money, pocket-book a:?-U afl, ha thinks. The girl n’sver left his side for a ffioment- It could not have her.< No, he couldftfi have lost his money shere. that way suspicion L* cast away from the and the Madame bears va excellent reputa tion (in hemline of business) for Xibnesty &ad splen dor 'M entertainment. There is ANOTHER CfOUSE UP where'the business is'conducted in a ner, wish the exception’ Chat, instead’ of theffo-Wer stand, tijere is a sofa, which sits on traf-dooS— precisely like the trap-doors on the stagS’of 41 thea tre, only tsat it works more' fmoothly thaif theatre 1 frap-doors 3o; the machinery has been nfidfe card-- ftrlly made; its movement's positively noiseless. The sofa is let down, with the gentleman's clothing upon it, to the floor below;- his pocket-bcJOk is “weeded,” and then it is retiirffbd to its place; Tirother houses there are small bookcases, escrl toir&4 and various similar devices, which rest against the secret doors and are listened to them. The great mechanical art in this business consist#, not only in constructing the noifld-less working of the door and the trap, but in concealing it. No one, by simply looking at the wall, or piecing his hands upon it, could detect the place wher'e’lhesecret door is, the papering is so well done. Men who under stand this art get as high as two hundred dollars for panering the wall of one of these rooms. Tom Draper, the KING OF BADGER HOUSE KEEPERS, is said to have paid three hundred dollars upon one occasion for papering a room to exactly suit his re fined and exquisite taste. There arc four or five mechanics in this city whose only business is in devising he’W tricks of se cret doors, hinges, &c., and doing the work for bad ger-house thieves. They are well paid, and the business was never so thriving as it is at present in this city. The trick of “weedin’ leathers,’'’ instead of taking the whole of the sucker’s' money, works like a charm, and is extraordinarily successful. After this expose, if men are caught, they will have no one to blame but themselves. gtWut to. Thebe is a Woodbine that twinetb round the hearts of all who have ever experienced its beauties. It is James Nolan’s famous house, the Woodbine, corner of Sixth avenue and Thirteenth street, where a well cooked chop or steak, or game of any kind, can always be enjoyed with all the attend ant pleasures. Choice liquors, wines and cigars are there provided by mine host of the Woodbine. In no branch of modern manufac tures has so many improvements been effected as in the design and construction of jewelry. A visit to the elegant store of Mr. 8 J. Delan, No. 357 Grand street, where the stock of rings, watches, and jewelry is very extensive, will conclusively prove this. Sage, hearty advice was that given by the old gentleman who told his son never to pur chase his clothing save at such universally excellent establishments as that of Messrs. J. M. Vartan Sons, Nos. 70 and 72 Bowery, where a good fit, excel lent material, and general satisfaction can be had. The youth took his father's advice, and will never have occasion to repent it Mr. D. Shea, No. 437 Broome street, has gained a place in the esteem of all sensible pa rents for the excellent material and styles of the boys* and youths* clothing manufactured and sold by him. His boys’ suits last for an indefinite time, and might be worn forever, only boys will persist in be coming men. The English and Russian ministers at Washington have settled their little dispute. It occurred through a wager of anew hat by Mr. Thorn ton on the Mace and Coburn fight, and the Mus covite having won, properly insisted on having one from Knox’s famous hat emporium, No. 212 Broad way. Mr. Thornton seeing the justice of the claim at once acquiesced. “Two souls with but a single thought; two hearts that beat as one,” were those of the happy pair who one day last week wended their way to the splendid store of Messrs. Crandall Co., No. 562 Third avenue, intent on selecting from the great stock of toy horses, velocipedes, and child’s carriages one for each of their little ones. “After the opera is over,” turn into Harry Hill’s Concert Saloon, No. 26 East Houston street, and there enjoy yourself to your heart’s content. Listen to a good song or join in a merry dance, and then candidly acknowledge that the joya of the opera are nothing to it. Those hunting for holiday presents, whether useful or ornamental, spend a great deal of time visiting the various stores, and selecting a single article at each place. Now, to those who do not care for money or time, who do not mind whether they are suited or not, we say continue in your folly; but to those who value both their time and money, or desire to be fully satisfied with their purchases, we say, go to The Original Dollar Store, N.o. 667 Broadway, where everything can be found that can be purchased elsewhere, and where they can obtain their choice without trouble. They can find books most exquisitely bound in gold, also volumes for the little ones in a box, form a small library; toys of such a wonderful variety and elegance (the largest assortment in this city); clocks cutlery, satchels, Russia leather portemon nais, ladies’ and gents’ underwear, children’s cloth ing, and the finest assortment of newest designs of the celebrated Milton gold jewelry; and further, the beauty and manner of doing business, is, that there is but one price charged for each article, viz., one dollar, and as an accommodation to those who can not visit the place, the proprietors have published a list of the most prominent articles, which will be forwarded free, on application, so that parties can make their selections, and the order will be filled and warranted to suit. Remember, The Original Dollar Store, No. 667 Broadway. Christmas Presents. —What more appropriate gift can you make than a nice Sealskin Fur Cap Hebberd, No. 419 Broadway, near Canal street, has the article, for ladies, gentlemen and boys, and at prices lower than other Broadway stores. Boys* and children’s bats selling at a reduction till Holidays. The bon ton Holiday Hats and Furs are sold by Dougan, of No. 102 Nassau street, at the lowest prices to be found in New York. No gentle man is au fait without Dougan’s Holiday Hat. Only Two Weeks to Christmas The festive season approaches when all the belles and beaux wish to look their prettiest. What is more essential to personal appearance than clean white teeth and rich glossy hair. Obtain both by at once using Thurston’s Tooth Powder and Thomp son’s Pomade, sold by druggists. F. C. Wells Co., No. 192 Fulton street, New York. Bell Schnapps.— The unprecedent ed demand that our celebrated Bell Schapps is meeting with throughout the country, induces us to state that it is pronounced by physicians and mer chants to be the purest and most reliable article of Schnapps imported from Holland. Dealers who will compare our Schnapps with others in the market, will find them in every way superior. H. G. Wolfe Co., No. 18 South William street, Sole Importers. At Fleming’s, Manufacturing Fur tier. Mink sets, $22; Astrakhan sets, sl2; Alaska sets, sl2; Children's sets, $1 50 to $5; Children’s fur and fur-trimmed caps. Fleming, Manufacturer, No. 146 Fulton st. A. BOGUS GERMAN COUNTESS. THE ADVENTURES OF A BERLIN CARPEN TER’S DAUGHTISh-SUCCESSFUL CONFIDENCE GAMES. In June last a German woman of queenly appear ance, and dressed in the most elegant and costly manner, and wearing a profusion of jewelry, arrived at this port from Berlin, and took rooms at Hon. H. D. Busch’s hotel, in Hoboken. The lady who was apparently about twenty-five years of age, and of good address, registered her name as “Countess Von Kuhl Stolberg V. Weernigerode.” The countess was quite the rage amongst the guests at the hotel, and made many friends. After remaining there a few weeks she went over to New York and took rooms at the boarding-house, No. 48 Eldridge street, where she gained the confidence of the landlady, and succeeded in obtaining from her S3OO in money on a bogus draft on a bank in Berlin. From Mr. Smith, shoe dea'er, at No. 101 Canal s'reet, she ob tained SSO in the same manner, and from Mr. Zeims, corner of Nassau and Pearl streets, Brook lyn, she succeeded in obtaining S2OO in monej’. and a gold watch and chain, and doubtless quite a num ber of other parties were victimized. The countess also attempted to borrow some mo ney from a gentleman in Hoboken but being a shrewd business man, she only obtained it by leaving her go d watch and chain as security for the payment of the dratt. Subsequently the countess represented to her creditors that it would be necessary for her to visit Berlin to adjust matters with her bankers, and that she would return by the same vessel in which she went out, which appears to have been satisfacto ry. The countess to ok passage on the steamship Weser. about six weeks slnoo. but failed to return. On th© passage out, a friend of the gen (tom an in Ho boken, named Frederick Reinberger, was also a s.wger, and at the suggestion of the Hoboken gentle man, Mr. Reinberger undertook to look after the pre tended countess, and also en deavor to hunt ftp the antecedents of’the lady. By the'last steamer a fetter was received from Mr. ReiDberger, in which he 1 stated that the pretended counMSs was the daughter of a poor carpenter named Kuhl z and she belonged to the demi-monde, in a fashionable part of the city of Berlin. THIS- BALL SEASON. E&& wsek which?passssnow shows inoret&ed activity among t'&e numerous members of our community who take delight in that mart fascinating and efjoyablo of all pastiness, dancing. Although there will nbt be, in all probability, an Americas Club ball thia seasoft,. there will be mW more delightful and less pretentious affairs. is a list of the BALLS TO TXK’E PLACE. Dec. 11—Johit Galvin Association, at Irving Hall. Dec. 11—Crystal Lodge, No. 107; I. O. O. F., at mafiia Rooms. Dec. 12—Concofd Lodge, No: 50, F. and A. M., at Apo-lb Hall. Dec. 12—Irving Club, at Lyne 13a!I, No. 725 Sixth ave. Dec. 12—Prof. Ki-.J, Sau-.e’s SomO. at Masonic Hall, Nos. 114 and 116 East Thirteenth street. Deo. 13—OompanpK. Twelfth In£Atry, N. G. S. N. Y., at Irving Hall. Dec. 27—Henry Burden Jan. 3—H Compare. Ninth Infants?, N. G. 8. N. Y., at AnoH/Hall. Jan. 11—N. Y. Caledonian Club, at Acfidemy of Music. Of the above, the principal will be tho.se of CONCORD LOD&E, No. 50, F. A .»D A. M., The members of this ledge will give thetoannual hop at Apollo Hall, on Tuesday night next. -It is a well-known fact that few persons understand belter haw to enjoy themselves than do the bjMhren of the mystic tie, and that fact alone would ensure that a good time will be had on Tuesday evening by all who join the- gay and festive throng at Apollo Hdll. But when we assure our readers that the members of Concord Lodgs are perfect adepts at getting up these social reunions, and that they have left no stone unturned to make the ball upon the presentbccasion a greater success than its predecessors, they may-feel quite satisfied as to the result. PROF, M. J. SAUSE*S SOIREE. It affords us much pleasure to call attention to the festive gatherings of the genial Professor Souse, as wo have frequently experienced the very heartiest en joyment from attending them. Last Monday evening he gave one of his soirees at Brevoort Hall, and the only fault we nad to find was, that it was almost too well at tended. This, however, is a fault in the right direction, as it undoubtedly demonstrated bow popular these as semblies of the talented Professpr have become. His next ball will take place at Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening; and st is almost needless for us to assure our readers it will'be one of the pleasantest and most select affairs of the kind which will be given during the season. Before concluding our remarks on the ball season this week, wo have much pleasure m calling the attention of such of our readers as are contemplating getting up a hop this season, to the undoubted merits of ARION HALL, at Nos. 19 and 21 St. Marks Place. Situated as it is in a central and highly fashionable locality.it possesses many advantages which some of the hitherto more fash ionable ball-rooms do not enjoy. The ball-room is a large and elegantly fitted hall, with dressing-rooms for Indies and gentlemen attached, in which all the wants and comforts of the visitors are properly cared for. The supper-room is an elegant apartment with comfortable accomodation for three hundred guests, and the entire arrangements are under the control and personal super vision of the proprietor, Mr. Charles Vossler, whose reputation is well Known as the former Superintendent of the New York Club. ®ity anti ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS C USE. WAS THIS MAN ASSAULTED BY ROUGHS OR CLUBBED BY THE POLICE? Coroner Young yesterday commenced an investi gation in the case of James Duning, a hackman, who was arrested on Tuesday last by the Nineteenth Pre cinct Police, locked up in the station-house, and be coming unconscious, was removed to Bellevue Hos pital, where he died on Thursday. From what has been learned respecting the case, it appears that the deceased was found lying on the pavement at the corner of Fifty-third street and Third avenue. He was much intoxicated, and when the officers at tempted to remove him, he resisted, and it required the efforts of three officers to take him to the station house. It is alleged bv some parties that the police were very rough in their treatment of him. Dr. Marsh made a post-mortem examination of the body in spite of the threats of the brother of deceased. An abrasion was found on the left side of the fore head and on the bridge of the nose. Beneath the scalp on the right side was found a large amount of extravasated blood, and a fracture of the right pari tal bone, extending upward for a space of four inches. There was a clot of blood four inches in length and three in width and one inch in thickness, compressing the middle and posterior lobes of the right hemisphere of the brain, corresponding to the wound on the scalp. There were also two smaller clots on the left hemisphere of the brain. The fis sure or fracture was found to extend through the right temporal bone across the middle base of the skull. Death was caused by compression of the brain produced by the above injuries. How these wounds were received it is difficult to determine. They may have been produced by a fall from his coach, while intoxicated, or they might readily be inflicted with a club. Capt. Gunner will investigate the case, and to allow him time the in vestigation Was adjourned. IT IS GENUINE. THE ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY ALL RIGHT CARD FROM TAYLOR CO. New York, June 16th, 1871. To the Editor of the Herald: Having seen an inquiry in your valuable paper as to the legitimacy of the drawings of the Royal Ha vana Lottery, and knowing that you are always ready and willing to furnish any information, on any subject that is made a matter of inquiry through your valuable paper, wo put this in answer to your correspondent of the 14th inst., as to the genuine ness of the Boyal Havana Lottery. We will state, for the benefit of your correspondent, that the prizes, 604 m number, according to the scheme, are drawn at every drawing. Moreover, for the certifi cation of this, we are willing to send our check for SI,OOO, to be given to the party making such inquiry if we cannot prove it to his satisfaction. Again, we will give SIOO,OOO to any four charitable iustitutions that you may name, if we cannot prove that, in the scheme of the 25th of April we sold the ticket which drew the $200,000 prize, beside many other prizes. By inserting this, you will enlighten your corre spondent, and oblige Yours, TAYLOR CO., Bankers, No. 16 Wall street. The next Extraordinary Drawing of the Havana Lottery takes place on Dec. 20th, and includes One Capital Prize of $200,000 One Capital Prize of 100,000 One Capital Prize of 50,000 together with six hundred and thirteen other prizes, amounting in all to $600,000. Prizes cashed and information furnished, the hignest rates paid for all kinds of gold and silver, government bonds, etc., and all orders promptly filled by TAYLOR CO., Bankers, No. 16 Wall street, N. Y. A DAZZLE AT IRVING HALL. RECEPTION TO E. D. BASSFORD. On next Tuesday, the friends of Mr. E. D. Bass ford, the well known dealer in household goods, in tend giving him a grand reception. Mr. Bassford has but recently returned from an extended Euro pean tour. He visited all the places of interest, in spected the great manufactories, lived among the liveliest society, and enjoyed himself most thor oughly. That he enjoyed himself, any one who looks on his smiling face will at once perceive. His trip to Europe has added twenty years to his life, and wiped away as many from his brow. The re ception will undoubtedly be a grand affair, as Mr. Bassford is one of the most popular men in the city, and his friends are of the sort that know how to en joy themselves and. make those with whom they come in contact comfortable, contented, and happy. The reception is to be at Irving Hall, and tickets are sought for by all who like to be amused and enter tained, and who are anxious to do honor to an en terprising business man, a law-abiding citizen, and a genial, kindly gentleman. We needn’t wish those present a pleasant evening’s amusement. They’re bound to have it, in Fate’s despite. HORRIBLE INFANTICIDE. AN INFANT HACKED TO PIECES. Patrolman Draffin, of the Tenth Precinct, yester day, at two o’clock A. M., found in Houston street, near the Bowery, the dead body of an Infant. A further examination showed that the body had been horribly mutilated. The scalp was torn off, the face cut and scarred beyond recognition; both legs were lopped off at the knees and thighs. So horribly was the body mutilated that it was impossible even to determine the sex. Who the heartless murderers were, the police have been unable, as yet, to ascer tain, and there is little probability that they will succeed. The remains of the infant wore taken to the Morgue. A POLICEMAN TURNED THIEF. HE ADMITS HIB GUILT. John A. Whitford, formerly a member of the po lice force, and who was lately arrested and commit ted at the Jefferson Market police court on a charge of being concerned in a highway robbery, was yes terday brought before Justice Hogan at the Tombs police court, on the complaint of Edwin Edwards, of Bridgeport, Conn. The complainant states that Whitford hired a horse and wagon, worth $l5O, from him, ostensibly to go to Derby. Instead of this, he brought the team to this city, and sold it to a‘Mr. Somerville for an amount less than its real value. He was committed to await a trial. Small Pox on the Decline.—There is a steady decrease in the number of small pox cases In this city. Daring the week ending at noon yesterday there were but thirty-six cases reported to the Board of Health, a decrease of two, as com pared with the previous week, and five deaths, a decrease of five for the same time. The statement that there is an epidemic of small pox raging in South Fifth avenue (Laurens street), and that thirty cases had been reported from there within a short time, is incorrect. The fact is, that only one case has been reported from there for the past two months or more. There has never been occasion for the outcry made by some papers in connection with this disease. Ot course, it is always well to take preventive measures when a special disease threatens the metropolis, but the worst thing that can M done in any case is to unduly alarm the public whether a cause exists or not. Casualties Caused by a Runaway Horse. —Early yesterday, Patrolman Stewart at tempted to stop a runaway horse attached to a milk wagon, at the corner of Avenue A and Third street. He was knocked down by the frightened animal, and severely injured about the face and arm. The horse kept on his way, and dashed into the horses attached to car No. 5 of the Graud and Forty-second street line, injuring one of them severely. The horse was finally secured. The officer was removed to the sta tion house, and his wounds dressed. Attempted Suicide of an Insane Woman. —Mrs. Mary Ann O’Brien, aged 33 years, of No. 40 East Tnirty-second street, who has been insane for a considerable time past, yesterday, at six o’clock A. M., leaped from a third-story window of the above tonoment to the sidewtflk, and was dangerously in jured. She was sent to Bellevue Hospital THE PRINTERS} UNION.' ELECTION OF OFFICERS. An election for officers of the Printers’ Union of yuis city took place last Tuesday. Two tickets were in iho field, abd much interest Was taken in the con test d? the friends of either ticket.- After the ©lec tion was over, and when the vote 1 for President had been coJtnted, a number of roughs,- some of them members of the Vnion and others ae ignorant of types as dewjs are of Greek, burst in to-'the room and entered into*a sham fight, during which one of the roughs number of ballots amo£g those- cast for the Vice-President. Great indignation is Mt by the of Union at this outrage, andvre feel convinced’that at the meeting on Tuesday evening next the i.ibmbers; who were engaged in this shaiixeful proceeding wilf be summarily expelted. If ths printers would not have their trade society disgraced by a repetittefi ot this actcropt at ballot-box'stuffingt-hev’must severely punish all members who engaged'in the sham fight. The following is the vote on candidates so far as ynf counted: FOR PRESIDENT. R. McKechnto. .583 Hugh Dalfo© 56?' VICE PRESIDENT; The voteflbstroyed by baJot~lsox staffers. FDR SECRETARY;' R. H. Harmon .*..,.745 Joshua WillianW 30$ William Sorauead Fgan 104 FOR Ed. Cutlie .578 I Al. Burton... .-,,....562 FOR FUND TRUSTEE: C. S. Taylor 534 J. Warnock .549 FOR TRUSTEES. J. K Horan 5|5 G. CowleB? ~.569 Thos. Berry 65$ fG. 8. Howe .561 FOR SERGEANT-AT-ARMSi-- John J. BrOwfis—Unanimous. The' officers elected are? President, B. noVice-President elected-“ballot-box inU«> fered; Secretary, Robert Harmon; Treasurer,- Ed ward Cuttle, “Mariner of Hingland, has livek haft ’ome hat hease;” Fund Trustee, Charles S Trustees, James F. Horan and William G. Cowles? and Sergeant-at-Arms, John J. Browne, thooneak popular man in the Union. BUT EER BATTAEION. This company, which was formed a few weeks'ag