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ALBANY CORRESPONDENCE AMJW FERRY HOUSE." HiS LIFE AND HIS CHARACTER. MONDAY EVENING, APRIL S3. the Supervisors found when? they were in search of a location for the Court House. It iff gratifying to know that Brooklyn possesses bo many eligible sites for publio edifices. They will all come in by and bye.

We shall want a Post office' and a building for the United States Courts and Internal Revenue The Historical Society is to be provided with a building of its own, and in the course of a few years we shall want another theatre or two. The 23d Regiment seem to have abandoned their project of erecting an Armory and a public market. We judge so, because the site they selected has been offered to the Masons for their temple. The following is a list of locations of property offered to the Masonic Convention: On Fulton aftenue, from Smith street to Gallatin place, eight lots at $10,000 per lot, On Washington street, at the junction with Fulton, running back 210 feet to Adams, 19 lots for $100,000. St.

John's Church property corner of Washington and Johnson streets. The church property on Clinton Btreet near Pulton. Property corner of Fulton and Pierrepont streets. Property corner of State and Court streets. The Macomber lot at tho junction of Fulton and De Kolb avenues.

The first named site appears to be regarded with the most and will probably be the selection. A fine building would show on Fulton avenue to great advantage, the location is convenient to the business centre and all the railroads, and Fulton avenue is destined to become the fashionable business thoroughfare of Brooklyn. The New Febbt House. The Union Ferry Company has erected two handsome iron ferry houses in New York, and we were given to understand that similar structures would be put up on the Brooklyn side of the ferries. The Company has torn down the old ferry house at the foot of Atlantic st.

and commenced the erection of a new one. Butinstead of an iron structure like they have in New York, which would be a lasting ornament to the city, a wooden building is being put up. This is decidedly a shabby piece of business; the Ferry Company makes all its money off the citizens of Brooklyn, and this city is entitled to as much consideration as New York. Atlantic street is, we believe, within the fire limits, and if so, the Ferry Company is violating the law by erecting a wooden building. Will the Fire Wardens enquire into the matter and experiences, speaking camostly of the necessity of a preparation for tho great after llfo; that succoss hore, followed by defeat there, wero sad Indeed, no was in.

muattiveUVitelation to tho oxperioncca of Christian mon. Be said But religious subjocts woro inoro roalthan erer before; "that ho enjoyed communion with his Saviour, reading at tho same timo eonio vorses upon tho death of his eldest daughter, that breathed through paternal affection tho purest ptoty. HIS LAST ILLNESS was (ho coronation of jUaint Whon Informed that ho could last but a few hours, seizinghls wifo by tho hand, ho said, "Lot ns meet it liko Christians." Again, "Man has hut onco to dio, and if proparcd ono Umo is as good as another. I fcol that I am prepared." And still later tho llpa of tho dying statesman parted with this testl nidny to tho strngglo of nature and grace, and tho victory of Christ, words which should stand limned in light upon his monument: "The conflict Is strong, but tho othor sido is ours." Calmly, sweetly, triumphantly ho paseod away, making good in his own oxporionco tho sweet hymn ho sang so often ot his own fireside: "Josus con mako adying bod Soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I loon my hoad And breathe my lift out sweetly thero." Wherever mankind recognizes genuine manliness as superior to placo and pelf, he shall boa hero. Wherever the graces of a Christian shall bo regarded asthooino turo to bind tho sheaf of stalwart principles, hi noma shall bo graven on It.

As long as Republican institutions shall exist, will they foil the thrill of his influonoo. And when tho tower of our national renown shall have been lifted a thousand tlmoa more high, and white by tho busy and progressive fingers of tho coming centuries, until it shall become Babel reallzod and glorified, tho rallying standard of liberty and pure religion for every lost tribe and man, along which tho divtno influence of sainted men shall courso to heavou, bright with moro than a thousand bncklors, all "shields of mighty men," not least amongst tho worthies of tho raco will Btand tho illustrious name of Daniel Stevens Dickinson. THB BROOKLYN INSURANCE COMPANY HA8 DECLARED TO IT POLICY HOLDSB A OASH DIVIDEND OF FORTY PER GENT, To be paid at the nut satUemont ot Uiok annual ptetnhwu. with an amnio SURPLUS, Sufficient to have made a Dividend of FIFTY PER CUNT. But tho Board of Directors, looking to the SECURITY Of tho Company, and to tbo INTBRE STS Of the auured, deemed this Iotro XMvidMid of FORTY PEE CENT, ample.

With the auured, and prudont man soakinj; for Insuranfo and looking for seaurity, this couna should ba approved. The excess over tho 40 per tint standi credited to the assured to be applied on future dividends. DIVIDENDS ABE PAID ANNUALW. POLICIES AND PREMIUMS NON FORFEITUBiJ. THIRTY DAYS GRACE GIVEN IN PAYMUNT Of PREMIUMS.

MONTAGUE STREET, NEAR COURT, BROOKLYN AND 1 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. ragraph fromihe address the Connecticut' commend itself to every fair minded oitizen, and we commeiui.it 'to ottr lW publican friends hereabouts: t.v "If tho Union cannot bo restored without the exercise of despotic powor, tho question arises whether such a Union may not in. time become unsafe to ourselves and unworthy ot the cost we have endured for its preservation. If our fathers revolted against tho assumption of (he British Parliament that coold tax them to any extent while it denied them representation, wo ask if tho whole States in the Union can be safely subjected to tho legislation of Congress in their purely domestic affairs without being allowed a voice or a vote in such legislation The fact Uiat they havo, technically, forfeited their political rights, is not the question. Upon that theory they might nearly all be subjecied to the severest penalty of tho law against treason.

No man in the exorcise of his reason would propose to enforce Buch a penalty against whole communities. Tho civilization of the age forbids it. Christian charity, republican equality and ordinary good sense forbid it. An enlarged patriotism points to a more liberal policy. The condition of the public finances requires it.

Tho commercial, manufacturing and ogricultural interests of the country urge it. Tho honor of the notion in tbo eyes of the world demands it. Tho scli sacrificing Bpirt of the founders Of tho republic con nually pleads with ns to follow it if we would save to ourselves and transmit to posterity our priceless inhon tmce." The Connecticut movement proves one thing clearly. Andrew Johnson is already victorious. If the Republicans who met in New Haven had voted for the Johnson ticket, the result of the election would have been reversed.

We have no doubt but that fully one half the Republican voters of Connecticut will join in the new movement. Tho Democrats have shown that they are as strong as theRepublioahs united, with this disaffection the way to victory is clear for them, so long as they standby the Constitutional polioy of the President The civil contest ibr the Union is won almost before the battle really opened. In Connecticut we drove in the Radical skirmish line, and their demoralized forces have surrendered without conditions. Andrew Johnson may well be encouraged by the result of the first onset of his friends on his foes. What was Done at Albany.

In the hurry and confusion of the closing hours of the Legislature, itis very difficult tode termine the fate of the many local measures upon which action was delayed until the last days of the session. It appears from the letter of our Albany Correspondent, published elsewhere, that we were mistaken on Saturday in stating that the bill providing for raising money to pay debts incurred by the city officials, and for which no money was raised by taxation in other words, debts contracted in violation of the letter and spirit of the charter failed, but the clause providing for raising money to enable the Aldermen to have the streets lighted all night was stricken out, so that we shall have to depend for another year at least on the uncertain moon for light whenever the almanac tells us the moon ought to shine. In refusing to enable us to light the streets every night and all night with gas, our Albany Solons set at defiance the wishes of the people of this city. The bill for the better regulation of gas companies, which provided for an annual exhibit 6i the affairs of the companies and' for the distribution of all profits over ten per cent among consumers, failed to pass. It seems to us that if the friends of the measure had limited their purpose to securing, in the first instance, a statement which would show us the actual profits of the gas companies, we would be much nearer a settlement of the weary conflict between those who supply and those who use gas than we now are.

In Philadelphia the citizens are supplied with gas from works owned by the City. The net cost of gas is about $3 per thousand feet. If the Companies here could show us by verified statements of their business that their profits are but a fair return on their investments, they would do a great deal to secure their own peace and that of their customers. Right or wrong, the public believe that the profits of gas companies are enormous. If the public are mistaken in this, the gas companies are chiefly interestd in setting them right.

We are sorry the bill was not amended as we suggested. In that event if the Gas Companys had opposed it, it would have been prima facia evidence that the public bfiliflf is wall founded. Id attempting too muoh, the anti monopolists have lost all. The bill for the improvement of the plots of ground on Brooklyn Heights, left vacant by the termination of the streets between Fulton and Atlantic on Columbia street instead of on Funnan, as laid down on the map, we believe is now a law. In one of the little parks whose establishment is now secured, we shall expect to see a large eagle represented, as nothing more than a fitting acknowledgment of the fact that this project originated in the Eagle office.

In Saturday's issue we stated that the law under which the Commissioner of Jurors is appointed was left unchanged. We are assured that this is a mistake. The bill taking the The Union 'Ferry Company at Work A. Much Needed Improvement Atlantic Street Looking Up. 'Among the many improvements going on in this city, especially in South Brooklyn, the Onion Ferry Company have commenced operations upon ono, the need of which has long been felt, particularly by that portion of our citizonB who aro in the habit of crossing tho East River to and from New Tort by the Atlantic street or South ferry; namely, a new house on the Brooklyn side of that ferry.

Tho work of pulling down that disgraceful looking structure, hitherto at the foot or Atlantic street, was commenced sometime Bince. Flans for a now building having been furnished by Mr. William B. Olmsted, they wero given into the hands of Mr. George WV Wright, the energetic and able master builder for the Ferry Company, and ndw the work is fairly under way.

By the monfh'of July our citizens may expect to see a ferry house at the point named, of which they may be proud Although the structure will not be of iron, none bnt the best and heaviest timber will be used, and combined with heavy hammered glass, tho builder Is of opinion that it will last as iong as an iron building. On account of the safety.froru fire that an iron building ensures, if for nothing else, it is to be regretted that that material was not selected. However, as the Ferry Company havo the matter entirely in their own hands, perhaps "beggars should not bo choosers," and tho public will have to be contented with whatever iB provided for their accommodation. The new building will be largo and convenient, and will also present a beautiful appearance as a piece of architecture, judging from the plans. It might be well hero to remind tho Union Ferry Company that Fultonferry Bhould bo next in order, soe ing that all the others have been provided About Bix weeks ago work was commenced on the new building by Mr.

who has at the present time one hundred men employed. The foundation is laid on the lower Bide of the new and the timbers are all ready there to receive the planking. That part of tho building extending over tho water will bo uphold by piles firmly driven into the earth and surmounted by cross timbers, which, by the way, are covered with a coat of cement, to keep out tho worms. The land founda lion is secured by heavy timbers on a stone base. Ono side will necessarily havo to bo nearly completed before the other is commenced, but, as the different portions of tho building are nearly all now made and in the shop waiting to be taken out and put up no delay will arise.

The entire length of tho building, which will bo of tho Grecian order of architecture, slightly mixed with other orders, will be 166 feet; the oxtremo depth, 62 feet Tho center will bo surmounted by a domo, the top of which will bo 60 feet from tho ground: Above this dome, which will bo 40 feet in diameter, or Bpan, rises a tower 24 feet high making the highest point 84 feet from tho ground. The main entrance for foot passengers will bo in the centre of tbe front, a passage being on either sido of tho ticket taker's box. To the right and left will be double gates for tho entrance of carriages, wagons, with outlet gates on each sitlo. The sides of tho building aro to be about 15 feet high, and the ends, which will bo octagon shaped, 20 feet in height. These octagons are to lie surmounted by flag staffs.

Tho waiting rooms will be under the domo, which will form their ceilings being what iB called open timbered work; tho whole building, in fact, will be 61 this stylo. Tho doors of the waiting rooms will be double, and the rooms sido by side, the ladies having the right hand sido. From the centre, to the gateways, the octagons, andoxtending over tho whole upper part from side to sido, heavy hammered glass wnl bo placed between the timbers, thus admitting plenty of light olfhouyh tbe glass cannot bo Been through, being rough grooved on ono sido. Tho entire building will be well lighted and ventilated, and warmed by steam pipes in winter. Probably the whole Btructure will be painted brown stono color, and the roof, which will be sloping, covered with tin, cemented over.

A clock will surmount the main entranoo, facing Atlantic street. In a few words, as before stated tho new ferry houso promises to be something worth looking at and of which our citizens may be proud. Much credit is due to Mr. Wright for the thorough manner in which he is having the work executed. In connection with tha Union Ferrj Company, it may be well to state that they have given tho right of way to a dock that is to be built between their house and tho large storehouse on the lower side, by which vehicles will be able to pass dovm Atlantic street and aronnd the storchouso.

While this will be to tho advantage of the Company, it will be still more to the bonoflt of the ownora of the storehouse and tho public generally, and chows that tho Company are not altogether selfish. If the report is true that it "makes piles of soap," it is also true that some of it is used to wash out somo of tho old ferry houses and boat hitherto in use1. Prof. Doremus' Scientific Lectures. Professor Doremm delivered the concluding lecture of this scientific series, at the Academy of Musio, on Saturday evening.

The building was not so much crowded as usual, but almost every seat was filled, and the audience wero eminently appreciative, applauding the beautiful experiments of the Professor heartily. Tne mimcct or tne lecturo was. ua pieviuusiv an nounced, "Electricity," and previous to the commence ment of tne lecture, air. norcon, ou oenaji or mo mor cantile Library Association, came forward and returned the thanks of the Association to Prof. Doremus, to whom bo said the principal credit of gotting up tho lectures was due.

Prof. Doremus was then introduced, and commenced his lecture by an allusion to the discovery of electricity, and then went on to trace tho history of the various discoveries made in that important branch of science down to the present time, illustrating his remarks with beau tiful experiments 01 a most interesting cuaraotur. 10 diinw ihn nower of the electrical current, by means of a copper conductor altacled to a powerful battery, ho set in motion a Baw by which a quantity of wood was sawed, and set in motion some otner maomnory wuicn roci uiruu a two horso powor. He also gave somo beautiful illustrations of tho electric light, by running the electric current through glass tabes filled with various kinds of gases, making tho most brilliant and beautiful colored lights. Tho great feature of the illustrations was THE ELECTRO MAGNET, an apparatus shaped liko a huge opora glass, which waa suspended oy ropes ana puiioys ironi mo centre ui mo stogo.

A piece of iron veighing about 75 pounds was lirnnoht (nwardn this maimer, and when within about a foot, it was Buatched out of his hand by tho attractive force of the magnet and fastened to it. About fifty pounds of long nails wero brought towards tho magnet, and when about the same distance from it the nails all flew in a heap from tne ciotn in wnicn tney wero carriea and attached thomaelves to the magnet. A numbor of other beautiful experiments wero exhibited with the most satisfactory results and the audienco were highly pleased. It was half past oloven o'clock beforo the lecture was concluded, and the locturer beforo closing returned thanks to the attaches of tho Academy of Music, more particularly Mr. McNally, tho efficient stage carpenter, and Mr.

Weir, the janitor, for the assistance rendered in arranging liia instruments, and also to a number of other gentlemen who had rondored him aBBistanco during his lectures, Affairs at the Navy Yard. The monitor Miantonomah is to be placed in (he dry dock at the Navy Yat'd before going to sea Sho was in to day. Tho Bcraping will not occupy more than a couple of days at most, bo that she will probably sail for tho Eastern coast during tho latter part of the present week. The trunboat Shamrock is lvinff on tho Wavy Yard, and will sail for Eastport, as soon as she reccivos her complemontofmon. The Shamrockls a flno looking vesBel, being in appearance almost a counterpart of tho Winooski, of racing notoriety.

Thi. ronairs uoon tho sloons of war Iroquois. Pensa cola and Lackawanna aro being pushed forward vigorously, and it is expected that a very short time will suffice to place them in seagoing ordor. The finishing and fitting out of tho now sloops of war Neshaming aud MauawasKa is also oemg rapioiy pruceeueu wnu, auu tu a few weeks they will be enabled to make their contract trial There aro now about GOO reoruits on board the re. ceiving ship Vermont but a largo numbor of this 500 aro are already detailed for servico on board of tho vessels now being fitted out ot other porta for duty in tho flying Bquadron.

Several of the vessels will be Bent to Hew York to receive thoir crows as soon as they are ready for sea. One of the ycssobi, tho Augusta, will probably arrtvo to day, having sailed from Washington for this port on Thursday last, Amusements. The Pabk Theatre. This evening Mrs. Conway will return to tho boards and appear in ono of her most successful roi, Lady Teazle, in "The School for Scandal." This comedy iB ono of the best things done at tho Park, the company seem to fit the parts so well, Mr, Conway is the best Sir Peter Teazle on tho American stage.

A new candidate for popular favor, Mr. John Davis, from tho Liverpool theatres, makes his debut to night as Charles Surfare. Tho rest of the cast embraces Messrs. Bavidgo, Barrett, Chippendale, Styles, Stuart, Miss Hawthorne, Mrs. Howard, and Mrs.

Seymour. Hoolei's Opeba House. A new star makes bis debut hore to night, Mr. BradBhaw, whoso forte is Irish comedy, and the relo selected is Handy Andy, In addition to this the usual bill of minstrelsy, songs, dances and acts, in which Griffin, Purdy, Pell, Ralphs, Charles, Howard and Sanford will appear. The Associate Choies.

A grand conoert will be given on Thursday next at the Atheneum by the QBBOciate choirs of Brooklyn. Mies Charlotte V. Huteh ings, the much admired soprano, will sing on this occasion. The Gebhan Opeua. Manager Qrover pro poses to give as a taste of the quality of his Oormau Opera Troupe, appearing in Brooklyn for oho night to Hossini's great master work, "William Toll," will be given with tho same cast and accessories which 'have made the performance so successful in New York.

The cast includes Madame Bottor.M'lle Dzuiba, Messrs Himmer, Habclmen, Farmes, Weinlioh and Steluecke' The chorus will comprise a hundred and fifty voices' selected from three Gorman singing societies of New York. St. Mask's Conoebt. The Annual Concert of St. Mark's Sunday School will be repeated this eve ning at the Atheneum.

Gband Conoebt. The grand conoert of the i 69th' Regiment band, bettor known as the' 'Assumption comes off to morrow evening at the Athenaum. In addition to Mr, Ebon, the flute soloist and other in. strumental performers, a number of prominent vocalists will assist on the and the affair will doubtless bo very successful. Tee SotrrHsmE Eailboai).

The Sonthsjde railroad Company.advertue for proposals for cpnstruot that this desirable enterprise will soon be coniummated LAST HOURS OF. THE SESSION, What has been Done and Left Undone in Relation to Brooklyn! DEFEftT OP TDE CMBTEB AMENDMENT BILL THE DEFICIENCY BILL PASSED. Tbe Clause Providing for Lighting the. Streets all Night Stricken Out. TITLES OF BROOKLYN BILLS PASSED.

Aldaht, April 31st. At near midnight on Friday, the Legislature of 18C0, adjourned tine die. It was a hard working bod; not more than ordinaiily able, and lcavoa a record of no particular importance, in viow of the defeat of certain" great schemes in the Senate. THE CHASTER BILL was beaten. Its loss about a week Bince created considerable excitement, but the hope' of its discovery led fatal delay.

An investigating committee was appoint, od, but did nothing, bnt the friends of tho measuro drew up a new bill, which passed tho Senate last night, and was defeated in the Assembly. Vhe effort to pass the bill was prodigious, half a dozen Brooklyn mon being on the floor, urging and pressing it. But the opposition, well managed, and very quiet, reserved their fire till the last moment, and then came down on tho bill like a thouEand of brick. Objections came to it from every quarter. Democratic and Iiepublican, much to the dismay of its friends, who could not account for such forcible demonstrations.

Messrs. Goodrich and Buckman tried to get it through at tho last moment, but again failed, and the charter of Brooklyn is not atn endedi THB DEFICTENCV The Houso passed tho Deficiency bill, after amending it by inserting a provision for lighting the streets oil night. The Senate would not concur aud appoiutod a Conference Committee, which was met by a similar committco on the part of the House. The result was that the item was stricken out, and our streets must remain in darkness. It is said there was a big job in tho appropriation.

BILLS SIOHBB. The following Brooklyn bills bad been Blgnod on Saturday: Eelalivo to town elections. Extending time for Flatbush Gas Co. to pay in its cap tal stock. To amend an act entitled "An act to widen South 7th street, and a part of South 6th in tbe city of Brooklyn, and to regulate, grade and pave tbe same." To amend an act entitled "An act to consolidate tho cities of Brooklyn and Williamsburgh and the town of BuBhwick into one municipal government," Amending charter of Phenix Fire InB.

Co. Metropolitan Health bill. In relation to security to bo given by supervisors of towns. Amending act incorporating East N. X.

and Jamaica li.R. Co. Amendatory of Metropolitan Polico Act. Amendatory of act authorizing tho extension of timo for collection of taxes in tho cities and towns of tho Btate. To authorize District Attorney of Kings Co, to employ a clerk.

Incorporating Board of Trustees of Gon. Con. of Uni vorsalisls. To extend time for the completion, and to increase the capital stock of tho Long Island Southside Railroad Company. To alter Commissioner's Haps.

To amend an act entitled "An act to alter Commissioners' Maps" of Brooklyn. To exempt certaiu proporty of the Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society, of South Brooklyn, from taxation. Providing for submitting tho question of a State Con vention to the people. For tho better protection of seamen in New York and Brooklyn. To amend act to alter Commissioner's map, passed March 14th, 1866.

Relative to salary of County Treasurer. Relative to Brooklyn lands devised by Liman Bergen, deceased. Authorizing incorporation of associations to erect monuments in honor of tnose who fell for the Union. In relation to fees of grand and pettit jurors. In relation to appointment of phonographic reportor for City Court of Brooklyn.

Enabling lodges and chapters of Freemasons to take hold and convoy real estate Concerning Bath and Coney Island Railroad and for relief of the Eame. Authorizing appointmont of Assistant City Superln tendent for Common sobnnln nf Brooklyn. For relief of Brooklyn and Rockaway Beach itauroad Company. To prevent tho throwing of substances in tho public streets of Brooklyn. To incorporate tho Brooklyn Ladies' Collego.

To fix salary of City Judge. To authorize Board of Supervisors of Kings Co. to borrect illegal assessments for town, county, and Stato taxes. To direct the employment of a stenographer for tho Supreme Court, Circuit and Court of Oyer and Terminer in and for Iho County of Kings, To conflim title of the Manhattan Life Insurance Co, to certain lands in the City of Brooklyn, and to extend the timo for holding the same. Amondatory of Excise Law of 1857.

Amendatory of act of 18H, providing for Doputy Clerk of Court of General SesBionB. Regulating County Medical Societies, Amendatory ol act incorporating societies for social and recreative purposes. In regard to Normal Schools. Incorporation of Society for prevention of cruelty to animals. Regulating use of certain boats afld vessols within limits of Metropolitan Police District.

fix salaries Justices of the peaco in the City of Brooklyn. Increasing compensation of Justices of the Sessl in. Increasing salaries of Justices Clerks. For roliof of Common Schools in tho City of Brooklyn. Authorizing Boarde of Supervisors to hold special meetings for the purpose of levying tax to pay bouda iBSucdor other obligations incurred, for payment of bounties.

Repeal of Soldiers Voting Law. Incorporating Now York aud Brooklyn Floating Storage Petroleum Company. Incorporating Brooklyn Trust Company. Regulating sale of liquors within tho Metropolitan Polico District. Authorizing appointment of criors in Courtof Record.

Tho Brooklyn Heights Bill. Besides theso there are a number of others, which have yet to be recorded in tho Secretary of State's office. I will send them at the earliest moment. THE REGISTRY LAW. The new Registry Law iB an insult to the people of New York and Brooklyn, moro marked than that of last year.

The Police Commissioners aro invested with entile control over elections, and no man can bo registered without tho consent of threo out of four Inspectors. The Democrats earnestly protested against its enactment, but their appeals were useloss and tho bill passed the last ono of tho session. BUSINESS IN ASSEMBLY. Bills introduced 1107 Bills from Senate 371 1508 Of which were placed on Goneral Orders. .1040 Read third time 1121 The calling of the ayes and nays upon tho final passage of those bills, equals 143,872 names, exclusivo of absenfcPB.

Concurring in amendments mado thorelo in tbe Senate, and other questions taken by ayes and nays, which will incroaBO the number to 200,000. Tho amount of business transacted in tho House is twenty percent, above that of last year, whon thobusi. ncss was twenty per cent greater than tho year before. OlT DOOH SPORTS. Boating.

More than nsual spirit is manifested this season among the lovers of aquatic sports, The various Yacht Clubs have waked from their winter's Bleep and aro making vigorous preparations for victories yet to be won. America now holds the "Champion Cnp," bnt there seems to be a fair prospect of hard work to retain it. English yachtmen seem suddonly to have recognized the fact that for eight years the Now York Yacht Club have held in their possession, almost, if not entirely undisputed, tho cup won by th.0 America in the memorable contest ot Cowes. Accordingly thoy promise to Bend over a boat during the coming season that shall carry tho coveted prizo back to British waters onco more. Talk is cheap, however, and the "Champion bo won agreatmany times on paper and yot, after tho real contest, remain where it now is, in American hands.

It 1b a pleararo to chroniclo tho fact that Brooklyn promises to improvo during the coming season, her already high position. Tho Brooklyn Yacht Club, whoso doings wo noticed some days since, ore alivo and working. New members aro being added and now boats built. Tho new eloop rigged yacht "Eva," owned by George L. Lorrillard, of whose launching a short account was at the time given in the Eagle, promises to be a valuable addition.

Sho is one of the moat beautifully modeled boats afloat, was built at tho yard of Messrs. O. R. Portion, and with especial reforence to Bpood. Her dimensions have been already given.

The yachts "Mystic" and "Quickstep," by a slip of the pen, reported in our former article aa belonging to "the Club," are. owned respectively by James Troy, and J. H. Dimon, Esq. The day of tie annual Regatta will bo fixed upon daring the eoming week.

The international sculling match betwoon James Hamill, of Pittsburgh, the champion oar of America, and Harry Kclley, of Putney, England, tho champion on that aide the Atlantic, is attracting considerable attention. Hamill is now on the way to England, having left on the steamship New York that sailed on Saturday last: He is a splendid specimen of muscular energy and manly Btrengihand seems confident of h'U ability win honor for bimeelf and Amorica. A Dashing Tubn out. Since the circus left town, the equestrian Bensation been Brother Craige's establishment. It is a gorgeous affair, a crimson and gold wagon, with a pair of splendid bays, driven tandem.

Great is Wheolor Wilson's sewhrj machine, and Craige is its prophet, New Musio. We have received from Panor mo Van Dtiyn, 108 Orange stroet, tho musio of tho' new Bong "The Lover's Wish." Tho words and molo dy are by Charles Blimphini the 'music was arranged by alt. Sedgwick, thownplbiiie cAe d'drchuira of Conway's. is dedicated to Viola who introduced it. to the poblio by singing litat the theatre on the occasion of her benefit, Sermon by Rev.

W. A. llnrtlett. The Elm place Congregational Chnrch was filled last ovening, by a very attontlve congregation. The pastor, Rev.

Wm. Alvin Bartlott, proached a Bor. mon upon tho Life and Character of tho late Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson." Taking for his text the fourth verso of tho fourth chapter of tho song of Solomon, "Thy neck 1b liko tho tower of David, bulldod for an armory, whereon fhero hang a thousand bucklers all shields of mighty men," the rcvorond gontloman discoursed concerning the departed statesman as follows: THE NEWS OP HIS DEATH.

Another mighty man is fallen. Another buckler, whose boss has been conspicuous in tho foreground, challenges a position in galaxy. Daniel Stevens Dickinson, in mid manhood; by a sudden summons, is called from an earthly court of justice to the bar of God. During tho last twenty five years his name has grown to bo a household word. So interwoven with tho present has it been that all varieties of orators uttered it the judge, the olergymon, tho lecturer, the Congressman and the Cabinet Secretary.

It is not too much to say that his nnlooked for denilBO was a shock to tho nation. When the announcement was read, upon last Friday, week ago, thousands familiar with hia form and character, mingled sorrow with their Burprlse. Flaga half masted, as though the highest government dignitary or a military chieftain had fallen. The Supremo Court of the State, after eulogistic commonts upon his worth, immediately adjourned. Tho National Supreme Court, the Superior Court and the Court of Common Pleas, and tho Marine Court, pay, unbiddon, the same tribute of respect The distinguished members of tho legal profession who had inoasitrod his stcol and tried its metal, in a public meeting mingle eloquent appreciation with tearful condolence.

The Legislature of tho State in both branchos, Senate and Houso, pass resolutions commemoratlvo of his worth aud of their Borrow. The Secretary of Stato hastens to express his own and the Chief Magistrate's emotions of boroavo mont. Tho President addresses a note of private condolence to the widow, and at once responds to a request of the dying statesman, by appointing bis son in law, Mr, Courtnoy, his successor in office. Surely this man bad abold upon tbo nation. After depicting the funeral procession, and tho universal expression of Borrow Bhown at Btnghampton, where tho body was taken for intormont, and also mentioning the fact that tho sad event took placo in a month over memorable to tho American peoplo, tho speaker went on to say that tbo period embraced in tbo life of Mr.

Dickinson, from tho beginning of tho nineteenth century to its Bixty sixth year, marks an ora in tho world'B history, whoso glgantio events have told more beneficially upon tho human race than any other in its history, Bave the eolllary opoch of tho Crucifixion. When our distinguished friond first bow light in Con eclicut, Napoleon tho First had swung bis grand om piro into tho political zonith. It was during this first year of tho century that tho seat of government was removed from Philadelphia to Washington. John Adams, the immediate successor of tho Fathor of his Country, in tbo last year of his PreBidoncy. Thomas Jefferson delivered his inaugural on the lib day of March, .1801.

During this consolidating, growing poriod of the young Republic, whilo its foreign policy was boing shaped, its domestic government matured, our young friend in tho wilderness of Middlo Now York, (for his father bad transplanted this Now England scion,) waB fighting tho obstacles to an education as schoolboy and farmer, as fullor, cloth dresser and teacher, with moro success than Napoleon fought tho snows of Rubuia, but with Napoleonic grit, HIS SEEYIOBS. Covering with hiB recollection every administration excepting the first two; growing in intelligent appreciation of politics and events brought oarly to responsible trustB that brought him in contact with tho first minds of the day, he saw the beginning and the. ending of many vital public issues long since passed; heard tho first whisperings of tho slavery agitation, took part in tho gigantic struggles that it cost in tho midst of our crcatcst Senate, and lived to see our greatest shame aud inconsistency plucked out of the fair bosom of tho liberty we love, and in the ripeness of his maturity wioldcd the battle axe of the Lion Hearted to help slay our national sin. It were honor enough to bo the humble sovorelgn of a ballot during a half century in which such stupvndous events were poised upon its disposal; but to bo solectod to represent his district in tho Sonato of tho Stato at a timo when questions of uuusual public imporianco engrossed its' deliberations; to bo chosen presiding officor of this same body as Lieutenant Govornor of the Stato, to bo quickly transferred, for a period of seven yearB, to tho Senate of the United Slates; to stand, tho youngest member of tho noblest deliberative body in tbo world; to have a passage at arms with tho acknowledged strongest intellect of tho day over his ABbburton treaty, and thus to win and retain tho respect of a Congress mighty for ovil and mighty for good, where Calhoun sat between Clay and Webster, as the tiger between tho lions; to bo for yoors the honored Chairman of the Committoo of Flnonco; to stand with tho wisdom of tho nation in tho grand compromise of 1850, that Herculean, yet vain attempt to seal up a crater with masonry, to cover a cancer rathor than cnt it out; to bo the author jof the policy, Adeemed wisest at the day, of granting unto territories tho right to decide their own social status; tomovo as powor in in tho midst of theso historic scenos, and to boar away Buch a trophy as tho following, a frco will offering from tho greatest living man.after yeai of Btrife and acquaintance. I alludo to Mr.WebBter'B lettor, which says: "Tho more I have known you, the greaterhas been ray esteem for jour character and my respect for your talonls.

But it is your noblo, able, manly and patriotic conduct in support of the great measures of this session, which haB entirely won my heart and received my highest regard. I hope you may livo long to sorve your country, but I do not think you aro over likoly to see a crisis in which you may bo able to do so much oither for your distinction or for the public good." Littlo did the great Massachusetts Senator anticipate tho fullill mcnt of that prediction which ho put hypothotically in file grandCBt period, which, cluscs, with, "a land drenched, it moy, bo with fraternal blood." Ho adds, "You havo Blood where others havo fallen. You havo advanced with firm, manly step whoro othorB havo wavered, faltered, and fallen back. And for ono I doairo to thank you, and to commend your conduct out or tho fullness of an honest heart" To bring such laurels back to private first in omineuco in tho profession of law in every court in the State; to bo prominently beforo every convonlion of his party as a candidate for the Presidency through tho admiration and partiality of his friends, to be associated in the mindsof the peoplo with' overy hiirh office as though ho wero worthy to fill it, dtfl to rise in hiB majesty at length as equal to ovir great issuo, meeting tho and not living among tho fossils, and doing a patriotic service that will make his namo revered, in future ages that shall enjoy tho liberly hiB eloquonco helped to purchase; to occupy thus bo prominently the public attention for a quarter, of a century makes a man of noblo mental fibre, of high character and heart qualities. The character of the intellect that wrought so high a purpose waa purely Amorican, both in its virtues and in its faults.

HIS HONOR AS A MAN. After speaking of Mr. Dickinson's education, boauty and slrongth of mind and his determination nf will which carried him thro' every oelt OVement, ho ffent 0 to say that the Controlling forcoof hw uie dut'pur thou tho common ones of money getting slid position geltlng. He failed' to eeizo iho fortunes within his grasp and opened bis benevolent hand with fortunes in his possession. A public servant for moro than thirty years, and dying clear of government gold that no man might say that polf was his incentive.

In 1852 he declined' the iunforlunate collectorEhip of tho post of NewYork, which in itsolf is considered a fortune. Had he been a mere politician hiBopportunitics must havobcen abundant for leaiing hia family amidst tho luxury of wealth. Ho possessed neither the wily cunning nor secrelivonoss, nor the unprincipled ambition of a political trickster. Hence politicians at times havo used him, and again betrayed him and doceived' him. But with fearless indiguation ho has stopped upon tho rostrum, anil exposed and denounced both them and then' Bcliemep.

That ho was to hiB death hour hatod by that hungiy horde ol trafficking demagogues who have speculated on the blood and credit of the nation adds a bistro lobisiamo. Nor was ho impelled by an ambition lor place. Ho lias dcoliucd enough offices of emolument and power to make ordinary mon distinguished. Niy, it can be said of him, as of no other American Statesman, living or dead, that ho virtually refused the Presidency of tho United States on a point of honor, whon all thc clock work otporty was moying him on to sm'o success. As he stood in that Baltimore Convention of 1852, ho was the contro of a Bpectaclo that is a glory to American' history.

Tho first cholceof tbo Virginiadolegatioa, which was, aftor his declension, forced to nominato Pierce, he seized tho opportunity and improved it to assert that ho hold his honor dearer than tho loftiest position on the globe; that it was hotter to be truo than to bo President. Under tho enthusiasm of tho occasion and his electric speech, eyes were wot with joy, tho galleries Bpoke with a shower of boquots, and the nation felt prouder for the man that was uncovered. Falso and slismelcsB indeed murt bo the calumny that could link his name with that of office Beckor. Evory highest office in tho nation sought him, and ho aloue, the one man out of American generations and contom poraiy millions, rose superior to evory ofifcfril titlo, to tho nobler dignity of a truo manhood. Springing from obscurity, puBhing his own unaided way from place to place, until his reputation was national, a prominent candidate in every convonhpn of his party for tho first office in lis gift; and even hi tho laBt Baltimore Convention for tho Vice Presidencyt which would, by tho assassination, have clothed him, as it did another, with tho Executive Bccplre; unaided In tho mo'in by official positions, ho BlandB out a great and influential citizou.

Whether walking beneath the dome of tho Capitol or untitled along the bauka of the Chenango, ho was aliko a recognized power in the nation. What aro theox PresidentB of to day compared with him His friouds kept his name ever associated with the loftiest positions, yet he feels honored in receiving an appointment as United States DiBtrict Attorney, as ono of Mr. Lincoln's last acts. And ho gave to it his ripest ability as unto his country and not to man, A loftior spirit this than that of the generals who, if they cannot command the aimy, will not servo the cause. Mr.

Dickinson's last days were his greatest and his best. Never did'the man stand so majestically forth aa when Southern treason assailed tho cmh'ry in those very principles to which ho had dovotod his life. Ho pushed aBido, at onco, every low consideration. No abuse was too great, no imputation of motives too mean to brand him, by the traitors and thoir sympathisers. But ho, a private citizen in a romoto village, without official station to contribute dignity or authority to his utterances, in the spirit in which Cincinnatus left his plow, loft the duties of his profession, and tho30 Northern States rang with the reverberations of his majestic eloquence.

In every great meeting during the' war where vast masses wore congregated, stood this vcnciable and venerated chieftain. Who doc not recall, nn Union Snuarc. in tholdarkest hours of our conflict. when we needed wisdom and faith, that towering'brow and those streaming locks of silver, and that earnest voice given out with all tho firo of utterance and action of vmith. rc cnheartcnlnK the masses and holding them true to their great purpose.

Moro than a hundred times did ho do this service. And a grateful nation bends to lay (hat crown of silver with a crown of amaranth. Tome, that ho died without the highest position, without wealth, is the highest evidence of his thorough manfulneBs and consistency. AS A CHRISTIAN. However capaciouBand cultured his intellect, howerer industrious and Binglc almcd his life, however gonial and benevolent his conduct, yot theso aro not enough to account for the hold ho had upon tho mon of his day.

The Bible was bis familiar friond. So notoriously did he use its truths and quote its la nguage that ho earned tho soubriquet of Scripture Dick." Thero isnotau utterance in a public speech of his that docs not breatho tho spirit of this volume. Ho ever appeals to theholior Bide of man. For many years bo had been a consistent member of tho Church of Christ. Ho was vory pronounced and decided against sectarianism aud all nar rownei nd bigotry.

Two summers ago, preaching a eeimon in the villoge of Biughampton, upon the subject of "Christian Uni.in," I received a lottor tlio next dav from Mr. Dickinson, which illustrates at onco tho positiveness of his opinions, tho straightforwardness his language, aa well as tho liberality of his orood. Ho writes. "Being engaged jn treating a temporaiT tadi. poalUon last ovening, I could not couBUtoudy get over you, my rcgrefcor .1 des'red to hoar jOnupon my farorftelubject.

I am a hater of bigoted all Its mood. mor asaln, on a visit to my uellvo mot DKsoh oonvalesciDH after fever. He cog VOTed Yery freely and fulfy upon his religious belief This paper has tbe Largest Circulation of any Evening Paper published in the United States. Its value as an Advertising Medium, is tkerciore apparent. The Radicals Surrender in Connecticut.

Though tho unqualified supporters of President Johnson's policy failed to secure control of the State government of Connecticut, in the recent election, they came so near it, and so largely reduced the usual majority of the dominant party in the State, that their opponents at the close of the contest saw that at the next renowal of the conflict defeat certainly awaited them. Considering, likeFalstaff, that discretion is the better part of valor, the opponents of the President's restoration polioy in Connecticut, it appears, have grounded their aims and surrendered at discretion. The Democratic party in Connecticut, in proving to tho country that the position taken by their opponents was untenable, achieved a substantial victory, the first result of which is seen in the change of front on the part of their late antagonists. The Radical journals and orators pretended to be highly satisfied with the result of the recent contest, but it was evident to all that they wero not sincere in their boastings. The echoes of the hollow rejoicings over the "Connecticut victory" have hardly died away, and yet we have news of the "surrender" of the victors.

We hardly expected so frank and so speedy a concession to public sentiment. In a party sense tie Eepublican leaders of Connecticut have acted wisely in anticipating a defeat which assuredly awaited them, and in abandoning the field to their opponents, It is no disparagement at all to Lee's skill as a general, that he surrendered to Grant when he found he was overmatohed and beaten. It is no reflection upon oither the pluck or the shrewdness of the party managers in Connecticut that they havo taken advantage of the earliest they had kstab. solutely the prestige of success, to abandon a contest which they saw the hour after the ballots were counted could result only in disaster. The news of the surrender reaches us through the Hartford Commit, a paper which is owned and edited, if wo mistade not, by Mr.

Mr. Hawley, the successful candidate for Governor. We quote: (From the Hartford Courant, April 18.) A meeting of prominent members of tho Republican or Union Partyrt'etidiy to thenational policy as developed by President Johnson, was hold in this city yesterday, for tbe purpose of consultation and expression of opinion. All 'parts of the State wero represented by mou well known in public and private life as valuable citizens and consistent Unionists, among whom woro Hon, 0. F.

"Winchester, our Lieutenant Governor elect, and Hon. Loverott E. Pease, our Secretary of State elect. The meeting was called to ordor by Gon. James T.

Pratt, of Glastenbury, and was organized by the choice of tho following officers President Hon. Erastus C. Scranton, of Now Haven. Vice Presidents Hon. Oliver F.

Winchester, of Now Haven; Col. Dwight Morris, of Bridgeport; Hon. Thad deus Welles, of Glastonbury; Hon. Lyman W. Coo, of Wolcottvillc.

Secaetaries Willis J. Goodsell, of Hartford; Hon. Levorott E. Pease, of Somers; David 8. Buddook, of New Loudon.

After the objects of the meeting had been stated as above given, the Hon. John Woodruff, of New Haven, offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Voled, That it is expected that no ono will participate in the proceedings of this meeting who did not support the government during tho late rebellion, and who did not sustain the candidates of the Union organization at the recent State election. The first stipulation isJUberal enough, as a basis of political action, though probably intended ns an insult to all but majority of the voters of Connecticut; but wild insinuations of this character have been so common in tho mouths of reckless partisans during the war, that it has ceased to convey any meaning to the minds of those who use it, or to those to whom it is directed. The second clause oj Mr. Woodruff's resolution gives expression to what is, under the circumstances, the coolest piece of effrontery we remember ever to have met with.

The supporters of General Hawley in the late election did not dare to say that they sustained the President's restoration policy, and among the loudest, in rejoicing over the result, is "Dead Duck" Forney, the most malignant libeller of the President in the country. None but the supporters of the candidates who did not support the President a month ago may join with the men proposing to organize a party for his support! The conversion of Saul on his way to Damascus was hardly so. sudden as that of the Eepublican politicians of tho "Nutmeg State." While sudden conversions are, as a general thing, disinterested, we do not desire to dampen the new born zeal of those death bed repentents by hinting even a doubt of their sincerity. A Committee on Resolutions, consisting o' Hon. James F.

Babcock, of New York; Colonel Dwight Morris, of Brigeport, and Hon. Thomas Cpwles, of Harrington. The resolutions are what our Radical friends would call "decidedly coppery." If it is safe to say that if similar resolutions were offered in the Eepublican Convention which nominated Gen. Hawley, the mover of them would havo stood a fair chanco of being expelled from that body. Wo quote from the resolutions, embodying, as they do, a virtual surrender of the Radical position in Connecticut: Resolved, That we are decidedly in favor of the immediate admission to their seats in Congress of such loyal Itepresentaiivcs and Senators as prove their election, and satisfy each Houso that thoy possess the requisite qualifications.

Resolved, That as the secession doctrines, which ripened into rebellion against tho government, have failed of success in the last appeal, the enactments which tho insurgent States adopted, declaring such States out of tho Union, are absolutely null and void, such States remaining as before eutitled to all the rights and privileges which they possessed under the Constitution; only the individuals who participated in tho rebellion being guilty of the crime of treason and subject to pardon or punishment. Resolved, That without impugning the motives of tho majority in Congress, who treat the late ineurgontStales as conquered provinces, to be governed in their local and municipal ufl'airB as if they were without the Union and beyond tho protection of the Constitution, we nevertheless declare our firm conviction that such legislation is not calculated to promoto the mutual confidence upon which alone tho Union can be sustained and transmitted in all its just proportions to those who shall come after us. Resolved, That wo deoply sympathize with tho President, Andrew Johnson, in his efforts to maintain the Constitution inviolate against the prejudice of Bectional partisans the honest but mistaken opinions of impracticable theorists, and the bitter taunts and gross abuso of unscrupulous and vindictive enemies and we doubt not that when the voice of tho people is fully expressed, it will ba found to be in vindication of his just and magnanimous policy. "A little month; or ere those shoes were and what a change These resolutions are accompanied by an address to the people of the State. Apart from the croppings out of bitter party spirit here arid there, the address is temperately and judiciously worded.

It frankly confesses that the opposition of the Radicals in Congress to the President endangers the Union, and will inevitably lead to the irreparable damage, if not the absolute disruption of the Eepublican party. The address professes to doubt the sincerity of the party which committed itself to Johnson's policy in Connecticut, and whose gallant efforts have forced the very men who sign the address to abandon their opposition It modestly asks the men who carried the Johnson nag through the recent conflict to take "a back seat" and to permit the eleventh hottl converts to enjoy the spoils as the reward of their repentance. "We cannot," says iho writer of the address, "go with them" (the Democrats but he adds, "if they are sincere they can come with us." If there is going to be a parnership it is only fair that the profits of the cone ern shall be divided in pro portion to the capital invested. The Demo" crate in Connecticut bring to the support Of tiesiaeni one.uau tne voters of the State, Unless a wonderful change has taken place since the election, the managers of the new movement can hardly hope to bring the men whoiidicnled and libelled Johnson over in a body. However, the restoration of the Union is the main Object with the conservative party of the North.

If the Republicans will aid them in that, we believe the Democrats will be content to take the chances of success in a United Republic, The argument advanced in the foUowing pa THE MASONIC TEMPLE. Final Meeting of the Convention The "Sites'' Discussed The Business Handed Over to the Trustees. The Masonic Convention met again on Saturday night at tho rooms of Jappa Lodge, corner of Court and Joralemon streets, for tho purpose Of conferring with tho Trustees, in reference to iho immediate erection of a Masonic Temple. The meeting was called to order shortly after 8 o'clock, when It. W.

N. W. Waring, chairman, Btatod that tho bill incorporating a Masonic Hall Association had pasaod both Houses, and waB now a law. The names of the Trustees mentioned in the bill wero then called over, and thirteen were found to bo present. Tho chair stated that tho present Trustees would only act temporarily; that as soon as the etock was taken the Btock hoJders would nominate a Board of Trustees.

The roport of tho Committee on Sites was called for, when the chair stated that tho committee were not present, but that ho believed they wero of the opinion that the property of Judge Smith, corner of Fulton avenue and Gallatin place, was the most desirable. Other Bites had been mentioned by tho Commiitee, and ho had heard that tho proporty now occupied by St. John's Church, corner of Johnson and Washington streets, could be had on reasonable terms. Several other sites were spoken of, but they were not received favorably. Tho location spoken of on Clinton streot was not considered desirable from the fact that the stores in iho lower part could not bo lot so readily as if the hall was erected on a public thoroughfare, if waB also 6latcd that the property on tho corner of State and Court streets could be obtained.

One of the members of the Convention stated that ho had been requested to make a proposition in regard to tho property of John K. Perinc, at tho junction of Fulton and Washington Btrects. There were twelve lots, each 25x100 feet, which would give them a fine front, and this property could be obtained for $100,000. If tbe Masons purchased this property and constructed a fine edifice, so that tho lower part might be used for banking purposes, Mr, Perine pledged himself to leaBe tho lower part for ten years and pay $50,000. Mr.

Cavin thought that they were certaiuly to havo a full report on sites from the committee. Thoy had reported progress at the last meeting of the convention, and he aid not eo that they had made much progress. While Mr. Cavin was speaking, Mr. Waldron, tho chairman of the Committee on Bites, entered the room.

He said that when he left tho convention at tho former meeting, Mr. Cavin had the floor, and he was not Buro but that the gentleman had been speaking ovor since. Ho was under the impreBsion that ho bad given them a full report at the fomior meeting. Ho had certainly given them all the light upon the subject he had obtained. An appeal was made to the secretary, and tho minutes showed that Mr.

Waldron had not been rolioved from duly. Mr. Waldron then stated that he had abettor sito than had yot been mentioned; that of Macombor's square, at the junction of Fulton and DoKalb avenues. In his estimation this was the moat suitablo Bite that could bo obtained for tho Hall. They would have threo fronts, and tbe property could be purchased for a leBS sum than any of the other sites.

Somo of tho members opposed this location, on account of the shape of the lots, as thoy woro triangular. An inquiry was made as to whon they expected to get the money to erect the hall. Mr. Osborn Btated that thoy must first select a site, nfl then thov could net all tho money they needed. A delcgato from the Star of Bethlehem" Lodgo said as there wero so many conflicting views in regard to the subject, it would perhaps bo better to refer tho matter back to the Lodges.

The chair stated that tho Masons were going to build a hall, and that the Lodges had no powor over tho matter, Mr. Osborn said that they were wasting time, and had not as yet reached tho objoct for which they met. Their object was to give tho Trustees all tho information thoy could in regard to tho progress they had made; that after they had decided upon a site they could take a subscription book around to tho different lodgeB when ho was sure tho stock could readily be disposed of. Mr. Waldron again advocated tho eeloction of Macomber square, contending that it was a central location, and they could have over 126 feet front on Fulton avenue.

A site at the corner of Fulton and Herrepont Btreet was suggested, when the chair stated that tho property was under a lease for 21 years, and could not bo obtained. Mr. Oakley, one of the Trustees, Bald it would be to their advantage to get the most central location they could, and he thought the one at tho junction of Washington and Fulton streets, would probably bo tho most advantageous from the fact that the owner of tho property would take a lease of tho lower part for $50,000, Which was half the amount tho property would cost. Mr. Stephen HayneB said ho had understood this property had been purchased for a market, It was the same properly which had been negotiated for by tho 23d Regiment Armory Association.

Mr. Cavin suggested as a Bite a location at tho foot of Clinton street, terminating in Fulton. This he considered a central location, as all the cars passed the spot. It could bo purchased for about half the sum they proposed to give for tho proporty on Fulton avenue. A delegate said there hod been a great many sites proposed, 'and they had proposed to pay about $300,000 for tho ereclion of a hall.

Tho interest on $800,000 would be more, he thought, than they could realize. Thoy might have five stores under the hall, and let them for $2,600 each, which would bo but they would find that it would leave the lodges to pay about $10,000. Instead of paying $300,000, thoy had better talk of $200,000. He advocated tho site on Clinton street, which had, ho Bald, a front of 200 feet, and could be purchased for $50,000. Judge Smith's property wasagain brought up, when the Secretary Btated that the judge bad been offered $35,000 a week ago for two lota out of the same plot, but as the committco had tho refusal of the ground, he could not dispose of it, Mr.

Stephen Haynes spoke in favor of the Judge's property. It was raised as an objection, that the location was on the wrong side of the street, and that stores would not rent well there. The Secretary stated that Mathews' dry goods store on the same side rented for $1,800 per year. Mr. Waldron said there was a tune when there was a sunny and a shady Bide of Broadway, but when Mr.

Astor and Mr. Stewart built their stores on tho shady Bide of the street it made it a sunny side. Public opinion could be changed by a large investment. If Btorcs were put up on tho shady side of Fulton avenue it would change it to a sunny side. Mt, DunBback favored the location in Fulton avenue, on the ground that it waa the most central and that what money might be spent on architectural adornment would not be wasted.

All the money they might spend in ondcavoring to make a Hall on tho other locations mentitnei a structure of architectural elegance, would bo thrown away. They must have the Hall in a central location and on a public thoroughfare. At this point some of the Trustees who bad listened silently to the discussion, picked up their hats and proceeded to tako their departure. Mr. Earn moved that they adjourn sine die.

Tho Trustees thought they had been trilled with. The Chair hoped that the gontloman would withdraw themotionJ A resolution was adopted thanking the members of the Senate ana Assemoiy lor tneir eaorts in proounng tho passage of the bill entitled an act to incorporate a Masonio Hall Association for the Western District of tho Wtv of Brooklvn. The Trustees wore persuaded to return and went into Tirivatn conference. Thev organized by the appoint ment of Mr. Waldron as chairman, when they adjourned until this evening.

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Prico $2. pl 12tM WAS AMUSEMENTS. BROOKLYN ATHENAEUM URSDECO' OF THE ASSOCIATE CHOIRS OF BROOKLYN, ASSISTED BY MISS C. V. HUTCHINS, MR.GEO.A.LKSGARDfeD8FDGWI0K (By permission of B.

F. Baker's celebrated Cantata ol THE STORM Also Andrew Romberg 8 TRANSCIEST AND ETERNAL, Will bo produced on this occasion. JABE6 BUKa. Pismsrs G. BURNS, ALONZO PETITT.

Tickets GO cents; to bo obtained at James h. Lent a musio Blote 359 Fulton street; of any of tno members, or at tne door on the evening of the Concert. Conoert to coimnenco at 8 o'clock. a23 2t 'sod A (JAD10MY OF MUSIO. GRAND CONCERT, TO BE OTVENON FRIDAY, APRIL 27th, 1868, DY THE BROOKLYN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SAVING AND LOAN SOCIETY, For tho Benefit of a Fund for DISABLED MUSICIANS, ASSISTED BY MISS BRAINEHD, MR.

R. GOLDBECK, C. THOMAS, HENRY MOLLENHAUER, SEDGEWIOK, OSTERMAYEB, Aud other. THE BROOKLYN SAENGERBUKD, AND GRAND ORCHESTRA SELECTED FBOM THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. Admission tl.

Reserved Seats, without extra charge, to thi) holders tho first 1,000 Tickets. Doors open at 7. Commence at 8 o'olook. Ticket Office, 3S7 Fulton street, under tho Pork Thoatro Brooklyn. a216t MEETINGS.

PENIAN BROTHERHOOD. A publio meeting ol tne uoraitine uircio win do noma their Hall 1,002 Fulton avenuo, near Adolphl stroot, on TUESDAY ISVlSHlflU, 21TH intsj The following speakers will address the O. Mahoney, Hon. Stephen J. Meany, Col.

J. Ka iUiioiAAY liVftmrm, am i in ik. .1. ranasb, QUINS, Oontri'. THOMAS JBCUOWAM, POO y.

i.i ii i.i A TkT tl t.l I riiurarnr.An i I The first publio meeting, under the amjiaoi or ROCHESTER AVENUE TEMPERANCE MOOim. Will bo hold at thy ROCHESTER AVENUE MISSION CHA1 1.1,, (near Fulton.) TUESDAY EVENING Mill, INhT AT 8 ci ot Addresses by J. B. MERWIN fe. "J'uS jTHliltS.

HUTCHINS, singing by thoTRtU Ami 2i Jt Admission free. T.T,. i AOTiosr mug Y'a 'pubito tho unucraitnod. iropmu melting, at Iho TcU on. TUESDAY, l.inhtHL'UUI.

ni'U' to hrwu. nbout unction gtont, wo oall tha Ira ffauors a losltlnialo buMneu. plying hoavy and 10 lSs0Sment, which has already dimlniahad our taxes to Iho eovormatu tflab () Ptosis, thiec fold, tjoro aUoh harsh' aal l), uroau. Beibeclr, Seiw F.Kaia T.Wet H.Kun H.Batt .1 Ttntiin. T.

Oitonneyer, O. Eolutel L. K'lommarer, H. Baden, Ohr. Naisewald.

T. Miller. O.Scbmld G. Wernor, M. Meyer, F.

Kaiser, iunnmcbatn, H. Batterman, t213t the 24tn oay itj 0 atlondanco would resuMt call tiB Brooklyn. Williams power of filling the office out of the hands of tho Surrogate, County Clerk and Dis trict Attorney, failod to pass the Son ate, but by an addition to a law relating to jurors in this county, the same object, we are informed, was secured, and the power has been transferred to the County Judge, the City Judge, the Sheriff and Surrogate. Politically the Board is equally divided, and we assume that it will carry out tho evident intention of the Legislature, and give the place to the best man claiming it, irrespective of party consider ation. The law limiting the fare on our city railroads to five cents, as was expected, failed to pass.

As long as we send railroad managers to legislate on railroad matters we deserve no reliefi and will get none. The Wallabout improvement bill failed. While the bill was not free from objections, it would have reserved the water front to the city, and this would have been a great point gained. The Charter amendment bill, after having passed one House, was stolen, it is said, before reaching the other. This is one way of defeating legislation, and proves the "perfeet looseness" with which business is transacted during the last hours of the session.

We are not sorry for the defeat of the bill, but we should not be sorry to see justice dealt out to those who took so questionable a method of effecting their purpose. We trust to be able to present in a day or two a resume of the legislation of the session, prepared by our Albany correspondent, who has not yet abandoned his post at the Capital. The Birth Day of Thomas Jefferson. To day is the anniversary of the birth day of ThomaB Jefferson, the evangel of American Republican Democracy the first President elected in opposition to the "Federalists," who would have destroyed our majestic form of government by centralizing powers at Washington never confered on the General Government. Here are his principles, as laid down in his first inaugural message.

There is no better day than this to subscribe to his political creed; "Equal and exact justice to all men of whatever Btate, or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none, the support of Slate Governments in all their rights, at the mott competent administration for our domestic concerns, and the surest bulwarks against anti republican tendencies; tho preservation of tho General Government in its whole constitutional vigor as Bheet anchor of our peaco at home and safety abroad'; a jealous care of the right of election by the people; a mild and safe corrective of abuses which are lopped by the sword of revolution whon peaceablo remedies aro unprovided; absolute acquiescence in the decisions of tho majority tho vital principal of republics from which there is no appeal but to force, the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism; Vie supremacy of civil over Vie military authority; economy in our public cxpenBO, that the laborer may be lightly burdened; the honest payment of our debts, and tho faithful preservation of the public faith, Tho diffuaion or information, and the arralgn meit of all abuses at the bar of public opinion; freedom of religion: freedom of the vress: freedom of Via nnnn tin. der the protection of the habeas corpus, and trials by juries The Mabonio Temple. The project of erecting a Masonio Temple in Brooklyn is progressing satisfactorily, and we may expect within a year to see the work commenced on the construction of a huilding which shall be an honor to the ancient fraternity, and an ornament to Brooklyn. The matter has now passed into the hands of the Trustees incorporated by a Aavi4 nitl nt T.nlnl'niV 1. WrWT "uu i lUftttiS Mrel)ee'6ffijpM''TMiftaS.