present condition of prosperity and efficiency; and his usefulness in the Order at large will, we trust, be properly appreciated. FLAG PRESENTATION.-On the 17th inst., Warren Chapter was the recipient of a magnificent silk flag, the pure stripes and stars of the nation, prepared as a present by the Warren Association. The ceremonies of presentation took place at the chambers of the Chapter, in Court street, near Fulton, Brooklyn, in the presence of a large assembly of ladies and gentlemen; after which, the whole party was entertained with a superb invitation ball and supper. Chancellor Whitney, of Franklin Chapter, presented the flag on behalf of the Association, and it was received in a neat address by Chancellor Paige, of Warren. PUTNAM CHAPTER, No. 8, held a public meeting at Rutgers Female Institute, in Madison street, on the evening of the 12th inst., at which Chancellor Morton, by request, repeated his classic lecture on the "Elements of our National Decay." The large lecture-room of the Institute was densely filled with a highly respectable audience of ladies and gentlemen, and the address was listened to with evident marks of approval and delight. The committee of Putnam Chapter are entitled to much credit for the handsome manner in which their duties were performed. ALBANY.-We learn from Chancellor D. K. Seaman, who is spending the legislative season at the capital, that our brethren at Albany are in good heart and spirit, and that both Liberty Tree and Star-spangled Banner Chapters are increasing rapidly in numbers. Chancellor Seaman anticipates that there will be at least six Chapters in Albany by the first of January, 1853, and measures are now in progress for instituting a Chapter at Troy. This information is cheering. DAY SESSIONS OF CHANCERY.-In conformity with a resolution adopted in January last, the Chancery of the State of New-York will meet on Monday, the first day of March next, AMERICAN CHAPTER, of Jersey City, is preparing for another public demonstration in that city, to take place in a few days. Keep the ball rolling. NEWARK.-After partaking in the ceremonies of the 23d in this city, the brethren of Newark, N. J., intend to close the day with appropriate ceremonies at their Hall, Morris Buildings, in Broad street, in the course of which Brother Bradley, of Excelsior Chapter, of Newark, will deliver an oration on the Character of Washington. The ceremonies will be public. WAYNE CHAPTER, of this city, will receive a banner, to be presented by the Wayne Association, on the 19th inst. The ceremonies will take place at Knickerbocker Hall, corner Twenty-third street and Eighth avenue. DIRECTORY OF CHAPTERS, O. U. A. The names of the S. and C. C. of Chapters will be inserted at $2 per annum. STATE OF NEW-YORK. Wm. W. Osborn, G. S.-Chas. E. Gildersleve, G. C. C. Columbia, No. 7, Thursday, cor. Bleecker and Morton sts. E. A. Schermerhorn, S.-Wm. P. Armstrong, C. c. Decatur, No. 16, Thursday, cor. Broadway and Grand st. Ethan Allen, No. 20, Tuesday, c. S. 1st & 4th sts., Wil'b'g. Fort Washington, No. 23, Yonkers. hampe, No. 25, Thursday, corner Grove and Hudson sts. Plymouth, No 26. Thursday, Court st., near Fulton, Br'kn. Bunker Hill, No. 27, Friday, cor. Bleecker and Morton sts. Excelsior, No. 28, Tuesday, corner Grand and Ludlow sts. Independence, No. 29, Wednesday, National Hall, G. L. Haight, S.-Thomas H. Pallister, C. C. Oneida, No. 33, Thursday, 149 Bowery. Jasper, No. 35, Monday, corner Bleecker and Morton sts. Wm. B. Smith, S.-Edward O. Burling, C. C. American Star, No. 37, Thursday, Ramapo, Rockland co. Magna Charta, No. 3, Thurs., cor. Court & Sackett, B'n. William Hunt, S.-George C. Blanke, C C. Zachary Taylor, No. 39, Wednesday, 3d Av., near 58th st. Tappan, No. 40, Monday, Piermont. New-York, No. 41, Friday, corner Grove and Hudson sts. E Pluribus Unum, No. 43, Wed., c. Bowery and Broome sts. Valley Forge, No. 51, Wednesday, 149 Sixteenth street. Fort Greene, No. 54, Wed., Granada Hall, Myrtle Av., B'n. Star Spangled Banner, No. 56, Wednesday, Albany. STATE OF NEW-JERSEY. John H. Lyon, G. S.-J. B. Cleveland, G. C. C. Pioneer, No. 1, Friday, Morris' Buildings, Newark, James R. Sanford, S.-Henry Babbitt, C. C. Clark, No. 2, Monday, Rahway. Nathan Hale, No. 3, Thursday, Morris' Buildings, Newark. Jersey Blue, No. 5, Monday, New-Brunswick. Geo. L. Sneden, S.-Andrew Van Bussom, C. C. American Flag, No. 10, Tuesday, Morris' Buildings, New'k. Liberty, No. 11, Wednesday, Bergen. Columbia, No. 12, Saturday, Madison. Excelsior, No. 13, Monday, Morris' Buildings, Newark, ONE A YOUNG MAN ABOUT 20 YEARS OF AGE, 334 inches in height weighing 20 pounds. Two Active, Sprightly, Intelligent Little Beings 294 inches in height, weighing only 17 pounds. THE OTHER A YOUNG LADY 11 OR 12 YEARS OF AGE, CAN BE SEEN AT THE CORNER OF BROADWAY & LEONARD STS. FOR A MONTH OR TWO, Where they have already been exhibited to Crowds of Visitors for Three or Four Months! They were taken from the newly discovered and IDOLATROUS CITY OF IXIMAIA, IN CENTRAL AMERICA, where they have been kept with superstitious veneration, distinct and secluded, as a Caste of their Priesthood, and employed as mimes and bacchanals in their pagan ceremonies and worship. NO ADEQUATE DESCRIPTION CAN BE GIVEN OF THEM! For the reason that they are unlike any thing but themselves. They are absolutely a New and Unique Race of Mankind, a most Extraordinary and Inexplicable Phenomena, such as never have been seen by Civilized Nations. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. . . CHILDREN HALF PRICE. The Annual Washington Birth-day Ball OF WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION DANCING CLASSES. WHALE AND DAUGHTER RESPECTFULLY MR. comence TILL be held at "METROPOLITAN HALL," on W MONDAY EVENING, February 23. The Association desire to remind their friends that the Tickets are limited, and under no consideration will money be taken or tickets sold at the door on the night of the Ball. Thus no efforts will be spared by the Associa tion to insure the comfort and pleasure of their friends, and render this the most Elegant Ball of their series. There are but a very few tickets remaining unsold, and our friends are advised to secure them early. JOHN H. BRIGGS, President. HE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING ENLARGED AND Tbeautified his Establishment, No. 214 Broadway, is prepared to supply his friends and the public with SUPPERS, comprising Oysters of the finest quality, dressed in every desirable manner, and every other seasonable delicacy that the palate may crave. His conveniences are now so extensive, that visitors are served without the least delay. A good Bar is connected with the Establishment, from which the choicest wines, liquors, and segars may be obtained. J. A. WALNUT, 214 Broadway, opposite St. Paul's Church. AMERICAN TEMPERANCE GROCERY. OSEPH HAIGHT, OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER, &c., of the best quality, at 20 per cent. less than any other store. season, at Gothic Hall, Brooklyn, October 13th; at Consti tution Hall, 650 Broadway, 14th; and at the New Rooms, Eighth avenue, corner of Twenty-fifth street, 15th. Les sons given in Waltzing, Schottisch, Polka, &c., and also the new dances La Gorletza, La Tempête, and other Dances, at the Private Academy, No. 66 Sixth avenue, where all information will be given. For further particulars, see Circular, to be had as above. O. U. A. E. ice, 66 Wall street. Uncurrent Money, Drafts, &c., F. NEXEN, EXCHANGE AND COLLECTION OF bought and sold on the most favorable terms. Drafts on Philadelphia, Boston, &c., for sale. Collections made with dispatch on all parts of the Union. Land Warrants bought and sold. The patronage of the Order and of the business community generally is respectfully solicited. THE BOOT AND SHOE STORE. THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE OPENED AN EXTENsive Establishment at 142 Chatham street, where every article of Boots and Shoes will be found always on hand, including Ladies' fine Gaiters, Buskins, Slippers, and Ties Patent Leather Buskins and Slippers; Misses and Childrens' Boots and Shoes; Boys' and Youths' Boots and Shoes; GENTLEMEN'S FINE FRENCH CALFSKIN BOOTS, Patent Leather Shoes, Congress Gaiters, Dancing Pumps and Gaiters, Patent Leather and Embroidered Slippers. Also, Calfskin, Grain, Seal, and Kip Pegged and Sewed Boots; and a large assortment of THICK LONG LEG BOOTS, suitable for Firemen, Seamen, and Boatmen, all made out of the best materials, and expressly for our Retail Trade. N.B.-Gentlemen's Fine Calfskin Boots made to order, from $3 50 to $5. BIGELOW & GEDNEY, No. 142 Chatham st. Store, No. 39 Stanton street, corner of Forsyth. Small PAT profits and cash prices. Goods sent to any part of the city free of charge. CA GARDNER'S PREMIUM BEDSTEAD, (ABINET AND MATTRESS WAREHOUSE, 69 Gold st., between Beekman and Spruce sts., ESTABLISHED 1840. This improved Bedstead has received the highest premiums awarded by the American Institute, in 1843, 44, and '45, over every competitor; and the Medal, at the fairs of 1846, '47, and '48. The Bedsteads and all other articles of furniture required for the Parlor, Chamber, or Bedroom, such as Sofas, Chairs, Pier and Centre Tables, Dressing Bureaus, French and Cottage Bedsteads, Washstands, Toilet Tables, &c., are manufactured of Black Walnut and Mahogany, of every variety of pattern and style, and under his immediate supervision. HAIR MATTRESSES, Palliasters, Feather Beds, &c., warranted as represented. Orders from the South, Hotel-keepers, and private families are respectfully solicited. WILLIAM C. GARDNER. STEELE AND CO., ATENT FEATHER BRUSH MANUFACTURERS, No. 53 Nassau and 305 Pearl streets, New-York. Low Prices! Good Work! Prompt Execution! DOUGLASS AND COLT, BOOK, JOB, AND CARD PRINTERS, (Corner of Maiden Lane, New-York.); THE SUBSCRIBERS RESPECTFULLY INVITE THE attention of the O. U. A., Chapters and Members of the O. U. A., to their facilities for executing EVERY DESCRIP TION of PRINTING, which they are prepared to furnish at very low rates, in the best style, and at very short notice, by means of the BEST and FASTEST PRINTING MACHINES. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE O. U. A., containing the Constitutions of Chancery and A. C., and also the latest Ordinances and Resolutions of Chancery, are stereotyped in beautiful style. This is the most complete edition extant. See Subscribers' Edition of By-Laws of Washington, No. 2; National, No. 18; Wayne, No. 52; Fort Greene, No. 54, &c., &c. Call and see specimens. Recollect, the number is 154 WATER STREET. DOUGLASS & COLT. "The boy had fewer summers-but his heart Ir had been a sultry morning, and dark masses of clouds collecting suddenly over the heavens, foretold the approach of one of those terrific thunder-storms which so often close a serene summer day. The deep blue sky disappeared by degrees, till scarcely one spot remained to relieve the heavy gloom. The firmament seemed to resemble the ocean in its wrath; heavy piles of vapor rolling over each other like waves, charged with electric fire. The change affected all around. The birds flew to the sheltering groves, the kingly eagle alone resisting the storm, and soaring fearlessly above the dark canopy. The tender flowers drooped their heads as the gale passed over them, and the mighty oaks frowned defiance to the threats of the tempest. Chains of sulphurous flame ran like veins through the gathering waves on high, and descended to mingle with those of the dark waters beneath. The forest trees groaned in fear, and surrendered many a green branch to the tempest's fury. A graceful willow bent its pliant arms over the casement of a building, near which sat two persons gazing upon the rising storm with equal, yet varied interest. The first, and most interesting figure, was that of a lady apparently about twenty-three years of age. Her arm leaned upon the casement, her head supported by her hand. Her features, or rather the expression of those features, it would be difficult to describe, as they varied as quickly as the shadowy clouds upon which she gazed; but soul, intellect, feeling, were painted there, and the light of enthusiasm seemed checked, but not extinguished. There was another figure. It was that of a youth scarce twenty. Beauty, uncommon beauty, no one could deny to be his. Hiseyes were of that dark, deep, melancholy. blue whose glances speak to the heart. His high and nobly turned forehead, and finely shaped head, would have furnished a model for a Spurzheim or a Gall. He soon ceased regarding the storm without, for his eyes were fixed intently upon the face of the lady at his side. Turn we to the interior of the apartment,.. where art and luxury had lavished their brightest gifts. It was of narrow dimen sions, though not so petite as the boudoir of a French lady; for these useless appendages to a comfortable snug home were not patronized in the days of our puritan and precise forefathers. But every article of fur |
