The buildings erected by the various religious denominations were especially worthy of attention. They showed at-once a healthy financial condition, and the capability of their architects and mechanics, and to our delighted view they appeared the height of perfection. There was nothing about them that we could-not fully approve.

As we reached the Catholic cathedral, we saw a large crowd about the entrance. We inquired the occasion, and were informed that the day was an anniversary observed by Roman Catholics throughout the world. As the services had commenced, we did not go in, but we shall try to visit it tomorrow. The building itself is magnificent, and in its interior it is said to surpass any similar edifice in Europe. I shall give you a description of it in my next. For today, this short letter, and the photographs accompanying it, must suffice.

5. Dear Sir: - We have just come from a meeting of the representatives of the operatives, and we now give you a brief statement of the result. The conversation was somewhat disconnected, at first, and for a good-while few who spoke acknowledged in any-way the natural signification or the probable consequences of-such a controversy, or the disadvantage and practical disorganization which we claimed must immediately result from this opposition. They were averse to any movement to establish the projected reform, declaring that unless it was mutually agreed upon, and voluntary, it would excite a revolution. This assumption we denied. We had special satisfaction in the speech of one of the men, who appeared to be perfectly familiar with the situation. A significant remark of his was, that the continual trouble we have had was occasioned largely by passion, which affected their minds and prevented any-other than a superficial view of the case. He acquiesced in the claim that they gained strength by combining, but he was apprehen-hensive that instead of preserving their rights by the formation of such a combination, they would soon become disorganized, or, at-all-e vents, would altogether fail to avert the danger which would otherwise confront them. He said nobody was more chargeable with originating the trouble than themselves, that they were capable of securing the preservation of their rights if they would take a more comprehensive view of the facts, and that they might thus gain a profit greater-than ever before, and more continuous.

During this speech, he was frequently interrupted. Some-of-the-time, he was contradicted; sometimes they tried to argue with him; but for most-of-the-time his representations were listened to in silence. No-other than an influential man belonging to themselves could have spoken so well. Before he began, nearly everybody considered it an extravagant measure, and it was difficult to satisfy any-one that the expenditure was indispensibly necessary. It is now understood that the combined efforts of those interested will perhaps result in a comparision of views and a consideration of the arguments advanced, and induce the greater number of them to accept the suggestion and assist in influencing a compliance with so advantageous an offer. Meantime, several gentlemen are engaged in endeavoring to secure a reformation of the contract between the manufacturers and individual workmen, and it is hoped that the work may soon be satisfactorily reorganized. With organization, capital and experience, we are sure of ultimate success.

6. The learned judge charged the jury that the plaintiff was required to furnish a preponderance of proof, in-order-to maintain his contention - that he must prove, by testimony applicable to the case and satisfactory to themselves, every allegation constituting the cause-of-action set-forth in his complaint. He remarked that they should not be influenced by sympathy, but should examine circumstantially each item testified to, the appearance and manner of each witness, and all the probabilities of the case, for the purpose of reaching a correct decision in-accordance-with the facts; and that, on-the-other-hand, they must arrive at a determination without-regard-to any-other influence, or any prejudice, remembering that all men are equal before the law. He referred especially to the handwriting of the signatures to a number of the memoranda and other instruments in-writing, and gave them careful instruction with-respect-to the situation of the parties. He explained at-length the question at issue, and described what would constitute an actionable offense against the plaintiff's rights. He instructed them that a mistake of judgment or a failure to comprehend his obligation would disqualify a juror for discharging his whole duty, which was to deliver a verdict in-accordance-with the truth.

7. The president of the Commercial Bank is a very influential gentleman, and he is universally respected. By the last will and testament of his deceased brother, he was nominated as executor. The widow had expected to be designated as executrix, and she was indignant that her claims had not been recognized. Her brother-in-law disclaimed any desire for the position, and after the preliminary proofs had been taken he proposed to resign, and suggested that she be made administratrix. She was unable to furnish the necessary security, however, and by common consent of those interested he continued to act. It had been commonly believed that the deceased was very wealthy, but upon a particular examination of his accounts and the completion of the inventory, it was discovered that for a year-or two before his death he was on the verge of bankruptcy, his business affairs being so involved that he was really of no pecuniary responsibility whatever. The family being thus reduced to poverty, the brother undertook to supply means sufficient to make them comfortable, and they will, during the next-month, remove to a pretty cottage which he has had built for them.

8. A peculiar subject of public interest is furnished in the published accounts with-regard-to the new rules issued by the general government in-respect-to transactions between citizens of different states, and particularly to financial arrangements between domestic corporations and mercantile houses which have heretofore been able to obtain a discrimination in prices for the transmission of freight over our great railways. Whether an exception will be made in-respect-of express companies, is a question upon which no certain information has as yet been given. Within a day-or-two, nominations of members of the commission will be sent to the senate.