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HEWITT'S ORATORIO.

The Oratorio Of JEPHTHAH recently performed
in this city, claims, think, more than passing
notice. 1t possesses degree of merit that should
and will entite it to high rank among the produc-
tlons OF musical genius, and its merit is not less
striking for being the offspring of a native artist
and citizen of Washington. 1t is, believe, the
first production of the kind ever written and COM
posed In this country, and reflects no little honor
on the genius of its author. Were it brought out,
as trust it will be, in manner adapted to its mer-
its, it will not fall below the "Seven Sleepers"
and other European Oratorios which have acquired
great popularity and reputation. The subject is
happily chosen the rash and fatal VOW of Jephthah
to sacrifice whatsoever should come forth to- meet
him when he reached his home, if God would
grant him victory over his emines. The victory
was achieved, and the first who came out to meet
him with timbrels and dances, it will be remem-
bered, was his beautiful daughter and only child,
who became the innocent victims The whole IN
cident is deeply affecting and solemn, and has
doubtless, been borrowed by the Greeks, and rem
dered illustous in the story of Ephigena the daugh
ter OF Agamemnon. On this tragical event has
been founded two operas which have obtained great
reputation the one by Gluck, and the other by
Goethe, which has been regarded as his master
piece.
The author has given literal fulflment of the
rash vow of Jepththah, and thus rendered his Ora
toro more affecting and tragical The misery of
the father, and the tenderness devotion, and sub
mission of the daughter to the will of her beloved
parent and her God, are affectngly deineated not
only IN the authors poetry, but still more power
fully in his music. There is an admirable har-
mony or concordance in the poetry, rectatiyes,
and music of this Oratorio, which not only evinces
fine taste in the author but must strike every hear
er with great force and effect. II is solemn, pa
thetic, occasionally grand, and always pleasing
As sacred OPERA with all the adiuncts of scenery
costume, and full orchestra, know of nothing
that would be more affecting and powerful Az
an oratorio, its full merit can only be appreciated
when brought out with a choir Of two or three
hundred fine voices, large organ, and the other
instruments necessary to give it proper effect.
This Oratoro commences with beautiful pastoral
chorus OF women and men on the mountains of
India, as Introductory to what follows:
The morn is glowing in the east,
Resplendent up the cloudess sky.
1t seems to be the opinion of the best commen-
tators that Jephthahs daughter was not sacrificed,
but devoted to the worship and service of God in
the tabernacle: lst, because the vow did not re-
quire sacrifices I'd, because the law did not per-
nit it; and 3d. because there is nothing in the mar
rative to prove that he sacrificed her. He did with
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1t seems to be the opinion Of the best commen-
tators that Jephthah's daughter not sacrificed,
but devoted to the worship and service of God in
the tabernacle: lst, because the vow did not re-
qure sacrifice; I'd, because the law did not per-
NIT it; and 3d. because there is nothing in the mar
rative to prove that he sacrificed her. He did with
her, it is said according to his vow, and his VOW
was to devote her to the Lord.
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AInuselllents.

The opera of " La Bayadere," was travestied last
night at Palmos Theatre, by the Ethiopian operate
Company. 1t highly successful the burlesques on
the dances were admirable and created much laughter
II is decidedly the best piece they have yet produced
its reception enthusiastic that will be repeated
till further notice.
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GRIND SHOOTING MITCH

NOKIH vs.. The SOUTH.
A SHOOTING MATCH will take place on the in Of July,
near Bedford Church back Of Fort Green Brooklyn al
Cu aud gentleman from The south for 500 side 81 b,d
EACH Any other gentleman fond Of the sport be supplied
with birds there will be 400 birds the ground For any
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WARRINGTON June -, 1913.
re Proceeding s O. q, nyA Hsy e The Ms~ Court Mar
Not being able to forward you the full proceedings Of
Saturday by that evenings mail avail the oppoltuni
y offered of bringing up the leeway by giving the
mander Of the evidence of Lieutenant Jenkins the
part of the prosecution The Judge Advocate propossd
tee Of the officers under that order il &c ted upon
by the officers of the Congress as duty enoncd by
standing Of this question must state that the order re-
esred to, does not authorize the officers to nict corpo
neaton to be part Of the order The nterneaton spoken
of by Lieutenant Jenkins, is written in the margin
book of orders produced in court, which is q copy
one Lieutenant jenkins hanging at the cabin
for the Of officers and crew Of the Congress
purport OF this interlineation gave in my last. he
TO be able to forward you exact copy Of the whoe
order &C., next week. The accused. through his
sell objected to the question: on the ground that the pe
ccation stated the establishment Of order authoz-
ing the officers to nnic corporal punishment but does
not state that il exercised That the order it
self when examined, is found to be prohibition That
the marginal simply gave the information that Capt
" was permitted by the Secretary of the Navy. A.
Upshur allow the officers to inict punishment with
piece Of ran and not to exceed six stripes That the
n b. also stated that Commodore Morgan allowed the
same And that il for the Court to decide If that in
der and not for the witness give his opinion how
understood it, The Court was cleared ior deDera'
ton, and rc-assembng, the Judge Advocate annorn.
ced TO the accused that the question was declared by
the Court admissible. The witness then proceeded to
state as follows considered it as an internal regua
and order of the Congress- and SO far as know, It
was acted upon other orders in the order book.
By the CouRr.-In the first place that portion of the
order referred the nterneation giving the authority
was in the hand writing Of Capt voorhees, and my ae
ton was called to by the then First Lieutenant of the
ship Lieut.. Ton. And Capt. v. frequently asked me
why did not punish the myself and not report them
to him. The President declared this travelling out OF
the way. The Judge Advocate urged that the witness
had right to give his for his considering to DO
order The was therefore, allowed to be re-
corded)
By the juror ApvocArE-It certainly was known to
Capt w. that the Leutenants acted upon u as an inter-
nal regulation of the ship. -
Termination on the Third Charge and accompanying
Specification" scandalous conduct to the des.ruo.on
Of the DELAY occasoned the ships return from Anna
po to Norfolk which is alleged to be false in its cha
racter, &c. ~ .t-c.,,s
By The Jrpcr ApyocArr.-The first information had
of the shin going to Annapolis instead Of Norfolk, was,
think few ea pic yios 10 our crossing the equator
While exercising my division at the great guns, CaptV
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VAUXHALL GARDEN SALOON,
BOWERY.
nF- OPEN EVERY EVENING IN
GRAND GALA WEEK.
Miss Ovlle late Of Nbo has been engaged for six nights
Also, barney Williams, the celebrated Irish Comedian.
Also, Miss A. Homer, the American Elssler
Also, Mr. ]. Goodwin, the beautiful Comic Dancer
Also the Ethiopian Operate Brothess and Sisters Mess
Gardiner Whtock White johnson and Bryant forming
gether the best Band of Ministries the world who defy
and challenge other Band Play Sing and Dance
d ? Admission only One Shilling
No postpOnement account Of the weather.
Doom open at TX o'clock. Performance commence ~
o'clock. ie29 Iw*ec
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WILLIAM COONEBY, alias JAMES PERRY, left
W England about8 9years and is about years OF
age Should this meet his eye by applying Mr. Thomas
oes horpm Of Providence Rhode Island with whom left
by his brother Joseph Coles Comeby his certificate Of ban
usm he will hear something to his advantage.
New York, June 30th 1916. i,atsm
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WATER-CURE ESTABLISHMENT,
A T. BRATTLEBORO, vt-BY DIR. II. VESSEL
"A HOEFT German, late Of Boston) Patients wishing e.
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will receive prompt and decisive the probability
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fby this simple advice solitary individual from
the excucatng pain and irrtabily Produced
land that invariably the early of the day. rendering the
mind ued and unfit for tearing the hairs Of
shall BE- satisfied that the puff Of wind has blown good
3trops the only edy for dull razor and that with
out loss OF many seconds time trouble Mandatory III
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Sport I'm Uppertl0l,, :

MIX LDlTOR.-
few mornings since, in a mansion in the up
per part of town, were seated group of the young
men and madens of Gotham; they had just returned
from church, where one Of New York's nobest
cons was united to love woman, and feeling ma
trimonially inclined, one of the young gentlemen
proposed to young lady that they should get mar
ried also "for the fun OF it," and gentleman pre-.
sent volunteering his services as Parson, read to
them the form Of marriage from Prayer Book, and
TO the questions therein asked, the couple answered
boldly 'yes" Now, Mr. Editor,will you inform me
as though ceremony had been performed by an es-
tabllshed Clergyman, and also whether the young
man who acted Parson is not liable to an action
which might result in serious consequences! Wish
ing definite information upon these points, intrude
myself upon your valuable time.
ANswER.-By the laws of New York the marriage
is perfectly legal and indissoluble-the person mar
rying has incurred no penalty ,,nor committed any
offence Marriage in New York is only civilcon-
ract.-Ed Herald.
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THE EYE.
DIR. POWELL AND DIR. DIOSSY,
OC ULIS1S and OPHIHdLfIC SURGEONS
No. 26I Broadway.

CORNER OF WARREN STREET, New YORK,
~ tons upon that organ and lis APPENDICES all mper
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A CARD.
GRAND CELL BRATION OF THE
FOURTH OF JULY.

UNAIND NEIT BNlNIIUN Of THE
FOURTH OF JULY,
AT VAUXHALL GARDEN, BOWERY
THE MANAGER would respectfully inform the public
that he Is making extensive preparations for the FOURTH
Torrance in the Saloon. Also,
A Grand Military and Ciric Ball,
in the Garden for which he is building and floor
Price OF admsonto the Afternoon Performance cents
Admission in the evening, the Garden Saloon and Ball
so cents. -
Splendid Cotllon Band is engaged for the occasion
The Police will be entirely under the
Of Officer Bird who will preserve the best Of order and exclude
all improper persons.
Dancing to commence at and continue until IL o'clock
For particulars see bills Of the day.
ie'ooivt*ec p. DE LA Rec, Manager.
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AAKUN BUTTEKFIELD Auctoneer.
WIZ BIZ SOLD, THIS DAY, July LIST, a. 10 o'clock, at
w 81 Houston street. nearly opposite Columbia III entire
Stock Of Fashionable Merchant Tailor Of yards
assorted French Cassmees, $50 yards of Silk and Fancy
vestgs 10 pieces Of assorted colos Sattinets Brown Ho
lands Linen prllngs 800 yards of assorted Gambroops Cot
ton Drilling, Musns, Silk Hdk6. " dozen Suspenders 800
yards Of Check Lningoge,hsr with other
ARTICLES, which will be sold in lots to suit buyers.
The Store TO Let il ltsrh
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CASTLE GARDEN.

CASTLE GARDEN.
Proprietou -. ....... Messrs French and Heiscr
Admission rs Cents
Grand Entertainment!
Tuesday Evening, July list
The Entertainments will commence with the admired Over
to the celebrated Opera Of La Refine Du Chypere
The Esler Brothers in Grand Act.
Overture bv the Band.
Louisst Gustve Elssler the Flying Pillar of Hercules
Locomotive Walrz w the Band
:. Highland Fling by Mis-. Cohen.
Roman Statuary
Song. MIR. Dennison.
Overture by the Orchestra.
Spanish Castsnet Dance Miss Cohen.
Grs9ntesqpe Pas de Danse, by the Masters Wood
Powder Monk sopf o Mar DenSI ss,s, W Wood
- Overture 70 the Opera Of Fra Diavoo.
To conclude with Series of Comic Tableaux Mouyaps by
the Elssler Brothers.
u Between the Entertainments nternjasion Of Ten
Minutes for Promenade and Refreshments.
&C. Doors open at halt past o'clock. PeromsEce
mence at eo'clock.
PALMO's OPERA HOUSE.
CHAMBERS STREET.
IMMENSE ATTRACT'ioN!M
Second Night Of the Neic Opera!
By Palmos Ethiopian Burlesque Company
Tuesday Evening, July LIST,
Will be presented for the End time in this city the grand
operate 'as' BauY 9nf ff' Faction entitled
Or, the Revolt Of the Woodheads.
Founded on La Bayadere with Buesques all the original
To conclude viii w,h Hs \ Medley Bprle.que Of the
In which introduced Balfe Opera of the
heman Girl and the Laughing Polka
Admission rs Cents.
Private Boxes, for four persons, S.
Doors open at to o'clock-Pehormance at
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