The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-31

pathize W tn and extend practical relief to
suffering and misfortune No matter from
whence the cry of misery may issue. whetherit
GENES from the old nations Of Europe, or any
of their colonies, or from one Of our own States
or cities, the cry for relief is promptly heard.
and ever gene ously answered But rarely have
onr sympathies been SO actively excited as they
have been by the terrifying progress Of the
pestilence rev raging in New Orleans Aud
rarely have such memorable instances of noble
self-sacrifcing devotion been manifested AS have
been by those men who have nobly volunteered
to nurse the sex, and bury the dead, and pro-
vide for the widows and orphans in that city Of
the plague. Throughout the country too, large
Gums of money have been contributed to enable
these men to persevere in their humane efforts
Every city has come forward and subscribed
generously for this purpose and the probabl-
lily is slat before the setting in Of the frost
when the epidemic will cease-not less than a
quarter million OF dollars will have been sent
to the aid of the suffering in New Orleans.
New York has, of course taken the lead in
this good work. nor is there any apparent
danger Of its abating in its sympathy as wit
ness the table of contributions which we Pub
lifhed yesterday, together with that short,
simple note addressed to US, sigued "A Lady"
and enclosing twenty-five dollars. And we
may here correct On error which we inadver-
tently committed in connection with this sub,
ject in crediting the sums Of SIS and 81, re-
ceived by us, to the signature Subscriber
The note enclosing the latter was signed
Humanity" and the following is copy of
that accompany ing the former -
New YoRK, August 27, 1853.
TO THE EDITOR OF TIVE NEW YORK HERALD
Please hand the enclosed five dollars IN the proper
persons for the benefit of the sufferers in New Oe
leans. CITIZEN OF NEW YORK.
Both these sums, however, have been handed
to Mr.. Frost, one of the committee of the How
ard Association.
We have now the pleasure of being able to
state that Mr.. VIM Niblo and Mr. Max Ma
re.zek have combined to give most attractive
representation at Niblos Garden on Monday
evening next the proceeds of which are to be
appropriated to the same philanthropic pur-
pose. Sontag, Stefsanone, Badiali Marin and
all the celebrated operate artists comprised in
the troupe which has just concluded its bril-
services gratis on this occasion.
Mons. Julien has also indicated to us his
purpose TO contribute to the me philan-
tbropic object. 1t is not, perhaps, generally
known-though such is the tact-tbat he in
tends giving grand sacred concerts at Castle
Garden every Sunday evening during his stay.
The proceeds of the concert of Sunday, the
tenth of September, he purposes dedicsting to
the benefit of the sufferers at New Orleans.
The directors OF the Crystal Palace have also
notified their intention OF devoting to the like
purpose the net proceeds of that institution for
this day.
We sincerely hope and we confidently be-
lieve, that the public of New York will Co
operate in giving to both those generous under
takjngs that unstinted patronage which wilt
render the offerings really servicsabe 10 NE az
aicted citizens of New Orleans.
MApAMr soNTAG AND THE PREss.-A writer
for one of the r,uzical papers published in this
city, recently made statement calculated, il
true, to bring discredit on the press of the me-
tropolis. and to cast Q slight upon the artistic
abilities of Madame Sontag. His statement was.
in substance, that that lady had asserted that
she had paid the sum Of fifteen Thousand dollars
to propitlate the good will of newspapers,
since she came to this country. and to procure
favorable notices Of her concerts and perfor-
mances. When this wholesale onslaught was
made against the integrity of eur public jour
als-though we felt confident Of its being
called on Madame Sontag's
agent to come forward. and either disprove it
or produce his account. aud show how this large
amount was expended specifying the items and
the pers obs to whom it was paid.
In response to our demand MI. Uhman. the
agent OF Madame sontag. gave the whole state
ment an unqualified denial, declaring it false
from beginning to end. But if any doubt still
remains on the public mind as to the truth or
talsehood of this malicious charge it will be
instantly dissipated by the perusal Of the fol-
lowing letter, sent to us for publication by Ma
dame Sontag herself
TO THE EDITOR OF rHe NEW YORK HERALD.
he ore the public in any other capacity tn IN pro
fessiona ore, feel myself compelled to address yon
these few lines. with q view Of giving the absurd
statement of having been presented With bills tn the
amount Of SIS 900 gwen to the press for cSmpli-
menary notices, full and unqualified denial. After
examining the aCcoun 3 of expenses incurred during
,py stay 10 this country, | find onv oee item tn II
has reference 10 the different newspapers; this il
sum Of sc FOL 80 for advertising my concerts and
operas in all parts Of the Union that have visited
am at q lnss tn conceive the motive that ~
have guided the editor If fine paper in which this
article originally appeared in making me falsely
inter words equally repugnant to my feelings AMI
the amour prope an artist ought to aossas-; and
cannot but come tn the conclusion that If 1t Was no.
his object " bring the gentlemen who have the d
rectioD Of my affairs int, di-cre6it it N lat have
been Intended pa an insult "a the press aud t. me
in making me adopt a practice thai must pronounc-
unworthy, and Ia hope unnecessary for bo'h.
remain, your obedient servant.
HeNRIErTE RossISoNrAG.
Staten ISLAND, Aug. 80, 1858.
We opine that this dsposes satisfactorily of
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