The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-29


mels Tor the purposes indicated, would, we dare
say, be equal to saving and profit OF ten
millions in less than ten years to the govern
ment and the country.
The CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE
HARrER's FERRY IrvAsIoN.--The investigation
into the Harper's Ferry raid ordered by the
United States Senate, is now going forward, and
every person mentioned by Brown and his Ms
sOciates will he brought up for examination.
On Saturday last notwithstanding the denial of
city paper, because it did not get the news,
or what is perhaps equally probable, because
it does not wish it to be true, having q
special interest in the matter, Mr.. Army,
of Kansas was summoned, with others, be-
fore the Investigating Committee, and more,
including Horace Greeley, will be sub
penaed in due time. This is as it ought
to be; and we trust that the committee
will follow up the action Of the Senate with
promptitude and vigor, and leave no stone I'M
t0rned. John Brown had no money of his
own, and the armed expedition against Virginia
must have cost about thirty thousand dollars.
Where did all this money come from! That is
the business Of the committee to find out; aud
we have no doubt that some of the contributors
are already shaking in their shoes ut the pros
pect of having their completely brought to light
in such way as may endanger their necks.
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THE OPERA SEAsoN-PATTIs BENEyrT.-The
brief campaign which commenced at the Aca-
deny on Tuesday has not been, so far pro-
ductive Of very magnificent results. Thswee
between the two great New York holidays is
rather better for the Broadway bazaars than
for the Opera and the theatres. Everybody is
SO busy buying bon bons, and dry goods, and
byosderie, and preparing for the grand New
Years carnival, that they have no time to
think of anything else. Then the ball and
Terpsichore reigns the rest of the glorious
nine may as well retire into obscnrity. AS far
US the Opera is concerned, were it not for the
attraction of Miss Patti, fresh prima donna,
who has taken hold of the popular heart in the
most surprising and wonderful way, and the
aid Of grand artist like Madame Gazzaniga
the Academy during this week would be quite
deserted. AS it is, the managers have very
sagaciously determined to concentrate their
strength upon grand night, the occasion of
benefit to the artist who has saved their sea-
son, as Marshal Macdonald saved the decisive
take place this evening, when all the Academy
forces will be deployed in line of battle. The
fair beneiciaire will sing in the "Sonnambula,"
and there win be nlorceaur from other popular
operas, in which Gazzaniga and all the other
singers in the company will assist.
This performance is one which merits the
special attention of the musical public. The
new prima donna belongs to New York. 1t is
here that she has been raised" it is here that
she has received her artistic culture; and in
her success it is proven beyond cavil that not
only need we not depend upon European mar
kets for our singers, but that once in while
we can spare Malibran, Lind or Bosio
for expectation. Miss Patti was taken up by
the Academy managers in the eleventh hour,
as forlorn hope, a last resort, and she has
achieved one of those remarkable triumphs
-~hisA ..ly -rro~r ~s ls- i-te-~eis la efotrO
annals 1t may be said, with TRUTH that art in
this country is in its infancy; but we can point
with pride to certain notable works, such as
Palmer and Barbee's statues and Charch's
pictures, to show that the child is strong and
handsome one-one that bids fair to enjoy
glorious manhood and a. fine old age. Miss
PATHS operate triumphs are evidences that
the kindred art of music is progressing as
Cf
sculpture. The directors of the Academy, re.
cognizing the fact that the corporation was
chartered for the encouragement of our own
musicians, have joined in this Patti benefit
which the public should make a grand tribute
to the artist, and send her away to the icy Bos-
tonians crowned with metropolitan laurels.
one At TINE, IF You PLEAsE-The editors
and politicians about the country are devoting
good deal Of attention to the NEW York
HERALD. The amiable and accomplished Mr..
Grow stated in the House the other day, that
the NEwtYoRK HERALD furnished the brains for
the democratic members Of Congress- This
handsome compliment has somewhat isritated
the Honorable Jefferson Brick, who has never
been happy in his mind since the terrible whip
ping he received in the late municipal election.
Mr.. Brick need have no fears that any one will
accuse him of furnishing brains for any party
or any individual. There is hopeless void Of
the article in Mr.. Bricks head. Another point
Of difference is about the Presidents Message.
The Tribune thanks its stars that Mr.. Buchanan
has taken none of its material from the HERALD,
while the Paterson Guardian declares it to be
"simply q re-hash" Of our editorials. Wereally
wish that this "irrepressible conflict" of opinion
as to our merits and dement's could be settled
in some way or another; and as this is the era
Of conventions, We suggest that there shall be a
grand editorial convention to decide upon some
definite platform to be acted upon with regard
to the HERALD, otherwise the people who read