The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-26
AMERICANS II L01DGN.

New York Gossip in En.,isa YJote,s-Tau-
many Han Critscised "a Fiain spoken De-
fender Minister ScheDcs's First Eccep-
non--'Tho Were TheEs-The United States
W.ii Represented in the British IIetro-
polls.
LONDON, July l2, 1871.
London Is SIN so crowded mat at the hotels
Is the scarcest possible article, ana in the crowd
there is an unusually large number OF Americans.
Chief Justice Chase, Mr.. Dodge and the other
members Of the company OF missionaries
that America has SO tnougntully sent to
heather Europe, have been Very handsomely
received here, and distinguished Inequalities
have been showered upon them from
every hand. Europe, especially London Seems to be
touched by this delicate attention to the spiritual
welfare OF tins hemisphere and evidently feels the
need OF more Gospel. IL Is TO be hoped that this
success In the first enterprise Of sending American
missionaries to Europe will encourage Others.
NEW WORKERS IN LONDON.
II has been our fortune 70 be hon0red by the cont
pany lately Of many OF the iignari-s Of the munich
pality OF New York city. rom Judge bowling up.
Downing, quite naturally, got among the thieves on
his arrival, aud assisted with his usual success, III
giving justice j satisfactory hold upon robbers
caught in the act. There was discussion the other
day III the smoking room OF the Langbam Hotel on
the municipal affairs OF New YORK, TO which the
presence OF some of the democratic dgnitares gave
a characteristic turn. MI Bailey Of Aew York city.
distinguished republican, | believe and NJ
time Gn o11ce-hoider in the Internal Revenue Depart
meDt, speaNng with others on city politics gen.
orally, spoke with that freedom which j.
usual among Americans upon the shameful cor
rup,ious TaniInany Hail upon the rottenness
Of our municipal system as managed by the Tam
many Hall leaders. There were other persons IN the
room besides those vita whom he was speakIng and
when he had done, one OF these, Mr.. Creamer, ap-
preached ana informed him that he had heard what
had been said, aud was moved thereby TO inform
T. HaIeNl A
Mr.. Bailey upon receiving this communication was
points made were not such ue could discuss with
any regard 10 his personal dignity, he withdrew from
THE FOURTH or July DisxER
TINS same Mi. Bailey presided with decidedly
more personal success over the Fourth OF July am
feature OF winch feast By the way, was the very
neat ana happy speech OF General ,ickles and ms
handsome reference 10 the Washington Treaty, win
its great involved principle OF determining national
difficulties 10y mutual understanding ana reason
rather than by war. General Sickles had by happy
chance arrived In Lonron little before, having left
his post at Madrid some time since on his dist leave
VI absence.
MINISTER scHENoK's FIRST RECEPTION.
NI. ScheDck gave happy close 10 the Fourth OF
July festivities In London oy reception IN the even
ing. which included nearly all that IS American in
London. l say nearly all, because, through some
nefect in the machinery Of invitations. some Ameri
cans here lost the great pleasure OF assisting 1T
large and agreeable a reunion Of their countrymen
II was Mr. schcncss first reception, and was very
largely attended IL was given at The South Ken
sington Hotel where the Minister is Staying, pro-
badly TIL he accomplish that labor diicut in
Tbs wilderness OF houses, choosing residence. Mr.
Gladstone was present, as also Lord Granville and
me members OF the government and the Whole diplo
lna &c corps. Many American notaDilites were
there. senator Wilson circulated freely and chatted
with all In has very genial. easy way. Dr. ChaDiu.
Df New YORK present With Miss Chapin, and
General Sckies ana his charming daughter. Mr..
Schenck olmsef did the honors, supported 10y
|he two Misses schenck. and 10y Mr. Moran,
he first secretary The Minister IN
rood health and in the good spirits that
Distinguish Americans on the day we celebrate. "
Among the guests I noticed General Smth-the Que
VINO, by an irreverent reference 10 his lost hair,
Ised 10 be knOwa as Badly Since "Baldyf'
proved so successful q cable man IN the enterprise
the Cuba telegraph ~ Is surnised and hoped that
presence here may have reference 10 more At
anuc cable and have the best authority for saying
nat this surmiso Is not without foundation. Speaking
y hair there was another gnest at the reception
otewOrthy In tnat particular. This was the Hayden
mister, General Gree; a yonDg man, and very
andsome man, TOO for eyes whose appreciation OF
milne and quality are not disturbed by their sense
color. The uaytien Minister Ar very sonbre as TO
rs complexion. and very tightly curled ~ to MS
air but he IS notable for strigngly distinD6 air,
nj hIs diplomatic honors With the dignity
nd ease mat indicate gentleman OF The ,st lone.