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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-12-26

A BRIDGEPORT man spent three-quar-
ters of an hour the other evening in trying
to pick up a piece of moonshine from
his doorstep, which he fondly fancied to
be newspaper. His afflicted wife finally
came out, brought him to consciousness
by the use of loose fence picket, and
steadied his tottering steps into the house.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-12-26

viii DISPOSE ogNEw PIANOS, NKLODIAFs and Or
CANS, of six frstcl.ss makers, Including Water
at yery low prices for cash. part cash. and balances
in small monthly installments. New !-oAtays first
class PIANOS modern improvements, for Us cash
Nov ready CONCERTO PARL0R ORGAN, the most
beautiful styIs and perfect tune ever made ustrs-
- Catalogues rnA<00- HW2 ktsSo hnF<ezsGe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-25
Missionaries in the East.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Touching the matter between your own CORE
spondent and the man who signs himself zone Who
Knows" take the liberty, In the absence OF the
former, to speak for him. have lived among those
"heataen" and know whereof speak, and 1 have
no hesitation in saying your own correspondent
rather understated the matter In regard the fail
ure and wortnlessness OF those foreign missionaries.
They have comparatively ABOUT as much influence
III changing the religion OF Japan as the Chinese
ttce Of medicine IN New York, and they are looked
upon with about as much respect Us fourth class
junk dealer Is here. The "Japs' are not nearly so
1llterate as most people here believe and they are
ignorant OF the fact that murder theft and lying are
more common among Christians than any other
people. Nor are they ignorant Of the misrepre-
sensations made Of them by our foreign missionaries
through Christian spectacles with an eye to easy
birth IN 1deness and, to use o common phrase the
missionaries have found out they cannot humbug
the Japanese 10 any profitable extent When we
have 5000 Jews IN Rome IN bondage on account or
their religion, and we cannot deny 1t. They tell us
our Christian Gospel was put In our pockets when
the Christian English and French united with the
not deny 1t. They tell us our Christian Gospel has
maue Larbarians OuG OF the MexIcans and
many OF the South Americans, aud that
our Christianity at all. The Japanese, like
the intelligent people here value religion
more for the morality and virtue It promotes than
for Its belief. And when any religion tails TO main
tain morality and virtue among the people 1t Is GER
talnly detective and should not be forced upon other
countries Were one TO collect facts In regard to
Christian missions In Japan and China and Of the
mischief and blO0dShed they have caused, 1t would
make one OF the most monsrous records OF the age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-25
THE CITY GAS BILL TO BE REDUCED.

Commissioner Van Mort has addressed the f0llOWs
ing communication to each Of the several Gas Mghs
Companies OF the city, vlz.:-Manhattan, Aetropii-
TAM New Dork and Harlem Gas Light Companies:-
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, 237 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, Feb. "A. 1872. }
SIR-The city Is at present paying to the various
gas companies for gas furnished TO the corporation
different prices per annum for each light Tho
amount charged by all the companies Is deemed
by this Department to he unreasonable and
exceeding the amount that should be charged
by any OF them 1t ia the desire OF this Depart
ment to cooperate with the other branches OF the
city government In the reduction OF the expendi-
lures Of the CITY, so far as possible, where the same
be done without deriment to the public service.
and order that this desirable result should be at
tained 1t is deemed necessary that the cost OF light
ing the public lamps should be reduced as far as
practicable. 1t would also seem just that this action
should be taken IN view OF the fact that the same
prices are now charged as when coal, under the war
iniation 100 per cent more than at present. and
other material needed for the manufacture OF gas
could DC had only at largely increased cost.
The prices charged the public are the same a.
paid by the private consumers, NOTWITHSTANDING
the valuable franchise and privileges enjoyed BY the
companies in the laying OF mains through the
streets, for which no equivalent Is given the city.
l earnestly trust your company Will take these
matters under serious consideration and That you
will meet me In consultation at an early day.
Trusting to hear from you, remain, yours respeCt-
fully. GEORGE M. VAN MORT,
Commissioner OF Public Works.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-25
SMALLPOX ON STATEN ISLAND.

A lady entered the Police Headquarters on Staten
Island yesterday evening and stated to the sergeans
an dutv that there was o case OF smallpox on tue
corner OF clinton and Van Duzer streets. 1t ap-
pears that young woman, whose name could noe
be ascertained. VINO resided In this city, paid vS
to friend at the above place In the early part OF
last week. In the house she left two women had
ded OF smallpox, anu to escape the contagious DIS
last sne was taken with the disease. A DR.. Fisher
was called, but, strange to say, neglected to
inform the authorities. The lady notified Alder,
man Mcdowell of the fact. That gentleman stated
that there was no Board OF Health IN the county as
did also Police Captain Holbr0ok. The former gen.
teman said that he broached the subject al the last
meeting OF the Board Of Alderman OF having q
Health Board, but he could not get the majority to
concur with him. There are a number OF children
residing In tile same house where the disease 49, who
mngle with other children the streets ana in the
village school, and the parents OF these children reel
cutie alarmed over ina matter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-25
AN ATTACK ON MoNoPoLIEs.

Meeting of the Committee of the Board 81
Aldermen on Public Works-A DeloGatien
OF Anti. NJ 0n0poIists.
meeting was held yesterday in the Committee
Room OF the Board Of Aldermen-which room, By
theby Is dirty and in disgraceful state OF dilapt
dation-or the Committee Of the Board on Pub.
lie Works The object Of the meeting was to
receive deputatlon from the Anti-Monopolists
Association, represented by Mr.. Theodore E. Tom
linson ana Colonel Beeney, President OF the Inter-
national Association. These gentlemen addressed
the committee, which consisted OF Aldermen Como
YER Gllsey and Mclean on the deslrabnlty OF their
recommending to the Board that the city should
supply It's gas run It's own railroads. and tnah
the various public buildings Of the city be-
longing to the corporation that were ava.r
able should, under certain deemed conultl0ns,
be placed at the disposal OF tue citizens Ior pubic
meetings. Mr.. Tomnson addressed 1he Raansv
said that from his ocaI posltcn In several large
organizations he could assure the commltee tnas
tho neoplo were decidedly IN favor OF the use OF
these halls under the conditions requested: Ine
committee asked the deiegation seSeEaa quesuonss
and then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-25

1as2 savs:-"The confession Is commanded TO be
special The absolution u the same as tnat Of the
Inclent Church, and the present Churcn OF Rome
instances Of ':od.asnoaed'. clergy sun,ce for de-
upon this subject is desired, l would recommend
the perusal or little treatise on confession and
Anne's time. To come down to our own dsy. DR..
Pusey has been well known as most Jealous adv0.
cate Of confession during the last thirty years while
neglect Of confession. Until We can oegln 70 revive
ligion, and without severe religion fear our
Church will practically fall."
salem Dr. Sess the .na carter Of seo
tor Of Clever. whose work on conies-
probably consulted, and especially Mr. Scudanore.
whose ''Steps to the Altar" Is more widely known
munion, and who Is himself q most sklllul COMES.
sor. the list might be increased by scores OF wen
known English clergy, hundreds Of whose names are
never heard outside their respective parishes, VINO
nave retained enough OF the chlldhke temper com
mended BY the Master, TO believe that when our
milted unto them," he intended US all TO uust IN
Hls promise.
For myself can truly say that, having practsed
concession some six or seven years, every year
teaches me more how absolutely necessary II Is. IN
most cases. for those who would make any real
spiritual progress, and causes me to long more anu
more that "0d-fashioned" churchmen and all
churchmen might be persuaded to nave recourse 10
ness,n even the precious blood or tnat
dear Lord, VINO now. as of old, dlspenses
His gracious pardon through the channel OF
His ministry. Nothing can teach US what sin Is Ia
Gods sight, what our own utter slnfulnesS ana
the end against the "b0dy OF this DEATH" ike the
ordinance which our Lord appointed for the healing
Of our souls. Only those VINO have thus, at tne
foot OF His Cross, III their own way, bewailed anu
lamented their transgress0ns and 'judged them
selves" that at the last. they might not DC
condemned OF Him, can realize, with the Royal
Penitent the blessedness OF that assurance, "Tnou
shalt purge me with hyssop, and snail be clean;
Thou shalt wash me, and shall be winter than
SNOWY or enter into the iulness OF his chastened
Joy wnen he cries, ri said viii confess my SINS
unto the Lord, and so Thou forgavest the wlcked'
ness OF nv stn.u AMERICAN CATHOLIC.
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Gossip mt Home.


MARRIAGE as usual, at the St. James.
"BufYalo Bll' Is crowding the Bowery every
night.
The wo.ren Sisters appear at the Comique this
week IN '1xlon."
The most extravagant novelties are announced at
the Union Square Theatre.
ssThe Veteran" and .Un Balo en- Maschera" are
the features at Dan Bryant's
'sThe Dukes Motto' IS still the sensation at Mrs.
Conway's Brooklyn Theatre.
Another week of the Fabbri- Mulder German opera
IS promised at the Grand opera House.
The san Francisco Minstres stu deeply pom.
dering the abstruse mysteries Of Delsartes sys
TEN.
"JulIus Cmsar'' continues to be the attraction at
Booths, and has entered upon long anu prosper
Gus run.
grand matinee pageant. called cinderella" Is
announced for this week by Mr.. Lent manager OF
the New York Circus.
.Humpty Dumpty" having passed Its two hun.
Sredth night at the olympic IS fast running toward
another hundred with undiminished success.
Nothing can be more gratifying to Mr.. walIack
than the uninterrupted success OF his play, "Tne
Veteran.n at his own standard temple or the
drama.
The farewell season Of the Nilsson Italian opera
troupe commences on Monday March 4, with mig
nOn,n and will last three weeks. The operas will be
the same as during the past season.
the subscription for the. Parepa- Rosa, Phillips,
Wachtel and Santley season OF Italian opera at
ance, although the date OF opening Is Eve weeks
from Monday.
"The Nalad Queen" is on the bills at Nlblo's for
this week. The grand goat Alexis and tho learned
viii appear as usual Mrs. John Wood follows the
reign OF spectacle
Mr. Daily says that he will withdraw sDivorcer
alter " has attained its two nunaredth night at the
COMEDY VIII 30 continued t0r ne remainder q inc
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Liszt, Rubenstein and Hans Bulow, the three
greatest living pianists, are In Vienna.
Mme Ristori met with sharp injury to her knee
in q railway accident on February T. near Perugia.
The theatre at Metz mas been let to the Prussian
government at an annual rental Of 10000 francs
(f40OL
The 116th anniversary Of Mozarrs birthday was
celebrated at Dion by grand Jete. The master
visited DiJ0n In 1766.
Herr Johann Strauss is hard at work on new
Operetta. In the spring he proceeds to ST. Peters
burg and In the summer to Baden, at which latter
place ne is to receive AZ 00Of. for his services.
The expenses of the Wagner representations at
Bayreuth are estimated ut 1925, 000 "Wagner,"
says lie Guide Ausicdt haS lett TO his friends the
task OF obtaining this sum-"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-25
Confession in the Episcopal Church.

Confession In the Episcopal Church.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Twas very much interested In the communication
on confession which appeared in your columns last
Sunday, and as this topic seems OF present to be
exciting so much attention venture 10 make few
suggestions upon the subject. Your correspondent
"A Churchman," says that "old fashioned churcn n.
men must wake up" Now the great trouble with
these good people Is thathey not old fashioned"
enough. They go back thirty years instead OF 800.
When the English Church shook herself free from
the trammels Of the Papacy, and reformed to the
best OF her ability the oces for public prayer and
the administration OF the sacraments, sacramento
confession was left as 1t had been BEFORE eycept
that It was longer compulsory las 1T still is In the
Roman and Greek communions), being only en-
forced upon the sick when their consciences were
..rrouDled with any weighty matter" ana those
preparing for holy communion who could not quiet
their own consciences-see "vistatlon OF the Sick
and once for Holy Communion" English Prayer
Book.
Prayer BOOK was In preparation set forth, for the
special instruction OF the people, statement con
aaning these words, Inch surely give no uncertain
sound:-"When your sins do make you afraid and
sad then seek and desire abS0uti0n and forgiveness
ana ava' commandment from Christ to forgive mer
their sinsn the well known Bishop Jewel says
'Abuses and errors removed, and especially tn'
Ike no manner OF confession, whether
1t be private or pubic" Archbishop'
Ussner Wake and sharpe, Bishops an
drewes Hall, Montague, Overall Kew, Sparrow, Tom
line Cunning and Wren, and Drs. Donnc, Waite and
Hammond ali testify clearly TO the lawfuiness OF
confession In the English Church. as do Comber
Bingham and Heylin. Bishop Taylor recommends
the practice In bis "Holy Living, and In mis- Golden
Grover gives exact advice concerning It. while be
fore his time the renowned Hooker had himself
practiced IT, George Herbert writes OF the country
Observation-Disclosures this In MS visiting the SICK Oh
otherwise afflicted he ioll0weth the Cnurch's couu-
sel-namely In persuadlng them TO particular con-
fession.n
Archbishop Laud, a martyr to the fath heard
confessions, and Bishop Sanderson on his deathbed
requested absoutlon from his chaplain. Bishop
Cosn, the chief preate engaged In the revision aud
maj settlement Of the English Prayer BOOK In
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-25

To THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD
l desire through the HERALD to submit the fol-
lowing theses, which, think, can be maintained by
the most rational argument, to w.t.
That the dogma of the immortality OF the soul Is
OF Grecian, not Christian, ORIGIN. That the life or
spirit is not the soul, ana that the soul. ike the
body, Is mortal. That we were never created with
immortal souls. but from the very first have been
and still dependent upon God Tor life. That life
is only lent us for limited period OF time our en-
Joymeng Of which depends upon certain unalter-
able laws OF nature. That the Bible does nowhere
teach mans immortality, but on the con-
trary, everywhere teaches his mortality, and
that everything in nature and experience cOrrobO.
rates the teaching. That 5pirtuaism when applied
to the state condition or the departed as giving
to them separate and conscious identity, Is as
gross error as the Mythology OF the Greeks which
was also an offspring OF the same doctrine and
quite reasonable. That If we ever live again after
death distinct individuals 1t will only be when
God shall have given back to Us the breath OF life
which IN death we yield up to Him. That our only
hope in the resurrectIOn; for, In the language OF
the inspired apostle, III Christ be raised. then
your preaching vain and your faith Ia also vain"
CATO.
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season. me one hundred and eigntieth perform
ance takes place on Monday.


ance takes place on Monday. ....
Mr.. Chandos Fulton's new drama, "Save0 nom
KUN, has been produced at the PARK Inealro,
brooklyn, and received with much favor. ls story
scenes arranged with excellent contrast. the nero,
WAC y admirably personated BY J; W. ADaugn' is
posion Dy s0briety earnestness and HuRaiity iaLis
into the snares laid by two Williams, one 1op ana
tne otner gambler, VINO insensibly lead MIN INTO
through the patience OF his vile, VINO succeeds in
defeatlng their Vaccinations and rescuing ner nus
6and nom destruction. The play possesses much
sary revislons have been Effected. the piece VIII
doubtless prove popular wherever performed.
Paris Bonbons.
The chair at the Paris Institute vacant by the
death Of Auber, mas been awarded to M. Victor
Masse. the composer. BY q large majority.
Berlin possesses no fewer than twentysix theatres
and they all constructed hold extremely large
audiences The number OF seats probably exceeds
half.
A correspondent, writing from Paris SAYS
ton with the .Roi Carotte' has created fictitious
demand, and secured something like 600 for the
first twenty representations. The market has been
who are thinking Of coming over to Paris with
save their railway fare: lie Roi oarotte; would be
deep withai that very few Frencnmen themselves
make II out You see them puzzled oy the Japes;'
ea em ASK x Sson
made, ana then they 60 into fits over 'the game
they do not understand" You see the Censure Is
fore we have to wrap up our satire 30 uncommonly
close that taxes an almost lntuve intelligence to
unraveI It. SO DO not let London managers banker
after KING Carrot HIS vegetable majesty 1s only
small potatoes despite Sard0u and the gorgeous
mounting"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-25

Tho Papal Observation-Disclosures to Ameri.
can Bishoprics BY the Pope-Three Clergy.
men Appointed TO the Episcopal Dignity
Diocesan Changes.
telegram dated in Rome on the 23d inst. and
published in the HERALD yesterday, announced the
fact that His Holiness the Pope, In the Consistory
held In the holy City on the 22d inst, preconized
Tor nominated) twentyeight Bishops OF the Church,
including three for dioceses In America.
We are enabled to submit to our readers TO-DAY
the names OF the clercs who have been elevated to
the episcopal dignity In the bulls which have just
reached New York, with the respective fields to
which they have been assigned for pastoral labor.
They are:-Rev. Father McNeirney. of New YORK,
so long ana favorably known in his capacity Of
Secretary to the Archiepiscopal Uhancellery will be
consecrated Coadjutor Bishop OF the diocese Of
Albany.
Rev. Father Hendricken, OF waterbury, Conn,
will be consecrated Bishop Of Providence, r. l.,
the diocese to be divided and Right Rev. Bishop
Mcfarland the present dlgnitary, to reside in the
future at Rentford.
Rev. Mr.. Wadhams, Vicar General Of the diocese
Of Albany, to be consecrated Bishop of Ogdensburg
N. Y.
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Lee 8. DUNN Il CO.,
% Broadway, New York,
Bankers and Brokers, and Dealers Gold, Stocks,
Bonds and Government securities
Strictly on Commission.
Speciai attention to Miscellaneous Securities.

EDWIN GREENE, THE PRISONER
Is man apparently about nifty years Old has gray
hair and perfectly smooth face, which looks az
though its owner was the very qulntessence OF
honor. He dresses well and mas very pleasing
manner and address, ana gives his residence a
being In 1O4th street, between Third and Fourth
avenues. He says he can easily prove that he -
innocent OF the charge preferred against him, mas
much as he was but clerk In the employ OF Dunn
who he says Is responsible for mis- action. Notwith-
standing Ihls Judge Bowling committed him.
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New Jersey Religious Intelligence.

IL In reliably stated that the report prevalent in
some parts Of New JERSEY to the effect that Rev.
hr. Nevins, IN Episcopal clergyman, had resigned
ms n,~Aon to build an American chapel in Rome,
30 as 10 accept call TO become rector of st. Paus
church, Hoboken, Is incorrect The reverend gen.
tleman had sucn call last fall. but declined It.
the vestry have not been apprised OF any change In
b,s decision. Rev. Mr.. Nevins undertook TO build
n handsome edlnce In Rome TO cost about one
hundred thousand dollars and TO be known as the
been very successful In exciting generous contrbu-
lions from wealthy Americans. The chapel is a0w
In rapid course or construction, ana MI. Nevins
friends believe ne will ''stck" until It Is finished.
The Uniyersallst Society OF Newark have broken
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-25
Catholic Mission In BrOOklyn.


The Catholic mission, which was commenced
10 Brooklyn at the Church Of st. Mary, Star
OF the Sea, on Ash Wednesday, mas proved o
great success. Thousands OF persons Of both
sexes have availed themselves OF the special
graces dispensed and the plenary indulgence
granted. The mission will be continued
during the present week. Masses will be celebrated
to-day from five O'Clock A. M. TO eleven O'CLOCK
A. M. inclusive, at ST. Mary's. Four sermons or
Instructions will be delivered during the day. as has
been customary since the opening OF the mission.
The first discourse Will be at nve, the second az
eight the third at three and the fourth at hapast
seven in the evening. Several converts from the
Protestant faith have been instructed In the teach
ings and truths OF the Catholic Church during the
past week, and fifteen of these people Will be bap-
tized In the afternoon. Besides those several per.
sons have been privately received, as they were
fearful OF executing persecution against them on the
part Of their relatives should the latter be aware OF
their conversion. Rev. Father Dameu stated yes
terday, during thrilling admoniuon against venial
sin, upon the punishments OF the suffering souls
in Purgatory (who sought the prayers Of the living
for their reease that he had received 500 persons OF
the Protestant persuasion into the Catholic Church
at various intervals OF the mission In Brooklyn.
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Fourteenth Street Presbyterian Church.
At the monthly socable OF this church, held in
the parlors Of the church, corner Of Fourteenth
street and Second avenue, on Thursday evening,
I'D inst, the Young Peoples Christian Association
took occasion to present to the pastor, Rev. E. W.
Hitchcock, $500 United States bond, accompanied
by handsomely engrossed letter, signed by the
several contributors. Mr.. Hitchcock having been
appointed minister IN charge OF the American chapel
at Parts this was made the occasion TO press to
him IN this substantial manner their appreciation
OF him az their pastor and regret at his leaving this
church, where he has labored so faithfully for the
past six years. AT the close or the presentation,
which was made by the president OF the association,
X. A.. Barry, the congregation passed pleasant
hour In social intercourse which was agreeaby IN
terspersed with choice music by the choir, DIR.
Allen, orRanist presiding at the plano; the reading
| Of essay on '.Puckn'Dy Miss Mead, OF vassar Col
| lege; closing. with an address by DIR. Robert
McMurray. Much credit for the success OF the en-.
tertainment and presentation is due to the follow.
| ing committee:-S. M. Wright, chairman; Mcssrs.
| Wilds, Williams, Milard and Donaldson, assisted
| by Misses Powers, Lyman Gray. Hogan and Hutch
| ins0n. Mr.. Hitchcock will preach his farewell
sermon this morning, at haf.past ten O'Clock.
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ground on their new site corner OF Hill and Broad
streets They contemplate erecting one OF the hand.
soonest eccleslastcal edlfces IN Newark. at cost
Of $780, 900. The site Is one oil the most eligi
BILE In Newark.