The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-28


Delivering His Lecturc-IHis Place Sup
piled by Readings by Professor Wool
lett and an Address by MIR. Henry M.
Sta OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Reception OF the
Latter 4
Notwithstanding tho great inclemency OF the
weather large audience assembled az Stein
way Hall last evening, attracted by the
announcement that John b. Cough would
lecture "Wl 1t Payer At eight O'clock
the hour announced for the opening OF the
lecture, every seat in the han was filed and
the people were still coming in. The organ dis
coursed sweet music and when 1t ceased Mr.. Peter
Voorhees,, the President OF the Mercantile Library
Association, ia connection with which the lecture
was to be delivered came upon the platform. 1t
was evident from the appearance of the gentleman
that something was wrong. He slowly advanced
to the front OF the platform, and in melancholy
voice announced that It was with great regret he
was compelled to state that Mr.. Cough, on account
OF severe illness, was unable to be present He
had been taken dangerously sick at his hotel half
an hour previous and the intelligence had only just
been received. 7=rrs.e -; 10. $50 =; * -
AT these tlGings disappointment sat on every
face, which was in some measure dissipated when
Mr.. voorhees, said that in order to supply the
deficiency the services Of Professor Sidney Wool
lett had been secured, who would deliver some
Rotations Before the Professor had an oppor-
tunity to appear portion Of the audience to the
number Of three hundred or so, arose
and left. These people seemed to think
that the illness Of Mr.. Cough was something
that could have been averted, and when they came
down to the box office they camored for their
money. A double line OF them was formed and the
treasurer was sOrelv pressed white awaiting in.
structons from the committee The members of
tine committee held hurried consultation and
The services of the police had to be called to quiet
the crowa IN the doorway ,t Is rare that such
messed in the city OF New York. and 1t was the
more absurd as the people were assured that the
tickets were good for another lecture.
More than three-fourths Of the audience re-
manned, and they were wen repaid by listening to
however that another rich treat was in reserve
for them. The Professor read "Betsey and Are
out, "Then Betsey and Made It Up.' ..rhe Pri.
selection from the IngOldsby legends"
Among those who were present was Mr.. Henry
sitting in his seat, to procure which he invested ST.
He was espied by the watchful eyes OF Mr.. Brels
ford, the Secretary OF the Literary Bureau and a
people WIN ssSsy sssis ned VIII tSy
came out to the door. He was completely taken
by surprise at the proposition made to him. 81 did
not %e1 to p d S not
say few words, and the welcome
who announceTi 1t to the audience. After they
were fapprised of the fact not a soul left and ex
traveller. lie came upon the he. platform for and when
he appeared he was created with great applause.
Mr.. Stanley was not In evening dress, and wore
long double breasted coat, light pants and walking
boots.
MR.. srANLEY's ADDRESS.
The following were the remarks, which were
made on the spur OF the moment and delivered
with great nuency. He saba few minutes ago
was IKE one Of You, sitting IN the audience hay.
orator, Mr.. Cough. While walking. through
the room ! bad asked myself the ques-
When vH came into the hail ana looked at the Size
Of tine audience. tApplause) But when ! heard
first feeling was OF disgust, and I was about to
leave. did not do 50, however, and am glad
did not for had an opportunity Of Listening to
elocutionist: think the. audience will conclude
It has paid to remain. You had recitatons from
Mr.. Cough, when he recommences, and you had an
opportunity OF seeing and listening to your humble
aaS ppauss can tell yS
When was encountered at the door by the well
dressed friend" in human shape, who who, told me
It nI has paid, ana feel SO inspired think could
take up Mr.. Coughs subject and speak upon it my
sent sent me- o n nae the V WGs Of Africa ask hm
sell the question, "wil it payyn Did David
Are the missionaries who are departing for Africa,
the abolitiOnists who are making war upon African
slavery, asking, "Will 1t pay ~ confess to you
when departed on my mission never thought OF
the problem, weuld IL paw?
But tell you, ladies and gentlemen, IL has paid.
Appause.) The doubling Thomases, when came
back, asked me, ''Did you really find DR.. Living
stOneS'' / had TO encounter doubt on every side,
but all doubts are now dispelled. The Royal
Geographical Society has acknowledged the
success Of my mission, the American Geo
graphical Society has acknowledged it, and
even the doubling Geographical Society OF Paris
will be compelled to do the same. Great applause.
Three weeks ago was the most unhappy OF NOR
tails but now my mind Is at rest A Telegram has
been received from the American Consul at Zan-
zihar stating that the supplies forwarded to DR..
Livingstone from Zanzibar by MIR. Henry Stanley
had reached the great traveller and that he had
started for the sources OF the Nile. (Applause.)
can trace him every step OF the way; have that
advantage of you. Where are now the doubling
Thonases Who now doubts the success OF
nv mission think that no one will
answer. As I said before, 1 can trace
DR.. Livingstone every mile OF the way he Will
traverse until ne returns to London, crosses the
Atlantic and tells you that Mr.. Stanley really did
find DR.. Livingstone.
Mr.. Stanley retired amid great applause, and the
audience departed fully conscled for their dis
appointment and greatly pleased with the enter
talnment.
OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUN.