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The New York herald., 1873-10-05

An efficient chorus and orchestra have been
regarded as impossible. Now soprano and
contralto, tenor and barytone have met with
public appreciation at one house and are likely
to do so at the other. We have had Italian
opera intelligently and conscientiously pre-
sented, and we may with reason look upon the
prospect as brighter in every way, both for the
present and future seasons, than it has been in
years.
If the managers continue to do well it only
remains for the public to second their efforts.
The people of New York can do more, at this
time, to make italian opera permanent insti-
tuition in this city than they could ever do be-
fore or may be able to do again. At last we
have opera worthy Of the name and worthy of
the musical taste and culture of our
people. No single swallow has been pre-
sented us to make our summer Of
song, but we are in possession of well assorted
hocks of singing birds II we succeed with
these other songsters will follow them year after
year till we realize to its fullest extent the
great idea of international opera-America
possessing the best Europe has to send, and
Europe drawing from America singers like
Cary and Kellogg and endorsing our artists
with the same justice we accord to those Of
the Old World On the other hand if we
fail to be generous now it will put back
operatic progress in this country at least
twenty years. We must either take our place
among the art mistresses Of the world with
the present generation of singers OF wait for
two decades to bring us as far as we are
to-day. An all that we have to do is COM
paratively easy-it is to support our opera
companies manfully, and by showing that we
are capable Of sustaining two good companies
prove our ability and willingness to support
one at any time.
The New York herald., 1873-10-05
The Mystery OF tho Death OF Captain
Hall.


The Buddington party Of the Polaris expe.
dihon arrived in this city yesterday, and its
members were evidently glad to find them
selves at home once more. But with them
comes another and a fuller chapter of the painful
mystery surrounding the death Of Captain Hall
to be read. We do not care, at this time, to
pronounce positively on the startling statement
of Morton, the second mate, or to give undue
prominence to the dark hints Of Sailing
Master Buddington. All parties to the mys-
terry are in very disagreeable situation.
which only o complete, thorough and public
investigation can remove. We hope that
plain, candid statements will be made by
every officer and blue jacket attached to the
Polaris and that the crime-if there has been
one committed-will be brought to its authors
door, Meanwhile we commend the care
fully written correspondence published in
this mornings HERALD to the thoughtful
examination of the Navy Department
and the public. It will supply many
important points bearing on the guilt or
innocence Of the officers inculpated by tho
grave charges Morton, it will be seen, dis
inctly charges that DR.. Bessel has committed
the awful crime, and SO positive and persis-
tent is he in his belief that he has made an
official statement to the American Consul at
Dundee. This is the most positive evidence
yet offered, and as Morton enjoys the reputa-
ton of being good officer and reliable man
we must add that his statements will amaze
the public. Taken in connection with the
revelations already made, the significant OBJ
servations or theatrical silence of other officers
involve the matter of Captain Halls death in
still greater mystery.
Captain Buddington and his rescued COM
panions Of the Polaris arrived in this city,
by the steamer City of Antwerp, very early
yesterday morning, and were hurried off by
the four o'clock train to Washington, in
charge of the United States authorities.
The New York herald., 1873-10-05
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Colonel J. II. Wells, Of England is at the St
James Hotel.
Paymaster Burtis, OF the United States Navy, IL
staying at the HOFFMAN House.
Surgeon william J. Sloan, OF the United States
Army, has quarters at the Sturtevant House.
Bishop wnbcrforce is to have . memorial in tho
chancel Of St. Michaels church, Ryde, England.
Lieutenant Commander o. F. Heyerman, OF the
United States Navy, is registered ut the St. Cloud
Hotel.
The Rev. verney Cave, son OF the late Sir John
Brown Cave, has joined the Roman Catholic
Church.
Prince Muhammad Humayam shah grandson Of
Tippoo Sahib, Is confined In the Calcutta jail for
perjury
Mr.. Albert Smith, who had been clerk to tho
Shefield England) magistrates for 1fty.three
years, recently resigned.
Chief Engineers Shock and King, OF our navy,
have ended their inspection Of the European navy
yards but are yet abroad.
DR.. Wheels who Is announced by the journals
there to be q civilized and educated Indian, has
arrived In Paris from this country.
Mr.. John Schumacher has arrived In this city,
coming directly from Peru, where he has been en-
gagged in archaeological exploration during the past
fifteen years.
General La Marmora's book, giving the secret
history the alliance between Prussia and Italy In
the war Of 1885, is creating lively sensation among
the diplomatic people in Europe.
Earl Cowper has resigned the post OF Captain Of
the Honorable Corps Of Gentlemen-at-Arms and
Gold Stick Premier Gladstone having attached
duties TO the post Earl Cowper would no longer
ssstick.n
DR.. Ruppaner, OF this city, Commissioner to tho
Vienna Exhibition, was lately presented In Paris
with rare medical work. printed at Oberursel in
1905, on the first printing press that belonged to
Gnttenburg.
Joseph Arch, President OF the Agricultural
Laborers' Society OF England, has left Toronto for
the Muskoka district. On his return he will pro-
ceed to the United States to ascertain by personal
observation the advantages offered immigrants Of
the agricultural classes
Gerald Massey poet, spiritualist and lecturer.
arrived on the Caabria on Friday morning and is
stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Mr.. Massey is
aged forty-fve years, was born In Hcrtfordsbire.
in England, and has always been known as "pro-
grossivest." He was an intimate friend OF Frede-
rick Denison Maurice, and at one time was an err
rand boy In London. He has come on a lecturing
tour to this country, and will speak upon "Spiritu-
alism," "Chares Lambn and "Tennyson." Mr.
Massey was received last evening informally at the
Lotus and Arcadian Clubs.
The New York herald., 1873-10-05
The Prospect OF italian Opera.

Before the close Of the present week we
shall know to the full extent what our operatic
managers have provided for the present
season. Last week, at the Academy of Music,
Mr.. Strakosch brought out, one after the
other, all Of his stars, except Mile. Ostava
Torriani Beginning on Monday night with
Del Puente, the debut of Mile. Maresi and
Signor Campanini and Signor Nannetti fol-
lowed on Wednesday night and that of M.
Maurel on Friday night Nine. Nilsson, it
was found, had returned to us more full voiced
and sweet throated than ever, and one charm
ing little American prima donna, Miss Gary,
showed much growth even over her former
excellence M. Capoul retains the place he
won two years ago. The chorus was strong
able baton Of Signor Muzio, was so admirably
managed as to mark new era in operate music
in this country. The time has not yet
been fixed for Mile. Torrianis first ap-
pearance Three operas-"La Traviata,"
'Lucrezia Borgia" and "Faust" have
Lucia di Lammermoor, "n Trovatore' and
Martha" will be presented this week. This is
very rapid work, and the weeks programme is
especially noteworthy as presenting the great
prima donna every opera night. Mr.. Maretzek
is also ready with his attractions at the Grand
Opera House, and tomorrow evening he
brings out al Poliuto," with Tamberlik and
Lucca in the leading roles, and ON Tuesday
night Mile lima di Murska makes her first ap-
pearance in ola Sonnambula." Nine.
Lucca's singing is SO thoroughly appreciated
in New York that we need not dwell upon her
enough to anticipate the magnificent promise
of their great regulations. All these things
ought to make the week one Of the most bril-
liant in the musical history Of New York, and
prove to the world that though London may
fail in so great an undertaking, this city is
able and willing to support two Italian opera
companies.
The great necessity for q successful season
of italian opera is, as we have often said
before, o carefully selected company, strong
and efficient chorus and powerful and well
directed orchestra-perfection in ensemble and
WbSt eTt 5CEUs lucSo uSIlRS, bO IdIs NJ leHSty
are conspicuous at the Academy of Music, and
we have no reason to doubt they will be
equally conspicuous at the Grand Opera
House Shortcomings there are and of neces-
sity must be, but we cannot complain in
garden Of freshness and beauty that every
thornbush does not bear o rose. 1t is the
freshness and beauty Of that part of our
operatic garden which has been shown to us
that delight u.s. Mime. Nilsson has gained in
fulness and sweetness of voice in the last two
years, and her support, like herself, is youth
full and fresh and sanguine. Not single
artist so far has failed to meet expectation and
soar above ii. No discomfort at promises
made, but not fulfilled, has had occasion to
manifest ITSELF and ON every hand there
are evidences Of o new departure in
operatic management and brighter
and more brilliant prospect for the
future A new departure was sadly needed.
Heretofore II was too often the practice to offer
us prima donna without company, or, if o
tenor was vouchsafed US, to dony VI . BARITONE.
The New York herald., 1873-10-05
The Evangelical Aniance-Its Sixth
General Conference.


The Evangelical Alliance Conference, SO
much talked Of and SO long deferred, has at
last become fact, and in New York city, for
the time being, there are gathered together q
larger number Of ecclesiastics than, perhaps,
were ever before assembled in any one city.
1t is certainly one Of the largest and most in
fluential gatherings ever brought together
under the banner of Professionalism. Since its
formal organization in London, in 1916, the
Alliance, in spite of great obstacles, has
been growing success. In spite of
all hindrances General Conferences were
from time to time found possible and
the meetings successfully held in London,
in Paris, in Berlin, at Geneva, at Amster-
dam, abundantly proved that the prin-
ciples Of the Alliance commended themselves
Christendom, and that time only was wanted
to make the association great success and
great power. The meetings which were held
in this city on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day Of last week, and the expectations which
have been raised regarding the meetings yet
to be held, show that, Notwithstanding the
dividing waters of the great Atlantic, across
which so many Of the delegates have come,
the Alliance steadily holds on its way and
greatly grows in popular favor.
When it was resolved that the Sixth Gen.
eral Conference should be held in New York
it was, we believe, the intention to pay COM
pliment to the New World across the seas.
When we think Of the inconvenience result
ing from the temporary abandonment of their
respective charges, and inseparable from o
long sea voyage, and then look at
the numbers and names of the dele
gates, we cannot refuse to admit that
the compliment has been handsomely
paid AS little, however, can we refuse to
admit that the compliment has been returned.
The delegates have received cordial welcome;
everything has been done to make them COM
Portable, and we believe 1t is the universal feel
ing among the foreign delegates that Europe
will find it hard to repeat the kindness. Here
We have neither royalty nor aristocncy-we
clergy, but we have men Of enterprise, men of
spirit and men of wealth, all of whom have
faith in the Christian religion; and these men
are proud Of their country and willing to do it
all honor. This Evangelical Alliance Confer
ence will mark an epoch in the history of this
country; in the far distant future it will be
remembered as distinctive landmark, and it
may be that to the open discussions at these
meetings and to the consequent ventilation of
difficult questions in the fine free air of public
opinion, it will be possible to attribute some
of the blessings of that happier time.
We have already on more than one occasion
explained the aims and objects Of the ALI.
ance. It is the less necessary to dwell upon
these now that the Alliance is speaking for
itself, through its ablest representatives
Wilh tho proceedings Of these last three days
The New York herald., 1873-10-05

we do not feel that we have any right to ex-
press ourselves in other than terms
of appreciation. 1t would be strange
if, in conference of trained ecclesi-
astics, the spirit of intolerance did not
find expression. The ecclesiastical groove,
no matter what the church, sect or denomina-
| tion, is at best but a narrow one. Opinions
are fixed, and thought, as a natural conse-
quence is more intense and concentrated
than generous and expansive. Centuries of an
tagonism, marked by periods of sore trial and
persecution, have embittered beliefs, and, no
matter how catholic and generous the profess
sion, the bitter feeling will crop out, and, in
moments of enthusiasm, the historical senti-
ment will find utteranca 1t is not wonder
full therefore, that in one or two instances
rash and unkindly things have been said.
Coming from countries where the Protestant
cause is painfully in the minority and where
toleration is but little known and less prac-
tised, it was not unnatural for the dele
gates to forget for the moment that
they were in free America, where the
State, as such, knows no religion, but protects
all, where every man can worship under his
own vine and fig tree, none making him
afraid-and to say unpleasant things which
had better been left unsaid. On the whole,
however, just as the greetings have been cor
dial SO have the speeches been in good taste.
The subjects, SO far, have been as ably and
skilfully handled as they were we'll selected,
The reports Of Friday were full of Interest,"
and as delegate after delegate rose, telling
Of England, of Holland of Germany of
France, of Switzerland, Of Spain, of Greece,
and even Of India, and Of the state Of re-
igion therein, it was felt that the Council was
in reality more ecumenical than many others
which have been honored with the sounding
name. It carried the mind back to q time
when the Church was less torn by conflicting
opinions and the hearer thought Of the Ec-
clesiastical Councils Of former times-of
Trent, of Ephesus and Of Nice Unity was once
fact in the Christian Church; and it was
difficult to resist the conviction that, under
more favorable circumstances, that long lost
unity might yet be restored.
It is not yet time to speak of the fruits of
and test the fruit we must wait Other than
good, however, it can hardly be. The ex-
perience Of the foreign delegates ought to be a
gain to us. Our experience should be gain
to them. In one particular we have the
advantage. We can point to our hourishing
churches as proof of the superior power of the
voluntary principle Here we have no State
Church and need none. The fact is lesson
for Europe. But they have many lessons, no
doubt, to give us in return Let US hope
that one result of the Conference, at least,
will be the bridging over Of denomlnatonal
differences. If it shall have the effect Of
teaching the churches that denominationalism
is compatible with true brotherly love and
with o large amount Of cooperative activity,
it will not have been held in vain. On the
contrary it will have done much to bring
about that better time when the whole Church
shall, indeed, be one-usum corpus in Christie.
The New York herald., 1873-10-05
APPOINTMENT OF NAVAL CADET EN-
GINEERS.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Oct 4, 1878.
The following cadet engineers were designated
by the Acting secretary Of the Navy to-day for ap-
pointment having obtained the highest standard
at the recent examination held az the Naval
Academy:-G. 8. wiiett, Pennsylvania; A. T.
worthington, Maryland; +. II. Bailey New York |;
n. r.. Kelly. Maryland; W. L. Katheart, Pennsyl-
vania. i M. white, Massach usetts; L. Olmstead,
New YORK; q. II. Il. Babbitt, ONO; q. II. Claude,
Maryland; william Cowles, New York; NJ II. Sti-
Freeman, Mississippi 0nd W. D. Dunning, rcw
York.
The New York herald., 1873-10-05

otherwise suffering Pontifcal Zouavez and
other accepted Crusaders actively engaged in
the defence of the Holy Father and of The
Catholic Church.
The Catholic Reuie,o suggests Ga point 70,
the Evangelical Alliance" We hope the ALI
ance will see it, and govern itself accord
ingly.
The Christian Leader (Universalist) is re-
minded that the first proposition looking to q
gathering of Christians from oil parts of the
world originated with the Universalist General
Convention some years before the first call for
q meeting Of the Evangelical Alliance was
issued.
Church and State (EpiscopaD remarks that
''it is fortunate, perhaps, the members of this
Conference represent, strictly speaking, no
ecclesiastical organizations. They are not
authorized to commit any church or denomi-
nation to any views they may express. No
ecclesiastical pressure is brought to bear in
behalf of any class of opinions"
The Independent (Henry @. Bowen) asserts
that the Alliance must beware how it puts for
ward claims on behalf of Christianity which
cannot be established; it must force no fight
in which it is sure to be beaten. The editor
invokes for its delegates ''the spirit of power
and of love and Of sound mind"
The Je,oish Times defends its people against
the attacks of the Catholics
We are happy to state that idings continue
to be received from various parts of the coun-
try indicating that the spirit Of revival is pro-
crossing with refreshing vigor, and that whole
families are in many instances touched by the
wand of grace
The New York herald., 1873-10-05

LoNd WISHED FoR, COME AT LAsr-A steam
fog whistle has been erected at Cape Race
Newfoundland, by the British government
In fog near that dangerous coast our trans
atlantic steamers will be delighted to hear
. timely warning from that adnirable whistle.
The New York herald., 1873-10-05

The BROOKLYN CRY FRAUDS. The Grand
Jury on these frauds presented yesterday as
the results Of their labors some thirty indict-
ments against various persons, which will do
for beginning.
The New York herald., 1873-10-05

WOODS MUSEUM Broadway, corner Thirticth St.
srRucx BLIND. Afternoon and evening.
The New York herald., 1873-10-05

UNION SQUARE THEATRE, Union square, near
Broadway.-THE GEUvA CROSS
The New York herald., 1873-10-05

BoorHs THEATRE, Sixth av. and Twenty third St :
n .xcuon ruF CRICKET.
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ADJUSTMENTS TOMORROW EVENING.

MRS r. B. coNwAY's BROOKLYN THEATRE
Rt
The New York herald., 1873-10-05

NEW LYoEUM THEATRE 18th ST. and 9th av.
NOrRE DAxE.
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OLYMPIC THEATRE, Broadway, between Houston
and Beecker sts-MApAMR ASGor's CHILD.
The New York herald., 1873-10-05

BowERY THEATRE, Bowcry.-NrA AND HAs
SNYDER.
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METROPOLITAN THEATRE, 5ss Broadway.-vARH
ENTERTAINMENT.
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BROADWAY THEATRE, rs and $50 Broadway
MAX, THE MERRY SWISS Boy.
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BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Montague St
Ia MoRrE CIv-LE.
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JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
PROPRIETOR
volume xXXvlH.. H.....................N0. @7s
ADJUSTMENTS TOMORROW EVENING.
MRS r. B. coNwAYs BROOKLYN THEATRE
ELzABErH
UNION SQUARE THEATRE Union square, near
Broadway-rHE GEuvA Cross.
woop,s MUSEUM. Broadway, corner Thirteth St
SrRUcK BLIND. Afternoon and evening.
BoorH,s THEATRE. Sixth av. and Twenty third St =
NEW LYoEUM THEATRE, 18th St and 9th ax-
METROPOLITAN THEATRE, 6S5 Broadway.-vARHrr
ENTERTAINMENT
BowERy THEATRE, Bowcry.-NrA AND HANS
SNYDER
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Montague St
la MoRTE CV-LE.
BROADWAY THEATRE, rs and $50 Broadway
MAX, THE MERRY SWISS Boy.
OLYMPIC THEATRE. Broadway, between Houston
and Bleecker sts-MApAsE AsGors CHILD
THEATRE coMIoUE, No Si4 Broadway.-vAnrrr
ENTERTAINMENT.
NIBLo's GARDEN, Broadway, between Prince and
Houston sts-THE BLACK CROOK.
wALLACK's THEATRE, Broadway and Thirteenth
street-BAgwIsEs Book.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, Eighth v. and Twenty third
street-ITALIAN OfERA-PoLiuTo
ACADEMY OF MUSIC, l4th street and Irving place
HAxLxr-IrALIAS oPERA-LUoIA pI LASsERNooR
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE, No. 2ol Bowery.-
VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT.
PARK THEATRE, Brooklyn opposite City Hail.
TIcKET-oF.LRAvE MAN.
ROBINSON HALL, Sixteenth street-THK ROYAL
MARioNETTES Matinee at
BRYANTs OPERA HOUSE, Twenty third ST., corner
Sixth av-NRGRo MINsTRHLsY, &c
HooLEY's OPERA HOUSE, Court street. Brooklyn
SAN FRANCISCO MISsTRRLS
STEINWAY HALL, Fourteenth street-LEcrUKE-"AN
ESGLIsHAANs VIEW OF THE IRISH QUESTION"
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR, Sd av., between Esd
ana Gath sts. Afternoon and evening.
NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY. No 6ls Broad
way.-SClENCE AND ART
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-08-13
The Health of Farmers.

The following true words from the
Science Of Heath should be inscribed in
letters of gold over every farmers fire.
side: Farmers have unequaled natural
advantages for health, strength, and Ions
gevity, The statistics of diseases and the
table of mortality, however, are against
them. This is due not to their vocation,
but to their misuses Of it. No class, as
whole is properly so utterly reckless of
health conditions. So far as our acquaint-
ance with the habits of farmers is con-
cerned-and it has been eXtensive-it COM
pels the conclusion, as q rule, that the
dietetic habits of farmers are worse than
than those of any other class who have
the means of choosing for themselves.
Fried dishes several times day, with sew
eral fried articles at each of the the three
meals, is one of their common abomina-
tions; dried beef, old cheese, and pickles
are among the common relishes while lard
and salaratus make their richer dainties
infectious and caustic, We have seen on
farmers table. fried pork, fried eggs,
fried i,> 6atoes, and fried grddle cakes for
breakfast fried ham, fried hominy, and
fried parsnips for dinner, and fried sau-
sages and fried doughnuts for supper-all
the frying done in lard, No class is so
troubled with canker, erysipelas, tumors,
cancers, and humors, as farmers; andsthe
excessive use of pork, lard, fine flour, rich
cakes, and greasy pastry, are enough TO ac-
count for it. In dietetic habits, our farm
ers are sadly misled by the agricultural
journals, nearly all of which pander to
their prejudices, and flatter their morbid
appetites by recommending and commend
ing swine-breeders and pork-eating, while
they fill their kitchen column receipts for
making rich and palatable' pudding, pies,
cakes, and other complicated dishes, which
no stomach ever carried inside human
body could long tolerate without death or
dyspepsia. The essential need of our
farmers is plain, wholesome, food, prop
erly cooked. This would give them much
more available strength for work, relieve
them of many of the distresses and eX-
penses of sickness, and many years to their
lives, and render old age green and nor
NAL, instead of dry and decrepit, as it is in
most cases under existing habits"