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ALEXANDRIA, VA. SATURDAY, MAY %, 1874. ..7...
will be wanting on their part to make your sit
uation agreeable and useful to you.

will be wanting on their part to make your sit
uation agreeable and useful to you..
Should you live with the Doctor, | shall re-
quest him to take yon both under. his peculiar
care, provide such clothes for you from time to
time as he shall Judge necessary, andIdo by you
in the same manuer as he would if you were his
own children; which, if he will undertake. l
am sensible, from the knowledge which | have
of him, and the very amiable character and
disposition of Mrs. Craik, that they will spare
no proper exertious to make your situation
pleasing and profitable to you. ohould you or
Lawrence, therefore, behave in such manner
as TO occasion any complaints being made to
me, you may depend upon losing that place
which you now have io my affections and any
future hopes you may have from me. But if
on the contrary your conduct is such as to mer-
it my regard you may always depend upon the
warmest attachment and sincere regard OF,
Your Afectionate Friend and Uncle,
G. WASHINGTON.
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DRUGS .9.S.U Us.

THE FAvORITF HOME REMEDY.
This unrivalled Medicine is warranted not to
contain one SINGLE particle of MERCURY, or any
injurious mineral substance, but is
PURELY VEGETABLE,
containing those Southern Roots and Herbs,
which al ail-wse Providence has placed in coun,
tries where Liver Diseases most prevail. 1t will
cure all Diseases caused by Derangement of the
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR, OR
MEDICINE,
Is eminently Family Medicine and by being
kept ready for Immediate resort will save many
an hour of suffering and many dollar in time
and d. ctors' bills.
After over Forty Years trial it is still receiv-
tues from persons of the highest character and
responsibility. Eminent physicians commend
EFFECTUAL SPECIFIC FOR DYSPEPSIA
OR RlNDIGESTION.
Armed with this ANTIDOTE all climates and
changes of water and food may be faced without
fear. AS a Remedy in MaIarioue Feyers, Bowel
o0''' ITHAS No EQUAL.
1t is the Cheapest, Purest and Best Family led
icine il. the World Manufactured only by
''' J.H ZEILIN s. Co,
Macon, Georgia, and Phiadelphis.
Price Sl00. Sold by sll Druggists. NH
W. FRANKLIN CREIGHTON
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDl-
CINES, PAINTS, OILS, DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEED, SC, &c, &c,
No. IS King street, (unde7 Sarcpta Halt, }
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compound
ed. Orders will receive prompt attention.
NH 24-tf ...t
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BYE. A. Kerby. AuctiOneer.

GUNNER HILL FOR SALE BY AUG
y TON
The beautiful estate of SUMMER HILL, be-
longing to Mr.. John Martin, 80 acres, more or;
the road from Washington to Alexandria Hss4
with the valuable DWELLING HOUSE and .1ESR
other buildings thereon, will be offered for sale
by auction, on THURSDAY, the 4th OF June
next, at 81 O clock p. m, on the ground. ,
residence in the neigh hborhood of Warrington.
. Terms liberal Inquire Of S. F. BEACH,
ESQ., Alexandria, Va. my l4-ts
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Ry F. A. Kerby.

Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer;l =, -
DUBLIC SALE OF A GRASS CkOP-On
L TUESDAY, May 26th, at II 30 o,eloek,
will be sold on The premises the GROWING
GRASS CROP of the splendid meadows OF
Summer Hill Furm situated on the Turnpike
road half way between Washington and Alex-
andria. ,t.s,,.
A Newer and Horse Rake will be loaned to
secure the crop; barn and stable can be used by
the purchaser Eighty TINS Of prime hay were
cut from the Meadows last year. Terms made
known on the day of sAle.
GEO. JOHNSTON, lob King ST..
nv 13-cots Alexandria Virginia.
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OWING to the increased demand for the eel
~ ebrated REBECC:A KID GLOVES,
s. BENDHElM have just
received new supply of popular shades-one
and two buttons-at the nominal price Of Sl.OO
snd SlN dec ~
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GROCERIES,.

GEokaE hoBUENE1 & SON.
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH A LIE and BROWN
STOUT
Also, EASTERN and POTOMAC HERRING
and MACKEKEL.
NOS. I66 AND 40 KING STREET,
Washington Hall Bullding,)
Alexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filled. NH 3l-tf
NEW STORE:
F. G. SWAINE ...,t.-.
Wouldinform his friends and the public gener.
ally that he has leased the store on the corner of
Cameron and Royal streets, 81. 9. Milburn's cid
stanG) and iEill keep, in connection with the
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store, No. 22
Royal street, frst-class
FAMILY GROCERY,
whore can be found 1t al times fresh Roll BUT
ter, Poultry, Eggs, Hominy. Beans Dried
Fruits, Potatoes Canned Peaches, Pineapple
T7lnsoes and Corn, &C., &c. Call and exam
inc. feb
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no COUNTRY MERCHANTS,

no COUNTRY MERCHANTS. :.
OUR STOCK LARGER AND CHEAPER
THAN EVER. '--''.'
We arc now prepared to offer great induce
COUNTRY MERCHANTS,
and make it to their interest to buy their DIX
GOODS in this market We keep goods specl-
ally adapted 10 their wants, and sell them at a
COMMISSION of d profit, Sc.
,"PATAPSCO COTTON YARNS" always
on hand. d. +. BKASHE EAK
INV II Alexandria, Va.
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EINE CASsIMERES AND CLOTHS.

ENGLISH AND FRENCH SUITINGS.
A full line of GENTLEMEN'S GOODS at
No. 62 King street.
A beautiful assortment of BLACK DOE
SKIN CASSIM ERES, French Cloths, Fancy
Casslmeres ard Coatings, the new styles; also
Neck Ties, Scarts, Crsvats, Linen Shirt Collars
best and second quality Kid Gloves, &C., &c.
Dealers IN this line will do well to examine
our present stock.
an q ROBT. Ia. WOOD.
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\1EW GOODS AT c. c. BEKRY'S.

Another assortment of the above and other
styles of Paraspls just received from the factory.
an 10 D. F. WITMEk 90. Z
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DRr GOODS.


: = The Misses STEUERNAGEL, -
Having returned from the North with q large
and well assorted stock OF the latest ana nlos'
fashionable styles of
MILLINERY and DRESS GOODS, l..
respectfully solicit share Of the public patron =.
age. r,,c crDppn .-
my 6-lm ll0 kIN9 o EEL.
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II UST RECEIVED-Florida Water, Farina,
y Cologne of all varieties, Juniper Tar, Cen
raur Lniment Railways Relief, Allcock's
Plasters, Wrishts Pills. Tsrrsnt seltzar Ape
rient, Kosadslis, Pearls White Glyeerine, Da-
vis Pain Killer, Pierces Medical Discovery,
simmons Liver Regulator, Browns Sapona-
ceous DentrLce, &C., for sale by -.
:" : HENRY COOK & CO.,
b ap 2I-! ..-.. a.T 1U7 King street.
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A MUSEMENT FOR EVERYBODY CAN
n be had by purchasing at GREENS NO
TION HOUSE one or more of those new styl le
PARLOR-MA MATCH PISTOLS. my ~
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T AIDES WHITE DRESS W
BEAUTIFUL NEW GOODS.

BEAU AUIlFUL NEW GOODS.
: WHITE GOODS, for ladies and children
We ask especial attention to our st OK of new
goods in this line
Victoria Lawns, Bishop Lawns, Soft-fnished
Cambria, Jsconet Cambria. Na,lsdok Muslin,
India Null Muslin. Swiss Muslins Pure India
Lawn, Real Linen Lawn, Union Linen Lawn,
Pique, Marseilles, Treco Cord and Iarltons,
Plaids, Stripes, Brocades, Lace Stripes, &c, ,&e
We have all the above, with many other goods,
in great variety of quality and price oonI
my IS KOBI. L. MOOO.
rT,O HOTEL KEEPERS, COUNTRY MER-
Il CHANTS, sc.
May 4th, 1874 Weinvte special attention to
our large stock of Table Damask, Sheetngs,
Towelings, Napkins, Quilts Irish Linen, Crash,
Wine Cloths and P. q. Linens Also smother
large invoice Of Oil Cloths, White and Colored
Straw Mattings, together with other goods at
popular prices. u. +. BkAoHbah,
my 4 l09 King street, corner Of Pitt:
CHIRTSl SHIRTS
y We are furnishing Ill Of the latest styles,
made by measure, sndsa fit guaranteed in every
instance B,soms one, two or three ply, as de-
sired. Call and have your measure taSea
my8 d. f. WITMER CO.. ;,
TABLE DIAPER, Butchers Linen, Irish
i Linens, Shirt Fronts, very cheap lot OF
Towels, Ginghams, Fancy Prints, Victoria
Lawns, Bishop Lawns, Nainsook, Fine Cam
brics, Colored and White CounLerpanes, Black
and Colored Alpacas; also Sp'ing Shawls, La
dies Skirts, Handkerchief, Hosiery, &C., just
received by w. N. BERkLE1,
apr "a King street.
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
A LECTURE ABOUT SIAM.

The filth OF the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton course of lectures was delivered last night at
Association Hall by Mrs. Leonowens late govern
ess OF the royal family OF SIAM There was a large
and apprecative audience. Mrs. LeonOwens gave
a lively and sparkling narrative Of her own
personal experiences at the Court OF siam. she
described with some mnuteness the character
istics OF the social and domestic life of the coun
try, and particularly enlarged upon the condition
OF the Slamese women. She described an inner
city connected with the court that was entirely
populated bv women and children. Its govern
lnent IN every particular was administered by wo-
erned as any city IN the world. No men except the
priests were allowed to enter within the walls
and these clercs administered the duties OF their
sacred ofice under strict supervision. The priests
were understood to 50 conceal their faces by a
ian. which they carried IN their hands, that they
lecturer was, however. very confident that
when they desired TO look upun the face
OF woman the fan was held so cevery
tnat they obtained the desired view OF the Iemale
countenance. In consequence oil the explicit In
structions That no woman was TO enter the pres
ence OF the king except in crawling position,
like reptile, Mrs. LeonOwens had to initiate the
Iro2 movement IN her approaches to His Majesty
This became very rKsome, and she subsequently
had the order somewhat modified IN ner case.
Mrs. Leonowens described the process OF
cremation In siam. The Siamese are very particu-
lar IN disposing OF their deau after this manner,
and mainly because they hold very strongly pro-
nounced views IN reference 70 the transmigration
OF souls. lne marriage customs OF the country,
the modes OF courtship the etiquette OF the court
and variety OF other remarkable features oil the
public and social lie OF the people were dwelt
upon IN very lively manner oy Mrs. Leonowens.
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

BUsH-LAMBDEN.-On Thursday, November 10,
by the Rev. Dr. q. u. Foss, JOHNSON X. BUSH, OF
StrOudsburg, Pa, to ELENOR +. LAMBDEN OF New
York city.
stroudsburg papers please copy.
Co5TELLo-LALoR-On tuesday, November II,
at st. AIMS church, by the Very Rev. Thomas $.
Preston, JOHN POWER COSTELLO to MARY NJ,
daughter OF the late Martin Lalor.
FITCH-CRoss.-On Thursday morning, Novem-
Der H. 1874, at the residence OF the brides
parents, by Rev. S. ). Bidwell, AsHBEL p. FITCH,
Of TINS city, and LIZZIE A.. only daughter OF
George Cross, Esq. OF Morrlsville, N. Y.
HEILSER-REID.-On Wednesday, November Is,
1874, at the Second Presbyterian church, by the
Rev. }. b. Patterson, PERCY b. HEILNER TO JENNIE,
youngest daughter OF the late William Reid, OF
Elizabeth, N. J.
LuDLAM-HowARD.-on Wednesday, November
Is, by the Rev. John Hart. GEORGE 4. LuDLAM. OF
centre Island, 70 CHARLOTTE A. HOWARD oil this
city.
SCHRoRDER--LAwRENcE-O Thursday Novem
Der ~, at the church OF the Holy communion 10y
the Rev. Dr. Lawrence, GILLIAT SCHROEDER to
LOUISA RICHARDS, daughter OF James Ricketts,
Lawrence all OF this city.
SToDDARTH WEBB.-Un Thursday, November 19
by Rev. William r. Corbit Mr.. SAMUEL W. SroD-
DART to Miss MARY h. WEBB.
STRIKER-ivEs.-In Brooklyn, Thursday
November l9, by the Rev. I. A. Sill, GEORGE N.
STRIKER 10 ANNIE NJ, daughter OF ID. W. Ives.
URMy-NAsH.-On Thursday. November ~. at
the residence OF the brides parents, No. 206 Dean
street, Brooklyn, by the Rev. Dr. Paddock, HAIRY
c. CRNy, OF sing Sing, to REBEccA KATE, daughter
OF ID. ID. Nasn, ESQ. No cards.
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
MURDER ON TIE HIGH SEAS

A Native of Ochotsk Murders Two
XIII Him.
From the San Francisco Alta California, Nov. l3l
Captain Williams, OF the BARK Florence, which
arrived last evening, makes the following report
Sailed hence December rs, 1878; arrived at Pleas
ant Island; the natives. In company with II. J.
stewart, white resident OF tie island boarded
the vessel and furnished Us with fresh supplies.
When the vessel was ready for sea the natives
were supposed to have all gone ashore. but on ex
amining the vessel found that one OF them had
remained on board, and on his expressing his de-
sire to accompany the vessel on her voyage, he
was furnlsned with clothing and named Jim. On
the morning OF February "a the native was noticed
acting very strangely and In on excited manner,
and was ordered forward; shortly alter when the
cry Of "A man cutp was heard by the Captain, who,
on going forward found Earnest Tnois lying on the
deck with nls stomach cut completely open, and
also found q. A. Cooper lying on the deck, face
downward, dead, having been stabbed seven times
In the body and tniRns. The day being warm, a
part or the crew had oeen lying on the topgalant
Iorecastle, the native being one oil the numper. A
knle out or the sheath and stabbed him as ABOVE
stated. He then attempted to stab another men,
ber OF the crew. but only succeeded In cutting a
hole about six inches long IN MS shirt He then
Jumped down into the iorecastle apd cut q. A.
COOPER, VINO was the only man below at the time.
The crew being AFRAID to go after nim 10 the lore.
castle the Captain ordered the buiknead to the
forecastle TO oe broken away, so nat the native
might be taken pr.soner without endangering the
lives OF other members oil the crew. Wnen the
crew succeeded In reaching him ne acted IN such
q desperate manner tnat members OF the crew
ton, and tne struggle ended 10 tne death or the
native. Tns native aad his victims we're buried
tas Sane au ~ sen
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
THANKSGIVING DAY,
The Mayors Procla ton.

With grateful remembrance OF the pountiful
blessings OF our Heavenly Father during the pres
ent year in the abundant yield OF the fruits OF the
eartn, In our exemption from pesuence aud other
ev.!s and iii the prevalence OF peace and concord
throughout our wldely-extended country, recon.
mend 10 the people OF this city the observance OF
Thursday, the 26th day VI November INST, set
apart oy the President OF the United states and
the Governor D! this state az day OF thanksgiving
and prayer, earnestly hoping that, with such calls
10 gratitude, the more favored among our citizens
Will extend to those less fortunate an opportunity
OF participating In the enloyments OF this happy
festival
Gwen. under my hand and SEAL at the Mayors
ONCE, tnis goth day OF November, IN the year OF
our Lord 1874. W. F. hAvEMEYER. kayor.
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 1874
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
Light Wanted or HIS Money.

10 THR EDITOR OF THE HERALD
have been lifelong reader OF your paper and
I feel that have right TO come to you for infor.
nation, though I am not Mr. Maretzek, nor Mr..
Hall, nor anybody else occupying so prominent q
position In the public eye as either OF those gen.
uemen, but plain practical business man.
comply with your terms ana get your paper every
morning and am entitled to come to you In my
perplexity. Now what want TO know, and what
she people want to know is this, as we want o
thorough understanding OF this Talmage business !:
Does Mr.. Talmage pay you any money for this dis
cussion now going ON IN your columns or does he
notf Thats what We are ali interested In Is an
understood thing ano regular business transac-
ton between you and MIR. Iamage nave nothing
70 Gay, except to breathe gentle regret that YOU
cannot mud something to speculate 10 which IL OF
more consequence to tue puoc. III, on tue otner
nanu, you are permitting tus matter TO 20 on in
the honest belief than any sensible man ever be.
slowed nueen minutes reelection on anything Mr.
Tslmage ever uttered on any subject, why-Iust
stop my paper, that's ali:
ssU yon8 Nsv. n. ls7A
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
RECENT INDIAN BATTLES.
Brave Fighting Of Our Gallant Troops
Conquertng Superior Odds-Rescue OF
White Captives.
WAsHIrA RIVER, Texas, Nov. 10, 1sT4.j

4
WAsHIrA RIVER Texas Nov. 10, ls74.j
We have ridden four days in the saddle without
! any intermisson save Tor the necessary stimulus
10 animal life, such sleep and food. On the 5th
inst we camped almost within rife shot OF Major
w. Redmond Prices command. rom New Mexico
Among these troops are included those OF Com
pany Fifth United States infantry, under Major
Willis Lyman. who made such noble
defense OF Miles, wagon train. about fve
miles from here, during three days against
about dve times as many savages as they
themselves numbered. Major Prices little.
detachment OF $50 men have done good and
effective service. Travelling more than 1900
miles across The plains from New Mexico, some'
times without ratiops OF forage, they fought
three OF the most successful engagements IN this
campaign. Major Price has been complimented
and thanked by Lieutenant General Sheridan IN
letter by his own hand. On the Attn Captain
Farnsworth. with his lighting command, number
ing twenty-eignt men, proceeded on scout In
search OF fugitive savages. His course was west
ward, along The Rio Negro. then northward, op.
posite the Adobe Walls, and then south TO Rio
Arenoso, where at hali-past one O'Clock p. M. on
November he found the Indians. Ihey were
eighty III number and were easily dispersed at the
nrst Charge There tnen came skirmish
and another charge was made at nlghtlall.
marched back TO camp, as the numbers OF the
Indians were increasing. ana the casualties were
there attended TO. fHLeeu nOrSeS were Killed.
Kiled-Privare William Dennam, shot through
the heart.
Wounded-Corporal Thomas j. Thompson, NOR
tally; Irumpeter Herman Fehr, mortally; Black
smith henry Fields, mortally Private George Rob-
inson, slightly.
The Inalans are growing desperate and are dodg-
ing about near the neaaS OF the Canadian, McCel-
Ian, North and Elm Forks and ked River and
making occasional spurts INTO the Staked Plains.
Tney now consist OF about 400 Cneyennes ana other
scattered tribes. IL Is predicted here that the
campaign VIII last all winter
On the morning. OF the stn Lieutenant Baldwin,
In command OF D detachment rom General Niles
command, came upon camp OF Indians while
scouting on McCleilan's Creek. An engagement
ensued, which lasted rom haiI-past eight O'CLOCK
A. NJ. TO one 2. NJ, and the subsequent pursuit
until lour r. NJ. They were driven away from their
camping place after desperate nghtlng ana In
one OF their wlgwams TWO wnlte captlveS were
lound-mere chlldren-wnose names are Junana
Arminda and Nancy Adelaide Germon. the former
aged seven and the latter i've and half years.
The Agencies Quiet-Huntcrs Leaving
For the Republican River.
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 20, 1874
The following official despatch aas been received
here from Fort Laramie:-
have just returned from the agencies. All
quiet. Ogaailas ana MlhneconJous are leaving
tor the Republican TO hunt Professor MarSn IS
still out Weather cold, with snow.
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
ALLEGED BALLOT BOX STUFFING Il
NEWARK,

In the Newark Court OF Quarter Sessions yester.
day Ralph jefferson, republican Judge OF Elec-
tion in the Sixth ward OF that city, was arraigned
to answer an Indictment Tor alleged misconduct
in office-stufng the ballot box at the late charter
election IN favor OF Alderman Patterson
and against Henry q. Dusenbury. the
present Alderman. The Indictment charges
that Jefferson TOOK a number oil democratic BAL
lots from voters, ana instead OF placing them in
the ballot box threw them on the door and put re-
publican tickets in the o0x In their stead. He
pleaded not guilty and furnished bail to appear
Tor trial at the next term OF court Jefferson has
long acted as a commissioner, and some time ago
was the occasion OF lively and somewhat myS-
terious scene IN the Common Council because OF
his alleged irregularities"
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
HORSE NOTES.

Great preparations are being made for the win
ter meeting by the Louisiana Jockey Club, and
stables OF horses are beginning to congregate at
the course. In addition to MIR. Howard's stable,
already on the ground, to-day W. jennings sta
bic, comprising Ballenkeel, Larry Hart four
year.Uld nlly oy Brown Dick, and cape Race,
reached the place. MIR. Van Lew. with Bonnapel,
also oe there, together with DR.. Weldons Miidew,
Kadi, Bengamon, Warlike and Warfare. Besides,
A. B Lewis & Co. will be there In tue early part
OF next week with vandalite, Bessie Lee, Fanny
Johnson and nve others; and Hitchcock win
Limestone, Galway, Paris, Mutual and Century.
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
SUBTERRAEEAN FIRES.
City Likely To BE Placed In Jeopardy.
BRIDGEPORT. Conn, Nov. 90, 1874.

BFIDGEPuRF. CONN, Nov 20, 1874.
The good people Of this city are suffering from
fear OF being burned up. Chder portion OF the
city are immense peat deposits. BY reason OF
continued dry weather these beds have become
Ike tinder have taken lire, and every effort to
extnRuisn them has thus far proved fruitless. The
nre does not extend 10 the surface OF the ground,
but Is confined 10 the peat stratum exclusively,
whicn les three or four feet below the surface
As thls layer oil combusuble material ls con-
ne residents are, OF course, very anxious Tor
tue abatement oil the trouble, but IL would seem
tnat the manner IN wnIch the Gre Is protected by
the SOIL above might render Its exlnguisnment a
WORK ol very great difficulty, A iall Of snow this
morning Temporarily smothered the 0res, pat At
tnis writing tnsy are bugnlng AGAIN
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
4 NOTED NEWARK CONVERT TO CUM.
MINSISM

A very considerable sensation has been oc-
casioned in Newark religious circles by the un-
expected announcement that Rev. Mr.. w. r.
Nicholson, rector OF Trinity church, and one OF the
most able and accomplished OF the New Jersey
Episcopacy, had Withdrawn from the Church
and gone into the ranks OF DIR. Cummtns
What occa stoned most surprise IN this
detection from the regular Episcopal Church Is
the fact that all along he has been most rigid
Low Cnurchman. The Doctor, before he was
an Episcopalian, was Methodist Ivis SAID that
Ii he elects TO remain in Newark he Will have
enough people to support MIN in establishing an
independent church.
The New York herald., 1874-11-21
Church and Theatre.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Permit me to suggest the appointment OF CON-
mittee OF reference to settle the whole question
tnus:-Let the frequenters OF the opera on sun
day evening be compared with the irequenters Of
Mr. Talmage's church. Let the referees inquire
INTO the moral standing OF the two peoples, and
report just how much honesty. purity and charity
can be found In either collection BY such means
we may arrive at an intelligent conclusion. We
are In a practical age OF the world. and the right
is Iosl for any one man to dictate that which snail
be called good. Neither can 1t be assumed that It
Is proper for one man or lor class Of men to run
side sno of their 10 the exclusion OF others.
on tnis point let the committee bear IN mind tnat
there ls not now nor ever has been a Christian
Sabbath founded on any divine command what
ever, There Is such thing IN the book. Con-
sequently the only method or arriving at the CON-
parative virtues OF the institutions and their
effect on the people Is to put the people IN the
crucial test OF moral scales and weighing them.