The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
An openhearted need l add an anonymous p
friend has forwarded to me an animated compost
ton extracted from the New York Times, and
ooligingly suggested through letter carrier, that
should pay the postage OF 1t. Having ncautiously
complied with the conditions submitted to me by
this public ofllcer, learned that the London cor
respondent OF the New York Times has evolved
from out the depths of his internal consciousness
many curious particulars respecting my life and
times; they have produced quite charming i'm
preston upon me from their amusing and
original character / was proud OF Great
britannlc literature when / read this polished
writing and think you viii agree with me that it
was delicate stroke Of genius not only to have
imagined that my deceased parents had committed
heinous crime, but that they had also gwen birth
10 brute in my person, and then to have sold this
Deautiiul WORK OF fancy for even more than 1t was
worth to the New York Times.
1t Is such honest prose as this not unmixed with
prudent spirit OF commercial enterprise, which
gives singular point and propriety to the stric-
lures Of English writer's on the New York press,
for 1t Is now plain that all the temperate and scho
ary writing In 1t is imported fresh from London.
Inc LONDON correspondent OF the New York
Times mas paid me very fne sort of compliment
In assuming that anything he cOulc invent about
me and my dead relatives would be interesting to
the American people, whom heartily admire and
revere. This compliment is the more welcome to
me because am sure 1t is sincere. The London
correspondent OF the New York Times takes evi.
IDENTIFY sound business views OF life, and If any
creation OF his brain could have sold better he
would doubtless have supplied that article at the
usual price or less upon the wise trading principle
Of small profits and quick returns.
The letters OF the London correspondent of the
New YORK Times, judging from the only specimen
have seen, which is entirely flied with graceful
personalities are really among the amenities OF
literature, and they reveal IN pleasing light
the anectionate respect in which English
newspaper writers are accustomed to hold
each other. Their brothery love is far
above Jealousy, and far, all, far indeed above
'copyF' congratulate the New York Times
upon London correspondent endowed with
such playful wit and such excellent taste.
Unfortunately for me- have not the honor OF be-
ing personally known to the editor OF the New
York Times, but whenever have hitherto met an
educated American have found gentleman, in
the best sense OF the word-a man OF nice sense
OF honor, truthful, upright, full of consideration
for others, invariably courteous and actively KIND
My right hand Is still warm from the pressure OF
an Americans; his frank talk and exquisite humor
have fascinated me, as have been delighted and
taught hundred times before by your genial and
gifted cOuntrymen.
l am truly rejoiced, therefore, to see that the
highest qualities OF great people are faithfully
represented in the New York Times and beg to
offer the editor Of that publication my best thanks
for the generous language he has used towards q
writer for journal conducted upon different prin-
ciples to that over which he presides with such
thoughtful mpartialty and such gentle wisdom
l am, sir, your faithful servant,
E. G. GRENVILLE MURRAY.
No. 1O1 RUE DE L'UNIvERsITE, FAUBOURG ST. GER
MAIN, PARIS, Feb. 49, 1874