The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-15
The Evangelists Arrive IN
New York;
The Popular Preacher and the Sweet
Singer Interviewed
IN NEED OF REPOSE.
Pen Pictures of the Great
ExhOrterS.

an ndescrbabe air Of lonesomeness seemed TO surround
her AT first fear entertained that either Moody
or sankey worn by their hard work, had given up
the ghost The suspicion idle, for as tho Fenton
neared the Spain the faces Of Moody and Sankey
recognized among the anxious gazers from the ships
deck few moments after the doctor boarded the
steamer the reporter mounted the gangway and
began search for Messrs Moody and sankey who we're
now lost among the great crowd on deck.
Alter scanning the FACES Of all the passengers and fail
ing to find those belonging to Messrs. Moody and
Sanley the reporter about TO 60 below when he
noticed man leaning over the arboard side Of the
sell The great beaver hat which Is such a prominent
feature in all the pictures the English illustrated
journals have given of Mr. Moody the first thing
about the the hrboard side which attracted the
reporters attention When the reporter approached
him and said "Good morning, Mr. Moody he looked up
rather perplexed and with great elaboration answered.
'NGood morning. SIR" The reporter then asked few
casual questions how he enjoyed the trip and
his general health. Mr. Moody answered all the ques-
tions rather uninterestedly and it evident that
he trying to locate the reporter. he knew his
interrogation of the passengers and his per-
plexity complete. The reporter noticing this,
handed his card, and after looking at it, Mr. Moody
said 'ewhere did you =" This question being
answered, he followed with another which asked
with a smile and much interest It was:-
elbow did you know meH'
'rBy your hat said the reporter.
An explanation that all the English pictures OF Mr..
Moody represented him in his peculiar beaver led to
general conversation regarding the impression Amer
cans had Of the which had been naugurated
in England Mr. Moody very glad to hear that his
country people thought well of the efforts Of his col
league and himself and expressed hope that he might
confirm the favorable impression already existing.
Here the reporter asked Mr.. Moody, ''Do you
template going to work immediately"
And Mr.. Moody answered, "No have decided TO
take rest for a couple OF months We have been ad
vsed to, and it is very necessary. We out
and fatigued not physically II is true, for neither OF
in better health. l. myself twice
hale when left America but minds tired.
For two years and two months we have had rest
We have been anxious all the time with all the work
could possibly attend to- In all this time cannot
call single holiday. We held, sometimes three meet
ISThen the report which has been current for some
time past 10 the effect that you intended Round
Lake is not trueS" said the reporter.
alt Is not he answered 'It may have arisen from
the fact Of our being invited to that pont but We
made no arrangement to accept the kind invitation"
~ suppose you have received invitations from all
parts Of the country to preachf"
'sYes" said Mr. Moody "neariy all the cities have
rendered US invitations and many of them urge us to
accept forthwith The citizens of Philadelphia very
anxious to have us come soon, or rather visit them
first; for they say that If we put it or the Centennial
necessary TO good results from our meetings"
Here long conversation occurred relative TO the
probable movements Of Messrs Moody and Sankey after
the vacation was over Mr. Moody had mapped out
plan, but he thought he would TO Chicago During
the conversation the reporter several times made Of
che words 'revival" and ''revivasts" and Mr. Moody
took occasion TO state that of all words in the English
lexicon he objected most TO those two when they were
applied his meetings and himself In explaining the
he said that the Holy Ghost alone had power TO
revive, and it was pseudonym when applied to q
preacher
Mr. Moody who was sim leaning over the side Of the
vessel now became silent and for a short while nothing
was SAID He kept watching the wash from the bow Of
the boat she having started toward the city during the
foregoing conversation Presently he said, his eyes
et fixed the water 'rhe English people treated US
handsomely. We received only kindness everywhere
we went The people and the papersstreated better
than could have hoped TO be treated"
In speaking Of the success at the different meetings
the reporter asked Mr.. Moody If he not pleasantly
surprised az the numbers who 1ocked hear him
He said the which had attended the meetings
Gar exceeded what was looked for Here he took occ
sion that he such quiet and order In
large assemblies noticeable At the great meetings
Here the reporter stated that the general opinion
America that the meetings were conducted in the
same manner the camp meeting revivals, and Mr.
Moody he would like have the impression 70
moved, as it was very erroneous.
MI Moody leaned the side Of the ship again. and
silent An.excellent opportunity TO picture him
he leans there at ease, communing with himself He Is
about i've feet five six inches high, with full black
beard and thick luxuriant hair. Rather solid than
stout, having the appearance Of man Of business
There a breadth Of beam in his whole appearance
He looks, he stands there, in his
Tweed suit and English beaver hat moro
like English merchant than an American preacher
Persons taking him for what be looks like would be
much mistaken; for from all accounts Moody Is very
poor 1t Is related Of him that at the beginning Of
his popularity, friends induced him 10 have the
songs sung at the service copyrighted. This he did
and shortly thereafter publisher went to him and Of
fered 60 600 for the right From this Moody saw that
the people demanding the songs else why should
such a sum be offered for them by a business mann
and he determined TO relnqush the copyright in favor
Qf nd oycrvh adv Ma ha and tna
offer Of the publisher.
But return him leaning over the ships side As
he leans there he occasionally rubs his as one
thinking Suddenly he turns and asks the reporter
Glow is the woman's movement out in Oho2"
He is astonishcd to learn that the movement Is now
only matter OF history and that It's most vigorous sup
porters still Whenever new fact is told 10 Mr..
Moody he stops, evidently to fix it In his mind and
thinks on IT, When the reporter made this announce
mant Mr. Moody made reply, but looked out on tho
water again During the ull in the conversation we'll
dressed middle aged up 10 the reporter and
said rather hastily 81 hear you are from the shore
What gold last night?" The reply that the
porter not very much Interested in the matter and
consequently had not taken notice. disguised the
gentleman and no left quite hurriedly and he dis
appeared down stairs Mr. Moody smiled peculiar smile,
His next question regarding sbsyor Havemeypr,
and he asked
"Isn't Mayor Havemeyer a good man p, The 70
porter broke the melancholy Of the late Mayors
death, and ventured TO say that lie was good man
II thought he was TOO but why did the papers speak
20 harshly Of him when be was good man 2"
As answer came TO this question Mr. Moody pre-
scented another framed 10 this way
chow is Talmage getting alongg"
The reporter told him Of the fuss the worthy gentle
man had raised regarding the theatres and The con-
domination the press had given him.
He asked about the public officers II they were good
n the condition Of Affairs generally was improving
how the churches were attended, nc. In all these
questions he manifested a deep interest
Just before leaving the spot where be engaged in
conversation with the reporter he said eve had a
death on board last night brilliant young man be-
longing 10 the American navy died hour before he
died he wrote despatch to his brother, which
CnARLIR-who is home I very, very sick.
He spoke OF Lieutenant George w. Armcntrout OF the
Franklin The information of his voice while telling tho
story especially when he repeated the despatch, was
sery peculiar and affecting II might tend 10 explain
Ls wonderful power with the masses he has swayed
Mr. I. sANKEY.
Walking an the deck Of the Spain and under the
shadow Of the awning "the sweet singer Of Chicago
was found Jumping his Scotch baby in the air. for tho
little one In question was born In tho land or tho
atsont eiOhfaor months ftbOnne