The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-15

Our well INFORMED London correspondent
telegraphs US peculiar and interesting story
in reference to the movement In London of
Moody and Sankey, the great American
revivalists. The career of these gentlemen has
certainly been a marvel Mr. Moody is
New Englander about forty years OF age, who
was at one time in business in Chicago and
so remained until he was burned out by the
fire. While in his mission work he was at
tracted by the beautiful voice of one of his
congregation, Mr.. Sankey, a Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Sankey has rare musical gifts, and q
partnership was formed between the two,
Moody taking care of the oratory and his
colleague of the singing. They visited Eng
land in the summer of 1873 and began their
labors Whether Mr.. Barnum's interest in
this work was aroused before they went to
Europe does not appear. But that indefatiga-
bic Snowman is always on the lookout for
fresh novelties, from Joyce Heth to the woolly
horse. He would not be long in awaiting him
self of the advantages such a combination
would afford.
Our correspondent informs us that one of
the motives that led Mr.. Barnum to take an
interest in Moody and Sankey was the too
powerful religious attraction Of the Pope's
recently appointed cardinals The presence
of cardinal in London and America consti-
tutes q novelty the effect of which cannot be
overestimated. No religious event has pro-
duced SO widespread an impression, for in
stance, as the comforting the berrettd upon
Cardinal McCloskey. All New York has been
running wild after real prince, with real
red cap, from Rome. Religious imagination
has been largely influenced by the novelty and
attractiveness of the ceremony and the I'M
usual splendor Of the embassy which came
from the Pope. Count Marefoschfs advent
in New York society will long be remembered
He is q real count and represents the splendor
of the Oldest court in Europe. We can under
stand the importance of such an influence
coming suddenly upon a society like ours
The nomination of Cardinal Manning has had
a similar effect upon the older society of Lon
don. Cwholic noblemen, headed by the
Duke Of Norfolk, have We'd with each other
in contributing to the pageantry Of the new
dignity. The cry of "Yaticanism," so adroitly
raised by a statesman as eminent as Mr. Glad
stone, has had the effect of intensifying the
zeal Of the Duke OF Norfolk and his follow
ers and there Is no knowing where the move
ment would have ended but for the timely in
reference Of the two Americans who are now
in England under the sagacious and discreet
patronage Of Mr. Barnum.
The result Of Mr.. Barnum's adventure has
been successful in every way. Tho pecuniary
results Of the work have been very great, and
we learn from our correspondent that Barnum
has excited degree of enthusiasm in Eng
land that must be gratifying to all Americans
who regard with pride the success Of any of
their fellow countrymeu. The result of this
movement will be watched with deep interest
and attention. 1t would not be surprising to
see the most extraordinary results accrue
from the last and greatest achievement of the
most remarkable Snowman OF modern times.
Great religious movements have frequently
been moved by lesser causes than the specula-
ton Of Mr.. Barnum, and the question now
arises whether the influence OF Moody and
Sankey will be more effective than that of the
nominations Of the new cardinals.