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The New York herald., 1875-11-23
MOODY AND SANKEY.
THE GOOD WORK GOING BRAyELY ON IN THE
QUAKER cITY-ndMESsE GATHERINGS.
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THE GOOD WORK GOING BRAyELY ON IN THE
QUAKER cITY-IMAfESsE GATHERINGS
PHIT.A DELPHTA Nov. % 1875
The morning services to-day we're held at the same
early time as on yesterday, but in far less capacous
building than the mammoth depot, Dr. Chambers
Presbyterian church. the Of Broad and SAMSON
streets 1t is the largest Protestant church in Pha-
delphia and holds l. 500 people The church
pctely nlled and crowds fingered outside disappoint
mcnts
Mr. sankey entered before his coadiutor He opened
his book and suggested that the congregation sing
crock OF ages cleft for me- and that all join heartily
This familiar old iavorite known 70 every chlirch-
goor, was rendered as heartily as Mr sankey b4d
quested hr. Moody in during the singing After
IL had finished he and asked congregati,n to
unite IN silent prayer for few moments Requests for
prayer then read
Right Rev Bishop stevens offered M a suppcaion
At Mr. Moodys request the congregation then lung
.sSweet Hour Of Prayer.n
Mr. Moody read a few verses from the seventh Gap
ter Of Matthew, beginning With tho seventh vera -
''Ask and Il shall DC given you seek and ye shall nd
knock and Il shall be opened unto you
There rs class 0f Christians who always asking,
and yet they fa 70 seek. Tho consequence is tha
great many people are wondering Why they are always
asking and receiving; and they find that they're
displeasng God. Good Christians when they dai't
receive by asking TO seeking ana faith not reaced
BY seeking let ~ knock We want some few KNOCKING
Christians IN Philadelphia Here in these pra'er
meetings, Is where the work be done. II wotet
God by prayer He can move the whole city. Whenee
come u God ask for something III these mectingsTc
want special prayer right 70 tue point when we COPE
/ 20 these meetings we ought TO certain thig
20 pray for have dread Of prayerlcss prayers II
we don't pray from the heart we had better pt
pray at all. We the channels for the Holy Ghostlo
work through. God is the fountain and are org
the channels Tue question is Are We ready for Godo
work through us2 Are we ready To be nothing-to b
down In the dust az HIS feet2 II We ask for bread, WI
7 He give stonc2 The vest monster tht
ever lived, n his child asked for breal
\ would not give II stone Now,
you suppose our God would do less than thatf I
4 We want revival 10 this city let look right up
J God. Now let US ask Him 70 give Us pure revival
religion What we want h God word, the Holy Ghos
working in our hearts. We arc not anxious 70 81
tho world right but let us right ourselves.
Mr.. sankoy said he wished 70 relate incidenl
as proving that God answers prayer. While az
was in Brooklyn young man came into tho I'M
I qulring room one night all broken down He
| thought there was no help FOR him, and said thai
his mother, In Scotland, bad written 10 him TO gC
! and hear Moody and SankeY. lie said. IL believe mi
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
BROOKLYN COMMON COUNCIL.

stated session or the Board Of Aldermen was held
yesterday afternoon, President Bergen in the chair.
Tho attendance Of politicians IN the lobby
ally large, II being known that action to be taken
upon the reorganization OF the Board Of Park Commis
soners and tsat the nominees Of Mayor Hunter for
commissioners of that body would be- probably, con
nrmed Alderman O'Rely moved that tho report Of
the Law Committee IN relation TO the appointment OF
Park Commissioners be taken from the table. He
moved substitute for the report Of the committee,
to confirm the of Edward Rowe, president,
and Cornelius bergen for Prospect Park Commission
ers, and moved the previous question
The motion ~ Alderman oRiely prevailed amid
applause from the lobby
The old Board with President Stranahan al the head,
continue In charge OF the boulevard and the Parade
Ground. They serve without pay.
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
PosTPoNEMENT OF THE FOUR-MILE
RACE.

IFrom the San Francisco Chronicle, Nov 15
Tho rain which began 70 descend shortly after mid
night yesterday morning continued throughout the
night and consequently the Bay District track was
In no condition for the great iour-mile race while
many hoped early in the morning that the day would
clear and that the would be Notwithstanding
The throughout the night their hopes we're shat
tered when a second edition Of the rain storm was
turned down upon us and postponcment of the race
was absolutely necessary.
Thousands of persons, who came 10 the city FOR
the express purpose or attending the Bay District
course found II necessary take their departure and
disappolntment was felt BY everybody The track of
the Bay District Association IS composed mostly 81
clay, on which small quantity Of ram has telling
effect
h was agreed BY the members OF the Pacific Jockey
Clan tbat they would hold meeting last evening By
speca stpuations incorporated IN the rules LAID down
~ the club for the government Of the contest all pools
follow The race This Is contrary 70 the rules of the Bay
Dlstrct ASSOCIATION which declares pools on II racs
Il not run within given time after the day on which
1t Il announced 90 take place ,.,.
Al the meeting or The Pacific Jockey Club last nigh
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
BURNED AT SEA.
THE BRITISH BARK SENATOR TOTALLY DE-
sTRoYED-cAPTAIN PoRTER's STORY

THE BRITISH BARK SENATOR TOTALLY DE-
sTRoYED-cAPTAIS PoRTER's STORY
The following account Of the burning OF the British
bark Senator supplied by Captain Harding Porter the
facts having been to by him before the British
Consul at Sandy Point, Colony OF Magelancs on tho
Goth of September last
The bark Senator sailed on the 9th Of June 1875 from
Philadelphia Pa, with full cargo OF emi-bituminous
COAL consigned to the Pacific Mail Company
at Panama. The cargo well slowed
under the superintendent Of the insurance agents
All went well till the lst Of September, when in tack
ing ship during gale, sailor named George Zeis waa
knocked overheard by the main sheet and sunk i'm.
mediately Strong gales were experienced up TO the
I4th, and, on that day, about noon smoke was dis
covered coming up from the after hatch from the
sides OF the poop deck. force pump was Immediately
ordered to be rigged and water was pumped through
the lockstroak INTO the hold. whore the heat aud
smoke appeared TO be strongest This was continued
till the 17th strong gale blowing all the time,
companied by heavy sea The ship grew heavy and
labored considerably. The poop hatch then taken
of and the crew commenced
THROWING CARGO ovRRBoARD.
On working to the beams hot ashes came with the
Goals Being about ninety-one miles from Cape Pillar,
at the western entrance Of tho Straits OF Magellan
determined TO run Tor the Straits get into
smooth water and be able TO work with greater facility
The hatches were fastened down aud the men were
allowed 70 rest as they tired out.
AT four A NJ on the 18th the Straits Of Magellan
were entered. BY this time the smoke IN the cabin
possible To enter TO get provisions or
clothes. At six A. N. the boats were rot ready
the fire having burned through the side OF tho vessel
forward OF the port mlzzen CHAINS At eight A. NJ tho
whole Of tho after part Of the ship flames After
dropping tho anchor with thirty iathoms Of chain,
which did not strike bottom,
THE SNIP ABANDONED
ana every one got safely into the pinnace and longbOa
At nine A. NJ the saw the mizzenmast fall over
the side aud tho sails the manmast In flames. As
provisions had been taken, the boats kept
eastward In search OF assistance AT night
they landed and campcd under the boats,
collecting shel1sh TO eat Ram fell heavily
on the 18th they started again the sward heavy
storm suffering severely from the cold. They
landed again at night aud proceeded again next morn
ing, the cold continuing very severe The captains
wiie became delr0us and was sinking from exhnus-
ton. She died next morning. Aftcr several days oi
this kind OF life they landed at Port Famine and on thu
oath saw the light OF steamship but could attract
her attention. On the 25th they started for sandy
Point and made the entrance Of Fresh Water Bay next
day where a small Gillian settlement was found. The
Governor Of Sandy Point sent steam launch with pro-
visions and all necessaries and took the TO that
port Alter this they came by steamer to New York.
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
THE "PUBLIC WORKS SCANDAL. /"

Under the above heading startling ezpose OF fraud
committed by sewer contractor was published in the
HERALD Of Friday last 1t subsequently announced
that the Department Of Public Works would investigate
the condition Of the and make report upon
il Yesterday Commissioner Porter said that the en-
gncer in charge Of sewers, Mr.. Toal had not finished
his investigation and would not make his report him
until he had done In any case however, the city
will suffer loss he said, no money will be paid
upon the work until the shall have been put into
proper condition and shall have been accepted by the
Commissioner Mr. Toal said that the investigation he
making would not be finished for three four
days The work would, in any case. not be completed
for another year. and would certainly be accepted
until all the defects bad been fully remedied. The
trouble arose in his opinion, between the contractor
and the sub contractor and the latter had been
discharged the departments rules forbade the
letting or contracts 1t would probably take ex-
pendture OF only $500 to remedy the present defects
In the construction Of the sewer.
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
NEW FREIGHT RATES.

The war between the great trunk lines running west
from Chicago is at end and all the roconcied
panes have agreed TO work together and charge The
same rates The rule to effect to-day. The advance
70 St Paul Is on basis Of thirty per cent These rates
are.On 1rst class ght from this city, 81 70 second
class 81 s. third class 81 go and on fourth cla~ 81
At meeting OF the general freight agents of all the
Western lines which was held In st. Louis on tho
10Th ana 18th inst the following arbitrary rates, TO
apply on business from the Atlantic sea coast, were
adopted and have Just been made public through a
circular which Is officially signed BY all Of the general
freight agents Of every road in interest-From west
Quincy Ham bal uisiana, 81 Louis and Burlington
~ kansaa city Atchison Leavcnworth, East Nebraska
city, East Platsmouth, Pacific Junction and Council
Bluffs on freight By the first Claas Gs cents; second
class ~ cents third class 81 cents; fourth class "a
cents; hith class n cents; and from Chicago 70 same
points nrs class % cents second class 10 cents third
class ~ cents, fourth class, 40 cents, hfth class,
a5 cents
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
PLYMOUTH pRAYrn MEETING.

meeting held in Plymouth lecture room last
evening and smaller number attended II than has
assembled at any meeting in that church for many
years The parlors were used at all and the lecture
room was only moderately filled. After two prayers
and hymns Mr.. Beecher sad-I should be
glad TO hear the brethren without being
called | should be glad to have more freedom and
less regularity than Friday nights; therefore leave
it TO you to pray speak you may be moved On
some accounts | am glad that so few tonight
compared with what usually have. should very
much dislike that you attempt to transplant the
and excitement eminently proper where they belong;
ing transplant into another condition Of things the
spirit which have somewhere else. There
ample feeling TO develop here under Gods influence,
which shall exactly ht the want here And there
some reasons why should be grouped together with
out any particular attempt to move the outside
muniy This church Tor the last two years has had
severe hstory-a history that perhaps was needed II
has been Tor many years that we have lived IN the
FULL BLAZE OF PUBLICITY;
a church that has prospered exceienty and had
siderable conscouspess Of The fact church that has
had a great influence, its name constantly in
perhaps it needed humbling, needed to be brought
down and made to feel that It's power was Of God aud
not of man. Even wholly a dedicated man as Paul
asked for thorn in the flesh lest he should be pulled
up He recognized the necessity for something to keep
HIM down. Now we may say OF this church, lest We
should be pured up II has pleased God TO send many
thorns, enough to 80 all around and TO spare. We
should humble ourselves before God, not in a
disparaging way, but that We may confess our sins
and with purpose be consecrated to
God to be church that shall be centre Of light and
power l should be glad to have the brethren
take up the meeting.
brother and offered very earnest prayer, fin
ishing wth:-'God bless our pastor, though malice,
envy and persecution have sought TO break him and
crush him 10 the earth We thank Thee that Thy arms
have been about him and sustained him. Give him
new conservation 10 his work, and may he be sue
cesslu as in the past in bringing souls to the King
DOM
Assistant Pastor Halliday then prayed, and after
or two remarks Mr. Bcecher brought the meeting
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
RELIGIOUS REVIVAL IN THIS CITY.

An interesting religious awakening being developed
the Church Of the Strangers in Mercer street.
the charge Of Dr. Charles 7. Deems. After a
"Comng to Christ on Sunday evening, the pastor
vited those who desired prayers to remain after the
usual service concluded Out of congregation of
about 500 some 400 stayed for the prayer meeting
which conducted by Mr. J. Blackstock. assisted by
Mr.. A. d. r. Randolph, a prominent member Of tho
Produce Exchange Professor g. w. Clarke, President
OF the Mount Washington Institute; W. H. Blehdorn,
a converted Jew r. +. Johnston and r.. L. Sterns,
both OF A. T. Stewart 4 Co. Last evening a church
"socaben attended in the chapel by the young
members of the society, and tomorrow evening
series OF special revival services Will begin.
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
NEW YORK FOOT BALL CLUB.

Fifteen woll known amateur athletes assembled al
Woods Gymnasium last evening for the purpose OF
forming foot ball club Mr. James Watson called
chair and after briefly stating the object Of the
meeting invited suggestions from those present One
and al admitted the practcabity Of succeeding In the
enterprise. on motion Of Mr.. John Pullman, 1t re-
solved that committee Olive including the chairmanbe
appointed 70 nominate permanent officers, dram
constitution and bylaws, obtain grounds TO practice
and play upon and arrange all other preliminary mat
ters. This committee is composed oi John Pullman,
John Jellcorse, Harry Nugent d. p Murray, Jr, aho
James Watson. The meeting then adjourned to meet
al the call Ot the Char
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
BROOKLYN RING PROSECUTIONS.

Mr.. John E. Parsons, the counsel to whom the an
davits reference TO alleged frauds by Rrooklyn
officials ard contractors submitted, yesterday
told reporter that the papers prepared by the Tax
PAYERS Association were completed and he should
soon make his report to Attorney General Pratt He
would give no ntimaton whether in his opinion, the
proofs warranted prosecution. Mr.. f. T. Backhouse
OF the commitice said the duty of drawing the afn-
davts submitting the Mr.. Parsons had been
conhded 10 lawyers who we're thoroughly
versant with the subject. They have confined the
charges to few Of the frauds complained Of
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
GERMAN ANTI-TAMMANYITEs

The German anti.Tammany organizations have COM
peted arrangements for primary elections to be held
the 5h Of January for the election Of delegates to
the Assembly district conventions and also tho 10th
Of January whom delegates to the General Com mittee
will be chosen The General Committee will meet to
effect an organization on the 14th of January.
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
ATHLETIC GAMES.

The entries for the athletic tournament at Gilmores
Concert Garden closed yesterday afternoon Tho pro-
gramme OF the contests Is varied one, and sure
treat promised those who attend tue hppodroe 70
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
THE AMERICAN CARDINAL.

Cardinal McCioskey, who left Queenstown In the
steamer Abyssinia the 18th inst, is expected 10
arrive here tomorrow next day His we'll known
dislike for anything like display has hndered tho
various Catholic societies Of this city from attempttQ
any demonstrations on his arrival His reception will
probably be limited to few distinguished cergymen
who win meet him when the steamer arrives al ths
.arf
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
EXCITEMENT IN A CATHEDRAL.

large section Of the ceiling Of the right wing Of the
Roman Catholic Cathedral tst James'), Jay street.
Brooklyn, fell last Sunday morning az nine o'clock
mass causing momentary panic ane loss Of several
hundred dollars.
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
ANTI-RAPID TRANSIT.

Tho executive committee of the association OF
owners OF property Third avenue, the Bowery and
Chatham street. had meeting last night at No. 554
Third avenue. II was decided TO retain Mr. John =.
Parsons as counsel for the organization with whom
will be associated ClarksOn \. Potter and ex-Judge
George Il. COmstock
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
LORD HoUGHToN.

The Union League Club Will give reception ana
banquet to Lord aoughton on Friday evening next al
nine O'Clock II is expected 70 be very crcditabla
affair, Notwithstanding the drawback oil having been
cot M rather hurriedly.
The New York herald., 1875-11-23
NEW HoRTIcULTuRAL SOCIETY.

meeting Of florists and others interested will bo
held at No IL Cortlandt street at three r. NJ to-day
for tho purpose Of organizlng HORTICULTURAL soceN
The New York herald., 1875-11-23

n was resolved to postpone the race until the hrst
good day and track This the only course whon
tie rules would justify, and VIII carry the pools until
the race Is decided
The New York herald., 1875-11-23

reside at No. 400 secoud avenues knew Thorna,
Donohue and was with him at Johnson's pool room
about half past eight O'Clock the night OF the "a
November 1872; we're there only short time be
fore the shootng separated from him when | wen
10 the pool went TO little side room: Donohue
entered It time alterward he left first and fol-
lowed him In consequence OF what he told me; we ther
stepped into the pool room and stopped in the mid
die Of the room TO speak TO some friends; We were
going toward the door to 20 out; Scanne when
FIRST went into tho little ROOM but did not SEQ him when
came out; heard the shots aud saw two or three o
themS saw Sannell after the FIRST shot with his back
toward Twenty eighth street, Donohue was then lyins
on his ace scanne had foot the steps and had
q pistol in his hand.
To Mr. Beach-There was a faro bank In the sinai
room that night remained there only a few minutes
the room was crowded; when Donohue came TO tho
door followed him Out did not see Scannell point
ms pistol al any other person except at Donohue
hedrect-l was on tsrms OF intimacy with Dono-
hue; sometimes he called me John and sometimes h,
called me "roughn-Qaughterl
TESTIMONY or CAPTAIN M'TLwAS
Captain McIlwaln testified that in November, 1879
he was IN charge Of the Twentieth precinct; on tn
evening In question he in the pool aud sub
sequenuy lett going 70 the opposite side Of ~
street IN view Of tho entrance; his attcn
tion was attracted by noso in tho poo
room, like tho falling Of a dry goods box on h
door; saw person come Out aud 40 an slow troi VI
, 1875-01-31
SUBURBAN REAJ, ESTATE.

FOR sALE-THE MOST ENTERPRIsING SUBURB
nt present l. EnEerood reached In thirty minutes
r. @a5M cara Beautiful nav hous:s h3os hasc.nons,
fBe oss close "a statun and school prices from 9 a
~ - w. only &aJ cash, bAl.nca sAsy. Saws your
fc.t &C., 2no own hotue. STORES i WARE. 81 Washing
FOR SALE-ACEE LOTS At gan, EASY TERMS,
Apay to e. " HfLI iss esst as roo@ s.''
FoR sALR-so ACRES NEAR THE CITY. a
l. srien1id tract fur subdivtson At $D poE acre; =
Hse9t bssxain; eTaer compelled to sAStihc:. Il. W.
hill, 1s: MAdison-AI.
E'OR 6ALR-IN IiVANsTOH-A FINE TWO STORY
frame. nearly dwelling ueo ou brick ba ,etncnE,
wal lrrAnscd. ro1ns, marble mantlcs gas and water
lat 5Al2 pleasantly fltaaIcd, tbs uarc7ai'y and
Cay torna Apply II G. a. LELAND. lss Ie.sbosn-st.
EOR E-EEGLEWOOD-ONE GROOM COT
tags. S. :9; on, astory honso; 60 foot lots; long
Ton sALE-AT ENGLEwoOD-HOUsEs And
4 cottages On monthly payments: easy tcf1As; lake
soS EROS. = Wa.etn7t,a-s M 1t. -
E,oR shz.E-5Tf ,AtREs., HOUSE, BARN. WELL,
l. orchard high siycr bank, Desplaines, s., eco.
Two aerls aad uaass, Dosplainos, ,sl.5ul.
EDMUED q. s1ILEh, sa l;a1s Mediaon-st.. Noo1n !.
ToRs aLE-AND EXCnANtin-KEslDENC PROP
II cryAt
Engswo'd, II!u.dale. NV. Car-WosIs,
Wasn'gt "a tielgAts, loxncestirovc, Mayw,,yd,
Lake koseat, l1lGhxucd. Highland Park.
EyAn>inn Nllnoto, Niu1at1a.
Glencoe.
z: l. 0ANE{EL.n. CO L1salle:.t.
, 1875-01-31
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE,

FqR;, s4GT-1YPaoXED -! d FARMS 81 NICHOLS.
ei acres in LAko County, q ,es from Ohtcaeo fair i'm
to "a 1roauois County. near Gilman $50 .crcs
90 aeros lFoQuots County near chobaunse With good
ss sas.S a5 e es Rles@ Ct
acres In Leo County. ue.. Ahas. 60 aoro. uncr cul-
~ acres il Leo County, A,boy, with good Ia
~ aares in Grandy County With superior improve
Il. acres In McDaaoueh County, Macob, grazing
in Marion Count IN miles from Captralt, in
naEn n sn. nse O. O. qHny.tiE;ns Hn.. En:,.
ID in wtnnebasa County u mile top, Rockford
10 F,tt County, adotn. cerso Gordo improve
taaerss 10 Champaign County: improvements medium;
a acres ID Kano County. u miles from Chicago; emo
d'v aeses in McHsnEy County, dairy farm; good I'M
in Mp.esps o1Ssya; s%a ,.n.,ssa good buildings,
% acres in Musaaslas County: rtuc5ard IN miles from
80 acsas IA husc.uac County, stock tar.u; fair in.
Madison County; ehoios .f..zn near De.-
1ans farm ia ohlo KANSAS in Wisconsin. gin
3iissaass nnl n ladsaEa and fruit farms nsar St.
d 5 % bss
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sid All eaitiEste esssbsiry leea.; slse seef il
ss!aas :as sss asd 1 %
EoR sALE-CHEAP-A coon FARM WITH THE
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Esa 6ASa AZ! p9MN T1KES IA a
Sa is1s iiG g. b. ST & c
EoR SAIE-1a 1AFaoYED FARM OF 10 ACRES
IN Illinois; Or would tEse tor Gelsaxo ofopsrty
corr y ot ThiSt,-seeoaa aud hatisr:st.. dae:sa
Foz IL j; EEi lMPRoXEB 2. FARMS WITa
Ei III iEsigss Hssa i II SsssSs:s6:a s a: a - Hs
e!tyaa unsacun,ooTea is1m Of 3es acyes q ehoice
a,iies city limits. o1aal froa C.. and
ES ID ] T. ass.:
Tor i1ALE-oK NXCIANGE-FOE CITY rEUP-
erty6!o in bod5, ct c.,l:e grazing lands,
q II: &ez e1sl 81 ssss sss5 sa .s.~..a.
RiGAL ESTATE WANTED.
" ASriap--TU y;-cEHTn!A Al BUSINESS PROF
s5S xs g.
~ ANTEn-s15eo eoo 70 oCo3 WORTH OF GOOD
, 1875-01-31
TO RENT-.ROOMS,

TO HEST-a5 THREE GOUD ROOMS; $40. SMALL
storo and living corner Of Hnbba ID tna
san9aronsts. also several tenenoeus Nest and Suut1
Fffh-nr '-'
, 1875-01-31

FOR b.sLE-0R EKCHAHGEJOHN r.. LEWIS
g. bare - n acres 1.nd !lliaoie. w lows: priee,
large Improved in Ill noi. fqr sale exchange fos
city 1cat es1ato. la nnp.h ElaFk-st., Ioon y.
DOR SALE-OR EKDHAHGR-A LOT OF OHOIOR
wild saI cultivated crcpbsrry l4pd3; aisq stock in
DESIRABLE connaay now oSnn4 large and valuable tracts
sonphasss ssFaas .ssson aad fit