The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-04-22

have deliberately fortified their minds In skep-
tlcism. Mr. Cook has found favor with these
classes by appealing to tho intellect. upon
which they pride themselves; and instead of
urging them to seek religion through faith. no
labors TO mako converts 10y convincing
the reason. He strives to win tho heart
through tho head. difficult undertaking.
Still tho Bostonians and many preachers from
other parts Of Massachusetts, no'k to hear what
Brother Cook has to say in His Monday orations
ut fremont Temple, and are no doubt. interest
ed by his copious quotations from GOETHE and
CARLYLE. HUXLEY and DARWIN. and by the fa-
cility with which he turns tho words OF unbc-
lieying writer's to account in his arguments.
But 10 mako lasting impression upon his
hearers something more is necessary than in
genious arguments or even the poetic verses in
which Brother Cook frequently gives vent to his
thoughts. lie may entertain the DOstOnians
with his learning for an hour every week. but
his only hope Of serving true and genuine relig
ion is in urging them TO practise it. and show
its real value in their daily lives and conduct.
II IL credibly stated that PACKARD has
received announcement from prominent mem
bers Of the administration wing of the
Republican party. to expose the proceedings OF
the Returning Board by which, the HAYES cleo
tors wcro counted in. NEMESIS is close upon
the heels Of the Fraudulent President. and the
overnowing scourgo already threatens the party
OF national fraud.
The Senatorial Investigators got very lit
tie out OF Mr. TWEED yesterday. Unimportant
questions were answered readily enough. but
tho moment the topic Of bribery WIS reached.
his lips shut Theoretically. He had known Mr..
WooDIN intimately. and had talked with him
about the charter Of 1870. He had also known
other gentlemen. nbout whom the commit
tee questioned him. But when asked whether
he had given. loaned. or lost money To Mr..
WOoDfN in 1870. he declined TO answer: and
similar inquiries about tho other gem
tomen were equally unsuccessful in elicit
ing Information. Mr. TWEED frankly told
the committee that no had made up
his mind to put his Information where
it would do the most eood-to WILLIAM
VI. TWEED. He is tired Of carrying other men 9
regulations: he wants his liberty: he has told
the Attorney General in writing what he IL
ready TO prove II released from Jail 1t is for
that officer 10 decide whether the evidence il
worth the price. II he decides that 1t IL
not. he Ia to return the paper without
divulging its contents. Mr. TWEED de-
clarcs that he has not furnished any part Of
his statement for publication. nor has he au-
thorized any one to do SO. What has been pub
lished as an abstract OF that statement is. in
the main. mere fiction. he SAYS. Mr.. Town
SEND told the committee yesterday that w to
the time he placed tho statement In the
Attorney Generals hands, 1t had been
seen only by Mr.. TWEED. Mr.. TWEED 4
secretary. himself. and ono other person
"A public man whom he consulted as TO its
completeness and satisfactorness. Mr.. Town
SEND declined 10 name this gentleman. Mr..
| HUGH HASTINGS. the only other witness cx-
amined. admitted having received $4,000 from
TWEED in the spring Of 1870. part OF which was
loan 10 help him in buying a house. The
| money was not for Mr.. WooDIS. and that Sena-
| tor did not get any OF It.