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The New York herald., 1877-08-27
LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.

We arc TO have a new story with Lord Chatham for
hero ana the Duchess OF Kingston for adventures.
under the ttlo OF LADY GrIzel," by the Hon. Lewis
WInghed.
A very interesting article on tho "Receut Judicial
Reforms Ia Egypt" found IN the last number Of
tho Rcrue DE- Droit International treating tho subject
with full illumination.
About one hundred unpublished letters OF John
Locke have bcen found in Somersctsh.re.
Mr. Sutherland Mcnzics has In press In London bis
new "Hstory o Europe In the Middle Agcsn
Tho projected monument to Mlchelct tho
French bstoran Tor which subscriptions were lately
opened Paris has received liberal aid from C,rlyle
Darwin, Dixie, Arnold Morley and othor English
writer's
A very Interesting report on surveys and prcl muary
operations the Canadian Pacific Railway from 1871
to 1877, by Mr. Sanford Fleming, Engineer.,n Chief
has been published by Mclean, Roger Il Co, Of
Ottawa
The second { Ito of Shakespcarc's plays, lo32
brought G33 los. at Il London auction last month
More than 100000 copies ol 'Helen's Babiesn have
boon sold In Great Britain.
Tho latest work ON the pollution OF rivers in Eng
land Is Mr. c. Higgins "Trcatise on the Law Rcla,,nv
10 the Pollution and Obstruction oi Water Courses
This Is a subject that needs attention tins cou
also.
Mr. John Mobiles "South Al rica; Past and Present ),
contains thoroughly good account OF ,ho English sot.
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
AIMEE OPERA BOJyFFE.

Tho new Aimee Opera BouGc Company will begin its
scason OF lS777S on or about September IL In Brook
lyn and at tho Broadway tho 17th. The artists
now on their way here and Will arrive tomorrow.
In al! some twenty new artists have been acdcd to the
company, which Is, us usual, under the manag
OF Mr.. Maurice Grau Mile. Aimee herself has selected
the new artists from the principal theatres in Paris.
The TWO most prominent new engagements are Mile
Berthe Mario who has been prominent as prima
donna IN ST Petersburg, and Mr. Mollard. IA tenor,
who Will shne in the stronger roles. Mile
Mario Is said TO possess beauty we'll talent Dir.
MaIlard was tho tonor Of tho Folics Dramatique,
Paris Tor several years. being tho original creator Of
Chpcric, In Hernc's opera boufie Mr. Lcgras is to
be he light tenor and Mr. Jouman the baritone lie
becn distinguished III Murseillcs. Other new arrivals
are Messrs Castc, Haymc and Grether Those who
favorltcs here last year mainly retained, among
them Mile. Duparc. Mlle Gucyman, Messrs. Dupace
and Mezieres NJ. Amlras, for some years leader
at the Opera Comiquc, Paris, been engaged for
chef d'0rchestra 10 the solo repertoire OF twenty
five operas will be added strauss "Quccn Indigo" 30
oon promised, Lecocq's latest pet 'I.a Marjolaine"
aud Jeanne, Jeanette ct Jcannetou,' the work OF
a new composer Lacomc which last season achieved
great popularity In Europe New properties md
drossos Tor these operas have been procured.
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
AMUSEM ENTS.
EUROPEAN TOUR OF GILMoRE's BAND.

EOhoPEAN IOOh Of GlLMOhE y BAND
Arrangements for the proposed European tour of
Glmores Band steadily progressing Articles Of
agreement have already been drawn up and signed by
over sixty members OF the organization, who propose
TO manage the natter 10 their way aud on their
own account This copartncrship among themselves
has one good advantogeevcry will feel that in
stead OF playing for the benefit OF outside spccu-
lntor. he Is playing Tor himself (or, with few cx-
ccptions, they all to share alike In the rcsuu:
consequently they realize the fact that superb
VIII greatly tend 10 put money IN their pockets. In
their determination 10 devote time labor to accom-.
plish the utmost perfection In performance the band
are unit and II Is but just to say that together with
having many OF the most noted soloisls in the pro
LESSON IN their ranks, they highly intelligent
body OF thoroughly cduJatcd aud experienced musi-
cans The articles OF agreement winch have been
drawn up by and among themselves provo that they
arc not lacking IN business qualifications.
There are about twenty.ono articles In the compact
of which the following Is a synopsis-For almost
year tho band have been brooding the subject,
but 1t was not unt the 23d OF June that tho thing
took practical shape On tnat date they bold meet
ing at Gimores Carbon and decided by unanimous
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
FINE AR1S.
A Mo.NINo IN THE STUDIOS.

MORNING IN THE SIUD.OS.
Though the greater part OF tho artistic community
arc III out of town, scattered with their field eascls
DER hill and dale. by river lake seaside gathering
color sketches in the quiet beauty OF the Berkshire
and similar regions, or amid grader mountain forms,
there are. however, few who, having returned have
PIC ked up their brushes spread their palecs for
tho fall aud winter campaign
William Hart his easel, half finished, largo
upright landscape with cattle, which bids iar to add
leaf to the garland OF his successful pictures
The scene, at MONDAY, lies on the banks OF rocky
stream, TO which group OF cattle In tho foro-
ground have como 10 drink. just back OF these
on the bank, In the cool shade Of wide
spreading efms and naples which form
gothic archway framing the bend OF tho river ana
the landscape beyond, lie small flock OF sheep while
others dotted over me river meadows which
stretch away. Tho sentiment of tho scene admir-
able and the charm OF tho caim quiet beauty steals
insensibly upon tho spectator. Mr.. Hart has also
daybreak picture, iarm lane, outbudings, COWS ut
the water trough, chickens and familiar local en-
tourage. Thcro is also y small sccnc In the Housa-
tonic Valley, which will recelv5 the finishing touches
OF his brush during the coming months Mr. Hart has
brought back from Norlhport L. l., quito "a number oil
sketches OF subjects in new line, seaside sketches,
with small shipping and wandering from pasture
to pasture along the beaches
I L. Lazarus. who returned to town on Thursday,
has Gnisncd at his studio anc portrait OF j. A. Drexc
tho banker He is at present engaged on portraits
OF Moses Taylor, young son OF Gordon Burnham,
and of Governor Hubbard, OF Connecticut, the latter
just blocked IN.
Constant Mayer is at work on two pictures intended
for the International Exposition Of 1878 in Paris Tue
most attractive, and winch tho artist calls 'La Revc
dAmour," IS sleeping golden haired beauty, lying
at evening among the flowers on the banks of quiet
lake 10 the shade OF wldc-sprcading branches The
girl lies her size, with her head on moss covered
rock; lies along tue body, the hand dropping
gracefully down, white the other stretches on The
ground, with opened hand, afordng u resting place
couple oil doves, who are billing and coong II
In sympathy with tho girls thoughts Tho thrown
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
NEW BOOKS RI CEIvED.

Handbook to he Public Picture Galleries OF Europe
with Bret sketch ot the History OF the Various
teenth. Inclusive BY Kate Thompson Messrs Macmillan
n Co., London.
Elementary Lessons In Physical Geography Ry Archi.
bald tieke. LII d. H. illustrated with Is nd
York,
On The Science OF Weighing and Measuring; Nature
Chisholm. Warden o the Standards Illustrated Messrs
Macmillan & t0., LONDON.
The Holy Roman Empire. BY James Bryce D. @ L..
Fellow OF Orei College and gs Professor OF Law In the
University of Oxford Mcssrs. Macmillun Co. New
York.
science Lectures at South
Macm lan a Co.. London and New York.
Thty.srcoEd Annual Report OF the Executive Committee
OF the Vresn Association oil New York. with
documents tor the 1876 jerome b. Parmenter
Printer.
Proceedings OF Confer the State Prison Officers
and Representatives Of the Prison Association OF the
Post steam Presses. No. 2U5 Broadway. New York.
the Secretary OF State of New jersey Relative
to the Ex animation of the New Jersey Mutual Lille In
Company. OF Newark. Advance of His Regular
Report Messrs Naat, Day aar printers rrenton N j.
Laws OF the State of New York. passed at the One Hun.
breath Session OF the Legislature. begun January and
cndet May - 1871 10 tho c'ty Of Albany Mcssrs Weed,
Parsons Co, publishers, Aban'.
Cicero Tuscuian Disputations; asp Treatises the
Nature of the ,,ods ana the Commonwealth. Literally
translated; chiefly by &. ID. ionge. Mosss. Harper K
Brothers, NV Yoik.
An siish commentary the Tragedies of Eurpides
,ssven BY Charles Anhon LII d., late Professor Greek
In q iumba Coege, New York. Mes.rs Harper
nhaxsspesre's Comedy Of A Midsummer Nights Dream
edited with notes by William j. toie. A. M. with
Kiimeny IL neyei by " lillian Black). Mesus Harper
Brothers. New York.
Winstowe novel by Mrs. Leth-A -Adams). Messrs Har-
per Il Brothers. New York
arners HaEiIour Series cooking receipts from Har-
pcys Basur). Messrs. Harper X Brothers, New York
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
ART NOTES.

The Portfolio for August Is Il fine number. IT'S page
lie anor n painting by Jacopo da Pontormo; .st
George" by Lucas Van Leyden, engraved IN fac-simile
by Amand Durand "a Street IN Verona" by W. wyId,
etched by A. Brunot Debanes Besides these there are
a number oil wood cuts and descriptive critical let
ter press by competent writer's Received throughJ w.
Bouton.
The art gallery Of tho Chicago Exposition will be
thrown open Wednesday, Some OF the artists
very much disturbed because portraits not I'D
mitted The press taken sides, there prom
Use OF "a lively war oil INK
Mr. Epn Keyser, Baltimore sculptor, has been
awarded tho Mcyerbeer prize at Berlin. This prize
consists OF 200 thaicrs and WIS founded by brother
Ot tho composer, to be gwen annually to the be-t
painter ana sculptor alternately among jewish race
throughout tho world. IL was awarded TO young Key
by the unanimous vote OF tho of Academy
oil Arts at Berlin Tor igure OF "Psycne," and tome
very fine original bas reefs and other work. Mr. Key
scr Is twentysix years OF age. He has studied tour
years Ia Munich aud one year in Berlin condition
OF the prlzc Is that The winner must spend year in
Rome Tor study.
Recuarj, in Filth avenue, has on exhibition a tine
and recent Bakaowicz blonde beauty In lilac SATIN,
slipping with enjoyment somo marlschino whilo with
dsengdgci hand she draws up AVOID song
her DRESS showing dainty foot, shod 10 match. the
dress. and emerging from lacc skirt There is nno
pen aud Ink sketch by Dctaille, mounted French
officers inerrogating some German prisoners just
brought IN; ana Grl at the Lattice" by Meyer Won
Bremen. Al Shcrk Brothers. gallery, in Brooklyn,
were noticed line portrait Of Bridgeman tho artist.
painted this year oy himself ana presented 10 Mr. B
Sherk. There were also "a Market Scene IN Brit
tany," and "GoIng to Market by George Do n.
Brush, young artist just returned from PARIS, which
bear evidence OF good deal oil latent talent
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
MRS. coLLERY's COMPLAINT.

To THE EpIroR HERALD:-
Permit me protest against the report in youi
issue OF last sunday relative u the couclnsion al
whish tho Intelligent jury, headed by the intelligent
Coroner Cannon, arrived IN their verde: on the body
the unfortunate Mrs. Mcclellan VINO KILLED by
the locomotive at thc crossing wnen my husband,
Edward Cocry, was IN charge OF the gates. Your
port lhat the jury recommended the arrest my
husband lor mnrslaugh Notwithstanding tho fact
all tho testimony went 10 show his entIre blame-
lcssuess think high time that some steps should
bo taken toward finding some new positions Tor
Coroner Cannon ana ais jury, IN which their limited
negligence VIII permit them 10 olicatc more bccom-
ingy. Ana since my husband Is now IN prison since
last saturday, thstandng that any bail nece ssary
has been offered, but could not bc accepted IN the
abscncc oil the proper authorites-wuo are away
Joying themselves with no one TO represent them IN
their abscncc-allow me to onicr protest and
10 request hts release his family without further do.
teIton. Mrs EDWARD COLLERY,
No li3 Steuben street Jersey City.
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
WHY Is NOT THE LAW ENFORcEp2

To rHE EDITOR rug HKsALp:--
Tho article iu your issue OF tho 22I inst, healed
''Thc Speed Of the sound Boas." Is very Appropriate
and to the writer Of the same, v. NJ NJ, accord
due praise. too cross tho East River whom these
bonts pass by aud OF my know,odge can soy that
Is by sheer good luck and by good mana emcnt
thut thus Tar no lives nave been by rasou Of
n collision between these boats aud our overcro wded
fcrrybodis OF course there Will be refo rim In this
matter mo more hr Editor, than there will be IN tho
matter OF the overcrowdcd excursion steamers That
you have laborcd 50 hard TO bring about Tor months
p,st) until disaster comes, for recognized fact
that the people nave DO rights where mOnopoilcs
concerned aud rch corporations the same lhin,.
On lOggy mornings especially do the Sound DIS
Play he most rcckessncss III passing the tracks OF the
icrryboats, loaded AT sucb times most fearuly, aud
when even panic on a ierrybOat would send hun
dreds to watcry graves. II any numpcr Of tho in-
habtsnis oi Brooklyn feel much interest In this
mater as ;. V. NJ NJ aud myself, they would call n
mass meeting and insist upon the removal OF tho
sound boats TO points whore there woud be no inter-
feropcc with ferry travoL That this thing will 10
done, In my mind. Is opiy question Of time
BRooKLYM.
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
uNwnoLrsouE HAMS.

To THE EprroR TE HERALD:-
There Is whole row OF retail dealers In the ham
business at tho lower cad Of vcsey street. oncr-
ings should be carefully examined at stated periods
by the Health Department. They offer sugar cured
hams and driea bcci at unusually low prices aud
tcmp great maEy poor persons To buy what they
are aftorward compelled to throw away or ol,e pay
tho penalty OF II violent sickness II they eat It, |
Imagine that just as much damage can be done by
spoiei dried beef aud sugar cured hams as by spnicd
rcsh ~ meats and the health officers should look
alter them just rs rgidly II any OF them should
happen TO stumble over this communication and any
good Is accomplished thereby shall be thankful
There be other dealers tn the same stun Al othci
points. II 50, they should be looked alter TOO
SANlTAN.
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
MUSICAL AND pKAMrr1c MOTIFS.

The Lawrence Barrett combination will play At
Toronto, Canada, September g.
The season at ST. Louis will be opened at tho Oiym-
pic Theatre by Mr Jonu r. Raymond.
Dominck Murray commences tho ST. Louis season
at Ben De Bars Opera House September TO-
Mr. John Mccullough, the tragedan, Is due at tho
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. september 10.
Mr. 7. H. Morrel proposes to make his debut as
Cardinal Rcheheu IN Philadelphia at tue Walnut Street
Theatre.
Mr. 5. NJ Mills, the pianist has returned from tue
Catskls aud after tow of solid proposes
TO SO abroad.
The Hess English Opera Company arc making active
preparations Ior tho season. and have In rehearsal
or Two musical sensations.
Mss Antonia Hcnne and Mr Ch. Fritsch en-
gagged Tor tho Worcester County Musical Festival,
Worcester, Mass, III September.
Mr.. George Wood mas taken Hoolcy's Theatre, on
the OF Court and Remsen streets Brooklyn aud
proposes 10 give class entertainments during the
winter.
Miss Bessie Darling will make her FIRST appearance
in Boston next month In series OF legitimate rdes,
such as Lady Macbeth, Pauline and julia in "The
Hunchbaok."
De yivo opcns in Pittsburg September 3 with a mu-
sca combination which includes signorna Martinez,
s,enor, Leoni Taglaplcra and susiE with excellent
accompanies
Mme Janauschok will return to New York on tho
oath of August open IN Boston tho Globe Theatre
ON the 1st OF October and in New York tho 9Th Of
November under the administration Of Mr. Duf at
the Broadway Theatre.
Nmc Christine Nilsson has entered into an engage
mcnt sing two nights week Tor thrcc months, AT
the Imperial operas IN ST. Petersburg aud Moscow
wn,cn she will receive 1000 francs G2SoI night, be-
sides which two performances arc to bo gwen In her
name 'benc0ts lor wnich she Is to DO paid 2s 900
francs Before leaving Vienna last sprlng Mme. Mis-.
signed now agreement with siguor Moroln, and
Will sing In German opera In the German language
during tho months OF February and March, al tho
piration OF her Russian engagement
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
TErBEs HILL RAILWAY STATION.

JOnNsTOwN, y Y, August %, 1877.
To ruE Error HEgALp.-
VIII you allow me a small space 10 say that while
the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad
Company making great display with their money
In giving presents to their employees they not
thinking Of the travelling public VINO have to wait at
IriDes Hill IA station on their Inc) 10 what they call
depot but II is nothing moro less than old
woich. undoubtedly ran OF he track, and winch they
thought rghtng II, they could form into suitable
depot Tor the iuhabtants 0i that place and the public
generally Being quite business station II would
rot dissntisfy the residents, or many ike myself who
omes go there, II they had suitable place IN which
a human being could rest TRAVELLER
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
A pAruryo PLACE TO DE AVOIDED.

To THE EDITOR or TUX iiERALD:-
would like to call attention TO the conduct OF hs
two who have charge OF tho bsthnG houses al
Engeman's pier, conoy island-morc particularly to
the old man who receives the money for the suits
TIE other Gay paid twenty -hve ceLts 10 him for
ticket to get SUIT Tor my wiic The other man tried
To palm oil one OF Old rotten and nIthy suits
her, which she rejected When demanded tho return
OF the money lie refused To pay II because could not
show him the ticket which ho had PREVIOUSLY taken
from mo before aivng tho suit / should advise
the pubic TO give this p wide berth, as tho writer
intends TO do for the luturc NAUTICAL.
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
A FILTHY FERRY HOUSE.

To THE EDITOR HERALp:--
Is there any powor In your city SUFFICIENT to cope
with the Pcnnsy yivania Railroad Companya The Terry
house OF the Pcnnsy wanna Railroad Company, at tn,
foot OF Cortnndt street, Is disgrace any civilized
community. II Is "A noble and inspiriting sight .
rany day To upon the sca OF umbreil Is that
compelled TO do duty IN the waiting rooms, through
the roof OF which the rain pours while from beneath
the floors arises intoicrablc odor. Do you think
that combined effort on the part OF the Honlth aud
Dock boards oi your city could compel tnis company
TO make some improvements anu greatly relieve itA
suffering passengarsY ONE OF THEM.
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
rAMMANY's BUILDING INsprcrons.

To THE EDroR or THE HERALD
VIII you please to inform what right strange man
representing himself as inspector lhe Departments
OF Buldngs) has to come down through the root OF my
house and INTO my rooms during my absence at work
and frightening aImos to death my mother and nv
wio who Is seriously i'll and cannot speak English py
asking rude questions? II these gong around in
such suspicious manner have authority let them
show the badge What can do such a case or what
redress can have A. u
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
NOT FIT FOR HIS PLACE.
TO THE EDITOR OF TUX HsnALD.-

THE EDITOR OF TUE
Another instance OF an empoyo Of tho Third Avc-
nue. Railway Company's lack of courtesy shown
Thursday evening. A lady and hcr daughter stopped
No. ls2 IN front oi tho American Museum, 10
the Bowery. The daughter got on the car but tho
mother, having bundle was refused admission, and
The started. Tho young lady requested TO bs
allowed TO got Oil The conductor refused 10 stop, and
tho young lady forced leave the wbiis 70
motion, falling IN the mud and severely inluring
sct This brutal act was witnessed by large numbcI
OF indignant SPkCTATORi.
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
A BOOK BLOCKADE.

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALp:--
Allow me- TO call the attention OF the authorities "a
obstruction the north side OF Barclay street,
opposite tho Catholic Publication House For the last
Two weeks. sundays excepted, tho sidewalk there has
been blockaded by dozens Of cases OF mercha ndisc
which greatly impede the transit OF passcrs by and
seriously interfere with the business OF tho i'm.
mediate ncighborhood, who are mostly booksellers
themselves. Cannot those be sent away BY ex.
pr cart carly the morning or ate IN tho after.
noon, when there not so many pedestrians IN the
street. II.
The New York herald., 1877-08-27

To THE EDITOR oy THE HERAtD:-

Many OF US poor men, employ d OF the New Jcs
Central would Ike to know when the is gong
to pay the rest OF the back pay duo We ne Il It
very badly. and tho excuse gwen by his subordi-
paics--viz that the strSc has prevented It's being
paid, ~ regarded as very thin, especially when
We sec the many improvements now being made along
the line these improvements could VIC hnk, lay
over NJ least t'll we got what worked hard Tor.
Keeping quot does not appear to bcneGt much.
Mr. Lathrcp has the credit oi being KIND hearted aud
perhaps f he knew the need many OF have for the
little due Us he would make effort to pay H.
EMPLOYEs
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
MORE prcrunts FOR ST. LOUIS.

There were shipped last week by Willmurt for tho
ST. Louis Exposition Constant Mayors "Rccognition
large depicting pathetic Incident oil the civil
war; painted in 1866, and his we'll known "Son9 o the
Shirt" Victor Nchg's ''Otnelio" and "Plantcr;" "a
Scene Lake George" by Kensett; "Shcep," by
shattuck; Cropsey's academy picture, rhc Temple Of
Neptune at Paestum;" nno I. G. Brown; ''Tho
Ola Mans story" By Eastman Johnson; Jcrvs Nc.
Entce's arch Of Constantine:" "The Old Cavalier, {"
by Wnsow Homer; j. T. lhorn's "Returning to tho
fod," a large and nne lnncss, "A scene on tho
Mediterranean Coast;' "a scene In New York
Bay, by Edward Moran; Ronuel's "Sprng
Time" Orange county, n. Y; cxccnent
example Of james Beard and Sandord X. GIrord's
'Guy's Clia' Among foreign pictures which 30 are
large view oi Brighton, ErgIand, by james Webb;
V.rOoekhoven, an Edouard Frerv, preparing Inc
Ball Dress !" The Last Resort, by A. Duppessy Ihe
CORE spondcnt," by De La Hoese; De Vos "rravciig
Conipnnion;' "Mcdilalion," by Pecrus; a scene IN
Ghent, by Lykcrt; small Jebes aud an Accard So
far wImurt mas shipped l55 pictures, native aud tot
cign. shcrk Brotncrs, oil Brooklyn, have shipped
Egyptian INTERIOR Bridgcman's earlier pictures
M English rustic scene, by James N6rthcote;a land
scape, with cattle by Hcnking similar subject. by
q. L0veridee; "Undcr the Crows Nest" Hudson
River, by Herbert McCord," ana "Dont Scratch" by
Z. Weber, OF Dusseldorf
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
OUTAGE ON A cHISAMAN.

To rHE Error or THE HERALD
am Chnaman, have good education aud speak
several languages prefer to dress In my native
tune am well acquainted with tho customs Of tho
American people--ln iaci am an Aniericanized China.
and Brooklyn and read your paper every
day. Although am perfectly rcaceable am booted
at and at times stoned when am promenadlng Tor my
health In what way can | prevent thisY Please pub
lish tnis as II may help greatly injured people
The New York herald., 1877-08-27

lNork-Lctiers intended for this column must Do
accompanied by the wr,er's full aud address
insure attention. comriainants who unwilling 70
conPy with this rule simply waste time in writing
write on only one side OF the papeE-En HxRALpl
The New York herald., 1877-08-27
DANGER IN HARLEM RIVER.

To THE EDITOR or HERALD
Is IL not customary for schooners and other boats q
havea signal light whether they are nj anchor or moi.
have passed the powder schooner at night . great
many times and there has been signal light al
the bow or stern IN which places they arc bon needed
Vessels on The river on dark nights are very apt run
against IT, IL Is situated quarter OF a ue from the
fourth avenue bridge. uARLEMIIE.