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The New York herald., 1878-10-22
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, J
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22-l A. N.


OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL OPFICRR,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22-l A. N. }
Iadicatioas
For New England, warmer. clcar or partly cloudy
weather, variable Winds mostly southeriy, and sta
tionary falling barometer.
For the Middle Atlantic States, warmer, clear
weather. followed by increasing ooudinsss. SOUTH
srly Winds becoming variable and falling barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, warmer cloudy and
rainy weather. winds mostly norsbsasserIy and fall
ing barometer.
For the East Gulf States, partly cloudy weather,
rain areas, variable winds mostly northerly, rising
followed by falling temperature, and stationary, fei-
lowed BY rising barometer.
FOR the West Cuff Statss occasional rain areas, fol-
lowed BY clearing weather. cold northsry winds and
rising barometer.
For the Upper Mississippi Valley, rain areas iol.
lowed BY rising temperature and higher pressure.
For the South Missouri Valley, clear or partly
cloudy weather. north westerly winds becoming
variable and falling followed by rising Temperature.
Tho rivers will remain nearly stationary.
and Galveston, and cautionary signals At Duluth,
Marquette, Escanaba, Maekinsw City, Milwaukee
and section No. !. Chicago, Grand Haven
and Section No. 8 Key wsss Jacksonville. Savannah,
Tybss Island, Charleston, Cape Lockout and
Cape Hattssras, and ordered for Wilmington,
sm,thvile, Macon, Kitty Hawk, Alpena, Port Huron,
Detroit and Section No 4, and Toledo.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Usr.

70.
Director OF the music and signor Arditi
II Is not saying too much that the presentation OF
Faust" under the auspices Of Colonel Maplsson,
last night, at the Academy OF Music, was
ono Of the most enjoyable opcratic entertain
ments that has been given to musical public for
number OF seasons The performance OF .'Faustn
is one that always ects sharp criticism OF voice and
action but. Notwithstanding the that nearly
one OF tho artists last evening suffered from physical
drawback in the shape OF cold, Il rendered with
a grace, delcacy and purity that commands no;
little praise. Miss Minnie Hauk scarcely able 70
leave her bed, and yet tho audience on
joved her Interpretation OF the character
OF Margherita with zest that resulted In several
calls. This lady has q sweet voice, we'll cultursd,
and lost opportunity tho OF the opera
add TO the reputation which she has won abroad ana
10 achieving IN America.
Signer Campaniui a. Faust made tho hit OF tho
evening. Il was not merely an exhibition OF
dramatic power that caught the sympathy Of
the great audience, but his voice was In superb
condition HIS fine tenor rang out sweetly, and In
all the best passages OF the opera astonished the
audience 70 such degree as 70 command repeated
encores.
Sig. Foil a. Mephislophelcs likewise scored vocal
triumph. AMI with Signor Del Puente, who sang in
the part Valentine divided the honors OF the even
Ing Madame Psani Sisbei effective,
and her hne contrallo was heard 10 nm
advantage that - suggestive OF better work. Fran
gramme accertably. The performance, taken as
whole may be regarded OF the most acceptable
Of the kind thut has been heard In Now York tor
many years.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
wALLAcK's-"raE JEALOUS WIFE"

Tho elder Coman's play, "rhe Jealous Wife, w0
given last night by Mr.. Walack's company TO an ex
played and The audience expressed It's appreciation
frequently and heartily, the applause At the end OF
the third act eliminating In two recalls OF the leading
characters Nr
"rhe Jealous Wife, " BY reason Of Its topic, has
made Tor itscl, since It's lrss production, an en-
viable reputation among gentlemen who have
been afflicted with. life partners Of the ma
turs suggested by the title OF the piece.
This sympathetic quality made tho most
successful piece Of liz very successful author who
brought It ont in London moro than q century ago
toward making some OF the old English dramas
perennial but the other hand the frequency Of s
eross-purposss. the unexpsetsdnsss OF many of its
situations and, above all ts isithfulness
70 types OF character which were prominent
then now, have su1acsd TO insure u hearty
as u was " WalIack's last night tt ~
u enjoyable piece. The cast Was nearly perfect
Gilbert-who - In New York the slage-syps or tho
nne old English gentlsman-rsprsssntiny q rather
sas inc n .ns play Is no.
offensive Mr.. Coghlan was duly miserable ana re-
signed % tho suspected husband, while Mr..
Rockwell, barring little more dignity that
was necessary. played the lover seosptably.
Mr. Brougham made the most OF tho part Of .hs
Ocuste The rascal and the rowdy Of the piscs were
respectively done BY Mr. Floyd and Mr.. Beckett, the
former being - rsnneo ana oenoeIate - Inc nooie
villain Of romance 10 supposed 10 be, while the latter
was consistently "hersey," rs the lines required Mr..
Shannon dd the aggrievsd and indignant sther with
great spirit. VI the female parts the most difficult
was sustained by Mss Coghiau. 10 depict
Jealousy with iorcs and yet to avoid ranting aGd
vulgarity, q 10 which fcw actresses equal;
yet Ara Oakley, MISS Coghan did not iorgst In
her angrsst moments that she was playing the part
or lady Ame. Ponisi did justice TO the unwslcome
character OF Lady Frsoovs except that she avoided
the vulgarty which the author had evidently In
mind TO emphasize In this unpleasant part Al Har-
riet the OF all the through.
out the piece. Miss Stella Bonfacs aid some Of the
best work that have had from this lady.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY OCTOBER o. lsa-rRRLE

OF It's being improved the future 10 too much for us
TO enter on now IL is hard to predicate on actresses
who come on the stage mature in years. We can see
what they have learned, but are In the dark as 10
thor growth
Of the other characters u II not necessary 70 speak
at length hacduf was good enough until he reached
the lime where great actor IS needed when ne
learns OF the murder OF wife and children-
that volume In phrase. "He has no children /"
There Mr.. Taylor was all abroad, although some OF
the inudicious upplauded. Tho beautiful music ~
Locke was not given. The piece iairly mounted.
although there new scenery, and no great
ELECTS were attempted. IN acbeth" Will be repeated
this and Wednesday evening.
General Beauregard and party OF ladies'
occupied a proscsnium box during the evening.
Al The end OF the third act young gentleman In
the orchestra gave .Dixie" on the corneI The solo
was appiauded but 1t Is doubtful II the audience
understood the queer managerial compliment The
General was too sensible pay outward attention TO
II, but ono OF the ladies' flung the young cornetist
bouquet vhereupon he melted into the 'Suwanss
River.T 4W uHra
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
TAMMANY MUNICIPAL NoMlNAT1oNs.

From yesserday's Commercial Advertserl
Tammany Hall has made iairly respectable ticket
Mr.. Augustus Sohsl is gentleman OF large sxpsri-
cnce In public lilo aud OF good character and
far ability. Cunning 8. Bedford, nominated for CITY
Judge, 10 woil known to citizens an upright
judge having discharged the high duties sf shs once
with independence purity and integrity in slime pass
Frederick Smytn. nominated tor District Attornoys
IL gentleman OF great purity oil character, an able
and a successful lawyer The anti-rammsny eomet.
will have TO put some other man than Edward
Cooper at head their ticket defcag the Tam.
many nominations. Tho republicans Of this city viii
not be used TO restore rIden to power Cooper lets
Tammany Hall simply because he could not use Tam
many advantage OF Tilden. IL the comblnaion
will agree upon strong ticket they win, but they
cannot hope 10 succeed with Cooper ana should NOS
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
FIFTH AVENUE HALL.

Blind Tom, tho musical prodigy. az no 10 justly
termed, commenced series Of piano concerts ~
Fifth Avenue Hail lass evening before numerous
AMI Q delighted audience His wonderful perform.
aness familiar to concert gosrs, and have time
and time again slioited the hsartiess commsndation
from ali sourcss Hc opened tho entertain mont with
transcrp pton OF waltz from sFaust, and followed
this With several marches, and also essayed the
s.Rhaphsodio Hongrose No. 2" which, all
things considered. he interpreted with re-
markabs correctuesa Throughout all his selections
he gave full evidence OF tue extraordinary powers
with which his name Is associated Blind Tom varied
the enterHtn ment by exhibitions OF hts great
ory, and at times created mucn merriment by MS
peculiar method OF spelling ny sound, and succeeded
In creating quite sensation by playing "rhe Fishers
Hornpipe'' with hts right hand, "YaLkee Doodle"
Tramp, the Boys arc Marchine' Ho also undertook
TO repeat anything on tho piano-anything played
for him. Altogether, the concert given By this
gifted son OF nature was thoroughly appreciated.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
TAKING FRENCH LEAVE.
[Dx TRLaanApH TO THE HERALD. !

FHILLPsBUR0, OcL Fl, IS7G
Dr. J. v. Mastison, cxclerK OF tho Board Of Warren
County Freehoiders, against whom there 10 . large
numbor Of indictments Tor conspiracy 10 dsiraud the
county OF Warren, escaped from the jail at Bovdero
Ut an early hour this morning In company with
another prisoner named Jonn SiIverthorn. They
sawed on the window bars Of their cell and made their
escape through an opening nino inches IN width. Df.
Mattson left letter to the Shcrin stating that he
would return about the holidays
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
FERNANDO WOOD RrNoMrNArRD.

Tho Tammany Hail Congressional Convention Of
shs Ninth disirict, comprising the Eleventh. FIJI
tssnth. Seventeenth ana Ninstesnth Assembly DIS
trets, met last night a. ninensai Hail.
street and Eighth avenue Excise Commissioner
Richard j. Morrison called tho Convention TO order
aud, on his notion o. W. PlunKst elected tempo
rary chairman and r. Ii. Garland temporary secretary
On motion OF ex-Assembly man Dessar, seconded by
Richard J. Morrissou, Mr.. Fernando Wood nomi-
mated By reclamation a. the candidate Of rammany
Hall for Congress from shs Ninsh Congressional
The New York herald., 1878-10-22

district, and committee was appointed 70 inform
him s his nomination II was announced thai Mr..
Wood was unable 10 appear before the Conveoiion.
having sprained his ankle when aiighting from Q
train on the elevated road, but that he would send
letter OF acceptance to the committee.
THE CHARGES AGAINST w. p. KIRK.
Mr. Kirk, candidate for Alder man at Large on ths
regular democratic ticket, has made the following
reply to the charges made one OF yesterdays
papers,
No. 81 MADISON STREET.
NEw YORK Oct II, 1873.
SrR-I find In to-days New York Times article
ectng upon my official action trustee sf the common
schools fourteen There can be out one
opinion purpose OF its publication. parcnsrly
when is remembered that the charge has been
circulated by the opposition every occasion
There arc people who will gladly believe anything that
be against candidate to whom they are pot
cay opposed, but there others not 50 mucn ps)u
columns for this commune alton
10 the fAr-minded osr evidence OF the faisity
OF charges made against every action OF my HE.
fortyve years this the city OF BIRTH To those
who acqusnted with that lille can trust mx complete
vindicaton.
append aahdsyis denying the offence. and remain.
respectfully w. r. klhk~
City and County Of Fork. ss;-William r. kirk, being
duly deposes ana that no never received.
directly Indirectly money thing OF vasue oy tne
action. while memDer OF the Board Of Trustees Of the
common schools Ia the Fourth ward ". +. KIRK
sworn before this 2lst day O October WILLIAM
VAIL, Notary Pubic. New York county (No. 25j.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22

NKw ORLEANS. OoL a. 1o7s.
Referring 70 the recent trouble In Tsnsas parish sAs
District Attorney writes 70 she 0ovsrnes
that a shsrin's posse Of nhy-ssven men.
who wore going TO execute . writ for shs
arrest Of Fairfax, we're fred upon By 900 armed
negroes Tho posse returned nre, killing and vs-~<k
Ing signt negroes aud eispersing tne balance
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
BROOKLYN REGISTRATION.

Yesterday was tho third and last day Of rsgistraea
In Brooklyn The places OF registry opened from
eight A. M TO A. NJ and In the afternoon from
four I'll eleven o'clock The following table shows
the vote registered by waras, compared with ths
tnrse preceding years.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
A STORM AT HAVANA.

HAVANA, OCT ~, 1878.
The stormy weather yesterday resulted In a sudden
hurricane. with heavy rains, all night Trees were
blown down and some buildings damaged. Three
Spanish coasttng schoonsrs sunk and Two barks
were damaged. Ne American vessel IS reported
damaged
Tsmpss.uous and rainy weather continues. Ba-
rometer stationary,
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
JAMES M. nAnrHoLoMRw.

On Sunday, ut his homo in Bloomfield, N. j., died
MI James NJ. Bsrthsomew. New York merchant, fer
iorty years engaged - tho grocery businoss on
Greenwich street For twenty years Mr. Bartholomew
resided Bloom neld whore ne greatly pccted.
He had a large establishment In New Orleans, AZ
we'll as New York. and lssvvs . handsome fortuoe.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
THE FLORENCE PROBABLY SAFE
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

ST. JOINS, N h., Oct 2l, 1878.
The schooner Florence, OF the Arotic expedition,
loft this port the 11th inst, with the people
board well and the vessel In good condition. A u
would take slovsn twelve days for TO reach
New London or other Fort tho New England coast,
sho not yet overdue and fears for her saioty need
n be
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
TIE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes in the
tempsraturs for the past swsnsy-four hcurs In com
parison win The corresponding date OF last year. a.
Indicated by the Thermometer at Hudnurs pharmacy,
Herald building, 21S Broadway
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
x1pIo's oAnpxx-"rHn Drnuon."

The spectacular play brought out By the Kralfv
Brothers in shis city few years ago was reproduced
last night At Nblo's Garden before good audience
The sosnery-upon which the pisos mainly depends
for above the average at this theatre
particularly in the fourth act ana the costumes were
nue. or acting there 10 little needed In the play.
The Arss act shows the fallen angels In the In
fsrnal lake; the second, the nrst pair In the Gar.
or Eden the third the death Of Abel; the fourth
the Temple or Enoch, and the 6fth, tho Delugs. The
baets with which the spectacle interspersed
above the ordinary level OF such entertainments at
Niblo's, and 10 Lies Files d'Evs" Nile Rosa created
enthusiasm by her superb dancing Mr.. Charles Pope
Roche played the two parts OF Adam and Japhet with
his usual ability, ana Miss Annie Ward Tiffany per.
traysd Eve and Volma Cain and his descenoant
Tubal we're represented BY Mr.. Frank A. TannshilL
The play evidently gave great sassfaction 30 The au
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
OBITUARY.
n1oHr REV. 8. II. nosEcRAxz, D. y.

RIGHT REV. 8. H. RosEcRANz, d. d.
Bishop ). H. Rosecranz. first Bishop Of the Roman
Catholic Diocese OF Columbus, Ohio, diod suddenly
last night his residence in that city His death has
cast . deep gloom over the city, where he
warmly admired both within ana without bis Church,
some OF his wArmost friends being members
OF other sects and Of sect. few
days ago he was prostrated by tho burst
ing OF o blood vessel in his temple, from which
he lost large quantity Of blood No serious trouble
anticipated from this. and soon Lett his bed 10
enter with all his into preparations for the
Grafton Of st. Josephs Cathedral been built
undor his supervision. After the cousscraton csrc-
MONIES last night he taken with hemorrhags Of
lost nearly half gallon OF blood. Although
very III he spssiiy rallied and eminent physieisns
hemorrhaes was checked without serious trouble,
aud at SIX o'clock the Bishop reported rss,ing
comfortably Several hours later he was su uddsniy
taken worse. and at haltpast ton MS noble spirit
went 10 rest THIS is the third priest OF the Catholic
Church VINO has died here within week
Tho Right Rev. s II. Rosseranz was . brother OF
the general OF that name who led the Army
o. the Cumosrland in the late civ war; aud con-
Catholic Church In the United states He was the
first bishop OF Columbus, ONO. ana consccrA,ed
BISHOP Of cinoinns,i March IS isea 10 which caps.
city be rendered signal service to Church. He
transferred TO tho newly formed diocese OF Columbus
March 3 1858. This diocsse prises that part OF
tho State OF OHIO south OF 40 degrees Al miuu,ss
the soioio River on tue west, together with
she counties oi Franklin, Delaware and Nor.
row. rbe deceased bishop presided ST.
Josophs Cathedral, and had two assistant
cler2ymen. Attached to tho diocese several re-
lrious Institutions aud psrochiai schools, in which
the decsnsed bishop took uoep interest. He
born In Delaware county, Ohio and the family OF
Danish origin He was much esteemed tor hts many
estma6e qualities and was very popular even among
non-Catholics
JAMES JoHNsToNE, RNoLIsn JOURNALIST.
cable despatch from London announces that James
Johnsons proprietor OF the London Standard s dead
Mr. Johnstons was long and favsrably known In Lon
don AZ CONSCIENTIOUS upright and careful journalist
and was very highly respected. Hc was good busi.
dd anything during his long altrsc. parse
ular attention.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
y1rrH AVENUE .rHrArnx-Mn. HAnKrss.

YIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-MR. HARKIN6.
The performance Of "Frou Frou" at the Filth Ave-
nue. Theatre last evening was marked BY the appear
ance Of Mr. D. H. Harkins De Sartorys. in place Of
Mr.. Cisments who retirss through indtspositon Mr..
Harkins received that warm welcome which = New
York audience always socords deserved avorits and
fact shows that Mr. HaTKins s wanted before the
footfHghts in costume well as In the stage
managcmsus OF the theatre. His rendition of the
leading male part In the piece was all that could be
desired being manly and rugged while his acting In
the where no meets Alberta while his way TO
XIII vareas vory powerful and effective. the re-
mainder OF the cast has been already reviewed. but
- play passed OF last night with smootnness and
cclerity which tended 10 place Mma N0djeska at her
ease In her difdcult and painful part.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22

the play 10 tragedy In hve acts from the German.
1t deals with the criminal love OF Msssalina for
Marcus, son OF her enemy, the conspirator Paetus.
The guilty intimacy OF the couple Is discovered. and
10 betrayed 10 ARIA by Narcissus. Marcus, to ap-
pease hts mothers wrath, destroys himself
bv poison, and Messalina, condemned to
death by tho Emperor through the reach cry
Of Narcissus. kills herself with his sw ord.
Tho play is not q remarkable specimen OF dramatic
composition. II 10 often taky profound, anu 10
wz who Is understood to be lady OF Russlnn birth,
proved herself actress Of tho Jana school,
Her reading faulty emphasis, but often spirited
up by flashes Of true tragic power it was too ocea
siouay marred by exlravagance, bordering upon
erotesquensss, and throughout she showed greater
aptnsss to conceive than ability 10 execute her con-
ccptions Nine Won stamwitz possesses . handsome
ana imposing presence aud dresses with elegance.
She was received last night with much favor atsesed
In repeated calls before the curtain and tributes OF
and In one instance-the ARIA OF Mrs. Carnart-
more than that: for In some scenes this
Mr.. wheeocK read lines carelessy in the earlier
sconss but atoned for his shortcomings BY bis ad-
mirable rendering OF the closing soena He erred IN
smiles AFTER suppostiousy lying dead upon bier
through the entire fourth act The dramatic
unittes violated quito ough by tho unreasonable
vations this will be honored More In the breach
than In tho observance. Considerable attention
paid to the setting of the scenes. ana the appoint
%ss ao
gethsr lacking In the performance as whole, some
Of the supcrnumsrariss supplying In the
times singularly Inappropriate, modern dance
music being frequently introduced. Wagner's
ssRienx'' would furnish ali the Incidental
quired and the leader 0tthe orchestra Will do we'll 70
tho lighter music introduced last night Nine Won
Stamwitz will play for two weeks at the Broadway.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
THE LOUISIANA RIOT.

Tho increase in the rOgissratlons this year ovss
thai OF 1877 10 4,6s2.
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
PARK THEATRE, BROOKLYN.

Miss Fanny Daven port commenced weeks
gagsment last evening at the Park THEATRE appearing
In tho charming and romantic drama .Olvia -
A fair audience, In point OF numbers, greeted the
favore and beautiful artist and in each merited
applause bestowed. The picce handsomely
mounted aud the costumes wero appropriate. those
worn by MISS Davenport being the same IN which
appeared at the Uuon square Theatre, At the open
Ing OF the season. Tho support accorded Olivia
by the excellent stock company OF the Park graf
flying. the Squire Thornhili OF A. II. Stuart
dasbing and nclike, while James N. Hardie, a. the
outspoken and honest Mr. Burchil s also worthy Of
mention Dr.. Primrose, az rendered by X. r.
McCiannin, was a creditsble piece OF acting. Miss
Rosa Rand. as the warm m-heartcd Sophy, and Miss
Connio Thompson, Polly Marlborough, the viva.
coGs country sweetheart, shared tho praises
bestowed bv tho audience on tho cast. MISS
Davenport will appear Mabel Renfrew, in "Piquo,"
ON Thnrsday, Friday and Saturday Of this week.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
A telegram from Washington notes the fact that
Miss Emma Abbotrs appearance In "Fausp' was a
success last evening" The Prssidons and msmoers Of
his family were in the audience.
Tho concort given bv Misses Colby and Frost last
evening at stsinway Hall was only moderately at
uactivo. Tho young ladies have many excellent mu-
s,cal traits bat evidently lack the peculiar abilities
which, In this country a.least, mako succcsG
The New York herald., 1878-10-22
BROADWAY THEATRE.

"Messalina," described upon the bills az 'an his
torica drama and pageant" was brought forward at
this house last night with the following cast
The New York herald., 1878-10-22

d Of ths music and conauctor..........s s.
, 1878-01-19
Nea Perez war-f.y Fer Last nsrses.
DEfor QUARrERNAsrER's OFFICE,
Vancouver, ". T., Nor. e. IS5I.


SIR: In reply TO your inquiries, what officer
will pay for horses lost in service during the
Nez Perce war and what steps should be taken
to secure payment, you are respectfully inform
ed that the Third Auditor of the Treasury is
the official designated by law to audit and set
tie such claims upon presentation of sufficient
evidence as TO the loss.
The evidence should be in the form of affida-
Wits, by the person who owned and had the
horses in service, and one or two other persons
knowing to the facts. 1t should be shown un-
der what military commander, the person us
ing the horses at the time Of loss was serving |;
in what capacity, and on what particular ser
vice he was engaged; and all the circumstances
of the case should be clearly set forth. A GER
tiicate from the military commander. as to the
service and loss, will also be necessary.
These papers should be forwarded TO Major
George h Weeks, Quartermaster, Vancouver,
w. T., by whom, after examination of the evi-
dence, and approved by the department CON-
mander, they will be forwarded to the Third
Auditor of the Treasury, Washington, d. c.
Reference is made to sections 1852, 3is7 and
34S9, Revised Statutes of the United States
GEORGE H. WEEKS,
Depot Quartermaster.
, 1878-01-19

NEW MUsIc.-Mr. ]. Bauer, dealerin music,
has laid upon our table couple of pieces Of
new music that Just now are having great
run The first is
'' The Bellies of Placerville," galop caprice,
by J. Hamilton Whitney, is one of the latest
publications of Messrs Sherman, Hyde & Co.
1t has the brilliancy and dash necessary to
make popular piano piece, and can scarcely
fail to become favorite. Price 81 cents.
Don't Tie to Man you Don't Know, -
words by H. C. Hiscox, Esq. Music by Jas.
r. Davis 1t is first class piece for a parlor
OF concert-room. Price 81 cents.