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The New York herald., 1878-09-29
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.
The acricul,urists are in a fair way.

The asricuturisls are in a fair way.
Ben Butler as Iago:-'.Put fats IN thy purse.'
Prscrastination is tho thief OF time-probably be.
c1use tue word IS SO long.
Iou,sviilc C0u,ier- -Journdi:-in Texas they punish
uamps by putting them In cells with lunatios."
Wendell Philips recoliections OF his childhood are
said 10 be very vivid. Is he SIN thinking OF the lost
iarts?
We suggest to the democrats that they buy a banch
and hire iamage and save th an Tor next years. con.
ventioD.
General Joe Johnston Is n brilliant taker HIS
manners are OF the old school and he Is proiou nd
democrat
Chicago TriJune:--s.rhs friends OF Governor Hen.
bricks propose TO tie his legs together TO keep hi
from straddlins."
lhc Buffalo Express yields up its theology to the
Fulton county youth who stolo $3.50 to pay Tor his
ministerial studies.
General Jubal Early, VINO is at the White Sulphur
Springs, looks like an old Covenanler. He speaks
precisely aud has u strong memory.
Al the mcu from ohio having been appointed TO
Office the Cincinnati medical colleges compelled TO
steal their corpscs from Indiana aud Kentucky
The ri csident has accepted an invitation rendered
hm by "A committee OF citizens from Cumberiand,
Md 10 visit DO held Ia that place ON the z.,h
OF October next
Now Haven Courier and Joarnai:--"Edlors want
an excnsrgcphonu whereby sixty papers may be read
simultaneously, while automatic scissors cut out tho
parts worth stealing"
Mrs Laugtry, the famous London beauty, at whose
cet the NOBILITY have becn anguish ng has been
visiting her native lslo Of Jersey, by her
husband, on sir A. Youns's yacht.
Cincinnati Saturday Nght:-"ihe man who dcclaims
against tho railroads and says they have ruined the
country and ought to be wiped makes the biggest
Kind OF fuss when the train Is ten minutes late"
bishop y lenhcmer, OF New Jersey, Is slightly i'm.
proved IN health since his removal to Burlington.
~ j., the residence OF his son-in-law, Henry d.
GrubD, where he is under tho medical care OF Dr.
Gauntt.
London Ptnch. -"wc had bowled out their best
men and should have won the match, but somebody
came on the ground with coniouLded hyena.
bull terrier who alter tie bail and wouldn't gIvo
nun"
London Truth" Lady Desart' Is unfortunate Ia
her letters Because her husband opened them,
there was suit Tor divorce, aud all the letters
addrcsscd TO her In Switzerland have been opeped by
her ex stepmotner, who is also In that country.n
Dean stanley is the guest OF Mr.. George w. Childs,
At Philadelphia Yesterday he visited the rooms of
the Historical Society, Independence Hall, tho Per.
mauent Exhibition and other objects OF interest He
Episcopal Church.
Rev. Dr. 4. I. Baird, cx-secrctary OF the Presby-
terian Board OF Publication, VINO was charged with
improperly using the funds and credit OF the Church
for his private benefit has been reinstated by tho
East Hanover Presby,ery IN his church membership,
but suspended from the ministry.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
A Hint to Mr.. Evnrts.

It is constant source of com mplaint
among our diplomatists that owing to the
lack of o uniform they are on the state oc-
casons of the effete despotisms constantly
mistaken for walters in their unbedizzened
black coats. Congress has often been asked
to allow them to put on some sort OF
toggery, but, with democratic per-
versity, it has always refused to per-
NIT them to wear anything except the
able that the Chinese Embassy that was
presented yesterday to the President may,
among other problems, settle this important
one of diplomatic decoration. In the Gre
dentials of the Embassy it will be seen that
one Of them is alluded to as the proud
possessor Of peacock feather" while
another bears on his diplomatic breast a
button of the second rank. Since Congress
will not give our diplomatists the clothes
which should distinguish them from
walters, why not send them each
a feather? Imagine, for instance, Mr..
Stoughton with whole peacock's tail
crowning the snowy summit of his ponder
Gus dome Of thought Or Mr.. Maynard at
the Porte 1t would make even a pacha
with ten tails pale with envy to see him
thus bedecked Mr.. Knsson is not quite so
distinguished as Mr.. Stoughton or Mr..
Maynard, and a good sized button would
suit him--a button of the first rank. of
course. We commend the suggestion 10
Mr.. Evarts and to Congress. Since our
diplomatists cannot have clothes by all
means let Us array them in peacock's leath-
crs and buttons.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
Weather and Yellow Fever.

The inhabitants Of the Northern States
can congratu ate themselves on being in
that latitude where winter first makes its ap-
pearance. The cool weather that has been
experienced in the Western sections Of the
country and throughout the lake regions for
several days past would, if it could only be
transferred to the suffering South, alleviate
the tortures Of its fever stricken inhabitants.
One good blast Of the chilly north wind,
cold enough to bring about the slightest
frost, would effect more radical cure than
all the medicine in the country. 1t would
end the pains of those who now linger in
the slow torture of the burning fever with
out the slightest hope of recovery, while
those that still have strength, although
down with the malady, would receive
the benefit of the purified air. Untor-
tunately, however, the fever seems to
steadily increase, aud there is very little
chance of favorable weather in those lis
tricts for some time TO come on account
of the peculiar meteorological conditions
that continue in the South. II is to be
hoped that before the equinoctial period
passes away old Boreas will visit the
afflicted district and take with him the long
needed medicine.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
The Boat Race for the championship

The approaching boat race between Court
ney and lIanlap, representing respectively
the United States and Canada, for the cham
pionship o; America is creating greater in
terest throua ahout this country and the Do
minion than was ever before manifested over
n boating event. The well known skill
ability and records of both men are such
TO be we'll contested from start TO finish. It
Is 10 be regretted, however, that better
course and ono which would have been
more acceptable to the men has not boen
chosen. Chance in drawing for positions
may give one OF the oarsmen a decided
vantage, no matter how slight, where
the men apparently are so closely
matched, may decide the race. If it was
possible to have had meeting between
these two great scullers over water free from
the Objectionable currents, tide and eddies
which affect the Lachine course itwould have
been more satisfactory in every way. The
plea that il il MS fair for one rs for the other is
well enough but where it is possible 60 do
away with the necessity for such plea and
have perfectly neutral course the fairness
to the competitors is obvious. The beaten
man would have no excuse to urge for his
defeat the victor would have more cause to
exult in his victory because of the fairness
OF the field and the absence of unintentional
favor. Dissatisfied as both men, however,
appear to be with the course, both are
resolved TO do their "level best" on the day
Of the race for the honor OF the flags under
which they row for the championship OF
America.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
The Amazon Survey.

Our account Of the operations of this ex-
pedition is continued to-day, and gives an
interesting story of the progress from the
mouth of the Madeira River seward All
this correspondence is we'll worthy the at
tention of the public, equally for it's graphic
glimpses Of picturesque and little known
part Of the world and for the Information Of
great commercial value given Of country
that in few years hence will certainly be
traversed by combined steamboat and
railroad line that will bring to market the
products of region inexhaustibly rich in
the most precious commodities. Some
garbled reports Of the observations made
by this expedition seem to have been used
on the other side the water to show that
the Madeira River was not practicable for
the purposes of the Madeira and Mamore
route. This, of course, was done in the
interest OF some wreckers, who wish to
pocket the money subscribed to establish
that enterprise. We simply call attention
to the fact that the surveys have proved
that the river is practicable, and our cor
respondent points out that the road around
the Madeira Falls is in the course of con-
struction and is actively pushed forward.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
The Question OF the Hour.

The speech Of Mr.. Schurz last evening
in Cincinnati on the financial question pre-
sents in q clear and strong light the cher
points in the great discussion which is now
agitating the country. His explanations OF
the causes which led to the panic OF 1913
and the commercial depression that has
since existed, not only here but in many OF
the countries of the Old World, have been
again and again presented: but they, II
possible acquire additional cogency in the
clear and vigorous style in which he
has set them before his Ohio au-
dience. In declaring a good national
and individual credit, q sound currency
and safe and reliable banking system to
be the three great and essential requisites
for national prosperity Mr.. Schurz has
laid down the only financial and CONNER
cial foundation upon which this or any
other country can solidly stand. But these
are the very stones in business and finance
that the soft money advocates reject. Ma
tional and individual credit they propose
to strike down at once by violation of the
most solemn pledges of the government,
and for the present banking system they
propose to substitute the wild cat" con-
Germs OF other days. 1t is impossible that
the honesty, the patriotism and the intelli-
gence of the country should rush into
national suicide by following such false
leaders
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
The Reclamation OF Tom Pisins square.

The great American descr. and the Nrt-
raises 1erres of Dakota are not calculated
10 impress the sentimental bcholder with
the charms of nature. bat these dreary
wastes are cheerful gardens compared with
Tompkins square. Even bit OF sage brush,
an alkali spring, u coyote, rattlesnake or
n wild Indian would have been an improve
ment upon any of the late natural features
of this single breathing spot of the extreme
east side. As an illustration OF what parks
should not be aud of what the Desert
of Sahara is Tompkins square has long
been an unapproachablo success, though
the dust of Sahara is not SO filthy
as that of the park, and the desert
has some oases where the general glare is
tempered by shade But these nineteen
acres OF drearincss and disgrace are about
TO be reformed, and there is no other part
of the city where small park as il should
be could be of SO much use to SO many
iull of crowded tenements, and yet many of
the donizens have the Teutonic and health
ful fondness for being out of doors when any
frcshor atmosphere than that of crowded
streets can be found. Children abound
there, too, and an excursion or two year
are but sorry substitutes for the pure air,
shade, green grass and other appointments
of well kept park. The work OF recon-
struction is going OH very rapidly, and the
estimated cost, fifty thousand dollars, does
not seem to admit of the possibility of a job
for any one, SO the east side people may ex-
pect at least grass plots and flower beds
next year, and plenty of shade few years
later, while the taxpayer who calls loudest
for public economy will not begrudge the
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
The FAN Meeting ut Jerome Park.

The Fall Meeting at Jerome Park.
The annual fall meeting at Jerome Park,
which will be inaugurated this week, gives
promise Of being the most brilliant and sue
cessful that has taken place on this famous
course in many years. In all there will be
four days racing-namely, on the 9th, the
8th, the 10th and the 18th Of October. The
prizes are large, and it will be seen from
the article elsewhere printed that some Of
the best horses in the country are entered
for the different contests. The October
races at Jerome Park are always the prin-
cipal event of the fall in tho world
of amusement of the metropolis, and
from the preparations made for the coming
races they bid fair to be doubly attractive
this year. In point of attendance all former
meetings seem likely to be eclipsed. New
port and Saratoga, the mountains and the
seashore have sent home nearly all their
summer visitors, and the European steamers
are every day bringing back the thousands
and tens of thousands whom the Paris Ex-
position won away from us during the
spring and the summer. In point of fash
ionable attendance next week Jerome Park
promises to be Paris, Newport and Saratoga
in one.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

TuE WEAInrR.--Thc storm centre, referred
So in yesterday HERALD as organizing in the
Northwestern districts has moved rapidly east
ward, and now the outlines of It's eastern mar
gin are very distinct. Present indications
point 10 It's taking a more norhcrly course than
HE ones that passed during tie past few weeks.
Its tack will probably be north of the lake
regions to the St. Lawrence Valley and thence
northcastwardly 20 the ocean. The pressure
continues high on the Atlantic coast. 1t is
highest over the Northeastern sections aud is
falling gradually in the Southern and Gulf dis
tricts. Rain has fallen throughout the central
valley districts the Gulf const and the North
wcst. Cloudy weather prevails ia all the dis
tricts except the Middle Atlantic aud New Eng
land States. There has been u general rise in
temperatures in the central valley aud lake dis
tets Elsewhere they have been variable.
1hewinds have been from fresh TO high through
out the Northwest, fresh over the lake region
aud light elsewhere Although we may escape
the severe influences Of the storm centre on
account of being Ear south of its track, still il
ia very probable that We shall have some Of the
rains that attend it on its southern and eastern
margin. The weather in New York aud its
vicinity to-day will be warmer and partly
cloudy, possibly with light rains toward night.
Tomorrow it promises to be warm and cloudy.
with increasing winds.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
THOMAS LAST GARDEN CONCERT.

very large and appreciative audierce attended,
the l3lst concert OF Theodore Thomas orchestra At
Gimorc's Garden, las. night. the performance being
the last OF tho season. The programme included
selections from Weber, Bach, Beethoven, L'szts
Wagner and other famous composers, aud was eD
tended by frequent demands for repettions. Signoi
G. Taglapiera and Miss Saiie Rebsr were the vocal.
ISIS Of the former singing Mstteis IN on
O. yer" aud the latter tho pOlacca from "Nignon."
Zach was recalled. At the close OF the performance
considerable applause expressed by the assem-
bage. This was supposed to be complimentary 10
the retiring leader OF the orchestra and he acKnow
edged 1t with u formal bow. There was no marked
demonstration.
the audience had scarcely passed out OF the edacs
when a brigade OF workmen assumed possession ana
began removing the benches and other garden
sspropsrtes ana preparing tho walks for the pedes.
tran contest OF whicn big structure to be the
scene,
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

TnE LARGE ATTENDANCE Of United States
military officers at the preliminary meeting yes
terday 10 establish military service institute
similar to the one in the navy is an excellent
omen of future usefulness and success. There
IL no reason why our officers should not he able to
support u society of this kind, which shall be as
beneficial to the army aud the public us its
kindred society in the English service.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

A DECISION of considerable Importance to up
town property holders. in regard to the regrad-
Ing OF streets, given in one OF the courts
yesterday. 1t is held that use may establish
the grade, and that property holder is entitled
TO damages when change of grade is subse-
uuently made by legal enactment
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
ADJUSTMENTS TOMORROW.
sTEINwAY HALL-oPEsAric CONCERT.

sTEINWAY HALL-OPEzAric CONCERT.
NEW YORK AQUARIUM HxRRSAsS
PARK TIL HHATRE-HUHEcASKs
BROADWAY THEATRE--A woAAs or The PEOPLE
LYCEUM THEATRE osHuA WHircoxB
BooTH's rnEATRE-nKNRY VII
WALLACK's THEATRE-scHooL FOR scAspAL
GILMoREis GARDRN-PKpKsrRiASIsa
BOwERY THEATRE-DicK DRIFT.
UNION SQUARE THEATRE OTHER Son.
STANDARD THEATRk-FALsE TITLE
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE CAMILLE
NTBLO's GARDEN Miss
THEATRE CoMIQUg-yARiEry
OLYMPIC ruEATRg-vARitrY
GRAND OPERA uOUsk-rnk MIGHTY DOLLAR
sAN FRANCISCO MISsTKELs.
AMERICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
HAYMARKET THEATRE VARIETY
ST. JAMES THEATRE-vAmxrY
Fsy6TEEXTH srREET-CIRcus.
THEATRE MISUNDERSTANDING
BROOKLYN PARK THkATKE-oURs
BROAD sr. THEATRE, observation-disclosures HELLER
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

DIR. LiNDLEY, the heroic physician who, upon
his return from the South IA few days ago, went
voluntarily to the Quarantine Hospital, has, the
public will regret to hear, fallen victim to the
terrible yellow fever. The deceased, in his
life, and particularly in his death, presented n
rare example of devotion to science aud hu-
manty
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

ErGnr PERSONS are thus far known to have
been killed and upward of twenty scaldcd as
the result of the bursting of the boiler of the
steamer Adclphi on her trip from South Nor
walk yesterday. Where the responsibility rests
1t is yet impossible 10 say. The engineer says
hc was carrying less than the steam allowed
by the inspectors. who examined her machinery
In, we suppose. the usual way last June.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

PRESIDENT HAYES has been good enough to
place revenue cutter at the disposal of the
friends of the lately imprisoned Fenians, whose
arrival is expected to-day and fo' whose recep-
ton extensive preparations are being made.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

The GREENBAcK ELEMENT in the democratic
party of Nebraska has captured the convention
Of the party and placed three candidates previ
ousy nominated by the soft money men upon
the ticket. 1t is becoming pretty hard to keep
track of the democracy on the financial ques-
tinu
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

THE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD is steadily keep
ing up its unenviablc reputation. One of its
engines ran into a funeral procession yesterday.
Two killed and five wounded.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock market
was very active and strong, Gold was steady
all day at 1OO3s Government bonds were firm,
States dull and railroads quiet. Money on call
lent at 3 4 per cent and closed at per cent.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

II Is, OF COURSE, idle to expect that the
street car companies will initiate the example
Of the rapid transit roads this winter in the
heating OF their cars.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

One hundred and six thousand one
hundred and sixty-two Q06, 1922 HERALIs
were sold yesterday.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

The FALL GAMES of the Staten Island
Athletic Club yesterday were in every way ex-
cellent. The attendance Of spectators was un-
usually large.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29

The probabilities are hat hc%eaher in Ne'o
Yorh and lis eieinily to-ddy uiH be rarner a'm
partly eIo,.dy possibly wth light rains torard
night. To-no,row promises TO be rd'T. and
cloldy aciM Increasing pi,,ds
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
GU UINTU PIE SH r b I.
The Herald Yculntion.

NEW Y0EK. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 80, IS
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
One SIN all white note to heaven did stray,
And hutte .inp fell unnn the GOLDEN sand.

Without aoubs wilheimt is the greatest violiniss.
Tor MIN all in ALL who has visited this coun.
try. He IS equally endowed by nature aud by art. His
technique beyond criticism, and his manner, though
purely own Is founded on the model OF the grcat-
est masters. He makes the violin express his
ing IN ''wordless wall and joyful agony" bus
the most casual observer must notice that
he never resorts TO any but legitimate methods.
Hsrr Wilhelmj ably seconded yesterday after.
noou by Nine. Julia Rve.King, pianist OF whom we
have before had occasion TO speak In terms OF high
praise She has q brilliant Iuture before her. for
sho is still quite young woman. Nine. Rive-king
played al allegro OF Schumann's with clean touch
and great Alter this she played Liszs second
and best "Rhapsodle Hongrose" We nave heard .
great many p ,nists play the piece. and no two alike.
THIS lady differed ~ her interpretation from any
Others gave the rattle and dash OF an orchestra
TO the piece. She received fatterng encore, and
performed fugue OF Schumann's with deligntiut
grace. Mss Xale L. James, who is q comparatively
new singer to New York audiences sang an air from
.'Ernani' and the Jewel Song from "Faust" Miss
James has q much better voice than method, and,
with few lessons in the art or delivery, Will
make acceptable singer. Signor Lazzsrin, who
made first appearance in New York on this occa-
sion, has Agreeable tenor voice without great
power; but he knows how manage It wcll, and
made some good effects In the air from "Eavorita."
Mr. Maurice Strakosch assisted Mr. Lebling with the
accompanimepts, and appeared as much Ut home as
the piano as In the managers ONCE.
The New York herald., 1878-09-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
srE1swAY HALL-wrLHELMJ MATINEE.

srEINwAY HALL-wILHELMJ MATINEE.
Herr Aupust WllbeImI appeared 10 concert at
Steiuway Hall yesterday afternoon before an audience
composed largely of connoisseurs and proiessionh
mus clans, and bis reception proved that he was
thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed II Is seldom
that matinee audience Is carried of its Feet There
is sonnet hing about the departing hight OF an autumn
afternoon that weighs heavily even upon those VINO
are the most enthusiastic under the influence OF The
aickeripg footgnts Herr wilhelmj, as seen by the
upcompromisng hight Of the sun, Is a man OF fine
proportions with face aud head that suggest
cross between Beethoven and Rubinsten. and q
personal magnetism characteristic OF both. Ills
countepance seldom changes expression; but one
feels that 1t is capable OF expressing any emotion
He stands calmly at the front OF the platform, hh
dress buttoned up to tue chin, his hair combsd
back from his besrdess face and his violin under hs
arm. We are used TO seeing vioiinists coax and
pet their yiolns before they begin to play that this
new manner suggests ut least something original
Tnis man Is sviaen,y the master OF his instrument;
he knows bis power it, and he wishes his au.
aiencc 10 understand taa before they hoar him
play The moment he puts It against his cheek he
strles n With the bow aud the music begins Paga.
niu,s concerto IN the first thing he played. At
Wilhelmj's hands this familiar piece developed new
beauties myrads Of soul-searchng notes. marvellous
trills and cadenzas followed one another In rapid
succession until the heare! was compieteiy car
ried away n wondcrment ana admiration. Such
triipp we havo never heari on the violin. Another
suong point OF Wnnelmj's performance IS bis man.
ner oil attacking q note. There Is no slurrng ana
no sliding over .ne strings. He brings the bow down
surely aud 6rmly, aud yet with such mellow touch
that an Italian singer light envy us melting toneA
The violin is the easiest instrument 10 play badly,
and the most difficult play WELL 10 the connoisseur.
then Wihemjs performance Is more wonderful than
20 Inc mere amateur. Tho former knows tho FL
cutes tnat he surmounts aud looks with awe at tho
man who brings so great soul from so small frame.
To many Yesterday the Bach air was the hnsst
OF Wihelmjs selections, and In answer TO an encore
on TINS piece played tha prize song from wagnors
Meistersinger with new meaning. He mlde II rich
and round and sweet, rather than loud ana ro-
bust, as We have heard IL sung. Into she AIR
Hougrois, which came last on tho programme, he
threw wealth OF coloring that brought tho audience
10 with cheers and bravos, and who stood
he played evening hymn oi Schumann's, from
which