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Year: 1878

Last night marked a notable event in the
operate notable because there was presented
by lar ali round performance loi Belins meO
dious opera thai has been heard here in long time;
notable because Of the debut Of very charm
ing singer, Mme. Eteka Gerster, who instantly the
sympathy and admiration Of the pubo,and who achieved
a popularity which is certain to be lasting. ola Son
namOuia" is not good opera TO judge Of the powers
Of prima donna by, for 1t docs not give
room for the display Of the highest order Of
dramatic power for the expression Of great breadth
OF feeling originality of conception. But II affords op.
portunes for very pretty acting and contains


number Of OF such difficulty thai adequate rem
deng OF them affords pretty far test OF the merely yo
cal ability OF singer Let us hasten TO say that so far as
she had the chance, Nine Gerscr last night proved her
SELF admirable artist Her acting was charmng sue
Is bright, gay vvacous. always graceful and refined.
with a face remarkable for its varied play
Of expression, and she not only looked, but
Anlind. And she sang excallenty. Her voice ia not
remarkable II very powerful, nor Is II OF an
especially sympathetic quality, But It is clear and tel
ling and 1t has wonderful neIiblity and almost pie
nOmenal range. It therefore but natural that she
was not at her best in cantabile
sages; the lack OF strength in her voice
sometimes here caused a want OF breadth, though
they were always sung with great smoothness aud Ia
perfect IL In the bayura music that she as
best 1t seemed III this If there nothing that she
could not 90 with her voice Her runs and chromatlc
scales were exquisey clear and distinct and were given
without the apparent effort aud her saccatO notes
IN alt remarkably pure and accurate she sang as
though she learned and studied but as If it had
all come to by nature and this perfect ease and alb
seuce Of the cheest charms Of her per
Torrance, which, taken altogether, was an excel
lent one. That II did not prove her very great
singer was less her fault than that Of the part which
leaves no for the dspay oil the nobes qualities OF
IyIic artist. What it did do 10 show bera very
charming diva and an accomplished vocal
ist. More than. this, one could not expect
Her triumph with the spectators complete
she was called before the curiain at the
of each act again and again. and each Of her
principal numbers broken by enthusiastic applause


Signor Campann, Eivino, fairly divided the honors
with Nine. Gerster. for he was superb. He sang with
great fire and dramatic force and his acting spirited
and intelligent The " Tutto Sciolo," the best Of
his arias, was faultessly dOne-it delicate and
poetcaI and as a piece Of vOcalism almost beyond
cricismand he sang his part in the finale TO the second
act 50 magahcently that the whole piece had
TO be sung over again All the other roles
in the opera adequately filled. and
the chorus deserves word OF especial conmendaOn.
It sang with perfect precision and with delicacy Of
expression. and did much work which would have been
worthy of a first rate OratoriO chorus.
Year: 1878

At the next election TIden or his representa-
tive. will be routed morse and There Is, therefore,
no use talking ,bOut New York and wIOrk politicians
In connection with Democratic future. The Democratic
party could carry the Gtamercy Park load again.
ana il should never be called upon to do The West
and south form partnership at once and prepare
to name the next President.
Year: 1878

Bflue ana bridegroom century Ago.


To begin with the lady: Her locks
were strained upwards over an immense
cushion that sat like an incubus on
her head, and plastered over with
pOmatum, and then sprinkled over
with shower of white powder The
height of this tower was somewhat
over q foot. One single white rosebud
lay on its top like an eagle on hay
stack. Over her neck and bosom was
folded lace handkerchief, fastened in
front by bosom pin rather larger than
a copper cent, containing her grand
fathers miniature set in virgin gold.
Her airy form was braced up in satin
dress, the sleeves as tight as the natural
skin of the arm, with a waist formed by
bodice, worn outside, whence the
skirt flowed off, and was distended at
the top by an ample hoop. Shoes of
white kid, with peaked toes, and heels
of two or three inches elevation, en-
closed her feet, and glittered with
spangles, as her little pedal members
peeped curiously out. Now for the
swain: His hair was sleeked back and
plentifully befowered, while his queue
projected like the handle of skillet.
His coat was a sky-biue silk, lined with
yellow; his long vest of white satin,
embroidered with gold lace; his breech-
es of the same material, and tied at
the knee with pink ribbon. White
silk stockings and pumps with laces,
and ties of the same hue, completed
the habiliments of his neither limbs
Lace ruffies clustered around his wrist,
and portentious frill, worked in cor
responding style, and bearing the mini
ature of his beloved. finished his truly
genteel appearance
Year: 1878

To the Honorable, tie LeQisEdture:


In the exercise of the discretion in ME vested
by the constitution, and conforming to the re-
quest contained in your joint resolution in that
BEHALF you have been convened in special session
to consider the revision of the general statutes
and TO provide for their publication and distribu
tion. As all the questions connected with these
by yourselves and your joist committee, | do not
deem it necessary or important TO discuss them
Year: 1878

JuRY-HoRNsBYs CASE.


BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.


NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 49, 1878.
The OF Hornsby. who is a most important wit
ness OF the Natchitoches election cases. is
citing considerable attention He came here in obc-
dience the he received from certain persons
10 leave Natchitochcs and s held in our parish
prison AS a fugitive from justice from the parish
Of Natchtoches on a charge OF assault with
intent to kill. which charge told not made
until after he had left the parish. He cannot. 1 am
told be held here after he has testified before the
Grand Jury. can his testimony before this body
be used In the in which he is witness should IL
happen from some cause that he should not appear
when that case is called for trial and his alb
scncc seems to be apprehendcd. Hornsby APP
pears somewhat advanced in years. and
under medical treatment when he was ordered
10 leave Natchitoches, where he has been u
Justice OF the peace for tho past ten years He
ccvod his appointment the petition Of both demo
Gratis and republicans white and colored and xmong
the sgners strange to say, some Of the very
who aftcrward ordered him to leave the parish. In
regard to the charge against him. of assault with In
tent to kill, far as learn IL has foundation
in fact.


Upward Of two hundred witnesses have been sum-
moned before the Grand Jury. which is still in
sion. I am informed. on authority which cannot
question. that true bills will undoubtedly DO found
against quite q number of persons.
Year: 1878

THE RECONCILIATION OF THE Ex-pREsIDENT CON-
sIDERED sEcURED-coNKLINa AND BLAINE
OUT OF THE wAY-wHY THE MAINE SENATOR
IS WILLING TO WITHDRAW.


[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 10, 1873.
The friends Of General Grant are delighted over
their last success in paving the way to the Generals
denomination in 1880. Having secured Senator Conk-
lng's withdrawal as Presidential candidate and his
cooperation In the Grant movement they had still
Senator Blaine to deal with.


BLAINE sUnnENDERs.


It not believed to be easy to edge Blaine of the
track, but it necessary to make the attempt.
His Pennsylvania friends were approached and
sounded ana the club gossip is that Mcpherson.
who is known of the most jealous well
Of the most astute of the Pennsylvania Blaine
men, was convinced that his chief would do well to
follow Senator Conklings example. confidential
agent was sent down to Washington last week and
turned with message from Blaine that he will not
stand in General Grants way in the convention. but
will stand aside and let the General have his run.


THE BUSINESS SETTLED.


This is regarded settling the business. for with,
Conkling and Blaine promised to keep out of the way
and make opposition the Grant managers rely
fidcntly upon the popularity Of his name and the
general enthusiasm to secure him unanimous nom-
ination the first ballot They do not conceal their
delight at this result.


WHY BLAINE SURRENDERED.


1t is believed in Blaine circles that he does not
slider the chances of the republican ticket in 1880 so
good to warrant him in making fight for the
inaton against the odds he would have to encounter
by union of the Grant and Conklng forces and that
this is the why he has surrendered discre-
Year: 1878

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty hours, in
parison with the corresponding date OF last year.
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut pharmacy
HERALD Building No 21s Broadway
Year: 1878

The DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
OF ADMINISTRATORS W. Cobb is q self. made
man, He has won by hard study and native
intellect high position as q lawyer. For
eight years he has been q member of the State
Senate and for the last four years has been
President of the Senate shown a discretion and
wisdom which ranks him among the first
statesmen of Alabama.


Rnfus W. Cobb is not an ordinary man. He
is still a young man, bat from the time be left
the Confederate army to the present, be has
lsbored for the welfare of his people He has
built up an Iron Works and Coal Mining
Company, and has lent bis energy and labor
10 the development of the great rainera! wealth
OF Alabama. We venture 20 say that TO man
has done mere TO advance the material wealth
Of Alabama than Rnfus w. Cobb Mobile
Register.
Year: 1878

This stock has been selected with great
care, and purchased at bottom prices, and
to it will be added from time to time all the
new patterns and novelties as fast as they
are produced in the New York market.
The favorable conditions under which these
new and attractive goods have been pur-
chased, enable Us to offer the same at
prices lower than ever before.


The Manufacturing Department as here
tofore will be in charge of Mr. Henry Good
wiD, which is sufficient guarantee that all
Diamond work and the manufacture of any
article of Jewelry will be executed in a
that cannot be excelled in any city.


The Watch Making aud Repairing De-
partment will be in charge of the most
skillful and reliable workmen.


A Designer and Eograver has been en-
ployed, and all goods purchased can be en-
yraved on short notice.
Year: 1878

ana at tte discovery OF every new body q
thrill seemed 10 run through the excited
crowd AS IS usually the in these great unfore.
seen caamIties, the most varying theories Of
the cinse OF the disaster are current
One railroad man said that he had no doubt that
the engine ran or the rails. thus producing n
severe strain upon the timbers when they were
unable TO sustaip. This, however. Is not regarded
rs probable.


ROTTEN TIMBERs.


Several persons. residents OF the vicinity, state
unquaited.y that the tmhers OF the bridge had be.
come rotten by long exposure to the weather.
man living In the neghborhood made the state.
ment that not long since he went TO the bridge and
could and did at the time kick punk" out Of
the rotten timbers; other railroad men thought
that either the braces or the nuts holding the iron
rods in position must have given way, and the
Truth viii doubtless only he known when all the
facts shall have been vigorously Investigated.
Year: 1878

subsequently taken from the wreck drowned.


THE WRECK.


Nearly all OF the dead were In the first passe nper
oar, which IL almost a complete wreck. on Tues.
day evening one BODY was taken from the second
car. where 1t was found caught under broken seat
To the fact that this car and the third car did
not fall clear OF the wreck OF the bridge
but remained with one end resting thereon, many
OF the passengers doubtless owe their lives. IA
drowning was perhaps one OF the chief causes OF
the loss OF life. hut the nearly pc perpendicular posi-
ton OF the coaches after making the fearful
plunge. hurled the occupants over the seats in
front OF them. so that a great number are more or
less injured. Or course the forward end OF the sec
ond coach was completely smashed as II crashed
into the car In front OF II. and some OF the occu
pants were submerged The first coach, however
contained by tar the greater part OF the killed
and wounded.


THE FIVE DEAD COMPANIONS.


The i've young men from New Hartford among
the killed were OF party Of SIX who were on the
platform OF the car enjoying the moonlight ride
and whistling IN chorus Tho only survivor OF the
six had left the party and was inside at the time Of
the accident


FLoTsAM AND JETsAM.


The vioient shaking up the passengers received
is evinced by pile OF hats, bonnets. shawls, &C.
when were Cleaned from the wreck to-day, and
there was nearly enough to load wagon. The
company's employees were engaged all OF to-day in
removing the cars and broken bridge preparatory
to the erection o: q temporary structure.


THY cONPANY's LOSS.


The direct Joss to the company on bridge, engines
and will exceed $4,000, and there Is reason 20
believe that II will be farther increased, for It Is
rumorcd already that several suits will be brought
at all carry day by some OF the injured persons, who
hold that 1t can be shown that the company had
been warned that tho bridge was unsound, yet took
no action 10 remedy It's defects As the corporation
was In an uufavorabe financial condition this
whole arair viii be very damaging to It's interests


DESCRIPTION or THE BRIDGE.


The bridge was built by A. y. Briggs \ CO., OF
Springfield Mass, and completed In December,
1876 II was Howe truss with two spans each
being leg fee; long. Tnere seems TO have been
nothing wrong with the structure. The timbcrs
where they are broken on and splintered, are
apparently sound. The spHns were long. but were.
Year: 1878

An Unfortunate old Man Lies Dozen In a


Field to StGrce Himself to DeGth-EiOht


Days OF Terrible SUFFERING.


London (Ont.) Free Press.


It is seldom that more painful attempt to
commit suicide is heard of than that which
was developed in Kenslngton yesterday
morning. Some time in the forenoon the
family of Mr.. E. w. johnson were attracted
ia grove on the property of Hutchinson,
near at hand, by the peculiar conduct of a
number of dogs. They were barking and
running around some object hidden from
view by . large log lying near the edge of the
wood. Upon proceeding to the spot a
wretched spectacle met their gaze.
Upon his side lay an old man
clothed in wet and tattered garments, al
most dead. He appeared not to notice those
around him, nor the noise made by the dogs,
but his haggard and sallow face gave evi-
dence of some lingering animation. He was
carefully removed to the residense of Mr..
Johnston, where dry and comfortable gar
ments were substituted for his miserable
apparel. During these operations he re-
mained perfectly speechless and motionless.
But after stimulants had been administered
he revived sufficiently to tell his story,
which proved a most pitlable one. He said
his name was Thomas Loichine, aud that his
age was 54. He had been out of work for a
long time and had searched in vain for some
kind of employment. Goaded to desperation
by his i'll success, he resolved to die by
starvation, proceeded to the spot
where he was found, and lay
down with that resolution. He had been
there for eight days, in all the pelting storms
that have taken place in that time, yet his
purpose was not shaken nor his determine
ton altered. His appearance thoroughly
confirmed his statement eyes were sunk
deep into their sockets, and his bones were
almost protruding through his skin. Only
with the greatest effort was he able to tel
his story of suffering and the cause which
led him to so desperate step. He was sub
sequently removed to the city in a vehicl,
and brought before Squire Peters, who
after administering tumbler of brandy ant
water, had him conveyed to the Jail, where
under strict regimen and careful nursing
he may probably recover in time. But he i
so far reduced by abstinence and exposure
that his convalescing will be necessaril.,
slow.
Year: 1878

Raid OF the Fell Fever into the Rural Dis
tricts-Horrible Story of Suffering, Desti-
tuition and Inhumanity from Holly
Springs-Alarming Increase of New Cases
at Memphis and other Points, General
Resume of the Situation.
Year: 1878

The friends of Senator Thurman at
Washington have received dispatches from
Ohio which alarm them as to his condition.
The report is he is threatened with paralysis
incipient symptoms of which have appeared
He is known to have been very much over
worked during the campaign, his ambition
for the Presidential NJ mination having in.
duced him 10 undertake more than his
strength will warrant.
Year: 1878

Mayor Ely had prepared yesterday detailed
statement Of the he received in aid OF the sur
ferer by yellow fever during the Summer and also OF the
places among which the money distributed Below
is the At siatement;
Year: 1878

There was a jolly crew left at mid


night. Monday last. on the Salt rivel


packet. The river hcing rather low N


this season Of The year, and the packet


being heavy loaded. the progress wa.


very slow. Some Of the passengers aid
not 80 all the way, while others went
The round trip and are arriving slowly
generally one IN = gang 10 himself
There il considerable nneasincsa about


bmph sanders and Tom Parks. az they
have not bcon heard from since they
started and all the balance have either
returned or have bccn heard from Dut
them. We hope they will arrive ia a
few days safe aud sound.


Governor Shoulders Is quite enthusi-
astic by gaining such victory over lis
opponent In a Democratic township.
We expect TO see his inaugural address
in few davs, but we cannot say vet
what his policy will be, as hc refuses TO
talk on that subject at present.


Later--Dr Faulkner has just returned
from his trip and brings news that he
saw Parks and Sanders near the source
Of the river on sand bar. but could not
tell anything further. We expect that
Governor Shoulders will fit out an ex-
petition in few days TO look after
them, should they not return. lie Isl
interested in the welfare Of his
subjects. He has already been to the
trouble Of going 10 Jasper to see after
The welfare Of some OF the ofliccrsl
elected, fearing they were ineligible,
md by his intcrccssion, all would be
'alm and serene. Go on, Governor; be |
up and doing, and success will crown
gou in your Official capacity.


Hurrah! hurrah the canvass is o'cr


10 honors Ill decline


aonors and men shall yield to my power


The office, the Office Is mine.
Year: 1878

ONE result Of the current Florida sensa-
ton is q revival of Democratic hatred Of
TILDEN, prompted by what the Democrats
are pleased to call his "cowardicc." SO far
as the revival of this feeling goes, it will
initiate against his desire to appear in the
role of martyr and with the martyrs
stand-for the Democratic nomination in
1880. To illustrate, we quote from the
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun:


"A Confederate brigadier, member of the
House, said he did not care how much fraud
could be proved, he was in favor Of letting
HAYES alone, as he had great deal more re-
spect and admiration for a man who would
steal the Presidency than for man who was
such coward and sneak as to allow 1t to be
stolen from him"
Year: 1878

WE regret to see 1t announced that Hon
MARTIN /. TOWNSEND has advised his con-
stituonts that he will not stand canvass
for reelection. There is no more capable
or useful man in the House, and his con
stituents, if they consult their own inter
ests and those Of the Republican cause, will
prevail upon him to reverse his judgment
on this question, and return him without
fail. lie cannot well bs spared from his
present position.
Year: 1878

GLOVER has had another nibble. He has
found somebody who thinks he knows a
man who knows another man who can End
a man who will testify that he has 7-3o
bond in his possession which he believes to
be fraudulent, though the proper Treasury
officers have certified it to be genuine. This
comes very near a bite, but GLOVER Is
afraid to haul in, for the reason that in his
present raid upon Republicans he hes
found out more things he didn't want to
discover than any living investigator.
Year: 1878

BECAUSE only three Southern Congress
men attended the lecture recently delivered
in this city to aid the LEE Monument As
sociation the Democratic organ argues that
the average Southern Representative has
been conciliated to the point Of losing all
interest in the late war" Nothing of the
sort. 1t only proves what the world has
long since known very well. The average
J southeran Congressman is not lecture 90
ing animal.
Year: 1878

UNDER the next apportionment Kansas
will be entitled to sig Representatives
in Congress, an increase Of three over her
present representation and an undoubted
addition Of the same number to the Repub-
lfcan strength in the House. But the appor-
ti0nment will not be made in time for 1890
Year: 1878

The biography of WHITELAw REID, edi-
tor OF tho New York Tribune appears in
such Democratic newspapers as the Copper.
head New York Erenins Express, couchsd
in complimentary phrase. A few years ago
he deserved commendation of this kind but
he is doing better now, and we fail to see
any reason why the Democracy should thus
besmatter and disgrace him with its praises
Year: 1878

Shortly after 10 O'Clock this morning
most horrible accident occurred at the
foot of Poplar street, in which "Capt."
b. J. Godfrey was terrible cut and man
gled.


1t appears that he was riding ON the
tender of shifting engine No. holding
on the side, and with one foot on the
step. How the accident occurred is not
definitely known, as the engineer John
Leonard, states that he did not see him,
or know that the accident had occurred
uutil he felt an unusual bouncing of the
engine.


Thinking that something was the mat
ter he stopped the shifter, and then, for
the'firsttime TO his horror saw the body of
a.man lying on the.track, ,mangled aud cut
beyond description. From the appear
ance of the body 1t would appear that he
must have fallen across one of the rails,
and the wheels of the engine passed
across the body just above the hips COM
pletely cutting ii in two, with the excep-
ton of the skin which held the two por.
tons together. The entrails and liver
were strewn over the track and large
pieces OF meat that were cut from the
hips.


The face was also cut, and altogether
the body was the most horribly mangled
one.that has ever been seen in this city.
Word was sent to the depot, where n
board was procured, and the body taken
TO the "Dead House" where IL was recog-
niZed.


A gentleman who was coming down
the track at the time and was near where
the accident occurred states, that he saw
Godfrey fall from the shifter, and falling
across the track was completely wound
around the wheels. Godfrey was well
known in this city as fisherman, and
during the winter season he was usually
engaged IN the oyster trade. AT the time
of his death he kept saloon on Front
street, near King.
Year: 1878

The New Orleans Democrat asserts
that the policy of the Louisianians who
are urging constitutional convention is
not to break faith with the creditors of
the State, but to render the burden Of the
debt less oppressive ay curtailng useless
expenses i'll the administration of the
government.
Year: 1878

China is distressed by fam
inc whose extent and horrors
put the descriptive powers of
the correspondents to a severe
test; tidal wave and an earth
quake have been smashing and
shaking up the South Ameri-
cans; Japan is disturbed by fears
of fresh outbreak of the Sat-
suma rebels; and Europe is in a
suppressed ferment over the
possible outcome of the Eastern
settlement or upheaval, as the
case may be.
Year: 1878

In its financial art icle, soon
after the passage of the silver
bill, the London Times said
"United States funds have sur
prised many people by advanc-
ing instead Of falling On the
news that the silver bill passed
in a manner that Will insure It's
becoming law IN much its pres
ent shape"