The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-10-25 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN TIMES,

Sir,—l hate just been informed that, at the meeting of
Mr. Longton's supporters, at Halliday's Coffee House,
this evening, Mr. Crosthwaite stated that I had canvassed
some of his personal friends, and had, surreptitiously,
obtained their promises to vote for Mr. Stitt—by the
assertion that he (Nlr. C.) was one of that gentleman's
supporters. I give this statement the most direct contra-
die:ion ; and shall expect Mr. Crosthwaite, if he possess
the gentlemanly attributes to which he lays claim, to
withdraw the imputation.

Mr. Crosthwaite also lies under a mistake in adopting the
foregone conclu,i in, that his "eloquent" nominee (save the
mark !) has already won the election.
It may be !notifying to Mr. Stitt's friends to know that
the boot is on the other leg, and that these " wise" ruses are
but the desperate struggles of an expiring and worn-out
party.—l am, sir, &c., CHARLES MILLWARD.
Everton, October 24.

THE PEOPLES' SIIIURDAN EVENING
CONCERTS, ST. GEORGE'S HALL.

The fourth of this series of truly popular concerts, comes
off to-night. The active and energetic manager has
again changed his programme, and introduces other
metropolitan " stars, " viz., Madame Correlli, the celebrated
Improvisatrice and national vocalist, and Mr. Miranda,
the well-known and appreciated tenor. The swigs, solos,
and duets, selected for the occasion, are all of a first-class
character; and when rendered by such gifted and accom-
plished musical artistes, cannot fail to give unbounded
satisfaction, and call forth the hearty and universal applause
of the many thousands who encourage and patronise
Mr. Reynolds's highly praiseworthy project. With-
out stopping to go through the programme in detail,
which time and space will not at present permit, we must
not fail to congratulate Mr. Reynolds on having secured the
services of Madame Corelli, whose astonishing talents are
rendered still more valuable by her unostentatious wish of
affording the public generally the means of judging for
themselves. The engagement of such an artiste (in the
true sense of the word) should encourage the promoter, for
Madame Corelli's rare musical talents have been confirmed
by the testimony of the greatest judges in London, Edin-
burgh, and Dublin. This lady is a talented composer and
vocalist, and, as an Improvisatrice, (or extemporaneous
I performer), she is unrivalled in the musical world ; and this
is the highest branch of her art, as it manifests mare than
talent—an effort of real genius waich excites the wonder
and admiration of every great musician, while it delights
her audiences. In Madame Coreli's performances, great
musical gifts and science go hand in hand. Italians,
French, and Irish have laid claim to this gifted lady,
bat England was her birthplace, and her great musi-
cal talent was manifested from her earliest infancy. At
three years old she commenced to play by ear—she was
immediately placed under a great master, and her first com-
position was written at seven years old. After-years fully
developed her powers. She is a delightful exponent of
Beethoven, M endelsshoa, and other great masters, while her
imitations o❑ the pianoforte, of violencello, harp, and musical
snuffbox, are beyond all praise. Madame Corelli's elaborate
execution, fine touch, and delicate expression, have been
acknowledged by the dilettante of London, and must assure
the admiration of the most critical. Many persons may
have heard some of her sweet descriptive compositions, and
perhaps could not realise this wonderful talent and the
science required in the field of modulation she ranges in.
The varieties of time and style show her to be a profound
theorist. The whole is relieved by the most flowing and
soft melodies, contrasting with worked-out octave
and other left_hand passages, which are executed
by her with the greatest facility, frequently carrying on
two distinct parts in each hand. Madame Corelli has com-
posed many glees, anthems, and vocal pieces, One of her
songs, dedicated to his Excellency Lord Carlisle, is very
popular in Dublin. We trust that her other compositions,
poetical as well as musical, will be brought b fore the Liver-
pool public. Born of noble parents, on the mother's side
especially, she is nearly related to Sir George Brown, who
recently distinguished himself in the late war by the taking
of Kertch. The advantages of birth, however, were unfa-
vourable to Madame Corelli's professional advancement, as
her family objected to the publicity of the musical profession.
The claims of genius must b 3 recognised, and such versatile
gifts as those pt stessed by Madame Corelli, will hold sway
in this country. where cheap concerts will enlighten and
cultivate the taste and intelligence of a British public.