The Express.
London, England, 1861-03-05 00:00:00

LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 5, 1861.

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MUSIC.

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

The concert of last night at the Hanover-square
Rooms was the commencement of the Philharmonic So-
ciety's forty-ninth season. This society preserves the pre-
eminent peskiest which, by the labours of almost half a
century, it has gained among the musical institutions of
Europe : its reputation is as high, and its influence as great, li
at this time as at any former period of its career. This
season it has had a serious trial to go through. Suddenly
deprived of more than two-thirds of the able
performers who for many years have constituted
its orchestra, many people thought (and with some
of them the wish was father to the thought) that the
society have received a blow which it would be unable to
get over. But they have been mistaken. The directors,
in this emergency, have shown remarkable energy, and, by
zealous efforts, have succeeded in forming what may be
called a new orchestra, equal in strength, organiestioo, ►nd
efficiency, to any band that ever was heard in England.
This was fully proved by the performance of last
night. The Philharmonic audience are a body
of amateurs whose knowledge, experience, and dis-
crimination are beyond question. Their approbation
is a sure test of merit ; and the warmth and unanimity with
which it was bestowed last night, not only on the playing of
the symphonies and overtures but on the manner in which
the vocal pieces were accompanied, was a conclusive proof of
the admirable qualities of this magnificent orchestra.
The following was the programme of the conrt :

PAZ? 1.

/O* __
_.
/Onto *ln C Monet.
Aria. " Monsbve torte," Ilia Lonna Prue Guil-
laume TrU
Septoor in D minor : Planotorto Mr. W. 0
Lein; nate, M. avendeen ; Oboe. 14. La-
vigne : Born, Mr. C. Harper: Viola. Mr. R.
Blagrove ; Violoncello. Mr. Pettit: and
Contrabass; Mr. lowland Hammel.
Duette, Mae Louisa Fyne and ills, Susan
Pyne. "Come. be gay" (Yrobeltuts)
Overture... Akkgrsist•
Pan 11.

Mama _ ___....
s In A, No. 7 Beethoven.
Ada, - Idole de ma Me," Wee La Pisa
iltehevt le Dlabie>
Overture la C ajar (NIL)
, —__

co•lre,or—Zirelemir iNiradsie heassit, Yea .

A fine selection ; but node up of things that are generally
known to musical readers. We need scarcely my, there-
fore, that every piece was a masterpiece. The least known
among them, probably, was Hummers Septuor, one of the
most charming pieces of it. class that have ever been
written. Notwithstanding its extreme beauty, however,
has not, we believe, been performed in public for many
years in London, and its many charms were heightened by
the freshmen of novelty. It made the greatest impression
of any performance of the evening. Our young pianist,
Mr. Cusins, did honour to his country and his school. With
a strong hand, a rapid finger, and a power of exe-
cution which no difficulties can embarrass, he has
the intelligence and feeling—the genius, in short—of a true
artist ; and his raiding of Hummel's masterly work was
not only satisfactory, but delightfuL He was exquisitely
accompanied by the fine soloists with whom he was joined ;
and every movement terminated amid thunders of ap-
plause. In the two symphonies, the clearness, grace, and
simplicity of Mozart were strikingly contrasted with the
wild, fitful fancies—the storm and sunshine—of Beethoven;
each giving equal delight, but in different ways. The per-
formance of both was perfect, and it was easy to see that
the performers were already quite at home with their ex-
cellent chief, and he with them. Miss Louisa
Pyne sang the two beautiful airs of Bimini
and Meyerbeer most exquisitely. It is long since we have
seen Miss Sussa pyre in a concert room ; but the elsgant
duet singing of them two esters, which ones was so well
known and so pleasant, is as pleasant as ever, and so the
audience food it last night. Taken altogether, this was a
genuine Philharmonic Concert, modelled upon the plan
which experience has shown to be the most attractive, and
consequently the most sonoerful.

Ex era-aux.—NATIONAL CHORAL SOCIIITY.
The members of this society will give their second
wee of the Messimi to- nrrow evening (Wedneedsyrlferi. 1111 t
inst. Madame Saintomllolby will make her rlitrMrs. Suchet Champion, Mr. Charge Yemen, aira=aris
Thomas will comprise the principal rot:shpts. !)teat in-
tim& is attached to this the second performance of this
mew society.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALLI3.—MONDAY.
The attendance this afternoon was very large, and in-
cluded the princiml patrons of the turf. The traneactions
on the Liverpool Steeplechase were of an important
character. Franc nand after Doubtful's success at Bir-
mingham was freely supported at 7to 1, but was to-day any-
thing but firm, 10 to 1 being his closing price. The Em-
peror visa in force, and had the call at the close the highest
petsoffered against him being sto 1. Old Ben Roe was
next in request, and was backed to win upwards of a 1,0001.
at 10 to 1. Anatus and Jealousy also found backers at that
price, and 12 to 1 was betted against Master Begot and The
Freshman, the former from a heavy " commission" in force
in the City reaching 12 to 1, takers. Both Cockatoo, Red-
wing, and Xanthus had an upward tendency at the odds
quoted. Bridegroom was asked after, but beyond a few
stray shots at 25 to 1, nothing was done. Brunette made
her Mat appearance in the "quotations," 1000 to 25 being
readily booked, but RI to 1 was her closing price. 40 to 1
each was taken about Kiloock, Tom Moody, and Doubtful,
to small amounts.

THE CITY Al4l:liießUßßAl4.—Ease Sheen was supported for
thin event at 14 to 1 to mousy. 33 to 1 each was betted
apt Dover and lady Clare, and 40 to 1 apt Sermo and
Cantab to "a potty" each. 500 to 25 was taken about Dover
sal East Sheen (coupled).
Tux Two THOOKAND Otrams.—Klerikoff was extremely
itaady at 6 to 1 ; anything beyond that price would have
been taken to money. Hurley was not quite in such rood
odour, Bto 1 being offered against him, but his backers
held out for a point more. 9tolto " a century" was taken
about Kettledrum, and 12 to 1 about Overton. 100 to 6
sacb was betted gat Sweet Hawthorne, Knight of the
t* Dioptiontua, and Matador, and 1,000 to 90 apt
Mr. t* Copernicus.
CHZSTES Cur.—The only transaction upon this event
that mane under our notice was 25 to 1 to a small sum about
, North Lancashire.

THE DZlOT.—llundee was inquired after, but 3 to I was
the highest offer. 20 to 1 to small amounts was betted
against Big Ben and Dictator. 30 to Ito upwards of a
hundred pounds was booked about Knight of the Thistle,
40 to 1 Overton, and 50 to 1 agst Folkestone. 3,000 to
30 was taken about Sweet Hawthorne, 2,000 to 20 Pre.
oeptress, and 1,000 to 10 Forester.
The following is a list of the closing prier :

THE LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE.
S to 1 apt Mr. D. Brigg A's The Emperor (t 9to 1)
10 to 1 Baron de la Motto's Franc Picard (t)
10 to 1 Mr. (lapel's Mattis (1)
10 to 1 Dlr. W. Briacoe's Old Ben Roe (t freely)
10 to 1 Mr. C. Chapman's Jealousy (t)
12 to 1 Mr. C. &mood's Freshman (t)
12 to 1 Captain Little's Master Begot (t freely)
15 to 1 Mr. Gooderham's Cockatoo (t)
20 to 1 Mr. E. J. Gannon's Redwing (t)
25 to 1 Mr. Angel's Bridegroom It)
25 to 1 Mr. W. G. Craven's Eanthus (t)
33 to 1 Mr. F. Rowland's Brunette (t)
40 to 1 Mr. Dowbeggie's Kilooek (t)
40 to 1 Mr. Capers Tom Moody (t)
40 to 1 Mr. Thomas's Doubtful (1)
THE CITY AND SUBURBAN.
14 to 1 apt Duke of Beaufort's East Sheen (1)
33 to 1 Mr. H. F. 13eatunoet's Dover (t)
33 to 1 Mr. Elwell's Lady Clue (t)
40 to 1 Mr. Spews". Same (t)
40 to 1 Mr. W. Day's Onotab (t)
WO to 25 Dover and &A Sheen (coupled)
THE TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
8 to 1 apt Mr. Henry's Klerikaff (t)
Bto 1 Mr. Merry's Mangey 9
to 1 Colonel Townley's Ket (t) tledknen (I freely)
12 to 1 Mr. Merrilleld's &metal (5)
16 to 1 Lord Glaegow's Knight of the Thistle (t)
16 to 1 Lord Stamford's Diopheatus (1)
16 to 1 Mr. Me 's Sweet Hawthorne (t)
16 to 1 Lord 'a Matador (t)
lift to 1 Mr. Payne's Copernicus (I)
711/1 CHESTER CUP.
the UM (off)
Mr. J. Robimiam's North Lancashire (1)
THE DERBY.
Mr. Merry's Dundee (off)
Mr. fbrindell's Big Ben (t)
Mr. Mousses Dictator (1)
Lard ellisagovr's Knight of the Thistle (t)
Mr. Merry's Folkestone (t)
Mr. Merry's Sweet Hawthorns (t)
Mr. Gretwicke's Preceptor (t)
Mr. Sadler's Forester (t)

12 to 1 on
25 to 1 apS

3to 1 opt
90b 1
20 to 1
30 to 1
*0 to 1
100 to 1
100 to 1
100 to 1

PROGRAMME OF NOTTINGHAM SPRING
MEETING.—To-Moazow.
TIM GREAT AXICIAL HUIDLI RACK of 5 son. each,
with MO added ; the mooed to save his stake ; winners extra.
Two miles and s hell over light flights of hurdles. (T 3 subs.)
Age a I AB6
Mu 1 ter Begot a 1 I Comet a a 1
Itateptudos
Romeo a 1 I Catherine
TM Dane 6 1 The Mater a
T Yromblar a 1 Es ely4
1166ebas 6 1 Conductor
Gallia a 1 ery Dew 6
Oa 6 1 HMargawtbonel 6 1
Norma 6 1 C
Baum K I lurious
Ti, Tourer !Ran HAND
cony ab eztas. T.Y.C.
Age et lb
11,
1
North=
.14aeashimr

of 50 nom ; visitors to

Ms st lb
onto $ •
Lady Derby
push YIY

......
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lam Aide
118,132
Nato» 4 II Mather 3 0
Queen Bee 4 • Whittled,
Conundrum ..... ... 3 1.1 COdelliloll 3 10
itteelpon 4 LI Woe S 10
Elen
The Quaker
Miss Donatable
Tar LnTLI Jowl) arum of 5 son. each, with 30
added, for 2-yr-olds ; oats, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bet 41b ; win-
ner', 51b extra; the second horse to save his stake. Half a
mile. (18 subs.)—Mortimer, Doritta, Wolsey, Lord
Durham, Paradox, Draghound, Tokay, Miss Swift, f by
Flateateber—Picoola, Cowboy, lAss-o Gowris, Liberality,
Queen of Spain (slb extra), Marcia, Misfire.
THE JUVENILE SIELLINU STALES of 5 eon. each, with 20
added, for 2/r-olds : colts, Set 71b ; fillies, 84 4lb ; winner
to be sold forlool. Half-st-mile.—To close and name to-
morrow (Tuesday) night.
Tar BELLING WAKEN of 5 son. each, with 20 added, for
all ages. The limber to be sold for 1001. Half a mile.—To
clue* and name to-morrow (Tuesday) night.
THE HUNT Cur of 30 sows. ; weight for age ; winners
extra. Gentlemen riders ; professionals 71b extra. Two
miles and a quarter, over seven hurdles.
140 ' Age I
Forester 11 b) .... Knockleduster .. 5
Gaybus lb b) .... York
Cbarnwoo4 a Homes hb) .... a
en by Cruisk (h ti) 6 Nell Gwynuo .... 6
Seadsor Tam bb)

NOMINATIONS FOR THE GRA
STEEPLECHASE AT hum= 1
Aran. 4. (3$ tuba.)
Age
Coattail .... ..... a lillou AP •
Yeoman
Bantry IS Bed Engle •
Brunette
Kir Ilenry • Aximatplass
Pioneer • Heatrkw .... ..... 6
laugh a rtallagh 6 Warrior .... ..... •
el blamulte
._. • Yens_ . 6

Thu Pirate 3 The Dandy—
Jbwilerer
Queenderry 6 liatestelber ...
l'astanet 6 The Hind....
Mock Row 6 Limner .....
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Age
Topsy •
Po:toles
Violet th
Spit•t•l Dick

ID MATIONAL
►BBOROUGH.-

The Je4er.

K Age
nits
The Scholar a
The Nicger
Antelope
Gaslight
Who's Who a
Master Key a
Magnet
One tor. May
Bay Horn..
Garibaldi
KidPh

6 1 Rain Redhreant 6

NOMINATIONS MR THE OPEN HANDICAP. HO Subs.)—
Decoy Bird, Deceiver, the Martyr, Sir L'haries, Horror,
1. m by l'otheratone, brother to Lady's Maid, The Emperor,
Jerusalem, The Freshman.
NourNArioNs FOB NORTHAMPTONNHIRE.—The Farmers'
Steeplechase and the Faredoe Hill Steeplechase clime on
Tuesday, the 26th inst., to Mr. T. Marshall, Northamptou.