The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-19 00:00:00

MONDAy EVENING, AUGUST l9, lB5O.

JENNY LIND IN LIVERPOOL.

By the period that our notice of the Philharmonic
performance of Friday night meets the eye of the
American public the Swedish nightingale will have
winged her flight midway across the Atlantic. The
splendid ball of the Philharmonic Society was on
Friday night crowded to excess. There were up-
wards of 3,000 persons present. Amongst the audi-
ence, some of whom came from distant parts of
the kingdom, were a large party from Knowsley,
who occupied two boxes, as well as Lord Ward, Lady
Bentinck, Baroness Ffrench, Sir John Bayley, Sir
George Gibbons, the judges, and some of the officers
of the 52d Regiment.
The following remarks on the performance are
abridged from the notice in the Liverpool Chronicle :
"The appearance of the 'Nightingale' was the
signal for a demonstration that beggars description.
The audience stood up to welcome her, and such
a volley of cheers as rent the air was, perhaps,
never before heard within the walls of a theatre or
concert-room. The salvo was thrice reiterated,
and at length the songstress, who seemed almost
overcome by the warmth of her reception,
was enabled to obtain silence and began to
sing. A very few bars of the prefatory reci-
tative to Bellini's popular bravura, Qui la
voce,' from 1 Puritans, sufficed to show that
Jenny Lind's voice had lost none of its incon-
ceivable charm. The adagio was executed with con-
summate tenderness, the phrasing large and finished,
the intonation exquisitely pure and truthful. The
cadenza at the conclusion was one of the most original
and beautiful we ever heard. In the cabaktta
Lind varied the second couplet, with some delicious
ornaments and changes, which added to its brilliancy
without taking from its character. The audience

listened throughout with rapt attention, and at the
end broke out into uncontrollable applause, which did
not abate until the vocalist had re-appeared upon the
platform, and acknowledged the compliment. This
first song was quite enough to convince the audience
that Mr. Benedict had exaggerated nothing in his ac-
count of the concert which Jenny Lind gave for Vivier
at Baden-Baden on the 6th instant. The voice of the
Nightingale' is as fresh and penetrating, as sweet and
flexible, as powerful and mellow as hitherto. After
a barcarole by Ricci, sung with great spirit by Bel-
letti, and Benedict's lovely ballad, ' Scenes of my
youth' (Gipsy's Warning), which was nicely ren-
dered by Miss Andrews, a young mezzo soprano, des-
tined to accompany Mdlle. Lind to America, the
Queen of the evening again appeared, and in the
comic duet 'Per piacere,' from Il Turco it Italia,
with S:g. Belletti, displayed all the treasures of her
florid art, and all the genuine humour of her comedy.
We cannot enter into minute details about the whole
of Mdlle. Lind's performances, which were more than
usually numerous, and were further increased by the
encores. Every one knows with what perfection she
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In both of these Mdlle. Lind created a furore, and
was unanimously recalled. The last, an astonishing
display of vocal capacity, was encored in au uproar of
applause.
" We must not pass over another encore, and one
not so arduous to comply with, which Mdlle. bind
obtained. 'We mean a very beautiful ballad by Mr.
Benedict, 'Take this lute,' composed purposely for the
accomplished songstress. Mdlle. Lind's pronunciation
of the English tongue is exceedingly pure and articu-
late, with just so much of accent as gives it a spe-
cial and fascinating quaintness. In the ballad
style—which can be said of very few dramatic
singers—she excels quite as remarkably as in the
florid and bravura school. There is a combination of
simplicity and earnestness' in her manner that has a
peculiar charm, while the few cadences and ornaments
she introduces only serve to give increased sentimeet
and character to the melody. The last effort of
Mdlle. Jenny Lind, and, because the last, perhaps the
most captivating, was one of those delicious Swedish
melodies which, from the lips of the 'Nightingale,'
may vie in characteristic beauty with the national
melodies of Scotland
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frequently
Shepherds,
repeated,i n which,the peculiar call by means of
by a singular melodic interval,
which the flocks are brought together is felicitously
imitated, gives Mdlle. Lind scope for indulging in
certain caprices of execution that, amidst an apparent
simplicity, present more than usual vocal difficulty.
The exquisite intonation with which the quaint inter-
val alluded to was taker, and the rich expression of
humour and archness, thoroughly enchanted the au-
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" This time Mdlle. Lind sang a pastoral love song,
full of wild tenderness. When, flushed with
triumph, she rose to take her leave, every tongue
was loosened in cheers, in honour of the gifted and ad-
mirable artist who had afforded such intense gratifica-
tion to all present._
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a wind instrument of any kind, much less
upon so ungrateful a machine as the horn.
But, independent of these mechanical marvels and
inventions that peculiurly belong to M. Vivier, the
morceau is extremely pleasing and full of character.
A happier or more animated description of a chase
was never written for a solo instrument. The
applause that followed this remarkable per-
formance was nothing more than deserved, and an
encore was demanded with much unanimity. He
was accompanied on the pianoforte by Mr. Benedict,
in masterly style. The chorus acquitted itself ad-
mirably in a part-song of Mr. Benedict, ' Sweet,
lovely, chaste, ye lilies baste, in which, amidst a soft
and flowing melody, the composer has happily caught
the quaint manner of the old madrigalian writers.
This was encored unanimously, and much applause
was also bestowed upon Morley's fine mairigal,
'Now is the month of Maying,' equally well exe-
cuted. The other encores, which we can but name,
were obtained by Signor Belletti; who delivered the
irresistible tarantella of Rossini, `La Danza; with
infinite spirit ; and by Miss Williams in a very
agreeable ballad, ' I've sat in gilded palaces,' com-
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expression. Two compositions by Menddssobn must
not be overlooked—his exquisite two-part song, ' I
wculd tharmy love could silently flow,' and the ex-
hilarating ' Wedding March, from Midsummer
Night's Dream. The former was well sung by Misses
Andrews and Williams- The latter was rendered
, with great energy by the band. Spohr's picturesque
overture Jessonda was less successful, the wind in-
struments being sadly out of tune in the first move-
ment in B flat minor, where the canto fermo of the
priests is so iugeniously mingled with the W 8 ,
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American pianist of talent, played a fantasia between
the parts on the Dolce Cainpana Pedal Pianoforte,'
which has obtained much celebrity among our neigh-
bours across the Atlantic. The instrument is re-
markable for unusual sweetness of tone combined with
equality and brilliancy.
" The Messiah is to be performed on Monday, the
anxiety to be present at which exceeds that of the
miscellaneous concert. As a proof of the sensation
which Jenny Lind's appearance has excited, it may
be stated that parties have come from London, Dub -
lin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and indeed from all parts
of the empire, for the express purpose of hearing her."
The following gossip in connexion with the visit
of Jenny Lind to America, has been published, and

is not unamusing :
" HOW AIR. BARNUM ENGAGED JENNY LIND TO
Go TO AMERICA.-Mr. Barnum, of New York, has
boasted °item with great justice, that he has a pretty
considerable knowledge of the human race, and not
only does he know mankind in the mass, but be has
an unerring instinct in the management of indi-
viduals. A story has reached us which will im-
mensely enhance his character for cleverness. Mr.
Barnum has devoted himself to supplying the people
of America with amusements ; and, as the chief ele-
ment of success in such a pursuit, he is in perpetual
search of variety. Thus, when his celebrated mer-
maid' was at the height of her popularity, he did not
neglect the chance of securing Toni '1 bomb, and
w hen the general's charms still appealed powerfully to
the enlightened Americans, he turned aside to console
the declining years of Washington's nurse.' And
though, after all his labours, and with a mu-
seum which occupies a whole street in New York,
crowded to the ceiling with the most piquant curiosi-
ties, he might have reposed upon his laurels, and
given his entire attention to reading the papers con-
taining the last news from California, we find him cli-
maxing his energetic career by buying up Jenny
Lind, and bidding for her services above the heads
of all his European competitors. How he did this is
worth relating. Mr. Barnum sent an agent over to
England at the close of the last London opera season,
with complete instructions as to those inducements
which might propably operate in gaining Mdlle.
Lind's consent to gratify that New World, to whom
her name was already as familiar, and who, accord.
ing to Mr. Barnum's account, were suspending all
business until they got a positive 3es or no to their
invitation as conveyed by Mr. Barnum's plenipo-
tentiary. The peculiarity in these instructions was,
that though caution in progressive offers was desira-
ble, money was to be no consideration, and that
the agent was not to give up merely because of the
heaviness of the sum which might be finally demanded
by Madlle. Lind. Several parties were in the field,
eager to engage her for an American trip, to
whom it was made known that she had
no objection ; but it so happened that Mr. Bar-
num was the only American competing, and,
as will be seen, he had hinted how his agent was to
avail himself of this circumstance. Madlle. Lind re-
ceived the proposal in due form, and wrote polite notes
in reply to each inquiry ; and in the course of this
correspondence she contrived to find out, as to the
pecuniary proofs, which were her most ardent ad-
mirers. Ultimately she found reason to fix her atten-
tion upon two gentlemen, Mr. Knowles, of Man-
chester, and Mr. Barnum, of New York. Mr. Knowles
offered high, Mr. Barnum's agent a little higher ; for
he was acting discreetly ; now Madlle. was puzzled.
In fairness to herself and to him she ought to have
closed with Mr. Barnum ; but then Mr. Barnum's
name is associated in both hemispheres with mer
maids and dwarfs, Tom Thumbs and venerable
negresses, &c., and it would be decidedly ' much
genteeler' to travel under the care of so very gentle-
manly a man as Mr. Knowles. Mr. Barnum's agent
was on the watch, betraying that strong aversion to
somnolency which is the characteristic of Mr. Bar-
num's employes. He found that the consideration as
to Mr. Barnum's antecedents was operating povier-
fully with Mademoiselle ; and it was now necessary
to act boldly and promptly. At this time he was in
London, in consultation with a well-known manager,
and on a calculation Mr. Barnum's agent came to
the conclusion, that though, as a last resource, he
might offer more, he had already offered quite enough.
However, there was no time to be lost ; he resolved
to see the Nightingale himself. He went to Berlin
and obtained an interview. He was most respectful,
and most emphatically 'spoke as a friend.' He as-
sured Aldlle. Lind that America was a free and inde-
pendent country, and that republican institutions,had
a tendency to make people rile ;' that at present the
enlightened citizens of the States were well disposed
to hear Miss Lind sing, and to pay considerably well,
too, for that gratification ; but that their partiality for
that very remarkable individual, Mr. Barnum, was so
strong, that the steam would be excessively blown off
if this gentleman did not act as master of the cere-
monies in introducing her to their unequalled theatres
and concert-rooms. Madame Lind listened to all
this and much more, and the diplomatist became
more emphatic. He hinted to her that there had
been a very unpleasant affair, recently, at a New York
Tneatre, on the appearance Of Mr. Macready, the tree
and independent citizens having resolved to pull the
house down at the promulgation of the news that
Mr. Macready thought himself a better actor than
Mr. Forrest : and the scene on that occasion might
suggest to Madlle. bind that republican institu-
tions might similarly rile if it became known that she
had not dealt well with that dreadfully popular
citizen Mr. Barnum. There was much conversation
after this; hut it is remarkable that Mr. Barnum's
agent returned to London with papers in his
possession bearing the signature of Mdlle. Lind,
and the autographs of trusty witnesses. And it is said
that, after all, Mr. Barnum thinks a little too much
has been signed for, and has accordingly cleared him-
self of all expanses, and made 100 per cent. on the
transaction by underletting Mdlle. Lind throughout
the States. The sub-speculations may not pay ; but
Mr. Barnum will become still more dreadfully
popular."
The belief is that of the number of nights for
which Barnum has engaged Jenny bind, a consider-
able portion of them will be fulfilled in England,
and that the " Exposition " of next year will see the
American manager and the Swedish Nightingale in
the metropolis in their respective professional ca-
pacities.

TO THE SECRETARY OF THE
BRADFORD REFORM ASSOCIATION.

Sir,—On Wednesday the 14th, the House of Com-
mons was engaged in forwarding a variety of small
matters of routine ; and on Thursday was prorogued
by the Queen in person, with the usual ceremonies.

The principal feature of the past session appears to
have been, the visible tendency to accumulation of
business, unaccompanied by any corresponding pro-
gress in the methods of meeting it. If any man can
stretch his imagination to what the accumulation of
business may be fifty years hence, he will have a
lively sense of at all events the necessity for inven-
tions to meet it, bearing some sensible proportion to
the masses to be met. It needs no proof, that if the
business should then be five times what it is now, the
process of meeting it must be increased fivefold in
concentration and power, or else the business let alone.
The evil is one that must clearly cure itself; but it
is very difficult to say how the cure is to proceed.
The visible obstacle at present, is the interminable
length of speeches. Speaking is for the lengthiest ;
and if any Paris has an apple to present, it is by this
rule to all appearance it will be given. But how this
is to be altered without interfering with the liberty
of speech, it is difficult to say. All that can safely
be predicated is, that when there is five times as much
to speak about, each portion must be handled in one-
fifth the time.

The effect is evidently good, of limiting the time
of sitting. It has been tried on 'Wednesdays, when
the House adjourns the instant the hand of the clock
is on six ; and less rigorously on those days, includ-
ing nearly the whole in the latter part of the session,
when the House separates at or near a certain hour
for refection. This at least holds out a clue to a cer-
tain extent. There appears something so reasonable
and intelligible, in a rule that the House when sum-
moned for cue day should not sit into another, that
there abuld assuredly be little difficulty in its estab-
lishment. Though there might be difficulty in over-
coming the prejudices of those who cannot be con-
vinced, that the quantity of business done can be
increased by limiting the time for doing it.
One way in which there is a tendency.for this ap-
parent paradox to be established, is that it limits the
time of business, to what is physically possible to be
attended to by men of business habits, who are gene-
rally good attenders. If relays of cock-Growers
(though it is but fair to add, that the genus is nearly
extinct) could carry on the business through the
whole hours of the twenty-four, it is plain that the
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I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
AN OLD REFORMER.
LoLdon, Aug. 19, 1850.

" ORTHODOX SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.—After ho-
moeopathy, hydropathy, and other fantasies of a like kind,
with which modern invention has endowed the science of
medicine, one would have thought that the system. mongers
had arrived at a stand-still. But, in this age of progress,
everything and everybody are in movement. Ms Holiness
himself has come out as the author of a new system, and an-
nounces the establishment, under his especial patronage, of an
orthodox school of medicine. In former times, as you know,
the priests cured bodies as well as souls. Perhaps the Pope
intends returning to this good old fashion. As to finding a
sufficient number of " orthodox"' professors, even in Italy, to
complete his new college, I fear that ho is reckoning without
his host. The object of the orthodox academy, we are told,
is to combat the sensual doctrines of the last and present cen-
turies, and it will be exclusively composed of men distin-
guished for the fervency of their Catholic faith. Hence-
forward, the " pathies" will give place to the " doxies."—
Freach Correspondence of the Xeclical Times.