Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-18
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Gaa,bati and Norton.-If there is any thing
assuredly that could "drive dull care away
il is such treats as those of Signora Ferrero'S
benefit at the Park, on Monday, and ktyle's al
Niblo,s last night At the former Gambati was
the "star ascendant" but last night Norton
mounted his war horse, and blew blast so shri
and keen that was sufficient almost to have
awakened all the templars Of cbivalry from llcir
tombs. We do not know when or how these
two gallant knights OF Apollo are to be brought
into the arena Of the proposed combat They
both seem Of high metallic OF the silver, ami
he Of the golden trumpet. The amateurs OF hne
sounds are excited to the very up-top OF eXpe,-
tation. The musical public in fact is already
dyived. like the Guephs and Gebhers OF old, Vi
the Montagues and Capulets, into two parties
the Gambatini and the NOrtoni, and heavy bets
il is said have already been taken TO avery con
siderable amount, and divers champaign sup
pers are prospectively spoken Tor ca drdat, u
Niblo's. Jennings and Delmonicos-to say no.
thing of numerous private arrangements vi IA'
same nature.
Itis even said that Populations are setting oUi
from Boston. Philadelphia, the Springs. amt
other places, to be present AT the contemplated
contest Meanwhile, busy rumof Is al wolk IN
endeayoring to explain the cause why the mat
fer is so long procrastinated. Al present, It
would seem that Norton has moved ms forces
ont of the Castle, at least for time, ana Is DIS
posed to pitch his encampment alongside OF ma
of his antagonist in the "Champs Ulysses u
Niblo's. Norton's banner OF 81. George wave"
from the turfets OF me TUNES onIr: anu . .ts
tricoIor of Gambati floats as proudly from the
balcony OF the Star. Yet there is nothing poi.
teal, sectional, or geographical IN all thest
movemepts;--it is purely Intended ana wished
n he by all parties strife of talent and an no
norable rivalry of professional skill. It's aver
red that Nortons embouchure is the best, but
that Gambati is "pus fort" in the matter Q!
tact and taste. The apogiaturas and cadehzas
of Norton are thought to be the hnest IN Inc ai'9
notes: while those of Gambati are deemed Of
mastery beauty in the basso tones. Inc muse
of the former is pronounced the most waIiKe
and martial. while that Of the latter is dlstln'
guished by its felicitous adoption to the mccoy
of song. Norton favorite instrument is decIa!'
ed TO be the chromatic trumpet, by MS irlencs
considered to be the best test OF this species Of
music. Gambati's it is averred, IS the more
complicated keyd trumpet, and yet IL IS sad 70
be less difficult TO master. Meah"hiie, oo!I "
the worthy aspirants, on whom SO mucn ~ w
public interest is concentrated, are nlghuy ca
hibitng their respective powers in brilliant con-
certs, by way ofrehearsal, we presume, prepa'd,
tory TO the expected struggle. Each prolesSs
in his public acceptance OF the challenge 'nd.
had been mutually passed, readiness to acceP
of the strctest terms ofreciprocity,- sun Iar
pending difficulties and mysterious lmped'meOS
seem TO stand in the way OF the conSumnauV"
SO devoutly wishcd.-N y. Star.
Erpensire Lodgiugs.-A gentleman from
Orleans, who is on IA visit to this city, ahc ~.
staying at Lovejoys hotel, overcome by taeh
of tine weather on Friday night, went INTO US
Park and seated himself under one OF the ht's
to avoid the falling dew. In few minutes ..
insensibly fell asleep and continued IN tha' SO.
some time On awaking he was all ahdI. IS
ment and stupefactioni some rogue OF TOY"
had stolen his pocket book contaIhing '-"
hundred dollars in bank notes-hS GOO W..
chain and seals and his hat. The piiindeIy' 81
however, had humanity enough, not 10 iel u.
unfortunate victim remain uncoveren p"L "
lieu Of the one stolen, placed on bis head u', f.
honored castor, valuable only for lis ah'lq'"E 81
and for its faithful services TO long suCcesGE ii
of wearers. The stolen money consisted VI -
notes Of 500, two Of $50, and the RENAME"
tens and twenties.---N y. Conr II
Raising the Wind. The newspapers by m
last mails, very generally contain The aN'''A
The last rumor about the Post Office DePs.gl
ment is that likeness Of Mr.. Barry, the cn o.
is being taken, and that subscription papes.,,
engraved copies, at dollar each, have ""
circulated. .,r
Now this is no matter Of news, at Least !" ~,
The circular in question was issued Us ions
as February, 1888. We have al tins nIoln MONS .,
copy before us, Of which the following dc
tracts: srIt
"You are requested to procure as man nam m,
scriber as you can, Immediately, and W!niuy,.
week after the receipt Of this, return II W" q.
names Of subscribers AND THE MONEY, ,rD,
mund F. Brown, Of the Post office D We Sn ,,ssa
Current money Of your State, VIII u W ,o orie
at par The copies will be forwarded u
as soon as the money is received" rs
Then follows the subjoined certificate .son q.
reader will please to cape with adnl 1lS o.,
the iIlusrious array Of names apPenu,s,'i utee
half Of the number must be exceiIeh. ent
since they are servants of the dePaf""' ~ u.
"The undersigned have examined .o ~"
graved portrait Of Major Barry, ana plum
il an excellent likeness. T.
Andrew Stevenson, Richard NJ. Johnson
Sc Speight, Dutee J. Pearce. o. b. Brow
Hobbie, John T. Temple, Barnabas PIT par M