Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-29
The Grand serenads to Fanny Elssler.

Tne Grand Serenade TO Fanny EAssler.
We stated,a day or two since, that Madamoisslle
Elssler had requested the Germans to desist
frem giving the contemplated Grand Serensde to
her, and that they had partially promised to com
ply. On Thursday. however, they had a meeting at
Meyers house, and some one read an extract from
Sunday paper, which said, 1t will not be safe for
the Germans to attempt give the sersnade, after
the recent expression Of public opinion
On hearing this read, several of the Germans
jumped up and swore!by Donler and Blitzen'' that
they would give the serenade. body Of them had
previously waited GA the Mayor, requesting the
special interference of the Corporation to prot,
them, but the Mayor refused 10 call the Aldermen
together take any decided steps in the busnes
saying he could not get up at midnight, and
down town to attend serenade TO any one.
Or this, the Germans did not fail TO say that they
thought the prcscni City Government was very
poor affair, and that they would give the Serenade,
and protect themselves. The Police, however,
heard OF it, and Justice Matsell and Aid, rman Ferris
provided large posse of waite nmcn, to be ready in
case of disturbance. The Germans met again in
the evening, about IL O'clock at schwar,zs ouse
in Chatham street, aud tive other places; and
after much talking and tuning, the musicians, TWEEN
ty in number, started for the scene action accom-
panied by nearly all the members ofthe German As
soeiatos, and crowd Of spectators
Previous to this, the VS. got wind, and about 100
persons collected in front of the American Hotel and
in Barclay street about midnight. The number was
increased to over 1000 before O'Clock; some got
inpatient, and began TO shout; a few wei dressed
upper crust soaplccks (wtose names we have) got
near the back entrance the Astor House and began
to pick quarrel with the watc hmen but were soon
stopped. One drunken fellow drew crowd around
him by singing sea songs. And in few minutes the
twenty-sx musicians came up to the spot, with their
friends, and a strong posse Of waite hmen There
was now a great deal Of excitement; but with slight
exception, it was in favor of the Germans. An i'm
mense clappng of hands took place, and few dirty
boys Kissed, but soon silcnccd.
Then came a dead sill ence, and the music struck
up beautiful national German air. This ended, the
applause was tremendous Then came another Ger
man air, and the applause increased. A third fol-
lowed, and the applause was dea ening. Then the
Germans struck up Hail Columbia, and the shouts
seemed to end the air. Then the band played " Yam
kee Doodle" AM the cheering was continued for
several minutes. Fanny then made her appearance
at her chamber window, with her coui T. he band
struck up the Cachucha, and to the .-H. a..
constituent Of all present, Fanny accompa.
with the castanets. The crowd cried &" eneo.
gave three cheers for Fanny" Then was played
the " Cracevienne," and three more cheers
given The " Star Spangled Banner was called for
and played. The crowd were intoxicated with de
light. fare well German air played, Fanny
bowed 10 the assembled crowd, drew down her
tains, and retired The lights were extinguished
the crowd chcered and cheered again, and the mus
clans went home quietly. The Boston vocalists then
sang several glees, and the last stragser did not
leave the ground till daylight.
RELIGIOUS IsTnLLIoEScE.--Wea are happy TO say,
that notwithstanding the Camp meeting, at Hamp-
stead Harbor, at first attended with some diff
culties, it continued and closed in very solemn
and interesting manner. Some of the best sermons
were preached, especially tho one by DIR. Luekey
the presiding elder Of this district, aud another by
Rev Mr.. James, of the Mulberry street Church
Mr.. J. has been recently appointed financial agent
of the Bible Society, and such made collection
the camp grouad, amounting 20 several ndred
dollars The Rev. MIR. Martindale the presiding
elder of Brooklyn, was not able 10 attend the meet
ing. being some what lame, in consequence OF a fall
from his carriage. About two hundred souls were
deeply awakened, and about one hundred converted
Much praise is due to the Rev. Mr.. Richardson, oi
the Willet street church, who conducted the meet
ing.
The Rev Mr.. Whitaker, recently converted from
Universaiism. has not yet determined, whether
he will unite with the Presbyterisns, Bapti.ts,
M-thodists He is busily engaged in preaching in
tneir different churches, perhaps on trial.
The Rev. MIR GhoWlcs, who mas )s,t Deen settieu
pastor the Baptist Church IN 9TH street, near
the Bowery, il quite an eloquent preacher and
good scholar. Now, he will only preach the pure
gospel to his own people. and let the Meth'd'sts
alose he will doubtless succeed, and be the means
Of adding many 20 his church. But should he adopt
DIR Bsbcocks plan, and labor to make proselytrs
from other churches, we predict that this young
congregation viii be dispersed
We rejoice to learn that our advice, IN regard To
the weekly meeting Of the preachers OF the Metho-
dist Church Of this city, has had its good effects
The Union is complete, with the exception Of fri
fling abolition pique Go on, we holy men, and the
Lord will bless you. eneed not add, that II were
better pense with the aid Of abotioDist preach
ers than 10 mar the harmony Of the union.
Az our Methodist brethren have seen proper 10
follow our instructions in various matters, we will
further suggest the propriety ofreviving the month
lv Missionary concert for prayer. Our friend, DR.
Bangs will please TO urge the importance Of this, At
the Minister meeting. every Saturday, and woe 20
those who oppose IL. Our Rev. friend. OF the Green
street church. mnst not be so fierce against our
wishes. We propose to have every suitable topic
discussed az this meeting, and this must be done
with Christian kindness, and in the spirit OF the
gospel, otherwise the blessed union will come 20
nought.
There was quite an interesting Love Feast, last
nj hit at the Wilett street Church. under the direc-
tion Of Rev. Marvin Richardson, formerly Of
the Duane street Church. Many felt very Sc
r,ous and no doubt IL will result In some true con-
versions. Our Methodist brethren are certainly in
ere asing rapidly in numbers, talent, pety, aud in
this country, has given new impulse TO Methodism
in the United States There was also pleasant
Love Feast at the John street Church, under Bro
thor ~topford Thi. has n small but pious and