The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-28

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Enthusiastically received, and his peerless execution
and chastity of conception raised him still higher,
if possible, in the good opinion which he won
from all lovers of classical music at his first two
concerts. The same serene calmness pervaded his
whole performance, giving rare surety and energy
to his playing, and impartng at the same time a
wonderful pearly to his notes, which form
the characteristic distinction ofhe schoolhe found
ed, and which will always maintain him in the ex-
allied position he now occupies as a vionist.
Our or inion to his merits as composer for the
violin remains unchanged. He is, without any
doubt, unrvalled amongst the modern, and, al
though fully acknowledging the high glory of a
Spohr, Rhode, Viotti, we look in vain
amongst the older ones for an author who would
combine similar richness Of melody with an equal
depth of understanding in the technical parts
Mr.. Vieuxtemps played last night he played
fortnight ago at the Washington Hotel, and as he
will always play. The greatest artist is not unfre-
quenty the slave of fancy, caprice; an atom
may disturb his equanimity, and the reaction is
visible in his performance; but not so Vieuxtemps;
he is always quiet, his brow Is unrufied as the
brow of young bride, he always "imn,OtuS Uetut
RUPEES resistit." He takes up his bow, throws a
disdainful glance the lesser evils 'esh is heir
to- and parting the waves OF harmony with pow
erful arms, evokes sounds which call the spheres
their fatherland
The concerto, which was the first piece, is one
of the few of Beriot's compositions which success
fully stemmed the current OF oblivion that enguph-
ed his dtrs vdriEes" 1t Is really charming
ceau, containing beautiful rondo, and was given
by Vieuxtemps with all the brilliancy of which his
style capable. The great applause 1t elected was
only merited.
1t would be common-p place to say that he over
came the immense difficulties in his fantasia capri
ciosa (Which he has played already, In his first
ri \ with he nj an nj IN aefe For
what are difficulties TO him!-a mere childs toy.
His splendid iageoletto never appeared to greater
advantage, and he was very ably seconded by the
orchestra.
After the Smoenska by the graceful Julia Turn
bull, came, what every body thought the conclu-
ding piece, the well known Duet for violin and
pianoforte airs from Belllni's Somnambula, in
which Mile Vieuxtemps assisted her brother. She
is very neat and tasteful pianist, and appears to be
quite familiar with the modern brilliant school
She wonld have done more justice to her excellent
touch and fauess execution, III she had played solo
Itwould be matter of great difficulty for every
pianist, to shine in the presence of such star as
her brother is. The part OF the pianoforte, more
over, has not been treated amore by Benedict.
Even Thaiberg (who by the bye is positively com
ing.next autumn with Standlg, the celebrated bass
singer could not make much out of it, when he
played 1t with Vieuxtemps at Concert given some
years ago in Vienna by the organist of the Imperial
Chapel But the principal fault lies in the superior
ity of the violin over the pianotorte, as concert
instrument. At the end of the duett both were
stOrmIShlV appauded, aad on being called out
Veuxtemps played the carmeuale di venesio, as he
only could play ii. 1t listened to In GREATNESS
silence and Vieuxtemps retired with his sister amid
a waving ofhandkerchiefs, and such clapPing and
humping that the walls OF Old Drury trembled.
The house was not crammed, but it could boast
of respectable fulness.
THE VACANCY IN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME
CoURT.-The vacancy made in this court, by the
death of Judge Thompson, begins to attract the
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% fill this office awakens higher rank of
Jtice-seekers than usually come forward before the
public. We many persons already named to
fill it, such ]. G. Spencer, Dan' B. Tallmadge,
Hiram Ketchum, and many others. In the Com
mvcial of yesterday, a notice that appli-
cation has been already forwarded to Washington
in favor of Mr.. Hiram Ketchum. Probably Mr..
Kctchum may be the candidate of Mr.. Webster,
and may command all his influence with President
Tyler. Be that it may, we must say, from
watching the course of Mr. Ketcbum, and as a
lawyer and politician and public man in this
city do not think he is possessed of sufficient
talent, of sufficient berahty, OF sufficient ampli
tude of mind, for the high Office he aspires to- Mr.
Ketchum has great deal of talent OF a certain
Kind but its range is narrow; he has strong preju-
dces both POLITICAL religious and other kinds; and
we do not think, upon the whole, he possesses that
kind of comprehensive mind which ought to be
elevated to the Court of the United States; and
we hope that President Tyler will take that into
consideration when he fills the vacancy.
PUBLIC MEETING IN RELATION TO THE Gas CON-
pANY-A number of citizens called upon us yester-
day in relation to the notice have given in re-
ference to public meeting that is preparing to be
called to investigate the concerns of this company,
and present their conduct the next Legislature
We believe there is strong feeling IN favor of such
movement, and we understand that the proprietor
of the Shakespeare Hotel, in the Fourth Ward, has
offered the free use of his Hall for public meet
ing. In few days, and as soon as preparation is
made, it is probable full notice will be given, and
all those who complain Of the exorbitant charges
of the company, and the manner in which they con-
duct their business, should be ready to bring for
ward their bills and statements of facts to substan-
tate their complaints, while they move the egisla-
ture on to action.
FLoRA's JUBILEE AT NIBLo'ss-At this delightful
period of the year, when balls parties sorees and
all that the rage, he is supplying the ladies with
boquets and wreaths of unsurpassed elegance and
beauty. They are arranged by an old hand in the
establishment, and look as if they had come direct
y from the fragrant fingers of Flora herself. His
collection Of greenhouse plants, and baskets
of flowers, and rare and valuable seeds are all emf
nently worthy of attention. 1t will be seen by an
advertisement in another column that this part OF
his establishment has been greatly enlarged and
improved by Mr.. Niblo. But he invites the ladies
to call and Judge for themselves.
AMERICAN REPUBLICAN MEETING AT NEWARK
Last evening Of the limited Statea Hotel tho Am
rican Republicans met for the purpose of organiza-
ton. About six to eight hundred persons were pre-
sent. Hedden Ball. Esq, was called to the chair,
and Samuel Bond and Caleb p. Crockett, Esqrs,
appointed Vice Presidents, and Richmond Ward,
Esq., Secretary. The meeting was addressed by
Thomas s. Oakley, Esq, of this city, in speech
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