New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-09-19
Enterprise Of New v ork-OratoriO of the seven
Sleepers. &c. &c.
Correspondence Of The Tribune.


PHILADELPHIA 18th Sept. 1:i5.
Having made visit of several days to your city
was forcibly struck with the spirit and enterprise
infused into every branch of industry, which is the
inevitable consequence OF wide-spreading intelli
ecnce. When | come TO contrast that indomitable
perseverance that attaches TO all classes Of our ct
zens, with the apathy amongst ourselves feel
alarmed for the fate Of our rich, unfortunate and
badly managed State
The Common School System of education, as con
Quoted in the State OF New ork, has diifused
ergetic intelligence throughout the mass of the popu
la;lon nowhere to be equaed. The views Of your
people appear TO be not only expanded, bu, expan
sivc upon all subjects suggested for the promotion
OF their general political social interests; the con
sequence Is, that revenue is derived from your
public prope ty. and every public enterprise appears
TO be based upon what is supposed 10 be FOR the ad
vantage of the whole.
The people of this State are beginning TO be alive
10 the importance of granting greater facilities to their
neighbors of New York. for inducing them TO bring
their en,erprising spirit money and intelligence
amongst them Great dissatisfaction prevails at the
course Of the Legislature in regard 20 their action
upon the Eric Railroad question: and am clearly
of opinion that il the constituency in the interior of
Pennsylvania were addressed upon the subject OF
proper mode to develop their resources that the
result would be favorable TO the right of way"
through their State, for New York Companies with
out exaciing excessive demands such as amounts 10
aprohibton, or nearly 60.
Individual enterprise whichiends to the cultivation
ofmOra taste social comforts receives there.
arsed patronage unknown any other portion OF this
country.
As 10 NewYork City. what shall say of il -
Throughout the state projects conceived. brought
into being and maiured almos, in day. And the
spirit exiss IN the Isolated place upon IL borders
After absence OF about twelve months from New
York City found Broadway unfolding itself onward to
the North. sweeping away s distractions 10 ind room
for engagements" Tie New York Hotel (anoiher
Astor House in ev>y sense covering whole square,
has been erected peopled and arranged with al luxures
suited the and habits OF oriental c!iines. min
ses with appliances for softenng the harsher winds OF
the North n afiaion 20 the humid atmosphere OF the
South. Palaces towering shove the older dwellings have
been ranged in gorgeous spsndor along the spacious
avenues and about the Uni Park The Fountain jet-
tins its silvery in de~y freshness the air.
hs.es joyful music that mparts fresh vigor alike the
rich and the poor. But
"Hsrk 70 the silvery pcAls that rung.
As the morning stars together sung;
Hark 10 the loud riumphs shout
That midst the sons OF God burst out
remembrance Of the glowing fancy developed in these
lines Involuntary rushed upon my mind when passing
inpeled ME 70 seek the from whence came. Il
wss a rehearsal Of The Seven S!espers an Oratorio
composed by DR. Loewe TO be performed as understood
a. The Tabernacle the 18th September al which there
will be 80 vocal and 80 instrumental performers The
imposing appearance OF the Soprano and Alto singers,
sitting Ike winged angels robed in light warbing the
soft melodies OF thst beautiful music, would send al
Quaker city like impetuous avalanche into the Tsoer
psce On The night OF performance II they could but
listen 10 the awakening and electrical effect Of one note
that plays upon the ear or take one view OF the siry
forms hsf play upon the eye, in the production OF that
wonderful performance
The holy communion OF brother and slsterhood in
which they were grouped togetherss fin reverence TO
thar Great Power that rules and guides all hearts pour
ing GU, in happy melody that fell wildly on the ear, the
words-
srouily swing your lusty hammers,
Ope the groiro ere you rest
Here shall lambs in shade reclining,
Swectly drain the mothers breast,
seemed TO them reve in beahc bliss and whilst smiles
Of alteration TO the god Of music dancing round
their bewischipg hpA the air rent with thrilling and