The New York herald., 1845-03-03

THIRD CONCERT OF THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
The nfonia sroica was splendidly performed n-
deed it would be hypercrtlcal and difficult too, to
find fault. Mr.. Wieger has led the orchestra
for the FIRST time, we believe IT so, we would ad-
wise the government to have frequently recourse to
his services, for he is equal to any and superior 10
many OF our American leaders; his beating was
cool and deliberate, IN spite oil his maiden essay.
The next piece the rondo from ~ Fwrtoso,
sung by Madame Arnoult with all the charms OF
melodiOus voice, OF superior method, ana Oh tnat
fire, which blazes only on the heart oi the Tue
musician. She labOred under great disadvantage,
thanks TO the government, which did not insist on
having the cotton draperies removed, and when
want Of foresight made the Apollo bad concert
room as the Tabernacle Ii may not be uninterest-
ing 10 mention that the leading profession have
been divided for some time into ace-iss and back
lss that is, whether the leader ought to turn his
face or his back towards the audience. We per-
fectly agree with the remark OF one OF our best
musicians, that it is silly to spoil ones enjoyment
OF the beautiful by being rabd at a conductors
mode of standing either upon his head or the anti
podes 1t really is OF no consequence, provided
the piece goes we'll But to ensure this is neces-
sary that the leader should be in direct communl-
cation with the prominent performers. This was
not the case last night in the second air from no
bert le Dable, sung by Madame Arnoult, as well as
in the dialogue, brilliantly executed by Messrs
Kyle and Gronevelt, and in Lindpaintners sintora
concertante. II really required the sound musical
talent Of the lady pour Sc tirer daGairs. Batting
the want of harmony between the singer and the
ccompaniment-shorn Of tromboncs and harp-it
was sung in a most touching and impressive man.
ner, felt and duly appreciated by the public. Res
was one of the very few pupils of Beethoven; to
show the difference between master and pupil, pro-
badly was the reason why this noisy. although
brilliant piece, has been introduced 1t was well
executed, well as the overture to the Najaden by
Sterndale Bennett the prottgk-and worthy one
too-of Mendessohn. Poetry Of feeling, freshness
of idea, skifnl instrumen alton and originality Of
rythme, fully indemnify for its cumbrous length
The room was crowded to sufIocauon.
The WEATHER.-March has come in like
lamb yesterday the weather was beautiful; win.
ter seems TO have disappeared altogether And
we are not alone in the enjoyment of mild wea.
ther the Canadians appear to have their share OF
it also but they have snow and we have nOt:-
from Montreal Herald Feb. 26]
The weather for the last four days has been complete
haw, and the in horrible state The thaw
coming so soon after the tremendous stolm the
the roofs Of the houses accumulated in great
quantities and for two days dangerous to walk
ride in the streets.
From Quebec Mercury Feb. 2O]
Succeeding late heavy falls Of hail and snow,
have had unusually mild weather. Yesterday and to-day
has been thawing and the roads in the city and its vi
cinity full of cGhots We have seldom the river
this of the year clear Of ice Yesterday
hardly any to be seen facing the city an oday but
few small pieces drift up and down with u etide
[From Kingston Whig Fe ali
For the last week the wealth. been singularly
mild and pleasant for the season The thaw has been
very rapid and the immense heaps Of that filed the
roads and the streets fast disappearing The ha,
also injurious effect the ice and crossing to the op
poste American shore longer safe, with teams The
sleighng 10 getting badcahots from to three feet
Deep and filed with water, to be met with in all d
rections