The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-03-10

CONCERT OF THE GERMAN CHARITABLE SOCIETY
| AT THE TABERNAcLE.-As we predicted, this spa
cious building was crammed to excess on Saturday
by an eager crowd, native and foreign, in which
we observed goodly array of the daughers.o OF the
land which gave birth TO Handel, Bach, Mozart,
and Beethoven; blue-eyed Hondints, fair and
sentimental, like Goethe's Charlotte, or Schers
| Thekla Amongst the many amiable qualities
| which distinguish the German character, unosten-
| tatous self offering chary--cherity for its own
| sake-ranks uppermost. disastrous fire IN an
| unknown village, an inundalion severe winter,
call forth substantial proofs Of heartfelt sympathy
| Hardly any German newspaper will be found which
does not contain one several lists Of mild con-
ulbuons," as they called there, indicating the
donor with pious motto, modest initial, not
| uUfrcquently with, "by all Orphan" "a chlld,
"a servant" instead OF tIumpeting forth ones full
| name, christian and family,7 with the street and
| the number OF the house, the "mild contributor"
is living in. The Iheaterst itung of Vienna Justly
and proudly boasts that it published one list week
at an average, during the thirty seven years OF lis
| existence. Mr.. Saphir, the celebrated author and
| humorist has made over more than twenty-theu-
sand dollars to the hospitals OF the same city, the
| product Of literary and musical entertainments ar
| ranged by him and List, the great pianist never
has visited city, in his artstcal career, without
fore, the announcement of charitable concert,the
first after lapse OF several years. as sign that the
Germans of this city are anxious not to be outdone
by the sold country - and we learn with sincere
pleasure that the recently formed society OF German
ladies contemplate giving another one. This Is as
/ it ought to be- Charity is better link than the
Zoluerein, and may it take place next to "hope,
at present the only inscription on the banner OF
The usual gloomy and sepuchre-like looking
i Tabernacle was gaily adorned with garands, the
statues of Beethoven, Handel, and Bach, and the
national colors nf Germany. We observed that
nearly every German proudly .gazed on the
schscarts roth goid," as he entered; pleasure he
only can enjoy under this heaven of liberty, as the
| wearing and possession OF them, in any shape
whatever, constitutes criminal offence, punishable
| with an imprisonment OF many years IN fortress
| Incredible as 1t may appear to an American, to
whom the national flag is sacred symbol OF his
country, yet this pure truth but 1t must not be
forgotten, that that noble country is msgoverned
by thirty six petty princes, or better by monster
with thirty-six tails without head or heart.
Want OF space prevents us from noticing the per-
formances at greater length, as intended TO do
1t PROFESSIONALLY was the best and most interesting
concert OF the season. The orchestral pieces, un-
perfectonthe Freischutz taking the lead followed
by Mendelssohn's Fingars Cave and Beethoven's
Symphony In G minor. Much anxiety was felt to
hear the German song Union, which has only been
in existence since the last few months. Consider
ing the shortness of its duration, and that with the
exception of Messrs. Rakemap, Weizel and
Scharfenberg, 1T entirely consists OF amateurs,
three fourtis of whom do not even know the notes,
they acquitted themselves very we'll and much
praise is due to Mr.. Perabeau, the able director
and worthy successor to the lamented Schlesinger.
The first chorus s very pretty but too little efiec-
tive for public performance-,the Evening Bell is
very poetica inspiration, and afforded TO- Mr. Wei.
eel good opportunity for the display of his splendid
and melodlous voice. The two last chorusses by
We must again remark that the Tabernacle is the
worst concert room that possibly could be found
It is built contrary to the rules OF acoustics, as the
echo Of the last sound covers the next one. Ma
do PnOy WE IN nj frian n az .
sung the Rondo from Cenerentoa, with her wonted
and duly appreciated talent, the andante Of which
was principally distinguished through feeling and
less acceptable in the Castn Diva from Norma, but
its second part was thoroughly spoiled by most
ridiculous accompaniment OF the band. Mr.. Sonar
Herr; he decidedly has the most delicate touch
OF all our New York pianists, and that he is fully
of it proves the selection Of the piece, which
is more calculated for elasticity Of the fingers than
German concert real German composition, in
stead Of the Frenchfed Herr He played it with
a remarkably elegant neatness and brilliancy, for
which he earned the loud and hearty applause; Of
the listeners, which he shared with the excellent
Cromwell, who surpassed himself in Weber's beau.
tiful and classical concerto.
The CABMET.-The Hon Cave Johnson, entered
upon his duties as Postmaster General, and
The Hen. w. l. Marcy, took charge Of the War De-
The Hon. r. J. walker entered upon his duties Sc
cretary OF the Treasury.
their respects the Secretary Of War; and together with
large number Of citizens and strangers visited the Pre-
dent Of the United States at the Executive Mansion
Mrs Folk received visitors yesterday and today.-Ma-
dison,on, March 8.
FURTHER ANrl-RKNT DIsruRBANcKs.-The fol-
lowing letter was received to day from Major &C.
enral j. s. Smith, dated Kingston, March lS45. There
has been outbreak among the tenants Of Robert L. Ii
vingston estate in this county which, from appearances
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difficulties On Friday OF last week they employed Mr.
Lasher to quantity otimber that had been eled
that duty. he suddenly surrounded and TAKEN by
gang fifteen sixteen armed men, disguised Indians,
refusal no was seized by the Indians and severe scus
ensued Mr. Lasher resisting to the extent Of his power
using to ws
Cd and usual received coat OF tar and feathers They
then made the effort to throw him from rock about ten
feet in height in which they succeeded, but not
without preepitang two Of their men, to whom Lasher
continued to make good his hold during the ARRAY Their
bled recognize the two. He finally escaped badly
bruised and hurt Warrants Immediately got, and
the two he recognized arrested but by unac
countable negligence of the officers they their
cape The propretors Of the land determined not only
s Sy several wr Sre o on
for trespass The under sheriff Of this county left here
this morning. in company with constable for the infect
ed district Tor the purpose of serving several wrs and
arrestng those engaged in the outrage upon Mr. asher
II they resisted is supposed they will he, the
sheIJH Will inHtSdteAy pVsro
coed at There every probability Of his
quiring military aid Reports in circulation Of there
being Indians IRON Delaware county operating with
the tenants of Woodstock Please let know the
sary requirements should need from the State
arsenal to aid the sheriff execute his dutybany Ar
rus. March 8.
The CHoCTAw INpIANs.-The VicksbtWg Senti-
mel OF the 18Th u referring to this tribe OF Indians
has the following 1.-THE last remnants Of this pow
erful tribe crossing ferry on their way to
their now home in the Far West To who, like the
writer has been familiar 10 their bronze Inc Expressive
faces from infancy brings associations Of peculiar sad
them Bidding here last farewell perhaps to
the old hills which gave birth, and doubtless equally
dear to him and them alike The first playmaes OF our
infancy the young Choctaw boys Of the then woods
Of Warren county Their language was scarcely
less familiar to us than our mother English We know,
think, the character of the Choctaw we'll We knew
many OF their present salwart braves in those days Of
early life when Indian aud white alike forget dguise
but in the unchecked exubeance Of youthful feeling
habit m