The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-24
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FRAGMENT FROM THE GERMAN OF LYsE

composition. Once more he proved each note mos
carefully--at times he smiled at fine passage, and
then again looked grave when he met with par
that did not quite satisfy him, and which he
struck out upon reflection and afterwards amended
AT length he gazed long, go long, indeed, upon the
last "Amen'--that tear fell upon note.
"This note" said he solemnly, in casting his
eyes to Heaven, '.this note is, perhaps, my best
Receive it, thou Almighty and loving spirit Re-
ceive II as my best thanks for this work. Lord!
Thou hast given it to me, and that which proceeds
from Thee remains though all that is earthly passes
away--Amen.n
Having finished, he strobe up and down the room
for few moments, and then took seat in his easy
chair with clasped hands, happy In dreaming OF his
youth--hs home. Kellerman, towards evening,
came to see him, with the view 10 accompany him
TO their usual rendezvous. Handel received him
warmly, more SO than was his wont, They spoke
a long lime. of their faherland, of their science,
and the great masters in their country. But at
length they had to remember that their friends were
waiting for them at the tavern.
swell, friend" cried Hogarth to the great mas
ter "was my advice not good' Did Bedford not
assist you, and you, Notwithstanding that, Just
as fine fellow as before?"
Handel nodded, good-naturedly smiling, and
took his usual place.
Eyes" continued Hogarth, 'you are lucky now,
old fellow! you dare no longer sorrow but l, poor
devil. have had bad luck with my last work."
"You!" asked Handel, astonished; 'you, whose
fame increases from day to day''
at has room to do So" replied Hogarth, vexed,
"since they laughed at me. You remember long
time ago, when Leda, painted by Correggo, was
sold here at auction for ten thousand guineas said
that If any one would give me ten thousand guneas
would paint something just good. Lord Gros-
venor took me up. / went 10 work, put every
thing else aside, painted and painted whole year;
at last the picture is ready, take ito his ordshp,
he calls his friends, and said before, they all
laughed at me. ] had to take my picture away,
and, added to that, received at home a scolding
from my wife"
They all laughed, excepting Handel, who was
silent a time and then said: "Hogarth, you are an
homes, fellow, but often horribly dumb. You can
not Judge Of the Italian painters; for, in the first
place, their style is different from yours, and you
do not even know their best works. Had you
been in Italy as have, especially in Rome, where
the great works of Raphael and Michael Angelo
abound, you would learn TO respect the old Italian
masters, and even love and yenerate them as | do
the old Italian church composers. The modern
painters are all more less alike in their style
Signor, farewell
Enough said,' cried Hogarth, "we will not dis
pute about it; but tell rather how you are salts
fed with the singers and ACTORS, and whether you
think they will perform their parts well to-mor-
row.
sNot one will do his part badly" replied Han
del. 81 made them work hard, and my pupil Jo-
seph was of great assistance in making them study
The first Soprano is very indifferent, which | re-
greet on account of several fine parts" At that mo-
iuent Joseph Wach looked in at the door, and re-
arrested one word with Mr.. Handel.
90 Well, what is the matter now" asked Handel,
getting up and going out. His friends looked
smiliney upon another, and the host sitting in
his easy chair laughed outright. Joseph con-
Quoted Handel hurriedIy up to his room, where,
10 his no little ssonishment, he found Ellen, the
pretty daughter of their host. 60 Well, what does
this mean - he asked somewhat angrily. {" What
have you to do, Miss Ellen, in the room of this
young mani" THAT he may tell you, Mr.. Handel,"
she replied pertly, and turned blushing away But
Joseph spoke honesi-heartedy "Only think TO evil
either of me or of Miss Ellen, my dear" Well,
rhen," grumbled Handel, open your mouth and
speak" Joseph continued For what am, and
all that can do, thank you for, my beloved mas
ter. You received me stranger without means
to educate me as true vocalist, you stinted your
self of many hours, in which you might have ere
aled something" Hobo you fool" laughed
Handel, :" think you it is not creating to educate
fine singerr' - Be ii so but | thank you for
every thing - 1t is not true God gave you your
talent" : Well, but every thing else thank you
for,'' Sand even if you do, what Of II, then ~
" Well see, master, it always troubled me when
bad singers q Yes, that is indeed PITY
sighed Handel. Therefore, have endeavored, y
continued Joseph, " TO train for you a singer
believe have so far succeeded, that she dare let
herselfb be heard before you. There she stands, "
(pointing TO Elem Handel opened vide his eyes,
yazed astonished at the girl, aad asked slowly
" EIeni-she - 80 Yes, 10 cried Ellen, turning
towards him and regarding him with her pure,
dark brown eyes. H." she repeated, smiling,
Z" and now you know, Mr.. H., what Joseph and |
have been about "a Dare she sing before you,
Master n. ~ asked Joseph 81 shall wonder
how your method Of instruction has succeeded
said Handel, taking a seat. For ought care, let
her sing" Joseph sprang gaily to the piano ;
Ellen stepped near him and began. Ha how IN
describable were the feelings Of Handel; how he
listened when he recognised one of the choicest
pieces OF his Messiah the beautiful air know
that my Redeemer liveth And how well Ellen
sang, the reader may imagine; for when she I'm
ished, Handel sat STILL blissfully smiling, his large
fiery eyes full Of tears of deep, thoughtful emotion.
At length he breaihed strongly, stood up, kissed
the girls forehead, kissed her eyes that sparked
with bright tears, and asked in the mdest tone
Ellen, good child, will you not sing this piece to-
morrow :" Master Handel Father Handel ~
the maiden cried, in the deepest emouon, and threw
herself in his arms, sobbing aloud; but Joseph
shouted, Awake awake 10 songs OF Bliss
'Amen," resounded through the great arches OF
the Church, and in the most distant parts 1t died
away into a soft sigh, quivered away to a soft
whisper "Amenr" murmured softly Handel.
The performance Of his immortal masterpiece sue
ceeded beyond expectation. The impression made
upon the audience, as well as the singers and mu-
sicisns was great.
Handles fame could not now be shaken. As he
left the church royal equIpage awaited him. which
took him, IN accordance with the command OF the
king 10 Carlton house. George III. received the
German artist surrounded by his whole court
"Well, H. " he said friendly, "it must be true that
you have made US fine present Of your Messiah;
Il il grand work" lis IL" asked H., and looked
pleased at the king. IL say it," added George.
''Apd now tell me, what can ! do TO express
TO you my thanks" "Well, them" said H., eff
your Majesty will give the young man who sang
the tenor solos a situation, ! will thank your Ma
je.ty greatly He is a scholar Of mine tis Jose m
wsch, and he much desires to marry the preu 3
Miss Ellen, his pupil; her father offers no oppos-
Jon. but her mother will not consent account Of
his having no situation, and your Majesty knows
that IL is hard TO contend with woman" "You
sre mistaken" replied George, (endeavoring to re-
DRESS n SMILEY III know nougbt Of such matters
Joseph is. however, from to-day, first terrorist IL
our chapel" Truly" Handel exclaimed, joyful
l.. staay hen I thank vour Majesty from rny