Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-06

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tute one of the audience at Jenny Lind's
first concert in the Chestnut st. Theatre,
Philadelphia, and as you have requested
some account of the impression made upon
the mind of one from about home" by
the world-renowned songstrcss, we will
endeavor to comply with your request.
You have heard that it was an epoch in
the history Of music in Philadelphia, that
the attending circumstances of that con-
cert will never be effaced from the minds
of the fortunate hearers, &C., &c. But
then all has not been told. High as the
prices of seats were fixed, it was worth
the sum paid to look upon the lovely ladies
collected there. The building was literal
ly packed, but as the arrangements were
admirable, there was no confusion, and as
We had obtained excellent seats, which
we're secured carly, we had ample oppor-
tunity to observe the different parties as
they entered-and such display of wa
wing plumes, sparkling gems, and smiling
countenances, it has never been our lot to
look upon. Many of the ladies were very
handsome, but as the moon among lesser
planets, or the lily amid flowers, one
among them appeared to US so beautiful,
that our admiration almost expressed itself
in audible ordinations. Her every fca-
turc was faultlessly classical, while the
pure, snowy skin, dark, liquid eyes, small,
dimplcd hand, and exquisitely moulded
figure, astonishcd our unpracticed eyes,
and We were sufficiently interested in
watching the movements of this radiant
beauty, and in thinking what pity that
allowances must be made for gas light and
full dress, until the commencement of tbs
grand overture by the orchestra, and all
eyes were attracted to the stage. IInme-
diately after, Signior Balletti made his
appearance He is from Sardinia, and has
the honor of accompanying Jenny Lind.
He holds high rank as an operate artist,
and enjoys great celebrity as singer; and
VIC dare say, would rank still higher, we're
he not eclipsed by the inimitable songstress
associated with him. His singing appeared
to be appreciated, but still it was apparent
that expectation was on tip-toe for the ap-
pcarancc of the far-famcd Jenny-and di-
rectly she appeared, led forward by Mr..
Bcnedic. The welcome of the audience
was dcafening, which she acknowledged by
several lowly and graceful inclinations.
Her face was pale. and she was evidently
laboring under deep though suppressed
emotion. This feeling for a moment ap-
pcared to effect her voice, but the spell
was still there and amid the death-like
stiffness which prevailed, she appeared to
warblc forth her whole soul in song. Her
| voice, you have again and again been told,
is genuine soprano, reaching the extra
high notes with an case which is marvel
ous-but language can not convey to you
an idea of the volume of this voice now
it would rise distinct and clear above the
crash Of forty instruments, and anon sink
until the hearer bent to catch its lowest
tones. You have also heard how cxquis-
itely it plays in echo between the warblings
of two flutes; this was so well executed,
that it was at times difficult to decide
which was the voice and which the flutes
"The Herdsman's Song" however, ap-
pears to be the greatest favoritc with the
American public, and was so rapturously
encored, that she was induced to repeat it.
We were among those who believed the
public expectation had been raised too
high, and anticipated disappointment.
While listening, our only regret was that
those heavenly strains must be so cvanes-
cent even as they rose and fell upon the
ear, it was mournful to think they were
lost, and lost for aye; for although the
tune may be repeated, the selfsame sounds
will never, never be recalled.
Your lady readers will doubtless like to
hear something of Mad'lle Lind's personal
appearance. We have not, with the ex-
ception of her portrait in Barnum's Mu-
scum, seen picture which we think re-
sembles her. Her complexion is not clear,
nor are her features regular, yet she is
pretty, and it is the simplicity Of her man
ners, with the charm which innocence and
goodness gives to a countenance, which
renders her SO;
Nor could the light of diamonds make her look more fair
Yet she was elegantly dressed; her robe
was some gossamcr-like material, embroi-
dered in deep points with crimson, blue,
and silver; few flower, we're in her hair,
while her neck and arms were decorated
with flashing jewels. Queen Victoria pre-
sented her when in England with night
ingale formed entirely of precious stones,
which Jenny sometimes wears in her hair.
One of the Princes Royal also sent her