The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-02

cd upsn her In her apartments to present her with
address and welcome her to America in the name Of
its musicians sHenry O. Watson, George Loder, A.
Kyle, Allen Dodworth. John G. scherpf Mr.. Watson,
on being intr oduced by MI Bsrnum read the address
rs follows
.M ApymoIsELLE JENNY Lirp-Permit me, behalf
Of the government and members OF the A. NJ. Fund
and the IN uscal profession Of New York generally. to
tender TO you their heartfelt cordial and truthful well
come on your arrival on the American shore.
We know that It Is unusual circumstances for you
to visit foreign countries and to find every heart
ready to respond to the sympathes Of gener
ous heart and every hand ready to give the grasp Of
welcome to that hand which has scattered abroad such
boundless charities Still we deemed that it would
not be disasteful to you after journeyins thousands
of miles from your native land-thousands OF miles
from those countries in which you have been kuewn
loved and honored-we deemed that il would not be
to you to receive In the first hours OF your
arrival in this and great country, the tender Of
oru fraternal love, our sincere admiration and our
"It would not become to speak of your great ia
Tents for we know not Of their greatness except by
port IL is true that every corner Of Europe has
echoed with the wonders of your genius that the old
tries familiar for hundreds OF years with the pro-
dgies musical genius which have arisen to dazzle
and instruct have awarded you fame which has
scarcely parallel in musical history ALI this is So
and we believe IL implicitly; but it would neither
truthful nor loyal, TO speak OF knowledge
We do know, however, of the results of that talent
which is the worlds thence we know Of your private
beHifcence, and of your public munifceucs; We know
of the monuments of charity which have sprung up in
the triuu phant path you have trod; know that
name and pray with greatful hearts for your happi
and prosperity still while aud admire
you for the greatness Of your heart do not presume
to prase-your reward must come from that great
Power which inspired your soul with its generous sym
patlies and borndless philanthropy.
''The welcome We tender you Is oy no means exclu-
sive nor scctionsl-we are Americans, Swedes, Ger
mans Italians, French and English but whether we
come from the sunny South the icy North, or the
bounteeus est, our welcome comes equally from the
heart-and once again tender it 10 you With re-
spectfu but sincere wishes for your health happiness
and prosperity, wherever you may be"
Jenny Lind, who held her head to the ground during
the reading of the address then said her voice halt
choksd with her emotions, I am sorry cannot ex-
press my feelings, but you will understand
what mean and that am very grateful for yeur
kindness and hope in future to merit your approba
ton trust you will excuse my bad English. The
sight there to night pointing to the window was the
most beautiful ever taw" (Applause)
The dsputstion, after conversing few moments
with Jenny Lind and Mr.. Barnum, then withdrew
and the Nightingale retired to her downy nest May
her slumbers be sweet aud profound.
Marine Affairs.
STEAMSHIP PAcpIc.-This steamer was again seen by
pilot boat Yankee, on the 25th, at A NJ, 40 miles