Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1850-09-10
JENNY LIND IN NEW YORK.

JENNY LIND IN NEW iohh'
The papers Of Monday contain glowing ac-
counts Of the reception Of the singer on Sun
day. We copy from the Courier -
Long before the gallan, steamer hove IN
sight, the vicinity Of IVES, street, for the
length Of dozen blocks. was densely throng-
ed with more than 20 900 persons, who were
anIiously awaiting her arrival. A superb
bower Of green trees. decorated with beautiful
flags, had been erected Oh TIC pier Of Messn.
Collins, in honor OF their passenger. As the
Atlantic nearcd the wharf the most enihusi.s-
tic cheering broke forth. Il Was with grca,
difficulty that most Of tho people oseePod be-
inn showed into the water, As they pressed on
through the main gate, towards the side Of the
steamer. A number Of persons were injured
by falling. Jenny Land soon walked from tho
steamer to the dock on a gang plank covered
with tapestry carpeting, and Immediately en-
tered the carriage Of 7. T. Blmum. Amer
Jenny Lind had entered the carriage, i, was
with extreme difficulty that way could BE-
made for the passage OF the vehicle. The
carnage, followed by Thousands, slowly pro-
oecded No Canal street TO Broadway, and a
large number Of boque,s were thrown upon Il.
The sJngsirvs, appeared several times st the
carriage window, and bowed 10 the people
She appcard delighted with every thing around
her. |, was a quarter TO three before the car
rage arrived at the Irving House. Here at
lcas, 5000 persons were collected, aud the
thronr prevented for fifteen oriwcniy minutes
the vehicle icing brought sufficiently near ior
tho occupants 10 aligh at the door Al last
through the eIeriions a the police, the car
rage gained the steps, and she entered the
pusaio doorway. and vas al once Conducted
To her apartments. The crowd Immediately
made loud calls for Jenny land, and she soon
responded by appearing at the balcony front
ing Broadway, and waving her handkerchief
IN acknowledgment. A tremendous burst Of
applause followed from the multitude, and she
returned 10 her ruom much affected by her 70.
,husiac,ic reception. Up to a late hour last
evening Broadway. IN front VI the Irving
House, was ,hrongod with people, aud even
every dArkentng Of the window by a shadow
that possibly nigh, b.long To Jenny Land, ~a'
followed by Ioud and long cheering Athali
past twelve. lhc New York Harmonic SOcic
~, who lor the las, two " three weeks ha',
b,cn preparing iOr the occasion, commenced
M instrumental screGadc, made up Of select,
ions irum the most ceicbIaieJ operas. The
crowd Increased, all Broadway lor a hundred
rods Vas completely blOcLadcd. SON altct
toe commencement Of the music Madcmo.ssll,
Lind. with tao or Ibrco attendants, aPPcarrl
I 900 the halcuuy 81 the second story, direct,
above the performers, aud Wa, greeted viii
immense cheering, a. which she responded b.,
waving her handkerchief The music wa
none Ih, les, acceptable lor hcIng a medley
and 10 The course OF II Yankee Dooli" an,
. Hall Columbia were introduced with great 81
lrct. Alc,cry interval between ihc piece
the air sorgsirc,s, Who stood by lhc Ichlc.
window ln toll view of the crowd, waved be
handkerchief 4nd clappcd her hands .u app'o
hauou. and the clear heavens above cchoc
With rrucvol eb,cring from the people. tn
tall CIR form Vt Jenny Land, elegantly aad yc
simply sulrJ, Vas the s,uo.urr of Al! cy's
and she listened 10 the music lud cyuirmph'
81 the people t.iorr her, apparently 90 ute
scifhre-tig,acs5 lhc grand aHlI was cav
eu with ,h5 sntt OIoruiiOu Al quarter pls
oar. Atits oouc,us,on, Jenny l-ud warmly
rhppol hrr hands in admiration. a-aiu au.
araln waved brr handkerchief, amII o.. a-
cl5matous Of tbc people, a1d ,hcu gracefully
withdrew. She remained away, hosc,rr
bot Tor a minute. hr the lsils on pca!s %
chc,uur ,allcd hrr buck 10 ,hc baIcouy, an'
again sb. waved her handkerchief Is It 20,
would f,ug her very soul from % .n,u th,
heart, OF the people. 81, aually was allow.
rl To retire, and the pcOplc gave auu'Lcr ,cn
10 ihcir feelings by parting cheer