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


rver, cheer after cheer greeted US until the dim
and dlngy spires OF Liverpool were lost to view
Bsiore entering into detailed account of our
dehghtful voyage, cannot resist the temptation of
expressing here my unqualified Condemnation Of
come annOyances 10 which Md'lle Lind was sub
jected in Liyerpool-not that murmur has ever
escaped her lips with regard to them-not that |
wish TO invade the sancty of her pecunary affairs
but because feel thrill of mex pressble pleasure
in holding up 10 scorn and contempt the man who
regard. IS of the obligations of common honesty,
avais himself OF the opportunity 10 plumber an un-
protected lady, by presenting charges barefdced
and exorbant 10 to little less than open
robbery; and all because Jenny Lind happens to
be distinguished artist, who is supposed TO be
made of me ney. That such the case, not
only as regards her bills, but in several other in.
Stances is fact which have from source per-
fectly and positively authentic; and refer 10 the
circumstance now, especi ally in the hope that her
visit the UniIed States may not be accomp nied
by any "d,ar whistles of that sort Wade
touching upon Ibis subject il may not he altoge-
ther amlss 10 state, for the information OF ali pr
sons Who look upon Jenny Lind as possessed of
great wealth, that such is by no means the case
and am ioi1 by partles whose relations to her
titled them 10 credit, that she does not allow her
income IL exceed Gl Geo per anaum, while all over
and above that sum is generously and faithfully
dispensed IL charities. Indeed, there is scarcely
a cause to whc h Jenny Lind has not contributed;
not in the sense of mites" forsooth but thou
sands and thousands Of pounds have been yearly
dispensed by the free heart and hand of this gene
rous and exemplary woman Nor are her boun-
ties alone confined TO great public institutions,
large cities. with the rich and noble to laud them,
nut in obscure places, and in secret as well, does
her purse pour forth its golden blessings. Ii is a
crying shame, and a crime, then, say, to attempt
to plumber, by extorton, such woman as this.
But let US return 10 our voyage. Need say as
CONNER cement that Jenny Lind was throughout
the very lis OF he ship7'' For the first three
four Gays the weather was exceeding stormy, and
all hands were more less sick, not excepting
MaoomoHelr, who, however, was among the first
to shake off The nauseous effects Of her introduce
ton 10 Neptnne's domain. On The 23d we encoun-
tered a severe gale, which lasIed two days. aud
which, though retiTding our progress greatly,
tested the ship in such manner to satisfy all
parties that she stsyds unnvalled a sea-boat.
A: length the wind aba,ed, and the ocean became
smooth. Roses came again to pale cheeks, and
hearts and eyes assumed their accustomed buoyan-
cy and brightness. Evening after evening came,
and with il the dance, in which charming Jenny
was sure 10 lead off, with all the grace of womanly
beauty, and all the joyousness of merry grihooi.
Anon, when the atmosphere was too damp, or the
sea too rough for these amusenents, then Jennys
sweet and belllike voice poured forth the rich
melodies of her native Sweden. True to her ma
ture, and 10 those pure and holy impulses which
adon and beautify her character, she at once con-
ceiyed the idea of getting up concert for the bene-
ff of the crew, whose frequent exposure and hard
ship seemed 10 arrest the best and noblest sympa-
ihirs of her heart. The bare mention of il was
sufficient; in less than an hour go was subscribed
by the passengers, and Jenny sat herself to work
TO prepare the programme, of which the following
Is copy -
CONCERT
nv NILE LIND, AND MKssRs BENEDICT AND BrLLErrr
Of the American Mail Steamship Atlantic, Wednesday,
August IS, 1850, TO begin at o clock.
PROGRAMME.
Part 1.
Duett for two performers the Piano-Messrs. IN
derner and Benedict. ............. .Strskesch.
Dusito--Quanto Amore-Mne Lind and NJ
Eclletti-tElisir DAmor-). Donizttti.
csrItina viraviso-sig Bellett, -sonnsmbu-
Roman1. ouansc sacrsis la Normanaia.
Mile. Lima (RobeTto II Diavolo). .Meyerbeer.
Aria Largo at factutum,-sig Beretti-
Arh-Hh non 3, SSss.-Mi'ns iind-json. '''''''
h'n'' 'u''' 'pp,i,'Ifr''''''''''' Deiini
Dusfto-Ia Legiane al Canto-Mlle Lind
Ebd-sia Bsii,tti-. Vtuosi Ambylan til iorayanti.
Air-Tbe clouds-M lie Lind
La Tarantena PHI PaG-sg Belletti- Mo,s.m.
Parad-Tske this Lute-M. Benedict.
Swedish MelOdy--M lie Lind.
Conductor, n. Benedict.
The concert opened with grand duetto on the
panOforte, by Nessrs Underner, ct Albany, New
lolk, and the great composer Benedict, IN a style
lule expected 10 have been heard on the broad At
sntic.
The singing Of Belleu quite asiounded all on
hoatd. HIS power, execution and taste IL truly
great. As baBtone, he is unquestionably the
create 81 OF the day. HIS clear accent ESQ uncom-
mon IN hssser generality renders his singing not
only superior in point OF ant bat pleasing To the
eer, and conveys lasting impre sion OF every note.
scribe. The aueience 10 the grand saloon, which,
large as II ~, was crowded with nearly two hun
drtd persons, Tvrtied To the spot with wonder
and dthRht-the hird-lke MARBLE and modulation
OF her iAinOUs upper notes and cadCnzas, reaching
olieDunes to ~ alto, and the divine mellowness
OF her lower Doiea, literally enchanted every one.
In shon, 10 appreciate and satisfy The wonder ring
mind n bot TO once hear her, aud thrn the spell
will not only be broken bot heig biensd, for ~ho-
ever hears Jenny Lind regrets that time should
now, or that separation should remove so great
charm she sang several times during The concert,
end even r. sponCcd 10 the q was going 10 say un-
Tessonahle) demand tor an eac0re 20 that beauilll
hallad 81 Bentdicts, Take this Lutte" which, as
SHne by Jenny, u almost enough % make Que turn
bstph' mer, and say she u not hnmsn. Then her
Swcoish-hef native rielOdies-how eau convey
70 you the hify-iike charm with which those SIM.
PIE s'Uins are accompanied BY the Wild, sweet
echo snd original wafhe, Known by none but
Jenny, and tO cgdesyor 90 initiate which would be-
.gCieRel She seemed AZ though inspired BY hea-
ven, aud by whose hind AID she was enabled 20 i'm
Part sacred melody 20 every note. AID leave each
listener ~, ~ hound with admiration. Her Swedish
melodies COZ cuded The concert On the Wild ocein,
en- the Banks Of Newfoundland, an event never
10 be forgotten.
A few hours before the time appointed for the
concert, cne Of those thick fugs, prevalent in
these latitUdes, came on, aud the captain ever
alert for The care Of his chip, stationed al the
howe, watching with anxious care the progress Of
his noble vessel, sna 10 prevent, n POSSIBLE, any
accident occurring by way Of collision, Ne Jenny
regretted exec dinply, as did the whole party, that
he could not be down 10 partske ~ the evenings
smuteuent. sui, there was bat one feeling " |
regard ard admiration of his conduct existing, that
he iet u his duty to watch over their safety aud
the interests Of all concerned.
The ever noble-minded Jenny senta message 20 |
CswfWest, 10 saw that as circumstances which he |
could not control had prevented him being present,
che would be happy, before her Arrival. 10 give |
another concert for the express grarcaii IN OF him
self and hrs gallant and able Officers. which she
did the following evening, when the weather was
cleer. end all gay. She sang the whole ~ the pre-
vious programme, aud with many additions, in
GLIDING some Of her nimiiable swedish airs.
The demeanor q Md'ile. Jenny Lind on board
has been mote than any one expectcd-simple.
kind. graceful, and free no afectation; no false
beou fdsoi Of admiration and there IL not soul on
board that does not Join IN expire ssions Of charm
and delight, and anxiety for her welfare aud sue
cess In the evenings during the passage, she
danced several times, and refused none the honor