Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11
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ARRIVAL OF JENNY LIND.

From detailed account given by correspondent of the
Baltimore American we extract the following particulars
Of that anxousyawaited and ong-ooked for event-the
arrival of the Swedish Nightingale" upon the shores Of
America. Doubtless JENNY is dear, sweet little creature
"a perfect none such in the line OF vocal music and the
very embodiment of all that is phanthopc and benevolent
b we look upon such demonstrations detailed below
40 ridiculous in the extreme However much we may ad-
mre the character and of this gifted child of
and of song we cannot contemplate with patience such u-
ror and fuss as that exhibited her arrival This passion
for lonzing distinguished strangers" peculiarly Amer
can and has, on than occasion, excited the rd
Guile and contempt of foreigners themselves Just think Of
men beino mashed almost DEATH and pushed into docks
merely 20 oct peep at woman We see that Mademoi-
see JENNY herself expressed surprise to many ,ca
dressed people in the crowd We don't wonder at it,
is matter of surprise to that respectable and intelligent
peopa should engage so enthusiastically in such excessive
demonstrations
rbe long expectation is over-Jenny Lind has landed
on our shores 1t confidently expected yesterday morning
that the Atlantic would arrive in the course of the day. and
crowds collected all points where lookout down the
Bay could be had eager to catch the first glimpse OF her
buiI in the distance The sky very thick towards
Sandy Hook with strong wind from the southeast which
led many TO fear that the would be detained Till
niph Nevertheless large numbers fingered all forenoon
around the Canal ST. pier where sort Ut lrumpha arcade,
hung with flags, had been erected.
Toward one o'clock, two guns were heard in the direc
ton of Sandy Hook, and Immediately after the signal flag
Of steamer was run up the Telegraph station below
Clifton In few minutes the Atlantic hove in sight. her
giant bulk looming through the light mist which sui lay
on the outer bay There Swedish flag at the Guar
antne but Dr. Doane promptly ordered the German Ne
l.. tta of
kin, and consequently compliment to the distinguished
songsress On passing the Narows, the Atlantic fired
second salute, and stopping her paddles, came slowly on
with the tide. Through the courtesy of Dr. Doane we
took seat in his boat. and were carried ont over the
fresh, dancing SWELL fast as four pairs OF stout arms could
urge The immense steamer rose above US Ikea noun
aln as we under her quarter, and was something OF
an undertaking To climb the rope hand bladder her deck
The passengers were all abuve grouped about the bull
waks or looking after their effects amid wilderness of
baggage On the top ola light deck house. erected over
the forward companion way sat the subject OF the day eX
citementthe yerlable Jenny Lindas fresh and rosy as
if the sea had spared her its usual dscomfors and enjoying
the novel nteeS everything she saw with an apparent
unconscousness bhe observation she excited AT her side
stood Mr. Jules Benedict, the distinguished composer, and
Sgnor Giovanni Bee the celebrated basso, her artistic
companions Mr. Barnum, who had by this time climbed
on board with choice boquet carefully stuck IN the bosom
of his white vest. taken forward and presented by Capt
West But Mr. Collins had for stolen march on him.
having got board in advance. and presented Miss Lind
boquet abou, three times the size of Barnums
The songsess received the latter with great cordiallty
her manners are very frank and engaging and there an
expression of habua goodhumo In her clear blue eye
which would win her the heart OF a crowd by single
glance She about years OF age, and rather
more robust face and person than her portraits would IN
dicate Her forehead is finely formed. shaded 6y waves oil
pale brown hair her eyes, we have sad light blue and
JOYOUS her nose and mouth though moulded on the large
nT hDnp o m
sound goodness Of heart, which is thoroughly in keeping
with the many stories have heard of her charitable do
inus Mde Lind was dressed with great taste and SIM
plcity She wore vse of rich black cashmere over
dress of svergay silk with paleblue silk hat and black
veil AT her feet lay silky little lapdog with ears almost
half the enpth of its body it was of breed, which
are worth their weight in gold, and was present from
Queen Victoria. Mlde. Lind was accompanied by her
cousin Mdlle. Ahmansen.
As we neaed Canal street pier The interest was lncreas
ed by the spectacle Of some thirty forty thousand persons
conoepated on all the adjacent piers aud shipping as well
ne ali The roofs and windows fronting the wafer The pars
and rigging of vesses-the bukheads along the wharves
and every other spot commanding sight, were crowded,
while every fender at the oboken street Ferry House was
topped with piece Of living satuary In addition 10 the
usual flags the pera splendid Swedish banner was oat
irp in the air. From all quarters, crowds OF persons coAd
be seen hurrying down towards the Atlanlic's dock
The multitude increased rapidly that we began to,ear
there would be difficulty in making way through IT, Inc
distinguished visitors all expressed their asonshment at
seeing so many we'll dressed people in The crowd dle
Lind especially, very much struck win he an OF fe
specabty which marked the thousands assembled lun-
ng 10 Mr. Barnum she asked "Have you no poor people
in your country? Every one here appears 10 be well
dressed"
We learn from those who boarded the Atlantic that the
crowd n shore was most dense and suffOcang ana la
five or six persons had been pushed into the dock III Inc
struppe but were rescued without injury Many haa Deeh
in ,vaiijnu nm the Ground for several hours.
As soon as Capt West had conducted Mde Lind 10 the
oang.way. the rush commenced MdlIe. Ahmansen, with
Messrs. Benedict and Bele followed, and all four took
their seats in the carriage, Mr. Barnum mounting 10 le
drivers place. The crowd inside the gates Immediately
surrounded the carriage, cngag to the wheels and crowd
inc about the windows cheering all the while win an en-
thnsasm we never surpassed. The multitude OUTSIDE
beuan TO press against the gaes which were unOoeu III
haste 10 prevent being forced in Scarcely had one gaze
hen thrown back however before the torrent burst ln
nh ON energy frGhtln to witness. The other half of the
cate instantly gave way the panks swapping IKE reedS De-
Gre the nressre The foremost ranks were forced oO"h
unon the floor and those behind urged on from Without
we're piled upon them till serious loss OF lie seeea al
most inevitable The spectacle was alarmTng some 1oy
or v nersons Law crushed by the nexoabe crowd stretch
ing on, their hands and crying for help. In the midst OF
this tragic affair we could scarcely restrain laugh at 'e
sight of man. lying squeezed under the mass and haro
able TO BREATHE holding out his new hat at arm
and mporing somebody TO take and prevent II 'fo oe
inp smashed Finally of the police officers, ana
some of the gentlemen who happened to be near
with great difficulty in driving back the crowd and rescung
the sufferers Many were severely bruised some came OIL
with bloody noses and boys about IL years age
reared to be seriously injured Had not the rush been check
ed in time, many lives would have been lost"
FRoM CALmoRNIA.-The Steamer Empire City arrlv-
ed at New York, from Chagres on the 9Th inst we ex-
tract the following items of intelligence brought by her,
from the Baltimore American
The Empire City brings 1876 passengers She has on
board one million hundred and hy SIX 'housano nn
in cold $756 900 of which freight, and S4OOO0o IN
The hand of passengers The Georgia en- route,
brings one million and a half
There is every prospect of large and thorough business
., San Francisco this fall Workmen are busy engaged
grading and pankng the streets in anc patton Of the rainy