The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-10-02
Catherine Hayes.

NrH FIFTH ENTERTAINMENT IN THE UNITED STATES
The PRODUCTION ToNIsHr OF HANDLES "MEs
SIAII."
Catherine Hayes having surpassed Tuesday night,
not only all her previous efforts but the almost
unrestricted limits Of brilliant vocalzation claimed for
her u every sdrirer il is not surprising that there Is
great excitement throughout the metropolis to hear
nish in the Mestish" Highly as we ourselves have
estesusd these remarkable talents which have been ex-
ereised with such taste skill purity three or four
distinct and different phases Of vocal music yet
strengthened in first decision to the greatness.
Of the vocalist and than pleased hri that
tn musical circles of New York willingly allow that
merits Of the very frs. order Public opinion Is
sometimes slow in doing justice to the hghes. order
genius but 1t is seldom wrong in is instinct. as TO the
true and beautiful in art Hence 1t Is that With every
step made by Catherine Hayes, the affairs Of q
and spontaneous enthusiasm kindled. and that a
general admiration quickly grows to the appearance Of
vast public mania curiosity The audiences instead
Of diminishing increase beyond any precedent; and even
the circle Of complimentary admissions EXTENDED to the
musicians Of the day has been necessarily Abridged
rake room for those who seek seats the concerts
This fact in Itself particularly after four concerts have
been given shows that there must be great merits In the
vocalist. and that even greater trumphs expected
Well. there Il some for such anticipation for
any vocalist who can advance In public opinion night
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sources in her art beyond the good fortune and good
! sfs Of most nortals.
In the Messiah" to- night. we shall hear VIA. she
can do 10 sacred music. We shall listen the sober
tones Of her voice eodouly expand with the spirit
Iisn6.ls genius and shall contrast the style Of her
oatro singing with the style Of each of other vocal
complications Of the most approved schools Of song
Every one appears to expect much but the tongues o.
thousaDis IL Ia to be presumed viii express than
satsfactlon-intene delight Brshsm Mengis, and Mas
Leach, together with the New York IIsrmonic socisty
ar, 20 sustain portions n the Messiah great in
| serest has been awakened by the event
CATHERINE HAYES AND FATHER MATHEW
We received last evening the annexed interesting dc.
cuments by which II VIII be that Catherine Hayes
hs been the Grt to carry out the suggestion Of the Hon.
n szry Clay. With regard &c the Rev Father Mathew
who will leave this country for Ireland This i'm
pulsvsy beneroef act On the part Il tn. great vocal
hapdsome manner in which mir waraweI hss followed
W the suggestion Is another evidence Of the high cha
| AsroR uousE september 90 1851.
| Dr.R SB:-Wnl you favor me at a. early day a.
possible consistent with your arrangements slresdy
cert attractive any Of he presca series Of musical
entertainments the proceeds Of which wish presented
\ 90 the Rev Father Mathew M warmly esteemed couu
trymsn as my humble recognition Of his disuterested
humanity.
shall be happy 10 confer With you on the bes. mean.
Of carrying out ihis object in which feel ASSURED the
| good ciizsbs q New Yosk will gladly cooperate
CATHERINE HAYES.
III wArDwsLL, Eco &c, sc.
30 BROADWAY. october !, 1871.
DEaR NADANr:-T received your note this morning
requestir make arrangements for concert n be
given In behalf Of your highly esteemed oouotryman,
the Rev Father Mathew. Rect assured, my dear Miss
Hsyes that nothing could give greater pIeaure than
TO co operate with you In making ~ recognition Of his
unweared efforts In behalf ~ the distressed both In
Europe srd Anerica; and have 10 doubt the citizens
n York VIII be glad q such an opportunity 20 rem
fsr eaicenf aid in the worthy enterprise which you
have suggested.
D,ia announcements viii be made OF the time and
rscf r giving the proposed By yOu concerning
r. arrsn tncpts Of which wild you early tomor-
row
an. vsry respectfully, your obedient ssrysut.
J n WAl.OWELL.
Ms CaruFRfvr laws hgtyr House.