Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-07-18
Kate HAYS,
A gifted European writer thus describes this
charming songstress -

A gifted European writer thus describes this
charming songstress -
"This charming songstress, of whose talents
we have recently to speak, is about to tlkc her
departure for the American shores previ-
Gus to which she will give a farewell con-
cert at one Of our theatres in this towr, and
will doubtless, create a furor only cqualled by
the departure of Jenny Lind.
This eminent and rarely gifted artistic is
about to bid farewell to England. to make a
professional tour in the American States. The
name of Catherine Hayes is not unknown in
the land of the Far West The high reputa.
ton she has so long enjoyed all over Europe
was not likely to be circumscrbed, even by the
barriers of the broad Atlantic. 1t spread itself
abroad on the winds, and was waited to the
mighty hills and valleys of Columbia. In no
part Of the world Is talent and genius SO much
respected and sought after as in America
Hence we find that all artists, who have obs
tanned an eminent position IN their own country
look forward to America as the ultimate goal
OF their desire. In America, MalibrIn's gem
ius was nurtured and brought to light, and fed
ondly with the oil of cOmmendation. Mali
bran's reputation, achieved in America, first
opened the eyes of artistic Europe to American
appreciation and American support. If the
Americans displayed extravaganza in their re-
ception of the Swedish Nightingale it must
be owned they erred on the right side. Moth
ing could excite them to such trenzied enthu-
siasm unless it were IL Malibran, Jenny Lind
-or-we venture to prophecy-a Catherine
Hayes.
Catherine llaves possesses more than ordi-
nary claims to the sympathy of the Americans.
|, is al
qnlsite voice, her MAGNIFICENT singing, and the
grace and beauty of her person, which will di-
rect her to their affections and enthrone her
there. Two other circumstances will tend to
place her in the lofty position she is destined
and entitled to occupy. The first of these is
the strict decorum of conduct by which her
artistic career has invariably been regulated.
Catherine Hayes, is, in short, "a good girl"
and LADY," in the highest acceptaton of
these terms. Although young, lovely and cei-
e5rated, her character is not only beyond the
possibility of reproach, but beyond the pale OF
suspicion. Calumuy itself, with its perverted
vision and hundred crooked tongues, has never
dared to sully her whiteness. The snow on
the peak of Seve-Donard is not more pure and
spOt.ess than the name Of Catherine Hayes.
This fact, in conjunction with her great abii-
ties and superior altalnments, will account for
the unusual intimacy enjoyed by Catherine
Hayes with the nobility and gentry Of England
aud Ireland. The arstocracy Of both countries
rcjolced in her acquaintance. courted her s.
clety and ieted her; the first dign,aries of the
Church were proud to acknowledge her as their
friend. How far this circumstance will weigh
with the American public may be readily sur-
missed But Catherine Hayes will 90 to Amer
Ica with powerful and especial recommenda-
uon, apart from genius, requirements, or con-
duct. She is an lrlehWuman and will be re-
ceved with open arms by universal America.
The blood OF flIbernla's sons runs freely in the
veins OF most Of the inhabitants OF the West
ern Continent EXNes Of Erin swarm in the
forests and overrun the pralreS. lash mel,
dies awake the echoes along the vast rivers and
boundIess lakes. Wnerever new life puisatc,
aud civilization begins to sow its seed, there
will be found emgrauts from the " Island OF
DeSt NJ Wherever society has built a home.
and population has swelled lis tdrS, here Will
be met the descendants Of the Gael. As an
lrishwoman, therefore. Catharne, or Katy
llayes--her irish SotbrigHet-wlIl be welcomed
with enthusiasm and loved as a kim woman.
In every position of lte Ca'harine Hayes j.
beloved and respected. She Is a true Irish GIRL
generous, frank and free. Her intellect can add
bat little To the respect her social qualities excite.
Her goodness aud greatness are CO.cXlsting {;
but the former strikes more by the purity, than
the latter by the brancy, of its beams. Cath
arne Hayes constitutes in herself that rare in
stance ofthe greatest talents united to the great
est virtues.