Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1851-01-02
Jenny Lind in WaShingtOn-The Sem
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Never has Jenny Lind sung to great
, err audience in her whole life, we venture
to assert, than that which greeted her
last evening in this city,--not great in
numbers, but great in other respects
Well might she feel proud of her talent,
when she saw it subdue such mighty in>
tellects as Clay's and Webster's, whose
faces plainly told their appreciation of
her great gift; or the President of SO
vast and glorious nation, smile, en-
chanted with the fascinating Bird Song
or General Scott, the greatest, save one,
of living Generals, bend his. stately brow
approvingly as she kept time in that Gel
ebrated moroccan, 'The Camp of Silesia.'
From Maine to California, the mighty in
mind were gathered together before her,
admiring with one heart her genius and
her goodness.
Nearly four thousand persons were
present-the elite of the Union-seated
in fraternal love, side by side, oblivious
for the hour of aught save Harmony and
Jenny Lind. Was it not the most bril-
liant triumph yet, in America, this her
first concert in the capital? And she
seemed conscious of it, for never, bowed
she SC. humbly, never looked she half so
erect, so inspired before, never sang she
with so much e0epressnaent and feeling.
OH any occasion, (and have seen her Oh
very many) that l have seen. She vas
pale with excitement when she first ap-
peared, and absolutely trembling with
EMOTION compliment indeed 10 the
distinguished audience before her. Her
personal loneliness struck all with aston
ishment. What vile caricatures Of her
are the pictures we've seen," was heard
from many.
The ladies did honor to her, by look
their loveliest and dressing their b. ~
cts may sing of beauty's psF9 80
aid OF orna ment, as niue gBYt1gsfis 02te
sounds well, but truth VIII - ' Nv
ers make fine BIRDS" and Wo4s 90
causes her to obey the him, muesaSeihe
qualification of mems eyes. assure you.
Give me a we'll dressed woman, even if
she be ugly: beg pardon, no fer9al:, ever
is "ugly,' even if she DE no. be satilul, Tor
rest my gaze upon, in preference - Il lovely
creature, careless in her eltire; and there
fore. as tie bellies of the metropolis were in
an admirable demi toilette becoming aud
euitable 10 the occasion last evening, The
| tout ensemble in the National Hall. was
| truly sight to look on aud never TO forget.
This spectacle is worth the price of my
Ticket, said gentleman Of taste gazing
around upon the flower garden in which he
found himself.
AT six O'Clock the Hall began to fill and
by seven it was crowded, presenting the APP
pearance of a charming = Assembly" rather
Than a concert. AS soon as Gen. SCUtt, accom-.
panied by his lovely daughters entered, the
whole audience rose and cheered him until he
was seated. When MIR. Webtter and his eIe>
CANT Lady appeared, there wa similar greet
ing extended To- him, and when the honorcd
President arrived with his lady aud graceful
daughter, the cheers outside proclaimed the
event, and the entire company within arose to
welcome MIN with loud and continued "hur-
rahs," surprising those yet heard Still one
other great man was missing. and the overture
began ere he, the " idol Of the nation " came.
Although every one was listening delighted
TO Benedict's Orchestra, as soon as tha, tall,~
reveled figure entered, it was known by IN"
s:incf, and every person arose, and every tongue
sent foith greeting to Harry Clay Men
waved high their hats, and ladies their hand
kerchets, and many sprang upon their seats to
catch glimpse OF him, as alone he walked
up to tae arm chair allotted TO him, in front OF
the fair caniairlce. Ii seemed as II The one
loud varied welcome could not cease. Spoons
taneous and enthusiastic were those cheers
from the hearts of all parties, all ages, all
classes. Truly Henry Clay was boru TO be
loved.
These incidents gave zest to the evening and
were novelties in Jenny LIMBS experience OF
Concert giving. She, to-day, visits Mount
Vernon Cor. ". Y. ErpressA