The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-28

ana altogether che looked quite charming ehs sang the
"oh que diiaijs maman' Of Adam, and displayed how
finished and perfect every tone Of her beautiful
voice The soDg Is only simple lesson but In her hands
1t became enriched and elevated Paul Julien then exc
cutea Humans fantasa, Ma Celins . and with appa
rent the noss difficult passages and pro-
duced AZ it the most sparkling effects He Of
cOune rspturously sppsuded siguor Rocco then came
forwald 10 sing duet with Madame sontsg entitled the
"Mu.c Lesson and from the excellent manner In
which he executed the part allotted to him and the tine
Inv, tome yci,e which he displayed. 10 evident that
though at present stranger to the New York pub.-
has every chance Of soon comirg favore. Madame
sontsg, as matter OF course sang her portion
delightfully."-. After the duet she gave Luthers
Hymn, and assisted by the whole chorus, which
added not little to this charming composition.
The next piece was quArtette rom Puritani,'
which rendered by Madame sontsg and Sgnors Bad
ali, Pozzopi and Rocco. The audience pleased
with the in which this quartete had been execut
ed, that demanded and graciously com
Piled with.
At this stage Of the proceedings the Rev. B. G. @
Parker Of the Floating Church OF Saviour stepped in
front of the stage and said that in accordance with the
wishes OF several parties he begged TO take the OF
the audience the propriey OF clergyman being de-
puted express to Madame sontag the Countess Ross
On behalf Of The present audiencs generally and OF the
clergy of New York and Brooklyn in particular, their
grateful thanks for the vaon which she had extend
ed to them, and the great treat she had afforded If the
audience sgrsod with him in the propriety Of this mea
sure he begged to propose that Dr. Cox, Of Brooklyn,
should be the exponent Of their gratitude.
The audience having sigpihed their appreciation by
plaudits,
Dr. Cox rose and to Madame Sontag who had been led
out in front Of the stsge made the following remarks
Madame Countess do Rossi-It would sink the courage
than self to rice on this occasion and adj
with voice and 20 hoarse mine even
though do heartily to express to you the grateful
thanks Of the clergy Who have received the compliment
your kind invitation 10 hear you this morning: and We
might now say would not have believed that would
have received such qualification had We been told So
am at all wshful make auy comparison but must
that your has awakened sweet memories of
the Swedish Nightingale who charmed us two years ago.
| We have tasted OF q sort Of roian banquet Madame,
we thank you in that spirit OF arse hospitality with
which America always greets distinguished strangers who
visit her shores. thank you one OF the clergy and
in the Of the clergy, and am sure may add in
the Of the audience generally; for though am
that the majority here not cergymen yet see
whom the clergy like to belong TO- am afraid 70 utter
another word and yet must declare that all here AN
feel that you The donna OF Anierica We
listened also to the harmonious sounds elected by
the nsrrumeptalts by whom you have been supported
but with all due difference to them must cay We would
much rather listen to instru Aens OF another de-
signed and made by hands unseen from the casols Of
which have proceeded the melody and harmony which
have enrapturtd this morning Allow before take
my seat say that all feel grateful for the privilege
you have extended end 70 observe that clergymen
ready take the challenge and to give you and your
associates free ticket to hear TO morrow morning
| daughter am reminded by your harmonious voice
of Sim whom serve. and almost imagine what
kind music that which first struck its key note in
heaven We all hope that may long continue 10 re-
tain the rich gift with which you have bsen endowed
may long continue to exercise it among the mil
lions Of the rsnsomed Of tho land May long be rea
by the grace Of God to praise him with song crcng his
throne day and night with rejoicing
Madame sontag curtsea her Acknowledgements and
| then withdrew.
The gentlemen of the chorus then went through CON-
position If Lecbnsrs and repeated it. in order to satisfy
| MIR Eckert that they proficient. Madame Sontag
then gave Eckerts Swiss song and afterwards sang the
prayer from Rossini's Isrsetes ia Egypt in conunc
ton with the chorus. Paul julien then played De Be-
riots Tremoon and astonisbed and delis hted the
dence whs rapturousy appauded snd then the rehear
sal bsirg Dhed they took their departure every way
gratihed with the ertainmert which Madame
| Sontsg bad invited them.