New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-09-14
serenade 20 Madame Sontas- Disturbance
Noise and Confusion - The Scrcnads
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serenade 10 Madame ssntas- Disturbance
Noise and Confusion - The Scrcnade
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Last night as early as l0I o'clock very
large crowd assembled at Union place, In antlcpshvn
of the Grand serenade 10 Madame sonsg oy the COZ
bined Musical socedes of the City moments s.snss
at the material Of which the crowd composed, sat
isfed US that mischief was Intended
There several hundreds of noisy persons near
the doors, who easily recognizable as Of the
Primary Election ORDER and their behavior betrayed
heir purpose long before the time Of putting Il 10
cuton By IL o'clock the crowd had increased many
housauds, filing the space back to tho Park railing
The arrangements for Police Ia some way misua
detood, and no force present, so that 10 order
keep the crowd from ransscking the house, IL becss
necessary TO barrioade the doors. There was grsa
reputation inside for fear that tho people would break
IN, ip spite Of the fastenings.
At liza o'clock the performers, escorted by smsf
number of Firemen arrived, but all attempts 10 got
the house we're frustrated Tho uprosr was psr
ecty deafenps, although thus far everybody seemed
to be In good humor.
The Firemen and Police made some effort 10 csass
place for the music, but gave up aud ths per
formers stationed themselves well az they could
the west sde OF the crowd.
Msdame soNTAG, accompanied by the Count, nos
made her appearance and received with hesy
cheers; but she was very much frightened at thsa
cited crowd, the vocferous cheers and the new sndk
describable "uger," which given In true ke~Yat
style. Her fears, however, were all for the people,
whom she was certain many would be hart Ia the ruif
Ing and crushing multitude.
The cheers and yells continued for about tan maas
and then the musicians struck up Hail COLUMBIA
which put the crowd la bstier humor and order ~
partially restored
Then followed the overture 10 Der Frelschutz whia
was listened TO with excellent attention msdsns
soSrAs stood on the balcony during the pshorman~
waving her welcome 20 the crowd
Now there arose perfect Juror among the crowds
smashing white hats, and dozens of men who wsreu
fortunate enough 10 such head gear we're radsl
assaulted, and where resistance was made were q
cereu opou,ly knocked down Among those won
used was Gen. HALL, whose hat was knocked oVefw
eyes half dozen times.
There also some acuhies with The Poice, -
several severe blows were given and received.
All further attempts at music were drowned yus
noise OF the crowd, and not even Dodw9ras Bar
could get be airing.
About this time some Of the Musicians were bes%
their instruments broken, music torn up, so.
This decided the mater. The performers novee@
by force Of the pressure, and soon after tns Cma
Police appeared with large force 10 clear the odol
Madame Sontag retired and the lights we're eA~
gulthed IN her roOms, and at Ia O'Clock all vas o'@
The entire affair was broken up, and all the dst4s
sDce made, Ia consequence OF some malicious - -.
resent atons sde In The morning BY parties wno
adepts In business of The knd-sf least tnis toso"
resson alleged last night for the dspaceful c0naS'"
Il g disorganizers.