The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-08
MsssnIns sonrna.


Pozsolni the enin. ~ sad NJ Eeksrs who is 10
be the condcctcr 81 her concerts.
On the Saturday before ntr arrival and the day after
her concert board che Arctic. (ths particulars OF
which We gave on Monday dipner was given heY az
which President sud Wee Presidents were appointed
tossts proposed aud congratulations offered. To the
toast Of her health he requested the Hon Mr. Ewing,
Of Tenn to respond her behalf which he did In the
following terms:-
Permit my friends behalf Of Madame Sontag 10
return to you her profound and unfegned thanks
Tor the and generous ~h.s expressed toward her
In your sentiment also to express her deem
gratitude tor your hsr'pg rece pton Of her efforts at
the concert OF yesterday evening Want OF familiarity
with our language and hs u-ages of society alone
vent her from expressing her tbauks in person BY thia
you are. doubtless 10 srs oHh matter and in manner
for the lips that gsri- In song have touch
OF the fire OF genuine soquence Thus far, however,
you may 0c the gamers Ia permitted me to say
thinss which however true appropriate smother
custom would not from her would that DOS.
sessed the faculty IL know, possessed by some
around ms-of aaaracg the just need to her merits.
For me however this may not be-; and yet music Il
thing hey ond scsoce II older and higher than tho
laws that made It; 1t has reached the
heart Of the nnarncd well as OF the carnedthcsoux
Of the savage and OF b. philosopher have been equally
subdued by its spirit stirring influences Tho beautfG
aegory OF orpbeus .soiig the focks and herds. ana
trees and stones with pandean pipes has in truth
substance which may have application in
our days Of starchad v,zas,on and petty asctaous
Nature is not YET dead she only sleepcth but sha
needs the poser Of snorg magician for her awaken
the Qneen Of Song? Does she possess this power
magnificent and almost d,v'ne' Did her tones not
fountains Of the s,., deep Of your nsMtss The
ush upon your count.ncc, at the recollection, pro-
claims your Bat thts bright spirit OF foreign
,lne IS about breath. gentIe Influences upon
favored land. H5at snsI oe her reception! What the
ness are OF her success! ,ur chivalry VIII answer the
brst- her hisrory sud r"nr hearts must answer the
lust AZ the jolsr sn"ui bs enthusiastic, the latter
should be nnboundrd Add can we doubt that Meh viii
BIZ the nlts? = her previous history bat dream,
and Der woIll wide = put vain i'm Iginaon! Oc
must ,uccess il ar h,ai,d country depend net upon
merit rEo. upon the divine a9ilus,
but npon the ncr,b- ii"Rey Of Intrigue, COMPUTATION,
and boastu aunac 'ors II thee latter be the price
If success then indeed fail for her history il
not that OF the subr aGoeger che intriguing I'M
poster Cuil.iess ana nile and full Of chutke SIM
p,city fof see 10. parads opened in her face!'b
reliant upon her and ser practied and matured
powers she ventures ne.kiy but firmly alone and
aided among ne. cbsl,ns'ug he public taste, and de.
mandng only canui, issponse. a stranger in
strange land with b,b-i aohereats preconcerteJ
applause jupglinl ordinations. or social eger-
dcmain. Again sud ia.t does she not dare too
much? That shnn be answer We citizens of tho
lSud she "a einoiug W. know the danger che afonts.
We know. finally that the Ouoc taste Of our country
does not ut all ,iDa. ac fixed principles and that
does net upiral attend tho highest merit
But venture TO pophrc, 10 her most unboGnded sue
her 81 rous ~ virtue md OF talent her
rage under unnerit. mi totunc her high Ilhluent OF
oil the duties and OF ions Of life WIFE as mother,
a member OF society. must her coming efforts
with adds renown How aud glorious union; and
TO all must be added dove like gentieness which would
darm tie most ~ hl-r' and brbe even justice Itself
Should not then os country to say that failure
possible an. IL not the QUESTION rather how shall she
be esst.d How has she impressed ourselves! Ara
here assembled not all ready to aid in uplifting her
banner Does not high duty call loudly upon us to hold
up this bright 10 future aspirans, and to let
them know that talent Wi bout virtue have only de-
graded hrire Again would that could speak of the
musical talents OF distinguished visitor as feel that
they deserve But AL matons nave endorsed nss merits
her early YOU full Of her moro mature
Rave only confirmed Thu Judgment Of her earlier time Ev
where there has been but sentiment that Of
admiration aud approval aud sth US tho youngest Of thu
great family Of nations This sentence viii hardly be
versed Once more permit me, ON behalf OF Madame
Sontag to return you h-r most heartfelt thanks
On the following morning Sunday, and when few
miles from New York Madame son.ag sang sacred,
pieces.
This eminent artist Is staying at the Union Place Hotel.
The Ist thing that would strangers 10 her
affected and courteous mdness of countenance,
candor and sweetness expression which combine 10
mpart air OF naiuIal dignity She is above the middle
height stout and elegant carriage Her east Of coun-
tonance German displays that intellect and breadth
understanding tor VIII ch the nation Is characterized
Bcr brilliant blue eyes ,parkc with genius and wheu
N conversation the graceful mens Of the mouth
ncoyerIng regular set Of shitc teeth, and free and
ealty mi!c would give inexperienced aad casual ob.
crycf The ,mfressio tol III genius aniiablc tenn
rcensd within he n.auy urrpged hair Is OF dark
sxcn color We believe thai aa Sontags visit 10
be United Staes ana her professional life in
bis country il only hat dictated by the large pc
os. which she and The Count Rosi xperenced
lhc European conyuislons II lSiS This fact also
tiles her 10 warm receipt on. and although r,gret
ne cause we rejoice that the America rep,bc will have
he opportunity OF berg made acquainted with the
powers Of the greatest mus al nus Of thu age 1t is
this high order Of 'lent we want The golden age" OF
vocal ~ d theatrical art ma fairly set in.
Madame Sontag speaks Eogih ucntly with. Of course
foreign accent tut this iDparts softer sweetness to
native lar guuge Is marked occasionally by much eo-
qucncc and force She ha good opinion Of the American
people and laud their uhearedness and hospitality,
and that sbe Is anxious to do her best to please
them and hopes tina, hhe sha not fall short in satisfying
their expectations Of her
But great as aIc professional talents she has other
remarkable qualities. Her modesty and unassuming
manner and deportment are really prominent, and
minds us that In all The eminent ranks Of life many Of
the most distinguished persons these qualities
in degree corresponding TO their genius Although she
has in the highest uritocraric circles Europe
there appears tDc'ure OF astocYacy in her manner.
The extent Of her genius and warm feeling would appear
nas soo NH ns ego
as has been Der acquainS lance with US.
Like most eminent a'hstes Madame sontang has
aversion to the stage Its exctcepts and labors the
latter VIC know to have been ntense and notxthstand
Ing her experience she still devotcs the greater portion
Of her time to the study and practice Of music She APP
pears never to feel satisfied with herself and strives
after peril c'ion in her art.
Madame Senag's stay in America. as she difidently
says will depend upon her success here Sac has wise
ly determined TO be her manager, and disdAins
every sort Of pui'ry and outside show She VIII stand
before simply upon her taents aud reputaton-no-
thing more cnn be desired Her first concert will take
place during the latter end Of the present month, BY
which time Other eminent artists besides those
rived with her and with whom she is negotiating viii
have arrived in this country After her New York
certs she intends visiting the larger cities in tho Union
and Il she remains tn pext will enjoy the unri
vailed scenery Ct America After her concerts in this
country she Will retire frcn the stage.
Count Rossi her hu. band has tine and commanding
appearance and 10 natural dignity Of MEN, adds ala
billy and courtesy.
We haze tbus Tar. sratfod public expectation by a
slight sketch q this oiste Her debut in this city
will marx tn era in III musical world. from which VIZ
may perhaps date the Of a new and bril-.
liant artistlcal epoch in his country.
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS On Saturday evening,
about half p9st eight o'clock. as the Western tram
Of cars reached mile this side Of Coatesvilo, the
engine and tender ran of the track in consequence
Of the rain bayirg caused n quantity CT sand 20
accumulate the rails Adams and 20. s express
smashed TO atoms, and the goods therein
strern about the read for some distance around
A box of morey in silver ~as forced open, and the
snnttcrnd nnl mi Cd the frarnenLg