Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-12-09
Boston Toadyism.

The Boston people delight in gIorifoation. They
always glorifyng themselves, and whenever an op-
portuny given them by the presence Of some dstin-
gushed notorious individual they awhile their
abors Of seIflove and render homage to the stranger
They particular either the character of the
person whom they thus temporarily de All they ask for
is notorety they not OF what kind-all is fish that
comes to their meta statesman opera singer. a
literary man or debauched dancing woman, are all
equally welcome and equally feted Every body re-
members what iulsome adulation was heaped upon
Dickens and the ftting reward he bestowed upon them
for it. u is not forgotten, either. the distinguished
eelat with which the notorious Lola Montez was re.
ceived in the puritan city Venerable school trustees
took her round to their infant schoosprobaby give
their daughters sight OF whose life was deemed
worthy of their emulation The latest wonder they have
caught is Madame Sontag, celebrated opera singer,
and undoubtedly, excellent lady. She recently
in Boston, giving concerts but the clergyman of that
gody city pous and conscientious attend
concert to which the peoplethe vulgar herd"-were
admitted. Madame Sontag, learning the scruples Of
these gentlemen, very kindly invited them in body
attend rehearsal" They, good souls, instantly dis
cerned the difference between rehearsal and con.
cert and very consistently accepted her invitation ''The
toucnlns sceheJ we copy from Doston pa
per, "took place, and explains ITSELF"
Between the parts, the Rev. Mr.. Barnard requested
the audience retain their the conclusion of the
rehearsal when the Rev Dr. Sharp ascended the plat.
form, and in most feeling and appropriate address,
thanked Madame Sontag on the behalf OF all present,
for the qualification which had been afforded them.
He reviewed the circumstances, under which this in
fact full concert had been given, euogisng glowing
terms that kindness Of heart which had prompted Ma
dame Sontag naister to the pleasure Of those who
precluded from attending other occasions and
concluded by involving the protection and blessing of
Providence her. and hers here with the hope that
she might be permitted to mngle her voice with the
seraphs hereafter, in praise of Him who gave it.
The entire audience vsbly affected by this ad-
dress. There scarcely eye to which the unbid
den did rise whilst the calm and impressive
language Of the Rev Doctor fell their ears and his
aged appearance and venerable simplicity gave the un-
denable stamp Of truth all he uttered Madame Sontag
could restrain her emoton-her tears fell fast-and
the only utterance she could find for thanks was by
ing both the Rev. Doctors hands in her own and for
several moments retaining them, whilst bowing her
head in silence
A little girl from the Warrenstreet Chapel then ad
vanced and presented her with bouquet bearing ar
inscription, whom she at stopped and kissed This
act aording the audience relief in giving ven
to the applause they had been long anxious bestow
Long after Madame Sontag had retired the waiting
her emotion continued and she observed ooh thai
good clergyman-never has my heart been touched
before How thank him and all these kind rendsP
And on his being introduced she again personally ex
pressed her feelings to him. The Rev Mr.. Barnard
also announced that two Bibes-he Protestant the
other Catholic-woud be presented to Madame Sontag
and awaited the signatures of the clergy. bouquet
was also presented little Paul Julien by the schoo
children, inscribed 'God bless and keep e"Tran
ssript