The Nevada journal., 1853-11-25
CORRESPONDENCE of the Journal.

Correspondence of the Journal.
Miska IIauscr-Rcv. DR.. Upson-L. Upson-
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San FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 1858.
l.. Upson, Esq, the able and talented
editor of the Sacramento Daily Union,
paid our city visit on Saturday last and
returned last evening.
On Saturday evening we attended the
farewell concert of Miska Hauser, the
celebeated violinist, previous to his depar-
cure in the steamer of tomorrow, for Pan
ANA and South America. He was assisted
by Mr. Piquc famous for his skill in pull
ing and swapping the strings of the guitar
the Pacific musical troupe and a small
regiment of performers on fddles from
small to large. The large Musical Hall
was we'll filled with gentlemen of the white
kid genus, and ladies done up in silks,
satins and opera hoods. Hauser fddles
with great art and skill, but the continuous
sounds, sharp, harsh, squeeking and un-
earthly, with an occasional touch of bass,
resembling the lazy grunt of an over-grown
porker, which he grinds ont of one of the
most exquisite and harmonious of musical
instruments, is to me veryDad taste and
exceedingly borish. However, the ear is
sometimes relieved by an occasional deli
cate touch of the bow, calling forth notes
which astonish and please, by their
delicacy and sweetness-notes as soft and
melodious as the whisper of angels. Hau-
ser delights by his skill, his exquisite art
but repels by the momentary harshness Of
his notes and the want of variety in his
pieces. He considers it vul gar to make
melody with his fiddle, and the upper ten
endorse his opinion; and those smaller fry
who ape his follies and weaknesses, pro-
claim his style to be fashionable. Out up
on such nonsense
On Sunday | attended church in the
Musical Hall with Mr.. Tyson, and listened
to an able discourse from Rev. DR.. Upson,
brother to the editor aforesaid, who is a
gentleman of fine voice, elegant style,
strong and cultivated mind, and one OF most
popular preachers in this city.
By the way, regret to learn that Mr.
Upson has determined upon leaving the
tripod of the Union, and has entered into
law partnership with Judge Wells and
Mr.. Clark. This will be a serious loss to
the public in general and the Whig party
in particular, and | shall rejoice if it does
not result in pecuniary injury to the enter
prising proprietors of the Union, the ack-
nowledged organ Of the Whig party. In
his new field of labor, cannot say more
than wish his success may be equal to his
merits.
The Times and Transcript has taken
ground against electing .. S. Senator by
the legislature Of 1854. Gov. Bigler, in
his letter to Mr.. Latham, has come out fiat
footed for the extension of our harbor.-
This, by some, is regarded as feeler on
the mart of the Governor, to test the sensl-
tiveness of the people upon the question OF
extension. but others, and those most
acquainted with the moves of the players
upon the political chess board, declare that
it is put forth as capital for MIR. Brode-
rick to operate with to purchase senatorial
stock. The opponents to extension may
be willing to vote for Mr.. Broderick, pro-
! vided his friends will vote against exten'
, sion. By this step, Broderick will be elec'
ted, extension killed, and Gov. Bigler by
, his recommendation Of the measure have
discharged the debts with the friends O
that Infamous measure, contracted previ
ously to the past general state election
. Brodcrick has hi, heart upon the warm