Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-04
Editorial Correspondence of the vhsinisn.
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL. NEW YORK,
III

ST. NICHOLAS iIoTrL NEW YORK,
| August 29ih. 1855.
ALI Anour AMusEMENTs.--And first in the
! chapter comes Parodi's Grand Concert for the
| benefit Of the sufferers mt Norfolk and Ports
month which came of last night. at Niblo's.-
| Ills Wa tie frs appearance Of Parodi Ia the
United sm'cs. since her return from Europe
Size was assisted on the occasion by Strakosch.
aud his wife-Amelia Patti, Signor Bernard.
Allan living Aptomas and others ell of whom
sustained themselves admirably but. of course,
Mile Pafodi was tho great attraction, the star
before whom all lesser lights palod. She was wei.
COINED back with brilliant reception. Niblos
WAS crowded 10 oyerflo wing; and the laundering
applause. ~howerng bo9nets and radiant coun-
fcnhnces that greeted her told what deep delight
the mpllillous notes of the sweet singer inspired.
As for my,e.fI acknowledge 10 having been per,
frctly charmed,& BONE away captive by The fair
goddess Of song; and proclaim. and, like tho
Knight of La Mancha, will maintain it at the piont
Of the lance that he who disputes her peerlessness
andresists her sway,is fit for 'treason stratagem
and spoils" Singing is not merelyh mechanical
operation with Purod. She exhibits the most in
tense appreciation of her pieces. and renders
what she sings in spirit, as well rs in words
And then her voice Now soft aud low, il steals
over the soul az gentle as the breath of the
zyephyr aud sweet as Tolean sounds and now
full.and loud and clear il peals forth with fran
pet like resonance l,anon,it again dies away in
to iaint All recclng notes. But her fame, fnot
her melody is known to all, and it is needless
work to dwell upon her merits
From the great number of persons in atten-
dance upon the concert, and tho price Of admis-
sion, the receipts must have been very large,
and will do much towards relieving the necess-
ties Of he sufferers of Norfolk sud Portsmouth.
It was generous aol noble act n tho part Of
Parndi. and her as<aciafrS. and entities them to
the thnHks ond gratitude not only ii tila people of
tho-c afflicted citic., bat Of IT,, Whole country.
llucSett, the renowned ebned an, is playing
at the Metropolitan rhealre,a--t4rd by talent
ed company Of Performers. Iur-tuj night he
appeared as Sir john fulstaG. and rendered the
character TO perfection. Saturday night will be
the last appearance Of Mr.. H., after which ho
will SRI for Europe.
At the Broadway Theatre the Ravels are at
tracing much attention, and having crowded
houses. Old Gabriel" seems to have drunk of
the tabled Oriental fountain which ro-produces
youth and appears in all his pristine glory and
excellence as an actor. The company are more
than sustaining their almost world wide reputa-
ton.
The Pyne aud Harrison Opera Troupe,
performing at Nhlo's Garden, company of
much merit and IRE receiving liberal share of
favor at the hands of that vast and discriminate
ing multitude-the New York patrons Of amuse-
ment The Bowery is also open; and Wood and
Chrsty's Ministries are playing at Mechanics
Hail. The other Theatres Of the city will open
during the next week, for the season. That
enormous accommodation of all sorts of things
to be found at the museum of the "Prince of
Humbugs" is, as usual, much resorted 10 by
yisiters TO the city.
But the event of the season, in the way of pub
lie entertainments, will be the first appearance
of the great laench lragedienne, Madame Rachel,
which is to take place Monday night, the ID Of
September She will mpersonatc the character
of Camille in Comedies tragedy of Horace"
have given this chapter ON amusements for
the benefit of those of your readers who desire
to keep the run of events in the world Of fashion
able amusement.
=. S.-Sace writing the above | have learned
that the net receipts at parodi's concert were
5000. y MCD.