The Nevada journal., 1856-02-29

ONE OF THE LAST PARIS CANARDs-
JENNY LIND AT CALIAs.-Jenny Lind
had resolved not to sing in France This
resolution lies at tho bottom of the follow
ing Partisan gossip, said to have appeared
in Paris paper, but which We find in the
Boston Atlas:
Some of the provincial dletanti boast of
being astuto aud Intrepid Should they
cross the channel to hear the songstress
at London: What would be the advan-
tage ofpossessing audacity and talents, If
they were reduced merely to this excur-
sion, in the reach of anybody who has
louis dor and some hours to spend. 1t
would be admirable to hear Jenny Lind
without paying any money away, and
without leaving the town. 1t would be to
make her break the obstinate resolution
she has formed of her never singing in
France. What triumph and what an
honor, if any body should succeed in such
an undertaking. But how could success
be hoped
The songstress was scarcely installed in
the suite Of rooms prepared for her, when
three gentlemen appeared. They forced
the orders which had interdicted the door
to all visitors; they entered as possessing
authority. Their severe attire, their
magistrates air, their cold imperious m an
ncr announced them as persons charged
with grave mission. One of them spoke
to the songstress, whom he addressed with
out saluting her, saying, in dry, abrupt
tone, "Give me your passport, Madame u
Jenny Lind, astonished, but faithful to
her resolution of silence in France, ga4e
up her passport without proffering word.
| The gentleman read and examined it with
an attention which denoted the profound
est distrust; then he added, with a rude
ness mixed with irony, ooh! we know you
have neglected no precaution, and that
you travel under an assumed name ~
''For whom do you take me, pray -
asked Jeany Lind, obliged to speak
''Don't hope to deceive us You will see
We are well informed. An intriguant oi
: the most dangerous species has been stay
ing in Paris for some time past, where she
made numerous dupcs, and after having
secured a good deal of money, she is now
attempting to reach England" "And dc
you suppose, perchance ~" "Thai
you are woman, yes Madam; your face
your person suit with the description we
have received. Our information is mos
exact" The songstress exclaimed, be.
came indignant, protested that she wa,
Jenny Lind. Her earnest denials made
no impression on an ironical incredulity
The spokesman of the party asked if she
had any friend who would be the surety fol-
her identity, if she possessed no means ot
proving her right to the name she claimed
Jenny Lind knew nobody. "Then, Mad
am, we must take you temporarily into
custody" At these words the protesta-
tions of tee great artist became more ami
mated than ever; she was interrupted by
them in the following proposition.
"Now, Madam, you may very easily
convince us. You pretend to be Jenny
Lind, eh' If you speak truly, you have
no need of surety, nor Of testimony; you
have in your own power the striking prooi
of your identity. Nothing is easier for
you than to prove that you are indeed q
great artist, possessor ofincomparable tai
ents, aud admirable voice. l know enough
, of music to judge Of that. Then exhibit
us your proof" There was no answer te
avoid this appeal, and the songstress
placed in dilemma, hesitated which way
of escape to adopt. "Ah! l was sure ot
it," added the author of the proposition
'you are confounded Aban don that dis
guise, which beirays you, and profane nc
longer an illustrious name!'' at is mine
sir." Enough. enough! Madam, your af.
6rmations are denied by the impossibility
you find yourself in, of proving what we
ask yoti to demonstrate. Tojail, Madam
to jail!'' "Well!" said the songstress, con-
quered and resigned, ''if it must be done,
listen and judge!''
Then after m5meht's silence, that her
ve4ation might be silenccd, she sung the
cavatina of Norma. The pure, powerful,
mclodious voice laTished all its wealth -
The three gentlemen were delighted be-
yond expression. Their manner made
Jenny Lind detect the trap into which
she had fallen. The gentlemen avowed
their guilt and implored their pardon with
$50 much grace and eloduence-ad adding,
''if you will pardon US, our benevolence
shall make the poor bless your name.'
Jenny Lind was touched. She pardoncd
their impertinence.
UOoH'r Worry DThis is tko fret