Daily American organ., 1856-02-20
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

commenced by giving series OF exercises III mo-
notones, such As pronouncing in succession each
letter OF the alphabet at one breath and one tone
then going through the same on the next higher
note, and so on through the gamut. Ii was recon-
mended to those who wished to develope their
voices, that these exercises should be prscticed
each day, from half an hour to six hours, accord
ing as they wished to strengthen their voices.
Next the swelling tone was taken up. This was
very hard to acquire. Few amateurs could 60
through with the different swellingsof the diatonc
scale correctly. When this power was acquired,
one was almost perfect singer. The best way to
acquire this power was frequently to hear the best
singers, with special view to this department.
Such is the power of imitation, that with q good
ear any one can greatly improve their voice by
initiating good singers 1t is often an exercise OF
great Improvement to 60 10 concert or an opera,
to hear and afterward initiate the manner in which
some hvorite song is performed. In obtaining this
power Of voice, q good model is a necessity.
the teacher has not good voice in this respect, II
his scholars have confidence in him, they will be
sure to catch ana adopt this defect To illustrate
this point, several anecdotes were related by the
lecturer. He urged ALL as they valued q sweet and
pure tone, to hear good singing as much as posi-
Bile and while they would avoid anything like an
imitation of the manner Of producing the good
tone, to initiate that tone.
The different qualities of voice was now recount
ed, and the points constituting the chest the me-
dium, the head, the feigned and the falsetto
voices pointed out and illustrations given. The
best manner of producing these tones, the way to
avoid impure tones, and the best manner OF
strengthening the voice in improving its tone was
demonstrated. The lecture closed with two sougs
illustrative of the principles pointed out in the
lecture by Professor Woodbury.. The last . Lar
20 Factotem," from the Opera of the g Barber Of
Seville" was loudly applauded. The rest Of the
time was devoted to the practice of the Oratorio
of Abraham and Ishmael, and to the practice of
glee singing, under the direction of Professors
Woodbury. and Cook. gEa9 hat s1aug
This morning committee on the constitution
was appointed, consisting of Rev. s. p. Hill, of
Washington; A. B. Johnson, of Massachusetts
G. w. Merriam, OF Connecticut; w. II. Chase, OF
New York; J. H. Daniel, of Washington G. c.
Sherwood, of New York; Thomas McGill, of Wash
ington.
A Committee on Resolutions was also appointed
by the President, consisting Of Messrs. Chase and
Lacy, of New York; and Thomas McGiI, of WASH
ington
The morning was then occupied by lecture on
Church Music, by Professor Woodbury. n
SUpREME CoURr OF THE UNITED STATES, Tues
day, February 10, lS56.--Nos 54, 3d. and Sc.
Lessee of James B. Murray ct al. Us. the Hoboken
Land and Improvement Company, and Lessee of
VIM. p. Rathbone ct al. ys. Rutzen Suckley ct al
On certificate of division in opinion between the
judges of the circuit court Of the United States for
the district of New Jersey.
Mr. Justice Curtis delivered the opinion of the
Court in these causes that the said warrant of dis
tress in the special verdict mentioned, and the
proceedings thereon and anterior thereto under
which the defendants claim title are sufficient un-
der the Constitution of the United States and the
law of the land to pass and transfer the title and
estate Of the said Swartwout in and to the prem
ises in question: against the lessors to the plain
tiff and that this opinion on the third point or
question certified renders any opinion on the first
and second questions certified unnecessary.
No. so. John G. Shields Us. Isaac Thomas ct al.
Appeal from the District Court United States for
the northern district Of Iowa.
Mr.. Justice Daniel delivered the opinion of the
\ Court, affirming the decree of the said District
Court in this cause, with costs and interest.
No 65. The York and Cumberland Railroad
Company plaintiffs in error, Us. John G. Myers.
The argument of this cause was concluded by
Hon. Nathan Clifford for the plaintiffs in error.
'a CoLD.-During the present cold winter it has
been almost impossible to obtain regular supply
of Cumberland coal.
The depot Of the coal company is on the ex-
treme edge Of the city near Georgetown, and the
snow has rendered the travelling so bad, that our
coal merchants have been unable to keep them
selves supplied with the article.
We would suggest to the company the propriety
and expediency Of establishing central depot in
the city, where coal can be obtained in any quanti
ty at all seasons of the year and in all weather.
The Cumberland coal Ia universally conceded to be
the best and cheapest fuel, when properly man
aged that can be obtained. Notwithstanding this
fact, IL is far from being generally used in this CITY,
The CRATES adapted for anthracite coal have too
strong draftfo Cumberland coal, and cause it to
burn too freely. A very slight draft is required
for the latter, as it burns as freely as wood
1t is also much more healthy than anthracite,
aan ly fs,rr with huoak l,1noa I t.l
THE WEATHER.~-To-day the weather has slight
ly moderated. In the country the snow is quite
deep, and the sleighing as good as it was in Janu-
airy. This has certainly been an extraordinary
winter. u hi t.
Tn Opelousas La, there have been but three
mild days since December.
In the interior of Mississippi, the sun has not
shone for two hours at time since Christmas.
The mercury in Texas has been as low as 1odeg.
on several occasions. sa at.
Robert Keyworth, whose decease was announced
yesterday, was a native of England, and had been
resident of Washington forty years When he
opened his establishment here, there was but one
jewellers shop in the city There are now, in all
probability, fifty.
The Ball Of the Presidents Mounted Guard last
evening passed off very agreeably. There was
large company present, and the festivities were
protracted till a late hour.
THE ASSAULT UPON OFFICER WIsE.--There will
be hearing beforce Justice Hollingshead this az
ternoon in this case. rN t.
Governor Shannon, of Kansas was confirmed
yesterday by the Senate, after strenuous opposi-
ton. A proposition was made to throw open the
doors and admit the public. tt
CLOSE VoTE.-In the House yesterday, there
was a tie on the vote to re-commit Mr.. Wickmans
Kansas resoution The gnaaLor dac5a,5 Il .rx,;,,s.