The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-03-22
For the Fsliciana Democrat.

the Sd Of April.
For the Fsliciana Democrat
Mr.. Error: On Friday evening, Marcel
l4th, concert Of sacred music was given il
the Presbyterian church, in the town Of Jack
son, by the choir Of the Episcopal church, i.
that place, conducted by Professor Morse, ant
assisted by Miss Sargent and Miss Swain, Pro
fessors Of music in the Felciana Institute, anc
by DR.. Barksdull and Professor Willie.
The objects Of the concert were to increase
the funds Of the Episcopal church, improve the
public taste, and crafty the lovers Of good
music. In all these purposes, we have nc
doubt, it was successful
The music consisted Of Solos, Duets, Quar-
tetts, and choruses and was, we think, selected
with good taste If it be alleged 1.-THE pieces
were chiefly Of the easy and simple kind" We
would soy, they were selected not for critics,
and amateurs, but for the people, In regard to
music difficult to execute, and Of artistic Gle.
gancc, the pieces in the programme. were all
the occasion would justify. The public taste
in regard to music, requires, not only vigorous
but long and continuous efforts, to qualify it
for the enjoyment Of the higher pieces of music.
al composition; and only such men as Professor
Morse, possessing not only indomitable perse.
verance, but due sympathy for popular &C.
quirement, will effect its Improvement.
The performance, even to scientific ears, was
highly respectable. The vocal and instrument.
al parts were executed with great beauty and
effect; and, considering the circumstances un-
der which the preparation was made, are both
entitled to our hearty praise. Easy, natural
and free from afectation, the ladies imbibed
the spirit Of their several parts, and performed
them not only without fault, but with exquis-
lite simplicity and grace. We shall make no
attempt to discriminate; because there is no
ground for discrimination. The whole choir,
and its assistants, performed their several parts
in such manner as to gain golden opinions
from all sorts of men. Seldom, we think, Ia.
dies have achieved greater triumph over the
feelings aud judgment Of the sterner sex, than
our ladies did on this occasion Their blush.
ing charms amid the accurate and dulcet
strains of Solos and Duets were absolutely
irresistible.
In sustaining the efforts Of the choir the
several christian denominations were unusually
unanimous; beautifully exemplifying the decla-
ration Of the Psalmist, Behold how good and
how pleasantit is for brethren to dwell togeth.
er in unity" The Rev. Mr.. H by his
hospitality and courtesy; the Presbyterian
session in rendering the use Of their church
ediice; and the services Of persons belonging
to different denominations, not only had
benign effect upon the choir, but has imposed
apon Epscopalians an obligation as delight
tul as it is unexpected. We are quite sure
there is not member Of the congregation of
81. Adams church who will not join the pres
ant writer in presenting to the pers ons alluded
TO, and especially to the indefatigable conduct
or of the concert, who first suggested the idea
Of giving it, the warmest and profoundest
thanks
We wish, in conclusion, to correct little
error which crept into the programme simply
through inadvertence. 1t is there stated that
the concert would be given by 1.-THE jackson
music association" This is not correct. It
was given, as we have already stated by
Professor Morse, and assisted by Miss Sargent
and Miss Swain, DR.. Barksdull and Professor
Willie, to whom the choir was deeply and
vitality indebted, not only for their assistance,
but also for their kindness.
RECTOR.