Daily American organ., 1856-02-19
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


THK MUSICAL CosGREss. The Congress of Dele
gates from all the State, county, and city musical
societies Of the United States and the Canadies met
pursuant TO the call published in the Smithsonian
Institute, Monday, Feb. II, at 10 AN. TJ.
Magruder of Washington, took the chair, and
Frank Glenroy, also of Washington, was appointed
Secretary.
The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev.
Mr.. Dashiel.
On motion, il was ordered that a committee on
credentials be appointed, in pursuance of which
the Chair appointed Messrs. Tucker, Lloyd and
Sheriff, all of this city.
On motion, the Chair was authorized to appoint
committee TO draught Constitution as perma-
nent basis which the Congress- could act at its
future meetings. ~ 81 aq.1
The President then introduced Professor J. B.
Woodbury., of New York, the director of the con-
vention who proceeded to make the opening ad-
dress.
Professor Woodbury. was glad to see so many
pleasant and familiar faces at the opening session,
and if he should judge from appearances, he was
sure of profitable and pleasant time. II all things
passed of as pleasantly as they did at the local
convention of last year, he should be satisfied.
This was new era in the history of music in
America, and he thought the circumstances sur
rounding the occasion auspicious. He hoped to see
large number of delegates from all parts of the
Union, representing the State Of Maine in their
spectye societies. Still he feared the impedments
in travelling would prevent many from reaching
this city, who would otherwise have been here.
Many Of the delegates were excellent instrumental
or vocal musicians. The ladies, delegates from
New York, were highly accomplished, and had at
tended the Congress on his invitation, and would
assist in the exercises by giving instructions to the
ladies in the art of cultivating the voice. He had
made this request of them, as he knew them well
himself and had no doubt but that they would
prove themselves friends as well teachers to the
other ladies' af. f.sai aa7
The exercises would consist of practice in all
the various branches of music, interspersed with
such instruction as the occasion might require.
Several lectures will be delivered. One is prom
ised from Professor Henry on Sound The con-
gress would continue In session for five days, Two
concerts would be given during that time; in one
fthem the Oratorio of Abraham and Ishmael
would be rendered. He closed by saying that he
expected profitable and pleasant session.
On motion, 1t was
Resolped, That the congress should hold three
sessions day; the first at 10 o'clock, the next at
O'clock and the last at 7 o'clock. E ~
The convention now proceeded to practise for
the concert, Professor Woodbury. as leader
At the second session OF the first day, the first
half hour was occupied by a lecture, accompanied
by ample Illustrations and practice, on the cultiva
ton of the voice, by Prof Woodbury.. The main
point Of the lecture was upon the manner Of
Strengthening the voice by daily practice in swell
ing on monotones, and continuing the swell as
long as possible. The first day the swell could
be sustained but short time; the next day it
could be continued longer, and with purer tone
and power to sustain the note in all its strength for
long time would be gained by practice.
The way in which bronchial diseases we're
brought on by the use of the vocal powers was
explained and the certainty of hurting the throat
by straining and forcing the voice whether in
cir He a3v tad IN tha
lence of the bronchial diseases among clergymen,
and gave some simple and oft-repeated instructions
how to avoid and also how to overcome all throat
complaints. 15
The practice of the oratorio. chorusses were now
resumed after which several light pieces, when
the Congress adjourned till 1-2 o'clock.
CoLoRED CoNGREss--The wood-sawyers Of
the District will hold Congress tomorrow even
ing at the City Hall. Being all "Black Repubi-
cans" presume there will be no difficulty in their
organizing Immediately.
The most important subject which will come be-
fore this Congress will be proposition to increase
the tariff on wood-sawng. The wood-sawyers are
all high tariff men, and are devoted followers of
the protective school. aa Ea8
1t is "generally believed at the Departments
this morning that the Hon. Tuckey Squash, of Q
street, would be elected Speaker the first ballot
The name of Hannibal johnson is also favorably
menHoneu IN tne nrSL cOlOreu circles. .,. e...
The Printing Committee of the House have
awarded the binding of the House Of Representa-
/ tives to Joseph r. Williams, editor of the Toledo
Blade, Ohio Mr. Williams is an ultra Republi-
can, or Abolitonist. He is expected in town to-
morrow.
We learn that Mr.. Williams has taken the bind
ing at somewhat lower rates than there were paid
by the last Congress. a
In the Office of the Sixth Auditor of the Treasu-
ry for the Post Office Department, H. ST. George
Offutt is appointed chief clerk vice Brown, de-
clined, at salary Of $4,000 per annum. Robert
Leach, of Ohio, is promoted to fourth class clerk
at 81 800. Presley Simpson to third class clerk
at 81 800 year, and w. j. n Goodwin to second
class cerkship at 81, 400. -
The Treasurer of the Female Union Benevolent
Society acknowledges the receipt of seventy-fve
dollars from the Hon. Lewis d. Campbell of Ohio