The Washington union., 1857-11-21
LOCAL NEWS.

of this city, does fun justice to metropolitan child
of song and the appreciatvc audiences which have
given her a triumphant welcome home The programme
of her second concert well calculated to show the
compass Of her voice, her thorough training and the
briIsncy Of her execution She was received with en-
thsasc applause and meted the appreciation bestowed
during the evening by the talented and refined audience
Mr. Frazer made q favorable impression, singing with
good taste, and Hr Harry sanderson, who performed on
the piano forte in his best STYLE loudly applauded
Mr. Palmer rendered selections from Ihaberg and Meyer
with an ability merited better instrument combin-
ing exquisite beauties with almost marvellous achieve
ments
Miss MAY.--During the last two years fame has now
and then waited 10 the name Of an American girl ina
tive of Washington city, who had at Milan achieved sig
nal in the musical world "Rossas, and others
of equal celebrity pronounced this fair girl destined to
shine as a fixed star in their great armament OF art
In the last two weeks it has been published throughout
city, told in public dmwing rooms and private
parors in hall alley and shop, that this star In the
musical horizon to appear in our city 70 receive the
verdict of her native townsmen AT an early hour
Carusi Saloon filled to its utmost capacity, hun
ircts leaving unable to gain admttnce The sight pre-
sented on entering was brilliant one such as might
have given pleasure to Jenny Lind herself Dis
tngushed statesmen with their families members OF
the different foreign legations cabinet ministers and
brilliant beeswth thick sprinklng here and there
Of our best residents apprecato of music Of high In
ellectual grade these constituted the audience After
the confusion Of seating the crowd had sbsidcd and Just
before the opening Fntasa the erect figure and sill
vered head of the President seen passing up the aisle
to the seat reserved for him.
At the conclusion Of Taraore by Sanderson the door
in the of the platform opened and lovey-iooking
Qirl appeared and greeted with tunders Of applause.
Her face wore half-solemn halfjoyous look as she
stood gracefully bowing the laundering thronga look
such Eve must have when her foot first crushed
the dews and flowers Of Eden. Sweet Julia May bend
thy brow to the halo tread upon the roses for thou de
servedst all tfatt7tit 9
Those of our readers who expect elaborate criticism
of Miss s voice. clothed in musical technicaes, will
find their anticipations at fault. We are no mu-
scianthat Isl cannot express oIrsef scentihcal-'
y hut perhaps you will understand U.S. dear reader,
when we say that her singing caused tears to flow
from our eyes and made heart throb quickly.
As listened to her wonderful ascending and descending
we felt almost out of breath with only listening. In
Era there passages like glittering cascades,
that seemed 60 dancing and sparkling along in the air
In La Gayya Laura the long, gushing uills trem-
bled and quveed in her throat with brdike cearness
The verdict of foreign and New York critics confirm
ed even the fstidous admitting that they were unpre-
pared for the scientific blended tones the pro-
onged SOFT thrilling notes that rose like angel messengers
floating away to an unknown world Miss M. appear
ance added to the interest which her singing created
her figure is tall and finely moulded and her soft dark
eyes have meek dewiness of expression. She
quisitey dressed in MORE antique with an elegant
insertion of satin and lace either side.
AT the close of the evening" being called out the third
tme she thrilled the hearts of oil present by singing
nScea Home in tones like the stroke Of silver bell
reaching through medium of tears. Many business
man brushed the moisture from his eyes the gush
Of that sweet clear powerful voice thrilled to his heart
oh the pathos of that touching strain that 1t could
have reached where the aboer wipes the sweat from his
browto the easement of the invalid and pierced
to the barred door of the crmnat would have soften
cd the nature Of the SINFUL and the sorowng from
sorrow.
1t was gentle and beautiful thought the singing Of this
air her return from foreign lands and gyer to
her .'eary home Here, where gentle memories steal
upon her with the shadows Of the twilight here, where
the dearest ties Of earth have bound her in family
circle
When her vital lamp burns low and theslyer cord be-
gins untwne may she be able to look with eyes OF hope
and fearful rapture to place prepared above and call
it--Homel
and niece of the venerable and beloved editor Of the Ma
tiona telligencer Her of last eveningwhich
space will not permit to noticcwas thought to
pass her first effort. Her "caal Dipa was exquisite.
WASHINGTON Cry, November 10.
Tnr CONCERT THIS EVENING 1T may be said with truth
that our metropolis is decked with the spoils of every
art and crowned with the wreaths of every muse but
it is not often that such combination of talent is pre-
sented will be heard at the concert this evening Frez
zoni is one the recognised queens Of song and not
only executes with astonishing facility the difficulties Of
opcratic music but tempers her ducet strains with those
instructive tones which mpart trre sentiment to music.
Madame Strakosch is universal favorite who always
wins the hearts of her audiences Thaberg and Veux-
temps are of the instruments upon which they
acceptably perform and Herr Klezer whose perform
the violoncello has been warmly praised will
also appear Such galaxy Of talent cannot fail to at
tract large and appreciave audience, especially
this is the last appearance of this party in the city
GERMAN TmEATRlcAIs. learn that the sWashing-
ton Turner Association have fitted up neat stage, with
scenery their hall New jersey avenue, where they
occasionally entertain their friends with amateur thsatr
cal performances
REMEMBER THE ORpHANs.--We requested to state
that the Rev Df Rider will preach at ST. Pat
rick's Church tomorrow, at ii o'clock, m. for the
benefit Of the St. Josephs Male Orphan Asylum which
is said to be in destitute condition. and entirely depend
ent the charity of the public for support
The Cmcurr CouRr YESTERDAY Several ordinary
cases tried but involving principles facts Of
interest to the public James Fitzpatrick, native of
Ireland aged about thirty, naturazed also, Phillip
Schrag, a native of Bavaria.
The NEW CoDE Every citizen of Washington and Of
Georgetown should procure copy Of the code and
give it a careful examination
The WRArrER. Winter has fairly made his appearance
Furs and overcoats in demand ice is in the gut
ters and the mechanics who employed out of doors
on the unfinished public buildings look rather blue.