Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-01-31

Commons Hail. A poStponement was deemed unad'
vsabe in consideration of the pressing wants Of
the poor" and the uncertainty Of procuring the use
of the Commons Hall on any other night.
We we're more than pleased to see the manner in |
which the citizens generally but particularly the la
dies responded to the call of the Guards to aid the
distressed.
Like every other thing the Guards have underta-
KEN the concert was decided succcss-save, per-
baps, in pecuniary point of view. The following
wasthe
PROGRAMME.
PART l.
Overture two Pianos, )-"The Bronze Horse" Aubert
Duet" Beatrice de Tenda,' Ierdi
Sulo,-Aria from " II Trovatori" IerdI
Quartet'e- Resale" or " Prairie Flower" IVugeA..
Duet Instrumental Piano and Violin) Osborn d. DeriOt
Due, -" Gently Sighs the Breeze Gbrer
Solo -" The Fine Guild Irish Gintleman" B,oaghana.
Solo, -" The Maniac" RUSSELL
Chorus-"Th New Year." UOnnizeti.
PART II.
Duet Instrumental (Piano,) FDreck
Duct,-"The Gipsey Countess" Gloeer.
Chorus 1.-The Sleigh Ride Giee," Bradbury.
Solo," Shells of U. can, ~
solo,-Grand seena from the Opera Of "Der Freschnz
SSs Mel s"a v Vic Of
Chorus,-"The Foot Traveller" Franz -ib
We are not at liberty to give the names of the
ladies' who took part in this concert They are we'll
known, however, in this community; and it is not
the less to their credit that they desire ostena
tious display. Nor are capable of pointing out
peculiar exceencies, where all were excellent. Suf
flee it. that the execution of some of the pieces could
not have been excelled, and there was very little
wanting to make the whole all that could have been
desired. At the risk Of berg deemed invidous
however, we must allude to few particulars, in
which we aM take the liberty of mentioning the
names of gentlemen-if it suit us. The "Bronze
Horse" was played with exquisite skill and taste;
the duets, Beatrice de Tenda, and Gently Signs
the Breeze ~ won for the ladies' who sang them the
highest need Of praise and one of these ladies in
the solo, Eva Mel Campo" gave evidence of uncom-
mon powers. The aria from I" II Trovatori," and
the grand scena from der Freschutz - articu-
larly the ater-aorded full scope to the abilities
of the singer. We have seen the opera from which
this latter piece taken, and have heard the
scena sung by vocasts of high repute; and We cam
didy believe that with little more physical power,
the lady who sang it here on Wednesday night,
would compare favorably with most of them The
quartette, prairie Flower" was admirably sung
NJ P. Taylor, Esq and DR.. S. Babcock taking parts
in it. The Gipsey Countess" was sung in excellent
taste by young lady whom we have often heard
with delight, and w. D. Cooke, Esq. Mr. Cooke
also sang the Maniac" and the "Paupers Funeral"
the latter with feeling and judgment. DR.. S. Bah.
cock exhibited slight tremor in ''Shells of Ocean,
which rather added to its beauty. He has fine
tenor voice of much sweetness. Mr.. Taylor sung
the Fine OLld Irish Gintleman" in excellent style
and with much humor, elicting rapturous applause
ID I,,<l 1o,,l
ed, and deservedly met with an encore. The gentle
men composing the chorus displayed some fine voices
particularly Messrs. Seawell and McGee, the form
er of whom has voice of the richest base. Messrs
CASTOR, Iredell and Palmer also rendered efficient
service in the chorus.
The instrumental portion of the concert was also
of the first order. Mr. Hansin's playing on the VIC
lin, assisted by his accomplished daughter on thu
piano FORTE was decided treat. The corps and thu
citizens generally will doubt fully appreciate tn
value of the services of these distinguished profes
sionals They were Of the first to respond to tn
call, and they have won for themselves "troops Q
friends Mr. Hansin conducted the concert, AM
presided at the piano forte, and was ably assisted ii
the musical arrangements by Mr. Cooke.
TOM P Taylor, Esq, all arc much indebted
At the first suggestion of the enterprise he cntere
heartily into the spirit of it; and to his exertion
may, in great measure, be ascribed the gratifying
result.
We ought to mention, too, that Robert Seawel
Esq, rode several miles in from the country, at a
most moments notice, to lend his aid to the under
taking Capt. Harrison and Messrs. lredcll and Nc
Gee also entitled to special notice for their exel
And od IN
corps are deeply indebted to DR.. L. S. Perry an
j. j. Litchford, ESQ.,, for the use of their fine pan
fortes, promptly granted, when almost every othe
attempt to obtain instruments had failed
But what shall we say of the ladies who so nobl
contributed their services to the cause of suffcrin
humanity! We can only refer them to the tales
suffering and sorrow-to the pictures of want an
woe-as depicted by Mr.. Crowder and others. I
their efforts to alleviate this distress, they stand
ministering angels; and in this, they surely hav
their reward"
In conclusion the concert was well gotten up; wa
strong indication of the fine taste of those VIII
made the selection; displayed abilities which woul
lose nothing by comparison with those ofte
paraded in cities Of greater pretensions gave abu
dant proof of IL keen appreciation, IN the audcrc
of the finest music, and a lively interest in the we
fare of the poor and, above all, realized, under tn
circumstances, handsome sum for the relief of tn
suffering
The amount realized was handed to Mr.. Crowde
this friday morning, by Capt Harrison, on beha
of the corps.
In expressing hope that we may be favored vii
another such concert, We but echo the wish of ii
entire community. And we may add that there
great need for more aims
HEAVY FAILURE.-We learn that Messrs Rank
and Mclean, of Greensborough. in this State, ha,
failed for about $4,000,