Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-17

YoUNG Mans CHRlsrIAN ASsoctAuoS.-The monthly
meeting for February was held Tuesday evening Pres
dent Muntord presiding and large and intelligent as
seubage Of the members and friends Of the institution
being present.
Alter PRAYER. the essay Of the occasion was read by
Mr. James Peasants 1t was heard with profound ateu-
tou aud les closing period greeted with warm applause
The thanks ui the meeting were, motion OF Mr. j. f.
B1rress cordially rendered Mr.. Peasants for this ute-
r,s;is and instructive production Of his pen. The Es
say Is regular and popular part of the exercises at the
monthly meetings. The President has the promise OF
accomplished gentlemen for several future meetings and
u is earnestly hoped that this interesting feature added
% the general character and aims the Association
which recommend IL all lovers of humanity will
call forth every mouth large meeting.
The Ecp1r, from the Daily Union Prayer Meeting
showed that &c was regularly maintained though small
aud proposition TO eudsayOr 10 increase It's numbers
Wa cordially seconded.
The P-esdeu, announced communication from Phiig-
jcI2ail the effect that Convention OF Union Prayer
Meetings vii Do held IN that city the 9th of March
10 which the Richmond meeting is invited 20 send le
gates On motion, the President authorized to APP
point delegates
The Report of the Directory showed increase of the
temporal prosperity Of the Association as eyuced by
additions 20 ibs membership, and healthy Treasury
while the fac. ,hl several OF the dsSora.s members have
Recently been transferred the ac:gs Church MEM
IIerslip lis pleasing indication OF spiritual results
The report OF the Library Committee showed that tie
o.
ml-c tau 500 volumes had been issued 20 members du
riu the lest quarter; also that $500 had been approp
a.,d Tor the purchase OF books which will be
selected aad pIlcej on the Shelves
Adjourned to meet 2ud Tuesday in March-l$th.
The OrER, CoulQCE.-A second bearing OF the French
Opera Company, on Wednesday night satisfied that
their performances are only adapted to the amusement
Of the French people and we would not hazard even
this assertion u the representatives Of France, among the
audience bad not manifested their appreciation of the
performance The limited number OF natives present
Who have cultivated acquaintance with the French
veruacuar NAV also have enjoyed the entertainment
bt a Others mus, have been bored by the Gniaronade
OF Freuch expletycsby the bois;erOus youbiy OF the
lra1tis usrs0Hr. The operate vocaism toerable
aud several of the effectively rendered
Mile Darcy, the prime d5HH1 executes her soia with
lust precision. Her voice closely resembles Madame De
Wilhorsts but unlike that lady, she does not reveal
confidence In her abilities which would lead her beyond
the shadows Of operate music. Mile Darcy has jew
,l cas-. of couuenance and NAV be termed good look
ing" of che res, Of the Company We have not time to
,p,aS and will conclude notice with the remark
that if the Troupe should return 10 Richmond TO give
another entertainment they would in opinion, play
o empty benches, least 90 that small number in
our midst who could patiently listen a violent colo
Quy u French with al. the grotcsque accomplishments
as presented 40 Mechanics Hail. on Wednesday night.