The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-10-11

fFS- TIE FORTHCOMING CoycERTs The citi-
zsis Of Eichmond-especislly the adies--ere on the
tptoe of expectation 10 hear the patriotic ladies und
gentlemen of cue sister State Of South Carolina,
who purpose giving series OF concerts throughout
the Cenfedcracs, in aid OF the furd, for the relief
Of our sick soldia,s. Too much praise cannot be
given 10 the disnsere motives that inspired this
praiseworthy undertaking, the object # " hich viii
be better expressed IN tie following from the
Charleston Is. CO. CoUr.sr:
"7he Torriant Associa.tan.--We are enabled to r,
port that Signor aSGsLI ToRRIASI has completed
arrangements for beginning the patriotic and arts
tic enterprise TO which We have retcrrei--a must
cal tour with association Of through the
Confederaey. The assofistion has been fully ar
gaGized, and includes ladies ard gentlemen OF sp
proved musical resources and cultivation, hnd wiso
have appreciated and desiLe "a aid the iauaahle
purposes Of the enterprise. Cine ohiect il the DIFF
fusion aud culture CT taste For good and pure
music another, and prominent object OK the as'o-
citation, is the assistance Of the sor the
lief and supply o. our brave soldiers in eiGrlp and
hospitals
Those who have engaged in this enierprs 80 b.
lieve that they do mole for the cause by EN-
poying their talents and iacuies Of voice end song
which they have than 10 any other mode.
They Indulge the hope, also. that in doing this
they may afford a refined and refining pleasure, sDd
aid in deepening and improving delnacd and aiaye
Of public taste. which require elevated entctiaa
ments hereafter, aud conducs to the da. eiopmsnt
IL the musical resources of our country.
Signor ANGELO ToRfIANI the musical director
and conductor Is too we'll known to need introdue.
ton. He has labored long and successfully in his
cherished ars and has adopted the Confederate
States as his home Of choice.
His we known character has enabled him to ee
cure tie assistance of amateurs who would not,
under ether circumstances, and for other motives,
enter ON such . tonr.
Mr.. GsF. MARcHAsT has offered bis services
freely for The business managenie ard interests Of
the enterprise the proceeds of which will be fully
devoted to the benefit Of The soldiers. the mode Of
application and appropriation to be decided accord
ing TO the best advantage ia each case; but in all
cases the proceeds be paid over in cash for the
State.
The members OF the Association who are now in
this city. will leave this afternoon and will soon
meet in Richmon I, where the tour viii be opened,
and the first concert given in the Of thu en-.
suing week. The principal cities Of Virginia,
" heh are seces'ible will then be visited, when
the Association viii proceed through North and
South Carolina Georgia, Alabama Mississippi.
Louisiana. Tennessee. and. II possible. all OF the
Confederate States.
We can promise acceptable entertainment 20 all
who Attend tLeir appe.raaces, and We take plea
sure In asking the best Off aud assistance OF eur
friends OF tbs press In bshaf Of an enterprisehch
10 soarmendaAle on many accounts
We call attention 70 the advertisement, In an
other column.