, 1864-02-28

We have heretofore given extracts from
some of the New York papers, speaking in
complimentary terms Of the performances Of
the young Butlhlo pianist, Alfred b. Pease.
Feeling, In common with others, degree ot
pride In the SUCCESS achieved By native
artist, we publish the following additional
notices in the way of congratulatfon The
first is from the Worzd:
The debut OF Mr.. Allied q. Pease, pianist, at
an cvent Of marked interest in musical circles ard
la1ge brilliant and critical audience. Prior to Mr..
Peaee's first public performance in his native
country, we adverted briefly to his professional
that followed his entrance upon bis new career
here. His reception IVES most cordial throughout
the ere, evening; and the compliment of an encore
his skill upon the piano forte.
Mt. fease has fortified his executive talents In
tte more difficult schools Of panism, and succeed
technical obsttcles that besat the way Of aspirin:
artist. HIS mastery over his left hand is snrpris.
Ing, and fne instance ot the hcnlty which he
f1s has r hd p" rapid oeae
arrangement Of the "Tannhauser March" The
Ktgoietto fantasia by the same author, polka
BY Raf, ard Llszts musical comments upon
themes In Faust" eave further undeniahle e1t.
deucee Of native ability the part Of the perfor
mcr, md received well merited applause. A debut
should never be considered the test Of an artists
power, as due allowances are to be made for ner-
v0psness and ats kindred uncomfortable weakness
ses. The young performer. no matter who he ia,
when for the first time before the bar Of public
10 speak his first piece at school.
Nearly every tenor singer Of cmiueuce is reported
TO hayc made Naseo upon bis initial effort 1t is
that he acquitted himself with much manly bold
ness and precision upon this trying OCCASION, and
We may sate'y impute what little lack Of finish or
rfI& 06N ASts1
forth to jnstl1able excitement and netvous treps-
datton. Observation soMeWhat extended. how
9Ter, has shown US that newly arrived artists BEL
later enabled 10 achieve, when they become more
acquainted With the tone Of thought In art usual
in America, and which IL somewhat different from
that peEysding the salons and conser7atozfes Of
We encourage individually, and admire dlspo-
slt,on 10 gire Old landmarks and scholastic pre-
tent. The 4ncl!ccnt artist seldom fails In quickly
pcIceiy1ur this Characteristic Of society, and IN
LEES he sntertains consclcntlous seEnples OF 50
pressure. 1nyigorated by plentiful supply OF
knowledge in hIs art, drawn from the .most ap.
proved sources, Mr.. reasc should hence forward
50 diyest bis fingers Of any trace Of maDncsism
that may Jet cling to them. This mnn ia regarded
as aller who originates one valuable idea than he
who ezee.s In itattng the highest models But
Thesuceess which accrued to Mr: Pease On Mon
day evening We trust will attend him whenever he
touches his piano in PUBLIC. 1t will be disap-
pctntmcnt to his admirers II he does not announce
feIies Of coucerts before quitting the city for the
West, whittier, 1t ia said. lie intends turning his
face.
Mre. Jennie Van Zandt. Mr.. J. r. Thomas, and
Mr. uimmer, constituted the vocal talent brought
into happy requisltlon at this gratifying so!ree.
The Home Journal spoke as follows:
The connnleseurs arc 1uxrf!attug very much
over the concert at Dodworths, given BY Mr. Al
fred Peaec. -Thle fs tho gentlemen who so en-.
NN&r mi f1tA fSttd rnra a{Y%a a
tLeis "Clab Recspton,'' and we fancy that, In
selecting hIs patish OF admlrcrs, the delicate
youth hns addressed his wonderful music to tho
taste Of the most fastidious and most dainty. The
seeing him listened To- ie, un our opinfon) q sight
to ememheE-thouRh how tho p1ano and he rot 80
uiaacuouEly acquainted Is the problem. after nil.
Mrs. Partington thus defines connubial
plurality: Polygamy is were men have m I'D
libertiuc privilege Of marrying p1eur1sy OF
wives, God bless 'cm, when they can't take
care Of one ns sho ought to be, with cotton
flannel at forty cents per yard, and flour at
fabulous prices,