The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-06

foreign country, would unconditionaly accept
the offer OF the Philharmonic Society," But place
yourselfi in my position, and consider how N any
more obstacles have 10 contend with than any
other artist, and then judge whether my demands
(Which | now annex are unreasonable. beg
you will convey my conditions 10 the directors
of the above Ociety, namelV:-
l. shall be in London early in Janu9ry.
2. The two grand new symphonies shai De
ready by that time; to become the exclusive
property of the Society.
3. The Society to rive me, in return, three
HUNDRED guineas, and one hundred for my ira
yelling expenses, which will, however, amount
to much more, as ! am obliged to bring COM
panon.
grand symphonies for the Society, / shall expect
that ton receiving my consenO they will remit
me here the sum OF one hundred and hlty
guneas, so that may provide carriage, and
make my other preparations at once for the
journey.
s.. The conditions as to my non.appearance in
any other public orchestra, my not directing,
and the preference always to be given to the
Society on the offer of equal terms by them, are
accepted by me; indeed, they would, at all
events, have been dictated by my own sense of
honor.
6. | shall expect the aid of the Society in
arranging one or more benefit concerts in my
behalf, as the case may be. The very friendly
feelings of some of the directors in your
valuable body, and the kind reception of my
works by all the artists, is sufficient guarantee
on this point, and will be a still further induce
ment TO me TO endeavor not to disappoint their
expectations.
I, request that may receive the assent to
ard confirmation of these terms, signed by three
directors, in the name Of the Society. You may
easily imagine how much | rejoice at the
thoughts of becoming acquainted with the
worthy Sir George Smart emusic directory, and
seeing you and Mr.. Neate again; would that
could fly to you myself, instead of this letter
Your sincere well-wisher and friend,
LUDWIG Won BEETHOVEN.
Home Difficulties.
We conclude our excerpts from these curiosi-
ties with whimsical letter of the composer to
his nephew-son, which is without date:-
TO HIS NEPHEW.
Ny Dear SOM Send this letter at once to nv
pseudo-brother, and add something yourself. 1t
is impossible to permit this to continue any
longer; no soup to-day, no beef, no eggs and at
last GTOled meat from the inn
When Holz was with me lately, there was
really almost nothing TO eat at supper and such
is the woman's bold and insolent behavior, that
l have told her to-day will not suffer her to re-
main beyond the end OF the month. No more
to-day. All that is necessary about the magis
tTate is for me TO write a note, authorizing you
to draw the money; but it would be as well were
you to take the opportunity OF asking what you
are to do about converting the bank shares into
share in RothsChild's loan. | shall say nothing
further, except that always look on YOU as nv
dear son, and one who deserves to be so. Little
as l require what nour,shes the body, as you
know, still the present state of things is really
too bad, besides being every moment in danger
OF being poisoned.
health in this heat; trust you will continue
well. Shun all that may enervate or dsminish
your youthful energies. Farewell A pleasant
talk together would be far better than all this
writing. Ever your loving and attached father,
who fondly presses you to his heart.
LUDWIG Won BEETHOVEN.