Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-02-19
CONCERT AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

CONCERT AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The sacred concert at the Presbyterian Church,
on Friday n'ght last, was we'll attended, notwlth-
standing the inclemency of the weather. 1t was
given, understand, ostensibly for the purpose
of displaying one of Henry Esben's organs just
put up for the use of the choir of the church, and
raising money sufficient to defray the heavy ex-
penses incurred for its transportation from New
York to Staunton. The power of the instrument
was amply displayed by Mr.. G. II. Written, I'M
der whose superintendent it was erected. 1t is
of medium size, and rather soft in its tone than
otherwise; containing fourteen stops, viz: Open
Diapason, Stopped Diapason treble and bass,)
Principal, Dulciana, Gemhorn, Cambria, Twelfth,
Fifteenth, Flute and Bourbon. Besides these
there are a coupling Pedal two composition Pc
dals one swell and a bellows alarm. There are
two octaves of pedal keys. After Mr.. Written
had displayed the compass of the instrument
Prof Ettinger, the organist of the church, took
his seat, and the miscellaneous concert Of sacred
music commenced. Mr. Written, we under
stand will remain with us some time, being en-
gagged to repair the organs of the Lunatic Asy-
lum, the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institution
and the Episcopal church.
The concert was we'll sustained by the choir
and their friends of Richmond and the Staunton
Musical Association. Criticism falls to the
ground when amateurs are the obiects-we shall,
therefore, pass by the faults, which were few
The chorusses, though sung with much spirit,
were weak; yet, we have heard the same compo-
sitions sung with far less ability in cities where
they can obtain singers by the hundreds. The
fine bass of DR.. Brown and the effective soprano
of his daughter were conspicuous throughout the
evening-the latter particularly excelled in the
beautiful quartette Of Lay not up treasures"
her warblings running tastefully through the
harmony Of thesato tenor and bass The quar-
tette and chorus of blouse of our Cod was also
admirably performed The concert, on the whole,
was great success and we Of the mountain city
have cause to be proud of the musical talent that
is gradually developing itself among us There
is a general wish expressed that it may be re-
peated, as the inclemency Of the weather pre-
vented many from attending who would other
wise have been glad to hear such sweet music.
P S.-Since the above was written. we are
pleased to learn that in accordance with the gen.
eral wish of the community, the choir have con-
sented to repeat the concert on Thursday night
next.
We invite attention to the advertisement OF 3.
f. Starr s. Co., Baltimore, who have millstones,
Boiling CLOTH smut machines, Betting, screws,
picks plaster and mill irons &C. for sale.
On Saturday, the md Of March, in Staunton,
Peck & Cushing, auctioneers, viii rent for one
year an undivided one-half of 1860 acres of good
grazing land in Pocahontas county, the property
of Mr. VIM. A, Mann.
Mr. A. c. L. GateWood at Mountain Grove,
Bath county, advertises to the people of the Val
ley that he will receive and Craze next Summer
300 head Of cattle. For terms see his advertise
ment.
O. P. e. at Greenville, advertises for a situation
in a mill to learn the milling business.
Books for subscription to shares in the Staunton
Building Association yill be open until Tuesday,
the Goth inst. at e. Ker's store.
Jas. G. Patterson advertises two horses stolen
on the 18th inst.
We invite attention to the advertisement of
Prof T. Nichols Crouch who is highly recon-
mended by gentlemen Of Albemarle county.
On Friday, the LIST Of March, at the late resi-
denee of Henry McCadden decd, near Green
vile, full set of carding machines will be sold,
and at the same time the house and lot will be
rented.
We call attention to the advertisement OF the
"Vesuvius Foundry and Plow Factory" by Hugh
F. Lyle
We invite attention TO the advertisement ofthe
'sVirginia HoteP' of this place row under the
elusive control of Mr.. Geo. L. Peyton, who
pledges himself to keep it in superior style
We call attention to the advertisement of VIM.
A. Burke.
The Concert given on Friday night last at the
Presbyterian Church, will be repeated by re-
quest, on Thursday night next,
The Executors of NJ. Koiner, deceased, Will
sell, on Thursday, the 18th of March, several hun
dred bushels of corn.
We call attention to Commissioners sale Of val
liable property in Waynesboro' by Messrs j. j.
Larew and Jno Towberman, on Friday the 18th
Of March next.
We call the attention Of our merchants, farm
ers and others to the advertisement of Messrs
Hooe g. Wedderburn, foot of Prince street. Alex
andria, Va. They advertise literally and pay
for it, and we have not the least doubt but that
they are amply repaid. We would recommend
them to the patronage Of our readers.