The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-18

Entire Chorus. accompanied by the
Organs, the Great Drum. the Artillery
and the NinHinR OF Bells.
The thundeIous melody Of the great Boston
Peace Jubile4 is begun at last. The first of
the series of monster concerto, which are to
render this week memorable in The annals Of
the Hub. took place on Tuesday last. "A Bos-
ton dispatch OF Tuesday night, to the Washing
ton Chronicle, says:
All accounts concur in pronouneing the first
day Of the Jubilee the most or!gina! and efac-
tive event OF the kind in America. At least 80 OO
people were present. Twelve thousand of
there was room for at least 1000 more. Ole
Bull led the instrumental part OF the Jubilee.
There were three conductors, headed by Pat
rick q. Gilmore. an adopted citizen Of Irish
clans was not less admirable than that OF the
immense audience. Representatives. from many
Of the musical societies Of the different States
ases Teeos eao ts sng
There were 889 vions flutes. trumpets, horns,
drums, DC. Over 110O persons took part in the
military band.
organ, claimed to be the smallest and most
powerful in tho world. It was built by E. & G.
g. Hook. The harmony filled thu vast space
with it's wondrous volume. 1t 10 only ten feet
MHus HUO tQ0 tOC6l uuLuO0( VI plp0S lH lUlx,
comprised in thirteen speaking stops. It is so
tuilt that all the pipes are exposed to view. 1t
is a marvel Of ingenuity and effect. It is i'm
possible to describe the effect Of the perform
ances. The "Star-spangled Banner was given
by the immense corps, and the cannon outside
the building sounded in exact unison with the
chorus. The guns were fred OF from the in
side Of the building by Gilmore, using electric
thousands melted into tears. The Anvil Chorus
was equally successful q I'D novel,
The following telegram gives an account
more in detail Of the days doings:
The Inauguration of the National Peace Ju.
bilee took place this afternoon. Rev. E. e,
Hale invoked the Divine blessing, and Mayor
Shurtlef delivered an eloquent and patriotic
as the orator OF the day. In tn course OF his
speech, which was OF considerable length, he
said:
s.It is ordained, in the affairs Of men, that
feet peace. The loudest din Of battle is hushsd
in the melody of song. In entire agreement
with this thought convened this vast assem-
bly--larger than was ever before gathered in q
gathered from East, West, North and South,
to blend the power OF numbers and the harmo-
ny OF song together, and, with multiplied voice,
and instrument Of every name. to unite in
Of great Joy over the restoration Of domestic
peace. and the renewal Of prosperity to our
common country"
Admire, Faragut, Commodore Rogers. and
the Coliseum, and the Union Navy ASSOCIATION
and many other distinguished people, includ-
ing Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis, Parepa Rosa,
and De Bull, were cordially greeted by the
performers and spectators.
The chorus and instrumental performers
numbered from 10 600 to 1A.00 and the au-
dlence probably az, 900, Notwithstanding the
th5e ,tening weather. Fully han the people in
Ls rns hrss Rsss ca Gas.fs tss i. ss sss
sung by the full chorus with orchestral and
MIR. Gilmore. The chorus comprised 10. 900
voices, and the orchestra HOO instruments.
The vOcali2ation OF the chorus was as dlstinct,
and the enunciation as clear as that Of q church
choir.
At the close the audience testified its appre-
citation by long continued applause. The over
ture to "Tanphauser" was then performed by
q select orchestra Of slx hundred musicians
carefully and thoroughly performed, and was
conceded to besa success, elicitlng rounds OF
applause.
b to sea On an II from r. MGTsss N;
rus. with orchestral and organ accompani-
ment, under the direction Of Carl Zerrahu
Gounod's "Ave Maria" was then sung by Pare
pa Rosa.
The violin obligato was performed by two
hundred violins, led by Ole Bull. under the
directi IN Of Mr.. Gilmore. Parepa's solo was
heard in all parts of the building.
The next selection was .The Star-spanRleds
Banner" which introduced the whole. chorus,
the organ, and the entire force OF musicians.
together with the. ehinaiag OF 1church-bells and
tho firing or artillery. This was one of the
greatest features Of the day, and was grand
success. q F
The audience, after joining in the chorus to,
the last verse. rose en- nsasse ln q state Of pa
triotic excitement. and it was repeated with
energy and harmony, closing with an
other outbufst of enthusiasm. a
After the intermission, the 'sHymn to- Peace"
written by DR.. Holmes to the music Of Keller's
American Hymn" was sung by the whole
chorus, and was enthusiasticsliy b, y eoSored
Parepa Rosa then sang the e.'Inaammatus.r
from "Stabat Mater" the responses being
given by the chorus. with accomplishment Of
organ and full orchestra. y
force With 400 snvils. The accompaniment
created incense enthusiasm. the audience de-
aTahas Ths Ensa ooabaS Nss Fsea e hse
was the last piece. and was sgne by the ful
the organ, entire orchestra. big drum, chimes,
artillery. II was the crovning success Of the
The audience stood on their seats and shout.
ed and made extraordinary demonstrations.
Yhe Last verse was repeated, and the entire au-
aienee Joined ID. With this endea the pro
The indications are chat the Coliseum will be
crowded all tho week. This joint committee oil
the Leaislature will receive President Grant
to-Morrow morning st the st. James Hotel,
Rrd,. under escort of o company .oa cavalry,
WIN accompany him to the State House, where
be will be ,ofaclaily received by the Governor
and the Legislative bodies. He will review the
lhe State militia. and In the afternoon become
the guest OF the city. He will also visit the
coliseum In the afternoon. s 4 .5.slr a8.s
Z. PISTOLS AND OOEEER.
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