Middletown transcript., 1869-01-30

THE AMPnIoNs The following letter
was received BY US, a few days since, writ
ten in fair hand, and bearing the sigma
ture of one whom we know to be friend
and admirer of the association of young
gentlemen bearing the above appellation.
Nevertheless, the writer is after them, with
a sharp nib. Our young friends should
bear in mind, however, that an honest
friend will tell us of our faults" They
have this to console them, under the pres
ent infiction of our fair correspondent,
that having received SO much praise in the
past. they can afford, now, to endure lit
tie something of different quality. But,
let them heed the admonition: it will do
them no harm. And we feel, just here,
like putting in for them, apologetically, the
plea of play of youthful spirits, which
sometimes effervesce and overflow their Or
binary channels. But we have written
enough by way of preface; here is the
letter
Jan. "a, 1860.
Mr.. EDIToR happened to be a visitor to
your thriving town, during the week that Is past
l was much pleased with many changes noted
especially the handsome buildings that have Ia
ken the place OF former ones, less imposing and
attractive in appearance.
While sitting in the car, waiting to move on
could but mark the changes about the Depot.
W hat was formerly an open lot belonging to the
Railroad Company, and generally covered with
water at this season, has now railroad track for
freight cars, and new carriage track while be-
yond is the new National Hotel several Ware
houses, Lumber and Coal Yards, Steam Saw
Mill, &c. presenting busy and cheerful scene.
But am getting on too fast; for am in the
car, saying good bye when have not yet spoken
of what interested me most, during my visit,
On Thursday night; when falling into the first
sweet sleep, was gently awakened by strains OF
sweetest music which only stringed instruments
can produce. held my breath with delight as
the melody rose and fell in soft cadences on the
still night air.
| The music was so clear and distinct, almost
tnought 1t beneath my own window; but, on ri
| sing, found it some distance off.
One beautiful air followed another, in good
time and taste, till the music ceased the perform
ers having entered the parlor of the lady whom
| they were serenading.
felt myself taking a long sigh of regret; for
had been lifted, as it were, beyond this world OF
care to one of Moonlight, Music, Love and
| Flowers
listened sometime, hoping the music would
continue; and was just drifting off into Dream.
land, when roices aroused me, and soon found
1t was tie Z" Band" emerging into the street
But what was my disappointment when, instead
OF a farewell serenade, heard very discordant
sounds. Loud laughter, snatches of songs,
whoops and even yells which resounded through
the quiet air, contrasting very vividly with The
mellow music which had gone before. As the
sound OF their voices died away it left me think.
ing. had heard much of this " Amphion Band''
iefore my visit to Middletown / was told thai
1t was composed of estimable young men, belong.
ing to some of the best families in the place, The
sons OF pious parents, and possessing much merit
| In themselves, amateurs in music and eyincino
| much talent for the same.
] hao met several of them in the street and can
testify to their gentlemanly appearance and de-
pertinent. Why is it then, thought /, that tbey
can 80, ,tav forget good taste and good breeding,
| as to shock, by their boisterousness the ears q
the very ladies they wished to compliment?
These young men are the promise of your
town, and though should visit it thousand
times, should be delighted to alscays hear their
music, without any jaTring symphOny.
] Yours, sincerely, ZELorEs.