The New York herald., 1870-09-15
CHRISTINE NILSSON.
Arrival Of tho Queen Of soug--Oemonseradona
Of the Pier-Her Concert Trcupc-Precau-
tons Against spsculators-F!rst Con.
cert on Monday, Eeptem5er 10.

The good steamship Cuba brought treasure to
our shores yesterday. For months past tho visit oS
the queen OF tue lyric stage has been tc chief topic
oil conversation In musical circles ana antcfpationS
OF brilliant season were rife in the world a
issuoh. Bewidering Toilets have been ordered to
grace the concerts OF this peerless soDZstress ahd
a. she time drew for nor arrival many ana
anxious were Me Inquiries at the headquarters OF
the indomitable strakosch' ut the Evcrets
House. At ten O'Clock yesterdav morning
the Cuba loomed up through the mat thst
overhung the river and moved Into the Cunard dock
In Jersey City Her arrival rather earlier than
expected, ana many who were desirous to weicoms
the queen OF song she set foot for the rst time ON
American SOIL were, in consequences, disappointed.
The Cuba was delayed for very short time at quar-
anrine, and reached her dock hours In advance Of
those who were eagerly looking out FOR her. Az
It was. no less than 600 people were assembled on
the pier and when the stately vessel moved inte
her allotted position the widest excitement prc.
vailed among the crowd. Max strakosch WAS ON
hand just In time with carriage. No sooner was
thu gang plank lowered than young lady. vita
German cast OF features and dressed IN lignt
mourning suit, crossed 1t rapidly TOOK the arm Of
Professor II. o. Doremus who was awaiting her.
and In a few moments was en- route for New YOrt
In Che carriage Few or tue expectant crowd recOg-
pized In the slight girsh form ana sweet expressive
face the great artste, Christine Nlss0n whom they
came 10 welcome. She was the first passenger tn
leave the steamer, and until thu carriage drove
away one with the exception OF DR.. Doremus
and MAX 5trakos ch, knew who She was But JIe
news passed quickly around and u cheer burst rosn
the lips Of manyof the spectators. Mile. Nilsson
proceeded Ut once To the Clarendon Hotel Fourth
avenue. where rooms had been prepared Tor her.
Mile. Nilsson looked remarkably weL although
the carly part OF her voyage. Sna is Of medium
height. ana her lgure is wonderfully suited for the
stage. Her CHIEF charm hes In the expression Of
her face, which IL sngularly sweet and open. Her
eyes are blue, and in acting become a. expressive
as the notes which fall from her lips. her hair Ii
naxen and OF great length and thickness. Her pro-
ME IL almost Greek III iIs regularity, and her moutA
completes luce which has long been renowned
for beauty, even among the many beautiful faces
she operate stage. There Is Kaleidoscope express
sion In her face that portrait do justice W.
and which certainly does not appear in the nuiner-
Gus pictures displayed In this city. She was, ~
might be expected. fatigued alter her voyage, ana
did not receive any visitors yesterday Her earty
arrival prevented any great demonstration ON tsn
part OF the public and the numerous friends which
her lame al dTtiSte and her worth ~ u woman
has gained her here beforehand
She was accompanied by the well known musical
entreprenear, Mr. jarrett. OF London who Is one Of
| profession He is very sanguine Of the success Of
| the fair cantatree under his charge Mr.. Maurice
Strakosch remains Ia England 10 attend To the
| management OF Nine. Adelina Patti-Caux, who 10
| now on a concert tour. After the dipd came NJ
temps, tho great vloinisi. and James NJ. Weh, tp
| pianist. All three nave engaged ROOMS At tho
| Everett House.
Mile. Isabella Cart, the contruit0 OF the Nilsson
company, started before the others, and has been
stopping days IN Boston, her native place. 6he
will arrive In this city to-day The subscription for
the first series Of concerts, six in number, viii be
! opened at Steinway Hall this morning, and the ex-
citement among the ticket spectators u even
| greater than when Dickens announced hlB rcadlngs
In this city, Mr.. Strakosch however, Is determined
10 thwart their schemes, and his arrangements for
| that purpose Of the most complete kind On
Saturday the box Office will be opened for the sale
Of single tickets for each performance. Then We
may expect the coup de man Of the speculatOrs, IA
they are apt TO fight shy Of tho subscription tickets
Tonight grand reception viii De rendered
to Mile. Nilsson at the residence. OF Professor Dore
| mus Fourth avenue and the scandinavian Society
will be present In full force to do honor TO their dis
| guished countrywoman by serenade and t0rchiignt
| procession. ON Monday next she makes her 1rse
! appearance before the American public at Sucinway
Hall. 1t is significant proof OF the fidelity Of MI
Strak0sch to his promises 10 the public that he hnA
firmly adhered to the exact date he unnoun ced
three months ago. When his first card about Ihk
Nilsson concerts was then published. the date was
fixed September 49, and on that evening Mile
Nilsson ana her brilliant troupe will certainly aP
pear. on the voyage Mile. Nilsson contributed
largely to tho funds or benevolent institution fol
| seamen which is established IL Liverpool large
and efficient orchestra. under a competent ana
perienced leader has been engaged for her concerts
| wehli Is tue accompanlst and solo pianist.