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      The Wiesbaden Congress. Notwithstanding ...

      treated of between us . "We must , therefore , in the next session have the same eyes , feel the same conscience , or take an absolute direction ; whoever may be the men who shall take on themselves the responsibility of that direction , if it be new—if it only inspire our convictions , and be no longer the expression of concessions of principles made to opinions which are not ours—I am , for my part , well-disposed to follow it ; if not—not . I think it is more than ever necessary to have the courage of one ' s opinions . I wish to wait in order to judge ; believe me , and do the same whatever may be said or written to you . " H . DE LA ilOCHEJAaUEtEIN . "

      The report that the Orleans family aTe favourable to the pretensions of the Count de Chambord , is said to have been confirmed by a letter from the Prince de Joinville to the Committee of Permanence , which contains an explicit declaration of his opinion , that the question for France can only lie between the legitimate monarchy and the republic ; but that a * ' republique princiere " is chimerical , and cannot last . " As to the monarchy of expedients , which we have had for eighteen years , a second trial of it would be dangerous in the extreme . " This is pretty much the same as a declaration in favour of the liegitimatists .

      Aug. 24, 1850.] ®Ff0 Qlvaiiet. 507

      Aug . 24 , 1850 . ] ® ff 0 QLvaiiet . 507

      The Lind Furore. The Reception Of Jenny ...

      THE LIND FURORE . The reception of Jenny Lind in Liverpool appears to have been far more enthusiastic than the warmest demonstrations called forth in any part of the kingdom during her former visit . No royal personage , illustrious statesman , or foreign potentate , was ever watched by the populace with more curiosity than this simple Swedish girl was during the few days she spent in that city previous to her departure for Ampricii .

      Miss Lind arrived in Liverpool by the * express train from London on Thursday evening , at five o ' clock . She had left the Continent only a few days previously ; and her last appearance in public was at Baden-Baden , on the 6 th instant , where she sang for the benefit of Monsieur Vivier . She was accompanied by Mademoiselle Ahmansson , a cousin ; Mr . Benedict , Signor Belletti , Monsieur Vivier , and other celebrated artistes . Mr . Bald , the Swedish consul , and several other gentlemen , were in attendance , and received her as she alighted from the carriage , welcoming her once more to Liverpool . She appeared in very excellent spirits , and much pleased with the reception she met . It had become generally known

      among the passengers that the Swedish songstress was in the train , and the anxiety to get a sight of her caused a rush towards the carriage which she occupied . A private carriage was in waiting to receive her , and the party immediately proceeded to the Adelphi Hotel , where suitable apartments had been prepared for their reception ; indeed , the high sheriff , who is in attendance upon the judges at the assizes , courteously gave up the apartments usually allotted to him , and placed them at the disposal of the prima donna . She was slightly fatigued by her journey , but , after taking some refreshment , was immediately on the alert ; and at half-past seven o ' clock attended the rehearsal at the hall , where she was received with the most unbounded and indescribable

      enthu-. The concert on Friday was attended by an immense crowd . The estimate in the Liverpool papers is 2771 , and a large number of the audience had paid a high premium for their tickets . Persons were present from all parts of England , Scotland , and Ireland ; and it is stated that one gentleman made a pilgrimage all the way from Vienna purposely to hear the prima donna previous to her transatlantic trip .

      All day long on Saturday an anxious crowd assembled near the doors of the Adelphi Hotel , and followed her carriage wherever it went . On Sunday she went aboard the new steamer Atlantic , destined to convey herself and party to New York . A large mob awaited her arrival on the quay , and a vast number of persons contrived to get into the small boat which took her to the roads , where the vessel was lying .

      It was generally known that the rehearsal of the Messiah would take place on Saturday evening , and the consequence was a dense crowd all the way up from the hotel to the Philharmonic Hall , the precincts of which building were so beset by curious individuals , that it was almost impossible to reach the door . Her hearty reception on entering the Hall was a scene which will not be easily forgotten by those present . The rehearsal was attended by a

      select party of privileged persons . The whole oratorio was gone through , the greatest pains be ing taken by M . Benedict , the conductor , to render the performance worthy of the occasion , as far as the means at his disposal would permit . Miss Lind , as usuul , was the first to arrive , the last to depart , the most attentive to her own music , and to tho indications of the conductor . In this respect her example might be followed with advantage by artists of far less talent and eminence . She left the Concert-hall at

      half-past nine o ' clock , but had some difficulty in reaching the carriage , so great was the crowd of persons who had congregated outside the gates . As soon as she was recognized she was hailed with a shout of applause scarcely less hearty than that which she had received in the interior of the building . She

      seemed deeply to appreciate this second demonstration of esteem , and evidently felt that she could not do too much as an adequate acknowledgment . The vehicle remained a short time after she had entered it , and she shook hands through the window with all who were bold enough to take advantage of the opportunity . One youth , who was determined at all risks to touch her hand , at last succeeded in doing so just as the carriage had started . By some means or other he was thrown down on the road , _ but fortunately sustained no injury , only soiling his clothes , which he refused to have brushed , stating that he would wear the marks in memory of Jenny Lind .

      The performance of the Messiah on Monday night , attracted a larger audience than the first concert ; upwards of 3000 attended . Jenny Lind ' s singing surpassed anticipation . Her energy and brilliant execution of " Rejoice greatly , " her expression in «« He shall feed his flock , " her tenderness in " How beautiful are thy feet ! " her fervid devotion in " I know that my Redeemer liveth , " and her fine reading of the last air , " God be for us ! " which made it a new and unexpected feature , raised unbounded enthusiasm . The second and fourth airs were encored . In the recitatives , besides the excellence of her

      vocalization , the pointed articulate manner in which she pronounced the English words excited general admiration . After the oratorio , the National Anthem was sung , Jenny Lind giving the two principal verses . The scene that ensued defies description . The walls of the building reverbated with the cheers . Hats , sticks , and handkerchiefs were waved in every direction . The platform of the orchestra was covered with bouquets and wreaths , many of which fell upon the head and shoulders of the songstress . It was a leave-taking such as Jenny Lind herself has rarely experienced in the course of her artistic life .

      Between the parts of the Messiah an address was read to Jenny Lind on the part of the committee , lauding her character and talents , and wishing her a happv voyage and a speedy return . On the head of the address , which was written on vellum , were the arms of Liverpool , and at the side the arms of Sweden . M . Benedict received a handsome gold snuffbox . The Asia on Saturday , brought a letter from Mr . Barnum , in which it is stated that Miss Lind will be received on landing by a procession consisting of the members of the different musical societies , the

      principal citizens of New York , and a number of orphan children . A suite of apartments have been engaged at Irving-house , and a carriage is to be placed at the disposal of the cantatrice . Everything will be done to render her as comfortable as possible . The great Music-hall in the Broadway , Mew York , is to be completed by the 18 th of September . It is about 130 feet in length by 100 feet in breadth ; and , with the galleries , will furnish seats for 6000 people . The tickets for the concerts will be sold by auction .

      Already not fewer than 30 , 000 applications have been made for admission to the first concert , so that we may expect that the tickets will fetch a considerable premium above the nominal value , which is about 12 s . Miss Lind will remain in New York about a month before she sets forth on her tour . Previous to the commencement of her professional engagements , it is said that she will pay a visit to the Falls of Niagara , and other remarkable places in that neighbourhood .

      Jenny Lind sailed from Liverpool on Wednesday morning , and we question whether she , in the whole course of her unparalleled career , ever met with a manifestation of public feeling so grand as that which accompanied her departure on that occasion . The head of the police having officially intimated that if Mademoiselle Lind took her departure from the hotel to the steamboat at the hour that had been mentioned in the newspapers he could not undertake to be answerable that there might not be some accident , in consequence of the pressure of the crowd , it became requisite at a late hour on Tuesday night to

      alter the previous arrangements , andtokeep the new ones secret . At a quarter to eight in the morning , considerably more than an hour before the time originally fixed upon , she was enabled to leave privately and without eclat . Mr . Benedict accompanied her in her carriage , and then followed a couple of hired vehicles , containing M . Belletti ( who goes with her to America ) , M . Vivier , and a few chosen friends , who were to accompany her on board . Having embarked on board a tug-boat which was brought alonside the pier , she soon arrived under tho lee of the mammoth steamer which was to bear her to the United States . The fair voyager seemed in

      excellent spiritB . Mean while , the good people of Liverpool , who had been led to believe that she would not go on board until half-past nine or ten at least , had been slowly but steadily assembling in crowds , to catch a glimpse of her as she embarked . Some were waiting at the Adelphi , others at good points of view on the way , others on the piers , and lining the shores of the Mersey , while many thousands crowded the innumerable steamers and other craft that were lying about in the river . But she had given them all the slip , " and was safe on tho deck of the steamer , bidding adieu to her friends , and striving by her own exuberance of high spirits to keep

      up those of her future compagnons de ^ voyage . At about ten o ' clock a gun from the Atlantic announced that the magnificent steam-ship w as under weigh ; and then , as she steamed slowly past the town oi Liverpool , bearing nearer the town than to the Cheshire side , one of the most splendid ovations evei offered to any public person ensued . Salutes were fired from either sides of the river , which wen returned from the bows of the Atlantic ; the broad bosom of the Mersey was crowded with craft , aU bearing their human freight . The shores were lined with people , and the shouts of these masses o 1 congregated human beings were deafening . As the

      enormous steamer majestically made her way towards the mouth of the river , surrounded and followed to an immense distance by river steamers and small craft , through the lines of people who were massed on the shore , the whole formed an aquatic triumphal procession , quite equal to the grand scene in Portsmouth Harbour on the arrival of Louis Philippe on his visit to Queen Victoria . As for Jenny Lind , who had long before taken affectionate leave of the friends who had accompanied her from the shore , she was seen standing by the side of the captain on the paddle-box , her petite but graceful form clearly discernible as she waved her handkerchief in answer

      to the enthusistic cheers of the assembled thousands . Such a tribute was never before paid to any artist in this country .

      The War Between Denmark And Schleswig-Ho...

      THE WAR BETWEEN DENMARK AND SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN . Up to the 17 th instant no change whatever has taken place in the main position of either of the belligerent armies . The line of the Schleswig-Holstein outposts maintain their position on the Sorge , and by the Witten-Lake to Friedrichsort . The Danes have made some slight alterations in the chain of their advanced posts ; they are now somewhat more forward . There is a complete suspension of offensive operations on both sides , and as they each are fortifying their camps by intrenchments , it would appear they are resolved to remain on the defensive , awaiting perhaps The weather

      a diplomatic settlement of the conflict . has been intensely hot ( nearly 90 ° in the shade ) , and General Willisen has ordered , as a sanitary measure , water-and-rurn ( not rum-and-water ) to be served to the troops instead of beer . We say water-and-rum , for to eight parts of the pure element , one only of spirit is added . The towns of Tonningen , Garding , andFriedrichstadt have been evacuated by the Danes , and reoccupied by the Holsteiners . A small detachment of the Holstein riflemen , commanded by Captain Schonig , has recaptured 400 oxen from the Danes , they were driving to the town of Schleswig . There have been two insignificant and resultless sea encounters between , the Danish cruisers , and the Holstein steamer the

      Lowe and two gun-boats . Meanwhile , as is very natural , the enthusiasm throughout Germany for the cause of the Duchies is on the increase , for it must be borne in mind that they are struggling for the principle of German unity . Even M . de Gagern , the leader of a considerable parliamentary party , called the Gotha party , who was regarded at Frankfort as a demi-god , and much cajoled by the diplomatic matadors , has enrolled himself in the Schleswig-Holstein army ( an interesting letter on the subject will be found in another page ) . The Brunswick Government has resolved to pay 30 , 000 dollars ( £ 4500 ) on account , out of 54 , 656 dollars

      indebted to the Duchies for the war expenses of last year . It was also reported , and afterwards confirmed by the German press , that the Bavarian Ministry had resolved to pay 50 , 000 dollars on account , out of 100 , 000 , likewise owing for the same war . The Hanoverian Government is being bombarded from all sides of the country by petitions urging the immediate payment of the debt , and likewise to assist the Duchies with troops . The Booksellers' Association of Leipzig has forwarded 1000 dollars to the Lieutenancy of Schleswig-Holstein , arising from a subscription made at the last fair in behalf of a German fleet .

      The Saxon papers publish a memorial addressed by the Dresden Cabinet to the various German Governments , explanatory of the reasons why it refused to ratify the Danish-German peace of Berlin , and which likewise shows a sympathy for the cause of tho Duchies . The memorial contains amongst other arguments the following : —«' . . .. And what would then be the position of Germany ? Before the year 1848 the march of Danish troops into Holstein was regarded as a thing inconceivable , and now , in the year 1850 , Germany must remain a quiet spectator while the fate of a member of the Confederation is decided b y foreign intervention . Surely , if it were possible to imagine the ignominy of Germany , it would be in such a mode as this . "

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 24, 1850, page 3, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_24081850/page/3/