The Express.
London, England, 1848-02-21 00:00:00

he cannot produce those swelling and vibrating burets with
which the greatest singers thrill their hearers. Hie pewees
are greater as ars actor. He showed intelligence and feel-
ing; and his impassioned performance of the final scene r
mind warm apylauee. The character of the king, Charles
the Fifth, was rept mated by Gardoni, though the music of
this part belongs to a baritone
voice. One or two of hthe
is
principal airs were transposed, while the greatest part of
music necessarily remained at its original patch. The
consequence of this procedure was not happy the
untransposed music being too low for Gardonis
voice, it lest its usual brilliancy ; and when, in the middle
of a scene, he started off with his principal air, " Vieni
mew," with a sudden change of key, there was an un-
pleasant breach of continuity, and the effect was that of a
person beginning all at once to speak in an assumed voice,
different from his own. The exquisite way, however, in
which he sang the air made some amends for this magical
incongruity', though the character altogether was not calcu-
lated to display his finest qualities. Ha he been the Bentini
he would have produced a much greater effect. Last, but
not least, we have to notice Signor Belletti, in the character
of Ruy Gomez. This stranger produced an immediate and
strong impreesion ; and, before his first air was finished, his
position in the theatre was fixed. The first appearance of
Ruy Gomez is affecting. The old man, hitherto happy in
the supposed affections of his young betrothed, hes his eyes
suddenly opened by surprising Ernant and the King in her
apartment. Grief is his first emotion, giving place
to rooted hatred and :crease; and his first air, " In-
felice, a tuo credevi " is the expression of his softer
feelings, an expression rendeied by Signor Belletti with in-
finite truth and pathos. His deep rich voice, subdued to its
softer. tones, was exquisitely touching; and the audience,
after listening in deep silence, encored the air with acelams-
tions. In passages of force and vigour he showed himself
equally at home, both as an actor and singer. He is of
short stature, but well made, with an appearance of great
energy. His voice has every quality belonging to that de-
scription of organ ; and, from our present impreuion, we
d ay. are
inclined to rate him among the greatest hiss. tinge
Taxing of the
Taxing these singers together. their voices blended ad-
mirably, and the effect of the opera was greatly height
were
ened
by the excellent manner is which the concerted pieces
sung. This was particularly the case with tha quintet in
the first act, " Vi di come ii boon vegliardo," a portion of
which is unaccompanied by the instruments. This pert
was given with delirious purity, and its effect showed how
much the charm of vocal harmony is enhanced by freedom
from the accompaniments with *high, in modern opens, it is
so much loaded. The orchestra which, as before, is under the
direction othlr. Baste, appears to be numerically strength-
ened, and is evidently improved in every respect. Its per-
formance, for power, precision, and delicacy, is entitled to
unmingled pram. The opera was followed by itlallet. called
" Fiori,a, et la Heine des BMW's," composed by M. Faull
.Taglioni. It is a story (as intelligible as ballots generaily
are—that is, wishthe help of the printed " argument") of
the adventures of a Sicilian pair of rural lovers, whose desti-
nies are controlled by the contending influences of good and
evil spirits. There are, accordingly, abundance of rail,
fairies, and fiends, who furnish the materials Of a bralllmt
and fantastic spectacle. The rural lovers are personated by
H. Louis Dor and Mdlle. Carolina Resell, and the Queen of
the Evil Ekes by Mdlie. Marie Taglioni. These favourite
performers danced beautifully, and were loaded with plau-
dits and bouquets. Some of the figure-dances by the corps
de ballet were also remarkably pretty and much applauded.
in
Tue scenery, costumes, and decorations of the stage, were
the usual splendid style of this establishment. Between the
opera and ballet " God save the Queen" was sung, very in-
differently ; but during its performance the house, with the
audience standing, and every box haring the appearance of
a fine pictured group set in a goreous frame, presented one
of the most pleasing sights that could well be imagined.

CLERICAL.
PREFEILMENTEI.—Rev. B. Beatty, to Wark 8., 1443"htlai-
herland ; dio., Durham; NW. with reddened: pat, iitTtOwtObf,
llospital.—Rev. It It. Bicknell, to Southwold C., Buftik; IEO. Nor.
wiett—lter. E. Cridge, to be oKood muter of Sir W. Puoton'o
Grammar School, North Wablam, Norfolk.—Rev. A. IJeody, to
Emboli C., Norfolk; dio. Norwich.—Rev. P. A.. Mona, to SI. Cler
ment's C., Ipswich ; dio , ,orfulk.—Bev. F. C. Oostling, to Holstead
C., Norfolk; dio. Norwtell.—Rev. W. IL Hall. to Outharo C., Rut.
Isodshire dio. Peterborough.— Iles. J. ilsroholl, to fielliiialsoin
Northumberland; dio. Durham; NO/. ; pat., Greenwich Iltsigiutt
Rev. T. C. Percival, to Barnbrougb R. ; co. and archdto. York ; 6401.
with residence; pat., Collegiate Church of SouthweiL—Rev. 1.
Spooner, P.C. of St. George, Edibruston, to be chaplain to the Sheriff
of Staffordshire. —Rev. E. Strong, to Lympston IL, Devon; dio.
Pieter; 26f f. with residence; pat., T. Porter, Esq.—Rev. .1. Swire, to
Strettoo P.C., Staffordshire; dio. Lichfield; 961.; pat., Lord

Netherton.
VACANClES.—Beettenhun R., Norfolk, din. Norwich;
906/ ; pat., Bishop of Ely ;—and Bury P. C. Holds, dio. Ely ; 167/ ;
Lady 0. B. Sparrow : Rev. T. L. Jeans, dec. —llorscheath It,
Cambridgeabiro die. Ely; 44.1n1., with reaidence ; Charter
Rowse, London Rev. T. C. Percival, prom. —Knoylc, East R.,
Wilts, dio. Salisbury; 851/., with res.; pat., Bishop or Wir.chcater
Rev. C. Wrottesley, des.—Loughborniett It. Leicestershire, din.
Peterborough; 1868 i. ; pats., EMMarillei /bit, Comb.: Rev. W
liolmr, den—Merton P. C., Surrey, din. Winchester; 930., with res.;
pat., Aire. Bond : Rev. E. U. Bead, dec. —Nortoo-Mandeville P. C.,
loser, dio. Rochester : Rev. J. I'. Beard, dec. —Rotliwell C., York-
shire, dio. Ron:Bwire, pront—Syaldwick V., Hunts, dio.
Ely ; ; pet., Bishop of Ely : Rev. It. Andrew, dec. - -Waiklington
It., 00. and dio. Lincoln ; 566/, with res.; pat., Lincoln Oxturd:
Hee. W. Toulon, dec.

NAVAL
ADMIRALTY, F. 19.-APYOINTIIENT.-Cluk . A.
6.

MILITARY.
COLONELCY OF THE 9TH AND 7111 T.—We hear that the
coloneley of the 71st Regiment, secant by the detail of l ket.lk nerd
tilt Thomas Reyna, is to be given to Lieut..ocusend sir Thomas
Arbuthnot, at present Colonel of the 9th Regiment of Foot ; and that
Insjorerieneral Mr James Archibald Hope is to succeed Sir Thomas
Arbuthnot as Colonel of the latter corps.
PORTAXOUTIL, FEB. 20.—Toe 76th Regiment, let batta-
lion, will embark to-morrow morning orboeni the Ja
vav at this port,
for portage to Corfu. The baggage of t put on board
yesterday. The 91st depot from ticaport will relieve the 16tli Reg.

SPORTING.
BETTING AT MANCUESTER.—Fauicr.
LIVISILPOOL .STEEPLE CHAOS.—IO to 1 apt Lord Strath-
more's lot (offers to take2i tol apt Sir Arthur; la to apt The
Ciuxte, 18 to 1 eget , 20 to 1 apt The Nigger, SO to I apt
Chandler, 20 to 1 opt Rd Yeoman, 20 to I apt ProecixL
CHESTER CUP.-20 tot agst Blaze (offers to take), 26 to 1
agat Crseow (di to takej, 23 to apt Jonathan Wild, 30 to I apt
Wu Eagle, 40 tot apt Iteleebe (t), 40 to 1 opt Cossack 40 to 1 apt
Swallow, 40 to 1 apt Lady Holds, 45 to I eget The Widow, 50 to t
apt Glen Kiddie (offers to takej, 500 tot apt rially Maus (t), 1,000
to 10 seat west Countryman, 1,000 o Isgst Mat ,t,.
ItettnY.-10 to 1 agst Starlike, 19 to 1 apt Glendower,
10 to 1 apt Springy Jack, 300 to 10 apt Loadetone (t), 350 to 10 apt
llemborough (t), 40 to 1 agst Swim Boy toffees to take), 030 to 100 agst
Scott% lot. Very little done to-day.

OLD ROANS STEEPLE CHASES—TilvitenAv.
SWLEPti, of 6 50... each, and a purse added; 4 miles.
Mr. G. W. Topham's nd Cruikshank, 1 lit alb (Norms) I
Mr. liartun'a Valentine, hit 131 b ;Fowler) 2
Two others started. Woo by three lengths.
HANDICAP, of 2 seas. each, with a purse added, was won
by a neck by Mr. Henderson's Kicking Kate, bet iWb, beating four
others, after a fine ram.

age Ildflitiatlltt.
EQUITY COURTS.
EOM Viee-Chaneellor
MOSELEY O. BAIER.—REDEMPTION OP MORTGAGE TO
BUILDING SOCIETY.—His honour delivered his opinion
upon the point reserved in this CIA!, which was a suit to re-
deem certain premises which bad been mortgaged by the
plaintiff to a building society, of which be wee a member.
The question argued at the bearing was, whether iu taking
the isecourits the plaintiff was to be charged with the sub-
scriptions and other monthly paymente, which should accrue
due during the existence of the emaciation, in respect of the
plaintiff's shares, at periods subsequent to the redemption ;
or whether the accounts were to:be token upon the footing
of the plaintiff ceasing to be a member of the society inter
redemption, and consequently ceasing to be liable in respect
of the monthly payments. His honour at the dxnrlusion of
the argument decreed that the accounts were to be taken on
the principle of • continuing liability on the part of the
plaintiff, in respect of the subscription money; and a question
was then raised, whether the plaintiff was to be charged
with the present value only of those instalments calculated
upon the probable duration of ;he society, or whether he
was to be charged with the full amount of such instalments,
treating the payments es actually due.—His Honour was of
opinion that, for the purpose of opinion to a decision upon
this point, the court was bound, Is it bad been in considering
the former point, to look at the terms of the mortgage deed
alone. The terms of that deed he thought, showed that in
the Care of • sale up framers tbe deed. t 1
'nen had been
provided for by the of the deed. Ihe deed provided
that in case of default on the part of the plaintiff in making
or observing any of the payments or obligations provided for
by the deed the defendants were to make salted' the property,
and out of the proceeds restive the expenses incurred in the
trust, and then retain the amountof the mortgage money and
interest, together with the monthly subscriptions and other
payments then due or thereafter to accrue due in respect of
the plaintiffs shares, the amount to be calculated by the
directors of the society, considering the future instaluierve ea
actually due, and taking into considers, ion the probable
duration of the society. That mode of calculation, ae it was
pointed out by the deed in the case of a male, must be that
taken also as the guide in the case of redemption. The
decree, therefore, would be for an account in the terms of
the deed of future subscription money, treating the instal-
ments as actually due and, by consent of the parties, calculat-
ing the amount upon the hypothesis that the society would
continue to exist for a period of ten yean, reckoning from
its commencement.
ROWLAND 0. MORGAN.— CONSTRUCTION OP WILL.
or wont) linia-LOOM.—The will of Henry, late
Earl of Abergavenny, father of the present earl, dated in
1839, contains a bequest in the following terms : " I give
unto my Sen John, Lord Viainunt Neville, and to his heirs,
Earls of Abergavenny, all my gold and silver plate end pie-
tures, and all my books, lace, family pearl necklace, silver
boxes, and family robes, and all diamonds, miniatures, and
gold and silver ornaments, to be held as heir-looms; and I
direct that my executors do make an inventory of all suck
chattels and effects." In a codicil tothe will, dated in 1842,
there is also a bequest to the following effect .• I direct, that
in addition to the articles and things I have in my will and
codicil made heir-looms, all and singular the miniatures
end pictures, and silver fillagree Indian articles or yens,
meats, portables, and foreign lace, and all other the articles
contained in two green boxes tied with tape, and sealed with
my seal, and which are numbered 1 and' , end deposited
a drawer in my library; and also all the miniatures, seals,
and all other the rises contained in a small cabinet in my
gallery shall be considered and taken to be heir-looms; and
I hereby give and bequeath them to my executors as heir-
looms in my family ; and I direct my executors to make aa
inventory of all and singular hereby bequeathed, and sign
the same, and 1 authorise them to open such boxes end
cabinets for that purpose." At the death of the earl an in-
ventory of the articles enumerated in the above beguiles
was drawn up by the direction of his eldest eon, Earl iodine