The Sun.
London, England, 1863-04-24 00:00:00

LITCREZIA BORGIA.

Mdlle. Titiens resumed, last evening, one of her
most perfect and attractive characters, and with no
abatement of the power which has made it so ex-
clusively her own. Every great quality which
denotes her—force, dignity, rage, pathos, find the
amplest scope and purpose in the vehement strug-
gles and terrible passions of the guilty but com-
manding Princess; and not the least of their ex-
pressions was left unrealised last night, from the
delightful tenderness of her " come e bello," and the
maternal fervour of the " Ama tux madre," to the
indignant and fearful fury of the grand denuncia •
tion, " 0 to bada." Throughout the masterly
second act, which affords such a climax to
her efforts, she was never in finer voice
or finer feeling than on this occasion.
Signor Giuglini was, of course, the Gennaro,
and here again the audience were fortunate in hear-
ing this favourite artist in a character which has
become his own. No one else has the voice and
passion which can do justice to its music now, and
as if conscious of his claims to it, Signor Giuglini
sung throughout with the blest evidence of his
distinctions. On the truth and beauty of his "Di
Pescatore," and of his share of the trio in the second
act, we can have no occasion to dwell.
A novelty was added to the interest of the night
in the first appearance of Madame Therese Ellenger,
in the character of Maffeo Orsini. Though this
lady bad made a great impression on her debut at
the Philharmonic Concerts, and excited some
anxiety as to her success in the dramatic field—her
substitution for such a favourite as either Madame
Alboni or Madlle. Trebelli, was considered by most
judges a hazardous step for her and the manage-
ment. Madame Ellenger, however, succeeded in
sustaining the ordeal. She trod the boards
with much self-possession, and sung the "Brindisi"
with so much merit as to obtain a warm encore.
The house was very full, and the enthusiasm very
great.

Lancashire Distress and Emigration.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Siß,—The deep sympathy which has been universally
manifested in the sufferings of the people of Lancashire,
and the many efforts made by pecuniary contributions to
mitigate their distress, deserve the most heartfelt gratitude
from those who have participated in such kindness. The
sufferings of the operatives, caused by the want of employ-
ment, are still me; t acute, and none but those who have
witnessed them can adequately realise their intensity.
Many have had to break up their little households, and
take lodgings to save expense, and some have been com-
pelled to part with valuable furniture to provide them with
the necessary requirements of life. It is not possible to
conjecture as to how many of these noble sufferers of
poverty may be yielding to the influence of despondency;
but, certain it is, that there is no prospect at present that
their circumstances will be materially improved in this
country, and, therefore, many have decided to emigrate if
facilities are offered them.

Now, the subject of emigration is very important, and
has occupied the attention of the public mind for some
months past. Our oolonies in Australia present a bound-
less field of labour at a remunerative value ; and the ques
tion is, whether it is not better, and more economical, to
transplant a portion of our distressed operatives upon the
soil of some of our colonies than to keep them at home in
idleness, in the faint hope that shortly they will be able to
resume their former occupations. With the view of assist-
ing such operatives as are qualified and willing to labour
in securing a living in our Australian colonies, the " Lanca-
shire Emigration Society" has been formed, the object of
which is to collect funds, and to administer them in secur-
ing free passages, and providing other necessary require-
ments. _ _

On behalf of the " Lancashire Emigration Society," I
earnestly appeal for contributions, which will be thankfully
received and duly acknowledged. Let the cry for " help "
which comes from the homes of the destitute and afflicted
of these districts meet with an earnest response. How it
would cheer many a depressed spirit and gladden many a
sorrowing heart if such assistance could be rendered in this
hour of our country's special need.

Again—l appeal to your sympathies—may I rely upon
your help ? Delay not—the cause is urgent, the demand
just remain, yours faithfully,

GEORGE ASHWORTH.
19, South-street, Renshaw-street, Manchester,
April 23, 1863.
_ _

IWe would earnestly commend the foregoing communi.
cation of our correspondent to the consideration of the
belleVOloiat—ED, On,)