The Sun.
London, England, 1863-06-23 00:00:00

MR. BENEDICT'S CONCERT.

This accomplished and popular musician gave
his annual grand morning concert yesterday in St.
Jatres's Hall. Mr. Benedict has a threefold claim
on popular support as a composer, as a conductor,
and as a pianist, for in each of these capacities he
has won golden opinions from the public. His
concert is always one of the fashionable assemblies
of the season, and the present occasion was no
exception to the rule, for a large and brilliant
audience crowded the hall and appeared to be
highly gratified by the entertainment. The list of
artistes included some of the most eminent names
of the day, Mesdames Alboni, Carlotta Patti, with
signor Giuglini and Mr. Sims Reeves, being among
the vocalists; and Madame Arabella Goddard,
Signor Piatti, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Bene-
dict among the instrumental performers. Madame
Alboni's exquisite singing can never fail to give
pleasure, and in a scena from Tancredi and the
Tyrolienne from "Belly" she delighted the audience
with that easy and melodious style so rarely even
approached by others. Madlle. Patti achieved a
decided triumph in Bellini's graceful Polacca "Son
vergin vezzosa," in which her voice reached to mar-
vellous
altitudes with surprising facility. Madlle.
Artot sang a vocalized waltz with great skill and
execution, and Madame Lemmens- Sherrington dis-
played her powers of embellishment in several ela-
borate pieces. Madlle. Trebelli, who sang a solo
with taste and expression, and took part also in a
quintett from one of Verdi's operas, acquitted her-
self with credit, while the other ladies were more or
less successful, Signor Giuglini substituted the
new and popular romanza " Colli Nativi," which is
never heard without an encore, for the operatic
morceaux set down for him in the programme, and
certainly the audience did not disapprove of the ex
change, for there was no exception to the general
rule, and a unanimous redemand induced the singer
to repeat it. Mr. Simd Reeves sang twice, the
graceful ballad of "The Message," being one of his
performances. He was, as usual, loudly applauded.
Mr. Santley was very well received, and displayed
his fine voice to advantage in a scena from Mr. Bene-
dict's " Dirgo di Lara." Piatti's performance on
the violoncello is too well known to need criticism.
It is enough to say that he sustained his reputation
on the instrument he has made especially his own.
The pianoforte performances were not the least in-
teresting portion of the concert. The duet for two
pianofortes, played by Madame Goddard and Mr.
Benedict, was a marvel of executive skill, while the
quartett for four performers on two pianos was
played with correctness and brilliancy. There were
many other performers and performances, for the
programme was of unusual length, but those we
have mentioned were the gems of the concert. It
is a pity that some means are not devised of afford-
ing proper ventilation to the Hall, for, as we heard
it remarked, the physical discomfort in this warm
summer weather interferes very considerably with
the pleasure derived from the entertainment.

LIFE-LIKE PORTRAITS—There are some excellent
portraits in the Exhibition now held at the Palais
de I'lndustrie, in the Champs Elysees, and which is open
every ds.y—on Sundays gratuitously. That of the Emperor,
by Flandrin, is admirable. He is represented at full length,
in the uniform of a General of Division, standing with his
right hand resting on a table, and the left on the hilt of his
sword. It is of the simplest kind possiblP, and is a striking
likeness. Thera is also a'portrait of the:Pope, who is repre-
sented kneeling, and in an attitude of fervent prayer, with
his hands closely clasped together ; and not far off the por-
traits of Cardinal Morlot, the late, and M. Darboy, the
presont, Archbishop of Paris. Among crowned beads the
picture of King Victor Emmanuel stands foremost as an
admirable likeness. Not all the loyalty of Alice Lee could
nab p
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ih hie robusthim
extort from her the admission that Charles 11. was other-
, wisa than " hard favoured," and I doubt whether any
Italian, however enihus,astic he may be for the " Ile
Gealantuomo" as a sovereign and a soldier, would say that
hiraforsmo
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,:vas exactly an Apollo. Be this as it may, M. Faguani
i,ut ot the frame, ,iiicelloitkheedthinatthaes
my i ollui enterary d r theess t saloon,hat best
your eye, he actually seems to walk
and conapixiox:,, ,-,:trtertet is the resemblance in feature
Painted brthe same
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rated the artist with „,.ple!ure is a Jae simile of the one
artist for the Town-hall of Naples, and
pr Italy was so pleased that he deco-
his own hnd,

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TRLEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.

PER THE JURA.

NEW YORK, JUNE 13, MORNING.

There is nothing decisive from Vicksburg. An
early attack upon General Grant's rear is considered
probable.

Southern advices are very hopeful. They state
that General Pemberton has reported he could hold
Vicksburg, and that General Johnstone was to take
his time to organize his forces. They also assert
that Kirby Smith, with 10,000 men, has occupied
Milliken's Bend, 20 miles above Vicksburg, cutting
cif General Grant's supplies.

Northern accounts state that there was fighting
along the river from Lake Providence to within
sight of Vicksburg, and that a severe fight occurred
at Milliken's Bend upon the 6th inst., the Federal
forces consisting mostly of negro regiments, being
driven to the bank of the river under cover of the
gunboats.
Advices from New Orleans to the sth inst. state
that batteries were constructed along the entire
Federal line at Port Hudson and would open
against the enemy on the 6th inst.
General Lee is said to be heavily reinforcednpon
the Rappahannock, and to have nearly double the
number of troops he had at Chancellorsville. He
is daily expected to assume the offensive.
A small Confederate cavalry force advanced to
within three miles of Poolesville, Maryland, driving
a company of Michigan cavalry into the town and
burning their camp. They afterwards re-crossed
the Potomac.

The New York Herald thinks General Lee's
plan is to envelope Harper's Ferry, another to move
General Stuart's cavalry across Maryland into
Pennsylvania upon a destructive raid, which would
cause General Hooker's army to be broken up, to
go in pursuit of General Stuart, and General Lee
would then crush Hooker's remaining forces upon
the Rappahannock and push on to Washington.
The Governor of Illinois has prorogued the State
Legislature till the 18th inst. Sixty-five Republi-
cans left the Legislature, thereby preventing a
quorum, but the Democrats refused to recognise
the prorogation, and entered a protest against the
Governor for unconstitutional usurpation and the
revolutionary breaking-up of the Legislature. The
Governor's pretext for his action was that there
was disagreement between both Houses on the sub-
ject of adjournment. Great indignation was mani-
fested among the Democrats.
General Hascall has been superseded by General
Wilcox.

Southern despatches from Mobile to the 4th
inst. state that the Federals had been repulsed
at Port Hudson, and that Gen. Banks had lost

an arm.
The Provost Marshal, his assistant, and the en-
rolling officer were fired upon near Manville, Indi-
ana, whilst making an enrolment. The two for-
mer were killed, and the latter escaped.
Two military companies were sent from Indiano-
polis to the scene of the murder.
Two new military departments have been created
in Pennsylvania under Generals Conch and Brooks,
who have summoned all citizens between 18 and 60
years of age to organise for defence, subject to the
call of the Commanding General. The Governor of
Pennsylvania has issued a proclamation, urging
the people to respond promptly.
The Enrolment Commissioners have been driven
out of some counties in Indiana, where excitement

continues to prevail.
The Governor has solemnly warned the people
against resisting the Government.
The Southern conscription is being resisted in
North Carolina.
The corps of General Hooker's army still remains
on the South side of the Rappahannock below
Fredericksburg.
Official advices from Vicksburg to the Bth inst.
state that the siege was progressing satisfactorily.
Three divisions from General Bragg's army were
reported to be marching to join General Johnstone.
Breckenridge had already joined him. Grant at as
being reinforced. Grant's total loss since crossing
the Mississippi is estimated at 7,000 men.
Advices from General Banks to the 4th instant
have been received at General Grant's headquarters,
announcing that the siege of Port Hudson was pro-
gressing favourably.
The Democratic State Convention of Ohio, after
having unanimously nominated Mr. Vallandigham
for the Governorship, appointed a committee to
demand his release of the President. Resolutions
were passed declaring that the Democracy would
hail with delight the expression of a desire on the
part of the seceded States to return to their alle-
giance, and would co-operate with the citizens of
those States to restore peace.
Mr. Vallandigbam is said to have reached a
Southern port, intending to sail for Nassau.
A Democratic meeting has been held at Brook-1
lyn, at which resolutions were passed denouncing
interference with the liberty of speech.
A meeting has been held to raise 10,000 negroes
for General Fremont. It was announced that Pre-
sident Lincoln had consented to give Fremont a
department if negroes were raised.
The New York Herald urges the nomination of
President Lincoln for the neat Presidency, in order
to prevent a reign of terror and a revolutionary
election campaign in 1864.
The commissioners who superintended the dis-
charge of the Peterhoff's cargo have presented their
report. The case will be argued on the 15th inst.
The privateer brig Croquette has burned the
barque Whistling
wind in lat. 38, long. 71. The
Nassau Guardian states that the Federal steamer
Rhode Island chased and fired at the steamer Mar-
garet and Jessie within 250 yards of the shore di
James Point. Several shots from the Rhode Island
reached the shore, alarming the inhabitants. The
Margaret and Jessie escaped.

DETAILS OF THE CAVALRY RAM AT
BEVERLEY FORD.
NEW YORK, JUNE 12 (Evening).
(Per the Jura.)

In consequence of a belief which is said to be con-
firmed that Gon. Lee had eescnablcd a largo cavalry
force between Culpepper Court-house and Beverley
Ford to make a raid into Maryland, Gen. Hooker
ordered three brigades of cavalry, and 2,000 infan-
try, with two batteries, all under the command of
Gen. Pleasanton, to cross the Rappahannock to
counteract Gen. Lee's movement.

Gen. Pleasanton's force crossed early on the morn-
ing of the 9th the right under Bufford at Beverley's
Ford, and the left 'under Gregg at Kelly's Ford, the
two being six miles apart—they both moved to
Culpepper, on the roads converging at Brandy,
where a junction was to be made. Bufford crossed
without opposition, and the Bth Cavalry advanced
to the woods, where they were met by the Confe-
derate cavalry and driven back with heavy loss.
The Federal cavalry then charged the Confederates,
driving them back to their main body, which was
forming in the rear of the woods. General Plea-
santon then directed Bufford to charge the Conte-

derates in flank, whilst the infantry and artillery
engaged them in front. Bufford was, however, re-
pulsed, and his retreat nearly cut off, hut be suc-
ceeded in cutting his way through with great dif-
ficulty.

The Confederates then attempted to gain the rear
of Pleasanton's force, but did not succeed➢ and
Buffurd again pressing them, and the Confederates
finding Gregg approaching their own rear, they
retreated. Bufford and Gregg then formed a junc-
tion at a point six miles south of where the Con-
federate pickets were first encountered.

Gregg had been hotly engaged all the morning
on the left, and had driven the Confederates from
the river to Brandy Station.
At four o'clock in the afternoon General Pleasan-
ton, ascertaining that the Confederates were receiv-
ing infantry reinforcements, recrossed the river,
bringing away his dead and wounded and 200
prisoners.

No definite estimate of the Federal loss has been
received, but the fighting was severe and hand to
hand.

NEW YORK, JUNE 13, Evening.
(By Telegraph to Father Point.)

A report, requiring confirmation, has been re-
ceived from the South that General Kirby Smith
has driven General Banks from Port Hudson, and
was still pursuing him on the sth.
The New York Daily News asserts that General
Hooker was to move against General Lee yesterday,
and street rumours are current this afternoon that
a battle is progressing on the Rappahannock.
The men who shot the Provost Marshal in In-
diena have been arrested, and a company of cavalry
has been sent to assist the enrolment.

The strike of the stevedore and longshore men
is assuming a formidable shape in NEW York,
and all the men refusing to join are threatened with

violence.

The Government vessels are being loaded by Go-
vernment officials, under a guard of soldiers for
their protection against the longshoremen.

COMMERCIAL IN I ELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, June 13 (Evening).
Money easier. Gold 43 per cent. prem. Exchange
on London, bankers' bills, 1563. Stocks improving.
New York Centrals, 119. Illinois, 1011. Erie, 933.
6 per Cent. United States Bonds, 104.
Cotton dull—Middling Upland, 56c. Flour dull.
%Vheat and corn good inquiry. Provisions steady.
Coffee good demand. Sugar and molasses steady.
Crude petroleum, 271.
The Jura takes out 40,000 dollars in specie.

MEXICO.
NEW YORK, JUNE 13.

The New York journals publish intelligence from
Puebla to the Ist, received via Havana, stating that
the Mexicans who surrendered at Puebla numbered
12,000. Their surrender was necessitated through
hunger. it was rumoured that Gen. Ortega and
several officers had escaped whilst upon the road
to Vera Cruz. The officers refused to sign a
pledge to remain neutral during the war.

CHINA AND JAPAN.
(BY TELEGRAPH FROM SUEZ.)

SHANGHAI, MAY 7.
Col. Gordon has besieged and captured Taitsin.
The previous surrender was a snare, and half the
Imperial force sent to take possession of the city
were murdered.
News received here from Japan announces that
the Japanese Government had been granted fifteen
days to reply to the English ultimatum. War ap-
peared probable. It was reported that Americans
were supplying the country with arms and ammu-
nition.

Foreigners were embarking, in view of the break.
ing out of hostilities.

AUSTRIA.

PLYMOUTH, JUNE 23.

The Swiftsure, from Melbourne on the 30th of
March, has passed up the Channel, with 13,000
ounces of gold, 200 passengers, and a cargo of
wool and tallow.