The Sun.
London, England, 1854-05-12 00:00:00

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

The master-piece in operatic writing of Mozart, Don
joyarnti, met last night with a worthy representation.
,
ith such a cast it could not be otherwise—with Mdlle.
Cruvelli for the Donna Anna, Millie. Marai for Elvira, and
Bosio for Zerlina ; for Don Giovanni, Ronconi ;
Le
Nrell o, Lablache; the Commendatore, Tagliafico ; and
;B.setto., Signor Polonini. Mdlle. Cruvelli, throughout
,sue whole opera, testified the powers of her voice and the
of her intonation. In every scene in whichshe ap-
peared she made a decided impression. Her bursts of
Passion and passages of lofty indignation were equally ap-
preciates by the audience, while in the concerted music
toe surpassed herself. Of Mdlle. Marai we have but little
jtay, 2 ave that the small part allotted to her was credi-
tablyi filled. Bosio was piquant and coaxing in.
„-,,,,eadina• with her husband for pardon for her little esca-
pades, a nd sang the music with all her delicacy of execu-
tion,l..t!amberlik was in splendid voice ; and throughout
all his hart, in concerted pieces, trio, and aria, up to the
co
"lud ins note which terminates "IL mio tesoro "—a
3te to which no artist, even Dupres, attained—was always
ilways
Ronconi made a lively and vivacious Don
T.:van lei. He sung the part admirably, as is his wont.
TPore'llo really affords little material for humour, but
Zl3,lae 'be made the best of it. Polonini acted Masetto
4
3torily, and altogether the opera went off most sac-
b;,B,ltlll ly. The encores were numerous, and Signor Tam-
sung the bright air of " mio tesoro " twice. The
-14,1 • was crowded to excess.

( IRIMINAL COURT•__(THIS DAY,

THIRD COURT.
„2:1?, )mss Waterman surrendered to take his trial, upon
'0 dictment under Lord Campbell's Act, for maliciously
"ut ti ng, and wounding Thomas Winn, upon the 11th of
ti I
1, ke case excited the greatest interest, the defendant
rig been out upon bail amounting to 1,000/.
r. Ballantine and Mr. Robinson prosecuted, and Mr.
4401 Itague Chambers and Mr. Clarkson defended.
Cr. Ballantine stated the case, and said that the de-
-464 dant, being a person of some position, made the
• e one of more than usual import. The defendant was
t„1 Marine draughtsman, in the employment of Messrs.
4ta re, the shipbuilders ; and the prosecutor was a mast
at,. I block maker, now in the employ of Messrs. Dunbar.
Set
, ne time previously to the 11th of April the prosecutor
hat I lent to the defendant a book of prices, and upon that
u,a; rhe went on board the Haddington, which was then
1 rig in the East India Dock, to ask him for his book.
.„1
Ifendant was there, and upon his asking him, he told
Pr osecutor in a very intemperate way to leave the vessel. Pro-
Se tutor said he would as soon as he got his book. Defendant
..ade use of the most filthy and abusive language. Defendant
• lid that he would not permit himself to be frightened.
tefendant then told a man named Miller to go ashore and
Kt it a policeman. Defendant then tried to get a mallet
fr om one of the caulkers, but failing, tried to get one from
ar other man, also engaged caulking the vessel, but could
nc tt, and then seized upon an adze and aimed a blow at his
ht lad, and said, " I will cut you down." A man named
C rombes, however, seized him round the waist, and for-
to rnately diverted the blow which struck the prosecutor
or t the leg,
and inflicted a slight wound. Defendant then
fa inted away, but upon recovering, got away from the per-
m n who had hold of him, and following the prosecutor,
NV 'ho had left the vessel, took up a large hammer and
al rain made a blow at him, and also at one of the dock offi-
ce ms, but fortunately he was prevented from doing any
1,2 arm. He said if he had a pistol, he wuuld as soon
low the brains out of prosecutor as he would lay down a
ammer. Prosector then left the Dock, and was for some ,
ays incapable of doing any work.
Evidence having been called which fully proved the fact,
ti 10 jury, after bearing the address of Mr. Chambers, and
a a summing up, found the prisoner guilty, and sentenced
tn to three months' imprisonment.
• In the New Court this morning Henry Rintington
▪ ckelt, convicted yesterday of uttering forged bills of the
a lue of 1,200/ , was brought up this morning, and sen-
• 3ced to four years'
t were not of a character
The cases tried at the Old Cour
penal servitude.
fit to be mentioned.

STRAND THEATRE.—The entertainments at this little
th eatre erintinue highly attractive. In addition to the
I:,e vival of the historical drama of Nell Gwynn, a troop of
ilu Kafirs have been engaged, whose performances,
11( tightened by the beautiful scenery painted by Mr. C.
Larshall, excite much surprise. A very pretty ballet,
2 •nd the comic drama of The Three Turkish Razor Grinders
f ollows, in which Mr. Courtney and Miss F. Beaumont
ustain the principal parts with much ability.
MADAME TIISSAIID'S EXHIBITION.—Among the busts
4 if celebrated characters which decorate the Wellington
chamber is one just added of the gallant Lieutenant-
! General Sir Archibald 'MacLean, K.C.B. This bust has
been executed by Mr. F. Tussaud, and is highly credit-
'll ble to the artist, both as regards the execution and per-
t, ict resemblance to this well-known and distinguished
0 fficer. Mr. F. Tussaud is the son of Mr. J. Tussaud,
a o long known for the active and energetic exertions
c ontinnally displayed in the progress of this excellent
xhibition.

DEATH OF MR. MUSGRAVE BRISCO, LATE M.P.—
I t is with feelings of regret we record the demise of this
g entlernan, who expired on the 9th inst., at Coghurst,
ib Sussex, aged 63. The deceased for many years repre-
sented the borough of Hastings in Parliament, on Tory
principles, and stood many hard contests, indeed we
=sky add expensive ones.
CHOLERA.—The cholera has entirely disappeared
from Edinburgh ; and, although it lingers in Glasgow
and Falkirk, seems greatly to have abated even there.