The Sun.
London, England, 1834-09-26 00:00:00

SIGNOR SPAGNOLETTI.

The talented leader of the Italian Opera is no more. On
Sunday the 14th ult. he was seized with paralysis, which ren-
dered him speechless, though his mental faculties were pre-
served until Tuesday last the 23d, when, at half-past one A. M.,
death put a period to his sufferings. Signor Spagnoletti was
born at Cremona, where he received his musical education; but
this city not affording sufficient scope for his abilities, he left
it when very young, and travelled through Italy, playing at all
the principal cities. He residpd at Milan for some time, and
met with considerable patronage ; after which he went to
Naples, and it was there his talents were fully appreciated, and
he gained the reputation of being the first violinist of the
day. Encouraged by his success, he resolved on visiting this
country ; here his superior abilities were soon acknowledged
by all competent judges, which was fully proved by his having
the appointment of first violin or leader of th'es Italian Opera,
which situation he filled for so many years with entire satisfac-
tion to the subscribers of the Opera-and the public generally.
He afterwards became a member of the Philharmonic Society,
and one of the leaders of their band. The very delicate ex-
pression, the perfect intonation, and fullness and richness of
tone, for which he was so particularly famed, were, as we are
informed by a gentleman who heard him playing only two days
before his last attack, unimpaired ; and though suffering then
from extreme debility, the violin seemed to inspire him with
renewed energy, and while he was playing he appeared
.quite
another being. As a private member of society, Signor
Spagnoletti was no less deserving of eulogism than in.his pro-
fessional career. He was an affectionate husband and father,
and a kind friend—one who was always ready to assist and re-
lieve (as far as his means warranted) his unfortunate country-
men, or musicians of any nation. Would that his example
was more generally followed by the members of his profession!

Mrs. Fitzherbert arrived unexpectedly in Park-lane
at the close of the last week, and in a few days will proceed to
the Steyne at Brighton.
Mr. J. E. Spalding and a party left town on Wed-
nesday on a tour, and for the Leicestershire Hunt.
Taymouth Castle has been full of strangers this
season, the Marquis of Breadalbane having had for some time
about a hundred visitors at his hospitable board.
Lord 'Southampton gave an entertainment on Tues-
day at Northampton to his troop of Yeomanry Cavalry, whose
attention and discipline elicited strong praise from his Lord-
ship and Major Cartwright.
Lord J. Russell has been paying a lengthened visit
to Endsleigh House, the Duke of Bedford's seat, near Tavi-
stock, where Viscount Ebrington was for several days his
Lordship's guest, having come over from his father's (Earl
Fortescue's) seat of Castle Hilt.
The Earl and Countess of Clarendon have left Cla-
rendon House, North Audley-street, for the Grove, Watford.
Count Matuszevic arrived yesterday in Curzon-
street, Mayfair, from Heaton-hall, the seat of the Earl of Wilton.
Lord Orkney, family, and suite, arrived at Dover on
Wednesday, on their way to the Continent.
Lord Fitzroy Somerset has taken up his residence on
the Marine Parade, Dover.
Lord Edward Thynne has arrived in town from a
Continental tour.
Lord Seaford left Audley-square on Wednesday last
on a tour.