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oetiled Ernani, an), 14 A pledge of his flaellty, settee
Elvira, and takes her with him as his p2+JOiller.--
their departure, Silva leads Ernani from his hiding
place, and offering him a sword, desires he will follow
him. Ernani learns of Elvira's flight, and offers to
join Silva in endeavouring to rescue her, promising
him that he shall have his life whenever he chooses
to demand it. The act ends with a spirited duet and
chorus, "In arcione, in arcion cavalieri," which was
magnificently given by Moriani and Fornasari—
The settle of the third act is laid at Aix-la-Chapelle.
The conspirators against Chl;les V. are met at the
tomb of Charlemagne. Each pears in his hand a torch,
at a signal the torches are extinguished, and the con-
spirators, among whom are Ernani and Silva, swear
that as the torches were extinguished, so will they
extinguish the tyrant. They draw lots to ascertain
who first shall attempt his life the lot falls
to Ernani Silva in vain endeavours to in-
duce Ernani to give the chance to him. He
even offers to absolve him from his promise, but
Ernani refuses. Suddenly a cannon is heard—
Charles emerges from the tomb. Ile is met by the
electors, who hail him Emperor, and the bailltO con-
spirators fall back ; Ernani alone stands forward, and
avows his intention. Charles is about to pronounce
his sentence, when Elvira rushes forward, falls at the
emperor's feet, and sues for pardon. The king re-
lents, and not only pardons Ernani, but gives him
Elvira as his bride. The act concludes with a grand
chorus, which is decidedly the finest thing in the
opera, and which would alone stamp Verdi as indeed
a Maestro. In the lust act we find Ernani rest red to
his titles and his possessions, and happy in the love of
Elvira. It is high festival at the castle, there is music,
dancing, masquerading. A black domino enters and
sioxly paces among the revellers like a spirit of
evi:. The maskers retire, and Ernani and Elvira
enter, happy in their union which has that day been
solemnised. The sound of a horn is heard in the

distance. It is the fatal signal of Silva calling upon
Ernani to pay the forfeit of his life. He instantly
recognises, and makes an excuse to dismiss Elvira to
her chamber. Silva enters, and presenting to him a
dagger and a bowl of poison demands the accom-
plishment of his promise. Elvira enters, and throws
herself at the feet of the old man to beg her
husband's life. Silva is inexorable, and while she is
entreating him in agony, Ernani has redeemed his
word by stabbing himself ; Elvira throws herself upon
his body, and while breathing to her an affectionate
adieu, the victim of the old man's vengeance dies.
We are not surprised at the universal success which
has attended every representation of this opera in Italy.
There runs throughout the composition a
delicious flow of most expressive melody,
which proves that in point of tenderness, of pathos,
and of dramatic expression, Verdi is at least the equal
of Bellini, while, at the same time, the instrumenta-
tion proves him to be a far more accomplished musi-
cian than his great predecessor. All the concerted
pieces are exceedingly fine, and the orches-
tral accompaniments are full and complete.
Considered by itself alone, the opera of Ernani
is one which cannot fail to enjoy, and deservedly to
enjoy, great popularity ; but looked upon as the opera
of a young composer, it is a work of greater promise
than any that has been produced for years. We ex-
pect great things, very great things from Signor
Verdi. At the fall of the curtain the applause was
very great, and Madame Borio, Moriani and Fortiasari
were called for and received with all due honour.
The National Anthem was sung between the opera
and the ballet. The new ballet, which introduced
to this stage for the first time Mademoiselle Lucile
Grahn, who, by her youth, her beauty, and her
graceful dancing, created such a sensation at Drury-
lane last season, is entitled Eolinc, ou La Dryade.
The following is the plot :
" A prince of Silesia loved, and was loved in return
by a wood-nymph, whose existence depended on that
or a magnificent oak tree. A daughter blessed their
union ; but, shortly after her birth, the tree was shat-
tered by a thunderbolt, and the roots torn up by the
whirlwind. From that moment the Dryad appeared no
more ; but a slip of the tree had taken root, and, as it
expanded in strength and beauty, so grew the fair child
her daughter, into exceeding loveliness ; her life, like
her Dryad mother's, depended on that of the tree
beneath whose shade she loved to sit. The prince
soon fell a martyr to his grief, bearing with him
to the grave the strange secret of his child's
birth. It was unknown to all, iecludiug herself, anti, as
years rolled on, the fame of her charms spread far and
wide—the castle was crowded by claimants for her
hand. One only found favour with the lovely
Princess. Edgar was his name, and the day was
fixed for their nuptials. Strange rumours, however,
were circulated. The castle was said to be haunted by
spirits, obedient to Eubne's command ; in the dark ave-
nues of her park phantoms were seen to wander; and
when the moon spread her silver mantle abroad, a fairy form
resembling that of the fair chatelaine, was seen to come
forth from an oak-tree in the park, and sport in the
woods or float on the lake. The lovely girl laughed with
her guests at their wild tales. Ignorant of her supernatural
origin, she was not conscious that,when the shades of even-

ing- fell, her spirit unrobed of its earthly mantle, and
assuming the form of the Dryad, gave rise to them.
Eoline's nuptial day approaches ; but other spirits than
those of the gentle Dryads are in league to oppose her
union with Count Edgar. She is loved b! llubezahl,
Prince of the Gnomes. This demon-sprite exerts all his
magic power to obtain her, but finding his efforts in vain,
he, on her wedding-day, sets fire to Eciline's oak-tree.
She dies, hut in her Dryad form yet waves one last adieu
to the unhappy Edgar.'
The dancing of Lucile Grahn was exquisitely grace-
ful. She is not the servile follower of any school, but
endeavours to blend the neatness of Ellsler with the
poetry of Taglioni and the gaiety of Cerito, and to a
considerable extent she succeeds. The style of the
three great Deeses de la Danse are all picturesque, al-
though in different ways. The style of Lucile Grahn
may be denominated statuesque. Her finely chiselled
features, and her elegantly moulded form, are
exactly suited to this style. Some of her poses in
the Pas de la Fiancee, for instance, might be
taken as models by a sculptor. Her style is, moreover,
favourably distinguished by its superior delicacy and
its exquisite modesty. She is certainly the most
classical of modern danseuses. She danced the Pas de
la Fiancee with M. Toussaint, the Mazourka d'extase
with Perrot, and the Pas des Dryades with the Corps
de Ballet, and was rapturously applauded in each. The
scenery, by Mr. C. Marshall, is a miracle
of splendour, and for wondrous effects of light
thrown even the wonders of the diorama itself into
the shade. The scene of the gloomy forest of old
oaks, which suddenly becomes illuminated by the
presence of the Dryads, as they are seen reposing
themselves, each in her favourite tree, is a per-
fect triumph of art. Words cannot convey an
idea of the wonderful effect of this beautiful and
novel scene, which is certainly one of the most
exquisite scenic effects ever producel on the stage.
It is needless to add that the ballet was completely
successful. The house was exceedingly well attended.
The pit and gallery were crowded, and with the ex-
ception of her Majesty's box, there was not a single
box in the theatre unoccupied. Never before
has there been such an assemblage of beauty
and fashion on the opening night. Among
the distinguished members of the aristocracy
present, we observed the Duchess of Cambridge,
the Duke and Duchess of Mecklenburgh Strelita,
attended by Baron Knesebeck ; the Grand
Duchess Stephanie of Baden, Prince Edward of
Saxe Weimar, and the Marquis and Marchioness
of Douglas occupied the Queen Dowager's box ;
the Dukes of Wellington, Montrose, and Leeds; the
Duchess of Hamilton, Baron Brunow, Baron Re-
hausen ; the Marquis of Blandford, the Marchioness
of Douro ; the Earls of Lonsdale, Kenmare, Fal-
mouth, Chesterfield, Bruce ; Lords Castlereagh,
Somerton, Gardner, Sandys, Ranelagh, Foley ;
Ladies Augusta Wentworth, Webster, Sir 11. Web-
ster, 11. Webb, the Hons. Colonel Cavendish, F.
Chichester, Mr. Byng, Major Baring, Captain Mey-
nell, Colonel and Mrs. Fitch, &c.

DEATH OF LORD CHURCHILL.
BRIGHTON, SATURDAY.—We regret to announce the
death of Lord Churchill, uncle to the Duke of Marl-
borough, which took place at his residence, 19, Bruns-
wick-terrace, :yesterday afternoon. his Lordship had
been ill at times for several years, most of which time he
spent in Brighton. His Lordship was afflicted by no
particular complaint, but by a combination of ailments
consequent on the breaking-up of the constitution. At
the time of his death, however, he was in about his usual
state of health, and his immediate dissolution was unex-
pected. He was about to leave Brighton this day, and
a portion of his family took their departure on Wednes-
day, for London, in the expectation of being joined in
town by their deceased parent. Francis Alrneric Spen-
cer Baron Churchill, of Whichcote, county of Oxford,
was ranger of Wychwood Forest, F.R.S., Ste. His
Lordship was the second surviving son of George,
fourth Duke of Marlborough ; was born 26th Decem-
ber, 1779 ; married 25th November, 1801, Lady Francis
Fitzroy, fifth daughter of Augustus Henry, third Duke of
Grafton, born Ist of June, 1710, and has issue, Hon.
Francis George, born 6th October, 1802 ; llon. George
Augustus, Captain in the 60th Rifles, born 6th February,
1804 ; married, 17th January, 1834, Charlotte, only
daughter of Colonel Munroe, and has issue a daughter,
born 15th October, 1834 ; Hon. Caroline Elizabeth, born
2Sth of June, 1805 ; Hon. Augustus Almeric, Captain of
the 43d Foot, born 25th of March, 1807, married Gth of
February, 1836, llelen Maria, second daughter of Sir
Archibald Campbell, Bart., G.C.8.; Hon. Frances Eliza.
beth, born 24th August, 1808 ' • Hon. William Henry,
born 12th of April, 1810 ; Hon. Henry George, born sth
of July, 1814 ; Hon. John Welbore Sunderland, born
12th of March, 1816 ; Hon. Robert Charles Henrth
Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery, born 10th of Junrn
1817 ; Hon. Louisa Diana, born 23 of January, 1819 y,
Hon. Elizabeth Charlotte, born 17th of February, 1822 ;
and Hon. Charles Frederick Octavius, born 9th of Sep-
tember, 1824. Created a baron in 1815.

The Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England had a
meeting on Saturday afternoon, at their office in White-
hall-place. There were present the Bishop of Chester,
the Bishop of Hereford, the Bithop of Lichfield, the
Bishop of Worcester, the Right Hon. John Nicholl, and
the Dean of Westminsten.

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