Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-19

Sicily. Itwas got up, In respect TO scenery
aad dresses, with great splendor Ellen Tree is
said to have her praiseworthy
distnctness and gracefsness of gestsre-wanting in
that Astounding freshness asd nstaraness whlch 10
so deli ghtlal on the stage
A new afterpiece, in three acts, has also been
brought out. Lover is both author and composer
The subject is the cunning of Greek boy, who TO
aid a Venetian noble 20 wed a lady, whose father
vows that she shall not be married except with the
ring east by the Doge into the Adriatc, manufactures
ring precisely similar 20 the he has made for
the Doge, and pretend he has recovered il from the
depths Of the Madame Vestrs played the
Greek; Kelly was a pompons little fellow, who
wanted TO be q lord. IL moderately successful
Leigh Hunt has completed comedy founded on
modern lie, which Madame is in treaty for.
new five act drama from the pen Of sere has
been brought out at the Haymarket II Is called
Master Clarke" The hero is Richard Cromwell
the son and successor OF Oliver Cromwell tie Pro-
tcfor who abdieated after the death Of has father
As il may appear surprising how so very unobtTa-
sive parsonage as Richard Cromwell can be made
to sustain the action Of five act Play on his shout
ders we give the authors for his preference,
stated in his preface 10 the play
The intention was 10 exhibit the worth OF that
tentaous orhearanee which, without the pretence OF des
fsr them and the phosophy which passive as to its mere
forunts becomes active in the vindcaton OF its duties
The play is described as purely Eaglish not mere
ly IN its historical "Reminiscences but in thought and
feeling 1t alsois illustrative of the domestic viz
tues, for which the notice is so remarkable Ma
cready played the principal character, Richard and
succeeded In infuslng That tranquil dignlty-unOt-
Tending in hi. prosperity and respectable hen
he retired TO private life, which is accorded 10 him
by all his biographers. Miss Fauct played Lady
Cromwell. AT the fall of the curtain the applause
was contiaued amid calls for the author, who did
not appear, but Macready and Miss Faueit did, asd
carried off the honors.
Pertinax in Macklins Comedy of the Man Of the
World. The Stan lard says he succeeded perfectly
with the public Mrs. Sterling played Lady Ran
dolph
At the Surrey Theatre tragedy in FIVE acts called
tie Sicilian yespers. II is founded, if not copied
from DE la Vignes tragedy of Les Vespres Siciieass
Elton played the principal part, and by HE tact he
saved the piece IL Jagged terribly until the fourth
act, when Elton having coed bit of defamation
e. give, threw so much force and energy into the
address, TO rouse the audience and carry off the
applause. The interest thus secured fully kept
up during the hustle Of the massacre, when the
shrieking women, red fire, and falling houses, COM
pleted the work which the author and actor had
begun. The audience we're vociferous in their APP.
probation at the fall of the curtain, and seemed
raptares at the welcome news given by Elton, that
the tragedy would be repeated every evening tlll
further notice"
The promenade Concerts were still kept up at the
English Opera House. illustrated by natural devices
and scenery, from the pencil Of p Phillips, in the
styleof Vdftedu.
A new Theatre, situated in Oxford street, was
opened for Concerts emily the 3Oth ult. Willy
Dando and Baanster well known violinis were the
conductors. There was on dit in circulation that
the Concerts at this house would give way to
operate Company, under the direction Of John Bar
nett
The author of the Ladies' Club has new farce
the anvil.
The shareholders of Drury Lane held their annual
meeting the 18th ult. The report read by |
Damn. 1t stated that owing TO the bankruptcy OF |
Hammond, the committee had accepted Eliason's Of |
fer Of f5 800 per annum for dramatic purposes. 1t
regretted the inability Of the lessee to form
pany and of its being necessary to continue the
certs. Dunn was present and severely criticised the
COMMITTEES and their report for not accepting the Of
fer Of 1850 year, which some Mr.. Beale had
made TO them This, Bum said, would have saved
the ed6ce from the contamination Of the promenade
Concerts. One OF the subcommittee stated that
Ellison only prevented from resumng dras
matte performances by the exsrbitant demands OF
the English Operate performers. After much
discussion the report was received and adopted.
The Birmiu CHAM Musical Festival terminated with
La Casa Ladra, compressed into one act. La
blache, Carradora Allen. and Madame Derusgras.
Miss Halves, and Phillips, in the Oratorio ofthe
Messiah. Sir Robt. Peel was present among o hers
OF the hduf ton. On the night following tae fes-
tival. Phillips was attacked and knocked down by
by three ruihans, who bruised him good deal, and
succeeded in robbng him Of about six pounds.
Accompany Of French Comedians were performing
at Liverpool.
Great preparations were making at Paris for OPEN
ing the 0deon, as the Italian Opera Heuse. Tanbu-
RIM and Mario had arrived, and Grsi and Lablarhe,
with the remainder OF the tunelul choir were ex.
pectsd daily.
FAsnIoSs ron ocroBrR.--It appears TO be deci-
ded that bonnets will contnse to be small this
winter and great novelties are preparing in rib
bons, we anger their return TO favor One Of the
newest autumnal bonnets is OF palle color des
Indies edged with pink velvet, and ornamented with
three feathers shaded paille and pink. The Pari-
sian ladies have introduced new style of couture
Cor riding in preference to the hat; It 10 demi-
capOie OF straw, and usually trimmed with velvet.
Beautiful wreaths Of velvet flowers made for |
straw bonnets; one OF the prettest is composed OF
wheat Of black velvet, with brides and bavoet
Of the
The newest autumnal dresses are made with plain |
bodies open en- c@ur in front, aud trimmed round
the neck with black velvet; three rows Of Hat but
toas, Of the materials the dress, are placed
the front OF the body towards the top the
revival Of the original ggo,in sleeve. as worn in
1870, 10 talked OF Ia Paris, as aso short waists.
Flounees continue to ornament robes for full dresses;
either single one deep or several narrower inches
are also much In favor; they used 20 trim the
edge Of open skirts, fchus, or bonnets.
Fiehas csnnsxous OF white sros de Naples are
worn with deep lids trimmed with Mechlin or poiat
lace Lace CONTINUES ~ to De very generally used On
poe fet handkerchief some OF which the crest -
embroidered in gold.
The shawIs blrnous will now be in request; they
made Of eachmere Of pale color and lined with
soft shades, trimmed round with bands Of velvet,
with hood. cordeere, Sc wadd ed and quilted with
ss %raie IT, SSq u,, mas n'o
n the folds attached 60 the waist by corde-
Iere; the reminder fss in flutes forming sleeves,
which are raised a vslouts by cords.
Small caps Of embroidered muslin are very gene
rally worn in Paris, asd the trimmings and ornaments
Of lace and ribbon present much variety
Coral also Is fashionable; not Only tho Cameo
brooch bat long necklscps and bracelets are made
Of n.-Lopdon ssd Paris Ladies Magasias Of
Fsshio-.
France.
PAsfs, Oct. 2i.-The whole Of yesterday was oc-
eupied BY the speeches of counsel for ths defence of
Losis Napoleon.
Admiral Lalaade j. about 10 return Instantly take
command of the squadron of reserve and proceed 70
the STRATA Of Gibraltar to watch the movements Of
che British feet BY Royal ordinances, oft the 7ist
Of sept an additional credit has been opeasd for
the Minister Of warof 81 ga 00 francs, 20 provide
for uryent expenses resulting from the increase Of
the effective and ma,oriel OF the army. The sane
ticR of the Chambers for this extraordinary credit