The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-01

Havana.
ICosvssQoo6encs Of the Heradl
HAVANA, Feb. 10, 1872.
Spain-Ilsr Poacy- The italian Opera-Mrs, Sutton
-Famy Eisssr-Her Speech, &C. &c.
Ny DraR 4sKNxrr-
Ihave written you long letter, all about Hava-
There are several things might say of it, not
lacking interest; and ! will say them some early
occasioa. There is a great deal to be written Of
Havana, or Cuba, rather, in political sense, that
deserves attention Spain has at length turne! her
attention towards her long neglected offs pring, and
she 10 likely TO make ample amends for past
eject, by the afectiouatc assiduity she daily ma
nfests. The mother country seems to spprehend
that her robust offspring suffers Of plethora Of
dsubloons, aud she is beginning the application Of
atreatment that will nfalibly lead to abatement
Of the suspected complaint.
But this will make the subject of another letter
will eonfns myself now 10 theatrical news mere
ly. The Italian opera closed here the arrival Of
Md'llc. Fanny Elssler, some two weeks since. It
has been losing concern the past winter, from
the dearth OF any great attraction. There is only
one male attached to the company, of merit, not by
name Salvatore, who, to good vocal powers, adds
great histrionic ability. His performance of Bell
saro is fine effort. Mad. Osee, one prima donna,
has degenerated good deal. Md'lle Essler said
Of her last year, that she had the elements of a
great artist, aud hoped she would curtail certain
extravagances Of voice and action that marred all
her performances. But she has been i'll of the fe-
yer since. and lost practice. Antegnoni is good
artist, but his voice 10 very uncertain. Mrs SUIT
ton as attached to the company lately and pleas
ed very considerably here. The company have
gone to New Orleans, and you will probably see
Ne hoy ore AaA hut ko ,nHo
mitable Don Marty, owner and au,ocrat Of all the
theatres, operas, &c. in these parts, and an ugly
customer TO have any thing to do with, the good
folks of the north will speedily discover. He is
from the province of Spain called Catalonia and is
known % CataLan-tantamount to Yankee. 1t re
mains to be seen how they match. The Ravels are
here, but not attractive this year. The circus has
proved bad speculation, and about returning TO
New Orleans. The low prize Of sugar has great
deal to do with this. The Habaneros are a prudent
people they never spend their money on other
people when they have not enough left for them
selves. Perhaps ttey are right bat this is not Ii
berality. The Americans are thoughtless Of their
interests when q good feeling actuates them, and
they have spent more money in their voluntary
world, and upon some very bad ones too, for want
Of better.
don't know how the sugar market will effect
Eissler.swssts have met sweet, and the end is 70
day last to an overAowirg house, and was welcem-
ed with an enthusiasm quite tropical. It'cheered
her sPrlts and nerved her to great exertions, for
| she never danced more gracefully. She is look
ing better than last year, and will, long, throw
these hot sons of the South int state Of fer
mentation that will, burst out into a thousand
noisy and droll demonstrations Of delight. She
has made 4 very splendid engagement Of twenty
two nights-eight.at the Teafro principal, or Ope.
"a; the remaining at the Teatro Tacon, with
two benefits. She will likely clear some forty thou.
sand dollars and presents. She made narrow es-
cape of the custom house officers, who are erci-
less in their exactions. They charged upon cos.
es and flowers, and then levied the modest
SUM Of $22l upon her carriage. She memorialised
the government, and they have behaved more gal
lantly. Let that Be warning to those that cant
dance ~ web as Fanny does. and yet want to use
carriage and yhorses. They may not escape so
luckily. Md lie Fanny surprised the Spaniards
into downright ex,rsvaEance the evening Of her
entree by an impromtu compliment she unex pect-
edly paid them. After being repeatedly called
ont, she came forward once more at the close and
addressed them in these words
f lano passado no vi que estrangheros pero en-
Ell ds beo todeada de amigos-y astos los Haba-
nsrss."
"Last year stood among strangers, now l am sxr.
rounded by friends, and those friends Rsbanero
You may infer the effect. The heat 10 very great
Our suffering 10 infollcrable. Consign us bar.
rel or two Of your cold water. More anon.