The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-05
PaImo.s Onern Houae.

This little bVoW of theatre opened for the first
time p on SATURDAY evening, with Banl,s opera a., o.
opera has met with throughout Europe, induced
MIR: Palmo to choose it for his opening campaign,
and considering that it has never been played Ill
this country before, we do not think he could have
have pronounced 1t as not the finest composition Of
that lanented master, savoring too much, as it un
doubleday does, OF the French school, there being
too much noise and a redundancy of the wind in
srumens; but in spite OF this objection, it possesses
many beauties easily TO pardon this one fault.
The house was crowded to OVERLOOKING, nor dc
we ever recollect seeing so fashionable a society
within the walls of New York theatre
Almost every nation in the civilized world was
there represented We saw Italian. Spanish,
French, English, German, Dutch, Russian, Pole,
tions Of Italian gens proof ncontetbe that the Italian
is the only opera which speaks TO the universal heart OF
mankind; for while French opera and English opera
please but the people oil their respective nations the tal
ian peases all II successful in Russia is in Italy
10 be heard from Petersburg Madrid is the
refined recreation of the higher classes in every country
in Europe, and why should it not be in the highe
classes Of New York; Is there among educated
society sufficient intnement of taste encourage
support Italian OPERA the most elegant recreation Of
Modern mesl Is not better for fashonabies to Civ,
their strenuous support to an undertaking Of this kind
calenteainmens called concersl II will be ndeeda dis
grace to city IT, after this excellent commencement,
We do not have an Italian opera every winter.
We had heard much of the operate powers of Md1le
Borghese, and before she made her appearance,
trembled lest she should not come to the reputation
which has proceeded her. for knew that the Of
the Italian opera depended upon her. Need we say thai
she was in every respect worthy of that reputation.
the second act and sung by Borghese The duo between
the uncle and rejected lover Of Evra, Valtelna and
NajocchD Ill rral sarar tu dei began exceedingly well
but much marred towards the conclusion by the
acting and singing Of Vaena and the feebeness of voice
Of Maocchi Nine NJ, aware, did more than well
Tamburin But we require Tor the part of Riccardo
manly voice full and powerful and as to Valtena, he
can well bear being told Of small fault possessing as he
does all the requisites Of great singer He sometimes
overdoes his partthe "Suoni Ia fromba" altogether
exaggerated both in the singing and in the acting; he
learn subdue his "love of liberty" and the
ricolored flag, it is quite out Of placehis, not only
anachronm, but il piece Of captrap uncongenial to
such an audience might do very well for the Bowery
Theatre, but 1t will not be tolerated by audience
educated men.
The opening of this duo superbly sung by valteli
Perozz will improve on acquaintance though the voice
young and fresh yet it is often uneven and frequently
not true but many allowances must be made for perfect
is the difficult of voices fndi is the
Of more to European managers than
readers aware Of Their are two tenors in this COM
pany the named and Antognin The latter possesses
much Of the fire of the Italian genius and sings
correctly but he wants the freshness of voice Of Perozz
so with the two shall do admirably we'll and we
should search in this country long time time before we
could find two better.
we must say one word upon the orchestra. II wa be-
come very prohcientbu at present 1t is altogether too
bosterous. The gentlemen who command the wind in.
struments must bear in mind that they subordiate to
than attempt to lead it, and at the time modnatt
their sound to the power ofthe singer II is othe ad
Charles at Naples has taat at the Opera Franqa
that the consents but to accompany the voce-tht
other DESTROYS Of receiving its need Of applause becomes
boisterous and browns the voice of the singer.
On the whole the opera was decidedly successful II
papable hit, and all that Mr. Pamo has to do
continue in the he has successfully begun
He must expect meet with much opposition from the
small critics" who are always disposed to discover
faults than to acknowledge point out the beauties of
csms the appreciation of an educated and enIghen
ed audience what he has to cuitv ate let him do that
aud he may laugh ut his enemies.
For ourselves we are disposed to give him every sup
port in power, In this praiseworthy undertaking AZ
satisfied It will tend very much to give
rect taste and to increase the desire for good music A.
Amusemen
GRAND CHANGE OF PERFoRMANcE.-At the
Chatham Circus tonight, new and varied bill Of
performance is offered Among other varieties
Mf. Franklin, the greatest wonder of the world
repeats his neverto beequalled feat of turning bic
somerset. The beautiful of the Bedouins Of the
Desert will be given by the whole troupe and present an
was seen before John Gossn has been rehearsne
series Of jokes and comicaties, and will open his
budget tonight for the first time We would speak OF
Mr. Lee and his cannon balls Stone in his Indian ride
and stevens on two horses but LET the whole public
and Judge for themselves. Those who intend accom-.
psnyng ladies' should apply early for seats.
SPLENDID ATTRACTIONS to-day at the American
Museuni--the best offered in the city. The most
superb company of performers ever engaged secured
y ssd 6a to ,hs GRs Queen Asno
quarter Of the Globe. The performances this evening
will be Of the most rich and amusing kind for the parc
ars Of which would refer 10 the bills Of the day, and
the advertisement In another column.
New YORK LEGlsLArURE.-tn Senate, on FRI
day, Mr.. Lawrence, from the select committee, 10
whom was referred much the Governors message
related to the Colonial History of this State made long
report giving history Of the acts heretofore passed. de-
failing the character Of the documents which have been
transmitted to this country BY Agent in Europe ana
hematising the whole Legislation the subject as one
Of the bubbles" Of 1888 and 80 and concluding with
resolution that further appropriation he made pre-
sent The report laid the table and three times
he usual number Of copies ordered printed
in Assembly, Mr. Turner reported bill, to place the
militia Of Brooklyn a footing with that of New York
Mr. Sanford notice Of bill to incorporate the st
Davids Society OF New York and Brooklyn.
SALE OF PUBLIC LANps.-The President of the
United States has issued proclamation making
known that public sale for the disposal Of the lands
coded to the United States by the Chickasaw Indians in
1892 and 1884 will be held the Land Office at Pontotoc