The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-05
I,almo's Opera House.

his little bVou OF theatre opened for the Hrsl
time on Saturday evening, with Ballinl's opera OF
Puritani. The wonderful success which ths
opera has met with throughout Europe, induced
Mr. Palmo to choose it for his opening campaign,
and considering that 1t has never been played IL
this country before, We do not think he could have
made better selection, though European critics
have pronounced it not the finest composition Of
that lamented master, savorng too much, as It un-
too much noise and a redundancy Of the wind in
struments but in spite OF this objection, 1t possesses
many beauties as easily to pardon this one fault.
The house was crowded to OVERLOOKING, nor dc
we ever recollect seeing fashionable 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,
tons Of Italian gens proof nconestble that the Italian
the only which speaks to the universal heart Of
please but the people Of their respective nations the tal
Ian peases all II successful in Russia as is in Italy
refined recreation Of the higher classes every country
in Europe, and why should 1t not be so in the highe
classes Of New York; Is there not among educated
society sufficient innement of taste to encourage and
support Italian OPERA the most elegant recreation OF
mde tmesl Is not better for ashionabes to Civ.
their strenuous support to undertaking Of this kind
than spend their time and money those iarces Of must
cal entertainments called concertsl 1t will be- ndeeda dis
grace to our city after this excellent commencement
We had heard much OF the operate powers OF Mdlle
Borghese, and before she made her appearance, we
which has proceeded her. for knew that the success OF
the Italian opera depended upon her Need we say that
she in " worthy o.
the second act and sung by Borghese The duo between
the uncle and rejected lover Of Evira, Waltena and
MajocchD trial sarar tn del began exceedingly well
but much marred towards the conclusion by the over
acting and singing Of vaena and the feebeness voc.
considering that she playing the part designed TO,
ramburini But we require for the part OF Riccardo
manly voice full and powerful and as to Vaitelina h
haor hpo 6nfo ha
does all the requisites of great singer He sometimes
overdoes his partthe "Suoni Ia tromta was altogether
must learn subdue his Glove Of liberty and the
tricolored flag quite out Of place-tis, not only an
s oas DO o. s or Se
Theatre but will not be tolerated by an audience OF
educated men.
The opening Of this duo superbly sung by valtell
and this fault sang with great effect throughout
Perozzi will improve acquaintance though the voice
moi true but many allowances must be made for perfect
is the difficult of voices to fndit is the cause
Of more to European than ou
readers OIL Their two tenors in this
pany the named and Antognin The latter
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
could find two better.
we must say one word upon the orchestra. It wiA be-
very profcenbut at present it is altogether too
boisterous. The gentlemen who command the wind in
bear in mind that they subordae to
the singer they must rather were follow the voice
than attempt to lead it, and at the time moduats
their sound the power OF the singer II is ofbe adj
vantages (says Dumas) which the orchestra of Sam
Charles at Naples has that at the Opera Franeas
that the one consents but to accompany the voiceht
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 u
palpable hit and all that Mr. Palmo has to do
continue in the he has successfully begun
He must expect to meet with much opposition from thu
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performance but he must regardless OF such crit
csms the appreciation of educated and an enlghten
ed audience is what he has to cultivate let him do that
| and he may laugh at his enemies:
For ourselves, disposed to give him every sup
will t tend much 70 give
rect taste and to increase the desire for good music A.
| Amusements.
| GRAND CHANGE OF PERFoRMANcE.-At thu
| Chatham Circus tonight, new and varied bill o
rsns The greatest WONDER Of the wo
repeats his beequalled feat of turning dot b
| somerset. The beautiful scena of the Bedouns Of tn
Desert will be given by the whole troupe and present al
exhibition Of magnificent trappings and dresses. such
before John Gossin has been rehearsin
series of jokes and comicalities and will open hi
budget tonight for the first time We would speak
Mr. Lee and his cannon balls Stone in his Indian ride
aud stevens on two horses but let the whole public g.
| psny ing ladies' should apply early for seats
SPLENDID ATTRACTIONS to-day at the American
Museum--ihe best offered in the city. The mos
superb company of performers ever engaged is secured
addition to the fortuneelling Gpsey Queen Albns
Boys and the endless variety Of cuoses from every
qnarter of the Globe The performances this evening
will be of the most rich and amusing kind for the parc
uars OF which would refer 10 the bills Of the day
| the advertisement in another column.
| New YORK LEGlsLATURE.-In Senate, on Fri
day, Mr.. Lawrence, from the select committee, fo
whom referred much Of 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 beer
transmittedt to this country by Agent in Europe
thematising the whole legislation the subject as one
OF the bubbles" Of 1893 and 80 and concluding with
sent The report was laid the table and three time
| he usual number Of copies ordered printed
In Assembly, Mr. Turner reported bill, to place thu
| militia Of Brooklyn a footing with that of New York
Mr. Sanford gave 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 land
coded to the United States by the Chickasaw Indians il
1892 and 1884 will be held at the Land Office at Pontotoc