The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-11-02

FAsHIosAaLg iNrsifIssscg good deal OF In
quify is beginning to be made In the fashionable
circles and amongst theEklits relative to the pros
poets of the ensuing winter, and what particular
movements will occupy the minds, tongues, and
Fantastic toes" OF the "town" during the aP-
preaching season.
One of the principal amusements OF the fashion
able circles will undoubtedly be attendance on inc
Italian Opera, which opens about the middle OF
this month. The subscription to this elegant
amusement is increasing, and We have no douDt
will increase as long the gay world Is assured
there will be no difficulties in the company az
heretofore; and that they will have chance OF
hearing some Of the best operas that have
ever been produced in Europe, by COM
pany that is now considered remarkably
good and well disciplined. The season is to COM
mence with Clara di Rosenberg, in which Madame
Pico is, we believe, to be prima domma-an artist
whose voice is said to be Of the first quality.
both as to extent and melody. We have
not heard whether the ballet will be united with
the opera dnring the season; but we think il would
be great advantage to the company to unite
dance or ballet of some kind with the opera, to
relieve the monotony that might reign without it.
Martin and Desjardins are, from the specimens
they gave us the other night at Niblo's, on occa-
sion OF their benefit there, evidently fully compe-
tent to conduct the ballet. On the occasion to
which we refer, Spanish dance and the Polka
were introduced, and received with great cclat
Another amusemen. of the season will, no doubt,
consist in the new Hungarian dance-the Polka
at all the fashionable parties We understand that
NJ Korponay, the Hungarian gentleman who hrst
introduced that dance into this country from Eu-
rope, has now commenced giving lessons in this
city; and we understand that the pupils in his class
IS already number one hundred or more. He has
also private classes in various parts OF the city,
composed Of the members of several families,who
mite together at their own houses and receive his
lessons. Mr.. Korponay intends, itseems remaining
n this country only till next summer He expects
10 receive pardon for his political offences, for
which he was banished by the Emperor of Austria !;
and the probability is that he will return, IN year
or SO, to his native country, Hungary, and there
again enjoy his titles, wealth and honors 1t is,
indeed singular spectacle to see Hungarian
nobIeman, thus introducing into this country one
of the beautiful dances of his native land; and re-
minds US Of the strange vicisstudes of individual
fortune, which marked the outbreak of the French
Revolution, when Louis Philippe himself, and
land, were obliged to employ their talents in var-
oas humble occupations in order to obtain live
lihood. In Boston. Mr.. Korponay was exceedingly
we'll received. He Is not a mere dancing master;
and his position in society, and gentlemanly de-
meanor, gained for him the most distinguished
marks of respect from the elite Of that refined city
Several complimentary balls got up for him there,
we're attended and conducted by some of the
most diaingu< of the fashionable world in
Boston.
These are some of the new elements that may
be expected to enter into the movements OF ia
shonable society this winter. We shall, Of course,
nave, as usual, variety of theatrical entertain
ments, and other exhibitions of various kinds
Altogether, we think that the approaching winter
a New York, and throughout the country, will be
one Of the liveiest, most agreeable, and most de-
ightful that we have had for years All political
,sp0rites will be softened down alter the settle
ment of the Presidential question, and every one
will return to the enjoyment Of the courtssies and
Measures OF refined society.