The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-09-15

MORMON LkCTukk.- / nete ID 10 De grand ols-s
play OF Mormon talent to-day, at O'Clock, at the
National Hall, Cenal street. Elder Adams is TO
shine forth on the subject of PROSTITUTION Of all
,hings," and Elder VIM. Smith, the only surviving
brother Of the Mormon Prophet, will assist in the
services. Mr.. 7. A. Lyme is TO deliver some OF his
most celebrated sacred readings
Biographical Notice of Leopold de Meyer
Fianisse to the Emperor OF Austria.
Leopold de Meyer was born at Vienna on the
Goth Of December, 1876 HIS father was State
Counsellor at the Austrian Court. From early
age until he reached his seventeenth year he pro-
secuted his studies at the University OF Vienna, but
his father dying about that time, and other mus
fortunes befaIling him. he compelled 10 leave
his studies at the university and follow some pro-
fesson which would bring him immediate aud
honorable support Certain circumstances CON-
blned TO render music, Of all professions, the
which would guide his choice. He was an excel
lent amateur player on the pianoforte, and had
played in several private salons and at concerts
with the greatest enthusiasm. His Majesty, the
Emperor OF Austria, having heard that young
man, whose father " as attached to The Crown had
obtained, as an amateur, an extraordinary success
In the drawiDgroOms OF the aristocracy oil Vienna,
expressed a desire to hear him, and from this time
and circumstance we may date the brilliant career
of the fature great artis. For nearly two years
he applied himself TO study and practice with the
most efAllgable zeal and industry under Francois
Schubert, Tlschof, Professor OF the Conservatism
u
years OF age he determined to travel and endeavor
to make amends tor DISAPPOINTMENT at home by
successes IN other lands. His first Journey was
made 10 Bucharest, the capital ut Walachla, where
his eldest brother was physician 10 the relgning
Prince. In this city he gave two concerts, and The
success he obtained was fair beginning TO all his
future greatness. These concerts were given I'M
der the immediate patronage OF the Prince, who
had already heard him al Vienna. From Bucharest
he proceeded to Jassy, The capital OF Moldava He
was bearer OF letter the Prince Of this place,
who received him into his favor and patro0lsed
two concerts which the Dung pianist gave. In the
December of this year, 1885, M. de Meyer went 10
Odessa Ga the day ot his arrival at this place, at
the request Of Prince Nicolas Gaitzini, he played
at a concert gwen for The benefit OF the poor. 10
which Madame the Countess Woronzow, wife Of
thr Governors General OF Little Russia, lent her val
liable assistance. The reception which M. de Mey-
er met with at this concert determined him to give
one at the theatre; and sooner had he announced
his determination than every seat in the house was
taken. The receipts resulting from this performs
ance amounted To no less sum than hve thousand
rubl.s. He gave a second concert IN the Hall Of
the Bourse with the like success. 1t was during
his sojourn here he became acquainted with the
Count White, General-in-Ch Of the Russian
Cavalry, with whom he undertook his next and
most important journey from Odessa 10 st Peters
burgh. This acquisition was OF great service TO the
youthful artist in the Russian capital. Some days
Wltte having the honor 10 dine with their Impe-
rial NECESSITIES, related that he had journeyed from
Odessa with young pianist OF extraordinary merit,
whereupon the Empress instantly despatched one
OF her coaches for Nj. de Meyer, determined on
hearing him that same evening at the court. He
played his fantasies from s'Sonnambula" and Gamma
Bolena," which produced the most lively effect -
The Empress, after hearing the first orcea,s, rose
from her seat, and, approaching the piano, remain
ed standing behind the chair during the whole per-
Torrance, utterng aloud frequent demonstrations OF
surprise and delight A short time afterwards he
gave grand concert at the Theatre Royal, which
realized thirteen thousand rubles. The whole OF
the Royal Family were present, together with he
Prince Royal OF Prussia, and the elite OF the Rus
sian nobility. During the concert his Majesty sent
for. M. de Meyer. and engaged him to lend his
assistance at a concert which was To be held few
days afterwards in honor of The visit Of the Prince
Royal OF Prussia After this concert M. DE- Meyer
received from their oval Hlghnesses, the Emperor
and Empress, testimonials the most i4ttcrlngfor
artise; for at the same time that he presented
with diamond ring he received the nomination OF
paniste TO The Russian court, and was made hon.
orary member OF the Philharmonic Society OF ST.
Petersburgh. He was also engaged, in conjunction
with the celebrated viollnls Poonlas Lipinski, to
play at the festival about 10 be held on the occasion
OF The grand military encampment which the En-
peror ordered at Vosnesensk. After his successes
here he departed for Moscow, where his reputation
preceded him, and where the enthusiasm he excited
was no whit less than at st Petersbnrgh. He trav-
elled still some time in Russia before he resoIvedto
visit Turkey. He proceeded to Wallachia once
more, and from thence, in compeny with the Prince,
and under his projections he set out tor Constantine
pie. Here he renamed for the space of three months
at the house OF his ExceIlency, the English Amb Is
sador, SIR Strattord Canning, who procured him
the honor of an introduction TO the Sultan The
Sultan after leaving him covered him with marks
OF his munlhcence, among which we may mention
superb snuff. box set in briiliants. From Con-
stantinope M. de Meyer returned to his native
town, giving concerts en- route, at which ne recev-
ed the most fiitterlng appliances from all classes
Arrived al Vienna, he gave seven concerts, at the
greater number OF which the court were present,
N al oh nj M M not
siastic kind. II was while remaining here he was
appointed pIanisle to the Emperor Of Austria, ano
made honorary member OF the Conservatoire Of
Vienna. He has since appeared IN other parts OF
The Continent, and this year visited England tor
the first time.
II is task Of super rogaton to offer his eulo
gum here. His success in London, where he has
the first piansts in the world has been as great
rs ii her in Peter hurgh or Vienna. AS performer
he ranks among thu very first; as a composer HE
works have the merit Of being at the same time
muslclan.like and attractive. M. Leopold de Mey-
er will be most welcome visltant TO London next
season.-London MAESTRO of July a.
IMPORTANT PROM TExAs.-We take the follow
ing important paragraph from the New Orleans
Bulletin OF the 9Th nst.:-
The Alexandra Cred River) Republican of last
Saturday, says;-'We understand that a courier
extraordinary arrived at Fort Jesup onW Wednesday,
with communication from President Houston Ia
the commander q. that post IL was deemed u
sufficient importance 10 be forwarded 10 Washing
ton by express. The nature Of the communication
we did not learn This despatch, in all proba
blliiy, relates to the threatened Mexican invasion
OF the territory OF Texas.
THs SUSPECTED SLAvfRs.-The examination Of
the schrs. Manchester and Devereux, suspected al
heng fitted out for the slave trade took place yesterday
but the result has transprsd There appears to have
pesn remarkable degree Of caution the pert Of ihos
engaged in making ths examination, snd the most that
could be got out OF aby body India wharf yesterday
gas sigu fcant connection between the thumb aud H.
gers and the he Manchester ordinary
Baltimore clipper built hooner The Deversnx 10 very
small Hardly as large the yacht Breeze. which Icy
Alongside Of her Neither Of the suspected vessels ar,
out slave trader The smsIIer one is TOO ral
the middle passage" without any OF its horrors Moth
ing has been allowed to in relation 10 the ciI
cumsances which influenced the collector to order their
detention the nature Of the discoveries made by the Of
fcers board, but public s;nion unanimously