The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-06

Saturday, when it rather had the appearance OF
general rehearsal, than of bona Jfde performance
The choruses worked with more precision, and
several faults Of managementfor instance, that oil
the tri-cooured flag, were likewise omitted There
is doubt that it will be much liked in Ameri-
ca as in Europe, although its popularity rests there
more with the connoiseur than with the public al
large. partly by its differing from the usual tinkling
and tickling style of Donizett and Co., and partly
from its amalgamation with Haley's and Meyer
beers school. Less care is therefore bestowed on
melodious airs than on Instrumentation, and its
adaptation to the spirit and character Of the words
which must contribute to raise its value as COM
position, although it has, on the other side, the
usual defects of the modern school, consisting in
circumference of the wind instruments over the
string instruments.
Mile Borghese was in much better voice than the
first tlme using her pure and throughout pleasing
voice TO much greater advantage. She was over
whelmed with applause, and achieved genuine tn
umphs. She does not possess the power OF Castel'
Ian, which took the audience by storm, but rare
perfection the result of long and judicious study
She is decidedly one OF the very best acting singers
which it has been our fortune to see.
Majocchi and Vatellina did their best to make
the want of second basso caftante less sensible but
particularly those Of the latter, were very praise
worthy. Ricardo must be sung by baryton, else
the morcaur 'emsemblc and the "snoni la tromba
intrepida" upon which nearly the entire success
of sse W, fantasn,a vedrai' was left out Perozzl
did not force his voice so much as last time ; hi;
deficiency consists more III his want OF taste thar
in his not using "a head,voce" head or brain,
name appears, and is never used by good singer,
unless to disguise the want Of high notes.
The performance on the whole was very merl-
torous if the minor solo parts that of the officer
ho tod
voices do but little contribute to the success OF an
opera, but sung by dumb singers can seriously en-
danger it, The house was well filled, except the
second tier.
EXPRESS OVER THE ArLANrIc.-Whe steam was
frozen up in Boston the wind was blowing the
MonteZuma across the Atlantic at the rate oil
twelve miles an hour.
She left Liverpool on the 9Th January; passed
Care Clear on the 18th; crossed the Banks on the
| oath. On the 10Th she dipped into gale.
On Monday Goth u in lat 40 AZ, long &C. encounter
scuddng under Gloss reed fore and maintop SAIL reeied
oresa without any indication the wind shifted to the
She was then laid to under main staysa and spencer
the gale increased accompanied with snow and hail and
in short time her fore, main and mizen top gallan
masts blown away-an wful sea running, and
breaking her decks rendered the scene now most
terrific and seemed as if the elements combined
effect the destruction of the vessel This noble ship
however proved herself everything that could be de-
sired and established her reputation most faithfully
built sea boat The gale continued for 26 hours during
which time the ship made water.
The undersigned passengers record with pleasure TINS
testimony in favor Of the good qualities Of this fine vessel
and also Of the skill and sesmanshP Of her commander
| signed-J T. Adams, r. L. Goddard II. T. Kennedy, f.
| H. Gillian, j. B. Braxton. j. Jafery
| The Virginian, which also arrived yesterday,
| made quick trip, and took q slice Of the same
gale. She left Tusker on the 9Th ult and anchored
in the lower bay on Sunday night.
Our next express across the ocean will be run by
| the Roscus or some other notedly quick ship
She was to leave Liverpool on the 18th or 14th ult
| PAYING THE WATcHMEN.-Th resolution Paying
the watchmen of the corporation twenty-five cents
per night extra for services rendered from the 10th
| of last May to November lst, when their pay was
reduced to 81, which was vetoed by the Mayor,
was again called up in the Board of Aldermen last
evening, and negatived by vote Of to II. The
SPECTATORS who have bought up the claims OF the
watchmen on per centage, will be compelled to
pocket the loss, and the tax payers have thus avoid
ed paying 1000, which was the amount of the
/ demand.
LATEST FROM HAvANA.-The packet ship Chris
tova Colon, Capt Smith, arrived yesterday from
Havana. We have received our regular files Of
papers and letters to the 10th ut by herr
| Havana, Jan. 20, 1874.
Markets and Naval Enteuigence-Politica1 Netcs-
Royalty among the Spaniards
vet be saidto have broken. A few small lots hav,
been taken at AZ, and ST for superior yellows
but there very few purchasers at these rates.
Old sugars are principally in the hands of shippers
and but few transactions are taking place at 3sa5
/ rs for brown and yelows; 6a7t rs. for whites
The old difference Of re-. IN quotations and pur
chases of whites and yellows, assorted, VIII proba
bly, be broken in upon during the present year, ant
| only rs per arrobe difference made IN favor O
| whites
Coffee has been in good demand for Hamburg
and prices have advanced Superior IL held at VI!
ass; fair S6a$6a; ordinary $5aa$52.
Molasses, Il rs. per keg at an out port, z rs
| here.
Imports are very dull, and prices reduced.
| The Vandalia and Falmouth left here five day
| since on cruise-al well. 1.-THE former is at Vera
Cruz and the latter at Norfolk.-Ed. Her.l Thu
| Somers Is here yet.
Local news are barren Of interest The lady o
the Governor has been quite Ill, and 1t was feared
she had the fever, but the fears proved groundiess
| In politics you know we never meddle Consider
able talk is made about the asserted coercion o
| the Queen by OloZaga, to sign a letter dissolvin
the Corres If such coercion has been used il show
| plainly how little respect royalty enjoys In tina
country-and if not how little it possesses for itse
in making such an assertion. People here wonde
in what all this is to end-if the result is to be
| ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the kingdom, and foundation {
four or five minor ones there, and second Braz
| in Cuba Yours, LUCIAN.
COUNTERFEIT NoTEs.-Spurious notes of the de
| nomination of ten dollars, which purport TO be
the Mechanics Bank of Baltimore, have been i
circulation in Washington and Baltimore for som
| time. The counterfeits are so we'll executed ths
even the Bank officers pronounced them good {
first sight.
LATE FROM FLORIDA We have the st. Angus
tine News and the Jacksonville Tropical Plant
the 9th ult Our correspondent at Key West writes
under date of 10th u follows -" Indian Key, whic
was under mortgage to Joseph c. Lawton of Charesto
was sold yesterday for $685. and bought in for mortg
ges. A theatrical company playing here TO thin hou
e. and Mons. Artot the volinst gave concert viii
on his way Havana. Business dull and the town qui
lively The barracks here in rapid progress to
petion and WILL when finished afford comfortable
Nautilus goes up the Gulf and thence to st Marks Il