The New York herald., 1844-12-13

letter. received from this highly esteemed offcer,
giving an account of the insult offered 10 his n =
sell
MosrEvIOro. Sept. . issi.
On my coming into this port had TO pass the Buenos
Ayrean Squadron and when abreast Of hem Of their
schooner fired shots ahead and the other
OF My first impulse return his shot and pro
coed on but seeing boat approaching from the Ad.
mrai. and knowing that nation Lad acknowledged
the blockade, thought proper to heave to and receive
the boat The officer on coming on board, stated that
he was directed 10 apologize for the schooners firing
they were not Of the charact Of the and
the sation seemed to think thst ought to have re-
turned the shot aud continued my course, and now
very much regret that did not do so.
This is the history in brief Of the painful occur
renee which has created 30 much conversation in
this city; andit thus appears that humanity clone
saved the Buepos Ayrean schooner from being
fired into. According to the facts as stated by
Captain Newman himself. a boat with an apology
was despatched the momenr the second shot was
fired at him, and all those who read The above un-
pretending statement of this much Iamented Off
Ger, written without the remotest expectation that
d would ever meet the public eye, will say at once
that he was not culpabe, and deserved better and
nobler fate than that to which the remarks Of TO-
reign officers drove him. His fiae, sensitive feel.
ing, could not Withstand the reports thar he had
received an insult without furnishing the aseressor
We believe that no officer would more promptly
punish slight to the American flag than Captain
Newman.
THE ENGLISH OpgRA.-Balfe's new opera Of the
" Bohemian Girl" at the Park, was attended last
evening BY one of the most crowded audiences it
has yet drawn together 1t being Thanksgiving
balsI G., oG >o.l, he y
clusives" staid at home, but their room was well
filed, and we seldom have seen piece 60 off with
more spirit.
The performance last evening, as a whole, was
very respectable. A peculiarity in regard to this
opera, which has apparently escaped the attention
Of the critics, is that one leading thought pervades
the whole piece, and is continually reiterated in
every variety of musical expression, and constantly
brought back upon the attention. This imparts
great charm to the mingled melodies. and i'm
presses them indehbly upon the memory.
Mrs, Seguin does not appear in the first act the
interest, however, being well kept up by the rapid
succession of incident and the fine singing Of Mr..
Seguin. AT the opening Of the second act, Mrs.
Seguin makes her appearance in the charming air,
81 dreamed that dwelt In marble halls" the
gem OF the OPERA and which she sings III most
finished and admirable manner. She was encored
in this beautiful song, and the same compliment
wasp paid to the picturesque glpsey tamborine chorus,
the trio the third act and Frazers spirited song,
"When the fair land Of Poland'' solo on the
oboe, in the second act, admirably played by Ribas.
was also encored; which compliment was duly
acknowledged by the Signor rising in his place and
making magnificent bow at the dress circle.
The part of Count Arnheim, father Of the Bohe-
mian Girl, is played by Mr.. Andrews in very
creditable manner II he would get rid Of his IT,
midity, however, and trust more to himself, he
would do the character much greater credit. The
dances by Mons. Martin and Miss Turnbul, and
the other performances Of the ballet were very fair,
and filled up the intervals Of the play quite salts
factoriy
This Opera is performed, for the last time, to-
night, for the benefit of Mrs Seguin. On Mon
day Mr. Anderson is to return to the Park, where
he has heretofore achieved such brilliant trlumphs.
THE ITALIAN OpERA.-There are some rumors of
the departure Of the Italian troupe at early period
Tor New Orleans, to fulfil an engagement there !;
and we have also heard some iRiimations Of their
intention to open for short season at Boston
We trust, however, that we shall retain them for
Some time 10 come, and we are IN some hopes,
looking at the fashionable and very crowded houses
CO.. IL. t--. VIC suail De dOle 10 give
them strong reasons for continuing with I'D the
greater part Of the winter. AT all events, we trust
that if they do leave us, it will be only for short
will speedily relurn. We cannot tolerate the idea
of their going South.
1CR CREAM.--A paragraph appeared in the True
Sun yesterday, stating that lady had been insult
I'd in an ice-cream saloon, by some one Of those
Broadway loungers who throng the steps of the no.
tells. 1t is certainly very nvidious to publish such
statement, without giving the name of the saloon
There are number of ice.c cream saloons in Broad
way; and if the impression 60 abroad that ladies'
get insulted in any Of them, it may injure ALL The
public should be informed in what saloon this insult
was given. We are surprised, indeed, that if such
4 thing did occur, the scoundrel was not appre-
hended by the proprietor of the saloon. We have
called attention to the fact that ladies are
often nsulted in our public streets, in consequence
Of the want Of a proper police; and now, it seems,
they are net safe even in the saloons.
THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HnL-Da. VALENTINE
Nc Great amusement is daily taking place at the
Broadway, which affords to all an OPP
portunity OF witnessing OF the most interesting
exhibitions that has ever been displayed in this
cty-one that all young people in particular should
Ss allowed to visit, it cannot fail Of forcibly i'm
pressing on theirmlnds of the greatest historical
facts in the history Of this country. In addition to
which DR.. Valentine displays his budget of comic
aliiies, which is an undoubted cure for lowness of
spirits, hypochondria, &C., only be careful Of your
sides, as he causes great deal Of laughter See
FASHIONABLE MOVEMENTS. grand invita-
ton ball at the Minerva Rooms, by Korponay ,will
be very brilliant and recherche affair 1t is to be
given tonight. The preparations for the ball at
the Alhamra, on the 9Th, are on a very elegant
scale. The tickets are gong of very rapidly.