The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-10-07

ITALIAN OrgRA-The Italian troupe, at Palmo's,
bring out tonight, for the first time the splendid
opera by Bellini, called II Pirata. This is one
OF the best operas Of that celebrated composer,
and was performed in this city about twelve years
ago by The Italian Company OF that day, in the Ma
tiona Theatre, composed principally of Madame
Pedrotte, Montresser and Fornasari. Many Of our
musical and fashionable people have interesting re-
collections Of that company, and their performance
of this favorite opera, and we have no doubt the
elegant theatre Of Palmo will be crowded tonight
to witness its first representation there.
Since the last representation Of this opera, New
York has undergone a great change in its thea
trcal tastes. Nothing perhaps strikes stranger,
familiar with what New York was ten years ago,
more forcibly, than the altered aspect Of the
houses at the places OF amusement. At the two shl
ling such as the Bowery and the Chatham
he sees certain class Of audiences which need not
be more particularly described, whilst at the Park
where nearly all the fashion, gaiety, beauty ana
wit OF the city used to congregete, he sees very
seldom anything but mixed audience. But OF all
the elegant, well dressed, and fashionable houses
which we have seen in New York for the last
twenty years, we have seen nothing at all to be
compared, in point OF briancy, with those at
| Palmos last season, and indeed, on some OF the
nights last week. There is nothing in this country
| to be compared to the style and elegance with
which the company at Palmo's appear on opera
nights. 1t approaches, and indeed, will bear con-
trast with the appearance of the houses in London
and Paris The Park theatre occupies middle
position, touching the two extremes OF aocety.
But il the stranger wishes to the fashion, beau
| ty, elegance, and gaiety of New York, he must
| visit Palmo's.
| This encourogesus 10 hope that the Italian opera
is at last finally established in this city, and that
there is class here who have the taste, the refine
ment and the wealth necessary to sustain it from
season to season. II 1t were possible to unite the
elegant and attractive ballet Of the Independence
OF Greece" with the opera, it would, we think,
be highly desirable This ballet is, indeed, the
only thing Of the kind ever attempted in this
try that is worth seeing.
Mr.. JONES' BENEFIT AT THE PARK-Mr. Jones,
the composer of the new opera, called the En-
chanted Horse" takes benefit tomorrow eve
ming at the Park Theatre. The merits Of this mu-
steal composition have been generally acknow-
lodged by the press. 1t happens to be the first
opera composed in this country, that made hit
On these and other accounts, we expect that
| large house will reward the author. who, to great
skill and power as a vocalist, adds the talents and
genius of successful composer. Madame Otto,
with her powerful voice and naive acting, is one
Of the finest features OF the opera.
DEMPsTER's BALLAD CoNcERT.-This gentleman
will give vocal entertainment at the Society Ii
fbrary this vening. A look at the programme will
Induce all lovers of Scottish melodyto attend.
| lr5. Ole Bull has taken Niblo's Theatre, and
commences his concerts this week. The house is
the best for sound in the city, and in the right
neighborhood for the supporters Of musical talent.
| BROOKLYN LIGHT GUARD.-This company made
their contemplated visit to Newark on Monday
last, accompanied by Mayor Sprague, and several
guests from both Brooklyn and New York. On
their arrival at Newark, they met reception OF
the most cordial kind. Gen. Stevens, after intro
ducing Mayor Sprague and the other guests to
Mayor Dodd, Of Newark, most Hospitality con.
veyed them to his residence, his special guests
on the occasion The Brooklyn troops were taken
| in charge by their friends, the Lafayette Guard
and escorted to Stewards Hotel, where festivities
on a respectable scale took place in honor Of the
visit to Newark OF the Brooklyn Guard After
being reviewed in the Park, the two companies
marched out for target practice. On their return
to town, they sat down to dinner at Stewards, and
passed the remainder of the day in the most agreea
BILE manner, eElivening songs and smart speeches,
appropriate t0asts, and the most full and free ex-
preston of coed will towards each other, prevailed
throughout the remainder of the proceedings.
New MILITARY COMPANY The new military
company called "The Scottish Guards" will
make its first appearance on Thursday next, on
| casion OF the annual inspection of Gen. Morriss
Brigade, to which il ls attached. The uniform IL
exceedingly picturesque and striking, and from the
respectability OF its members, and the energy Of
its officers, it promises to be of the largest and
| most popular companies in the city.
SUICIDE AT WEKHAwKEN Yesterday the
body OF man was found suspended from tree, a
few rods from the road leading to the Weehawken
House, and concealed from the public view by the
act being committed between two rocks. The de-.
ceased was dressed in black bombazine coat and
plaid pantaloons, and appeared to be about twenty
years of age, Of genteel appearance. He had
severed the arteries of his arms, and was found
almost in sitting position. His hat "a low
brimmed) and the knife rusted by the blood, was
found by the body. He appeared TO have commit.
ted the act some days ago, as the body was con-
sderably emaciated. Up to eight o'clock last
night no inquest had been held.
MONTREAL REGATTA.-The four Dared gig Sylph,
made by Crous, of this city, and owned by boat
club at St. Johns, won the purse at the Montreal
Regatta last week.
The Courier gives the following account of the
racer
Four Dared Ggs-First class. .......... E25
Red Rover ed-St. awrence Club ......3
sylph-White and Gold st Johns Club 49,
L'Etoile.- WhitemL' Etoile Club ........2
Flirt-Pink and White-C H. Kurezyn .....4
This excited much interest from the crack appear
ance of the boats and their respective crews.
At starting, the Syph took the lead, followed closely
by the Red and LEtoie the Flrt bringing up the
In this order they continued until they rounded the
boat moored OF Longu Church. when LEtoile gave the
Red the 60 by but could gain upon the sylph
which kept the lead throughout and won in gallant
STYLE performing the distance, three miles, in nineteen
minutes and lew seconds. letter from one Of the
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