The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-13

tHdl LdcnneT was the very man. Inc hHn
trunk and buffalo skin were found on the premises
,ohere Pomeoys trunk ,cas dtscovered-and the pri
soner Lachner has rings IN his ears. Such cir
cumstantia testimony is conclusive. The Mayor
does not think that the prisoner knew what the
trunk contained when he stole it. Nor does he
think that any other persons concerned in the
robbery
How this man could have so long escaped the
vigilance OF the Police is most strange, when the
description of his person was so minute. So ac-
curate was the testimony given by Westminster,
the Greek and the other runner, that persons laugh
ed at the Mayor for taking any notice of it, such
was the general character OF the parties. But, as
his Honor observed, testimony from any quar-
ter, under such circumstances, was not to be ne
elected or despsed-and so it turns out.
Such is the history and issue of this singular af-
fair.
The ITALIAN OpxRA.-It is now settled, we be
heve, that we are to have the Italian Opera fairly
established by the beginning of next month. Mr..
Pamo has made engagement with the company
who appeared at Nibos in the summer, including
Mde Borghese. He offered terms equal to 800
or $l20 a night to Madame CASTELAR,, for an en-
gagement of nine nights, she to take her nights
of the opera; but, in consequence Of her speedy
departure for Europe, II was necessary that her
nights should be consecutive, to which Palmo
could not agree, and, of course this nego
taton has been broken off, 1t is settled,
therefore, that we are to have the old
company which appeared at Niblo's, with Signor
Antognini and Mdlle. Borghese. Now, with such
a company il may be asked, what prospect is there
of success No doubt Pamo will do the best he
can to give permanent footing to the opera, but ale
the strength, power, talent and popularity of this
company, competent to ensure full success?
This question can only be answered by referring
to the history and fate of former attempts made to
establish opera in this city. About sixteen or
seventeen years ago, Messrs. Price and Simpson,
at the Park, made the first effort to establish per-
manent operate troupe. They engaged the elder
and younger Garcia, Mad. Garcia, Angrisani az
bass, Rositch as buffo, and the immortal Malibran
as prima donna. This was a most recherche, power
full and accomplished troupe. Garcia was splendid
actor, a great singer and finished musician
Angrsan was one of the first in his line. Rositch
was an Incompatible bnffo, and every one knows
what Mabran This company gave us IA num-
Der Of operas principally Of Rossini's-th Barbere
d Sepiiia, Tancredi, OteAo and others, including
Don Giovanni from Mozart. This was undoubted-
" the most talented, brilliant and accomplished
troupe that visited this country. Yet it hardly
succeeded. Such was the nciplent state of musical
taste then, that,on many occasions during the most
splendid passages, when Mallbran was warbling to
the heavens, have amateurs almost half
asleep in the second tier. They played here for
whole winter, however, and then Garcia went to
Mexico, where he died and Malibran, who mar
RED here, after remaining year or two, went to
Europe, and entered on the most brilliant period OF
her memorable career.
second attempt was made about six or seven
years ago, when the National Theatre was frs,
built at the corner of Leonard and Church streets
1t was a very beautiful house, and great effort
was made by the fashionable circles to have an
opera established here. An Italian gentleman ac-
cordingly went to Europe and collected troupe
with Montressor as tenor and Fornasari as bass
then young man, but now so celebrated in Paris
and London Mad. Pedrotti and Mdlle. Fant as
prima donnas. The talent Of this company was
very respectable and very finished inferior, per-
haps, in some points, 90 that which had preceded
ten years before, but still very excellent and ef-
fective company For few weeks or so this com.
pany drew splendid and fashionable houses !: but,
by some means or other, alter season or two il
tell through, the company separated, and the
whole thing was broken up.
Since that time 1t must be acknowledged that
the musical taste of New York and of the country
has been very much increased, improved and
strengthened We need go no further for a proof
Of this than the recent mania IN relation to the
viollnists. We have a greater taste for music
"a higher relish for the opera-and, besides
all, mole means to patronlze troupe. But il
it probable that company by no means equa
in point Of talent to either of those alluded to can
minister successfully 10 this improved taste and
hi. increased reshl We think this isvery doubt.
tul indeed, although We most sincerely wish
cess to Mr.. Palmo and his new house, which will.
indeed, be very beautiful. The chances of failure
also aggravated by the circumstance that great
available talent, already in the market here, has
been left out OF account in consequence Of some
misunderstanding in the negotiations. We really
hal "a m "A W lie nj nd
and avail himself OF all the talent that may be
found in this nelghborhood, and that, when he
does open, he will open with full, strong and
powerful force. There is disposition, undoubted-
y, to patronise the opera let that disposition BE-
meet with an appropriate response IN the way OF
an unexceptlonabe company. We have not the
slightest doubt that al the present moment this city
and country ripe for the permanent establish
ment OF an Italian Opera, provided good and full
company be obtained Mr.. Palmo may get for
few weeks months with his present company
and to do shall give him every aid in our
power, tor he deserves II /; hut 1t will be
absolutely necessary, in order permanently to
establish the Italian Opera in this city and coun-
try, to have a new and complete troupe collected
next year from the different portions of Europe,
sufficient to spend one-thrd of the year in New
York, one-third in Havana and one third in New
Orleans; tor, out OF these three principal Cities II is
impossible TO establish an opera in this country.
PLMvrIELp BANK MoyEy.--Several correspon-
dents have called attention to the exceeding
abundance of the Planfeld money now in crcula.
ton. We know it--but very little about it.
Nothing will teach the public the difference between
a good and questionable currency, but sad expe-
renee Do they remember the Jacksonville bank
and its dcnouement The Plainfeld is New Jer-
sey bank, aud the Legislature now in session ough
TO look at It's assets
NEtU All RI Vim
real are to the 9th, Toronto Sd, Quebec 4th, and
Kingston 9Th inst
That province is full of rumors, which show the
feversh state Of excitement into which the people
have been thrown.
1t is sad-rumors, merely-that Mr. Draper has
not resigned that he is going to England with Mr..
Wakefield; that if the government goes to Montreal
he goes out Of the cabinet; that Mr.. Dunn retire.
from the office of Receiver General that Mr.
Atcheson is the candidate for Kingston that Mr..