The New York herald., 1845-06-21

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which Mile. Calve, so favoraby received two years
ago, made her bow before New York audience
OF course We need not say that she was most raptu
rously welcomed, and that she the Queen OF Hearts,
enacted the Queen of Portugal to universal delight
we may remark, en- passant, that had tho real Queen
Catarna-Qor the tale is said TO be founded on his
tory and nothing more or less than true, but which
we take the liberty of doubling, the ingenious
Scribe with all his tact and original w.t. does not
succeed in making it even rsuisemhabe) e)-had the
real Queen Of Portugal been possessed of the per-
sonal attractions of her beautiful counterfeit she
could have hit on much easier method Of paying
of the national debt. Who of her subjects would
not have given her ten thousand r<auc for one smile
--ony one smile? She need not have pawned the
diamans de Ia co,vonne with such treasure at her
disposal. A smile tor cheque-and what banker
would refuse itl Who could have the heart to say
mo effects" when so sweet draft was present.
ed! When we saw her standing smiling amongst
those ruftian.llke looking counterfeiters we could
not help thinking of Odry's thirty-six most melan-
choy couplets
Ellie eat fort belle de figure,
Son oeH te'oce est des plus daur
Ef de sa bruno chepeiure
Les anneGur lti fombent partouf.
1t is true Auber has much done for the singer she
has the pretty air ga toi ccoars," the duo Of the
tasse de chocolat in which the two voices most taste
fully unite in thirds and sixths on the nottm of
Bangin, and them that famous Bolero, Daqs les DE-
fles des m0ntagnes, which produces such piquant
effect from its being continually interrupted. Ingen-
eral, this is the best Of Aubers recent operas and is
popular all over Europe nor was its success less
great in America. The charm of the music lies in
Its irresistible gaiey-ts rush of animal sprits-ts
lncessant flow OF melody, and Its sparkling and
summate orchestration. To be sure, it cannot be
classed amongst profound and classical music but it
Is OF nature that will not be denied sympathy, and
cannot be confounded with the nslpidity Of common
mr. the tirno cnfct A.
pomposity OF affected grandeur, or the absurdty of
unmeaning eccentricity
Of the execution, we can only speak in terms of
the highest euogy. Calve although her voice is not
very powerful one, and perhaps little too sharp
In the upper chords, sung her part with grace and
dellcacy which only be equalled by the lowell
ness other SMILE The duen the chocolat (by-the-
bye, do they take chocolate out of teaketes in Por-
tugaD p was extremely well given, but the gem Of the
evening was her performance of the exquisite air,
with variations, Ne vesr vriser chai,e, which
was covered with as much applause as the singer
IN the second act, where she had lost the gene that
seemed to- control her movements in the be-
ginning of the opera. Madame Ceuriot de-
sSe GG e
throughout with unexceptionable taste and musician
like correctness, managing her pretty voice with ex-
ceeding dexerty, and keeping up the spirit Of the
She is. indeed, very valuable acquisition. Cguriot
the tenor, likewise acquitted himself remarkably
well; his voice is little Stiff. but, he
as,o uses t. s,,,la to much advantage his clever
9s Ribovelo, got over his part very. respectfully.
He acted 1t in less boisterous and extravagant
manner than Henri does in Paris, and his perform
Judgment. Provost led the very efficient orchestra
in mastery manner. He is leader who ought to
be followed as model His beating was full Of
has no tin-plate, and we did not hear single slap
throughout the evening" practice very much in
favor with our New York bands, and which cannot
be condemned too much. The overture was much
we entirely exonerate Mr.. Provost, as he evidently
sackened the movement in consideration of the diff
cult task of the wind-nstruments, which led off The
chorusses did very well: they are trained in
rous and fashionable IN the extreme but heavens !
what an awful number OF hair-brushes across the
face, as Mrs Mowatt says! On the whole, every
thing went oil with much eclat, and gave much de-
light, with the exception of the inte rninable
e,ltr'actes.
NIBLo's GARDEN.-The Acrobat Family are draw
ing capital houses and what is of equal importance
crafty all beholders. Mr.. Roberts has danced hio
Polka, and certainly all that have preceded it are
inferior in character and style. The last London
Illustrated Ne,cs says of hint
I'VE understand that Mr. Roberts, the late manager Of
the Strand Theatre engaged at several Of the Amer
Of the Polka more than he at present possesses The
President WILL no doubt from the similarity Of his name
take lively interest in the performance"
Those who see this famed Polka, will be very
much pleased. 1t is repeated tonight
CASTLE GARpEN-Mr. Dempster gave vocal
performance Of Scottish music at this place Of
amusement last evening, and 1t was pleasing 10
that the attendance was not unworthy of SO great
attraction. The pieces were well selected, and
sweety sung. The songs of Scotland are simple,
but highly impressive, and to do them justice, the
manner OF the singer should conform to these char
acteristlcs Mr.. d. seemed to be aware of this last
night tor his performance of them was quite re-
spectacle, and his hearers were well satisfied. Dam
cling by Miss Cohen, Miss Parsloe, and Md'lIe Des-
agreeable with the plan of the managers, who have
hitherto given the public series of entertainments
combining as much variety. and excellence, as en-
terprlze, taste, and patronage can command. Let
them but pursue their system, and they will not fail
to retain the good will of the public Of which they
have already secured large share
BEAUTIFUL STEEL PENs.-Mr r. E. Hitchcock,
of Waterbury, Conn.,, has just sent into the market
a most capital article, which he terms the "Foun-
tain Pen" They may be had at Townsend's, sta
tonary store, Nassau street, corner of Wall street.
MILITARY DISPLAY ON STATEN IsLANp-To-day
the Tompkin's Cadets, of Staten Island, will make
grand display at the Quarantine, it being the fist
anniversary of the birth of Gov. Daniel D. Tomp
kins, of this State. There to be an oration, sa-
lutes, &c.
ANOTHER SLAYER ExPEcTED.-We learn by the
brig Brothers, which arrived at this port this morn
ing from Rio Janeiro that the brig Porpose of Bruins
pected of being SLAYER to sail from thence on the
18th of May for Boston, under command Of sailing
ter Duer, Of the u 8. ship Raritan-Boston Trapeer
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