The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-26
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o"ihe io the uiinculty Oh the music ana soLc oiheI
untoward circumstances, failed 10 command thai
success which it would have deserved, Donize,-
us Farorife was brought out for the first time
IN the city, by the French company; and we are
happy to say, that they took with it uns fccItanfe
reuanche. To libreuo Astounding in htigy dramat-
ical Incidents clothed in language of much poeti-
cal beauty the author of Lucia has written a mu-
sic in which he frequently raised himself above the
common level of hackneyed Italianism; and there
are several numbers in it which will more contribute
TO the composers fame, than forty of his opae sore
and bute. In imitation Of Rossini and Meyerbeer,
Donizetu tired to blend the style of two different
schools; but he did not succeed so well as his pro-
totypes, although the attempt cannot properly be
called failure, and of which the favorable reception
this opera has everywhere met, is sufficient guaran-
tee The principal defect want OF unity; an Italian
AR precedesa French chorus and French romance
follows an Italian duet. But the whole, the melo-
dies are very happily formed, and the instrumental
ton Is generally udicious, with the exception OF
too frequent use Of the piccalo in the stret, which
decidedly is of very bad taste. Besides, the whole
OF the third act, the finale of the fourth and
two romances, the choruses are the best pieces:
they were performed in highly creditable manner,
that reflects much credit on Mr. Provost; that OF the
third act even most vocferously encored Mile.
Calve acquitted herself to admiration; enter
tanned some fears lest her physical powers should
not be equal to the great task, but we were most
agreeaby disappointed. There was no trace OF
Catarina: she entirely was Leonora not the Leo
nora Of Mr.. Fry, but the Leonora of Donzettl. Ar
maud firmly walks into the favor of the public. La
boring under several natural defects, he overcomes
them with skill highly credtable to his mu-
steal understanding He has one fault which we
should advise him to correct this is the lmmode-
rate of the falsetto, which he does not connect
very well with his chest voice. His exertlons were
crowned with hearty applause. Garry. did not sue
coed in his first air it is too Italian for him; but
the rest of his long and difficult role extremely
well sung, and yet there is too frequent aud abrupt
change from the piano to the forte in his style. Do
more, Coeuriot and his wife had the minor parts
which did not afford them much opportunity for dis
play The opera WIS brought to close amidst loud
and protracted applause.
CASTLE GARDEa.-The entertainments at this
place OF amusement of the first class, and the
number of visitors that nightly assemble there is
proof OF the appreciation of the public. On Tuesday
evening last, Professor Whitney delivered most
excellent Grafton on the Life of General Jackson to
numerous audience. Last night the Living Statues
by MIR. Parsloe, dancing by Miss Desjardins, Miss
Cohen and Masters Wood with the various beauti-
tul Overtures by the Orchestra, formed a most de-
llghtful evenings entertainment. This morning
there is to be review on the Battery, Of General
Sandtord's Division, at 10Y A. M, by the Secretary
of War. The view from the balcony OF the Garden
of the whole proceedings, will be splendid. In the
evening fine bill, including most laughabe Ballet
d'Action will be presented.
NIBLo's GARpEN-Mr X oBERTs AND THE ACROBAT
FAMILY-A new piece called the $ Trumpeter's
Daughter" is TO be played for the purpose of intro
ducing Mr.. Roberts in the principal character,
acted by him in London. The Acrobat Family
again are to asonish the public by their admirable
feats of strength agility and grace. This surprising
troupe still attract crowded saloons, without any
prospect of immediate diminutlon The popular
farce of Mr.. and Mrs. White is to be repeated,
in which MIR. T, Placide and Miss Taylor act to ad-
miration.
KENDALL's BosToN BRASS BAND.-This celebra-
ted company of musicians give Concert this even
ing at the Tabernacle. On the following day they
proceed to Philadelphia, where they engaged by
Mr. Dumbolton to give concert on Saturday even
ing.
BowEny Observation-Disclosures fare-up, night be-
fore last, the Bowery, under the administration of
Messrs. Champlin X Sutton. SIS in the house ex-
penses $4S. Actors struck-got their money; man.
ayers got mad-discharged the whole-shut npshop:
and Dinneford the great unfortunate, Gas usual lost
his chance for benefit.
Great times these, among the strolling theatres
and stroling managers.
P.sLMo's OPERA HoUsE-The attendance last
night was as usual numerous and respectfully attend
ed. The boxes and front tiers had, ii any thing,
greater display of female beauty and attraction
with great sclat, and the "burlesque Polka, was ca
pital There is great Bill of attraction offered for
this evening, "entltled Som-Am-B Bull ole ~ taken
from the favorite Opera of Somnambula, with all the
original music taken from that Opera.
VAUxHALL GARDEN-The performance at this
MIA nj I'M MT ntf Last IN
a crowded and delegated audience. We understand
that the renowned banjo player, "Billy Whtlock,"
who has been recently engaged will give some Of
his best pieces
NARROW EscApE-On Tuesday evening last,
gentleman, from this bity, went out to fish off Fire
Island Lighthouse, on the coast of Long Island, in
large boat, and in excellent weather. The anchor
slipped however when the boat was sailing six knots
with the wind on the quarter, and the result was
a sudden caPslze Fortunately there was not water
enough to completely engulph her, and one gunwae
stood above the water. The owner, and the person
already mentioned, went down, but made struggle
to seize the boom and get astride the mast, where
they remained until rescued by another boat. This
ought to suggest caution to persons going boating;
in this case two lives nearly lost by forgetting
to secure the anchor properly on the bows of the
boat.
GONE DAY LATER FROM LoNDoS."-Unaer this
head the Boston Advertiser of yesterday copies from
the London Herald Of the 4th inst, months later
intelligence from India. If the advertiser will look
into the New York Herald of last Saturday, they
will find the same India news, which we exclusively
published on that day.
The MAmBy THE LAST STEAMER. -Three or four
parcels of English papers reached Yesterday which
ought TO have been received early last Saturday.
1t appears by endorsement the envelopes, that
the fault was with some one on board the steamer
MAILS FOR EuRopE.-The Caledonia will leave
for Boston next Tuesday Her letters bags will,
therefore, close in this city on Monday.
ARRIVAL OF EMIGRANrs In the last forty-eght
hours, upwards Of three thousand steerage passen-
gers have arrived at this port