The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-10

rved-the manager, and all the vocalists, including
Mdle. Calve, who was such universal favorite a
Niblo's two seasons since. They will commenc,
al the Park on the 10th inst The company has re
ceived, we believe, several reinforcements, and vii
get up French Opera in the most splendid style, ma
KING II quite the fashionable entertainment OF the
summer season. We have every reason to believe
that they will be highly successful Independent o.
the love OF music, so general here all weleducated
and fashionable people, who understand the French
language and are anxious to cultivate that accom-
piishmrnt, will frequent the theatre for that objec
alone, even were there not besides the powerful in
ducement of fine music The company will play
three times week; and il is very likely that the
crowds OF vlslters at the neighboring watering
places, VIII gladly avail themselves of the oppor-
NIFTY to enjoy this delightful amusement on these
nights. aAN
During the last few days, in the expectation Of
the arrival OF the French operatic company, we I'M
derstand that the remnants of the Italian OPERA now
In this city, have had several mass meetings. at
tended by the musicians prime dome, tenors and
even the very ampghters for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning whether they could not get an Italian Opera
at Palmo's, by way of running rival line to the
French company at the Park, AT these pr
mary meetings OF the Italian musical de-
mocracy-for they are all democrats here
there was great deal Of eloquence ex-
pended and much wit, besides vast quantity of
correspondence. Signor DE Begins made several
eloquent speeches, part Italian, part French, and
part English His correspondence on the subject
Is equal to some of the passages in Boccacio's De-
camerone." Many votes were taken at those meet
ings, but we understand that nothing definite has
uof hoov, Iopo H. I.1r,-.-
insuperable. Palmo wants his way-Madame Pico
wants her way, and such beautiful voca-
list ought to have every thing her own way. De
Beynis wants all his way. Sanquirico is going to
Europe, and takes another way. Antognin will
do nothing unless he have his way. So that nothing
can be done at presant, and we wait patiently till
the arrival of the Borghese troupe, who are expec-
ted daily. On their arrival, another series of
mass meetings will be held amongst the Italian mu-
steal democracy with the view to get up an Italian
Opera, to drive the French of their legs. But we
are very inch inclined to think that the Italian com
pany in this great contest for musical supremacy
in New York, will perform the part which poor
Italy has been playing from the time Of Charla-
magne to that Of Napoleon the Great. The French
have always been united, and have ever had,
for centuries past, some kind Of man that served
as Napoleon. The Italians, poor devils although
they have great genius and musical powers, have
always been split up and distracted by feuds and
quarrels for the last ten centuries and the same un-
happy destiny ofquarreing, disunion and defeat ap
pears to await them wherever they go. No doubt,
therefore, the French operate company, with less
talent, probably, than the Italian but with Napo-
leon spirit amongst them, will succeed at the
Park, whilst the Italians WILL like their own poor
Italy, be divided and unfortunate to the end of the
chapter.
This Is our view Of the present interesting and
important position Of musical matters in this metro
polls.
MARsEILLEs LINE OF PAcKETs-The new packet
ship Prince de Jolnville, Captain Laurence, will
sail to-day for Marseilles, on her first trip. She
will take out about fifteen passengers.
This new packet is very fine vessel, and reflects
great credit on her owners, commander and build
ers. She is about 700 tons in size, and has two
beautiful cabins, fitted up in the most costly and su
peru style. All the recent improvements in naval
architecture have been adopted in the construction
of this vessel and she will deservedy attract much
attention in France.
The line OF packets to which the Prince de Join
vile is attached, has been in organization for a
while, and has prospered wonderfully we'll It has
been found that those who wish to visit the south Of
France prefer TO 60 direct to Marseies, and thu.
reach their destination in a much easier way than il
they took the route through England and line Of
packets connecting that beautifully sunny region
with this country has been called for by the increase
of tourists thither In other part of the European
continent are Americans more loved and respected
than in the wine producing part of France. There
they can live in sort of earthly Paradise at the
rate of two sous day or more.
tits said that two more chips, exactly like the
splendid Prince de Joinve, are now building for
this line. One will be launched on the LIST of next
month-the other soon after.
HUBER THE WORCESTERSHIRE eminent artist
intends giving concert at the Apollo Saloon on
Thursday evening next. His arrival among us has