The New York herald., 1845-10-21

Inc lille lclloW, ana wished very Hucn 70 take MN
under tier patronage, but his parents then refused,
from very laudable anxiety TO have hun put to
school, where he evinced remarkable aptitude tor
profuing by. the instruction bestowed upon him.
He is very Intelligent and sings, dances, and wields
very OF the fine " Old English Gentleman" Is hnmor
ously clever. Though much better proportoned than
the American Tom Thumb, his hands and feet are
surprising tact that he has not grown particle these
ten years. When dressed In chid's clothes, he has
the appearance of boy three years old although
his features are those OF maurer age but OF pleasing
appearance. His frame is rather thick set and be-
ing considered by many persons to possess strong
resemblance to the Emperor Napoleon, his school
fellows said to have given him the distinguished
name OF the Emperor Tom Thumb" He is so
nimble that he could walk twenty miles day and
his rapid progress IN writings dancing, singing and
sword exercise, is remarkable. In short, he is an
accomplished, pleasing, and marvellously little
dwarf.
On the 9th ult, the performers OF the Adelphi
Theatre presented Mr.. Benjamin Webster, the les
see, in conjunction with Madame Celeste, with
superb silver vase OF l36 ounces, on Saturday last,
as mark Of respect for his liberailty and pubic
spirit.
most amusing and deservedy successful little
piece in one act, entitled "A Cabinet Question:,
was brought out at the Haymarket Theatre. twas
from the begiEning decided hit:
On the 18th ut. Madame Grsi, Mano, r. La
bache and John Parry, sang at Mr. Venuas
CheItenham week after visited Plymouth, Exeter,
Bath, Bristol, Clifton, and Brighton
Mr. Weiss, of Drury Lane Theatre (basso), and
Miss Barrett the vocalist, ci-derdnf pupil OF the
Royal Academy Of Music, were married on the
10Th inst capital nursery tor nice little wives is
the Royal Academy, for there the following gentle
men met with helpmates: Brizzl, Burnett, Bishop,
E. Loder, A. Shaw, f. and w. Seguin, Hullah, Sey-
mour, Magglone, Budd, Groom, ,Vickery, Howell,
J. Barnett, w. s. Bennett, Lablache, Macfarren,
c. Henfrer, Thornhill, and several others
Musical Festival, on very grand scale, win be
held at Birmingham the last week In August, 1916
(Which is much earlier than usua) under the dirsc-
tion of Mendelssohn, who is 10 produce new ora
torlo on the occasion; the Hereford meeting Will
be held after the Birmingham one.
MIR. John Parry concluded his engagement at the
Haymarket Theatre on the 18th ult., having sung
between the dramatic pieces every night, for sew
eral weeks, with undlminlshed success, Albert
Smiths song, 'Young England" and substituting
some other butfo romance, when encored, which he
regularly was, accompanying himself on an Erard
grand planoforte.
PARIs-The Italian Opera opened on the 9th inst
The appearance OF he songsers and songstresses of
sunny Italy is always considered the formal COM
mencement of the fashionable season; but II is not
until within month six weeks later that the beau
monde begins to arrive IN considerable numbers and
il is not before the beginning of the new wear that
the very fashionable folks consent to appear. But
the Parsians do not wait for them; they begin to
amuse themselves with right hearty good will as
soon ever the commencement of bad weather
renders the country dlsagreeabe, and they keep up
the un until the bright blue sky, the smiling face Of
nature, and the glorious sun, make the town lnsup-
portable. In this respect, as in many others, the Pa
risians act with five hundred times more common
sense than your Cockneys-for those said Cockneys
flock to London IN spring and summer, and delight
IN the country during the dreary wnter-the absurd
donkeys.
FRANcAls.-A comedy in five acts, written by
Messrs Desnoyers and Nus, has been well received
tk &t,t t,tl. nnx.S
Mutuei, and though exhibiting nothing calculated
to restore the better days of French comedy.
VARIKTEs.-The only other novelty is a one act
piece at this theatre called La Sa,naritaine, too
significant TO retain the least hold on the memory;
fortur ately Boufie, with his inlmltable Michael
Penln followed to reward the spectator for having
sat out much absurdity with patience.
@Ronconi, on passing through Naples, en- route for
Paris, sang for one night at the San Carlos the
theatre was crowded to the ceiling, and he was
ected was " La Beatrice, and he proved himself
(say the accounts,) both or and singer OF
the very first order. Ronconi was admirably sup
ported by Madame Bishopl Beatrice" and both
were recalled several times to receive the enthusi
astic paudits Of the public. Madame Bishop, who
has been chief supporter of the San Carlos and
prodigous favorlte OF the public, is about quit
Naples. She is engaged for the carnival at Milan.
STAUDieL.-Extract OF letter from Vienna =
son the day OF Staudgs arrival here, from his vi
u q
before his house; the street will be guarded by po-
ice, and grand fSte will take place. First will be
chorus, with quartets young Engishman, (Mr
John Gregg who is studying the art Of singing
ted Strauss, with the whole of his band, about 100
The chorus will be from so to 60 persons. Staudlg
Is to know nothing OF this. friend OF his will
gage him to his favourte game of chess while
things are, prepared. The serenade will not take
place until ten O'Clock at night. The whole of the
street will be illuminated. There will be an assem-
bly, of about 1000 persons. This will be the first
serenade ever gwen to any singer in Vienna. After
the serenade there is to be grand supper, at which
will be all the principal singers, in full dress"
Mr.. Wilson has given his Scottish entertainment
at various places in South Wales during the week
ending on the 2lst inst with his accustomed su
cess, notwithstanding the weather has been any,
thing but favorable.
Tue Marquis of Ely died on the 9th ult., at Ely
Lodge, in the county Of Fermanagh, after short
illness.
The Dowager Marchioness OF Breadalbane died
at Langton House on the 18th ut Her ladyshp,
who was the daughter of David Gavin ESQ III
Langton, married John, fourth Earl of Breadalbane,
IN l795, and was considerably advanced in years.
Sir Charles Gordon, the welLknown and highly
respected secretary Of the Highland Agricultural
Society," died att his house in Edinburgh Jon the 10Th
ult
Sir Francis Freezing, Bart, died on the 25thu,
M. Charles Labitte, supplementary professor Of
Latin poetry at the College Of Henry w., died on
the 9th ult in Paris.
The German papers announce the death OF the
venerable Archbishop of Cologne.
London and Paris Fashions for October,
1S45.
From The World Of Fashion of London and Parisl
MORNING CAps-Amidst the most fashionable novelties
oil the season we have remark ed very pretty morn
ng caps Of embroidered muslin the front part il con.
cealedb kind Of small half handkerchief also of EN-.
broidered muslin trimmed round the back part with
two rows OF lace descending each side in the form
lappets and ornsmented with blue ribbon put on
upon the centre OF the head and terminated each side
by neud OF ribbon with long ends dropping careessly
at the sides
DREssrs for the present month sill continue to have
all the freshness Of a toilette We cannot fail
to admire that pretty plaid dress carreaux pink and
white, and trimmed with two broad founces each more
than three quarters in width and ornamened with pink
fringe the heading Of which rather broad and formed
OF three rows of open ork; plain body having deep
point with plat either side; the centre Of the cor
sage Is composed Of two pieces forming the way
each side Of the shoulders the back also formed in
point and plain and Sides the sleeves OF