The New York herald., 1845-07-10

FRENCH OrERA.-Robert-le-diab has now reach |
ed Its third night, and the enthusiasm Of the public
still remains unabated; but this does not surprise US
The fame Of this wonderful Opera-unquestionab
the greatest and grandest work of the age, with re-
gard to the production of novel and entirely original
| musical effects-has spread ad uitimmm Thule, and
the sensation il has every where made is without
parallel How, therefore, could New York have re-
manned behind Z Judging from the frequent and ju-
dicous applauses bestowed upon it throughout the
evening, we confidently say that it has made
lasting impression No Opera has been SO fre-
quently performed In the same space as Robert In
Paris alone the ever to be regretted Nourrt sung II
nearly two hundred times; after his melancholy
death, he was followed by Mario, who made his debut
in it on the occasion Of which Meyerbeer expressly
composed a preghiera-by the by piece inferior
to the rest of the music. Mario, AN Italian to the
bone was not equal to the task and to the regret Of
all, The Opera laid over for time, till it was
again brought out for the benefit of Duprey, and al
though played over three hundred times, it never
fails to fill the grand Opera from the pit the cell
ing. As proof of the immense difficulty Of the mu-
sic, we can here mention that it was long time be-
fore Duprey could be prevailed upon TO enact the
part Of Robert, and although he gave the recitaves
which they not detached in Italian Operas
n style for which he will always remain unequal
led, he was less effective in it, than IN other
Operas, for instance, in the Huguenots which, al
though Of more scientific and still more
complicated nature, is not SO difficult to sing Here
The composer granted the singers some repose be-
tween then respective pieces, but in Robert they re-
main on the stage during the wh oeacas Robert du-
ring he first, Isabella during the second and Bertram
during the third act. The more praise is due to the
French company, that they acqut themselves in such
credtable way. Arnaud is one OF the best Roberts,
but there certainly defects in his perform
ance--he talsetto is not always well and udiclously
used, as, in the "oh fortune ton caprice, and in the
invitation to the knights to play with him but there
are 50 many excellent points in it, on the whole,
that it would be hypercritica 70 dwell on the weaker
ones. Douvry's singing in the resurrection scene.
and the raise inttnae capital, and was rewarded
with much applause yet, we would advise him moi
10 dwell with much force on the last note Of the
latter air, and not employ so many retaodardos The
CGurios most efficiently contribute to the symme-
try of ths whole Madame Cassini sung less timidy
than the previous night, but she is still too weak
for this most difficult part. Prevoss leading is the
theme of universal admiration, but we found the
movement of the resurrection little too fast The
orchestra, although more than sufficient for any
other opera, is little too limited tor Robert, princi-
pally the vlons two additional tympani are sadly
missed. The same can be said of the male chorus
IN the first act, the trebles in the second The
house was comfortably full, and the fashonabes
mustered in strong numbers.
CASTLE GARDEN THIS delightful place Of amuse-
ment was attended last night by numerous and
| highly fashionable audience. Miss Cohen, who
| performed the Smoenska, was very much applaud
ed as she deserved, for her gracefuness and Herr
Cline, as ever, received by repeated appauses, the
positive proofthat the spectators appreciated the ac-
complishcd manner with which he went through
his astonishing feats surprising agility. We must
not forget to mention the tabeamr n1oucants which
afforded also very great entertainment to those
who had resorted to this place in order forget by
few hours of enjoyment, the heat and fatigues Of
the day. Castle Garden, by his situation, and the
inducements it offers to those who love to enjoy
themselves in these days Of melting heat, in de-
lghtfully cool atmosphere, will be always frequent
ed by all whose business prevents their enjoying the
fresh air Of the country during the summer months
The band also deserve great credit for the mas
terly manner with W bich they performed during the
| whole evening.
! NIBLo's GARDEN.-The Screen Castles still con-
tinues its prosperous career-the saloon presents
a beautiful appearance, filled by the fashionabe
bellies and beaur of our city, and goodly number
of strangers. The Acrobat family are really won-
derful-so much grace joined to such vast strength
is rarely witnessed Their performances are re-
peated this evening with the Seven Castles. Mrs
Mowatt's engagement here is quite the topic OF
conversation among the upper ten thousand, who
will crowd the garden to welcome her.
MORALITY IN WALL SrREEr-NEw MODE OF
FINANcrERING.-Th report which was SO freely
circulated in Wall street few days since, implica-
ting certain Bank in transaction of the most ne
farious character, proves to be in every parcu-
| lar. The transaction to which we allude is con-
neced with the recent forgery, involving the ruin OF
an individual who was made the victim for the pur-
pose of protecting the interests Of the Bank who,
to secure this end did not hesitate in compoundinga
felony. This singular affair will be thoroughly in
vestigated, and our readers may look out for some
curious, funny, interesting and extraordinar, dis
closures.
1 ORGANIZATION OF THE New PoLIcE-ScENE AT
THE Mayors OFrIcE.-The Mayor is still busily
engaged, examining into the character and capacity
of applicants for office. We hope he will get
through before long, and appoint the requisite num-
ber Of able and qualified men, who will rid the
city of the thieves, pckpockets, and burglars now
infestng it. 1t is to be hoped that these men will
be Immediately placed on duty, without waiting fo'
the station houses being. prepared The nigh
watch may be retained for the present, and the
newly appointed officers perform day duty only, un
til such time as the stations can be got ready.
Some of the rarest, richest, and most ludicrou
scenes imaginable are daily occurring at the Mayor
office while he is conducting the examinations
The candidates are often OF the most shabby charac
ter-men who are neither apie 10 read or write, and
times exceedingly funny.
The following scene is said to have taken plac
on Monday, between the Mayor and an applicant:--
| MAYoR-Ca~ you write your name!
ArpLIcAvr-No but can make my mark.