The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-02-14

the duty has had very little influence in
TINS decrease OF the manufactures; tor those
mat continue 10 work go increasing in
the quantity OF their produce. Ia the first four
months OF the last season, the quantity of sugar
made was l0,4s4 900 kilogrammes, Instead of
9,540 900 kilos, during the same period of lS43.
II is we'll 10 remember here that in 1912 and IS4I
the amounts 1862 900 kos and 1866 600
kios consequently the quantity which Temporal
for the last four years gradually increasing. In the
quantity delivered tor consumption there has been
also an increase: 1t has risen from 1907 900 kios
to 8, $50, 600 kilos. The duty paid into the reasu-
~ has increased from 5,S65 ,0O0f. to 6,973 O00f.
This shows clearly that the beetroot sugar manu-.
factory has not given way under the weight of the
additional duty 81. SOC. with which IT was burden
ed in 1874 But it will have similar charge
ding years. that in the end it will be upon
level with the duty upon colonial sugar.
Bavaria.
The Prince Royal of Bavaria, says a German
journal, has placed himself at the head OF So
ciety established tor disseminating useful know
ledge amongst the people. 1t reckons 1000 men,
bers, each paying l5fr. a-year, for which amount
they receive books selected as prizes. Each year
the Society is to make appeal to the literati and
scientific men of Germany, to compete for the
orzes proposed, with guarantee that their works
shall be purchased at 2OOfr. sheet. OF the sue
eessiul works, 5000 copies are TO be distributed
amongst the primary schools and the rest sold AT
low price. This frs. subject proposed is the cause
and nature OF heat, and its influence on lite and
nature.
Russia.
we md the following rather curious statement
in the Revue de Paris
"The capital of Hussia has Just witnessed cu-
rious event, which, in its political Specification not
less than IN its commercial importance, is worthy
OF fixing thelattention Of Europe. The prosperity
proved to such point, that the State can think Sc
nously OF getting rid OF its paper money, in order
to found the credit of the nation on a surer basis
but feeling how weak its credit is, even in Russia
NIpholpa 10 dat IN iuvp ia
financial operations with all the publicity possible,
and to give them popular sanction. The sinking
fund.- destined to nay OH the paper money now i'll
circulation, amounts at present, to 2eS 600 900
of francs. Cellars have been excavated under
the citadel Of st. Petersburg, to contain this
sure, and It has been just transferred there with
Of manufactures and Of the principal guilds were
invited to send deputies to the ceremony, to prove
the identity OF the sum. The Minister Of Finance
presided over this kind of national assembly and.
in his opening address, declared that the Emperor
was desrous OF affording the country the means OF
ascertalning by actual inspection the quantity of
gold and silver, whether in specie in ngots des-
tined to serve ss security to the public credit After
having heard the fiattering compliments which the
Emperor Nicholas addressed to the whole COM
mercial body through his Minister the eight depu-
ties descended into the caves of the fortress and,
In concert with the ministerial officers assured
themselves OF the actual existence Of the sinking
fund. The bags OF roubles were empted. before
them, and they were enabled to test the quality Of
thpSmeta, and to count out sum of 10 600 900 sill
yer ropbles They then attested by their signatures
that what the Government stated was true.''
Theatricals
ENGLISH PLAYs,-Shakspeare is decidedly in the
ascendant, MIR. Macready's second representation
OF Hamlet having attracted the most crowded au-
dory yet assembled to witness these performances;
and It has been truly observed that he has set all
Paris studying the immortal English dIamatist-
The second performance of this noble tragedy
went of most admirably, Macreadys impersona.
ton of the Danish Prince, as before, exciting In
all the leading passages enthusiastic admiration
and applause; the interview with the ghost, the
play scene, and that with his mother on the second
appearance Of the appartion, all especially calling
forth the plaudits of the public. The excitement
went tar to carry off the weight of the fourth and
fifth acts; but still they were found to be heavy
AT the close of the play, Mr.. Macready was oblig-
voice, and bowed his thanks amid long protracted
cheering; and the repetition of the tragedy was
universally demanded.
Mile. Rachel has resumed her place at the Fran
cals this week after her too long retirement, and
exhibits all her woned tragic powers though some.
what deteriorated in appearance from the late state
OF her health.
NAPLES" Lucia di Lammermoor'' has been
revived at the San Carlos, for Fraschini to appear
very great, particularly in the finale Of the second
air, and the last air, 0 belp alma. Nine Bishop is
not SO favorably spoken OF in Lucia as in Drsde-
mona and other characters. Donize.ti's Maria
Padilla" has likewise been produced at the same
theatre. the characters by Nine. Tadolini, Donzel-
Il and Coletti 1t was favorably received, but with
out enthusiasm.
Frederick Lemaltre has been engaged by Mr..
Mitchell Tor the month Of February, for the APP
preaching season OF French plays at the st. Jamess
Theatre.
The celebrated Tag!ioni proceeds from Turin to
the Grand Theatre at Trieste, where she is engaged
at very large sum Tor six representations.
Mile. Cerlto is engaged at Rome for the carnival,
having lately concluded few representations at
pnlD hAHA hos lat
those ovations only known in Italy, and which,
sooth to say, partakes somewhat of the ridiculous.
"Every bound Of the enchanting goddess Gays
one enhnsiast) poured felicity into the soul Of each
MILAN According to the accounts from this
city, verdi's new Opera, "The Lombards at the
First Crusade" which has been composed for the
principal characters by Nine. Frezzolini Poggi and
her husband, and was followed BY Perrot's ballet
OF Esmeralda," got up with great splendor by that
the part Of the Gypsy girl The Carnival was an. n.
nounced to open with Rossn's "Semiramide."
but Nine. Marni, who was TO have taken that part,
being ~ the director was obliged to appeal to the
Poggrs 1--WE really wish they would get rid of this
odious cognomen,) and this amiable couple, says
the Milanese journal, lees polite than powerful,
I'm me poitr'ne, we presume, OF course,) instantly
yielded to his request, end hence the brilliant com.
blnaton OF stars on the opening OF the carnavale
No particulars OF the representation have yet
reached us.
ENGAGEMENTS AT TEE PRESENT CARNrvAL-we
subjon the names Of the principal singers and
dancers, known in London and Paris, and the
places of their engagements at present:
MELAN.-La Scala-Mms. Frezzolini- Poggi, Mari
NJ Micheli Accent, Angri; NM Poggi sretti, BIZ
aacchi, Monti de Gattis, Colin, Alizard, Selva,
Lodetti. BaAet-Cortesi, Perrot- veslris, Fanny
Elssler.
VENICE La Fsnice-Mmss MONTENEGRO. Gazza-
niga, Barbieri-Nini MN. Roppa, ssh, Ron
conf, Porto. Dalla Santa, Patriosi Ballet-Natalia
Fltz James, Mathis, Cerito, A. ST. Leon (for few
nRhfs)
TuRIN-Mme Gull Bors; NM. Fenetti, Mnri-
nj Valli, Zanchi-B oAet-M and Nine Bretin.
GENoA-Adelade Molina, Gramaglla; M. Guas-
CO.
:. PARMA-Mm. Barber Mini; NM. IvanhoR,
Varesi
RoME-Mmes Ottawa Mslvani, Olivieri; NM