The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-09

which Christianity is divided, will adopt the same
course; and that from this day forward, all religious
acrimony will cease, and then in truth we may say
the millennium has just commenced.
ITALIAN OpERA.-By intelligence we have receiv-
ed from Havana, we learn that the Italian Opera
company, after completing their engagements in
Cuba, may be expected at New York in the
month of April Among them are Madame
Pico and Sgr Vatellini, too well known to the ad-
mrers of the Opera in this city to require ex ended
mention. tTomasl, we are informed, had Just
arrived from Mexico, and we suppose will,
with the others of this distinguished troupe,
arrive in New York at the same time
Signor MART, the director of the theatre at
Havana, Is also expected here at the same time
with him will come, as we are given to understand
a celebrated soprano, native Cnbanese, of whose
powers OF voice, and skill as an artist, we find the
most fiattering accounts in the Havana papers. We
understand that it is the intention of Sgr Mart TO
bring with him splendid wardrobe and theat-
rical property, to aid in bringing out the opera
Ia~a u--t.~~., 49,, WIN pressure, tnar among
these charming artstes, Borghese will arrive with
theothers OF the troupe. We would recommend that
the Park Theatre should be engaged, as preferable
to any other building in the city, for bringing out
the Italian OPERA" We have already men,
toned SCR. Tomassi. We find in the Diario
of Havana, Of the 10th ult., long and flatering
account OF the production Of Donizetts celebrated
opera of " Belisarius,' at the Opera House in Ha-
wanna. The piece is described as having been adj
mirably played, and was received with unbounded
applause. ST. Tomasi, on this occasion, made his
debut in the character of Besarius and his success
is represented most complete. The Havannese are
represented as filled with enthusiasm at his charm.
ing voice and great power of expression The sue
cess Of the company at Havana has been most
complete; their performance was, it is said, per.
feet triumph OF art. Of Madam Plco, the Spanish
critics speak as follows: Sonora Rosa Pico was
most successful in her part-whatever she under.
took, she executed with brilliancy and perfec-
ton. Her voice is full and majestic, and she
is exceedingly happy in all her notes, both
high and middle, having perfect command
OF her voice, with great powers OF expansion
In the cavatna le Romeo tuccise un Fgiio, she was
rapturously applauded as, also, in the duet with
Juieta Sr.valtellini appeared in the same opera
"The Capulets Of Belni"-and though his part did
not afford much scope for his peculiar talents he ex-
hibited his usualpower and ability
COMMON COUNCIL. : There will probably be a
special meeting Of both Boards this evening, for the
purpose OF taking into consideration and acting
upon the communication or report of Alderman
Hart, IN reference to an amendment OF the City
Charter which, in case of Its acceptance and adop-
ton by the Common Council, will be submitted for
the approval OF the electors Of the city and county,
on the second Tuesday in March next
We understand that the Joint Committee on Po
lice, watch, and Prisons, will also recommend
some change In the appointing power-at least, so
tar as policemen are concened-which, if adopted,
VIII deprive the assessors from having any voice in
the nominations of public officers, who, for the
future, are to hold their situations for the term OF
four years, unless removed for misconduct &c
and thai their nominations will emanate from the
Aldermen and, Assistant Aldermen OF the respective
wards.
MILITIA REroRM-We have before us an act in
troduced by Mr. J. ID. Stevenson, and reported by
Mr.. Hall, which was read twice and referred to the
committee on the militia and public defence ,propos-
ing some important amendments as connected with
theiinfantry Of this city and country.
Among the most important OF the sections OF this
act is that of section IL, wherein most plausible
modification is submitted, conditioning that no fees
shall be allowed to other members Of the board
comprising Court Martial, for the trial Of delin-
quents, than that Of the Judge Advocate This is
really an important amendment and will have the
effect to do away with much of that which is now
considered odious and reprehe nsiblc
considerations OF this nature are better entitled
TO the attention of the Legislature than the question
OF Texas and its annexation.
STEAMBOAT AccIDKsT.-We are sindebted TO
Adams ~ Co, for late papers, and also for the
account Of an scciden, that happened to the steam.
boat Eureka, while lying at the dock in New
Haven. As that boat was about to start, il was d..
covered that there was something wrong abou, her
machinery, and on examination it was found tina,
she could not proceed on her passage The steam.
boat New York took her passengers. and conveyed
thsm to this city