The New York herald., 1846-03-21


it appears that he is resolutey determined not to ap
pear at the Opera this season, notwlthstanolng Mf
Lumley's most liberal offers. He has also refused
the invitation Of the Russian Emperor TO 60 TO ST.
Petersburg.
We are enabled to Set at rest the vexed question
as to the Temperance OF the prince of tenors Ru-
bini. We have the best authority to announce that
his retirementlis final and his resolution irrevoca-
BILE.
The Journal des Debats publishes the following
letter from Fogno Pontiical States) OF the End in
stant t:-"Mademoselle Fanny Elssler having termi-
mated her engagements at Rome. has arrived IN our
town. Several OF the most distinguished families
had prepared apartments in their houses tor the Gel
ebrated arttse and sent to meet her and invite her
to accept of their hospitality. Mademoiselie Esser
was much embarrassed how to make q selection
without giving offence to the other parties Under
these circumstances, she thought the wsest plan
would be to deposit all the names In box and draw
one out This she did, and the paper drawn bore the
house she has taken up her abode She has been en-
gagged for II performances at our theatre"
A correspondent informs US that Mr.. Jerrold, who
we stated had performed as professional actor IN
the country and at the Strand Theatre, also appear
ed, when boy, at Covent- Garden Theatre, in the
melodrama spectacle OF 'Blue Beard"
II was reported that Madame CASTELAR, was dead,
but It contradlcted by letter from her father
Extract of lettor from Avignon: !" Yesterday
evening the Wsfs de-
morning at 10 o'clock, flames burst out from the IN
terror of the house. and at noon nothing OF this ele
giant edifice, which had been built within the last
twenty years, renamed but the four bare walls All
the most strenuous efforts to suppress the flames
proved Intellectual, and regret to add, one poor
man. Dlvren, the keeper ofthe theatre, pershed in
the ruins One Of the scene shifters had his face
and hands much burnt, and is otherwise 30 much
injured that his life is despaired Of A musician by
the name Of Charpaud, who was deslrous OF saving
favorlte violin, was near losing his life from suo
cation, but upon being bled, restored to ANNA
tion During twenty minutes mason and his child
who were endeavonngt to escape by the root, were
In imminent danger OF losing their lives, but were
ultimately rescued with great difficulty The da-
mage done is estimated at 100000 francs, but the
house was insured to the full amount The cause
OF the fire remains unknown"
We are sorry to announce that Mrs Braham, wife
of the unrivaed vocalist, died suddenly on Sunday
evening, at her residence, No. Gloucester road,
Hyde Park gardens She had retired to bed in ap-
ming with her family, Mr.. Braham having returned
home from Southampton, but in about halt an hour
she exclaimed that she was dying-that something
had broken near her heart; she got out OF bed and
family were aroused, and medical aid sent tor, but,
alas too late. Mrs. Braham was in her 46th year,
her maiden name was Bolton, and she resided at
Ardwick, near Manchester, when Mr.. Braham mar
ried her, in 1916 she was then a remarkably finc
and handsome person she has left four sons and
two daughters; the eldest daughter was married to
the Earl Of Waldegrave, in lSa0. Mrs Braham
was OF a most amiable and afable disposition, and
greatly beloved and esteemed by her family, and a
umerous circle OF friends: ..... .a.a6r
The actors Of the Sheffield theatre have present.
ed to MIR. Edwin Forrest, the American tragedian,
handsome silver snufi.box, as trfllng testimonial
ents as an actor and his worth as a man. We like
to zee these fraternizing little acts Of courtesy and
kindness interchanged BY the actors OF the old and
countries; and we feel proud that whatever po-
Ef;c al d,f4e iaf m
rica nothing but the best and kindest feeling. have
been exhibited towards the different Transatlantic
artists whe arc now and have recently been per-
forming on the English stage; We can also testify
that an equal degree OF good feeling and llberaty
has been shown to English artists now playing in
America.
Risley is playing at the Drury Lane Theatre.
Mr. Wilson, who is celebrated from the Lands
End to John O'Groat's, as the most accomplished,
be cause the most natural illustrator Of the sougs ot
Scotland, gave Of his pleasing instructive and
popular entertainments at Liverpool, lately. w.
Rathbone, ESQ, E. Ruston, ESQ.,, and J. Corrie,
Esq, were among the audience.
The Frazer Family, the celebrated Scottish voca.
lists, are on visit to Liverpool
Mr. Betty is now playing at the Queens Theatre,
Manchester, under the management OF Mr. Sloan,
with success. Some Of the papers speak highly ol
his Macbeth" .sf srs 81
The Italian opera fourishes at Constantinople
Salvi, next to Rubin, the greatest Italian tenor,
burg, bur i'm in Doniasttis Fsvorite." The Emperor az
ter hearing him, sent to him the next day present
Of 5000 roublee
Emile Prudent, the celebrated pianist, has been
the Madrid lion lately; the Queen made him pre-
sent OF diamond pin, and General Narvaez gold
watch set withrubies.
Private concerts take place at the Tui!leries once
a week, atwhich all the persons Of rising musical
talent in Paris perform in turn.
Alexander Dumas. the celebrated novelist, has Oh.
tanned permission to erect new theatre at Paris, OF
which he is to be manager.
A society has been formed in London, called The
Society for Promoting Church Music"
William iHawes, professor Of music, died on
Wednesday morning, at his residence on the Adel-
phi terrace, aged 81. Mr.. Hawes was gentleman
Of the Chapel Royal, Almoner Of ST. Paul's Cathe.
dral and master Of the boys OF both the chors; he
the eminent singer, Miss Maria B Hawes
The Dutch are about to erect bronze statue Of
their ustrIous countryman, Rembrandt, in front Of
the Museum, at Amsterdam.
Dumas, the French novelist, having engagements
to write only eighteen volumes OF romance per an
mum, is going to turn stage manager, and bring out
play Of his own, in esUsn acts, to take too wists
performance. tts.
Donzetti, before his reason had utterly left him,
had began no fewer than four operas-one fol Vi
emma, one for Madrid, one for the Italian opera at
PARIS, and one tor Drury-lane Theatre.
Victor Hugo is engaged on a new drama, of
which (" Mazarin" is the subject.
John Loder, the eminent VIC linist, who was for
many years the leader of orch estras at our great
provincial festivals, OF the Philharmonic Society,
and of the Ancient Concerts, expired on Friday
evening, at his house in Albany street, London.
from dropsy and Justification of the heart. He was
in his 56th year.
Mr.. Anderson is engaged at the The are Royal,
Liverpool, in the characters OF Hamlet and Othello
Mr. H. Russell gave his vocal entertainment, at
Miss Kelly's theatre, Dean street, 10 most crowd
ed audience, who applauded him to the echo, and
encored several Of his songs, which he sung with
pianotorte Most Of the songs in the first part were
in the same key, which palled on the ear. We re-
recommend Mr. Russell to remedy that on future
occasion.
Tho Ethiopian minstrels, whose original and
quaint performances Of negro melodies have earned