The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-11

desired witness its splsndors, and listen to its har
monies a second night before pronouncing final judg
mont upon its merits. more attentive hearing and
minute observation have but strengthened our hrst
mpre ssion and must needs accord to the praise OF
being of the enchanting of the celebrated pro-
auctions Of Donzsth. After personal experience,
not surprised to learn that this delightful opera
6ua has been repeated in London through two or three
successive seasons with the undmnished applause Of
the fashionable world By having nrs introduced on
the American stage, the management Of the Park have
entitled themselves TO the gratitude of every one in New
York society possessing refined TASTE or just apprec
alton Of exquisite music The plot Of the opera IS sim
pie, but affords opportunities for the introduction Of
music expressing nearly all the emotions Of the SOUL
The groundwork is simply this: Don Pasquals Il a
wealthy old bachelor Of 10, and has nephew Ernssto.
whom he wishes to marry to certain lady The nephew
Objects but the uncle persists and declares that if he
does comply witliAis wishes, he, himself, will
ry, turn his nephew of doors, cut him of in his will
aud if possible, raise up family Of his own. Ernesto
has fallen in love with young widow named No
to consummate their happiness but victory over
Don Pasquales obstinacy To accomplish this Norma
unknown to her lover calls in the assistance OF Doctor
Malatesta This Malatesta goes to Don Pasquae, and
tells him that he has heard OF his intention to marry He
whom he would reconmena, until at last the old bache
Tor becomes desperately enamoured of the fair ncog
na, and begs Malaesa to give him her name This l.
the opening OF the rst scene and here Mr. Seguin in
the character OF Don Pesquas sings in his base
6go the dne comic air In each vein burning, &c Dr.
Malatesta finally tells Don Pasquae hat the lady he has
been prasng is sister of his, then in convent, and
that he should be happy to bring about alliance He
saae in the course Of the day Erneto now enters and
the affecting air
Dreams Of my boyhood farewell now
Hope Of my manhood, adieu;
If wealth--i wealth wished for,
Dearest, twas but for you &c"
OF Malatess has intention to give the old man
his sister, but he introduces Norma such. Don Pas
ausls Is sncssntsd and oasr. hss a.. ns
tas disguised notary s called in and the enamoured
old Don has deed prepared by which he grants all his
all Now the fun begins Erneso informed Of the plot
AMI gladly joins in it. Don Pasquales insults
ence exhausted and be hates her much he once
loved. His cup Of anger overAows on finding that his
Es has that VIII
s.outly denies It. Doctor Malaesta coming n the old
such female Beeizebub Mslatesta suggests that he
permit Erneso to marry Norma, and the "iemaie Bes
the house she will not stay in it moment logger. Don
Pasquale SEXES at this with avty and swe.rs that MS
gsnious plot is gained Ernesio rushss in--Don Pas
qaie tells him to 60 and bring Norina and ne will in
who had
Ernesto steps to the supposed sister Of Malatesta
and elaine her hand as that OF his mistress The arch
looking Norma (Mrs Seguin) then sings
Thus one marriage quickly ended,
With another will be blended
Now mistakes are all amended,
will more obedient prove.
As your niece. sir salute you,
With affection and with duty;
And believe me as an uncle,
will give you all my love-"
The effect is indescrbaby comic Mr.. Frazer's voice.
(hs appears Ernesto) il of unlimited compass There
could not be better Don Pssquae than Mr. ssguin-so
would be Impossible to give even faint idea Of the
evervaryipg voice Of Mrs Seguin-now, high and thrill
ing and anon low soft add voluptuous a. the harp OF
Eolus. The strong German accent Of Mr. Meyer, wa
consider by means bemsh 1t serves rather to give
more original character to his exquisite tones The
this OPERA 10 very beautiful and does great credit to
the artists employed The musical skill and talent dis
ing Of the applause il constantly meets with On the
whole think that are justified in changing for the
be phrase ofthat EXCEL mt critic, Goldon by say.
eSesfe d.s oress The and ashionabs audience
who witnessed it last night testified their delight 10
larity at every repetition. and have long ruDg The
performances Of Dan Marble, which form another
spirited aud faithful delineations Of Yankee charsc.
ter There 10 something 30 natural in he Down
tune and attitudes which he assumes, that spectator
might almost fancy himself transported to notch in the
White mountains. or cottage in old Naniuck" he
is the most perfect speciment OF al live Yankee that
ever trod boards During his performances nces.
SAINT peals OF laughter shake the house and would be
hard to tell among throng the Jealous
votary of the God of Mirth. The only difficulty Mr.
Marble has experienced, IL his trumphal tour popu
arty through th: country and Great Britain has been
the scarcity OF plays adapted to his peculiar talents
Since the of his at the Park
he has offered five hundred dollars TOR the best original
comic dramstists have thus Rne chance for making
fame and money at the time That exquisite
such s and supss1s atrscon: til. Park
cannot fail to be thronged with the beauty and fashion
Of the city for q long time to come.
BowrsY THEAraE.-Ths grand historical drama Of
Ivanhoe" was performed for the second time, last
evening, at the Bowery, which truly crowded, by
enthusiastic and delighted auditory, to OVERLOOKING
The drama founded vanhoe" is from scotts novel
Of that name and is certainly Of the gorgeous
and effective compositions Produced the Amer
stage The scenery magnificent and the splendid
suits Of of the knights the dresses of the ladies'
the trsppings Of the stesds all admirable. The
terpising Manager, Mr. Jackson, has engaged in add
tion to his talented company the services of an eques
troupe, consisting Of thirty male and female
riders who appear the grand proce and assist
the tournament But only the glittering pageant
of which to speak the acting deserves passing
notice The character Of Isaac the Jew in the hands Of
j. Scott is admirably conceived as II Ia beautifully
executed Throughout the piece he was loudly and
warmly applauded and perhaps never achieved greater
triumph Mrs Jones also personaed the fair Rebecca
with great ruthfulness. Her manner at capt.
waiting aud aress combining grace sweetness and mod
esty Msssrs Blanchard, Cony, Davenport Clarke and
Hadaway all excellent in their respective parts
The the play 10 the most novel and brilliant
thing kind have witnessed, and kept the
vast throng who gazed upon in state bordering
enchantment. The drama will have great run, and q,
close hope the worthy manager will avail himself
Of aid Of his equestrian troupe and produce the high
ly imposing drama Of Joachim Murat" There 10
something in tho daring character Of the chivalrous
hero akin to the personal proves Of Putnam
The piece made the fortune Of Trsncon in Paris; why
should il not yield golden harvest to Mr. Jackson
"Ivanhoe III be repeated this evening, and would
sincerely advise those DESTROYS of good seats to be early
in their attendance.
De Mrrga.-The great pianis. was to give a grand
concert in Baltimore last evening.
City society for the Abolition OF Capital
! PunishMeBt.
/ This society met at the Columbian Hall Last eve
ming. Benjamin Ellis, Esq, was unanimously
called 10 tue chair
i Mr.. WELLINGTON being introduced BY the chairman,
addressed the meeti 6. He said Jewish law not az
Mi Ala "a iav Th0 M In fave