The New York herald., 1846-04-19

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PS-Up to post hour NO further inteIlisensa had
reached this city Il is not likely thst anything po
sitive respecting the movements Of the insurgents
in Galicia will be known tor several days.
India.
The French papers contain later accounts from
the seat Of war than our own; and IT they are to be-
credited, the position OF the British forces
only critical, but the Sikh generals had displayed
some excellent tactics in separating our army by
their diversions and manGuvrlng.
Foreign Theatricais.
Madame Albertazzi, the accomplished English vo-
calist after most successful professional sojourn In
Vienna, has arrived in London for the season.
Mrs. Yates has been honored by the Queen Dowa-
gers commands to appear at Whitley Court, to give
her " readings from Shakespeare"
The pediment OF the new Opera House In Berlin
is ornamented with figures representing Opera asd
Dance, In cast zinc.
Amateur playing seems to be the fashion. II is
extending itself to railway engineers. who have re-
solved to have performance at the Theatre Royal,
Newcastle.
AT the Prncesss Theatre Charles Matthews has
contrved piece for his own especial uses, called
Matthew'S and Co."
A parody on the I" Marble Maiden" has been pro.
duced al the Lyceum Theatre with great success,
Mr.; and MIRA Kelley being provided BY 1t with We
hlcle, which they turn 10 their own proper persons
to good comic account.
The Spectator says, London may now boast of the
most magnificent theatre in Europe; its Italian
Opera House, scarcely surpassed ~ size, u unriva
led for the beauty and splend0r Of s forms and de-
cOratlons.
Mr. Chapman was performing recently on the
slack-rope when he missed his hold, and fell to the
ground with tremendous crash, suffering frac-
ture Of the thigh bone.
Mr.. Lover has been highly successful in trip to
his native isle. His entertainments in Dublin have
attracted very crowded audiences, and the Hiber-
nian Catch Club have elected him honorary
member, compliment paid to very few individuals.
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power. and as the composer OF Pascal Bruno" the
first English opera that waa performed in Ger
many, and which was produced at the principal
theatre Of Vienna three years ago, with Staudgl In
the chief character, with great success, has como
out with illustrated musical lecture, in con-
junction with Mr.. J. w. Rowe.
The Berlin papers give curious example Of the
enthusiasm of the amateurs in that city for Jenny
times the stage, and may be heard every night yet
the public thirst for her strains seems only to grow
by what it feeds on" Such is the rage for admis.
sion to her rformances that species Of extrava.
the directory IN theatre has felt itself called on to
attack by various regulations.
We hear that the Queens Theatre, in Christian
street, after renovation OF Its interior embellish
ments, is to be opened, under the management of
Mr.. Hammond, Immediately after Easter. It 10 to
assume the name of the Ade!phi Theatre, and Miss
Cushman and her sister will appear. for the FIRST
tins 10 Liverpool, as Romeo and Juliet, in which
characters they have made 80 great an impression
In London and elsewhere.
The Manchester Courier, in noticing the concert,
on Monday, of the Oldham Borough Choral Soci.
ETY., says :-"Mr Ryall, who made his irst appear.
ance here, sang the pieces allotted TO HIM with great
taste and Judgment-he possesses very fn, tenor
voice, Of good compass, and was rapturously en-
cored in both his songs" We understand that,
before the close OF the concert, deputatioo from
the committee solicited Mr.. Ryall to sing one OF his
songs third time, which, Of course, was imme-
diately complied with.
The favoritc musicians Of three Queens fell
sacrifice to suspicion and vengeance within the
space Of thirty years in this country Mark Smea-
ton, in the service OF Anne Boleyn, was executed
IA 1886; Thomas Abel, who taught music and eraSl-
hanged and quartered 10 1910; and David Rlzzio.
secretary to Mary Queen of Scots, was murdered
in 1866.
"The Italian company at the Madrid Circus"
say the Revue, "has been quite disorganised, in
consequence OF serious affair that hao taxen place
The two bassl, Feroti and Salv tori, had eung the
Trumpet duet, in the Paritanl," and had made
their, exit, when the former said to his colleague,
and hence arose duel the next day with sabres,
when Salvatore wounded his adversary in the throat.
Ferlou was out OF danger, but his adversary had
taken flight"
being defunct, 10 now on her way to London, to
tuhl her engagement at her Majesty's theatre.
There is not shadow Of foundation for any of the
recen! reports that have been 50 sadiously circu-
on the 9th ultimo, at St. Petersburg, was attended
by the Emperor and the court.
Sheridan Knowles 10 stated to have become
very religious, and to have publicly exPr essed his
determination to give up profane writin g. that u,
writing tor the sta &c
At the Parlsian theatres an Arab company arc
performing, who said to BE- the most astonishinG
clowns on the face OF the earth.
Miss Cushman appeared at the Dublin The afro
soyaia recsTnty IN the character ct Msrsns IL
her performance stamped her as as an actress Of tho
highest genius. Mr. Creswick. says the Dublin
Ersning Pocket. is next to Walack, the very bess
Julian 81. Pierre on the stage.
Her Majesty's Theatre opened on Wednesday.
The performin ince was verdi,s "Nabacodonosor'
The house looked very gorgeous in its new dress
The debStantes, Mesdemoiselles S4nchiol and Cor.
bari were well received. Mr. Lumley and the new
conductor, Mr.. Baife came in for share Of the ap.
pause, and everything passed of as a nrst night
should do.
The Queens Theatre, Manchester, was opened
yesterday week BY Mr.. Sloan and a very talented
company. The house has been almost entirely 70.
built-the stage lowered. and the pit greatly 10.
creased in size. The decorations of 30 splendid
and classical character, as have created quite q
sensation. They are designed aud executed Oy Mr.
Jackson. whose excellent taste as an ar ust and
designer is also shown in the relieved ornaments
at our amphi heatre, and by the numerous splendid
specimens q corteper %nanusstures, displayed At
OF arts. There Is little doubt but that the season
will be a successful one.
The Philharmonic Society has commenced its
concerts for the present season At the n mover
Squlr- rooms, under circumstances more lot crest.
Ing than usual Tne conductorship 10 now vested
in the hands OF Slgnor Costa, whose appoin, ment
has tor wonder. given general satisfaction those
most quarrelsome OF all indlviduals-the members
of the musical profession. At least they af-ct to
regard his Introduction to the Philharmonic
desirable thing, and one likely to freshea the pros
poets OF an Institution which has Of late years
thriven either in purse or credit.
Markets.
LONDON MoSEy MARKgr, March ls The money mar
ket Is rather easier than the Of stsa
mer the rate Of discount for 6rst class mercantile paper
~ to ~ Par cent There no want OF cash
ID the haDd OF the brokers' they cautious