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Incs and st. Clair. Mons Frederick, and Mr. farslos,
who are expressly engaged for this purpose. The
psnss in bringing forward this admirable ballet with
out and we are satisfied that the management
will be fully and amply remunsratsd for their snterprs
ing sxsrtions aud large expenditures The petite come
dy Of Mstrimony" together with the farce Of Fish
Out Of Water" In which Mr.. Bass il inimitabs a. Sam
ssvory, will also be presented
| BowERY THEArRE-The wizard Of the Wave"
which to gain interest upon each successive 10
is to be repeated tonight and with the Pc
| lite comedy of Lucky Stars" cannot iah 10 draw
very full and fashionable auditory We have already
exhausted our encomums upon the manner in which the
nautical drama Of the Wizard of the Wave" 10 here pre-
sented The combat of Messrs Coney and Blanchard is
certainly one Of the most effective displays in the sci
encs Of arms" witnessed and needs but to be
to be fully realised. The management Of this ssa.
blshmsnt succeeding far beyond their expectations
for their very commsndable exsrtions in bringing Tor
ward this pleasing Of novelties the Wizard Of the
Wave"
HowEs CIacus AT PALMoa-The performances at this
establishment are to be varied tonight in important
particulars Madame Macare N B. Turner, and others
connected with this admirable troupe, are to appear
LIE DrsrRr.-Adsscriptivs ode symphony fortwo piano
fortes arranged by Leopold de Meyer No composition
of modern times has ever attained such an immediate
and unparalleled celebrity, o. has met with such un.
qualified success, than the mastery Ode Of Fecan Da-
vid called The Desert" The diiettonh Of London and
Paris and the and strict critics Of Vienna Berlin
Leipzig &c. all equally enthusiastic in it, praises
The Lion Pianist" who alone could possibly dojus
tcs to the arrangement Of stupendous q piece OF
music has arranged for two pianos, and will produce
it for the Hrst time in America Thursday evening
next at the Tabernacle. Having been fortunate enough
to hear this brilliant composition now take the liber-
presenting to readers brief outline Of the sub
ec The ideas which form the foundation Of this master
piece, a grand as they various At the very
name Of 1.-THE Desert" mind Involuntary reverts
al the charming fairy legends of tho East and to the
bewitching tales Of the Arabian Nights" An unac.
countable and sweet langour beals the heart Of every
auditor at the hrst sounds Of this composition; which
according to the judgment Of the severest European
critics. is among the best which Leopold de Meyer has
given to the musical world. The opening Of the
Duet represents the great and endless desert and the
approach Of il distinctly told by the firm and
we'll expressed BASES of the two Grand EIards" A
and holy mood takes possession Of mind
when the music informs that the travellers Of the de-
sert singing sacred chorus imploring heaven to
bless their dangerous journey LHymne de Ia nsit, is
most delicious reverie, and managed through all the
rous figures of tone with the Characteristic and classic
purity which Distinguishes all De Meyers works only
too this celestial melody and then resounds
the Aarche le Ia CGrav0ne This march, which in fact
is of entirely Arabic origin, created its Hrst perform
turore, scarcely equslled by any other prodsc
ton of this great master The enthusiasm Of Of
the most critical audiences in the world great
hearing this peculiar Arabic march, that the artist found
dicultt to conclude it, and compelled to play two
three times II 10 in reality of the most ex
citing and interesting pieces ofmusc have heard
After this fnd the continuing the march
through the desert which closes with the grand "Glor
fcation DAlah" II would, indeed, be difficult to find
such another chorus in any Oraoro extant-a chorus
whose sublime grandeur whose pathos and dignity,
we'll express the religious feelings and the confidence
Of people. The true believers, in q thousand voices
sing the praise Of Him who led them through the desert
who sheltered and kept them and guided all for the best
Such is brief outline of "The DESERT and Leopold
Meyer certainly deserves the thanks Of all lovers
Of the sublime art for having made this masterpece
of the morceaux for his next concert. We certain
that this work. which met with such triumphant success
thr.-sA.~t E.rer. will with equally glori-
GUS reception from the New York public.
STRUGGLING FOR THE SPons OF OFPIcK-There
seems to be deal Of animation among portion of
the professional brethren Of the bar for the vacancy
occasoned by the death OF the late District Attor-
ney, M. G. Paterson, Esq The most prominent
candidate seems to be Lorenzo B. Shepard, Esq !,
ayoung man Of excellent attainments and proverbia
| industry. John McKeon, E. S. Derry, VIM. M
Price, j. M. Smith, Jr, and Jonas Phillips, Esq ,
with some half dozen others, are likewise candi-
dates tor this very desirable Office. While upon
this subject we feel permitted to remark that we
have never seen 30 much Or 80 unwarrantable q
display of zeal manifested to secure the "pace of
power" as upon this occasion. Scarcely had the
light OF life been darkened by the overhanging and
I icy hand Of death-scarcely had the eye been
dimmed. the faculties of the mind Frustrated, or
the affections of the heart paraysed, than general
onslaught was made upon those having an important
influence among the members OF the Common
Council. The sanctity of public and pri-
vate grief was invaded-the proprieties of
| lite and social obligations unobserved, by
the determined and somewhat precipitate action Of
many OF the late lamened District Attorneys most
intimate associates, for the place rendered vacant
by his death.
We hope and believe that those having the gift OF
this appointment in their hands will regard the Off
ciousness Of these gentlemen in its true light and,
entirely irrespective of their political claims select
such person as may be best qualified tor these
duties, independent of all other and minor consid-
crations.
CABINET RUMoRs -Rumors referring to changes
in the cabinet, the retirement Of MIR. Buchanan,
and the appointment Of his successor, have come
thick upon each other for several days past. We
never have put enormous quantity of faith or de-
pendence upon the accuracy Of these rumors, al.
though no doubt there is crisis. or rather "kink,
in the cabinet at Washington, and no doubt sooner
or later Mr. Buchanan will have to retire and 90
will every one Of those who succeed him, after be-
ing each in his place few months We doubt if
Mr. Calhoun will be called to the State Department,
or that he could long remain, if he were called
The number and hostile state of the democratic
ciigues and the divisions in the democratic family
will prevent thepossbility Of peace and repose to
Mr.. Polk, in any cabinet arrangements, including
Mr.. Calhoun.
PRETTY GooD-Felix Mcconnell of Alabama,