The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-05
BERLIN, Nov. 4, l845.

The Effect Of the Progress of America on the Euro
psan Continent--1Ae Mxsicai Worid--Jewny
Lind-Nns Operas-A Slippery Author.
The course of events by which the United States
are gradually extending their dominion over the
whole continent Of North America, is beginning to
attract considerable notice in this part OF the world
The rising greatness of the Western Republic Is
contemplated by some with hope-by others with
uneasiness- with curiosity by all. The ASgsbwgA
Gazette has proclaimed the time to be at hand when
the five great powers will be reduced to three
England, ussa and America; and if you continue
TO make such strides as you have done lately-if
you dine on California, and sup the Oregon terri
tory, after brcakfasting on Texas, this prediction
stands much better chance of fulfment than any
OF Father Miller's prophecies.
Under these circumstances, the publication OF
Professor Raumers Travels in the United States,
has excited not little interest In the political and
literary world OF Germany, every one being anxious
to hear the opinion of so distinguished savGnt on
subject which, though often discussed, is very lit
tie understood, viz: the institutions OF America,
and their effect on the character, the manners and
condition of the people. The Professor, whose his
torcal writings are Justly esteemed, has been un-
dergoing gradual metamorphoss, from a devoted
adherent of absolute monarchy, to an admlrer OF
liberal forms OF government, In which bias ne mas
been confirmed by journey to England, where ne
was much caressed and feed by the wing aristoc-
racy.
You will probably recollect that he took trip
across the Atlantic in the spring Of 1874, spent few
weeks at Boston, New York and Washington, was
introduced TO his Excellency John Tyler. before
that unfortunate potentate was shorn OF ms
BEAMS" paid living visit to Cincinnati and st.
LOUIS and embarked for Europe again IN the fall
| have no doubt his work will be translated into
English, and you will then have an opportunity OF
Judging of It's merits; OF course II IS calculated en-
trely tor this latitude and will have very little no
American.
great measure terra tncOgnia TO his readers, the
| Professor had to descend to minutia which you
might think superfuous. On the whole, he gives
enty favorable account OF matters and things
| in general; even your friends down South will not
complain much OF his views on negro slavery Al
most the only items that excite his ire and ndlgna-
tlon, are, frs, the purltanlcal observance Of the
Sabbath, which he considers more suitable tor
Jews than Christians; and above all, that abomlna-
BILE practice OF spittng-a practice that Is sure 10
put European travellers into an Ill hunor, and Is
verify as BY Dickens, Mrs TroIlope, or Fanny KEN
BILE. Decidedly yon must give up the weed, or you
will BIZ ostracised from polite society
To all appearances, our m-lo maniacs VIII have
grand treat this season. Mile Lind. and two gen
| ,eman singers Of high reputation, Tlhachik and
| Staudlgl. being engaged 10 perform al the Royal
Opera. The Swedish Nightingale" as Mile,
Lind, is called by the enthusiastic Brrnese, Is ex-
pccted with great mpatlence-,n the first place, on
her own account and in the secand, from the IN
promising state OF the present operate corps at the
German theatre, which in all respects is cnnsldera-
bly, under par. The prima donna, Mile Tutczek,
although very pleasing vocalist, is BY no means
one OF the Illustrates. and the primo amoroso, Man
thus, once distinguished singer, is now beginning
to feel the effects OF time. The only new piece
worth mentioning that has been brought out lately,
is an opera, styled Catharina Cornaro," which Is
| connected with rather a singular history A Ger
man composer, OF the name OF Lachner, who 10 a
| good deal looked up to by his countrymen, having
resolved some three or four years since 70 write an
ms vVQ n v n "A
previous works having failed partly, II is said, from
te nanity OF the text. Now there IS at present an
alarming dearth OF poetcal genius in 'these dig
elngs" and poor Lachner not being able to stumble
| upon any production Of home manufacture that
seemed TO offer him the slightest cnance OF success,
resolved, after many patriotic msgNngs, to apply TO
French author, M. St. Georges, who furnished
him accordingly with the iibretto of "Catharina
Cornaro." The honest Dutchman paid the stipula-
ted price, and was presented with the manuscript
whereupon, he set to work with truly German De,
with the agreeable hope of gaining niche in the
temple Of fame, by the side OF Mozart, Beethoven
and Weber: He had not halt got through his task,
when 10 and behold, "Catharina Cornaro" is an
great tribula.on and utter discontinue Of the un-
| lucky maestro The author had sold his manu-.
script second time to the celebrated Halery, who
had written the music to it and brought It out before
ming Frenchmen were playing him. Fortunately
Tor MIN, Halery's work did not meet with any very
overwhelming success, and although !" a day afel
the fair" Lachner has at length completed his ope
ra, which has been performed both here and at Mu
Mich. The music is heavy and labored, and being
deficient In melody, is not likely to please out OF
Germany; even here, the splendid scenery and
dresses came in for the greatest share of the ap.
plause and maugre the Indignation Of musical
critics, the public constantly prefer the pleasing
strains of Belini Donzetti and Auber, to the more
scientific, but less fascinating productions of the
| Teutonic school.
| In my next, will give you some account Of the
Italian Opera, with further particulars OF the state
/ OF the drama in this country.