The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-01

TAKEN FOR GERMAN BARON The opera of
"Hernani," on Monday evening, was bril-
llantly attended. There have been very few
larger houses during the season. That opera is
very good and very splendid production; but
! 1t seems somewhat heavy, and we doubt whe-
fher It will draw that enthusiasm and succession
| oil full houses which the opera OF "Luorezla
Borgia" has done. Trufh performed her part
! most admirably. She wins at every representa-
ton, and must become one of the greatest favo-
rites we have had in New York since the time Of
Malibran. Vietti exhibited much spirit and ia
lent, and higher degree of enthusiasm than we
have ever seen in his previous performances.
Beneventano was admirable; and we may say
the same of Rossi, with some slight drawbacks
Yet the opera went off rather heavily, and was
particularly marred by a blunder made at the
close, in the dying scene, produced by the scene
shfters. Trufi herself had actually to pull off
vetti, to save his head from the falling curtain.
One of the most singular features of the even
ing, and ons showing the progress which this
refined and fashionable amusement is producing
among society of all sorts in New York, was
the appearance, dressed out in the most exqui-
site style, white gloves and all, of large de-
tachment of the famous Empire Club, "huge
paws" or "big listers" headed by the redoubta-
BILE Yankee Sullivan, rugged cut in perfect cos
tune, and looking every inch like German
baron, French count, or an Italian marquis
They were taken for all these by some of the
fashionable people present.
When these distingu< gentlemen made their
appearance at the outer door, in their big great
coats and white gloves, King, the policeman,
was thrown into fit of shivering, and immedi
ately communicated the intelligence to his as
socrates. On taking their seats in some of the
most conspicuous chairs in the pit. one of them
happened to make mistake in a seat. King, at
the request of the box keeper, went down and
told him to move-to which one of them replied,
very civilly.-"We are very we'll seated, per-
fectly satisfied, and we would rather not move"
King said, rather gruffly:-"You must moves"
at which this distinguished chevaller, who was
taken to be, at least, an Italian marquis, by some
OF the fashlOnabes, put up his fore finger very
Significantly before Kings face, and shook it,
saying-"King, know you, and you know me.
You're id hog, and you know it; and if you
don't behave yourself like gentleman in this
place, where there are so many beautiful ladies'
all around, will throw you over the foot-lights,
upon to the stage, and make you sing among the
chorus"
KING then shook his feathers, and went into
the private room of the managers, and told them
the circumstance, at which they were prodi-
giously alarmed. A message was immedi-
ate!y sent for Mr.. Matsell, the Chief of
Police, also for the captain of the Fif-
teenth ward, and posse Of officers, for no
one knew what would be the result of the night.
But strange to tell, these distinguished "boys,"
hes Sull Of heir I'd lad ko
tween the acts, lounged round the lobbies, pa
raded the ante-rooms, went down to the bar,
tasted the brandy, said It was dear at shilling
glass; however, they made up by filling to the
brim, and conducted themselves with 80 much
propriety, and so much gentlemanly feeling, that
they were very generally taken by those who did
not know them, for distinguished foreigners from
Europe-by the ladies', principally. One Of the
party, good looking young fellow. with light
hair and light moustaches, was pointed out, ard
a lady asked who he could be. 81 remember
said she, "meeting with such fine looking gen.
tleman in our travels in Germany, year ago,
aud his name was, think, Baron Sweede-
bout" In fact, Yankee Sullivan and his "boys''
seemed almost to outstrIp many of those cheva-
Tiers who sport moustaches, either natural or
dyed in the wool. At the close, they applauded
most vociferously-saidT rufh was most superb
woman, though they did not understand her
'lingo," as they called it that Beneventano was
a capital ''boy,' but Rossi too clumsy by Jug
full, Sc, &C.
Such, already, is the humanizing effect OF the
Italian Opera in New York on some of its honest,
but not very refined, formations We have no
doubt these distinguished chevaliers will soon
visit the Opera again, and show, by the propriety
Of their conduct, the elegance of their manners,
the beauty of their whiskers, the dressing Of
their hair, and the whiteness of their gloves, de-
cided superiority over many of those who make
more claim and have less reason to found it on
who can't pay their tallor's or barbers bills; but
yet contrive to get seat at the Opera.
MODEL ARTISTS When this species of
amusement was first introduced to the public, il
was free from those indecent features which
have since sunk it into disrepute.
A variety of these performances has been sub
sequently brought out in different parts of the
city, of more vulgar and cheaper character,
until the lowest order Of them finally have
become nightly scenes Of RIGHTEOUSNESS. They
have, for length Of time, excited the indigna-
ton of The respectable portion of the commune
ty, and Of late 1t has been subject for wonder
that the Corporation, whose duty it is to pro-
mote the welfare of the community, and sup
press all public immortality, have not stirred
themselves in the matter
We are glad to perceive, however, that, acting
upon the indictment of these performances by
the Grand Jury, the Mayor and Corporation have
at last come to the determination of taking pro-
per steps for the suppression OF these depraved
exhibitions, which, from their licentous charac-
ter, may be regarded as theatrical disease. We
hope the Corporation will continue to give their
attention to this subject until these performances
have been effectually put stop to; and that they