The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-02

In consequences OF the difficulty which occurred at the
Astcr Place Opera House on Wednesday evening last
and the expectation that there would be acas
at that estsbis ment lat evening, the house bet
ter attended tina it has been since the commence
ment of the season. al prs of IL belpg hied. The
opera announced for the evening was " Norma y"
As soon Benedict made his appearance In the
character of Pc lone, he greeted with perfect
Of applause by the male portion Of the audense,
and several ladies the first tier of boxes waved their
'kerchiefs acompment which theSignor did not fail to
appreciate and which he acknowledged in . becoming
way. few mscontents, however, hissedi but the
marks of disspprobation were soon drowned Just as
Signor Benedict about to singing, the
kissing newed and he prevented from doing
He waited for the noise to subside and hsfriends
who certainly composed a majority of the audience,
thought they would by overwh Ginning burst of ap
plause put down the indictments at once. This they
gave but again. just the great tenor was about to
sing, the kissing was recommended Signor Bensdeth
then addressed the audience as follows -
"Ladies and CentlemepI have here to sing for
ytu. Shall sing, or not!"
"Bravo bravo" and 'yes, yes uttered fl ON all
parts Of the house and scene Of turmoil ensued in
the midst of which Benedict retired, taking with him
bouquet which had been thrown to him. and the cur
tain fell.
Three four minutes after this, Mr. Fry the mana
ger, made his ap ,.siauce. He greeted with min
gled kissing and applause clapping and others
Kissing him. These marks Of appreciation and displea-
sure were kept up for several minutes, during which
Mr.. Fry made many vain attempts to address the
dience. The nosiest marks Of appreciation proceeded
from the orchestra, some of the members Of which
clapped heartily as to certainly hum the palms Of
their hands
Hear him." hear him. was calculated by some Of
hv,tth
to allow him to proceed.
He again tried to speak, but the Kisses were louder
than ever.
"Hear him" "Speak louder" and similar words,
used. Finally, it was thought best to allow him
to speak what he intended to say, and he said
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-Signor Benedict is now
before you, in the character of Poiione. 1t is evil
nation, and int nds to with his part Applause
and hisspg) He has also publicly apologized to
Madame Labcrde; (hisses) and may l be allowed to
suggest, that he may proceed with his part Applause
and hisses) Circumstances between us Of pri ate
nature, are to be disposed Of applause
md cries Of No! no NO ~ and Yesr)-And MIR.
Fry bowed.
estate the facts between you AID Benedict" said
some ne in Q loud voice.
| MIR. FRY.-They not to be brought before the
public by myself ("Good good.' and some kissing }
Mr. FRY-Ladies and Gentlemen - These private diff
| fcultes are not to be brought before the public by
| myself. The only things that have stated to the
audience in regard to Signor Benedett are such as
| concerned them all differences of q private nature
| between us will be settled off the stage. wish to
know If Signor Benedict will be allowed to proceed
with his part of Pooue'
unanimous Yes,' was the reply to this interro-
gatory, and Mr. Fry bowed himself of the stage.
As he retired some persons called for Mr.
Gerard; but that ntleman did not make his appear
ance At this PERIOD the time was about twenty mi.
nutes to eight and few minutes after Mr.. Fry's exit
there several calls for Benedet but he did not
come forward. From that time till the curtain again
rose, there lapse of twenty-five minutes delay
which caused a great deal Of marked disple asure
There much noise in the upper part of the house
which frghte ned the lady portion OF the au nee
very much. The uproar caused by knots OF per-
CONS discussing the circumstances which led to the
smeutesome taking the part of Mr.. Fry, and others
that Of Benedict Finally demand was made on
the orchestra for music and wag called for cyan
kee Doodle" This caused q great deal of laughter
which was much increased when the well known ma.
tional air, "Hail Columbia was played.
Meantime, there other being enacted be-
hind the curtain, were informed. As soon as
Beneditt left the stage he retired to his room. and
threw OFT his dress with the intention singing
at all during the evening On his emerging from
there in citizens Clothes he sccosted the stage
manager, NJ. Auguste Nourrif, who besought him 10
reconsider his intention, and appear in part. In
this he succeeded Sgnor Bene resumed the dress
Of the character of Poone the curtain rose, and he
commenced his part, being warmly appauded.
At the end o. the perform ance Madame Laborde
Signor valteina, and Signor Benedict were called
before the curtain and warmly cowplimented.