The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-05


ies of M. Dorm, for the benefit of the forty eighth
aryc~dissnafwt, at which appeared, for the first
time, the tenor, M. Kock, and Made. Giere ths
with pleasure The revival of ala Juive;" M Distt.
from Hamburger, sang the part of Eleazer in man.
ner which JUSTIFIED his previous reputation; but he
fails as an actor in energy and originality.
M Pugsi, who, BY his ballet Of "Esmeralda,"
has obtained certain reputation, is engaged to
bring out two new baliets for the Theatre of the
Imperial Court, ST; Petersburg
We lie arm from Barcelona, that after "Maria di
Rohan," with which opera the houses re.opened
for the season. they have re vived that of "Lucrcza
Borgia," whichis playing alternately at both houses
Ss pan OF p "a and gs
merit. Madlle Brambilla was much appiauded in
that OF Orsini. The tenor, Rop?a, excited enthu-
siasm in that Of Geanaro, as be did last year;
kodas, the deep basso, sang with intelligence and
talent IN the part OF the Duke of Fenara. Verd's
Attiia mas been the next attraction, in which
have successfully made their debut, Madlle. de
Bofssy, and the tenor, Reaucarde; the latter was
well received, and our correspondent highly praises
him. Rodas gave, with energy and talent, the
part of Attila, but the piece produced but little
effect; the principal voices fail in strength, and the
movceSSr d'ensembte have been listened to with
apathy.
place at Breslau ON 2lst ult. (Sept)
On quitting Spa, the waters Of which place have
produced the most beneficial effect on his health,
Meyerbeer has returned to Paris; he intends stay
ing fortnight In the French capital, and then pro-
ceeds to Berlin.
The following is the latest Paris chit chat.
The rehearsals of the "Demon de Ia Mutt"
Rosenheim, are taking place with great activity.
The meeting Of the classes of the Conservative
did not take place on the LIST ult., as customary,
but 1t is delayed for week. IN consequence OF the
alterations being made in the building. On Sunday
last grand musical festival took place at Fontal-
bleau, given by the Association of Artistes Mus-
clans $50 artists, amateurs, and professionals
under the direction Of Messrs. Georges, Bous.
quet, and E. Delaporte. Duprez is about to pro-
coed on aProfessonal tour in the provinces, pro-
Strasburgh, and, subsequently,, to Switzerland.
M. Benedict, professor of the Conservative Of
Marseilles, has arrived in Par. AT the Opera,
e~s onS p oGs as
Amongst our latest musical novelties have APP
peared three quintes for three violins, alto and
and bass, by A. MoreI; a "Mazurka brilliante,"
by F. Listz; twelve nOcturnes for piano, and an
andante for plane and violin, by The sdore Dochler
same By j. Luee e s1 E s de- ssons fo1
the piano, by Theresa Wartel; a f" Fantaisie sur
La Fee aux Roses" by Hunten;. II Prolific"
words IN Italian and German, partition pour piano
by Pilodo; "Valses," by Etting; polka by Pilodo;
aquadrle and two bagatelles fer piano, by Le-
Mr.. Vandenhoff is about to give series Of
Shaksperian readings at the Marylebone Literary
and Scientific Institution, London. Mr.; Ellis Ro-
berts, the Welsh harpist Mr. Bum, and Mr.. Geo.
Buckand will give their entertainments at the
above institution in few weeks.
MIR. Henry Batty has been playing short en-
gagement at the theatre in Worcester. He ap-
Kim John.
Mr. Davenport, the American tragedian, has
been engaged by Mr.. Webster TO perform with Mr..
Macready, in the forthcoming season, at the Hay
Paul Bedford's benefit at the Haymarket, was
literally an overflow. Hundreds Of applicants wero
sent from the doors, in consequence OF the theatre
being completely crammed
The fine old tragic play of "The Duchess OF
Malfy," purged Of the Objectionable portions, and
adapted to the requirements Of the modern stage,
Oily produced at the Sadder's Wells.
A two act comedy. by Mr. Stirling Coyne, is in
preparation at the Olympic. The cast includes the
parts:-Mrs Stirling, Mrs Leigh Murray, Messrs.
W: Farren, II. Farren, w. Faren, Jr., and Mr..
Mr.. Aidridg., the African Roscius, has been
most successful in Kiddermnster, where he has
been performing his principal characters TO over
The Black Mabran has received her Majesty's
commands TO perform u concert at Windsor
Castle, on the 9th Of November the natal anniver-
sary OF the Prince Of Wales. The Limerick Caro-
nicle states that the Black Melibran and musical
staff left Limerick without paying the hotel print
ing, and advertising bills.
Signor Berdas, the celebrated tenor, has arrived
in Lendon from Paris, and will forthwith join Miss
gatherine Hayes in her operatc fournte in Ireland
Mrs. Wood, the vocalist, has recently appeared
in Dublin.
The Carlisle Journal says, Mr.. Rowland, pre-
fessor OF music, Appleby, has been honored by
Lord Brougham with the appointment Of organist
OF his lordships private chapel at Brougham Hall.
A few months ago an unusual lawsuit was de-
cded at Paris. A very rich gentleman, passion
atey fond of the theatre. left by will all his fortune
Saboet two millions of francs) to the theatre at
Strasbourg, his native town. His heirs-at-law
protested, and the judgment was that quarter Of
the fortune should be given up TO them. In about
two years. the theatre Of Strasbourg will have thas
an annual income Of 100000 francs, and be thu
richest theatre in France. The testators name
was M. AplIel
Miss Sarah Bfip, the celebrated miniature
painter, who was born without hands or arms, 10
dead, aged sixiy-six. The deceased was born ut
East Quaptoxhead, near Bridgewater, Somerset,
in the year 1874 She manifested, in early life, the
talent for drawing and painting, which she after
wards cultivated to an extraordinary exteat =
The late Earl Of Morton became acquainted with,
and so much interested in Miss Blilin, that he
caused her 10 be instructed by Mr.. Craig, a gen.
tlemaa Of great emnence in his profession OF mna-
ture painter Under his sklful tuition she attained
TO an almost miraculous degree Of perfection; so
much so, indeed, that in the year ls2l the 'Socis
~ Of Arts and Commerce Promoted" for one Of
her pictures, presented her with a prize medal
through their president, his Royal Iiighness the
late Duke OF Sussex. Miss Biliin was patronized
by their late msiesties George the Third, George
the Fourth, William the Fourth; by the Qseen
Dowsger, by her present majesty, by Prince Al
bert, and by host of the nobility, and other dis
tiOguished persons. For many years she supported
herself by miniature painting; but after the eath
Of her noble benefactor and ever kind friend, the
Earl OF Morton, there was one, like him, ready
10 assist her In obtaining orders for pictures, in
disposing Of such as she was enabled to complete
when not otherwise employed; and age grew
upon her she became much reduced in circum-
stencee. few years ago she came to Liverpool,
where she made an Intellectual attempt to support
herself by her own exertions.
Ar,ov.urtc.t Expotrs ~ p.pra-Tbe "a
trches having been found very attractive, and q
being feared that they would supersede the balloon,
M. Poixdevin has, with great diplomatic clever
nese, avsed himself of the opportunity Of unitisg
the two rivals, and on Sunday next the intrepid
aeronaut has siguhed his intention OF osrng to the
regions above, mounted on an ostrich. Paris ~ in
e xstacee, and all the world will be at the Hippo
drome on Sunday. On Thursday last was deter
nained 10 indne for mvaelf of The ,finna h