The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-06-23


able genius. When the opera was FIRST produced, in
Paris, in 1886, the excitement the part Of the
fashionable and musical public intense, and Its
repetition has always been attended demonstrations
of enthusiasm Of very marked character OF course,
all the fashion and taste Of the city will honor its first
representation in this country There is perhaps no
opera Of any school country which Is so well calcu-
lated to give satisfaction and delight as this grand
work. 1t is divided into four acts, and is charged
highly with lyrical and dramatic beauties. The argu-
ment Of the drama is a fellows
Marguerite de yalos, betrothed to Henri ouatre
anxious to reconcile the disputes between the
and Protesants sends heLpage Urban invite Raoul
invitation while visiting the Count de Nevers who
with his brother Catholics in the first instance slight
Kaoul and mock his puritanica servant Marcel; but
on recognizing the royal invitation treat him with
marked distinction. Marguerite comm ncates to
Valentine the daughter of the Count de ST. Brs The
contending parties the oath of reconciliation
but when Valentine enters, Raoul recognizes in her
the lady whom he has seen in De Nevers' apartment
and Indignantly repudiates his presumed dishonor
The first act closes. therefore, with outbreak OF in
dgnation from all parties, and Marguerte's plan is
defeated
The second act is picture of customs and manners
in Paris in 1872 They the Sunday festivities of
the population In the Pre-aux Cercs, mixed with the
Catholic Litany and Huguenot songs. collision is
about to take place which is interrupted by the en-
trance of Gipsies Count de st Brs having been cha
leDged by Raou forms plot for his assassination, the
details OF which are overheard by Valentine, now
married to De Nevers. She communicates the scheme
to Marcel and when the principals and seconds the
duel are surrounded with St Bris followers body Of
Hugusnots come to the rescue at the call of Marcel
The conflict there RACES furiousy in words, and is
about to come to arms when Marguerite enters and
stops the nsurrecton. On Raoul finding that he
his life Valentine, Marguerite explains to him that
the visit of the former to De Never in the first act
union with him proposed by her father since she
loves Raoul The despair Of the latter at this expa-
nation and the exultation Of ST. Brs that II has
too late, with the marriage festivities Of Nevers and
Valentine when the former conducts her to his palace
form the finale Of the second act.
In the third act Raou in despair, visits Valentine
for the last time. At the approach OF Movers St Bris
and others she conceals him behind some tapestry;
he thus overhears the plan arranged by Catharne
de dics TO slaughter the Huguenots on the eve Of
st Bartholomew. The arrangement are made by St.
Bris Neyers noby refusing to jon in the conuraton
and benedcton Of poinards declaring that his family
contained long list Of warriors but not assassin
After the departure Of the conspirators affecting
interview takes place between Valentine and Raoul
the former striving to detain him. for fear he should
be included in the general massacre He hesitates
between love and honor but the latter prevails and
he makes his escape by the window, aud thus ter
inmates the third act 10 the fourth act, Raoul at
before Protestant church in the midst OF the saugh
ter meeting Valentine, he hears that Nevers has
Killed Marcel enters wounded and blesses and untes
Raoul and Valentine the brink of eternity and the
lovers, with their faithful adherent Marcel fall by
discharge OF musketry.
Here, 1t will be feen, have the foundation of
great musical theme. Scribe, the French dramatist
has thrown all his skill and genius into the nbretto
productions in his efforts to master his subject We
have two opinions upon the work, which we subjoin
The Is by Of the prime dOnne and the other by
the most distinguished, yet youthful, principal in
the orchestral department Of the Havana troupe -
The beautiful partition Of =" Robert lie Diabe," for
some time was 20 energetic and SO learned that the
public and the connoisseurs asked themselves how Mey
erbeer would sustain fame already leaitmately
psan. The music Of . The Huguenotsn VIGOROUSLY
to that question. The of the composer
seldom had displayed so great Masses or put In motion
such powerful batalions Of vocal and instrumental
harmony, united most ardent and intense pas
sion with such profound and finished science There
is in this PARTITION combination continually pro-
found, which disposes Of and sometimes efaces the
primitive inspiration Its greatest effects shake the
soul and the minor ha been calculated with
traordinary patience. The contrasts of shadow and
the composer in conducting with jestc terror,
miles OF instruments and voices applies at the same
powerful genius Of Meyerbeer reves aud reveals ITSELF
ut every step in this work, which may justly be
sidered, in musical science, monument worthy Of
the attention and interest Of all the world
"This masterpiece OF the great maestro can be consi-
dered model Of musical perfection we'll for its
melody Of i'm gnation as for the variety and beauty
which char the most exquisite and, last for its
science, which undou btedy offers the richest harvest
among the works Of this age. Indeed what could be
more than the song Of war by Marcel! what pow
shaa Of The Sp sSa Of
= The Rstspan"-these mixed In q single idea, and |
preserving nevertheless, character Of unmstakabe
clesrness What IN energy-vhAt an originality Is |
contained in the chorus OF The Dispute =, and how
worthy Of the greatest niion the whole of
the highest triumph of his genius The sweetness OF
an aren't passion, In contrast with another senti-
mel mt Is beautifully exrresed In the duo Of Rsoul
and Valentine and In other. equal force At last
the trio, and the final produce the maguia-
not be inseLsiblen
While such interest In this work Is taken by the
professors Of the musical art who doubt that the
public will be alive to the Importance OF the repre-
fentation : The delays have only been made to pro-
duce II with full justice TO the composer, to the vocal
lists to the orchestra to the managers zeal and to the
a great triumph for all psrtos-a triumph of success
for those who produce IL and triumph Of enthusiasm
and taste for those who listen to IL
sporting Intelligence.
q. Match 500 side mile heats, beet three in Ave
TO $50 10. wagons.
r. Conklin named br. q centreviIle, III
W Whelan named en-. John. 222
Time-254; ESQ 2.56s
Ftrft HeafJohn took the lead, aud kept u until he
reached the three quarter pole when the brown horse
paced HIM. The chestnut was about one hundred /
yards ahead Of Centreville at the half mile pole A /
very interesting teok place up the hsme stretch
aud Centreve astonshcd all bat th ose who knew him
lie came to the score two three lengths ahead, In
Second H,af John took tn. lead again and after
succession Of breaks aud rams he reached the score
about sixty yards ahead Of Ccntreve but wsich dis
play legitimate troting caused the judges TO give
the heat 10 Ccntreville. Time. $50
not appearing TO uudertsnd the business being his
second trot In company John led all the way round
nakinE break aud taking run ACKNOWLEDGMENT |
within few yards 81 the whsn Centrevile made
= half dozen splendid Flungss, ana won by head
Time. 50is
There will BE- trotting match at the Ceu,reville |
course ON Monday afternoon. for $500 side. mile 1
heats. best three In Eve. between br. m Cambridge \
Girl aud oh. m Fanny. Both these nags fast, aud
a good race may be anticipated.
HrSrSc PAUE CouRsE. PnLsDrLFH.--PsctSG.-
On Thurtday 2Oth Instant, interesting pacing
took place between oh Jas X. Polk, and =. z Roa-
noke. two mile heats under the saddle. The betting
ccmmeuesd at leo 90 20 Jas X Polk: but previous
o. the start " was even The horses in nne
diton the track in good order aud a very rapid race
was anticipated. Bets made that heats would be
made in 4.tO.
tri Hsai.-Boanoke tho pole At the start /
they both broke soon after receiving the word Roa-
nks osusht hrst ana led about twenty yards 20 the
quarter hs then broke again, aud from the unsteady
manner that Polk was acting Mr. hcMann could not
ct hin forward 10 near 20 the half mile pole that
be tiet to,k bold Of the bit. and began TO pull At
ths TIME. i've 60 one offered that Roanoke would
tahp the heat 10 ufgvfd otherwise howsv.r for