The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-05
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"a shion. the English farmer may be almost said
have The advantage even here. s.-----
It's necessary for as to point out the superior
social position an Englishman occupies; but We
think 1t ought to still some OF the mcrmurs ia
which our Iaborers sometimes indulge, to be told
that all the interior of Russia is cultivated by serfy
orslaves, over whom their master has aim sat UNI
limited power. These serfs cultivate the estates
OF their owners, and 10 general receive no wages,
but are allowed to work two days in the week for
rather less. Very little wheat n grown except ia
southern Russia, and the only market at which it
can be sold to any extent, is Odessa, on the Black
Sea. To this place the corn is carried In bullock
carts, country nearly destitxte of roads, for
upwards OF 200 miles Just fancy the farmers of
Northumberland or Devonshire beng Obliged to
carry the produce OF their farms to London for SALE
The carts which the Russian employs for bringing
his corn to Odessa are homemade, and put together
without any iron in wheels, axels or any part about
them. When the seaport is reached, corn, bul-
locks, and cart all sold, and the farmer walks
hsme again; his journey of 200 miles to the mar
ket town occupying eight or ten weeks
II is not our intention to uRdervalue the difficult
ties, either past or prospective, under which the
English farmer may suffer; but 1t may be well to
tell him that his brethren in other parts Of the world
have IN some respects, still greater dlfhcuiues to
contend with.
1t is very much to be desired that more correct
information could be obtained respecting the agri-
culture of Europe than we at present possess -
Such information would be both valuable and in
teresting The late French government published
one or two works on the subject, properly qualified
individuals having been employed TO report on the
agriculture of Germany and the adjoining eoun-
tries. Our government is source to which we
are go little accustomed to look for assistance in
such matters that we can only recommend il to the
serious consideration of our agricultural societies.
There could be no reason why prize offered for
such subject should not be open to foreigners as
well as Englishmen.
Art, Music, aud tho Drama, Abroad.
The Wife's Secret" is to be produced at the
Princess Theatre, London. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Kean and Mrs. Kelley will sustain their origin Al
characters; Mr.. Addison will personate Jabez
Page. Mr.. King, from Glasgow, is also engaged
Mr.. Macready took his farewell of his friends at
Glasgow on the 30th ult He performed Virginius.
engaged to succeed him.
A new piece and splendid spectacle, entitled
The Enchanted Palfrey," is to be produced at
Astley's.
The performances at the Haymarket were to
commence on the l4th ult, and Mr.. Macready il
expected to make his appearance on the 18th. Sc
veral new candidates for public favor will be
brought forward at the Haymarket during the
season.
The Lyceum was to open on the 18th ult., with
three new pieces one of which is TO be burlesque
Their, new farce for Charles Mathews, written by
ber."
The popular drama of Rory O'More" will be
revived al the Adelphia, with Mr.. Hudson in his
favorite character OF the Irish Boy
Mr.. Butler Wentworth, from the Haymarket
Theatre, will appear at the Strand in the character
Haymarket, and Miss Stuart will sustain the parts
Of Iago and Desdemona
A new nautical drama is in preparation at
the Surrey The management have also
of " q QaOde old EnQlysh drama"
The report is again rife that Mr.. Lumley has
taken the Italian Opera, al Paris, but We can state
cluded. We do not believe, in fact, that the ar
rangement will ever come to anything. Ronconi,
the present lessee, away, but his agent is making
all the preparations for the season Alboni will be
in full force, and prodigy is talked OLA daughter
Of Duprez. How comes such person to make her
debut at the Italiensl Duprez, it's said, following
the example Of Dumas, has tried to establish a
theatre of his own, and failed. The management
of this the atre has just issued its programme OF the
ensuing season. IL is in substance as follows
The house viii reopen on the LIST of November
next. The company for the season, lS5O-5l, will
Moriani, Reeves, Lucchesi, Bngnoli, Ronconi,
Salvatore, Fenante, Majesty, Sold, Valeni;
Mesdames CASTELAR,, Rovelli, Luxore, Ronccni,
Grisi, Amigo, Majesty, and Faccioli. The engage
ment OF other celebrated arfistes will b.
previously TO the house opening. -Four new operas
These operas will proba bly, be "L'Elonora, ""Mac-
beth" "Le Giuramenlo," and al Bravo" In
addition, an opera expressly composed by Mons.
Alary, for this theatre, will also be brought out.
The number Of the choristers has been considerably
augmented.
Henri Herr is now at Lima, in Peru, and appears
to excite much enthusiasm. The Peruvian papers
record every movement, and are filled with details
Several shops there named after Fanny Elssler.
Some important engagements have been con-
cluded at the Theatre Italien in Paris. for the APP
proach hing season. and the troupe will soon be COM
nil 4 ia hat tha
about 10 be issued will at astonish and please
the French public. The rehearsals of the chorus
have been proceeded with, and M Der, the joint
manager with M. Rsnconi, has been extremely
assidaous in the performance Of his duties. Under
all circumstances, far more favourable season is
anticipated than the last.
new work by M. Halevy is abon, ,be pro-
duced at the Opera Comi9ue. The principal r0ie
will be entrusted 10 Mie. Darcier, but IL 10 thought
that II will have To undergo some alterations TO
suit the voice Of this lady.
The tenor Bofdas has been engaged by SiQnor
MeTelli for the Imperial Theatre at Vienna.
The new law for the regulation Of the thea.
tres in France has come into operation ii is
likely to prove great nuisance to the manage
every day, 10 make minute returns Of the names of
the pieces TO he performed in the evening. the
number Of acts, the date Of its first representation
and the name of its author, and what book con-
tains II.
Alboni maintains her position at the French
Opers, with Baroilhers talent and her own to en-
sure SUCCESS. Haltvys opera of "Charles the
Sixth" has proved very attractive.
The Theatre Francas, finding the legitimate
drama quite as much at discount as either Drury
Iene OF Coveht Garden, has, to the great horror Of
all Partisan critics, availed itself Of the resources
of the ballet; and comedy, entitled "Marriige
sous Ia Regence," has all It's attr actions concea-
traied in the dancers.
Deiazet has actually signed her engagement at
the Vaudeville, deserving her favorite theatre, the
Variete.
The musical world in LoRdon has been delighted
and astonshed lately by the extraordinary per-
name Of Heinrich Werner, native Of Saxony.
He Is only nine years old, and very small Of his
age. We heard him, the other day, at a private
assemblape Of professors and amateurs, at II Soho
square, play Moscheles's "Recollectons OF Ire
and" most difficult composition, requiring great
executive powers taste, and expression, for there
are several melodies interviewer and blended into
the m effective; but the little fellow accomplished
Il most excellently. He also played a brilliant /