The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-27

the French theatre, to crowded house Of beauty
and loneliness. Devries looked charmingly and she
was IN ne voice Towards the end Of the recitative
Of the fourth scene Of the first act she gave few
touches OF the prolonged notes Of Jenny Lind, to
show that other folks could sing too. In the
Costa Diva" she sang doliciousy, and most
Us well as singer, and has dignity and elc-
gance OF person than any female ever saw on the
stage. Fluari Jolly as Adalgise. also warmly
applauded, and never appeared at betteradvantage
At the commencement Of the third act piuc, (who
Is one OF the finest teners we ever hcard,) in tn.
character Of Pollion, attempted to clear his voice
when being threatened by Norma which produced
hem-hem, and tho effect 50 ridiculous that the
house burst into fit of laughter. and Duluc him self
could not maintain his composure.
The great dry dock, which has been so long
building at the Pensacola Navy Yard, il to b,
launched on the 18th instant. 1t is an immense
work, and win receive the largest ship in navy.
the Pennsylvania. The navy yard at Pensaeol,
il more highly improved than any other in ths
Union and place OF residence il is very deli ht
tnl number Of our citizens have left here to visit
the launch.
had the pleasure of making a yiststhe other
day, to Fort jackson, which is IS miles below the
city. II IL charming spot, rs well splendid
Ratification. 1t is situated ON spot comm ,nding
the river above and below, much beyond the rang,
OF cannon shot. so that vessel coming up down
must be in plain view time before she gets in
range OF the guns. The work is of the Fashioned
form, the lines connecting tho bastions forming a
pcstagon. In the interior is the citadel, building
OF two sides, pierced for nuketry and serving rs
quarters for the men. On the water 'front.' the for.
has tws<ier Of guns. Immediately surrounding the
wall OF the fort is n broad and deep ditch filed
with water, and outside of this, and connected with
the fort by draw bridges, &C., Is earthen wall,
called by engineers a covert way. This is also
rounded by ditch, forming an additional defence
to the interior. The beautiful orange trees and
strawberries in the fort ard the green velyety tart
ON the parapets and glacis, with the magnificent
views up and down the river, and the surrounding
highly cultivated plantations, make up most lovely
scene; but don't feel in the mood this morning OF
drawing the picture. They now building
exterior battery of thirty guns, andjan earth work,
with ditch, which connects with the main work
Some 10 men employed here by Major Beaurc-
gard, the engineer officer in charge, and his
sistant, Lieutenant Stevens. This new work will
be completed next winter.
Fort st. Philip is directly opposite, and is
tirely incomplete. 1t was originally old Spanish
fort, and was somewhat repaired during the war Of
1872. Lately the government has commenced re-
pairing and modifying it. The operations this
consist of extensive repairs to the main wall
Of the fort finishing exterior battery, and pre-
pairing gun platforms. The work will be com
pete one when finished and, in conjunction with
Fort Jackson, will make good defence of the river.
The channel is completely commanded by the fire
Of the two forts that to attempt passage would
be a very hazardous business