The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-07
Musical and Dramatic Gossip.

MuslcAl ana Or01natlc GOSSIP
There have been large audiences for the last fortnight
at Castle Garden and the opera is ing rapidly
public favor with the great company under the direction
of Maratzek, who has engaged Costni and Badal aud
Ssvi, as an addition to the other vocalis.s. "Ro-
berto Devereaux,n thei efore, may be expected in
the course Of the week-an opera that has many
charming points, and story Of deep interest
I" Marine faeron is great work, and whenever
it is repeated must command a large share OF the
admiration Of the public. The production of " Anna
Boltna" during the past week, has been of
common interest in musical circles. Boso sang the role
Of the un runate queen with wonderful skill and effect
and from the e0rdna to the prsgera Of the final
which Donzetti has exquisitey ATTRACTED from Home
sweet home" in compliment to English melody this
fascinating o,sfs created extraordinary sensation
She called before the curtain several times in the
Of the representation "Ernani," too has thu,
far proved very popular Tonight al the strength of
the company will be concentrated the opera; and
the Garden has become the fixed resort of
beauty fashion wit, and taste large audience may be
expected for Bettini gives charm to the music;
his magnificent voice and earnest and impassioned
contrasting penddly with the sober tones of Ma
rinis ponderous and noble organ Trua, too has given
life to her personation Of Evira and Beneventano
must always be a favorite Carlos Indeed cannot
expect to the opera performed with stronger
in this country, in Europe.
Among the other musical movements announced, we
hear rumors Of new opera company for the autumn,
and it is said that three applications have been made for
the Place house Could the stage be sunk eight
feet and the scenery under the street the
pacty Of the house might be enlarged to make the
opera profitable to mansger-but at the former large
prices would not succeed with the greatest talent
the utmost novelty Anna Bishop and Boehsa have de-
t,rmined to give musical entertainments 1t Al
tun Rufa nd Oth cit ut Stef
still rersans in town. resting upon her laurcls
Amaia Patti and her father have returned to town,
where Borghese and several other vocslit Of emf
hence, Italian and Englsh-among the latter, Madame
Bouchee The peerless Parod Is ut Niagara Falls where
she will seek repose after having made quiet but
successful tour through the Southern States She has
given fifty concerts, during her absence, and has been
highly grsied at the abundant Of her
proving herself unsurpassed in the eonesrt-room as
well q the stage.
In the dramatic world there has been little novelty to
interest the lovers of the drama though the theatres
have been well attended. Anow buresque is announced
at the National this evening and promises to be amusing
and brilliant il is the production Of praetised hand
At Broughsms Lycsum, in the coarse # the week,
French dramatic troupe. with NJ Robert Kemp drec
tor will bleak ground NJ Kemp Is artist highly
distinguished in Paris and will prove attractive here
among French population. AtNblo's, celestne and
Nctorne Franck have been engaged to strengthen the
attractions OF the season.
The interesting dramatic movement Of the
however that which is to take place at the Broad way
theatre during the present week II Is to
Wednesday evening in the shape of Of Ameri
can origin Their elimination will prove highly as,rac.
tive they win exchange characters, there must
be very strong interest among the real lovers Of the
drama to how the two performers will interpret their
respective roles. Buchanan and Neaas have a great
deal OF positive merit though their styles are widely DIFF
fer.nt. The former, have always thought, Is op
posed 10 the curious traditions Of the stage and aims to
,Low that original mind may strike out acceptable
porrsures Of character they in manner
Nsaae with large experience, displays In his style
What may be accomplished by one who ADHERE. to the
school and Of the English performer gather
ed from the tradf ions Of Bettsrton and Gsrrick
Buchsnans stylei is nasye intense aud overwhelming,
cut out by Individual mind, esrnes, in its work
Neahes style eompehends and blend. the beauties Of
other ARTISTS various active, and intelligent and l.
evolved BY srtical study Of approved models In fact
there merits in both performers veil worthy Of study;
and doubt not their friends will muster
the nights which they appear to who Is TO have
the palm the laurel and the some will insist
that buchanan furpsses Nea1e and Others that Sesae
b. bet and shall lie surprised IL The pu1csho
will be the umpre-have much enjOymsn mt from the
ct IL VIII certainly he struggle such a. We have not
known for year.. and cannot hot have a good
I'll, 4 on the drama II ought 10 Head % an annual ex-
htiison in which all the leading American performers
oulht to take part. Such theatrical consolidation
would be tu-in.s like. and hgh mioded Having said
thus much b, "Wednesday evesing a. u is fair q
sumo. thoussnds will take interest in the d.
tst- which " 81 once liberal on. the part II the
manager and ust prove advantageous TO all concerue
In Carrying 1t out 1t agreeable To something like
union and maternity among American performers.
THE Law CovRrs-The business ~ the Law courts Is
growing dull The no, summer months of July and
August icing III suited to the advocacy uf counsel,
the excitement Of elient long sitting Of jurors,
little viii be done in the trial calendars until
eept,nbsr The United States District Court will hos
be open for the trial Of civil and FOR the e
po-a any criminal that yet remain uu;red bat
the majority q the will have few si'tings during
tbs and the next month The Common Pleas ops this
day No jury will be .mpsnelled; and nqucsts before
the urt only viii be taken. The Superior Court will
have trial calendar but the chambers will b. open
os and the Special Term, for motions The Supreme
Court Circuit General Term have adjourned zine de-
the hours for chamber business will be from 10 70 II
oclock each day Mos. Of the judges retiring the
country 70 enjoy the relaxation Of the and with
be- enabled to return 10 their arduous duties with
ne vigor in the fs when the casnd will presena
Held labor 10 a vast tunL Of highly interesting cases
iLe ger and Termner will alao open in September and
r.,dy several Il homicide are the calendar for
tar.
Tn. July term If The Court Of Sessions commences /
bio day. There fifty one the calendar. 4
,mor Qst them .Ve twenty four Of grand larceny
even II burglary thr Of false pretences four q stab
,rg lh ntnt to vi three Of forgery, u ar'on
ne count, rf.itiug ne q rape, and two u murder
P the two la cases will BE- sent 70 the Court
4 over and Terminer. IL court will b. held at the
Few City Hall, in the Circuit C,'wt room