The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-30
McCurdy, Lieut.. PARROT, and Mr. James Law


treasure for every fancy; such wit such pathos !;
such unequivocal comedy and intense tragedy; such
unity Of purpose such mnuta in details, that it
receives the unquestioned homage of the audience
tire, and her finished performance in the part Of
Zerlina acknowledged by the plaudts of the
house Some Of the airs Of this opera are treasures
BATH, BATH, o bel Masetto
La tua povera Zerlina-
was given by Soatag, as Zerlina with fe-
LEFTY Of expression, a melody Of voice, that
thrilled the house. Her softest warnings when
leaning on Masetto's breast were heard in
every quarter of the vast building, and listened to
with rapture. Her delneation Of character is very
nothing strained or unnatural Coletti, as
Giovanni, performed so well that Tamburini had a
worthy successor. Coetti has q fine figure, an
easy and unrestrained manner, and though suffer-
ing from influenza, sang with great spirit and feel
ing. Old Lablache, as Leporello, was inmitable
That ton Of a man, as Punch called him, IS per-
feet mine Of wit and hunor and despite his bulky
figure, he converts the shaking Of his fat sides into
a source of merriment. Donna Anna was repre-
scented by Madame Fiorentni. Her figure Is good,
and her voice betrays great training, but Soatag
warnings eclipsed any inferior star. Me3ame
Giuliani, as the neglected dame, at times very
impassioned and touching; and the trio sang by
her, Fiorentini and Calzolar, was admirably de-
ivered. AT the Italian Opera, the Huguenots was
repeated before very full house. The scenic de-
partments exceedingly gorgeous, and Gris, Cas-
telan, Cotti, and Angri, with the unsurpassed Ma
attractions Sumclent 10 satlate most eX-
acting. CASTELAR, mas visibly improved since her
tour to America and she retains that graceful mo
dest department which is not the least charm OF her
acting.
Mr.. Hackett has intimated that he will perform
on the 2lst at the Haymarket, for the aid of be-
nevolent society He has selected the character of
Sir John Falstaf, In the comedy of the Merry
Wives of Windsor" and is promised the support
of Hudson, Blackstone, Mrs. Fitzwil liam, and the
vocalist, Miss Poole.
In the local events of the week, the only occur
renee that ruiied society, was the committal of
Captain Somerset, of the Guards, to the House OF
Correction, for having assaulted policeman. He
had benin trouble previously, hence the harsh
ness Of the sentence. The police are all dominant,
and no people are more thoroughly police ridden
than the English. As to resisting the military, no
must receive large infusion of military educated
men, In France, the mob accepts a conflict without
the slightest hesitation. Here, hundred men
would fly from one trooper
The Portuguese revolution furnishes example
for imitation, which must astound the despotic
kings of Europe The detection of the army is a
contingency against which there is resource.
Russia, with her million of soldiers is weaker than
the Ottoman empire, if her troops acquire the dam
gerous kno Wedge that they the true depository
Of power. The journals publish q manifesto Of
Alszzini's, upon which discredt is thrown. 1t is
curiously worded document, and rather vague than
satisfactory.
The number of foreigners in London must be
small to judge by the forces seen in public. About
four thousand of the French National Guard, with
the band Of the Ninth cavalry, are preparing to
visit the Exhibition. The lowprice tide has yet
set in.
The Parliamentary news is at zero. They are do
ing nothing, and wish to do nothing, until after the
new House has been elected. The wings will then
bid for power by turning half Chartists, and each
year will bring England closer TO a republic. Men
say that Victoria will be the last sovereign of Eng
land Certainly events tend that way. b.
LONDON, May 10, 1851.
Opposition 10 Statuary by Purist-Ihe Ana.oi,
Group, By Kiss Dinner to the Sculptor Tie Fancy
Bal TO be girou By the Queen The Progress of tie
ErAibaicn-Adiaions Of Precious Stones Visa-
gs, &c, &c.
The very respectable cl ergymen who protested
in your city, some years ago, against the immoral.
ity of Harper's family Bible, because one Of the
plates represented Eve in state Of nudity, are
quite outdone by Mr.. George Rochefort Clark, in
London. Mr.. Clark has written public letter
upon what he calls the indecent and superstition:
imagery Of the great Exhibition, upon "the naked
men and women, the crucfxes, and the supersti
tous rubbish" which, he fears, will make wofu
breach in the chastity, the moderation, and the
spirituality Of this christian people. Perhaps
there are no better tests of feeling, taste, and
character, than the mode Of looking at any given
object, and the class Of associations which the OBJ
usually connects with it. The first exclama-
ton of the Partisan, on entering one of the finest
Of the Egyptian tombs, was, "tluale place pow nm
6Miad!" The lady who commended DIR. Johnson
for having omitted all naughty words from his
dictionary, fell, in his view, under the same law
a. see you have been looking for them, Madam ~
very nasty ideas Is And surely none but mind
haunted by the obscene could desecratc by foul
ribaldiy, under the odous disguise Of cant, those
exquisite models Of grace, beauty, aud purity,
which adon the great Exhibition. ldealize female
beauty you will, let the cold stone be the en-
bodied spirit of modesty, let it act antidote
to all gross and earthly feelings in every we'll con-
stituted heart and mind, these purists par erceer,
viii see in it nothing but a studied excitement to
unchaste wishes.
A great dinner was given on Monday, to VI. A.
Hiss, and other foreign artists in attendance on
the Exhibition, by English sculptors and connois-
seurs. Upwards Of one hundred Of the latter
present, and, besides Kiss, eighty of the for
mer kiss, as your readers will remember, Is the
author Of the celebrated piece Of sculpture known
as The Amazon Group" q work that has created
more excitement in London than the whole
wonders Of the Exhibition. sir G. Eastlake
presided at the dinner, and Scott Russell,
Monsieur Nichbahn, Mont, and Kiss were
the principal speakers. In alludng to Nj. Hiss,
Scott Russell prououn ced the genius Of the man who
could execute that Amazon group, possessed not
only Of the highest attributes Of human nature but
also OF the divine. lie said that when he was in
Berlin, a year ago, he had felt himself in tho
presence Of some superior being, while gazing upon
that piece Of statuary-the Amazon aud the lion
and had, after difficulty, discovered the scup
tor working hard teacher in the School of De-
sign. lie had assured him that in England such
a work Of art would be appreciated, and the aston
ishment which the group" had already created
has amply confirmed bis opinion
Thi. piece Of sculpture is, without doubt, the
most remarkable Of all modern if not Of all ancient
time. There is nothing among all the contri buttons
of the Notwithstanding IN England or Europe
that compares with it, Prince Albert ATTEMPTED to
purchase IL, but was too late. 80, also, dbl the
Marquis Of Westminster and both, falling Of that,
have ordered copies to be made, allowing ten years
time for the two pieces. The group, rs il now ia,
goesto the United states at the close of the Exhi
bition. VI. Kiss became convinced, after conyersng
with several Of our country men, that his own fame
would be far more surely secured by this course
than by suffering IL 70 remain in Europe. do not
learn whether IT is by sale consignment that il
Is put into American hands. But congratulate
my friends the other side Of the water. that the