The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-10

to whom he had devoted all his love and life
Having, finally, found out who was the woman he
worshipped, he had his heart broken, and retired
into convent a;.v There, in the 9uietnes: of the
finally after long struggle, he abandoned his cell
and went to Paris. Here hc met with NJ Roaue-
plan, who gave him musical tutors of all sorts, and
produced him. last week. in the yery opera of La
Favorita." Never has this delicious music of the
Italian maestro been sung with more expression,
pathos, and feeling. Lagrave was received with
the utmost enthusiasm, and ever since has been the
favorite Of the public.
At the Theatre Francois, the comedy in five acts,
by NJ de Ladders, Qormerly aid de camp to King
Louis PhiIlippe) entitled Les Batons Flottans,"
Floating Sticks) was performed for the first time
on Tuesday last, in presence of full audience. 1t
will be remembered that in 1885, this gentlem ad
his comedy received at the French theatre; and
that the only reason Why it was not performed at
politician, and had written a political pamphlet
rather than comedy Now, at the present time
in which we live the illusions made by the author
are not as violent, and though the 4" Batons Fot-
tans' is still very powerful, it does not produce
upon the public the expected sensation. Much ap-
plause was given at the political hints, but they
were not received with excitement. This comedy
is elegantly written, and though the plot is weak
and does not offer much intrigue, it will do for
while NM. Geffroi, Beauvalet, and ,Regnier as
| sisted by Mines. Judith and Nathalie, performed
the principal roles Of the play, and deserved much
The new theatre of .Barthelemy, the largest
place of amusemente ever built in Paris, was opened
on Tuesday last, and proved to be very successful
| This gentleman has obtained deserved approba-
| ton, and it may be expected that his ne way of
building will be adopted for the future; and that
will be the model of new acoustic theatres. The
| first performance given for the benefit of
| the "Seam"-an excellent ode mphonie, by
| Rayer. Vieuxtemps, the inimitable violinist,
performed his "Yankee DOODLE" and Signora
| Taccanui, the renowned prma donna, sang
| two arias: the first from the "Barber of Sc
| ve," and the second from 81 Puritani." This
singer possesses a very brilliant and sympathetic
voice and her method is perfect. The whole enter
| tanment ended with an aerial chorus sung by two
hundred musicians.
Among the numerous Americans lately arrived
from the United States in Paris, are Mr.. and Mrs.
fashion at Saratoga, Newport, and New York. The
grandson Of John Jacob Astor and his wife Ga Miss
Jones) stop Mt the Hotel de Hollande and are daily
riding in Paris in a hired calash, upon which they
have coat of arms" painted by a very skilfdl
designer. The servants wear livery of blue and
silver, and chapeaux with cockades.
MIR. Dudley Seden, great friend of Gen. Cass
and of Bishop Hughes, arrived yesterday in Paris,
from Italy, on his way to the United States where,
according to dame rumor, he returns to be present
at the next Presidential election, and to all his
power to have his friend Cas- elected. In case he
succeeds, it is to be hoped that the General will
send him to Paris in the capacity Of Ambassador
and Minister Plenipotentiary. No one, if Mr.
Rives must retire, could better represent the Anne
TlcaH government III IarlS.
Mr.. Niles, formerly Charge de Affairs of the
United states at Turin, returns also to his native
land, to be present at the elections. He will sail
in the steamer Franklin.
DR.. Barton, the celebrated tourist, and his anna
BILE lady, who have spent bout two years travelling
in Syria, Egypt, and Africa, have returned to Pa
ris. am told that this well known antiquarian
has made numerous collection Of very curious spe.
cimens of ancient Syriac buildings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Penniman, whose admirable house
in Union Square is considered as the nc p,ts ultra
Of refined taste and elegance, having purchased
seventeen statues Of the most talented sculptors,
have sent them to the L nted States TO place them
in their parlor. Though Mr.. and Mrs z. have
the intention to return home, all their friends
convinced that they will soon return to Paris, for
they too much an fat at Partisan life, to be
pleased with the quiet terre tere of their native
city.
Wilkes, the editor Of the Police Gazette, is here
in Paris. He stops at the Hotel de Paris, in Rue
de Richelieu. ! met him few days ago, and his
paleness, as well sorro wfu look, struck me at
once. | do not know under what name he is here,
but know from good authority that he writes
home directing his letters to his Dromio, rather
to his own name, in New York. What does this
meant
The season Of Baden Baden is opened, and letters
received from there announce that this watering
place is hed with strangers Of rank, and the first
people Of Europe and the world Many rich Ame-
r;ans are also on the spot and they cut capers in
the most fashionable style. b. Ii. X.