The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-17

As ADD Kader passed along the corridors, the |
gentlemen invariably raised their bats. The Emir |
clapped his hands whom Louis Napoleon arrived;
and the Presdent emphaticslly led the applause
when Cerrito appeared upon the stage. The per-
formance was perhaps one of the most brilliant
ever given in Paris. The usual episode of woman
scaling the imperial carriage, ii started to
turn, was successfully Introduced, but under cir.
cumsances which suggest that it was cut and dried
beforehand. thick crowd followed Ab-del-Kader
to his hotel; and the attendance of Christians upon
the sidewalk opposite the apartments ofthc Mussul
man. threatens TO require the attention Of the
police from it's mere density. naa
The Opera Comique is to be the next theatre
where an imperial representation will be given.
II understood that all the subventioned thea
tres would be successfully visited, but hardly
imagine the giUm and solitary Odeon can reckon
upon such honor. The Italiano will probably
be inaugurated by his highness. He will go from
time TO time to the smaller theatres, but without
pomp and circumstance.
Madame dc Girsrdin presented a comedy in
three ac,s for acceptance to the Theatre Francois
on Friday. II was read by NJ. Regnier To the
committee, and was accepted unanimously and
delightedly. Its title will be either La Prside
Lady 1Gytufe. The principal character will be
performed by Rachel, who four years ago created
the character Of Cleopatra, in the tragedy Of that
| name, by the same authoress. a.
During the Inst fortnight Of October the Opera
performed each Of the three great works OF Meyer
| beer; by a singular chance, the following coincd.
ence of figures wac produced: lie Prophetic was
performed for the 18th time, Les Huguenots 222d
time Robert lie Diabe 333d time 1t is not possible
that such coincidence has been brought about for
nothing 1t must mean something. To Mr.. Meyer
beer it means this that he has received from the
| Opera House for the whole 666 performances the
sum Of SIG, 920 $50 for each of the first forty re-
presentation of each opera, and $50 for each sub.
sequent performance. The authors of the Librcttos
| have received much more.
Schreitzhoeffer, the kettle drummer of the OPERA
is dead 1t will be difficult to supply his place, for
he was the best performer upon his instrument ex-
tant He once challenged all the drummers OF the
garrison Of Paris to trial of skiil, and pro,
claimed conqueror. He had dog by the name Of
Capucin, whom he taught to give the la as we'll as
the best of tuning forks. When violinist wanted
| to tune his violin, and did not happen to have his
dapason with him, the fimbalier called for Capucn,
who Immediately gave the note with u wonderful
| clearness and precision. The violin was tuned,
and upon comparison with the diapason was al
ways found at concert.pitch. Capucin sometimes
crossed the STAGE in the midst Of the performance,
| to look at his master in the orchestra, and once
Schrcitzhoeffer stopped in the midst of a roll to
stretch forward and pat him. A friend once pre-
sented him brooch containing some of Capucin's
hair. He wore it ten years--to the day of his
death, in fact. FRANCO.