The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-23

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| (Corsspondeuoe Of the DiArio dc IL Maxinal
| 90 90 MHxIo0, Sept. Z, 1859.
For . political correspondent to give up the PEI
that he u in tho habit Of welding in order TO 70
count all tho sayings and doingy that compose th<
local chronicle Of foreign city ID pretty sssioul
transition, end certainly severe one for me- not
that Mexico does not afford ample material, but
precisely the reverse. From such superabundance
Of MISTER to select what il most likely to interest
the general reader, spd to avoid certain pallid
tone too easily run into BY such correspondence. Is,
confess, no easy task. Ishall endesvor, however,
to keep bright look out ahead and. striving to
avoid Sne periis that beset my path, remember that
1 am writing for the readers of the D,ario dc Ia
Niarsra, ana not Tor tho c't,ens Of Mexico Ishall
endeavor to give you idea Of the smuseents that
have enlivened this capital during the holy season
which has lasted all the month Of August. on no.
count OF the jubilee, during all which time the
great santa Apns theatre has been closed. to the
sorrow OF the dttdtUwts.
MIR. Cambeoes, futist Of tho Emperor of Brazil
and an artist Of no ordinary meriti is at present in
Mexico. He has been greatly appauded ut Hava-
na, Trinidad, and other perts Of the island He
gave his first concert tho evening Of tho 9th ut.
in NJ. Antonio Barili's saloon, de was accompa-
MED by this last named gentleman on tho piano,
and assisted by Mcssrs Forti, Rossi, Martinez, and
DeIgao0 The audience was not very numerous
but, on the other hand, Mr.. Cambeaes was very
enthusiastically received and applauded.
Segnor Bsssois, Spanish guitar player, is also at
present in this capital He has, az you doubtless
know, giypn several concerts Mt the Havana Lyceun
lie hsa 6xed his residence il this CITY at the invita-
ton ofseveial members OF the Philharmonic Society.
Ho gave his first concert in the theatre and on this
OCCASION, and two others where he performed in
private houses, be was very well received by quito
large audiences lie pleased his auditors very much,
and this . no sight praise, seeing that we have
number of very eminent players, several Of whoa
might almost compete with M Bossols.
MIR. Armenia has lately formed dramatic com.
pany to perform IN the theatre Of Guanaaato II is
numerous, and the actors are most of them above
tue average. There appears to be considerable en-
thusi3sn III Guanrluatc for the drama
AT Puebla there is also au0ther company now per.
orming bat tho efforts Of tho actors are crown
ed as they deserve. They have just concluded a
contract for the ERA Cruz theatre they have en-
gagged it for the whole winter season. AS the house
has been recently very much improved, tho com-
pany, under tho management of Dir Cejude, enter
tain worry sapguine expectations Of SUCCESS, and
with considerable foundation
We have had, during the last month. several worry
imposing church ceremonies. The best attended Of
those have been the n,altao, which took place
in the cathedral on the night OF the 9th, at the
Santa Clara the goth. Tho adornments Of
the churches were sumptuous, and tiyalled one
another in elegance, richness and beauty. The
affairs, pillars and columns, were all covered
hood Of all those churches, on those nights, were
real Babylons; the solemn peals OF the bells, tho
Kissing of the brilliant rockets the noise aud talk
and laughter and esting, of the goers and corners,
the crowds Of sweetmeat vendors, the brilliant
illumination of the exterior of the buildings, the
myrisds Of little lamps, emitting as much light rs
smoke and as much smoke rs light, presented q
most Lively and charming spectacle The interiors Of
the churches were crowded with persons whose
tcpauces and department were marked by that
solemn gravity becoming in so sacred spot. Mexi-
can custom requires that the women going to
church should wear the taaalos, or large handker-
Chief which half their heads, and conceal not
only half their faces. but aso al their figures
What a pity it is they do not wear the elegant
Spanish mantilla.
At tho close of the last month the Monplaiser
ballet company arrived here. This company is too
well known by the Havana public to require any
eulogium on my part. hear that Max Maretzek
opera troupe. Theee dancers have many friends
and admirers in Mexico, and have no doubt but
that they will draw capital houses.
And now that have mentioned this opera
nounce to you fact, which win doubtless
surprise you considerable. The celebrated
prima donna Signora steffanone, is on the eve Of
contracting matrimonial alliance with the son Of
the Duke Francisco dc Meequini, opulent Italian
gentleman, who, passing through this city pleas
ure excursion, could not resist the bcwitching man.
and enchanting voice of this charming aud inter
esting woman. The future husband is young man,
twenty years old. Of medium size we'll shaped,
handsome features, with fair hair and beard cous-
in Of his, Baron de Soperni is to DO god father of
this union Dame Rumor also whispers about into
the ear OF the knowing ones, that Sgnor Salv is
paying his addresses, and with every appearance
Of success. to the eldest daughter of an influential
and wealthy capitalist Of Mexico. Her dover, it is
calculated, will be five hundred thousand dollars.
Pointed toDgued people say that the woridTenowned
tenor is conscious that he is fast going down hill,
and that he wants nothing much as to retire with
eclat from the stage.
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was desirous Of passing all the jubilee months at
Puebla, where various gentlemen had contributed
to offer him $4,000 for ten representations. The
empresario required $4,000 for eight representa-
do with TOUT the opera Shortly after this, Maretzek
proposed to diminish the salary Of of the artists,
to which several Of them at onco acceded. Not so
al, however-and among tho most obdurate Signora
Steffanone. As you may well CINE, real theatre
cal pr0sipncianento, or revolution, was the conse-
quence, in which the usual skirmishers, consisting
Of quarrels tears, insults &c, played their usual
parts. The storm finally grew go violent that Ma.
retzek had already made his arrangements to dis
solve the troupe and leave the place. Fortunately,
M. de Meequini took an active part in the settle
ment Of the dispute, and bringing into play all the
influence and authority vested in him by virtue of
his future position husband of the talented prima,
he prevailed on the hitter TO abandon some Of her
rights, and thereby prevent untimely dissolution.
All the personnel Of the company having, after her,
consented to the proposed reduction, the subscrip
ton list was opened, and the Mexican dicttanti
faithful to their STANDARD, locked to the box office
The amount subscribed reached seventeen thousand
dollars. With affairs going on thus swimmingly,
the curtain Of the great theatre rose, the evening
Of the LIST inst the FIRST act Of "Prate," put
the stage for the fret time This fine opera Of
Bellini is 10 be followed By "0thello" aud tue
daughter of the Regiment" These operas have
never been performed in this city, and will IN
doubte5y draw excellent houses The empresario,
informed, has gone 70 great expense in getting
up magnificent scenery, thing until now sadly
neglected IN my next, ] shall inforn you what
operas have been put Upon the stage, and shall keep
you posted up as regards the matters incident
thereto.
canrot close without informing you OF the
praiscWcIthy ijcs NJ Antonio Berh Thl. gen
tleman has opened his saloons for two OF more
concerts he Tgoet eds OF which are 10 be opped 60
tho relief II tho unfortunate Inhabitants 81 Iaos-
teoas, chihuahua, Durango Leon, ard Coehuilr
devastated and plun6ered, as have already in
70 MD ven, by inynsions Of the aaYage lndaug.