The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-07
Our London Correspondence.

LONDON, Friday Evening, April D, 1852.
Roligious and Theatrical Sqitabbtos-Tfe Re-. NJ
Bolnat, Puseyite, end the enchanting Aidlle Nag
aer zy1md donna - Theatricals generally Tn,
ErebteS and Taror--I The Ships and the Le-Sait-
ing Of Belcher'S Eryedition--C Count Bnoi- ScadUea-
stem Optning of the ZoRroeia ConfGcace at
Berlin God from duSyalia-AmGican Stocks.
Les ertr6mes lc to,schcnt--a religious, or rather
church squabble, about outward forms and genu-
6exions, and grand theatrical warfare between the
two mpresori Of the Opera houses have divided the
attention Of the London bcQa-monde during the
week. may add that the theatrical scandal is de-
cidedly the most interesting. ! must, however, give
the precedence to the Church. and state that in the
House Of Commons on Tuesday. Mr.. Horsman
brought before the House the case Of the Rev. Mr..
Bennett, recently appointed vicar Of Frome. Ben
nett is the leader of the Puseyites in England and
vas dismissed from the incumbency Of St. Barnabas,
by the bishop of London. The vicarage Of Frome
was presented to him by the MarcLioness Of Bath.
Mr.. Horsman moved an address to the Queen. pray
ing inquiry whether due respect was paid to the
constitution and canons ecclesiastical Of the Church
OF England. Thank goodness the motion re-
jected; our debates are dull enough already, and
had ecclesiastical affairs once been admitted they
would be beyond bearing.
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amusing. BE il known. then, that rivalry which
borders upon that of the Guclphs and Gblbeliines,
IN the days Of Romeo and Juliet, exists between the
Tjyal houses Of her Majestys theatre and Coyent
Garden. A certain Johanna Wagner n prtnd
donnd, who competent authorities declare unriyal-
cd IN voice, had been engaged BY Lumlcy, Cher
Majesty - some four months since, to appear this
Public curiosity was last week xcited by the
announcement that Miss Wagner would sing exclu-
slyely az the rival house, whilst the Identical same
papers announced also in their advertising columns
that LLc would sing exclusively at the other ono.
Now, il was quite clear TO the comm0nest under
standing that she could not sing exclusively Ut both
Bets were freely offered and taken rs 10 which
manager secure the prize. Both parties started
with railway speed for Gerlnany. On Monday came
q teegIaphic despatch that Lumley ACCOMPANIED
by the fair tanfdfrtce, ner father and friends was
"a rCutC to London: and few hoGrs later a second
tcltEraTb lie despatch arrived, stating that .he was
hourly expected accompanied by Mr. eye, theriyal
manager The betting excitement inareased II
vas evidently neck and neck affair. She arrived
on the Monday evening, and on Iuesday was
prominent point Of attraction in eyes box, at
Covcnt Garden. She is announced 10 appear there
tomorrow, in the "Propbete," az Fidcs. But ]
have this very moment been informed that Lumley
has demanded an Injunction to prevent her appear
wee Charcellors Court is crowded by daettdntt,
and have sent man there to watch the proceed
ngs, which you shall have, il il is in time for post
u is quite clear tina; Mile. Wagner was engaged
by LuInley; but J believe there was agreement
that on q certain day be 70 pay down GOO.
Not having fulfilled this. the lady, after Whiting a
certain timc accepted offer from eye, who
iabced her over 81 200 down in ready money. We
fhail -toriIy navc The whole affair ia the farors.
'tu'tti - = 80 night mglL 6cciiiv ~ ter ha-
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