The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-09

not point ont onel who like Cavaignac or Others we
might name, has earned title to be called devoted
friend of constitutional liberty.
The admission Of Romish hierarchy into Hol-
land, with the consent of the government, is
not only causing great public excitement, but
stormy debates in the Chambers or the States
General, many of the members in which have
put questions to the government which they find
IL very difficult TO answer, though they main
tain that although they have consented to the
appointments of the bishops made by the Pope, yet
they have given those bishops no power that will in
terfere with the great constitutional principle that
every religious community shall regulate it pleases
its own internal affairs. We apprehend, however,
that giving permission to the Pope. as a foreign
power, to introduce his emissaries in official capa
city, will by most persons be construed to mean
Popish doctrines into a country whose spirit and
people are thoroughly Protestant other words,
what they call non-interference is allowing an in
reference OF the very worst character.
Radetzky and his satellites in Austrian Italy
are continuing their iron sway in the Milanese
territory, and carrying on system of espionage
that entirely prostrates all attempt at the express
sion Of opinion. Every Italians mouth is gagged,
Sd In ths his pns The liberty Unhappy not victims ss
are put to torture to make them speak, whether or
not they have ought to divuge. 1t is very difficult
to get any information SO close are the military po-
lice in all their movements but there is no doubt
that the direst crueties are daily inflicted, and most
needessly, for the purpose of completely vanquish
ing the peoples spirit and making them subservient
to the Austrian sway Radetzky delights in blood
shed and barbarty as much as ever Haynau did !;
nor would it surprise us it, in Napoeon's fashion,
he were to hatch up few conspiracies for the pur
pose of getting victims whom to gluthis butcher
like propensities. Faugh-the very subject is loath-
some
At the Royal Italian Opera the immortal Julia Gris
last night made her restree the Priestess Norma.
For the first time the house was crowded to excess.
The appearance of Grsi with the vervan wreath and
golden sickle, was the signal for heartfelt burst Of
applause Of at least five minutes duration. She was
looking well, beautiful, though somewhat thinner
than last season. She is and has been for twenty
years past the only Norma. Her reception was en-
thusiastic throughout. Tamberlik was the Polio, and
Herr FOrmes, the giant basso OrovesO. A ballet
followed, which barely escaped condemnation. The
services of the celebrated Madamoiselle Doria are it
is said, secured for limited number of nights by the
management. of this theatre. The habitWcs have
great cause of congratulation.
The opening of Her Majesty 3 Theatre now appears
beyond a doubt. Lords Clanricarde and Warde,
backed up by the subscribers, have advanced the ne
cessary funds TO Mr. Nugent, who is named director.
The engagements include Lablaehe aud son. Madam
oiselle Lablache, who some months since made sue
cessfu debit at st Petersburg, MesdamesVardot Gar
cia. Cruve. Persiani and Augri, Signors Cabroari,
Tamburini, Gardoni, Beletti, and Massol The "Pro-
phete" will be the first opera produced The ballet is
particularly strong, including Certo plunket, Car
lotta Gris and host Of deservedly popular artists.
It is expected that that universal avorite Mr. Alfred
Wgan, will turn his esseeship OF the Royal Olympic
theatre to favorable account. Mr.. Borccsut is en-
gagged to write two dramas, and Miss Nyndham and
MIR. Samuel Emery are already secured. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wigan form host in themselves.
Macbeth traveste, at the Strand, is trump card
for Mr.. Aucott. The house is nightly crowded to
sutfocati0n.
farce, with the singular title Of A. s. g." is
underlined for Saturday, at the Lyccum. Mr. Charles
Mathews enacts the principal character. Misses
Robertson and Wyndham take their joint benefit at
this theatre on Wednesday, when two new pieces are
to be produced.
M. Julien has returned from Brussels having sue
ceeded in securing the services of the celebrated
ophicleide player Faithfully, Don CESAR.