The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-16


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It is connected with violin which our young artist
Possesses and which played upon by Paganini
in his life under very curious circumstances We win
relate this anecdote which we have in any
biography Of that ustrions artist and proves that
the heart Of Paganini not, has been said.
80 nsensble to the suerngs and msfortunes of others
In 1889 Pagsnin who astonishing all Europe with
ms success and by his discoveries accomplished radi
cal change In the art of the violin arrived Marsees
ncognto without any intention Of playing there The
wards the Rue Beauveau and entered the Cafe du Com
merce 10 glass Of beer aud read the newspapers
squeaing sounds violin drew his attention suddenly
from his reading. Paganini looked In the direction
whence proceeded these sounds, and behed a with
dress ragged but clean, denotng that his misfor-
tunes accidental rather than the of
vice. When the nerant artist had finished the air he
play ing he cast melancholy look around the tables
of the Gaze, took his hat and commenced vuste.
few miserable pennies, thrown disdainfuly into the
volnss hat formed the meagre receipts, and the artist
gathered them up with a sigh He was preparing to
leave the cafe to try his fortune elsewhere and already
the box that receive the violin opened, when
OF strange appearance arose suddenly from his
seat and without saying word took the violin from the
hands OF the poor musician and played the fourth
string of the instrument the grand and soul stirring
prayer Of Noses Of the most beautiful inspirations OF
Rossni The persons present astonshed they ques
ton each other cease hardly they Breathe
the enthusiasm is at its height, when some one pro-
nounced the name Of Paganin The generous action Of
the Industrious vioinist understood, and this time
i've franc pieces fell plentfuy into the poor artists hat
whowas at loss TO express his gratitude This is not
Gurchard determined to possess the violin upon which
the rst yonst had just played, and he purchased it.
Ten years Afterwards, in 1S49 Paul Julien who then
only eight years OF age played at sorse where Cur
chard vas present. This gentleman fun Of admiration
fr the precocous talent of Paul made him present Of
TINS precious VIOLIN at the time saying to him
MY friend take this violin from which the bow Of Paga
NM mas drawn sweet music, and caused the tears to
flow from those who listened keep it encourage
ment, and also as remembrance Of rneo Paul Julien
accepted the instrument with joy and with that
art which already filed his soul he replied This VIOLIN
sir will respect all my life and the day when shall play
upon it, after Paganini shall have taken my place
amcng artists worthy of that name This violin carefully
preserved since that time and strung with single string
is the which Paul Julien has chosen execute on
Tuesday next the variations of Maysede of which we
have spoken above. Paganni WILL from his tomb
silently applaud the bold undertaking Of the young
artist and will thank him for the homage thus rendered
to his memory.
From California, March IS, we have the following -
Opera and ballet have been drawing good houses at the
Metropolitan during the past week. Madame Thilon has
appeared twice in " La sonnambula " and on Friday eve
ming in the Daughter Of the Regiment" The Monpla
sir troupe have been the attraction the alternate
nights They have produced this week the ballet Of
Giselle and two advertisements, "LIluson dun
Peintren and A Quarter of Hour in Naples" This
theatre is lighted with and completed in every
respect
Messrs c. r. Thorne and c. E Bingham have removed
from the Adephi to the American which they opened
Miss Emily ThoTne and Messrs thomas and Charles
Thorne, Jr among the members of the company.
The original and complete drama Unce Toms Cabin'
was produced on Wednesday evening 1t is got up in
tanned. A little girl by the of Anna Quinn, six
years old, has made decided hit in the character Of
little Eva.
TIE Backus Mnsres are still performing at the San
Francisco
The Rousset Family about to sail for Lima. Pre-
vous to their departure they win receive substantial
and well deserved compliment in the nature Of q compji
mentary benefit Mrs Sinclair has rendered the OF
the Metropolitan for the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Baker, who have amassed hand
some little fortune in California, about revistng the
hava v1ortk
here.
Mr. Murdoch has been prevented by ndiposition from
performing for weeks past pleased to learn
however, that he is fast recovering.
Madame Anna Bishop is Sacramento city where she
made very successful first appearance.
Miss datilda Heron, after performing engagement
at the Stockton theatre Is playing at Sacramento
She appeared as Juliet Mr.. Wilder playing Romeo.
Lee and Marsbalps circus ia also at the capital.
+. Kent still remains at the Sacramento theatre.
We late mention made of other theatres in the
interior from which fact infer that they closed
and their usual companies rusticating.
The general meeting of the Royal Theatrical Fund Asso
citation held in the saloon the Lyceum theatre Lon
dom the first Wednesday in March, Mr. Blackstone In the
chair The report Of the Secretary read showing
the funds Of the Society to be in highly satisfactory
condition. and that the benefits of the Association had
been realized in several instances The Of eco had
been voted to the relief Of the children Of Mrs Warner
and f3 to enable the widow proceed
America There but annuitants the books
Which makes the present number one hundred and thirty
one Four members had died during the past wear and
one withdrawn The total receipts for the year were
g., 1852 los. Id, and expenditures $500 16s 1<d The
balance together with the former sum- made the pre-
sent assets 81 463 1es Cd The report most favor
ably received, and unanimously agreed to.
The Paris world has had profitable theme Of dscus
sion. gentleman named Vuntier married actress
named Pugos-on the stage, Durand. She resumed
and continued her old habits Of dissipation being abeted
therein by her mother till at last the husband
to the rather strong of cutting her all pieces
with dagger No fewer than thirteen wounds were
WAa
the discovery OF letter. without address, but supposed
to have been written to young Wallachian of whom he
had for some time been jealous This in December
The trial took place last Saturday (the l0th) and the
jury acquitted the prisoner.
Mr.. Chorley is the author of the new piece, The
withdrawn after the first week.
Covent Garden Italian Opera TO commence on March
e. Costa continues as musical director. Mario and
Grisi (who deny all intention of visiting America)
engaged well Albon the finest eontrao in the world
Iablache, Bosio, Roncon Tamberlik Tagafco, and
others. Mademoiselle Amede second contralto and
well Sophie Cruve 1t is averred with great posi-
tiveness, that Jenny Lind will certainly appear.
From Paris, March 18th, we learn that the principal
Marie Damoreau daughter Of Madame Chit Damoreau,
Lady who, 1t 10 well known, has created number Of
cert at the Sale Herz the young vocalist sang Mozsrs
simple and charming romance "voi che sapete" which
received With unusual applause She not intended
for the operate at present. she 10 too young but
she will prove valuable .tion TO our concerts.
The Of the death of Rubni has created
great sensation amongst the operate circles Of our
capital The late charming tenor Is said to have died
worth 900 sterling the greater part Of which he
gained in England.
Madame Stolz after singing with great applause at
Turin has entered into engagement to sing at the
opera Of Pesth for twenty-five nights at the liberal sum
Of upwards Of {, 900 louis.
The new opera, "LEtoe du Nord, - continues TO IT.
tract crowded houses at the Opera comque the whole
OF the music OF this popular production has just been
published and Musard already formed several sets of
quadrlles from the airs.
At the italian Opera revived II Donna del Lago'
supported by the whole strength Of the company.
The company Of French avtiss at present In g. Pc
tersburg have experienced alarm at the prospect
Of WAT with France and applied to the Minister Of State
to the protection to be afforded them The minister
sent gracious reply giving them the strongest as
Of personal safety adding that the Russian gov
eminent would be hostile to talentn The crate
full avtises sent polite letter Of thanks.
Made Ida Bertrand il about retiring from the operaHe
boards.