The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-18

Of this nstrutien. Several very eminent srtists will
appear the occasion. Mrs. Stuart, Mme. Constant,
Mr.. Wells, Mr. Bassford and Mr.. sancerson the mu
scass This vhole 10 under the direction Of the talent
ford viii execute his new grand duo on airs OF sNor-
ma for two pianos.
M, AND MADAME RoNcos.-A Paris contemporary
Fgaro) publishes the following letter addressed BY
Mime Roncoui to the Emperor Russia in whose capt
tai Ronconi is now engaged at the Imperial Opera
at yosr si.s 4Ses s .Ss Jss
were l not chained here by the most trightfal
George Ronconi, after having polluted my domestic
hearth, brutally dismissed from his home aud to
my pursuing my professional career secured me- BY
deed drawn up by Mr.. Wenn, a notary in Loadon, an
amount Of aiimony sufficient to maintain an indepen
dent position The stpulations of this contract egazed
by the Consul of your Majesty he complied with
would have produced II before your tribunals. and
claimed its execution, but by what meauss What
power is left helpless woman opposed to who
sets at paugh and tram pies upon his most
Of your Msjesy 10 compel my husband to contribute
something for my support For know, Sire, that after
having sold everything particularly for the last three
months, my husbands lawyer leaves penny less the
legitimate wife before God and before the law of
who makes 100 00Ofr year, and who, to make golden
band, and his honor as a man Sire, your magnanimiy
is great Deign to listen to the voice OF wretched
n be-,
In reply to the above NJ Pegne, the attorney Of NJ.
Roncon publishes copies Of the receipts given BY Mme
Ronconi in exchange for the sent her by her hus
band from which il appears that fr,m April 1853 to
November, 1854 inclusive, the lady received 2400O in
monthly instruments Of 1,OOOf. and 2,000f NJ Pegne
NJ Ronconi enclosing 2C0o for his wife, and moreover
sCtof to pay her debts but after reading Mme Ron.
consistent with his duty to deliver the funds either to
her or to her creditors In conclusion Pegns states
debts contracted while director Of the Italian opera in
1S4S, and that all claims which can be substantated
will, on application to him. be duly attended to.
Miss C. Cushman is playing farewell engagement at
the Haymarket, prior to her return to America.
Sgnor Mario, marquis di CANDIDA Madame Grisi, and
Miss Coutts, win sail in next Wednesdays steamer for
Europe
The amateur dramatic entertainment for the benefit of
the poor of Cincinnati, announced to take place
Friday last at the National theatre The tickets
placed at 81 EACH and were realized by the sale
Of choice seats The highest premium was S26 Annexed
GRAND AMATEUR DRAMATIC FESTIVAL, FOR THE BENEFIT OF
TIE POOR OF CINCINNATI FRIDAY EVENING, FEB, l6, 1855,
AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE.
Programme
1. Reading-Byron's Mazeppa-by a member Of the
@ Comic Song-by lad.
g. Third Act of Hamlet-Gentlemen and lady anna.
4. Song-By gentleman.
Scene from the third act of the Merchant of Venice
8. Dance-Craco vienne or Pas stryrien
Z. Library scene In Iron Chest-Wel known citizens
9. Comic Trio-Citizens.
Q. Scene from Byron's Manfred-A Kentuckan.
10. Grand Overture, by Charles Warren-0rchestra.
11.-Dutch- English ballad with hand organ accompa
niment-a Famae Teutop.
12.-solo the bugle-Iast Rose of Summer
Menter.
13.-The serio Comico Operatce BuIesque of
BOMBAsTEs FURIosO.
Bombastes, by. "A distinguished Merchant
Fusbos, o.. One OF the City Fathers.
King Artaxominous "............ "A retired Lawyer.
Fifer "....................A Local.
LIST Drummer "....................AJ urst.
Cd Drummer tt..... Well known gentleman.
Drum Major AN Editor.
Army &c. Editors, Lawyers, Judges &c.
Destaf6na ".... "A Power full Yo ung Man.