The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-14

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We wsrs, ana Ne imprssssd with thu idea that in read
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which was brought fresh TO our mind by . gentleman
repeating 1t . few days since, and We certainly did not
This mornins, however, We received the following:
Mr.. Racket would call the attention Of the Editor Of
tho Gazette to the enclosed, which It seems the NEW
vorable TO the opera, or disparsgins 10 NJ. Hackett, has
found and extracted from the Boston CARTE OF the 80
inst, the assertion that Mr.. Hachett once had . twelve
hundred dollar house at the fremont Theatre, &C., and
for some alter announced 1t in glowing capitals, &c Ia
false and 1ibelous, and It IL expected BY Mr.. Hackett
viii be retracted in the next number of the Saturday
Gazette.
WINTHROP Housr, Friday, Feb. Q, 1855. t,,y IF
but upon reflection it occurred to US, not being famiia
with Mr.. Hackett's penmanship, that some treacherous
upon us, and we therefore addressed the gentleman q
follows
GAZETTE OYFcs, Feb. 10. 1855.
The editor OF the GGSette presents his compliments to
Mr.. Hackstt, and apologies for ~intruding, but . note
Purporting to have been written by Mr.: Hackett having
its genuinness before giving that attention 10 it which
1t merits, if authentic.
Mr.. Hackett ASSUMES Of its authenticity In the follow
.ng-
BOSTON THEATRE, Feb. 10, 1855.
TO TEE EDITOR OF THE EVENING GAzETTE:-
DEAR SIR cannot tell what "note' you have receiv.
ed, but l had the honor yesterday Of addressing a note
to you respecting some misrepresentation in Jour num-
Der Of the Sd instant. If you had any authority for
s paper e sinos the n v event s'1 n:ssr rsSn to- an I i RlaS be- Sa Obliged III edT Sy
your specific reference thereto. All / can assure you
upon the subject 10 that ! never suggested or knew Of
Respectfully yours, In much haste,
II is settled, therefore, that the announcement which
we referred to was merely of box Office emanation, or
original with some newspaper, and IL Inadvertently we
q twelve Hundred dollar house at the fremont theatre,
and caused the same to be afterwards announced in
glowing capitals, thereby, A. Mr Hachett thinks, i'm
Hackett's word is sufficient proof 70 the contrary.
From the same paper.1
END OF THE OPERA SEASON.
FRIDAY" NoRMA" AND LAST SCENE OF LUCIA Di LAAMER-
MOOR.
Extensive arrangements for excursion trains reach.
ing even 10 Worcester, the heart of Massachusetts,, with
shosy audience for Grisi and Msrio's last night In opera
at the Boston Theatre. The ladies were vastly in the
majority, and their brilliant array lighted IN me auditc.
thusiasm came from the SAD realization Of Lorini's sub.
stituton for Egssrio, Is Pollione, which fell upon subur-
pan visiers Like a bolt Of ice. So long had Lorini's
sign or evidence Of such q person in operate perform
ance, that hope told a Aattering tale, which excited de-
Ishtfui anti 'ipations Of Aario's sweet yet powerful
and most expressive tenor as sure reward for great ex-
ertion to hear 1t. Dire was the disappointment to many
when Lorini appeared with Parozzi, and even his adj
mirers felt a death to all their hopes in the cold mex.
pressive tones Of his voice, and that severe hoarseness
which frequently almost destroyed all control of it.
Many feared he would break down and therefore no dis
sent or murmer OF dissatisfaction followed the slashing
cuts made upon Bellini's music and Romani's beautiful
poetry. A~dalgisa's solo and the interview with Pollione
closing 80 admirably In "L'amor suo' died and made
no sign.
Grisi was not In perfect command Of her voice this
evening. The effects Of recent severe weather could be
her lowest tones. She did, however, exert her utmost
skill in vocahzation. and the utmost Of that physical
and the cabaletta, the duets with Adalgisa, the great
trio, and throughout the last scene. this earnest pur-
pose and careful performance were so effective Of good
here as worthy Of her great fame. An unusually
and very beautiful display Of flowers, both rich and
rare .s gay n ana fragrant ns; Of every hue and In every form
opera. A superb basket Of flowers came from the Di-
rec,or's box, and Thomas Conner, Esq, again became a
up from the orchestra . splendid bower of camelias and
other good looking posies, which made Susiai forget he
pleasurable excitement After gathering up her spoils
OF victory Grisi re.aPpeared, with hand on heart, to
make as she crossed the stage profound and seemingly
acknowledgment for such ~aattering tokens Of
public Subtraction. Lorini recovered HIS voice in the
second act SO far as TO make a passable show Of the
Roman Pro Consul; but the contrast With Bettini or
$50 $40 AIN ShStthSy
IN force and warmth surprised not a few.
Donovani gained upon the public ear by her partin the
. good body Of tone with regard to purity Of intenation,
even to the close.
Mario's appearances to enact the last scene Of sLucia
Lsnmermoor" gave signal for applause in reward for
1obie retrieval in the great scena and song assigned Ell.
vino, Of his 6asco as ldreno. The haze and slight veil
in his admirable, enhancing presentment Of
BelliDfs passion'fraught music, had caused . hoarseness
during the interval OF two days, but his skill overmas-
tered even that obstacle to display Of perfection. 0Fra
DOrOfj And 40 bpl alma ~ q q he n wouo 41.o .t.aa
the audience that Edgardo has in Mario Q representative
worthy Of all credence and the worlds admiration. In
fond aspiration and wait its expiring sigh from the
vsTy soul OF the singer who personates that true lover 30
:hArminsly. On his recall 2 large and very attractive
many bright eyes another long lingering gaze upon the
handsome and positively real Marquis in disguise Of a
OPERA SEASON.
The influx Of country folks anxious to bid Grisi and
House this afternoon. asemirsm iSss' did not 20 OF
with remarkable eelot, as less verve and enthusiasm ap.
cared In the FIRST two acts, which are In this company's
public. " S ~
Glisi made several fine points, and displayed more
The popular duet " Giorno d'errrore, was again omitted,
despite Of all remonstrances, but Grisi insisted upon
coming out at the close Of the opera, when she
assisted in gathering a harvest Of flowers strewn at
Semi amide's feet. The orchestra played better than
IA tia sonpambula, - though not quite up to the mark,
and requiring Ardfus most vehement thumps occa-
sionsny. Both the military band and chorus were care
efs in the two last acts, thus losing much Of the credit
acquired on Monday.
sisnor Fabricatore was the Idreno, vice Mario re-
signed, and made even less Of that ring than his prede-
cefar.
After Grisi had been duly houored, Mr.. HAckett, who
appeared with her, stepped forward and said he was
desired by Grisi and Mario to ackno Wedge the kind re.
cepticn and marked favor bestowed upon them here, and
10 declare, in their name, the Boston theatre unsur-
parsed by any In which they had performed in either
hewent on TO confess q ''more than salts
'actoryn result for his enterprise, notwithstanding the
,rest financial revulsion Which appeared soon after the
cement With Grisi and Mario was made. Al bills
bad been promptly met, and no artists ever had been
obliged to wait for their money. (aere q female voice
out, loud and clear, from behind the curtain,
THAT'S true A roar Of laughter followed and Hackett
Iesumed.) teSignorini Donovani says that's ,rue.n He
continued with commendation Of The theatre, it's lessee
M all concerned, then referred to his former successes
and especially TO his brinyip ont the viennese
children and making a good deal Of money therefrom.