New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-03-06

The Norfolk Va.) Transcript has been informed
by gentleman lately from Central America that
Colonel Don Francisco AIvarado Commander Of the
Costa Rican forces at Fort Castillo at the time OF its
capture by the Democratic troops under Col. Frank
Anderson, has, with his brothers. been shot by SEN
tence of a oidisnnt conrtmartial.
Colonel AlvaTado stated, in his defence that on
bis perceying the Americans he gave orders to his
men 70 fire upon them; but they refused, threw
down their arms, and cried Viva WalkerI Viva los
AmericanosH Qong life to Walker long live the
Americans) lie also stated that they said they pre-
ieed 70 be prisoners of Walker rather than soldiers
Of Costa Rica.-
The above facts appeared in the Album. a Spanish
and English paper, published at San Jose, the cap
tai of Costa Riea.
Amongst the prisoners taken on the above ocea
sion were two officers who had once before been cap
tured. They earnestly requested permission to see
Gen. Walker, in order to thank him for the kindness
| with which they had been treated
| Mr.. James Thomas, formerly of New Orleans hut
| for the last two years resident Of Nicaragua and
who had nothing to do with the Democratic cause.
was also shot about the same time No crime was
iaid 70 his cnarge-nothing alleged against him fur
ther than this: He is an Amercanln
Mr. Thomas was probably the same man who for
some time previous to his. departure for Nicaragua
was connected with the Bee, in this city. in the
capacity of reporter. Many will remember him as
the person who wore Byron shirt-collar. y and
sported very long black hair.
.
MADAME FRRzzoLTNr.-This great eantatrce is 10
give her first concert under the direction of Maurice
Strakosch, on Thursday evening next, at Odd Eel
lows Hall. As public expectation begins to be on
tptoe in regard to this musical event. we cannot do
better than to republsh, from the Herald the follow
| ing account Of Frezzoni, and of her debut at the
Academy of Music, in the Empire City:
The 1Heaters Last Mght-Aeademu of Music.
FIRST Night Of Ms Ne'c Opera Company-No more
agreeable duty falls TO the lot OF the journalist than
that of recording the fulflment Of the favorable an
ticpatons formed of artists who venture their repn
tations amongst US 1t is not often that that grat
cation is afforded to us; and when It is, We ar,
always ready to give full and frank expression TO ou
impressions, without reference to preconceved preiu
dices In this spirit, then, LET say that the debut
Madame Frezzolini was one of the most decided suc
eesses ever achieved on first night in any of ou
theaters. Nv ben sue came before the audience
trembling and nervous with the consciousness Of III,
new and formidable ordeal she had to undergo hel
simple, graceful and natural attitudes and the half
suppliant, but intellectual and winning expression Of
her countenance, at once operated like an electric
influence upon the house, and she met with a recep
ton which in warmth and heartiness il seldom falls
to the lot OF an artist to receive. Although we know
her to be more than thirty Madame Frezzolini does
not appear to be more than twenty-five. She has a
finely chiseled face, approaching somewhat in il
outline the Hebrew type, but devoid Of the massive
| ness which usually accompanies it. Her features arr
extremely mobile, her eyes dark and full Of expires
| anu nutnlnR chu De sWeetef tnan the genera
expression OF a countenance which seems to be al
ways agitated by some passing emotion. Before w,
speak OF her voice, let us add that Madame Frezzo
linis acting is unlike that OF any of the great yrca
artists with whom we are familiar. She bears the
same relation to Sontag who will be called by many
her prototype, that Ristori bears to Rachel She i
all nature whilst Sontag only succeeded in PARTIAL,
Stimulating It. She has, in fact, all the passion anl
sentiment which constitute what we are accustomed
to consider the perfection OF art but which in reality
is only the expression of instructive genius.
Madame Frezz0lini's voice, IL not one of the mos
powerful, is one of the most highly cultivated ant
exquisite in tone that we have as yet heard. 1t i
as round aud soft flute and there seem TO be NJ
difficulties OF execution which it does not seem com
petent to MASTER Madame Frezzolni's method bear
close resemblance to that of Sontags and she is il
no respect inferior to that lamented artist Nothn,
could exceed the enthusiasm which the first effort
OF her voice created amongst the audience and this
although the singer was evidently reserying hersel
for the more trying scenes of the opera. She wen
on gaining gradually in effect until she created quit
tuTore in the house, and when the curtain fell a
the close of each act, she called forth again an
again TO receive its renewed tributes of applause
They wete received so gracefully and SO modest
that the fair artist carried away with her the heart
Of all present.
RELIGIOUS MANIA.-The Kingston (Canada) News
states that revival meetings have lately been held
the country back of that place. attended with m