New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-01-25

OF her history, we copy from an exchange the follow
ing translation, from the French After paying tri
butte to the ability Of several who have been disn
guished in vocal music, the writer proceeds thus:
We recognize in Frezxoni all the elements which
constitute grand artist. She has passion pathos
versatility, intelligence and intensity Her voice is
pure and beautiful soprano, Of ample compass, and
Of rich ringing and telling quality. She Is an i'm.
pulsve and imprisoned actress classic in her pose
and exquisitey graceful by nature. Her face is one
TO Enthusiastically beautiful, and chiseled with
skill that shames the sculptors art her hair luxuri-
ant, and OF the darkest hue, and form grand and
commanding. With all these requisites and the
heavenly gilt Of genius, what wonder that success
the most triumphant has waited upon every effort
that success attends upon her steps wherever she ap
pearsg So true Is she to her art that SO long as her
powers endure her career must be from triumph to
triumph. Frezzoni has history, and its pages re-
cord manys4heart struggle and many an incident of
deep interest and startling romance. She was born
in the "Eternal City, and was early remarked for
her beautiful voice and for the artistic intuition which
her untaught singing displayed. Her youthful
charms also attracted attention, and many were the
predictions as to the greatness Of her future destiny
and many Of the prophets have lived to witness the
fulfllment Of their prophecy.
Her earnest devotion first directed her attention to
study that she might be able to sing worthily the
praises Of the Lord in his sanctuary Here her lovely
voice and ervent manner attracted the attention Of
the dilletanti and rumor became already busy with
her name One cold, proud man became deeply in
terested in the young Frezzolini. He sought her
parents and won their ears and hearts by dscoursng
OF their daughter His proffered services were ac-
cepted and the means he furnished secured for her
brilliant education, and was, indeeG the stepping
stone to her success This Conte r - lost no op-
pOrtunity Of being with her he unanswered so that
every step IN advance seemed to be directed by him.
he appeared to be the arbter Of her fate the ruler of
her destiny; and when, at length, she appeared be-
fore the public, it he who confirmed the unerriup
judgment Of the people and secured brilliant tri-
umph 1t was thus be colored all he did, so that the
young girl learned to contde in him--to look up to
him as superior being To what end this all tended
viii be seen by and by After period of extraordi-
nary success, during which she visited, by request
all the principal cities in Italy, she received sum-
mons to Vienna which brings us to an episode in the
life OF Frezzolini. M
Frezzolin has the fatal gift Of beauty in an emf.
nent degree. The first night Of her appearance in
Vienna was scene OF wild triumph. The Viennoise
seemed for once to have changed the German phlegm
for the Italian vvacity, strongly demonstrative
were they in their enthusiasm. The audience rose
en- Gsse, shouts Of applause rang through the house.
handkerchiefs in jeweed fingers were waved with
frantic gesticulation and the beautiful FreEzolini was
literally halfburied in flowers. There was one pre-
sent however, who sat spelbound in the recesses of
O private box. Every one noticed how completely
this person was aborbed by the new singer. Whether
it was her superb beauty or her transcendent talent
which SO fascinated him, none could tell, but he
seemed to drink in her presence as though it were
his LIES susenance unconscious Of the curiosity he
excited. When the curtain fell upon the mimic
scene and she appeared no more, he arose suddenly
as from dream, and rushed from the theater. He
went in the direction Of the stage door. A large
crowd OF enthusiastic admirers surrounded it Who as
Frezzoini appeared shouted yocferousy but as this
single man approached every one respectfully made
way; his naughty yet noble presence was known to
all and his superiority was cheerfully acknowledged
He approached the lovely singer and with profound
obesance took her hand aud led her to her carriage
standing uncovered as the wondering girl drove Of
amid shouts OF g Viva, La Frezzolini, Viva, Arch
Duke Charles
This public homage OF the Royal Arch Duke added
still greater luser to the success Of Frezzoni but
unfortunately, this simple homage took more seri-
Gus turn. Arch Duke Charles became deeply and
paSsiOnately enamored Of the prima donna. He fol
lowed her ike her shadow be importuned her with
costly gifts he pleaded love that could not be con-
troed but FrezzoiD, true to herself and to her art
was unmoyed by his impassioned protestation-
not unmoved for Above 50 tender, 30 full Of selfabne
CATION, touched her heart, which wonld fam have
responded to his but that birth and position forbade
her to love where love could only be dshonor. Tbs
Arch Duke, reckless OF all consequences offered her
his hand and urged an immediate and secret mar
rage but Frez2olini still resisted and while she was
hesitating, the rumor Of the Arch Dukes madness
reached the ears OF the Emperor, who acted with
instant promptitude, and banished the singer who
dared to be beloved BY Duke and preserve her
honor, from Vienna. Without inetants warning
she was hurried from the city and forbidden TO re-
turn. Frezzolini and the Arch Duke Charles did not
meet again for years. But neither OF them has for
gotten that wild and tender episode of their youth
h Daring ell this time the Conte R. had kept
jealous and wary watch upon the actions of Frezzo-
iini. 1t was he who gave information to the Empe-
ror ~ the intended marriage and it was he Who ser
pent like, comforted the fair singer during the first
burst of her lamentations. He deemed it time TO
gather together the strands OF the net be had woven
around her and TO secure the prize at once The be
rslity Of Frezzolln who only held the vast gums she
earned Of value in so much as they added to the COM
fort and happiness Of her beloved parents her bound
less hberalityenabed her father 10 indulge in schemes
OF speculation 10 which her attention had been d.
rected by Conte R.. II was portion OF his plan
to get the old man in his power, and the schemes he
favored were the most hopeless in their yenturous
risks. The natural sequence was the utter ruin OF
the old man and bis involvement beyond all hope of
present extraction. The time had come for the Gonte
10 act, and he proered to relieve the father from all
his difficulties at the price OF the daughters hand
The old mans heart Was ightened-he dreamed Of
no difficulty-had not the Conte always been dear
friend Of his daughteri what more natural than
that they should love each otheri He joyfully &C
ceded 70 the proposal and signed paper to that
effect with condition added which he scarcely OBJ
served, that Frexzolin should remain on the stage
ct the pleasure OF her husband There the secret
leaked out the conduct OF the Count uas explained
Mean, misery and treacherous, he sought to grasp
the brilliant fortune which the splendid abilities and
vast popularity OF Frezholin could NOT fail 10 inssre
She had from the Hrst been 10 him % speculation.
The Intelligence OF this bargain came upon NeEko-
lini like thunder shock. For time it stupiied
her, and she sank under it, bAleful influence Bat
at length she reused herself resistance and offered
to redeem her fathers debts but alas on enquiry
she found herself begsAred-her fathers reckessnees
had swallowed up her all. Struggle a. she would abe
felt abe Was in the tolls and urged on by her deep
devotion for her parent she 10 the sacrifice
rHn hARaIAGn or FEaExoLpT.-A loyslier bride
never stood before the altar saddsr or more hone
less one never yielded an unwilling hand. There
were, however, no signs OF weakness !, DER her finely
cut features there Was an expression OF stern resolve
that BODIED no good to him who had demanded the
sacrifice. The ceremony was concluded, the unholy
compact finished, and the Conte approached to lssd
her from tho church, when, with . gesture Of unap-
proachable dignity, abe waved him from her, cast
sside tho costly veil tore the wreath Of orange bios
SONS from her pale brow, trampng il beneath her
feet and rushed nom the church before the wonder.
ing priest and awcsruck bridegroom were conscious
OF her hight When they became capable Of action,
pursuit wss too late Amer months OF an xious and
taken refuge in the convent Of the Sisters OF Mercy
81 M from whence neither threat nor sntreaties
could move her. II was during ths voluntary seclu.
sion and consequent absence from public life that re-
ports we're circulated as 10 her loes OF voice Her
ABSENCE from tho lyric stage had 10 be accounted for
reasonably and those Who wished IL So gave her loss
OF voice the reason but which her subsequent tn
umphs in Russia and France have signay dieproved.
The Conte R., finding that her resolution
could not be shaken, and that he had overreached
himself In bis deep and toFtu0us schemes begged for
an arrangement 10 be made. The sums he had sd
sanced 70 further bis despcsble purposes had some
what impoverished him, aud he agreed il these were
returned TO and per eentagc upon her income Maid