The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-19
PiccoIOninR In Dublin.
IRISH ENrHUsi AsTs AND FOREloN ARrisgks.
from the Liverpool Mercury, Sept.


The Dublin engage Of Guglni aud Pccolomni ter
minated Saturday evening when the Theatre Royal
the scene of most extraordinary ovation u the lat
latter. Selections from la Zngara ia Iravialt and
"Martni made up the programme; but wis not this
attractive meiange that crowded the house From pub
lie announcement il was known that the Italians had
ranged bid farewell their Irish admrers In canata
composed for the OCCASION and also pretty general
Nv understood that the agods inanded 10 s.nazc the
event by demonstration original as such things usually
in Dublin. No wonder, them when such Inducements
held out TO the public that every part o the theatre
which has been recently remodeod and painted sumpn
oufy cost Of not less than E3 900 inconvcneny
filed The appearance of the house exciting A
great variety Of flags waved from ali parts of
the galleries, and the good huinor with which the
immortas bore the excessive pressure and intense
heat Of parnassus ono OF the agreeable features Of the
night. After the selections from " La Zngaran the
"godso commenced their ovation by letting down by
strings gift TO Piccolomin II consisted OF copy Of
" Moore's Melodies splenddly bound in green
and gold, with wreath Of the choicest and freshest
flowers Of the season, and dedication expressive Of the
high appreciation Of Pccolomn by her numerous Irish
admirers. II somewhat arausing and not q little
pleasing to mark the delight with which the fair and fsci
mating object Of this graceful compliment received the
beautiful volume, hugged to hef heart the m,tchess
lodies or own great yrs and flew with the gtterng
trophy to display the poetcal treasure 10 her Italian
brethren and the crowd Of spectators behind the
Showers OF bouquets were from time 70 time thrown upon
the stage; immense piece Of floral artillery dis
charged rather awkwardly from side box II the dress
crclet supposed to emanate from number Of off
GERS supposon heightened by the f.ct that was
posed Of tho most glowing flowers aud several little
highly coorcd flags which adjusted IN the military
bouquet Tho hand by which IL was thrown could,
doubt not mako better aim at fortress; in the hurry
and excitement OF the moment it was flung not as intend
cd upon the stagc but into the box at the extreme end
aud having rolled the head OF distinguished musical
gentleman, who seemed 10 be very much astonlshed at
such n reception, fell at his cet and Immediately
picked up by another occupant Of the box who threw IL
towards Piccoomin by whom il was graco1sy received
the casual impcdmen IN its transit having given rise to
considerable hiarty, and little enhanced the value
OF its ultimate possession by the rghtfu object OF this
ccous prace and expresod her sratuas WIN her ac
cnsomed fascination Piccolomni was led oil the stage,
and in minute returned 10 IT, her biushng bonefs thick
upon her, the colors OF the bouquet expanded and the
gift with which she had thus been presented exhibited
all It's beautiful proportions before the box whence had
somewhat prccipitatey emanatcd.
THE OPEN AIR DEMONSTRATION.
The subsequent revclry of the "gods" novel be-
yond conception. In describing this part Of the dcnon
sration, Saunders says-"Tho general audience, upon
quitting the house, surprised 10 mud Hawkins street
il possession of enormous crowd, blocking up not
merely the ootways, but swarmng on the lamp posts and
on every projection which Afforded point Of advantage
for the ardent and enthusiastic votaries OF Mile. Pcco
omini In the centre Of this assembly two vehicles
the carriage intended for the conveyance of the fair
cantarce herself and the other SNOWY drag, filed in
the ordinary acceptton Of the term, with corps 0f
nstrnmentaists, but containing besides additional
freight Of the heavenly bodies whose superhuman
powers were fully exempned by the manner in which
they contrived TO cling 10 and snsain themselves upon
the conveyance wLcn IN motion According 70 cstab
lishcd precedent, the horses under Mc Pcco!omni's
carriage had already disappeared and III len thereof will
ing Ares and lrtons substituted themselves by the dozen
30 that when, after considerable delay, the charming
vocalist made her appearance az the stage door,
nothing remanoc but 10 pour forth rejoicing shout,
and TO move forward with u long pu! strong pull and
pull altogether The line OF dsnsey thron
ed, apd the checrig was proporonaly loud; but upon
passing the bridge und reaching Lower Sickvie
street, irregular yecys &C rockets commenced o shoot
NJ into the ali, which notified 10 those at the Gresham
Hotel WHO We're becoming uneasy at the delay, that the
ifHnl hal PROCESSION steadily approaching. The
scene viewed from this point, unusual and highly
effective. FIRST the bursting Of rockets and the glare Of
red and blue lights compelled attention. and IA few
conds afterwards otcr lights, winch proved TO be torches
the hands Of brcatbess assnt courers dashed through
g sowa rsh o sse NJ" ,o wsr1 81 ara
minghng y approached With streams oi tnsic, winch
at leugth developed themselves INTO airs from s at
Then followed more red hight and the " lgs and
ultimately the yehlces with their interesting freight
drew NJ r. the private entrance to the hotel.
There was time enough 70 observe a this distinctly
| as the steeds, however willing, hariiy pow
erfn those With which ordinary ideas Of loco.
| motion arc associated, aud tho dense crowd like
| wise operated cgeeiHal check 10 any very
rapid advance. Arrived ~ their lcstnaton the great
difcuy SIN remained bc surmountcd--how was Ia
Pecoonn o be 20; out of the carriage, surrounded as
was ny crowd Of from 600 70 5000 pcrsons all eagerly
pressing forward 70 obtain view of her fcaurcss To
even less desirable, AZ least eight dozen persons
had mounted upon the roof q the vehicle, AZ the
ncni hazard OF breaking IN aud endcavoring ~
give adequate expression TO their sentiments by waving
gigantic ngs ar gntug squits aud c0lorcd rcs Thus,
Ia the centre Of her self elected Dody guard and surround
ell by those Who, IN the words of bysiaudcr, would
have "hfanei any one that eaii word 10 her.
Tie position of c euincu, ca Tor short time any
thag bit agreeable or even Tho gods how
again proved pTOp0ns and after sbInc tio Strnr
cling Nile. Piccoomiu found herself fairly carried
through the throng and deposited W tim the hotel. In
Incredibly short time afterwards Fhc made her appearance
with Sgnor Giugn upon Of the balconies, and joyful
y waved her handkerchief Tor minutes In response
to the cordial applause with which she greeted Al
irst the cheering aud general uproar deaf.
enng 10 admit of any other expression being heard than
corr porois tdssr r~opie,, which she repeated several
times with great apparent frvor and animation ges
tnrc, but ultimately was perceived that she desired
speak. and the tumut became comparatively hushci
Speaking clearly ard distinctly, hut slowly an1 with ap
rarcnuy much difficulty IN finding words express her
IDEAS, she was beard 80 say ~ dear Irish friends.
cannot speak English much, but viii try thank you.
Nprlausr) You have been very good 10 mcmore than
deserve. (Cries "a No, No ' amt lond chccrng) |
am sorry 10 leave you-(a perfect storm of vocal and
Iyrot,chnic cilort hcre onsuc)- viii hope 70 see
yoa econ again. frFsmcnfogs checrng) Nile pc.
coonn ~ remained Tor time longer tho window,
and rise a. renewed bursts of applause ~ adding
What she had already sad the wcrs Erin 90 hragh" I"
and by exhibiting tho tokens ~ regard aud admiration
that had that night been presented 10 hcr NJ the theatre,
aud sguiying by her gestures how much she valued
them. She likewise aIpssfe to be- extremely grateful
Tor tho kind ntcrtos towards her that had led 10 this
distinguished and mark n public favor and entered
fully INTO the spirit of ths display