The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-25
Our London Cores ondeT &c.


loo Bridge Murder Prince of Wales and the
aspirations Of the Hest Enders-Corent Gar
den Theatre, its Recent Rise and Progress, and
Good Ipishes for its Prosps'ify-Mr Lumiey's
Troupe for Her Mcjesty's 7heatre-Ine Tsco
Inpresarios in the Field.
There is always to be found for self congra-
tulatien for had have been hot buns salt fish,
parsnips. or any of the concomtant parts OF egg
sauce. long ere this hour of the day should have
been in state Of transition, and according to the
Pythagorean doctrines, en- route to become some
thing or somebody else. We have had curious
weather these past days-more rain than SUM- and
more damp than either Notwithstanding the in
sane predictions to the contrary we are not to have
row with France; in fact, you will read of our hav-
ing exchanged civlites at the lannon's mouth.
Queen Victoria has presented Louis Napoleon and
beautiful Eugene with model cannon; and Louis
Napoleon and beautiful Eugene intend, it is said, to
return the compliment by French model cannon.
very proper game at cannonade. The two infa-
nous appointments made by the late government, at
the request OF the Knave of Spades-we should
cay Clanricarde-have not been confirmed, SO that
the Portugal Jew marquis and the British Jew bum
bailif are disengaged, if you can find any use 70
them. We have just passed an hour with the EN-
nent Queens Counsel, Mr.. Edwin james. who is
with his two juniors-over his head and ears wit
briefs IN re DIR. Bernard, Truelove and Stanslaus
Tchorewste. The former as you are aware, is in
dicted for conspiracy and will be tried at the
ing sessions of the Old Bailey. By writs of certio
rar the two latter will be tried at the Court
Of Queens Bench. Rudio is or will shortly be here
to give evidence against the doctor. "The Man in
the Streets, Of the Morning Star, is evidently dis
inclined to let him 60 back again, being assured Of
his guilt in the Waterloo Bridge mutiiation 1t
is supposed that DR.. Bern I'D will be found guilty.
and that the publishers will be acquitted Mr.
Edwin James IL especially and auriferousy retained
for the defence in each case
The Prince of Wales confirmed yesterday
morning at Windsor. an event which has been
aDXOusiy looked forward to, particularly by the
tradespeople of the West End as it is expected that
be will soon take up his residence at Marlborough
House and keep separate royal establishment.
Perhaps the country may not have the same cause
asked for and voted of 100000 year. However,
he has been q very good boy. and ii he will but go
on improvingy and follow in the honorable steps
OF. his royal mother, we shall have to com
plain.
On the fifth of March 1856, the new Italian Opera,
Covent Garden built, after the destruction Of
q former one erected more than century previous
by the famous Rich. Of" Beggars Opera" celebrity,
was unhappiy destroyed by fire at the close Of
BAL miasque; and now, after heightened period of
litigation. which has prevented earlier movements,
We find an entirely new and most splendid edifce
rising with fairy like rapdity from its foundations
and promised to be open TO the public in the middle
of May, little more than six months from its com
mencCment.
Your correspondent has. by the kindness and
under the escort Of the well known, talented and
most interchangeable treasurer. M. Poteaux. been ena
bled TO make thorough examination Of the building
and been permitted also 10 inspect the plans and
drawings OF the different parts interior as well as
exterior, so that may venture to give some descrip
ton Of what IL and il TO be- for the satisfaction Of
your transatlantic readers.
The intended theatre is perfectly new, the ruins Of
the old one having been cleared away to their very
foundations; and to the untutored eye the immense
walls OF brick and mortar, rising to the height Of
nearly hundred feet above the street, present little
more than chaos of building materials. that might
almost vie in magnitude with the pyramids Of the
Pharoahs. Enough, however, may be discerned,
after the first explanations have been given, to
enable one TO form some general conception Of the
design, though even at this late period all presents
such appearance Of dust. hustle and confusion
that, were we not assured that all the carpentry
work, upholstery interior fittings scenery and stage
decorations were in forward state Of preparation
elsewhere, any prospect OF the theatre being com
plete and ready for an audience in six brief
weeks would be purely fabulous. Mr.. eye,
however, has ere now rubbed Aladdns lamp
to some purpose in his Gatherings for the
public and when We recollect the all but
nsuperable difficulties that he has already surnount
ed and that he has the invaluable aid of Sir Charles
Barry ~ an architect and the enterprisng Messrs.
little doubt that all will be ready for the opening
day; and our only hope is that the public WILL by
their liberal patronage, duly reward Mr.. eye for
noble, 20 mighty an enterprise.
The edifice which, unlike its predecessor stands
cast and west-that IL with the stage in the latter
direction-is about 240 feet in external length be-
ing about l22 feet broad between the external walls,
and just 100 feet high from the floor OF the pit 10 the
roof outside. These external measurements, how
ever give idea IL the space Of the interior: for
the entrance hall passages starcases and corridors
all separated by substantial brick walls from the
main body II the house, necessarily occupy much
space 80 that the internal dimensions are so feet In
height from the centre Of the domellko ceiling TO the
lowest part of the pit flooring, the breadth at the
proscenium being 6b feet and the length from the
front OF the stage 20 the back Of the centre box Is
feet. In short regards altitude 1t will be almost
thirty feet higher than that recently burned down
and twenty-five higher than that Of her Majestys in
the Haymarket: being thus, except in width Of
stage, large as Ia Scala, the celebrated theatre
NJ Milan. Ample amends. however. will be made by
the depth Of stage which extends $50 feet from the
orchestra 10 the back walls thus giving ample
room and verge enough for the gorgeous pageants
and professions required in our grandcr operas.
Unlike almost all other opera houses he geyer the
new sale Of Covent Garden will be Of semicrculsr
shape, ending In straight lines towards the stage,
and not Of the recuryed horse shoe form, which un
ayoidaby precudes several boxes either side from
q fair view Of the performance In another par
tcular again. the theatre will be distinguished:
for instead Of there being some half dozen tiers Of
lnCOnyenlently tmhU DONe-. rdtner pigeon nOleS,
here will be three noble tiers only Of spacious boxes
nine feet high. and with ample room for the accom-
mediation Of the occupants who hitherto have certain
ly had ample ground Of complaint in this matter. The
grand tier Ia 10 comprise thirty-two boxes aversg.
ing about twelve feet in width; and there will be
about ninety more, including the smaller boxes. on
level with the amphithestre just above the three
principal tiers. IL may be estimated, therefore,
that the boxes will bold comfortably about 200
persons, which sssuredly many can gain o
view Of the stage and hear properly the vocal efforts
Of the arfisfss thereon. We may add. that the
Queens box u 10 be the right Of the house and
20 have handsome retiring rooms, with a separate
entrance and staircase in Hart street. the &c
principle "a in the late building designed by Alban0.
As regards the pit. about three ffths of Il will tie
laid out in stalls, with ample room for passing TO
and fro without inconvenience; and there are TO
be eleven Of rather than two feet each IN
breadth, these will accommodate about three hun
dred persons; added 10 which there are 70 be ten
rows % open pit septs behind calculated 10 hold
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