Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-17
English Opera Troupe.

Last evening the above talented company APP
Epcarcd in Aubcr's grand opera Of tho Crown Da
mond and all who were fortunate as to be
present will ever bear it in mind as the greatest
musical triumph that ever took place in Lynch
burg. The plot of the Crown Diamond is at once
romantic, elcitng musical powers which charac
tcrizc only the highest of operate production 49,
Madame DuRANp and Miss IlopsoNs celebrated
Duet of Charming Indeed" was one Of the finest
performances nave ever listened to, though not
to the determcnt of other beautiful songs of which
this opera is repletc. In order TINT our readers
may have a better understanding Of the character
of this most beautiful opera, suhioin the argu,
ment: "Thc King of Portugal having become deeply
in debt, the young Qucen On coming to the throne,
determines TO find some means to clear the cncum-
brances, without resorting to taxation or any OPP
pressiye measures and in order to obtain the need
full funds she secretly disposes of the Crown jew
els, which being chiefly Brazilian Diamonds, of
fabulous size and purest water ARE of enormous
value. To prevent, however. the discovery Of their
loss. she hits upon plan OF disgu sing herself ms
n Zingari, and among the mountacs Of Estrama-
dura, she finds a band of people who are vom6r,,
these she employs to tabricatc false diamonds to
replace the real ones in the royal Crown. Having
taken the chief of the gang, (Rcbocdo) partially
into her conference.-the describes herself as one
of the Queens maids of Honor and prevails on
him to present her under the name Of La Catarina
to the Gang his niece the daught Of their for
mer Chief and as such entitled to their respect
and obedience.
,-,,;to 10 1ttE IL.
means of communication are secret subtcrrancnn
paths, leading from the neighborhood of Lisbon
to n cave in the mountains. On one of her visits,
a young nobleman, Don lIenriquez to Dc Sandova,
is driven Ivy storm to take shelter among tho rocks
aud there discovered by the gang who rob, and
are about to use him very roughly when Catarna' 6
,oppprtune arrival protects him from their rage
The romantic adventure and beauty of the suppo-
sed Zingari, makes deep impression on Don Hen
riqucz and his personal qualifications are no less
attractive to La Catarina in the midst of their
discourse, however. shc receives intelligence oflho
unexpected arrival of patrol sent by the Minis
ter of the Interior to cxter1ninatc the Robbers,
and the band are compelled to fly, disguised rs
Monks, they meet the Soldiers, who in reverence
to their supposed holy Office, fall on their knee
and present arms, while the brigands male g,od
their retreat.
The scene removes 10 the castle of Compo May
or, Minister of the Interior, where Don Henriaue,
has arrived to fulfil a contract of marriage will
his cousin, Diana; but the image Of he lovely gu,
law haunts him. and in the midst o the esiyit;e
she enters-her carriage having been broken dow,
On her journey: Don Heuriquez entreats Diana t.
aid her escape, which Diana (who is in love will
Don Sebastian, a young of6cer) consents to do, OF
condition that Don IIenriquez will refuse to sig,
the marriage contract. and free her without expo
Sing her to the displeasure Of the Count, her ia
} Their. Wesrs next conducted to the palace, wher