The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-10-05

Hartford and Springfield, leaving New York at
p. M, and reaching Boston at in the morning.
Returning leave Boston at P. NJ, and arriving at
New York by 6 A. NJ, in time to connect with the
early train coming South. In this manner cor
respondence prepared in New York and Boston up
to o'clock in the evening will arrive in either
city by the earliest morning business train.
The OrERA.--We inadvertently stated yesterday
that "H Po'iato" would be given at Front street
last night The truth is that "Ernani" will be per-
formed to night and an Polimo" tomorrow even
ing.
ErnaRi has been considered by many musical
judges to be the best composition of Verdi, and
with the exception of the Vespers," we do not
know but that we give it the preference over any
of his works. 1t abounds in many fine choruses
and concerted pieces, (which 40 Carlo Magno" is
probably the most massive, imposing and best con-
structed. There are also fine arias for the tenor
and bassi, and a beautiful cavatina for soprano,
"Ernani, Involami," which Coson will know how to
render. Recurring to our files of last spring we
discover that the role of Erira is one of those in
which this gifted lady then made her greatest i'm
PRESTON and in a notice of the performance at that
time, we said
GAS Elriro, Madame Colson last night proved
herself the great tragic actress. Admirable
her rendering of the first aria, Eraani, Incoiami,
she concentrated all her power in the f"a'e, which
given with intensity of feeling and
expression almost defying description. Her
supplication in behalf of Ernani at the
feet of the merciless Silca, was magnificent out.
burst, which reused to enthusiasm the most stold
spectator. Madame Colson is not on vocalist OF
extraordinary merit but she has also not little OF
that fire which made Rachel the great tragedienne
We recall this brief notice of last season, in order
that the public may understand what is in store for
them tonight. The plot of the Opera is rather an
extravagant one. Ernoni and SIco are rivals for
the hand of Elcira who prefers the former, but no
less person than the King steps in and carries off
EIrra. ,Silra and E,nani then join forces and con-
spire against the King, but are defeated and taken
prisoners. The King magnanmously pardons them
and gives Elvira to ErRan, but in the hour of his
Joy SIca demands from the latter the pledge of his
life, which he had given him during their assoca-
ton, and Ernani accordingly fulfls his obligation
by committing suicide, Elrira in vain pettioning
the uncompromising Silra for mercy. Errani will
personate Ernani, and the Baris the King and
&ivo. We hope to see a full house.
incidentally we learn that the Prince of Wales
will not stop in this city on Monday night, as was
expected, but will enjoy the opera in Philadelphia.
His taste having been consul ted he has decided to
hear Miss Patti in "Martha'' and Madame Colson
in the first act of 'La Trarota." Speaking of the
latter opera reminds that we have recev ed the
following communication, the suggestion of which
we heartily second
Messrs. Editors of tie Erchange:
Could not Trariata be repeated? Hundreds
would go to hear Colson FiolcHa. If the Italian
Opera Company desire another crowded house, let
them announce Traciata, and obige, among many
others,
One WHO Could OBTAIN NO SEAT LAST EVENING.
October A, 1850.
HOLIDAY STREET TuEArRE.-Booth played Richie
lieu last night to a thin house, the weather being
too unproptious for a full one. This fine play of
Bulwer's was put upon the stage with the exempla-
ry attention to proprety, even in minor details
which the management always exhbits-we do not
however regard Mr.. Booth particularly success
ful in this part He takes benefit tonight, and
appears Sir Ed,Odrd Mortimer in the IRON Chest,
a favorite character with his father, and one in
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