The New York herald., 1861-10-11

aucps In vvhch
am placed masat imperative upon mo to address y,u
this letter.
In February last unanimous vote OF the directors
gave ne the else OF the Academy of Music for se tpcrp
lhlnedateg after paid tho hands of Mr k.ssinnd
the sem o. two thousand dollars as security. AZ the
TN, sppod for the Ac"temy, ard succoc Do tnobtan-
ing ~ W. country suHe ed fr m potcal daiclfts The
cary 81 t.ment u wlsch c.niicntly cxpeol, on
!he M ism Of April Fort Sumter fell, dcarei but
Ne victory Of the Union troops anil te restp alton Of
pcf5e beofe tho fst Of October acccpea MS I'm.
dsxbtcd facts. -
In May proceeded to Europe and dIng ms very short
pay succcededn engaging some nrst artists for
shis winters OPERA and Nine. Ristori with her entire
troupe, for September, 1852 lesirors judging with
my own eyes 81 tn state OF tho codlry u, hasened back
to New YORK where arrived fe~e DAYS before the bat
Tie OF Bu rua the unfortunate rcat OF which destroy
all prescnthope for tho spec ~ rasorai Of tho Union
The dlcuties and risks attending AN operate enter.
prise cvea In prosperous tnscs nly known to YOU
all In ne actual distracted state Of the country they
iar greater, and, In the opini,n Of everybody ov n the
attempt at giving opera is ptonoancci Ioy This at-
temt1 am willing to make, and shall throw it all tho
eaerSr can clnnand and have not yet given up all
hope " being able 10 fulfil my cations provided some
facilities were extended " ny the directors some
encstrage ment be held ont toincpy tho stockholders.
Tic facilities asked from the al eciors am happy to
say have been granted although can this year only III
afford TO the rent upon before the break
INC out OF the war, yet 1'did not ask for any re &c
tal knowing MS do the expenses Of the corporation
and the absolute necessity Of kc ping the Academy out
81 debt require however som materia aid 10
me IN risking he attempt OF giving opera under ch din
cutes, and to obtain that .op. lasc my long
benehc irs, have taken event
years-and for which l make the most satis actory
arrangements. Chorus, orch sa. employees and several
Mtsts volunteer their two performances
which else would cost 81 sOo and il the stockhoiers
would take certain Of tickets to dispose Of
among their fricnds believe 10 be able to realize
which Will be OF material all in carrying out plans.
know tho sentiments OF many among you, who arc
anxious Of having the Academy kept open. not for their
personal qualification, bat the bad effect
the closing Of the first and most celebrated establishment
III America would produce in the South and Europe, be-
sides throwing one hundred ana fty persons out
wi Thac tlsllu of
the New Orleans Opera House have snbsc ibed the mun-
cent sum OF $50 900 in addition to the regular subscr
OF $3.50 per night for season OF sixty performances
enable the manager TO keep the Opera House open My
demands are far more moderate desire Only that every
sockholdcr might dispose OF certain unit Of tick
n tho rate Of five to ten tickets according to individual
bcratytor every share he may possess the tickets
be good for any one OF the two evenings of October II
and 81.
Tie tickets will be 81 each to admit either one OF the
two peri FINANCES
shall, moreover give full value for them On tho
first night Chursday October III shall produce the
Pallo in Maschera' and the second (Monday Octo-
ber ~ two new operas, never bsofe given in America
"Betly by nonizotti, and the charming little french
opera coRiiqnoow the rago in Paris Les Noces
Jeanette" There will be given, in a'ditin, the same
evening, concert and other entertainments.
These performances will present several features of In
tercst.
season, made her hrst appea ance any stage,
and, under the most unlavorable circgnlstane.s ),
achieved signal success, will take tie leading
parts in the Italian OpeSa Of "Up Ballo in Mas,
chcra's and il the Fronch Opera u uLcs Noccs DC
jeanette" Thanks to her extraordinary musical organ
zatiun the enthusiasm for her art ,nremt,ng app
during the hast six months the friendly avice q
Nss Charlotte Cushnlan, who fully approaching the rare
dramatic genns OF the young American artist took her
the most lively interest up to the day OF her departure
Miss keloggaccordiDg the opinion inauy professors
and amateurs, who have heard her within the last few
weehs-can now claim q foremost position IN the art
wocl position which the leading opera house in En-
ro.ethc Royal Italian era Of LondJn, where she pfoa-
bly, ~illappear n iew mon,hsw III surely aud readily
ackDUw ledge, in the of Miss Auena Patti judy
g from tue eject produced at the rehearals conf
IDENTITY premise you surprise at tho remarkable pro-
grcss Miss Kellogg has made since the co.e Of
the last season. both regards voice, singing dra
matte expression, and, American you cannot hut
feel doIiy interested in the wonderful nc ohcyemort by
young American girl who three years ago. hardly knew
anything Of music, and nothing bat her native ionguc
aud now is found fully competent sug Of the most
dlicult roles in tic original languages
second-Miss Ilukley, who in short time has become
general avoritc has been honored with engagement
NJ the Italian Opera in Havana for which she Will depart
in few days. You viii therefore have only oppor-
tnnty Of adnirng her once more the lively page
tho Bai.o in Maschera, and to acc her in y.le
II the opera OF "Bcy," one OF DJnizottas best, and
never before given in America.
ThirdTho first appearance signcr M,ncusi late pr
mo baritone from the Tacon, IN Havana.
Fourth--ThC last appearance Of S;gnor Brignoli who
after an unintcrrupedy brilliant of upwards Of
seven years. has--o the great regret of his numerous
friends and the pubic-ally dee rmined to return 10
Europe and accept there of the engage.
nonts offered to him. and of gnor snsiu Of tho best
blssi WHO sang America, who has signed contract
with tho scala, OF Milan
Fifth--A concert On the second evening by Miss Car
early YOUTH the operate stags has lost bright orna
ment Miss Aelina Patti principally Indebted to the
admirable teashing OF Miss Carptta fer the brancy
her execution.
Tho directors, ator having taken my letter into con-
sideration, have arrived at the conclusion that my de-
Iands reasonable, and after having endorsed them
have ad 'ressed you circular. You must pardon nv
troubling you likewise but anxious you should be
fully informed OF all particulars. should not meet with
The expected lbcray those two evenings it would
certainly Disc age me TO SO through the trouble risk
ami anxiety o. season ~ 1imes Of war. BV am coNa
have only to remember the many nights Of Opera have
given y0Csxty to seventy every year instead Of forty
rs stipulated in my lease the numerous great atistsf
have presented the magnificent manner which have
produced the most difficult and costly Operas tho
losses entailed upon by the financial and political
dcrltes since became the manager Of the Opcra the
intend 10 make Of your berality the enjoyment
you will derive this winter from the Opera and that the
income it will bring to tho Academy will carry it un
scathet-nay brNanty-through this portcntons year.
Nor you have many difficulties in the disposal of such
limited amount Of tickets amongst those Of your friends
who many times have oeeG Invited by you your seats
and boxes. am, gentlemen, yoar obcdieat servant,
B. UILMAN
CIRCULAR OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE NEW YORK
ACADEMY TO THE STOCKHOLDERS
Tine directors OF the New York Academy Music have
petition from Mr.. b. Ulnan the present
essee Of tho Academy Cor operatic entertainments So
letting the co operation Of the Board to aid him in his
Efforts to the necessary to carry his
CONTRACT.
Tho directors considering the present disturbed state
OF the country the loss the manager Of fall season
almost entirely supported by transient soourners
citytLe necessity TO keep open the Academy, only
for the amusement IL affords the stockholders and music
loving citizens hut u slwdespite civil war that calls
quarter million of TO the leld-despitc the treasure
promptly found TO supply them ncccssares and wars
expensive requisitcsve hot compelled close our
institutions OF art and intellectual amusement or debar
citizens their usual pleasure Of opera.
The directors therefore, having resolved support Mr.
Ulman in his audabe intentions, by subscribing for
tickets for bis benefit in the ratio Of from five to ten
tickets pr share Of 81 ,ck do respectfully uggc you
fellow proprietor Of the Acadsmy the plea OF interest
well good policy, to do ikowse-to subscribe ibc
rally for Mr. Uiman benefit tickets Ia order 10 give him
The requisite aid TO inaugurate the comiDg By
order Of the Board. y. kINGSl.AND, Secretary.
OCTOBER, 2, 1861.
CIRCULAR OF MR. ULLMAN TO THE RESIDENTS OF
BROOKLYN.
ACADEMY OF Music BROOKLYN, Oct. 3. 1851.
DEAR SR:-You probably aware that nee obtained
lease Of the Brooklyn Academy Of Music for the opera
season. now about to commence, has broken out
which has tenod increased the risks Of that at all times
difficult enterprise, and ia the opinion oi many preclues
to make this attempt, and am confident Of success
TO enbia me to do So require some encoafa cement
and have determined 10 give two gala nights IL Bscsk
lyn Saturday october ~ and Tuesday October 90
and l hole that, member of the Philharmonic ard
therefore a lover OF music you will honor ON this
occasion with your presence and induce likewise your
friends TO 90
l believe, moreover 20 have some claims upon the
liberaly of the Brooklyn public, for have worked
zaousy for their eniStain'ncnt for many years aud