The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-11
Operate and Dramatic Natter


BrOoklyr Opera Mouse, with 'n Guiramento" and then
the debut Of Miss Isabella Bskey who being young
pretty and gifted with sweet fresh and ayreeabe voice.
made quite saticn Miss Hiny cho Sc Lucia for her
tsbut, and has since sung Leonora the "Trovatore
Rssina in the Barber Zerlina don GiovauEi) Adslga
in SNorma ard the Page Cher best 7clc) in Un Bale
in Meschera" sgnorins Elena, prima donna in the
Grisi style, made Ter debut Clan. 3 Lucreza Borga
and has since sung Donna Era in Doa Giovanni the
latter very good performances very unpopular role
Pending the production Of ,he opera, "Marths,'
Ernan and the t'scilian veepcrsp were gwen (heyes
pers at Brooklyn ony) The performance Of sMartha'
by Coson, Phillips, Brigaoli and sasin wns especially
excellent
Gun Ballo in Maschera' was brought out ae the New
York Academy on the 1ltSof Febrrary and ias had
greater success than any opera since the "Tcyaore"
The score had something for all tastes. One amateur
would declare for the Pages pretty air in the st act
others were enyanced with tie fine duet admirably
sung by Colson and Brgnol, and the laughing chorus
another party claimed FERRIS in the as
the gem OF the opera, while not few young
and maidens found their qualification in getting into
hideous mask and calico domino promenade in the
ball scene The opera very carefully done under the
superntendenee Of Muzo, who has greatly distinguished
himself by his clever and gentlemany administration
While in the height Of its popularity the "Bsllo
debut in "Rigoietto," which give, on Wednesday,
9TH Stige making his rentree in the part Miss
Kelloggs Gda only moderate success but she re-
peated II on the next Saturday and showed marked i'm
provement On last Saturday she sung Linda and took
another step forward, displaying much dramatic
power and artistic enthusiasm than before.
After the Kellogg excitement we had a mediocre
performance of "Don Giovanni" and the Brook
lyn habitues were RECALLED with the "Puritani." The
"Pouto' announced here, but not given, several
Of the artists being Ill.
''Norma" given for the last night at Brooklyn,
Madame Anna Bishop replacing Madame Coson, who
i'll. At the Matinee Madame DOrmy replaced Miss Phil
lips, who was the sick list These the only
changes during the season. which is remarkable when
consider that the artists did double the usual
Of work. The artists their profits to Brooklyn,
where sixteen performances have been given TO
teen and two matiaees here The Opera being new
sensation for friends across the water, and
their local pride being aroused they filled
the theatre nearly every night. Whether this
thusiasm will ever be rekndled will be question OF
great Importance to future managers
Elsewhere the Opere seems to flourish WELL We hear
from New Orleans that Adena Patti has sung Valentine
Giles Huguenots') In French, drew . crowded house,
and made great that the role Of Dinorah
('Ie Pardon de PloermepD has been allotted to her.
the Cubans in Lucia that she has been reengagcd.
At the German Sadt theatre last week they brought
out 0fenbachs burlesqno opera Orpheus with Madame
heaubert, iNle Scheller, Messrs. Mcaubert, Knorr,
Klein and Krling, in the principal roles The prime
donnie highly praised by competent judges "orphcus
made hit, and is to be represented this evening.
The English Opera at Nblos closed last week
II WINS not successful.
The theatres have been quite dull latterly, and the
public waiting for sensation. During the week
Miss Cushnan played Meg McYrilies Nancy Sykes Lady
Teazle and Katharine OBTAINING Of the shrew'), and
finished her engagement at the Winter Garden Satur
day. She is to be succeeded by Miss Jane Coombs who
makes her reree to night In Margaret Emore GLOVES
Sacrifce'), Mr. J. W. Wallack, Jr Mathew Elmore.
AT wallack's theatre the benefits Mr.. Moss,
the worthy treasurer appeals TO his friends this evening
Mrs. Cowley's capital comedy, "a Bold Stroke for IIus
band" is the piece. Mrs. oey, Mr.. Blake and Mr. Wal
cot viii reappear after cong of several weeks The cast
includes also the Of Mr. Lester waack, Misses
and Morant. Mr.. Bhke's benefit takes place
Wednesday, when "ne Road to Ruin" will be acted.
AT Niblos Garden Mr. Forrest will play Richeeu To-
night To the Rpnzan Ballet Troupe and Mr. f.
s chanfrau will appear ola Bayadere' is in rehearsal
At Laura Keene's theatre sThc Seven Sisters' still
holds undispued sway. The play has reached its
hundred and .enth night.
At the New Bowery theatre local drama, by Mr..
G. H. Andrews, called 'The Cock of the Walk" will be
produced this evening, with new English play "Smon
Jennings" and 'The Lottery Ticket"
At the Union (latc Nationally theatre a temperance
drama, "Ten Nights in Barroom," will be produced,
with two other pieces.
AT Barnum's Museum drama, stGanelli, or the
Children Of the Zincah will be produced today, with
new scenery, appointments, &C., &c.
The field of African opera Is now occupied exclusively
Az. al aft. fful
programme, winding up with the immortal "Dixie."
HyISG HArI.-A concert for the benefit Of Mr. Ere
deric widows will be given here Tuesday. Mr.. Wild
dows well kno IN teacher and composer, and IA num-
Der best resident artists will assist in the concert
the programme Of which is excellent
ARTISTIC MovENNSTs.-The New Orleans papers state
that the "varietes Volunteers military corps com
posed OF actors engaged In Mr. Owens company, have
not yet paradcd and that they seriously intended
TO do 30. Miss Bateman has appeared at the Rich
mond (va) theatre in her mothers play "Geraldne"
The Dispatch speaks in very complimentary forms of the
youthful tagedienWe. drama, "xarriages are not
made in Heaven written by Mr. Charles G. Rosenberg,
OF this city, been successfully performed at the Wal
nut street theatre, Philadelphia Mr.. and Mrs w. ).
Florence are Boston AT the French theatre In this
city, last week, d. Colson, the husband Of the cee-
brated prima donna, made his first appearance,
as Plantcrose, in "Ies Pauvrcs de Paris"
a capital performance The Continental theatre,
Philadelphia, opened on Monday last Mr. Henry viii
lard having leased this establishment, has thoroughly
renovated IT, II has been painted papered and regdcd.
The ring has been boarded over the stage brought out
in the shape Of crescent, and new orchestra and
orch stra STALE bslt. Among the company the fol
lowing:-Chares Il. Thorn, acting manager ]. G. Han
ley, stage manager John Donnelly, business manager
Harry Chapman and wife, Mrs. Charles X Thorn Mrs.
Lngard, Harry Lapgdon thomas Thorn James Pilgrim,
o. b Collins, Gerald Fitzgerald, Emily Mestayer, Miss g
Cbapm and Miss Annie lowering.
The OIL Excitement I'm Misunderstanding
OF CIains.
From the Wheeling Intolligcncer, March
Mr.. A. Pollock has Just returned non the kanaShG
oil regions and has kindly furnished w few items,
which know will 10 interesting az am thing else in
these oily times There is large influx o. strangers al
Parkersburg from oil parts OF the country. The hsyas
about the place night and day do little else than maize
out esses. proviso1f and hardware houses feel te ~
OF the present panic. The searboiw and he ral
roads arc having heavy receipts IRON the oil intersss
Kanawba river In literally GO cred With Tat
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