The New York herald., 1862-01-10

Madame Crisis Farewell Psrformance-
Intense Enthusiasm OF the Audience
An Amusing Incident.
(From the London News, Dec. 26.
pearance on apv stage in the United Kingdom . being
the occasion OF her farewell benefit at the Theatre Royal
Dublin The attendance was numerous though not quite
much so as might have been expected under the
cumstancss The opera was ''Norma, and the cast
braced Miss Ellen Conran (Adegisa), Sgnor Ciampi
(Oroveso), and Sgnor Gavan (Pollio), the favorite
prma herself being Of course the Norma AS the
performance proceeded the enthusiasm Of the audience
displayed itself with true Irish vigor when any oppor
tunity called IL FORTH and Madame Grisi repeatedly
summoned before the curtain receiving each time
the customary floral tributes Of admiration. In these
honors Miss Conran Ghe accomplished daughter
OF distinguished musician in Dublin) participated
TO an almost equal extent Madame Grs always leading
her forward TO lot the audience that she considered
her deserving object Of their applause. When at the
close Of tho performance Madame Grsi led forward
10 receive the final ovation the pauds which greeted
nsr aDunaany testified 70 tns popular s peisa M a.
It, farewell address, framed as 1t were in flowers, was
at this lowered the feet Of the great ats by
. cord attached to each side OF the upper gallery
The address having been presented to Madame Grs by
Miss Ellen Conran, amid outburst OF the widest enhu
sasm Mr. Russell the representative Of Mr. Beae on this
OCCASION forward and delivered the following reply
from the renowned prma donna, who was overpower
Cd by emotion that she felt herself unequal TO the task Of
DEAR FRiESDs-I have SO many things to say to you,
which oil my heart and would find utterance by my lips,
that should require time and tranquility to arrange and
To express them worthiy But how can find this
sary csnness In moment full Of the various emotions
which agitate and excite my feeingsY must therefore,
sdsquat. expression which feel For how can possibly
express to you my gratitude for the many proofs Of long
enduring sympathy and affection which the good and gene
rous rishmen, and especially you citizens Of Dublin,
have showered upon not only now but heretoforeY
And how can express to the regret and grief which
gratitude and unchaSgeable aascton@wiII cherish an
eternal remembrance Of all that owe to you. May God
grant to your beautiful Ireland all the happiness and
prosperity 1t would desire and 80 well deserves This Is
the prayer of daughter OF the old Roman nation, who
will always feel towards green Erin towards her
native land. Adeu, then, since SO it must be Were
younger would say till our next meetng" but love-
like Providence Is everywhere, and wherever may be
my heart will share your joys and your God
The reading Of the address frequently interrupted
BY vehement plauds, in which the whole house joined
and Madame Grsi retired from ne scene deeply affected
by this popular manifestation. On her departure from
the theatre vast crowd had assembled outside the build
ing; an open carriage occupied by gentlemen bearing
hambeaux in various coors drawn up front of the
stage door, followed by Madame Crisis carriage, to
which four horses attached and the top Of which
were mounted several persons bearing torches The
procession thus formed proceeded Morrisons Hotel
where Madame Gris alighted amid the renewed demon
OF her ADMIRERS at whose request she appeared
he many proofs Of kind esteem which she had SO often
received from the Irish public The accamations Of the
people were continued with such unabaed ervor that
Madame Grsi to their surprise less than their delight
sang with her accustomed sweetness and expression,
stanza from "Jhe Last Rose of Summer and when she
had concluded the tumult great that had been
continued the interference Of the police might have been
necessary but Madame Gris, reterating her thanks,
gracefully Withdrew.
MADAME GRIsI AND THE IRISH TOWN COUNCILLOR.
The Dublin Freemans Journal gives the following dis
cusson, which took place at meeting Of the i'm
pyovement department Of the Cork Town Council
At the Council, on Monday last about and Madame
Greasy Qaughter) assure ys that people said went
70 visit her in her room, but did not, SIR was only
stairs in bed and il she was up would be introduced to
her by the head proprietor Of the hotel and her hus
band name is "O'Mahonyo." (Roars Of laughter.)
hereby gor forget his name-and he is very much
noysd, her husband is. It said introduced to
would and mistake about only she was not 1p SO he
was very much annoyed when he heard Of IT, and told
him was not the fact She is the greatest player
speaking to her and she bed but that is true She
is very excellent player, and he is very excellent
Mr.. JuIAs-It publicly reported you boosted you
were introduced TO her.
Mr. SHEEHAy-Indeed, was not; but II she was up /
would, by the head proprietor-no mistake about IL.
Mr. WN HsGARTY-There are reporters taking this
logic down.
Mr.. sHEmAS-And why not, sirs 1t was down in the
papers that was introduced to her.
Mr. Hegarty continued for some time to expoetulate
with Mr. sheenan in low tone, and pointing towards
The proceedings then terminated
The Cork Cdrsmion gives the following particulars OF
Ihe cause Of the above'-"I stated by Of the
members Of the Board that the event Mr. Sheehan
lerred TO was the folowingA Cork gentleman seems
introduced Mr.. sheehan TO another gentleman with
large mousache and foreign appearance at the door Of
the Victoria Hotel on Tuesday hast, representing the
foreigner to be Signor Mario, Madame Crisis husband
The Cork gentleman further stated that the distinguished
Italian could not speak English but that he Of i'm.
mensc erocity and desired 70 fight duel with Mr. Shee
ham, account Of the reports that had been circulated
as To Mr. Sheehan having conversed with Madame Grisi
u her bedroom the first morning Of her arrival here.
Mr. sheehan readily the explanations necessary
ihe subject stating the utter ncorrectness Of the report
md his desire to find out its orginators After fur
lhcr conversation all parties got satisfied and Mr. Shee
han Terminated the interview on excellent terms with
his new friend"