The New York herald., 1862-09-19


MENcEMENr OF OPERArIoNs.-The doubts that
have hitherto clouded the prospects of the
theatres and Opera for the coming season have
been dispelled by the glorious series Of victo-
ries with which General Mcclellan is closing up
the campaign in Maryland. Universal conf
dence has taken the place Of distrust, and the
first effect of the relief experienced from the
suspense which has so long hung over the com-
munity is the crowding Of all the places Of
public amusement. The appearance which they
have presented all the week is the best index
that can be afforded Of the firm faith enter
tanned that we are approaching the termination
of our troubles. On Monday, after General
McClellans first satisfactory dispatches had
been received, every place of amusement in the
city felt the influence Of the news. Forrest
played Hamlet to a thousand dollar house, and
the receipts at Miss Bateman's "Macbeth" were
over seven hundred-a large sum for the Win
ter Garden. Cremorne, Barnum's, the min
strels, and the theatres at the east side of the
town, all participated in the benefits resulting
from this reaction in public feeling Since then
there has been an increase rather than falling
off in the receipts Of the different houses. On
Wednesday Forests Richelieu drew together
the largest audience that has ever been assem-
bled within the walls Of Niblo's.
Under such circumstances we cannot see how
any further doubt can be entertained as to the
prospects of opera for the winter. In an artis-
tic point Of view, nothing can be more satisfac-
tory than the arrangements entered into In
stead of the season 1--WE employ the word in its
largest sense) being covered by the operations
of single company or manager, it will pre-
sent to the public three distinct combinations,
Offering each in its way, unusual attractions
On Monday next Mr.. Nixon, a name new to
operate enterprises, though not to kindred
speculations, opens the Academy with COM
pany of whom Miss Carlotta Patti is to be the
bright particular star. We need not tell such
OF our readers as are familiar with the merits of
this accomplished vocalist in the concert room
that her debut on the operatio stage is an event
Of very great interest. And that interest will
be enhanced by the complete disappearance on
this occasion Of the physical obstacle that has
hitherto prevented her following in the foot
steps Of her distinguished sister. With q voice
of more extended compass than that of most
living singers, method cultivated to the highest
point Of excellence, and youth and personal
charms to back them, there cannot be q ques-
ton as to Miss PATHS triumphant success in her
new career. Following close upon the two
weeks experiment of Mr.. Nixon will come the
veteran imprssario Ullman, first with Mile.
Cordier, and then with Mile. Titiens,
VINO, it ID now positively stated, will COM
mencs her engagement in the second week
of November. With these, and other attrac-
tions, Ullman will carry on me season until the
end of February, when Maretzek will return
with his newly engaged troupe from Havana
and occupy the Academy during the months Of
March and April. Here is promise Of . winters
amusement fof our music Loving public such as
we have not had for several years past. Thatit
will be remunerative to all c6ncerhed, notwith-
standing the gloomy forebodings that have been
indulged in, the experience Of the past week
leaves, we think, but little doubt The rebel
lion once crushed, OF in fair way Of being so,
people will be induced to compensate them
selves for their past anxieties by little more
indulgence than usual in the pleasures Of the
theatre.
Our STATE ELEcTIoN.--The democrats have
ppt Seymour in the field as their candidate for
Governor, and the republicans have hold their
primary meetings to elect delegates to their
nominating convention. Whom they will nomi-
nate is as yet doubtful. A strong party Of the
Seward or conservative republicans are under
stood to be in favor Of the nomination of Gene
raj Dix. On the other hand, the radical destruc-
tive Chase republicans are pledged TO support
some out-and-out abolitionist, like Fremont or
General Wadsworth. II General Dix be nomi-
mated he will undoubtedly be elected and Sey-
mour will stand no chance against him. II
,.ether Fremont or General Wadsworih be nori-
mated, Seymour will be elected easily. Still the
radical, destructive republicans will make
strong effort to nominate an abolition candi-
date; for they had rather secure tho election Of