The New York herald., 1862-09-08
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL.


Of Ticns whose engagement commences the 18th Of
November Win regard 70 tho other operatic
mens talked Of they arc still emb ryo, In
while the managers at the other side
dcavoring TO scduce from all native vocaiists
Carlotia Patti has propositions both from tho
Royal Italian Opera aud her Maiestys theatre. Mr.
Gye offers her 81 $50 month and engagement Of four
years. Mr. Mapeson tenders her nearly the sum,
with carriage aud other advantages The nducement 70
accept the former is that Madame Strakosch is included
in the arrangement al salary Of 81 900 month. On
the other hand Carotta would be brought direct com
petition with her sister Adcns which We hardly
think would prove agreeable to her. This considera
tioa may induce her to accept Mr.. Maplesons
propositions, although the term Of the engagement Is
shorter, being only for twelve months fresh osr has
been made TO Miss Kellogg from her Majestys theatre
81 200 mouth and benedt the Inducements held out
1t would appear that proportion sinking poll
tcaly In the consideration Of English cousins we are
rising artstcaly in their estimation. II 10 consoling TO
find that though held by them to the civilized world
little better than savages they yet DO not scorn to be
indebted to in matters evncng high state Of rsdne
ment.
We understand that . season Of German Opera wiz
commence the 18th, under the direction Of Karl An
schultz. at No. 4s5 Broadway (watack's old thsAtrs).
The following artists engagsd-Mme Rutter, Mno
Tohannsen Nine Berkel and Misses CUNT, LOti, Wc,n
ch Graf Rudolphson and Hartmann. II Is proposed 70
perform the best operas Of kozart Beethoven, Weber
Marschner, Auber Lortzng. Feotow, Herold and Nco
lais "I.ustgo Weber Won Windsor" We Can only wish
success to the enterprise
Mr.. Florence wound up his season at waack's on
Saturday with farewell benefit which very well at
tended. Amongst q number Of distinguished persons
present General Corcoran and Colonel Nugent OF
the Sixty y-nnth, aud their families. AT the close of the
hnfnw
curtain the former addressed the audience in short
Speech which, after thanking the public and the press
the generous support that had been given him he
stated that he hoped shortly open theatreof his
the performance OF the class Of light entertain
in which he had been SO happy as TO win their
favor during the last few months. The announcement
received with great applause Touching the actua
results Of Mr. Fiorences operations glad
learn that instead Of closing with loss, as was at one
time apprehended he winds up with the handsome sum
Of 81, GOO and above all expenses. The notable
Of the have been the complimentary bene
1T to Mrs. Florence upon which occasion her sisters
Mrs Barney Williams and Mrs. Geo. + Browne appeared
the visits Of the Spanish General Prm and Generals
Meagher and Corcoran ia the two latter cases the Affairs
amounting to popular ovations Five pieces were
produced during the season with less success
viz-The buresques of the "Lady OF Lyons 'Fra Da-
voo" and "Ely OConnor;' tho comedetta Of "Orango
ossoms and the local farce called the Returned volun
eern Mr and Mrs Florence will, after weeks rest,
engagement the 10th at Grove theatre
Washington.
This week will be the last Of the engagement; Of the
Ravel troupe at Nbios The season just run by them
has, all things considered, been wonderfully prosperous
one. Tonight and tomorrow 'srhe Red Gnolne" will
given last tme. The performances tomorrow
evening arc for benefit Of Madame Marzet Mr. For
-est opens the 18th.
Miss Bateman has been drawing fine houses all the
week although playing but single character. Her Rosa
Gregoro like her Julia, standa rd part, and will al
ways bear few nights repetition This evening she ap
pears as Geraldine, in her mothers play OF tina.
maine The cast, with two unimportant excep-
tons, will be the Same as that Of last season.
The grand complimentary benefit to Manager Fleming
of this evening" at the Academy Of Music The
arrangements under the direction Of committee OF
which james T. Brady, Esq, is chairman The enter.
tanments offer the best evenings amusement that can
he presented single bill aud will embrace drama,
| burIetta, a concert, ballet, and negro mnstreisy
Amongst the numerous artists who have volunteered
Mrs Sedey Brown Miss Ada Clifton,
Miss Evclype Lyons, Mrs. L. Hill, Sgnor Miranda, W j..
r. Thomas, Master Willie Barncsmore Papc. Mile. An.
META Galett, and Chisys Minstres. There is every
Indication OF a ded house.
Mr.. Nixou's resumption Of musical entertainments
at Cremone Gardens last week has made q marked diff
creuce in the appearance Of his audiences Both in
oshion and numbers they have gained thereby. II Mr.
Nixon would maintain the popularity Of his establish
ment be will have to keep 10 the standard which
opened 1t. To-day complimentary benefit is TO be
given to him in the form Of grand fsle champNre.
Joe Jefferson will not return TO New York before next
spring After his departure from Australia he will pay
another professional visit to California.
Professor Anderson giving exhibitions in Canada, and
talks Of leaving shortly for England
Maggie Mitchell is playing to crowded houses at the
Arch street theatre, Philadelphia.
Miss Richings her father commence engagement
tins week in Buffalo.
The new piece, "Down South" which was brought out
asst week the Boston Museum has with favorable
reception.
The Washington theatre which has recently been alter
q and upholstered advertised being to let. This
ught be good theatrical the capital from
the nuHlber of military that congregaed
here
The Saratoga papers speak OF the recently given
by Goschak FOR the sick and wounded soldiers tho
ages and fashionable that they have bad for many
years. The Of $500, clear OF all expenses, was
alized aud Il decided by the committee that It
should form tho nucleus of subscription to be called
IN honor OF the donor "Tbe Gottschak fund" Mr. Gotts
chslks services acknowledged by the following
Nr. l.. N. GorrsCHA'-.-
DEAR sIR-The undersigned, the committee represent
ths visitors OF Saratogs, who attended the concert
gwen by you for the benefit OF the and wounded SOL
ers OF be army OF the United States beg leave
the thanks OF their constituents for tho qualification
you them IN the entertainment Of last evenir/
Very rarely been their good fortune TO enjoy 81
perfect exhibition Of the most accomplished talent,
and witaoss its devotion 10 bctier, cause.
II is your happiness 10 have anticipated the
nobe sentiment which has flied the heart of
this Community, and which has promptly
responded your wish IN doing this you have not ouy
secured the esteem o these you have greatly Obliged
yen have also afforded most honorable testimony
the patriotic sensby with which you esrd the sacred
need of country IN the moment OF its severcst trial.
With the kDdest Acknowledgements OF those repre-.
and good wishes for your future welfare.
very truly yours. Mliard FILLMORE John Y. Ken
neiy, Robert l.. Stuart, Rufus n King, x. Hyde Wal
worth, John G. Hamilton Samuel A. Foote, and others
A handsome gold snuff box has been presented TO Mr..
Gottschak by the ladies' OF tho committee as further