The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-05

is plain. When brought up for trial before the
bar of the Senate, as before criminal court,
he will be suspended in bis functions as Presi-
dent and, when convicted, he will be re-
moved, and tho response Of the country viii
be amen Ani that will be the last Of Mr..
Johnson. saa1 I IA. y
A New season Of Italian Opera nj shs French
Theatre. a.st-st s
On the 18th OF this month, next Monday, q
season of Italian opera will be commenced at
the French theatre, Fourteenth street, under
unusual and highly favorable circumstances
Signor Antonio L. Mora, gentleman well
known in this city for his great ability as mu-
stefan and composer, has organized q company
of the very best materials. He Is backed by
parties who are millionaifes, and no expense
will be spared in having not only the first
artists that can be found but In having every
thing else, the orchestra, choruses, scenery and
all that pertains to the finest representation,
Of the first quality. He is assisted, too, in his
efforts to accomplish this by persons Of great
experience in such matters. We are assured,
then, that our music-loving people are about
to witness more brilliant season of opera
than we have had for many years.
The parties who are moving in the matter
seized the opportunity that has been afforded
by the arrival in the city Of famous prima
donna, Giuditta Altieri, who has been engaged
for the season. This lady, though young, has
already acquired high reputation in Italy,
Russia, Germany, Rio Janeiro and other places.
With the finest and richest soprano voice, she
actress. She does not merely sing her role adj
mirably, as too many first class artists content
themselves in doing, but she thrills her au-
dience by her extraordinary dramatic powers
Added TO all this she has great personal
beauty, and her charming, graceful manner
shows much refinement and cultivation. She
may be classed with Malibran, Sontag and
Grisi; and since the time of these celebrated
artists we have not had, probably, any one
equal to her. Indeed, with her advent by
proper management we may confidently ex-
pect revival Of the palmy days of the opera
in this country. She will make her first APP
pearance as Violetta in ITariat0, a r6le in
which, probably, she has no equal. We might
speak Of the laurels she has won as LeonOra
in 1Souutore, and as Linda, in the charming
opera of Linda di Chamo,ui, while performing
in Russia, Germany, Italy and other parts Of
the world; but the people of New York will
have an opportunity of hearing her and judging
for themselves. We may mention here that
when she sang few evenings since at a pri
vate party in this city, before q select and
critical company, they were 20 delighted that
they expressed the desire for . repetition Of
the charming air at Che opera. Il this remark
should meet her eye, ne have no doubt she
will CRAFTY her admirers. j +. Is 1870
3 Bssides Giaditta aAltieri the new opefA
management have Engaged % tho coatzaito
Miss Adelaide Phillips 1t is unnecessary to
speak Of the ane qualities Of this lady IS .
singer our, people are familiar with them.
She stands in the very first rank Of her profess
sion and is valuable acquisition to any opera
company. Signor lire is the tenor, or we may
say, perhaps, one Of the tenors. With very
sweet and highly cultivated voice he d one Of
the best musicians and most correct singers in
the country. Many will remember how they
enjoyed his rich and charming voice, even
with all the Disadvantages which singer
labored under in the old Academy, otherwise
called the catacomLs. He will be heard to
great advantage in the admirably constructed
and well arranged French theatre. II Is init
mated that Brigpor, the famous and popular
tenor, may become one of this superb COM
pany. In addition TO those we have named
Fortuna, the well known excellent baritone,
and some other artists, who will be fresh to .
New York audience, and who come with .
high reputation, win belong to the company.
On the whole, taking the character Of the
artists, together with the means and ability of
the management, no opera company ever
opened season here with brighter prospects.
e The law. q Lotteries. +.
On Saturday man Of the name Of Regain
was arrested by the police for selling tickets
for the gift enterprise got up for the benefit
Of the New York Hospital. This proceeding
rather surprised the public after the latitude
that was given to recent lottery for the bene-
fit Of an individual in Chicago. If the law was
violated in one case il was equally so in the
other, with this difference--that in the case of
Regain the infraction was palliated by the fact
that 1t was committed on behalf Of q valuable