Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05

Here her first appearance was In
French translation, made expressly for
her. Of Romeo : Giuleffa SO indisput-
able was her success in the opera, and
SO unequaled was the admiration with
which she excited amongst al! those who
love music, that the Emperor Napoleon
made her q present Of a magnificent suit
of theatrical armor. fashioned entirely
of aluminium, valued at 10000 francs.
After a subsequent artistic voyage
through Germany, Switzerland and Rus
sia, IN which last country the most cogent
pecuniary reasons were advanced 10 in
duce her TO settle, Felicta Vestvali, in.
duced perhaps by her previous pleasant
memories of success and friendship, de-
termined upon returning to the first
scene Of her operate distinction In the
New World. In addition to this she had
become citizen of the United States
during her first stay in this country, for
she is one Of that unfortunate nation who
are so commonly driven to take
new land to themselves by the cir
cumstanccs of their unhappy country,
Poland. Otherwise there were induce
ments for her to have taken up her resi-
dence entirely either in Paris or Lon
don. Her soirees in Paris united the
artistic, literary, financial and political
distinctions of that metropolis. While
in London she was specially acquainted
with Lady Palmerston, with whom she
has kept up an exceedingly interesting
correspondence. She has had the honor
of singing, not only before Queen Victo-
ria, at Windsor, but before every crowned
head Of Europe. These reasons, how
ever, literally weighed nothing, when
brought into contact with the overpower-
ing desire to revisit the land of her sin
cere adoption. The nature Of Feliciti
de Vestvali is pre-eminently artistic,
warm, impulsive, true, and loyal to an
excess. il is eminently fitted to live in a
republican atmosphere, and to enjoy the
freedom and liberty of our country.
She has appeared in every town or
city of importance on the continent of
Europe, and at the time of Ristori's ap-
pearance in Paris, Mile Vestvali was the
leading star at the Imperial Opera, where
she received the highest ecomiums from
the leading journals, the Constitutional,
Noniteur, etc, while Fiorentini, who has
the reputation of being the most severe
critic in all Paris, pronounced her his
trionic ability far superior to that of
Rstori.
On her return to this country, she was
induced by the advice of eminent artists
and critics, to essay the English stage.
She made her first appearance at Niblo's
Garden, New York, in the iall of 1868,
in play eminently adapted to the dis
play of her vocal, as well as her hstri-
onic ability, entitled Cameo, Hersuc-
cess was at once assured, and the en-
gagement continued many weeks, at the
conclusion of which she made tour of
the United States, meeting everywhere
cordial and enthusiastic greetings, and
great pecuniary success. During the
seasons os 1866 she visited California,
where she repeated the successes achiev-
ed in the Atlantic States.
Up to the present time, Mile Vestvali
has played upwards of one thousand
nights Of star engagements on the Eng
lish stage, and is now engaged to play
two hundred and fifty nights, the present
season, in the following cities Philadel-
phia, Brooklyn, Troy, Rochester, Buffalo,
Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Chicago,
Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville
Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Mo-
bile, Milwaukee These engagements
will be most positively her farewell per.
formances in this country, as she will sail
for London in the spring, where she will
appear in English drama, supported by
a company of American artists, who will
be specially engaged for that purpose.
She will appear at Her Majesty S Theatre,
which is the largest and most fashionable
in London, being the favorite resort of
the Queen.
During the present tour, Mile Vestvali
has confded the eRtre management of
the business arrangements to Mr.. Henry
Ashley, who will accompany her to all
the cities above named.
M lie Vestvali will commence brief
engagement at the New Memphis The
atre on Monday evening, January 7th,
appearing in her great character Of
/" Angelo" in the romantic drama en-
titled Bel Demonio, as played by her
over six hundred nights.