New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-08-15

root crops, without damaging the grain.
The farmers in many districts of England
and France are disappointed at the wheat
yield, which 10 less than expected, although
the quality is good. Barley and osts are
trsde has been dull, and likely to remain 30
until the results OF home and foreign har-
vests are definitely known"
The RendsrisG Of Wssner's Famous
Opera.
A special dispatch tO the DQiiy 4yews from
Baireuth reports that the performance
of Rheingold. the prologue to "The King OF
the Nibeiurg," began At seven O'clock Sum
day evening. Every seat in the auditorium
was occupied. The audience was one OF the
most brilliant and distinguished ever as-
sembled in Germany. In the gallery OF the
Princes were the Emperor William and tho
Emperor Don Pedro, the Grand Dukes
and Baden, and many other members OF the
nobility. Among the famous composer
present we're Liszt and Gounods and about
fifty Americans were among the audience.
The auditorium remained in a-knefs
throughout the performance, all the lights
being concentrated on the stage. Applause
was permitted only at the conclusion Of the
acts. The scenic effects were Of great
beauty, the performers admirable and the
orchestra nearly perfection. The arrange
ment by which the latter weo concealed
from view IVES . success and greatly
heightened the effect. Wagner declined
to appear before the curtain at the
conclusion of the performance, the com,
poser and the artists considering that
such An appearance would violate the m
tegrity Of the representation. The EN-,
peror William wac present ana femMnea an;s
until the close of the opera. On entering
and leaving his box he was greeted with
cheers. After the opera the Emperor went
to Babelebur2.
The performance began at P. NJ, and
ended ct $50 P. NJ, with intervals OF an
hour between the acts. This representa-
tion has made greater impression even
than that Of the "Rheingold."
Ts s: :s spss y s ssss q
opera the scenic effects, when the entire
background Of the seege vas filled with .
eea of ice. was wonderful. The enthusiasm
of the audience could not be restraineds
and the performance was repeatedly inter-
rupted by bursts Of applause. At the emo
Of the aets the leading performers were
loudly called for, but declined to respono
before the curtain. ...... z
Csnmsnssn Disraeli's Premotiess
MANCHESTER, August N.-The Guard
ians London dispatch says HI. Dasrsens
much surprise 40 his elevation to the peer
age. The object 10 to secure him post to
fsil back upon if it should prove that his
health 10 not strong enough to lead in the
House of Lords next session. 1t ID ex-
pected the title of the Earl of Beaconsield
viii be supplemented BY those OF Viscount
Huhenden and Baron Dieraei. -
EDnBuRe. August l4-The Scostsma's
says, . trustworthy correspondent I'M
forms US that Mr.. Disroells elevation to
the peerage is the first step toward his
reeienation of the premiership, not now,
but before the beginning of the next ses-
sion. Earl Derby 10 mentioned = tho new
premier. Ill -.i.8l
nI,ssion Chapel Attacked.
| SHANGHAI, August 14.-The French Mis-
sion Chapel at Ming-Koye-Eoo. province
of Nesn Hoei, was attacked by the populAce
during celebration of mass. The priest and
many Of the congregation were killed.
Cemmunists Liberated.
PARIS, August 4.-President McMahon
has liberated 16l persons Imprisoned for
participation in outrsges during Commune
troubles.
Excatiss Times in Central America
PANAMA, August 5.-Fighting continues
in the State Of CARGO between sne consorv-
ative clerical party and the liberals, gen
erslly with advantage to the latter.
Daniel Herrera, . conservative leader,
has been defeated and killed.
A battle il expected at Certsgo between
1900 conservatives and 1000 liberals.
The State of Antioquio is about to join
in the quarrel on the side Of the conserve
tives, having overthrown the president,
who was practically inclined. Tho national
government will probably interfere.
: Nicaragua 10 reducing her army to .
peace footing. Crecencio Gomez is pro
visional President Of Honduras, and Rafael
| Zoldisar constitutional President st Saliva
dor. 1t is expected that President Prado
of Peru will soon resign.