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1032 T HE LEADER, .Iffgl^li, Sept. 10, 1...
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NAPOLEON AND THE VILLA FRANCA ¦TREATY. T...
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THE BANK OF FRANCE. The Monitenr also -p...
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THE APPROACHING CONFERENCE. The Prince N...
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THE ROMAGNA AND THE POPE. The most recen...
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DEATH OF THE EMPEROR <->*> MOROCCO. This...
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Music, Drama, Entertainments. M^Mmm More...
ceived from our polite' friend , John Mitchell L ° * Bond-street ] , the following letter : — " To the Editor .-of the Limerick , Tipperary , and " Waterford Examiner . . " Mitchell ' s Eoyal . Library , 33 , Old Bond-street , " London ,. August 29 , 1859 . " Sir , —In reference to an article which appeared recently in your excellent journal , announcing that Madame Liind-Goldschmidt was about to give two concerts in Limerick , you may perhaps feel that it would " be acceptable to the public to know the cause of such ah unexpected announcement , after the presumed retirement of Madame Goldschmidt from her professional labours . The Crystal Palace , at Sydenham , has lately celebrated the centenary of Handel ' s death by a remarkable festival , or performance of the great composer ' s most popular works ; but , notwithstanding the impossibility of presenting
any combination of choral and orchestral effects equal to those which had been witnessed at Sydenham , it was suggested that a performance of the sublime oratorio of the " Messiah , " in behalf of the very same charitable institution—namely , Mercers' Hospital , Dublin—for which it was originally completed and performed by Handel , in the year 1742 , might prove not only a most interesting , but also a very honourable commemoration of the event ; and , subsequently , a constituted committee having applied to Madame Goldschmidt for her co-operation and services in such a celebration , Madame Goldschmidt gave an immediate assent , and consented to sing gratuitously for the object contemplated . It is , therefore , on the occasion of her visit to Ireland for the above purpose that a few miscellaneous concerts will be given in different parts of Ireland . —I have , & c , " John Mitchell . "
The editor in question considers the above most explanatory . We can only compliment him on the simplicity of his wants in the way of explanation and Mr . Mitchell on his diplomatic facility . Certainly no explanation was requisite , and as certainly none was given . The retirement of Madame Goldschmidt , all sensible folks knew , would not last for life ; but for the public to seek explanations were sheer impertinence . Let them listen to the songstress -with thankfulness that the retirement was no Medo-Persian law , but let them nbt invite explanations of Mr . Mitchell , or he -will wittily , answer-them with an irrelevant ' yarn , ' 'de omnibus rebus , ' & c , called , we believe , in Ireland , ^ . ' Blatherum skate . " Our readers will , however , read the celebrated entrepreneur ' s letter for themselves . One word with them is at least worth notice . We mean presumed
retire-. Stband Theatre . —A farce , that may worthily be described as a " screaming " , has been produced at this theatre . " The Goose with the Golden Eggs " has been attributed by some of our contemporaries to Messrs . Sutherland Edwards and Augustus Mayhew , as joint authors , and by others to the latter gentleman only . The point is perhaps immaterial to our readers ; it is , indeed , hardly worth clearing up ; but we cite both hypotheses , that we may not , during pur ignorance , betray our readers into error . Seldom , since the days of the famous " Box and Cox , "' has it been our fortune to witness a performance more smartly conceived and executed , or more trippingly delivered by the comedians
concerned . The fun of the piece consists in the disappointment arid distress of a brace of truly pettifogging attorneys at having missed the discovery of a treasure thrown by fortune in their way , and rejected by each in turn on account of its unsavoury envelope . " Never Judge by Appearances " might have been adopted as a first title , for deeply to all appearnnces do these sharp practitioners feel the mortification and the loss that waits upon their blunder . Mr > Turbey ( Mr . James Rogers ) , the more terrible skinflint , if possible , of the two , rejoices in a sentimental clerk , Bonser ( Mr . W . Mow bray ) , and a promising daughter , Clara ( Miss Ida Wilton ) . Notwithstanding the attachment of these young people , the former enjoys a frightful extent of health and appetite , and a fracas ensuing between himself and his stingy employer , ho is parted from his pqund a week and his ladyo love . The tragic effect of his
dismissal is Boftened by tho arrival , from an aunt in London , of a present for little Clara of a goose in a hamper . This turning out to be in a state of decomposition , becomes an unenviable property , but the shrewd l \< rboy , happening to have lost a bet of a gooso to his brother professional ( also un admirer of Clara '*) , Fllcttster ( Mr . J . Clarke ) , insists upon his receiving it in full of all demands . No sooner is the transaction accomplished than a letter is discovered in the hamper convoying the news that tho eccentric aunt had placed a portemonnalo and a 500 / . note within the bird by way of stuffing . Turbey now pleads for tho restoration of the goose hyFllii hater ; but tho lattor . though too knowing by half to accede to tho ottw of a premium for tho decomposed bird is thrown into despair , for ho lias given it as a present ioBonaer . But tho latter , when appealed to , appears to have passed the unenviable property to tho dust wan , and
as both the attorneys admit , the -legal estate to reside in the bearer of the article for the time being , a ridiculous scene takes place as each attempts to possess himself of it . The acting of Messrs . Hogers and Clarke , whose excellent make-up might have been studied from the Quilp , Ralph Nicldeby , and Nadgett of Boz ' s illustrator—Phiz , was admirable , and the succession of violent practical fun keeps the audience in one continual roar . Ultimately the precious goose is torn in halves , in their despei'ate struggle , but to the dismay of all parties its contents are nil . Both now assume that Bonser must have stolen them ; so deeply indeed is the astute Turbey convinced of this that on the spot he dismisses Flichster from all hopes of Clara , and , on the strength of the . £ 500 fortune , hands her over to Bonser , whose supposed crime has thus made him acceptable and happy . To make all straight , however , a second letter arrives—this time by postwith the intelligence that the aunt had been at the last moment dissuaded from the freak of making a
gOose into a portemonnaie , an ! , therefore , her benevolent intention in the legitimate way . This brings a short and rattling farce to an end , amid the genuine applause of all present , who have been indebted to the witty author or authors , and their intelligent interpreters for half an hour or thei-eabouts of brisk and genuine amusement . On Monday last the acting-manager , Mr . W . H . Swanborough , himself an improving actor of the light and gentlemanly school , provided , on the occasion of ins benefit , a long and attractive bill . Among the rarities of the evening was Mr . Leigh Murray , whose occasionial appearances but serve to
quicken the public regret that he holds no more permanent place on the boards . His performance as Tourbillon , the French tutor , in the little comedy , " To Parents and Guardians " is unrivalled by that of any but the original representative of the character—Mr . Wigan . Miss liosina Wright next danced one of her captivating pas , and Mr . Swanborough , followed as Wulsinyhum Potts in the farce of " Trying it on , " in which he was assisted by Miss Buftoii , an interesting actress whom the break-up of the Princess ' s company has enabled the fair manageress of the Strand to add to her bevy of graces . -
This evening the Sadlers ' Wells season commences under the old management , with " Komeoand Juliet , " in which Mr . Phelps takes Mercutio , and a Miss Caroline Heath , . Juliet . Madame Tussaujd ' s . —The effigy of a man , with whose name the metropolis and the country lias been ringing for many weeks , has been , by , the indefatigable proprietor of the exhibition in Bakerstreet , added to his collection . It is almost needless to say that the effigy is that of Dr . Smethurst . The representation of this person lias been taken by a very excellent artist , and so full of truth of portraiture is the resemblance that it is difficult at a first glance to believe that the portrait is not the actual existing individual . i in . m ¦¦¦¦¦ ¦ i ¦¦!¦¦ —i - ii ¦ hi— i i—i—rmrriTTTl ? m— ¦ ¦ ht" ' -1 " - ^^ " ^
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Crystal Palace.
CRYSTAL PALACE .
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ARRANGEMENTS for WEEK ENDING SATUKDATi ' , SEPTEMBER 17 TH . Monday—Open at Nino . GREAT FOUNTAINS and entire series of Waterworks . Tuesday to Fkiday—Open at Ten . "Wednesday . — CONCERT HY FOUR THOUSAND CHILDREN AND ONE THOUSAND ADULTS of the TONIC SOL-FA'ASSOCIATION . Admission each day , Ouo Shilling :-, Children undur Vi , Sixpence . Satuiiday—Open at Ton . CONCERT . Admission , Hulf-a-Crown ; Children , Ono Shilliny , ; Seasou-Tiokct Holders admitted free . Sunday—Open at 1 . 30 to Shareholders gratuitously by tickets .
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THEATRE ROYAL , HAYMARKET . ( Under the Management of Mr . liuokstonc . ) Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Tluirsdiiy , and Friday . Last five nights of Mr . and Mrs . Charles Slathowt * , uud of tho Contested Election . To cdmmonoo on tho above nights ut 7 , with Mr . BucKstono ' a revived 1 ' otito Comedy , of tUellAl'lUEST DAY OF MY LIFE . Alter which , at 8 , THE CONTESTED ELECTION , lu which- Mr . Charles Mnthows , Mr . liuokstone , Mr . Compton , Mr . W . Fnrron , Mr . Rogers , Mr . Clark , Mr . UruUl , Mi ' s . Charles MatUows , and Aliss E . Woekos will appear . To bo followed by OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND , Mi ' . Gathorwool , Mr . C . Mathows . Concluding with HALLOWE'EN , by tho Loolornsi Snturduy , tho beneiit of Mr . C . Mnlhuws , and his last appearance , when will bo revived THE ItOAD TO RUIN . Gotdnnoh , Mr . C . Mathuws i Hophla , Mrs . C . MathowH . After whloh l'AUL PRY , l ' aul Try ( llrst thno ) , Mr . C . Mnthows . On Monday , September 10 th , Miss Amy Sedgwlok will re-appear . Stnge-mnnugor , Mr . C'hlppondnlo .
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MR . JOHN J 3 ENNETTS NEW LECTURES , MR . JOHN BENNETT , F . R . A . S ., Mombor of tho National Auadomy of I ' arin , Is preparod to rooelve applications for ENGAGEMENTS FOR HIS NEW JJWCTUREH- on 1 . "Tho Olironomotvr—itKpiiMt--nropunt— and future » " and ' 4 . "A Month anipiiff tho Wa ( t > hinak ( irn of Switzerland . " OrfortuoHoon " The Watch , " and " Women and Watohwork . " Tho Lcotiirun will ho profuHulv Illustrated by Models , DIugnunH , und BpcolinonM of CIooks and Watchon , Applications to John Hvnnvtt , Wutoh-inunufaotory , 03 , Choupsldo ,
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Napoleon And The Villa Franca ¦Treaty. T...
NAPOLEON AND THE VILLA FRANCA ¦ TREATY . Tjik Moniteur of this ( Friday ) morning publishes a long article explaining the reasons which ' caused the Emperor to conclude peace , of which the following is a summary : — . " The Emperor of Austria has promised to grant concessions on a large scale to Venetia , but requiring as a condition , sine qua non , the return of the Archdukes . The Emperor Napoleon accepted these conditions . It is easy to conceive that , if after the conclusion of ,: the peace , the destinies of Italy had been entrusted to men who had more at heart the future of their common fatherland than little partial successes , the aim of their endeavours would have been to develop © and not to obstruct the consequences of the treaty of Villafrnnca , and then Venetia would have been
placed in the same position as Luxembourg with Holland . The Archdukes will not be re-established by foreign forces , but that portion of the treaty of Villafranca not having- been carried out , Austria will find herself ireed from all engagements taken in favour of Venetia . Instead of a policy oi' reconciliation and peace , a policy of defiance and hatred will be seen to reappear , which will entail fresh misfortunes . Much , it would appear , is expected from a congress , which we hail with all our wishes , but we strongly doubt that the congress would obtain better conditions for Italy . It . would not be right to ask from a great , power important concessions without offering equitable compensations . War would be the only way ; to resolve the difficulty ; Lu t Italy must be . aware that one-power alone n-. akes war for an idea-: —and that is'France , and France lias accomplished her mission . "
The Bank Of France. The Monitenr Also -P...
THE BANK OF FRANCE . The Monitenr also -publishes the usual monthly returns of the Bank of France , which- shows the following results as compared with the . August account .: — Increased : Cash , 1 GJmillions . Decreased : Bills discounted , not yet due , 'J 2 i inilHunp , Advances , 7 A , do ., Bank-notes ,. 35 = 1 do ., Current Accounts ,: )! s do . No alteration in the Treasury balance .
The Approaching Conference. The Prince N...
THE APPROACHING CONFERENCE . The Prince Napoleon quitted Paris yesterday for Auvergne , from whence ho will proceed to Switzerland . It is supposed that his journey has reference to the in-tended interview between the Emperors oi France and Austria at the Castle of Arciiehberg . M . de la G ucronnicre has left for fcit . Siuiveur , accompanied by M . Drousnrt , his principal clerk . The aim of his journey is the intended reform of the law of the press in a more liberal manner . A telegram from Vienna dated this day ( Friday ) , says that the statement that'the Russian Ambassador at this Court had delivered to the Austrian cabinet a note from his Government recommending Austria to seek counsel of the Groat Powers , iu the settlement of the affairs of Italy , is erroneous .
Tho conference on the Daoubian Principalities will meot again in a few days , its work not being quite completed yet . Tho King of the Belgians will arrive at Biarritz about the 14 th instant , where he will remain somu days .
The Romagna And The Pope. The Most Recen...
THE ROMAGNA AND THE POPE . The most recent information leads to the bclief'tlint the danger of a conflict , which i \ t one time appeared to be imminent between the papal troops ami the Bolognese army , has pnssed away , nt least l ° tlie present , the Papal army which was ninrclil » S "P Pesoro having received orders to link at Ancoim . Several dciorters have entered Tuscany and amongst them twelve dragoons . The King of Nm » ° « « appears has refused to give tho Popo the arnica assistance which lie asked for , and tho J ) uko oi Grammont informed his Holiness , after liis return from Florence , that he could not reckon upon Irnnco to aid him in the restoration of his authority over tho Legations .
Death Of The Emperor <->*> Morocco. This...
DEATH OF THE EMPEROR < - >*> MOROCCO . This Moniteur contains tho following mcssnuo :--" Tangiers . Sept . Oth . —Tho Emperor of Morocco is dead . fcJadi Mohammed has been proclaimed emperor at Fez and in Moquiiid / .. Tranquillity wruvails at Tangiers . "
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¦ ¦ THIS GREAT EASTERN . Tub Groat Eustorn got under way at 0 . 15 , tills ( Friday ) morning , wind fruali ; unU wua Bteamintf grandly pnst Mwrgato at 11 o ' clock , n . m . J . ^ iotiuico oight tnilQs from shore .
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Leader (1850-1860), Sept. 10, 1859, page 12, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_10091859/page/12/
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