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The German press declare that Prussia has decisively refused to join in guaranteeing the possession of Venetia to Austria . The protocols on the Syrian disturbances provide , that the great Powers seek neither territorial aggrandisement , nor exclusive influence , nor commercial advantages ; and all , except Prussia , undertake to furnish naval assistance in case of its becoming necessary . The mutual iealousy and suspicion evinced in the framing of this provision is Tory suffcestive and edifying . The Sultan , in another passage , is admonished to be , what the " copy slips" tell little boys— '' punctual in the performance of engagements , " with , special reference ^ to the Treaty of 1856 article 9 ; and a further passage declares that the Sultan has been ' and . will continue to be mindful of his obligations—the one clause neutralizing the other . The preclusion of " commercial advantages" is also nullified by antadditional clause , that they are to be permissible not for the exclusive benefit of any particular nation , but for the common advantage of all . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . .
_ „ , „ Abd-el-Kader has been presented with the grand cross of the legion of honour by the French Emperor , for his magnanimous conduct in protecting Christians during the late massacres . On behalf of the revolutionary party in Sicily , a statement has been put forth with an intended conciliatory view , to the effect that the expectation that the party in question would seek to republicamse Italy , was not well-founded—an adhesion to monarchical principles being thus considered , as it would appear , a ^ commendation rather than a slur . _ . , , . notes
The cabinets of Vienna and Berlin have simultaneously sent to Paris , that they consider that the atfair of Savoy does not require any conference , and that the French government ought to give specific and satisfactory explanations as to . the obligations imposed upon , or undertaken by her , in respect of her new acquisitions . This seems to indicate something like that unity of action which the ^ . German populations have always been in favour of . ' ¦ , •¦ , e A note , dated 18 th July , has been received by the federal council ot Switzerland from the Swedish government , to the effect that . it is the intention Of the latter to support the claims of Switzerland at the
conference on the affairs of Savoy . __ The French Emperor has reviewed the -troops in camp at . Chalons , where he was received with enthusiasm . At Belgrade , the capital of Servia , a serious disturbance , probably a sympathetic reverberation of the Syrian outbreak * lias taken place . Some Turks , stated to be soldiers from the fort garrisons and some sailors from the ships in the Save and "Danube , came to blows with the native populatipni and pebple were killed and wounded on both sides . Tha following Address was delivered by the Emperor of the French Soldiers leavefor
to the ; troops destined for Syria : — " I you . Syria , France hails with joy an expedition the sole aim of which is to cause the rights of justice and humanity tp triumph . You do not make war against any foreign Power , but to assist the Sultan m bringing back the obedience of his subjects , who are blinded by the fanaticism of a former age . In that distant land , rich in great reminiscences , fulfil your duty -, shew yourselves the worthy children of those who onco gloriously carried into that country tho banner of Christ . . You do not leave in great numbers , but your courage and prestige will supply the deficiency ; because , wherever the French flag , is seen to pass , nations know that a great cause precedes it , and that a great people follow it . " ¦ ¦ ¦
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Roi'Ai , Itaijan Opera . —Having in our last impression noticed the ¦ pftiir ^ prriahces of tho closing we ek of the s eason at this superb theatre , we now give a rapid sketch of' the season ifs ^ lfT ~~ I ^ c " cmintCTrcedr 9 n-tlie 10 th of April , the subscription ; consisting o forty nights , and it has included the usual number of extra performances , bringing up the sum total to fifty-six . Meyerbeer ' s " Dinorah" was the opening opera of the season , and six p erformances were subsequently given in addition to the first . Donizetti ' s favpurito " Favorita" was repeated thrice ; Aubor ' s " Fra Diavolo" four times j Verdi ' s " Trovatore " five times ; MoZart ' s " Don Giovanni" ( after Sig . Alary ) four limes ; Rossini ' s " Qnxza ' Ladra " four times ; Meyerbeer ' s " Huguenots " five times ; Bellini ' s " Paritiini" onco ; Flotow ' s " Martha " three times ; Gluck ' s " Orfoo Q Euridico " four times ; Bellini's" Norma" twice ; Donizetti ' s
" Lucrozia Borgia " twice ; Meyerbeer ' s . " Prophoto" six times ; and Verdi ' s " Rigolotto , " Rossini ' s " Bnrbicro di Siviglia , " and Beethoven ' s «< Fidclio , "—tlio latter l'cpeatcdly given , either in whole or in part , — - wore the remaining throo of the sixteen operas produced , ve these boin " virtually now productions , or revivals with ' all tho attributes of perfect novelty . Among the most noteworthy " first appearances , " wo have to record thoso of Madame Miolan Carvalho , as Rosina , in "II Barbioro , " and as Zcrlina , in " Fra Diavolo ; " Madamo Penoo , as JSlnetla , in " La Gazzn Ladva , " Lady Henrietta , in " Martha , " and Gilda , in " Rigolofto . " This lady also undortook , at a fow hours ' notico , tho part of Leonora , in " Trovatoro , " which was substituted for Lo Prophoto , " as tho second performance of the last wcok of tho season . In addition to those , nnd , though lust in order , hy no moans loast in intorcsfc , wore tho debuts of two artistes now to this country , namely , Maclamo Rosa Osillug , from tho 'Imperial Opera at Vionnn , and Oomi atl in tho characters of
next season ? In that case we may be able to witness at least once more her matchless characterizations in " Semiraraide , " " Anna Bolena , " " La Gozza Ladra , "" Puritarii , " "Don Pasquale , " " II Barbiere , " " Le STpzze di Figaro , " &c , a pleasure which was subtracted from the sum of bur musical gratifications this summer . If we take the combination of p owers requisite to make a first class artiste for the lyric stage , wo find they are the most distinct , not to say the most incompatible that can be well imagined j inasmuch as the study and application requisite for either of the two leading qualifications is-such as to furnish almost a l ife ' s work for thegreatest human capacity . The most perfect natural capabilities of voice cultivated to the highest pitch of excellence , is only one of the essential elements that enter into this very complex character . In addition to this , not only is an amount of dramatic power , also matured by incessant training and practice , equal s at least , to the
requirements of the non-lyric stage , indispensable ; "but there is besides the desideratum of versatility for enabling the consummate Operatic performer tp assume all parts from the deepest tragedy to the lightest comedy . These gifts and accomplishments are but rarely found concentrated in one and the same individual ; still their realization is not without precedent . ¦ Kature and art have conspired to produce in Madame Grisi one of these prodigies so seldom found at all , and then like the phoenix , solitary and unique . Her voice is not what it was , buther histrionic powers as they seem to develope and expand instead of declining , compensate for the slow deterioration of her still incomparable organ . It is in general only tho soprano and the tenor to whom the first roles are allotted . The baritone and bass are , as a rule , subordinate— the contrary is the exception . Lablaehe was one , Alboni of whom we speak with reference to her vocalization merely is another . Ronconi ,
with whom , we have specially to do in this notice , possesses a degree of versatility and genius as an actor , which would place him in tho highest nnik on any stage , and this is more than sufficient to counterbalance any imperfection of voice as a singer . Mario is another , in whom all these requisitions indicated are satisfied ; nor must we omit , in . the category of first-class artistes ( all of whom existent in the world at any one time , can generally be all but counted on the fingers of one hand ) , who are inscribed in the prospectus of this theatre , the name of Signor Tamberlik . It is this , coupled with the possession of a band , which Mr . Costa ha 3 brought in every element of completeness and excellence to a perfection that cannot be even approached elsewhere , that renders this house so famous for its performances , in a m usical and dramatic point of view alone . In : addition to the " first appearances in this country" that we have signalised there , are the familiar names of Gardoni , Luchesi , Jseri-Baraldi , Tagliafico , Patriossi , Polonini , Rossi , Zelger , and the first baritone in point of voice on the stage , Graziani j Mdlle . Didiee and Mdlle . Corbari , Madame Tagliaficb , and Madame
Leva , and the new comer , Mdlle . GiuSita Sylvia , enough . in themselves to make a tolerably strong operatic company . But all the other appliances and means of an ancillary character are in unison "with , the main features we have indicated . There is no starving of one department to exaggerate anotherr—no jarring mental discords in the jiainful ^ contrast between gigantic development in one direction , and piiny , meagre attenuation in anotlier . When we consider , that at the burning of the former house , the mountings and properties of 60 operas are said to have been destroyed , we ask ourselves in astonishment , how all this loss can have been repaired in the magnificent inise en scene hi every opera produced , and of which the representation of " LeProphete" may be cited as a remarkable , though not an isolated , example . Mr . Gyc has shown what . capital , judgment , energy , atv indomitable resolution j na niana g 9 r * ° do the best that liuinan resources can accomplish in catering for his subscribers , will achieve . Every department is upon the best footing , and every detail under tlio -TTTnsh- ^ ffl ^ iftn ^ HHpfti ^ i ^ ioH ^^ liB ^ tagiaih ^ ctorahipf under Mr . A . Harris ;
the scenery , in the designing and production of which the taste arid practical ability of M ^ . Bevorly and Messrs . Grieve and Telbin are conspicuous ; tho machinery , appointments , and costumes , in connection . with which wp may mention tho names of Messrs . S'loman , Prescott , and Coinbes ; M . IEenliier and Madame Marzip ( of Paris ) , and Mrs . James , are all in tho highest stylo of excellence , In this necessarily fragmcntnryarticlo wo must notico tho departments according to tho exigencies of composition , without exnet regard to their order in impoi'tanco . Having disposed of these adjuncts , so essential to tho completeness a finished ensemble , avo must specify the literary department , under tho able direction o Sig , Maggioni . The chorus , so indispensable in an operatic performance , occupies a prominent placo in tho excellence of tho representations at this thentro ; and tho iiamo of its
" master , " Mr . Smythson , deserves creditable mention ; as do also thoso of M . Dcsplaco ' s " muitre , " nnd M , Isudaud , leader of the ballot , in which we find tho names of Mdlle . Zina Richard , Mdllo . Espcr , &c , with a first rate corps tie . hallet . ^ ho military band and its leader , Mr . Godfrey , complete tho items that occur to lis for enumeration . With nunqitam dornrio optics vigilantly scanning ull these various departments , and following every detail through its ramifications up to tho point of consummation , Mr . Nelson , the private secretary of tho establishment , deserves special mention , no less for tho courtesy which all who havo to consult him on business can thoroughly appreciate , 'than for his assiduous and careful attention to ull mutters coming boforo him . Wo honrtily wish Mr . Gyo in futuro seasons tho suoccsb of which ho hnshitherto shown himself eo well deserving , and which it requires
no gifl ; of 2 > ropheuy to predict awoita Inm . PniNcnss ' s Tujiathk . — " Tlic Lady of Lyons , " " La JTillo Terrible , " and " Thrico Married , " drew full houses during tho wock . In tho first , Miss Heath and Mr . Melville sustained tho lending parts of Paulina M ^\ jQ ! jl ''{ l t L .- ''}/ (! f !! 0 JI {> 'w ^ 1 H ^ cu (' . V uuc * spirit But tho incomparable poraoiiiitTon bTfomnlFcT ^^^^ yonrs of nge !) , nnd tho Zouavo Glutigny ( prinuipnl Hoprano of tho comjmny !) , «« lu-r mother , tho novelty hoij ) g only fqvmllod by tlio gnu ) liio and lilb-lilco noting of thoso iierformers , is tho chief featuro of attraction at Mr . Ilurrin'ri olognnt theatre . Madamk TussAttu'a . —Tho proprietor of this remarkahlo gallery has boon at considerable pains nnd tixponpo to niako what i « tunned tlio " Napoleon" room aUrurtivo and iiislnielive . Ho has ro-a » TiMi « otUho mass of objects wliioh illustrates many publio events in tho hietory and exploits of " tho first Emperor , and more partiqulurly show the economy
M . Fauro , from tho Oj > ora quo ; * aris , Leonora (" Fidolio" ) and Jfoet (" J ^ inorah" ) . TJio poribrmnnco which for tho first time was witnessed in England wns that of " Orfoo o Euridico . " Thoro wovo also four grand concerts—morning and ovoning in tho Floral Hull , to which tho subscribers to tho o }> ora had tho c ;»/!> ife ~ grati . T r aiid-t ; hw-m « giufioont - stimcLuro , ~ brilliQntly . JlluuiinatQtl and fillod with tho choicest flowers , whoso delicious odours turned tho very atmopplioro into porfumo , while thoir dnMling hu ' en Jnado tho wholo nvua resplendent , contributed largely towurda tho uttractions of Mr . Gy «'» unrivalled ostublishinont . On tho l'Jth of May , tho band of tho Coldsiroam Gunrds played hero till midnight . Among tho other features worthy of specification wo mny mention M . Despluco ' s ballots of " Los Amours dol 3 iaiuVi » ul"Azolia . " Mrt < lninoGrisL ' rtlu 8 t " announeocl " twelve appoavancos wove , by a happy stroke of nianagoi-ial arithmotia , oonvortou into sovontoon . May wo express a hopo that this process of addition , or a still wovo Uborol ono oi multiplication , may bo repeated
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Aug . 11 , I 860 ] The Saturday Analyst and Leader . 725
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Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 11, 1860, page 725, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2360/page/13/
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