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The Week.
were afterwards on duty at the scene of tlie disturbance . The Irish journals report the existence of great destitution among the peasantry in the district of Erris , in the county of Mayo , owing to the failure in the potato crop . On Easter Monday the metropolitan vestries met , and proceeded to elect the parish officers and to transact other parochial business . In some of fchem religious differences occasioned a little excitement , but the great majority passed off peaceably enough . The parishes of St . Paul and St . Barnabas , however , are again in a state
of much excitement in consequence of the alleged Roman Catholic practices on the part of Air . Liddel ] , the incumbent , and his curates , afc fche election of churchwardens , during which the conduct of the incumbent was strongly denounced , Mr . Wesfcertou was once more elected iu the room of Air . Hall , who has served the office lor a year . Mr . Liddell nominated Air . Davidson as his chuvcliwavdeu . The first of the charges which ivill be brought under the notice of the magistrates iu thafc district , consequent upon tho disturbances in the church of Sfc .
George ' s-in-the-East last Sunday , was heard on Monday by Air . Selfe . His decision ivas against the defendant , on whom he inflicted a fine of . - £ 1 6 s . Sd . The fact that the line was immediately paid by a subscription collected outside the court , shoivs the intensity of party feeling which still exists . A further application has been made to the magistrates at the Thames police-court , in consequence of the disgraceful outrages afc the Church of St . George ' s-in-the-East . Air . Charles AVarren Adams , a son of the late Serjeant Adamsis the complainant . He applied for a summons
, against Air . Thompson , the Churchwarden , for an assault , and Atr . Selfe consented to grant it .- -Heenau , the American pugilist , has been arrested , and held to bail at Derby , in fifty pounds himseltj and two sureties of twenty-five each . He was observed on Saturday to proceed hy rail to a small station between Bletchloy aud Bedford , for the purpose , probably , of training . On Alouday , Captain Carter , chief constable of Bucks , obtained warrants for the apprehension of both Heenan and Sayersivhich will be put into execution in case either
, of them should make their appearance iu the county under such circumstances as to render likely a broach of the peace . Apprehensions of clearer money , with au attempt to injure the confidence of the money dealers in the present state of trade , caused a reaction yesterday in bonds and railway stocks . The former closed at 941 to £ , while tho
latter fell in some instances 2 per cent . Money is iu demand , ancl the rate of discount is expected to be advanced this day . The Alefcoria Railway Debentures were offered at 105 ; but the full amount required was not obtained by more than £ 1 , 000 , 000 . FOREIGN NEWS . —The various letters from Paris give further proof of the activity communicated to the trade of Paris by the conclusion of the Treaty . Deprived of all political activity , it seems as if the Parisians had thrown all tlieir energy and enthusiasm into commercial pursuits .
The two Government journals , the Pays and Patrie have been compelled to print an official communication , condemning the imputationslamentable , as the Government calls them , though ridiculous would have been the better term—ivhich the mistaken zeal of the officious journalists hacl thought fit to cast upon Great Britain on tho occasion of the attempts at insurrection made in Sicily and Spain , attributed by the French scribes to sinister British influence .- ¦ The rumour that Count de Alonfceinolin , the Spanish pretender himself ,
was among the persons taken prisoners in connection with General Ortega ' s late attempt at revolution iu Spain , has rather derived confirmation by the news ivhich has been received . It is positively stated in a despatch from Madrid , of Saturday , that he ivas arrested , together with his brother , at the moment of disembarking , and that the two prisoners have since been confined in the fort of Alorella . The Madrid journals noiv confess that attempts at insurrection were actually made at different places , but hasten to add that they all have failed . Persons Avell acquainted ivith the Count of Alontemolin and his brothers have been sent to Fort Alorella to identify the prisoners . The old Carlist
chief , Cabrera , is likewise spoken of , as having been on his way to Spain , on board a vessel from Liverpool . A bill of exchange has been found on one of the arrested partisans , being drawn by a well known firm in Naples , on a house in "Frankfort" to the amount of £ 80 , 000 . In the Sardinian Parliament , General Garibaldi , on Saturday , asked permission to put a question to the ministers on the subject of Nice . Count Cavour replied that the Chamber , not being duly constituted , the question could not be discussed , and so the Chamber cleeided . A \ e havo
something more to hear about this soon . The official journal of Rome now contains the appointment of General Lamoriciere to the chief command ofthe Papal troops . The Catholic journals of Paris pretend to be informed that this step of the General was taken with the sanction of his old political friends , Odillon Barrofc and Duvergier cle Hauvanne , but the Steele expresses doubt . It is stated thafc Lamoriciere , in landing at Ancona , was accompanied by the Duke of Modena , whose troops , ifc is expected , are about to join those of the Pope . is certainl to
The insurrection in Sicily y gaining strength . According news to the 10 th , tho insurgents , numbering about 10 , 000 well armed men , were concentrated in the island , and had interrupted tho canals communicating with Palermo . The troops quartered iu that city were attacked eveiy night . The Neapolitan fleet ivas cruising along the coast . The Opinioue publishes the following telegram , dated , Naples , April 10 : — " The insurrection in Sicily appears to be spreading . The despatch of troops continues . Great agitation prevails at Naples . " According to the New York LLeruld the offer of the British government for tho settlement of the San Juan difficulty had been declined .
Public Amusements.
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .
THE musical season has commenced in earnest , and wc have now three operas open , two Italian and one English , with soirees musicales and matinees almost without number . HER AIA . TESTV ' THEATRE . —The great event of the iveek has been the reopening , on Tuesday last , of this magnificent establishment , ivhich has been so long closed , and the management of ivhich has been taken by our energetic Bro . E . T . Smith . The house has been decorated
throughout , but the generally admired amber curtains which for some yearn adorned the boxes still remain , having undergone complete renovation ; whilst absolute novelty is displayed iu the handsome saloon , panelled ivith plate glass from floor to ceiling , which now forms the passage to the pit entrance , the Avails of white aucl gold , decorated Avith delicately moulded aud richly coloured floral devices , which salute the eye as one passes up the grand staircase ( now luxuriously carpeted throughout ) to the crush roomivhere Ave arc again surprised aud charmed by golden
, fears de lis upon ivhite ground , a ceiling of cerulean blue , thickly studded with silver stars , mirrors of enormous size , and a figure of Autumn bearing illuminated fruits , and bending over a fountain whose bubbling waters flash and sparkle wifch myriad tinted splendours in quite a dazzling manner in the bright light which plays upon them . The season opened with Flotow ' s "Martha , " supported by Aldme . Titiens , Aldme . Leniairc , Signor Guiglini , Signor A ialetti , and Signor S . Ronconi ( who made his first appearance in England ) . Aldme . Titien ' s vocalization was
as magnificent as ever , and iu the opening duet , " Quesfco duol , " ivifcli Mdine . Letuairo , the "Spinning wheel" quartet ( rapturously redemaiided ) , the time honoured "Last Rose of Summer , " an introduced scena , and indeed in all her principal pieces , the fair artist elicited unanimous applause ofthe most enthusiastic kind . The ladies were well supported "b y Signor Guiglini , whoso reception was most cordial , ancl his impassioned and beautiful delivery of the popular romance , " M ' appari tufcto amor , " and his efforts throughout the finale to the third act drew
forth the Avarmest applause . Signor Arialetti , too , Avas welcomed like , an old favourite , and his hearty , characteristic rendering of Plunket ' s burly "beer song ' " was honoured with a redemtuid . Signor Ronconi , who has a good baritone voice , also made a very favourable impression , and altogether the opera went off with great eclat , the band being well led by Signor Ardifci . The entertainments terminated , at a very late hour , with the pretty ballet entitled "Fleur des Champs , " in ivhich Mdlle . Pocchini , one of the most accomplished dancers of the day , sustained the principal character with brilliant success . Bro . Smith has our best wishes that he may have a prosperous season ancl profit by his new ancl arduous venture .
ROYAI , ITALIAN OPERA , COVUXT GAUDGS . —On the same evening the season of this , the first lyric temple in England , was also inaugurated ivith Meyerbeer ' s " Dinora-h , " wifcli the following cast -. —Dinorah , Madame Afiolan-Carralho ; Iloel , 31 . . Faure , his first appearance in . England ; Corenlino , Signer Gardoui ; the Goatherd , Aladlle Sylvia ; the Goatltcrdcss , Aladlle . Rapazziui ; aud the Hunter , Signor Tagliaficothe music being magnificently performed by the band , which is most efficient in every department , and admirably conducted by Bro . Costa .
Madame Carvalho more than sustained the renown so rapidly acquired last season , - she increased it materially , for never did she sing on the London stage so perfectly as on the present occasion , ivhilst as au actress she appeared to very much greater advantage than formerly . The great novelty of the ' evening was the debut of AI . Faure , the original representative of ILocl , at tho " Opera Comique , " for ivhich Meyerbeer composed " Dinorah . " AI . Faure had to contend with such difficulties ivhich a strange language ancl audience necessarilcreatebut he triumphed
y ; over them gloriously , and showed us the real LLoel of Scribe and Meyerbeer for the first time on the London stage . AI . Faure has not the magnificent baritone voice of Graziani , who , ifc may be remembered , played the part of Hod last year at Coveut Garden ; but he is a far better actor , ancl attained a complete success , his efforts being continually acknowledged by the plaudits of th * audience . Gardoni ' s Corenlino
was , what it has ever been , a perfect performance iu its way ; and Signor Tagliafico , as on previous occasions , did fair justice to the difficult and somewhat ungrateful song of the Hwiler . Of the ladies who undertook the characters of the Goatherds , ive shall say nothing , as , ive believe , they wero not originally cast for the characters , and only undertook them at a short notice , under circumstances that entitle them fco every indulgence . The season has been Avell commenced , and with the magnificent company : which the Royal Italian O and the
, pera possesses , promised opera concerts , some of which are to take place in the new floral hall , there can be little doubt of its prosperous conclusion . DRURY LAXI * THEATRE . —On Monday a new English Opera Company commenced operations at this theatre under tlie direction , of Dr . James Pech—who ive hear of for the first time in connection with theatrical matters—ivithBro . Vincent Wallace ' s well known and . justl y admired"Marifcaua" the principal characters being undertaken b Mr Hai
, y . Henry gh , Aliss Dyer , Air . Diirand , Miss Heywood , and . Air . Borrani . Air . Haigh has a beautiful voice , ancl much natural taste , aud , with careful stud } ' , might eA'eutually become an ornament to onr l yric stage ; bufc he has still much , A'ery much to learn . His tone wants development , his style lacks breadth , his phrasing symmetry ancl distinctness . Thought and earnestness of purpose , too , are wanting , and thus his performances despite ; the charm which very uncommon phvsieal gifts impart to them '
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The Week.
were afterwards on duty at the scene of tlie disturbance . The Irish journals report the existence of great destitution among the peasantry in the district of Erris , in the county of Mayo , owing to the failure in the potato crop . On Easter Monday the metropolitan vestries met , and proceeded to elect the parish officers and to transact other parochial business . In some of fchem religious differences occasioned a little excitement , but the great majority passed off peaceably enough . The parishes of St . Paul and St . Barnabas , however , are again in a state
of much excitement in consequence of the alleged Roman Catholic practices on the part of Air . Liddel ] , the incumbent , and his curates , afc fche election of churchwardens , during which the conduct of the incumbent was strongly denounced , Mr . Wesfcertou was once more elected iu the room of Air . Hall , who has served the office lor a year . Mr . Liddell nominated Air . Davidson as his chuvcliwavdeu . The first of the charges which ivill be brought under the notice of the magistrates iu thafc district , consequent upon tho disturbances in the church of Sfc .
George ' s-in-the-East last Sunday , was heard on Monday by Air . Selfe . His decision ivas against the defendant , on whom he inflicted a fine of . - £ 1 6 s . Sd . The fact that the line was immediately paid by a subscription collected outside the court , shoivs the intensity of party feeling which still exists . A further application has been made to the magistrates at the Thames police-court , in consequence of the disgraceful outrages afc the Church of St . George ' s-in-the-East . Air . Charles AVarren Adams , a son of the late Serjeant Adamsis the complainant . He applied for a summons
, against Air . Thompson , the Churchwarden , for an assault , and Atr . Selfe consented to grant it .- -Heenau , the American pugilist , has been arrested , and held to bail at Derby , in fifty pounds himseltj and two sureties of twenty-five each . He was observed on Saturday to proceed hy rail to a small station between Bletchloy aud Bedford , for the purpose , probably , of training . On Alouday , Captain Carter , chief constable of Bucks , obtained warrants for the apprehension of both Heenan and Sayersivhich will be put into execution in case either
, of them should make their appearance iu the county under such circumstances as to render likely a broach of the peace . Apprehensions of clearer money , with au attempt to injure the confidence of the money dealers in the present state of trade , caused a reaction yesterday in bonds and railway stocks . The former closed at 941 to £ , while tho
latter fell in some instances 2 per cent . Money is iu demand , ancl the rate of discount is expected to be advanced this day . The Alefcoria Railway Debentures were offered at 105 ; but the full amount required was not obtained by more than £ 1 , 000 , 000 . FOREIGN NEWS . —The various letters from Paris give further proof of the activity communicated to the trade of Paris by the conclusion of the Treaty . Deprived of all political activity , it seems as if the Parisians had thrown all tlieir energy and enthusiasm into commercial pursuits .
The two Government journals , the Pays and Patrie have been compelled to print an official communication , condemning the imputationslamentable , as the Government calls them , though ridiculous would have been the better term—ivhich the mistaken zeal of the officious journalists hacl thought fit to cast upon Great Britain on tho occasion of the attempts at insurrection made in Sicily and Spain , attributed by the French scribes to sinister British influence .- ¦ The rumour that Count de Alonfceinolin , the Spanish pretender himself ,
was among the persons taken prisoners in connection with General Ortega ' s late attempt at revolution iu Spain , has rather derived confirmation by the news ivhich has been received . It is positively stated in a despatch from Madrid , of Saturday , that he ivas arrested , together with his brother , at the moment of disembarking , and that the two prisoners have since been confined in the fort of Alorella . The Madrid journals noiv confess that attempts at insurrection were actually made at different places , but hasten to add that they all have failed . Persons Avell acquainted ivith the Count of Alontemolin and his brothers have been sent to Fort Alorella to identify the prisoners . The old Carlist
chief , Cabrera , is likewise spoken of , as having been on his way to Spain , on board a vessel from Liverpool . A bill of exchange has been found on one of the arrested partisans , being drawn by a well known firm in Naples , on a house in "Frankfort" to the amount of £ 80 , 000 . In the Sardinian Parliament , General Garibaldi , on Saturday , asked permission to put a question to the ministers on the subject of Nice . Count Cavour replied that the Chamber , not being duly constituted , the question could not be discussed , and so the Chamber cleeided . A \ e havo
something more to hear about this soon . The official journal of Rome now contains the appointment of General Lamoriciere to the chief command ofthe Papal troops . The Catholic journals of Paris pretend to be informed that this step of the General was taken with the sanction of his old political friends , Odillon Barrofc and Duvergier cle Hauvanne , but the Steele expresses doubt . It is stated thafc Lamoriciere , in landing at Ancona , was accompanied by the Duke of Modena , whose troops , ifc is expected , are about to join those of the Pope . is certainl to
The insurrection in Sicily y gaining strength . According news to the 10 th , tho insurgents , numbering about 10 , 000 well armed men , were concentrated in the island , and had interrupted tho canals communicating with Palermo . The troops quartered iu that city were attacked eveiy night . The Neapolitan fleet ivas cruising along the coast . The Opinioue publishes the following telegram , dated , Naples , April 10 : — " The insurrection in Sicily appears to be spreading . The despatch of troops continues . Great agitation prevails at Naples . " According to the New York LLeruld the offer of the British government for tho settlement of the San Juan difficulty had been declined .
Public Amusements.
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .
THE musical season has commenced in earnest , and wc have now three operas open , two Italian and one English , with soirees musicales and matinees almost without number . HER AIA . TESTV ' THEATRE . —The great event of the iveek has been the reopening , on Tuesday last , of this magnificent establishment , ivhich has been so long closed , and the management of ivhich has been taken by our energetic Bro . E . T . Smith . The house has been decorated
throughout , but the generally admired amber curtains which for some yearn adorned the boxes still remain , having undergone complete renovation ; whilst absolute novelty is displayed iu the handsome saloon , panelled ivith plate glass from floor to ceiling , which now forms the passage to the pit entrance , the Avails of white aucl gold , decorated Avith delicately moulded aud richly coloured floral devices , which salute the eye as one passes up the grand staircase ( now luxuriously carpeted throughout ) to the crush roomivhere Ave arc again surprised aud charmed by golden
, fears de lis upon ivhite ground , a ceiling of cerulean blue , thickly studded with silver stars , mirrors of enormous size , and a figure of Autumn bearing illuminated fruits , and bending over a fountain whose bubbling waters flash and sparkle wifch myriad tinted splendours in quite a dazzling manner in the bright light which plays upon them . The season opened with Flotow ' s "Martha , " supported by Aldme . Titiens , Aldme . Leniairc , Signor Guiglini , Signor A ialetti , and Signor S . Ronconi ( who made his first appearance in England ) . Aldme . Titien ' s vocalization was
as magnificent as ever , and iu the opening duet , " Quesfco duol , " ivifcli Mdine . Letuairo , the "Spinning wheel" quartet ( rapturously redemaiided ) , the time honoured "Last Rose of Summer , " an introduced scena , and indeed in all her principal pieces , the fair artist elicited unanimous applause ofthe most enthusiastic kind . The ladies were well supported "b y Signor Guiglini , whoso reception was most cordial , ancl his impassioned and beautiful delivery of the popular romance , " M ' appari tufcto amor , " and his efforts throughout the finale to the third act drew
forth the Avarmest applause . Signor Arialetti , too , Avas welcomed like , an old favourite , and his hearty , characteristic rendering of Plunket ' s burly "beer song ' " was honoured with a redemtuid . Signor Ronconi , who has a good baritone voice , also made a very favourable impression , and altogether the opera went off with great eclat , the band being well led by Signor Ardifci . The entertainments terminated , at a very late hour , with the pretty ballet entitled "Fleur des Champs , " in ivhich Mdlle . Pocchini , one of the most accomplished dancers of the day , sustained the principal character with brilliant success . Bro . Smith has our best wishes that he may have a prosperous season ancl profit by his new ancl arduous venture .
ROYAI , ITALIAN OPERA , COVUXT GAUDGS . —On the same evening the season of this , the first lyric temple in England , was also inaugurated ivith Meyerbeer ' s " Dinora-h , " wifcli the following cast -. —Dinorah , Madame Afiolan-Carralho ; Iloel , 31 . . Faure , his first appearance in . England ; Corenlino , Signer Gardoui ; the Goatherd , Aladlle Sylvia ; the Goatltcrdcss , Aladlle . Rapazziui ; aud the Hunter , Signor Tagliaficothe music being magnificently performed by the band , which is most efficient in every department , and admirably conducted by Bro . Costa .
Madame Carvalho more than sustained the renown so rapidly acquired last season , - she increased it materially , for never did she sing on the London stage so perfectly as on the present occasion , ivhilst as au actress she appeared to very much greater advantage than formerly . The great novelty of the ' evening was the debut of AI . Faure , the original representative of ILocl , at tho " Opera Comique , " for ivhich Meyerbeer composed " Dinorah . " AI . Faure had to contend with such difficulties ivhich a strange language ancl audience necessarilcreatebut he triumphed
y ; over them gloriously , and showed us the real LLoel of Scribe and Meyerbeer for the first time on the London stage . AI . Faure has not the magnificent baritone voice of Graziani , who , ifc may be remembered , played the part of Hod last year at Coveut Garden ; but he is a far better actor , ancl attained a complete success , his efforts being continually acknowledged by the plaudits of th * audience . Gardoni ' s Corenlino
was , what it has ever been , a perfect performance iu its way ; and Signor Tagliafico , as on previous occasions , did fair justice to the difficult and somewhat ungrateful song of the Hwiler . Of the ladies who undertook the characters of the Goatherds , ive shall say nothing , as , ive believe , they wero not originally cast for the characters , and only undertook them at a short notice , under circumstances that entitle them fco every indulgence . The season has been Avell commenced , and with the magnificent company : which the Royal Italian O and the
, pera possesses , promised opera concerts , some of which are to take place in the new floral hall , there can be little doubt of its prosperous conclusion . DRURY LAXI * THEATRE . —On Monday a new English Opera Company commenced operations at this theatre under tlie direction , of Dr . James Pech—who ive hear of for the first time in connection with theatrical matters—ivithBro . Vincent Wallace ' s well known and . justl y admired"Marifcaua" the principal characters being undertaken b Mr Hai
, y . Henry gh , Aliss Dyer , Air . Diirand , Miss Heywood , and . Air . Borrani . Air . Haigh has a beautiful voice , ancl much natural taste , aud , with careful stud } ' , might eA'eutually become an ornament to onr l yric stage ; bufc he has still much , A'ery much to learn . His tone wants development , his style lacks breadth , his phrasing symmetry ancl distinctness . Thought and earnestness of purpose , too , are wanting , and thus his performances despite ; the charm which very uncommon phvsieal gifts impart to them '