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    viva- while Madame Bprghi-Mamo . with a temerity only justified by its success , " embellished" the principal arias into something hardly distinguishable as " Dunque io sou , " and " TJna voce pocafa ; " but not less melodious , and which possessed the merit of novelty . A subsequent performance of this favourite composition was rendered memorable by the advent of Sig . Ciamp i in Bm-tolo , and who may be shortly described , in nis buffo parts , as Lablaehe , without Ms imperfections ot physique . His medium height and figure suitable for all characters—; his powerful and facile organ , equal in volume and sonorousness to any we have ever heard—his buoyant exuberant humour of the spontaneous unstudied cast—his falsetto , yrhieh resounds like a chorus of contraltos , all cpmbine to make him one of the greatest of bass singers . The declamatory school of singing has many a student on the lyric in hich the ideal of vocal expression

    boards but the Italian school , w is produced by the organs of sound alone , is presided over by a queen of song who , in this region , rules supreme . The reader will at once understand we allude to Madame Alboni , who , m a later representation of "HBarbiere , " sang the music written for the heroine , Mosihay Sig . Evefardi sustaining the part of Assrur with unequivocal success . In the " Huguenots , " Mdlle . Titiens appeared as Valentin , a delineation which she has made her own , and in which she is unapproachable . In this opera Mdlle . Iiouise Michal made her debut at Her Majesty s Theatre in the part of the Queen , which she sustained with great ability vocal and dramatic . " Ernani , " with Mdlle . Lotti de la Santa * & Elvira , was produced next in succession ; and the last-mentioned soprano ( Mdlle . Lotti ) also appeared with marked success and eclat in the favourite " Matrimonio Segreto , " the cast of which was

    excellent and comprised Mme . Alboni , Sigori GragKni , Everardi , and Giampi : and Mdlle . Yaneri , equally gifted as an actress and as a singer . The revival of Weber ' s " Oberon" ( adapted to the Italian boards by Mr . Benedict , with the assistance of Mr . Planche ' , by whom the libretto was written ) was , perhaps , the most remarkable achievement of the season . For the efficient performance of this masterpiece the whole resources of Mr . E . T . Smith ' s « double ^ company were put in requisition , and the result was such as mi"ht have been expected from the exertions set on foot to produce it . " LaBrova d ' un Opera seria , " came nexij being revived for the . first time on the occasion of Mr . Benedict ' s morning concert , at this theatre , when the Jtrtaie ( in wliich Signor . Ciampi , who took the the orchestra unanimousl

    principal role , distributes the parts to ) , was y encored , despite the sedate tone of preprandial audiences , in which the feminine element always predbininates so largely . Its repetition brought fresh laur 0 ls to Sigrior Giampi , and brimming audiences to the theatre . ieLucia d i Lammermoor '' came towards the _ end of ; the season ( Herr Steger , a German tenor appearmg in . it , ; for the first time ) - as did also " IiaPigKa , ' in which Madame Marie Cabelj a singer endowed with the highest gifts , < appeared , Jn cnx ? japid summary we know not how many names we have omitted fromMr ^ Smiths almost-toO-numerous-to-reckon company , We have only , been able to afford space for the leading parts ; those of Madame Lemaire iind Signor AldSghieribccur to us for ; « num ^ a ^ ^ he ^ r puta ^^ f ^ sustained bMdllesPocchiniGucchiand

    singers that ever trod the boards , it will be needless to say that her powers have been cultivated to the highest degree and is l the very best of schools . The " air" we have mentioned was , of course , enthusiastically encored . Miss E . Wilkinson made her first appearance on the present occasion , and was encouraged with an encore in a bolero of Verdi's fJvespri Siciliani ) . Herr Manns conducted . JRoyai , SuBBEr Gardens —; Jtti . i > ien- Festival . —Madam © Jullien ' s benefit took place qri Wednesday . The fete commenced at 3 , and an uninterrupted succession of amusements , comprising every description of musical performance and al fresco entertainment continued till midnight . We can only find room for a sing le enumeration of the principal attractions provided on the occasion for the pleasure-seeking portion of the public . The bands of the Coldstream , Grenadier , and . Fusilier Guardsunder the respective conductorships of Mr . G-odfrey ,

    , Mr . D . Godfrey , and Mr ; G . Godfrey , junior , performed an excellent selection of martial and other suitable pieces . The Ohio Minstrels were as " funny" as ever . The Vocal Association , under the leadershi p of its eminent director , Mr . Benedict , sang two excellent part songs , during the grand concert , the first part of which was devoted to six instrumental pieces , beginning with the overture to Semirainide , and ending with Prince George Galitzin ' s Surprise Polka ( unanimously encored ) , the Prince ' s majestic figure and gesture in conducting , with , his face to the audience , producing an impressive effect . The principal artistes present were Madame Alboni , the greatest singer in the world , if not the greatest lyric actress ( for the two characters are not identical ) , Madame Marie Brunetti , and ( Signor Gassier , all three from Her Majesty ' s Theatre ; Misses Palmer , Poole , Bate , Ranoe ,

    Brougham , and Brougham ; Mademoiselle Parepa , Mademoisolle Eririchetta Cainille , Madamo Weiss , Mr . Weiss , and Mr . Sims Reeves . The encores were Mademoiselle Alboni ' s " II Segreto " ( repeated ) , and her " Ah quel gioino" ( changed for " In questo semplice "—the Tyrolierine from Betley ); both Mr * Reeves' songs "I Love You , " and " They say that all Things Change ; " MissPoole ' s Barney O ? Hea , " changed for " Wapping Old Stairs , " arid Mademoiselle Parepa ' s •/ . "" I Dreamt that I Dwelt in Marble Halls . " The conductors and accompanyists were Prince George Galitzinj pr . James Pech , and Messrs . Benedict , A . Melloni and Emile Berger . The orchestra-.. was recruited from both Operas , and the soloists of the late M . Julheri ' s band . Tbje lowest figure w ^ 0 ^ pan be taken „ as representing the number of persons present may be set down at 15 , 000 ^ and a better pleased audience never assembled at this ^ favourite place of summer recreation . . ¦ '"¦ '¦ ' • ' -.. / '¦ ¦ -: ' ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ / ' ¦ : . '¦ ¦¦ r ¦ ¦'

    ballet at this house was y : . , , Ferraris , Pasquale , and Morlacchi , &c . This departmeniJ ) eing ^ under the direction pf M . Pettit , Mr . Benedict and Signor Ardxtr discharged the functions of cpnductprs and composers to the establishment . Altogether , we congratulate Mr . Smith on the signal success of his new " enterprise , in which he has so well maintained his character as an indefatigable and efficient caterer for the public . . Oi-tmpio Theatbe , —Mr . W . S . Emden ' s benefit toot ^ place on IVf ^ ^ ay Tii ^ , when Mjsb Louise Eeeley , whose debut at the Princess s , somewhat less than ^ a year ago , was one . oi " trie ^ pieasantSsfc events . of Mr Aueustus Harris ' s management , made her first appearance . She played Minnie , the smart , imperipus little rustic , ^ who charms with her vivacitv and awes with her temper in the _ favpurite picturesque well

    comedietta " Somebody Else . " The part suits her , ana Her pretty ebullitions of gaiety and indignation alike found favour with ^ her audience . Her singing was a great success , she had a couple of those characteristic songs that as much depend enacting as on vocalization , and in theae she is not to be excelled . Mr . P . Robinson , a clever and well-looking actor of . yeung gentlemen , in bpth serious and coniio drama , likewise made his first appearance , and efficiently represented the wheelwright , Ham Moritz . A highly finished German landscape from the pencil of Mr . Telbin , gives to the . little drama that local colouring which is always the object of laudable solicitude under the Olympic management . The " Scapegoat" once associated with the names Pf Mr . W . Farren and Mrs . Orger , was revived , Mr . Addison and Mrs . W . S . Emden taking the principal parts . Stbawp Theatbi ! . —Mr . Horace Wigan ' s petite comodv , entitled « Observatipn and Flirtatipn , " has been brought put at this theatre . Mr . Sanguine ( Mr . W . H . Swanberongh ) , a iine gentleman , with a ^ iimt , W of spare time on his hands , was enamoured _ pf Mrs . Lambert

    ? Miss M . Oliver ) , a fair widpw , While her husband was living , but sinco the decease of the lamented £ a »» &e ^ has transferred his affeotions to the wife ( Miss E . Bufton ) of Mr . Seedeep ( Mr . Turner ) , a conceited old fool , who fancies that he can read tho human heart at a glance , but docs not perceive that Sanguine is courting Ins better hult imder his very » OB 0 . Mrs . Lamborfc , who at first believes that Sanguine retains his old predilection , not only consoles herself for hop disappointment by marryincf the loss brilliant and far wortluor Dr . Moman . ( Mr . Poraelle ) " , but also opens the oyos of the almost fascinated Mrs . beedeep u n ,. ^ rl , ' tn > that aho is also unniorvied , and thus cooling at onco the

    iwfecTrapaSeTwBrii ^ T ^^ OrtST VX PAI . A 0 B . —The concert laBt Saturday , at which an admirable flolection of vocal and instrumental munio was givon , and at which Mr . Simtloy , M . de Vroye ( spIp flutist to the Mmporw of the Franoh ) , and other talented artistes appoavod , was rendorcd pooulmrly attractivo by Mdllo Ddsh'tSo ArtpfsYamous piooo , " Al doloo canto , " popularly known nsBode ' s ah' Avith variatipnB . Mdllo . ArtPt io tho pnma donna of tho Royal Italian Opera at Berlin , and her name would occupy a ppominontplaoo in tho company of any opera m tho world . Her votoe Ussessea in o ' high degi-oo the three . indisppnwblo imturu rccmi . vtos of Sweetness , poweF , and flexibility , and when it u stated that her style wab formed under the personal superintendence ot one of the greatest

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    In the House of Liords on Thursday , sev bills we re advanced a stage . IiOrd Geaitvii , i , Ej , in reply to the Earl of GABNABVOif , wn 0 called the attention of the ( 3-overnrnent to the condition of . the convicts in the Bermuda Convict Establishment , stated that the Government would investigate the matter . Earl Fobtescite called attention to the pay of adjutantsi of battalions of ^^ volunteers in rural districtsj who were insufficiently paid at 10 a . a-day , as a , horse was ihdispensa , ble for them , and he hoped that an additional allowance would be made . He also considered that a permanent sergeant should be attached to each company of volunteers . Earl i > e Gbey and Ripon replied , that the first proposal was under consideration by the GoV « rninent , but the latter could not be entertained .- —In the House of Commons , tho Metropolitan Gas Bill arid the Ecclesiastical Commission Bill passed through committee at the morning ' sitting . In the , eyening , Mr ;

    Beight gave notice fpr Monday , that he would mpvo that it was mex .-pedient to go into committee on the fortifications , Mr . Disbaeli and ttereral ^ thErTramb ^ mont had delayed the foreign paper duty question , and after a short discussion Lord PAtirEBSTON ' s motion for Gpvernment orders of the day having precedence of notices of motion on and after Tuesday , 7 th August , was agreed to . Mr . Heis-essey ' S motion that half of all vacancies to bo filled up in the European commissioned officer-ships m the line or local forces iu India , be allotted to the sons of officers , line or shall

    local , or the sons of officers of the civil service in India who pass the prescribed examination , and that the remaining vacancies be filled up by open competition , the successful competitors to pass through ono of the Boyal Military Colleges , was negatived by a majority ot ttftyeight . The debate on the Indian army , after Lord Paxmebsxon had asserted the inexhaustibility of his patibneo , and that ho would sit till Christmas , if necessary , to get thrpugh the measure , and Mr . Hohsman had promised his indefatigable opposition ; was adjourned . Tho order forgoing into the Public-houses and . Theatres Bill was discharged ( on the motion of Sir G . O . Lewis ) . The Excise Duties Bill wus _ passed

    through , committee pro forma , and tho East India Transfer ot Stoc ^ c Bill was read a socond time , and the House adjourned at a quarter past I . —In tho House of Lords , pn Friday , tho Bleaching and Dyomg Vvprks Bill , and the Cpunty Oprpnors' Bill , were read a seoond timci—In the Hbuseof Commons ( morning sitting ) the details of the Landlord and Tenant ( Ireland ) Bill were considered in Committee , und tlio Militia Ballot BQ 1 passed through Opmmitteo . In tho evening , Lord John Russeli announced that steps had boon taken' to cany out . tho resolution of tho House with regard to a maritime treaty wxtn Franco . Sir G . Lkwis , in answer to Mr . M . Mjmiks , stated that a cpnvontion with tho American Minister in London had been nogoimteii , with reference to tho alleged crimes committed on board vcssols trading botwoon tho United States and Great Britain . In answer to Mr . Bentinok . Sir G . Lewis thoucht that tho foroignera resident in tins

    country-wei-o - { not doserving-of-tlio-suapioion-that-thoyJBUI ^ lk- OWomo dangerous ua spies or othor hostile agents in case of a rupture ; Ho 0011-sidered them porsons mostly ongaged in various pursuits oi inau * tJ ^ and trado , and not likely te ombavk in the prpjoots alliidod to . no had nodoairo to see Govornuient armod with any discretionary powti of dealing with foreigners , and it was not their intention < o propoflouny moasuro of that nature . Aftor tho Cjianoe ^ ou of the hxcumvun nau deolinod to follow Mr . ItuaiUBD into a fiuanoml diBouBision , ftl . HonsMAir oomplainea of the state of public biuiuess . Ho udi a"W < J " fopuiidriblo itt-rily of no Ie » s than fort . y billn proving for »»»< dl ^ ° altentioa , und enumoruted questions of the highest zmpoi-lauoo ^ tlu > canflideration of wluoh , he oontonded , could n « t > be postponed : and Ho iaia

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    7 X 0 ¦ ¦¦ ¦¦ ¦ ¦ - ' The Saturday Analyst and Leader . [ Aug . 4 , 1860 .

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  • Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 4, 1860, page 710, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2359/page/14/