I have had very great pleasure in receiving from you a package of music of your own composition, and beg you to accept my best thanks and acknowledgments for it. The sacred music I have not yet had a chance to hear, as it requires an organ to do it justice; but the other pieces I have listened to with great satisfaction. They are full of beauty and sentiment, and you have succeeded wonderfully in translating my words into the universal language.

For this kindness I have already sent you my thanks through the gentleman who forwarded the parcel to me from New York, but I wish to do it once more, and directly to yourself, and therefore trouble you with these lines.

Mr. George B. Allen.

Believe me very truly yours,

HENRY W. LONGFELLOW.

BRILLIANT MUSICAL CONUNDRUM.-Result of the charming summer weather.-(From a demented correspondent.) Why would our first English basso and the Liverpool prima donna make the most sensible duet? Because they would be both Weiss and Whitty (wise and witty).-Oh!

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.-Among the works to be produced during the English opera season at Her Majesty's Theatre, is Gluck's Iphigenia in Tauris, with Mlle. Parepa, Mr. Sims Reeves, and Mr. Santley, as vocalists. Several new artists are talked of as likely to appear, and among the tenors we hear that Mr. Swift is promised, after an absence from England of some two or three years, during which time he has been pursuing his studies and meeting with engagements on the continent.

ITALIAN OPERA IN PARIS. For the coming Italian winter season in Paris, it appears that neither Mad. Borghi-Mamo nor Signor Tamberlik is engaged. Signor Mario and Gardoni are, however, to be of the company, so is Signor Pancani, another new tenor. Mesdames Pcnco and Alboni will also re-appear.

ADELPHI.—Mr. Boucicault and Miss Robertson (Mrs. Boucicault) have been engaged by Mr. Webster, and will appear in a new drama by Mr. Boucicault, at the commencement of the winter Mr. and Mrs. Boucicault are at the present moment in

season.

Paris.

FLORAL HALL.-The most attractive concerts (that are being given now are those of Prince Galitzin and Mr. Alfred Mellon at the Floral Hall. These take place every night, under the joint conductorship of the two eminent musicians just named - that is to say, Prince Galitzin conducts his Kozlow Polka, his Herzen Waltz, a "Sanctus" by Bortniansky, and the finale to Glinka's opera Life for the Czar; while overtures, airs, operatic selections, and fragments of symphonies are performed under the guidance of Mr. Alfred Mellon. It will appear strange to many persons that, after the remarkable and excellent concerts given by Prince Galitzin at the St. James's Hall, he should now confine his unfortunately, be composed by persons of all nations, though it is not attention for the most part to dance music. Polkas and waltzes can, every nation that can produce a Strauss or a Labitzky, a Jullien or a Musard; but the true Russian music that Prince Galitzin introduced us to at St. James's Hall possessed marked peculiarities, and, in character as in form, was quite new to an English audience, as it also would have been to an audience of Frenchmen or Germans. If there is to be a Russian element in the concerts at the Floral Hall (and if not, why does Prince Galitzin's name appear in connection with them ?), surely a genuine mazourka, in the style of the one (Glinka's) played by Miss Arabella Goddard, would be a more appropriate contribution than either a waltz or a polka. the charming air sung at the Russian concert by Mlle. Parepa would at We may suggest, too, to Mr. Alfred Mellon that least be found more novel than "I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls," which most of us must have heard of once or twice by this time. Nevertheless, Mlle. Parepa was encored in Mr. Balfe's too popular ballad, and she was also called upon to repeat Victorine's grand air from Mr. Mellon's opera of that name. The band engaged for the concerts is, with a few exceptions, that of the Royal Italian Opera. The chorus is also from that establishment. In other words the chorus and band are admirable.-Illustrated Times.

DEATH OF MISS VANDENHOFF.-Our readers will learn with regret that Miss Vandenhoff has gone from amongst us, and "will be no more seen." As the representative of the highest range of the drama-that of the classical Greek drama, Miss Vandenhoff was without a rival : she was the original Antigone on the English stage, and Sheridan Knowles found the benefit of her quiet and chaste style of acting in the production of The Love Chase: to the character of Lydia she imparted that delicacy of feeling and of womanly grace that raised it from the level of which it has recently assumed in other hands, a sentimental young lady. This opinion was expressed by the author himself to the writer of these lines. We copy the following paragraph from a Liverpool paper:-"We announce, with deep regret, that Miss Vandenhoff (Mrs. Swinbourne) died in Birmingham on Tuesday last. She was the daughter of Mr. Vandenhoff, the celebrated tragedian, and was herself She was born in Liverpool in 1815. About three years ago she married Mr. Swinbourne, an actor of some repute, but the union, we fear, was not a happy one. Our readers need not be told that

an eminent actress.

the deceased was an accomplished and beautiful creature, full of genius and fine feeling, and that she was as good as she was fair. In the classical drama she had no equal, for in her face was realised the dreams of Grecian artists. She was, we believe, an only daughter, and doted on by her afflicted father."-Theatrical Observer.

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THE HARP OF WALES."

Sung by Mr. SIMS REEVES,
COMPOSED BY BRINLEY RICHARDS, .

Price 2s. 6d.

LEEDS. — The deputy town-clerk read the following letter from Mr. Spark, the recently appointed organist of the Town Hall organ:-"I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your resolution of July 4th, appointing me to the important office of organist to your Town Hall. I beg to tender the Council my sincere thanks for the appointment, and I have only to add that, in accepting the office, it will be my earnest duty, and also my pride, to employ whatever abilities I possess to justify the award of the judges in the recent competition, and your decision in my favour; and, as a townsman, I hope to maintain, and, as far as lies in my power, to seek to raise the high musical position Leeds already honourably occupies." Mr. Newton read some correspondence which had taken place on a statement made by him at the meeting of the Council when the appointment of Mr. Spark as organist was proposed. At that meeting Mr. Newton read a letter from Mr. Hirst, of King Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool, which stated that Mr. Spark had been seen in Liverpool in company with one of the judges (Mr. Best) a short time after they had been selected, and before the competition for the office of organist commenced. The correspondence now read referred to that matter, and the principal point in it was a letter from the Mr. Hirst alluded to, acknowledging that he was in error in stating that Mr. Best and Mr. Spark were seen together after the appointment of the judges. He had since ascertained that it was some time before, namely, in April; and he regretted the error which he had made, and the misunderstanding occasioned by it. Mr. Newton added that it was exceedingly satisfactory to him to find that Mr. Spark got his appointment by honourable competition. He felt it due to the Council, to Mr. Spark, and to Mr. Best, to make the "LEOPOLD," Mazurka Favourite, price 2s.` facts of the case known. (Hear, hear.) -- Leeds Intelligencer.

"The Harp of Wales' (sung for the first time) is a very graceful song, admirably adapted for Mr. Sims Reeves, and sung by the distinguished tenor with a refinement of expression which produced a magical effect on the audience, and raised demands for repetition which were not to be denied."-Daily Telegraph,

The Harp of Wales,' beautifully sung by Mr. Sims Reeves, was unanimously redemanded."-Morning Post.

"The other was new and sung for the first time by Mr. Sims Reeves. It is called the Harp of Wales,' and is a lovely and expressive melody. It was enthusiastically encored."-Daily News. The Harp

"Mr. Richards did honour to his fatherland by introducing a new song,

of Wales,' which is sure to become a favourite of the Cymri, who are justly proud of their bards. So admirably was this sung by Mr. Sims Reeves, that an encore was inevitable, and the ballad was as warmly applauded the second time as the first.”—

Musical World.

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"The Harp of Wales' (sung for the first time) is a very graceful song, admirably expression which produced a magical effect on the audience, and raised demands for repetition which were not to be denied."-Daily Telegraph.

The Harp of Wales,' beautifully sung by Mr. Sims Reeves, was unanimously redemanded."Morning Post.

"The other was new and sung for the first time by Mr. Sims Reeves. It is called the Harp of Wales,' and is a lovely and expressive melody. It was enthusiastically encored."-Daily News.

"Mr. Richards did honour to his fatherland by introducing a new song, The Harp of Wales,' which is sure to become a favourite of the Cymri, who are justly proud of their bards. So admirably was this sung by Mr. Sims Reeves, that an encore was inevitable, and the ballad was as warmly applauded the second time as the first."— Musical World.

London: DUNCAN DAVISON & CO., Dépôt Géneral de la Maison Brandus, de Paris;

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HEN THE MOON IS BRIGHTLY SHINING." Molique's favourite Serenade, sung by Mr. Sims Reeves. This beautiful Song is now published for Tenor, Mezzo-Soprano, or Baritone Voice. Price 2s. 6d. London: Ashdown and Parry, 18 Hanover Square.

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IMS REEVES'S newest and most popular Ballad is by Mr. Reeves, and enthusiastically encored, at Mr. G. W. Martin's Concert, Exeter Hall, Mr. Lindsay Sloper's and Miss Susannah Cole's Concerts, St. James's Hall, and will be sung at Mr. Balfe's Benefit Concert at the Royal Surrey Gardens, and at the Crystal Palace Concerts. London, published, price 3s., by Duncan Davison & Co., 244 Regent Street, W.

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ILBYE COOPER'S NEW SONG, "The Meadow Gate," composed expressly for him by GEORGE B. ALLEN, is now published, price 2s. 6d. by Duncan Davison and Co. 244 Regent Street, W.

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EYERBEER'S FOURTH MARCHE AUX FLAMBEAUX ("Royal Wedding March "), composed in honour of the Marriage of the Princess Royal of England with Prince Frederick William of Prussia, which was played with such immense effect by the Band of the Guides at the Fète of the Orphéonistes at the Crystal Palace, is published for the Pianoforte, price 4s., by Duncan Davison & Co., 244 Regent Street, London, W.

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F I COULD CHANGE AS OTHERS CHANGE,” by her with distinguished success at St. James's Hall and the Royal Surrey Gardens, is now published, price 2s. 6d. by Duncan Davison and Co. 244 Regent Street, W.

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in the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, arranged especially for them by CAMILLE DE Voss, is published in score, price 6d., by Duncan Davison and Co. 244 Regent Street, W.

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NEW SONGS by J. W. DAVISON, "Rough wind

"Swifter far than Summer's flight," (sung by Miss Palmer at the Monday Popular Concerts);" False friend, wilt thou smile or weep,' "Beatrice's song in the Cenci (sung by Madame Sainton-Dolby, at the Monday Popular Concerts, St. James's Hall); are published by Cramer, Beale, and Co., 201 Regent Street.

The above Songs form Nos. 1, 2, and 3 of Vocal Illustrations of Shelley. "Mr. Santley was encored in one of the thoroughly picturesque and poetical settings of Shelley, by Mr. J. W. Davison, mentioned a week or two since. His song, ' Rough wind that moanest loud,' is a thoroughly good song."-Athenæum.

"Madame Sainton-Dolby's greatest efforts were called forth by Mendelssohn's Night' song, and Mr. J. W. Davison's False friend, wilt thou smile or weep' (from Shelley's Cenci'), to both of which she did the amplest justice. The latter work is one of the most poetical and beautiful of the Vocal Illustrations of Shelley,' composed by Mr. Davison many years ago, and which, though rarely heard, possess far more sterling merit than nine-tenths of the most admired songs of the day. A more intellectual treatment of the words could not well be imagined. Mr. Davison has completely caught the spirit of the poetry, and heightened its beauty by the potent charms which belong only to the sister art. False friend, wilt thou smile or weep,' sung to perfection by Madame Sainton-Dolby, was enthusiastically applauded." Morning Post, April 26, 1860. Cramer, Beale, and Chappell, 201 Regent Street.

terry little Maud," price 2s. 6d. each, by Duncan Davison and Co. 211 CANTERBURY HALL CONCERTS. This Evening:

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C. H. Gounod's Opera, FAUST, and selections from "Dinorah," "Trovatore," "Macbeth," &c. After which, the ETHIOPIANS, consisting of Seventeen performers, organised expressly for this establishment, for the performance of Vocal and Instrumental Music, Comic and Sentimental, with Negro Delineations, Anecdotes, &c., in addition to the usual entertainment. The Fine Arts Gallery is open from Eleven a.m. till Twelve p.m.

I WILL begin this week by giving your readers an opportunity of reading a letter which all the papers here have been printing, addressed by General Bonaparte to his friend Talma, a few days before the 13 Vendémiaire. It is a very remarkable letter, and has produced quite a sensation here both in literary and political circles. Here it is :

"I have fought like a lion for the Republic, my good friend, Talma, and in return she lets me die of hunger. I am at the end of my resources; that wretch, Aubry, leaves me on the pavé when he might make something of me. I feel in myself strength enough to cut out Generals Santerre and Rossignol; and cannot they find a corner of La Vendée or some other place where I can be employed? Thou art happy! thy

reputation depends on no single individual; two hours spent upon the boards bring thee face to face with the public, who are the dispensers of glory. We soldiers must purchase it on a vaster stage on which we are not always allowed to appear. Regret not thy position; stay in thy theatre. Who knows if ever I shall appear again upon mine.

I

"I saw Monvel yesterday; he is a thorough friend. Barras makes am at my last penny. Have you a few crowns at my service? Í me fine promises; but will he keep them? I doubt it. Meanwhile, shall not refuse them, and will assure you of their reimbursement out of the first kingdom I shall conquer with my sword. My friend, how happy were the heroes of Aristotle! They depended not on a Minister "Adieu, thine entirely,

of War!

Pierre de Medicis was played at the opera on the gratis night for I stated in my last what was not quite correct, namely, that the Emperor's fête. So it had been anounced; but as I was not present, having neither time nor inclination to figure in the mob who besieged the doors seven hours before the performance, I was not aware the opera was changed for Robert le Diable, an old favourite on these occasions. Considering that this popular chefd'œuvre of its composer has been got up with entirely fresh dresses and scenery, that the two successful débutantes Mad.