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240 AUGUST 15 & 16, 1866 NEVADA TRANSCRIPT
the music for the masses—English opera, gemmed with true melody—yet not often deemed
worthy of the study of accomplished vocalists nowadays.
They cast the operas they produce in a satisfactory manner, have voices delightful in quality
and equal to their undertakings; are assisted by a well trained chorus and an efficient orchestra,
and, if we may judge by the performance, provide by careful rehearsal against “breaking the
legs of time.”
“Maritana,” an opera with the lively plot of “Don Caesar de Bazan,” full of melodies
that have been popular for many years yet wear not out, was rendered throughout in a very
creditable style. Miss Emma Howson, the prima donna, has a pure and flexible soprano under
good control, and is a pleasing actress. Miss Clelia Howson’s voice, mezza soprano, is thin, but
sweet. Henri Herberte has a delicious tenor, and, like a majority of the Italian tenors, don’t think
it necessary for a vocalist so gifted to be an actor. Frank Howson, the baritone, is a fair actor
and a capable singer. S. W. Leach, well known to old playgoers, is also attached to the troupe.
The familiar melodies of the opera, “Yes, let me like a soldier fall,’ “Happy Moments,” “Scenes
that are brightest,” &c, were all finely rendered.
THE SAN JUAN TRAVEL.—The stages to and from San Juan will be run over the road, via
Black’s bridge, without interruption. Both the lower stringers of the bridge are broken from dry rot, and
it is held only by the upper ones, so that it is unsafe to cross. It will take some time to repair the structure
but in the meantime travel will not be interrupted. Mr. Hamilton, proprietor of the stage line came up
yesterday, and started the stages through. When they arrive at the bridge the horses will be unhitched and
taken out, and the stage drawn over without its load. In this way the passengers will run no risk of being
injured, and will only be detained a few moments at the bridge. By any other route the distance to San
Juan is nearly doubled.
RETURNED.—A telegram was received by Henry Philip of this city, on Monday, announcing the
arrival of H. Mackie and family, and James Whartenby, in San Francisco. These parties have made a visit
to the Sandwich Islands and back in a sailing vessel. They are expected here about the last of this week.
TEAMSTERS ROBBED.—Some days ago two teamsters were stopped near the White House, on
the You Bet and Colfax road by robbers. The rogues got a silver watch and a small amount of money.
NATURALIZED.— Robert Bussenius, a native of Hanover, was naturalized in the County Court
yesterday.
The Central Pacific Railroad Company find it difficult to retain their Chinese laborers on the hard
rock encountered at the South Yuba river. Several gangs have been entirely broken up by the laborers
quitting.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1866
DIED. At Red Dog, on the 15th inst., Charles H., son of [William] J. and Susannah Willis, aged
3 years, 2 months and 17 days. The funeral will take place at Red Dog, this afternoon at 2
o’clock.
REGIMENTAL ORGANIZATION.—By orders from Brigadier General Howell, Major Knowlton’s
Battalion has been re-organized as the 5th Infantry Regiment, California State National Guard, and the
Companies are designated at follows: