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Show Eiijj'.bh Opera. One of the largest and ml f;ksh-ion f;ksh-ion ih'e audiences that h.is appeand during the brief o em of English opera in this city, was present at the theatre lxt evening, to witness the per!or:uaneo of tint grand prvdnc-t:on, prvdnc-t:on, " Fau-t." Tlio mana -.t of the company wisely reserved the better bet-ter opvr.ia tor the cloning nights, ihus ke.',!:! up the intereit on tl.e part of tiie public, and leaving pleas- in remenitirauces of tho troupe. Of, the performance last night t-x) much ' cannot be slid in praise. The cast ws a powerful one, embracing five ; ot the leading people of the company, ' bea.des excellent minor characters and a full chorus. Mephisto is c-ldoiu iuipersimated more truthfully than by Mr. Peakes, whoso singing, . form, dress and facial expression all onijxjrlcd so faithfully wuh GouuckI's great character. Marguerite, also,' by the beautiful and talented Miss! Beaumont, was a piece of lyric acting j that is not cf.cn improve! upn. Mr. ;Ju'i li Mu, a very fair Faust, ' but ne h.u apperi to belter ad van t- age here th.an on last night. Mm, ' Seguin's S'.cbel was a charming im- , 1 personation, while Mr. Carletou'a Valentine w is ptrfntion. Ixnid ap-' plause w.w calltd forth frequently. j To-night, the closing performance J will be produced the gem of ttie operatic seas:n. "Mignon" is cast to the beat talent of the company, 1 and besides (he opera itself, leads the otherd for American auJiences. We j apprehend that the troupe will take their farewell of an overflowing I house. |