Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-01
Latest Theatrical intelligence.


trical' seem to have received fresh impulse, and
il the managers have made more money than they
did at the commencement Of the last season, it is
not for want patronage the part OF the public.
The Park opened with ballet, and throughout Els
sler's er gagement the house cramned to reple-
ton. Blackstone played at the same tire, and al
though the off nights" were not so attractive, yet
the reco would not have been so large, but for the
managerial blunder Of playing Blackstone and La
Belle Fanny as twin stars in the same armament,
instead Of giving them separate spheres OF action
Power succeeded and layed two engagements with
out the least diminution Of his attraction. Mrs.
Wood appeared on Monday, when not only the pit,
but the boxes also rose at her." and unanimously
demanded the temperance Of Mr.. Wood. The
manager came forward, and promised that he should
appear this night, Thursday, and then the opera
permittedto proceed. Mr.. Letter will not prove
a very great card, we have three artists in this
city, that could have sung and played Rodolph bet
ter than that gentleman.
The new Theatre the site where Wallack's
wardrobe and properties were destroyed about
twelve month since, is nearly ready for the
paign The decorative portions of the interior are
very beautiful, and the stock company possesses
infinitely talent than its rival, by the exercise
Of managerial tact it may take the wind out of Simp
head-and knows little. 1t is true the Park has
got the stars but by way of drawback these same
stars are most miserably supported. 1t is said the
new house will open Monday next, but judging
from the work yet to be done, should think that
delay of two or three weeks will be necessary.
The interior of this ediGce is very commodieus, and
the fittings up and decorations display great taste
1t will be lighted by central chandelier, which is
quite novel feature.
OF the minors, the Chatham is the most prosper
Gus from the fact Of its management being more on
the alert TO procure novelties than its rivals The
Bowery is about to close in order TO convert the pit
into for the display of equestrian entertain
ments. This project may succeed provided some
original and attractive dramas are got up by the new
directors. Niblo's Garden and vaudeville saloon
which has been Of the most fashionable resorts
during the Summer, closes this week. The rest are
mere "leather and prunella."
In Boston, Fanny Elssler has proved i'm
mense favorits, and perhaps, judging by the
number of dollars paid there to see her exquisite
dancing, she had been more patronized in "the Lite
rary Emporium, than in any other city in the Union.
She leaves this week for this city, where she may
play few nights previous to her voyage to Havana.
There is great effort making by the grand opera of
Paris, to induce her to return this autumn. But we
not to return to Paris till next year. Our Pssisian
friends may rely on this intelligence. II is authen-
tic Fanny can make Independent fortune in this
country in one year. Why should she return p
Forrest playing at the Chestnut street. in Philadel
pha, and Blackstone, Browne, J. r. Scott with Miss
Melton, at Burton's New Theatre. The old house
has got-up hill work. as Burton's Company is far SUI
perior, both in numbers and talent, to its rival
Il RI yherc he nj rtenp i~hfa
Mrs Shaw has gone a staring tour 10 the Eastern
States and the British Provinces. We have not heard
if the Rev. Tom Hamblin accompanies his fair pro-
tege or not.
The southern theatres do not open until the end of
the present month Taken altogether, the prospect on
the thearica horizon is cheering, and it is believed
that the present will prove from thirty to fifty
per cent more profitable than the last.
The taste OF the public has received a fresh impe-
tus and it will be the fault of our managers alone il it
is suffered TO subside into the state Of apathy which
characterize theatres after the catastrophe at Wal
lacks house, and the dispersion Of the very excel
lent company Of artists he had got together.
PARK THEArRr.-Nr. Hackctt appeared last
night King Lear, and although we sat it out, and
sndeavorcd TO find beauties in the performance, yet,
a, the fall Of the curtain, were fully impressed
w
lites are no, destined to shine in tragedy. He is,
however, Of the contrary opinion and came out and
told the audience a, the fall OF the curtain Ofthe
other characters in the play, Mr.. Fredericks, as
Kent, was the most respectable ; and the Edmond
of Mr.. c. Hill, the very acme Of absurdty.
Two new scenes were exhibited Of Salisbury
Plain, with views Of Stonehenge, and the storm bu
siness was somewhat novel, which proved the only
feature in the play worth looking at. The house
was not half full, and Of those went to sleep
We are sorry to say it, but the truth must DE told.
CHATHAM THrArRE.-Mrs. Thorne, the lady Of
the manager Of this popular establishment, takes a
benefit tonight, and the house is bound to be filled,
any how. Let the weather be good OF bad, Mrs.
Thornes benefit is always to be well attended,
and the bill tonight presents rich and varied attarc
tions. The Knight Of the Golden Fleece, in which
Hill takes a prominent character in the first piece,
the amusing farce OF 100 Pound Note Billy Black,
Hill, and Harriet Mrs Thorne, comes next; and
Tom and Jerry TO finish of. Tom and Jerry is a
F" sure card" at the Chatham. IL is captally cast,
and will, as usual, be admirable played. Thorne
plays Tom with great spirit and disc elimination, and
Mrs. Thorne realizes the authors conceptions Of
Kate; Mrs. Mossop plays Susan Rosebud, and she
will do that part, as she docs every other, with
much taste and propriety. Mrs. NJ. is very clever
actress, aud is getting to be quite favorite at the
Chatham. She walks the stage like lady-is al
ways perfect in her part, and has nice conception
of the spirit Of the piece.
The BowERr There wasthe sum Of one hundred
and eighty dollars and fifty cents in the Bowcry last
night. Phillips the self styled dramatis who does
up most Of the stupidity for the Bowery in that line,
took benefit. The practice Of the Bowery in
Of this sort, is to permit benefciares to share after
$500. Whether Phillips Is to make up the def
cheney, $40, we do not know.
FIsE There was large ere in Boston on Sa.
turdey morning. distillery, owned by Barsga Il
Trull. and two dwelling houses, were destroysd.-
Loss s2o, 900, insured 5000.