The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-28
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The THEATRES II lckett has been added 10 the
attractions at the PsI land this old favorte temple
OF the drama is now prosperous as II deserves to
be. Haekett's Mons. Meiiet is an exqlsi,e piece
OF acting, and it will doubtless draw around him to-
night many OF his old admirers. The improvements,
even to the most mmateral minute, In this esta-
blIshment, are strongly marked There is a care,
and proprety, and perfecness, in the stage arrange
men,s, which add much to the effectiveness OF the
performances, and now we can once again enjoy
the best productions of Shakspere and other drama
lists with pleasure which we have not had Tor
some time. The Chatham is running the race OF
popularity in an unheard OF manner The new ma
mayer has infused spirit here which has made his
theatre one OF the most popular resorts. Mr. Harry
p. Grattan, the actor dramatst, succeeds Mr.. Hill
as the prominent feature, and we understand will
make his debut at this house in one OF his own
dramas The drama of the "Rebel Chief" for
that is its title, is founded on an occurrence which
took place during the brief but bloody struggle for
liberty in the year l79S. As is unusually the case
in civil wars, where parties brought INTO actual
opposition, the wrongs of the long suffering, whom
tyranny urges to resistance, and the overbearing
determination to support long-endured authority,
produced many scenes of bloodshed, retaliation
shudders but at the same time many deed of
daring herOisn and glorious selfdevotion had their
birth amid those scenes of strife and turmoil. Ii is
upon one of these this drama is founded-an ac,
which proved that even when urged by conending
factions, opposed in political principles, proclaimed
and open foes, the generous impulses of gra-
titude. honor and humanity, were still para
mount IN the heart of many a miscalled traitor
The strength of the company will be brought out to
give effect to this drama, and it promises success
tul rum There are other attractions which will not
far to sustain the popularity which this theatre has
acquired. The Amphtheatre we found crowded
last night as usual. The competition which now
exists In our places of amusement, and the emula-
lions which opposition occasions, createsa spirit of
enterprise, and in is it visible than in the
Amphitheatre, where it must be gratifying to the
management to find il is appreciated and patronzed
by the public. Russell, who gives one of his ad.
mirable concerts every night this week, had good
attendance last night We understand he intends to
visit New Orleans during the ensuing winter for the
first time, where, doubtless, he will meet a recep-
ton that will be gratifying to him.
NIBLo's.-The Italian company give the opera of
Norma this evening for the benefit of Signora Cor
slhi on WHICH occdSlou Slgn"r SroZZl, ABOUT Wnom
there has been such high expectations raised IN the
musical circles, will make his first appearance in
New York He is the principal male singer of the
troupe, and is very highly spoken OF in the Havana
and New Orleans papers. The rival chanteuses,
Signoras .Majocchi and Corsni, will again delight
1--WE hope crowded audtory,) by their exquisite
airs and duos. This is the last night Of the opera
troupe, who certainly have created most favor
able impression in the two operas they have pro.
duced. The Ravels are busy rehearsing the Con-
jurer's Gift, Magc Pills, which is to be revived
with ali IFS original splendor