The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-04-22
Thentricals.

Theatricals.
PARK THEATRE.-On Saturday nights Mr. Booth
nj seas sl Basss av
| " Riches" and then as Jerry Sneak" in "The
Mayor Of CARAT There are several good points
in the play Of Riches, in which Mr.. Booth, and
also Mrs Sloman, had ample opportunity TO display
their powers; but whole we do not like this
play, or think il sufficiently varied in incident, or
spirited enough in detail, to interest the majority
| OF an audience. What was wanting, however, In
"Riches," was admirably supplied in the Mayor
of Garratt," which we do not hesitate to commend
as one OF the most entertaining and laughter
exciting farces that we have seen Tor sometime;
i As &C Jerry Sneak" Mr. Booth was excellent and
showed himself To be as good comedian as he has
been allowed to be atragedlan. His song OF " Billy
Taylor" was capital. and elected much applause
The american Methodist" had better reserve
his &c Fireman's Call'' for some other place than
sold Drury," for II was a call sung IN such way
as to elicit no reply from the hearts OF musical
amateurs.
OLYMpIc.-The entertainments for Saturday
, evening, were confined to the Marriage Of Figaro,
and the new farce called the "lrlsh Veterans
This was an unusually small bill for theatre so
"large in its givings" as the Olympic. There is
enough, however, Of Figaro, for reasonable per-
son-provded, always, that he has not seen it too
often-or in other words, that he has not been OF
late constant attendant at this theatre
| 1t is pity, that when good thing has attained
to the full flood OF its popularity, 1t is Kept so long
before 1t is suffered to turn
CHATHAM" Richard the Third seems much
of a favorlte with the dwelers in Gotham, for not
only was 1t played at the Park on Friday, but also
appeared at this theatre on Saturday. There Is,
however, great contrast between the two heroes
of the play which is not certainly in favor OF Mr..
Conner; it is mot any dlsparagement to his
general acting to say thus much, tor 1t
should play the same character so equally
well as to preclude the possibility of discerning a
difference. Mr.. Booth is, by general consent, the
Richard, and it is almost matter of wonder that
Il "a at New
have hurried so Immediately on his footsteps The
; sloan of Lover" which followed Orchard" is
an excellent farce and admirably m aced both BY
"Peter Spyke." The songs too that were inter
spersed throughout the performance, were excel,
lent, and this part OF the entertainment Is decided
feature of superiority in the Chatham over the other
} theatres-that is to say, generally The perform
ance OF the legitimate drama, as gwen out IN the
bills is still postponed owing tc a continued in
disposition OF Mrs Mcclure
PAIMo's OPERA HousE.--Inis house will open on
Wednesday night with "ll Barbiere di Seviglia"
(see advertisement.) During the late interregnum
great improvements have been effected in the inter
nal economy OF this house-the upper tier of seats
has been elevated so as to afford full view OF the
whole stage, even from the most distant seat-hali
f dozen private boxes have been added on either
| side OF the upper tier, and ventators inserted
in the ceiling, so that the ladies will have little oc-
caslon for the labor of tanning themselves during
the ensuing nights OF the opera season These are
all the improvements that were before needed to
make this gem OF house perfect and now, with a
company which to be harmonious not only in voice
but in bearing and temper, may expect matters to
go on tlourshiDgy II is said that the last rehear-
sal of Barbere splendid, and perfect in every
respect. 1t will be produced on most magnificent
0 scale, with new scenery and costumes. All the
conflicting elements IN the Opera House have beer
q harmonsed under De Begins, and the utmost good
: feeling pervades the company.
ri OF Musical and Theatrical! matters, out of oul
city there is present dearh--onc day or two may
j. Ieun he in n
Sporting Intelligence.
!, / New YORK JOCKEY CLUB.-By a new sule passed
K and naL Long Island are ' excluded from the en-
1.-The annual subscription Of $40 yearly BY Payin.
IS, all strangers will enjoy the whole privileges o
l the Course. Subscribers and members of the clul
Twill be admitted to every race throughout the year
e Members Of the Club, with their families, will oc
- cupy the ladies' stand and none, but those intro
n duced by member orinvited, will be permitted t
i. dine with the Club.
it FoRFEIr-A gentleman, in Philadelphia, late
e " offered 10 ride horse TO Jersey City and bac
e in 40 hours-a distance OF l95 miles He has nc
r done 1t nevertheless, and therefore forfeited $5Ot
II TIE RFLE.-It is proposed to open Subscription
flor new Rifle Shooting Sweepstakes, as Genera
y Durham will pot be able to attend that about t
!, come off at Hobolen, and postpoRement canno
- take place without the consent of every subscriber
], LOUISVILLE RAcEs.-A match IS to come off be
tween the stables OF Dupautier and Greer Tor $500
e aside, at the 3D. June meeting.
A GREAT RAcE-Two Bufialoes escaped from
. flock the other day, at Cincinnati. One was pur
Y sued and secured by the lasso, after hot chase
!. the other took the water for IT, steamboat wa
,, sent in pursuit of him, and after "full speed
y chase, came up with the fugitive, who defended
;, himself with great intrepdly but after many cour
ageous assaults the steamer, was obliged 10 SUI
:. render
h. CURIOUS RAcE-A gentleman announces i
IS the Louisiana Chronicle" race thus:-
E 1.-The proprietor informs gentlemen, fond OF I'm
things, that have fine horses that he has Sc lected
~ the city OF New Orleans, at the lowest cash prices
the following articles, to be run for over the Fashio
4 on the oath day of April next:-
One elegant large, chasewrought silver pitcher ats 10
e One fine Sheffield waiter.
10 One large prize goblet,
One smaller size,. ...'......
The two first articles to the best horse, the got
let to the second-the second goblet to the thlr
best free to everything forfeit twenty dollars"
BALTIMORE RAcEs.-Some alterations have bee
made in the regulations concerning the Batlmo
races. One of the principal Is, that the second be
Y. horse which may start for the Jockey Club Purs
&c will get 500.
~ Mr. Boyers sob See" has happened with an a.
ed cident, and will not go to Newmarket.
Or, Fine sport is expected at the ensuing Pctersbs
ar races. tThe Colonel of Mr. Johnsons Bait
n. more stable has gone there The Colonel Is hors
~ | of fine character.
he Common Pleas.
Full Bench.