The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-08

Theatricals.
PARK THEArRE.-That wonderful creation Of Shake
spears's mighty mind, Hamlet" was produced last
night ut the Park with scenery and costumes of classic
elegance. Mr. Charles Kean, king everywhere else In
his profession, content (and his audence)
to be the prince" last night and Mrs Kean took the
part Of Ophela. BY the way, we have not seen Mrs.
Kean looking WELL any Of her admirably performed
characters she did last night in ophea Never have
we felt SO much the truth Of the poets observation that
there is pleasure in grief-for that which SO faithfully
pourtraye ed drew forth deal Of pleasurabe emotion,
albeit of tender and pathetic kind Not considering
this part however it being at best but subordinate one
in the play as worthy of the powers of Mrs. Kean is
enough to observe at present. that her calculation of
ophelias gentle but profound grief her mental aberra
tion and maiden simplicity, was inimitabe Asfor Mr.
Kean he makes great Hamlet He is not the comic
Mr. Kean who thrills his spectators with his sallies of
mirth as Benedick playful jollity az Duke Aransas
displays in those characters but the Immortal part Of him
self" which can be comic or tragic on fitting occasion.
Mr. reading of the text splendid and although
this is shamefuy stupidity neglected too often it is
essential to the perfect portraiture of the parts and de-
velopment Of the poetry of their language Like great
enfc disposition Of light and shade-produces an i'm
prsssive painting, does this gentleman by strong
spases eioeution give bold relief to his dGs
which falls upon the sight with unmatched effect Hence
those old familiar but dgnied monitors and friends Of
schoolboy days" Hamlets Soiloquies come fresh
with renewed youth, and novelty. Strange that
dozen years have not proved sufficient for the dis
covery Of the beauties in the sooqucs until the magic
sound of Mr. Keans voice, "a force de fare
have given new soul, and new graces altogether
His scene with his mother and that which takes place
and true to nature that the house the Of
silence itself, while they were going on. Mr.. Dyot
Polonius. MIR. Barry Horatio truly at home,
whilst Mr. Fisher, as the old veteran Grave Digger
buried all manner Of serious thoughts with the skull Of
poor Yorick. Mr.. Abbott highly dignided occu
pant of the Royal Danes throne and fact few
trng faults there was nothing to take away from the
The aerpiecs was the farce entitled MY Neighbours
Wife,"a sprightly which closed the evening
pleasantly. Tonight Mr. and Mrs. Kean appear in AS
You Like It."
BowERY THEATRE.-One Of the finest performances
which have witnessed lately given last night at
the Bowery Theatre We have often heard Of the won
derul sagacty Of the dog, and his capablty of being
trained Those who wish example Of these faculties
should visit the Bowery during the engagement Of
Messrs Cony Blanchard Last evening the Idiot of the
Shannon presented to a crowded house. In this
drama Messrs Cony and Blanchard who two of the
most celebrated pantommsts of the day. both appeared
Previous the drama the laughable farce Of "spgs
Laurel" played, and the evening closed with the
beautiful drama of Mazeppa in which Mr. Miner dashed
on his powerful horse, made some terrific leaps. To-
night "Rookwood," the Idiot of the Shannon" and
new farce called the RAILROAD Station will be per
formed.
CASTLE GARDES.-In this weather, when every body
has the blues know Of prescription good to
60 of the places Of amusement in this CITY,
where fun regns triumphant, and laugh them off Pro-
mnent among these places stands Castle Garden Last
evening the burlesque company presented very laugh
able travestie Of the Bohemian Girl called the Virgil.
nian Girl" The original music is sung, and the bur.
lssque abounds in funny incidents Previous to tho
ra vocal concert was given by the company Tonight
the same bill is presented.
NIBLos-A very full house witnessed last night the
second performance ofthe new comedy-"Change makes
Change" 1t went of very well, and received with
great favor It's to be repeated tonight
PALMos OrERA HsusE-The Ethiopian Sereuaders,
nights of their entertainments remain and then we must
bid good bye to ebony friends. Lucy Neae's dis.
arrival arrival will remain unchronicled-The Sugar Cane
Green unsucked-The Invitation to the Buffalo Girls
will no longer be gvsnLin fact the New York public
pie strains of this ovial band, WILL like Lord Ullen in
Campbells poem
"Be left lamenting.'
Indeed could have better spared better men, but still
dun ririmus and let their four remaining nights
be crowded as their first ones have been.
Mr. Templeton has taken Palmo's Theatre and will
give his first concert this day week, the 10Th inst
Signor Btz is performing at Lynn, Mass, and from
thence goes to Salem.
Julia Turnbull is dancing at the Olympic, Boston.
Stickney's circus is at Cincinnati
De Begins has pleased the Montreal people so much
he has been prevailed on to give some more concerts
there at the Olympic Theatre
Booth performing at Boston, at the National theatre
Miss Nelson, Mrs. Timm. and Mr. Brougham, per.
forming with much success at Baltimore
consisting of four brothers and sister, singing
Hudson in this State
The Bell Ringers performing in Nantucket.
Jenkins gives his entertainment this week at Norris
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall, the Scotch giants are now in
Buffalo, and will shortly visit this city
We extract the following from the last letter of the alb
sent editor Of the Courier des Eats Uns regarding
French theatricals
81 have now announce to you the speedy advent in
New York Of artistic who has already appeared there
with II Is the danseuse Augusta She re.
turns to the United States with budget Of new baIlets
such the Peri Glselle LIE Diable auquare Perhaps
you will also have this winter French company. This
plan has been started by Lecourt and his wife, who have
left agreeable "reminiscences behind them in New York
and who also their side retain lively remembrance
Of their reception They are thinking Of organizing
those who you are now applaudng and not only by fill
ing it, but in worthy manner. This is difficult task
a Is sp project M could
ton during the coming winter would be liberal
wards company than they were last summer should
New York For the rest, the visit and study our
Partisan theatres the more am obliged to admire and
do justice to the New Orleans company whose debut
witnessed at the Park These artists are worth ali that
here at the Opera Comque and there in that
theatre any actress who has talents equal to those of
Calve Mile Lavoye only approaches her. and this opin
ION that now express have heard expressed by all
who have had an opportunity of judging Of the two &C.
artists visit poor savages Of the world we ought
to be benevolent to them than we would be in Eu
rope by the length of fifteen hundred leagues thew come
to see and alas, unfortunately fifteen hundred
leagues less kind to them than otherwise
Police Intelligence.
Der. 7-Grand Larceny by Fsmae-A female
named Mary Collier this afternoon arrested BY Off
Ger Josephs, on charge of stealing $685. belonging to
gentleman named Thomas Doane, boarding at No 1877
Broadway. The complainant concealed the money be.
tween two beds where the accused who was employed
as chambermad in the family, found it, andI took posses
.4nother Grand Larceny.-A man named Edward Bay.
Lis, was arrested on charge Of stealing grocers
wagon, worth S4O the property Of Patrick Dohery OF
the 9th 4oth street. He had sold the wagon
for Sl5 He was taken before Justice Roome and com.
mitted to answer
pioienf Assault bu Husband--A man nar,ad IoaHrv