The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-31
Theatricalo.


The plot Of this piece is common place. and devoid Of
interest," that not surprised to see the attan
dance by no means overwhelming. The.musc, In some
passages up to equality with that OF the best
OF the best masters al other times Il betrays
falling off, and the composer seems 10 have sunk below
medocriy II is in short what the French call dseousu
We were struck'wih the poverty Of the music to the
words The spell-tis womans love- it was devoid
of all feeling and had adaptation whatever to the
words The piece generally not played in the best
style Mr. Seguin, as usual, greatly applauded :;
his voice is strong but its monoony becomes weari.
some and its want of soness and hexbility become
painfully percsphole. Mrs. segun performed her
edly, the best singing last night She did not
succeed, however in stirring the feelings as Amilis-
either the part itself cold and frigid or she failed to
nfuse life and animation into her part Upon the whole,
would not be fair to judge Of this opera by tho per-
auspices, be much more attractive "A it was it a
pantomme rendered, however, in spite of every
orchestra the beauty the choruses and the oeca.
sional outburst every and them OF beautiful
melody. The farce which followed, was a piece Of
vulgay and coarse humora series of laughable
feats not worthy the OF plot ola drama but by
the setting Of Messrs Barrett and Fisher 50 rresistiby
comic tina, Diogsnss himself would burst his sides with
laughter, and lxon would rest upon his wheel to in
dulye the merry 6t This merit however is due entire
ly to the excellent acting OF the gentlemen above men,
toned.
BowERY THEATRr-The performances at this establ
Hshment, last night, drew together full and crowded
auditory. Putnam, the Iron Son of 7S,'by N. H. Ban
MISTER Che successful author of many national pieces
was first presented, in which j. r. Scott enacted the
Indian part OF other characters being we'll
sustained by the dramatis persona, as originally produced
upon previous repre- entations This drama went of
with the most thrilling and enthusiastic applause, and
its re-enactment seems to lose Of its former
and well established interest Ernest Matrsvers" by
Louisa H. Medina, concluded the evenings entertain
men much to the satisfaction of those present Tonight
tho Surgeon of Paris" the tragedy in five acts, Of
George Barnwel," and the Mountain Drover" will
be presented, in which Scott Clarke Cony and Blanch
ard together with the entre strength Of the company
will appear On New Year's- both in the afternoon and
evening understand the performances will be SUCH
independent of great and unheard of novelties
but add much to the treasury OF this highly popular
management On this OCCASION and with the knowledge
OF this hattering BILL expect to full and crowds
ed house.
PALMo's.-PRIvArE THRATRIcALs.-The gentlemen
amateurs who did Hamlet SO horribly, at Pamos few
weeks since having been very much battered probably
by the notices which they received and their hearts
overlooking with feeling of benovoenoe de ermined
to give auother exhibition of their talent last evening,
for the benefit of tine poor devils whom they could get to
pay adolar to look at them. The house last evening
presented very different appearance from the previ
occasion. There could not have been moro than
three four hundred, large rumber OF whom pre-
sumo, were knobs in the house, ard inclined to
think that Mr. Hartley and his associates the "socie
ty for improving the condition of the Poor did not lose
much by refusing "he proceeds after deducng the
cessary expenses champagne and oysters probably in
cluded-as offered by the gentlemen amateurs Before
the rising of the curtain gentleman in doublet and
hose came forward and stated that the first repre-
senation, they had well succeeded in amusing their
friends and themselves that they had yielded the
gent solicitations of many to repeat the perform
gentlemen who ' appeared before PROBABLY bsnss
satisfied to retire npon their reputation actors.
The King was done by q tall gentleman who was a de.
q pre0 aOr uuh
voice was much too small for his body. Polonius
also done by a new man, who at least knew his part
much better than the other. Ophelia done by Mrs
Sharpe, who, of late, has been performing Ethiopian
characters, and who at least, did her part in smiling
dous applause and went through his part without
many shocks he used before; but OH his walk and
style Of gesture it set at defiance all presidents Of stage
walks and attitudes ever saw before The Ghos. had
added to his dress about eight yards of which fell
over hs face, and traied behind him. The gentlemen
all had learned their parts and there were, of
none of those ridiculous stagewas which the audi
ence in such a roar before. There were OF the
very strong points which were so funny in the other
performance, but the audience kept in o good,
laughable hunor all the time That poor Ghost, spite
OF his commend to he contrary, did pity" 1t
seemed such hard work for him TO speak, and he ap
peared to get SO tired in holding his scroll
After Hamlet" the extravaganza of Bombases Flu.
rioso" played, and tho contrast between the two
pieces together with tho manner in which they
wo anso1: ons q wSo% had Written trogsdy sna
the other comedy Meeting day in the street. the
night but did not laugh at it" Why that is strange"
said The other, for l your tragedy and laughed
most heartily q"
On the whole. think tho audience were very
we'll pleased with the performances and got their dol
lars worth II was cap tai for in igeston
and would retract former advice to the gentle
men amateurs, and advise them to give exhibition
month for the benefit Of dyspeptc, and fun
loving citizens.
BowERY CIRcUs.-We perceive by the bills of the
above house that the gentemanly and polite artist Mr.
George Cakes, takes benefit on New Years Eve. He
presents strong BILL and heartily hope he may have
an OVERLOOKING bumper. Mr.. Mosey, the great British
equestrian rider, has volunteered his very valuable
services.
JOSEPH BuENE.-This gentleman made his first up.
pearance in Boston, at concert Of the Philharmonic
society, on sG;urday!evening He warmly receiv-
cd and gave another at the Melodeon Tues.
day evening.
THE KEANs drawing crowded houses ut the Ches.
nut street Theatre Philadelphia They return to this
city week. when Richard the Third will be brought
out at the Park Theatre in style Of splendor be-
fore witnessed.
The Harmonious have arrived in this city and intend
giving their first concert Nblo's, Friday evening.
Chippendae Is in Now Orleans.
Miss Clifton playing in Cincinnati.
Miss Julia Dean s sad to be very promising actress
now Playing at the Theatre In Cincinnati.
Harry Placiie is playing in Charleston 8. c.
The Swiss Bell Ringers are in Charleston.
Mary Ann Lee ia in Boston.
Movements OF Travellers.
Yesterday arrivals increased very considerably be-
yond the numbers registered during the week