The New York herald., 1845-08-26
Tlleatricu1s.

PAnx THEArRs.-Last evening Q welLhued house
greeted Mr. Hackett, his first appearance in America
his visit to Europe The bill for the evening
Henry the Fourth with Mr. Hackett Jack Falstaf
II well known that Mr. Hacket has made himself cele
brated both in Europe and America, by his nimtabls
ofthis character Criticism is
Suffice to say that since his visit to Europe, he has
possible made himself perfect than BEFORE in the
delineation of Sir John. King Henry well done by
Mr. Barry Hotspur by Mr. Dyott Mr. Roberts appeared
Prince of Wales Lady Percy Mrs Abbott; and Dame
Quickly by Mrs Vernon. AT the falling of the curtain
Mr. Hacket called out and after being enthusiastic
cally cheered addressed the audience as follows :
LADIES GENTLEMEN-In December last | bade fare.
well to New York. being about to depart for Europe.
have been there, and however well may have been re-
ceved is always pleasant to to return to America
AMI have the honor OF appearing before American audi
not that was not exceedingly gratifed at per-
forming by desire before the Queen and mobiles
ing part and parcel Of intellectual gloryalike we
speak the language of Milton and Shakespeare am too
much exhausted to address you Tonight thank you
After the Polka by the Misses vsllee, the evening
closed with the farce Of the Dumb Belle" Tonight
Swop, in the comedy Of " Jonathan in England and
Monsieur Mallet in the drama Of that name.
BowERY YTHEATRE.-"Virginus f" and Ernest Mnltra.
vers" went off very successfully last night and,
count Of the enthusiastic reception which both plays
ceved from the public they will be repeated tonight
Since its opening, this theatre has been regularly
attended by very large audiences and its prodigous
vasness has hardly been sufficient to afford accommodate
ton to the number Of visitors who have been induced to
pay visit No theatre met with the success
and this is good proof that the public appreciate the
efforts Of its enterprsng manager and the talent Of the
company he has engaged
CASTLE GARpEx-The exhibition of the new Nam
moth Steam Electrical Machine attended last night
Inv of ia al
pleased with the result of the experiments This won
derful instrument will be exhibited again tonight and
another series Of experiments will be made with it, for
the qualification Of visitors. The Ben Franklin this
machine is called well deserves to be seen for it Of
prodgious size and has a very great power
NIpLos-A brilliant and fashionable audience greeted
the French Opera company last evening. Calvc was
enthusiastically received and acted sang with
greater spirit Tonight that prince Of Irish comedians
Brougham appears in two characters supported by
T. Placide John sefton Miss Taylor, Nickerson, &c.
(See the advertisement)
Mr.. J. w. Bates, manager Of the National Theatre
Of engaging new company and purchasing additional
material for his theatre II is said that he intends to
the National footing that will bring level h
the theatres OF this city
Old Joe Cowell, the favorite comedian and several
since the successful manager Walnut street
theatre, has doed the seek and buskn" and opened
Baltimore.
Mr. Burton of the Walnut street theatre Philadelphia
offers prize Of $1,000, for original American comedy
A letter has been received in New Orleans from Mex
dated July 90 giving account of the reception of
Mad Borghese and other members Of the Italian compa
n.y. late Of this city It enthusiastic in the extreme
They were in the finest health The engagement will
conclude about the last of November the beginning
the following month, and then the company will return
to New Orleans.
Mr. Charles Hill took benefit at the Royal Olympic
Theatre Montreal, on the 22d inst.
The Misses Macomber gave a concert at Cincinnati
last Thursday evening.
The New York Equestrian Company, under the man.
agement Of Messrs Howes and Mabe, propretors gave
two representations at Springfield Illinois, the 4th
and 10Th insts.
GRAND MILITARY CRICKET March AT MONTREAL
The Cricket Match between the Rifles and the
SD Regiment closed on Tuesday last, and termina-
ted rather Unexpectedly in favor of the former. We
give below a score of the innings. A return match
will be played in few days at St. Johns.