The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-12

on the part Of the management in its production For
the comedy, it presents varied gallery of human
portraits and shifting panorama OF character have
grouped in drama.
The character Of Clara Douglas does not possess su
cien scope for Mrs. Keans capabilities. From the first,
dependent the bounes of mercenary and worldly
baronet she exhibits that passveness of tried and sub
missve nature calculated rather to elicit sympathy than
awaken any hstrionic power Nor does her change of
fortune give her greater prominence till the last act,
where her secret generosity receives its iu reward in
the hand of her lover Here the passion so long con
cealed and purified by the ordeal through which it has
passed. bursts with its native intensity. We think this
Mrs; Kean's tragic powers twas nghly warmed
by the sensibities of the individual which alone like
the breathing OF Pygmaon on his statue can animate the
personation.
Alfred Evelyn, from the strong intermixure Of irony
and bitterness is lightcomedy better adapted to
Mr.. Kean's powers than any we have seen him in The
in the gambling ROOM where to revolt his future
father in law he dares fortune and dee every vicssi
much spirit if might suggest fault, think the
manner and tone were too boisterous In the last scene
he played with great depth and feeling.
Fisher, the disconsolate widower who, like Gold
smiths Croaker, takes pleasure in making his friends
perfectly miserable presented rich performance as
tween him and Lady Franklin, (Mrs. Vernon in which
he orgets his santed Maria" in his anticipated union
laughter of the house testified. It was, indeed, rich
burlesque upon our vascillang nature which can, SO
soon chanse the cypress Tor the myrtle.
Tonight will be repeated the Stranger with the CO.
medy OF the Honeymoon, for MIR Kean's benefit.
BowERY THxArRE-The play of the Conquest Of
laramie" was given last evening to crowded house,
and was followed by the beautiful drama of Robin
Hood" The whole of the performances gave great salts
faction and must particularly compliment the mana.
ger his admirable method of producing these plays.
great treat in for the requenters of this thea
tire, Mr.. Hambln having been engaged for next week
Tonight have the play Richelieu" and the "Rakes'
Progress"
CASTLE GARpEN.-Barney Williams and his troupe still
reign supreme. They have given some of the newest
and best negro songs that we have ever heard Their
engagement is drawing to close, and we would advise
the many strangers in town, 60 to this place and
see how such things done in New York.
NisLo's GARpEN.-The Queen of Cyprus" beyond
all dispute the most gorgeous of all the operas yet pro-
duced by the French is to be played tonight It was
acted on Wednesday to very crowded saloon. The
audience delighted with the music especially
duet in the third act between Mr. Garry and Mr. Arnaud
it absolutely cheered; have heard either
Of those singers with greater pleasure Calve was
usual very successful 1t would require heightened
description to convey any idea Of the magnificent gor
geous, and costly dresses nothing like them
witnessed in New York before the of Mr.. Garry
for instance. The scenery beautifully desgned in
deed the whole piece s we'll worthy of visit; and
Americans should not forget that the performance
sists entirely Of singing, SO that knowledge of the
French language is not necessary to fully enjoy the
delight afforded by the music Of this popular spectacle
Miss DELcy-This young lady makes her first appear.
ance in America at the Park Theatre, Monday
ing next as Amina in the opera of La Somnambua'
She is the daughter of Rophno Lacy celebrated musi.
cian for many years connected with the Italian Opera
House in London she has spent the last three years in
Italy, filling the situation of Pma Donna at most of the
leading theatres in the italian States Some time since
she made her deput at Drury Lane Theatre London,
with the greatest The London Morning Herald
speaking Of this occurrence said =
Miss Delcy played Cinderella last night for the first
time before London audience. Her voice is fine rich
soprano with at once great and delicate powers of
cuton. Her success was unequvocal Her first air did
not prepare us for the powers which as the opera pro-
ceeded she very beautifully manifested Miss Delcy
has great originality There is nothing hackneyed-no
thing place in her execution. Her voice is of
very fine quality and Of great compass is, moreover,
not instrumental voice she sings from the heart
great matter, when prime donne often fitted up like
musical snuff boxes to do certain airs and no more
We must award to Miss Delcy the highest praise. Her
and like the victim-our old household friend the fairy
tale Miss Delcy DANGEROUSLY received throughout:
and of course called on to receive the applause Of
the audience the finale having been previously en-.
cored"
SWISS BELL RlNoERs.-The last performance but one
of these artists takes place tonight at Pamos theatre
They present increased attraction being aided by the
Angesea Singers Mr.. Marks, Mrs. Timm and Mr. Timm,
and the evenings entertainments will be varied with
songs, violin playing and Mr. Timm on the piano, and
they themselves will give OF their choicest pieces
among them the Aurora Values, Irish Quadrills and
Virginia Quick steps, concluding with Lucy Neal
Herr Driesback and his Geological Exhibition will be
at Oswego during the present week.
Miss Petrie formerly favorite in this city perform
ing at Pittsburgh.
Dumboltons troupe of Philippians are performing in
Philadeph with their usual They open here
on Monday next at Palmo's Opera House.
James Walack jr, and his wife staring it at the
Holiday street theatre, Baltimore.
City Intelligence.
LETTER CARRIERS FEEs.-Since the reduction of the
postage the increase in the delivery of letters has been
very great but the correspondent reduction the fees
of the carriers has not been carried As it is now
the charge of two cents for each letter that delivered
the city exorbitan and could certainly be reduced
without hardship to those interested to cent We
recommend the matter to the Postmasers consideration
HOTEL FRoSrs.-We are not disposed to find fault
with strangers who are visiting city, but there is
objection have to them, which is their congre-
eating in such crowds after meal time about the front of
the hotels They really present most formidable i'm
pedment to passers by particularly il they
panied by ladies, for in addition to the crowd the pave
ment is entirely flooded with tobacco juice and the at
mosphere impregnated with cigar smoke. Why not,
after meal times, if the smoking rooms of the house
not large enough to accommodate them take walk or
smoke in their own rooms, go any where where they
would not interfere with the progress of the hundreds
of by who forced to turn out into the
middle OF the street.
MYSTERIOUS DIsAprEARAscE.-Mr. John b. Cough,
the wellknown advocate of Temperance rived in this
city on Friday evening" the 9th instant from New Haven
stopped at the Croton HOTEL after tea he dressed and
went out went to the store of Messrs Saxton and Miles,
since which he has not been or heard Of He
dressed in black dresscoat and pants black satin vest
black hat, lie Gay maker, Boston boots newly footed
from the appearance Of his baggage his intention
return soon but his friends fear that accident
foul play has befallen him.
OBsrRucrroN TO SIDE WALKS in the shape of oysters
that have most ancient and fsh.like SMELL" are very
annoying to the through the streets that
to principal ferries only that also
from the obstruction they offer We have received
raj communications on the subject and would call the
attention Of the authorities to the fact
CoRostRs OFFICE, Sept. H. Sudden Death.--The
Coroner was called this afternoon to hold inquest
the Aims House, on the body OF Jane Smith, native OF
New York aged % years who died suddenly last night
at her place of residence No 1874 Greene street Yer.
ut death by the spontaneous rupture OF blood vessel
OF the lungs
DEATH OF JUDGE SroRy.-We have the painful