The New York herald., 1845-09-03
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TheatrlCals.

ters Of Benedick and Beatrice in Much Ado About
thing" Mrs. Kean has received such general applause
in the latter character to have made par erceec
her own, and almost placed herself yond the pale
criticism We have not her in this character for sin
years past nor can we say that the lapse of time has
dimmed the colorng of the porraure, impaired the
vigor Of personasion Her first encounter of witt with
Benedick full of the sportve levity and reckless yolub
ly which, like the flash Of the sword ever heralds al
aim al some vulnerable part, exqusely modified by
tha Jealous pride which guarded the passion she hareL
not ayow She particularly excelled in the arbor
where overhearng the comm entary upon her charac
ter she led to anayze her own heart and finds it
lures passion she has endeavored to avert by pride
| levity and indifference. The sohloquy commencing
&c What fire is in mine ears Can this be true
Stand condemned for pride and scorn so much ~
was given in that repenant and selfreproving tone
demanded by the wrong she has done herself in
than the apathy with which she has
ed her suitor. The sudden changethe utter abandon
OF the gay and heartless coquette for the
deep senslbty and the discovery that her heart
capable of love amid all that richness and buoy ancy
nature which could unsettle it, rendered with All
| earnestness which vibrated like a deep and solemn
chord where all had been before light and thoughess
The intensity of ''Benedick love on, | will requte
thee " had the bachelor heard it, sufficient to indem
Nifty him for the GOODNESS and sarcasm which, long
had been his portion.
Mr. Kean, in entering upon genteel comedy has not
only extended his sphere OF versatility but think.
shows to peculiar advantage in this newly adopted walk
He has great sprighness and seemed to the
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recorded with force which would render them appa-
renty incapable of recanation and his general aversion
from the sex, but particularly from his "evil genius
hit of with admirable lightness and much sincerity
| His gradual disenanglement from the misanthropc
vows ne had imposed on himself and the dexterous
sophisry whereby he seeks to justify their sudden vo
ation given with great effect; and have sell
dom highly finished by play than in the
where the bachelor is dying to avow the love- even
trembling his lip yet is partially restrained by the
ridicue to which vacallaton exposes him, as well as
the fear OF Bea'rces pride and petulance.
Il Wa hava eaII N w haiti CT mora
ably hlled III, In his own language, comparisons be
not odorous" would particuarize Mr.. Bass, whose
Dogberry good picture of official consequence
and vapouring inanity, "as any in Messna
Tonight, Mr. and Mrs Kean appear in 1.-The Stranger
BowERy THEArRE.-A very large audience filed again
last night this splendid theatre to witness the second
of julius Caesar and Robin Hood and
performance ever drew perhaps, from any audience,
enthusiastic applause than these two plays did
evening. Pizarro and the Jewess two dramas OF very
great interest will be acted this evening" the delight
OF all who feel interested in dramatic performances
Those who have not these plays should call at the
Bowery where they will be produced with great accu
racy, by artists who have hitherto exhibited great
talent and who will not fail to do justice to the public
and themselves on this occasion
CASTLE GARpEN.-The weather was last night rather
unfavorable to this place of amusement and the audi
ence was not such the performance announced would
have drawn had it been more propitious Notwthstand
ing this drawback and considering the circumstances
olerable number OF the fashion assembled there
and all expressed their satisfaction the skill displayed
by the musicians during the performance of the different
overtures and airs which composed the performance
The cosmoramas also attracted great deal of notice
and in particular drew the admiration of many who
visited this place for the first time Another musical en-
tertainment will be given tonight. We call the aten
tion Of the public to it, it is well worth their
| dance.
NIBLos.-The opera Of Les Hugucnots decidedly the
best yet produced is to be given again tonight Cavt
and Arnaud were highly successful Mondayso much
So as to be called out twice during the evening The
whole piece is excellenty well supported. Madame Ca
sn, Messrs Garry and Bernard aid materially its adm
rable tout ensemble The music though of profound and
sombre character, has much and delectabe music
the scenery and dresses conceived in the best pos
sbe taste and the difficult music of the opera mastered
by the great leader Provost with his usual profes
skill The saloon will doubtless have another crowded
assemblage of the fashion and beauty of the city.
vAuxHALL GARpEN.-The struggles between North and
South alone confined to The votares of
Terpsichore also, in doubt to which section of the
country shall bear off the palm and in order to settle the
matter, there is to be grand match dance this evening
at the above place OF entertainment On the result,
which is to be decided by competent judges depends
whether Mr. Miles Mr. Price, the rival dancers are to
be entitled to the sum of four hundred dollars which
the amount of the stakes Previous to the dance the
Southern Band OF Mnstres give Of their unique en-.
| tertainments
| The MoNsrRous HYDRAReos.-This extraordinary
piece OF antedeuvian remains is exhibiting daily at the
Apollo Rooms dl0 Broadway and daily visited by
crowds OF the curious and certainly is sight that
none should omit witnessing skeleton Of one hundred
and fourteen feet IN length and seven thousand five hun
dred pounds in weight certainly takes the shine off
any thing OF modern production II only remains hei
short time and those who intend visiting ought to
delay.
A New Now AMONG THE NATvrs.-A company
Of young Thespians, some of which were members
of the old Forrest Dramatic Association, have
taken Vauxhall Theatre and having it painted and
fitted in handsome manner for the purpose of spout
farce, among themselves The company numbers
eighteen or twenty members besides two ladies' From
Kirby, Jamson, Wheatley, young Wallack and number
of other American actors. They open in about two
weeks with the tragedy OF the wife"
Mr. TEMPLEroS.-This eminent English vocalist is
expected to arrive here Saturday Sunday by the
Great Western The fame which has for years attended
this gentlemans performances has long excited wish
among musical friends that he would visit this coun.
Try ana now hat he Is so near our shores they all
on the qu rire Mr. Ts voice is clear hightoned pc
ect tenore combining with an extraordinary alsetto
which he uses with great effect and Judgment For the
last three years he has visited the principal cities of
Great Britain and Ireland with success unequalIed
where he gave series OF concerts and lectures inter
persedwith the melodies OF Scotland and ireland which
from their great novelty and combining amusement with
instruction, became popular among all classes
than any solo performances ever before atempted The
peculiar qualities OF his voice heard to advan.
tage in the beautiful ballads Of scotland bs naro
music of some of the English and Italian operas in
which told he altogether dscard ear singing but
takes the heart by storm" lie will get right hearty
welcome.
Mr. Rice, the Pianist OF Charestown is now fulfilling
an engagement at the Maezes Saloon Boston,
The Picture Gallery of the Boston Museum was
opened last night for Vaudeville performances
Miss Julia Drake took benefit last night as the Wash.
ington Theatre, Boston
There appears to be difficulty between the mana.
gers OF the Floating and the Printers of Rondout,
New York
Inc Misses Bramson gave a concert last night, and
VIII give another this evening at the Union Hail. Hart
ford
Mile Fanny, the only living Orang. Outang in this
country, is to be exhibited this week at the Albany
Museum.
The Iowa Indians commenced their exhibitions last
night at the Rockaway House, Boston.
The Orphean Family dscoursed sweet music at Gene
| va on Friday night They intend to 20 to Rochester
| shortly.