The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-11-02

BowrRy TAEArRE.--J. r. Scorris RICHARD lIl.-This
elegant and popular establishment. at once the pride
and boast Of CITY, again crowded to overlooking
last evening by highly respectable and discriminating
audience for the purpose Of etnessng the performance
of shakspesres Richard H." by John r. Scott. The
name OF Mr. Scott has been long before the public
candidate for dramatic honors and the loud and judi.
cious applause bestowed his performances together
with frequent and unsolicited notices Of the public
press, have rendered him somewhat celebrated in the
srduous and responsible path he has chosen. more
versatile actor Is nowhere to he found In melodrsmatc
characters he is without rival while his personation OF
Richard last night stamps him Shakspearian Of the
first order Tho performance throughout was charac-
the secret springs OF human action The soliloquy in
the first act was finely rendered. and the woong scene
with Lady Anne, well conceived and capally executed
The cravings OF conscience beautifully depicted in
the latter scsnesand the DEATH such as that OF usur
per- murderer and traitor, might be supposed to be-
The cearsh OF dramatic talent nowadays has caused
the elevation of several minor performers into rank
and station far above their real merits while old iavor
public have been ottentimes deserted for the moment
and forgotten in the Juror created by the first appear
ance of some fresh novelty. The American stage how
possesses several ares Of eminent ability The
fame of Edwin Forrest q tragedsn Is wide spread
he has rsaped laurels in this and other countries.
Gently appeared at the Park He was well received, and
sustained himself in the arduous and difficult characters
selected with considerable success.
In comparing Mr. Murdoch with John R. Scott must
in all sincerity award the palm Of excellence to the lat
ter Mr. Murdock's acting s characterized by great
deal Of pahos, eoquence and refinement of manner, but
he lacks the intenseness gy enthusiasm and power
of his distinguished rival Both men of talent and
@ ssa ond
defined urdocks is often lost in the too studied manner
assumed for the nonce MIR Murdoch ia nevertheless an
excellect actor, and undoubtedly in the course of
time may arrive at the high eminence he seeks.
Mr. Scott has already obtained position and his
ranks among the brightest ornaments which the Ameri
those Of transatlantic celebrity Both selfmade
men, and therefore, deserve success The public ever
appreciate talent and in the long run genius receives It's
just reward.
MODERN MAGIc.-Herr Alexander, the famous German
Magician has taken Niblos Theatre, and will commence
tomorrow evening with series Of his beautiful and sci
entifc illusions This gentleman has been in this coun
try for me during which he has traversed the en-
tire length and breadth of the Union exhibiting in every
town and city He has been received with immense ap
pause the testimonials Of his skill that have appeared
in the various papers, would fill moderate sized
lume His performances perfectly free from the
charlatanry Of who style themselves magicans,
and Invested Of all low vugary aud buaoonery for
in addition to his wonderful quckness in matters OF mere
slight of hand he has called in the aid OF chemistry and
with it he gives of the beautiful experiments,
really of magic Pneumatics optics, and natural
philosophy also used by him. In fact attendance
beauties OF science than be elsewhere obtained du
ring the time and has the advantage OF comhin
ing with learning All heads OF families and
schools should visit Herr Alexander, only once but
often; moreover all who anxious to pass evening
not only with pleasure but instruction. ought to avail
themselves Of this opportunity.
The CHENEY FAMILY.-This family, who made such
successful first appearance at the Society Library two
three weeks ago. will sing again tomorrow evening
Nblo Saloon They have been joined by their fourth
brother from Vermont and will introduce several
pieces Of their own composition, among Others the
Song of the Vermonters" consecrated in the memory
ofevery ny the fact that the famous old white
horse, Allen, Of revolutionary fame composed it.
Festival CONCERT U. c Hill will give splendid
festival concert on the 10th inst at the Tabernacle
ALBANIA The Ethiopian burlesque company
still giving their pleasing performances before delighted
audiences at the Alhamra. Last evening Som sm-bul-
ole, burlesque Somnambula and the Virgifian
Girl were played.
The Botsnans looking with great interest to the
arrival of Leopold de Meyer in their city.
Dumboton's troupe of Ethiopian Serenaders
mence engagement Of few nights at the Assembly
Rooms, Baltimore tomorrow evening.
The Slomans were at Lockport on Thursday.