The New York herald., 1845-11-11

sented array Of beauty and fashion such have
seldom seen there before this Old men, young
men, philosophers, of the world poets and last in
category, though first mind and eye, galaxy of la.
dies fair to look upon whose eyes beamed with bright
ness and whose whole faces radiant with pleasure
as they sat watching the progress of the play Upon
their appearance the Keans hailed with such per-
feet outburst OF enthusiastic applause Old Drury sell
dom If ever before heard. It seemed if the very
sencss of all other paudits which shook those walls
had been compressed and reserved for the present
sion. The Keans looked better Their Southern
tour has been Of great benefit to them recruiting their
health and spirits and preparing them for the winter
campaign The play presented was Hamlet, the most
original! singular, and to most minds ncomprehensble
emanaton from the soul of Shakespeare
There Is probably character in the whole range of
tragedy or comedy which Mr.. Kean has more closely
miraby adapted to his peculiar powers than any other
Hamet's philosophical musings, his settled melancholy
deep feeling all given with an effect rarely if ever
witnessed on stage. Hamlet has usually been con-
siered an incomprehensble character vagary Of the
Imagination, something which not meant to be
derstood and pursuing this idea its have
ally studied to throw around it much possible Of
obscurity and it has been veled completely not only
from the common mind, but from the student and
man of letters This conception is The great
pressed thought which is not sraught with
deep meaning. and which i properly rendered and
Mr. Kean has so studied Hamlet and so be gives il to his
audience. Truly it is singular II cannot be otherwise,
but still Mr. K-an depicts with such ruthfulness,
to carry the hearts as we'll minds OF the house. with
him. Mrs Kean's Ophelia beautiful conception,
and consistent throughout. She identified, she al
ways does, herself with the character; and while
discover in her the accomplished artistic in her profess
sion We always find her true to nature and excellent in
scenes requiring pathos, and touches of deep feeling
The evening closed with the aue liable farce Of Turning
the Tables"
The excellence though of a different kind than
that which belongsto MIR Keans Hamlet may be found
in his Macbeth which is to be played this evening. We
have dwe at length upon this performance and pointed
critics abroad to be Mr. Kean's most effective character
if perhaps we except his Hamlet The superstition, r
throughout the play portrayed in mastery manner;
and the 9th act in which he is reused fury and exh
with an ala s w
dy Macbeth is Of her finest es and at her
last engagement delighted the critical and drew down
loud bursts of applause. The Stranger is announced
for Mrs Keans benefit and last appearance tomorrow
evening On Thursday, Mr.. and Mrs Kean leave this
city for Boston, We congratulate the patrons the
ma in that critical city, the dramatic banquet that
awaits. them.
BowERY THEArRE.-Last evening, Mr.. J. r. Scott ap.
peared at the Bowery in the character of Marc Antony
In the tragedy Of Julius Caesar" 1t was one of the
most powerful at the time as chaste and cas.
sic performance witnessed on the boards
of the Bowery. In addition the beautiful
of Mr. Scott must add word of the stock company
which supported him. 1t perfectly adequate to the
task Mr. Davenports Brutus and Mr.. Clarkes Cassius
We're performances which promise Of future briancy
IN these young actors After the tragedy the beautiful
brated Rivers family appeared. played This won.
dertul family consisting of three brothers. performed
some vi the most beautiful and surprising gymnastc
feas witnessed, and with such perfect grace
quickness and vivacty, as to carry the whole house
wonderful exhibitions Of strength combined with
elegance Many Of their feats entirely original and
have nsysr been attempted before An evening spent in
The evening closed with the "Foulah Slave" in which
Sessrs C0ny and Blanchard and the wonderful dog ap
Peared Tonight the tragedy of Julius Caesar" is Ito
be repeated together with the Enchanted Fountain
and the "Foulah Slave"
Mn. HILLS CONCERT, AND LEoPoLp DE MEyER--If ever
concert deserved the of festival it was that Of last
night, for we have never programme rich and
varied, containing many gems Of the greatest compo
sers and array of executive talent which seldom has
been found together in New York The orchestra num-
bercd full hundred and the chorus nearly three times
the amount They were magnifcently drilled, and Mr.
Hill has shown that the arrangement Of the whole could
not have fallen into better hands. The overtures to
Guillaume Tell, and the Jubilee were performed with
spirit and precision which elected substantial applause
from the audience well the chor from EurantAe
and Nose. Miss Northal has wonderfully improved
since last year, she has beautifully clear and sweet
voice, set off through a method with which many
singer ofes.ablished reputation would be satisfied The
duet by Mercadante given with delicacy and cor
recne6s duly acknowledged by the house. nor was she
less pleasing in her solo in Bishops Tramp Chorus Ma
ponze Betty but she so%s m
through the credable manner with which she acquitted
herself Mr. Boucher played nnoreeau The violon.
cello with as much taste feeling and Nh Kyle per-
formed variations on an air from Donna de Laso with
that dstinctness and distinction OF tone which have
and well earned applause Messrs Meyer and Aupick
did the best they could, but that was not much The
the magnificent pianist, who played his astonishinr
Marche Marocane More we need not say. He re-
ceved with loud and protracted cheers, warmly ap.
plauded after the mott urno (which he played as an in
PRODUCTION, and stormshy encored at the conclusion OF
the march. With that wonderful versatility, which is
of his most prominent qualities, he played the Car.
nival OF venicen-the rival of the Marche Marocaine
and insensbly fell into Hail Columbia, which was
hailed by the delighted audience with thunders and
lightning Of hurrahs. He introduced himself as leader
to the public in his marchwith very original nstru.
mentaiion by Boro- and he showed that he never was
accustomed to follow Tho march, which is extremely
difficult, was performed by the band in very praise.
worthy manner although they had only two rehcarsals
ing that could be maginedhe actually produces more
effect on his Erard than full and good orchestra MIR
has given them the best musical treat they have ever
had regardless Of expense and trouble We really were
one of the fashionable audiences and the warmth
ofapplause with which he was called at the concu-
sion Of the CONCERT was richly deserved lie returned
thanks in the following manner
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
am unexpectedly summoned before you without
preparation, and from this must ask YOU most
respectfully ladies and gentlemen erlook the faults
in the matter and the manner OF what may say to YOU
The troubles and difficulties Of getting up erformance
such has been presented this evening will not al
tempt to enumerate. Although many, yes almost ALL
the distinguished musical talent Of the city see around
me hassDeen rendered to me in the kndes spirit from
Germans English, Americans French, Italians in short
from all without distinction. all has been spontaneous
and kindly gven can only say that to them all ten.
der my most heartfelt and sincere thanks From the
position in which Providence h placed me- the graf.
cation Of being the father of the darling of my heart the
Philharmonic Socetya the constant guardian Of the
no less esteemed Sacred Music society-the last for
eighteen years-and the associations which have held
IN getting up the musical soemnty to the memory OF
the ever.to-becherished Daniel Schessipper and on
various charitable occasions, feel it my duty f have
Deen useful to continue TO be useful to extend
the utmost liberality to all my professional brethren
we are youthful country. Every thing is in prospect
Ihe musical art demands great cxerons elevate in
our beloved country to tho proper sandard-to that of
he old world paTtcular points besides sustaining
,nose we have already attained, will give up
unit. see them accomplished One is, the erection of
grand Musical Hail. equal TO that in Birmingham, Eng.
land the other is Musical Festival ON the hasa