The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-14
TheaIriCalS.

ThcaIricals.
PARx.-"The wies Secret was again played last
night at this house. for the benefit of Mr. Chas Kean The
repetition of the piece only proved how mush merted
the warm enconiums bestowed upon II in last 1t
admirable play, simple and natural in its style
Astounding in beautiful passages, energetic at tmes then
full Of pathos and tenderness and relieved by playful
spirit most happily thrown into of the scenes. The
characters not numerous, but distinctly and
strongly drawn. Jabez exceedingly well played by
Fisher and has added to the high rep laon of that ex
cellent actor He gave the language with much point
and force by him hate malice, cunning and revenge
were strongly portrayed The Page Of Mrs. Hunt
mschievous and pointed, and very spirited perform
gave in most arch and playful manner. These two
characters afforded great amusement to the audience
We need not repeat how admirably Mrs Kean sustained
her parti. was Improvement the first night She
was more at home in her readings and her part as q
with and threw more Su possible
into her acting the close In the last scene how agon
ans the S she gave S when On. on her
il is my brother" and the musket shot being heard
her exclamation ofhorror Murderer ~ and that strong
passage
shudder OF thy sight" sc.
those words,
-, +" They coms-psrh:Ps they bring his corpse"
All these were admirable. Az, after touching sP-
ter, trust me !" There was in il wifss
deep lsve, the bodness Of innocence, tha, con-
seriousness Of power her husbands anectons and
dwsis on L with long and rsiter.sd applause We cam.
Ksans hsPpisst efforts He I'D the passages beautifully
He tender, reproachful conHding and jealous by
could be finer o. given with more power There cam
scarcely be considered any thing more terribly effec
s s to . w oh s be xs sa @
her paramour, and when IN his fury he exclaimed
Thsre's waked up now,
The abesu presented in this last thrilling by Mr.
and Mrs Kean was very striking and effective We re-
and powerfully wrought up the third and ith acts
especially, to which those admirable actors give such
force and beauty.
BowERr THEArRE.-Mrs. Shaw has her benef. to
night this house, when she will appear in Hamlet
part seldom attempted by female but which in her
hands receives additional charm from the able man.
in which sh, presents chosen picture of the me-
lancholy Prince of Denmark. Agnes de VI follows,
part in which she has obtained great reputation At this
matte spectacle, magnificent SCALE which will sur
pass all the former doings of the manager.
Greenwich THEArRE.-Mr. A. Sullivan, from the Bos-
ton theatres appears here this evening" being the first
time in New York for eight years. in the character of
Dr. O'Toole in the Irish Attorney Mr.. A. c. Kings
ley, from New Orleans, will also make his first appear
here in the character of Frank Fathom in the farce
Of" kiss in the Dark" and MIR. Freer will appear for
the first time in the character of Oheo in Shakspeare
play Of that name This surely is novelty top of no.
velty In addition to the pieces in which these first ap-
pearances will take place, is the farce of the Stage
Struck Chambermaid in which Miss Duff and the whole
OF the company will take part There certainly be
large house here tonight.
SAMUEL LovER.-In consequence of the incem emit
state of the weather. the lecture OF the suyvesant
Institute not well filled last evening as il was on
former occasions when Mr. Lover held forth for the
amusement of the audiences that have attend
cd his entertainments since his first appearance in the
nifnd xtpfa Nnfuy ,oo
sarily attendant limited audience he was none the
less brilliant and shone wildly any former &C.
delivered with racnes which made up for the duness
produced in his audience by the very unpleasant state
ainment, were of the choicest description, and the
audience were sent home in excellent spirits We
seldom spent so pleasant an evening.
PALMo's OPERA HousE.-Owing to the indisposition Of
Mr.. Alexander, his entertainment postponed las,
evening, but he is sufficiently recovered to make hi
second appearance tonight The large audience col
ected at his first exhibition testified their unequivoca
satisfaction withhs superior egerdemainc skill and
Of his feats are truly wonderful and the pleasing msnne
In which he deceves the eyes Of tho lockers adds
the amusement while it increases their surprise. HI
Will undoubtedly have another full house tonight
The ALHAMaA--The engagement of Mons. Adrien
at this splendid resort to be attended with much
success. and the astounding juggries exhibited, of
very pleasing nature. The instrumental performances
by the orchestra under the direction Mr. George Loder
Of the highest order and the vocal performances
nightly received with loud applause This evening tn,
entertainments of varied character and of great
traction.
BowERr Cncus-In addition to the usual attractions a
the Ampitheatre, new feature will be presented thi
evening" in tho grand exhibition of Grecan wrestling
| in which Mons. Charles the challenger Of the world
will take part and there will undoubtedly be an excl
ting contest Of bodily strength, as several person
have accepted the challenge. Mr. Dale will appear il
his celebrated acts Of horsemanshp and others of h
corps will give novel exhibitions in their art strong
bill presented for this evening" and the house will b.
crowded a. ever.
Mrs Mowatt and Mr. Davenport have been re-epgaget
at the Holiday Street Theatre Baltimore and appeared
on Monday evening last, in 4" Much Ado About No
thing"
/ The AroLLoSEoSs---We notice that these children
harmony TO give their first concert at the Meo
deon, in Boston, last evening. We have no doubt tina
they will meet an enthusiastic reception
Elections.
GsoRerA THE failure Of the mail from beyond Wei
don, ~ leaves without further returns The thre
wing candidates. King stephens and Toombsare elect
cd in the st 7h and 9Th districts by increased MAORI
ties and nothing definite yet is heard from the doubt
iui districts, which the %, I'd and 4th.