The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-25

Pax THKAraE.--Richard Brinsley sheridan's mas
tsrpiscs The School for scandel" performed last
night to very respectable audience It was treat
for the lovers Of the genuine for all who
have good taste and sound judgment in the great art
The management deserve praise, not only for their
lection Of such pieces but for the perfection with which
they are produced. This famous comedy, are bold
to affirm, was better performed at Drury Lane
Covent Garden, than II last night at the Park
Miss Barnes received great applause, and she well de-
served for though she will doubtless improve and
soften little the tones of her voice. yet she 10
good actress and will become we doubt not. as greata
Mr. vandenhof displayed great talents on this occasion,
end showed himself master in genteel comedy. Mr..
Dyott played Joseph Surface admirably; The Sands
Family succeeded the comedy. No words can convey
an idea OF the surprising feats Of these beautiful and in
teresting children universal sympathy was excited
throughout the audience in their favor. There beau
ty, elegan and loneliness their appearance and
mi hans bsS % sacsvs
from generous and sympathzing pubc. IL mpossi-
BILE to these beautiful children without loving them
Tonight Miss Charlotte Barnes appears Julia, in the
"Hunchback .-Mr. Vandenhof Modus. When the
managers select such admirable pieces and the actors
ponding sentiment Cd sentiment" as Sir Peter
Teazle has h-a corresponding performance Of encou.
ragement
BowERr THEArRE-The new grand equestrian drama.
entitled "Arssapha. the last of the Delawares, was
performed last evening to crowded house. The drama
and we have rarely witnessed sterling play,
more enthusiasm displayed by an audience. Arasa-
pha" is the production Of the popular dramatst, Mr.
Bannister, and is certainly Of the most brilliant
positions Of this author The plot bold varied and Of
thrilling interestthe scenery new ami truly magnif
centhe acting of the finished character In fact,
the tout ensemble is grand and imposing John r. scot'
one OF the most versatile and popular actors upon the
stage, sustans the principal character and nses
the performance all the startling energy enthusiasm and
dignity OF his splendid genius. Mrs q. JONES' in
the deneation Of the character of the heroine displayed
talents which have never before given her credit for
possessing. The lovely Indian, In her hands,
perfectly in keeping with the character-how beautiful
were the attitudes she threw into this part how grace
full and expressive The transitions from JOY to
were finely givennow her voice Is full Of tenderness
and sweetness-and now Of grief JOY and sadnesslove
and hate, despair and revenge, by turns take pos
session OF her bosom and all were given with
power and faithful delncation worthy Of all praise
The other haracters we'll sustained. and the
tain fell upon the last act amid universal shouts Of we'll
merited applause The drama will have along and
brilliant rum Every play goer will be delighted with it,
and all who can appreciate sterling acting. beautiful
language and effective situations combined with scenic
effect will 60 to it. "Arasapha, the Last Of the
entertainments
ship Of Madam Macarte together with the ending
novelties produced at this place. draw nightly large
houses Since the reduction Of the price of admission il
Is visited by families and children who appear delighted
at the feats Of the equestrans and the Of the clown
LEoroLD DE MEYER-The great pianist will give his
second concert in Philadelphia this evening The elite
and musical of tho city will certainly be in attendance