The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-06
Theatrical.

PARK THEATRE.-The Keans have returned from their
engagement at Philadelphia to appear again for short
period boards. They warmly received last
evening in Colmans sterling play Of "The Jealous
Wife" Mrs. Keans acting exqustely beautiful
natural spirited and effective, and than realized
the expectations which had been raised It was in truth
delightful entertainment and its repetition will be
hailed with qualification rarely elected the stage
Mr. keans Mr. Oakley was one OF his happiest efforts,
and perhaps of all his parts in comedy the one in which
he has shown the highest excellence. 1t was truly
admirable performance. This evening will prove quite
era in dramatic representations. comedy Of shak
peare is to be presented for the first time in this coun
try One Astounding in fine passages and effective scenes,
and not surpassed in beautiful imagery and poetca con-
cepons OF the highest order by 1.-THE authors plays
abounds also in characters strongly marked and drawn
with great spiritthroughout of the highest
dramatic interest The part of Julia will be- in the hands
Of Mrs. Kean, emnenty attractive; the language is
chaste, beautiful, and expressive and we need not say
that it will be given with truth and power The depth
of her love for Proeus her grief at his Inconsistency and
deseron her overpowering tenderness her gentleness
patient endurance Of her wrongs and her expression of
joy so touching and affecting at his reviving affection
for her, all beautifully given, and rvslled
ly by her Viola in elicng the admiration and applause
Of the audience The part of Valentine. played by Mr.
Kean, full of exquisite passages which combineda
rich sentiment and tenderness with expressions Of great
pSss of and nhsy With ssns with ssas
of his prominent characteristics. His readings OF
Shakespeare are always chaste and beautiful
play full of humor, and the characters of Speed and
Lucetta abound in it and throw play full light over the
ment and enjoyment to the house And an important
peronags the dog who from the jealousy of the actor
suppose, has not been announced, will come in for
share q the plaudits of the house. Altogether will be
. treat Of high order.
BowERY THEArRE-Mrs. Shaw appears tonight as
Mrs. Halter. We rejoice, for his sake, that manager
Jackson has had influence enough to induce her to post
pone her departure from the city for week Her late
engagement such succession of good houses that
every play goer would have regretted her departure
In, Halle sIa will dsnlav
ing her powers to great advantage The tragedy of Will
liam Tell is to follow which, being strongly cast will
in predicting that the theatre will continue to be crowd
ed every night Mrs. Shaw appears. She is a favoie
with all classes.
GREENwrcH THEArRr.-This beautiful theatre, under
the enterprsing management of Mr. Freer, is emnenty
successful. There is unceasng variety of perfoI
mances and the attractions manifold and of the
sterling character This evening" the nautical drama of
"True Blue will be produced with Mr. Freer Charles
Johnson the hero of the piece and the remaining char
acters cas-; to the strength OF the company To this will
be added the comedy OF" Catherine and Petrucho Miss
Crawford Catherine, and Mr.. Freer Pctruchio.-
There will be two performances by the Ethiopian Min
strels, and dancing BY Miss Lenite Robinson and Mr.
John Diamond SO many attractions cannot fail to draw
crowded house.
BARNEY WILLIAMS one Of the most worthy actors
have among takes his benefit tonight at the Chatham
Theatre and hope that audience will be collected
large enough to render bumper. Few actors in the
city are more deserving of public commentator, and
few have served well to while away weary hour.
strong bill Of entertainment Is presented, which of il
self should secure good house.
LEVI NonrH.-This distinguished equestrian appeared
for the first time this season. last evening at the Bowery
Circus before audience such is seldom at
place of pnblic amusement The lower, dress circle
OF boxes, was almost entirely occupedby families Of the
highest respectabiy, while every other part Of thu
house was literally ammcd with citizens and strangers
who came far and TO witness the achievements Of
the great artist Mr. North ode two actsthe principal
act so called and the shipwrecked sailor II is imposs
oe 10 convey any just idea Of the extraordinary feats
displayed IN the horsemanshp of this elegant rider
describe with accuracy all the beautiful points he makes
IN his inmitabie performance 1t acknowledged by all
that Mr. North has no equal either here or in Europe
Formerly was the fashion for the profession 10 initiate
the style OF Ducrow-now every thing done Ia North
His pantomime horseback Is truly beautful--everv
attitude is picure-every vement graceful-evsrv
look every gesture expressive. The pathetic sorv os
the storm mariner peculiarly touching and be,r
tul He is to repeat the performance this evening
The games and sports Of "Merrie England were also
much spplauded.
LATE FROM MATANzAs.-We learn from the So
pdnnah Republican that The brig Joseph Atkins
arrived at that POI the goth u from Maanzas The