The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-08

Theatrical and Musical.
As the theatrical season advances to close, there ap
pears be revival of the drama in this city, but sad
decline in concerts and music The Park is doing lu-
crave business in the production Of the modern stand
ard drama, with Mrs. Mowatt and Mr. George vanden-
hof as the principal attractions The former is young
and beautiful American actress, who made her debut in
in this city about fifteen months ago. and who once
into public favor Having made tour through the
Southern cities, she returned to New York short time
since and commenced an engagement at the Park, on
Monday evening For the last three nights she has been
received by full and fashionable audiences with very
marked applause. On Monday evening she appeared as
Margaret in Lovelrs play of Loves Sacrifice" part
enthusiastic applause from very discriminating audi.
On Tuesday evening she took the character Of
Mariana, in Knowles play Of The Wife," and on yes
tcray evening she again appeared Margaret Loves
Sacrifice Her engagement promises to be one Of the
place Friday evening, will command very large
house. After fulfilling her present and few other en-.
gagemcnts, she will proceed to England
PARx.-Notwithstanding the rain of last evening, the
house well filled to witness the performance of Bull
wers play of The Lady of Lyons" in which Mrs Now
att appeared as Pauline, and Mr. Vandcnhof as Claude
Menotte. Mrs. Mowat's Pauline, although Astounding
with beauties that told well with the audience, yet
performance. Portions Of the part render
cd by her. we nave never seen exce,ea. Otnels agan
in the limited space at present at our disposal topont out
what consider blcmses in her reading Of this part
We shall do so in few days, in more extended notice.
But take pleasure in saying that the blcmishes
few in proportion to the beauties of her acting The best
point when she rebuked Bcauseant in the cottage,
for daring to make his base proposals Her words were
delivered with grace and dignity that we have never
herocs, which actresses much delight in generally
in delivering the passage 1t was the modest dignity Of
innocence and virtue, and not the loud and boastful
counterfeit delivered by most young ladies, that
goes off in loud explosion in the concluding words,
sadly w, disappointed with Mr. Vandenho i His style in
conversation with his mother in the Sd of the LIST
beautiful description Of the Lake of Como was below his
powers and thought that he married by trying
beaten path But nc nopy the three last acts
tage after bidding adeu to his mother and Pauline, the
audience actually thrilled with excitement and the
applause long continued. But, on the whole, his
Claude Mclnotte does nopeasc us well as Andersons
Mr.. BASIS Col Damas was an excellent performance,
and would have been better but for few intcrpola
tons Of his own We miss Chippcndac this character
Mrs. vernon's Madame Dcschapelles deserving Of
they should produce the beautiful play of Gisippus'
during the present engagement The part Of "Gisppus"
Mowatt would give great effect to the part Of the he
ronc We had almost forgotten to MENTION for II is
Vanaenho were called out al the close the play and
ceived the enthusiastic applause OF the audience To-
casion she will appear as Julia in Knowles play Of Ths
Hunchback" supported by Mr.. Vandenhof, as Master
Walter; and afterwards in the petite comedy OF Faint
Heart never won Fair Lady"
GREESwIcH THEArRE.-The inclemency of the weather
last evening the assembage Of good house
generally enjoyed by this theatre. Notwithstanding
the dampness Of the atmosphere, however the acting
was quite spirited and worthy Of the highest applause.
Tonight capital bill is offered for Mr. Plumers benefit
the petite opera of the Alpine Mad,n the Happy
Man." and the Savage and the Maiden" great stir
in the theatrical world will doubtless be created by the
production, Monday night, Of the national drama Of
TRANSFERRED in the vicinity Of this theatre during the
luton Its first performance will without doubt come
be produced on the same evening on which Mr. Myers
complimentary peneft has been announced to take
place by the meeting over which Hon. Mr. Havemeyer
presided
BowERY TBEArRE.-Therc capital treat last
night the Bowcry the occasion Of the represents
ton of RicheIeu" and the Old Toll House." Two
such pieces combined rarely to be the
evening They sterling plays, and filed numerous
audience with delight We must not forget, on this
cason to remind the playgong public that this evening
that most excellent and meritorous actor Mr. Dayen
by the crowded presence Of his numerous admirers he
has oled well and arduousy for the public in his most
laborious profession, and is to be hoped tonight he
viii reap such reward he deserves and generous
public can give. fine bill Of entertainment is pre-.
the Star Spangled Bannerr Vide the bills for most
brilliant chart Of rich attractions.
CHRrsrr's MrssrRrIs-Christy's Ethiopian Minstrels
since thew have been here and Notwithstanding the very
bad weather they have had to contend with have drawn
crowds nightly. There something chasse and fasc
please whoever hears them. Mr. G. N Chri;y certainly
deserves the appelaon ofthe shaksperan bone player
his performances in that line place him at the head Of
his profession They close their performance here this
week. Enough said-every body must hear them.
CASTLE G,RpEs-A concert of sacred music i be given
at this charming place of resort Sunday evening" inc
pure brcezes which blow up from the river the rich mu
sic and the holy stiffness of the Sabbath evening render
these concerts delightful They VIII DC given al
through the summer. Ul
The Kcans have been making tour Of the principal 3.
Western cities and when last heard from were at st
& n sS pau nsy their
way to this city and will appear at the Park IN Iaourds
tragedy of Ion,r on the a5th inst
Mr. Murdoch made his appearance at the Walnut street
Theatre Philadelphia on Monday evening last, IN the
character Of Gideon Bodish in the new American play Of
" Wcbcraft, founded an episode Of New England
history.
The seguins are playing rather poor engagement at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
day ssess Theare Baltimore on Tuesday evening She
appeared on the occasion in the ballet Of Nathale'
The celebrated pianist De Meyer was to have given
to have gone to Mobile immediatcy after, and to return
thence to New Orleans his way up the Mississippi
He has been cmnently successful in his Southern tour
and brilliant reception awaits him In the West
Mr. Templeton was at the last advices at Cincinnati
This eminent vocalist has made very successful tour
through the South and West He Is about to return TO this
city.
Mr. Brougham has been giving some Of his peculiarly
comic Irish Evenings" in Boston, and Is now about to
proceed through the principal cities Of Connecticut His
entertainments have been highly successful
The Acrobats left New Orleans for hatcher on the 18th
ult
Mr. De Meyers farewell concert did not take place a.
New Orleans on the 27th ult owing 20 inc nc.emency
of the weather, but was postponed unui the ath INST
A. Adams after PLAYING successful engagement in
Psburg has gone TO Buffalo, at which place he enacted
"otheIlor on Monday evening
Mr. Edward l.. Walker, gentleman Of high order OF
musca talent gave concert Tuesday evening at the
Tabernacle in this city Mr. Walker is the inventor Of