The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-01
Virginia Election.
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Wing gain, so far, nine members.
Theatrical and Musical.
All the principal theatres in this city doing pros
porous business and we hear the Of the principal
theatres throughout the country There Is nothing re
markable however, before the public at this time OF
theatrical movements we have number.
PARx.-The tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra" drew
good house last evening The play must be Withdrawn
after to morrow evening, to make way for other novel
ties. The scenery and appointments Of the piece are
alone well worth seeing, independently Of the really
hne acting of ME-. Vandenhof who appears TO a. much
seen him take. The parting scene between him and
Ven xsntids: Berry i very superior piece q acting on
graceful The theatre going public may again
We would advise them witness it, before
Commences her engagement The fame Of this talented
lady will draw crowded houses to tho Park The man
Keans will appear in "Ion" ON the twenty fifth Of this
month and there are, besides several novelties in store
BowERY THrArRE.-The "Wizard of the waven con-
dnues all the and remains undminished in M popu
lnrity and attractions No other proof strong and
demonsrave the fact Of the crowded houses which
nightly assemble to witness it. Last night il was per
feet JAM and the loud and long continued plauds from
all parts Of the house evidenced the high delight Of the
audience, the excellence Of the performance and the
popularity Of this beautiful piece The "Robbsr's
WIFE," which preceded the grand piece was we'll sus-
wizard Of the Wave" viii be produced for The salts
Hyder, or the War Wolf Of Hindostan viii be orc.
duced also on the same evening to succeed the wiz
ard ofthe Wave, forming combination Of unparalleled
6REENwicH THEArRE.-Last night was Miss Ellis
benefit and the performances at the Greenwich were
characterized by an unusual degree Of spirit "The
Love Chase was played most admirably throughout,
and received with snthrsia:tic applause BY good
consisting Of "Charss the Second" "Beauty and the
Beast and the farce Of the college Boy" So many
attractions cannot fail to draw q full house.
HowrG MAMMOTH IRous-This uurivalled eques
ern tour, and will open Monday next at Newark N
The establishment complies one hundred and forty
wonderful feats of equestriansm and the inimitabe
JESTER Dan Rice attached to the company The per-
formances classic and refined and will afford the
Newarkers rich treat The company just organizing
for the summer campaign, and will shortly open in this
city.
CHRIsrrs MrrsrRELs-This.v very superior company,
OF Ethiopian minstrels original musical and chaste
ing to crowded house In addition to the usual enter.
tainment, holiday dance introduced, and went on
and toe professor in the country Their stingui.hsd
success here has caused them to conclude to remain
for sod
Mrs. Mowatt. young American actress. who has but
recently been attached to the profession has returned
within few days from long and prosperous tour in
the Southern country. She has acquired great fame
and reputation actress is said that after play
ing few engagements in the Atlantic cities, she will
proceed to England and make her appearance before
English audience in the Of few months. The
extraordinary of Miss Cushmsn and her sister
in England who wont through the Same school in this
country Mrs Mowatt has impressed the friends Of
Mrs Mowat with the belief that she would receive
some attention as an actress in England.
Louis in Missouri and had thus far experienced very
successful and money making engagements in the South
81 aTs IN n city On
Park Theatre. During the summer they will rest and
visit the principal American watering Places and in the
theatres.
Murdoch, new American actor, il now playing in
the intention Of bringing forth the nrst Of new
series Of American play. He has strong troops Of
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and follow the career Of Forrest there
With the exception Of the Keans, We have English
in s 1. who than good
in the United States by saving it, than by receiving
large salaries Their expenses here need not bs more
In the way Of musical matters we Rave at present
novelty in this city, from South America named De No
ronha He !: self taught yionist Of great genius but
city in few days With what success time alone can
De Meyer the great pianist 10 carrying every thing
before him in New Orleans Mobile and that region Of
country and the applause he receives 10 equally wild
the aoIsrs mors mnss =. nssv Uas
ney fast We expect him here in few weeks, BY the
wsy- Of ST. Louis and Ohio, and probably he will give
conc erts on his way hither.
Madame Pico, one Of the Prime Donne Of the Italian
company. has returned and in daily expectation
of the troupe from Havana Efforts making to resus
citae te opera, but with whit can't orets
Madame Pico will give concert in this city soon.
The seguns are playing believe, in Philadelphia or
where near Cape Cod but dc not make any great
stir since the time they brought out the here
In fact have great English Italian operasts
in this country at present.
Master Burke the volinist, Is playing at Albany,
and acquiring some reputation there.
Hockeu has just concluded very successful engage
ment at the Park theatre; and VandenhoG 10 nov n.
gagged in the same place. and acting in the tragedy Of
Antony and Cleopatra" this being the rst time the
play was performed in the United States.
MIR. Drayton, young Of high family in Philadel.
pha, engaged at present In official employ
lessons preparatory to his appearing ON the stage His
talents for music Of high order, and he promises
to be an acquiston to the muaical world We under.
stand he will make his FIRST appearance in England.
The MoRMors-MoRE TROUBLE ANTICIPATED
Gov. Ford, OF Illinois, has authorised the troops at
Hancock to be disbanded the LIST Of May Tho Han
cock Essie says, according to this proclamation after
that day tho Governor will refuse to protect the Nor.
mons against their enemies. The consequence will be
bloody struggle between those Mormons who have been
unable to leave Hancock county and their prosecutors
The Esgis says that ave thousand Mormons have al
ready left that county, and others hastenpg leave
a. fast a. possible They have paid exravsgsn prices
for wagons, &C. and those remaining only ask sun
cisnt time to make the necessary arrangements for
departure Some poor, and others too inrm to
get away; and they to be given to indscrni
nate destruction before they raise the means Of
moving westward, It il expected that many who have
already left will return determined 10 fight and die If
necessary, with their brethren and and kinsmen.