The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-02
Theatrical.

PARK THrArnE.-The fine play of The Wife" was
produced last evening, with Mrs. Mowatt as Mariana
Dyott as Leonardo and Davenport Julian St. Pierre
Mrs Mowats Mariana is one OF her happiest imperso.
nations. We think her elocution is much improved
since her last at the Park and her acting
though not without bemishes, is subdued, graceful and
affective She seems too, to become more conyersant
with the business of the stage Next to Miss Cushman
she is undoubtedly the greatest American actress and
when she shall have spent such time in study and prac
ce will suffice to enable her to carry out fully her
udicous conceptions of her parts she will have few su
perors We do not like to see her attempt leading ira
gc parts yet for they require years of study and
practice Dyotts Leonardo was, as usual, indeed we
may even say more than usually good. This gentle
man is one of the most pains taking and meritorious
actors on our boards Mr.. Davenport was exceedingly
thus gentleman is daily improving He has faults
Of style to correct, but he seems determined to get
ria OF them Mr. Leonard appeared hs pa%Sesn
takes great pains please and in his OF some
ofths national characteristics he is very eiictoua His
Irish jig is excellent This evening Mrs Mowatt takes
her benefit which occasion she will appear as Helen
worret in Man and Wife, Mr.. Leonard playing Ode
will afterwards recite dramatic poem entitled the Loss
of the President" Mr. Leonard also appears a. OCalla
Support of the claim. Mrs MoWst These are too well
known to demand repetition.
BowERY THEArRr.-Mrs. Shaw again succeeded in at
tracing crowded audience to witness her performance
OF the Countess Lsve" Of which had occasion to
speak in high terms of praise in the early part of the
week Tonight she appears as lon, in which part
she stands unrvaled We sorry to perceive 1t Is an
nounced the last night but Of her performances
our citizens appear anxious to pay just tribute to her
meris it not possible Manager Jackson, to induce her
prolong her stay or do her numerous engagements
will paw us visit on her return The box.book for to-
night gives promise Of another brilliant audience. and
will continue until the curtain falls upon the close Of her
engagement Earnest Maltravers" will be acted after
the play. is Of the best dramas Of its Glass; and
always favorably received
GREESwIcH THEATRE.-Master John Diamond the
king of all dares takes his benefit this evening, and
presents bill of most unusual attraction For the first
time this season. the beautiful play of Green Bushss
will be performed the principal characters being sustain
ed by Mr. Freer and Miss Mary Duff after which, the
laughable arceta of Dead Shot," in which the char
acter OF Louisa Lovetrck will also be sustained by Miss
cal buretta Of Crossing the Line In addition to these
three excellent pieces, there will be dancing BY Miss
Robinson singing by the pretty Emma Lsse and banjo
the latter exhibit alone is worth double the price of
admission. 1t is seldom that such variety of
but the lberality which induces the manager to
present powerful attractions for the good Of the whole
S% the occasion OF the OF any 0y
The yAuLrKRs at the Bowery Circus continue to be
the centre of attraction. On Wednesday evening, Me-
Farland threw fny-one and Dale sixtyone somersets
Dale has consequently thus far the highest number II
is just that Mcfarland is suffering from in.
disposition but he intends dispute the championship
TO the last The belt will be awarded Saturday. Not
wihstandng his extraordinary exertions in vsung, Mr..
Dale rode his principal act in most beautiful STYLE turn
ing several somersets his horses back while in rapid
motion The groupings and gymnastics of Messrs.
Mesayer and Miller and the chaste and manly exercises
OF Mr. Brewer, also received mered share Of the ap
plause Mr. Donaldson although not great favorite
as Gossn, IS establishing fair popularity. Mr. Thrift
is, likewise, good clown, and occasionally tells good
yarn, the infinite del ght of the little folks On Satur
day afternoon there is to be extra performance, COM
mencng o'clock for the accommodation of families
Levi NORTH the distinguished equestrian 10 to appear at
the Bowery Circus on Monday.
MR ALEIaSDEs-This gent leman who has lately ar.
rived here from Europe after severe course ofinstruc-
ton in the French and German schools Of magic, will
make his first appearance in this country at Pamos OPe.
House the 18th instant From what we have seen
of this gentemans exploits we think that he will make
sensation in the community He must not Do conioend-
ed with Herr Alexandor-ther feats are eurcy omer-
emit End no comparison can be made between them.
Musical.
Mr. Lovrn-This gentleman, on account Of indispos
o has deferred his entertainments until Monday even
ing next
Tho Baker family appear to be astonishing the good
nsonle of Penpsylvana with their musical concerts
They are at York, in that State.
The Alleghansns gave a concert at Newark ON Wed.
nesday evening" which attended by very respecta
BILE audience.