The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-26

Thsatrieals.
PAM TaxAras-shsridan Knowlss' Nest admirable
play Of the "Hunchbsckn was produced last evening
Miss Charlotte Barnes playing Julia Miss Barnes Is an
actress who possesses highly cultivated MIND and
always nns conception Of the character shs 10 to de-
lineats and she certainly iniusss into the part OF Julia
all the gsnsnssa and refinement which to render
the character interesting 1t is more quiet-a more
subdusd piece Of actingsnd perhaps lacks much Of the
point and brancy Of the bright star which has prece
dsd her-but 10 not the less true to nature The art
less, bushng and guileess maid who loves her home.
the countryside city belle, sumptuously alfred, and
decksd with ewsls-the pride and dsdsin of the naughty
desperate resolve which wounded pride has prompted
the utter wretchedness Of the much wronged deserted
brids.hsr returning affection, and Welding TO the
verge Of an abyss her own wild passions have summon
ed to madden and appal-ths Jealous Of honor.
sorbing love. which wrongs could not eAce power
ty afnght-the despair a being hurried into hated
counssi-all were rende ed with truthfulness and
beauty worthy Of all praise The Motus Of Mr. Van
Of Mrs Abbott, were also admirable, and received q
large share Of applause Mr. Sands and his beautiful
children appeared at the conclusion Of the play.
q grace. agility. strength, and skin we have never
light ana approval by the most rapturous applause.
II is impossible for any one who has not seen these
81 tSe1 Mr. sands ' noble and re-
markably we'll formed man, and the children inherit
the physque Of the father Among variety Of feats we
may mention one. Mr.. Sands lays his back upon
cushion in horz position. In hi. posture the
children raised in air. upon the soles Of his feet
wave their little hands to the audience like two rejoice
ing Cupds, after the conquest Of some maiden heart
One Of them then places nmse ?. tos nsaa ., ,rS
somerset, without aghting This feat BY the way,
never performed IN thus manner before Now the chhd,
tbroa raota
aghting length upon the soles Of the fathers feet
This is but one of their novel exercises The others
fear that tie children viii Be injured by fall that
the father will upoint his limbs but he appears to have
the o. 10 ~
he sustans himself and performs the most dcult OF
these novelties with exactnes and precson We admire
while filed with astonihsmet. In Paris and Lon
don crowded and Fashionable audiences locked to witness
these remarkable exhibitions and when better known
Of Much Ado about Nothing" will be presented, Miss
Barnes playing Beatrice. and Mr.. vandenhof Benedck.
Cricket on the Hearth" viii conclude the evenings
entertainment. crowded and fashionable house will
assuredly be in attendance.
BowERY THEArRE-This popular place of public en-
erainment was well filled last night the third repre-
sentaton Of the piece Of Arasapha The Last Of
the Deawares" This is truly national drama, repre-
senting scenes the Revolution familiar to every patr
ot There great variety in the incidents, with many
splendid and gnifcent and views The audi
ence delighted and for this piece we think We may
predict and popularity equal to that which Putnam,
BY the talented Qauthor. obtained II 10 70 be re-
peated again night with the beautiful drama Of 1.-THE
Forest Of Bondy" Ofthis drama is quite unnecessary
say any thing s founded fact mast Of its scenes
are representations Of reality We never attention
more rvited than last night at the thrilling
Of beautiful play rather noisy pit was hushed on
sudden to silence and every eye was inteny
fixed upon the fascinating picture ensctng before them
could not be better criterion Of the success and
ed again. and promise high treat to all who shall
20 the grand and gorgeous spectacle
the sweet and pathetic dyl of the The Forest Of
Bondy"
WEIGH AND DELEvANs NATIONAL Circus, PHILApEL-
pHA-We learn that this delightful and popular place
Of amusement 10 nightly crowded with the elite Of Phi
and most agreeable description, and the management
we'll deserve all the patronage they have thus Tar re.
ceived Levi North. Turner, Mcfarland, and Mrs.
which only remains 10 Philadelphia short time long
or, owing to engagements IN Baltimore and wash
ipgton.
LEoroLp DE MrYER-This great artistic was to give
his second concert in Philadelphia last evening He has
excited as much admiration there and been recsived
with the same enthusiasm az in this city.
HowEs' CIRcus AT PALMos.-This favorite place of
amusement, which 10 nightly filled with seekers after
pleasure continues to retain its hold on popular favor
The. admirable system Of the managers, in producing
novelties in cessantly brings good return into the
Golfers Of its treasury In the present great demand on
the public for the Of the stage ~ every .asP
gratifying to the management
HowARp ArHEnEuM.-This building, formerly the
" Miller Tabernacle was burned ON Monday night,
after the performance. The Aihensum building was
Messrs Ford and Brayey II was insured for $4,000 at
at the Manufacturer once but the contents of the
building scenery, wardrobe &c, tns value o. WHICH y
to the proprietors
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