The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-03
Theatrical and m usicaI.

was discriminating throughout the acting Of the play,
which was put upon the stage in ghly credit
able to the management of the theatre. No could
fail to admire the admirable scents effect The opening
scene-tho camp of Alexander, with panoramic Wow
Of Baby lonhe entrance OF Alexander into the mighty
city, seated in his Of triumph and attended BY his
lords soldiers &cthe royal bang et where Clytus 10
slain by the hand of the phrenzied king-ths hanging
gardens Of Semirams, with the view of Babylon by
moonlight and the royal palace indeed imposng
play These scenes all painted from Martins CO.
LIBERATED pictures, and worthy tho admiration be-
Instruments &c oil correct and served 10 co ,bel.
lsh . well az stamp the impress of reality the
der the crsa produced isss night is see
ono OF the most gorgeous and effective psgesnts
We have aver Witnessed or the acting. We feel
character Of Alexander in the hands of Mr. vandenAo
finely conceived as it was beautifully executed
Mrs Biands s'atira Mrs Abbous Roxana. and Mr. bar
ry Clytus all excellent At tue conclusion Of the
the loud and enthusiastic cheers Of the
addressed them nearly as fol!ows:-
Ladies and Gsntlemen-I very willingly obey your
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.en.sd the tragedy Of Alexander the Groa" no. be-
perfect kind but because sord. an opportunity v Of
showing you what pleased our forefahers years ego,
ns acting Win that view hey have producea wS
ell the effect possible and il they have succeeded in
for the hour, they fare empty
ladies' and gentlsmen, sincerely thank you"
Notwithstanding the somewhat turgid style: there are
passages OF singular beauty and images Of Eastern orr
ns @
Stage struck Yankee" in which Mr. Marble plays Dig.
CORY. This gentleman has become great favorise
ances have proved great feature during The week
His benefit takes place tomorrow evening, and hope
to see the theatre crowded to Its utmost capacity.
OPENING OF THE New GREENWICH TaEArRE-This
elegant and classical little theatre opened night with
great ecio under the able management Mess Myers
and Tomnson Notwithstanding the multiplied dinicuI.
ties Of FIRST night the performances such a. TO
give the highest satisfaction to very large md
highly respectable audience, and to ssrd sure usr.
any of future excellence and superiority The coInpa-
ny Is excellent and contains first performers
Of Romeo and Juliet' we'll performed throughout
The Juliet OF Mrs Crisp was great performance, full
M.
truly great though voice naturally some
what too feminine for the part Mr. 0Yattan, Me
to- displayed raordnary talent; he is indeed
Of whom fame. though it has said much has said
enough. Alter the performances. Mr.. Grstan for
the clamorous demands Of the audience. He inside
speech which for its good modesty, ana ane de-
livery would be enough to stamp him excellent
orator, besides FIRST performer Upon the whole
il 10 OF the best companies in its tout ense5 and
to and we are sonJen. dscsnpe pubc w
reward the meritorous manag sment, and talented act
ors and actresses with patronage commensurate with
their high deserts
BowERr THEAraE.-" Ivanhcen was again presented
last ught, together with " Ella Rossnburg," and the
Idiot Witness" in which Mr. J. r. Scott Mrs George
Jones, Coney and Blanchard, Mr.. Collins Davenport
Clarke and others together with Rockwell Stones
equestrian company, appeared. full and fashionable
audience were in attendance. Tonight the Bowcrys
presents very attractive bill, ncludine "Ivanhoe"
" Damon and Pythss," and the ininsble comedy Of
Dead Shot" Mr.. c. r. Thorne appears Pythas, Tor
the Hrst time in many yesrsl and Mrs. Thorne Ca
lanthe This bill cannot fail draw very full audi
ence Jack Sheppard is in rehearsal and will be
produced.
BowERy AMrHrrHEArRE.-Ths capacity Of this house
willingly pay double Price. Il admission to obtain Se.
rabe seats at this establishment This place was over
highest order Of superior excelence On SATURDAY af
ternOon performance is to be given for tho convent
of families and the little juveniles thereto attached
Herrand r. the greatest equesisn living Is appear
on Monday night rich and varied bill offered for
this evening Mosely, Master Aymsr, Madame Gard.
ner Pentand with the ponies, appear this even
, ing Go early IL you would obtain seats.
PALMo's OPERA HeusE.-At this popular place Of
amusement there is at present corps Of musical and
athle c artists, whose genius any thing OF
similar nature heard Of in the country The
soul-stirring melodies dsduced by Arthur Nelson,
steal sticks truly overpcwerngly sweet and en-.
chanting and while they delight the ear surprise the
can be wrought from simple rough stones cannot but
conclude thst this age is In reality age of wonders
| oRAroxIo OF THE SEVEN sLssrKns-This magnificent
oratori will DO produced by the New York Sacred Mu
sic Society, at the Tabernacle, this evening II IL
splendid musical drama and w Be spsndidly perform
cd by the members Of the Music Society. They will
assisted BY Mrs seguin MIR Frazer Mr. segun, and 9th
er arstes Of merit This be the last chance to hear
Miss Clitons reception in Louisville has been cordial
and nattsring The Journal says Miss Ciiftons per-
sonsl advantages as an acress are indeed anscendan
She IL glorious creature and her tread the
sasproud and lofty as that Of queen q conquered
realm. Mr. Conner, Claude Mslnotte, surpassed him
self"
/ HaoketTs drawing crowded houses in Pittsburgh
floating theatre Ia 10 be constructed at Cleveland to
travel betw that post and Chicago There said
he thir yfve and villages the route containing
from 10000 to 100, COO inhabitants CONFORMITY.
CANADIAN INrErLIoRYcE Earl Cathcart trans
mitted two dispatches from Mr. Gladstone, Minis
ter for the Colonies the Assembly Of Canada on the
gath ult One OF them relstedto the imposition Of Diff
wise than by SEAL The object Of the duties proposed is
10 offer premium upon commerce via The 81. Law
Msies,y's gosernmsnt deem il nexpeaisn to propose
the imposition Of such dues but authorises him
sancton Legislative act for the purpose such an act
gssts that f dferentai duties be imposed
lowest ratio shonid be- not only goods brought into
Cana u by but goods coming from British pos
session. whether b. sea or lanl MIR. 0isdsione also
says In this despach that her nsssys government
qures further Information before decide upon the
petition of the Canadian Psrliams for toe extension Of
the British navigation laws to The inland waters Of North
America The other dsspatch In reference to tho
neal Of the corn laws. Mr. Gladstone informs Lord
Cathcat that repeal inevitable II the can
accomplish it, and thar effort will be spared make
gradual lie argues at length to show That the repeal
will not be preju cal 10 Canadian interests Referring
10 these dsspaches the Montreal Grzefts says - LAST
night after tho residing Of the despatch from Mr. Glad
stone Of the Sd of March, resolved In the House
Of Assembly, on the motion Of the Inspector General
supported by Mr. Baldwin aad Mr.. Mofst. that adj.
drss be sgrecd to- praying for the reduction to the low
est specific sum- OF the duties In Britain Canadian
wheat, -four, peas, oats and bsreyn The Ultimate
conditional repeal Of the laws i longer doubt
full matter, AMI 10 than probable that Il will lead
10 general dissfection in CsBads. This will hasten
the snnexvon Of that province 70 the United States