The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-21
Theatrical and sIus,cnl

PARx-Mr Collins appeared last evening TO full au-
dence in two parts -0Hara. In the "rish Attorney"
and Morgan Rather in "How to Pay the Rent" very
discriminating audience testified their appreciation of his
fine citing. by reiterated plaudits throughout the pieces
and by calling him before the curtain the close of the
performances The chief fault of those attempting the
delineao Of Irish character consists in using broad
brogue in play ing an Irish gentleman in play ing the
part Of hod carrier This fault Mr.. Collins happily
avoids. He gives just enough Of the brogue in such
characters the Irish Attorney distinguish him from
an Epglshman and no more Mr. Collins seems to have
fine voice, good figure and good eye He is very
we'll sustained although greater attention to tho
rohgh rshe. should be enjsned those who sup
port him. We remarked last evening that he was
obliged to give the several times This should not
be. We must not omit to warmly commend the orches-
Ireland in mastery style between the acts and in the
intervals of the performances Nothing could be more
am the aMdence teshed !nsir warm appro
His last Legs" and How to pay the Rent" in both Of
which Mr.. Collins appears.
BowERr TnEArRr.-Ths popular and gifted j. r. Scott
appeared last evening Damon in the play of Damon
and Pythas" and would be almost superfuous offer
further criticism his great and varied powers in this
beautiful piece having upon many occasions accorded
to him the full need Of just praise in this part In the
darker and more stormy passions bold conceptions
that draw the great powers of the actor few
eel Mr. Scott. We have him oft and again in the
Whole range of dramatic performances have repeat
edy been carried along in the current Of popular adma
ton in the enthusiasm which his able deneations cal
culated to inspires and the Of his departure from
strange faces and make friends, augur most
guinely for his success. Mr. Scott will take his own
his Bowery friends and admirers, who have long been
delighted with his performances. The fact need only
to be mentioned to insure hIma
Bumper at parting"
Mr. Neae ably sustained him in the character of Pyhias
His acting extremely natural and his delineation
correct The rest of the performers acquitted themselves
with much ability. "Hoboken" was again repeated, IN
which Wacott was host in himself His Beau Ernest
admirably sustained Neafe's Frank Lennon Clark's
Glendennng, and Weymms' Capt. White, also we'll
sustained The entire performance passed of with eciat
GREENWICH THEArRE-This establishment was very
well attended last evening, and the performances
enacted to the satisfaction of the audience Tho excel
lent company acted their several parts in their usual
ceent manner. Mr. Freer is determined not to be
behind his brethren in the for popularity and patro
mage. He announces for tomorrow evening new
young native author under the cognoman of Simpkin
We are glad to perceive that Miss Crawford 10 again
Yon@ ms
and Petruchio and the Cottage Of Content" Surely
enough to fill the house.
CASTLE GARDES.-Last evening Castle Garden was
densely hronged and the excellent band under the d.
recton of Meyrer delighted the crowds that in
attendance having performed several select pieces with
infinite taste and execution. The pieces from Auber
MolaIt, ASepsS ana Nessinl those favore composers
gave great satisizc6on and were UGH admired This
band is composed of several select and able musicians
under the leader, Mr. Meyrer and has proved
OF leading attention since the opening of this place of
pular recreation The crowds who flock to the Garden
each evening is the best test of the high apprecia
ton IN which these attractions held. The enerpris
ing management Of this popular and longestablshed
place of public resort where the wholesome breeze
can be inhaled so as to mpart health and afford enjoy
ment. together with the many other of
ton connected with it-and the nominal cost for the
whole, insure it degree of public patronage emnently
due from the vast crowds who nightly frequent it.
Mr.. DvMrsrER.-This popular and favorite sing or
left yesterday for Europe in the Great Western
and returns home after absenc of over two years
from his native country, the whole Of which period
he has spent in the United States Since Mr.. Demp-
ster came ameng us, he has made hosts of friends
endeared himself to thousands Of people, whose
hearts he has often made beat in unison with the
as singer In the North in the SOUTH East and West
wherever he has visited his departure will be regretted
and the hopes Of thousands for his speedy will
company him on his passage the Atlantic His
cess in pecunary has been very fatterng
equal to his most sanguine expectations but greater
than his merits entitled him to- We express hope that
Mr. Dempser will soon return to us, and that may
have an early opportunity Of hearing again his pa
thetc notes.
RAYMOND AND WARING's MENAoERIE.-This company
has been very successful in the exhibition of their rare
and extensive collection of animals. Their saloon IL
crowded every where they go They will exhibit to-
day at Medina 22d at Lockpor Oath at Lewiston, 25h
Niagara Falls Goth Tonewonto 27th, ash and goth
Buffalo.