The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-12

philanthropy and civilization.
Theatricals.
PARK THEArRE.-That delicious composition of Doni
zettis the enchanting Don Pasquale" which il becom.
ing all the rage among the elite and giving good houses
to the Park Is not purely an opera got up as is
to suit American taste, but 1t conjoins with ravshng
characteristics Of the ballet to the dazzling briliancy
of which voltare alluded when he said =
III fault Sc rendre ce palais magique,
Oh les beaux arts, la danse. la musique,
L'art de tromper les yeux par les couleurs,
Lart plus heureux de seduire les cGurs,
De cent plaisrs font un plaisir unique"
greatest the birthplace of the English
ma as well as s own opera for It was amidst the
cry connected with the Italian ballet that the gsniu: of
of the dramatic glores of the Elzabehan age should
fail then to witness and study at least this de-
lghtful semopera, semi ballet which, through its
quste music gives better expression to feeling passion
and mirh than would be possible for the most
whose laughing faculties have been by long
At OF the blue devils let him 90 to the Park and listen to
He affords the most graphic illustrations Of Yankee
character that are given by any American comedian
now living. This species Of comedy, being original
production of our national genius has always bee po-
pulsr and when rendered with the peculiar tact
bic, becomes more than usually attractive. Tonight he
of the Wilderness which will give him fine cpportu-
nifty for exciting the visibility of his auditory.
BowERr THEArRE,-There was another full and fash
onable audeEce at the Bowery last evening" to witness
the grand historical production of "Ivanhoe, or the
Jews Daughter" as dramatised by Moncref from Sir
Wsltsr SCOTS popular novel of that name This il
quite unlike the recent dramatic productions, which,
however entertaining they may be for the time have in
fact but ephemera existence There 10 in the represen
ton of this drama appeal made the passions or the
popular prejudices Of mankind Every particular char
acter is tremendously blended into one entire whole
hs os In ss5 y
is certainly one Of his happiest and most successful
and ~ a. well drswn picture Of the
is equally successful as the Jewish maiden; and
in her struggles TO resist the machioations II
tim to his sensual and incontinent desires, dis.
played great energy and resolute determination.-
frau Cony Blanchard and Mrs Phillips, together with
the entire strength of the corps dramafque attached
thi: estab hmen as also the equestrian force OF Rock
well and Stones splendid company, impaired to the
presentation Of this grand drama life like reality sell
dom witnessed in this country The representing
ton Of the pilgrim. Davenport) as Tvanhoe is really
magnificent and imposing, and must be to be
castle the ruined balemsnts the onslaught and attack
and the final defeat Of Prince john knight empars and
consPirators and finally the Of Richard
the lonhearted, the lawful King Of England seem
more Like reality than the historical record Of events
ll9a =" Ivanhoe" was preceded by the petite
comedy OF Perfection, or The Maid of Munster" in
which Mrs George Jones appeared Kate OBrien. to
the very general acceptance Of the audience Mr. Col
which he Is especially we'll qualified This gentleman
possesses one particular attribute Of good actor-he
dresses his parts we'll and in consummate good tsste
and universally well acquainted with the author.
The bill Of last evening Is be reproduced tonight and
we ssy to those who would secure seats that they will
hnd 1t much to their advantag to 70 early.
ORAroRro OF SAMsoN.-The Tabernacle last evening,
steal and intelligent audience. The sublime compost.
tion Of Handel was performed in style Of great excel.
lencs and well deserved the applause and praises so
freely bestowed upon i; We particularly admired
sustained the parts Of DsiiIa and Harspha Mr. shep.
herd promises to become one of our most distin-
guished vocosts-his style is pure and unaffected,
parts well sustained and the chorusses remark
ably effective. The New York Sacred Music Society
deserve great plase for the production of this
and we believe all lovers Of music would be gafed ii
it were repeated.
The New Orleans Bee Of the Sd inst says MI and
play the They wee mo
received and after the play were called out They both
played to admiration. but cannot enter into criti-
cism to day. The house was densely crowded. and many
persons applied for seats in the evening without obtain
ing hem they all taken in the early part Of the
Ado about Noshi aps'' ''''sA' 'A' comedy
City intelligence.
The SrsEETs.-Broadway and some Of the other
streets look though preparations being nade
tion. Embankments Of snow and ice, several feet in
height are thrown up In the middle and both sides Of
| cleared
however, and the streets be In a very good condition.
TRrE.puDs.-This fine weather has brought out the
buds on the trees in the Park and streets When these
are fairly out can be pretty Of continued
i weather.
TaIvrY CHDdEs.-The chimes Of Trinity church were
sounded again yesterday though not play ed should
judge, by professor Of ellringing. Probably they
were merely making trial Of the sound Of the bells
which are clear strong, and musicals and although rung
BY master hand, the very sound Of them sooth
Ing to the various persons excited by this city din The
chime is composed Of eight bells the largest OF which
weighs $500 pounds. They placed in the belfry
about 100 feet from the ground.
FfsE.-The alarm Of FIRE yesterday morning, about
O'Clock, caused by the burning Of small dwelling
at the foot OF S7th street, East River
A Mock AUCTION CAsE-A green 1rishman was spon
ged out of eight dollars lin the regular way yester-
day. at Of the mock auction shops Broadway Is
there no means Of breaking up these pests ,
MnrAxE.--It Yves the Hibernian Benevolent Buriar
Society that was fined $i2 the other day
FRE.-The FIRE last evening, about o'clock was in
the ID story Of the store No 23l Pearl street. occupied
BY 4. Silver, fancy goods The store below occupied
by Barry AWAY, hardware merchants The FIRE was frst
discovered BY John W. Dunn, private Waterman " no
placed on the hrst water appears that the origin Of
this IRE Is somewhat singular from the fact that the
partition next to the stove burnt and the oppo
site side was burnt and charred nearly through. Tho
fancy goods all burnt end damaged by water-ths
damaged.
Court OF Common Pleas.
Before Judge Ulshoeffer.
MARcH LIE. Hoynsman al vs.. Vim Jones' sheriff II
a-This was an action Of respass for seizng and SELL