The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-09


member, who, with talents of the first order, has
become candidate for popular applause in this de-
partment Of art His success will establish prece-
dent, which other Americans will emulate, and ma
tive genius will thus be elevated to niche in the
temple OF fame.
Theatrical and Musical.
PARK THrArsE.-There was very good house at the
Park last night to witness the performance Of the
Stranger" by Mr. Murdoch. This play 10 by no mesns
favorite of ours and consider deficient in many
particularly but the acting Of the cast last night re-
deemed in MEASURE the impefectious Of the plot and
language There are undoubtedly some glazing faults
in MIR Muriechs acting-faults which he would do
well to correct by more careful study; yet all due
praise must be accorded to his nne elocution and
his just conception Of the characters which he under
than 10 his wont, and Of nearer the stand
ard of high excellence Mr. Murdoch is probably capa.
BILE Of attaining the front rank in his profession Il he
would devote little more attention to ture He cor.
taniy possesses good figure, a 6ne voice, and
j. an excellent rssder-three important ingredients
IN the composition Of first rate scor Mrs. Bland
most admirable Mrs Halter and drew forth loud and
repeated applause; and BASIS Mr. Solomon was excel
formed to-nish.-Mr Murdoch Charles ana by OF a.
Eustace Ia addition the new ballet off, The Daughter
Miss Lees dancing elicits great admiration.
BowERv THEArRE.-Ths entertainments last evening
for the benefit Of Mrs C. R. Thorns, and last up
pearance.o Mr.. and Mrs Thorne. Mr. and Mrs Thorne
have been playing very successful engagement the
Bewery. The house was very well filed, ard the eve
ming commenced with the Swiss Cottage in which
Mrs Tho ne performed Lizette most miugly. After
this the grand drama Of The Avenger" played in
which the versatile Mr. Thorne peIiormed four
tiers, and ell ia very admirable Mrs. Tnorns
Of" Jack Sheppard. in which Mrs Tsorns psriormsd
the character Of the bold highway This consi
drew down loud sppisuss ToDishs ans bill is pre-.
sented-" Brutus.o- MIR Scott ss tho hero, the
Mountain Devil" and Spectre Bridegroom"
BowEar AMrnirHEArRr.-This temple Of the graces
continues to be thronsed by large and fashionable audi
enoss who nightly delighted with the brilliant dis.
plays Of horemanshp agility and grace presented here
The ponies, which MIR Sands has brought from Paris
perform their parts with great beauty and ac uracy and
the dancing and 6ghng ones exhibit high degree OF
training MIR Sands and his lovely children also appear
in their surprising feats These certainly the most
wonderful and graceful Of any thing faw. Il il
impossible TO give any description Of them, and
other engagement hasten their departure from
this city.
New GREENWICH THEATRE Sheridan Knowles beau.
tul play Of" The Hunchback performed last even
ing at this elegant and classical theatre Mr. Eddy
acted the part at Sir Thomas Clifford, while Mr. Gtan
took the character Of Master Walter Both those gentle
men in their several delneaons Of these paris. evil
denced their great hisrionic ability and drew down the
admiratsn Of all who heard themb skill and talent
plete triumph in the part Of Julia perhaps might
have liked her little better ii she had Only been hstlo
ss:i
stits" Mrs. Crtp, ~ Helen, was charming, and inter-
sssed every bsdy her acting il Of the highest order
CANT theatre, does credit upper CITY, and justice
to the energetic managers and highly talented company
For another evenings entertainment Of great and extra
ordinary attraction tonight, vide the bills.
BsoueBAM's MISCELLANEOUS ESrEarAtv Mr..
Brougham the admirable delineator Of Irish character
gives his first ensrtainment entitled Pats Psculiari-
mr. Iralo and and fl1rae.n
Story at the rooms Of the Society Library Monday
evening The Irish character 10 dramatic in ITSELF
pathos and genuine humorthat II sfords great scope
for the arfise An hi Imam In difficulties
los, for an expedient and tn most serious and mean
choy incident furnishes matter for joke well the
most ludicrous Notwithstanding this peculiarly Pat
10 no wise devoid Of feeling 90 the contrary he
hbits all the nicer and finer shades which adorn aud
dignity human nature, and elevate 10 the social
scale Mr.. Brougham has been keen observer Of the
psculsrities Of his countrymso, and n himself an sx-
stands alone and unsallsd 10 his art and the meianse
offered to the public Monday evening. will prove the
Brougham, Mr. Timm and Mrs Timm, and We hope to
see the lite OF the city In attendance
The Tyrolean vocalsts together with Arthur Nelson
grand concert at Military Hall. Newark, to morrow
evening under the management Of Rockwell and Stone.
Psno in their rscsn. exhSio %sls much ADMIRED II
Howe and Co.'S Circus at the Front Street Theatre,
in Baltimore 10 said to be drawing very liberal patron
sge in that city The Bsltimoresns great admirers
OF exercises and bold horssmaoshp aod this
celen ciIcus affords them the highest eradication H.
K 60. intend to visit Washington next week.
CoLorsL MArSs. CIRcus.-Ths brig Brooms arrived
on Tuesday, bringing heck to this city Colonel Mann
and his troop Of equestrians aer most profitable and
successful tour Of six months horses and in good
nss,h B .nS condition 10 the hs VISITED
mas Puerto Rico, and from thence to Ponce in all Of
which places they met with most cordial reception
The Colonel has presented TO Mr. Raymond for his
nsgeIis. . remarkable Aus hppopotamus. horse
aud which will be exhibited through the Union; VI bile
the Colonel 10 making. already, Preparations exhibit
his circus in manner corresponding with his usual
terprise and public spirit
NAVIGATION OF THE AMAzoN.-Extract Of letter
received by Samuel Sweeizer, ESQ Consul Of the
Republic Of Ecuador, dated Quito. April AZ ls4S ;Yss
terday there arrived IN this capital young gentle
IN American, Of PHILADELPHIA by the name Of John
Kausse from Lima, Cleft 18Th Of September lss via the
head waters Of the Amszon, or Maranon, - the Spa
nsrds call ia very interesting and may add, impor
tant voysge. he assures their rivers are or
be made navigable and abound with cocoa coffee cot
ton, rice cloves, cinnamon basams and vnusble wood
OF all kiods and that there have arrived four
IN the river and that he was actually board two
them What so important thing for tho ECUADOR, thai
within three days ride Of Quito you may embark in
American steamboat Tor any part Of the world
PREPARATION FOR WAR-We nave received Hall
\ TAX papers 10 the . uliImo We copy the follow
4 log paragraph from the R.eovdev oftnat date -
Toe Lieut. Governor and garrison have been spprisst
that the home government has despatched twenty thou
sand musksts with percussion locks for the militia
Nova Scotia and the adjacent colonies.
There Is girl in Wilmington Del, who can cit dow
or e up Without bending Tie knee joinss Dat sns Nus