The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-05

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come off in this his vicinity for length Of time and cons
derable sum changed hands the occasion. Had the
track boon in different condition theabes would havo
been turned to vast amount but as 1t was the matter
is not likely to be terminated thus.
The pacing match between j. Van Wagners May
Flower and II. Waron's Chenango Chief, did not como
of, in consequence OF the lamcness OF the former
Theatrical and Musical.
PARx.-The house was filed last evening with the
beauty and fashion Of the CITY, to witness the first ap-
pearance of Mrs. Mowatt since her return from the
South When tho lady first came on to the stage, she
greeted with warm and hearty demonstrations of
applause. which continued for several moments The
piece chosen for the occasion was Lovclls play OF
garet, and Mr. vandenhoff that Of Matthew Fillmore
There was strong cast Of characters and the play went
on IN admirable a ne STYLE f Mrs mS Ss we
full and effective piece Of acting throughout and was re-
coived by the audience with marked favor Her voice
hos much improved since she last appeared before New
York audience. Her has become and solid
and longer left in doubt to tho rank which
We do not to insinuatc that Mrs. Mowatt has al
ready attained perfection in her art That is only to BIO
acquired after long and arduous study and practice She
has yet those great tragic characters which
rendered Mrs Siddons immortal but she evnces in the
cha!acters which she now takes such purity Of taste
such naturaness OF acting that we do not risk too much
in saying that when she does attompt those leading cha
racters, she cannot fail The character OF Margaret al
lowed her full for the exercise Of her undoubted
genius The part abcunds with gushes Of pure feeling
tender affection and lofty hcrosm, which render it high.
ly attractive throughout There two passages in
which her reading differed from conception but our
limited space will allow present point them out
The prevents advertng just to those
few blemishes in her style which struck us last evening
and which We will have time TO point out during the re-
act was slightly remuous and uneven but afterwards
assumed rich sweetness which harmonizcd admirably
Al wxkeA>. ollx tnnE
by surprise We have seen him to so much adj
vantage. lie grasped the character with such power
ried the audience completely with him. and cited from
them spontaneous bursts Of applause Mr. pyoHs La
rett's St. Loo. and Mrs Abbott's Herminie. OF the
other characters have not time to speak but they
all *, an o o Il" suS
ence Mr. Vandenhof led Mrs. Mowat before the cur.
tain, when she was greeted with perfect storm OF
applause, and a magnificent bouquet was thrown
from private box, and gracefully picked up and
handed to her by Mr.. vandenhof. That gentleman,
ton in the plaud, that lavishod upon the lady
and whom retiring with her of the stage he was greeted
with such unmistakeablo marks Of applause that no was
night, Knowless play Of "The Wife, Mrs. Mowat as
Mariana, and Mr.. Vandenhof as Julian ST. Pierre.
pany gave another Of their inimtabe performances last
evening at Palmo's They have gIown into great favor
in this city, they ought for an evening can DO spent
most pleasantly in listening to their sweet music. They
will remain here through the week
BowERY THEArRE-.-The entertainments last night
at this theatre passed or with great eelat There
crowded house, generally Is the case here.
Some disappointment experienced in consequence Of
the substitution Of Fazio" in the room Of The Came
ster" which was rendered necessary by the illness of
Mr. j. H. Scott, who in consequence unable to take
hs part In that piece hence the sabsntuaon ha1i0
short preparation, and gave complete satisfaction Mrs
O. Jones' Blanca, was tho gem of the piece Her
1 Torrance great achievement She never appeared
better and seemed this occasion to
into the highest possible height Of tragic pahos and
ccpton The other performers, also sustained her well
with correctness AMI precision truly astonishing under
the circumstances. The national drama Of The Traitor
or the Battle Of Yorktown" was received with great
favor and glad see for repetition
this evening. The Gamester" Also will be presented
this evening should the health Of Mr. Scott enable him
| (as il is hoPed) to appear.
GRErxwrcH THrArnE.-As usual when the inimitablc
Yankee Hill performs, very good house in attend
ancc at the Greenwich last night Throughout. tho per-
formanccs there prevailed tho most unbounded applause
acrng evidence to the actors Of the success of their
efforts please. Tonight Mr.. Eddy's benefits announ
The Dumb Belle" and tho favortc farce Of the Ho
nest Thieves That fine young actor Mr. Dun will sp
pear peauseant in the Lady Of lyons and Miss Cia
Ellis has volunteered to play Pauline, that with Mr.
Eddy Claude Melnotte the play Is powerfully cast
We bespeak crowded house this occasion Mr.. Ed
Greenwich and they viii certainly make his benefit
substantial BY notice In advertising columns
II will be perceived that number of most rsspccta
Bile citizens have resolved get up a complimentary DO
noft for Mr. Myers on Monday the 18th inst.
Mr.. and Mrs Kean opened their engagement at St Loui
on the ash ult., with the play Of tho "Gamester"
| Mr. EDWARD L. WALxgR.-Ths gentleman gives
concert this evening the Tabernacle, in which he viii
be assisted by Miss L. Northal and by that sweetest Q
| futists Mr. Kylc and several others Mr.. Walker viii
perform on pianoforte constructed with his patent i'm
provemcnt From "reminiscences OF very plcasan
evening winters ago. q the house q
playing with great deal of pleasure. not unmixee
with wonder tho briancy and rapdity Of his exccu
(..1 T. ha u>t1
make a sensation among the amateurs and the musica
public generally
sroSoR De NoRo~HAs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is at 1T
height in relation this entertainment which is to take
place tho Apollo Saloon, this evening as readers
! will see by an advertisement in another column. Ma
dame Otto to lend the charms Of her sweet and
full voice to the entertainment signor dc Noronha will
also be assisted by Mr. H. G. Timn, and there will be
full orchestra, led by Mr.. U. c. Hill.
sgsoR DE RiBAs-This gentleman gave a concert a
the Mclodcon in Boston on Tuesday evening last, j.
which he was assisted by Madame Lazarrc, Sgnor d.
Begins and others De Rioa. Is delightful musician
spoken Of In the Boston papers. The singing of Sgno
De Bcgns whom it is supcrhuous to praise, and thu
harp IN this country added 10 the delightful execution
Of Senior dc Ribas himself on his iavore instrument
could not fail to afford unqualified delight to rcfnet
audience
Hem ALEIASpERThis distinguished professor Of tn,
magic art 10 in Augusta. from whence he goes
Havana and then returns Immediately to this city.
The GREAr CARAvAx.-van Amburghs grand earn
van, broke up their camp at the head Of Broadway,
Thursday last and commenced is march eastward Thu
same excitement TO witness this imposing cavalcsde
manifested in the country towns through which passes
as when the "trumPhal entry" was made In New York
Every body, far and near turns out to see the bil
show" ss they call IL On Tuesday tho exhibition
| will bc in Danbury, Connecticut; on "Wednesday a
Ridgefeld Thursday at Norvalk on Friday a
Bridgeport, and Saturday and Monday at New Haven
wrlcH AVN MAINS CRcrs.-Colonel Mann ha
started tour through the Eastern States with one
the finest equestrian companies in tho country He ha
been to Albany and Troy where the company has bes
very successfu and now proceedh to Springfield, Mas