The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-04


dance atthe Park last night to witness the second
presentation Of the comic opera Of the Elixer of Love
MIR Sekun sang with his usual taste and Judgment and
Mrs Segun and Mr. Frazer seemed in better voice than
on the previous evening The choruses, too, OIL
this occasion very we'll sung On Monday evening Mrs
segufn takes Tier benefit r-sssn;4he "Postllion o.
Lopumssu" will BIO performed Monsieur Collinet gen.
teman Of considerable celebrity in the musical world OF
Europe, makes his disappearance in America this
OCCASION and will perform air and brilliant variations
on the fageolet
BowERY THEArRE-Since the erection ef the new the
atre the site Of the old Dowery this establishment
under the management OF Mr. Jackson, has received
most extraordinary amount of patronage Night after
night il is crowded by the lovers OF the DRAMA and the
manager receiving rich rewards There no secret
in this Let any place Of amusement be conducted with
the liberal spirit which has characterized the
agement OF this theatre, from the time when il
der the control Of Mr. Jackson, and it will likewise
ceed Lett be apparent il is with him. that the wishes
aud amusement Of the public the FIRST thing thought
Of and the public will appreciate il properly, and not
fail to reward those who study to please them. The
series of attractions which have been produced at this
theatre during the last few months have seldom been
equaed in this country No pains expense has been
spared Last night there four capital pieces per
formed the principal being the grand drama of the
any steries Of Paris and the meo-drama Of the Noun
tain Devils" Mr. Scott sustaining in the former the char
acter Of the Chourineur and Messrs Coney and Ban-
chard the principal characters in the latter On Mon
day evening, we take pleasure IN announcing that
Scott will take benefit We are confident that the an
nouncement needs but to be made, to fill the Metropo
Titan" from pit to dome. There extraordinarily
attractive bill for the occasion. The evenings enter
tainment will commence with Knowles much admired
tragedy of "vrgnius," the Roman liberator, MI.
der on hs Gin w b. IL. sssond piece
which Messrs. Cony and Blanchard will take the
i anrhabe Comedy Of the Review IN which Mr. Scott
will sing the capital song of "Whack Judy O'Flana-
gam With such BILL setting aside the strong claims
the roof to be fairly blown Oh On tuesday evening,
Mr. Bannster also deserving and favore actor author
Of Putnam " Redwood and other successful dra-
mas will take benefit, and bumper ought to, and
doubt will be-
Tar KEASs-"R,cHARp lI."--Nothing is talked of in
the theatrical and fashionable world at present. but the
forthcoming novelty at the Park Theatre. The box
sheet for Wednesday eveningthe rst night of Shaks
peares Richard II"already presents formidable list
Of Names among which the elite of the city register
ed Places have been secured, understand for
the third and fourth nights Of representation and
believe for once public expectation will not be dsap-
pointed. Several weeks have been spent in prepare.
tons and the tragedy will be put upon the stage
style Of unprecedented splendor and magnifcence Its
production will be an era in thearlcals and hope to
see King John" land other plays got up in the
style. Since the arrival of Mr. and Mrs Charles Kean in
this country extraordinary revival has been oxpe
renced in theatricalsthe love of the legitimate drama
has increased, until it has really become the fashion
while the taste for opera has very much declined This
drama has been supported by galaxy of stars Of the
first magnitude the opera has fallen into hands ncapa-
BILE Of conducting it with Besides, the drama
has ever cherished by the masses who have
were, a spontaneous love for it, Its beauties
probably more easily understood and appreciated
than those OF opera, and deeper and more lasting
impression is created by it. The purpose Of play
ing has ever been to show virtue her own fea-
body Of the time its form and pressure" Until lately
however but little attention has been bestowed upon the
gs'tn: up Of play The scenery costume, and deco
lous and unseemly character, and the illusion, in
therefore oa state of things
Orchard I'LL Pat the Park may be considered the dawn
ing OF new and Upright in the history Of the drama
Eety soene IN as a a ees
tons, etc. all Of which Of the most gorgeous de-
scrpon have been taken from the highest authorities,
The engagement Of the keans only for ten nights how
ever and the play must then be Withdrawn But for
nights doubt not the Park Theatre will be filed to
overlooking by the the fashionable, well
the student Of English history who may here gain
much valuable information
Mr.. FoNTANAs CoNcERr-This entertainment took
place last evening at the Apollo Mr. Fontana
who is favorably known performer and composer,
played five pieces, two Of which lis compost.
tons. The."Lucia," by Lszt and the Huguenots" by
Thalberg-both compositions of great difficulty and
quirng much physical forccwcrc given by this
ea pan WIN tonseIaoe Irancy aMn0ugn ms
cal expression. The Serenade by Wmors-for the Left
hand onyaforded him an opportunity Of showing il,
composer he evinces great talent the introduction
to the Mexican airs full Of sentiment and exquisite.
tas arr, nna the as
The Fancy Waltz" is a very charming norceau de
Ion, and will probably become very popular All his
pieces were much applauded by the elegant audience.
Mr. Fontsna appears TO be pupil Of the Chopin school,
and il We are not mistaken, is pupil Of the great Cho-
Style which entirely Ghopn-like that is chaste
gtmas, addressing itself rather to the soul of music,
than to external effect Mr. Fontana has taken up his
sidence in New York, as teacher and, from what
have heard Of him this evening" he will undoubtedly
make very efficient The piano he played upon is
brllancy Of tone surprised us very much With the
exception OF Erard, we do not know of any maker
piano io,sss VINO would De superior to him
Philippe Meyer. Miss Korsinsky, although a short time
only before the public has become very great favorie
and she decidedly deserves to be- Her voice Is
eonrao Of great power, and her singing is throughy
muscian-like The Duet from Mercadantes Elise and
air .ans wen
Schuborh however, her best, and greatly APP
pl,uded Mr. Philippe Meyer did not appear to be in the
full possession OF his meanshs voice is naturally rich,
and he has greatly improved since last year
Templeon gave the third of his series Of concerts
the Musical Fund Hail. Philadelphia He devotes
tire programme to Scottish music
Mons. Huber gives his first concert in Philadelphia on
Monday evening. He received here by the most
brilliant and enthusiastic audiences doubt not he
will be sminently successful in Philadelphia
Mr. Mooney the author Of the history Ireland asss-
ted BY MIR Hopcase, gives concert Of Irish music in
Warrington, on Monday evening.
LATE FROM TKxAs-The New York. CAPTAIN
Philips, arrived at late hour last night, 36 hours
from Galveston. We are indebted to Capt r. for Gal.
weston papers, but have only time to make few ex
tracts.
Some sic knsss existed among the L. s. troops at Cor
pus Christi at the last accounts (says the Cran Of
the 2oh) though not of very alarming character Sc.
vera deaths have occurred among the soldiers
Desertons take place occasionally. principally among
the Dragons, who take their horses with them
The steamers Col Long Neva and Gazelle, are ply.
ing between ST. Josephs Island and Corpus Christi The
Leo and White Wing are ashore.