The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-25
Vheatrlcals,

senger business.
Theatricals.
PARK THEArRE.-Those who accuse Mr. Anderson of
want Of artistic finish certainly have been con-
vsred from that opinion, if they fortunate to
witness his Hamlet, last evening That part,
than any other Shakespearan part requires the posses
sion OF artistic grace versatility most acute subtley
oil intellect as well depth Of SOUL to give expression
to the many thrilling bursts of passion which the drama
matist puts in the mouth of the half crazed Prineein
fine, to give the character truthful embodiment, is
qured in greater degree than in the Of any other
conception of Shakespeare the master hand of the artist
as well as the soul and inspiration of genius In neither
was Mr.. Anderson deficient last evening. All the
difficulty of giving to the audience the coun.
terfe presentment of prince driven to the verge Of
madness by the awful secret with which he possessed
show of real lunacy to the king and his court he got
over in the most mastery manner. There clearer
light thrown the character even in minute partcu
lars, than We have in any other but one i'm
personaton Of it. His conception of the part was per-
feet and was faultlessly carried out The sollquy
was most beautifully spoken the advice to the players
was singularly clear and impressive and the climax
where the conscience stricken king rushes from the
Every point in the play illustrated in the most
forcibls and felicous manner, and the death scene
was SO solemn and imposing that the applause which
followed the fall of the curtain an actual relief to
the pent upeengs of the audience. Mr. Anderson was
ed Mrs Hunts ophelia the best tragic part
have yet seen her in although is needless to say
that her forte net tragedy Still her ophea was very
panse it received Mr. Dyotes Ghost we do not like 50
he attempts badly stl we would rather have seen him
in Laeres Mr. Chanfrau acting for first appearance
was quite respectabe but his Laertes and
unimpassoned He has great many faults to unlearn
before he can play such parts well Mr. starks King was
favor with the audience Mrs Abbotts queen is one Of
the best we have seen the stage. There is nothing
Overcome about it. The chamber scene with Hamlet was
hQI rnaln Irom hQ m
capital point in the sigh with which she procla
her relief from the awful terror and suspense she had
uttering the word nothing"-in reply 10 her sons
query, whether she had aught Bass, Polonius
to need commendaton To.morrow evening MIR. An.
derson appears in his celebrated part of Charles De
This said to be one OF his bes parts sn' The
nate parts are sustained by Barry Fisher Dyot Stark,
Chanfrau, Mrs Hunt, &c. &c
BowERY THEArRE-The tragedy Of Damon and Pythias
was repeated at this house, last evening" of the
largest houses of the Mr. Aodams acting, aswe
as Mr. Nea6es was loudly applauded. and gave great
deal OF pleasure. Mr. Neafe deserves much praise for
performing his part we'll when it is considered that
he had but little time to prepare for 1.-THE part
having been appropriated to Mr.. Clarke who inds
posed and could not appear Mr.. Adams Damon proved
that he the elements of actor the first
der The gorgeous spectacle of Montszuma concluded
the amusements for the evening.
GREENWICH THEArRE.-A strong bill is presented at
full attendance will reward the liberal management
Mr. Freer Unring in his search for variety and novel
y his theatre has attained reputation amongst the
theatre going public enviable as it is deserved Byre-
terence to the bills for tomorrow evening it will be
seen what powerful attractions offered.
BowERY CIRcUs-This favorite place Of recreation
was crowded to overlooking last evening" and the gym
nastics hsrse nanshp tumblng &c. were hsartilyIen-
cored by the spectators As at present conducted the
Bowery Circus is decidedly worthy of patronage In no
other place Of amusement in this city the entertain
ments SO varied and yet SO rich here and no pace
where better order and decorum prevail.
THE ALBANIA has taken a firm stand, and is visited
by most respectable well audiences and
the excellent arrangements made order and de-
corum, command the admiration Of all visiters To.
night there is to be splendid selection of sacred music
both vocal and instrumental, and two scrptural usr,.
tons or Tabsaur virans bringing before the eye of the
spectator living enbodimens Of passages in Scripture
which have called forth the grandes productions OF art
The effect Of these living pictures at once surprising
beautiful and affecting, and as far superior in effect 10
the most finished paintings as it is possible conceive
The audience of last Sunday evening were completely
taken by surprise at the effect produced by the picture
exhibited again this evening together with descrp.
tive of Moses in the Land Of Mian," which Is said to
be equally beautiful in design and effect Mr. C;eor1e
Loder presides at the organ
PALMo's OrERA HoUn--Mr. Alexander still CONT.
nues much indsposea and his magical exhibitions have
that with hsh be- NAV Be- nSRs
with some moro of his mysterious sorees in the course
of next week.
Mrs Kean took benefit at the Boston Theatre on Fri;
day evening, the play of the Wifes Secret being
presented for the occasion.
On Friday evening, at the Howard Athenaum Boston
Mile Blangy and Mons. Hazard took benefit and made
their last appearance They next 60 to the Arch street
Theatre in Philadelphia.
Madame Augusta and Mile Dimier are engaged at the
Howard Athenaum, Eoston' They with Mrs Mowatt.
Mr. Davenport and Mr.. Vandenhof all appear on the
same evening.
Yankee Hill is to give entertainment at Rochester
tomorrow evening.