The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-23


PARK THEATRE .-The opera of LA Sonuambula'' was
performed at the Park last evening by the English
that have not often the privilege Of listening this
charming music rendered perfectly and in pleasing
bs said in praise than was said when she was at this
house q few weeks ago She charmed her audiences
then and her singing last evening brought back pleas
that time and awakened admiration In the minds Of
those who now sing the music for the first time
Liza so far her musical talent required. Her
acting is by means bad and alitts familiarity with
particular school which it constitutes sgnol Vaslpsa
Count Rodolphs all that the lovers Of could
desire He II great favorte, and deservsdly 30 His
English pronunciation Is better than we expected
would be. or MIR. Reeves performance must speaA
in terms ofpraise His song Of stl 90 gently DER
stealing awaited with considerable solicitude
his friends and In fact by the whole audience he has
already made friends Of nearly all who have heard him
execution Of brought down the whole house In
Of applause 1t encorsd aud received again with the
nnrs Enalsh tsnore He il a younr man and nsrhaDs
little didsnoe may be observable in hts acting, but s
this Is lest sight Of matter Of minor confederation
when he commences singing The chorus good last
evening" and in fact the whole opera of WELL frc
first to last Madam Bishop gave the finale in Italian
tween the at the close the performance and
appeared in company with the others to receive the
and marks Of at the hands
Of their listeners Why would it not be good idea for
the farce to be given before the opera! seven O'Clock
very s.r TO get GU. even a. TINS season and We be-
would prefer this arrangement. Tonight to have
"Norma," with the same cast as on Thursday evening
BowERY THEATRE = he beautiful national drama of
THE siege Of Monterey now nearly four weeks being
performed IL still acting thousands The scenery
splendid and the entire arrangements very credit
able to the manager who 10 indsfatgabe In his esers
tions to cater for The Amusement Of his patrons h,
scenery aud army rspre.entins the fall of Matamo,
Cruz and the battle Of Buena VISTA are admired by
every viser brilliant illustrations of the Amer
army In the hard fought battles which they HAYS
and whir oh have lid Ian tha
characteristic features Of Amerc Independence Ihs
Bedouin Arabs whose extraordinary ats have Surprised
men with bayouets with other sstonishng fests. Go
early or you cannot secure seats 1t 10 their last night
CHATHAM TAEArRE-Ths evening is set apart for the
benefit # Mr. A H Purdy. and several eminent artists
have volunteered their services: -Messrs T. D. R,ce
Fl P. Grsttan Fl q sherman, and the sniopsan Oo.rs
Miostrss also Miss Jesse ins the accomplished dan
seuse. The pieces selected the " Dumb Belle" In
which Mr.. Grsttan plays OSmirte the ,nterlune Of
The Mummy" The part Of Ginger Blue by Mr.. Rice;
Messrs Yates and Scott and the evenings ain
viii conclude with The Married Rake" Mrs.
trscvs bill and no doubt the friends Of Mr. Purdy will
give him q bumper.
BowERY AMrHIrHEATRE The equsstrians performing
here, under the management Of John rryon, arc at
Amusement The entertainments commence this
ing with the "sprteo OF the silver shower which will
by the youthful Miss Madigxn. The Ethiopian Min
strs will sing several negro songs and chorusss, which
raj nses by the Misses Wells; AMI the exercises will
conclude with the laushabe sketch Jack Robinson
and his Monkey" There will be an afternoon perform
ance ut TIVE O'Clock.
ErHioprAs sxnESAprRs Mr. Dumbolton, the direc-
of tn company has every to feel proud of
the highly respectable patronage he every night
ways crowded. to hear the sweet and harmonious min
ssrely Of this band We surprised this wn.n
call to miud the beautiful melodies Of -" Rosa Lssn
Lucy Neal and many other plantive ars, which are
given with such scientific precision as to at once amp
the performers gentlemen perfectly acqusns ed Win
knowledge Of music While such negro bands
Quoted by gentleman, whose ambition 10 -otsbiy,
and no indusenos in vulgar phrases there can be no
continuation Il his present success
CHsIsrv's MIssrRELs Mechanics Hall cannot cou.
tain the numbers tire In listening to the
lite band The violin and bone players are decidedly
the best Of all attached to any sim ar bssd Here you
behold the simple oarepss funny witty negro, pouring
forth the native melodies Of his casts without extsor
binary regard to measurement but at the
time pleasing sweet and humorous as to draw down
the plsudits of the audience q Christy is hos in
bims.l aud his dan ing imitation OF Lucy Long 10 the
most natural finished psrsopation OF negro ohsrac
ter We have ever seen Ihsrs vaie'y nsle tnat WIZ
performance the accommodation OF children accom-
panied by their parents
Mr. DEMssrkns BALLAD soihEE AT THE TABERNACLE.
TINS gentleman gave his hrst concert last ming
before very resp ctable audience who seemed deg
ed py hearsg the toDgs Of their native and and
toucnine ballads expressed with much feeling and
ts.ts by Mr. D.mpstsr We readily understand the po
uuarty Of this singer when ourselves the
emotion feel ut the melodies of country IL Is
chord which will touch without moving the
beart and MIR Dsmpster hss CHI SEQ, indeed better
partb His song Of The "IBdiaus Complaint very
we'll receiv d; so was the Home Ia the Heartn The
poetry of this ballad written by Eliza Cook contaIs
some beautiful verses, really excellent to inspire both
the composer and the singer The Dying Child aud
the Angel Of Death" by Mary Hewitt furnished TO Mr.
Dempster excellent occasion to his musical ia
lent We remarked also, the Death Of Warren" the
Blind Boy" am alone, all alone' aud the charrcter.
istc Scottish ballad, FAX yer aud cloak about "
] he whole periufmabc concluded with the cele-
brated c,ntats OF the Way Queen" touching history
Of young and beautiful girl falling feom toe bloom Of
health to premature grave. We think this Ia the
ship Fir-n OF MIR Denpster. He sa,g 1t with real
psthos capable # drawing FROM the eyes OF all
bearers. ms charming ballad singer gives another
concert on Wednesday evening next.
sioNoa BLrzi his is the last night Of this gentle
mans ,xbibi ion OF leserdemsio, ventr,oqusm, and
variety Of pleading tricks He is very eminent In his
necromaDcy
Tax MopsLs This graceful and classic exhibition is
becoming the resort Of the admirers of the eat artists
We nope IL may be- as well supported rs IL deserves
NELoDEor.- his place of amusement In nightly
thronged by the admirers Of White and Master Jubs