The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-28

extreme end, taking with II the Ioreloot anu Brea'
Theatrical and Musical. \
PARK THEArRE.-Mrs. Mowatt's new play, Armand,
the Child Of the People," warmly received last
evening, and went of with the round appreciation Of
full critical audience The characters were much
varied and marked by individuality the scenes were
dramatic and full of interest," the plot naturally develop
ed and devoid Of intIcsoy in its construction and the
language chaste and highly poetica occasionally ener-
getic and imprisoned, and displaying much power As
an acting play was entirely successful and the inter-
est sustained throughout The play was well cast,
and admirably put upon the stage The scene is laid in
France, in the reign of Louis XIV. Richeleu, has in
early life, had daughter Blanche by lady Of rank,
whose father the Duke dAntin which lady he had
privately we'd but for of state policy had
ceaed his marriage from the world and the lady dying
1t was disclosed to the duke. He, incensed at
his chds supposed dishonor and brooding revenge
against Richeeu threw Blanche who had been brought
up peasant girl in ignorance Of her BIRTH in the
monarchs way who fell passonatcly in love with her
The icentious king sought every means TO make her
yield to his DESIRES and to bring her to Paris to grace
the splendors Of his court She had led country life
and was devoted to her lover Armand, the artizan.
Rchelieu to tear Blanche from the grasp Of the king
and to her from his base designs causes draught
to be administered to her. which gives her the emblance
Of death She was buried, with mock ceremony, and
tomb erected memory She revves and is sent to
convent from which she escapes and flies to the king
thwart the purpose of Rchelieu in buryng her
there from the world Louis finding all his Efforts unsva
dictates of policy and necessity her to her father
and to her lover Armand, and the play ends happily
Blanche and played 1t with great effect. There was
much simplicity and occasional srchness in her manner
and her scene with her lover In the second act
display of mpassoned tenderness In her closing scenes
with the xng she gave great force TO ner purss OF IN
dignaton.
At the close of the piece Mowat called before
the curtain, and appeared accompanied by Mr. Daven-
port received with cheers and other demonsra
lions o. applause, aud garlands and bouquets were
thrown In abundance at her feet Armand" will be
repeated tonight.
Bowr.r THEArRr-As we predicted, the Bowery was
crowded to excess last evening" by the patrons and
friends Of Mr. jackson, to performed the play of
the Siege Of Monterey the Trumphs of Rough AMI
Ready" Although were prepared to something
more than common confess were astonished and
bewdered at the gorgeous and grand spectacle present
ed to gaze the rising Of the curtain The
is and beautifully painted, and as far as we could
Judge, from position for could not account OF
the great throng obtain standing place inside OF
the box doors, it is accurately and tasteuly painted
commencement of hostilities the battle of Buena
Vista, are accurately depicted. MIR. w. Marshall
acted the part of General Taylor and from the
portraits we have of the old hero and the cha
cter have heard of him disposed to say that
he did 1t In an admirable manner. The air was rent
with the cheers Of the vast assembage each success
opened their view and at each defeat
of the enemy they actually beside themselves-
There question that this Is the most splenddy pro-
duced piece brought forth by Mr. Jackson and we
confident that he will be amply repaid for the labor
and expense incurred in It. Although last night
was of its performance it pretty well enact
and drew forth repeated Communications
The Bowery will, Of course be ed to Overlooking again
ladies there to obtain tickets early in the day. go az to
avoid disappointment
CHATHAM TnEATRE.-The new drama of the Lonely
Man of the Ocean or the Night before the Bridal"
which has been in preparation for some time past at this
theatre produced there last evening to very full
house. and received extremely we'll 1t is very in
teresting DRAMA full Of incident scenery and spectacle
and Is worked together to allow of several excel
lent and much admired songs being sung, and dances
being performed, which done in truly excellent
manner We have not space sufficient in today's paper
to enable speak fully of this drama We desire
and only say that it is very well got ups very In
terestng and is admirably calculated to engage the at
tsntion from the fall of the curtain The prin
cipal characters sustained by Messrs Neahe Su-
van, Taylor, Brandon Winans Herbert, Mrs Nichols,
Miss Hidrsth and Others each whom considering
the FIRST night Of his or her. appearance In 1t
did admirably We look forward TO TINS drama pecom-
ing favorte with the public, and adding considerably
to the reputation for and energy
regardless of expense and what is Of equal Importance
adding very much to the receipts Of the treasury
of his establishment Another full house will Of
be seen here this evening"
PALMo's OpERA HoUsE-This is the last week OF the
Ravel Family and the people of New York seem to
derstand 1t well there another crowded house last
evening" for the benefit of Gabriel Rave The farce of
Boots at the Swan acted with great ability The
exercises Of the tight rope were all excellent, and
Chdmpetren went of LA Fete with that comicality
and fun which Is found in all the pantomimes
in which appears Gabriel kaveL Mr., Mar
cetts indeed the most extraordinary
contortions witnessed. We have nothing par
ticular to say about " NJ. Dechalumeau,o which was
acted admirably by the Raves and particularly by Ga
brie This evenings Is for the benefit OF
Antoine Rsve the celebrated clown and 1t will consist
OF the farce off, Turning the Tabesn the celebrated
pantomime of Jocko, the Brazilian Ape, exercises on
the tight rope, Polka des Salons danced by Madame
with the pantomime of the Invisible Harlequin, the
Magic Trumpet" with transformations and fire works
We shall be great deal mistaken II Palmos Is not filed
from pit to dome.
BowERY AMPHiTHEATRE CiRcUs.-The most amusing
and entertaining performances Of sgnor Felix Carlo the
clown and the wonderful feas of the Holland Acrobat
Family together with the handsome show Of Equestr
ans Gymnastics and Negro Minstres prove highly at
tractve the frequenters of this house ucan Iol-
lands feats Of firing that pair Of Colts pistols would
brighten whole army Of Mexicans. Notwithstanding
the great number Of places Of amusements open in
the city the old Bowery Circus holds it's ground
HERz AND SvoRi's CoNcERr.-This evening the IA
bernacle In Broadway will be the of of the
best concerts that has been given this in New
York We allude to that of Messrs Herr and sivori,
each Of them masters Of their instruments viz the
piano and violin These gentlemen have lately entered
into on to perform together aud this the
Hrst time they make Joint appearance before New
York audience An the details Of this evenings con,