The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-22

PARK THEATRE The Bishop opera troupe gave
their first performance at the Park Theatre last evening"
and received in q manner which showed at once
the favor with which the audience were disposed to
greet the enterprise and the artists their part
ample evidence that they would fulfil the promises and
fully the expectations Of their friends
The charming opera Of Norma always favorits here,
last night rendered in styewhich constitute it
musical trea. indeed The prims donna was In excel
lent voice her singing marked by that faulteas
ness of execution for which she 10 remarkable, and
her acting Of the energetic and purely dramatic
style which the role Of Norma requires to make it fully
effective In word Madame Bishops efforts per-
fsctly successful. Mile. Korsi1sky, Adslgitha
successful as debutant. She evidently felt some
barrassm Mt but the kind encouragement which she met
from her listeners had the effect to dspel in great
measure her timdty and she accomplished her task in
which gives her friends every to believe
that she will excel in the profession which she has
chosen Sgnor Vaeina the prime basso Of the troupe
was as he always IT, excellent In the part (oroneso)
ance at the Park, but he by means before
audience of strangers; he hailed his first ap
pearance IN manner that betokened friendly recog-
milton He good from first to last his full rich voice
completely filed the houee, and a noble accompani
NETT to the fine soprano of the prma donna MIR Reeves
the tenore, made m,st favorable impression; his
vol is clear and expressive and when accompanied by
by his good acting gives life and soul to the whole part
He Is fortunate in the possession Of fine personal ap
pearance agreeable countenance and dresses In good
taste Although not familiar with the Italian language
acquitted himself well and received great applause
The chorusers good and the orchstre fully equal to
the performance of their duty The management Of
the Park deserves credit for the in which they
have seconded the efforts Of the Opera by putting
the pieces handsomely upon the stage To night
to be entertan. with " La Sonambula" ths American
versioo) in which Madame Bishop, Sig Valtelina, Mr.
Reeves, Mile. Corsnski, and Nine Bouland After the
opera, the farce of Simpson Co." will be performed
BowERY THEArRE.-The Bedouin Arabs will repeat
their extraordinary performances at the Bowery Thea
stre this evening" and sstonsh they have done, all
who behold them The feats OF these children of the
desert indeed wonderful and to be appreciated must
be seen. The performances this evening will commence
with the Siege Of Monterey which increases in favor
nightly. The Arabs will perform afterwards, and the
amusements will conclude with the comedy of the
"spectre Bridegroom"
CHATHAM THEArRE.-The new domestic drama, the
Mill Of Rysrd," bids fair to become popular at the
Chatham theatre; much, If not more 30, than any
piece that has been produced there in long time 1t
appears to affect the sympahes Of the audience to
great extent the author intended and
that that individual would be eoiced to the way in
which 1t 10 received 1t will be repeated this evening"
and after the curtain falls it, the sughabe farce OF
the Lady and the Devil" will be performed.
CiRcus-BowERY AMrHiTHEATRE-The performances
tonight varied and interesting. They consist Of
equestrianism, In variety Of entertainments such as
brilliant cavalcades, Don Quixotte." "Sprite of the
Silver Shower In she ring, pantomime, dancing
60 Enough amusement for night, say We and
doubtless all those who 60 there this evening will agree
with US.
THE AMEaIeAs CIncvs-sASD,, LENT & CODY an
advertisement In another columnit will be that
tie equestrian company Of Messrs Sands, Lent Co.
aye perform In Paterson, Newark and Jersey city In
the course Of day or two Theweknown popularity Of
this elegant troupe will always insure its success The
principal part the performances devove upon Mr. Sands
In the exercises with his two beautiful children, toge
Their with the dancing horses, May Fly and the ponies
Il IL dicult to say which Of these admire We
can make comparisons with anything we have ever
before because his performances isolated orgi
nal and peculiar to himself alone The horse May Fly
without his accomplished rider would be entirely
manageable other person In this country and but
(BoHohet) In Europe knowing anything about perform
ing him His graceful and scientific execution Of
Of the dcult Partisan dances and inconceivab-
performances the very perfection OF art The beau
tful gymnastics by MIR. Sands and his young ARTISTS
Maurice and Jesse are perfect models OF beauty grace
and superior skill. The troupe OF ponies he has intro
duoed In this country is novelty universally admired
The Cinderella file has been taught to do eveIythu
but speak, and certainly pantomimes with much
preston many bipeds have seen upon the stage
Her tricks the most curious conc' vaos Keeping th
audience in continued roar OF delight and anus m-n'
the time until she finishes her per
formsnces. The two fighting ponies are wonueriu',
trained particularly the manner Ia which
thew 90 with their pugistic exercises IN the mimic 9gn
trained perform the most astonishing I-as oesus
being the smallest perfectly formed aru RoS
by young Hernandez Ia one or the most ieP'e
ssntatoDs ever witnessed on horseoscs' anu seloo
,ounsd on the stage in DIR matte Eject ov SAore OF
rper years His fsats Of Workmanship IN WI ~ tech.
nicauy termed the principal act are terino
water Avmar who Is about the same age (i yrars
t,rn.nasz Ca eons,iy graceful and at home his
horses back There Is this difference between tns two
boys-oue is daring IN hs while tne
which he accom- pishes his feats Inc comic features
are characteristic OF the excsrncs ., TINS troupe
oftep INDUCED in by most OF their contemporaries