The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-19
Theatrical.

PARK THEArRE.-To-nghtis Mr.. Anderson's benefit.
The bill is very attractive one He performs In two
of the most popular plays and In characters In which
he justly holds the prominence Of his COM
pettors. These pieces tho Lady Of Lyons" and
the Elder Brother - We have commented at length
his acting in the first; there is freshness an impu
sveness, glow about his Claude Melnotte which win
their to the hearts Of all His love is natural aud
easy, tender and impassioned; his mpatence at his
shame at the CONSEQUENCES of having acted baseiy his
noble sentiments. his firm resolves his struggles Of
pride affection, and Of honorthese arise alternately
and are given with beautiful effect. He imparts
charming freshness to Charles In the slider Brother"
that admirable play Of Beaumont and Fletcher He por
trays the student who had mingled with the world
and whose mind intent only nusty lore waken-
ing to life and kindling with glowing impulses ut
the sight Of lovely woman his character expands with
IRE and energies before unknown he feels that he has
soul fitted for love and higher aims he feels that no has
rights, and the spirit to defend them; and series of
spirited and interesting deveope the qualities Of
proud and generous nature Mr. Anderson gives great
effect this and may be said to be unrivaled in the
part The play abounds in poetical conceptions and
beautiful imagery his forte lies In giving expression
aud grace to these Altogether 1t Is bill Of highly
attractive cast.
the American play entitled witchcraft the pro-
duction Of which is important event In the drama in
the Unitsd States is very natterng to the author as
well the management 1t brings forciby to the mind
Of all who witnessed It, the melancholy deusion which
the people Of New England abored under in respect
witches and wchcraft In former times and which con.
signed many unfortunate victim to violent death
The forms Of proceeding that used in those
trying and condemnDg supposed witches-the imputed
charms by which they supposed to work their evil
infuences-the manner in which they supposed
to use them are all accurately depicted and carry
back to the time when these extraordinary trials
took place As might be expected there il ample verge
and room for Mr.: Murdoch to display his powers MS n
tragedian He takes the part Of Gideon Of Ambia
Bodsh Of the supposed witches and in enactng it
gives splendid specimen Of what he is capable Of As
usual the Bowery receives unlimited amount Of pa
tronags This Is not to be wondered at when see
exhibited much anxiety the part Of the manage
ment to provide entertainment without reference to
cost and to the services Of actors Of we'll
talent
4 Mr. ALEIANprRt Is amusing to witness the surprise
which Alexander the magician creates among his au
diences every evening" at the Minerva Rooms Feats
the most wonderful and astounding performed by
him with the greatest ease and in 80 complete
and professional to bewder his spectators and deter
them from trying to find out the way in which they
are done. From cup Of beans will make cup full
Of smoking hot coffee; from another cup Of beans he
will manufacture white lump sugar and from third cup
Of beans he will manufacture milk then mix the three
ingredients together and serve the compound to the
dience. This H. however, of his least wonderful
tricks. He will perform again this evening.
MILE BL,sGY.-This talented ariiste is engaged at
the Park Theatre, and will make her first appearance
tomorrow evening. She has many friends here who
will be delighted TO witness her graceful evolutions
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