The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-18

PAX rasArRy-BENKFir OF Mas MAsoS.-Tbis
highly talented actress after having created powerful
ssnsatiDnnunrr boards duxuy her present engagement
takes her benefit tonight in the part In Knowles
popular play of the Huochback" We have shown in
last notice of her acting that her style greatly i'm
proved her conceptions just and discriminave
her taste il refined, her knowledge OF the heart
extended and her deneation of its workings more
natural and powerful than in her earlier days; and we
have shown by what means abe has in our opinion,
rived at result and difficult Of attainment In
the character of julia is delneated by the author with
great originality and power the workings Of womans
heartthe depths OF its feelings here uptolded by
mastery hand is touching and beautiful picture Of
young ardent and devoted love, OF wounded pride OF
selfsacrfcing principles and stainless honor We feel
assured that Mrs Mason will give great effect to its
Her manner is interesting, her tones OF voice
possess great and power there is about her
Refinement delicacy and good taste, deep pervading
tenderness natural oupourng Of the soul in scenes OF
deep emotion and the power pourtrayng its suppress
dicult and elig6ul character she is called this
Blanca. on Friday night in the tragedy Of Fazio,"
play which highly poeca somewhat wild in its con-
fined to the strict untes Of the drama, and limited
as to the number Of its characters, yet possessing
great force. as well as beauty Of Language cha;
effective !; in which love- Jealousy and madness are
portrayed by turns-and only say that highly
pectatons Her acting truthful picture of womans
aections-of the emotions of young fresh and impul
bright and glowing skies-of proud and jealous spirit
moved to frenzy, and by reckless act rushing to
vengs and the destruction Of the object she
Her consequent her agony of gref her depth
Of misery her madness, her despair, her DEATH were
portrayed with pathos tenderness. force, that
duced the most powerful effect the minds and sensi-
bities Of all We have not to point out passages
be an easy task where ali was stamped with excellence
That of "Fazio thou hast seen Aldabea! was marked
with great energy and expression Those
cd the rising passions Of ealons nature, and that pow.
erul one in the I'd act Take heed we are passionate
given with great force and feeling The wronxed
and jealous wife, wrought to state Of frenzy by the
absence Of her husband and waiting in wild and iearu
agony his return was strongly depicted as Wsre sas
resolve in accusing Fazo her reckless spirit OF
Bring him away-no mercy no deay-not an lnstan!o ;.
surprise and horror Death Death meant not that
her boundless passionate, devoted love- succeeding to
ton, "Oh am mad wildly intensely mad pail these
were in that scene, forcible and true to nature Inc
closing scene of thrilling interest and OF grea!
power As whole, 1t was piece OF acting though no'
without faults of very high order and holds out the
promise OF surprising excellence
BowERr THEArRE-Miss Mary Taylor, the excellent
actress and better vocalist and who musters as strong
body friends and admirers any person in this good
city, will make her first appearance on the Bowery
boards night. The performances will commence with
the opera Of" Brother and Sister, in which Miss Mary
will take the character of Donna Isadora in the course
of the piece she will sing her celebrated echo songIa
very gem Of musical sweetness. The comedy OF the
d" Alpine Maid"-Miss Taylor as Rosehe; and the new
Grecian drama Of Waywode of Napol," will also be
performed We expect to great audience at this
theatre to night.
Mr. J. p. Waldron the worthy treasurer Of the Bowe
ry Theatre, will take his benefit Wednesday even
ing. He presents very attractive bill. Mary Taylors
name is on it.
ALHAMBRA.-signor ossi has been exceedingly sue
cessul thus far and is reengaged for this week To-
night, among variety Of beautiful experiment. he will
;utro chr al NJ
1t is very inter esng delusion Mr. Harrison and Miss
Hert also engaged here and will intersperse this
Rossi crucan entertainment with choice selection Of
songs
The Italian troupe Of dancers. including signors
Cocca Signona Mantn and Sgnor Nora, appear at the
Arch street Theatre tonight. Also, Mrs Coleman Pope
Raymond and Warnings menagsrie, at Cinncinati, ia
spoken of most admirably conducted and very ex
tensive establishment, by the press Of that city
Mr. A. A. Adams. the undrowned tragedian commenced
engagement in Cincinnati last week.