The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-05

Lady sutton and Volcano 20 their match to-day at the
Union, for $4,000 report Of which will be given to.
morrow.
Theatrical and Musical.
italian OPERA HousE-Thore was highly respect
able attendance ct this theatre last evening" but
not full might be expected on tho first representa-
ton Of the and beautiful opera Of Nsbuco the
music by Verdi II is truly grand spectacle and war
put upon the stage in the most magnificent and gorgeous
manner regards scenic effect dresses and decorations
When the curtain raised, the scene representing
the interior OF the Temple Of Solomon, 80 beau
ul and imposing, that the cheers of the audience fol-
lowed for some time The opening chorus was excel
lent; they all seemed to be well instructed in their
spectve parts ana sang in good harmony The part Of
Abigail, q slave the supposed daughter OF Nabuco
was ably sustained by Sgnorina Tru the scens Prode
guerrer damore given with all the elegance and
finish Of sweet soprano voice, which, from Its proper
education In the second act, the solo, Salgo gid
trono auats" her execution was thrilling and she dis
played all tho sparkling beauties and EXQUISITE harmony
act between Nabuco, Zschsrah, and Abigail was per-
perfectly euphonius In the third act, the duet of Ma
many embellishments, ending with the blending Of hall
tones one of her peculiar shakes which drew down
bouquet thrown to her from tho first tier. Bone.
voice, and was cheered throughout in the charac.
received Tho part of Ismael, by Sig. Bailini, is
rng character but in the trios and Duets acquit
ted himself well his voice delicate, and he
quires little more energy One thing We opposed
to in tho singers Of the modern school, and that when
IT, o. they
even accomplished, 1t Is 30 harsh and grating I,
the in other words, appears like screaming
greeable 1t always better to keep within the oompss.
Of their natural voice. unless the alsettoi
and scientific blending from the natural to the faseto
can be reeorted to- signorina Patti Is Phepens the
daughter of Nabuco displayed the powers Of excel
lent contrao voice In fine, the opera throughout
ably sustained the chorus singers well disciplined
and the scenery rich and splendid. The music is
excellent, and have doubt this opera will prove
profitable for the management
BowERY THEArRE.-The strenuous endeavor Of tn
enterprising manager Of this theatre to revive in it,
full vgor, the legitimate drama has every prospect
being successful The large attendance of last night
betokened this In addition to the of Bull
wers play Of Ths Lady Of Lyons" to be followed with
that Of. William Te" considerable interest had been
excited BY the fact that and Mr. from
the Parh theatre. would appear. Mr. Dyott Clsud.
at times loudly cheered The naipetfe Of Jordan
who appeared Claws exquisite; and the united
the pleasantly to the other matter Of revenge
wanted nothing for effect. Mrs. Abbott Pauline the
proud inosnssd yet tsiu%phaat victim fully sustained
peles WAS amusingly animated and correct while Hall
as Col. Afterwards Gen Damss gave most satisfying
Deschappees, in her element, and elected much
merriment The play Of William Tell" followed, In
which Mr. w. Marshallwas the hero, and Tton, Geser
The action Of sufficiently high character to
rant individual but We only room
to state addition that the scenery and grouping
such to give the most splendid effect to the entire
play, part of which Is suffered to droop IL proved
throughout intensely interesting This evening will
be Mr.. C. w. Clarke's benefit The announcement
will insure . crowded house. In addition to other It
fractions and original American drama, entitled
THE Hawks of Hawk Hollow or the Refugees Of 's2n
will be produced. musical piece called 1.-THE Desert
err" and celebrated comic pantomime, will also be
given.
CHATHAM THEArRE-Ths house was filed last even
rg with most highly respectable audience the dress
circle crowded with ladies and family parties the
pit and upper boxes all filed and the theatre alto
without the slightest exaggeraton, that the Chatbams
Of the most genteel and pleasant theatres in the
city. The performances well selected and well
acted the stock company Is composed of actors WHO
have each Of them an established reputation. The me.
10. drama of the Wreck Ashore was the first piece
maduke, the Parish ofacer Hetouched OF the mandin
humors the inflated petty officer to the life and created
q vast deal Of merriment. This character favore
Of the late Jack Reeves, written for him by Buck
stone, II we mistake not Bass, however, performs 1t
most capitay and better representation 1t could
and Pardey ~ the pirate Grampus most thrllng-
he dressed and looked the character to admiration We
must not omit noticing the very excellent singing OF
tho Pirates glee by Taylor Barton and Others it was
deservsdly encored. The farce Of the " Kings Gar.
densrn and the popular spectacle Of the Spirit
night, MIR. Bass appears In the farces Of Advice Ora
It's :" and Uncle SAM" and the Spirit Of the Wa
tiers" will be the last piece. The Chatham Theatre ia
going ahead.