The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-04

Theatrical and Musical.
BowERy THKArRE.-'fhis house was well filed last
night and the various performances went on with the
usual eclat that attends the Bowery dongs The very
interesting drama Of the Adopted Child,' was the
first piece and the character OF Michael the fisher
man, was sustained by MIR. w. Marshall and the
honest rough old fisherman portrayed by him to
the life; and Bethany Titon, and all the performers
acquitted themselves to perfection. "Fortunio and
G Blas the other performances, and In both Of
them Miss Taylor played with her usual ;,b v vac
dence and will doubt have long run "Fortunio,
indeed, has had long one already, and sti!l it as
much admired ever Tonight the same bill will be
repeated and the house will doubt, be equally well
filed as 1t was last night.
NIBLo's, AsroR PLAcE.-We have had sufficient evil
dence afforded this week that by the udcisus man
agsment Of Mr. Nibo this place of amusement is made
to the fair expectations Of the public or in
other words, that If high quality of entertainment
be provided the public will not be slow give it such
support shall render it remunerative During the
engagement of Mr. Pacide the popular comedian, the
public has been nightly crowding the theatre the
house presented last evening very imposing sight
The entertainment consisted Of the popular comedy,
Heiress,' which performed Tuesday last with
much success The plot Of this dramatic work is in
geniousy wrought in all its ramiGcations. probable
unstrained and extremely interesting The dialogue
Is better than ordinary but rather too ow
cry Mr.. II. Placide, as Sir VIM Daventry, personifed
u
great extent the histonic powers with which he has
been gifted by nature Mr. Chippendale in his pecu-
Fuss amidst bursts Of Musstsr The
ter Of Percy Ardent in which Mr.. Dawson appeared,
afforded this actor an opportunity to show his talent
and natural taste But the honors of the play in
favor Of that pretty and bewtching creature, Miss
Rose Tebin, whose fine expression, enchanting voice
and delicate style Of playing. produced much effect
upon the whole assembly Mrs Maeder in the part of
Lady William Daventry. also very well received
In short the cast of West End" had been dstribu-
Cd obi md thac DIV pfoHir
creditabe manner. The performance this evening
will be for the benefit of Mr. Plcide who has secured
for this occasion the services of his brother Tom.'
This comedian will appear in Shakspeare's Comedy
of Errors,n which Is perfect play for the acting
Icons ss's Old Guard" and Peter white viii begin and
terminate the soir6e which, undoubtedly, will be as
profitable, as credtable, for the beneGcaire.
Burrows TBEArRE.-Polichinell and his extraor-
binary antics, gone through by M. Marzetti, were
last evening to the audience at this pretty
house. The :" Carnival of Venice" in which he ap-
pearcd is most amusing pantomime, and the dancing
of NM FERN and Schmidt, and MILES Mathildc and
Adelaide added much to the interest of the piece La
Manolas beautiful Spanish dance, executed by M.
Schmidt and Mile Adelaide, brought down laundering
applause; and indeed, there seemed to be every wish
to encore it, the entry, however, of Polichnelle
stills and the performance of his celebrated uken
scene engaged the attention of the audience and we
glad Of it, for it is positively asking than
ones money sworth to encore long dance
such hot evenings as we have now The silt scene
is most wonderful performance, and we are at
q loss to imagine how Marzetti manage to
retain his equilibrium as he does. The burlesque
"Lucy did Sham Amour, and the pantomime of 'sLos
Legadores, )" concluded the entertainments We need
lot say that the buiesque went of admirably; it is the
richest bun esque that has been produced in New
York. The same bill will be played this evening.
CASTLE GARpEN.-We regret to say the concert
given last evening, for the benefit of the Volunteers
very slim in attendance. 1t seemed surprising to
all the artists, who, in the most generous manner,
volunteered the OCCASION also to many persons
with whom we conversed, that there such a
want Of sympathy exhibited in such laudable under
taking But We rather think the concert hurried
on tso rapidly and that this alone has been the
of such thin assembage. and hope it repeated
and an extensive committee formed, who will
every exertion to ill the garden the next occasion
The variations for the flute beautifully executed
by Mr.. Retzel Next followed grand scena, from
'La Sompambula,'' by Madam Otto, which she sung
with sweetness of information, and clear, brilliant
execution, which thrilled the audience She called
out, when beautiful bouquet was thrown at her feet
and the house rang With cheers She also executed
plaintive, beautiful ballad, My Fatherland,n with
great artistic taste Miss Northa sang a.. Cayatinan
by Donizetti, with exceeding sweetness, and the sci
cntifc manner in which she rendered the celebrated
echo" song, drew down repeated cheers Then Madam
Augusta, the most generally accomplished danseuse in
this country and whose graceful attitudes and excel
lepce in her profession, leave her without rival.
danced with Mems. Bauxary Neapolitan figure which
was ma nimous, chez red Miss Vallee also acquitted
herself well in Highland Fling. Bottcsni and Arditi
played their grand duo, and need scarcely say met
with afening apIlsuse and the solo for the Fagotto,
Musical Eand. In fine the entire performance passed
off with the grea test ecio We informed by Mr.
Heiser. that although Madame Otto gave her services
gratnitouy that she purchased fifty tickets yesterday
evening in order to eDgthen this truly benevolent
fund. We hope to see immediate action on the next
concert convinced. if excrtion be made this
immense theatre be flied by patriotic citizens
CHRIsTy's MINsTRELs.-Vaughn, the banjo player
and also the excellent dancer. takes his benefit this
evening and we have doub. that his friends aud
the public will remember him. and give him a bumpers
he deserves This is the last night bat of the
concerts of this famous band.
CAMPBELLs NINsTRELs are playing to large audiences
every evening at the Museum. They most pop
ular and excellent set of performers.
Mr.. FLEMNG's BENErIr.-This gentleman pre-
sents his claims upon the public Monday night at
the Broadway Theatre. He is talented and grac full
actor worthy of the position his merits have gven him
in the estimation Of the patrons of that attractive
fashionable theatre The bill MIR. Fleming offers on
the occasion is excellent, varied and attractive
Among those mentioned, whose services he has OBJ
tained are Madame Augusta and Mr.. Murdoch.
chanfrau is in Albany, playing Nose, in a " Glance
at New York;
Sporting Intelligence.
UNION COURSE, l.. L-TRoTriNG.-The sports at the
Union Course, yesterday afternoon, were of most