The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-18

Theatrical and Musical.

| Edith, or Dealings with Dombey Son. last even
ing at the Park theatre with much satisfaction and
the numerous and fashionable audience that gracsd
the house we're evidently much delighted with the very
elegant manner In which this version Of the interest
ing book Of Dickens rendered by the eminent ar
lists who are engaged to personate some Of the
prominent charactersin the piece. The scenery, ap-
pontments dresses, Sc are all most exact represen
the general voice Of all who have witnessed declare
| 70 be inimtable Mrs. Shaw as Edith has, indeed,
saw her performance of the part, We had prejudice
against this character of Dickens, but Mrs Shsws
vivid and iDpersonaton of the proud and
sitive woman, who feels her degradation In being alb
eoutely matter Of bargain her bearing towards Mr.
Dombey, after the failure of her first appes, and all
the subsequent developments Of the character which
are so universally known to the thousands Of ckens
readers have displayed oil the beauties of Edths part
in the most admirable manner. MIR. Pacide's Captain
Cutie 10 most truthful delineaton of the honest old
| sailor Clarbe's MIR" Csrker, too Is well done MIR
Clarke has much improved of late. j. M. Scott q
style, gait, and speech he fills the part of Captain
Cuttle's orscular friend most admirably. We must
no. forget IHos.w,lSo: plays him vshs is Dick
Mrs Wacot's Florence are both much spPleuded.
Miss Taylor. especially, has made quite hit in her
part. Tonight "Dombey Son will be repeated.
BowERr THEATRE. The entertainments at this
house, during tho past week, have been Of the first
erier What with the drama of Martin Scher-
tse," the admirable singing OF the New Orleans Sc.
renaders, the Irish eocentrcitiss OF Barney williams
and the thrilling drama Of Life Scenes Of Early
Vice." the patrons of the Bowery have indeed, had
cause Of complaint az to lack Of amussments The
house has been well atte nded every evening, and, In
point Of patronage the Bowery fsvoraby compare
notes with any other place Of entertainment bo.h
to numbers and responsibility To night, that excel
lent young actress Miss wemyss will appear as n
nette In the famous domestic drama OF the " Maid
and the Mseps This is part in which she viii ap-
! quIe . most elevated position actress. The
farce of the Limerick Boy" will be played next and
1~U~e
| his amusing acting. The New Orleans serenaders
will next sing number of their best songs not for
getting their burlesqus on the Italian Opera. We
praise. Their perft FINANCES are chasts and muscaly
correct and the execution Ct Master Ole Bull is really
beautiful Several of the pieces encored last
ming, and the whole passed Of excellently.
BROADWAY THEATRE. = This house was densely
crowded last night to witness the magnificent Forrest
in his splendid enactment of King Lear. 1t was Mr.
Forests benefit and the attendance was such as to
show the high appreciation the public entertain for
this great American trsgedian. The farce of the
comic talent was ably displayed BY the various ar
lists This evening" an attractive programme Is spread
again before the public Of which the
contain the full details.
NArIoNAL THEATRE.-The bill of last evening con-
sisted of Charles H." New York ss 1t sn and the
{" Idiot witness" Mr.. John r. Scotts Captain Copp
y well known that il IL wholly unnecessary to say
anything in its praise. The other parts were as well
sustained q usual and the piece warmly applaud
ed. The local drama Of New York as 1t is" seems
to possess quite much interest for the fire.
Quenters Of this pretty theatre and it is put upon the
stage in suoh manner Is to present great deal OF
attraction. The meo drama of the I" Idiot witness"
finished the entertainme nts. To- night M. John X.
Scott takes his benefit, and will appear the COCA
sO1 IN 1ns part 81 h0 Hor one mich he de-
peated, and the entertainments will conclude with
the mtlo.drsma Of the Fatal Snow storm" The
grand spectacle Of the Spirit Of the Waters will be
revived on Monday next.
BuRror's THEA1Rr.-" Dombey and Son" was again
represented at this pretty theatre to very well filed
house. This piece, Is got up and performed by
Mr.. Burton and his talented company, will always
draw respectable audience the oftensr you see It
the interest you find In the piece, and the more
perfect the representation. MIR. Burton Is CAPTAIN
Cutie, stands decidedly alone in this character,
gaining fresh laerels on each night Of it, peri rm.
snce. Mr.. Raymond, IS poor Toots, appears to be
completely out out for this character his youth
Their with his clever conception of the character Is
intended to be BY the author altogether
MRS. Vernon Mrs. Brougham, Mrs. Knight, and Miss
HILL most perfect and excellent in their respective
parts Miss Hill is fast becoming great favorite she
Is pretty and modest in her manners which is sppre-
cisted by q deserving audience. The new burletts
called "Pas de Fascination" was we'll played and re-
entertainments concluded With The iauehsbls f.pss
called the "Irsh Engagement" Mr.. Brougham as Tim
Rafferty,, as on former nights, kept the house well
Fascination" the "lrish Engagement" and the bur
lesque on the tragedy of "Metamora or the Last of
the Poywogs" great bill for 80 cents Go early and
secure good seat.
BROADWAY Chcus-This delightful place of amuse
ment nightly tbronged to witness the graceful and
beautiful equestrian performances which are nightly
given. The riding of Mime Carroll greateature and
indeed she stands the foremost rank of female eques
TRANS in the country The performances the Messrs
Martinetu are graceful, and received with delight.
Matter Nixon is q most beautiful and graceful rider
and BY his daring ests has for himself the admit
ration Of all who have seen him. Despite the many
places Of amusement now open in the city, Messrs.
Tryen Thompson, by their sound Judgment In
have met with the most unprecedented success They
are nightly presenting new attractions which always
have the effect to add to the exalted admiration Of
their patrons For comfort during these ugs
the circus Ia inferior to in the world-being
warmed by furnace and the temperature well regu-
lated In sbort, the Broadway circus Is one of the
most pleasant places in the city spend an evening
There will be an extra performance this afternoon,
should f. to Co. they csnnot but be- desbed
and for children 1t Is preferable TO night when there Is
alwaysa crowd.
SANDS, LENT e. Co.'S CIRcus.-Ths ipnumerabls
crowds which nightly eonsresate under the gigantic
stent Of Ms.srs Sands, Lent Co., to witness the
splendid performance of their admirable company Il
displayed there. There was an immense audience
pIetent last night which seemed delighted with the
an: and is.ts Of hygyisq exhibited By the
@ Two Hor.es Act,n BY Mr. wv. Stout the Principal
Act" BY Master Waiter Aymar, ELECTED much ap-
plause As for the Oympan Games' Of Mr. Sands
and his amiabe children Maurice and Jesse they are
the Plus ulfrs Of elegance, agility and strength
The Caravan OF the Desert, In which is portrayed
the mode Of travelling the burning sands Of Sa
hsra halt In the desert and the msfortunes Of two
inquisitve naturalists was, to us, very good piece
and every body was enchanted ss well Is astonished,
with the ssgacity Of the Egyptian canels-those kind
and useful animals who're novel appearance has
equal anywhere The performing elephants also
worthy Of great notice On the whole the Circus Of
Messrs Sands, Lent and Co. deserves credit and pa
troLage
CHRnTYs MiSsTRris will to- day give their usual
Saturday afternoon performance In addition to their
evening one. These Saturday afternoon concerts are
always gala for the families and little folks who
attend them and they fully interesting a. tho
evening ones. The extraordinary success and con-
tinuous patronage which Christys Ministries receive
stimulates them further exertions and they