The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-23


PARK THEATRE.-ih he charming ballet OF "Esne
ra,da given ,sin at the Park theatre last even
Jog, and with the me which has heretofore
marked its perform ~ ce and reception. Madame Mon
paisir is in truth, artist Of no ordinary merit
She gains the admiration Of her audience at once,
and that not merely for her excellent dsacng 1t Is
her whole demeanor which chsrms-wi;h look that IL
all smisbty, with action which is all grace, and With
perfect appreciation Of the telling points and stage
business which devolves to her role; and, above all
with style in dancing which appeals fearlessy to all
the regards Of those who nightly witness her perform
NJ. Monplasir has also fully established HIM
self in the appreciation Of those who nightly witness
his performances The peculiar points OF this ballet
have been noticed at length heretofore and need no
repetition here The parts were all e1eeiently sus
tanned, and met with due applause. Previous to the
ballet the farce of His Last Legs" was performed
MIR. Barret, as O'Calaghan, was nmitabe, giving to
the part all the humor which abounds in 1t; without
tendres, which are sometimes used in 1t to bring down
the house Mr. Stafford, as Rives; Mrs Clare as Mrs
Montague; Mrs. Dyott Julia, all acquitted them
selves WELL and made the piece as 1t ought to be,
laughable prelude to the principal piece of the evening
BowERY THEArRE.-The splendid romantic drama
OF the Naiad Queen playe last evening, at this
house for the first time for weeks 1t is piece
which always draws good houses, and the appearance
Of the boxes and pit, last ming, quite encoursg
ing to tho performers, they we'll filed Miss
TAYLOR was the Nsiad Queen. and j. II Hall the Bold
Knight Sir Rupert; Winan's was the comic character
and Baptste the Squire Of Rupert he was much ap
pauded. The whole piece, for beauty Of scenery
ably with any piece Of the kind now acted. Previous
to the spectacle the farce OF the Young Scamp
play Miss Del min taking the part Of tae mischevous
but fearless and true hearted boy This young lady
have often mentioned in the most favorable terms
and every time we see ber feel assured tnat she
will become eminent in her profession. The daucing
of Sgnora Ciocca and Sgner Ner Is enc of the great
features of the evening at the Bowery they truly
the most elegant and graceful dancers that We have
and their dance Of the Boiero de Cadiz" is
most beautiful performance. The cheers and ap-
pause which they obtain every evening shows the ap-
audiences It
Bowery Those who wish to most graceful dancing
will be fully satisfied by a visit to the Bowery The
entertainments 1t is a most beautiful drama. aud
was highly applsuded To night the same admirable
bill will be repeated, and we have no doubt there will
lie q crowded house on the occasion.
BRoApwAY THEArRE.-Ths theatre last night, pre-
sented appearance fattering to Mr.. Forrest,
it encouraging to the proprietors and manager
index Of the manner in which genius is felt and
acknowledged and high and cultivated class Of taste
in the dramatic art appreciated 1t was ordinary
occasion that filed this elegant and spacious house
with brilliant and discrim mating throDg Of auditors
and the selection of "Spartacus," for the benefit of
Mr Forrest proved of attraction that 1t would
have required the most apathetic to resist To pane
eyrize performance, which has universally distiu-
| guished Mr. Forrest and contributed additional
evergreen wreath to the many that encrce his brow,
would now be work Of supererogation. As an
| artist of original views who thinks for himself,
and shapes out what he conscientiousy believes to
be the true course he shows in his nervous and
vigorous conception of the character he assumes,
to the genius of the author Impressive and forcibe
and if at intervals too much enthusiasm and energy
are displayed to suit the modern spirit Of dramatic
refinement or brought forward with SUI erfous pro-
minepce yet the whole is distinguished by such bold
way last night bore ample testimony to the merits of
Mr. Forrest The house was dense mass from the
floor to the dome comprising the most fashionable and
discriminating audience that has filed its capa
cious and luxurious benches. At the close Of the per-
| formance-in which MIR. Forrest was admirably sus-
tanned by MIR. Dyo.t, as Phasarius, Miss Waeck, as
Julia and the other actors the occasionthis
tleman called before the curtain and in a short,
and scarcely audible address acknowledged the dis.
ngnished that for twenty years had greeted
his efforts now especially, during his mt engage
ment at the Broadway and intimated his hope OF
forming second engagement with the manager
This evening, Sheridan Kno7less popular play of
Hunchbsck'' will be repres nted with tho
pany will appear and the public will be gratfed to
learn that Mr. Collins the popular vocalist aud Irish
nirabe arrangements Of this establishment reflect the
highest credit upon the proprietors for the exterior
OF o ne the WT praise que 70 the
the interior economy Of the stage is organized
admit of no complaints for the delay generally in
ficted UPON the audience, between the acts Of the
performances.
NATIONAL THEATsE.-The drama Of the "GoldenFar-
mer'' was reformed last evening, at this house, Mr.
Chanffau taking the part Of the Farmer and most
interesting performance it was. Mr.. C acted most
admirably. His agony Of remorse aud horror at the
situation into which he is plunged by his return his
vicious courses, was well done, and the whole house
unfortunate
Golden Farmer. Mr. Chanfrau was much applauded
throughout the piece Miss Mestsyer as the Farmers
wife twas very good; and Herberts Harry Hammer
the drunken auctioneer. and Eurke's Jimmy
Twitcher, with his immortal 'vel vot ov it' amused
the audience very much. The famous of
the garden wall, and the discovery Of the robbery
through Jimmy and Hammers blu ndering mistakes,
weIevery well managed. The "Mysteries and Miseres
of New York. the next piece, and it went of with
the usual eclat 1t gems that the public never
have enough OF this piece. Here it has been acted
every evening in succession for nearlya month and
ne o ofc ~
hour every evening. We do not wonder at it, as the
piece itself Is a. most interesting and amusing one,
and most cspitaliy acted The farce Of the 'Prety
Girls of Stliberg," concluded the entertainments,
which, altogether the greatest satisfaction. The
snter place to pass few hours can bel found tina the
National During the coming week several new pieces
will be produced. No one can say that theatricals
not fourishipg in New York
BuRIoN's THEATRE Under the great name and re-
rutation Of Mr. Burton with the skill and ability Of the
management; the excellent selection Of pieces, nd
liberal scale which everything is got up this thea
tire has already riser to first class and reputa-
was last night is the best piece Of the kind
we ever saw. tis indeed beautiful thing Young
felix's old folks oil folks would be amused and delighted
with 1t. The Harlequin tricks, sc, are most ANU
sing. In fact 1t is hoiyday piece of the first merit
the machinery is very complete The Lehman family
dsserve the public encouragement Mile Mathde and
Mile Adelaide beautiful artists. The former need
not greve at little ambiguity Of vision for the
clients who judges Of beauty always represented
Venus with the fame defect. The perfection of the
ballet is now TO be seen at Burtons. In addition to
many other extraordinary attractions, this eve ming
Burton himself appears as Piceddy. Terbum sat.
N'nLo's, Aston PLAcE.-This delightful place Of
amusemen mt well attended last evening" to with
that finished performer, MIR H Placide,
Whitehead" and surely we him perform the
Old Grandfather with more feeling, with better
effect upon the audience in short. he was Grand
father whitehead, and nothing else and thought
the many adpirers, " may Judge from the uu-
bounded applause he received and deservedly So Mr.
end Mrs Charles were very good and in fact the whole
piece went OF in most excellent style The comedy Of
Used Up was very good Miss Isabel Dickinson az
Sir Charles Coltstrcam kept the house in continued
good fumor, from the admirable manner n which she
personated the dashDg young buck proving herself
be as capable Of wearing the breeches as well as she
does the petticoats. The entertainments concluded
WIN the comic sketch Of "Mr. and Mrs. White" in
which Mr. T. Placide, as Peter White, was we'll re.