The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-08
Theatrical and Musical.

Theatrical and Musical.
PAnK TBEArNr-MApAxE BrsHor.-Thb splendid
theatre has again become the resort Of the elite and
fashion of the city, and very deservedy So We are
pleased to that patronage Of the most extensive
character is awarded to Mr.. Hambn, a testimony
of the due appreciation of our citizens for his mana
gera exertons in selecting for their amusement and
delight such combin alton of talent Is now ap-
pear the boards of Old Drury. Opera and ballet
united under proper mana cement always to
ed they of such light and pleasing chsrsc
ter and in the present selection iir Hamblin seems
to be alive to the taste and refinement Of the The
Monplsisir ballet company have gained in popular
esteem but their success arises perhaps, more from
the excellent order Of their ballet company than from
great individual talent in the beautiful accomplish
ment of dancing. But they are decidedly clever
artists and deserve public patronage There are many
neral vocal abilities of Madame Anna Bishop. Some
assert that her voice not natural and that 1t Is by
extraordinary exerton she can produce any pleasing
linton alton Now, we who in way BIASED to-
wards professional singer more than another ven-
ture that although her lower tones by
means full and round other vocalists yet her
voice is very remarkable for its purity and sweetness
meodious than the middle register of her voice 1t at
times vibrates upon the like the finest tones Of
bell and again like the ripping sound of meandering
Is ding to the alto and dropping down from the
hghett and most difficult note, her beautiful blending
of half tones, gammes hromaques give the strong
est evidence of great musical excellence Her ariss
and scenas do not tartle, or excite wonder In the
minds of those who listening to their execution;
but they surprise and charm the and souls of
audiences, who spell-bound by her thrilling beau
tiful shakes and who afraid to breathe lest they
should lose note of her exquisitely melodious
strains Such, in opinion, are the musical quail.
ties Of this distinguished cantatrice Who in addition
to her great vocal talent whether in lmpd eadensas
which delight by their briancy, the subdusd and
murmuripg MARBLE which finds an avenue to the heart
possesses another requisite of deep nportance and
dramatic expression With such attraction, the Park
is bound to go ahead.
| BowERY THEATRE MIR. Hamblin concluded his per-
formances at this house last evening and before
large audience II his benefit, and two full five act
pieces produced on the occasion, viz Corio-
Janus" and the comedy of " Have a Wife, and Rule a
| Wife, in both Of which Mr.. H. appeared. He has
played in both before during his present engagement
and have already spoken of the very admirable man
| in which he acquitted himself. We regret very
several months as during the last two weeks has de-
lighted Thousands, and we have no doubt that very
many would have liked to have more of his acting
One thing is certain that he has been in better
acting trim than he is now, and the announcement of
his appearance will always be the signal for crowded
houses at the Bowery. During the coming week, q
variety OF entertainm nts will be produced To-mor
row evening, the famous equestrian drama Of Rock
wood will be revived with all its original spendor
and his beautiful steed Gazele having been engaged
for the occasion The dancing of Signora Ciocca and
Sign Neri will alse be continued CHI to the salts
ia ction of the equenters of the Bowery,
variety of farces comediettas &c, will also be pro-
duced
BROADWAY THEATRE Last night quite gala
at this beautiful temple of the drama and the
thusiasm was unbounded at the appearance of Mr.
Collins The house was full and the celebrated come
dian more than fulfilled the anticipation of his most
ardent admirers The first piece the comic drama
of Rory o'More'' MIR Collins appearing as Rory in
which he sang the song of " The Low. backed Carr
and I" Cruiskeen Lawn" both Of which loudly
enceIed 1t is impossible to do justice to this great
in erifi ia inn fn civ do
quate description of his superior acting through every
in the piece, and he kept the whole audience
one continual convulsion of laughter. He we'll
sustained by Mrs. Abbott, as Kathleen who performed
the part in fine style After the fall of the curtain
The Highland Fling was performed by Celeste aud
Wiethof which was encored Mr.Collins then appeared
and sung the popular song of Widow Machree," and
great was the applause, that he obliged to
peat it until the fourth time before the performa
could proceed The laugbahle farce ofthe Happy Man,
followed in which Mr. Collins sustained the charac
Paddy Murphy, to the unbounded delight of every
present In this character he appears a soldier
| but destitute of shirt, which circumstance places
when called upon Tor it by Ram Rust tVache) In
this he sung the song of the "Bould Soldier Boy and
that Of Birth of St Patrick 1t is needless to say
that he had repeat BOTH for it is impossible for him
| to sing song before such intelligent audience
that it will not be encored The piece passed off with
the greatest possible eclat, and frequently the enthu
siasm was so great that he could not finish
fail of the curtain Collins; Collins" rang from
pit to dome until he made his appearance. He
thanked the audience for the great Hberality which
had been extended to him, and said though 1t would
be time before he would again have the pleasure
appearing before them he hoped, however, when he
did he would be able to produce some Irish dramas
written by American hands, which would prove as
acceptable the past He then retired, amid the
laundering applause of the house Next week the
Sepuin troupe appears at Broadway; and there is
doubt but the well tried proprietors will give to their
patrons the best fare that can be found.
NATIONAL THtArRE.-Apother most successful
week has been concluded at this house the grand
4. NH
ries" and farces, having been the attractions The
audiences at the National composed of the most
respe of citizens and it is really pleasure
visit this well regulated house admirably is every
thing conducted The company is first rate; and the
members OF it able to represent any piece most
perfectly they are all Thoroughly educated actors,
and of most versatile talent Burke, Herbert Palmer,
Stark, &c, Miss Mestayer Mrs. Mclean, and the
other ladies of the company not forgetting the pretty
Miss Carpe, the dansuese, all fine performers and
deserved favorites. During the coming week We are
to have several novelties; among them extrava-
CANA the hubbub which the arrival of a certain
eminent trsgedian caused among the managers,
which will no doubt be peculiarly amusing, coming
asst does from the Of the comic genius c. Burke
Mr.. Csrtlitch also is engaged and will appear in
number Of interesting characters. The public cannot
afford to lose the Mysteries and Miseries' yet,
they will be performed few nights longer AS Chan
frau is determined that his theatre shall not lag be-
hind in these stirring theatrical times, may
pect continued succession of n oveties there.
Burrows THEArRE. This charming place of
amusement respectfully filed last night, to wit
ness the laughable farce of the " Dancing Barber"
which was exceedingly well played and as well feceiv
ed. after which a piece called Mr. Lobjoit and
his Papa New Way to Borrow Wife, Mr..
Obesipbroous Lobjoit Dramatic Author, by Mr.
Brougbam, remarkably good, and ware all the
other performers that made up this truly interest
ing piece The evenings entertainments concluded
with the very laugnable drama of The Toodles or
the Farmers Daughter Mr. Timothy Toodle, by
MIR Burton, beyond all desert ption his comic
represe ntatioD of the man in liquor certainly a
rich piece OF acting, and so thought the audience.
as they kept in contiru ed of laughter. Mrs
vernon az Mrs Timothy Toode, also excellent,
as she generally is 10 all her characters The whole
performances went off with the greatest ecldt. On
Monday night we observe will be produced the new
social piece, with all new tcenry, called New York
in Slices" which is local affair md doubt will
prove profitable card as such local pieces appear to
take well with the public