The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-01

We learn that a Geographic despatch was re-
ceVed in this city, yesterday, from ST. Louis,
announcing the death of this officer. We have
not seen the despatch, and hope that we are mis-
informed The loss Of so distinguished general
of the army will be serious one TO the country.
Theatrical and Musical.
PARK THEATRE-The and excellent farce called
" Founded Facts" CONNIE need the entertainment
at this theatre last evening" and was continually
greeted with the hearty cheers of audience whose
feelings wrought up to the highest degree of de-
light and satisfaction. Mr. G. Barrett in the charac
ter Of Captain Harwood, fully sustained his high repu
taton excellent comedian His personation of
the stern old sailor truly exquisite The part of
Simon Skeptc was ably filed by Mr. Gilbert, whose
disbelief in the existence Of facts. exhibited in truly
comic action and expression, drew down reiterated
was in keeping with the character which she has
acquired ipimitable actress. In fine, this
Interesting little afterpece received through
out with the greatest cciat, and We believe will
lie for month, if performed every night Mr..
Power repeated bis Sir Patrick OPlenipo, in the
I" Irish Ambas DOR" and Teddy Muwoney in Ted
dy the Tiler' We observed that he appeared have
somewhat more confidence than last evening; but it
! must be admitted that he requires much study aud
practice to give him that ease which in Irish charac-
is the very highest essential Indeed, it may be
regretted by the friends of Mr. Power that he had not
before his appearance our boards that study and
experience necessary to form the actor Talent and
true conception not the only requisites of
/
quires much education His eye, his bearing his stage
walk his gestures must all be brought under
mastery ana we must frankly say to Mr. Power that
patient, and perseteriDg study. We would not dis
courage him. and trust that If he has really taken
up the art profession resolved to conquer its diff
fculties, words of could discourage him from
pursuing that path he has marked out for himself We
believe that every really great actor has advanced step
ard lsborious studyto the frontrank in his
1t is this probation that gives ease confidence know
htsfr OF naa fhaV
ception of strong points, that contribute much to
tie constitution OF the great actor. Mr. Power
fail TO be Of the strong feeling of ct-
Gems in his favor Let this encourage him to submit
himself to such training WILL by the aid of the ia
he yet earn for him the
plays Sir Patrick O'Plenpo, in the "I.sh Ambasss-
DOR" and MacShane in the Nervous Man."
BowxRY THEA1RE.-The new drama of Life" and
the New Orleans SereDaders, are all the rage at the
Bowery. Life" is certainly most admirably got up
the tabeaux managed most effectively, and the in
terpostion of the gauze between them and the audi
adds much to their general effect. The scene in
the beer shop and the in the dance house the
best ones, think though they all exact that
1T is scarcely fair TO make COMPARISONS J. II Halls
acting Of the rresolute young rogue is fine in the
touching scenes with his sister he was much appauded
Mrs Tilton's performance Of Barbara was like wise
mott admirable. The more lively characters well
done by Winans and Jerdan and the whole piece will
undoubtedly become permanent favorite at the
Bowery. The New Orleans Serenaders have beer re-
ceived most enthusiastically, bot last night and the
night BEFORE their singing exceen and their vari-
peculiar songs quite novelties in the Etho-
plan melody style Of music. The farce of the Young
Scamp in which little Miss S. Denim the hero
was he concluding piece last evening Miss ID is an
especial favorite Of the public and is always welcome
In such pieces the Young Scamp she Is quite at
rate actress and has fair prospect of long and
cessful before her Tonight Life' will be
repeated the Serenaders and farce will make up the
BRoADwAY IHEATRE.-The ever popular and at
tractive performance Of London Assura meet was re
peated last night, with east of characters that has
given enviabe reputation to the stock company Of
this establishment, and to the judicous management
by which it lie conducted. The Sir Harcourt of Mr.
Blake ip just cons tent and chaste represe ntation
Of the credulous vain, bus almost antquated rou6;
easily entrspped by the articles of hisintngues. The
Lady Gay SIaDker Of Miss r. Wallack was aprightly,
humorous, dasbing in thofe that nded
her versatile powers and in MIR T. Placde there could
be no fper personihcatien of Mark Neddle in fact,
every character was sustained with admirabIe effect,
and received with unequiyocal marks of approbatoD
ThRls2onnf !. y alet de Shamr followed an evenings
- Of much interest. This evNning .Town
zZv vin Pc performed, a. - dessrs.
Qyete viii taks&hs peoMo facters,
~S3s. - 81 & e; 1870: .a Mfrs
ton, and, no d2:Ss vii VIII receive y ''''n'
NArroN.L THrArRE.-Ths = ~ M ichelieu,"
with j. r.. Scott in t1eeart q - ossttAl, and the
negro farce Of I'D NJ Win ~ =. d. Rice in
the principal part, We ~ sntsxtsinmsnt, ret down
in the bill for last evsniss 4 the Nsssona In con.
sequence hoveyer,,ef ~ arrival of Mr.. Scott,
. RehelisA,' med; and the farce OF the
4noeat New York; and " Jumbo
7 I'd. We not aware of theireason Of
arrival; We trust IL is a good one,
PC ought not to be thus dsap pointed unless
from unavoidable reasons. Punctuality in all
ystioDb OF life is the soul Of business An actor,
pecslly, ought TO be punctual in his obligations to.
wards tbote audiences who may have assembled to
witness his performance to FAY nothing of the other
p, who Of course must be put to much in
convenience by bis want Of punctuslity; and this
want of on the part Of any actor will In vesy short
time, lore him the confidence and esteem OF his pa.
tops. We do not wish TO be too MIR. Scott,
difsrpoint large audiences We trust that such will
not occur sgain The pleasantres Of MIR. Rice, and
the tccepticities Of More put the audience quite In
good bUmor; and though Richelieu', not there,
The merry laugh and hearty applause made the house
rng again The bill for night will be found In
litt Of amusements
Burrows THEATRE This interesting place Of
amusement was, usual well filed last evening" with
fashionable Audience TO witness the new and attrac-
tive pieces which weekly got up by Mr. Burton, the
enterprising and talented manager The performance
last evening, commenced with q new farce, called
"Anytbipg for Change" In which Mrs knight and
whole to the piece Master Risley then
gave very pretty fancy dance followed by Masters
John and Henry Rsley In brilliant costume dance,
called the MazSurkav which very pretty aud