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

go-ahead people but the United States, from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, is merely in its infancy,
and for many years to come, the construction of
railroads will naturally be confined to the most
populous parts of the republic, and they cannot be
constructed with any prospect of success IN any
other part of our territory.
II perfect insanity, or the next step to it, for
any one to indulge IN further discussion about the
feasibility of railroad from the Mississippi to the
Pacific at the present time. If Congress had COM
mon sense, they would not discuss such subject.
They have sufficient matter for immediate use be-
fore them, to occupy their time and attention but
those men In Washington, seem TO be more dis
posed 10 make fools of themselves, at the price of
eight dollars per day TO the people, than to go to
work and do their duty to their constituents.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowERy THEATRE.-The unprecedented success Of
this establishment for the last five or six weeks has
induced the proprietor to engage all the available
talent that can be procured in this city Last
ing the house was usual crowded in every depart
ment, and the performances commenced with the
drama Of the Whstler the Fate of the Lily Of ST.
Leonardsn Miss Mary Taylor as Effe Butler, was
celent The song, REST thee Babe which she intro
duces in order to call back the sweet remembrance of
early days to the mind of the Whistler rendered
with sweet, clear voice, and exquisite taste She is
decidedly, great acquisition to the Bowery Theatre
and seems to be favorte with ALL Donacha Dhu, by
MIR. Duff. able personaton of an OUTLAW: and
Dicky Dutton by Winans was sustai ed with his
usual comic ability. The Whistler by Miss S. Denim
was very ably performed. Mrs. Jordan, as Lady
Staunton, acquitted herself much to the satisfaction
of the immense audience assembled. The amusements
concluded with the legendary drama, called "Nick of
The Woods in which Miss Taylor Duff, Winans, and
the extensive stock company attached to this theatre
sustained all their parts WELL and were loudly cheered
by the audience. The same performances to- night,
when no DOUBT there will be another crammed house
NIBLo's.-The very great satisfaction which the
performance of the Merry Wives Of Windsor gave
last Monday evening" induced the manager to pro-
duce it again last night with the excellent cast
as on the previous occasion The immortal bard's
comedies are all adorned by such profusion Of wit
and sentiment, the characters in them all so ad-
mirably drawn, that every part in them must be well
and intelgenty performed else the general effect
is impaired-we cannot say lost for the effect Of any
of Shakspeares writings be lost, under any
notice of his performance of this part last Monday,
we said that some points in his acting of might be
altered for the better On seeing him again however
last evening" We were much better pleased with his
acting. The scenes between him and Mrs. Quickly,
regarding his meetings with the Merry Wives, were
truly iDimitable the delightful chuckle of the old
knight the complacency with which he hears of the
ready conquest he has made and the perfect delirum
of delight in which he INDUCES after Mrs. Quickly
leaves him. all truly inimitable. We were glad
10 see that Mr.. II. last evening did not make of
that singular putting and blowing which he INDUCED
in on Monday evening. We thought that detracted
much from the genera excellence of his performance
MIR. Hacket, in this part shows how thoroughly he has
studied the writings of Shakespeare and his concep ion
of the characters truly excellent Miss Rose Tel
bin, as Mrs. Ford, was capital. This young lady is
ACTRESSES
Mr.. Chippendale, as Master slender, was as quaint
and simple as the part required. The famous scene,
admirably done the perfect bewilderment of poor
Slender by the presence of his sweet Anne" and his
sudden endeavor to pluck up by breaking out
into the narration OF the wound he received his
shin, whist playing at sword and dagger with the
master OF the fence was Of the pretest pieces of
acting we have seen for time Miss Phillips,
Anne Page, was also very successful. Mr. John Sef-
toms performance of the French DOCTOR Caius, was
ludicrous in the extreme his nterlardine of English
I copr
tons with, and beaborngs of, John Rugby were all
in most excellent keeping. MIR. VandenhoG Shaw,
mrably and the long continued and frequent plau-
dts OF the very numerous and fashionable audience
assembled, showed that the refined and elegant
amusements which MIR. Niblo had provided for them.
gave most unqualified satisfaction New York is, in
deed fortunate in having such truly elegant theatre
where, to use hackneyed expression witness
acting that is acting.n Tonight, MIR. w. j. Ham,
mond who made such favorable impression on Tues
day evening will appear Paul Pry in the comedy of
that name, and as Hercules in the farce Of the King
of Clubsn
Burrows THEARE.-Burlesques and pa ntomimes are
the order Of the evening at this elegant house, and the
crowded appearance which it presents every night is
the best test of the appreciation with which the public
favor the endeavors Of the manager. The burlesQue
ON Lucia de Lamermoor' was performed last evening
for the eleventh time, and Astounding it does in
hits at men, manners, and times in New York, it Is
peculiarly amusing; and the clever limitations of many
well known performers and promine mt characters
at once recognised by the audience We see by the
bliis That Mr. Burton intends producing several
buresques in the course Of the and a pair of
buresque tpectacles will he shortly forthcoming If
they are all as good " Lucy did Sham AMOUR we
think he can safely reckon first rate of pa
tronage Last evening, the graceful Lehman family
appeared In several dances and also in comic
pantomime called the Fairy Of the Rhinen The ele-
CANT manner and refined taste which these pantomi-
miss display in their invests their
with much interest Unlike the coarse practical Joking
tenor OF English pantomime. the French produce most
witty and at the zane time spritueiie scenes the
coae joke Of the circus clown Is heard but In its
place Is seen the wonderful and brilliant feats of Mar
zett who shows himself to be perfectly versed in the
conception Of the ridiculous The house was crowded
last evening, the performances for the benefit of
Mile Adelaide To- night is the last night of the per-
Torrance Of the Lehman family We refer to cur list
OF amusements for the evenings bill.
CASTLE GARpES.-The attendance here last even
ing, toerably fair and the respective pieces were
well sustained The selection Of amusements for this
evening Is Of very attractive character The first
is Bsrnetts drama Of Z" Monsieur Jacques in which
Nickinson, who is capital actor, and his daughter
who is great favorite, will appear Mrs Phillips will
sing bellad, and Miss Barber will dance naval horn
pipe During the intermission the orchestra led by
tainment will close with the Mysterious Familyu in
which the whole of the excellent company engaged at
dill will, in itself be rich treat Independent of the
attractive features of the company. and the light
amusing dramas which selected for representation
We don't know where cool refreshing and
bealthgviDg location be found in this city and
consequently one that should draw immense assem-
bages in order to inhale the pure air by which il
surrounded.
CAMrBEIL's MINsTRELs are performing every evening |
At the Society Library; and the admirable manner in
which they render the popular Ethiopian songs of the
day. shows that the great favor which has always been
bestowed on them has not been misplaced The per. 4
feet harmony OF their voices and the mastery manner
in which they handle the various instruments stamp
them as thorough musicians. They will give fne
programme this evening.
CuRmrY's MINsTRrLs will this evening perform at
Trenton, ~ J. They will doubtless draw full house
MrLoDros Virginia Serensders will commence
the again at this house this evening During
the recess Il has been most Handsomely re.ftted and
decorated and every preparation has been made to
accommodate Their guests in the pleasant man