The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-17
Theatrical and Musical.

formed were La Sfoga.on and the era nd ballet lie
Diable Quatre" in tie former OF which Madame
bithop enchanted all who heard her with display of
her extraordinary and highly cultivated vocal DO
and In the latter, the justly celebrated Monpl isir
pallet troupe acted in their usual excellent manner
would be like repeating twice told tale for to di.
late on the merits Of either Madame Bi.hop or the
members OF the troupe have named. The merits OF
All OF them are properly understood md appreciated;
aud they will surely ill the Golfers of any establish
ment with which they connected as that they are
deserving Of the applsu and bouquets so
bestowed upon them The nd OF
Nine Bishops voice. aud the perfect and absolute CON
troll which she possesses It, indeed wonderful
NO matter what the circumstances may be in which
sbe Is placed, whether in England Italy. Germany,
RUSSIA or Tartary, ahe is the highly finished aud
notes in delicious stream of melody that IL sotuslIv
enchanting Nor Is she deficient in the qualidc
necessary to rank her actress Of high order.
Her movements are elegant, lady-lke, aud graceful
we are glad that she will he with a little while
longer In regard to the ballet performances OF the
evening, we have. on former occasions said much
IN favor Of the Monplasrs. that really ut a loss
TO Know what to say on this occasion. All who wit
mess messed Diable 9ustren last evening viii however
deteriorated since we last noticed them We rather
shouid say thai Monsieur and Madame Mouplaiser ex-
rance which they displayed he attraction offered
AZ tnis respectable and orderly establish ut in
ofthe manager
BowERY THEATRE-Great was the crowd at this
house last evening; and, to commercial phrase,
the demand for seats not only lively but, before
the end Of the first act could not he supplied The
lower tier OF boxes presented most beautiful appear
ance filled it with ladies'; the upper boxes were
also completely filed and for the pit 1t was dense
~ crowded The great attraction of the evening was
the play Of Putnam, the Iron Son of '76n This is
probably the most popular equestrian drama ever pro-
duced and never was 1t better played than last
Ing MT. Brown, as the gallant general acted most
admirably and his daring feats of equestria uism were
done with the greatest skill and GOODNESS The cee-
brated scene of riding down the precpous steps and
overlapping the barrier placed midway, elected thun-
ders of applause His goodsteed Gazee is indeed an
admirably trained animal and he has every reason to
be proud of her Mr. N B Clarke performed the part
OF Oneactah The Indian chief In fine style He is an
excellent meo-dramatc actor and fulfilled this part
quite funny; and Winans. the Yankee captain,
caused much merriment. The dancing Of Siguora
as much app,auded as usual; they most graceful
dancers. The beautiful of the Glove Spe' was
tbe final piece; 1t went off with much applause To-
ngnt, We hope to see another crowded house, the
performances will be for the benefit of Mr. Stevens
Ire efficient stage manager and excellent actor He
sets forth fine bill viz "Putnam the farce of Gap.
tain Stevens" and the opera Of the Glove Spel''
Sienora Cfocca and Signor Ner will also dance during
the evening We glad to see that these most ele.
CANT dancers are reengaged. They are well worth
seeing. --..'
BROADWAY THEATRE GRAND OPERA OF "MARI-
TANA"-This magnificent production of W. B. Wal.
lace and which reached above fifty nights represen.
tation at Drury Lane, introduced last night at
the Broadway, with cast of operatic talent, in.
that upquestonably should have attracted q larger
audience but whether from the equivocal appearance
witnessing the first repre- se ntatiops of onerss the
house was but thiuly The operate story of
pom Cesar de Bazan is closely identified with the
representation; and its musical adaptation
the stage Ia rs popular it Is faithful On the ap-
pearapce Of MIR Reeves, he apoogzed for hoarseness
which was too evident during the subsequent parts
which he. nevertheless, ably sustained In the duet
of Fairy wand, had the power,' Mr. aud Mrs Sc.
gum displayed their powers with usual effect. Mr..
Reeves acquired just tribute to his merits in the
farewell my gallant captain" as he did upon every
occasion Mrs H. Phillips and Mr. Leach each made
tne most favorable impression. Boil 70 de Cadiz,
BY Celeste and Wietho very appropriately intro.
duced and most gracefully performed with castauets
The dresses scenery: chorusses and orchestra we're
all new rich and brilliant and here s every reason
TO nope that this opera which has been
IN Europe as rare production of musical taste and
science may be equally successful upon this CONT
nent' where musical talent always finds the true re-
ward Upon future occasion, will enter more
fully into the merits Of this highly attractive compo-
Stion' This piece will be repeated this evening.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The spectacle drama of
"ivanhoe was produced at this house last evening in
most splendid style Never have we seen richer dress
es or more beautiful scenery any stage The ar
NOR and other accoutrements of the Knights are
all OF the costliest material and made most brilliant
characters likewise most beautiful and take it.
rst the general getting of the piece is in
rhsn ,a.e STYLE The acting in it. too was fine Mr.
Ghanlrau as the Black knight; Mr. Stark as Ivanhoe
Jones Iaylor c. Burke. Herbert, &C., all filed their
paris well Mr. Stark, especially. pleased u.s. He is a
ment at the National has been much appreciated by
!ne audiences He is always correct in his acting and
Is fast rising in his profession There is another mem
Der of this company Of whom, perhaps, we have not
spoFen as OFTEN as her merit deserves, we Mrs.
M MIC she has part In "Ivanhos" which she
plays admirably, 1t Is that of Urica. She is very eff
1ectlve IN It, Mrs Mclean IL most excellent actress
ana In the parts where deep feelings she
Lie, in the "Mysteries and Mseriesn performance
tnat can scarcely be exceed the character is
nst analogous to 18th that Of Nancy Sykes in over
much fame. we think Mrs McLeau,s perform nee of
Lie equally thrilling To return, however, to "Ivan.
hoe" 1t was completely last evening and
will ma doubt have long run as it Is decidedly one
OF the most beautiful pieces ever played in New York
and Miseries,' and e Mr McGreedy.D both Of which
were performed with much eciat last evening
BURROWS THEATRE.-This house was very we'll filed
last night to see the local dramas of "Lucy Did Sham
Amour and "New York in Slicesn We have already
given description OF those pieces which, in our mind
present nothing Of a moral instructive character
but are principally composed of such to ex
cite laughter but leave sauary impression on the
minds Of the audience The stock company performed
their respective characters WELL and when the drama
OF New York in Slicesh was concluded Mr. Johnston
was called before the curtain when he briefly returned
Inanbs; Inc next piece was the farce of "John
Jones" in which Mr.. Burton sustained the character
OF Guy Goodluck, and by his inimitable comic actin
ne kept the house in roars ofaughter Indeed it would
De olmcu't matter to find Burtons equal a come
dian for he is excellent in every character he under
takes When "John Jones'' was ended, loud calls
were made for Burton but to efect and the audi
ence separated seemingly pleased with the entertain
ments Of the evening.
NIBLo's AsToR PLACE THEArRE-Mr Macready
appeared last night Brutus, in "Julius Cesar It
was finished performance, elaborate, chaste quiet
dignifed, grand natural throughout The great actor
is apparent in Mr.. Macready by not only the ovca-
sionsi bursts OF genius at particular passages and
the display at certain special points, but more,
si' py tne tranquility and quiet Of his manner. and
and bearing We might say of Mr. NIacready that his
very fnest htswhich produce the greatest
especially upon those best able judge are
tnose wnere he appears to make effort at all and
where no energy force or violence, are perceptible
For TINS reason he appears to vulgar not half 80
COED an actor as more tumultuous riotous decaim-
er would seem to them to be- There were several Inc
points In the performance last night, especially the
quarrel and reconciliation with Cassus. also at the
moment when the ghost Of Caesar leaves him his re-
and effort