The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-25

ooupteuly teken rark tneatre, W
and repair 1t for the fall Mr. Nblo too, has
taken the Aston Place theatre and will open 1t ON the
nrst of June. Mr. Niblo intends to make alteration
In the interior to admit people to the second tier
through the door those who go to the first tier
and pit Since the breaking up of the Opera, the leg
innate and ilegitimate opera has been successful in
the other theatres. The Park has been doing good
business since 1t opened, has also the Broadway and
the Chatham. Even in spite Of the change of pcrfor
mances from melodrama to the highest classical dra
ma, the Bowery has stood its ground we'll although
might have done better 1t is highly probable that
shall have vast accessons to theatrical novelties during
the next six nine months, all coming from Europe
In Paris, the theatres in great measure abandon
ed. People there read nothing but newspapers and
hand-bils, and every thing else political The opera
almost deserted and all the other theatres are equal
ly so. In this country we have got republic
tabished and political habits confirmed We sa-
tisfy political appetite few days every two years
and are therefore, not as voracious the French.
who have tasted for thirty years. and now want full
meal However, they will get satisfied in few years
and will return to the theatre again. after they esab
sh their government. Among the novelties
coming this country during the approaching season.
VIC understand is the once we'll known Augusta May
WOOD native Of the United States who made her de-
but here few years ago She has been for few years
in Germany and Italy taking the hrs role of charac-
tiers and recently at Milan, we understand from our
Esser and oil the great dancers Of Italy of the boards
She considered the greatest danseuse Eur ope
What q sensation she will create here
PARK THEArRE.-The philosophy of the beautiful
dance, and exhibited by the Viennose troupe
this theatre almost forces to believe that the
Orentals are the best judges, and understand the
science better than do 1t is certainly fascinating
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enjoy the labor Of others without undergoing any
labor toll yourself. 1t is related of a certain
Turkish ambassador at the court of the Tuileres,
(before that palace was converted into hospital0
that being present at grand court ball. and
rounded by groupe Of beautiful ladies' fresh from
the coton aRd fandango, when they fatigued perspr
planned how tired they were he said But why do you
not hire girls to do the work and dance for you
do in Turkey There was some philosophy in the
speech Of the turbaned Mussulman Those who sit
quiet and comfortable in box at the Park and enjoy
all the beauty and excitement, all the emotion
effort or labor and whou the expenditure Of on
drop Of perspiration surely wiser and have
enjoyment than those who sit up all night working
hard and endangering their health in the field of
Terpsicore. There can hardly be found picture to
look upon, in all the and collections in the
by these charming Viennoise girls, nightly, at the
Park Those other pictures beautiful they really
yet inanimate, cold and lfeless but these
breathing, living and moving and present at every
moment changing and varied tabteaur of exquisite
charm and beauty. Those children, and their per-
formanccs are really well worth seeing Our spacS
and time win not permit us to do justice, at present
to the other performances and attractions
last evening, at this fashionable theatre; they
such to require and deserve specific mention
Another time when recovered from the dazzling effects
Of the Vennose performa noes will do them ample
with attractive array Of other hstrionic entertain
ments rendering this theatre with its gay and fashion
able audiences scene of elegance, lovelness and
beauty in which it is hard to decide which bear away
the palm. tho charms In the boxes those nted
on the stage
BowERY THEArRE.-This theatre not only continues
to sustain its high character but is nightly increasing
in interest and attractveness On last evening
performed of Shakspeares celebrated tragedies
King Lear'-and seldom have the noble conceptions
Of the immortal bard been carried into more consum-
mate effect Each one Of the numerous dramatis per.
soma acquitted himself with unwonted cleverness. Mr.
Lynne in his personaton Of King Lear, exhibited
the highest powers Of the most accomplished tragedan
foibles Of the old king were represe nted in such
striking, natural, and thrilling manner, to eli
cit almost incessant outbursts Of applause. The
character Of Cordea personated by Mrs Phillips
who no doubt did it ample justice. In word, tho
whole performance was so admirably effective as to
make one forget for the moment that they not
real, but assumed characters that stood before him
But we understand that in addition to this excellent
corps of dramatis persona, the celebrated American
tragedian John r. Scott who has just arrived from
England, will also appear at the Bowery Monday
evening next (when and where he will be met by thou
characters. 1t would DO something like effort
painting the lily" to euloglze MIR. Scott powers
to the S1
in this very theatre If any proof Of his abilities
wanting, it would be found in the high eucomiums
conferred upon him by the London, Liverpool, Man
chester, and Birmingham newspapers. Now the dis
corning people of New York will have opportunity
of forming opinion as to whether Mr. Anderson the
Englishman or MIR Scott the American is the better
actor.
CHATHAM THrArRE.-The usual crowded house
again last evening. The drama of the Fatal Snow
Storm was the first piece 1t Is most interesting
drama. winans, the hen pscked Peterhof was mi.
mitable; and Mrs. Jones, Mr. Keene, Richardson, SC,
all performed their parts we'll General Scott has been
invited visit the theatre this evening and witness
the hard fighting and scientific touches of Nose in the
muss' line. The hero of Mexico WILL doubtless,
enjoy much ahe man WIN consist Of the
National Defences.',
Broadway THEArrE.-Anderson, the inimtable ira
gedian attracted large and highly respectable audi
ence last evening, to witness his correct reading Of
Shakespeare in the beautiful tragedy of "Romeo and
Juiet.n Anderson is great favorte, and Justly
for in many characters he has equal; and in his
personation of Romeo he has added additional lustre
his character for it last night render
ed with all the excellence which education and refine
meut could give to It, and elected reiterated cheers
from delighted audience. Testers Mercutio
cellent also the character Of Juliet, by Miss
Fanny Wallack, that there il something Of same
her voice, which Ia not the pleasing The
other characters were well sustained
CHRrsrys MrSsTRELs.-These delightful singers will
shine out this evening in extra attractive bill
Lucy Neal" Carry me back to old Virginia." Old
Tar river. and the huskng dance.n " Burlesque Lee
ture on Phrenology." the Ethiopian Polka by
Vaughn and g. N. Chrsty; likewise the latter per-
former in his famous Cachuchar Altogether it will
be the greatest bill of the week.
MELopEoS.-There is one quite agreeable feature ut
this house. viz the rapid manner in which the perfo
mances carried on no long intervals between the
parts begetting WEAKNESS in the audience and drag
cling out the entertainments to an unreasonable hour
everything, on the contrary, goes off quickly and
agreeably and visters get home quite early This
for place of resort for families like the Meodeon is as
it should be- To- night the Virginia Minstres and Miss
j. Rcynaldson.
PALMo's OPERA HousE.-The Model Artists have
got Nose ameng them, and the b'hoy is depicted in
several scenes Tonight win be their last exhibition
Miss De Luce MRs. ARrHuRsoS, LEACH AND
KYLE will give Of their delightful concerts at New