The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-28
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ct oil times In theatrical this city; for stand.
ing ss she does most undoubt dy at the head Of her
profession In this country 1t out just tribute to
her great and were therefore pleased though
not surprised TO find assembled within the walls Of
Old Drury last night audience OF the fashion
able, critical and influential character The play Of
affords ample scope for the display Of Mrs. Shaw's
great talent and noby did this talented actress
body the beautiful creations Of the poet Possessing
a. sne doee beauty OF face and form In an eminent
degree IL Is needness to shsleoked the part to
fiction; but not to face form alone could be atri
buted the strong and startling effects produced upon
the audience No! In Mrs Shsw's trauscsndent per-
Torrance Of this truly magnificent character.
ment and that all orbpE passion, which have been
so beautifully depicted by the dramatst, and
30 ably so srtsticsly so naturally embodied by this
eminent actress Throughout the whole play the ap-
pause hearty and we'll deserved and at the close
of the third act It to pitch Of have
and thus In the play the audience long and
loudly called for the artistic to receive before the
.h.s renewal Of their psudts AZ see a.s nGUf q
riiique upon this performance, and We are compelled
TO compress we'll deserved eulogy into few but
we'll deserved words Of praise and say she leading
actress Of America. This play. admirably acted and
enthusiastically received Is to be repeated night
and let those who profess to admire the drama and
sustain is representatives go and t-their highest
expectations will be more than realized.
BowERY THEATRE-The new tragedy Of" Genevieve
of Brabant' was produced last evening before we'll
filed house. and received with every mark Of salts
faction The dialogue Of this piece very interesting
though the plot is not, perhaps much 1t turns
on the Jealous feeling which Henry. Duke Brabaut,
G. II. Hal) has towards his wife Genesieve miss We
myss) who from various circumstance he suspects of
having favored Count Hanault, IN. b. Clarke) who
was for her hand previous to her marriage At
tournamen Mt, It seems, Geneveve bestowed her scarf
the Count, under the impression that he was her
husband the Count Is base enough boast of this
favor as proof of her love and preference towards
him her husband in addition to this, he mana
ges by sratsgem to enter her private and
| IN his vi kodtr himaolf
and thus to confirm his wavering trust In his
wifes honor. The denauement Of the tragedy is we'll
conceived and the acting of the principal performers
admirable Miss Wemyss, as the uujustly suspect.
ed wife, most admirable her elooution was grand
the custom Miss W. has of turning too much from the
audience whilst speaking that her voice cannot be
Duke, acted with dignity and correctly. winan., as
the volunteer hero the exstone mason who would be
soldier. was very comicsi and Warden and Miss Cor
don enacted their parts also with much taste. Alto
gether the tragedy proved very successful Sig
Ciocca and Signor Neri, received with much
applause In their grand ballet advertisement and the
remainder of the very satisfactory
| Tonight the same bill will be repeated.
| BRoApwAY THxArRE.-The comedy of " Wild Oats
was performed here last night to large and fashion
able audience. The principal character, Jack Rover,
was sustained by MIR. Murdoch, who elected the
laughter and applause Of the house. by the admirable
manper in which he performed the part He was we'll
supported by MIR. Vache as Sir George Thunder, and
| Miss Wallack as Lady Amarinth. The laughabs
farce OF the "Capta1n OF the watch" concluded the
entertainer ts of the evening, aud received,
former occasions, with the greatest laughter and
applause. On to morrow evening the interesting do
nestle tragedy Of the Gamester' will be performed,
| MI Murdoch to sustain the character of Beverley
From the great talents Of this actor we'll the ex
cellepce OF the piece itself have doubt that
crowded house will be attracted There are several
new fsrces in rehearsal, and also two burlettss Be-
ton which viii be brought out with great splsndor
| The manager is determined that this theatre will
maintain the high character 1t has heretofore at
| tanned.
| NATIONAL THKATRE.-The new romantic drama Of
the "Twin Brothers." played here last evening,
and served TO ntrod uce the American Hercules Mr.
Garfield to the audience in the character Of the Wild
Man; and the feats he performed indeed of the
most surprising nature. Mr. Can6eld lie, without
that We have ever seen; perfectly well pIoportioned,
and q very Hercules in size. The drama in which he
pos the Tsssues s Lazy EasS from 9ssious
| pers into which che is plunged. forming the chief
meDss eapnons, places them his shoulder, aud
fires them Of as easily as ordinary sized men would
arm makes living bridge of his body aud supports
two persons it. raises large mass Of iron whilst
he Is in a position with his head dependant, and
dsshes the the stage In fact such feats
Of strength have never been before in New York
MIR. Burke, the drunken steward, very funny;
and the Dances tableaux 60. incident to the piece,
werewolf got up. The romantic extravaganza Of the
nvisb,e Prince. and the drama Of the Spirit Of the
| Wsters,n formed the rest of the ENTERTAINERS s
They all we'll received and the long continued
pauds Of the audience showed how they appreciated
| the same bill will be repeated
| Burrows THEArRE.-That popular comedy, " The
| Good OLD English Gentleman was performed here
last evening" before fashionable auditory and by an
excellent cast Squire Broadlsnd by Mr.. Burton, was
admirably personated In which his rich comic powers
were shown forth with able effect the concluding
he kept the house convulsed with laughter, and dis
played the fine Qusties Of the good old squire with
The part. Miss C Chapman, as Miss Fanny Markham.
acquitted hersel with much cleverness and the entire
| piece passed off with much success The laughable
farce. Z" The Irish Engagement, succeeded in which
| MIR Brougham, Tim Rafferty,. usual, rich in
| the character. The entertainments altogether af.
forded rich treat, and ELECTED deserved applause
throughout
CHRIsrr's Mrr,rRELs.-The delightful performance
Of these racy minstrels favoraby received as
They keep in fine Voice and musical trim, and
handle their bapjos, and sing their songs with the
tcia which has always attended their psrorman-
Tonight they give most excellent programme.
GRAND FAREWELL CoNcERr The Germania Musi-
cal Society will give their last concert in this city
Wednesday evening next at the New Assembly
Rooms, between Spring and Prince streets, Broadway
Herr C. Lenschow will introduce tive of his new com.
positions. entitled Souvenir Of New York" and
General Taylor's Triumphsl March - This band
will also perform new local and descriptive potpourr
called the Musical Panorama Of Brosdwayn This
curious composition commences at the Battery, and
represents every place Of Amusement, from the Bowl
ing Green to Union Square Madame Otto. an excel.
execution have been justly appreciated wherever she
has appeared in this city has generously volunteered
to aid this occasion of the finished ba nds
that has appeared in this any other city the
Union We hope to see the New Assembly Rooms
crowded to morrow evening as testimony Of our
citizens high opinions Of the sterling abilities of this
band.
CHEAT MUSICAL SoIgMNITY- This grand affair,
which will be given by Henri Herr, being his last ap-
pearance this season in ,New York comes off at the
Tabernacle, on Thursday evening next. All the vo-
caliets together with the entire Orchestra
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eve ming and execute some Of the most delightful
arise Duets and overtures from the best operas In
addition to this great attraction GungTs band viii
play the favorite waltz Farewell to Berlin Mr.
Herr will introduce several and beautiful compo-
etons Of his own. ALSO an Improm ptu BurseQue on
two Of our negro melodies, "Oh Susanna and aCarrv
me hack to Old XirginiAn with yariationa This In