The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-31

formsnces announced last night for the benefit Of
most mertorious actor, Mr.. Belamy, might be ex-
pected, attracted audience as brilliant il was
numerous, and upon occasion have we observed
more decided determination the part Of the per-
formers In their diversified char acters to render more
justice to the they vigorously sustained The
Morning II Life" is drama full OF those incidents
that arouse the finest of human sensibites, and fur.
pshed full scope for the Development of those versatile
powers that belong to the two Misses Denim. The
Dame Davidson" Of Mrs. Broadley was IN exQu
site representation Of the character, was also
"Kate Alcord,n by Mrs Walcott. In the comedy CT
"Charles the 2d The preensions of Bellamy Capt
Copp fully acknowledged, to require comment
act aud gesture he the faishfal delinea
tor Of really most trying character. Miss Taylor
exquisite in her acting, and nchantng In her music,
which was, in the brsvura Of - the mooking- bird"
with Dunn, vcciferously applauded The difficulty OF
procuring q resting place, in the density OF the null
titude that filed every crevice Of the theatre pre-
cluded from testfyng to the merits Of the grand
burlesque opera of Some. Ham, OLE Bule 20 but
have doubt 1t received, from the talents OF The
distinguished vocasts, the appreciation 1t merits.
This evening the popular tragedy Of "George Barn
we'll, will be represented MIR. I. c. Smith assuming
the character, in which he will be sustained by tue
talent of the compauy and IN addition to the other
advertised emit. rtainments Mr.. Smith, who has reco
vsred from his recent iudispostion, will appear as
"Endymon with Sgnors Ciocca, in the grand ballet
advertisement of Diana and Endymon.n We cor
daily congratulate the proprietor of this theatre upon
the enterprise that has rendered this establishment
Independent of all extraneous light. While all other
public buildings enveioped in the gloomy clouds
that emanated from the rains Of the monopolizing
Broadway theatres shons respendent with their own
manufactured requirements.
A young lady, who has been some time preparing for
the stage, and who is believed to possess dramatic
talent Of high order, makes first appearance at
Nibos, Saturday evening next in the part of Lucy
Ashton, In the bride OF Lsmmermoor.'
BRoApwAy TBEArRk.-We could scarcely get peep
at the stage of this theatre last night Such i'm
assemblsge of human beings We have never be-
fore seen within the walls of theatre The play
: Riohelieu,' the production of Sir Edward Lytton
Bulwer Mr.. Forrest played the Cardinal 1t is almost
IN
of this character alone sufficient to test
the abilities of great actor and in our opinion Mr.
Forrest last night fully sustained his claim to the first
rank in his profession. Baradas, by Fredericks was
well performed, as was also the Chevalier de Maui
come a faycr i wherever he appears, and we
glad to perceive that intrinsic merit receives It's
reward The Sieur de Beraghen, by Lester, appeared
keeping with the good reputation he has acquired as
an actor. Mics +, Waliack as Julie dc Mortemar,
much appauded. We must not forget Francois, Rich
slieus page. which sustained by Mr. Baker in an
admirable manner In fine, the entire piece was re-
ceived with the loudest accamatons, by audience
whose feelings had been excited by the truthful,
touching representation Of the crafty, vindctive
cies but whose gigantic mind enabled him laugh
the frutess attempts of his enemies to rob him
Which sacsSe
and emphasis by Mr. Forrest which drew down reite-
rated cheers.
NrBLo's, Asron PLAcE-The military opera of " La
File du Regiment" the child Of the regiment was
performed here last evening the part Of Marie 1y
Madame Laborde was sustained with much power and
ability, her splendid voice and execution having eli
cited frequent bursts Of applause. Tonic, by NJ La
horde, was also performed with infinite the
Marchioness of BirkenHeld, by Madame Paul. also
well personated, and the opera went of with much
success, before a highly fashionabe and crowded
house. The benefit Of Mr.. T. Placide, it will be
a FIVE fnrt VII i'm
Me.srs H. rlacids ysndenhoff, Charles, and Mrs
together with the laughable farce of :" Loan Of a
Lover" will be presented, each with highly talented
cast as will be seen on reference to the bills Of the
day. Mr.. T. Placide, as a popular comedian, has
strong claims upon the numerous patrons Of this
highly fashionable theatre, and we bespeak for him a
bumper house this evening 1t should also, be borne
in mind that this is the last night the Messrs Placde
will appear together here and those who have wit
messed their excellent capabilities and extraordinary
comic powers in the various characters in which they
have appeared since their engagement, will flock for
ward to bid them adieu this evening The house will
The NATIONAL THEATRE, as also Burrows, were
closed last evening" In conseQuencof the want Of gas
rangsmsnts have been made to supply light II the
! gas works unable to operations For their
| bills, we refer to our list Of amusements
MoRAvIAS SINoERs.- The Apollo Rooms, last evening,
fashionaby attended to hear for the third time,
the sweet melodies put forth BY the Moravan yocaliss
but the concert room abored under great disadvan-
during the day which threw an unusual gloom over
the audience, as the room was necessarily lighted up
BY few candles. However, the performers were all
gwen BY the audience Mile iovsrny sang the echo
song with great deal Of taste and feeling and did
panied by the guitar; all the other performers
well received, and deservedly too This evening, they
be heard to be appreciated,
CAMpBnLL's MissrRELs.-These jocose and excellent
singers will give first rate programme this evening
and fashionaby attended, that it useless to ad-
wise people to go and hear them, every goes.
them do not let them omit visiting them imms diately
They will be certain to please.
CASTLE GARpEr.-The sultry evenings we have now
are just the ones for visiting this delightful place
Strangers in city win find it most magnificent
place Of resort.
Booth, the tragedan, is at Buffalo.
The Seguin troupe also at Buffalo.
Madame Anna Bishop has been giving concerts with
great ecdt in the principal cities In the Canadas She
is her return the United States giving con-
certs at kingston Toronto Hamilton &C., on her way.
Macready is playing to full houses at Liverpool and
soon starts for America.
Jenny Lind has made an engagement to appear at
Edinburgh, about the end of the ensuing month.
Crsi Garcia, Tamburn and Salv are performing
at Drury Lane theatre.
Brooke, the tragedian, is suffering under tempo
ra1y loss of speech.
The Sable Harmonists were at Louisville on the 25th
instant.
CD Pitt and Mrs Geo. Jones we're at st. Louis on
the Esd inst
The East India Malls.
To THE EDITOR OF THE New YORK HERALD:
In your notice of the East India Mails, taken
from Boston paper, it may be useful to explain
that there are only two mails monthly to the East
Indies. The letters sent, via Southampton, on the
18th, reach their destination by the same overland
conveyance as those posted on the 24th via Mar
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