The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-18
Theatrical and Musical.


people appreciated The beautiful opera of Gin
dsrta. or The Queen Of the Faries,n repeated,
in which Miss Mary Taylor again showed her great
powers actress, in the character of Cinderella
With every repetition ii meets with renewed favor,
and the appreciation of the merits of those engaged
it, by the audience, but the just reward of talent
Mis- Julia Turnbull the appeared for the first time,
~ La Fleur de Champ. in the beautiful ballet VI that
name and was received with the dsafeRing cheers of
the aud plainly indicating the great favor in
which sbe is held The part Is beautiful one, ana was
performed with and as to bring the
involuntary applause OF the whole house during the
entire performances. The { Pas de Nayades,n as ex-
ecuted by her. most beautiful and gained greater
degree of than any of her former forts Mr. G.
W Smith, Rudolph, admirably performed, aud
won for him the lasting favor Of the audience. The
several passes which he performed with Miss Turnbuu
really graceful. and beautifully accomplished.
The piece went of with great ecia and deservedly
too for 1t is one OF the most chaste and beautiful bal
let's which has been presented. The aughabe comedy
Of Crimson Crmes'' wound up the entertainment,
in which Mr. Winsns, as Funk kept the audience con-
vused with laughter. He has style peculiar
to himself, and his mere appearance upon the boards
6ls every one present with delight especially those
who may have been suffering under melancholy feel
ings. Go to night first rate bill is offered, and
which cannot but be received with the same spirit
which pervades the house every evening
NIBLos.-The cont inu ed indisposition Of Mr.. Ham
mond prevented his appearance at this house, last
evening, ami the comedy of the GO Honey Moon" was
played, instead of the piece in which Mr. II. to
have taken q part. We regret that Mr.. H. should
be so unfortunate as to fall sick at this time The
few evenings which he played, he made very IA
vorable impression, though then he far from
well however, trust that he will, long,
entirely, and that he will be heartily
ceived, as becomes his merits Mr. Vandenhoff took
the part Of Duke Aranza last night. Every will
admit that he is most admirable reader AMI elocu
ZIONIST indeed few actors enunciate clearly and
accompany their words with such appropriate action
but with all that he might be little spirited and
energetic II appears to that this is the only thing
lacking in Mr. W to entitle him to the highest rank
as an actor. Miss Rose Tebin performed the part Of
Julisna. This charming young actress is q universal
faVOrite and, what is excellent performer
There is so much grace and elegance her mode Of
rendering parts she that she invests the
most trifng with interest. John Seton, Daw-
SON. and the rest of the company are all excellent in
their various styles Of acting TonightnMr Hackett
| Wildfre in the Kentuckian.n This is one of the
| parts that gave Mr. Hackett much reputation in
years gone by. He STILL however, is as gay and
trio Kentuckian and as able to do full JUS
tice to the oddities Of our southwestern friends He
WI se*ss appear as i, nS m IN the farce Q,
reputation. The farce of "A Kiss in the Dark will
commence the entertainments.
Burrows THEATRE. = There a crowded and
fashionable audience at this theatre last night to
witness the choice and beautiful performances which
are there presented. Dombey and Son. was first
played, in which Mr. Burton sustained the character
of Captain Cutie old mariner, and his personaton
of the character was in perfect keeping with his
general performances. 1t received throughout
with thunders of applause, especially in that part
where his kindly feelings enlisted in behalf of
Walter Gay, by Mrs. Grace, in which all the true
character Of the honest tar is most beautifully pour
trayed Mr.. Brougham performed the character Of
Major Joe Bagstock and Jack Bunsby and his opinion
in nautical matters in the estimation Of Captain
Cutie considered superior to that of any man in
the world His parts admirably played. Mr.
Nickinson, as Dombey, most faithfully portrayed the
character of the arstocratic and brutal husband
and father; while his graceful and talented daughter,
as Florence Dombey, was excellent Mrs Knight
Edith, the victimized wife of the hero received
with delight by the audience for the able manner in
which she personated the character Mrs. Vernon
Mrs Skewton dear good, but fashion loving mother,
who is willing to destroy the happiness Of her child
for the sake Of wealth. performed the part with great
effect; while Mr. Raymond, as Toots, made another
most efectusl hit MIR Fredercks and Miss Walters
appeared in beautiful I" Pas de Deux.n The per-
Torrance concluded with repetition of that popular
buresque Lucy did Sham. Amour" which was re-
ceved With redoubed applause. Mr.. Burton is con.
stantly bringing forward such popular pieces that
the house is crowded every night and with his pre-
tonight, and you will be satisfied that the entertain
ments are equal If not superior, to any place in the
city
New NATIONAL THEArRE.-This beautiful place, the
re-embellishmsnt of which reflects much credit
upon MIR. Chanfrau, it's able manager, was crowded
last evening" in spite Of the hot weather IL was the
fourth night of the engagement Of Mr. r. Scott the
popular tragedan, who has many friends in our
city, that whenever he appears he to draw full
house The entertainment began with the laughabe
farce Of the Spectre Bridegroom which was played
Miss Carline, very deserving little danseuse ap-
peared in pas from La File du Danube which
Adopted Chidn in which MIR. Scott personated the
character Of Michael, with that of action and
speech which so peculiar to that talented actor Mrs
Mclean, a very splendid woman and an excellent
actress performed the part of Nell WITH skill aud per-
ect ease ms lady walks the stage and reads her part
with characteristic power, add is undoubt edly one
of the best artists in her profession The whole con-
cluded with the farce Of " Ole Bull" which elected |
great applause The bill for this evening will consist
oftbe comedetta ofSwiss Cottage followed by the &C.
LIBERATED drama of "Don Caesar de Bazann in which Mr.
Scott will personate the hero Miss Carline will dance
Two and the performance will conclude wi In
petite comedy of 9" Nature and Philosophy Warm
or not, MI Chanfrau will have another full house
CASTLE GARDEs-This evening, the programme of
entertainment is very attractive, containing several
beautiful airs. The overture to Gustave, Soldaten
Tame, Souvenirs de Balls Mosques, grand March
and Trio, Gaop Militair, Air rlandais cwith a va
riety of Scotch and Irish melodies Those who love
music, nave thus an opportunity of enjoying them
selves, while, at the same time they being refresh
ed and strengthened BY the salutary air Which smr
rounds this beautiful location.
CAMPBELL's MrSsrRELs are singing themselves into
fame and fortune at the Society Library where they
are holding forth every evening to crowded houses -
They are fully worthy of patronage.
The RAvEL FAMrLy-These celebrated ocrobates,
who met with such success throughout the United
states as well as in South America, perform
ing at ilavre France at the great theatre of that city
They began their engagement on the Goth July, and
gave the following features well known to readers
F" Exercices Aerens," by Mcssrs. Leon Javell Fran
co.'s Ravel, and Mime Martin; "Bolero Espagnol,u a
dance by Mime. Leon Javelli and M Henri Wells.
" Les Tros Gladiateurs,n by Messrs. Leon JavelIi'
FRANCOIS Rave and Philippe" vol.au-Vent,,, comic
ballet in one act from the Meun AS the names
OF GABRIEL Antoine, and Jerome Rave not in the
preceding cast Ii probable that they are still living
at their country residence at Toulouse Very likely
the company now in Havre will soon return to New
York.
RESIGNATION OF THE TREASURER OF KENTUCKY.
-RUMoRED DEFALcATIoN.-Col. James Davidson
has resigned the Office OF Treasurer of State In
disposition is assigned as the reason for this
course, and we regret to say the gentleman IS ex.
tremely Ill. Rumor assigns other causes for the
resignation. The letter to the Governor asks the
appointment OF commissioners TO settle the late
Treasurer's accounts, and his friends will be gra.
titled il they shall be found near correct, as the
Investigation, so far, by the Auditor of the State