The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-30

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BERLrS.-The Bourse of this city is represented as
showing symptoms of an improvement More business
had been transacted and prices for most desert pons
of stocks were advancing. Trade in general had a
revivipg appearance.
Theatrical and Musical.
PARK THEArRE.-The announcement that last eve
ming the last time which the ballet Of
EsDerada would be performed at the Park Theatre,
caused the house to be most fully attended Although
this ballet has been performed great number of times,
1t still is popular and the graceful npiasr
troupe must be we'll satisfied with the great favor with
which the public have regarded their efforts in this
piece, at the Park. Seldom has ballet been got up
completely and the tableaux,
and general arrangement, have been perfect, and
whenever hereafter, the Monplaisir troupe wish to
draw full houEe they will only have to announce
the ret Of the 90 Esmeralda." With such mag uih.
cent house, such first rate company, and the we'll
known enterprise and tact Of the present proprietor
there is such word fail at the Park; and
quite safe in predicting that the successful issue the
present ballet season is but a foreshadowing of the
Old Drury. To night. Mr.. and Mrs Gilbert will make
their first appearance since their return from Europe
in the comedy of " The Rivas;'' and the laugh able
farce Of Turning the Tables will conclude the per-
formances.
BRoApwAy THEArRE.-The two popular pieces Of
the g Irish Attorney and the Happy Man, were
presented last evening" Mr. Collins sustaining the
principal parts His Galway Attorney, Of sixty years
ago no carcature, such as we have seen
by other Irish comedians 1t perfect both In
cepton and acting and was received with rapturous
applause by the audience. The drunken scene was
maIred by the very nere Mt acting Of those cast for
the subordinate parts. With the exception of Mr.
Collins in the piece. WHY this To- night on the
occasion Of his benefit he appears in three characters
Sir Patrick O'Plenipo in the Irish Ambassador"
Dennis Mccarthy in the Wrong Passenger and
Teddy Malswney in " Teddy the Tier These pieces
we'll cast, and present unusual attraction. Mr..
Collins sings ten twelve songs and he will be sup
ported byVache, Andrews Miss WaIack, Mrs Abbott,
and Mrs. Watts. There will likewise be dancing by
Mile Celeste and Mons. Wiethof There will Of
course, be a crowded house.
BrRroN's THEArRE.-"Donbey and Son,n the most
entertaining and most affecting piece we ever saw
performed last night to crowded house Never
was there brought forward more beautiful drama,
and never was such lovely piece better performed.
1t is very remarkable play 1t has this about it,
which few bavethere is single character intro
absolutely necessary Every scene is picture of real
life and manners such exist In England; and every
scene tells, producing an indescribabe effect upon
every spectator. We saw many vainly endeavorpG to
conceal the tears which flowed at several
passages, especially when Capt Cutie (Mr Burton)
breaks to Florence (Mrs Loder) the escape of Walter
(Mr. Grace Mr. Burton play ed the frank old honest
sailor to the life. Mr Burton called out by loud
reclamation, when the curtain fell. He appeared
was greeted with thunders Of applause $50 also
MIR Raymond) and the piece again for this
even ing, amid loud cheers.
Mn MAcREADY This emine mt tracedian, who afte
absence of several years. has just returned thisr
country, has been engaged by MIR. Niblo, and will
appear at the Aston Place Opera House, wednesday
evening next, in favorite part The great celebrity
most finished and artistic tragedians Of the age will,
of course create immense Juror his first apes
He is to be supported by talented company
among whom we learn are to be reckoned Miss
Cramer, MIR Ryder and Others Of note. The Aston
Place Opera House WILL of course; be crowded next
week.
CHATHAM ThEATRE.-This house. usual was
ded in every department.; and the three pieces
which played passed OF with the greatest eciat.
The first DRAMA Therese or the Orphan Of Geneva
ably sustained throughout Chanfrsu persenating
the character of Carwin in admirable manner
We have already noticed the respective characters
this local drama and have only to repeat that the
tire performance received with enthusiastic cheers
The dance El Jaleo de Xeres,' was given with much
grace nd agility. The perfo closed with the
farce Of the Spectre Bridegroom in which Burke,
on. of the best low COMEDIAN kept the house roars
Of laughter Chanfrau, by his good man agement, is
receiving patronage commensurate with his exertions
TO please the patrons Of the national theatre.
CAMrBELL's MiNsTRELs will give two concerts this
day, viz:-one at 8, and the one at p NJ 1t is
unnecessary for to da.e the great excellence Of
these splendid Ethiopian 81 ngers. They the very
pinks Of their tribe and those who frequent their
ccrts will we are sure, back our opinion when say
that all ought to 60 and hear them.
NrBLo's'AsroR PLACE This house. last night pre-
sented full and fair testimony TO the merits Of Mr. H.
Tlacide for whose benefit Sheridan's comedy Of the
"School for Scandal was announced, and performed
with cast that reflected equal credit upon the judi
cIous arrangements of the manager upon the quail
oations Of those who contributed to the perorma
Of piece in Itself vapid and tedious and nterspersed
with volumnous dialogues that fall unprotably upon
news prohibits an extension of these remarks that
be briefly explained in the general opinion that
Niblos company constructed Of the highest order
OF talent, which was evidently recognised by Mr. Me-
Cready, who sat out the whole performance This
eve ming the two Placides will appear In the two
Dromos; and Miss Dickinson. whose screen scene
in the School for Scandal" and the exp esson of her
contrition was warmly spplauded, will also appear,
and form inconsiderable attraction to the enter
tanments Of the occasion
BowERr TnEArKn-@ Hamlet, aud the ballet were
attractions nd n
sudie presen to witness the excee mt
impersonstion Of the noble Dane, by MIR. Humblin,
and the graceful and elegant dancing Of Signora
Cioccs, Signor Neri Mr. Smith and the excellent
corps de ballet who assist in the eega noes
was as excellent as ever and he played it with
more spirit We regret much that the excessively
crowded condition Of our columns prevents going
more into DETAIL regarding this performance of his
suffice say that IL is equal to any Of the cha
racters which be has been go admirably filling during
his present brilliant engagement To- night he will
snp.ar as Nacbeth all the orisipaI music az The
piece will be given and the beautiful ballet will
conclude the entertainments. All who wish to see
Of Shak speares most noble tragedies and SPLEEN
did ballet well played, will do well TO visit the Bowery
this evening.
MIR. HATroxThis celebrated ps mist nd singer gave
last night another popular rtainme to crowd
% nd fashionable audience assembled within the walls
o. the Stuyyesspt Institute. Mr. Iiatton never sang
better than he di6 this OCCASION and his peculiar
sye was universally appreciated As II
py ihe bs the ben coire introduced several Of the
c. ebrated old ss ngs Of Dibdin and some of the
piano iorte music on the great German CON-
poser hendelfsohn aid this way mingiing the
fonny" with the erious," was indeed very
pleasing. The Little Pat Man" which Mr. Hat
on sings with such wit and humor, was received
With great laughter, and the prelude fugue OF
he great MAESTRO was much admired. In the re-
paiDing pieces, which were interpreted with many
omc LEGAL illusions. remark, d also the french
hansonene lie pefh Saroyard, which Mr.. II. Gang
nth good accent and with excellent feeling We are
onvinced that this talented singer will have most
uccessful in country, for his entertain.
'ents the most amusing Of the hind We have ever
itnesscd.
TnE GERMAN MUSICAL BAND-A com any ~ artists
hose Instrumental fame has been highly eulos sed In
urope, arrived here last eveninF, and will appear
ais city.