The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-20
wheairical and musical

BowERY THEArRE.-We have, of late, frequently
ossd the attention of readers to the very great
Effected In every department. of this theatre
under the able direction of MIR Hamblu, who, in the
brief space Of time which has elapsed since he has
sumed the management, has worked entire revolu
ton in every Of the word This theatre now pre-
sens of the most obaste and beautiful Of
interior decoration have seen In this CITY The
performances embracing opera and ballet Of the very
highest order Of e.c.lence psrormed as they are BY
cd troupe Of auxaries aided by the fascinating dan
sswse Miss Julia Turnbu Of the highest order Of
past been promising this grand combnstion out until
the return of Mr. Hsmolin to the anagemept, these
ioice therefore ind that bis bsrsty spirit and on
terprise In this respect, richly rewarded and
that, under his management the Bowery theatre has
which for many years 1t held while the name Of Mr.
Hambn stood As now, ct the head Of the bills. The
drama Of the Rakes Progress" played last night
to most brilliantly fashionable audience aud to be
repeated this evening"
CHATHAM THEArRE.-Ths "Yourg Scamp" and the
drama Of "Woman," wore the frst pieces performed
here last night. The "Youug Scamp Is q very funny
farce and was capitally acted, Miss DENIM Joseph,
making perfect young scamp Of herself The domes-
tic drama Of "womsn," followed. This piece We be-
lisve, Is founded on one OF Crabbe's Tales Of the
Hall; ct al events it Is very similar in story It, 1t
rather too melo-dranatic for nature and somewha
high wrought in language and events still 1t is quite
interesting piece and Mrs 9 Jonesf Is Rachel Rylsnd
acted very fo.eoy In the last scenes ahs vas especial
was sxcellsnt New York 1t Is" went OF with all
the eclat which attends the dopgs and sayings ths
Nose and he deserves thanks the play going
munity for having thus originated an entirely new
species Of character 80 different from the hacknisd
Of the usual arces Of the day 1t one Of those
hits which 1t once places actor on high ground;
Chsnfrsu has struck the right venhe tbs great orr
fnrd fUnf oh xy1l In
but none, We predict, can ever come near Chan
frau in his nimitsble representation Of the gallant
Chatham and see him. There overlooking house
Last evening" all the tickets sold early hour
Tonight the same bill 10 repeated
CHRIsrr's MIssrnrL.-The halls that have for the
Last seven months rung nightly with the applause OF
large and fashionable audiences the
Chrls,: ipi@.nis band are nov silent and deserted
and We shall not have the pleasure Of hearing them
again there, until the LIST May, they will recon-
with oubled attractions Until thu. time the
Hall quired for other purposes by the Mechanics and
rrsds smens Society To night and every evening this
Washington The success that has attended
thsm in New York, WILL We are sure, not be wanting in
Brooklyn.
SOUTHERN HARMoNIsrs-The remarkably talented
eainsDg for them snvabls notorety Taey perform
this evening ut Minerva Rooms and will doubtless have
atucccssful career.
MELoDkoN.-The Virgins minstrels, and the clever
set Of male and femss singers at this gente
psce OF smusemsrt, make visit to 1t pleasant affair
White the proprietor Of the establishment is deter
mined to keep the character of the place up to the
mark, ana he will do it, too.
BRoADwAr ODEoN The Pygmslion statuary has
proved great card here, and the proprietor must b.
making fortunes from It.
SABLE BhorHERs This evening, Mr.. E. Smith tn.
basso Of the gany takes be nsh which occasion
variety OF stractens independent Of the performances
in the Ethiopian style, win be presented Miss Msrins
and Mr.. g. A. HoYt the well known and popular blind
Fingers, and also the Qu.rsstte association, the Phi
lomeeans have volunteered their asstanoe So sltoge
ther there will be delightful and Con-
venton Hall stands fair chance Of being crowded TO-
night