The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-20
Theatrical and Musical.

hgh place In the estimation OF the puDnc ana the
public appreciate the endeavors of the proprietor o.
the establishment in putting upon the stage entertain
ments Of SO high character. Madame Anna Bishop
ppeared again last evening in La Sfogato" piece
which gives her the opportunity of introducing
raj u her most exquisite performances The execution
Of several of her airs Of such character last eve
ming call repetition, and the fair songstress
scceded to the demand by producing again the de-
lightful melodies. MIR. Chapman, as Hezekish Whit
tie was as comcal as ever-he VAS indeed irresstiby
droll; while MIR. Dawson, the xquisits Mr. Frede-
rick Fitzcodfsh Tiptop afforded considerable amuse
ment to the large audience present on the occasion
Mr. Walcot, Mr.. Starr Hunter the enterprisng ma
mayer, was fully up in his part as, In fact, were all
who participated in the enactment OF La Sfogato"
In the early part Of the evening the farce OF the
house, Dawson, and Chapman, as well as Miss Rose
TelbiD, Mrs Dyott and Miss Graham appeared to the
very best advantage. The Monplaisrs made another
appearance in their favorite ballet Of Esmeralda"
which received, we'll as Madame Bishops sing
ing, with cheers and bouquets. The dramatic repre-
sensations at this house all partake OF the high cha
acter which ought to mark the performances the
public stage. There is condescsnding to low de-
vices to surfet audiences with vulgar and extravagan
scenes. All is unobjectonabe and respectable upon
the stage and all the represe are hailed with
unqualified appreciation by those who witness them
The burlesques which are introduced, are of legti
mate, though amusing character; and while offensive
caricatures avoided many points of real sgnih-
canoe and true wit made, and that with effect
which tells Nothi pg be lost by this The
manager who caters for the public taste In dramatic
affairs like the publican who supplies our more corpo
but serve up respectable dishes.
BowERY THEArRE.-The patriotic style Of drama is
always to be popular with the many even If only
filled with clap-trsp sentiments and bombastic Ian
guage but too frequently the with the majority
of nj eces of this kind which produced but, when
piece like Putnam" is brought forward, combining,
as 1t does most interesting story-founded actual
historical events, excellent language, great variety
of character beautiful scenery, and, though last not
least the wonderful equestrian feats, which are such
That g Putnam, should be the immens favorite it is
The acting of j. NJ Scott, Tilton, Winans, N b.
Clarke, JORDAN, j. Dunn, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs Suther-
land not forgetting Mr.. Brown, the splendid eques-
trian and excellent actor, all tend to make the piece
go of with much eciat. The dancing of Ciocca and
Neri, and the extravaganza OF "Fortuno, were the
a most favorite piece. Miss Taylor as the fortunate
young wanderer looks most charming and acts in the
director his benefit The billhe presents frst
one, consisting of Putnam, dancing by Signora
Cio0cs, Signor Neri and Mr. Smith, ana the osauti-
BROADWAY THEArRE-A vast amount of abstract
entertainment was announced, and admirably per-
formed at this theatre last night including comedy
both dramatic and operatc In the former the farce
Of the Omnibus" admirably represented, gave full
scope to the characters to whom have heretofore
assigned the merit fully due to their respective ident
cations To the comic opera as popular as it is Pc
paid that Difference to the distinguished merits of
the Seguin nonpe which embraces range of musical
talent Of rare combination, amongst whom may be
enumerated Mr. and Mrs Seguin, Messrs Reeves and
Leach, and q chorus Of no insiderable merit. The
gem of the evening, however, shAed most brilliantly
in the judcious selection of the second act of the
Bohemian Girl which seems to derive, BY every re-
petition, q further accession OF popularity. The
music, familiar as household language, loses none
sf its charms by repetition. Attractive and familiar
it must long continue to attract attention, when
placed in the hands Of such accomplished artists
compose the talented company now so sue
cessfuIy performing at the Broadway. The
tertainments concluded with that applause
justly due to the merits of the respective perform
ers. We hope not premature in announcing
the approach of the first benefit of Col Mann, in the
ensuing week-perhaps on Thursday next. If public
1t ought TO be cordially. universally and literally
ercised towards him, who not only sacrificed the cap
tai ne has long and h i0r me
the city establishment in architectural beauty and
symmetry, externally ss well as internally Of unsur-
passed magnifcence. For this evening" the Daugh-
ter of the Regiment is announced in the English
language; no slight recommendation to those who pre-
fer that universally inteligbe medium to the French
jargon of the g File du Regiment"
NATIONAL THEArRE.-Ivanhoe, with all its beautiful
scenery, splendid dresses, fine armor, and the ex-
cellent acting Of Chanfrau, Cartlitch, C. Burke,
Stark, Pardey, &C continue to please the audiences
amazingly, and piece Of high merit 1t will always
be welcome, whenever it may be presented. Mr.
Palmer's acting Robin Hood the yeoman, is ex-
ceent Mr. p is verv treat favorite at the Matt
he works hard, and is always well prepared with the
parts he is cast in all of which he enacts judi
cously. Mr.. Herbert too, very great favorite he
Is most excellent comic actor and in what we be-
lieve is technically termed the making up" or
has been a successful card for the manager and will
probably have long run. The burlesque Of "Mr.
Mscgreedy" and the famous mysteries and Mise
ries," concluded the evenings amusement The
" Mysteries and Miseries," will not be played after
this week. or rather after this and evening
and If any have not yet 1t, let them not omit
going as 1t is drama that ought to be- seen by all
The burlesque goes of nightly, with shouts Of ap-
plause. Cha ufraus limitations are most surprising
For to- nights bill refer to list of nts
Burrows, CHAMBERS SrREEr.-The beautiful and
classic drama of Dombey and Son." of which, and
the actors in which, have frequently spoken so
highly Gas well of other pieces and tors years
pastD with unbought and unthanked warmth and
ardor was performed again last night with undated
skill and effect, and undminished applause and ad.
miration. The Slices" followed ephemeral piece
OF no merit whatever to the dramatical compost.
ton, but Of much merit as far relates the per-
formers and the scenery AS to the character which
extortonate character enough has already been said
and we will say more about 1t. Actors have right
they please, to misrepressnt and abuse that class Of
gentlemen to whose writings and criticisms they
much II not half their fame and fortune. That
there are some lowlived, base, ignorant and venal
persons hanging about the press we make no doubt
but we reporters in are not such as thew
represented in this character. We thought from
the rst that 1t not worth while for the corps of
which is not character or represen tation but simple
act of meapness, performed by who is made to
present newspaper. To say the least Of It, this was
wrong; for If such acts performed by any news
paper, this were too trihpg a mode to expose them,
ard If not 1t was malicious falsiy and invention,
rejecting ungenerousy and unjustly upon a class Of
men, who generally are honor aud ornament to
the community But, we understand Mr.. Burton
disclaims any such intentions; If 80, he ought to
take eptir ely out of the way any evidence of such
kind intentions He ought to know that there is
point about the body of man, very delicate and very
touchy, called the point Of honor, and some high
minded, high.spirited, and honorable young men
have been roughly handled this touchy point
We do think some respect is due to the feel
ings of gentlemen and scholars and that they should
not be untruly painted before the eyes of the
public, as base, mean and unworthy class of patry
beggars. We cannot speak for every journal Of this
city but for the Herald say. there exists no
establishment iu the world conducted with more honor
mere bsrality, more correctness If the proprietor
knew Of any one In his establishment guilty Of con-
duct opposed to the pure honor and rectitude which
distinguishes its management, We know he would i'm
mediately discharge him from his employ rs we know
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