The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-11

The atricai and Muucal
PARK THgATRE.-The comedy Of The School for
Scandal" presented the Park last evening" and
drew forth expressions of admiration from all who
witnessed It's performance 1t is rarely indeed that this
capital play IL we'll cast Il this occasion
Mr. H. Pacids personated Sir Peter Teaze; Mr.. Gilbert
performed the part Of Sir Oliver Surface; Mr. Barrett
play ed barIes Surface MIR. Clarke J0seph Surface
MIR. T. Placide, Moses and w. B. Chapman Crab
tree. Mrs Rose Telbin appeared as Lady Teazle,
while the remaining ns P
cide's Sir Peter as ell that gentlemans perform
are, perfect piece of acting, and he was sup.
made decided hit and Mr.. Gilbert. MIR Barrel &C
quilted himself creditably he does all that he under
takes respectfully. Mr. Clarke agreeably surprised SEQ
pat of Joseph Surface 1t believed BY many that
he would not succeed In the part but he did It we'll
his manner OF reading gave evidence that he had
studied the character attended his efforts
to do WELL The afterpiece for the evening was "
Nabob for an Hour" in which the Messrs Paode ap'
peared.
BowEnr THEArRx-The past week has been most
successful one At this house, more especially when 1t
is taken into confederation that 1t has been election
week, time when theatricals are almost Away
ecipsed by the stirring excitement Of party conten
tions. The very interesting entertainments and *
ceent acting which have nightly been have
however, had the effect of atracng full houses every
evening Time Tries All - :" Life, /" the New Or
leans Serenaders and Lola Montes," have been the
entertainments which has nightly been presented.
or Time Tries AM we have spoken fully, both as
regards the piece itself and the performers in 1t It
has been entirely successful in every respect Life"
toe has been equally successful What shall say Of
the harmonious New Orleans Serenaders? They have
delighted every o0e; and We are glad to see they are
to take their benefit this evening" will afford their
host Of admrersan opportunity of giving them sub
stantial token of their satisfaction with them The
bill they forth is first rate one; it consists OF
LIFE the farce Of Lola Montes,'' the concert
Of the rauaders and the grand historical drama OF
the " Destruction Of the Bastie." Such bill must
draw full house.
BRoApwAY TnEArRE.-The new tragedy Of Savile
of Haysted,n by White, author of the King Of the
Commons " was played last evening" for the first time
on the occasion Of Mr. Wallaok's benefit The play
treats of the stormy time Immediately preceding the
wars between King Charles the First and the PArlia
ment The plot lacks originality. and the two first
acts drag heavily the remainder possesses more of in
terest. II struck that Mr.. Wallack played more
than usually well in the part of John Savile. He
ably sustained by Mr. Dyott as Buckingham, and Miss
Walack as Lillian. The piece was played spirtedly,
and remarkably we'll received by the audience.
" Savile Of Haytted" will be repeated this evening,
with the cast; and the entertainments will con-
elude with the drama OFFS Don Cns de Bazan" MIR.
Forrest commences an engagement on Monday even
ing.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The high stand which this
euse has attained under the management of Mr.
Cbanfrau, has secured for it most respectable and
intelligent patronage, and as the enterprising young
manager takes to keep up continual succession
of novel and pleasing entertainments of the most ster
ling kind it will doubtless continue to be successful
as IL has heretofore BEEN Last evening" less than
four most popular pieces we're presented The first
piece Murrel the Land Pirate Of the Southwest"
1t is written by Mr. Burke who has very funny Yam
kee part in it, which he performed most cevery We
must not omit noticing the excellent acting Of r. J.
Jones as Richard, the deformed outlaw; it fine
piece Of acting Dawes, too, Murrel, was excel
he performances
night, Mr. Chanfrau will take benefit, and puts
forth most attractive bill The Campoeirs Ministries,
the Society Lbrary have offered their services for
the occasion, and will sing many of their best songs
appear and Chanrau himself an the excellent stock
company attached to the also be
hand the b no less tn Nw f0Vs liar
"Invsbe Prince" farceG in which Holland appears
and the drama Of the "Idiot Witness" concert by
the Campbell Mnstrsls, and Yankee extravaganza
Burrows THEArRE.-This delightful place Of amuse
nept was exceedingly well attended, last evening" by
an enlightened audience, who always congregate at
this central theatre to witness Mr.. Burton and hi.
clever stock company. When such pieces Is Dom
hey s. Son" and the Breach Of Promse,' are
played the same evening, they fail
to draw q crowded house MIR. Burton as Captain
Cuttle was very happy In his dro, oomicsl sailor
phrases which fairly made TIE nouse ring AGAIN win
and Miss ILL., we're, as usual very excellent, receiving
well merited applause from delighted audience Mr..
Meyer gave the cavatina Of Figaro in the Barber
Sevile,' with much effect and expression (; after
which, the entertainments concluded with the new
comedy, by Blackstone, called the Breach of Promise -
Mr. Burton's Ebenezer Sudden, old bachelor,
certainly piece of acting that cannot be surpass
ed and thought the audience, IL can Judge from
the immense applause. Mrs Trapper, marrying mo-
ther, taken by Mrs Vernon, was all that could be
imagined together with her three daughters Celesna
Matilda, and itadora taken by Miss Chapman, Mrs
ly the best thing have for long time, and
with the sterling acting of Mr. Burton and his talent
ed actresses who wishes to laugh at something
Qood should miss spending evening ct Burton's |
theatre if only to see this piece.
SANDS LENT AND Co.'S CIRcUs AND ARENA.-This |
will be the last opportunity the public can enjoy OF
this popular and magnificent establishment. Two
perfor will take place to-day, and cannot
nd to the half day holiday community
creation more rational entertaining than visit to
this splendid exhibition wherever they may go,
they must demand a reception equivalent to their
merits. Let every one see them to day.
TRYoS's Circus, BRoADwAY.-This is, by far, the
most attractive Of amusement in the city. Last
night, the display Of equeetriAnsm could not be
passed and seldom retired from place OF rational
amusemen more impressed than by the exsrsions of
the respec tive characters The deur athietiques,
Mcssrs. Philip and Julien Msrtinetti are incompara-
bes in fact all the interior arrangements rs well as
the entertain ments marked by good taste and ad
mirabls tact and judgment. N afternoon perform
ance usual s announced for day. full Of novelty
and attraction; and for the novelties in prep lration
week. the bills, and then judge for yourselves
CHRls1y's MrNsrRELs will, this day. give their usual
afternoon, well as evening concert. Their singing
is az elegant ever and they continually perpe
tratng the oldest kind of puns, conundrums, all
kinds OF joculares Their dancing Is the perfection
of burlcque elegance AID their whole
such becomes the great fame Of the great hrsty
MiDstrels.
WiLsoN's ESTERrAiSMESTs, SruyvrsASr Institute
AT every successive appearance which this mint
table deueator of Scottish miustrelsy has made since
his arrival in this city he has been hailed by larger
and fashionable assemblage of our citizens
Last night there was an entirely new and varied Sc
lection Of his most pleasing and popular songs, and
the cordial and rapturous reception which they eli
CITED crcdtabe to the taste and dscrmi
of the audience must have been fatterng to the
feelings Of the great sntrepreneW himself Where ali
done Admiralty 1t Is needless TO particulariss
Many have attempted to rival Mr. Wilson in this Pc
culisr line but they have almost all failed Of success
Indeed no one that We heard could render the
touching psthoe, the unsophistcatcd simplicity, and
the natural descriptions of Scottish lyrical poetry
with the same truthfulness and irresit influence
oxer tina fe,HnUs