The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-12
Theatrical and Musical.

ps.r when the ballet OF Esmerslds was repeated for
the twentieth time, sud received with the usual
demonstrations Of applause. The fair be nehciary ap
psared to be inspired with unusual powers and before
f the Est houses Of the season. she performed
the part allotted to her with the agility Of superior
ceL-Bce in her profession Madame Bishop, on this
&C, ssion, dir tipguthed bereif by most excellent
performer Of her Marseaise," in the admira-
bic c, Ii from the French revolution, entitled the
Bsrrcades - She encored, aud rs usual received
with all the usual marks OF appreciation The uniform
Of ofhcer OF the National Guard In which Madame
b. APPEAR, and the baIrcade scene, which ID intro
dtctd Is capital conception ana Is duly rewarded
Tie petite comedy Of the Follies Of Night" was
again perorm-d evening and met with the
which it deserved IL is certainly piece deserving OF
success and We doubt not that every one who wit
pss.s IT, will seek second interview with the talent
ed performers who appear in this camedy me Park
doubted ma ntain old and legitimate position
BowEsy THEArRE-We glad to see we'll filed
hue last evening as it for the benefit of Mr. WAL
dron the treasurer no is most popular and gentle
manly person, and whose official duties are both ardn
Gus and responsible. The grand equestrian drama OF
| Rookwoodn was performed, and never did it go off
better Browne and his beautiful ANIMAL Gszele, were
in fine trim, and mt through their parts admirably
NJ Scott, as the Old Sexton, is very excellent and
in several bis acting truly great where for
instance amid the ambitious scheme she Is forming
| regarding the coveted estate, the ever.r.curring
b, auIiuy done by him. Miss Taylor looks well rs
the Gp,y girl, and H. Hall, the wrOnged heir acted
the scenery In this piece IL very eiIsctive ana never
has beautiful been than the oas
which coses the act OF the piece, where Tupn
escapes up the noun aims and 10 seen riding at full
gallop amidst the rocky eminenc MIR. Dunn per-
ioIn the part OF the creduious Tom King TurPins
ard companion, and in the If the piece
sung the song of Let the toast be dear woman with
much effect Winans in the comic part, was, as usual
the most comical fellow imaginable The dancing of
Siguora Cocca and Sgnor Neri and the farce OF the
Two B'Hoys,n concluded the evenings performances
and the audience separated, welt pleased with their
m u. ROOkWOO1'
again, and the successful ballet OF the Abduction of
Nina" in which Ciocca and Ner, and q W. Smith
dance, will aho be played A hveiy farce VIII con-
clude.
BRoApwAy THEArRE-FrRsr NrcHr OF THE OPERA
The brilliant reception which greeted the appearance
Of the Seguin troupe, last night, exhibited conclusive
evidence that the strong current of popularity which
has uninterruptedly flowed in their favor from the
earlier moments of their professional appearance
amongst u.s. still ret aims its course unchanged; and,
from the mag nfcent appearance Of the house last
night, unchaDg cable in It's direction Inc 1pular
opera Of the Bone GRIP selected tor the oc-
casoH, in which they were ably assisted by Mrs Phil'
lips and sherwood, and Messrs w. IL Reeves, LIE ach,
and Holman. OF the music Of the opera, the pubic
have had full experience in the many charms with
which it abounds but the exec uon, reaching it
did last night, with full and effective orchestra, and
the words rendered in our own vernacular reemed to
add charm the whole OF the passabe attrac
uon. MIR. Reeves, "a singer and dramatic artist,
the tenor this occasion and upon every oppor-
| tuny displayed the admirable quality OF his voice,
ano highly cultivated style his sne orsan whose ma
lura range is peculiarly extensive and true in tone,
and the commaD dhe judicously mai ntsins it,
abes him to convey the sentiments OF the composer
with decided effect. We consider Mr.. Reeves a most
scie ntitc Interpreter of the lyrical drama OF the
gums, We have nothing to add to their generally &C
kpowtdged excellencie They were both greeted with
the plaudits Of crowded house and revived the
impression OF their earliest appearance The
Other vocalsts engaged this occasion added to the
general efficiency OF the company, and the whole is
composed Of such cast Of performers as must CON-
mand the most brilliant The opera will
be performed this evening" when, We are assured
equally brilliant audience will he proprie
tor for his determination TO merit II not command
success
NATIONAL THrArRE.-The house crowded last
evening with most respectable audience, and the
rious performances gave the greatest satisfaction
Crossing the Lne'' was the first piece and Mr. Cart
Itch as Wouverman Won Broom, highly successful;
indeed this engagement thus far has bee
most satisfactory in its results and trust shall
zee much of him at the National The new burlesque
Of MIR. McGreedy," followed. Though this piece is a
little sharp in its satire, it is undoubtedly of
the best burlesques got Chanfraus limitations
in Hamlet, Captain Cutie, Jesse Rural &c. aston
ithingly correct. The scene from Hamlet, rather
the buresque OF it, 10 one of the admir- bic imi-
1t seems as If the true and vertable Captain Edard
had taken a walk to Chatham Sousre and was on the
National stage. The Offering OF the security to the
agedian is admirably DONE and the rest OF the
limitations. We must say that MIR Burke has shown
bmself q most ready and witty writer, and trust
Il at, having thus ia bly, he will fur
something more to the National in the way of bur-
lesQue ne famous sttrlts ana Nlseries' cOncu
ded the evenings performances. This piece must be
withdrawn after this week therefore let one who
has not seen 1t, omit doing SO Immediately To night
the tame bill will be repeated.
Burrows THEATRE In our previous notices of the
piece entitled !" New York in Slices" which has re
Gently been produced at this much favored establish
ment, we spoke from what we saw, not having wit
messed the whole Of it, Last evening, however, we sat
it out and whilst admire the faithfulness with
which life in New York is represented AMI the excel.
lence with which the several characters deneated
We can not help condemning most strcnousy, the
thor for introducing into his piece
OF the press Of New York, low intriguing scoundrel
whose sole aim appears be to levy contributions
We certainly have yet to learn that any respec
representative OF the press proper would engage in
such dirty business as extorting money in his profe
sional capacity; and We must ray that, had seen
tbis piece in all its parts its first represe
should have condemned it in toto for that alone If
the author does not know the press of New York su
GENTLY to treat it with becoming respect, he must
be made acquainted with it. lie, however, shows
his ignorance in this respect; and when he next at
t.mp's the production OF an original DRAMA he had
better be certain that he treads foundation
lis mystery to us that MIR. Burton, who so well
knows the reputation Of the principal papers this
city, would tolerate such character the which
We have aludedto. As far as enabled to judge,
should pronounce the character referred to u libel
the press of New York and as the ma sger
becomes satisfied of the fact he will either it, or
aboish 1t entirely.
NIBLo's AsroR Place THEArRE.--Shakspeare's ira
gedy of "Kipg Lear is picture of human life, hu
man villsny, royal suffering, and spe ndd misery APP
pslngly faithful and true; and Mr.. Macreadys repre-
sentation Of King Lear is also natural true and
real as to be almost painfully affecting and moving
Indeed, If could find in our hearts to blame-where
there Is much to praise and admretho only blame
We coaId find it just to besow this great produc
ton of Mr. hacready, would be. anything that the
picture Is too true to nature It's vivid and
| striking, its shadows too deep and too sombre We
have seen many limitations of this great performer,
some Of them magnificent, as copies, and almost fac
simhes OF the Originate but after all, we have
nothing like original uch was " laut
night, at Niblo's Time will permit our besto wing
lengthy criticism upon Mr. Macread's King Lear
and ss It'll to be repeated by desire, Friday night
will it be necessary Those who have but copies
and have great specimen Of great art
skill in the original would do well to avail themselves
Of opportunity, brief and rrevocabe. Kent Clos.
fera nd ad laat -pio