The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-31

tinue attract and delight the public at the above
theatre Their performances last evening were re-
production of the pieces brought out on Saturday
This Is the last week of their remaining in our city, and
an opportunity is afforded of seeing them now which
may not be presented again. The auxiliary pieces
were highly enter tanning. The "Hasty Conclusion"
however does afford Mr. Bass the opportu nifty
of displaying his powers which other pieces do
His costume, and especially the hoary wig ana snow
whskers somewhat pitiful. The piece itself Is
quite ediOee and pretending to be both pathetic ana
comica is neither the other, but halfway To-
wards both, and q good way of from either
BowERY THEArRE.-It were, indeed, vain endss-
to attempt giving any person who was not
ON evening, the fantest idea OF the entnu-
sastic the rapturous applause with which the inim-
able Scott being received at the Bowery theatre.
One peal of cheering and huzzaing succeeded another
during the performance of the whole OF the Tragedy OF
Damon and Pythias,'' with scarcely moments in
Permission This extraordinary enthusiasm pervaded
the whole audience The pit, the boxes, the gallery
tho whole house - and every available space was
crowded to sudo,ation. All joined simultaneously in
the loudest and most tremendous paudits at every
movement which Mr. Scott made during the whole re-
Yet he eminently deserves 1t all Than
his persOnation of Damonthe principal character IN
the above named tragedy nothing could be more
natural striking, more perfect. He possesses by
all the sscntal qualities Of the dramatist and
education and practice have developed and polished
them. Though powerfully athletic, possessing great
physical strength, he can affect the strongest passion
without forgetting for moment that he Is man, and
that it is human actions he is cndeavorng to per-
senate. Thus it may be said Of him, in the words Of
the imm ortal Shakespeare (and we are aware 1t Is
praise of the highest orde that he holds the mirror
up to nature, while he never ocrsteps her modesty
Mr. Clarke also who represented "Pythiasn acquitted
himself with considerable cleverness elected much
applause Mrs Phillips personated the character OF
Calanthe," Pythias betrothed, with consummate
ability. Being pretty model of n woman, possessing
much beauty, and having clear, sweet, tremulous
voice, with very graceful information and general
bearing her of regret and des
pair make u very strong impression upon the audience.
With such ACCOMPLISHED performers, rendering highly
interesting and touching tragedy, we did not wonder
that soon as the curtain fell Mt the conclusion OF the
last the stage strewn with bouquets which the
ladies, in their enthusiasm threw from the private
boxes and Mr. Scott was thu nderousy encored There
subsequently comedy and extravaga IA each OF
which gave unbounded delight On this evening will
be represented the celebrated tragedy of Macbeth"
in which Mr. Scott will again exhibit his powerful his
tronic Abilities in personsting that extraordinary pei
sonage.
CHATHAM THEArRE.-The house was crowded again
evening" and the utmost hilarty and satisfaction
prevailed among the audience. The charming little
farce Of the Loan of a Lover" the second piece
This farceis especial favorite Of We remem-
Dor long time ago what it had at the Park, with
the little Keeleys Peter and Gertrude The perform
Of it last evening would compare very favoraby
with the way 1t produced them for Miss Walters
and Winans were inmitabe, the one as tho innoceht
and notwithstanding Gertrude, the other as the
stolid and laconc Peter Miss Walters sung the little
songs admirably, and was much applauded; Winans
was capital. One could scarcely believe that Joethe
Joe Of Catharne markct-and Peter were one and the
same individual. Tonight comes of Chanfrau's COM
pmcntary benefit. We expect to see great house,
as besides the great attraction Of the beneciarys per-
formance Nose he will also show that the bhoy OF
New York not the only part he can fill to perfecton
but will give sample of the Spanish bhoy the gal
lant reckless generous Don Caesar de Bazan, which
will be played the last piece Misses Roberts and
Phillips and Messrs. Nicknson, Conover, Levere. Ar
mold Clark and Henry have also volunteered and will
al appear in the new comic drama of Lavater or the
Physognomistn The very numerous list Of highly
spectacle citizens who have got up this merited
pment to the iudomitable Nose will, we doubt not be
fully gratfied by seeing an audience collected this
evening that will be really and truly tremendous one
CHRnry's MISUNDERSTANDING more can be said Of
these gentry than what have often repeated viz
that they listened to nightly by crowded audiences
The current Of their success rolls on smoothly and
evenly, and they now acknowledged by all to be
the very elite Of Ethiopian singers Let all go and hear
them.
viz. at and tx PM. An excellent arrangement. as
many families can go in the day time but not after
dark There rumors of the early departure of Ban
ward and his panorama for Europe let allow it
to go unseen. They will always regret it fthey do.
MELoDEor.-This house goes on swimmingly; the
Virginia Mnstres have hosts Of admirers and justly
too, as they are capital singers.
PALMo's OrERA HousE-The tableaur here are varied
every evening. and Nose and his adventures among
the model artists, form attractive features.
CONCERT HALL, at Newark, N. j.. is doing quite a
business in the theatrical way understand Tonight
Mr.. and Mrs Stephens take benefit there, and quite
an interesting bin is set forth.
BASxER's TROUPE OF SABLE BRornERs doing
well at Boston. The Boston Courier speaks in the
highest terms of their performances as Ethiopian Min
strels.
The Aston House Opera Company at present per-
forming in Boston, and are elicting considerable APP
plause.
MIR. Collins the celebrated personatcr of Irish cha
raoter still continues in the city aud nightly
attracting thousands
Mr. and Mrs walfack are performing with unwont-
ed success in Baltimore. They have now been there
for several weeks aud the interest which they have
cited in favor of the drama IL not in the slightest d.
FINISHING
Mr. Lynne is also in Baltimore, and is being very be
rally patronized.
Mr. Booth the-celebrated tragedian continues in the
same city, and is nightly attracting thousands. His
personation Of some of Shakspcares most distinguish
ed characters, has given considerable delight and
greatly improved his reputation.
The Orphcan Family still continue their attractive
performance at New Orleans and are becoming great
favorites in that city.
| Mr. Clarke and Mr.. Greerson are performing in New
Orleans also, and are being warmly patronized.
| Mrs. Popo and Miss Fanny Deering continue in the
same city, and are still attracting thousands.
MIR @. Holman and Mr.. Kelly are delighting the
people of Philadelphia.
MIR Mark and Mr.. Henkins performing with much
success in the same city.
MIR Jameson and Miss Logan are performi ng In Gin
oinnati with brilliant success.
| Mrs Bounce continues to give much delight in the
same city.
| OPERA AND BALLEr.-We understand that Mr. Ham
bln for his theatre and Mr. Fry for tho Italian Opera.
negotiating for the services of Miss haywood If
ballet and tho opera could be combined proper
scale, they would undoubtedly have great run.
| Fanny Kemble Butler arrived in the Ibernia An
English paper states that Mrs Butler the last of
series of lectures Shakespeare, at the Collegiate In
stitution Liverpool, the 18th inst. Her readings
have attracted full and fashionable audiences and
given great delight there in London She starts
Immediately for the United States, where she will ap
pear with Mr.. Macready."
The French company. Of the Theatre d Orleans, at
New Orleans closed their season, the 10th inst 1t
Is said that Mr. Davis their able reengaged
the greatest part of his actors who said to be of
the first style. We will have opportunity
of judging ourselves for it is certain that the bcs
of them will shortly arrive in New York, where they
engaged by Nblo and where they will play the opera,
comique, and vaudevcs. The celebrated ehanteuses,