The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-17

rious performances went or The FIRST piece played,
was the opera of Cinderella with Miss Taylor the
charming Cinderella herself; Mr. Dunn as the Prince
Dandni, MIR. Warden; Stevens the worthy old POM
polino. These performers all did remarkably WELL in
deed. Miss Taylor's execution Of the really difficult
music in her part showed that beauty Of voice in her
is also accompanied with scientific knowledge Of
music. Seldom, indeed, has an actress acquired so
Of time Miss T. has and 1t is that kind of popular
ity which will last, too it is founded merit
Mrs Phillips and Miss Barber played the parts of the
sbrewish sisters, with much vivacity and humor Ste
veDs Pompolno was excellent; MIR. s. is certainly a
most versatile and excellent actor and is most valua
Bile member Of the company, both as actor and stage
parts OF the Prince and Dandini, very cevery, much
more so than We thought they would Altogether the
opera went off in excellent style, and every
well satisfied. The grand drama of I" Nick Of the
Woods" concluded the performances This is very
favorite drama, and always well received. Tonight
Cinderella" will be repeated with the cast At
ter 1t, the ballet Of La Fleur de Champ" will be pro-
duced, and Miss Julia Turnbull and Mr.. q. w. Smith
viii take the principal parts All the unpleasant feel
ipgs which were unfortunately displayed the other
evening" on the occasion of these performers appear
ance have subsided and all will now go merry as
conclude the performances.
NIBLo's THEATRE, Aston PLAcE.-If the legitimate
drama have no restingpace in England and if opera
and ballet be the only drawing attractions all the
continent of Europe, it is consolation to us to
find that poor Shakespeare like every other exile fndsa
refuge and home in glorious America, and may here
laugh to scorn like every other victim of oppression,
the puny attempts Of his prosecutors, and the bad
taste OF those who incapable of approaching his
beauties. "The Merry Wives of Windsor
peated here last night, for THEY'VE scarcely cacu-
late the number of times-and to judge from the
ray of beauty and fashion which crowded the house
last night every successive representation of this
beautiful comedy appears more attractive thar the pre-
ceding one, and to be witnessed by larger and more
ashionabe audience. Having frequently expressed
our opinion on the relative merits Of the performers
Eno compose the admirable cast Of this piece at Nib
los II Is unnecessary to say more than that the
dy went of most brilliantly. VandenhoG, Hackett, and
Mics X. Telbin, drew down loud and prolonged APP
plause and the subordinate parts sustained very
creditably. If however we might venture to hint
fault or hesitate dislike We would suggest the propre-
OF introducing greater variety in the performances
at TINS establishment for 1t is quite possible to have
surfeit OF even good thing and the old proverb of
too much of good thing" &C., is applicable to
one of Shakspere's faithful deneations Of character
and Of nature with regard to the mental Appetite
continual feast of turtle and venison would be to
the grosser cravings OF our nature. We may howe
yer, express only our own feelings and judgment on
this desire for greater variety and indeed 1t would
pear if crowded houses and fashionable audie noes
be the test by which the matter is to be decided.
NATIONAL THEATRE "A numerous and fashionable
audience filed this beautiful house last evening
Those who say thearicals declining, had better
visit this establishment once, and satisfy themselves
that here, at least they fourishng in full vgor.
Last night, Mr. j. r. Scott appeared in his favorite
character of Rolla, in the tragedy of Pizarro" Mr.
Scott has achieved for himself name aud reputation
as powerful tragedian of the most eminent rank
Shortly after his return from Europe (where his
cess was great) he was unfortunately seized with a
hoarseness and difficulty about his voice which, of
course, somewhat detracted from his acting Rest,
however, has completely and permanently restored
him and he acted nd spoke better than at the
present time. His performance of Rolla the noble
Peruvian was most elegant piece of acting and elicit
ted great applause. We have seen al audien
more universally satisfied than was that at the Ma
tonal last evening The other parts were also well
sustained and the other pieces went off with much
ecia To- night, two most laughable farces and an in
terestng drama will be played In the farces Mr.
Burke, who has already become an immense favorite
with the audience, will take the principal parts Mr.
Burke is a most excellent comedian; no unknown
actor is he his long and successful career in New
York has gained him hundreds and hundreds of
friends, and with his really comical talents he will
retain the favor Of the public long as he is on the
stage Mr. Scott viii also appear as Michael, in the
part admirably. The house will doubtless be filed
when such an inviting bill is set forth.
BURROWS THEATRE.-'' Dombey and Som, was per-
formed here with additional strength last evening
and with array of talent which was most udicous.
y cast and which made the of this DO.
pular drama highly effective The house was full and
evinced, by frequent applause just appreciation of
the admirable manner in which the piece was got out
Mr. Burton, as Captain Cutie, displayed the quail
ties Of the jolly tar, with all his buntness honesty
benevolence and originality, so as to draw down
peated bursts Of applause. Indeed, he is hest in
himself. MIR. Brougham, as Major Joe Bagstock was
rich in the extreme, and kept the house convuised
with laughter throughout his performance Mrs
Skewton, by Mrs. Vernon was sustained with much
comcabity and she was repeatedly applauded in the
course Of the performance The entire cast acquitted
themselves in highly creditabe manner; and the
style in which the drama has been got out in point
high professional talent and scenic display reflects
the highest credit upon the enterprzing management
OF this popular place of evening recreation. The
tertainment passed oil most creditabiy; and Dombey
and Son. 1T VIII he seen on reference to the bills of
the day, will be repeated this evening. The house
will be crowded to excess
CASTLE GARDEs.-1he benefit of Mr.. Holland, which
took place last evening well attended by his nume-
rous friends and the admirers of his excellent comca
bility. This evening, the harmonious band engaged
at this establishment will play several of the most ad.
mired and popular airs-some from Strauss, whose
waltzes and quadrilles delightful; others from
the most celebrated Scotch composers; and lastly a
selection of the most plantve and touching Irish meo
dies, which will be executed with exquisite musical
science and the greatest precision and harmony II
the purest air the inhang Of which give strength
to the debtaed, and the sweetest tones of instru-
me ntal music which is always sure to give an inspir
ting action to the mind do not draw large audiences
to Castle Garden, we will be much surprised.
BANvARD's PAvoRAMA-The Missouri and NTissis-
sipp rivers becoming familiar to our citizens as
our own North and East Rivers, admirably are they
dehneatei in the splendid panorama of them which
MIR. Barnard the talented artist and proprietor has
been exhibiting so successfully for so many months
IN TINS CITY, Vsiters however still flock in thick
as ever, and we de not wonder; for it is truly
splendid exhibition, and worthy of visit from every
one.
MELoDEor.- The Virginia Serenadcrs are proceed
ing finely with their concerts at this excellent house
The promptress and celebrity with which the perform
ances succeed another lis most agreeable AZURE
In The management Of the Meodeon. Every thing is
over by ten O'Clock: tnya families are not detail ned
until an unreasonable hCor. This is a vast improve
ent as long intervals between are very
tedious particularly these hot evenings
CAMPBrIL's MINsrRELs, at the Society Library are
carrying everything before them. The TASTY manner
In which they give their beautiful songs duos SC,
her witticms ds ncing, &c, all first rate nd in
TACT they are most accomplished and perfect band
Of fingers.
GENERAL TAyLoE's MEXICAN CAMPAIGN, as shown
In sherman and Towsey's Mammoth Panorama is a
most perfect thing OF its kind The movements of
the army. from Corpus Christi to Monterey are all
delineaied with spirit and accuracy Those who have
any curiosity to see the manner in which our gallant
soldiers forced their way through Mexico un.
der Old Geek can see il all deli neated here with the
rrehte't truth. Every American citizen ought to
visit IT,.