The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-08

ire last evening surprised at seeing seat
hlled and many persons peepng in at the box doors
The tragic play of " Metamora" commenced the per-
formances. in which Mr. Forrest as the chief of the
Wampanoag read and acted the character the very
life He seems to gain in public favor at visit to
TINS city, as Immense houses prove no doubt these
large audiences attracted by bis great hstronic
fame Dyott in the character Of Walter the lover of
Ocesna, was very happy as was also MIR. Frsderlcks,
mora was well perforated by Miss Wallack, and every
ether character in the piece ably sustained by the
stock company. The farce OF the Elton Boy" con-
cluded the entertainments and Miss Dickinson played
the parts ofFanpy rera ctory young lady, and Tom
regular rattler. with great comic ability Forrest
will appear Spartacus this evening, when,
doubt he will he chesred by another crowded house
All the properties Of this piece well arranged, and
the scenery is imposing and beautiful Go early, If
you wish to get Seats
BowERy THEATRE-Ths is the season Of benefits
at this establishment, for the various performers
who have during the amused well the thou
sands Of visitors to this well managed house We
glad to that their appeals to the public have been
met with promptness, and their benefits have all bee
good ones That of Mrs. Sutherland, last evening"
was very well attended, and this favorte actress
most handsomely received The performances con-
the first act Of Fra Diavolo" and the nautical drama
of the Pilot of the German Ocean The very laugh
on Mrs Waicot a. Poll the Petit 1t is mo amusing
comedy, and was acted in good style. Winans was
very comcal as the Gardener, and Jordan the DAN
cling Master, created much fun. Mrs. Phillips
Nina, too, was much applauded she is capital ac-
tress and q good singer. Mrs Sutherland also acted
throat which prevented her Showing to as much ad-
vantage as she usually does The plot of this comedy
mistakes The last scene, where the Dancing Master
meets the Nun, in the dark garden, was most ludi
crous one and the mistakes brought about by Poll,
caused much mrth and amusement The opera Of
Fra Diavolo or rather the first act of it, followed
and both it and the drama of the Pilot of the Ger
to the Bowery is very effective and the excellent
ner in which the whole establishment is managed
fleets credit on all concerned The Bowery is truly a
most excellent house, and those who visit 1t sure
of receiving the full value of their money in sterling
amusement Drama comedy, opera, all on one night,
pieces, is certainly enough for evening Such
the nature Of the performances last night and an
equal variety is given every evening. Tonight, MIR.
Tilton very excellent actor, takes benefit, and
excellent bill is announced for the particulars of
which, we refer to our list of amusements.
CHANFRAu's NATIONAL THEATRE, FORMERLY CHAT
HAMA new local drama, full of incidents Of every
days occurrence, sustained by talent Of ordinary
character, in which Mr. Chanfrau, Frank Hennock,
bears, and bears with peculiar tact, distinguished
and prominent character forms the attractive feature
of this beautiful establishment which last night
ton and other arrangements of the house, would
have been exceedingly inconvenent. The house pre-
Of s
OF the entertainment) capable Of realizing the
numerous and interesting details of piece that, for
one moment, never flags in thrilling incidents and
most extraordinary, though not unnatural, occur
rences ndivduazing actors not the exact duty of
crtic the general delight rs testified last night by
cordial and vociferous applause is the best comment
on the merits of the actors and the popularity of the
piece; and doubt that, to a rejecting mind the
reditary sketches Of Hogarth homy of practical |
virtue The deformity of folly, and, perhaps vice.
may, with suitable be reflected from
the mirror of the stage with peculiar and salutary
fulgence, and a moral may be drawn with more
the pulpit. This piece was admirably and efficiently
supported by all the characters, the re edge of the
farce Of cole Bull, in which MI Burke sustained the
amusing character of Ebenezer Calf with spirit that
dshed our rsble muscles to admit of contraction to
any reasonable circumference SIS he Jealous came
too late for us as chief object to the Mys
teries and Miseries of New York." and "hold the
mirror up to nature the age and spirit of the times
In which we live move and have our being.
NiBLo's, Aston PLAcE.-The second night of Rossi-
mis- Barbiere d Sivglia" afforded last evening the
members of the Italian company, with Rossi Cors to
display talent and ensemble than they pro.
duced on Tuesday last. Again, Sgnora Lietti Rossi
rendered the charming arid with which Rossini has
stored the lips of the bswtching Rosina with the pro-
prieties Of experienced vocalist the winning and
impassoned elegance of warm Italian heart. Figa-
ro's part mercurally acted and adequately sung
and available artist The Bartolo of Signor Sanque:
Tuesday night last but Basilio again mssiag in
his part. Sgnor Vietti, Who in our opinion, has
during the last three months sang with more effect
and sweetness than at his first appearance in the part
has srn know
leave New York for Havana after this engagement |
Tonight Madame and Monsieur Laborde will appear |
inthe opera buDa of {" L'Eesir d'Amoren We have no
doubt the house will be well attended
BURROWS THEArRE.-This beautiful place of amuse-
ment was well filed last evening, by very inteige Mt
and fashionable audience to witness new extract
from Dombey," being selection of original scenes
from Dickenss great novel; called the Capture of
Captain Cutie and Bunsby's Wedding,n dramatised
by Mr BrOupham n eeuuel 20 the her MI al
"Dombey and Son." which has met with unbou nded |
applause on each night of its performance; and there
is doubt of the of this piece IL Judge
from the very gratifying manner in which it was re-
ceived last night. The opening scene, where Mr. Bur-
down thunders of applause looked natural
ed on chair, In the centre of large wash tub with
which the mon
Mrs Vernon who takes this character is very excel
lent MIR. Raymond, as Toots, was as usual big card.
keeping the audience in roars of laughter although
no consequence yet still of consequence to Mr..
Burton as the public will always resort where they
compelled to laugh. The character of Jack Bunsby
was we'll played by Mr. Nickinson as he is the man
=" what gives an opinion, what is an opinion" This
piece altogether went of exceedingly well, and no
doubt will have quite q run. The comedy Of Old
Honesty was well cast Mr. Nickinson as the honest
brcklayer, and Mr. Raymond as Toby PERCH were
the daughter of Old Bradshaw acted her part with
much judgment, which was well appreciated by the
audience. The evenings entertainments concluded
with the fairy extravaganza, called the g Palace of
easure, in which Mr. Burton keeps the whole house
In continued roar Of laughter the Infantne Fur
bond Tonight Mr.. Burton takes his be neft, when we
hope sincerely to see house filed to OVERLOOKING as
Mt b Is beyond doubt, one of the greatest actors
of the present age in his line Of characters We re.
commend all who want O good seat to secure II
during the day. as the chances may be rather doubt
full in the evening.
MAURICE STRAKosu's FIRST MUSICAL FEsrIvAL-
This highly talented Russian pianist announces his
great musical festival to take place the first week
OF october next; and from the splendid preparations
which are spoken Of we may foretel immense sue
cess. IL will be musical treat, la Beriios :: some-
thing not yet witnessed in this country, and which
Will give great to the genius of this distin-
gushed artist by whose abors the public of New York
Will be favored with such monster concert During
the last two months, M Strakosh has been busily
engaged ip composing and having published several
pieces, which bear the real seal Of science and art
Besides the Great Polka" he has written Jan
LID I'LL.