The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-18
Theatrical and Musical.


Theatrical and Musical.
PARK THEArRE.-Madaue Anna Bishop repeated
last evening to large audience, her string Of exqui-
site melodies, which she sings In the new piece, La
Sfegsto,n got up by Mr.. Brougham. She drew down.
as usual. the warmest applause, and several OF the
melodies were encored The Recollections of Linda"
and the sweet French chansonstte Je suis La Baya-
deren seemed to take the palm The piece, except as
sfordpg opportunity for the display Of Madame
Bishops vocal powers has merit. IL doubtless was
intended for nothing else than medium OF intro
ducing the national airs which she executes
tsinments concluded with the ballet, LIE Diabe
Quatre," performed, for the second time by the
Monplaisir troupe The music Of this piece 10 by
Adoph Adam, and is very appropriate and pretty
The plot Is full of fun and interest and gives room
for those powers both In psntomime and dancing for
which the roupe Is so justly celebrated. We nave
seldom seen so much enthusiasm displayed as that
called forth by Mons and Madame Menplaisir In the
Grand Pas Noblen and in "La Varsovienne,' at
the close of the ballet. Mons. Corby was very rich
and funny as Mazourki, and Mile Buan, as the
Countess, ELECTED much applause. The scenery OF
the piece which is and very gorgeous was painted
by sherwood The performances for to- night whi
consist Of the Ladder of Love"" La Sfogato," and
" LIE Diable Quatre."
BowERY THEArRE.-Mr. Stevens benefit last eve
ming was benefit in the true Of the word as the
house filed in every part, and the receipts must
have amounted to quite handsome sum. We are
glad that Mr. Stevens has thus received solid proof OF
the estimation in which he Is held he is most inde
fagabe actor and worthy man; and as for his csps-
blities q stage manager, the admirable manner in
which things go under his charge at the Bowery, Is
proof positive Of his aptness for this responsible s1tua
ton The drama Of Putnam" wa, the first piece last
night 1t il far superior in interest Of story to most OF
the equestrian dramas that put on the stage now
and the correct delineaton of the character Of
the bluff and gallant Putnam affords full scope for the
dramatist and when to the stirring nts are add
ed the attractions Of the wonderful equestrian feats
Il is no yond.r that the piece has attained the
traordnary popularity 1t has The performance OF the
part of the indian Chief, oneactah. by MIR. Clarke,
most effective, as was also that OF vioetah, by
Mrs. Jordan Messrs. Jordan, Winans, Tilton, Dunn,
and the rest Of the performers, all played well Inc
of MIR. q. W smith and the pieces Jenny Lind"
and Robert Macaire,' concluded the evenings per-
formance We refer to our list OF amusements Tor
this evenings bill.
BRoApwAY THEArnE-SrcoND NrcHr THE OPERA
OF "MARrrANA"-we were happy to find last night,
that this beautiful composition which has been 80 sue
cessfuly adopted as q STANDARD opera obtained from
numerous and discriminating audience reception Of
a most unequivocal charaoter-a proof III any were
wantipg) that modern composition, when properly un
derstooa and will stand the test OF public
judgment The entire cast of Mariana, is formed
with peculiar tact, at the Broadway; and, perhaps,
upon no occasion have the splendid voices of the
the interesting part assigned to Them while the tenor
Of Reeves although his hoarseness was apparent TO
the audience and distressing to himself pecuded the
full Development of those charming powers ne pos
sesses Mrs II. Phillips sang and acted with judy
ment that requires panegyrc Mr Leach, in dress,
voice and action made a visible impression in those
parts pec adapted his vocal character. We
find many and diversified operate attractions, un
derlined during this engagement that we are puzzled
to recapitulate the novelties in preparation butt in
this assertion SAFE that if Mr. Seguin had Sc
ected the whole catalogue of modern operas for
his benefit this evening" the most attractive most
universally popular, it would be the " File du Regi
ment, in the English language which no doubt, will
be, for many reasons, welcomely and gratefully ac-
knowledged by the public.
BuRroN,s TuFATRr-Ther0 A very respectable
assemblage at this neat and central location last
night and the performances usual passed off with
the entire approval Of the audience In fact there
other entertainment presented for the peoples
but that Of the character of Jem Bsggs in
! the musical farce Of the Wandering Minstrels'
large house. Burton is host in himself; his truly
csmc expression is sure always to excite the risible
| faculties of his patrons Lucy Did Sham Amour
well sustained throughout the particular star of
which being the character of Lucy, which was ably
sustained by Miss Chapman, excellent actress and
| great favorite. This piece followed by " New
York in sicssn the particular features Of which we
have before alluded to. Suffice it to say it Is repre-
senttion of various scenes in this city which to some
may be very agreeable but to others, whe look for
something of more refined and instructive character,
it lacks of that interest which could cause it TO have
long run, to create desire to 1t frequently
performed.
| NATIONAL THEATRE 'Ivanboe" performed
again last evening, before densely crowded house,
and most enthusiastically received. 1t is GER
| tainly most brilliantly got up, and the management
deserve very greet credit for it, The combat scene
in the first act is well managed and the combating
| Of eight knights. in full and splendid armor, at one
time, is very fine. The singing in the piece also is
very good, most especially the chorus Of We roam
through forest ,haSss 1t is one Of the pret1sst
or's performance Of Gurth, the vsssa was most ex-
| celent he is a most useful and meritorous actor,
| and quite favorite with the National audieD ces.
| Herbert's Friar Tuck, the joval ehurchman, whose
severe vigils only add to his girth, q most comic
the truth of the old adage that it takes wise to
play the fool correctly Miss Mestayer, Mrs Mclean
and the rest Of the ladies' were much 'pplauded
| is most interesting and admirably got up drama
The Test1of the performances consisted Of The Mys
teries and Miseries" and =" Mr.. McGreedyn We have
so frequently noticed these pieces that need
only fey they went off with the usual eiet To night
| "Ivanhoe" will be played again. The other two
| pieces will also be repeated
NIsLo's, AsroR PLAcE-The benefit of Miss Isabe
Dickinson came of at this fashionable theatre las
night, to witness which there was a large audience
Observation-Disclosures commenced with Douglas Jerroldi
new comedy Of" Time Works Wonders" in which the
fair most beautifully sustained the characte.
of Fiorentne In which is portraye all the
and, at the same time, fckleness of woman and as
resort casting her fate in the hands of one whom
che loves not. Miss Dickinson Is deser vedly popular
actrefs always appearing successfully In the most diff
cut cbaracters She Is certainly great acquisition
in the comica cast Of the theatre Mr.. Chippcnd dale
Goldthumb was admirably performed, all the
| cnaracteIb uuueEtdheu Dy IuiS gentleman MIS-
Charles. as Mrs Goldthumb, sustained the scene In
the ascent from poverty to riches with great ecia
Mrs Carman, as Miss Tucker, very termagant Of an
old maid, kept the house convulsed with laughter
throughout every scene In which che appeared and
received with the greatest demonstration Of ap-
pause. The other characters Of the piece were most
powerfully cast and played with great effect The
farce of Venus in Arms" epeated in which Miss
Isabel Dickinson, with great ability, sustained the
double character Of Arabella Beaumont, and Col
Fitzsmith To night, Mr. McCready appears as Iago
in the tragedy OF Othello" On Monday night, Mr.
Van hOH in fba chara If Anto
called before the curtain the conclusion of his
speech. in the third act which certainly great
compliment to that gentleman and doubly 80 from the
that Mr. McCready playing the first character
Of the piece The house full, aud the single CON-
pliment ofthe evening to Mr. Vandenhof a source
Of the greatest qualification.