The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-01

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both, TO neutraize the evil or apply direct
remedy.
Theatrical and Musical.
PARK THEArRE-There good audience at this
magnificent thestre last night witness the first ap
pearance Of Mr. andMrs Gilbert The celebrated come
dy of 1.-THE Rivals performed in which Mr.. Gilbert
appeared Sir Anthony Absolute, and really the cha
racter sust aimed in admirable STYLE especially in
that where his rage excited against the want
of obedience the part of his SON. Captain Absolute,
ir Dawson) in refusing wife Of his fathers chsice.
In every line the character perfectly sustained,
and elected the warmest applause. Mrs. Gilbert,
Mrs Maaprop most perfectly personated the egotistc
and tyrannica aunt, who laid PROSTATE every thing
like good language. She is admirably adapted to the
character and fully sustained the great celebrity
which 1t has been her fortune most justly to enjoy.
They both, their fret appearance loudly well
coined, and throughout the piece were constantly
spplaudsd. Mr.. Chapman appeared a. Acres, ana
usual unsurpassed style; and in the act of the
contemplated duel showed all the lear and ter
TeIbin sustained the character Of Lydia Languish,
and was warmly received. The piece went of with
the part Of the audience of the merits Of Mr. and Mrs
Gilbert and the others engaged in the performance
the piece The entertainment concluded with the
laughabe farce of Turning the Tables" On Mon
day evening the Monpaisir troupe will re-appesr in
the ma gnfce mt ballet of 'Esmeraida which is SUM-
cient in itself to fill the house to OVERLOOKING. The
energetic proprietor Mr. Hambn, is determined thai
the Park sha not be surpassed by any theatre; and
from the present attractions offered which will be fol-
lowed by the best talent that be produced there
Is no doubt but 1t will still be the Park Theatre, the
character of which, for msgnifcsnce and beauty Of
entert ainment. is known throughout the theatrical
world. II you wish to be delighted, go to the Park
BowRRy THEArRE.-Mr. Hamblin appeared as Mac
BETH last evening This is of his favorite parts we
believe and he enacted 1t finely We have frequently
noticed his performance of the Thane and now have
only to add that his conception Of the part is strictly
in accordance with the ideas Of all the best
tators on Shakespeare. The tragedy well got up.
Mrs. Winstaney's Lady Macbeth, was a most
ceent piece of acting and the musical portion of the
play well done. Miss Mary Taylor Hecate, ap-
peared to much advantage The new ballet concluded
the evenings performance. Signora Ciocca has be-
come an imme nsefavorte with the publc and her ap
pesrance nightly the signal for great applause sup
ported as she by Signor Neri and Mr. G. W. Smith,
two Of the most graceful dancers on the stuge The
ballots in which they appear are produced under Pc
culiary advantageous circumstances, and that class
of thus brought out at the Bowery with
all the eciat possible During the coming week the
tertanments will be peculiarly interesting, that
splendid composition of Shakspeares "Corioanus, is
to be played, Mr. Hamblin taking the principal part
The ballet attractions will likewise be Of the highest
| order.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-Mr. Collins appeared last
night the occasion Of his benefit in three of his
favore and most admired parts His Patrick O'Pleni-
po alone, is sufficient to fill house Indeed if
to institute comparison between the different parts
MIR. Collins undertakes, should be obgedin strict
justice to award him merit in such parts as Sir
Patrick and the Irish Attorney than in Teddy the
Tier and Paddy Rooney, and yet his O'Raerty
in Born to Good Luck,' is one of his best parts,
tive fault His songs really excellent and in this
particular, he surpasses all Irish We have
ever seen His voice is rich mellow, and well cutiva
ted and he gives his Irish songs with hearty raci-
ness, which elcits the warmest applause Several no.
yeltes win be produced next week. among them Rory
O'More," King O'Neil," the Soldier of Fortune,H
and several others.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-We were not surprised at find.
ing full house here last evening, there is never
any thing else at the National nowadays; slimy
attended house, in1eed, is thing which has never
been seen here since Chanfrau took the helm The
interesting drama of "Therese' was the first piece
Mr. Chanfrau taking the part of Carwin Mr. c. by his
performance Of this and many other parts proves
cluslvely that his talents actor not merely
confined to the enactng of Nose though he performs
admirably in this famous part that it Is somewhat
difficult to imagine that he entirely divest him.
self Of all the attributes Of the bhoy he really does
when playing other parts and herein consists much of
the excellence Of his Nose. 1t is naturally done
that one forgets that it is merely the actors art
and not the true Nose on the stage. But to see
Chanfrau Carwin. Don Caesar de Bazan, the Golden
Farmer and other parts which he occasionally takes,
dispes the idea of his being only able to act in
part. We trust that, during the season, Mr.. c. will
frequently appear his stage in those parts which he
out Ct tha-the public will being delighted
with his acting of it, The Mysteries and Miseriesn
went OH with tie usual ecdt, and also the remainder
Of the performance Several novelties will be produced
next week.
NIpLs's, AsroR PLAcE.-The Comedy of Errors
played here last night to crowded and fashion.
able audience. MIR. II. Pacide and Mr. 7. Placide
personsted the two Dromos and is necessary to
that this laughable piece received with great
applause. The house was kept in continued of
i Lame r~nvo
ties arising from the being taken for the other.
The respective parts very credtably performed,
and eviDced great judgment and accurate perception
Of the characters in this piece The subordinate parts
piece went off in most brilliant style. The piece of
Used Up followed, in which Miss Dickinson acqut-
ted herself the complete of the audience
The splendid array Of talent at this house. with its
excellent and varied performances presented have
made 1t the most fashionable resort Of the beauty and
fashion OF the city and the past exertions Of the
enterprisipg proprietor only Swallowing of
the successful future which MIR Nibo is certain to
secure for this place Of entertainment.
BURROWS THEATRE, CHAMBERS STREET." Dombey
and Son" and Poor Pillicoddy,n drama and farce,
each Of unequaled excellence in their kind, and un-
surpassed for beauty and effect, were last night
dered the of ndescribabe delight and reiterated
Of laughter to crowded house by the inimitabe
acting the extraordi nary comic powerp and the won.
Tomorrow evening, Captain Cutie will reappear in
| a new piece" The Capture of Captain Cutie" To
this favorite of the town crowds no doubt will
ruth to Burton's incompatible theatre.
GERMAN BASD-We have been informed of the ar
rival Of new and accomplished musical band from
Germany under the leadership of Herr Carl Senschow
OF the skill and talents Of this band there can be no
doubt They attested to by our minister at Ber-
lin, the Hon. A. J. Donelson, who pronounces the
band to deserve, in high degree. the respect and
patronage OF the public. MIR. Bancroft our minister
at the court Of St James, also joins in the same re-
commendation There are indeed high and hattering
but the best Is to yet-the sure test of their ex
celence and fame Is guaranteed by the single fact
that Niblo the hero Of excellent selections the dis
coverer Of whatever 10 great for the stage and beaut
| full for the thestre-Niblo has engaged the band
What more Is wanting to assure the public that, Is
Niblo only looks out for the best the grsndest and
most excellent In everything about to hear the