The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-31
Theatrical and Music nj.

Of the late lame uted Tyrone Power to the Amer
can stage From early hour every seat WAS oocu-
pied and the Hobbies filed with persons too late
to gain admttance inside The evenings entertain
ments ope ned with the farce entitled "Foundsd on
Facts, the principal parts in which susta ned by
Mis- Mary Taylor, Mr.. Gilbert and Mr.. George Bar.
rett The comedy of the "lrish Amba ,sador follow
ed and the appearance of Mr. Power he was greet
ed with such warm, hearty welcome must testify
to the kind regard in which his father is st remem-
bered by our citizens. Mr. Power WAS supported by
the strength Of the company-Dawsou the Pri ace,
Gilbert as Count Moreuus A. Andrews as Baron Low
sncroft, Mrs. Walcot as Lady Emily, and Miss Mary
Taylor Isabella. The Irish Ambassador was fol-
lowed by Teddy the Tier" Mrs Gilbert taking the
part OF Lady Dunderford, and Mr. Povey that OF Tim
1t would, perhaps, be unfair to criticse Mr. Powers
performance Of last evening The first appearan of
every man who Is a complete nsvice the sta 70,
must be somewhat discourag ng to himself and disap
pointing to his audience Most OF Mr.. Powers ded.
Cences may, perhaps justly bs attributed to the alb
sence Of that hard study experience and training
essential TO We cannot forget that this is
most his first appearance on any stage, and that
man can jump upon the boards for the first time per-
feet player. MIR Powers voice and stage walk want
education, and time alone will supply that stage busi
ness so difficult to be acquired at once. As we have
said, be expected to master the diff utes
Of the histrione art on his first night and shall
therefore, for bear to go into criticism of Mr. Pc wers
style We glad to have 1t in power to say that
the veliest manifestations of welcome accorded
him by the imme audience, who called him out
after each piece their greetings At
the second call. he briefly returned his thanks and
bowed himself of the stage Mr.. Power is apparently
black hair and whiskers and Is about the medium
height He appears this evening for the second time
in the " Irish Ambassador and Teddy the Tier -
I" Founded on Facts" will also BIZ repeated.
BowERY THEArRE.--The piece of Life or
Scenes Of Early Vice." which played at this house
last evening most successful and the interesting
manner in which the story Of +" The Drunkard's
Children" is worked out called forth the merited ap
plause Of the numerous audience. 1t is, indeed, a
most remarkable piece and we'll calculated hold
up warning to youth, as to how they allow them
selves TO be entangled in guilt and depravity; and,
moreover, 1t shows in awful terms what dreadful
inheritance the drum kard's child is too apt receive
The piece is founded the last of Crukshanks cels
braed series and the tabeaux senting the eight
pictures, were most effectively put the stage. The
introduction of MIR Fuzzle from the West of Eng
land, who to London and its sights served
to tighten the otherwise sad features OF this piece
Mr.. Winans as the green countryman was very
funny. Barbara and Basil Milford the dru nkard' 8
children, were we'll enacted by Mrs Tton and Mr. J.
H. Hall. This was the first appearance of Mrs Titon
and we have to congratulate that lady the
she met with Her acting was really excellent and,
were she to medulate her voice little more, should
have no fault whatever to find with her performance
We are glad to find that that excellent young actor
Mr.. Tilton, has such efficient hepmate. and we
hope to see more of her the Bowery boards After
the drama the New Orleans serenaders made their
appearance and were greeted with much applause.
They sung the various songs set down in the bills
with great eciat Their visit to the crowned heads
Of Europe has not spoiled them for singing before
publcans, as their elegant concert Of last evening
showed The comedy Of The Young Scamp con-
cluded most delightful evenings entertainment
To night the same bill will be repeated.
BROADWAY THEATRE.--No inconsiderable disap.
pointment produced last night, by the announce
ment that Mr.. Murdoc-who was advertised in his
popular representation of Claude Melnotte in the
LADY Of Lyons''-had not made his appearance; and
that that important character would be filed By Mr.
Dyott 1t is much to be regretted that as far as we
understand, several persons withdrew their tickets
preciptatey-we say preciptately, for had they pa
unexpectedly and hastily called upon represe mt the
character, they might have discovered that in Mr.
Dyott were displayed all the elements that necessa-
ry and efficiently required to give vigor
to the character Of the hero of Buwers dramatic
production-and such was the effect produced upon
the audience that after most vociferous and enthu
siastic demand that gentleman and Miss Fanny Wal.
lack, who personifed Pauline with marked effect aud
judicous study, brought before the.curtan and
received the just tribute to their exerons Celeste
and Wiethof performed their grand Pas de Seul we
thought, with more carelessness than usually marks
Arcade" followed, which, in point of humor and d.
versty Of character, is matchess specimen of the
and watch with nquistora ealousies the conduct of
their rfs-a-ris neighbors This evening London AS
surance" will be represented, with the :" Valet de
Shamn
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The house was crowded at an
early hour, all anxious to witness the elegant per-
formsnces announced for the evening. and no one
could have been disappointed at the result as never
have We seen "Richard the Third better played than
IL was last evening by Mr. J. r. Scott. This charac
yer Is one which 1t Is somewhat difficult for an actor
70 play without following in the beaten track of the
many who have do it their most favorite
part; Mr. Scott, however, displays much originality in
IL, and without serviely following any one be- nv
ana intelligent Interpretation of the charac
ne was well supported by Miss Mestayer az LADY Anne
STARK as Rchmond, and Psrdey, Richardson 60, in
Mr. Rice appeared Ginger Blue in the after nisc.
S o. Inc dummy Mr. Rice has always been acknow-
ledged TO be the best negro ON the stage
none that have ever seen can vie with him in r.
truhfuness Of his delineaton of the happy careeas
jovia negro it seems impossible that that character
could be so perfectly represe ted he does it, Mr.
Rice Is always an attractive card for mayer and
will always be the prince Of the stage "niggersD Not
the least of his Is ts
want of anything like broad vulgarity To- night Mr.
Scott will appear Richelieu, and Mr. Rice az Jum
DO jun" in the burletta of that Richelieu is
one OF Scotts best performances, and Jumbo jun
Rice's funniest
BURROWS THEATRE.-The fame of Professor Risley
and bis talented sons announced to make their ap.
pearance here last evening" drew quite full house
The entertainments consisted of the farce Of ANY.
thing for Change" in which Mr.. Raymond and Mrs
srousha% sustained the principal parts 1.-The bur-
man shone usual and the performa of the Ris-
ley family This evening new comedy, written by
with Mr.. Burton and Mrs Vernon and Mrs Brougham
in the principal parts. Dan Keyser de Bassoon and
!Anythlng Tor Change" will be repeated, and the
formsnces.
BROADWAY CrRcUs.-This neat and elegant eques-
TRAN establishment is crowded every evening" to wit
ness the performances Of certainly Of the best
companies at present in the Union. 1t is principally
made up of selection from the celebrated troupe of
Messrs. WEIGH & Delavan, and Titus Co. The in
imitabe equestrian feats Of Master are in
themselves sufie GENTLY attractive to fill the house
every night and Gossip, by his wit sayings andex
laughter Nothing equal the ssgacity OF the trick
poneys, Romeo and Juliet. There il such variety N
the and such great order preserve
throughout the whole amusements that the most deli
persons may rest assured that there is the
slightest possibility Of anything occurring to mar the
pleasures of the evening Tryon and Thompson from
their efforts to cater we'll for their patrons comfort
and happiness, are sure to receive nsurate sup
port.