The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-14
Theatrical and Musical.

Theatrical and Musical.
PARK THEATRE.-We attended the Park last evening
for the purpose of seeing Mr. Hamblin In Of his
best characters that of Corolauus the tragedy oc
that name, which have always thought one of his
best As we had not him for many years in this
part anxious to ascertain whether this
famed actor had dsteriorated. We happy to say,
that so far from his having fallen of he never per-
formed better than he did last evening. Corioanus
is difficult character to represent yet in the hands
of Mr.. Hamblin it was done full justice to. The
the several persons to whom they allotted; but
tense of Justice obliges to make especial note of
MIR. Hield's PRESERVATION of Tulus, which was a mas
te1ly piece Of acting OF Signora Ciocca and Signor
Neri, who danced the Polka Nsfionale between the
tragedy and the farce of Simpson Co.. which formed
the conclusion OF the evenings amusements 1t Is al
most unnecessary to speak II sufficient to say that
they acquitted themselves in their usual and
favorite;dance. We understand, that the celebrated
Monpaiser ballet troupe engaged at the Falkland
that they will make their appearance there in
theI ballet of Esmerelds.
BowERY THEATRE.-J. II. Halls benefit last eve
ming very well attended, and though there was
disappointment in consequence of the indspo-
ition Of Miss Taylor and her inability to perform her
parts, everything went of well. Miss Fanny Gordon,
young lady who is well and favorably known to the
theatre going citizens Of New ork took part in
The splendid drama Of the Destruction OF the Bias
tile" and Mrs Phillips, replaced her in the Roland
for an Oiver.N The, Destruction of the BastiIe'
play first and the piece ia in good work.
CIsrkes perso, alton of the bloody Robespsrre, is
most capital piece of acting and by way Of a comic
set of to the piece Winans the travelling Cockney
made much fun His rescue Of the Captain Of
the Guard from the sword of the Revolutiossts was
most udcrous affair. The tabieaur and in this
the mort effective and beautiful pictures The storm
ing and destruction Of the Bsstie, the death of
and Of piece maks
been produced at the Bowery. Rerent events in
France, which at one period threatened to lead
bloody scenes as those enacted in Robesperres time
give this piece peculiar interest.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-The highly attractive bill
put forth last evening at this popular theatre drew
together an immense assembage of the admirers the
great star OF the eYSning-the gifted Mr. Forrest.
Many unable 70 procure places, filed up the passages
leauTs 70 the boxes, and the house was crowded in
every available place of accommodation. Conrad's
tragedy, entitled |" Jack Cade or the Kentsh Rebel.
on," was the principal piece selected for the occa-
sion, and was presented by highly talented cast
The various Incidents the plot and desg n are admi.
raby adapted for the taste and spirit of the age when
the aspirations for human freedom all the world
among the masses As Jack csds, disguised ss1 a.
Aymere the hero Of the piece Mr. Forests powerful
rapturous applause from all parts of the house, and at
the cloe of the second act many of the audience loudly
cheered his extraordinary efforts in the part Mari.
anna, by Miss f. WaLack, was excellent perform
ance; and the audience frequently evinced their high
appreciation of her admirable of the part
by frequent applause Miss w Is young lady Of high
promise and has won golden opinions since her an.
pearance here. The entertainments for this evening
will be found highly attractive
NIBLos OPERA,-Another of the great works of the
Italian school brought out here last evening, the
"Lucia di Lammermoor," Of Donizetti. This opera
has been played in this country several times at
Palmos in the days of Borghese and Antognin at the
Astor Place, last winter, with Signorne Barili Tru
and Benedetti but the performance Of M and Madame
Laborde throws all the previous doings with Donizetts
most cherished work into the shade From the begin
spectators chained, and though the " Benedict
lists we've very numerous, cav many Labordists''
ray without exsggeraton that never since this opera
was first brought in this country have heard
q Lucia better performed than that of Madame
Laborde The beautiful aria" of the first act could
not be In better hands, and she invested in 1t all the
traits and fortunes Of grace of which it is susceptible
brother sung with great feeling her acting BOTH
being marked with many features of intelligence
very difficult piece, and Madame L. rendered 1t
with the most admirable delneation richness Of STYLE
and superb method. 1t is useless to say that during
with unbounded applause, and called before the cur
tain at the end Of each act where she presented
with many boquets As for Mr.. Laborde, by his pow
erfu voice and undaunted energy he him
self at once favorite with the public. Being
complished musician, he played his part in the most
characteristic manner. His duet with Signor Bene-
ventano afforded him q splendid triumph, . well
the finale Of the second act and that Of the Of
the grave yard in which, by the true and energetic
cement of his voice. his portanenG and TITLES
he made remember the classical tones of the famed
singer Rubni the only actor who gave true jus
tice to the immortal Donizetti Signor Bene-
ventano, with bis splendid organ, nevertheless
very inferior in his role and the furious ebuton of
his part was poor as 1t bombastic We need not
speak Of the other utilities employed in the perfor
nance but it is duty to mention the deficiencies
Of the orchestra in which the stringed instruments
did not accord with the wind instruments, and
made the singers labor under great uneasiness To-
night the entertainments will consist Of the first ap-
pearance Of the Dwarf Brothers, the comic piece Of
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Whie,n together with the farce
Of Sketches in India in which Tom Placidc, John
Seton, and Mrs. Cramer, will appear. great bill,
which will attract great house.
NATIONAL THEArnE.-The lively farce Of the Kiss
In the Dark was the first piece performed last even
ing, and the numerous mistakes and troubles which
that unfortunate kiss entailed Mr. Sem Pettbone,
who was so comically played by C. Burke, kept the
audience in q continual from che beginning to
the end Of the piece These little arces most capt.
tally played at the National and Burke figures largely
in most of them, much to the satisfaction of the su-
diences, as he is general favorite. The "Mysteres
Sr ss.y snS r. Nose a sas shs
Jaek Circle and their friends-the individuals who
exist upon the broad principle of equal rights" not
parts as capitay as usual The dance house row, the
scenes in the Old Brewery and poor old Precse expe-
riments in pbilantrophy, which lead to q regular
/" muss, all afforded much fun Is usual Such Is the
rush to see this drama, that in all probability It will
have to be played for weeks to in order to give
all chance to see It, We would advise every one who
wishes to true picture of certain kinds of life in
New York, to visit the National, they can never see
more faithful representation The arrangements for
the of visitors at the National are very
complete; to avoid all Disappointment however it Is
well for parties to their seats during the day as
the house Is soon filled up after the opening of the
doors We refer to our list Of amuscments for to-
nights bill. -
Burrows THEArRE.-There was an excellent house
at this place last evening" to witness the third repre-
sentation Of Millions "Mask Of Comus.n The beau
tiful scenery and groupings of this piece are un-
equalled by any thing of the kind that has been
produced In this city for long time. The musical
part of the performance in the hands of artists who
90 themselves great credit IL is destined to have
long rum and draw crowded houses SO long ma IL
Is played. The farce Of Poor Pillicoddy" in which