The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-03
Musical and Theatrical,


theatre crowded last night fr the footlights
the ceiling md the galaxy of beauty and fashion that
dazzled the eye and captivated the heart from the
dress circle spoke volumes for the appreciation 10
which the worthy and enerprsing proprieori is held
! by the public. But who wonder at such brilliant
success that tales up the bill of fare which is nightly
presented to the audience! Just think of the power
fully interesting drama of Gil Das,' the comedy Of
s'Ishe jealous and the musical piece of :" Jenny
Lind.n being all performed in nght, by n combiua-
ttn Of talent that night triunphan lily challenge New
York to produce their equals The performances
received last night with the rapturous applause
invar ably bestowe ed upon them. Miss NJ Taylor APP
pearod in twof the pieces in the popular characters
of Gil Bias add Jenny Lind. and any who has
had the good fortune to see this young lady in
either il is necessary say that she acquitted herself
to the admiration of the audience TO those who have
that pleasure state in store for them say Go and
SEE her, and spend one night happy" The other
tors sustained their respective parts well but having
ueBtly expressed opinion their merits
these pieces, it is needless to go now into detail We
that the proprietor is unaggng in bis endeavors
to cater for the public amusement and thus he in
tends shortly to produce new and peculiar dramatic
spectscl which he has just received from London,
He who bears away the prize, deserves to win the
lauTels.
NrBLo's THEATRE-This most elegant and beauti.
full house was very fully and sashionably attended
last evening, the occasion of the benefit Of Mr..
Manners and Miss Bricnti. MIR. Manners is old
New York favorite. We remember well when he
in this country on previous occasion, how popular
he was and time does not seem to have robbed him
of particle of his merits. Miss Brenti, though not
long known among us, is still much appreciated,
and is esteemed an excellent vocalist. The perform.
last evening" consisted of the dramatic opera of
| I" Rob Royi' This is piece which have seldom
seen well played in every part, as the diversity Of
character in it is great that few companies can fill
| them all well In the first place. excellent vocalists
are required; then fine melc dramatic, brilliant,
comic and in the part of Helen McGregor we thi nix
the actress ought TO be possessed Of fine tragic pow
Happily performed at Nj bios, all these parts
were well filled, as we had Manyers and Miss BRENT
as Francis Osbaldstone and Diana Vernon Mr.. and
Mrs. Coleman Pope (who performed in place of Mrs.
Wallack, who was sick) as Rob Roy and Helen
Chippendale as the immortal Balie the magistrate
Of Glasgow - John Seton as the rubicund and
deep drinking Major Galbrsith ; and Dawson as the
faithful Z" Dugal creature Now. with snch cast as
this it is easy to imagine how finely the opera emit
off on the magnificent stage ut Niblos The applause
very great and the whole appearance the house
was mcst brilliant 1t was indeed going to the opera,
Ia mode and our citizens ought to thank Mr..
Nblo heartily for supplying them with such elegant
and Miss Julia Norhall, followed the opera And the
laughable piece of the Angel of the Attic, conc!ud
ed the entertain ments In this latter piece Mr..
Lester and Miss Telbin took the principal parts To-
night the elegant comedy Of Z" West End, will be
performed with the same fine cast as Tuesday
| evening, including Placide, Chippendale, Dawson,
Mrs Maeder, nd Miss Rose Telbin The very hearty
applause that all these performers have met with on
their acting in this piece, and the amusing nature of
| the plot, a guarantee Of full house to.
night.
Burrows THEArRE.-Tbe performance of last even
ing, at this place Of amusement, began with the
laugbable farce, entitled Omnibus the pleasures
of a convenient distance" in which Mr. Brougham
elected the greatest laughter and received great ap-
plause by his peculiarly funny style Of acting After
the pas called La Rondja," danced by Miss Wal
tiers, the operatc burlesque written by Mr. W. X
Noriha was performed and though, according to our
opinion, " Lucy did sham amour Is nothing but
bad tooth extracted from decayed Jaw, it was re-
ceved with of laughter and screams Of delight.
| h. OH fI,t, de-
sustained by the company among whose members we
found the most curious hkenesses Of the persona
! tended to be 4" Ned Buntlined" by the author The
part Of EDrico de Morefat. sustained by MIR. Meyer,
permitted this actor to mInlc ssy meprendre, the
well known pin maker Of our city; andthat of Lord
| Gordon Rufus, performed by Mr.. Jordan Just for
flyer represented TO us certain Engshmen also Ned
Buntlined by MIR w. X. Northa Miss Chapman, q
very clever actress dered with great skill the mart
OF Lucia to which she muc spirit and life ms
such far cical part could afford We must also
ton Miss Sin clar, whose nne figure and excellent
voice were particularly remarked and appreciated by
the whole audience. Mr. John Dunn also capital
| in The part of Edgardo In short, the buresque
rendered with great ensemble and histonic talent by
| the troupe Of Mr.. Burton. The Julien Polka" by
MIR Frederick and Miss Walters, concluded the enter
| taipment W. see, with pleasure, that the Lehman
| Family have been engaged by Mr.. Burton. These
talented pantommists will appear to- night in the
Carnival of Venice" and the ballet Of Los Lega-
doresn together with the burlesque upon Donizetts
Opera. No doubt the house will he "a we'll, If not
better, attended than IL was last evening.
The MoNPLAsIns.- These famed dancers. who during
twenty Dghts at the Broadway Theatre, have at
tracted the crowded houses, finished on Tuesday
evening last, their Engagement with Col. Mann. We
need not say that The last soirte, which given
the benefit Of Madame Monplasir, real triumph.
The bousc crowded from pit to DOME the fair
ben,Gciare received during the whole performance
with the most deafe ming applause, well with
shower 81 bouquets which we're thrown at the lively
feet ofthis talented danseuse We need scarcely say.
| That Madame Monplaisir danced. on that occasion.
WITH The greatest tnt,ain and animation We under
stand that M. Esrthoomin previous TO his return to
Europe going to visit the Canada. with his complete
company No doubt. tho French people Of that coun-
try viii receive she Mopplsisirs with admiration
equal TO- ours. We are glad to announce 20 Pea T.
20. tta' tAtr' win " .e-n'gb ano,Lsr eharer IL