The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-09

Theatrical ana Musical.
PAAk TBsArRK.--Last evening shakspesrs's thriiiug
tragedy Of King Lear was performed for the benefit
OF Mr. Booth In fact in the whole round Of plays writ
ten by the immortal bard there is not possessing
much dramatic skl-svery character Is naturally and
osautfuiy drawn, and gives to the part of Lear the
principal sublime effect. Mr.. Booth, throughout
every scene evidence of bis great power as ira
gsdian Of the first GLASS in his reading and pro-
per gesticulstion In his Scene with ouer Where her
iDgraitude wounds him to the very soul the ssntenee
"Blurts upon thee
The untsnted woundings Of fathers curse
Piece every sense about thee,n So,
drew forth the reiterated cheers of the audience In
nne Booth perfect master of his art, and has few If
any equals Edgar, tho assumed idiot, by Dyott was
mastery performance The day Is not far distant when
this gentleman viii do honor to the hrst walks of the
Mrs Jones persoDated the a.conats daughter oords.
lie, with much cleverness In hue all tho characters
Gsrat consusS tho and IN. suSspe :,
seemed quite pleased This evening" Mr. Booth appears
for the last time In Maturns tragedy Of Bsrtram
the Castle of st. Adsbrand" which will be followed by
the burlesque, entitled Mstamors." The old Park Is
looking up and II spirit and energy be brought to bear
IN selecting novelty it will long continue to be well
BowERr THEATRE.-Last ev aning the sterling and
popular comedy Of the Rent Day." was produced at
this prosperous thestce the cost of the leading parts be-
ng-that Of Martin Haywood, by Mr.. Marshall Silver
jack by Stevens; Crumbs, by Bethany Rachel Hey.
wood by Mrs Phillips; and the other characters were
udioiously distributed among this talented company
we'll received by the audience This play was
~ the highly interesting and exciting nautical drama
part Of Kid by Marsha full OF spirit and energy
and Jordan was excellent Horsebesn Hemlock i've
estng drama Of chariotts Temple" ths part Of Char
otts being taken BY Mrs Phillips; Mrs Temple, by Mrs
sTS Mr. y TN their S:u.
for tomorrow evening, whom the grand and popular
spectacle Of the Battle of Mexco will be reproduced
The dsnsely crowded houses which assemble in this the
stre every ever Ing prove ths the excellent arrange.
trs are properly appr.o.sd by sSs public o. 'A'
CHATHAM THEArRE.-Thers was an excellent house
at this place Of amusement last evening" to witness Mr.
Adamss Of Vrsnius in the tragedy Of that
name, and 1t is almost needless to say 1t ably
taned also the characters Of Appius Claudiu
Icus and Though last, not least Virginia, by Mrs
wilkinson, whos clever in every part she undertakes
The sailors hornpipe by Miss Deorains was neatly sx-
ecuted, and the comic song by Winans a. usual met
with unanimous cheers. The concluding piece, Grist
to.the Mill " was also well received This evening, Mr.
Adams will appear in the beautifully drawn character Of
tho Stranger. This thsstre under the management Of
its present ndcfatgable proprietor is doing WELL must
be the case with ali managers who use their endeavors
to suit the taste and feelings Of the age in the produo-
ton OF legitimate pieces aad attractive sterling actors
The house has been much improved and the comfort Of
its patrons consulted and hence arises ts present
cess We say, 60 ahead and prosper.
Cncus, BowERY AMPHIrHEArRx.-Ths good folks who
visit this house can complain that they do not
DO present the most varied and Elective bs Of pro
gramme. The performers all do their part fully. Tho
house we'll arranssd for the convenience Of visitsrs
thero IL tedious delay between the acts but every
thing slips of as smoothly ~ any one could desire
The various scenes pautomimss 60 all Of the hrst
GLASS; nohpg low vulgar is admitted into the acts Of
the amphiheatre We glad to know that the house
Is we'll pstronised and that Gil concerned earning
bill is to be presented and We heartily tho
establishment to the attention Of the public To night
Mr.. J. Sweet takes his benefit
CHRIsrY's MINsrRELs The Ethiopian melodies Of
the day have really taken high stand in the musical
world. When first they introduced the gros
tesqueness Of the singers actions the broad humor OF
the words and the novelty of the whole performances,
gave them much popularity now, however all that IL
changed and the Ethiopian songs especially such as
by Chrstys troupe refined in language and In
instances even psthetic the song Of Garry me
back to Old Virginia. ior instance, is truly pathetic
in those in which mirth predominates the words
are always Of the most refined nature The singing and
they are in every respect frst-rate company They
perform as usual, every evening 1T Mechanics Hall.
SABLE BRorHERs.This band Of minstrels bid fair to
very emnsn. IN tns ny nave Inc true
those who hope to obtain the appreciation OF the public,
particularly in place like New York where every one
has the opportunity of hearing ali that ia ne in music.
The Sable Brothers however, are bound to make
for themselves true merit such hey
street. between Houston and Bieecksr where they give
their concerts is quite handy.of access as the omni-
pass down Bisecksr street every few minutes dur
ing the evening.
VIRGINIA HARMoNIsrs with the good singing
Of these gentry snd the very wonderful feats Of eger
evening can be spent quite pleasantly the Ahambra
The good eutertanmert inside, and John Nblo's re-
rsshments outside make one Of the places
OF resort in the city.
TABERNACLE On Wednesday evening next, Mr. Cop
pewaa the indian chief who appeared at tn Historical
Society at the University Building, will deliver lecture
the original of this country He will be
assisted BY Okaah Tubbee the celebrated utst
panied by his wife, from the Mohawk nation.
PALMo's orxRA HOUSE The nightly exhibitions at
this house still continue, and the audiences very
great In point of numbers
BROADWAY ODEoN-The model artists at this esta-
blishment, numerously attended. Their exhibition
is under the charge of MIR. Young.
THEIRS MODEL ARrIsTs at the Concert Room In
Broadway, ere exhibiting every evening great num-
Der Of tabeaux brought forward in the of the
evening.
FOREIGN THEATRICALs
lMr and Mrs. Kean are still playing In London, with
their usual success.
Mr.. Distn and his sons have given concerts during
the week at Southampton, Lymington, Portsmouth, So
with their wonted success
The performances given by the Sacred Harmonic So
cety the during the last exceeded the
receipts by case 1t il stated that Mr. SurmaD, the
active conductor of the concerts to WELD the baton
no lenger The society has voted ECO towards the in
tended monument of the late lamentea Ms ndelssohn
The subscription amounts to f370, including ESQ from
the Queen and Prince Albert, and the from the
Philharmonic.
A brother Of Beethoven, tho celebrated composer !,
died recently at Vienna.
After the benefit Of Guasco and Frezzoni, the EN-
peror of Russia presented each Of them with purse
containing Is 900 francs.
Verdis opera Nsbucco IL about to be brought out
at tho Theatre de Ia Cour.
Law Intelligence.
The CouRTs.-The courts were all adjourned yes
terday, as a mark Of respect to the memory Of the
late Mr.. Adams.
UNITED STATES DIsrRIcr COuRr March S.-Before
Judge Belts The United Stafss 10 of goods
felt will be rscoeoed that this which grew out
the seizure of two obscene pictures reported in
the Herald about ten days ago. since when the report
of his Honor Judge Belts together with the evidence
taken in the have been submitted to the Treasury
Department at Washington and 1t the forfeiture
has been RENTED
The following is the letter of Nee Young, Esq, the