The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-14


ed Of the largest and most fashionable assembases
We have ever seen within its walls This indeed must
be highly fattering to Mrs Shaw whose frst appear
in that theatre after term of nj ne years was
| the principal attraction. The play Of "Dombey
and Son." as dramatised by Mr. Walcott, put upon
the stage with an excellent cast; and the scenery
dresses furniture Sc were all Of the richest and most
dazzling description The play throughout, was we'll
sustaiped but think it must be somewhat curtail
ed or played without any other piece to precede it.
When Mrs Shaw appeared loud and reiterated cheers
followed for some minutes, and she subsequently
proved by her inimtasle personaton of Edith which
which have characterized her an actress Of
the first stamp that she justly msritsd tina applause
| Of delighted audience. Major Bagstock ably
filled by Mr. Barrett, also the part of Toos by
Mr.. Walcott who is an excellent comedian. and great
Bob the srnder by his truly
ence in perfect ecstacy; he If decidedly one CT the
best low comedians in the country. Miss Mary Taylor,
a. Susan Ntpper, was excellent In short every cha
racter in the piece received that attention which was
necessary to correct and faithful representation;
much that believe "Dombey nd Son" will have
a long and successful run at the Fark theatre.
| BRoApwAY THEATRE The return of Mr. Forrestthe
favorte American the boards the Broad
way after his short absence hailed night by his
numerous friends and admirers with the loudest sp-
plause from 1.-THE most crowded houses He an
peared in Rcheu of his favore oh Ar in
which he Is superior to all other actors have see
who have attempted the part It is needless to
aided him was excellent, and the performers ainira-
bly, performed their respective parts Poor Pnlcod-
dy' followed, in which Mr. Hadsway convinced the
public to their perfect satisfaction that whatever
persons may say to the contrary there Is more than
one first rate Poor Piicoddy'i-some persons even
went far to maintain that If was FIRST rate
Hadaway was drst.rater, by long shot. But, the
"who shall decide whom doctors dis,sree,"
Will the world roll as usual on it's axis dur naly and
annually, 80 long as this allimportsnt question
mains unsettled?
BowERY THEATRE This house filed last even
ing by most respectable audience, and never have
we seen set of people enjoy themselves than
they cid at the excellent acting of Barney williams,
and the company in the drama of "Rory O'More."
This drama is Of the most interesting of the Irish
pieces that played its plot comprises much
variety Of character and incident, and it got
up, and tie stage arrangements cleverly managed-t
room where Rory nm on nces atbat he is not Darby
was most ludcrous, aud the house kept in a per-
feet roar Of laughter Mr. Williams sung the "Low
be received but must protest against the custom
which to have become rooted theatres of
Unfortunately encoring every song 1t ceasss to be
compliment to the performer, when, q after Of
course, every song. however triHng, is encored and
moreover IL disturbs the harmony Of piece inter-
fsres with the illusion Of the scene. and in fact Is q
custom which would decidedly be more honored in
the breach than observauce The Sersuadsrs and
the drama Of " Life" concluded the psrfor mancss
The Serenaders are gaining ground every evening.
They q most aepted troupe Of singers To night
an interesting bill will be presented.
National THEATRE Mr.. Scott and New York As
1t is" attracted real old fashioned house at this
theatre last evening Boxes gallery, pit aud tho
Hobbies were all crowded, and the perfor went
of with great eclaf Mr. Scott performed the part
Rob Roy, in the drama Of that Ia me- aud admirably
be did It, It is q character that requires thorough
actor to perform wel though it is looked on believe
as more OF q melo dramatic part than requiring
much tragic talent MIR. Scott as the bold outlaw,
really admirable In his dress of the drover ia his
frlI tkn
his native heather he looked the part thoroughly
We glad to Mr. Scott playing well as be did
before him, for he has acquired name and repu-
tation as an actor, that will compare favorabiy with
ham made his arst appearance at the National last
evening Bale Nicol Jarvie He Is one Of the very
few actors we have ever heard give the true SCOTCH
retundo Of your true Scot and had he made the Bas
less active In jumping nd the stage hi. persona
ton would have been admirably do ne Herbert made
toersble Dougal Creature, though 1t is scarcely
character In hi' line Of acting New York is"
come the National and we are sure the patrons OF
the house will be reoiced that has been revived Tho
bill for tonight will b. found in our list Of amuse-
ments.
Burrows THnArRE.-The inimitable and untirng
performances Of the two pieces "Dombey and Son"
were repeated last night at this theatre with much
tuccess, novelty and interest as they had but just
emanated from the pen Of the gifted dramatist. To
recapitulate the expressions of admiration had so
frequently occasion to record, would be superiuous
upon this occasion Our present opportunity Is simply
dire cited to the introduction last night for the first
time, Of a farce, entitled. "The Irish Engage
ment,' in which the natural, truthful, and gentle
manly Of the Irish character most
admirably displayed In Broueham's Tim Rafferty,.
In dress, ner, brogue and action he the oha-
racter, as the language of the piece expressed Of
"e, frolc and impude - while the Julia of Miss
Chapman, where one Of the prominent decsptions OF
the plot required her to assume the character OF .
maniac, developed the powers she emf possesses
This little piece Is ~ humorous and amusing any
that have been at this theatre Of genuine
attraction, and we are happy to dndit annou ncedfr
this evening in conjunction with Buckstone's COM
sdy Of the Breach of Promise, and the laugh ,bls
farce Of the mummy. or the Liquor Of Life" The
orchestra, perfect In every department, will also per-
form this evening, the overtures to LA Pres aug
Clercs" by Herold, and "Taucredi" by Ro sini.
GRAND GERMANIA CONCERT, THs EVENING, AT THE
TAprRrAeLE.-We congratulate the admirers Of this
distinguished band of insrumen tssts and thu public
in general, that new and diversified selection OF
music will be performed this evening at the Tabsrna
ce embracing the combined talents of the re,pectv.
performers and including, in a program me Of ndis.
putebie attraction, new and scientific selection from