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

Musical and Theatrical.
BowERY THEArRE.-The largest audience we have
ever within the walls of tn eatre assembled here
last evening The pieces selected for the entertain
ment Of the patrons of this large and beautiful thea
Of the right character to suit the people of that
location, and hence the great of the proprie
tor ~ Nick of the Woods y was the first piece pre-
sented; the part of Bloody Nathan by Mr. T. Duff
and that of Roaring Ralph Stackpole by Mr. Winans
being the first appearance of these celebrated actors
The entire piece very ably sustained throughout
by the excellent stock company now engaged at the
Bowery; and when the drama was concluded, Mr. T.
Duff and Mr.. Winans called before the curtain,
and recey ed the unanimous cheers of the audience.
The amusements terminated with the grand fairy
travaganza of " Fortunion We have before noticed
the ceverness Iof Miss Mary Taylor in the character
Of the Hon. Miss Myrtina; and have only to repeat
that every part was well filled, and all passed off with
great eclat The same pieces will be played this
ing, when doubt, another crowded house Will be
the consequence. MIR. Stevens seems to be very
tive stage manager, as also good actor; and with
Burke, Winans, Duff, Tilton, Hall and Jordan and
number Of other excellent comedians. areSnot
prsed ins seeing that this theatre meets wi tn such
great success.
NIBLo's THEASRE.-A most fashionable and hume
audience graced this elegant theatre last evening
The lower tier of boxes presented really beautiful
appearance, filled as they with most elegantly
attred ladies' and the whole theatre presented most
brilliant appearance. The attraction of the evening
was the performance Of Shakspeare's comedy of the
Merry Wives of Windsor" cast in a most admirable
manner This comedy as all cur readers probably
the gentle passion of love on the fat Knight, the i'm
mortal Falstaf The story goes, that he wrote it at
the especial request of Queen Elizabeth, who desired
much to see how the knight would deport himself
der such circumstances. The plot of the piece is
doubtless known to all-how the old knight addresses
the merry wives of Windsor, MrsuFord and Mrs Page
with amorous letters; and how they to revenge them
selves lead him on through all kinds of mishaps-the
famous smothsrng in the muck basket-the thrashng
OF him, und der the gue Of the old fortune teer-unt
the final denouement at the Hunters Oak, in Windsor
In vovin oxrtf6 ~ A.
jealous husband Ford, or Master Brooks, Falstaf
thinks him. and all the delightful by-pay of Shaks-
staff one of the most ficut of Shakspeares charac
tiers. Mr. Hackett has made Falstaf IS character
espse cl STUDY we oeieye and ne certainly has full
ance of the part is generally admitted to be excellent
Some points in it might be altered in opinion, but
certainly he Is the best Fasta have the stage
for many day. Mr.. Vandenhof played the part Of
Ford the jealous husband and very well he did it too
We regret to say that when this gentleman made his
appearance on the stage, persons among the
denCe were SO far forgetful Of what is due to public
rounds Of applause which this elected from the very
great majority OF those present. quickly silenced this
trivial AFFAIR This mixing up personal feelings with
to say the least very injudicous Chippen made
an excellent Slender who, after all his aspirations
a sna Ms in By
were most merry and bewitching Wives of Windsor
of the excellence of their performances as well as of
the rest Of the company Indeed the comedy went of
nost srsdta ab and brilliantly Tonight, Mr. W. y
his first low to an American audience. His fame has
-.-.ded hin, and we bespeak for him good recep.
ton. He Conquer" and Love Laughs at Lock
s,s Sne Stoogs to-. "arts will all be well filed
p,,, ~ -utiful house very
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fare The Lehman family really most graceful and |
astonishing pantomimists, and are worthy
Of the famous Rsvels. Nothing be more elegant |
and at the same time surprising than their various
feats Of strength and yet the with which they
gone through is such, that the moment Of seeing
them done, does not imagine how extraordinary lie
the action Marzetti the Of Gabriel has
yorite had s well able to an all his parts The new
bcresque performed last evening with great ap-
It is decided hit more 50 than any Surls:aas
hits at the times capital and the formidable
bage Of the various standards Of the pills Of the day
in the last scene s capital take of the stereotype
of closing Of the romantic school Of r
mas Tonight excellent bill is presented for which
We refer to our list Of advertisements.
THE MoSPLAIsIRs.-These wonderful dancers, who
have acquired much fame throughout the United
States, where they have met with equal If not
superior, to that which they obtained in Europe and
which preceded them the sea- took their depar
turc morning for the Canada their way to
Montreal where they have been engaged by the mana
ger Of the Theatre Royal. No doubt they will obtain
performances
natural taste reception similar to that which they
had in every place where they performed We hope to
the o. oahes Of q MIR again
return from Canada and do not hesitate to promss
them another productive engagement, a. well for fame
as for interest. taa. t-s ieas.r .f
CASTLE GARpEN.-This elegant and fashionable |
place of amusement at which is engaged one Of the
best companies of actors present in our city, Isl
in opinion the most cool and comfortable location
to enjoy an agreeable evening, and inhae the pure
air of the admirable bay of New York The comediett'
of the "Csbnet Question" was very well perfc'
by the actors who cast In 1t, and Mr. He" %
served as usual the most upboun T;s lsSss an. 1
pretty and talented daughter were sor and his
ciated Miss Nckinson; whors We reSSemf.n.y apPre-
seen at her debut at the Olympic Theatre has m.cs
agreeable; her face expressive Witty, and her eocu
ton natural. We thic.x she will become faverite
actress in New Yors. The entertainments censluded
great ensemble by the actors who appeared the
first vaudeville The bill for this evening is very at
trsetive, and, no doubt, 1t will reach its aim, and
draw many persons to the place Of Messrs. French
and Heiser.
CAMpBELL's MISsrRELs who have commenced se-
res of concerts at the Society Library in Broadway
Q most excellent band of sngers, and also excel
lent musicians. They have been long before the pub
c in various parts Of the country and also repeatedly
in this CITY, and have always been great avorites
They have determined to give extra fine concerts this
present SERIES and their list Of songs is long, and
comprises many new ana original ones we DOUBT not
all who visit them win be delighted with them They
perform to- night and every night during the week
CHRsTY's MLssTRELs will play this evening at Staten
Island, and to- morrow evening at Williamsburg Their
immense reputation will them full houses wher-
ever they go.
Law Intelligence.
GENERAL SESSIONS Aug. THE Court sat late this
day. in consequence Of the illness Of the Recorder in
whose stead Judge DAILY, Of the Common Pleas, pre-.
sided, with Aldermen Stephens and Croius
| John Baxter called up for trial when Mr.. w. d.
| Holmes applied for posponement, on the ground OF
the absen Of material witness This was opposed
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