The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-21
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Theatrical and Mosicai.

PARa THEATRE The mag ni6cent drama of Edith,
or Dealings with the Firm Of Dombey & Son." con-
tinues to draw admirng crowds The in terest it at
first excited, and the enthusiastic admiration with
which it has been received, continue undated and
If possible the increase. The splendid portraiture
of female and suffering in high domestic liie
combined with proud and lofty spirit, ably de.
picttd by Mrs. Shaw, gives q charm aud power to
this piece not to be surpassed by anything kind
dspaye ed upon the stage Mrs Shaw is the great and
feature of this rich and beautiful
Iation produces electrical effect upon the au.
oience the beauty ruthfuuess and gra of her
acting. We agree, however, with critic In the
Herald, that she has too much imposed upon her
Some Of the speeches given are too ng and with
ordinary actress to play the part, would destroy
the effect Of the character by the by when speak
ost ungratefu theet which is daily indebted largely
to the Herald for unavowed and copious
resources, to know, and TO notice the time it
quotes criticism on this play, that there are at
least dozen critics who write for the Herald and of
will OF them frequently differ in opinions
on the came character Hence that variety in the
Hraias crit cues which is altogether sinabe to
the single and solitary Jack OF all trades whom this
sheet is hardly able to employ aad not ~ AL able to
pay for running to oil the different bile places on
The evening. Hence the keen and spicy variety
Of the Herald, which the above clandestue and I'M
grateful borrower endesvors maiiciousy represent
to the public, who may not know the facts as it
a contradiction in criticism made Of himself by
one same single writer.
BowERY THEATRE.-The new domestic drama of
Rose Clinton, or the London Sempstress'' was pro-
duced last evening before ,oierabiy filled house It
10 plain story. A young mechanic is convicted of
picking pockets on mere circumstantial evidence,
whereas be is entirely innocent Of the offence which
was perpetrated by a couple of scoundrels Walton
the young mechanic a. H. Hall) is sentenced to i'm.
prisonne for two years and IL thus separated from
bis mother who is dependent on him. Tbs anguish of
the mother, and the privatons she undergoes go
towar dr. killing her. and Rose Clinton the sempstress
Waiton's beloved liss Wemyfs) of course shares in
her distress The characters Of Hawk the robbsr and
nun derer, (Duf) shy his associate (Wsrden) Poodle
the tailor, (WiDansD the old farmer Whsatield, IN.
b. Clarke) serve to deveope the foil story which is
a tsgether quite an interesting one. The various
actors all played their parts we'll, especially Miss
Wemyss, and Rose Clinton will probably be quite ia.
vorite at the Bowtry. Barney Williams appeared in
couple of his entertaining lrsh characters He is
very great favorite and he takes be neft on Wed
pesosy evening hope his friends will RENE Der him
New Orleans SerenadeIs concluded the entertain
ments Tonight, Rose Clinton, Barney Williams the
SeIepsdcrs, Nc, will fern the bill.
BRoADwAY THEATRE. The entertainments at this
beautiful theatre commenced asst evening, with Col
man Is excellent comedy OF John Bull or a Trader.
mans Preside" The cast OF characters introduced
all the leading artists of the stock company and the
comedy throughout was ably sustained. The part of
Peregrine was wen conceived by Mr. Fredericks, and
mirsble Lester, an excellent comedian performed
the character OF the Hon. Tom Shuf1ston with that
sent; and the elegantly drawn character of Job
ry whose life is marked by the strctest ad
here to honor and principle and whose sensitive
feelings excited almost to phrsnzy by the
seducton Of his daughter bly, represe by Mr.
Bake nor. Mccarthy, the an nou need star OF the
evening" appeared as Denis Buigruddsry, and although
be did not come up to our expec aton Yet he sustain
ed the character toerably we'll He Int codCcsd tue
ITsh song Of The Groves VI Blarueyr aud though he
is by vocalist, he rendered 1t with such
good humor and comic expression that 1t encored,
ana was followed by hearty cheers. Lady Caroline
BIaymore, in the hands Of Mira Abbott rece gei that
attention aud judgment which characterize this Ia
vorte sctress in every part she undertakes and
Miss Walack Mary Thor berry read ID acted the
character we'll The entertainments closed wi Ia tue
farce Of His Last Legs" which equally well
sustained.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-There was o fine house last
night. to welcome Yankee Hill and the genuine Down
easter better represented the stage than
it last evening. The first piece the laugasble
farce IA Wife for Day" Mr. Hill plays the part of
Nathan Tucker, and the scenes with the French girl
(who was well played by Miss Mestayer) were very
MI Hill OF the first actors who made
the Yankee character their peculiar ttudy aud for
many years he has both in this country and England
had great reputation Tor the scness of HI, dsinea
tons. We are glad to zee him performing 20 well, aud
ordipg ouch genuine he did ass even
ing New YORK As u Isn played next This niece
is " bound to rum 10 take one OF NOSES phrases
Cbaufrau, the great original representative of the
genus q" hoy" is as much appreciated a. ever, aud
doubt any actor will equal HIN this part
"New York A. it Isl and the very popular barlesque
of the Lady of the Lions" will be presented
Burrows THEATRE.-The favorite piece of the Pas
de Fascination CONNIE need the performances here last
n ght, and received former occasions. with
great applause Miss Walters then danced the tam
BOURNE dance which she executed with great elegance
and grace To this succeeded orig buriu TIA
entitled Musical Arrivals, or the Manager ia Messn
in which grand dress rehearsal OF a n opera LinM
de Chamou,,"-is supposed TO take place in Bur,on's
Theatre. The audience occasionally expressed the
varnest appreciation in several OF the see nes but we
are incnea TO believe that this elected more from
he admirable getting OF MIR. Johnston and Miss Chap
tina The intrinsic merits OF the piece itself This
ye tie man drew down immense applause, from the
conca way in which ne caricaured the moyeme nts OF
musical leader. la Juiiienne. The Dialogues the
ncidens and the wit however appeared 10 US exceed
nFly heavy, forced and insipid. MIR Fredericks and
Mrs " alters next delighted the audience with The
favorite dance La Styrenne. This snteman has i'm.
proved greatly since first had ths pleasure OF seeing
him, and doubt not If he continues to progress in
The same ratio, he will shortly attain the very CHEST
position in his profession The agility. the grace and
he con amore spirit with which be executes every
deservedly entitle him TO the ADMIRATION
spplause Of all who appreciate the poetry OF
notion. The entertai nnIepts of the evening con.
ludeo with the aug able farce of the Irish rgr in
which MIR and Mrs. Bfougham managed to keep the
loufe in continued roar OF laughter. We see that
o. morrow evening is set apart for Mrs. Broushams
neht, when Mr. BIoug lsugh farce OF" fom
md Jerry In America, the new extract from Dombey
Son and other entertainme nts will be Presented
eees wei from the great merits Of this adlnra
lie actress, that she viii have benefit Z" ~ is
,eIe1t.n
CHRnry's MINSTREL. These modern Orpheuses are
oil their bearers They are, certainly,
mott admirable singers and their jovia black faces
'omical antics quizzieal jokes excellent dancing aud
scientific musical attsiDDents entitle them to the
rtst patronage they nightly receive from our most
intelligent and respectable citizens We advise ia
VINO wth TO get good seats, to go early.
TBYoN AND THoMPsoN's CIRCUS BRoApwAY-The
lov'ty ana variety OF the equestrian depays, when
rave every repetition Of the performances ut
biz attractive and central OF amue ee It, con-
inue undininithed Last night the house somforta-
ne In every point presented rou nd the are ma spec
sole that clearly demo nttrates The tende ncy Of the
uman mind TO cultivate taste for all that is peces-
any to the extention and display Of mans phy ycal
overs We know OF no fcene Of Amusement more |
Instructive imposing than that which Is calculated
draw forth the powers OF man the hose or che
ocilty OF the horse TO the discipline OF human power
nd perseverance.
ZooLoGIcAL HALL, 81 BowERY-VAr AMBURGH-
is source Of ocDgratulstiou, that at length the