The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-03

performances OF Mrs Shaw, Mr.. Hamblin. Mr.
Ryder, and Master Hsmblin, in the shaksperian
and other elevated styles Of drama, which have
been played for the last three weeks at this
heuse. During their engagement, many Of Shak-
fpe.re's most splendid dramas nave been produced
Of note and have stated from time to time, all
in the msst admirable manner. We regret that the
patronage awarded to these endeavors OF Mr. Hambln
has scarcely been what deserved; but their many
things have combined to limit attendance at theatres
lately the wet weather, excitement about the cholera
&c We trust at some future time Mr. Hamblin will
again bring forward such series Of plays Meantime
the equestrian drama and opera are to be the attrac
tions Mr. W. r. Derrs splendid steeds Abdel Kadcr
and FL Hyder will be introduced in original eques
trian drama entitled "Mike Martini and, in the
course it, all the daring exploits and hair breadh
escapes of the famous Thunderbot and Lghtfoot the
higbwaymen. who some quarter OF a century since
,ns g0 be- enacted The famous Bsasars
with a very excellent cast, will also be played.
| national THEATRE.-The house well filed last
| evening and the drama of :" Ireland 1t Is'
played with much success. 1t is very interesting
piece and gives n amentabe picture of Ireland Is;
but ut the time 1t goes to show how much true
worth and real dignity of character to be found
among the peasantry of that unhappy country Bar
does such parts we think better than any other class
Of such characters MIR Chapman. as the rcdoubtabe
Mistress Judy O'Trot played better than thought
she could in Irish part, for though excellent
general actress had no idea she could the
brogue well Seymour too shope out in his part Of
O'Flaherty This young actor is capital in Irish
| parts The farces of Kate Kearney,n and 'Crossing
the Line" concluded the entertainments Next week
| of Three Years After is to be produced
| BRoADwAY THrArRE-The grand ballet Of Foletta,
the Enchanted Bell was again presented, last
| ming. We have expressed opinion Of it several
times in terms the most forcble the most compliment
tary and the most eulogsc that the English language
can supply We have said that it Is splendid, magni-
cent gorgeous superb, unsurpassed and unparalleled
by anything of the kind that has appeared the
American boards No higher praise could have been
hos he force Of ha
epithes and sweeping superatves could be strength
ened by the use OF proposition, thus making the
praises Of compound character-as super. splendid
gorgeous, super superb super and
super. unparalleled This is the only process that
Of by which force beauty could be added
! to the vehement audaton which have pronounced
upon this wonderful production. 1t has been got up
under, as we understand the sole direction of Mons
Monpaisir In the short space of FIVE days, it was
| completed and ready for representation. We have
from time to time remarked upon the very favorable
manner in which it has been received and, in concu
sion, have only to say, that last evening, it met
with another equally warm reception In consequence
of the sudden indispostion of Mr.. Hadaway, the
Dumb Belief substituted for the farce of Poor
Pilcoddy." Fhs house was numerously and fashiona
bly, attended
BurTeN's THEATRE.-Last evening Mr.. Loder took
his beneft-the house crowded The play was the
laughabe buretta Of "Poor Pilicoddy;n after which
there grand vocal and instrumental concert in
which the Distn family assisted. 1t WIS announced in
the bill that they had volunteered their services in the
kndest manner, and most certainly they contributed
in no small degree to the pleasures Of the evening
Twere needless to speak Of the musical powers of this
distinguished family but every who has taste for
music who in the least degree appreciate that
s0uleyeang science which relieves the mind from the
anxious of this truly wretched world and raises
it. as it to the contemplation of higher and holer
objects, must agree with in saying that they
titled to the highest praise The evening was delight
fully passed. and the audience seemed highly gratihed
FLUTE SoIREE AsroR HoUsE-On Friday
evening invited to witness a private per-
formance on the most charming of all Instruments the
flute. by four professors OF musc-Messrs. Sede and
Eben, Of GungPs celebrated band, and Messrs. Kyle
and f. Beesch of this city The quartettes and tros
selected from the Creation Of Kylan. Gabrelsky
and other distinguished performers and
cuted with precision and science characteristic of
the reputation of the respective artists and merited
the unqualified appreciation of a select company Of
amateurs invited on the occasion. The modern i'm
provements upon this were fully tested in
the patent Succimi' flute adopted by Mr.
Kyle. We are happy to hear that the public will
shortly be gratfed by grand flute concert by these
professors; style Of entertainment although novel
in this country Is universally held in London and
the continent Of Europe in the highest estimation by
persons of taste and refinement There be no
question Of the success Of the experiment.
CHRsrY's MrNsTRELs These never failing springs Of
harmony, tun and elegant music will continue to give
their fine concerts during the ensuing week They
the racy minstrels that they have BEEN and
they to continue to sing to the end Of time, they
would meet with few successful rivals.
Castle GARpEN.--The usual Sunday evening concert
will be given at this place night by the celebrated
New York Brass Band, under the direction of Mr. j.
Nofher We need not but announce the fact as it is
one OF the most favorite resorts have and weekly
avail themselves Of these delightful
and promenades.
SUMNER FErEs AT CASTLE GARpES.-The proprietors
Of this establishment going to commence the
in good earnest during the coming week they will
to morrow evening open with their summer fetes,
which include a grand vocal and instrumental pro-
menade concert, followed by ball. in which visters
will have the privilege joining in the various dances
been engaged. such the Distins. the Germania
cety, GuDgTs band, Richard Hoffman the pianist
Herr Stoepel Mile Lovarney Miss Nlsriarty O'Connor,
Mis- Louisa Distn, and to crown ALL Max Marstzek is
engaged ms musical director With such materials we
have no doubt the managers will get up Of the
most delightful entertainments presented to
citizens
The OvERrl Nv At New ORLEANs.-The rise
the water still continues, and the OF the mum
dated district H. sorry to say, becoming more
extended The position faIairs is sad indeed yet we
going to the source OF the evil and stopping the
The plans for relieving the city, by cutting
D'Aqun and Labauve canals, although they sound
very well will, think. fail Of Let for
moment, estimate the quantity of water which flows
through the crevasse. Admitting the dimensions Of
the opening to be in width 100 feet In depth TO- with
current OF Is miles. the quantity of water coming
through would amount to 79,200,000 cubic feet per
hour is evident that unless this much be carried
of through the various openings made with that view
the city will not be at ali relieved. We question whe.
ther this be done. The principal canal yet cut in
the Ridge only carries off $4,000 cubic feet per hour
which. in comparison with the amount coming In is
scarcely an aPpreciabe quantity Again do not be-
heye that Tho utabd drains would carry off much
comes through the admitting the fall
w DC hs grtat Dnt the VOume OF water between the
Ridge and the levee becomes great that in the
Mississippi it Is impossible that great u current can
be obtained exists at the the PRESSURE
and consequently the momentum, Is less. For these
reasons, we think the only effect that be produced
in the manner proposed by Mr. Preston and MIR Com
muny will be to prevent a further advance Of tho
water and that only in the event that the quantity
coming in and going out are equal.-New Orleans
Crescent, May "a.
FLOOD AT THE WEsT-INJURY TO THE ERIE
CANAL AND OswEao RAmRoAp.-The heavy rains
Of the past week have raised the In all parts IF
the State. Much Of the bottom lands heretofore ex-
empt from freshcts at this of the year have
been oyerilowcd, and uncomfortable mischief done
to fences and crops Fears have been entertained for
a day two, that the canals would suffer from the
heavy rains and the superintendent have been active