The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-01
TAeal rical and MusioaI-


peare's trsgedy Of King Lear" which has been most
successfully produced by the enterprsing sgsmsnt
the Bowery, repeated for the third time with
all the concomiant attractions of splendid costumes
the productions of the immortal bard OF Avon strict
adherence TO the original text Of that great author
or the play itself not about to speak, the
sublime beauty OF its concepons has long since set
ancient and modern critics ut defiance. Mr.. Wslack
Jr and faithful reading Of the part OF the
poor old King, throughout and Intensely appalling
in the delivery Of his Curse upon the ungrstefui Co
Dereil. Mrs Wsllack. rs Gonsrei, acted with
relentHg cruelty sufficient to drive the fond father
mad Miss 8 Denim was the most agreeable fooln We
have seen and would be- we'll calculated to bring
younger man than Lear to his senses Lester as Ed
gar, and Gilbert the Earl Of Kent sustained their
parts well. scene from local drama, aud The
Rag Picker of Paris" concluded the entertainments
which Mr. Gilbert had judioously selected for his
friends.
BRoADwAY THEArRE.-Last evening, Mr.. Collins who
next to the late lamented Power is the fact princess
of Irish actors, made his third appearance at the
Broadway Theatre, playing in two characters either
Of which double value for the price Of the ticket
Of admission. The first piece was King O'Nsil,na
pretty, comic drama written by Mrs Gore; the time
and place laid in the plot being the reign and Court Of
Lsuis XIV Of France. Collins took tho part Of the
hero of the play the mock King ONei who personstes
the Irish King OF Ulster to the infinite mirth Of the
audience In this character Collins Shines he has the
true conception Of the part and the taste and skill
execute 1t HIS genuine Hbernian humor flashed 1T
every turn and he made it evident that he knows how
to depict the Irish gentleman as we'll rs the peasant
n
tatives OF Irish character, and Of all others the
most difficult Of attainment IL we take the delinea-
lions OF actors true indications Of the
of the people Of the Emerald Isle, should believe
them all to be ignorant beers half ssvAges Whereas
those who know anything of that country know that
Irish gentlemen cope with those Of any other
ton Of the world in the arts and sciences in all
the re6nements and amenities CT civilized life; while
they possess national traits peculiar to them
selves and by which they known all the globe.
1t is tery impossible for any actor to seize the
ient points OF Irish life aud make his portraitures
frnthf nl md of he nnla ha has hoap
born or at least brought up in the land of Saint
Patrick This is an advantage possessed by Collins,
tones are all Irish and there Is essential to .
good actor OF Irish characters which he possesses in
eminent degree-a flow Of soul'- contrasting so
strongly with those cold and npid limitations which
uhiet and without lite. He was warmly applauded
,nf in his sonH of shs
rapturously epcored Mr.. Dyott sustained his
part, General Count Dillon with his usual prs-emi-
nent ability and most Of tho other actors performed
their role cIedtaby except that the action
what too slow But it was in the farce of - His Last
Legs' that Collins most at hone. He held the
house in convulsive fit Of laughter from the rising
the falling Of the curtain This OF the Of
the Irish farces but 1t 10 in which everything d.
peRds on the acting We never saw it better acted
even Power himself II he we're living could not tran
scend it, The ready tact the unb!ushing efrontsry,
the brilliant wit the eegan: case with which he
lieyed hmself from perpexity after another
dslneated so naturally rs to seem more like reality
in ectasy OF delight rhis evening he appears in
of his best rollickng characters Rory o'Mors"
NrBLo's GARDrN.-This place crowded last eve
nng from the orchestra to the topmost gallery, the
ossion being the benefit of Mr. Chippendae. The at
fractions worthy of such audience in at
tendance. The principal piece of the evening,
sberidsn's celebrated comedy Of The Rivasn which
cast follows Sir Anthony Absolute, MIR II.
Placide; Sir Lucus O'Trgger, Mr. Sloan; Capt Abso-
lutte, MIR Barrett Acres MIR 7. Plaside; Falkland,
MIR C. Howard; David, Mr. O. Holland; Lydia Ian.
guish Mrs Howard; Julia, Mrs. Watts; Mrs. Msls-
prop Mrs Henry and the minor characters were well
ipad Tha pprfp cou N ut wit at
fail TO be good one The last piece on the bill
" Lola Mobtes," q laughabe burletta The Ravels sp
pear to night, and the house will doubtless be again
nled We are informed that Mrs Howard, who has
been favsIte at Nblos during this season. has been
engaged to play at New Orleans during the winter.
She will leave many friends behind her whom she goes
BuRror's THEATRE-Whoever Is afflicted with dull
Of spirits, should visit Chambers street theatre
where the most lively comedies and burettas night
y produced, the respective characters Of which
sustained by rs good q company Of comedians rs can
be found In the States. Where one look for two
such generally good actors as Burton and Brougham
Added to these, Nessrs Clark, Lynne, Johnston,
and Mrs. BrouRham and Mics Chapman. Everything
in this dramatic temple moves on like clock work,
under the Ruperintenden OF Burton Last evening,
the comedy OF Hearts are Trumps," Buttons
New York Directory" and "An Unwarrantable Intru-
siop,n were all sustained with excellent dramatic
ability and occasionally the audience kept in
Of laughter by the comic expressions and actions
Of the siamese twins Messrs burton ana Broashsm,
comedians, to do everything within the compass Of
histronic talent to please and highly amuss the pa
irons OF this fsvorits theatre. This evening" DOM
hey, and the Demon Jestern-Ha! Ia ha
NArrosaL THrArRE-A most attractive series Of en-
tertsnm ents here last night secured full attendance
at an early hour. The excellent comedy OF 4" Is he
Jealous ?" followed by the grand fairy sxtravagan
"a of the Fair One with the Golden Locks" which
received with the loud appreciation OF the whole
house and Is likely to have long and successful
at this national abode of amusement. The Female
Forty Thieves repeated for the twenty ars time
I MI perf ned ed N ed
effect, and the whole was concluded with the laugh
able farce Of My Neighbours Wife " On Friday eve
ming Mr Burke, the excellent caterer for the public
aste takes his b. nent when new drama, written for
no occasion. will be presented
MrrcBrLL's OpyMrio TBrArnr-This pretty little
theatre was again visited by q numerous and select
audience who enjoyed the delightful entertainments
Of yesterday evening with uncommon degree Of
pleasure and hsrity The excellent csnic opera,
titled John of Paris" constituted the FIRST per-
fornance. Mr Mitchell In his favorits character Of
rsdres Potts, displayed, In rich measure, hi. adni-
rabls comic talent, aud made the whole house ring
with laughter Messrs Wslcot aud Nickinson, Misses
Taylor Roberts, aud Mrs. Conover, acted In their
usually brilliant style Next followed the grand opera
Of " tinosrellsn which sustained with the
decided and realized the most nattering de-
monstrstons 81 general satisfaction and delight Miss
Mary Taylor IN the leading character Of Cinderella"
acted the des ed and neglected daughter TO per-
lection and sans in man ser which bears
abb. testimony Of the superiority OF her vocal abilities
Mere particularly in the Duet whence this Pleasing
Flame" sbe sung with truly charming sweetness and
sring applause MIR. Bishop as Felix, the Prince Of
Sal.fno. acted TO considerable advantage, and sung
with much ability and feeling Messrs Nickinsop,
Waloot, Conover Missas Sinclair. Miles and Mrs
CoDover acted exceedingly well The amusements con
sludd with the farce Of the Omnibus or Convenient
Iistancen which produced much msrriment 10 night
Naval Eng gerp ~nts." the child Of the Regiment"
and the Married Bscheorn aud ~e expect TO
another crowded house
CnAisrs's MtNsrnsLs These thoroughly educated
usic stil hold tie swsy Of public opinion In their
favor maintain ~ith rnaess their long and well
"A sIl.pt rtafp ants xhf
are performed every night at Mechanics Hall con.
tnue draw large Assem- blies who will tire Of
hearing tbes. dsrhes executing their Ethiopian m.io-
dies In hitherto unsurpassed. 1oniIht there
another splendid progrsuue Presented, the attractions
Of which will net TAIL IN bling the hall
1Rror's ANrHirHE.rnE. Asror PLAcE.-The add.
top al pit to this colossal and truly elegant estab-
lishmspt hss had the effect, a. anticipated Of
bringing perfect rush 20 the Circus. every night
more animated aud delighted audience. q more
b.sutifsl display Of horsemsnship, we have seldom
witnessed any where Trysn has uuquestiUnaby the
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