The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-04

present year for it 10 presumed that an active emf
grafton vii take place from the Eastern and Middle
write in great haste and beg that you will take tho
dircor dant matter ,end you for what it s worth.
am, dear Dir, yours truly
J. l.. FOLSOM.
Msj. Gen JEsuP, United States Army.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowEnY TMEArRE Last night again this house was
crowded to overlooking in every part with most bril-
liant audience attracted thiher by the extraordinary
performances ofVan Amburgh, the lion tanner Of the
sge. The very funny farce Of 40 and 500 play.
ed first and Mr.. and Mrs Gilbert exerted themselves
much ant successfully In IL to please the vast assem-
bsge After that the pisos Of the evening" "Morok,
the Beast Tanner" In our notice Ct it yesterday We
spoke chiefly Of Van Anburghs performances with bis
snima 0; would now devote . few lines to des
cYpton Of the scenic arrangements and acting In 1t;
both are OF the most admirable description. The
In the first act represents the wild and noun
famous regions Of Switzerland and have
tableaux in this and the beautiful Maypols dance
VERY cevery executed by the corps de baIe) eiced
tie mott enthusiastic app nsse The second aud third
10 most magnihcently psinte1 while tho gene al
Ispgement on the stage lie most happily managed Tho
Of Moroks retreat tho attack and ooudst
with the jungle tiger, Ia ono OF tho most grand and
mantle ever witnessed, even 1t the Bowcry. Messrs
CLARKE, Duff II. Hail. and Wisans, have all Of them
prominent parts-Winans . comic one, Of course, and
mt oh fun he makes too; he Is very popular ct the
Bowery. Clarke, Duff, and Hall Likewise play their
mrably by her and abe impsrts much interest to It.
Mrs Taylor, in her part, likewise was much sppsuded,
and she locked charming In It, Mr. Van Amourgh in,
bis part Of MoI0k, besides his extraordinary perfar
mances with the animals displayed great talents
actor. We have already noticed the wonderful power
he diepays his animals-lsst evening this power
was a. grandly shown Is ever. The house will no
doubt be crowded every evening Of his engagement.
BRoADwAY THEATRR.-There was another grand and
triumphant alton at this classic retreat last
evening, In favor Of the Enchantress.n The house
was filed to Its utmost capacity net single seat
vacant In fact, some vent away in consequence Of
not having been able to procure any accommodation
whatever Well, for those there is treat In store.
The merry was again the theme OF admiration; in.
deed, some highly Complimentary illusions were msde
ai.ts ns,shes.hOcd: The srot.o .osns he. already
been spoken Of In terms Of the most unqualified praise
proper cclors the palace scene. This is beyond the
nation. Nothing short Of ocular proof will reveal the
reality. Theee scenes In particular were hailed with
one DnSsr,: :nou, Of s.s sn.onun
very effective and the leading singers in capital spi
rits. Theimposipg appearance Of the house well
Mr.. and Mrs Seguin were, a. usual in fine voice and
were most warmly applauded. Mr.. Leach, As Duke
Ess oos s,ey ss' Voice.
IN charming style and with briancy Of expression
which conferred upon him the honor Of an encore
turs In the musical te which takes place the royal
saloen Were we to write book upou the Enohs a.
tress to this conclusion We must come viz that she
must be seen to be appreciated She mocks tbs power
Of eulogy she the ooe of the critic and tho
hypercrtic She requires not the aid of the one and
Defiance loud and che hurts Ut the supreme
cy Of the remaining two. The curtain fell amidst
multuous applause.
National THEATRr.-This house was finely filed
last evening, and the entertainments went OF with
great The little farce Of =" III bs Your Sc
cond," was the nrst piece and never saw an audi
snce mere amused than they were at it, w. B. Chap
man, - Mr. Placid, the man who 10 ready 'to make
was most conicsl; but tho ,csn, where, BY his Of
fcous interference he sets two individuals fighting
who have NO quarrel whatever 10 most inexpressiby
lsdicrous This farce s the most Of the
season. The new piece, of the Brigsdier,n was next
played. This drama 10 OF the most absor b ng In
tsrsst and the characters In it are 80 well
BY the company that 1t meets with the greatest o.
plaue IL undoubtedly will have leng run We
would especially notice the beauty Of the scenery
In IL, The work Of MIR. Porter, most taen young
artist The celebrated trip Of Nose to the Californis
gold regions continues to be received with its wonted
Of the National, whatever circumstances he appears
under whether a. the New York b'hoy at home or
away of among the "nativss, Of CAlifornis. To.
night We perceive Mr. jones' the indefAtgabls stage
manager Of the National will take bsnsnt. lie puts
forth first rate bill, Viz The Child Of the Regi-
nept !" the famous Mysteries and Miseries Of New
York; which win be played for this night only, and
the new drama Of The Brigadier." MIR Jones is en-.
titled to good benefit for the excellent manner In
Let his friends and the patrons Of the house generally
remember him to. night.
Burrows THEArRE, CHANBERs SrREEr-Th comb.
nation Of new and diversified attractions at this ever
lasting Of untirng entertainments last night,
drew forth audience dscrmin ating in their taste
they lend In their appreciation Of the charm
Ing variety presented for their enjoyment. Burtons
farce Of the Forty winks" IL sminently charsstsr-
iic Of the author original In the conception he
nimitsbe in the performance Of all his compostions
This piece, for Its humorous scenes, has no compst-
tor srd well sustained throughout BY his talented
company. The Greek Slavsn msrlted and justly re-
su.i.,qus tragedy Of NJ and Mrs Macbeth, y we q.
produced By the eorpui.nt lady, Or his admiration Of
the truthful limitations b Broushsm Of the popular
SnT Ian Of tn: Day This evening, Dombey and
ADD no more persuasive encouragement than the ant
vers popularity that has carried Il through immune
sp In sna yus,y appreciated representation It
osy 11nofewn 10 make room for hit ct the popular
ds,nsons OF me Day a. illustrated In . new satire
eaIed" sociehsm, OF the Right Of Labor which viii
be presented Tomorrow evening
OLYMpic THEArRr.-Yankes HILL tn. s,s.,,.nt A..
hhtator OF American character, takes benefit this
evening, at the Olympic Theatre The pieces sseetsd
are, "Jopsihsn Doubikins,"" Honest Rosu.ry y New
Notions,n and the Yankee Pedlsr.n fiii "a .rsst
favorite and no doubt his friends, this OCCASION
will give him bumper
BaoApwAy CIncus--This pleasing place Of ANNA.
mt mt was sgain we'll filled last sven,ns-ths grand
.ntrse by the company exhibiting rome OF the most
beautiful horses Imaginable. Tho lighting ponies
e. these little cressnrss stand upon their hi "s;
and boz another with their fore feet is really
oni, hing. The nfsntine rider Master Jesse Sands,
turing Of the Rivers family vsrs very sxosisst Mas.
ter Maurice sands vent through rome very dariag
fests Of horsem.sshp. The performances eonoiadsd
Mooipet," which brought from the audience immense
applause.
s,.son BO1rIus,s EArr~rLL CeseHar.-This