The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-26
Theatrical ana Ndus,cnl.

evening, In the same splendid style on Thursday
night and the audience much delighted with the
noble acting Of Mrs Shaw. the founding Of Argos
the noble Ion 1t were work Of supererogaton praise
Mrs SIS performance Of this part; IL is indeed most
classical and admirable piece Of acting aud
Talfourd himself could not suggest any improvement
In this impersonation OF his hero Her with
Adrastus, tmost ably played by Mr. Glberp in the
earlier portions of the play; the famous where
the oath Of destruction to his whole is taken the
hna scenes, where lon himself Is the victim of the Or
acle's response: his with Clemanthe-in fact
every scene in the piece Is done most handsomely We
must not omit noticing the acting of MIR Ryder, the
merry Ctesiphon strong in his hatred OF the tyrant
Adrastus, or of Mr. Mcfarland as the young Medon,
who supported by theoracular response be hears is
characters so essential to the plot of the piece
were most ably performed by the before named
The comedy Of BLACK Eyed Susan" concluded the en-
ttrtainmebts. and Mr. Ryder "a William, made n most
favorable impression in the sailors character IL was
the first time believe that he has appeared such
part in this country trust see more of hin,
10 like pieces. Tonight the bill will consist of four
favorite pieces: Messrs Ryder Bass, Gilbert, and
whole company will appear in them. 1t is fine Satur
day nights bill
BROADWAY THrArRr.-Last evening a very mcrito
rous and talented took his benefit at this ele-
CANT place Of rational and intellectual recreation.
Dyott is the name of the gentleman to whom allude
and most heartily de- We congratulate him upon tn
sound judgment and fine taste he evinced in the seec
ton he made for the occasion The beautiful tragedy
OF on, from the able and classical pen of Sergeant
Talfourd was presented Thirteen years ago it was
played. for the rst time at Convent tre
London. 10 was highly successful and the emf
nent literary men of the day pronounced it splendid
effort OF profound genius ana pished scholarship
The title of Ion" is taken from the tragedy Curl
pides which suggested the first idea Of the situation in
which its hero is introduced that Of II founding
youth educated in temple, and assisting in its
vices; but Otherwise CONTINUES the author aud here
II one OF the proofs that the of true genius ia al
ways modest and unassumipg) there is resem-
bance between his imperfect sketch aud that exqui-
site picture" II we mistake not, Ion - produced
at the Park in lS45 when the Keans appeared 1t
was not acted at this theatre before The is
at Argos the first part of which represents the nte-
ror Of the temple of Apollo -Agepor resting against
column rus seated on bench at the side OF the
to our mind. truthfuy and ent Enthusiastically did he por-
tray the apxetics, emotions hopes aud fears and JOY
Of the simple hesitating but magpanimous and self.
sacrificing youth. The following noble speech in reply
TO the suggestions Of Adrastus to depart and leave
his tratorous thoughts unspoken," delivered with
great effect in tone that bespoke the consciousness
OF an honest, dauntlcss, and benevolent heart
- thank thee for thy offer; but stand
Before thee for the lives Of thousands, rich
Who perish not alone, but in their fall
shsa ~ Why hs ss
For thom, am content to speak more p
Mr. Dyott's natural qualifications an actor contr-
butte in small degree to his Mr.. Fredericks
Adrastus highly artistic performances lie pos
sesses dignity Of person and manner his eocuton Is
clear and sonorous, and regulated by the most compe
tent authorities and his attitudes upon the stage
graceful without being stin-hs movements do not
partake OF the unbending pecnlaries Of whalebone.
Miss Kate Horns Clemanthe cher first appearance at
this thsatrc) was we'll studied and careful delinea
tion The entertainments concluded with the last act
from the grand romantic drama of :" Monte. Criston
The whole ELECTED frequent and cordial applause Mr.
Dyott and MIR. Frederick most enthusiastically
deservcdly greeted throughout and the former
gentleman very fatteringly received his
wen filed.
NATIONAL THEATRE."L luke the Laborcr'' was PLAYED
first last evening, Mr. c. W. Clarke taking the part of
Luke and have hesitation in saying that IL could
not be played better than he does it. We have seen
Mr.. Clarke perform in q vast number Of pieces, but
taste, this Of Luke is his bcst His descrip-
tion of his suerings and the loss of his wife,
qucnce, as he fancicd. of old Farmer Wake6eld's
cruelty most pathetic piece Of acting; and while
he was delivering It,. we noticed many tear on the
cheeks Of the audience. especially of the ladies.
Held the returned sailor, very good and Mr.
Herbert, Mrs. sherwood, Dawes &c. all acted we'll
The rest of the entertainments passed of in the best
style. Father Rice racy ever, and his negro
wittieisns rise to the usual amount Of fun and
laughter. Tonight this veteran Jim Grow will take
benefit and wc trust 1t will be such the orig
nal Crow s worthy Of. He will appear "Oteo, the
Moor Of Orange street, another version Of shak
spoare's hero. The farce Of the "Rval Captains and
the drama Of SACK Sheppard" will form the remainder
Of the bill.
BuRToss THEA1nr.--The indefatigable aud ever ac-
ceptable "Dombey and Son" performed last eve
ming for the last time To say word in its praise
would be ridiculous IL would be .uperauous. The
patrons Of this theatre require enlightenment upon
tho subject ut hands. The new burlctta, called
Hence was again performed with success. The plot
Is as follows Edward Slocum Uynne) the descen-
dant OF Aminadab Slocum Uogan) complains in very
bitter terms that he had been dsposscsscd Of his pro-
perty In consequence Of his having been
means and ut last determines to investigate tho mat
ter with tho utmost vgor. He obtains possession Of
an old will which throws light upon the mystery
and this encourages him to in search Of the body of
Aminadab While prosecuting his object, his atten-
ton is attracted to vault In dilapdatcd building
whore long parcel tied up in sack and extended at
full length plank presents itself to his view He
calls for help two men come upon the stage. by whose
sack is united and taken off, when to the astonishmcnt
CONSERVATION and dsmay OF Edward there stands
vealed in all Its fair proportions, the living form of
man, who it was supposed had been in the grave
fury. He yawns, shivcrs and asks where he is From
his narrative it appeared that he had gone to quack
wrong one and for the purpose OF rendering the opera
ton painless, he had had recourse to chioroform
animal magnetism, the effect Of which had been to
throw him into sleep which had lasted century.
His descendant Intercepted him a to his and
relations and cndcavored TO convince him that he had
been to all intents and purposes, dead for hundred
years This called forth passionate inter- octions
from Aminadab. who could not believe that he had
slept for more than twenty. four hours. most anu
sing then followed in the course Of which Fink
Patton Miss Chapman an edtress OF New York pa
per, enters and offers for sale an extra. Aminadab
raises his hands. and, in tone Of wondcrment, cy
claims =" What in the name Of Morses telegraph,
reporting in New Yorkthe speech Of man, who is de-
communication received with burst Of applause.
Mr.. Logan il mot unquestonably man Of talent, and
this amusing and somewhat ingenious production nc
manages with great skill and adroiness Tor the
couTagemcn o. talent aud the production Of novelty,
there not The beat Of Burton In the nted States
and what IS more his efforts rewarded by gene
rous public. The house, usual, crowded
P3yErs BgSxrf1.--If ever attraction offered for
the edfcaton and amusement of our citizens In tho
shape Of theatrical talent ~ the first stamp il Is
this evening within tho precincts Of the Broadway
theatre the occasion OF the farewell benefit Of
John Povcy long and .avorsbly known the Park
boards Such combination Of histrionic ability
has perhaps, been presented 20 the play going
people Of this ctylr IIambin the great tragedian,
Messrs Blake. Chppendalo Seton, Chapman, Lester,
Fr,dcricks IIadaway. Reynolds Miss Wemyss, the ac-
comp!ished tragic actress: Mrs T.. Horn, Miss Mary
Taylor, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Watts, Mrs. Abbott, and
Mademosellc Celeste. Added TO this galaxy Of talent,
the renowned Dstip Family will perform several beau
tiful concerted pieces and to those who have heard
them would say this will not be the least interesting
feature Of the performance for sweet tones, and
touching, thrilling execution tho sax horns and
tubas, have never heard an Instrumental voice