The New York herald., 1849-02-24

sees the piece the more he is struck with the good
taste d., played BY author in the in which
he INTRODUCES his patriotic .entiments Il is no easy
task for author to 20 back to those days, when
-"The lion in his might
foros his nos ias ,saIsust,s.. ut sn- ~. right
To be the rishtfsl spoil of tyrant lords
And bristhng bay aud twordG
IN ID " s,saS sse ss
In fact most difficult, in these days OF amty to
ts ths story w Of Gu, former wrOng: and not offend
ed but Mr. Lester he's succeeded in this respect and
no loyal subject Of Queen Victoria could with justice
this play. The piece, to be sure. Is patriotic
what free nation has not Its patriotic dramas? But
no one unless he b. totally blinded BY prejudice or
has too moe discrimination in these matters to on.
title him to the Of patriot The subject purely
historical and the author has had to his ina
ginaton for but few of the incidents which intro
duoss But hftory itself is eloquent in these matters;
and the writer Of Kate Woodhul only pictures forth
in his play what has before been said Of countrys
sires.
BY Liberty; by her each heart was fired;
sspsa Esss
-"With impatient mood
They bore restraint and seldom long,
The Nraht's shackles n, ust indeed be strong
That bind suchm men. to whom the fear of death
ss ypU ,p% s ssr h' o ssa
Are sent from hsav'n and waking nature CLEANS"
No good citizen the piece and feel that the
author has been indicate, or that he has unneces
were better unexpressed True, the auditors
minded of those days of 76 and why should they not
be congratulated upon the in which hispay is
performed. 1t at first little crude; but the
defects easily discovered and have been for the
most part, remedied The players, too, have become
familiar with their parts and tho stage business,
which belongs to them and the piece altogether is we'll
played Indeed the actors acquitted themselves last
night in manner which gave proof Of remarkable
care There is no necessity to mention individuals,
in fron mart tOft Wh thA tel
lines were read-sll was appreciation. Among the ex
pIessoDs which brought the house down, were those
Percy, in reply to message sent by him to Washing
ton, telling him that henoefortb there would be no
" mercy for Washington [! He never asked it. and
be never will !" and the patriotic expression Of Gen
ford die to make their ndants frss-and in
speaking Of WsshiHgton's prospective fame he
b. hs Is Of bs ne
and similar expressions received with the loud
est denominations Of applause But besides all these
piece excellent sentiments which we'll used
II they studied the world over. For in
stance Of the leading characters is made to say,
The world would be at peace if those who made the
quarrels were the only ones to fight" truth
II 1t be q familiar one. Kate Woodhull' has
been performed three times, and has been we'll re-
ceived. 1t has already many friends, and s probably
destined to take its place among the udard dramas
OF its kind We think that ON It's first withdrawal
from the etsse the author will make trifing ad
dtons and alterations in tho stage business but this
viewed @
duction of the authors for in this respect 1t
already bears inspection 1t is good work, and few
little alterations viii make It capital acting play
One Of the first alterations Is to be hoped will be to
take that sentinel of the stage the last scene Of tho
first act.
national THEArRE.-There Is the same story here
every ming, viz: full houses. immense applause,
and continued appreciation Of Nose in California"
and Rosina Meadows" AS for Moss, We quote from
the National thestre BILL" As convincing proofs
khuk all
eativs to California and Its gold mines anything
lss but humbug he is determined to send that popu
ar individual Nose. into that region every night
until further notice. or as long Is his patrons will
stand It" We do not risk much in predicting that
they will stand 1t for long time to come, every
evening they seem to take better than before Ro
siba Meadows'' too is as popular ever. To night
both these pieces win be played IS will also the drama
Of the " Pride of tho Market" in which Mr. Chanfrau
will play the part Of the Chsvaier de Berieve. There
Is no doubt the house will be fui is very night
BuRToN's THEArRE.-A crowded and fashionable
audience partook Of rich and varied treat, at this
theatre, last evening. The entertainments com.
menced with the favorite burletta of "Maidens Be-
ware "a very wise injunction, and which do.
the most implicit obedie from all concerned
Bachelors also, would do well to beware" because
the fofer not always true to their resolves
they are sometimes nconsta Mt, regardless Of the
tai anguish they inict upon the unhappy swain whom
they have taught TO love. In ancient we'll as in
modern times, the copstancy Of woman at least,
. debatesble question. The prince of Roman poets
Vrgn-speakirg CT woman, says
- Vdrium It nut Ible Scrnper Ernino,
Ev'n her dread revenge the wing
Arise for woman Is chxngelul thing.
And Byron says -
bow quick we credit every oath
And hear her plight the willing troth;
Sy rSSnaly We % hore twill last fCr sys
This record will for stand
Woman, thy vows are traced in sand.
Ths part Of Ro'.e, French girl wa. done by Miss
ID. fhn Antr
which characterize the ladies OF beautiful Frsnce
Her songs were given with taste. Mr. Mortimer, as
times he reminded Of the trite saying "as stiff a,
poker Ih,' fault !: very easy Of correction The
sns Sss Ess followed Mr.
while the character Of MIR. Hughes after Yards
Sir Msrmaduks Hughes, was played in adnirabe
loved BY Ned deserves honorable mention She PLAYED
with Judgment and feeling, and the scene between
acting In the cobbler scene Brousham made several
capital hits: The indignation Of his uncle, when he
found that his nephew, (Brougham) had set up cob.
blers stal ne1t door to his aristocrac knew
no bounds and created great merriment. When asked
how much money would induce him to take down his
Sir Marma1uke Hughes, he replied that he would not
take less than forty thousand pounds The piece WAS
remarkably well received throughout and ct the CON.
clusion the applause was loud and universal. "Your
Lies IN Danger was again acted, and drew forth
repeated plaudits from all parts Of the house Burton
wa. wa. as usual, hmsef,fun Of fun, wit, and humor
musical extravaganza in two acts entitled "Ths King
Of the Peacocks written by Planche, and performed
In London for whole season, and now played for the
first time in America.
BROADWAY CncUs.-The performan noes at this popu.
lar place Of amusement still as attractive "A aver
The horsemanship s Of the best Kind and the whole
round OF gynnaetcs are accomplished in maj ner At
once chaste and wonderful Mr. Sands and his chill
dren, Messrs. Stout Ruggles, Perez, Hawkins Aymar
and Mallory appear nightly and delight the behodsrn
while the ponies are as ssgacous and pugnacious Is
ever. The clowns make merriment during the whole
evening and the exhibition concludes with q comic
aftsrpieee.
Gurc'L.-This celebrated musical composer In
tends giving series Of soirees dansantes At the Chi
nese Assembly Rooms, commencing on Monday eve
ming next.
CHRDTY's MrNsrRELs will day give their usual
Saturday afternoon concert in addition to the regus
evening ono. The weather now has become mild and
pleasant SO that thote Who during the late Geld days.
dd not like to venture out will this day have double
chance to hear these inimitable minstrsls.