The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-25
The atrIcal and M usicaI.

BowERr THEATRE.-During the past week. the snte
tsinments At this house have been most excellep
The spectacle Of tho Last Days Of Pompei" has bes
played nightly, to tolerable full houses and the dram
of the "Boston Boys" and various farces have MAJ
up the rest Of the performances. Mr.. W. Marsh
took benefit or Friday evening. which was a nelly a.
tended, and he was most enthusiastically received a
the character Of Macbeth, which, we think IA Il
part that be psys best We regret to he
that MIR. j. M. Scott so long ami favOra bv hnovn i
the Bowery, and indeed throughout the whole Unit
States, died last evening His deceass was some VII
sudden, as he performed no longer ago than Moud
evening last He was much respected In private lif
and was excellent actor. During the coming wee
many novelties will be presented. We see the ne
drama Of tho "Mill Of Aldervon" il announced I'd
to morrcw evening.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-The new drama of uKa
woodhulp' was performed at this establishment Ia
night; and If one may form opinion of its meri
from the large audiences 1t has drawn since Its
representation the author has admirably succeeded
suitirg the popular taste. The various incidents
the stirring times Of the revolution are depicted will
great vividness and power: and there can be litt'
doubt but this piece, Whatever may be its defects WI
continue to draw large audiences through tho inaI
ence Of the patriotic feelings which It Is Calculated
sna ). ns %
the alterations just made in the play itself have COD
tributed greatly to enhance its merits.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-This house was we'll 6,Is
a. usual last evening, and the week concluded 4. su
cessfully as it began The little comedy of the Pr
Of the Market" was played hrst and Chanfraus pc
formancs Of the Marquis was most admirable pise
sina Meadows,' concluded tho performances. Char
fraus benefit, ON Friday evening was = grand on.
and tho numerous pieces we're played most admirab,
when the first parade Of the Chsnfrau Guards too
place: This company is composed of young men
Chanfrau-who have adopted his name as that of the
corps. They are commanded by Capt Conelly The
met at Centre Market Drill Room ON the evening
present from MIR. Chanfrau which were pre.en
with an appropriate speech by Mr.. A. H. Purdy Duke
Wis. y. Of tho N alton They par.ded on the 22(
BY Lothan's Brass Band. Me,srs. Chansesu. Purd,
Iliten Seymour, Morgan, and several others, scsom
sited the National Theatre in the evening. whsr
boxes for their accommodation were handsomely fe.
TONED with flags and thus ended the very pissssu
FIRST parade OF the Chapfrau Guards. Durng thl
coming week the entertainments ut the National viii
be 40 amusing Is ever.
Burrows THEArrE.-Last evening was bumper a
This house, the dress circle presented galaxy Of beau
ty and fashion. The entertainments CONNIE noed wit
tho well written and popular comedy Of tho sFas
Man." which was received with the utmost snthusi
asm. At the conclusion, the applause was rsnswsk
again ana again There were loud calls for Broughau
made his appearance. snd snnou noed. ami fres
panfeststions Of Qualification, that the piece vou
be repeated on Monday, ITO. morrow evening Thl
King Of th: Pesocchs from the pen Of PisnoSe, wal
played for the first time; Argus the King of Tia pss
cocks, was enacted by Mr.. Warden, (sis 6rst a.
pearance hsre Th: gentleman possesses natural aus
lacstions Of superior order HIS figure is tall and
ME graceful. lie we'll received Mrs Brou0 haa,
- Florzel, the fair King OF the Verdsnt Jsapis wa
very happy In her part; while the acting of Mis-
Chapman, a. Princess Rosetta nothing froa
her well deserved popularity. Brougham as ODont
knev-Who pronounced O'DonoghueJ was extremel,
droll. His rich Hibsrnian diss ct and humor shooi
the ndes OF the audience. All the ladies and gentle
men VINO played in this extravaganza made the m o,
81 ne Ps,.s Inc dresses are grand and the scenery
~ stpI.pthte ana executed secundum arfem We
tnink that the King Of the Peacoeksr will have .
connoerabie reign. Your Lies in Danger, conclud
60 the amussu ents OF tho evening. Having aIr.ad
spoken Of thie In oommendatory terms it Vould bsl
Work q tuporerogation to reterate an opi Mon TIA
novelties which follow In suoh quick succession ut
theatre prove the anxiety Of the ger to ns1
n,msen worthy OF tie patronage Of the public an4
success crowns his endeavous to please
New ORLEANS SERENApERs-These admirable ,o-
formers are on hand for another weeks co srts ana
In order to accommodate their numerous natrons NJ
the eastern portion OF the CITY they will for twot
'tit1 1s M'S a MONDAY and Tuesday at Rutgers
70 Their headquarters, Society Library and contnr
there until fur her notice. They are great favar,t
eli over the city. A~'o'i'o',j
CHnnTr's MISsrRELs will give some extra a M con
heir programmes, and will II possble mai. th';l
treat voyage Musicae' more acceptable than ava
ndeed VIII 90 everything In the famous man nsr
sS. w cnrie.y are 80 celebrated. We have
,ver. "' W 10 % great as
CHINESE MusEuM.-ThIs elegant collection IA ons ~
ne wonders OF the day; It must have cost vast sum
perfect assortment Of Chinese articles, Of all DE-
'criptoDs