The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-29
Theatrical md nfuslcnI

BewrRr THEATRE -The Sequel STYLED the ssFour
Musquetesrs or Ten Years After" again perform
ed sst evening at this theatre to crowded
IL takes wonderfully like its predeces5r and is receive
ed with unbounded applause Such is the extraordi-
attending it, that 1t will be acted again
this evening and for other nights without inter-
mission. The costumes and splendid. as well
the scenery and decorations The incidents are
quite interesting and we'll carried out and enacted by
cast of and unequalled excellsnce Among those
several whose stand at the top of their pro-
fessioa, such ss Lester Wasek Gilbert, winsns, Miss
Wemyss and sthers.
BRoaDwAy THrArar.-Bulver's beautiful play, en-
titled THE Lady Of Lyons" dramatic production Of
great interest and which contains many beautiful
literary gems, the attractive feature OF the
ing. IL is drama which possesses such variety of
ment partakpg OF the elements both Of tragedy aud
comedy that IL will always be popular In its represen
tstion Miss Q. Cushmsn appeared as Pauline. Her
reading good, but In the soft and tender express
sons OF love- her scceptuson aud aspect were not
impressive and effective as other celebrated actresses
we have seen In the same character In the second
Of the third act where she gives to her feel
iDgs Of pride and disappointment when she says
onuman iindpss,i It,heu Ra:ss. Why. hill me.
hnd lave ~ wife from Madness.
pride and torture Of mind at being duped into such
degrading position that she received well merited
stage effect Is exc.ont, and her movement graceful
and dgnihed, yet the heavier walks Of the drama
adapted to her splendid abilities, than that
Of the light, charming aud fascinating Pauline. MIR.
Couldocss Claude Melnotte the tAmest represen-
tatou Of ardent lover have ever witnessed-his
reading emphasis and action possessed no peculiar
marks Of dramatic excellence We also observed
several omissions In the text In almost every Of
the play. As whole the piece went OF we'll and Miss
Cushmsn was called before the curtain, after the
fourth and 9Th acte 20 receive the cheers Of her de-
lighted audience. In all the imprisoned scenes she
displayed the finest conception OF the character.
NnLo's GaRprS.-we have seldom seen more nu-
merous and splendid ssssmblase coDgregated within
the walls of this spacious and beautifully decorated
establishment, than that which In Attendance yes
terdsy evening This house wasso denssly crowded
that many were dsagreeably obliged TO leave from
wan OF IN mi ted ia
attributable to the admirable skin Of the manager who
Is wholly bent upon the purpose OF sording the great
est possible amount OF pleasure and 20 his
patrons. In the most ma gpifcent style The enter
isinments commenced, with the daring and elegant
achievements Of the Rsvel Family, Leon Jsvelli and
the little Chinese three years old on the tight rome
which followed by n series Of national character
stic dances executed With admirable grace and dex.
tefity by the excellent corps dc ballet The amuse.
ments concluded with the and gorgeous comic
psntomime Of Rsoul. or the Magic star" which
hailed again with enthusiastic applause To night Is
the benefit Of Messrs. 7. Brilliant aud II Wells; on
which occasion petit ballet will be Performed ia
com unetion with other smusoments.
BrtroN's TuE,rRE.-A well SLED house was witness.
ed last night at hs theatre and three excellent pieces
we're presented TO the patrons Of this well regulated
rfessy for the holiday season, called Santa Claus"
q fi.tmas drama, vas given fret. The scenes are
very funny piece 81 Is The newt niece wa. he new
comedy. called the Serious Family This piece was
the great attraction Of the evening and well V may be
II true picture Of real life Of the present age and
many who witness the representation learn a les
~ they would only take the hint There is good
deal Of sueh shooting carried on Ia this city n the
facts only known. The conc led
with the farce called the Laughing Hyeua +" To n1ht
an excellent bill IL ofsred-seo advertisement Ia
other column.
CHiSrpau's NArtoSsL THrArRr.-That beautiful
drama by Blackstone. the succssfu author Of several
eminent pieces entitled The Dream at Sea was we'll
performed a. this pleasing theatre last evening by an
excellent cast. The Female Guard or Lad. In a
Wonderful Lamp succeeded. and, az usual it's rich
and grand scenes It's highly arousinx inoisa.s It's
splendid scenery wonderful machiuery and besutiful
marches and professions had filled the house 10 con-
tinues possible 20 increase in attraction aud Il per-
formed With greater perfection and precision than ~
hrst The lovers OF rare theatrical entertainments
should not fail to witness this beautiful burlesque
MrcHsLL's OLYMtc THF,rRE Yesterday evening
being the leneft Of the compished drnssuse Miss
Csrline this little temple Of comedy was filed to its
utmost capacity with numerous and fsshonsbls au.
ditnce The entertainments selected for the occasion
commenced with the New rlsnet.n which was per.
formed with great tcoi and witnessed with pleasure
ard satisfaction IL was succeeded BY the Magic Ar
row, and the Practical Man which passed OF amid
the cheers Of delighted audience The smusements
concluded With the burlesque of 90 Amy Lee or who
Leves Bestl' which afforded infinite pleasure and de-
light Aiss Mary Taylor In the character OF Amy Lee,
acquitted herself sdmrsbly well. elictng by her fine
singing the applause q all present. Miss Carline per-
formed her various dances with her accustomed
aud ability. To night Queensbury Fete,r" Telems-
chusn Grown Prince,n and Married Bachelor
which will undoubtedly draw another crowded house
IrsItAS OrrRa.-Last night, for the benefit OF Sxno
was performed The frequenters Of this fashionable
houte have already had occasion 60 admire the males
tic style 81 the music The OF singing and the
expression 81 the fair cantatrce electrified very nu
merous audience Signorins Trufh never sung 30 al
mirsbly rs on this occasion Her caratiaa In the frs
act "Ernan sis volamr given In an accom- pl.hed
manner with All its dmcultesi and her frie In the
cadence Of sdsgio was beautifully executed 81 were ali
the leading parts ~ her rode She Was rreetei with
entbussstic spplause throughout the performance
ssneIina IEuni was admirably sustained By Beneven.