The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-10
Theatrical md MuGlcRl.

Rarely indeed such dresses scenery decorations
and stage appointments any stage; and no COM
pany Of could perform piece more more admra
bly, than this done last evening The acting of
Mr. Gilbert Isaac Ben Samuel the crafty and astute
elcctioneerer Kings most admirable Mr. Gil
bert is certainly entitled to most prominent position
among the actors Of the present day Miss Wemyss ~
Father was as usual much applauded. Every
character which this young lady appears but
to confirm the opinion we have so frequently expressed
Of her great hstrionic talents. Nor must we forget
Mesfrs Clarke. Duff and IIall-or Mr.. Jordan rs the
MARQUIS who was so readily convinced by the golden
arg umc ns Of Samuel Take II all in all the Power
of Gold, is the most admirable drama of the
and shows. in eminent degree the great tact the
manager has in bringing forward acceptable pieces.
The agreeable farce Of =" Hunting Turtle in which
Miss Taylor is charming was played after grand
ballet Advertisement by the graceful Ciocca and Neri
Both of these performances received with immense
npplause; and the new drama of the g Hcadsman,"
which concluded the performances. was favorably
received MS the rest Of the entertainments. Mr. Ham
bin has given true holiday performances for Easter
week Tonight the same grand bill will be repeated;
and no doubt the house will again be rs crowded as 1t
was last evening.
BROADWAY THrArRE.--Last night the thirteenth
night of the Of the grand pageant and
opcratic drama of The Enchantress, ut the above
magnificent theatre. The Aousc was crowded by
brilliant and overlooking audience, showing that the
great interest created by this beautiful piece continues
undated and indeed rather increases the 1t is
performed The scenery costumes and properties are
Of the most magnificent and costly description IN
deed it is astonishing to what enormous expense the
proprctors gone in order to suit the taste of the
public and please the eye, and crafty the fancy Of
the lovers and admirers Of the gorgeous and magnificent
Much cannot said for the plot the histrionc ia
;snt broupht into rcaustion on this occasion indeed
expected that the touches and genius OF Shak
speare should be brought out in u pageant which
rivals the splcndor of the oriental and almost realizes
thc wonders Of fairy tales The ballet Is exquisely
beautiful, and produces fine effect. Nothing can ex-
coed the mi, ana cbeme W
himelf would have been enraptured to sit and behold
such ravirhing figures, moving with such grace such
elegance and such beauty. To the admirers Of these
things this play is great treat and to judge by the
crowds which rush to behold this wonderful work Of
rki and art oil New York and all its population are
ardent admirers of such beautiful pageantry
NATIONAL TmrArRE--The new piece Of the "Lsst
Kissr was produced last evening, before very hume
rous audience and it was listened to with much stsn
ton and delight by them. The story is quite an in
teresting one it is founded political intrigue and
the dangers and dicuties through which the conspi
rators pass; Pauline, (Mrs. WOODWARD, is connected
with them and there is love story between her and
Captain Lonsdale, (Titon) which Is most ingeniousy
worked out Booth the personator Of the comic part
Pettitocs), the waiter at the inn; and Seymour OF
course is the lrshm%n VINO makes love bs
between these two characters are very ludcrou and
the way in which he teaches his widow Irish for
French amused the audience highly. Pardey played
the old admirably his look Of bcwidercd helpless
ness in the Duchcsne escapes from the inn,
WAS most natural piece Of acting. MIR. Held played
Duchcsne the conspirator most effectively Held is
great addition the company he does everything well
that he undertakes. The nevcr-tiring " hose" made
his evening trip to California; in his usual racy STYLE
and the pretty dancing Of Miss Carline, and the
amusing farce Of Cousin joe" concluded most de-
lightful evening. For to-nights BILL we refer to our
list Of amusemcnts.
BuRrox's TuEATRE.-A very crowded audience,
amongst which We noticed great many Of the fashion
ables, literati, and distinguished OF the
city, attended at this theatre last evening" owl
IDENTIFY inspired by curiosity to SEQ tho new
satircal drama, entitled " Socialism, or Modern
Philosophy put in Practce'' After the per-
fcrmance of the favorite cxtravaganEa, "Lucy Did
Sham Amour and pretty PA: .sur' py MISS wal
discovering small social party, engaged In quaning
champagne and discussing modern philosophy In the
midst Of their conversation which contained some capt.
tai hits, the lion of the piece, MIR. Fourier Grisly
(Brougham) made HIS entire, and was Immediately
greeted by loud applause ana prolonged shouts OF
was admirable. 1t the very beau ideal OF noun
tcDank dealer in Fouricrte common places and right OF
labor' absurdties dialogue between Mr. Grisly and
Mr. Menny Burton) ensued-Quitc spirited and telling
rs the repeated paudis and laughter Of the audience
testified. Now followed q most amusing scene. Tho
order of the day All ranks and distinctions have been
abolished by law-community Of property wives chill
decrecd and the wealthy obliged to ind employ
ment and wages for the working people. Poor MIR.
Menny Is oy imss a on th" raS
labor, and supply him with all sorts OF commodities
dentist invadcs his parlor and force extracts
tooth There II end In fact to his troubles. Now
the barter scheme is well satirixed; the absurdities
and practical operation Of the system giving opporu
nifty for the most amusing annoyanccs. Mr.. Grisly,
himself appcar. ON the scene and affords infinite fun
by the nonchaldnce with (which he illustrates his own
doctrines. The piece is very clever adaptation from
the French, and went OF with marked success. 1t
satirges in good rpirit the ridiculous absurd,
and mischcvous tendencies of French socialism. 1t
was very evident from the in which the piece
was received, that Mr.. Menny remarked " socialism
never could get foothoid in the United States"
However, socialism has been turned to very good &C
count in this climate, and cordially wish Mr.. Bur
ton his full share Of the profit to be made out OF the
humbug We have only to add that the actors deserve
great credit for the evident pains with which they had
ton and Brougham made the most OF what was set
down for them
THE AMERICAN DRAMATIC FUNp.-The committee of
have wisely postponed the festival until
this day week finding that the of their in
corporation happens this year, to fall upon the date
of the charter election Public curiosity continues to
be much excited regarding the approaching feast and
there doubt but that the character of the prime
movers and asssters of the affair will cause it to be-
come perfect frore the time approaches 1t is in
deed. noble cause, and one which every wellwisher
to Iii, fellow man shoud-and we are confident will
help ON by his influence and example.
tCupIsrY's MINsrRELs.-Wc need say no about
these Nnstrcls. than that they on hand, racy
and graphic ever. Geo. Christys dancing is uni
ycr.aIIy to be the poetry Of motion the
singing of the company to be the very pink of Etho
plan minstresy and their burlesques the most witty
and laughabc affairs conceivable. They receive com
pany every evening. at p. NJ, and merricr timo
cannot be spent than in listening to their delightful
entertainments.
NV ORLEANS SrRrSAprRs.-It is now twenty three
weeks since this company commenced their entertain
ments, md their has been most uniform and
great. They give their oycrtures vocal and instru
an, ntn solos quartcttc. chorusses pato6es and im
taons with tho admirable grace md for their
musical panorama and Italian sccnas, they are most
hugely appreciated. On Wednesday evening, Collins
will take his bcncht
,sruY,rsAsr Issrrrvrr-Ysnkec Hill appears again
s evening the above place where he will display