The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-09
Theatrical and musicaI.

Wife" was performed last evening - the arst p-cs.
It drama Of much interest though the story OF 1t
10 an old one, viz: lovely chateau, whore reside
two rufhans who deooy travellers into lodging there
for night, and then numbering them for their pro.
peIty. Daft and Stevens play the rufians and G,bsrt
soldier, and Miss Wsmyss the sergesnts wife They
aI)y fail . escri6cs TO the murderers; but " che
prs'escs Of mind Of the serse.nts wife aided BY
COED Cfces Of Margot the rufhans' servant (plSysd
by Mrs Tayler) and her husband comic part played
by WipaDs they finally escape, and tho rufnsus
arrested and handed justice. In the Of
pie CO there many very interesting ssens, and
Gil concerned In the piece played most admirably.
Tom and Jerry" came next. The excitement in
favor OF this piece does not sbate whit, aud the
boys" show Of nightly In grand style or course
each tries to do his best and considerable interest is
cher Of war 90 for against them friendly
encounter the sage The drama Of e. Nick OF The
Weeds" concluded the performances.
BROADWAY THEATRE Last evening Ire PERFORM
at this place OF amusement commenced with the
sonedy of"Spesd the PIough,"in which Mr. H. Pls-
eide sustained the character of Farmer Aahied The
ether members of tho talented company this house
supported the subordinate parts and acquitted them
selves in their several characters the salts
faction. The " Double Bedd-d Room concluded the
eDt ne of the venng IA only the simple
upessRg-rsted truth to say, that never cav this
populsr piece better played in this city The hu no
ross incoe bts, the suRhsbe surprises and the comi
cal denouement, were 80 admrA ly represented that
the house was kept in continual roars OF laughter
With tuch an eminent comedian as Mr.. f. Placide,
al superior stooh company az this sstab,ishme
setio Ds may bid defiance to tho very ss-
mentr for NO wind or weather have any effect
against the powerful mag nstism OF his sstabshmsnt
To- morrow night will be performed, for the frst time
1t this theatre, the comedy OF The West Eudn in
which MIR II Plscids win also appear with thu beauti.
full and accomplished Miss Roso Telbin, Who we uu.
derstsnd, has completely recovered from her recent
illness Her reapp+ arancs on the stage will be-
Of the greatest delight to all tho play going
min # fha citv md linda ~
histreuic talents Of the arst order oom-
b'nsd With all the advantages of good features and
figure.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-" Tom and Jenny y Is in tho
ascendant at this hou.e and is allowed by all to bs
ore the richest burlesques produced here The
whole thing, from beginning to end, Is we'll worth Sec
ing As for the sparrpg 1t follows COPY to the letter.
and IL perfect daguerreotype,o II We may 40 term
II, vt the great eight At Rock Point Squire Tom and
bis darkies have hard time catching the lighters and
the referee of the fight payed by B0oth) Of the
most lsUgbable pieces Of farce acting have ever
seen. Chanfrau certainly ought to give Msssrs. "Sao-
vel Spsde" the reputed authors Of this piece, full
benent, they have put him In the way Of getting
series Of them himself Nose in California " still
tickes the fancy OF the audiences and though there
seems TO be tom~whst Of lul In the real California
fever, there 10 in the to the Csfor MIA
adventures Of ose kessy Lie Co For to nights
bill refer to list Of amussments by which It will
he that full and interesting programme viii be
presented
Burrows THEArRE.-Last evening this theatre was
sgain visited by very intelligent audience to witness
the very popular peoe called the Old English Gen
temsn." Squire Broadlands, taken by Mr.. Burton,
an exquisite piece Of acting Temperance, by Mrs
Vernon was equally sosdin fact the whole piece drew
down from the audience renewed applause This pisoe
vas followed by tho new piece called "Punch in New
York" This piece II very lsughable affair, and is
Knight Miss Morgan and all the other performers in
this piece, do their to please and make the
sniertsjnment a. perft OF a. possible The evenings
Ind vvtfh Ia1p
Ryan. taken by Mr. Broughsm, WAS excellent, keeping
the audience constantly the laugh 1T his droeriss
On Saturday evening, Mr. Hedges TAKES his benefit.
AMERICAN CIncus, BKoAowAy.---Y esterdsy was .
gala night ut the Circus It intended for the
bt Of the ring master Captain do Camp, N Richard
Of thors present was unbound~d. The performances
Of the highest style including the and
pendid horse Eatrts with the whole troupe,
the "SpoIt Of Hercules" by NJ. Stout and Hankins;
The fighting ponies; tho brillaiot evoutsns on the
flying cord by M Ruegles; aud several other enter.
psr and Madame Gardnsr appeared also IN great
equestrian aot. The riding Of young Neville was
great ature in the performances ana he stands I'M
rivaled for the fame he has won Mr. Samuel LRthrop,
the great Glow appeared Also and introduced jokes
which jokes bows ots and repartes together with
his removed stump rpseeh, embracing all the beauties
and nenopo!iged by this highly celebrated aud orgi
nal ring politician The whole concluded with the
barbecue of the Pony Races which WAS eminently
successful
BAKILI's MUSICAL FEsrrvAL.-The tabernacle, last
evening brilliant array Of oil the fashion
able musical otizsns, to hear the sublime scrip
tuIal composition. L. Desert" by Felioisn David
executed by one hundred and Nifty musicians, and
chorus of one hundred vocslists Much praise Is due
Signor Bari for bis excellent arrangement Of the
respective psts Of this grand impressive oempostou.
The orchestra acquitted themselves entirely TO the
the chorus part rendered with great harmony We
mutt not forget the msstery effort Of sgnor Arnodi
whore sweet tenor tones !viefatsd with quivsrins
Melody upon the ears OF the audience - he sang:
night. oh lovely riQbt
In thy fIes 1ness /, delight
Asa bea-,eous mniden smiling
Our grefs besuihng
Thou .oe;s's The burning toll
In fine all those Who feel their hearts touched while
Usts ming to the solemn and sublime notes and ss.
Of tscrsd music, had opportunity offered to
them last evening which, from the exeelsnce Of the
talent prserted WAS all sufcient to excite the ut
most Of SOUL and to oil the breast with the
most peS,ipg celestial emotions. We are persuadsd
If this concert be repeated, the Tabernacle will bs
orammed In every department,
MEYRvA RooMs-M. ApRiEs, THE MAoIcIAN-This
eel. brst.d wizard who Is 20 well known city
and throughout the United States which be visited
in 1886, sives nightly to crowded houses ssris: Of
Is Of the most sknfui msscians and the most ex-
pert 1t kgsrdsmsin, We ever saw The tricks which no
city that he surprses aetonishss and delights all
beboldtrs. There is no doubt that n NJ Adrien had
been living .. %. .ns ., .ns a, ne
rum-nm and mocha nical pieces which are exhibited
at Minerva Rooms, are undoubtedly one Of tho most
complete ever witnessed in city and they the
grea~st proof Of what human nature Is able to invent
and produce, in the line Of lutisn ana deception Of
the eye. Among the many tricks Of NJ. Adrien, We
may mention the 0rial suspension Of ysung lady,
who're elbow only leaning upon billiard stick, and
who then lies horizontally In ire air without any other
support, to the great sstonshmsnt OF the audience.
The dssolvipg views, which terminate tbs ssrSe are
the most perfect Of the Kind ever ssw, and We are
sure that VI Adrien viii be well pasronizea by all
amateurs Of skill and jsar dasresss
Inn had
art bar been very succsful in his tour through the
States His concerts In Washing ton have been AZ
te by persons Of the first rank and his songs
every night epoored. We are glad TO hear that he
CONNIE noes an engagement at the Broadway Theatre
on Monday evening next This looks we'll for this
theatre o. Collins Justly general favorte and
doubt will draw crowded housss
CHRsrY's MIrsrRELs- The eclipse Of the moon, last
evening attracted much attention. and among the less
sole nnc it feared the stars would also be put OUT
but there stars In this city tha. nothing
put out darken, and Christys miustrels among
them. Their concert room 10 nightly filed to over
nswipp, and their perfor mspoes are most highly sp-
Ala AsA- md oil thsv vnau ~ frR th~0 von(t h.