The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-11

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BosroN, Feb 10, 1s49.
Merchants generally are awaiting the receipt OF the
NiagarAs news now monsntarily expected. We mo-
ticsd sales Of 1900 barrels four including Ssuthsr aud
Western at 81 87 $6ths latter figure for straight
brands There fair enquiry, and tho sale
reached 5000 bushels 1t SO Coo RyeSsles of 1000
were made 1t 400. Provisions were unchanged.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowKRr THEArnE.-Ths part week has not been q
very favorable for theatrioas The GOLD clustering
weather, and various out OF door excitemsnts have
tended much to keep the theatre goers their usual
visits At the Bowery the greatest hit OF the week has
been the drama Of the Serssant's wife," which has
been played with the most remarkable success and
received applause than recoeot have heard
given to one pecs this winter. The Bsdouin Arabs
played few nights their fests, though wonderful
enough In their way, and requiring vast strength and
great skil not brilliant md imposing many
which are not so difoult 81 performance They are,
quite . iensation. During the coming week several
novelties will be produced, and expect to tho
Bowery we'll crowded every evening.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-Thsre was another large at
tendance last evening 1t this popular theatre, to
witness the performance Of Monte Cristo.n Tho
successful run which 1t has already enjoyed, has
called forth many criticisms, which we're deserved.
ly due, In relation to the admirable manner in which
this splendid production has been put upon the
stage ME- Lester q usual, last evening, was excel
tt,
still continues undated. Upon NO former oeea,
sion on our public stage has similar production been
received with 90 much Of popular favor and It still
promisesto draw good houses Its great popularity
secured to the theatre, SO far onsseutive repre-.
sentston Of fortytwo nights and 1t promises to draw,
fashionable and delighted audiences. The grand
feature Of attraction In the piece is TIE Issa1 of
Monte Cristo so beautifully represented The arrival
OF the smugglers and the various
with this sple did act much admired The piece
will be continued during the coming week after which
1t will be Withdrawn.
NATIONAL THEATRE" Rosina Meadows" has been
tho feature Of the week ct this house. It ID an inter-
esng play though the stery Is rather too full Of
tgsted rsscsty still do not know but what It shows
mp In their true ooors the pursued by certain
CLASSES Of young soamps about the city There ought
to have been some comic underpot than there IT,
BY way Of relief to the broadcast wckdness Of tho
principal characters J. Scott has been acting
fsa o. MS isvore parts during the week such a. Wal
ported BY the excellent company general satisfaction
was given to the audiences. local piece, called
ing; 1t will be played With very novel effects The
very identical chip In which Nose embark. will be ex-
netsd on the :na all the troubles Of raising
We presume 1t viii be rscy affair, We doubt not
Burrows THxA1RE-A very respectable audience
attended ths very attractive place Of amusement last
evening" to witness three Of Mr. Burton ever sttrao
tive pieoes-"Vanity Fair,n Counterfeit Present.
msnts," and "Monto Christy." These pieces were
played with degree Of talent that only Mr. Burton can
boast Of Mr., Broushsm, Mr.. Johnston, Mr.. Rsa, Mr..
Raymond, Miss Chapman, Mrs. Knight and In fact, eli
performers engaged at this theatre good These
pieces seem to have . very long rum and we'll they
may, - they will bear witnessing more than once.
Several pieces understand are in prepa, alton
and will be produced soon.
ITALIAN OrEEA.-The Hrst performance Of La
Favorita was given ON Friday evening, and the
second last evening, at the Astor Place. It was, on
both occasions, II not failure, near such ostas-
trophs - ever was witnessed by the diI!etant, No
proper scenery no correct costume for the era from
which the plot Is taken; no reotativs-such 10 the
abortion Of an offered Mr. Fry to those
who patronise his place. Many present had Oft and
again seen In Paris the great work of Donisst and
knew Its music o we'll - the C, and they concur
In declaring that they scarcely recognised La yavo
rita" Is sang by Duprss Barhoilst, Mns stols and
Levssseur in the Italian translstion % performed n
che Aston Place Opera There but one opinion on
this matter in the Hobbies, and many spectators left
the theatre In disgust any body had read the bills
he would have seen, two weeks In advance, that
La Fsvorits." was to be performed with now scenery
new costumes, etc. There were neither the drst nor
the last but tho ancient stock Of
Instead OF oloister; Roman pslss., instead OF
Moorish hall public square, instead Of convent,
sto. etc. Now for the The super
pps the lily whilst they ought to have been dressed
y during the time Of Aphonso xI two hundred yesrs
before that epoch The most corious display that
made by the appearance Of Bsnedstti, dressed as q
Prussian oficer; some others say like white
and gold. This drew forth much laughter As or the
Of the French original vsrsioR In witch oil the spsn
did rectetive, so peculiar to the French stage, has
been cut down Or spoiled IN such way as to render It
things remaining are the duos pieces Of en-.
semee which not suited the voices Of the artists
% whom they had been distributed Ifitwss strange
Thing Of Mr. Fry to take away from Mile Tram the part
'f Norma and to give to Mme Lsbords, It was ssu
md M Lsbords, and NJ Dubrsuii to whom the parss
had been fret given and who had and performed
he opera Of La Fsvorita" In France, and have the
opera. ~ we'll the msmbrs of the style an
ntoDstion given to the music Of Donxstti by the ar
st the French dsvsr their own eheesm ,1r Gr'
Mdlls. Borghese and Signor 6orsl nos here would,
however,, perform 1t better than any Of the troupe
Engaged BY Mr. Fry.
AMERICAN CIacus.--Ths past week has been enc Of |
attraction at this Hne resort OF smuse
nent, and Messrs Sands Lent deserve high patron.
,ubic the entertainments Of thslr bills seldom has
uch rich combination Of equestrian tale Mt bean a.
eeted for the qualification OF the patrons OF the oir-
us The elegant and skillful professor Sands, with
lie two graceful children the lively ponies the sd
nirsble partissn May Fly, and ell the fan ana hu.
hing, seems to cenour to the delight OF ali ths psr
ons who frequent the American Circus. The DOM
os week promises stii greater attractions and there
no doubt It Will be followed by success greater
han the past.
CHRYTr's Observation-Disclosures or no excite.
'ent night or no light It makes no matter to Chrtys
'instrels what's adoas they have enough TO do to
md to their own points and pocket their own stakes
hey Will give their concerts next week, - usual.
THE New ORLEANS SKRErApsRs will proceed With
heir concerts during the coming week. with their
sual excellent programmes, aud something more, too
We understand they are going to bring out several
ovslties, that will astonis6 the folks. They Arc =
rest set Of philosophers.
DorrAvAr's MKxIoo.-This grand panorama IL At.
rastipg vast deal Of attention Everybody goes tn
10 It. and every body 10 delighted with II. We com
lend IL to the attention OF all
Ma. W. r.. BLAZE, the veil known and popular stare
OF that splendid house. the Broadway Tbests
uts his name up for . benefit ON Thursday eveninS
ext. He will NO doubt have Q nrst rate bill. and
ouss to match.