The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-24

Theatrical and Musical
BasApwAI THEArsE Last evening this elegant thee
IRE witnessed another magnificent display Of natures
sf IN the form Of singing In the whole range Of the
critic there is not more diHheut or
delicate subject to treat Of than the merits or De-
merits Of voealists, whether male or female The
power Of the critic great it should always be az
ereised With prudence Judgment and moderation Cri-
hes and learned ones too differ; and doctors Of med
cine wsli Is doctors Of law differ What one would
consider the emapston Of genius another would be-
posed to look upon Is even below meaiocrity. That
which one critic might deem splendid singing another
night pronounce mere sound without rule system;
% that criticism in these days not al Ways sstisfsc-
tory sound or safe means whereby test the CLAIMS
Of the actor the the writer, vocalist
Some who WELD the critics sceptre do 1t ruaey and
ungracefuliy Devoid Of taste themselves they
NO taste or refinement In others. Having soul for
mutic themselves they incapable Of apprecistng
It's snbimity And In some where talent Is POUNDS
In the person who to investigate the claims
of professional lady gentleman, feeling creeps In,
reputation is sacrificed. For the honor and dig-
nifty 0f the newspaper press OF this city glad
that such gsrng Is but seldom committed by
stsvenipg the grand opera Of Verdi called "Er-
manu. represented and that In fine style, although
apology made for the indsposition' Of
the bewitchipg and captivating redesco Yet she ap-
peaied Elvrs and In that part she shone conspicu
eusly When sh. CO upon the stage she saiutsd
most cordially which she uowledged in the most
full For grace ornament variety OF style and hexi-
bility of noostion, she holds eminent position
among the lovely daughters of the delightful and clas
sic land from which she She do almost any
thing with her voice, highly has she cultivated It.
Loud and successive bursts at the most enthusiastic ap
plause greeted her throughout She eloquent, pa
thetic ana irresistible. Signor Vietr sustained the
character Of Ernani His voice is exceedingly sweet
soft and He sings with great feeling and
tai tt and he is evidently weptructed his charming
art Signor Via, AS Don arlos and Signor Novei ~
full and effective. aud, In fact, the whole
opera was rpreseped in some points with consummate
aoihty, and, generally In very creditsbe manner
Sh.lll hf ha n6eAf In affDr fhA
lofty tone Of the at his superb theatre
render Them worthy decidedan extensive patronage
The part Of those for whose qualification they have
in q measure been introduced.
NIsLo's THrArnr.-At an early hour, last evening
ths large and beautiful theatre visited by at least
thousand persons, who doubt came to testify
admiration Of the splendid abilities Of the Rsvel
emily and the unrivalled Leon Javelli After the
ohestra had performed overture the Rayes appear
ed in the celebrated tabeatr cipa,s Of the italian
Brigspds." We have beheld any similar sxhib.-
tioD with such the chaste and
beautiful and called forth the warmest cheers The
entertainments concluded with the comic pantomime
Of I" nj D.chaumeau" Francois Ravel, rs Roquinet,
by his and great comic action kept the audience
in continued laughter. The Gallop Villageois" by
the ballet corps excellent the LA Siciienne
by Mile Celeste Mile Adelaide Lehman, and Henry
Styrien" by Francois Ravel and Mime Axee, wit
nesfed with unmixed pleasure and followed by
iterated cheers. This evening the amusements will
commence with the achievements on the tight rope,
which will be followed BY the dramatic pantomime OF
u. TrSmpe" '' We advise ali .poes ~ho sats
pleasure In rope dancing to call at Nblos this
ming and witness the most extraordinary achievements
that have been exhibited the tight rope by the
wonderful Leon Javeln
BrRrsS's THIATRE.-In consequence Of the sudden
and severe indsposton Of Mrs Knight, last evening"
the comedy Of Married Lifs'' Was not played, as an
nounsed, but the farce Of the "Unwarrantabls In
trusionn commenced the entertainments. We never
audience more amused than was the one last
at ipcp
with the shouts Of laughter induced by Burton and
Brougham's eomcaties in this piece The hopeless
look Of despair and distress which Burton puts on
whilst bearing the infection Of the Intruders story
the esgerness with which he concides with anything
he Gays in order to get to the end Of the remarkable
history the manner IN which he catches way
the various articles Of the from
the strangers hands; his final desperate oer Of any
amount to the man who will kick him out, were eli
inimitable We recommend all those who at all In
the habit 2, boring tns'. snds to go and see this
Iies The comedy Of John Bull'' substituted for
Married Life and the evening passed on pleasantly
the comedy of the Rivals,n with splendid cast will
Be played; also the farce Of " Perfection"
KArsSAL THEATpR.-This will DO the last night but
Of most hourishing season, but not than
The spirited and talented proprietor deserves He has
done everything In his to render his popular
theatre worthy OF general support and patronage and
success complete and brilliant has crowned his efforts
The performances will commence with the comic
drama entitled Wonderful Woman In which MIR.
4 ID. johnson will appear Crepn, Q cobbler, MIR.
Jordan the Marquis de Frontignac and Mr.. Taylor
rs Viseount de Milefeurs MIR. Yates and Miss Ger
trude Dawes will dance double Highland Fling; to be
followed BY the drama called the" White Horse Of
the Peppers" Mr. Redmond Ryan doing the part Of
Gerald Pepper, with songs The whole to conclude
with the farce OF tho Captains Not a Miss Mr..
Taylor will Represent the character Of General sam
WELL Mr. Croker that Of Captain Daring, Mr. Herbert
that Of John Stork. and Mrs Mclean that OF kmily.
To morrow will be the last night Of the season. Mr.
John winans, and Miss Denim, will appear In the
new drama Of " ice In London"
CAsrLr GAsDHy-Ths summer Jstes and promenade
concerts again this evening with the surprising es
Of Herr Cline the tight rope. Considering the small
sum Of admission. We know Of no place where two or
three hours be passed with mere pleasure. Be-
sides the variety in the Castle Garden
possesses abrasion which Ii paramount to every
thing else, and that Is the refreehpg air which
wish inhsle, and which, during this OF sick
nes shoud be dssiredb by all who wish the Preservation
OF h ath
and successfully playing at Mechanics' Hail. will
open on Monday evening next The hall has been
beautifully painted and decorated during the past
week. to make IL comfortable In and
every suited TO the taste Of tho respectable
deDces who every night crowd his house.
Nrw ORLEANS SEnErApERs.-This favoYite band Of
Ministries are performing at Newport, to crowded
houses. They will play at Newark next week, after
which they will return to their old quarters In this
city.
The honplaisir troupe will commence engagement
At the Walnut street theatre Philadelphia on Monday
Superior Court.
Ar CHAMBERS.
Before Judge Mason.
Earesret Burke and several others, sent 20 Balsck-