The New York herald., 1849-05-01

BownRy THEATRE.-The scene that presented itself
last evening at this house, most brilliant one,
as every available spot crowded. and the immense
audience were most enthusiastic in their applause OF
the really splendid performances on the stage The
play was Werner, or the Inheritance" Mr.. Wallack
playing Werner and we hazard nothing in saying that
his performance of it throughout Of the most
admirable pieces of acting that be imagined 1t is,
undoubtedly the very best thing he does and the en-
thusiastic paudits that were continually being given
were well deserved. Never have seen more
magnificent piece of acting than his in the scene
where he meets with Uric and after disclosing to him
that he is the punderer of Straenheim seeks to pa
late the deed by his false reasoning; II truly ter
rihc 10 see the eagerness half with which the
wrctched Werner sought to his actions in the
mind of his long lost i'll found boy" His scene too,
with Straenheim where he evades the questions put
to him as to who he was admirably done. We can
but repeat that Werner is undoubtedly, the part tina
Mr Waack plays best and trust that the brilliant
success he met with last evening, will induce him to
play 1t more than once again during his present
gagement. Mrs. Waack, as Josephine, had not much
to do but what she had she did with much taste Uric
Is .nc character next to Werner which Is OF most In
terest and in the hands of Mr. Mcfarland it finely
performed; he looked the stalworh handsome strip
ling to perfection, and by his acting added much to
the success of the general performance Mr. Gilbert
as the hungarian played the part of the bluff soldier
indignant at being suspected well; whilst Winans.
the old ntendant, very quaint and comic Truly,
last evening was glorious at the Bowery and
regret that the engagement of the Waacs drawing
to close as they have given the greatest satisfaction
to vast numbers for the last two weeks Tonight is
their last night but one. The Stranger" and the
admirable drama of the " Power of God.n will form
the bill Of the evening. We advise those who wish to
get good seats TO 60 early.
BROADWAY TBEATRE.-Mr. Forrest appeared at the
Broadway, last evening" in the character Of King
Lear, which may be set down of the most diff
cult characters to personae. There is such variety
of talent required that it taxes the in no small
manner The old must be well played throughout;
the offended yet doting father must be seen and the
injured and indignant King must also be illustrated
Mr. FORESTS effort last evening happy one and
hat inn Of
which was in attendance. The curse at the end of
the first act was delivered in manner which called
forth loud paudts, which were kept up for time
after the completed We think Mr. Forests
voice has lost some the lower tones but
taken all in all. he plays better than formerly He
rants less than he did formerly Mr. Dyott appeared
last evening Edgar and really deserves much praise
for the manner in which he acquitted himself in that
part which is by no means easy one to perform
with credit. The scene between - Poor Tom and tho
King was admirably done. The remaining parts
well cast Miss +. Wallack played Cordelia Mrs
Dyott made her first appearance this theatre playing
Goneril The afterpece was the new comic drama
called Which is the King" pleasant little piece,
which is received every night with great applause
Mr. Forrest will appear at the Broadway this evening"
and every evening during the present week
NATIONAL THEATRE.-During this present week will
be the last time that Chanfrau will play his famous
character Of Nose for time come rs there are
so many novelties on hand that Nose must make way
for them Meantime Harry Mendon in Rosina
Meadows and Nose in New York as It Is, he will
nightly amuse his numerous admirers. Last evening
pieces never went off better. Poor Rosina Meadows,
and her mufom dangers and trials in this great city
was wei played by Miss Mestayer and the various
York as 1t ls" amused them nightly. Poor Twill,
what with his paying to cross the Park buying the
watches of distressed widows with large families
all the other snares he falls into he has hard time
Nose and his musses,' were as usual much applauded
The drama Of the "Momentous Question cone luded
the entertainments For tonight's BILL we refer to
our list Of amusements.
Burrows THEArRE.-The reprise at this theatre Of
the excellent five act comedy of Mr.. Brougham, Z" Ro-
nance and Reality" witnessed, last night, by
very crowded house 1t was, must confess, better
performed that occasion than 1t had previously been
The characters distributed In very creditable
manner, and rendered by the able comedians who walk
the boards Of Chambers street theatre with great
humor and wit Mr. Burton, as Asper Manley was
capital Mr.. Brougham Jack Swift showed himself
wonderful delineator Of that class of pique assiees
so numerous in our society Mrs Vernon in the pecu
liar role Of Barbara Manley, gave to that admrer of
social reform all the gentemany expression Of habits
and speech which days, is often in all
the Fourierst clubs. In a word, we were no more
which Messrs. Jordan Raymond, and Johnston well
as Miss Chapman and Mrs. Brougham acquitted them
comedy of Romance and Reality" the plot Of which
IS well known to the pay-goers Of New York. may be
as the acts are exceenty chapenees and the dialogue
very humorous and sarcastic. En- mot the play
it is deserves to be and reflects thigh credit upon
its author. No doubt it will attract for long time
numerous crowded houses at Buron's theatre Messrs
Brougham and Burton called in front of the
tain at the end of the comedy and received with deaf
ening applause The entertainment concluded with
the aughable farce Of the llustrous Stranger in
which Mr. Burke made his first appearance, and was
cordially welcomed by all present. We shall speak
more at length hereafter Of the hsronic talent of this
comic actor.
CHRIsTy's MISsrRELs will tonight give their 337th
concert in this city during their present occupancy Of
Mechanics Hall. This Is long for one band of
mnstrels in New York where there are such numbers
Of exhibitions always open to the public but Christys
nc an M nf If uina
talent among them that they able to sustain them
selves for 331 nights more we doubt notat least the
patronage they receive is great ever They
give fine programme this evening,
New ORLEANS SERESADERs.-The racy and really
scientific performances Of these admirable singers
finely patronized by the musical public, and those
who not musical too for their genuine wit ready
repartee and smart sayings good in their way
their music is Their burlesques and songs cannot
fail to be appreciated by all
CHINESE MusruM.-This splendid collection is we'll
worth visit from every one. Just the city Is
filled with strangers, coming to attend the approaching
anniversaries they find interesting exhi-
bition than this one, and ought all to visit it.
Tho Canal Circus, under the management of Col
Mann and Mr. John Tryon, is doing a great business
in the towns on the Hudson river. They are now in
Poughkeepse.
Desire Ikelheimcr will give grand concert at the
Apollo Rooms on Monday next He will be assisted by
Madlle Eliza Vernet Valentino, Signora Corelli ct
Taf1anei. Max Marctzek will preside at the piano
forte.
Mr. r. Russell has been dangerously i'll, in New Or
leans, of congestive fever.
Mr. Richings' benefit will take place Monday next
in Philadelphia. The Scguins, and other distinguished
professionals will lend their powerful and charming
aid on the occasion.
Henri Herr, proposes to give concert at Norfolk,
provided that $50 persons subscribe two dollars each
This is very wise mode Of proceeding seeing how the
aristocracy Of this city patronise the Italian opera
Herr Alexander, Jr. intends to give several of his
entertainments in Columbia, s. c.
1t is said that Mrs Butler intends to visit Providence
this week the following for the purpose Of giving
series of readings from the Poet Of Nature.
To TIE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD:-
In The Herald of yesterday is extract from
Sunday paper of the day previous, referring to the
alleged defalcation of the present United States