The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-17
TWO CENTS.


Theatrical ana Musical.
BowERY THEArnE-Ths "Three Guardsmeu - Mr.
Testers new drama Is undoubtedly one Of the best
plays ever produced American stage The com.
pation Of Alexandra Dumas celebrated novel been
made by the actor author with great skill and per-
knowledge Of dramatic effects We were psrtisu-
larly struck with this last night when va heard the
play, from beginning to end without losing syllabis
without missing gesture sight, coup de theatre.
Mesdsmes Wsllack, Wemyss, and Jordsu the principal
d. amats persona engaged gave great eeia to their
respective roles MIR. Arnold, rs Cardinal de Richie
eu acted with much energy but always forgets that
the A" aside" Of his speeches, prncipsaly In his
conversation with Bsnsncisux, should be whispered,
Dumas says that the Cardinal used to look more
Ike warrior than priest but 1t Is we'll known. by
all hiiorea records that Richeiou ws' a~sy STRESSED
In plain scarlet and II he chose sometimes adopt
the helmet and curas he forgot to put his rcd
cap on his head AS for the two last scenes which
have been added to the novel of Dumas the Mosque
rade, and Apotheosis Of the Three Guardsmsn-we
assure Messrs Hambin and Lester that this display ID
not only In bad taste but also useless to the effect Of
the They had better be omitted for the future,
and the play of the three Guardsmen" will be alto
gstber excellent. The bill will be repeated ths
venipg
NiBLo's GARpKs.-This magnificent and much-frs-
quented establishment presented and bril-
liant audience 1t being the benefit Of the beautiful
dansuess Mile Adelaide Lehman the public have there
by fully attested their appreciation Of that favorite
The entertainments commenced with ever popular
comic "JOckO,
character was sustained by the distinguished NJ Mar
zett He performed his part with that dsxterity and
agility for which he Is so justiy famed His extaordi
nary feats drew forth the admiration and clause Of
the entire assembly The pzntomime was succeeded
by the splendid new "Divertissment," which afforded
peculiar pleasure aud delight to the sudisaos The
amusements concluded with the comic pa tomms
called the Red Gpome and White Wsrrior" whicn
was Witnessed with much zest as ever The two rare
and celebrated comedians n. Placide and Collins will
spp.ar tonight together In the popular comedy OF the
Nervous Man " sr Chippendale will also appear in
mi sEetn Had lha lnst Lott
concentration Of talent we with certainty anticipate
that there will be very cre~dd house; i. ad
vice to those who would wish TO these favortes play
to secure seats ut an early period
BURroN's THEArRE-Nothing could mora fully esta-
blish the fact Of the high estimation in which Mr.
Brougham Is held both author and an actor than
the very crowded aud overwhelming audience which
attended this theatre the occasion OF his benefit
last evening The entertained ts very attrao-
tive commencing with the interesting domestic drama
were added the interlude Of Jersey Monopoly and
laugbsble and lud crous travestis of etthat
aud stirring OF all the works Of
the great master mind Of Burton performed
the part Of Tom Bobaliok with much truthulness Co
nature Brougbam wes rich" AS the poor Irish Emil
grant; aud MssSs Clarke AMI Lynne received their
just MEASURE Of applause Tonight will be repeated
Jersey Monopoly and Z" Hamlet travestied, with
other entertainments
CHAnrRAu's NATIONAL TnsArnE.-This place OF
amusement may be called with reason, the Peoples
House." for it is nightly crowded with very
audience. The able manager OF this theatre has
secured excellent company, among the members OF
which pleased to mention, Messrs Seymour,
Triton Taylor. Burke and hesdsnes Jones Nsstayer,
Smith Sutherland Lockyer and others OF great talent
The plays which were performed last evening were
duced with good effect and the audience showed their
delight by bestowpg much applause TO the comedians
who appeared in the drama, vaudeville aud farce.
Several novelties ere In preparation aud Will be
produced This evening the bill consists of the dr anna
Of Agnes de versn Robbers wife, and the farce
called Mother and Child are Doing Well"
MircHrLL's OLyMpc THEArRr.-rLis f.vorite place OF
amusement wss filled, last light, With aud
highly fashionabls audience who had been attracted
thiher by the excellent reries OF suausemsnts which
we're performed yesterday evening. The entertain
ments commenced with the rather Interesting pstts
comedy Of the Grown Prince or the BucAls Of Bril-
lants" which was admirably delivered and received
with much pleasure and delight Mr. Wsicot as the
wstcbmaa Frederic storke the life and ou OF the
play lie acted his part with great ability aud orig-
Dslity and was loudly obeered fhs somedy WAS sue
ceeded by the performance of tbs grand aud fayorts
opera Of the Child 81 the Regiment which wit
nessed with every Of universal sstifss
ton. Mes Mary rsyl,r In tho character Of Mas the
Chld Of the Regiment sustained her role with BRILLIANT
Her nj hcatiCn ~ Marie truly grand
secowpsrid With spir animation aad cosrec ness
Of gestculation. that for her the siration aud
epthu'astc applause o! the deusely crosded house,
Her sineips was by no means Interior 20 see astins
The duet Behold her darliug child she delivered
with much spirit and yiyasitY la the ronsnce u
Farewell, companions" she sung In such plantire
that a truly affecting la the trio "'r ~
early day. and In the grand sceas Of "Salut 10
France" she was most rsgturossiy encored Mr..
Bishop a. Rodoiph who possesses a well cultivated
and pleasing voice sung in the duet "Een sioce that
hour with much i.yins asd preston while ho
cui,d the solo AN is Joy With great power Of voice
Mears. NloStrson Cobover, Miss Miles and Mrs sber-
wood acquitted Themselves T. oonadsrabs ajvsnt,ys.
Tpe whole concluded with the ausbable farce OF ths
"1fumpeters wedding which caused much m.rri-
mint Tonight will be performed no less thsn four
pisces. We expect 10 sec another crowded h0.is
CHHisrr's MlssrnrLs This afternoon and evening
Christys ipimtable band will display their power %
negro yocazttion In several beautiful melodies fhs
Voyage Musical will be performed usual, Gould VAL
play SOLO on the guitar George Cbrsty uii dance
Lucy Long; and the Ethiopian Polka buhesque wi be
executed by L Vaughn aud George Chrsty. Gfe.t
fun for the young folks In the afternoon.
TRrors CmcU. Wallet, tho ineom parable cle~n,
n carrying all before him. file u decidedly the gress-st
original we have ever seen ana believe hts bu get
Of wit aud merriment could not b. exhausted tr q
twsi,smontb. The equestrian company also are very
superior in their ring performs with this At
attraction i IL wonder the circus should bo crowd
ed every evsniog An Afternoon Performance at
O'Clock
Anssic.s Musrum-Tbe amuseuents Of this old ana
fsyorte establishment Of very attractive eharso-
ter The MaItpett family In their ~ schievs
nsuts and psDtomimie dsliDsstions, are excsilsat
assisted By Mr. wsmyss and Messr- derrlarld Ci.rks,
Warden, Higgins. Rose srd Misses Stanhsp- aud Miss
Wet Decides the great pleasure OF stage perform.
snce, the rsrest curiosiiies can be seen.
CAnrnrlL's NfssrE,Ls.-The programme Tor the az
ternoon aud evening contains many excellent negro
msods,, aud the sing thum la urst rate sys.
give exquisite display q the fantastic movements
Of the negro class.
srerraSi H.LL Evsrs beautiful paoora'ns OF the
City o. Ne~ York nov beug exhibited ~ the above
rooms H. attracting large ss-mblasss Of citi4.ss
vit 20 the hall will well repay the siursrs OF good
painting.
Booth, the trsg,disn f. playing at Norfoik,vs.
Mile Bisngy Is playing at Cissinns,a
Brooklyn city Intelligence.
Ghr.N Dow As one Of the lie sxhorst stages vas