The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-24

NUN
Theatricsl and musical.
The LATE Nh. S,MrsoN.-It 10 with particular pes
have to state that complete the series
Of benefits contemplated to be given at the various
theatres In this city for the relief Of the family Of
Mr. Simpson, including the daughter Of Mt. and Mrs.
Hison, . performance IL about to be given .. the
Broadway in aid Of that excellent object. This Will
coDsummsts appropriate and honorable testimonial
Of the snissnt merits Of the deceased, and Of the
rishfu sense Of the public Of his exemplary conduct
and character The already realised 10 deposited,
ct interest, with the Life and Trust Company, and
on the termination Of the benefits, . report will
be made by the committee. which viii demonstrate .
beraty and practical bensvolenes the part the
community highly to its honor. The Managers and
members Of the different thsatres-indeed the thsatri
cal performers generally have displayed afrse- hearted
and efoient energy and kindness beyond all praise.
We trust and believe from what hear that the sp-
preaching benefit at the Broadway will be brilliant
affair "a muninoent close to succession Of exsrtions
really attended with great pleasure really resulting in
inestimabis aid to tho deserving recipients The
time for the approaching benefit will bs designated In
few days.
BowsRr THEArRE.-The pretty little opera Of the
numerous audience. 1t 10 one Of those little operas
that always sure to be popular with the many as It
has most interesting and amusing story. and great
deal Of elegant music intsrspsrsed through It, The
singing Of Miss Taylor, who played the part Of the
pretty Pauline, was very much applauded. Miss T.
Mrs Gilbert - Madame Marsbout, the sslf.importsnt
Dininer, played the part with her usual good taste
In certain range Of parts Mrs G. is unsquslled By
any actress MI Gilbert aAthe shy old onsvaisr was
also v ell suited to his part Dunn sung the music
of his character well, whilst Wnans as the rsey Ache
Bonbon gave rise to q vast deal Of amusement "Es.
gle Eye' came next: this piece has proved uncom.
oly successful The cataract scene CO. wing the
whole Of the .tsge Of the Bowery hs largest stage in
the Union), ID always sppisuded most vshemently
We have on several occasions alluded to tho most re-
msrkable features of this splendid equestrian drama
We have but to add that ought to be seen by ALI
Tonight the same bill will be repeated.
BRoApwAY THEArRE.-Lsst evening, q most hearty
response made to the announce ment that IL WA
Mr.. Collins benefit The house was 30 crowded that
there Was not standing ROOM In fact several persons
were obliged to 60 away, much disappointed The bill
prestn ted all that good taste and sound Judgment
Born to Good Or an
Inns doing the part Of Pxudeen ORsf rty He seemed
in high Spirits and indeed 1t ia opinon that he
never played this character batter with su
and with more sstisfsction TO his audience. The
counting scene in,misble be witohingly face.
commanding He now looked different person from
what be was when he landed in Naples, With . torn
coss, which required knowledge Of mathematics to
get Int IT. pair Of knees and grey stockings When
eshed by the lady whom he courtng the Countess Of
Muinssr any Of his relatives hAd travelled be 70.
Them, for they had travelled at the expense Of the
government, but that, latt:ry, more had been done
this duly appreciated they called forth burst
Of appsuss from all Parts Of tho house He was most
bssrtly ensored IN bis sons-ths Widow Mahonsy and
the Liquor OF Lite. He danced the Fox Hunter Jig
In 6ne style, with Mrs Cslsste and VISA dessrvsdiy
encorsd in It Also Mr.. Frsdsrisks, ~ the Marquis
a. Count Msln. was quite equal to his position He
invested with degree Of interest which did not f.
character Of the Countess MoIinea With .a.s and
grace. The domestic drama Of " CrandHaths White.
head" followed and vs need not ssy that it
enthusiastically rscsivsd. The acting Of MIR n Pa-
eide faster. piece To say any thing further in
it, praise would be both superiuous and absurd The
remaining portion Of the nmenu of the even.
Ing went on IN the most ereditabs style.
NATIONAL THEArnr.-Thsre . very crowded
house here, last evening, and the farce Of "Whioh
Is the King" which IVES played FIRST received with
- much avsr ~ on its fret production the other eve
Ming Booth ovsrsets his part little, in this farss;
bat save In this he 10 very excellent In IT, "Caforna
WORE, ana Iom and Jenny continue to BE- receiv-
90 WITH unebatss success; and the nnou ncemsnt in
the bill that these are psr.
feet sntidoe to the "blue devils strictly true for
none can witness them without feeling hts spirits rise NO
matter new low they may have bssn before seug them
We would especially notice the performances Of the
bear and monkey-tos latter psrticu isriy in MtseD
That monkey certainly hop about Is spry and as.
i've a. any verit.ble ourAng cutsug To- night, the
ever popular "Chnd OF the Regiment" will be played;
n slto the farce OF who's My Husbandi" and, Of
course, the two local pieces. There can be no more
Wy II passing the evening than to visit the
National TO- night.
BpkToS's THEATRE" Dombey and SOM was again
produced at this elegant place Of amusement last
ming, to very full and fashionable house. and sure.
~ We never saw it psyed to more effect The part Of
Dombey ws taken by Mr. Lynne, with great ability.
CaIksr, by Mr.. Jordan, was equally good. Major
Jcs Bogstock and Jack Buusby, - represented BY
Mr. Broughsm, brought down from the audience
BY MIR Raymond In style that cannot be surpss, "a
IN this part, Mr. Raymond appears TO be uneauailsd.
MIs Vernon and Miss HIN sr: excellent In their
pSctive parts. But the inimitaale Captain Cutie
represented by Mr. Burton, brought the dsligh
audience renewed applause. Never wss there pisos
got up with 40 much effect and the parts well adapt
to the respective actors the sbevs piece ct this
theatre II can be seen and over asais and al.
ways With pleasure. The new version Of Msobeth',
Is . most Imaginable Affair." % the reader can readily
imagine, a. Lady Macbeth 10 taken by Mr. Burton
To night the same bill s offered. Go early and secure
your seats
AnEsIcAr CIacvs.- Those who have seen the CIRCUS
OF Europe. a. well Of London Of Paris aud other
srger cities are Of the opinion that the
Of Messrs. Sands Lent Co 10 4" mounted upon the
same bass, sno deserve patronage Not only arc the
equestrian exercises and -xhibisons highly pleasing
and satfsctory. but ako faostious
commixed for Mr. Lathrop the fun n,est clio ever
seen or heard where. The
steed Cinoerea and the trick ponies Damon aud
Pythas are sso features Of very aHu,ins
In short between the posturng Of Msssrs Rivers tumb
ing acts ~ the COMPANY and the sooomp ished tours
De fsree OF tho elegant rider, Master Maurice Sands
an evening can be ps~ed At this snphithsstre with
much enjoyment The favcrits sftsrpieos draws al
ways much laughter from the numerous visitors Of the
circus.
CHhnrYs MIrsTRELs To day these singers WILL -
usual every Saturday. give their extra afternoon CON
sert Is wei ~ their evening In both Of these
concerts they viii introduce all their grand buriseQue
VIE the Voyage Musicale" the :" Co~bsliosisns,''
&c 40 To snds.yor TO p.r,ie.isriss which q their
= ho hat k-l
all 20 excellent Success does not dull the edge OF
their Industry, they keep adding to their stock Of
beautiful music every day.
INV WILLIAMS SkhENAprn.-We need scarcely re-
ho cur that to day these fsvorits performers
give an afternoon concert well an evening one
Ibefe At<rDe<n concerts great accom- nod tions
Tor fAry parties who do like to face the night air:
sno - they give a. Evil program "a in the
one, including the Musics norams, the GItsl,an
kcsbae,n 60 much Of than .nv