The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-11
Theatrical and Musical.

BowERy THEATRE.-There a most admirably
hed mouse here last evening" and the pieces which
were 80 highly successful Monday evening were re-
peated with much applause as ever The Power OF
Gold, the Bought Vote" is of the most interest
ing pieces Of the The dialogue is high toned
refined and classical and the plot Of that grave and
serious nature which cannot fail to please the in
tellectual patrons of the drama The various depart
ments necessary to make up perfect whole in thea
trical establishment admirably filed at the
Bowery, that when splendid drama like this one tho
Power OF Gold" produced ii is complete in every
pect from the most unmportant supernumerary up to
the most prominent character every thing is done most
admirably The scenery (al of which, for this piece is
new of the most brilliant dresses
The applause throughout the evening very great
and the dancing, by Ciocca and Neri. the farce of
Turtle Hunting" and the "Headsman,' all received
due share of it, Tonight Mr.. j. II Hall takes be-
neht lie will bring his splendid horse Arbaces ints
use and in the character Of the famous Putnam will
show how great adept he and his seed are in those
darin feats which this popular piece abounds ill., The
elegant comedy Of Married Life" and dancing by
Signora Cocca Signor Neri, and Mr. G. WlSmith, will
make up the bill.
BRoApwAr TnrArRE.--Last evening the "Enchan-
tre's" wns again performed The house, however, was
not SO crowded usual but this be most satisfac-
accounted for-the unfavorabe state of the weather
ana tho charter election the of the falling
OH IN the audience Tho opera continues to ofard the
highest qualification to those who witness il Mr.
Reeves was encorcd, as was also Mr. Leach thi, gen
teman gave his song with magnificent effect His
action ana appearance are commanding rs his sing.
ing is scientific and expressive All the performers
both ladies and gentlemen, acquitted themselves in
their various departments in style that did credit To
to the establishment, and to themselves Mrs Segun
as may well be imagined captivating by her vocal
destinations. She received an unbounded share ~ nm
plause We cannot forbear to admire the highly de-
coous bearing of the who attracted their
theatre II is very complimentary to their taste and
II emnently worthy of imitation by those who consider
themselves the highest class of society and who deem IL
'nra dgfaem TO be seen at any other place of
ment than the Italian Opera where of late there has
been beggarly account of empty benches for some
reason beyond the comprehension of common minds.
NATIONAL THEArRE-Thc "Brgadcr'' was played
here last evening and was listened to with much de-
light by large audience and the various well managed
scenes Of the piece much appaudcd. The horses
quite feature ut the National and Chanfrau as
the dashiDg Brgadier looked and acted the part to
perfection Chanfrau certainly is actor of the most
versatile talents and the most remarkable feature In
his performances IL the perfectly distinct manner in
which he plays all his parts One would suppose from
the very natural manner in which he PLAYS his great
part Of the immortal Nose, that something more or
ess OF that part would be apparent in every thing
he does Not however, for he is in every of the
word an actor In every part each is distinct and
not trace of one style Of acting is visible in any cha
ractcr Of different style. In this he differs much
from most actors who arc famous in part and in
whose acting, no matter what 1t is that particular
style is always apparent, Tonight Mr.. W. b. Chap
presents capital bill for the occasion Miss c. Chan
man, and MIR. Barney Williams, will both appear in
the course OF the evening Miss c. in her great cha
racter OF Mathilde, in the French Spy and Barney
Williams, az Paddy Murphy in the g Happy Man -.
Mose in California;, and farce, will make up the bill
Burrows TnEArRE.-The second performance OF the
satrical sketch entitled Socialism, or Modern Philo
sophy put in Practice" took place last night ut this
fashionable place of Amusement, and witnessed by
an immense audience. The play produced at this
theatre is of the best piece de genre ever
and an excellent adaptation from the French vauie,
Vile played in Paris. under the title Of La Propriete
Cest lie Voln The alterations rendered necessary by
the ideas of Fourierm imported in this country have
been made with great taste and feeling by the authors
Of socialism, and we that the play will have
equal If not superior that of Partisan satire.
The American rival OF M Proudhon the French social
rt Is rendered TO perfection well In the dialogue as
in the costume by MIR Brougham whose nee on
the stage was hailed, as on the previous night by
the mort deafening applause. The character Of NJ
Fourier Grisey entreiarde with mileage niggers
lovc,' communism" and other local and personal
Phrases is Of funniest pieces acting ever pro-
duced on the stage and will add another acette to the
numerous "cuts' which make remarkable the yare-
gated talent OF Mr. Brougham's style of acting. Mr..
Burton was also very amusing in the part Of Mr. Mem
ny The scene where the dentist the upholscrer the
paper-hanger the drayman, and other mechanics
into M. M IS house to exercise their right to labor
gave occasion for the excellent manager to display his
histrionic capacities; he was capital and received
with much applause. In short the new play ut Bur-
toms Theatre il undoubtedly Of the wttiest hits Of
the and will be thus appreciated by all those who
will go to hear it, The entertainments began with
the famed "Toodles,n and concluded with the laugh
able farce Of Forty Winks, Blunders in the Bed
himself funny comical actor This play is original
and written with the pen Of Scribe aud the wit OF Clair
ville-the two most celebrated French writer's
CHRIsry's MIrsrRELs.-The MUSES. in the Heather
Mythology numbered nine, believe, and they were
the types of all the elegant pleasures of life Chrstys
Mnstrels number ten in ALL and they may be taken as
an improved Ethiopian version Of the Muses. of the
clients. as among them there profcicnts in all the
elegant branches of music, dancing n.y. and soul pture
too for who has not and admired the Ethiopian
statuary of George Chrsty and Pierce! They arc a
rare set of mnstrcls, and have numerous body OF
admirers and patrons as they could desire. Tonight
they give first rate programme, containing all their
burlcsques.
New ORLEANS SERESADERs.-The popularity of this
band is nightly increasing, and very deservedy 80.
Inns, nightly enrapure the audience in such manner
that they are completely spell bound and in fact the
diversity talent displayed by the other members Of the
company make this one Of the most pleasant places Of
amusement in the city. This evening is set apart for
the benefit Of Mr. Collins, who will produce this oc-
casion an entire new Italian burlesquc and sing the
songs Of John Anderson my Joe,n the Boud Sol
der Boy" and 4" Sally in our Allcy.u These attrac-
tons must insure Mr. Collins an ovcrfowing house.
YANKEE HILL will tonight give the public another Of
MS very racy entertainments at Stuyvcsant Institute
and Miss Fanny Frazer will also sing several beautiful
ballads during the evening Yankee Hills levecs
always crowded with fashion and beauty
TABERSAcLE-This evening the grand cantaia music
by Mr.. g. ii. Curtis, and words by Mr. H. Stone,
of at the Tabernacle From the great talent engaged
for the OCCASION have doubt but that the Taber
nacc will be visited by very large assemblagc of tho
musical dlifanh Of this city.
An IMrRoMr1U BuRLEsqur on Christys Melodies by
Henri Herr, Is now published at No. /. Franklin
square 1t is represented to be an excellent edition
Of Christy's Melodies.
PANORAMA OF the HupsoN RvER-To-day Is the last
day OF the exhibition Of this splendid affair in this
city, and we advise those who have yet seen It, TO
avail themselves Of this last opportunity it is well
worth the inspection Of ALL either splendid paint
ing or as most accurate representation OF our go
rious Hudson River,
THE NoS-pEscRiPr.-Ths singular and extraordi-
nary animal is attracting large assemblages every
day, at the corner Of Broadway and Reade street.
THE BowERY ASSOCIATION will, we understand, give
grand ball at the Apollo Saloon the evening Of the
18th inst. Great preparations are making; and from
the character of those engaged in the getting up OF
the ball. have doubt it will be Of the most
elegant Of the season.
PRAIsEwoRrHr LIBERALITr.-We learn with much
peasure that Mr. w b. Astor, In consideration Of tho
large amount Of money, somewhere in the vicinity Of
million, which he has received through the medium Of
his theatrical property has given at least is about
TO give to the American Dramatic Fund.- the munifccnt
donation of 900 dollars This Is indeed noble genero-