The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-26
Theatrical and Musical.

characters In it so remarkably well played, that the
most astidous critic could find fault to complain
indeed pleasing TO such acting az that Of the Wal
lacks and pleasing STILL to see that the public
fully appreciate It, also the grand dramas in which
they have appeared-s0me Of the finest In the English
language it proves that the love Of the drama proper
is by means extinct in this country. We need not
say that the acting of Mr.. Wallack, Richard the
Third, last evening, was much applsuded; he acts 1t
most admirably. Mrs. Wallack, Miss Wemyss, Mr..
Gilbert the rest of the performers ALSO very
successful in their various parts Tonight the eele-
brated tragedy the Bridal" is to be played-Mr j.
Wallack as Melantius Mrs. w. as Evadne, Miss
Wemyss as Aspasia. The Bridal is play in which
the Wallacks appear to very great advantage Mr. Is
Melantius is celebrated throughout the Union, and
supported as he will be by such excellent cast Of
ARTS, the play will doubt be admirably performed.
new ballet advertisement will be presented for the
first time after the tragedy 1t Is composed by Sgnor
G. Neri from the grand opera Of g Guillaume Tell"
and Ciocca Neri and c. W. Smith, will all appear in it.
From the great success OF sgnor Ners last compost
everything that can be desired as graceful and ele
CANT ballet The farce Of " Yours Lfe's in Danger"
will conclude the entertainments
BROADWAY THEArRE.-Mr. Forrest appeared before .
very crowded audience last evening in tho part of
"Richelieu" in Bulwcr's play of that name. We have
always thought that the character somewhat mis-
understood by Mr. Forrest and we have not hesitated
on former occasions express that opinions but we
must do him the justice to say that before did
he appear in the part to equal advantage He has evil
IDENTIFY given 1t of late much closer study than
formally apparent in his impersonation Of It, 1t
tainly is not by any means perfect piece Of act
ing but it nevertheless effective, Accordingly inter-
esting moving and with the single exception Of the
intonations of the voice which still slightly unequal
remarkably unique In such parts as Richelieu' and
"Lcarn Mr. Forests great sonorous voice is rather
dsadvanageous than otherwise; for it would require
much more self-command than Mr.. Forrest has yet
qured, from his continued practice to keep his
organ always subdued to the pitch proper to the part
In the deneation OF %Richeleu" Mr. Forrest has got
rid Of much Of that burlesque roughness which dis
fguredt in his hands some time ago. Mr.. DyOtt and
Mr.. Fredericks sustained their parts with their usual
ability last evening Mr. Forrest appears this evening
in Macbeth"
NATIONAL THrArRE.-Miss Nestayer had fine bcne
fit last evening such she fully entitled to
at the hands Of the patrons of the National as Miss
Mestayer is ready and efficient in all her duties
that stage and always makes the most Of every part
however trihng it may be- in which she is cast The
comedy Of the 81 Pride Of the Market" was the first
piece; and this lively and interesting piece went off
with much eciat As Marion, Miss Mestayer mach
appauded; and Chapman, Tilton, Taylor Mrs. Wood
ward &c, by their clever acting gave the audience
Waller, acted with much dignity and effect. We
always glad to see Mr. c. In such parts as he is emf
nenty able to fill them well. After the Pride Of the
Market" came the Child Of Ithe Regiment" which
also passed off well, the music in it being very well
sung The famous - Glance at New York +" was next
play and Nose of course received with all the
honors. farce concluded the evenings entertain
ments. Tonight, Nose will again appear in his
Glance at New York" Mr. Pardey's new piece of the
Rights Of Age" $50 successfully received last week.,
will also be played and couple Of the latest farces will
make up the bill.
Burrows THEATRE-The laughable farce Of the
g Irish Engagement was performed last evening Mt
this pretty little theatre. Tim Rafferty,, by Mr..
Brougham, was piece Of comical acting such as we
rarely see; it well received "The Toodes" fol-
lowcd-Mr Timothy Toodle taken by Mr. Burton and
Mrs. Toodle taken by Mrs. Vernon were most excel
lent, keeping the audience convulsed with laughter.
The performances concluded with the ever attractive
local satire called Socialism, Modern Philosophy
Put in Practice" Mr. Fourier Grsley, taken by Mr..
Brougham, was received with renewed applause, as the
character appears to be well known and appreciated
Tonight very attractive bill Is offered Breach OF
Promise Socialism" and Lucy did Sham Amour"
On Friday night, the admired comedy Of Dombey and
SOM will be played by particular desire.
The DIsTINs.-Thesc highly gifted musicians gave
another concert at the Chinese building last evening
Their remarkable execution, both vocal and instru-
mental, was received by their numerous auditors
this occasion, as on the previous evening" with
loud plaudits Several pieces encored, and the
accomplished performers were always willing to
appear Mt the manifested desire Of the assembly pre-
sent Miss O'Connor appeared in several a,ias and
ballads and won new laurels Miss l.. Distn also
much admired As to the performances upon the horns,
given by the brothers Distin they consisted of
yeral solos and duets The remarkable command which
they appeared to have their brass instruments
truly astonishing The most delicate tones and varia
lions brought out upon the vio would wonder
but to hear them produced from the unweldy horn is
remarkable. The Distins go TO Brooklyn this evening,
and are about to proceed thence to Boston.
his departure Tor Europe, on Friday night.
CHRIsTy's NIIssTRrLs are singing to overlooking
houses in Albany
New ORLEANS SERESApERs-We have so often
noticed the ercellences of this company, that it is
difficult to say anything new about them, that
their excellence continues to be equal to what it ever
has been since they first appeared in this city. As
cians, delineators of Ethiopian character nstru-
mena and solo performers, they all admirable and
for ready wit and genuine humor they scarcely
be equalled Their burlcsques show this as their
n IN md fall Scan nir f1y
plauded to the eoho. Tonight their programme Is
very full.
Mn. J. S. Blacks COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT takes
place at the Chinese Concert Room this evening Sig
norma Patti Signor Dc Begins and Novelli Mrs L. A
Jones, Richard Hoffman, Max Maretzek, Messrs Jones,
Curtis and Bristow have ali kindly volun-
ecrcd for the occasion; and we have doubt that
dr. Black will have q full house.
The Original CAMPBELL MIssTRELs now giving a
cries Of successful concerts In Providence and will
pen Monday night in Hartford 1t is their inten-
ion to open in this city shortly
The Opera Saloon at Cincinnati opened with Miss
rient Mr. Manners, Mr.. Brough, Mrs. Clark sc. The
pera was The Position"
The theatre at Milwaukee was to have closed on the
9th inst.
The theatre at Chicago Is doing good business The
company appear to be favorites
On the GOTH Macready TO have made his appear
nee at Louisville, in Byrons tragedy of werner-the
eminent Of course sustaining the characte of Wer
Ter His performance of the Stranger is not spoken
II in terms OF unqualified praise
ms evening, Rr. Walls concert Will take place at
Washington Hall, Boston He Is a talented musician
md worthy individual. The melancholy fact of his
icing blind cxcites strong sympathy in his favor.
The extensive collection of natural curiositcs in the
Philadelphia Museum has been re-arranged aid i'm
roved.
In notices of Mrs Buffers readings OF Shakespeare
predicted that they would create taste for dramatic
teIaturc. Our prediction has proved true. We find
hat another Interpreter Of the immortal conceptions
the Bard Of Avon in the person Of a Mr. Fleming
as come forth
The Mobile Register says that Mr. Macready. or Mr.
orser did and could, inurc Mr. FORESTS
equation We fear, though, II stands in great dan
or from HIMSELF
The Keelys were to have given more of their |
concentrations in mental electricity, at Cine nnati
he 21st inst.
Luigi Elena the highly gifted volinit is at present
Boston, and Is spoken Of young of high dis
incton in his profession. lie has to the United
tates under the most pleasing circumstances-thc
Of the most fattering testimonials from of
he most eminent men in Europe. in this country
he nursery Of the liberal arts and scienceshs talents
vii be appreciated and rewarded accordingly.
Mn. TnonAs ALrHoEPE CooPER.-It Is with no ordi-
ary feeling that learn the death of this emf