The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-18
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Theatrical and M usicai.
BowFRr THEArRE.-There was quite . large su-
denes last evening, at this house witness the
tragedy Of alexander the Grsat,n which vas pro-
dueed with much splendor. N. B. Clarke vas th.
Alexander Of the evening, and Mrs. Jordan aud Mis-.
wsmyss played the rival queens, Roxsna and s,tra
They all did admirably. Mrs. Jordan. who BY the
bye, In most judioious actress much applsudsd
hiss Wemyss was very effective In her part, and We
have rarely heard more Impressive piece of slosution
than the passge ct the end Of tho rs where she
avews her firm deter alton never to think Of or see
Alexander more IL was moot enthusissticaIly ap-
plauded. N. D. Clarke has little habit, which
think 1t would be we'll for him to break himself Oft
10 nervous way Of fdgstipg about with his hands,
whilst speaking which spos the effect Il many we'll
isnt for b. Is an excel
actor a. With all the great variety Of obsosr he per-
% % tns Sowery We seldom II ever nnd him ct
AL dencent In his part. The "Last DAYS OF Penn pe,
will be produced this week. with al its original spIen-
dor.
BRoADwAY THEArRE-The house. last evening, was
crowded to excess, by highly fashionable auditory,
who nocked to this popular theatre to see Monte
Critic" for the last evening, previous its close here
where 1t has had so long and successful run. Mr.
Lester fdisplayed his usual oleverness Dante aud
the piece enc of with its ususl Asrrsctoa By par
tcular request this grand romantic spsotsce viii be
pUSsy on thu. o.s. sssa,ns
sentsd to its many admirers evening beyond Tues
day next here; those who have not as
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pressly written for the Broad~sy Theatre. by s. II.
Apdrews Esq and fou nds the celeb atsd novel OF
Alexander Dumas should It before It's close As 1t
will be introduced for the last time upon these boards
during the present SEASON on the svsaing refer
he house win be crowded by all anxious to take .
"partipg look" ct this, the most splendid dramatic
representation which has enjoyed long and unpre-
city. N6
NATIONAL THrArRE After the very laugAshle farce
Of "Advioe to Husbands" last evening, the two now
l1>~ a-l~~
days at the National and his departure for and ad-
ventures at California are amusing thousands Chan
frau certainly does play this part most eapltaly and
often have him do IT, there Is always some
thing racy in every performance Of the part His dis
eovery Of one Of those twenty i've pound lamps We
and dangers he ntSrs after getting It, also cause
much merriment. Resina Meadows" 10 - popular
:: s's, and nightly the danger. and .smps:on: q
community are laid bare in VIVID oolors We perceive
that . new drama, called = Natty Bumpo," founded
PREPARATION. There 10 ample foundation for I good
drama In these cele DRAFTED works, and anticipate
most interesting piece The house has been crowded
every evening curing the past week.
BURToN's THEAraE.-This theatre WAS very we'll at
tended last evening, notwithstanding the severity OF
the weather. The pieces given very attractive,
and played . manner rejecting initiate credit on
the talented company. The FIRST piece given was
"Maidens, Beware" which received the usual plaudts
from the audience. "Ths Haunted Man, was exceed
ingly well performed This piece WAS followed by
Your Lies in Danger" John Strong taken by Mr.
Burton, and jenny, by Miss Chal excellent
The evenings entertainments concluded with the
popular burlssQue Of the day called Fistima ME or
the Man who saw the F,ghtn This IL striking piece
full Of hard hits, in fifteen rounds (of spplause
may DO In the saloon after the pess and persons
much interested in Fstim anis % can have Q private
box among themselves
American CIRsUs-Messrs. Sands Lent Co. offer
every night excellent bill, and the Alhambra 10
always attended by delighted audience In fact the
performances At this place Of amusement such
cannot fail to attract full house. They really are
worthy OF patronage. Independent OF the scenes OF
the ring, such fssts de manege the appearance Of
May Fly, Cinderella, and the nghtisg ponies, the
elegant and classic performance of Mr. Sands and his
pretty children are In themreves worth the price or
admission. John Gossin displays, every evenings mimi
table fun his sass and stamped With the
greatest w.t. and his face and sufficient
most remarkable since the n.g Of the Broad
way Circus, and doubt the next will prove very
attractive. De Plus fort en- piss fort.
CHRwTy's MISsrRELs.-rhs Ethiopian minstrelsy
Of the day one Of the most popular entertainments
going; and performed is this inimitsble ba H.
10 indeed . most delightful species Of smussnsnt-
They have got some splendid programmes for the
coming week, and give their patrons full sstisfscon
The New 0nLEASs SEREsApERs meeting with
unbounds success. Their burlseQue has proved
very successfully and their celebrated Italian scena
still delights the audiences beyond measure. They
have kewiae full list Of most beautiful songs, bal
lads &C., and the performan the violin, bones,
&c. are also 6rst rate.