The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-23

oluoout manner
which "Ess's Eye" has been sotup at this house forms
quite 90 ere In tbeatcss snd reflects the greatest
credit on the Bowsry, which has been celebrated
throughout the Union for the complete manner In
which they do such things. In this ease, however.
they have surpassed all their former eff rts aud the
equeetrisp drama Of Esgle Eye" Ms IL Ia nightly
psytd may be, without fear OF contradiction declared
to be almost unique aud briliant spec tAule Every
ought to IL, IL far exceeds In interest aud
spis ndor any piece Of the kind ever got up Hall.
Stevens Dun, Cha Ike, Wiuaus. Mrs. Gilbert and Miss
Weymrs all do their parts we'll. Mrs. Gilbsrt's cos.
tune Mrs Smith In search Of her husband, is of
the rsciest looking atres W nave ever and her
temperance scenes very funny indeed Mrs Suth.
erlaud too plays very we'll in her part. The house
well filed last evening, and the comedy the
Fact Man." whch preceded the drama. vas received
with much applause 70. night the "NatIonal Guard
and Eagle Eye" form the bill
BaoApwAY THEArRR.-Ths engagement Of Messrs
Plscide and Collins at this house. which 10 about tor
minating has altogether been . most brilliant aud
successful one and the elegant Broadway theatre has
been filed every evening of their performances with
most fashionable and numerous audiences. Mr.. Pla.
eide has long been acknowledged one Of the most
acc emphasized actors Of the day, and he has ossn
enabled. during the past fortnight to appsar in
many Of tho.e characters, his enactment OF
by when the Park theatre was In It's glory, and
Power was among u.s. Mr.. Collins, who, we b.
acted with unooSmos Spirit and r.cinsss during ,hi,
engagement His vocslim has given as much pleasure
mis- acting and to hesr m in Of his fne Irish
songs IT, indeed. treat To night he takes his bsne.
It, and preeents capital bill The comedy OF Born
to Good Luok' will DO the frat piece His Paadeen
bis f.Vorii. part Of WhsS p pu PLY
the most pa hetic and touching drama played
Those who see Plaoides sdmirssis acting in it,
and remain unmoved must indeed, be hard hearted
The farce Of Wrong Passenger" written for Mr..
Collins, expressly, will conclude the entertainments.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The now comic drama Of
which Is tho King7" was played first last evening
1t Is amusing little piece though not very remsrka
BILE for much Of plot; 1t is simply this: King Henry
the Fourth, Of France, disguised q MINSTREL hap.
peps in his wandsrDgs to arrive ct the chateau Of
de Bran vile, whose daughter Amelia Is about to hs
married sgsinst her wish to Baron, whilst she loves
minstrel named La Fleur, who also arrives 1T tho
chateau with the design Of clipping with her, and
getting her clear Of the Baron The king illustrates
the marriage with the Baron and dnally gives to
La Fleur The courtiers OF King Henry, meau tne
have arrive In search of him. and inform the inhs bi
tants Of the chateau that tbs wandering minstrel is
the king Much fun arises from the mistakes they fall
ieto Ia hnding out which Of the two minstrels Is
funny. We we're much pleaeed to see the house 80
well filled last evening, as IL was the benefit of Mr.
1ilton, who has become such fsvorits at the Nation
al. The other entertanme Dts, which consisted of
"Mose in California, tom and Jenny" and tho drs
ma of"Msurioe ihs Woodoutter" went off finely To.
piQht the bill will be repeated the farce OF VINO
spt Frst?" being substituted for the last piece
Burrows THEATRE, Chambers strest.-We feel
quito ct loss what opinion to give upon the new
piece. tho "Trsvsstie Of Macbeth" The public were
certainly highly entertained and the house repeatedly
convulsed with laughter. Perhaps it might be
said it is funnyhing and amusing affair; but tits
more sarcastic than humorous, and more sstiriosi
than witty yet the Is doubtful aud uuspped
and tho satire ineffective and dubious. The actors
did we-indeed, the performance does credit to them
although the piece and Its doggerel do not confer
much credit upon the author. The scene where Lady
Macbeth walks In her sleep orsa.ed much amusement
We thought Burton made q pretty good thing of what
In in tsef seemed to US rather poor thing; though
tie pumping the doctor F" was decidedly good MISS
Chapman. as Hsoate was without any burlesque, .
beautiful figure and an elegant performance. Her fine
sylphide form appeared to great advantage. Indeed
the parts where there lie absolute buresque the
best parts, in our opinion. Miss Wilson, as Fesnce
pretty picture displayed such pretty form
witch scene and choruses were excellent. The moan
tstion was interesting and the various ngre-
dents thrown into tho cauldron afforded much
amusing wit. This was we'll done. Tbs hit upon the
Corporation and editors told we'll. The music and
singing we're geod-tbe bagpipes particularly So The
s1dsnO. seemed highly pleased and th. psos wen;
again to- night, preceded by "Dombey and Son"
OPFRA House. MADAME LABoRpE.-On Tuesday
evening" this nd favorite artist took her
fsrewell benefit and, Notwithstanding the incsmsnoy
Of the night the rain pouring IS were Ia torrents
yet her friends determined to prove that even
tho pc acefu domestic fresde, where true happiness
can always be enjoyed lost all Its charms on that
evening" IL un0or0COO0
appear for tho last time, in the character of
Rosips, In the opera :. II Barbiere di Sivigls" The
boxes parquette and every part OF this spacious AID
beautiful graced With the classic features
and joyous countenances Of the fair EEK, who have so
often listened with delight to the prima donna; while
in the swestness of her intonations thrling exeou
ton. and charming blending Of half tones, mesdy Of
soft touching and eoulexcting eadenoes broke upon
each ear, and penetrated each heart Of audience,
the house prseented q magnificent coup doil-the
love'iest ladies were present, many Of them having
.plsndd bouquets which were thrown at the feet Of
the fair osntatroe, also to Signor who
personated the character Of Figaro the very life
The personstion Of Rosina 10 Of Madame Lsbords
best parts and she renders her with skill and
musical precision which may almost defy comparison
u there be fault Is Of triaiag character and that
Is her shaks is too close and uneven but in all she
seems TO command perfect mastery the voice.
which s made amenabls to ascent to the alto, and
descent to the lower register, with and OK
POGO fa," received With enthusiasm while she
1t with brillanoy Of tone, and most expressive
style Of vocszation which were highly lauded by the
diteont then present. But the gems Of the evening
were the grand aria from Le Sermsnt," and Casta
Diva" from " Norma" which Afforded her an oppor.
voice, Is well a. The oson Of her styis "hioh
drew down the up snimouf cheers Of delighted au.
dence Beneventano's reception must be to him very
adequate style In fact all the artists their
parts we'll We understand that Mr.. and Madame Ls
give b arht on
with the most fattering patronage due apprs ,a.
ton Of their eplendd abilities. On Saturday evening
the prima donna who has years back been
the attractive star Of New York will appear Bens
OPERA PuIitani" No doubt al those whe have
been often delighted in to the set sweet
and scientific warblpss Of the highly gifted artist
MILE. Borghese will crowd every department Of the
Opera house on the occasion.
BhoApwAr CIRcUs Sands, Lent Co. were again
last night visited by numerous and fashio nsble audi
snos and we'll they be, - the performances given
are Of the nr.t quality The posturDs BY the talent
Sam Latbrop, Is funny fellow, and tho delight of oil
the juvenile portion Of the house. The pretty and
taller ted pony Cinderella together with the sagscious
ponies Damon and thss really astonishing to
witness; al the feats Of hsrsemansh2 received
with unbounded applause. The whole concluded with
very concsl afterpiece To night excellent bill
ID offered.
Mn DEMrsTER's CoScERT.-This evening this favo
rite balad.sip ger will give Of his amusing enter
at Rutgers Institute. The programme
contains many Of his best songs, smopg whish are
The Indian . Complsint' when the Night Wind
Bewslsth,"" John Anderson, my Jo'," 60 Mr. Demp.
ster Is generally admired for HIS paintvs and excel