The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-19

presented. "Strathmore" was performed in the same
admirable style which has much applause every
evening that this beautiful tragedy has been played
Mr. and Mrs. j. Walack Jr, perform their parts with
all that talent which eminsnty them
The characters they it, were the ones which
Mr. and Mrs Charles Kean were so successful in Lon
don we doubt whether they played them effee-
lively than the Wallscks do. The Brigand" WAS
played last evening the second piece and passed of
with much eciat Mr. Lester, Nassaroni peror med
in that dashiDg style which essential such parts
dramatic actors We have among His Don Cesar de
Bazsn Massaroni and other parts Of that style are
among the most popular of the day Tonight the
" The Rag Picker Of Pars,n most interesting drama
is In rehearsal for early production.
BRoApwAr THEATRE.-Ths beautiful theatre was
crowded again last night to witness the appearance Of
Miss Charlotte Cushman, the second time within a
week, in the character Of Meg Merres, in "Guy Man.
nerpg. Notwithstanding the performance Of the
piece SO recently, the house was crowded There was
scarcely standing and it with great difficulty
by peeripg over the shoulders of the crowd. that
We could catch sight Of the performance. This Is
one Of Miss Cushmans great parts in which she most
succeeds We like her much better in these sublime,
deep, and thrilling conceptions, than in such tender,
whining characters as Julia in the "hunchback, and
such like. The audience was deeply attentive to the
performance of Miss Cushman 1t quite striking
and mpressve-the awful deep, solemn stiffness which
poured forth her mpassioned speeches Then the loud
applause at the conclusion Of her fascinating enact
ment, was deafening This evening Miss Cushman
takes her benent, and has selected for the evenings
play, Shakspesre's comedy of Much Ado About No
thing" Those who wish for good seats must 20 in time
NIsLo's GARDEr.-This magnificent establishment Mt
which may be called with reason the "Peope's House,
was thronged last night with the beauty and fashion
Of our city The performances consisted OF the panto
mime Of the ''Miliners" and the ballet Of "Uriele
lie Disble Amoureux," which met, before, with
marked success. Mile Berlin. the leading danseuse Of
the ballet, displayed peculiar grace and vivacty in
every motion she made, and thus enchanted the
audience. She achieved, also, a great triumph In
cacy and bewitching seduction. Her acting also
very remarkable, and she was rewarded with the
utmost applause. M Paul Brilliant, the ballet mas
ter of the Rave Family performed his part of Count
Frederick with great skill and his elastic leaps and
numerous spinnings, surprised all beholders. Miles.
Lehman ana Celeste also received many paudts Thls
evening M. Brilliant takes his first benefit in Anne
RIGA, and for the occasion he sGers the public
the following prosramme;-The new pantomime Of
"Nicodemus." the dramatic tabexux Of "Jocko the
Brazilian Ape,' and the second act Of "Urelle" which
contains the prettiest dances Of the ballet NJ Paul
Brilliant the benefciare deserves great credit for his
exerons in the production of the ballet at Niblo and
we hope he will be rewarded by bumper house
BuRroN's THEATRE-" Dombey Night with all the
old avorites could not very well fail as the Dombey
and Son. at Burton is the story Of Dickens in real
life. There crack house. for Captain Cutie never
tires and the premise at the Of the peace repeat
1t again next week, was cordially responded to. The
picturesque drama the Demon lester or the Dutch
mans Dream was sipgularly pleasing from the beau
Supernatural Incidents The Irish sketch of tho
" Platform" concluded the bill and Mr. Fitzgerald at
half past II O'Clock was holding forth to large
diencs In his successful character Of Daniel OConne
Interpreted with songs and dancing bill OF three
four pieces, as done by Buttons company, pays tho
visitor bis full measure Of amusement See the bills Of
the novel entertainments tonight
NATIONAL THrArRr.-" Josey, the Spartan ,, and the
4" Female Forty Thieves" bringing in the audi
ences here days Every night the house is filed
to OVERLOOKING Last evening, especially there
spare seat to be had short time after the
ment Of the entertainments. Josey the Spartan" 10
of the most lsughable things have Of late;
and the Female Forty Thieves - have established
irons Of the National Tonight perceive that the
author Of the piece no less person than Sylvester
Silverqull Esq puts his name up for a benefit; let
him have a bumper; his piece has given amusement
enough to thousands; let him be amused In turn by
good benefit Josey, the Spartan" Somebody
Else and the Dead shot, will be played with the
buresque With four such pieces on one evening
there Is no doubt Of full house
MircHrLL's OLrxrIc THEArRE.-The entertain ents
Of yesterday evening, commenced with the comedy
called used Up" which was sustained admirably
well throughout and witnessed with universal satsfao
tion and delight Mr.. Wscot, Nickinson, Misses Sim
clair and Roberts acted their respective roles
siderable advantage. Mrs Csrns danced her pas se
with much grace and ensored IL was followed By
repetition Of DoniEetti's grand opera, entitled the
"Child Of the Rssiment,n which performed again
with great ccat, and received With every demonstra
ton Of satisfaction. Miss Mary Taylor was greeted
Of the end Of almost every song with the most raptur
Gus bursts of applause which must have proved to her
very fatteriDg The amusements concluded with the
farce OF Separate Maintenance which played in
superior style, and caused great deal Of merrimcnt
most admirably Tonight the farce OF the Married
Bachelor" the opera of the Child of the Regiment"
and the farce OF Cousin Lambkin."
MADAME AuGusrA.-Thi. distinguished danssus., the
most graceful elegant and perfectly finished ertise In
the States leaves this city Saturday next to fun
an engagement in Havana Scarcely one can be found
amongst the thousands wko have this highly
compshed Terpsichorian artist, that have not pro.
nounccd her the most modest classic and beautiful
danseusc that has ever visited this country. Other
artists Of the profession have failed before the
abaneros In short none who have gone there with the
exception OF Fanny Elssler, have been successful
but we are persuaded the engagement OF Madame
Augusta will be crowned with the most sttering
as che possesses every requisite In ngure style
best judges Of the art We wish her unbounded sue
cess.
CHRnIr's MIsuRrLs.-Fsll elections are coming on
and all is hustle among the politicians " they could
only learn TO to be harmonious as the; Christys
either party could easily win the day. Meantime, let
those whose political excitement Is too high 20 aad
hear these concerts They cannot fail 20 put them or
any who Is troubled with melancholy or snnui,
into most delightful state Of mind. The Voyage
Musical will be given this evening among the enter
tsnments.
WEIcu's CiHcus.-This Is the day Of rejoicing for
the young folks. The splendid company selected
from the mot talented principals Of England France
and America will appear in their best acts The very
celebrated clown 81 Philadelphia g. Stone whose tests
and drolery would Gil volume declares that on this
occasion he will ranfack all the anecdotes Of his past
merry life 10 enlyen hs youthful visitors well
their parents and the numerous patrons Of welch's
beautiful pavilion, In Astor place. Madame Louise
How ards graceful and daring acts ~ --estrianism
ere greatly admired In short, all the company are
good, and should be seen by our citizens
CHIsrsE AssrMnIr RooNs. -NIaoallister, the great
magician 10 bewitchng his audiences every ming at
his enchanted palace 500 broadway. Ills extraordi-
nary and very surprising slsght % hand performances
are executed with such and skill cause many
TO exclsim, How is it," " What agency can enable
him TO practise such deception All as II Il were
reality lie IL really clever, and should be seen by
those who take please In such smusements
NV ORLEANS SERENlpERs.-This band Of negro min
strels are drawing good houses ct the Musical Fund
Hall, Philadelphia. They give benefit 20 the widow
Of Francis Germon formerly member Of Dumbleton's
serensders, on Monday evening, the 22d inst.
MISS DayrSropr, the celebrated tragic actress Ia
playing successful engagement at the Howard Aths.
noum, Boston.
Sig. Benedetti, Vita. Rosi and Signorina Trufq are
about 20 give n series Of concerts In boston