The New York herald., 1849-06-14
Theatrical and nIuslcaI.

applause. The splendid and truly popular drama Of
"Claude Duvaln repeated, and it is which will
bear repetition for yet come, for Of its
predecessors has been possessed of real merit and
played with better effect and with delight to the
audience which nightly assemblies to witness it Those
who ail to have conception Of what they
viii lose. The manager has with great and pru-
dehce distributed the characters to the proper hands,
as every one must confess when Stevens Du0 McFar-
land Miss Wemyss and Nesdames Gilbert, Broadley
and Jordan, appear in the principe characters This,
OF itself is sufficient to insure perfection persona
ton The ballet dvertsement, by signor Neri Smith,
Mrs Dunn. and the corps de ballet s beautiful per-
formhnce and gains night the admiration OF the
audience The grand spectacle OF "Nazeppa' was pre-
ened for the last time and those who failed to wit
il know not what they have lost It IL repleto
with interest and full Of thrilling incidents To night,
another spe did equestrian drama Rookwood will
be played. Those who have read anything of the life
OF Dick Turp:n the highwayman and his stecd, Black
Bess, cannet fail to be deeply Interested Therefore,
we would say go, by all means and you Will witness
such combination q" attractions is rarely put upon
the 81 age in one night.
BROADWAY THEArRE.--The comedy Of the School
for Scandal" in five acts, performed last evening
The east included the whole strength of the talented
company. The comedy which Lord Byron pronounced
to be the very best the stage, written by the
late Right Hon. Richard Briusley Sheridan the
tor. dramatst," and minstrel who, at period Of
his unhappy, but. in part splendid progress, sat in
the Houic OF Commons for the borough OF stafford. in
the north Of England. Sheridan, Ike most men of
genius an indoiept Ills booksellers offered
him thousand pounds for his magnificent speech at
the trial of Warren Hastings before the House OF Lords
but he would not the trouble OF writing it; and
the sbme carelchsness. or Indifference, manifested
by him with regard to the School for Scandal" 1t
Is said that the trst representation Of the piece
announced before the whole of the copy in the
hands Of the actors considerable portion of it
written upon separate pieces of paper and when the
last word written the iustrous author expressed
his satieuc lion in the following eXciamation" FL
nished at last, thank. God' The character of Sir
Peter Teazle eprcsented with ability by Mr. Blake
and that of Lady Teazle by Miss +. Wallack The
conception Of the most true and the style in
which II acted argued favoraby for the talent
and discrimination of this lady Mr.. Dyotts Joseph
Surface, and MIR. Lestcr's Charles Surface, very
be expected from gentlemen who possess talent and
ambitious to excel in their nrduous profession. We
were also much pleased with Mrs. Dyott's Maria Mrs.
sherwood, as Lady Sneerwell was quite equal to her
part: she sneers with provoking archness, but
will not be so unsalant as TO say tnere sa
Mr. Moorhouses Careless was a careful delineation,
and iladaways Crabtree nntroduesd very agreeable
relief In the shape of laugh. The poet says:-
hearty laugh does one good"
The play was enthusiastically received throughout
'Foletta or the Enchanted Bell followed, Of which It
unnecessary to than that 1t presented
in the asgage Of the bill most positively for tho
last tme in all Its grandeur aud in all the pomp Of
circumstance which have attended 1t from first to
last Such ste Ring pieces School for Scandal
much more calculated to support the ballet, and to
sustain the high reputation which this theatre has,
han all the Barber Bravos," "Dragons.n "Witches,'
and "Dumb Bellies" in creation.
Burrows THrArKE.-Last evening" the new grand
ballet csled the pirates Isle" performed for the
third time. with increased success. Madame Augusta
of course the star, and resplendsnty she shone
The pas de de,ar by her and VI. Schmidt . neat
light, and beautiful exhibition of particular branch
Of the chorogrsphc art The character Of her recep
ton gave great pleasure. This evening, will be per-
iomed according to annouB cement, new farce by
Planche, called II he Cabinet Question" The
full comedy Of "Begone Dull Care" which was played
the occasion of Mr. Burtons benefit will shortly be
repeated At It's conclusion. crowded audience gave
expression to their feelings in very unsquivocal
ner, by having Mr. Burton and Mr. Brougham before
the curtain where they received renewal Of the high
consideration with which they and the piece, Of which
they had been the life, were regarded
NATIONAL LTHEATRr.-As always this theatre again
crowded last night, and it II the people will
never tire Of going And why should they' Certainly
the attractions Of such ehsrsster to merit the
patronage Of discerning public, and appreciated
The drama of the .Chmes' Is piece which Is calcu
lated there other more prominent attractions,
to l the house every night and while Burke appears
ncreaee instead Of diminish His personation OF tho
character is rarely equslled; while Miss Mestayers
great host OF admirers who asseEsc to witness her
regular performances Of the local or.Ina -" Three
ears Afterwe have said much, hut il is impossible
to speak of 1t it deserves The incidents and scenes
connected with it Of such thrngly Interesting
character that 1t must be seen TO be properly sppre
ciaed With the character Of the celebrated Captain
Tobin all familsr and II IL only to look
upon Burke in the character, and the character
IL fully portray ed the veritabe captain upon
the stage. With Chanfraus Nose there is
in the city who is not familiar, and it is sufficient to
say that he appears to hl the house The little Nose
by Master Murray, IL quite important parsonage,
and the little fellow is true to his part as II he had
for trod the stage The farce Of the Purse"
in good style and elected great applause iu-
deed does every thing produced AZ the National
CHRisTy's MissrsELs are the true troubadours OF
these modern times. With banjo in hand, and sweet
songs delight their audiences they friends of
al who hear them; whilst their dancing joking &c Is
admired by all who have the least taste for light and
amusing wit Their Voyage Musicale Is made night
y they fully able TO accommodate any number
Of passengers who wish to embark with them this
pleasant trip Tonight they will give frst rate pro-
gramme
GRAND FLUTE CoscERr.-A private exhibition of
four professors Of the flute, at the Astor House.
the probability that something more general and diff
futve would follow We have now much pleasure in
directing the attention Of the admirers Of this charm
ing instrument In Gil its modern improvements to the
notice, in this days paper Of grand musical soiree,
which is to take place on Saturday evening, at tho
Apollo by which the peculiar qualities of datonic
the Boshm and the ordinary eight Keyed uts will bo
fully tested. The concert will be Of pecu in
tsrest embracing professors Of acknowledged merit.
Castle GARDHs.-W here can our citizens while away
an hour or two with more advantage to mental aud
bodily health than within the precincts of this mag
nifcent smphitheatre' Everything the mind
fancy Of splendid scenery IL here to be from tn
balcony-one Of the finest bays In the world, aud a
either side the mort picturesque and beautiful land
fcapes. Here espure air can be inhaled which is NOR
satary tthe constitution than all the pills that may
be administered for twelve months But besides this
attraction, French Heiser have company OF the
most distinguished musicians Ia the States, name
ly, the Dstin Fsmily whose mslodious tones on the
silver Sax horns and tubas blended With such soft
and science to break upon the ears OF the au
dience in the mort delicious harmony. Then the
Gtruauia band, whose inspiritng quadriles give al
most youth and energy to old perform every even-
ing various uscsl gems. Also the members OF Gungls
band and though last, not least Herr Stoepels
derfuI per forms the xylocordeon instrument
poiedJ Of sticks and straw. Many eminent vocal
ITS contribute to the enjoyment Of the visiters
Mad Lovsrpey, Miss NJ OConnor Miss l.. Distin, &C.,
&C. After the concert IL concluded the floor Is cleared
for dancing which continues till eleven O'Clock. This
amusement being all enjoyed for rs csnts we should
be surprised to this theatre Of health crowded
every evening to Its utmost capacity,
Movements OF Individuals.
The following formed portion of yesterdays arrivals
at the AsroK.-J. Ely, Binghamton J. Bsnon New
Orleans; A. Downes, Bermuda; Col. Freeman, West
Point; Pierce Butler Phiadelphia; H. Hunter United
States Navy; Dr. Tuckmsn, do II. A. Walker, st.
Croix, Capt. Judah United states Army; j. O. Adams,
Quincy