The New York herald., 1849-06-05
to., wshsrt0ni Eliza Hardy, Mis-. HIN and Marian,

eXcolent performance.
other entertainments received. everything at
this theatre invariably is, with unmixed qualification
There one department Of which We have not spoken
lately but which richly deserves the most honorable
mention-ws mean the orchestral arrangement The
musicians not numerous, but think may,
without incurring charge Of presumption, say that
they first rate Music is the very life and soul
OF every place of public amusement 1t impars delight
and diffuses cheerfulness and animation among all
who come within the reach Of its beautiful and nsp
ring sounds No theatre, no matter how splendid its
decorations how great transcendant the actors
may be in their various walks without music would
be worth pinch of snun the old saying is With
ble there would be, night after night, beggsry
count Of empty benches" The power Of music Is ire
sstible all except those whose souls are made OF cork
wood are Influenced by On the ensanguined bsttle
field 1t has often. contributed to victory. short
time ago, in India. wing Of the British army would
have been cut to pieces In mountain pass, but for
tho extraordinary effect which music had upon the
soldiers. The fact they exhausted, aud
so completely beat out by long marches that they
compelled lie down; and although their officers
told them that II they did net resume their march, the
would pour %a @HS csr
recollectipg that 1t the 18th Of March ordered the
band to strike up Patrick's Day" The effect
instantaneous the fatgued soldiers sprang upon their
feet shOudered their arms. and marched with light
step and willing minds The 6nest singing in tho
world would lose wothrds Of its effect but for the
musicians art. What would the gay and merry dance
be, but for music! 1t is the revivifyng aud invg0r
ating sound Of that prince Of Instruments the VIOLIN
that renders 1t both gay and merry. To the gentle
mon who compose the musical department of this
theatre s patrons much indebted for tho many de-
lightful treats they have afforded them They
pretending and unassumxg, but they discourse most
sweety, touchingy, and eloquently through the me-
dium OF their Instruments and II gives US much plea,
sure to pay them this little tribute Of well earned
commendatien
VANpERDEEK's CoNcERr.-On Thursday evening nex1
this grand affair will off at the Chinese Assembly
Rooms, Broadway 1t will be sufficient eulogy to merely
announce the names Of the distinguished artists
gagged for the occasion :: Messrs. II. Timm, II. HoR-
man, g. Loder, Miss Kate Condon Mr. j. Burke, the
celebrated violinist and Mr. J. A. Kyle the accom-
pshed futst Added to this attractive list Of instru
mentasts the following eminent vocalists have also
been engaged Madam Leat the sweet and scientific
vocalist; Mrs Laura l.. Jones, Miss Agnes Dresber,
Mons Leati MIR Comes, and Mr. r. Andrews From
the excellent selection of pieces in the programme,
promise the patrons Of this concert rich vocal and
musical treat.
THE HERON FAMILr.--These celebrated artists have
been playing at the Savannah and Charleston theatres
with great success Little Agnes astonishes all who wit
ness her naturally comic performance.
CHRIsrI's MINsTRELs-To speak in laudatory terms
like ''painting the lily" gliding reaned gold"
The programme of the performance this evening FULL
leeque enttled Voyage Musicale,n ia the most com
cal performance that the most comical inclined
could have any idea Of Persons have actually come
purpose from distant parts Of the Unien to be present
at IT. at least we have been told Ono thing, at all
events is certanthat unless these people
talent, and that to triaing extent they could not
have retained their hold upon the public mind for
long period in the Of which they have created
quite sensation.
at this healthul and delightful place Monday next
tho 11th inst There will be grand vocal and in
strumemtai % ooncsTt to be followed low by Bal DEte"
attended. Where could more agreeable hour bs
spent
Mr.. HArror, the English vocalist, and Signora Bs-
CACcIANT have returned to the city from their south
ern and western tour where they have been very
cessful Mr.. Hatton intends resuming his musical ira
vels in the North tho health of his fair
paniOn 10 restored.
CHINESE ASSEMBLY RooMs.-This evening Wander
beck's Art Union Concert will take place at which
MIR. Timm, Mr.. Hoffman. Mr. Loder and Miss Kate
Condor, the accomplished pianist, will assist. Mr..
Joseph Burke the celebrated viclinist aud Mr. John
A. Kyle the accomplished utist, will lend their pow
perceive the of Madame Lsati, Mons Leati and
Miss Agnes Dresler Such q galaxy Of vocal and in
hearing Some Of tho selections from the works Of
Rossini and Donixetti.
MadIe Blangy the well known danseuse, has gone
to Boston to fulfil an engagement.
MR.. FORREST IN PHILADELPHIA
From the Pennsylvania, June
In long Of professional triumphs, Mr. Forrest
will not be able to recall reception than
that of Saturday evening, at the Walnut Street The
respectable audience, and the performance, that Of
=" Othello" heard, from the first to the last,
faction. When MIR Forrest first appeared, to wei
come unbroken and continuous peal Of
cheers land applause the whole house joining in tr
butte to the intellect that has overeaped many di
cultes and defeated many enemies in his march to
fame Mr. Forrest evidently much indisposed;
some parts of his performance bearing evidence Of
weakness resulting from recent illness, we'll Of
much suffering Yet the startling and dazzling
estness and beauty of the whole production was the
object OF universal comment At the close of the play
Mr. Forrest in obedience to unanim GUS call from all
parts Of the house, came forward amid torrent Of
applause and addressed the house nearly substantially
as follows -
al appear. ladies and gentlemen in compliance with
yorabs ana attsrins reception 1t has been source
to me Of sincere anxiety that was not able to appear
on Monday evening, as announced; and you cannot
have failed to perceive, during my performance to-
night that am still laboring under severe indispos-
ton But do not come 80 much to apologize to those
whom seldom dssppoint, to thank you, with all
my heart for this glorious and generous reception
Loud cheers and applausel In the midst of all my
trials, it is gratifying to be thus sustained have
been assailed, ladies and gentlemen, by fendsh
combination Of enemies. who not coRtent with strik-
ing at my professional eortz have lot let loose their
ecalumnies upon my private character, and invaded
tho sacred precincts of my home. Apart from
the support of my ardent and cherished friends,
dearer than all the professional honors that the world
could bestow-(great applause)-a reputation which
is dearer to me than life ITSELF will therefore, Pur
sue unawed, the even tenor Of my way. will with
Gods blessing, live down the calumnies that would
destroy me with my countrymen and turning neither
to the right hand nor to the left hrnd will fearlessl
toll to to the last the reputation Of an honest
and independent American citizen"
When this beautiful address was completed after
cheers given with will and enthusiasm that
shook the house from dome to foundation; and Mr..
evening that he cannot fail to remember with
grateful pleasure.
From the Ledger, Juno
Mr. Forrest at the Walnut street theatre, on Satur-
day night had good audience, and was enthusiastic
caily received. After the play Of Othello was over
Mr. F. called before the curtain, and, after apollo
gsing for not appearing Monday night Of last week.
according announcement, stating it to be tho first
time that he had disappointed an audience, said
~ come to thank you with nay whole heart for the
marked and generous welcome with which you have
greeted me to- night welcome which. as take it, is
signal and trum phspt rebuke to those who have not
only aimed their malignant and cowardly shafts s me
professionally and personally, but with that venom
which Is the inherent quality Of their reptile natures
with falsehoods and with ISLANDERS have invaded the
eanctty Of the domestic hearth Chcered by tbis OK.
preston Of your unabated confidence in me, shall
stl pursue the path have pursued turning nei-
ther the right hand to tho lett hand but with
spirit sustained by consciousness Of right shall live
down the malice Of my foes aud maintain, trust un-
tarnishcd reputation which hold doarer than all
the professional honors which the world could bestow
yes, dearcr than life itsof-the reputation Of an
honest, upright American citizen"
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