The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-23
TWO CENTS.
Theatrical and nIus,cai.


night, successful that performance Mrs shaws
Queen Catherine of the grandest pieces Of tragic
acting We have ever witnessed; if the real queen
pleaded her cause with Henry with one half the
nestness and sublime eoqucnce which our talented
actress displays he must have been hard of heart in
deed have reented in his purpose Of repudiang
her. Throughout the piece, Mrs Shaw plays in the
same lofty and admirable style and the intellectual
and discrimina pg audiences that have attended the
representations OF this piece, have been most enthu-
siastic In their appause. We have already noticed
Mr. yder's and Mr. Gbert's performances in the parts
of Henry and Cardinal Wolsey; Mr. Ryder dresses,
IN thr part OF Henry with historical correctness and
his ~makng up" as 1t Is technically Termed is excel
lent MIR. Stevens, as the Duke Of Buckingham. has
but short part but in that he appears much advan
tagc. WiDans, as the simple Lord Sa nds. Is very
amusing and his introduction to the charming Anna
Boeyn at the ball at the Cardinals palace u very
funny scene The farce OF Past Ten o clocI very
night Mrs Shaw takes benefit to which her arduous
performances during the past three weeks well entitls
her We are sure the public will evince by large at
tendance, the high estimation in which they hold her
talents. She will again perform Queen atharne,
and the highly interesting drama of Agnes de Vere"
In which she plays the principal part viii conclude the
entertainments We cannot close this notice without
remarking the admirable manner in which the active
stage manager. Mr.. Stevens has peri rmed his duties
during this great Shaksperian revival every thing
the stage has been conducted in the most perfect
manner.
BROADWAY THEATRE" Monte. Cristo - was again
performed last evening, and enthusiastically re-
ceivcd by excellent house. The usual spirit and
energy were displayed by the performers, and the
fame interest manifested by the audience, the
grand romantic spectacle progressed Those who have
lot it, have not much time to lose, 1t has but
two more nights to run before it Is withdrawn, to ,
make way for other entertainments. On Friday
mir the tragedy of Ion" will be performed, aud
the following evening. Il farewell and compl ntary
benefit will be given to Mr. John Povey late of the
Park theatre
NATIONAL THrArsE-At this house the combined
attractions Of Messrs C. w Clarke and T. ID. Rice,
the greatest niger of them ALL had the effect Of
wei he heat re asst nipht nd
the laughter caused by the very natural In
which MIR. Rice portrayed the negro Among all the
vast host Of Ethiopian performers that have appeared
since first Mr. Rice made 1t distinct branch Of
theatrical character. there is that has
ceeded him in the rae mess Of hs style. lie is the
happy reckless, chattering negro all over, and long
may he live to amuse the New orkers as Jumbo jun,
aud other parts OF that kind The drama Of the
and Mr. Clarke as Rakewell was very handsomely re-,
ceived He plays the part very well indeed and tho
iU Oh ne p w N 70 wy Work @t Is
Mr.. Clarke takes benefit, and Mr.. J. Il. Scott has
volunteered to appear as Damon to his Pythias. 1t
Captains' and " Jumbo Jum,' with Mr.. Rice ~
Jumbo, will conclude the entertainments.
Burrows THEATRE. of the old favorite pieces
the subjects OF last evenings at this
theatre The popular farce of Forty Winks, Blum
ders in Bedroom, led Oft in dashing style. II is un
necessary to 90 into particulars have repeatedly
opinion respecting the the piece
and its title thereto Burton, Of course was the Doric
pillar upon which the whole depended Tobias Munns,
travelling for orders, he the dentical' thing it
self, and again convulsed the audience Raymonds
Socks the ostler, was very good THERE'S quaintnsss
about this goneman's acting which always tells but
If he we're to be less formal and little more flexible in
his movements, his acting would be much improved.
We make this suggestion in all kindness to him. Miss
j. Hill Miss Fenolla Eighty runaway school girl,
was tolerably good The popular satire Of Socialism,
or Modern Philosophy Put In Practice" followed A
more incontestabe, n more convincing proof that
he impracicablity, the absurdty, folly, and down.
Fight wckedn,ss OF the doctrines Of socialism tho
be uaad.
than that which the frequent and enthusiastically
nishes The Ubiquitous principles upon which social
SIN is based have met their doom here. Would that
they had never been broached and then rational
liberty that is. true berty-would not have suffered
such dreadful reverse in beautiful and glorious
France We need not say that ths1vsionary, crack.
braiLed. and wouldbe eccentric Fourier Grsley
truthiuly, ably and successfully sustained by Mr..
Brougham Affected eccentrcity, either of manner or
attire never fails to disgust while at the time 1t
gives rise TO suspicious to the honesty Of the ndi-
yidual We very willingly believe, and readily
poets, irg unknowiugy eccentric in his dress
and we are not unwilling to admit that Lord
contnuatinos which he wears are not put on for ef
feet but decidedly object give the credit to
the individual In the white coat and =" shorts'ths
sponsor Of socialism, or satansm, in this metropolis.
No, no that person, to use q vulgar expression, 10
wide awake His double. or alter ego Mr. (Broagha
does him ample justice. The dancing and music and
the conclusion Of the entertainments OF equally
pleasing order, as was testified by the very liberal
amount OF applause which was bestowed upon them.
favorite known for many years to inhabitants aud
play going people, will receive supplementary benefit
This given by many Of his private friends who are
aided in their generous efforts by his brother artists
who to their cerdit be 1t said have kindly volunteered
their services testimony Of their high esteem for
his abilities as an actor and his excellent qualities in
private life. The entertainments will be Of rare
dramatic character, and when 1t Is known that every
part will be filled by artists Of the first rank, also
that this is his farewell benefit previous to his depar-
ture to the land Of his nativity, most sanguins
that all his friends will rally this occasion send
him the broad Atlantic with feelings Of deep
gratitude towards his American friends.
The DsrIs FAMILY THESE inimitable performers on
the silver Sax horn and tubas appeared last evening
at the Tabernacle before very fashionable audience
MIR ii. Distn executed the much admired scena, IAN
is Lost" on the alto Sax horn, with mobilization
sweet and harmonious to call forth the unanimous
lection from the opera OF Der Freischutz," by the
Messrs Dstin, which evidenced their great musical
ski in concerto pieces, creating a harmony Of the
most thrilling character. Miss NJ. O'Connor sang
kathleen Mavourneen' very swecty. Some passages
were plantvey touching, and drew forth well merit
ed appreciation. The fantasia, trumpet, The Soldier
Tired" surpassed any similar effort have
heard. In fact, it is somewhat difficult to make
lection from the melodous pieces they executeal Of
them receive that attention and skill which great mu-
steal science mpart to them, in order to vbrats
upon the in exquisite melody They give another
concert this evening and we are persuaded that it
will be visited by large assembagc of our musical d.
teifanh.
agree with these Ministries they sing with greater
than ever and their audience enthusiastic
ment finely, and their Voyage Musicalei Is made most
triumpbantly every evening. They will make 1t to-
night and give their usual good selection Of songs
dances &c.
TBE SiAMEsE TWINS are original Taylor men and no
mistake, they each voted for Old Zack; they ere
certainly entitled to an Office, but the trouble is
wants to go as Commissioner TO Siam. the other to
China; and how to please them both will puzzle tho
cabinet we think Meantime as they are independent
citizens they don't make much fuss about their expsc
tatons, but confne themselves to politely receiving
the visits Of their fellow citizens few days longer
CAMPBrLL's MIssrnELs have nearly concluded their
performances here, they will only sing two nights
more after which they go to delight some OF our other
cities They will give first rate programmes on each
| occasion and recomme nd all to hear them
VoicTLASpER's VIEWS are so beautiful that every
lover of the fine arts ought see them They far
coed sapythingl Of the kind ever got up, and
glad 10 know they much appreciated by crowded