The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-19
TWO CENTS.
Theatrical and EXuslcnr

performed last evening. in fine style Mira ,,lin
the part Of Mrs. Halter, Mr.. Hamblin that Of thu
gloomy misanthropc Strrsger; Ryder was Baron
Steinfort; Gilbert, Old Solomon, with his everlasting
foreign correspondence; and winans, Peter, his
simpleton Of q formed, indeed, a cast well CAL
culated to make tho play pass on we'll. Mrs Shaw's
personation Of Mrs. Halter Is of the best things
fhe does. Her socuton Is admirable; and In the
various from frst to last, exceed her
in the beauty Of her defamation. Mrs Shaw has
peculiarly sweet voice, and in such parts as Mrs
Haller she knows well how to moduate IL in the most
appropriate manner. The more pathetic portions of
The Stranger are towards the end Of 1t, and In
these Mt Hambin and Mrs. Shaw played most beau
tifuy though in the earlier parts, for instance, the
scenes where the Stranger bestows charity the old
army-n the scene bet w-en Mrs Halter and Baron
Stenfort where she describes her mode Of life in the
countfy-in that scene where her fine feelings and
main, who brawls about her room the acting was all
that could b. desired Mr. Ryder, Baron Steinfort,
played WE'LL for he played naturally He seemed just
the plain manly soldier and thorough gentleman, and
acted the part throughout in excellent STYLE The
farce OF Jenny Lind" and the .Sergeant's Wfen con
clnded the entertainments Tonight, Mr.. Hamblin
takes benefit to which he il well entitled for his
Katharine and Petruchion will DO the entertain
nonts. Macbeth " will be played with the same
grand cast before and in the latter piece, Mr. H.
will! play Petruchio and Miss Wemyss the irate Kate
| We have no doubt MIR. Hamblin will have u full
| house
| BRoApwAY THAArRE.-The "Count Of Monte Cristo'
continues to draw at the Broadway theatre 1t is the
most successful piece produced at this theatre
and will draw audiences when Shaksperian plays fail.
LIS recommendation is that IL is agreeable play,
and like pleasant story, leads the spectator on from
scene to scene keeping up the interest not by the
power Of intellectual performances. which require
exerton Of intellect to appreciate but like pleasing
panorama, which passes quietly along, and only
quires the persons witnessing it to look be gra
tilted. The actors who engaged in the piece all
well up in their parts, and from much experience,
have most OF them learned how to make all the effect
i've points possible. The really gorgeous manner in
which "Mone-Crsto is produced, rejects the highest
dit on the artists who painted the made the
costumes and properties, aud contributed by other
means to render the sparkling aud delightful effects,
which apparent all through from the cenc repre-
scnaton of the port OF Marsees to the illuminated
grotto scene and the representation OF the carnival
The piece will be presented again, to- night.
NATIONAL THEA1RE-The drama of the Lost Dia
monds" performed last evening before large au-
dencc; and the grand spectacle Of the "Enchantero
was also played, in fine style The drama of the Lost
Diamonds Is very good one-the story, however is
rather deficient in incident Nevertheless the good
acting of Held, Mrs Woodward, ana Tilton and the
comicalities Of that worthy pair personated by Mrs
Isherwood and Mr. Dawes, always make it welcome on
the boards of the National. rho "Enchnntern was
played with all the grandeur which has been shown
1t since it's production regret to see that this piece
is to be Withdrawn after to- night there many
novelties hand to be brought before the public To-
night, two farces viz "A Kiss in tho Dark" and IN
Be Your Second" will be performed previous to it. In
the first named piece MIR Chsnfrau will take the part
Of Frank Fathcm We perceive that Mr. z: w: Clarke
ming next He IL great favorite with the public.
Bunros's THEArnE-A crowded and very fashiona
bic audience part0ok Of rich and varied treat ut this
fine theatre, last evening. Miss Chapman one OF the
bright stars Of the troupe of Mr. Burton took her be-
neft and it was, we glad to say real banent for
this actress who very clever and talented and has
won much upon the public The performances were
the Heir at Law" that humorous comedy Of Colman
in which the 6sneficiare assisted by Messrs W. b.
Chapman Burton, Brougham, johnson, land others-
@ r nd ,es q G.y
animation and feeling. Mr. w. b. Chapman as Doctor
Pangloss, was capital Burton, as Ezekiel Homespun,
coed ever, and Brougham Kenrc excellent in ali
that he undertakes johnson and Jordan also deserv-
ed much applause. The entertainment concluded
with the three net drama Of the French Spy" in
which Miss Chapman followed the excellent tradition
of Madame Celeste, tho wonderful actress, and was
n n %e Mr. ths
dian his benefit this evenings he has chosen the
famed Dombey g. Son. in which his Bunsby is 50
funny and comical and will appear also In farce
called " The Wigwsm, or Pat among the Pottowatto-
mes' No doubt the house will be crowded to excess
GREAT MUSICAL PRoJEcr.-Our music loving citizens
will doubtless hear with pleasure that the propretors
of the splendid music hall known Castle Garden,
and acknowledged to be the most spacious and magnf
cent public room in the world, are making extensive
and liberal preparations for the production Of series
of grand Promo nade Concerts the plan of Julien
ard Musard Who by the Introduction Of these delight
full amusements have worked complete revolution in
the musical taste Of the great Capitals OF Europe
affair, feel confident that 1t will prove one Of the
popular and successful experiments yet made in
this city. The high standing Of Messrs. French
Hsiser Of and Integrity will give soliaty
to the arrangements and from the known tact indus
try and ability of their accredited agents. Messrs
Corbyn and Martini, may safely predict q oombins-
ton Of musical talent Of the highest order and such
will conduce to the entire comfort and
unslloyed satisfaction Of the audiences
Mr. BAKER, late stage manager Of the Olympic Thea-
trc engaged at the National and will soon produce
q version OF Nose
CuRYrY's MIrsrWELs.-Saturday has come again, and
one Of the pleasant features Of the day the az
ternoon given by these mnstres every week
this day They WILL this afternoon, introduce all the
great features Of their evening entertainment and give
as full and complete programme. Those therefore,
who wish pleasant afternoons Amusement can have
it by attending them, else they 60 at the usual
hour in the evening" when they give their regular en-
tertainment.
Mn FLEMING will give Shakspearan Readings at the
S,uyvcsant Institute on Monday next. He commences
with Hamlet
CHINESE MusEuM.-The curiostes at this establish
ment cannot fail to please every one who visits this
exhibition. They are all arranged In most perfect or
der and give most graphic idea Of the manners and
customs social and POLITICAL Of these singular people
IL il open daily, from A. NJ. to 10 p. M.
yoiG1LAspER's MIcRocosNIc VIEws unquestona-
bly, the most beautiful things Of the kind ever exhibit
ed They cost years Of labor and experiment TO bring
them to their present perecton but 1t has been done
most thoroughly and the result Is the most beautiful
exhibition in the world 1t is open every evening.
CAMrsrLLs MrrsrRrLs WILL day, give an afternoon
they have been holding forth to crowded audiences
during the week They have got up first rate series
of concerts and those who have not yet heard the
famous Campbels, had better go and do so right on
Board OF supervisors.
His Honor the Mayor presiding.
Ma, 1.-THE Board held It's first meeting to-
day. His Honor the Mayor was elected chairman Of
the Board for the ensuing year. David Valentine,
lsq., was appointed Clerk, and Sheppard Napp Esq,
Treasurer to the Board
On motion Of his Honor the Recorder, the usual
committees were then appointed.
BiRs-some small monthly bills Of persons connect
ed with the Court Of Sessions and Civil Courts were
ordered be paid. Some other bills were ree 20
the appropriate committees. The boafd 'nsh ao-
Journod to Thursday evening next
I he following the committee ~, -,
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