The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-19

Othello spenddly; dignity of manner, clearness Of
enumeration, most thorough and just conception Of
the character appropriate ana elegant gesc ulaton'
| men of acting were displayed by him in most emf
nent manner last evening Nr. Wallack has risen to
his present elevated station actor by hard study
and plication and well deserves the fame
which his talents procuring for him. Mrs Walack
| played Emilia well; she made more Of the character
than we have done before. Miss Wemyss
| played the gentle Desdemona beautifully; she was
much applauded throughout the part Gilbert, as
Iago was excellent he dressed however to look
litt too old for the part; STILL his fine acting in it
MAJ up fully for all such deficiencies Mr. Jordan as
the sim pie Roderigo, was very neutrality-suspicious. lit
tie too frcica in his performance Of the partfor Ro
derigo scarcely very simple as he made him APP
| pear The audience were much delighted with the
whole performance and the heartiest and most enhu
cheers and applause were bestowed upon it, The
| elegant ballet Of Les Jardineres " danced by
| Ciocca Neri and Smith, after =" Othcllon and
much admired ever 1t is really one Of the hand
soonest balets we have for long time. Tonight
the Waacks will appear in Bulwer's very interesting
comedy of Money as Evelyn and Clara; Gilbert,
Sc. will also appear in it. Les Jardinieres " and
| Z" Sketches in India " will make up the bill.
| BROADWAY THEArRE-After long run Of spectacle,
or rather piece containing spectacle opera, ballet,
and drama, all conjoined, the frequenters Of this
splendid house favored with the legitimate drama
| once again, and numerous and most intelligent
audience last evening witnessed the performance of
| "Henry W. with much pleasure. Mr.. Hackett
the FalstaG Of the evening 1t is part in which ne
excels and has obtained the universal appreciation OF
| before
evening proved no exception to this rule. His per-
formance of the Fat knight is well known and appre
cated here in New York. and supported as he was by
| Frodericks Lester, Dyott, Vache and Hadaway the
| play went off in most excellent style Mrs Abbott
played Lady Percy admirably. Tonight Mr.. Hackett
| will play Sir Pcrtna1 MSycophant in I" The Man Of
the World" part which he does to perfection 1t is
u most admirable performance in his hands, and we
anticipate seeing very crowded house on the occa.
sion He will also appear in his celebrated original
| character of Nmrod Wdfre in the " Kcntuckian."
Whenever Mr. Hackett appears in New York ne may
a1w he alrp IF he
Cockney in California; is very laughabs affair,
| and went of with the usual applause.
| NATIONAL THEArRE-There was a splendid house
here evening" the occasion of Mrs shewood be-
neht and the elegant performances, illuminated house,
and the enthusiasm that prevailed made it altogether
| most pleasing sight The play was the Lady Of
Lyons' taking the part Of Claude Melnotte,
Mrs. sherwood that OF Pauline. Mr.. Chanfrau made
good Claude and Mrs. sherwood beautiful Pauline
Chanfrau's performance was judicious and careful
and applauded considerably. 1t was the three
hundredth night of his performance Of the part OF
Mese the immortal bhoy Of New York, and never did
he do 1t better than this occasion he certainly Is
the only true representative of that nevertobe-out-
| done New Yorker The dancing of Miss vallee, Miss
Dawes, and Mr.. Bates, much applauded. They are
all most graceful dancers. Tonight, we see that the
is most interesting story and we recommend hear
lily the attention Of the public The scenic effects
In it most ngeniously arranged Nose in Cafor-
MA and Simpson L. Co.." will conclude the enter
tanments.
Burrows THEATRE, CHAMBERS STRREr-lt may be
fairly calculated that there are, at least thirty thou
sand strangers weekly visiting New York, coming and
going. lis therefore, excellent plan Mr.. Burton
adopted to give that beautiful tender and elegant
drama, of "Dombey Son." once q week. Who that
comes from the country could go back without having
been to Capt Cutie, and Jack Buusby and Toots,
and Susan Nipper? Last night, though the weather
was ,uch as to it dsagreeable to stir out yet the
house was crowded at Burtons, and hardly think
it would have been had been to see spectacle or
show instead Of this lovely chase classical and rich
Tha nlnv adfnira hv mar.
formed by its excellent cast which could not be better
| Every shnes in this piece Socialism followed
in Dangers Forty Winka," and Socialism, three
admirable pieces.
CHRIsrY's MrssrRELsThis band, go Justly celebrat-
ed for their negro minstresy will give Of their in
imable performances this evening Mt Montague Hall
Brooklyn. The programme contains some Of their
choicest melodies, and from their high character in
this cyhavng played here for the long term Of three
years almost continuously and yet they seem as fresh
and full of genuine wit and humor and are as great
favortcs as have little doubt but that Mon
tague Hall will be crowded to hear them In order to
the reftting and decorating Mechanics Hail. they will
not appear there again till Monday Odd of April when
no doubt they will be welcomed by those large au-
diences whom they often delighted by their plain
tive negro minstrelsy and Incompatible personation Of
negro character.
NEW ORLEANS SERExApEns.-The programme Of these
singers this evening will consist Of the most popular
songs and dances of the day besides which, they will
give their admirable musical panorama, with oil its
centric and original addenda such the solo on the
kitchen bellows Ia most remarkable performance by
the by) the beautiful music of the mcophone banelo
double basso, &C. &C.. and the grand Italian scenas will
conclude the entertainments.
ELEurHERrA-GRArp CAsrArA.-This grand musical
entertainment which attended by large and dis
eliminating audience, will be repeated, by request ut
the Tabernacle, on Friday evening The vocal depart
ment will be sustained by the entire chorus OF the
New York Sacred Music Society, and the orchestra will
be composed of many members Of the Philharmonic
and other bands.
flute with hand, and piano with the other one OF
the most difficult and astonishing performances ever
and viii doubtless delight the lovers of harmony and
sweet sounds with the display OF his great musical
ability.
CHINESE MusruM-The splendid collection to be
at this place is well worthy the attention Of ALL from the
Oldest TO the youngest The traveller who has been in
China will have opportunity OF seeing perfect da,
guerreotype il were of the remarkable manners and
customs has there Witnessed and to those who have
been China visit here will prove as instructive
almost to that part of the world The exhibition
is open during the day and evening.
Macrcady is attracting overlooking houses at Cincin
natl His performances received with the greatest
enthusiasm. He liz ably supported by Hiss Logan.
The Empire Ministries have gone to the West
MIR Wall, the blind Irish Harper has arrived in
Boston, and intends to give concert there.
The Hauser Family to have appeared in Buffalo
on Monday evening last
last evening Knoop, the great vioonccllist was to
have given farewell at the Musical Fund Hail.
Philadelphia.
The Distins to give another concert in Phila-
delphia, on Friday evening next and, on saturday
grand oratorio composed 10y Pcrolli will be given for
the benefit of the INDECENT musicians of that city.
The st. Louis Theatre opens shortly, with the Mon
plaisrs.
Miss haywood has arrived in Cincinnati, from Louis
vile.
Collins is playing with great spirit and continues to
draw large audiences, at Philadelphia.
Mr. Murdoch IL at the Baltimore Museum.
Miss Julia Dean has left Richmond, after having
finished a successful engagement. 1t Is not posi-
lively whether she has gone north or south
INTELLIGENCE FROM MExIco.-We have received
files of the Monitor Republican, to the 10Th OF
March, and copy of FL Uuirosal of the oath of
March
The Mexican Congress, by large majority,
passed an act authorizing the government to nego-
ae ES G IN Nav a. ne amount TO be
The Monitor of the 10Th says that large numbers
of persons from the United States are passing