The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-25
TWO CENTS.


Theatrical and Musical.
BowGRY THEArRF.-The sublime tragedy Of "Iou,, was
perfo med last evening before and mostin-
tellgent audience which
any theatre This tragedy il of the finished
classical productions of modern authors 1t is said that
its author Talfourd Of England upwards of fifteen
years composing it rather he had II In hand during
that long period previous to giving 1t to the world;
and from the deservedy high stand 1t has taken rs
piece Of composition tboe fifteen years labor will have
earned for him the admira ion Of all intellectual minds
Tor scores OF years TO come in fact IL Is composition
which will stand the test Of time and always retain the
first rank ia English literature. With such piece. 1t
il OF course necessary that the acting should be of the
most perfect kind IA" any mediocrty in it would 10
mutlae aud destroy the noble language in ii, a. to
render its performances absolutely painful to inte-
gent audeDcc but Mrs Shaw. with her musical voice,
her beautiful eocuton thorough conce pton of the
true meaning Of The author and her acting
throughout the piece indeed hed the part Of the lon
OF TaifoWd to the letter his performance Of Mrs:
Shaw is well known and appreciated in this city, and
che has every right To claim the part of Ion ~ her
own, Msssrs Gilbert Ry der, and Bass, as Adrastus,
Ctesiphon and Medon each performed most excellent
ly; Ryder particularly distinguished himself though
Gilbert and Bass also entitled praise
Miss Wemyss. AZ tlemaDthe. received much applause.
Wemust repeat that We have never seen lion perform
ed so perfectly throughout and the Bowery theatre
company have shown that they equal to any per-
folmance that can be brought forward The applause
throughout the evening was very great and every one
The amusing little opera of the National GuarS.,'
concluded the entert ainments Tonight, "lon' will
be repeated with the cast aud in the afterpece,
"Black Eyed Susan" MIR Ryder will appear Will
liam, part which he 10 said To play most handsomely
BROADWAY THEArRE.--Last evening, Monte Cristo'
ook its farewell Of the American stage, and In every
particular 1t representation most creditabe to
he histronc profession on this side of the Atlantic
The gentleman who dramatised it, executed his task
with ability He embodied III very foiictous language,
the force and spirit OF the author us the chaste touch
ing and eloquent speeches Of tho Able Far and Ed
mond Dantes abundantly d. monstrated, aud which
received additional fore. from the deep rich voice.
brassy information rising and descending infections,
and finished elocuton of the former aud from the i'm
passontd earnestness Sh which the latter expressed
thn int md tupnh Hmm and IN
despair which overwhelmed him. tie spoke ana acted
like one into whose soul the iron had entered The
prison scene reminded us Of Sternes description OF
captivity beheld his body half wasted away with
long expectation and confinement: and felt what kind
deferred Upon looking nearer / saw him pale and
feverish In thirty years the western breeze had not
once famed his brow he had no sun. no moon,
in all that time nor had the voice Of friend or kns-
man brsathed through his lattice v The fate Of Ed
mond told of the treachsry and perfdy Of that
to- be dreaded becaus. dangerous all human beings
"A pretended friend IL turned over another dark
page of mans turpit ude and disclosed In all it's start
ling horrors the height Of vilany to which human
nature has attained and the extent aud depth ofmen-
tai agony and bodily suffering which its victims an-
dergO. MRS Dyott and Miss II. Wal,ack very Of.
ecve in their parts and indeed the remainder Of the
ladies and gentlemen deserve credit for the in
which they sustained their various characters. The
curtain fell amdst applause and thun all the brilan-
"y grandeur and magnitceuce Of the scene. the gor
geous d,coatons the dazzling spsndor Of the count
less lights and the and gold brocade tapstry
like life itself, seemed but dreaA-the vision Of the
past night
Which are the children Of an idle brain;
ns' shs Of sut s'a q. The ali.
Mr. Dyott.s benett takes place this evening at the
broadway theatre very attractive bill Ia presented,
racter Of LON" We hav. often very cordially en-
braced the opportunities which the mertorious per-
ioinances OF this gentleman have Afforded u.s. OF
mindng the public of his up On their favorable
notice; and We can now only add that among all the
York boards. none deserves better than Mr. Dvott
real and substantial benefit Let those tn kinv
Are 1y the prnSs 70 We ~ 80 much aud Who
the earnest aud efficient support which they merit
BuRToS's THEArRE.-Ths entertainments as usual
were first rate and the audience both numerous
and fashionable. comedetta, In one act called the
Eton Boy,' commenced the pleasures Of the evening
Who has not h. ard Of Eton College with the placid
waters Of the venerable Thames rolling among its
play grounds and green fields groves of Aca-
mcdus where the luminaries Of English literature
have wandered, and where the statesman studied his
" .drmd Pfrumque Cano,' and repeated his tupefo.
.Ieter, tnPeh The last place We contemplated
that ancient ,eat OF learning from the terrace of
Windsor Castle. Fanny curry. otherwise the Etou
Boy, was very spirit dy represented by Miss Mason
who In to the wishes of the audience came
forward at the conclusion Of the piece and was ho-
nored with hearty burst of applause. Miss Walter
danced Pas de Zephyr very gracefully In which
the was sncored A butletta, in two acts en-
titled Choroiorm. New ork a Hundred Years
Hence" followed. and eminently successful The
part Of Aminsdab Slocum. inhabtant Of this city
VINO awakes after having slept hundred years, was
Of Edward si"cnm his wns ine ana.
monty well played by Mr.. Lynne Miss Chapman,
az Pink fatter, an .ditress Of New York paper,
gave rise to much mcrrment She is always sue
cetsfui. The concluding entertainments we're re-
c1yed with unmxed qualification Indeed, the person
who would not be pleased Mt this tenn pie OF fan wit
and genuine talent, could not In opinion, enjoy
himself anywhere.
NATIONAL THsArRE.-"Jim Grow in London" was the
first piece last evening and MIR Rice the immortal
Crow, never grinned more widely, played the negro
more racily. Without binting anything about Mr.
Rice's me- We mn ot
prove with years; anu though 1t is :" long time
ago. since We first saw him think he is lively aud
facy aev'r Tho drama IF She Would be Soldier,
WAS next played and 1t passed off we'll, Clarke being
very much applauded as Captain Pendragon. MIR.
Clarke has b. the New York avortc and from
the hearty manner in which he IL received this
appelaton IL no nsDomer he is very talented actor
sent position IN his profession Tonight he will per-
form the part Of Luke, in Luke the Lsborer, part
which to our liking he appears to more advantage in
than any other it IL truly most perfect piece Of act
ing in his hands MT Rice will likewise appear in the
part Of Jim Crow and the farce Of Cousin joel will
conclude the entertainments Next week we hear that
Barney Williams will appear.
JOHN Povt,s BEnnFIT.-'g gain we would remind the
Ienu' OF TINS od ana favore actor that his benefit
comes Oh ON Saturday evening We wish him bumper.
THE DIsTIw FAMiLv-This event ny these inimitable
performers on the silver FAX horns will give their last
concert at the tabernacle The programme contains
many beautiful concerted pieces which will be exeeut
ed with the great musical skill and harmony which
they are 20 celebrated. Mis- OConnor will also sing
criticised their pefo, that it is deemed unne
cessary ON the preent occasions to say than that
those who may patronise them will receive a rich
compensation in hearing the sweetest and most
melodious strains that ever from brass instru-
mente.
MADAME AreusrA The admirers Of all that Is chaste
and graceful In the will be pleased
learn that this dsting uishcd saeuse Is positively en-
gagged by Mr. Burton, and will appear the Chambers
street theatre on Monday week Several new biets
are being practscd and will be produced with tho
most gorgeous scenery and splendid dresses. Burton,
always on the qlt uie. has shown good taste In this
selection and We are certain he will be well repaid for
hs Efforts to for the OF his patrons,
talent Of the first rank New bsllets, produced as
they will be- under the guidance Of this famous artist
a scale Of the utmost grandeur, will draw crowded
houses every night
CHR,s1y's Mr,srnrLs progressing with their usu-
nj success for such thing slim house Ia
at Mechanics Hall The ladies' great patronesses
Of Chrsiys which how refined aud elegant their