The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-02
Theatrical and Musi cal.

Theatrical and Musical.
BowERY THEArsE.-The drama Of the T" ssrsssues
Wife, WAS PLAYED la.t evening In hus style sai nte-
rested the audience very much. 1t ono OF the most
thrilling dramas we have for long time, aud the
Incidents are most owerfuy developed Miss Wemyss'
performances of the Sergesnt's wife Lsstte, WAS NEST
r.nturousv spplsudsd The where she overhssrs
TIE ssssss ms in their attempt her old friends hf
vas most admirably done. Gilbert ~ the old soldier,
played vol, and Win.us 40 the simple country lad
EarRot his wife Tom and Jerry' next was plsys I.
an the and froc in this rsoy extrav sganzs
we'll sustained. Messrs Hysr Thompson, Winrow,
ana O'Donnsll continue to " asht their battles Ger
again. every evening. with right good will aud the
smiles Of the ladies', and applause OF the gsntnsn
encourage them to show o. to the best advantage.
To night the same bill will be repss'si Msssrs Hysr
and associates will appear In foil hshting costume
BaoADwAY THEArRE.-Itis said by great authority
NO less than the renowned comparisons
are odorous We cannot, however, refrain from sx
pressing our preference for Of the good old
dies Of Shakespeare, however time worn, al the
modern essays Of . similar description that We have
ever witnessed. We doubt not, also, but the great
majority Of these whose Judgment 10 Of any value
would be Of the opinion had they bson present
last night At the performance Of Much ADO about
mention the Of Lester. Dyott SHAW. Fredsrcks
and Blake, with Miss Fanny Walsok aud Mes Abbott,
It 10 quite superauous to say word in favor Of the
caste to whom entrusted the representation OF
this favorits comedy Lsstsr sustained tina part OF
Bsnedick With great ability aud isde.d with one or
two excsptioas hardly worth noticing the th ng
might be said Of ell the other psrformsrs MISS Wal
lack however did not shine In tho part OF Beatri,s
Count Claudio (Dyott) breaks of his int AIDED
risge and charges her with unfsithfanes Her acting
here did not to us 70 out tas Of
ton which innocent woman might be- expected to
feel 1t such imputation. The charscter par erce
ence Of tho evening, however, was that Of Dogbsrry,
by Mr Blake. The self Importance, ridiculous de-
and easy going osrslessness of the
Of the light never with greater
and comoslty He kept tho house 10 q nued
roar Of laughter The entertainments OF the veuing
concluded with the popular three act drama Of "Don
Cesar de- Bszan."
NATIONAL THEArRE-This house continues full
every evening and the various pieces which pre-
sented are ell much spplsulsd During the present
week, tho opera Of the Child Of the Regiment tho
comedy of the "Pride Of the Market,n and variou,
light farces, have been played with the popular
Nose IN California" We have on frequsnt COCA.
sons noticed there peces aud have but TO say thsy
have been played most cspitally Ga Wed ae'day eve
ming, quite pleasing affair came oil at the NAnonai
after the evening performa noes had concluded
pears that 1t was the Uiysrsary night OF Mr. Chan
frau's first year Of manage ana he gave supp
on the occasion, to which everybody connected With
the house was Invited More than 100 psrro as set
down to the tables, which the stage aud Messrs
Lhanfrau and Ewing presided tho nights fsstiv
ties The ladies and gentlemen Of the company N
Dyed themselves much, and msuy pleasant speeches
made and altogether the Nationsl rhsa.re nj.
versary.was most pleasant affair For to nisats bill
we refer to cur list Of amusements.
BuRros's THEATRE, CHAMBEas SrRsrr.-The fsrti-
ity of and the increasing richness Of supply
of and original pieces constantly succeeding each
ether at this charming little theatre truly
prirng. The entertainments, last night, com menced
with that highly popular and pleasing oomsdy, the
6 Fact Man" which drew down repeatedly the most
raptureus applause, from . denssly crowded house.
Mr. Brougham again appeared as Sky Rocket Ned, OF
the Fast Mas and ensured the 90 ded sue.
to the piece, by his superior and mestsrly dea
ton Il this amusing character. Mr. Johnston, as
SIX lark, NO less successful and added not little
by bis able pei formance TO augment the high pub'c
Estimation In which this favorite actor is h3ld The
King OF the Peacocks follo we'd beautiful extrav4
ganEa tits Of burlesqus opera 10 highly amusing
uncommonly we'll got up, has some good sing:ns beau
tfu dancing, and rich SO. nery ALSO the plot quite
iuterssDg Ii improves nightly Ia Attr aotions seems
to bit the public tafte and il at each epres
tstion with increased admiration and applause. Toe
stop, Rae Broughara, aud Parsloe as the Green Dog
Mrs Brougham and Miss Chap nan are admir- able in
their parts Johnston, as the Blue Fly and Parsoe,
a. the Poodle Dog are the very life aud soul Of this
splendid psco For another rich assortment Of uuri-
vailed entertainment be given again this evening,
We refer to the bills and Advertisements.
BRoApwAY CIRcUs-Every SEES i've reprsse utatiou
of this dstipgu he'd company. that has so mu,h
tributed, since It's opening, to the of all
ages and sexes, exctes fresh curiosity to wtnss the
mott talented com biuation of equestrian sk that
posiby be represented in the ring Tue &C: of horse.
msnship, by young Sands Is something sx.rsordins-
This ecuyer is the most elegant and daring young
rider We ever have seen. Walter Aymar, his rival,
m axes, aio brill ant cavalier, aud he Is nightly
ceived with much applsnse. Messrs Stout aud Hau-
kips. Perez and Ruggles aud the whole company,
60 many attrsctions which never fail to bring q
merous audience At the circus. THE Pony Races Of
Union Courte" are received every Mug with the
highest marks OF satisfaction; aud the two clowns
Gardner and Pentiapd exhibit h 1t the greatest fun
1so hS%o' ever aMp.sysa a. short M.',r' s.nd.
to their fashionable establishment.
CHRYry's MIrsrRELs.-The entire hall Of tho Ma
cbsnics He'll BUILDING where these singers give their
concerts, has been neatly and elegantly cushioned
throughout making 1t one of the most conveuisut
and elegant places of 10 the city As for
rsterate the praises we have 50 often bestowed on
them. Every one knows they are arst rate.
Nrw ORLEANS SERErApERs.-Thnr eau be but
opinion among the patrons Of there harm ,nious ge
nuses and that Is, that they are un6oubse most
thorough and perfect musicians and rare comic fell
low too. Their burlesques. singing. &c, always re-
ceive full and hearty applause from their hearers.
CHISEsE MUsEUM--Vigiters to this mark able col.
lection will rec ne specimens Of every thing that IL
used in China the OF the various castles
are mort shown figures the size Of ife of
which there upwards Of sixty In the collection.
Hundreds of other curiosities are to be seen also.
Ma. COLLINS, the popular and excellent dclinestor
Of Irish character, IL giving his entertainusnts At
and Bowld Soldier Boy nightly received With un-
bounded applause. We hope to shortly sec him psr-
forming At one Of our theatres, where. no doubt he
WIN meet with the success his talents deserve.
BARILI's GRASp Musical FEsrIvAL-"Le Dssert,p OF
Felicisn David in the original French Language will
be performed by $50 musicians, aud the chorus will
consist Of 100 Voices 1t comes of 81 the Taber nsce
the 9th March.
Movements for California.
SAILING OF THE STEAMSHIP NoRruERNER.
The splendid steamship N ortherner, Capt Budd,
sailed yesterday afternoon, at her appointed hour
for Chagres. Before O'clock, the time announced
Tor her sailing, thousands had assembled, and, as
her moonpgs were cast of, they made the air ring