The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-16
TWO CENTS.


"King john passed of on Monday II was still bsttar
played last night. In such piece combining a. It
does the most splendid language which the glorious
Shakespeare ever wrote. andl much stage effect and
scenic pageantry 1t requires nights performance
to bring all things into smooth working order; but,
take II all in all, last nights representation at the
Bowery the most perfectly played tragedy have
ever seen got up in New York. MT Hsmblin. "a King
John pleased more than in any other character
becoming the monarch and he delivered ShSkspeare's
language in the most tasteful manner. Mr.. Hamblin
has net appeared often enough before the public Of
late. His last engagement lin December last think)
most successful ope but this time he Is acting
better than ever. We trust he will hereafter appear
more frequently on his own stage Mrs Shaw, a. Con-
stance have spoken of in previous notices We can
only say that her performance Of the part Is most
beautiful Ryder, Gilbert, Bass, Stevens Duff,
and tho others, all play excellently Young Mas.
ter Hamblin. with his beautiful little face and figure
and his youthful voice. as the young Prince Arthur
attracts much attention and receives great applause
His parents have reason to be proud of such hand
some child, and AZ young actor he does admirably
word for the scenery drcssos &C. in this piece
The dresses armor properties, &C., splendid
they all historically and the mailed war
rors of the French and English armies make mos.
gallant appearance The properties of this piece cos
Charles Kean more than IS 900, and Mr. Hambln pur
public it is trifng thing to get up TRACED
in this style a-days We glad. however, to OBJ
the house so well filed every night rs Mr. Ham
bin certainly deserves every encouragement for hi
praiseworthy efforts to restore the legitimate drama
TO. night King John, viii be performed. as also the
farce Of Lfe's in Danger" Parties visiting the
theatre will do well to secure seats during the day
time, the house is 30 crowded every evening.
| BnoADwAY THrArRE.-Another crowded and fashion
able house attracted to this elegant and popular
establis hment last evening Tho splendid melo. dra
ma, Monte. Cristo,' continues to draw crowded M.
semblages. We have often been called upon 10 con,
mend this production to the public appreciation or r
Their give expression to the enthu annlauso
with which it has been greeted, that IL does now look
something like supererogation to say word praise
of the in which this superb mel )-lrama hos
been produced or the excellence of the representation
Of the various characters by the talented ladies' and
gentlemen engaged in the cast of the piece Mr. Los
ter the principal parsonage in tho drama has been
with us frequent subject Of Communications and al
| though do not altogether agree with him in hi.
conception of the character must accord to him
great credit for the evident pains and labor which ne
has devoted to this iimperson alton or the Abhc
Fara Of MIR. Dyot, cannot speak In too culooistc
terms. 1t ia one Of the most intelligent well conoeiv
ed and effective pieces of acting which has for long
| period gracCd the American stage. Mrs Abbott
who will always look young a. Mercedes, was more
irresistible than The ballet is highly attractive
nightly gaining upon the esteem of the house and de-
great credit for the In which her part Of
| the entertainment Is managed
national THEArRE.-The new farce of F." His Arst
Peccadilo," played last evening with much sue
cess at this house. W. B. Chapman (than whom there
are few If any, better comic actors0 rs Mr. Jonathan
Jnkin, kept the audience in merry mood during
the whole Of the piece and Mr. Pardey, Herbert Tilton
Mrs sherwood and Mrs Chapman who sustained tho
other characters In this lively piece all did finely We
have often SAID That they knew ut the National
how to get these farces up and repeat It now as
they certainly do them in the very best manner The
grand Enchanter," with all Its splendid scenery, ro-
mantle Incidents grand professions. beautiful dances
chorusses, &c. next played and it nightly to
grow in favor with the public, the house Is filled to
ovcrowing evening must be Of tho most ex-
pensive pieces produced the National we are
glad to the house so well attended Chanfrsu de.
serves every encouragement from his patrons The
eame bill will be repeated this evening. We notice
several pieces underlined ia active preparation
Burrows THEATRE.-This house crowded last
night and We may say that we have rarely seen an
audience satisfied, liberal in the ex
preston Of its appreciation Tho entertainment began
with the celebrated comedy of Blackstone The Rrea-
Of Promise. Second Thoughts" in which Mr. Burton
in his part of Ebenezer Sudden, funny, comicaI
and farccel. to the utmost point But the most lively
performance Of the evening the buretta
from the novel of Charles OMaey called" The WagerD
MIR. Burton, who played the role of Frank Webber
the wag,n and also that Of Miss Judy Macan drew
forth bursts Of laughter, and have rarely seen a
astonishing character in the shape of a female
Mcssrs Hamilton Jordan, Rea and the Misses
HILL Cooke, and Hiicrt sustained very we'll their diff
ferent parts. The whole concluded with the farce of
His First Peccadillo' which gives Mr. Johasten an
excellent occasion Of displaying his histronic talents
Toll night the performances consist OF The To,dlesv
"The wagcr,' and the new burlesquc opera Of Herr
Nanny"
to the public Of the best OF
the day. purposes giving series Of Shakpearian read
in2s in this city, commencing Monday evening
next at the Stuyvesant Institute We are sure that i
will be very gratifying to all who admirers Of Shak-
pcarcs writings to hear them admirably read as Mr.
Fleming is capable Of doing, and anticipate for him
O most successful series
CHRsrY's NiSsTRELs are ever ready In the field. and
what Is more the people ready to hear them.
They no favortes OF an hour but we'll tried veto
rams In the field of Ethiopian minstrelsy which they
are perfect adopts, their singing. playing, dancing,
joking fun roic burlesque and all the addenda Of an
Ethiopian concert universally admired Tonight
they give first rate programme.
and great nvortc has been giving dramatic concerts
in costume, ut the Tacon Theatre, Havana She Ia
every night called before the curtain amidst the cheers
Of delighted audiences.
Mn. Dy.rrsrER's CorcERr-On Thursday evening
next this paintive ballad singer will give another Of
his amusing entertainments at the Tabernacle, when
he will introduce several new compositions, and So
lection OF the choicest Scottish songs.
CAMPBELL's MrSsrRELs, with their nav programmes,
causing quite excitement among their patrons,
whose name is legion" They introduce . new comic
pas de deur in the Of thsir entertainments which
Is much admired and they also give variety Of beau
tiful new songs.
being exhibited at the Apollo Rooms, in the morning,
afternoon, and at night They will remain here but
for short Time and should be seen by citizens.
New ORLEANS SERErADERs-This famous band still
continues to draw large audiences At Montague Hall,
Brooklyn. We are not surprised at this the COM
pany comprises some Of the sweetest vocalsts and
c.llent musicians.
The Fakir Of Ava will perform on Friday evening
next at New Haven. He performed Mt Blocker Hail. In
this city, during the last week, with great
Collins, the favorite Irish comedian and excellent
vocalist has been giving his entertainments at New
Haven and Hartford, with great success
ANrRicAS DRAMATIC FUND AssoctArroH.-There VA
q full meeting Of the members Of this meritorous ASSOC
citation on Monday at the Aston House, for the mr.
pose Of electng officers for the ensuing year whci
the representatives Of the profession present. testfe
their sense OF obligation to the unremitting industry
talent and availability, Of the President, Trustee
Treasurer and Secretary by unanimously re-eleetin
them The directors have hat added to their list tn
names Of MIR. w. II. Chppendale. Mr.. Geo II. Andrews
and MIR John g. Gilbert all influential persons, and
likely to give renewed stability to the institution
aeCo n M stahh NV
u competent committee. approved and the gene
raj impression that up to The present time vast
deal has been DONE and with the most rigid regard to
economy. The Treasurer, Mr. Povsy, again offered
his services grstutously ~ did also Mr. Brougham,
the Secretary The latter gentleman literally pre-
scented the Of apartment at his own residence,
as Office for the association. Altogether the ut
most enthusiasm and unanmity Of feeling prevailed
and the members Of the profession generally may con-
that this noble and praiseworthy
Snst M ION has commenced under such fattcriny
pces. Upon reference 70 inc report. we nnd mat the