The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-21
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performances or Ola most cOmica After the
farce, came the grand drama of the List Days OF
Pompeii" which played with much eolst Mr.. Gil
bert enacts the part of Arbaoss admirably, aui the
grand ssse effects introduced In tbs various gorg
scenes Of this piece among tn. most sps ndd of
the sessou The music coabats, tsblssux SC are ali
much admired In fact. the piscH as played at the
Bowsry gives most vivid realization OF the dssorip
tons Of Buiwer In ths novel the best ous thiuk
| that he wrote The pretty farce OF 6 Tartle
! Hunting" oopcludrd the pertor 70 night Il
viii be repeated again and have doubt ths house
Turning the Tablet will BE- performed and the els-
CANT little opera of the Loan Of a lover" with Miss
Taylor the charming little Gertrude, will conclude
the evenings entertainments
BROADWAY THxAraE.-Tbis elegant theatre
again crowded, last evening with a fashionable
dience witness the fitch rspress ntaion of Monte
Cristo." The arpsuss which greeted the actors and
the magnificent scenery was, Is usual, enthusiastic
and continuous. 1t may DO said that this play-ths
production OF rich eonception-rase like meteor In
the nistrionc ornament; but, unlike meteor 1t has
held its petition to the last 10 the public mind, with
undimini.hed grandeur and unabstsd interest The
petite comedy, " Fouude FsetS'-au amusing
trine wa. played With much spirit, and was we'll re:
cOived The part Of Sksptc hnmorousy sustained
by MIR Hsdswsy; while that OF Captain HAYWOOD an
officer In her Msjest,s service was played in the true
style of British sailor, by Mr.. Mathews The ladies
and gentlemen. In the grand drama and comedy &C.
Quilted themselves in a highly credtahle manner.
NArIorAL THEArHE.-Ths same pie ,es having been
played every evening thus far this week. leaves but
little ray regarding the dSingsat this popular house,
that it continues crowded each night and
Msse and his friends much applauded IS heart
could wish. The local drama has indeed proved Q
mine of wealth to the National Theatre aud the admit
rable acting of Chabsu Seymour and ths rest Of the
talented company attached to tho givas
greater currency than the most saneuine hopes Of
the originator Of the Nose school Of could have
dreaTt Of We perceive Mr.. Chanfrsus name Is up for
benefit on Friday evening next. or course he will
give great BILL aud Of course he will have full house.
We understand that several novelties in prspara
tion-smerg others,a ANA and also Q local bur-
eeque, both Of which will be sure successfully
they to be produced with every care and without
regard to expense Success attend the lively National
TheStre.
Burrows THEArRE.-A fashionable and highly de-
lighted aude graoed this theatre last evening with
their presence The farce OF the Dead Shot" wa
performed with much olevernsss, by Raymond, as
Hector Timid; Mrs Brousham, rs Louisa Loyetrick
and by tale uted cast 1t succeeded by the new
and excellent farce, already so popular, entitled
" Your Lies in Danger" The humorous perso nation
by Mr. Burton. Of John Strong, English servant
kept the house in continued roar of laughter
throughout the performance The breakfast scene
WAS particularly rich aud the part Of Madam Sshpoo-
ability witz, by Raymond; Jenny by Miss Chap.
man; the Dutch Burgomsster Schpoone 1berg, by
Mr.. Johnston; and the Countess Lensdorf, by Mrs.
Brougham, were all admirably performed. and made
the piece go or with effect It is decidedly che bt
that has recently bssn put the boards
cut are greeted with repeated bursts OF applause
they come up during the performance The entertain
ments OF the evening passed of altogether with much
success.
THE AMERICAN DRAMA-LEsrKR's New PLAY.-For
some time past we have been suggesting to the ms
nsgsrs Of theatres the propriety Of paying suitable
bonus to the literary gentlemen Of America in order
to the production Of good national historical Drama
which would fairly represent the anus Of the age in
which live the manners, habits, and general cha
racterstic features of tho people This
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ysv' ~ INC .nIuno'ent vi ura.; Ieoen'y wiz
as. d. ~ a. p S S T IN =. III; ~. ,u
havins been present at ss rehsass we shall tax. tho
chsnos of .nro..s Tb;. aran.. ;,t-st.s oa" " ~
most thrilling events OF the Revolution -the martyr
dom of General woodruff and the terrible fate of hi,
fellow sufferers of the prison ships The scenes save
two in the frst act-the head quarters Of Lord
Percy on Staten Island are laid on Long Island near
jamaica and at the Wslsbout where the fatal prison
ships were moored: time the autumn of l776. The
persons presented are Lords Percy and Howe, Major
Delaney of the British army Baird the Long Island
Harvard, on the prison shiYs and maniac, Kate
daughter Of General woodruff, Frank a youth, his
son; Nathan, o Yankee; Vandergist, q Dutohmau de-
voted TO the General and h's follow prisoners; end
an nolan rincsss the last OF the tribe OF
the Msnhattans cfthis island The leading motive OF
the aothor ssems TO % desire TO Illustrate toe heroic
eacIihoes Of tbs men aud women Of the Revolution,
ana u SHOW now they gave up sll-fsmily kindred
and even life that their descendants might bs freed
from oppression, and blessed with liberty aud iads-
Penaence; without minxiing any private prsjudices
In the various PASSIONS Of the piece hs has graphically
Pointed out the patriotic emotions which fred the
heroic actons OF those sanguinary and scenes
,naI;onans, ri; ta, Nc Touau nv pelos.ve any
hnt I, a. ana LEX y. tso. a ~ I'M. psouasiou
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nothing in the piece which could nd the ma,t dali
ear or the most astdious taste for seems TO be
filed with all those sentiments Of hope and reliance
upon an Almighty Provide nee which inspired the
breasts ana nerved the arms OF the brave men and
dauntiets women VINO acted 80 calmly, but firmly,
amidst the storm OF tho Revolution: We hope tho
Pushc Will give II lalr ana candid trial,
AMERICAN Cincus Sands Lent & Co have sue
eeedea admirably in the introduction OF the Ponev
Races on the U MON Course in Miniature" To see
tn" 'e 49, ,;.tia ie ssessaies, anu hss osSns,
-, 'neoI 1917 is,osI' "Ppe"r w saAe IL. oeeius