The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-28

BowERv THEArnE.-The house was very much crowd.
ca last evening, and the performance Of Hxmlct sf
fordcd MIR. Walack an opportunity Of appearing in a
character quite different in style from any he has yet
attempted during his present engagement He played
the part Of the noble Dane with much Judgment and
the applause throughout considerable Candidly
speaking, however, we must say that no does not ap
pear to much advantage in this part he docs In
many others There was redundancy of gesture and
action about him, which thought scarcely suitable
to the deep thinking contempative character which
Shakespeare wrote This fault lat least to taste)
more especially apparent in the scenes with the
admirably Mr. Gilbert tho Poonious of the even
ing; no played it well. We glad to hear the ad-
mrabe advice which Pslonous gives to Laertes his
departure, spoken last evening On stages it il
omitted, very fooshy, think, it is of the
finest and truest pieces of all Shakspeares writings.
N. b. Clarke, the Ghost. did well; would how
ever protest against enveloping tho bured majesty of
Denmark" in such dusky robe as the ghost last
night We think plain suit of sable armor would be
more appropriate. Ophclia was well played by Miss
Taylor and the tragedy won't off well. Tonight, the
Bridal" which was so triumphantly successful the
other evening will be played again. with the cast
Of characters The farce of "Your Lies in Danger"
and the "Nalediction," will conclude the entertain
ments.
BRoApvAY TurArRE-Last night, Mr. Forrest ap-
peared as Damon in the celebrated drama Of Damon
and Pythias.n We have hesitation in declaring
opinion of MIR Forrest in this character that it is de-
cidedly Of his best performances-one in which all
that peculiar and brilliant genius and rich idiosyn-
Grassy of talent which distinguish this great actor
Is prominently elected 1t il character happily
suited to the bold energy of action to the profound in
ensty of feeling to the abered depths OF passion OF
which Mr. Forrest Is capable perhaps more than any
mutation Of intensity perhaps than any other actor
Mr. Forrest in his line, is more truly child Of un
tutored nature than of elaborated artho is more the
bold deneator of wild emotions than the delicate
portrayer of fine and classical conceptions. 1t may
be said, in reference to his peculiar style Of acting,
the aboriginal American Is to the vast woods OF his
native land, and not what the refined and efemnats
courtier is to tho drawing ROOM There 10 excellence
in both spheres; each is for the exhibition
of consummate art. For ourselves as Americans, we
prefer the unsophsticated energy Of the daring child
of nature to the more glossy polish Of the artificial
European civilian; yet each may be excellent In his
style, without collision. Some prefer the toga,
prefer the tomahawk. For our part, we like them
both in their proper places The other cast was excel
lent this OCCASION and we regret that the allah
sorbng interest of the great American tragedan has
so completely swallowed up all time and space as
to leave for notice of other artists equally
ritorious in their several parts and efforts each
necessarily equally conducive to the effect and per-
lection Of the whole representation.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-Mr. Peterschens benefit was
well attended last evening and the entertainments
finely received. We regretted TO near tnat Mrs
sherwood indisposed. Mrs. Chapman, however,
took her part in the $ Lost Diamonds" and played it
well. Held and Mrs Woodward, as usual, were very
effective in this piece. The story of it is quite an in
tersstng one. The denouement however, is scarcely
as effective as it might be- After some dancing, Mr.
Chanfrau appeared as Jerry Clip in tho Widows Vic
TIM and his various limitations of celebrated actors
were finely received. The rest of the performances
passed off with much success Tonight the Lady Of
Lyons is to be played-Chanau as Claude Melnotte
Miss Mestayor Pauline. The Mysteries and Mise
This is the night it be played the pieces
on hand must have chance to be acted next week.
Burrows THEATRE.-The much admired comedy of
"Dombey and SOM played, last evening, to very
full and fashionable audience and 1t Is needless for
to that the audience delighted with the
performances As to the piece ITSELF the cast of cha
raoters enough to insure the reader that the piece
was played in a style not to be surpassed Captain
Cutie, by Mr.. Burton; Edith, by Mrs Knight; Toos,
by Mr. Raymond; Mrs. Skewton by Mrs Vernon; and
Joe Bagstock. by MIR. Brougham together with the
other talented actors, made the piece complete Tho
audience showed their appreciation by renewed ap-
plause The after piece consisted Of the pleasing
local SATIRE called Socialism, Modern Philosophy
Put in Practice" This satire is becoming quite ia
vorite, all understand it. The comcal character,
Mr. Fourier Grisley, by Mr. Brougham, kept the audi
cnce in full laugh the whole performance. Tonight q
good bill is offered Forty Winks," Socialism," and
the Capture of Captain Cutie"
CHRIsTys Observation-Disclosures and refreshed by
their country tour will return to their headquarters
Mechanics Hail. Monday evening next, and recon-
their admirable concerts. Thousands are await
ing their return with eagerness.
New ORLEANS SERENApERs.-Saturday is always a
great day with these philosophers they give two full
concerts it. and accordingly. to-day, they will sing
at and p NJ, each occasion introducing all their
best songs buresques, &c. Their musical panorama,
Italian operas Sc all the rage and will be given
complete on each occasion.
CHINESE MysEUM.-Wc can heartily recommend this
exhibition the attention of all sojourners in the city,
a. also citizens. 1t Is the most interesting
collection got together.