The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-15

BswERr THkATRE.-Among the most popular novels
Of the French writer Alexandra Dumas, none is
dramatic and highly Interesting than that sfsL<s
Mousquetaries.n 1t reflects great credit upon Mr. J.
Wsllack Lester to have piled prsing al
the beautiful incidents OF that work. and psrsoniyus
the heroes Of the historical romance The FIVE tabsaux
which contain the condensation Of this work Of Dumas
and which called The Three Guardsmen are pro-
ducsd with magsincenss of costumes splsndor of
scenery which are creditabe to MIR Hambiin the
able manager Of the Bowsy thestrs the temple OF thu
standard drama In our city The roles Of the play have
been distributed with taste and Discrimination, and
THE Three GuArdsmsn we'll persOnated by Messrs
read the novel. Athos (Mr Walack) 10 living before
their eyes; there really the daring, nobility and
grace Of the French hero; D'ArtsgnaD (Mr. Lester)
possesses all the cunning Of Gsscon, the gentleman
like dsmesnor OF courtier and the roughness OF
warrior AS for Porthos (Mr Gibert) though We do
not find him colossal enough to represent such giant
as described by Dumas nevertheless his appearance Is
imposing his acting dgniaed and his understand
ing Of scenic effects deserves due praise The ether
characters, by Mesdsmes Wallack Wemyss, Jordan,
Denim &C.; and Messrs Stevens, "a very good Louis
AiII.) Jordan, Arnold, Dunn, Wissns Martin, and
others ere cast with much Discrimination, and each Of
them delivers his speeches with much talent and
great deal OF dramatic power "Ths Three Guards
men,, II judge from the crowded audience which
was present last night and the delight expressed BY
tho public, will have long at the Bowery theatre
The drama WILL Of course, be repeated this evening
. Broadway TuEATRE.-The excellent opera Of The
Bohemian Grip the entertainment Of last evening,
and confess have seldom it better sustained
Mrs. SeguD airline, in good voice. and sang her
role with sweetness and taste. Seguin, Devilshoo,
was capital personstion in both singing and acting.
His musical requirements Of high order aud he
them with the greatest skill and science Reeves,
Thaddeus, was much spplauded, and occasionally,
when he sscsnded to the asetto they broke upon
the ear. with the utmost melody III he paid little
attention to time, and something grace
full in action. IL would be great improvement but,
as whole hs noes last night was very credit
able and In OF his solos he was loudly chesred.
Mrs Blake the Queen Of the Gpseys acted her part
well This evening The Child Of the Regiment will
ho faA Auvsnn Mov{o
Reeves as Tonic, and Ssguin as Sergeant csrtouchs
From what could learn the box sheet is ct present
we'll filed, SO that crowded house may be expected
this evening
NIBLo's GARDEN.-Last evening was performed at
this splendid theatre the comedy OF the Nervous Man
and the Man of Nerve" for Mr.. H. Placide's benefit.
MIR. Collins having offered his services gratuitousy
took the part Of the Man Of Nerve" and Mr. Pacids
that Of the Nervous Man" Perhaps there never was
better east than this Certainly never saw these
more like reality than acting There is piece In
which Collins appears to greater advantage aud the
servedly popular probably the best in his line
In this counrywas enthusiastically received by the
largest house we ever saw even ss Nibos There Was
spectacle and select Probably two thirds u the
dience bad Collins BEFORE for the majority
Of the frequenters at Nblos do not visit any other
theatre 1t being merely garden The reception given
to Collins was highly hattsriDg His Widow Machres
rapturoutly encored twice and that usually quiet
sudiencs compelled to again and again at his
numerous hits. 1t was quite evident he Tad made
strong S and .,5 they would IKE 70 see him
loud calls for both him and Placide They both
appeared together and received voey Of plaudits
when Pacide returned thanks stating that Collins had
acted gIatutousy for him. and that to him he was
mainly indebted for go large q house. Both having
bowed and retired, 1t was then announced that Collins
would make another appearance Saturday evening.
The entertainments concluded with the excellent farce
Of the " Devil TO Pay"
BuRToS's THrA1Rr.-The entertainments yesterday
-stI. Ian
good old comedy, with the original ballads, called
"Lovs in Village" which was received again, by
numerous and highly fashionable audience with every
demonstration Of Satisfaction and delight Mr. Burton
as Justice Woodcock, fully displayed his inimitable
conviyia abilities; Leech Hamilton, Holman, Clarke
Misses Chapman, HKert Mrs Holman and Mrs. Hughes,
as Nits Deborah Woodcock sustained their respective
parts with great so drawing down the admiration and
applause OF all present The musical and vocal parts Of
The Beiers d Cadiz by Miss Malvna and Mr. Frederic
was given with much sraeefulness. The amusements
concluded with the farce Of who Do They Take Me
For % wherein Mr. Brouehsm represents the principal
character, Of Terence Okielly 1t delivered with
Mt and isushtsr Thsi. - spIsuaid bin II amnss
nents presented for to night con sisos Of the excel
ient drama 90, Of ompsy ana SON ana the successful
draw crowded house.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-A series Of very attractive
plays secured last evening, full attendance at this
popular place Of amusement The entertainments con-
sisted Of the farce called the Omnibus" which was
performed with humcr, and received with much sp-
pause 1t was followed by Buckstones drama In three
acts called label or Woman's ,LifeD being n GOOD
description of socsty In France during tie epoch Of
1874, 1902, and 1878 Mrs NJ Jones, who personal ed
the three parts of the girl" the " wife" aud the
mother was very clever in her acting and received
with much applause She was well supported by the
other members Of MIR. Chsnfrsn's company, among
whom We thall mention Mefsrs Wemyss Croker I'll.
ton, Taylor. and Mesdames Aestayer and Smith The
whole concluded with the farce Of Is lie Jeslsusl'
his evening the entertainments will consist Of the
Irish Tutor" Isabel and the Attic Story
| MrTcHKLLs OLrMric TnsArRE.-This favorte place
ofanufemsnt was numerously and fashionably attend
Cd last night The entertainments OF the evening CON-
mepced with the excellent comedy OF the "Qucensbury
Ftte, or who's Your Fnend!n which was played for
the first time this season IL was sustained through.
out with brilliant success and received with every
mark Of pleasure and satisfaction. Messrs walcot
Nicsinson Palmer Misses NJ. Taylor, Roberts and
Nickinson acquitted themselves to great advantage
eliciting uninterrupted applause The " Pas De Da-
nubeN was gracefully danced by Miss Carline, which
was succeeded by repetition Of the celebrated opera
Of "Amile, or The Love Test which realized bril-
liant reception, anordpg much pleasure and delight TO
all prtsent The smurements concluded with the
lsughsbe farce OF sSodden Thoughts which was Wit
messed With much merIiment 10 night the sane bin
will be Performed with the exception Of the last piece
nibus
CnRIsIr's MnuhELs-Thls band stin continues 10
az Isrse no"ses The company Is very good and
selection OF negro melodies The burlesque Voyage
Musical very effective, and the da noiug by Ceors.
christy 10 excellent Mr Gould's solo on The guitar
evidences good nuscsl instruction, and the chorus
singing can be beat. This evening agr,a, variety Of
ments.
TrroS's Cucvs-Mr. Wallet the great English
clown. T. the talk Of the city III, exceedingly wittv
Faynas-bis tacy Shakspeareas lectures
In fine everything he Gays and T. true ne
ture Ct comic e that he keeps the audience In almost
convulsve ITS OF laughter Those who delight in the
sports Of the ring should visit the Pavilion in Eighth
street.
AMrrIcAS MUSEUM The great curiosttles which ran
be setn at this establishment together With the stsgs
performances in the Afternoon and evening are
ing large ubsges Of citzens Eslsr the great
gJmnsst; Wemyss, the celebrated comedian: Morris,
the comic singer; and several other performers To-
eeth,r with The renowned Martnetti Family continue
daily TO amuse the patrons Of the Museum
CanrbiLLs MNsrktLs-1he overturvs. solos and
concerted pieces executed by this band give every
estsisction To the vtiters 81 the Society Library
The Musical Prcmensde IL capital prod uc,iop aud
the singing of Mr.. Murphy is much admired The
eschscs, as danced by Mr.. West, aud the polka bv
West and Peel IL very good. Kimberly, the msoaser
keeps everything In proper order, and the