The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-15
TWO CENTS.
Theatrical and NIusieol

drew together goou audience last night
withstandipg the approaching indications of a storm.
That truly popular drama Of Claude Duval is with
out question of the splendid pieces upon the
stage, and all who witness it delighted with the
beauty Of the performances The plot OF Lady How
ard deeply laid and at hope in the
holder that it may be discovered though reality
was before him. In ths character Mrs. Jordan excels
though that of Aurora Sidney by Miss Wemyss could
not be surpassed She is most promising actress and
Is nightly winning iaurel to her fame But that of
Claude by Mir Stevens is not whit behind the rest
He has proper conception OF his part and plays
the entire satisfaction of all who him. The grand
ana beautiful drama Of " lockwood Richard Tur-
pin, the highwayman" was played last night, and eli
tanned by Mr. Stevens who really seems to know no.
thing but success in such characters His daring
splendid horse, Abd-el-Kadcr are wonderful and
astonishing. Sybil by Miss Wemyss, Is u fine charac-
ter and who is better calculated appear angel
OF mercy than she The 'personaton without a
fault There IL another character 10 this piece which
we shall take occasion to notice that Of Eleanor Now
bray, by Mrs Jordan, most excellent performance,
and one in which she acquitted herself with great
ecat The benefit OF Mr. Dcrr will come OH to- night
performed This will be exhibition well worthy of
witnessing and as it Is for the benefit Of the of
the beautiful stceds which have added much to the
attractions during the week IL Is hoped he will have
house commensurate to his merits
BRoApwAY THEArRE-Last evening for the first time
in the United States, performed the grand ballet
Of action, in two acts, and prize tabeaux entitled
"Greek Triumphs" which met with every success
IolOWng may De gathered some idea OF the
plot "The Mussuman land with warke intentions
the GIecan Island of Sphagia inhabited by small
but brave Greek population firm in their principles Of
freedom with the intention of crushing the spirit and
love Of liberty, should they refuse embrace the faith
81 Mahomcdanism, coDdemning them to death
yitude Illuminating, and taking their women to the
Harem. Tourvile French navigator, has reached
the island with an armed vessel to sustain the Greeks
in their struggle but unfortunately the vessel strikes
a rock and founders; men, arms and ammunition
lost the captain and two only their lives
They, however join with the Greeks, repe the nva-
ders with gna bravery and become victorious They
celebrate their triumph with every demonstration Of
JOY and patriotism" The scencryis by P Grain, Jr,
assisted by Mr. &. Smith; machinery by MIR. 1. Ire
| land; costumes by Mrs. Wallis; properties and ap-
| pointments by Mr. S. Wallis and the music by Mons
Sonnet Tourville, Captain OF the French vessel,
Grossi and Odyssee his son. Mons. -Monplasir This
ballet, which is also very splendid representation,
has been got up under his direction In the Of
the dancing some grand military evolutions we're in
troduced, which had fine effect, and called forth loud
and general applause Previous to the attraction Of
First was performed. The comprised some Of
the leading members of the company. Miss Wallack,
and Captain Charles, Mr. Lester. The piece was we'll
played and the efforts OF those engaged in it were IL
beray and most deservedy rewarded with several sa
lutes of vocal artillery. ItsruUt ls
NATIONAL THEATRE-For real mirth, the NationaI
takes the lead at least those who we're present last
night, and the house crowded, gave ample EVIL
dsnce that they could not possibly be given to melan
choly, The laushable farce Of the Spectre Bride
groom" was the first piece, in which Mr.. Burke ap-
peared Dickory character which alone would cause
bursting Of vest strings but in the hands of Burke
many had to laugh until they wept and laughed
again. His horror Of the ghost terms It, il more
than one can bear and with one tremendous shout
the audience gave vent to their mrthfu
! Mrs lsherwoods Lavinia in her usual STYLE and
played with excellent effect Then came the favorite
OF ALL the drama Of Three Years After the success Of
which knows no abatement and which, upon each re-
presentation. grows into greater favor Language
might be exhausted upon this piece, and not half its
thrilling interest told, and which be conceived
Of by any other means than witnessing its perform
ance said 1t IL local in It's character that
filed with calculated call forth the sym pathy
and excite the indignation against those who lie in
this piece is which ChanfIau alone can I'LL and he
does in manner that cannot fail t. elicit the un-
rest, each Of which Is filed with interest, are sus-
tanned in the perfect style of the National perform
ances The other performances OF high order,
worn, let them go to the Nstona II they are melan-
choly go there and the result will be that the spirits
revived, but they should take to be taken
by surprise and not indulge In mirth odsrateIy
as they surely will II not watchful.
Burrows THEATRE.-FoURrH APPEARANCE or MADAME
AuGusTA.-The new original grand ballet called the
Pirates Isle," played for the fourth time last
evening The audience derived the greatest pleasure
from the representation. Madame Augusta was again
honored witha most hearty reception which was highly
complimentary to the taste and discernment of those
from whom so fatterng u mark Of appreciation ema-
mated. Her dancing richly deserves all the eommenda-
on which has been, or can be written respecting it,
because Is feictous union Of the graceful the deli
cate, and the scientific The performance commenced
WITH for the second time at this theatre. Planche's
farce in one act called the Cabinet Ouestion-Nr
Hamilton, Sir Beaumont Greasy; Lionel, Mr. Mortimer;
Rosewood Mr.. Rae; Lucy. Miss Chapman; and Tom,
MT Raymond The question" was well and obsti-
natey debated amidst the cheers Of the house, and at
the conclusion Of the debate the motion carried
penine otss.ntente--whch, being interpreted means,
without division In fact all motions and bills pass
IN this house with high hand, notwithstanding the
pressure frt m Without
CuRls1Ys MISsrRELs- The songs which these
enterprising darkies have lately got up having
grand run and umuse the folks most hugely. Their
dancing too ia graceful ever; and take their
teranments all in all could not desirea pleasanter
way OF passing an evening than in attending ut Me-
| chanics' Hall.
CASTLE GARpEN.-We have often called the atsen.
on ofour readers to the superior advantages to be
joyed at this delightful place, that at loss to
| more than advise all who appreciate beautiful
ecenery by msonlght-the soft and healthful breeze
from the sea- musical performances Of the highest
charactcrt pay avst this and fsvorte resort
The enterprising proprieors Messrs French Heiser
ever DESTROYS Of adding to its attractions, have, at
great introduced the promenade concert and
Bal dEte ut present so fashionable and in Paris
and London having engaged the Germania band,
whose splendid performances during the past year,
have established them as worthy of the success with
which they have been received Last evening there
was excellent attendance to listen to the sweet ca
dences Of the famed Dstin family, whose execution
upon the silver horns and tubas never be too
Lovsrpy's "Swiss GirlD Mr Richard Holman rave
the grand fantasia from "Semramide,n arranged by
De Meyer with brlliaucy and taste rvang the great
master himself II IL useless to commend when to be
appreciated the performance of these artists must b.
heard After the concert the floor taken posses
zion Of by bright and merry throng Of the admirers
ofTerpsichore who enjoyed the passing hour in the
whirl Of the waltz quadre, and Polka An excellent
bill IL presented for this evening" when, doubtless the
mu'ement will suffice to crowd the ample space with
the elite Of our city
NEw ORLEANS SERENApERs.-This band of negro min
res are performing at present at Utica On Monday,
they perform at Syracuse for three nights at
for the same period AID thence to Buffalo.
Bosros THEArREs.-By reference to our advertising
columns, II will be that Mr. O. Thorne Is maxi
ing preparations for season. to commence early in
August next. lie has undertaken two houses viz the
Beach street Museum and Howard Atheneum, both of
which will be supplied with hnc stock companies.
Madame Biscaccianti and Mr.. Hatton are now rus
tcatng at Hastings on the banks Of the Hudson pre-