The New York herald., 1849-05-27


most admirable kind and the acting OF Mrs Shaw, iu
her two great parts Of Queen Katherine and ou have
been the theme Of universal commsndation. As we
have stated on many occasions lately the In
which MIR. Hamblin has produced the legitimate drama
lately at his house. entities him the thanks and sup
port OF every true friend Of theatrical literature He
has spared no expense in gathering around him vast
amount Of talent, and filling every part in the pieces
he produces, with suitable performers. Mr. Ryder,
whom hope to hear is engaged for some time
at the Bowery has become great favorite with the
audiences; his acting is indeed excellent; he
Is a valuable acquisition to any theatre Last eve-
ming Mrs. Shaw took from her arduous
labors and the entertainments consisted of less
than four pieces, viz: the Malediction," Black
"Past Ten O'clock" The first piece, the Male
dicton," was finely played, and N. b. Clarke, whom
the ratricde most thrillingy stevens as the wrathy
soldier, so tantalized by the old miser, much
paaded. The denouement OF this piece Is very inte
brought out Bass DOGGY, and he, Gilbert Moore,
Mcfarland, Winans Sc. kept the audience much
amused throughout the performance The nautical
drama of BLACK Eyed Susan" was next played. Mr..
Ryder makes capital sailor, and trust shall
OF him in such parts The Of the entertain
ments passed off well. Tomorrow evening Sheridan
Knowles play of william Teln is to be produced in
its original form comprising five distinct acts with the
addition of newly constructed act, before pre-
sented in America, and to give the piece due effect
most splendid cast will be given to it, Mrs Shaw Mr.
Taylor, and young Master T. s. Hamblin. will all ap-
pear in It, 1t is to be produced in the most splendid
instrumental
music and altogether will form Of the most perfect
dramatic entertainments yet got up
BROADWAY TnEATRE-CoMrL IMENrARY AND FAREWELL
BENEFIT Mr.. JOHN PovEY.-We know of nothing
more gratifying more consoing to a well regulated
and honorable mind than the expression of tho good
opinion and esteem of ones friends. Latin poet of
great celebrity speaks in terms Of the value
and the honor too of friendship the Offering of
pure minds it is in itself host against the misfor
tunes and vicssitudes Of world teemng with crosses
and dsappointments and where it exists in its true
and genuine form, there indeed is pre-
cious than gold The estimable individual in whose
honor this grand demonstration has been made by per-
sons who believe that genius and worth belong
land has lived in this community for upwards Of quar-
ter Of century, during which period he has becn
credit to his profession and in all the relations pr
life he has borne an reputation in
testimony whereof his frendsand their legion
had determined to mark in the strongest manner their
sense OF his merits actor and gentleman. The
9umber OF his professional brethren who had volun
teered their services is unmisakbe evidence Of tho
opinion they entertain of him; nor must omit to
mention the kindness and liberality of E. A. Marshall
Esq the lessee Of this theatre in afordng the of
called the Honey Mosn," the play Mr. Hamblin
sustained the character of Duke Aranza in fine STYLE
nifty 1t splendid piece Of acting Jaques, the mock
duke, inimiably represented by MIR W. r. Blake.
Miss Wemyss's Juiana was almost perfection. She
displayed with great power and art, the feelings,
whims, caprices, passion, and violence of temper Of
young wife. Mr.. Lester, as Rolaudo, was admirable;
and though last not least Mr. Povey, Lopez,
ceedngly droll. In fact, taking it altogether
able performance have rarely seen. 1t was noble
display Of talent and genius The tali, commanding,
his character and each lady and gentleman seemed to
take deep interest in the OCCASION To this belief we
incline, because have never seen thom act with
greater spirit, to advantage. The house
crowded, and the applause unbounded. At the
epies for Mr. Povey from all parts of the house After
the lapse of few minutes he came forward and was
received with the most tremendous applause When
silence restored he said that he addressed them
with mixed feelings of pleasure and pain-pleasure at
having their good opinion, which was the life of
the actor and the man; and pain the time had
to bid them farewell Here Mr.. Povey seemed quite
overcome by his feelings For that manifestation Of
their kindness, he thanked them He was no orator;
If he werc he could not do justice to his senti
ments. [Cheers He thanked his professional sisters
and brothers for their kindness to him. that and on
every OCCASION and he wished them all the happiness
and prosperity which grateful heart could suggest
Mr. Pcvey then bowed several times to the audience,
tertanments of the evening we're received with equal
favor delighted audience we have very rarely
beheld Each one looked pleased at having had an op.
portunty pay the tribute Of his respect worthy
man. who Is about to return to his native land after
absence Of thirty years.
NATIONAL THEArRr.-Father Rice had benefit last
evening" that n benefit, to speak la Bunsby. We
were glad to it, he deserves much from the New
York public whom he has amused much and
often, for such length of time. His Orange street
version of Otello," gave rise to the amount Of
fun that it always does it is truly laughable affair
The farce of the I" Rival Captains which played
first, and Clarke and the rest were much applauded
Miss Carline and Mr. Yates danced the Neapolitain !"
between the pieces and they did it very gracefully in
deed Miss Carline is young danseuse Of much TALENT
and We predict that at future period perhaps
no very distant one, she viii stand very high among
the American danseuses We are glad to see that
Barney Williams is engaged for the coming week; no is
always welcome to New York audience, and his racy
delineations of Irish characters among the best
have ever seem The freaueners Of the National WILL
also be glad hear that Charles Burke Is reengaged
snd will shortly appear in the local piece in
preparation.
Burrows THEATRE-Last evening" Forty Winks,
or Blunders in q Bedroom again performed and
again the audience convulsed with laughter at Mr.
Tobias Nuns, TIE travelling button man. The new
burletta of " Chloroform'' followed which, with the
other entertainments, was most favorably received.
The summer season will commence on Monday, with a
fresh and powerful combination of novelties We hope
that the one which has just terminated has been as
which he has literally provided have been crafty
ing to his patrons, and to the public generally
CHRIsTr's MINsrRELs will continue their grand con-
indefinite period the longer they sing,
the better the folks like them and the less able they
become to spare them They about introducing
several features in their concerts during the COM
ing week.
CASTLE GARpEN.-A concert of sacred music by the
New York Brass Band will be given here this evening
We need scarcely advert to the splendid hall aordng
such grand promenade view Of the bay &c All this,
and the music, make visit to tho Garden interest
ing affair.
New OnLEASs sSERErADERs.-These favorite mnstrels
will perform three nights at Springfield, Mass COM
,mencng tomorrow evening.
DuMBLEroN's ETHIOPIAN srRrNAprRs having returned
from Europe, will appear in Boston in few days.
Superior Court.
MAY 26.-GENERAL RuLE-From and after the first
Monday of September next no calendar cause will be
heard at general term, except on printed cases and
points furnished to the Court.
After the next July term, the party whose duty 1t is
10 make up the who shall have elected to make
it up SHALL eight days prior to the general term, for
which the is first noticed serve the Attorney