The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-04


appropriate scenery, horse runs and all tse peculiar
apparatus necessary for such pieces, will be brought
into requsition II Is we'll known that for this kind OF
entertainment, theatre In the country possesses
greater convenences and the very large stage enables
them to show of such scenes to the best ADVANTAGE
Mr. w r. Derr's two high-bred Mexican coursers, Alb
l-Ksder and FL Hyde the seeds that to be
used to night; and an original equestrian drama in
This drama is founded the daring exploits and hair
breadth escapes of the famous Thunderbolt and Light
foot the most reckless heghwaymen that stained
The annals OF crime and whose names twenty.dve
years ago the terror Of Boston and the country
round about it. Messrs Stevens and Mcfarland will
perform the parts Of the highwaymen, and Winans,
Jordan, Dunn &C. will all be included in the east The
may be supposed will be replete with great
variety of incidents calculated to display the wonder
full training of the horses and leaps escapes pursuits
&c, will all be gone through with most sprtedly We
expect that the piece will be entirely successful it
one of known merit and has, understand, been most
carefully prepared for representation Opera also will
be given tonight as the famous "Beggar's Opera"
will be played with fine cast Messrs. Bass, Gilbert
Dunn Jordan, Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs Herbert and Miss
Taylor all appearing in it All the original music will
be given. With sush bill, expect the hsuse will
well filed this evening.
| BRoADwAY Observation-Disclosures the late ira
gedy-one of the bloodiest that suied the calm
cta of which in time to come, will disturb the
nifty Of many happy freside-the theatres are well
tons of that night win never be forgotten:
| Eapiieet? aut possit dqudre iabores?"
What tongue the dreadful slaughter disclose?
What eyes shed tears sufficient for our woes!"
This evening the ballet Of Foetta the Enchanted
Bcl will be performed, for the seventh time; pre-
vious to which the farce Of the Irish Tutor will be
presented 1t has been laid down by the Herald that
large and popuous communities, such this metro
polls cannot be kept in any degree of order without
the existence Of theatres and other places of public
amuscment but it does not follow that an enlightened
and independent press should be the obedent and OBJ
sequous servant and the thick and thin parasite, OF
all those who are engaged to appear there The press
If faithful to the end for which it was established
should form the public tasteshoud lead it, and
rect it when in error. 1t is incompatible win its dig
nifty and its vocation, and it is contemptuous dis
regard of its power to cringe or crawl, or pay
court to actor or actress or to any per-
sons whatsover-proyded always that in the exercise
of the high privileges which it holds in trust
for the welfare, happiness, and protection OF So
amenities which mark civilized life To be eter-
nay writing praises Is most nauseous task and upon
the man Of taste and dcernment who reads them, it
must be bitter infiicton 1t is the duty of the critic
to be in his praise where praise is due, and
not unnecessarily severe in his censures, whenever
they called for. But there is wide difference
between malignant criticism and the honest exposition
of fault in actor actress the former is wholly
unjustiable the is the reverse and therefore,
those who would take exception to- or feel offended at
it, unworthy fof consideration because they have
No newspaper of respectabiity and influence should
allow itself to be dragooned into the expression Of
| compliment to any tragedan, comedian magician
dancer otherwise 1t becomes mere worthless engine,
and a tmid and servile retailer Of the opinions and
sentiments Of others There who not OBJ
noxious to fair criticism whether the stage of the
atre or on the stage OF life the most eminent on both
within the scope of the critics occupation This
IN ancient times; 1t ana Will De
so to the end of the chapter And it is remarkable
chat at all periods Of the world the greatest man has
| did not consider it derogatory to him, philoso-
phcr to ask questions OF his pupils for the sake las he
said Of nforina ton The composer of those immortal
musical epics St Paul and Elijah, so unpretending,
that, when asked in London, by gentleman who was
himself very eminent composer, but by no means
equal to Mendessohn to give him CHS opinion as to
the merits of composition which he had just finish
ed the great master refused the ground of inabi
ty. After much persuasion however, he consented to
tell him what he thought of it, but upon the expressed
| condition that the gentleman should critcise his
! (Mendelssohn's) works person of genius will never
be offended at honest criticism And those who ina
CINE that an Independent journal ought to embrace
views and act upon them whether it believes them to
be correct not very considerably in the dark
to the meaning and object of such journal.
BURROWS THEATRE.-The bill Of this evening says
that strangers and vsters must not leave New York
without going to this popular house. unequaed in the
city for its attractions its fine music pretty scenery
excellent acting by the very superior company night
Poole's comedy, in three acts Paul Pry or hope
don't Intrude," will be the first piece popular bal
lad by Miss Hifert; after which the very iaughable
farce of the Samese Twinsn which has created so
much fun and merriment. These attractions will,
doubt, be well received.
NATIONAL TnEATRE.-There will be great times at
this house during the present week, all hands
Nose Sykesey, Lie, Captain Tobin and al-are
more to appear before their old patrons, by whom
are sure they will be heartily welcomed MIR. Burke
especially will be warmly received, he has been
longest away; but now that he has returned, hope
it will be for good and all The comedy of Paul Pry''
will be performed first this evening, MIR Burke taking
the part Of that modest, unobtrusive individual Pry,
with his everlasting umbrella and Hope don't in
trude." All the more prominent members Of the COM
pany Will take parts in this elegant comedy which
have no doubt will be finely played After comedy,
performed and most Of the characters that ourished
in the mysteries and Miseries of New York. will
the piece; Miss Mestayer, the Lie; Burke Captain
Tobin By the reading of the programme, we expect
this piece will prove as amusing any of the previous
local dramas The National will be full this evening,
without doubt.
CnEIsrY's MiNsrRELs There is saying that there
is good time coming" but with the Chrsty's it has
come, for band of performers of any kind
tIumphantly successful for such q long space of
time us these have been. They go in the har-
monious and with their elegant entertain
ments nightly delight crowds of respectable
citizens and their families. They will give extra
fine programme this evening.
CASTLE GARpEN.-The regular season ut this macni6-
cent establishment will commence this evening. and in
the most brilliant manner the propretors about
to give series of the pleasing original summer
amusements that have ever been got up in New York
The programme is to be follows every evening there
will be a grand vocal and instrumental concert in
which artists of the highest merit will take part indeed
all the available musical talent in the country will be
engaged in rapid succession as to please all those
who may paronze this effort to give perfect rational
enjoy to the citizens Of New York. And to crown
all, Max Maretzek has been engaged musical direc-
tar. With such list the very best of music may con-
fdently be expected. The concert will commence
cry evening at O'Clock precisely; and after it novel
feature will be introduced, viz: Ball dEte or sum-
joining in the various fashionable dances of the day.
under the direction of competent and hgaly respecta
bic Masters of the Ceremonies engaged expressly
secure rigid observance Of the rules adopted in the
best conducted and most fashionable ball this
city We have doubt that these admirably rot up
entertainments will meet with the fullest patronage
from our citizens
VANDERBEEK's ART UNION CoNcERr.-Ths splendid
vocal and musical entertainment off on Thurs
day evening next 1t will be grand affair, as many
OF The most eminent artists will appear the
sion. Among these we find the names of NJ and Ma
dam Lcati, Mrs l.. Jones and Miss A. Dresler Messrs
II. e. Timm, H. Hoffman, q. Loder Joseph Burke, and
John A. Kyle. The programme is deeply interesting,
and no doubt the concert will be well attended.
The Scason-The Crops.
The weather continues unusually cold and the To-
rests not yet in full leaf Summer will begin in
few daYs. but the weather better becomes pr than