The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-17
Theatrical ana Musical


caly received than the previous occasion; and the
interesting story elevated language hne acting of the
Wslacks Gilbert Miss Wenyss 70, and though last,
not least the elegant scenic arrangements Of the peo
all combine to produce effect which only be re-.
allied by such thoroughly excellent pieces strah-
mere Mr. j. Wsllack, jr, % Hslbert Strath more IL
most impressive and he Is we'll seconded by his ia
Tented lady Katharine Lorn. We cannot speak too
highly Of Miss wemyss acting in the piece CsrtAnIy
Mr.. Hambn has displayed much tact In the prodsc.
ton OF such succession Of elegant dramas have
we are glad to that they respond fully to his eots
as every evening the house crowded to its utmost
capacity To night Mr. Lester will appear in his f..
verite part OF Don Cesar de Bazan, and Strathmors
with the same admirable cast will be rep sated.
Broadway THEArRE.-Meg Merrilies, In the drama Of
"Guy Msnnering" was the leading card last night ct
the Broadway The house, II any thing was more po-
puous than the jam the hrst night of Miss Cush-
mans engagement Her transatlantic lsurels 40
qured in the personation Of this prophetic gipsey s
mulated the public curiosity to it for themselves
upon general plot ing NOUS and well sustained; bu
the result is a small afsir-the restoration Of youn
and counter plots The terrible warnings and prophs
81 the maniac, are quite enough, IL judicously sdmi
the personation Of Meg Merrlies was the thing IN
that, the audience were not disappointed The wild
Ming fearless and savage, there in all her glory
and tho applause Of the house in the language Domi
ME sampson was .prodgious" Mr. Fredsricks, Mr. Jor
dan, Mr. Harris, Mr. Whiting, aud the company
clever enough for 80 narrow margin they had for
display. Mr. Chapman as the Dominic, made as much
Dsndie Dinmont Of MIR Shaw was conspic uously good
or the female characters Miss Kate Horns Julia Man
the action, the original being rather handsome per-
son, according to Scott'of quiet turn Of mind and
she did appropriately, The performances ended with
Sweethesrts and Wives" This evening Miss Cush-
man appears again, as the favorite Julia Of the
NIBLo's GARDES.-The ballet Is most triumphant
and successful at Nibo's Nothing exceed tho
beauty of the accomplished corps de ballet, and the
talents Of the individual artists "Uriee, or 10 Dr.
able Amoursux lis splendid piece. got up In maguih-
cent STYLE here Mile Berth and Mons. Brilliant shine
retpleDdent Mile. Berlin, Is q charming figure,
and her dancing is raid to equal that Of Fanny Eissr
mirers The stage was almost covered with bouquets
showered down upon her after executing Of her
traordinary feats but Mr. Paul Brilliant In view,
surpassed every thing have Of the kind In his
line This evening" fresh attractions pde the bills
Burrows TuEArRE.-Last night, this house aled
to overlooking, by a highly intelligent and fashionable
audience, whom the numerous and extraordinary at
fractions Of yesterdays bill Of fare had drawn thther
Brougbsms new farce Of :" A Peep from Parlor Win
dow" Mr.. Burton aud MIR. Broughsm, who sustained
The popular ballad by Miss Hert given to great
advantage The very popular and fAyorits ope,stt.
played again, and witnessed with as much zest and
satisfaction "a ever The new polka by Miss Mslvins
and MT Frederic, was danced with much grace and
elegance II followed by the new dramatic scene
called the Platform" in which MIR. Fitzgerald takes
the leading part the representative Of Daniel O'con
nell lie acted with much resolution and talent Civ
ing faithful deneaton Of the character Of the great
lrish sgitator He was again most rapturossly APP
plauded. The whole concluded with Burton's New
York Directory"
National TBEArRE.-Tbe house filed to over
flowing last evening at an early hour and the various
entertainments passed of with that aeat which always
attends the doings at the National The Female Forty
Thieves the most graceful Of their sisterhood are
nightly applauced to the echo, and Mrs. Mestsyer,
Burke, Jefferson, &c, are all very amusing In IL.
character Of Diamond The marches and military
buttons through with the most perfect exact
ness and the corps Of young ladies would outshins In
this particular great many com panes whom We have
seen endeayorng to make chow OF good drilling.
"Jossy the Spartan, was the first piece IL Is very
laughsble burlesqus and Burkes version Of the Of
Norvs Il Is entirely original Tonight both the bnr-
esques will be repeated and lAughsbie farce will
clude the entertainments.
NIrcHrLL's OLrMrIc THrArRE.-Mr. Mitchell Is GER
tanly doing q capital business, and is realizing his
most sapgune wishes account Of the great talent
displayed by his actors, and Of the superior style In
which the opera Is put upon the stage. The enter
farce called John Dobbsn in which MIR. Nickinson
and MIR Conoyer acted with good deal OF ignality
IT Was sustained TO considerable advantage, and was
received with continual laughter After the farce
performed again Donzetti's grand opera entitled the
"Child of the Regiment" which was witnessed last
night with the most Gathering marks OF general salts
faction. The national polka danced by Miss CArae
and Mr. Yates, was executed admirably we'll, for
which they were much applauded. The amusements
concluded with the farce called the "Happy Man or
the Magic shirt" which acted with great ability,
and received with much merrment TO night will be
repeated Donizetts opera Of the 'Chd Of the Rsgi-
ment." in conjunction with the farces of the Irish
widow" and the "Trumpeter's Wedding"
THr Havana OrrRA CoMrASr.-Throuzh Messrs.
CoIbyn and Martini the Dramatic aud Musical Agents
Of this city we have received the following authentic
list 81 the 0rtisiss engaged by Senior Mart for the
next reason at the Tacon theatre:-Siguor stensno-
nj and Bossio, prime donne as-olute h. Costini, com
primaria; Carolina Net sontralto; Bellini seconda
donna Sgnors l.. Sslvi and Lorini prime tenori
Lutte; e Bsais, baritone MsriHi bssso profondo; ;ol
lett basso; Candi, base seconds H. Bsdiaii, tenor
secondo.
The same gentlemen have also furnished us with the
foilo~pg lst q the engagements made by Mr Audsr-
son, the celebrated trsgsdisn, nov lessee Of Drury
Lane Theatre who appears determined la far as In
him les) to sustain the ate drama The follow
Ing artists have already been epsazed.-Nrs Glover
Mrs Nbbett, Mrs Ternan, Miss Philips, (from Ameri-
ca and formerly the heroine Of Drury Lane rhes,rs)
MIR Charles Fisher (from the Pripcesss) Mr. Cooper,
MIR Cstbcsrt, MIR Artoud, IA Listonsn actor, from
Bristol) Mr. Bssil Baker to play MIR Fsrrens line Of
characters. Mr. Angel Ia Low comedian Mr. n. Rod
well, musical conductor The celebrated Deulin FAINT
ly as psntomimists, MIR Bamire a. principal mschi-
MET and property man AID Messrs Brunaing. Jones,
Wilson aud Adams, as scene painters. Mr.. Hndersos
IL also In treaty with Mr Gustavus Brooke aud other
psfS'5ser, Of ,spn,.,,oP feature wa's ~, I'll
introduction 20 the boards 81 the leading national
theatre Of England OF many &C and actresses otab-
~, from this country. With this view, Mr. Anderson
has appointed Nessrs Corbyn aud Martini his agents
here aud through then has already forssrded offers
Of engagement TO several performers here, among
" hon " may mention MIR James Waliack. Jun Mrs.
winstsney and the late William Yache Of whose
timely death. Il seems, MIR. Anderson not aware.
Negotiations are We hear, progressing also with
several others Of most popular actors that
may now have q chance TO make "a fair exchange Of
stock and ttars between the two countries.
WtLcn's CiRcus-The beautiful pavilion witch has
been elegantly fitted up by General Rsfus Wech In
Astor fsce becoming the resort Of hundreds OF our
citizens who take pleasure In the sports OF the ring
The entertainments light aud pleasing aud every
attention paid 70 vsiters ~ to make them com
fetsbe The best troupe of rquestrsns In the States
perform nightly at this smpbithestre and the audi
tpces by their appreciation give testimony Of their
bieh opinions Of the equestrian ability OF the artists
There will be an afternoon performance to-day at three
o'clock.
Cnpfsrr Mrs.rnrIs still sway the empire OF Ethio-
plan music They the acknowledged leaders Of
this kind 81 entertainment and the skl they eviuce
In the getting up Of elegant concerts attesed by the
crowds that nightly congregste to hear them. The
| Voyage Nusicsin With original variations, song,
dance and ~ittcsm form the staples Of their sntsr-
| tsinments.
AscALLsrER This great necromancer IL sttrsstiug
large audiences every night He "a considered very