The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-21
TWO CENTS.
Theatrical and Musical.

ters; and aimed they have been by the stock
" been of the very highest order Last evening they
appeared in the "Lady Of Lyons" which applaud
to the utmost II was the second time it played
during the week and on both occasions the audiences
were immense. Tonight, "Macbeth" is to be repeat
ed The Waacks' playing In this, also, was most en-
thusas tcally appauded the first evening Of its pro-
duction and doubtless will be again this evening The
ballet of Les Jardncresn has also been
formed every evening by Ciocca Neri and c. w Smith,
In the most graceful and ele. ant II will be
performed again this evening new conedietta
entitled Taking the Pledge which understands is
very racy affair We perceive that the tragedies of
Werner and the bridal havs been put in rehear-
sal and that Mr.. and Mrs Wallack Jr will appear In
them next week Mr.. Hamblin Is doing ruch for the
drama in this city by thus producing such elegant
intellectual entertainments.
BRoApwAY THEArRE-It was charming evening last
night at the Broadway, and most delightful enter
tanment to the lovers of audible sounds and rational
enunciation to be able to hear what was
said said and not sung or chaunted In one uniform
shrlil, keen iron toned, s4nahng' and woauing. Mr.
Hacket, as u star and vister, welcomed most
Enthusiastically by delighted audience in his well
known and admirable character Of Rip Van Wrinkle.
After this singular solemn and philosophical play,
which is full Of thought pathos, and emotion, Mr..
Hackett who performed the old Dutchman to admira-
ton, and In manner very touching and affecting to
all who witnessed it, appeared Callahan, in His
Last Legs" This is regular standard Irish test play,
that he played the part quite well any real Irish
man ever played it, and better, In fact. than
tenths of them: Mr.. Hackstt draws well but doubt
to his drawing faculties This evening is Mr.. HIS
benefit and last appearance and he has selected some
OF his very best characters the occasion, such
solomon Swap, Falstaf, &c, which cannot fail to
attract crowded house For full particulars, must
refer to the bills.
NATIONAL TnEArRE-Mr Pardcy had fine benefit
last evening, and the entertainments most ad-
mrably performed, to the entire satisfaction of the
vast number Of persons present We have seldom
laughed more heartily than did at the farce of
Mr. Skeptic had indeed enough to go through to make
him doubt his identity, and his series Of mis-
takes afforded much amusement to the audience. The
dancing of Miss Dawes and Mr. Yates in order,
an; and was much sppauded Miss D. isa very clever
ments. They both require considerable practice, Mr.
Pardeys piece Of the Rights Of Age" and the rest OF
the perormanees went on well Tonight IN excel
for California after tonight that piece cannot DO
again played Mr. Chanfrau will also play Carwin In
the drama Of Therese," part in which he is very
successful, and the farces OF g Swiss Swans," and
" Your Lifc's in Danger will make up the bill.
Burrows THEArRE.-Again this central and delight
full place of entertainment filled by fashionable
audience the number Of pretty Indies which graced
the boxes OF the principal the
The pieces selected for the evening were the Imaginable
comedy Of Breach Of Promise" Socialism," and
cd with great effect. MIR Burton, Ebenexer Sudden,
cannot be surpassed. II eQualed; and thought the
audience II we may Judge from the long and repeated
non WAS as usual played in good style All the other
performers we're very perfect in their parts Social
ism, or Modern Philosophy Put in Practice
ccived with the greatest acclamations Of delight The
comca dress of Mr. Brougham, as Mr. Fourier Grissy,
appears to be well known; and the laughabe scenes
which in the exchang articles food the
money Medium Is abolished keeps the house in
constant from the beginning the finish "Forty
Winks" is very aughabe affair; and as Mr.. Burtonis
the Mr. Nuns the principal character In the piece the
the audience Tonight. very attractive bill Is Of
fersd See advertisement
ELEUrHERIAE GRAND CAwrArA.-This may be demo
ed to iliustrat. the progress. Of liberty evil political
and religious from the Of Pharaoh to the present.
sysntfSl epoch in the history Of nations: in which th'
and carried forward to tho present spread Of its
infuence through Europe Tho oratorio is partly in
the narrative form, the incidents being linked togo
Their by recitation, and, in the Greek, shows much
Of what passes by way Of recital The words are BY
Aoratio Stone the music by George H. Curtis, and the
admirable arrangements by G.. F. Bristow, while the
principal vocalsts consist of Mrs L. A. Jones, Miss Z.
DEUCE Nsssrs. Nash and Page, with the entire and
highly efficient chorus Of the Sacred Music Society,"
The part Of "Sybil exquisitely sustained by Miss
Mr.. Nash Seer" while tho representatives Of
Christians" and "Victor' ably sustained by
Mrs Jones and Mr.. Psgc The choral department.
was effective and in perfect harmony with the instru
mental arrangements, the whole most admirably con-
Quoted by Nj Brisow. We feel quite sure that re-
vel acquisition to the musical recreatons Of the day
might be repeated with success, when shall have an
opportunity OF bearing ample testimony to the merits
OF its authors and the indisputabc talents Of the
cal and instrumental performers Of what Is, unques
tionaby composition Of peculiar attraction and orr
gDal conception
CnRIsrrs NrEsrRELs.---fn consequence Of numbers
not being able to gain admission to the last concert
given by those celebrated MINISTRIES at Montague Hall,
Brooklyn they will by request give another this even
ing, when We advise all those who wish comfortable
seats to early this being positively their last
cert previous to their departure for Albany doubt
hundreds will be DESTROYS Of hearing thom Christy,
We are informed, finding his mnstrolsy to have such
powerful effect in soothing the feelings and softening
down the asperites Of life intends to visit the cont
nent Of Europe, in order to harmonise oil the bcker
ings and contentious which at present convuse the
entire Of Europe What eloquent addresses cannot
effect the Napoleon Of negro mnstrssy asserts ne will
accomplish by the persuasive, pl"ntys and thrilling
bones! Your ewect music will conjurs up the mer
maids, and other inhabitants Of the Vastly deep to
dance few of Chrstys breakdowns while he is Cross
ing the Atlantic.
EEw ORLEANS SERESApERs.-Where can one while
away more agreeable orpleasant evening than within
the walls Of the Society Library to hear those charm
ing vocasts breathing forth tho language Of song in
.trnins the most scientific and harmonous Who that
has heard Collins sweet counter tenor, warbng forth
gone from my gaze" Molly Bawn" and "Rosa Lee'
to hear them repeated, and have their finer feelings
narrowed up by the dearest rcmcmbrances Of EARL
land of their nativity Swaine also has a fine tenor
voice. as all will admit who have heard him sing
would were boy again. In fact Kpeass, Sanford
Burke Eastsr Ole Bull. Raner. ana Max Zorer are ali
excellent voca'ts and accomplished musicians.
ADHIgw, the original and unrivalled magician,
continues his entertainments atsthe Minerva Rooms
nightly. His foats OF the most pleasing and won
dcrfu nature and the megnrcorams introduced in tho
third part Of his programme. forms delightful finale
to the evenings entertainments.
CHINESE MusEUE.-This splendid exhibition is the
most complete and Of the kind got together
out OF China 1t would be impossible. in a newspaper
10 give an adequate description of the thousands Of
curious things to be there We recommend all to
SO and see for themselves
HuTcHrNes' CLASSICAL PANoa ,MA.--Ths great histo-
real painting Is becoming quite popular among our
citizens, and pleased TO learn that our public
and private schools visiting this intellectual and re-
fined exhibition. There will be several schools in at
attendance this afternoon three o'clock, at Soppani
Hall Broadway.
CIRcus WrL1I,nsBu Ro.-Tryon's company Of eques-
TRANS are performing crowded houses in Williams
burg Tryon's experience as a manager Is every way
to please those who may patronse his sstab
lshment
Tur DisrfT FAMLY-W are glad TO loarn that thesc
distinguished musicians will give two concerts during
the next week. at the Chinese Buildings 639 Broadway
The NoNprscRIPr This curious quadruped will
make his last appearance at the OF Reade street
and Broadway to-day.