The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-25
Theatrical and Musical.

BowERY THEArRE.-The tragedy OF the Apostate
was performed last evening" with great eclat. N. b
Clarke, Is Psscars, and j. H. Hall, Hemeys, were
really excellent Pssosra is Of Booths favorite
characters sad the one In which he Is most grand
cording to taste The peculiar style in which he
plays 1t, Of course renders it rather difficult for any
other actor to make hit in It, it is termed With
out Wishing to exaggerste Mr. Clarkes merits We must
say he played the part most capitaly. There IL
fault about him, which We should like to corrected
and that H. occasional Of
With that exception, he Is . most judicous and me-
ritorious performer HALLS Hemeya and Gibert's
Of that peculiar witness, may term IT, of his
voice, he would appear to much more advantage The
more We sec Of Mr. Gilbert the better pleased
with him; and his popularity at the Bowery increases
nightly Miss Wemysss Flornda was most tasteful
piece Of acting This young lady will ct some future
day, take a high rank in her profession. The very
wonderful performances Of the Lees and
amusing face, concluded tho entertainments. We
have on several occasions spoken Of the great merit
Of the Lee troupe. We would again notice them, -
being the most remarkable gymnasts We have ever
seen.
BRoADwAr THEATRE. - The gorgeous drama Of
" Monte. Cristo' was again presented last evening
With Increased attractions, before densely crowded
houfs Citizens and strangers who have not Is yet
witnessed this universally admired and splendid pro-
duction, which 10 acknowledged to be the most mag
nhoent Of the kind introduced upon the modern
stage should avail Themselves Of the opportunity az
fordsd them before the CLOSE of this grand spectacle
here. The splendid scenery and Effects in the grotto
scene Chateau DIFF, the beautiful ballet, the Csrni
val scene 10, are all presented with imposing effect
Those who have not perused the work from which this
grand drama Is taken, should bear in mind that the
material Of which 1t Is composed renders 1t imperative
on the dramats persona to bring the piece within the
time allotted to one evenings performance, by
ranging that the places between the several and
acts shall come within the supposed lapse Of few
popular end fashionable place of evening recreation
through desire to see this performance, will its
continuance upon these boards for some time to
sN t.1
last and the desire to witness Its continuance
remains unabatsd.
NATIONAL THEArrE.--The domestic drama Of
"wonsn" commenced the entsrtainm ents last eve-
ming. 1t IL somewhat Of the style Of the Rent Day.
school Of drama and affords the performers in 1t good
opportunity for much nne acting Tilton, as the
young husband; Mrs. woodward, as Rachel, his WIFE
and Mcfarland a. Shelly the defeated rival constitute
the interesting characters whilst Booth Union jack
the scamp OF the village was the comic part Tilton
Who We have always found to be . most correct and
pains taking young actor fulfilled bis part we'll Is did
Mrs woodward, and Mcfarland, too; the latter gen.
uemsn, however, in his dressing a. the smugyer,
aiogether out Of character Attention to costume,
and having appropriate, always makes piece go of
better; bat We must protest against Mr.. MS flaming
attire last evening in this piece The farce Of The
Chsnfrsus limitations being much sppauded, and re.
csgpised ct once. "Wacoustap concluded the per-
hgmances This very popular piece will be Withdrawn
after this week. All ought TO See II.
BUsross Tsrarhr.-Colman's good old comedy
called John Bull" was played last night at this at
traetive place OF amusement. The house was well
fIlsd With very intelligent audience the piece went
oe It's former representations, with much ecat
The popular burlssque opera called "Lucy did Sham
Moar, this piece Is Of the best local produo.
tons on the stage and received with re new
ed applause. Miss chapman and Mr.. Johnston are
the chief and moet admirably do they
ceed ths singing and acting Of Miss Chapman Is
loudly applsuasd and very justly So for she Is very
talented actress. aud Of course very great fsvorte
TIE entertainments concluded with the raging fever
a the TrsfsBt day, called California Gold Mines y
Tho public, by witnessing this representation, can
drs~ very considerable idea q the tolls and plea
Sure to be esrvsd at the gold digging region. To.
Bight. new pisc. ~iu be produced called Vanity
tsf, Which Ne may jude from what We hear,
oil be an sxc.lsnt sdstr. rhe sfterpecs viii be
q slifrLiA Geld MBes We expect to see over
Sowing houss On the occasion.
AstBuaS CIHcus a brilliant audience attended
sand Lsnts performspess, last night, at the Al.
I.ntis which 10 not, decidedly lsrgs enough to ac'
cdsts all oil spply for adm ssion 70 witness the
rich sxh brian % thsss talented circus riders The
elaasie pstforusbess ~ N. Sand and HE boys, tue
the troupe Of Eopsys aud the fests Of sagacty by the
fairy stssd Cinderella. vsrs received with much ap
psuss May by, the dancing horse, 10 the great
tain.d In Paris By the eelsbrated Bauchsri for the
Dsr.se % the Champ kiysses; but nnding him too
rLtgk supsg" for purp",c soid MIN 70 Mt H. Sand
IN whose hsnds be has rsmstusd ever since. IL IL q
very peculiar fact. that Bsuchsr and Sand are tbs
onIy psrsons this tuTerb horfe would ALLOW Ia
| mount him The gsat pageant entry OF Valentine
' and orsopr vss rsndsTet With Precision and fns