The New York herald., 1849-06-13

out at this magnificent theatre have had the desired
effect, and the crowded boxes evidences Of the IA
vor by which they received. The beautiful drama
of "Clsude Duval; Or the Child Of Mystery" was re-
peated last night, and in style of splendor greater
than the previous performance. In this piece Mr.
Mcfarland susains the character OF Mervyn and with
good effect. He s most promising young actor, and
seems to throw his whole energy into the part which
excellent performance especially in the last scenes,
where he compels Lady Howard, (Mrs. Jordan) TO
acknowledge the legitimacy Of Merryn and the happy
restoration Of Aurora Sidney to freedom The latter
character is supported by Miss Wemyss whose beauty
Of style and graceful action upon the stage have
for her an innumerable host OF ardent admirers Mr.
Wynans, whose comical appearace Is always sure to
create laugh appeared Peter France and as per-
formed by him Il not of the niece
but filled with wit and humor. Hiss Mary Taylor rs
Jenny in the comedy of'Your Lie's in Danger Is u
good performance. is every thing she undertakes
The grand spectacle of "Mazeppa or, The Wild Horse
OF Tartary," was repeated. and again received with
uproaous applause This piece Is put upon the stage
in style that cannot but be admired The astonish-
ing and wonderful feas of the horse ABIDE Kader
alone sufficient to insure the Of the piece in
dependent OF the powerful cast engaged better than
which cannot be found IL is the intention Of the
nager to revive several of the most popular
spectacles which doubt will be literally patronized
by all who admire the style in which such things
produced at the Bowery. There is place in the city
where an evening can DC spent more pleasantly and
we would advise those who wish to enjoy real intel
lectual and mirthfu treat to go to the Bowery tis
evening.
BROADWAY THEATRE The superb spectacle and bal
let 'Foletta, the Enchanted Bell was performed
last evening, for the last time 1t went of as usual
with eeia each lady and gentleman engaged discharg
ing with accuracy and precision his and her duty
Mons Monplaisirs dancing drew forth repeated plau
dts. This was perfectly just because he is most GER
tsny very eminent in his profession lie is graceful
qualification to which, it would appear, he attac hes
its full value. He has experienced ut this elegant
theatre succession Of triumphs, which is u proof Of
the high estimation in witch he is held artist Of
his ~ and f1atr buya
additional honors they very superior in their way
To the gentlemen who compose the orchestra the
thanks OF the public due for the large
they have made to their gratihcston-we do not like
the word 1musement;' 1t is not complimentary to
them or the patrons of the theatre it is much
applicable to punch and judy exhibition, in some
lane than to display of talent Of high order in
lston to exalted and intellectual subject music
in theatre like the Broadway. This ballet is in
debted ior much of it's success to them The comedy
Of the "lrish Dragon" was played second time and
met with all the applause it deserved is lsughsbe
trife.
National TnEATRE.-This really popular theatre is
still rushing onward with the tide Of success sand the
new attractions which constantly springing up,
to redouble the impetus Of the movement After
such succession Of crowded houses, one would sup
pose that there would naturally be q season when the
people would become weary and seek other kind
OF amusement by way Of variation. But not so. The
following one will be still more interesting Last
night the sterling comedy Of 1.-The Heir at Law was
played and none who have seen it. Is it is brought
out ut the National will say but that 1t IL Of the
finest pieces eAtant. The part Iof Ezekiel Homospuu
was supported by Mr. Burke in his usual unsurpassed
style, from his first appearance In London, swk-
ward country boy with his sister Cicy to tho inhe-
rtance Of the fortune despite the heirs Of the taiow
chambers son. Dick Dowass (Mr Hied) who processes
great love for Cicily until there Is probability that
title and fortune awaits him. The character Of the
sister by Miss Mestayer performed in sgood
The local piece Of Three Years After loses none Of
its interest BY repetition but now promises to have
run for weeks, If not months, ysto and 1t
not be thought strange when many scenes Of deep
nterestare connected with it, and which presented
In such manner ss 1t is, fully portraying all tho
phases OF Gotham life The pas ss by Miss Carline,
loudly encored. The farce Of the "RivaI Cap
tsins, was the concluding performance Of the
ing. and one which was we'll calculated to elate the
spirits of the audience after the drama fraught with
30 many touching Several popular pieces will
be presented this evening, which will be we'll worth
seeing and which will doubtless MI the house to its
utmost capacity.
BURROWS THEArRE-SEcoNp APPEARANCE OF MADAME
AuGusrA.-Last evening this amiabls lady and emf
nent artistic made her second ut this popu
lar theatre, and was again most cordially received
" The Pirates Isle" has been got up very well-the
scenery is excellent, and the general arrangements
with one exception, udcious; but the great point OF
interest and attraction We must say is the dancing Of
this lady who Possesses all the poiteuess of beautiful
France, without any Of its unmea frivotes and
firing and undignifed gestculations which are very
often mistaken tor solid accomplishments and lady
figures WAS much admired, and her general style is
uch that no one with any show Of justice,
can take the least exception toi 1t distinguished
in remarkable degree for the absence of that which
Is ruinous to opera dancing matter how 'sceutifc
1t may be, or how high Il lady may bound of the
boards. Madame Augustus dancing Is, IL we NAV be
allowed the use Of terms which convey, to our own
mind at all events although they may not be
sidered the correct ones by hypercric who comment
upon the relative merits Of rival artistes-our
ing subdued and regulated by the rules Of deli
cacy Herein consists the wide difference between her
Efforts and those Ct others But it must not be sup
posed that she is less eminent that account.
TO think otherwise would be equal to saying that q
dancer must be indelicate In order to be scientific
his Is ethcally false, and logically absurd 1t is
species Of logic which of learned professors
would be willing to base argument of the slightest
value upon. The proposition which have heard
lad down. Is thus Such person dances in q parti-
cular style Madame Augusta does not ; that is, say
We she is graceful and digni6ed in her movemen
Ergo Madame Augusta is not dancer. This is the
mode OF reasoning by which few critics
jump At conclusion uufa vorable this most excel.
lent lady hir Frederick's dancing Is very good and
be does the part Of the pirate in suppose the same
way that Gil pirates act. Miss Walters is a neat
dancer and WAS deservedly applauded All the pcr-
sons engaged in the ballet acquitted themselves very
creditabiy There 10 one very great draw wback how
ever, which may be prevented by n triaing expense
We would suggest TO the spirited manager have the
bers OF corps de ballet nor has Madame Augusta
herself suiceht scope She labors, therefore, under
gItat disadvantage.
CHR,sTr's MrNsTRrLs,-Much as we have written
tent Of their excellence aud merits can scarcely be
exaggerated they nightly produce songs aud
amuse their audiences most thoroughly. They are
great profcients in the science Of music admirable
punsters and conundrum makers, graceful dancers,
and ajova light hearted set OF mnstrels altogether
Tonight they give fine programme.
CASTLE GAEDrN.-Tho second Of the summer fetes,
last night, notwithstanding most chilly aud forbid
ding evening. was marked by audience, Who fully
the merits Of the respective performers
combination Of vocal and Instrumental music
which cannot be exceed, attracted a multitude of
ndnr,r-, who retired fully satisfied that effort had
been spared by the propretors to render this cool aud
falubrious Of recreation the attractive in
the city IL is needless to recapitulate the merits Of
the Germana, the Dstin and the Gungl bands or the
pretentions OF Mademoiselle Loyarney, tho Misses
OLonnor, Fraser, and Dstin, to4public favor Last
night furnished substantial evidence that talent,
vocal and nstrumentai as then displayed, must Sc
cure To Castle Garden, for the remainder of the
season, reputation that such management only can
sustain The programme for this evening 10 various
aud attractive
Miss Fanny Waack after very succossful engage
ment ut Baltimore has returned to this city and will
re,ume her professional duties At the Broadway thea