The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-24
Theatrical md NIusicnI.

BowERy THEATRE.-Mrs. Shaw took her beneht last
evening" and the house we'll attended, though not
we'll her talents and sxertons, or the very admi
rabe performances merted. The entertainments con-
sisted Of "Henry the Eighth" aud "Agnes de vere" in
both Of which pieces Mrs Shaw appeared Her perform
ance Of the part of Queen Catharns Of that lofty
and intellectual style which always characterxes her
actng and the various other parts were sustained In
the excellent style previous occasions, by
Messrs. Ry der Stevens Gilbert Du Jordan, &c The
affecting and interesting drama Of agnes dc Vere''
concluded the most satisac tory to the
audience. Tonight, that Tafourd's splendid
and classical tragedy Of "on" 10 to be played, Mrs
shaw taking the part OF lon Ihs Is character IN
other lady has acquired vast reputation both here and
in Europe. by her Performance Of it; but candldly
speaking, Mrs Shaws rendering of the part il fully
equal il not SUPERIOR to hers Messrs. Ryder, Gilbert,
and Bass will take the parts Of Ctesphon Adrastus,
OF the evening with such cast this most magnificent
tragedy will be performed in tho most perfect style,
and we anticipate seeing the house ro~ded on the
occasion. The very favore opereta Of the National
Guard" will conclude the entertainments This little
piece always most satisfactorily played at the Bowery
in preparation for speedy production, In the most bril-
liant style.
BSoApwAY THEATRE" Monte Christo'' was again
presented last evening; night more, aud in the
language of the BILL it will not be offered again to the
American public. 1t would be very difficult to enter
into accurate computation Of the time uuceasing
labor, and vast expense which the bringing out Of
superb spectacle must have involved; but think
that the patrons Of this delightful and classic retreat
have gratefully appreciated them The length Of time
which it has run proves this, and also speaks in eo
quent praise OF the skill judgment and refined taste of
the management. We have already mentioned that
the tragedy Of Ion will be performed at this theatre
on Friday evening next The author is a very dis
tinguishod member of the English bar, Thomas N.
Iaourd, sergeant.at-law and member Of the House
OF Commons for Reading in the county of Berkshire.
In conjunction with Edward Bulwer no wrote the
Literary Remains Of the late " ilam Hazlett.n He
was born May 26, 1885, His father was brewer In the
town which represented in Parliament by the
Learned sergeant We like to see such representations
these upon the hstrionc boards; they calcua-
ted to instruct, to expand the mind and to create
desire literary pursuits. We gratifed when
zee the legitimacy of the drama commended for. We
afraid however, that these the days of the de-
geperacy of the stage Not long si.ce the national
Theatre of In gland-Ol Drury-wh all its ancient,
and soul stirring and glorious associations was con-
ytrtsd into menagerie and afterwards into circus.
How Illuminating IT. was to zee wild beasts and horses
smppg upon the very b. ards which had been the
OF The successful efforts Of the highest genius ia tho
persons Of the majestic John Kembe and the graceful
and elegant Mrs Sddons-the trustees, If we may so
speak Of the magnificent and bohndless treasures Of
Shakespeare. Every manager who endeavors to sustain
the legitimate IL called deserves the thanks
Of the public, and should be cnergetically supported
ana upheld. In the days Of Eschyius aud Sophocles,
when that great Of oratory Cicero took lessons
in .locuton from Roscius when the following language
from Terence. "Homo sun; human Mill atenum pu-
spoken on the stage was with ap
plausc because Of its beauty and the splendid moral II
conveys the theatre n school Of refinement and in
struction As enlightened and moral AZ this
and despite the audabe exertons of managers in these
times carry the object which they appear to have
In view viz the and representation OF the
legitimate drama
Iercbance in some dark hour, vcnal stage
Nay leave to book Shah speares living page;
lat On the puskips TO some Newgate gang,
And give tie comic mack drunken slang.
Then when tear shall fall for iuets
tslstsn be voted dull and Hamlet slow;
Tiep, new Bettertons and Garricks rise,
10 win the crowd from scenes the good despse,
from cold neglect, OF desecrations shame,
Msy stand the trophy VI a nobler taste
beacon light amongst the dramas waste'
NGrIoSAL THEATRr.-The play Of " Damon and Py-
thias was performed last evening in excellent style Mt
this house, Mr. J. II. Scott appearing as Damon and
c. w. Clark Whose benefit night 1t was) playing Py
thias Mr. Scott has long since established for himself
wide. spread reputation in this particular part and
his acting last night effective as ever to our
taste he is sometimes little too energetic In his decla-
nation, but his able judgment and excellent concep-
ton Of the part has deservedly made it, in his hands
iavorte one with the public. MIR. Clarke, as Pytbas,
was much apPlauded, also Miss Mestayer, as Ca
ah'he The piece was well put on the stage. A varie-
~ VI dances, banjo playing, &c, introduced be-
tween the pieces IN The course Of the evening and
the farees Of the Rival Captains and Jumbo JUMP
went of we'll the audience which was auitc numerous
seemed to be highly pleased with their evenings
amusement Tonight MIR Rice will appear in two OF
his amusing characters and Mr. Clarke will play
Captain I,Ddragon. in the drama " She Would be
SOLDIER We understand there several novelties