The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-25
Theatrical and Musical.


evening during the engagement Of the Wallacks, and
the very aimra performances Of these artists
tnue TO be as much appreciated ever. They GER
tainly hav, created great sensation among all levers
IL the sterling drama, and the applause nightly be-
,towcd ON their efforts has been well meritcd Another
thing too that they have been admirably supported
by the company. and thus those great Inequalities in
performance, which are often apparent when stars
81 Roa the noble Peruvian is always well appreciated
in New York and in 1t he plays with all that dignity
and elevation Of character which the part requires
His defamation excellent and in the sentinel scene,
where prevails the guard to allow him to pass into
Alonyo's cell his acting was most admirable Mrs.
Wallnck as the unhappy Elvira, played finely; her
scenes with Pizarro r CELEBRITY In the first act
tculary, we're very much applauded MISS Wemyss as
bert as PIarro showed much TALENT indeed in every
part he has played with the Wallacks, he has proved
most valuable aid to them The dancing OF Signora
1ioeca and signor Neri, and the drama Of the
| aNia.dction,'' concluded the entertainments To-
neght Orchard Ill will be repeated. 1t played
ON Monday evening with great success, and no doubt
another crowded house VIII witness 1t tonight The
49, Ma. wemyss Mr. Gilbert, &c : dancing and the
| "Nialedictionm will I'LL up the bill
| Bso,pw., TurArRE-Nr Forrest played the part of
| yirsiniusn 10 tolerably full house, last evening
his second app during his present engagement
IA. merits Of this eminent actor have been thorough
IN eanyassed 81 late, and ourselves have often
analysed his acting, that elaborate criticism would
IA. M pr,sent superduous "Virginiusp is certainly
enc 81 H. best parts and thought his audience last
s,snin~ Tor th.y applaudcd him TO the echo Tame
dialogue docs not sut MIR Forrest and In plays where
n alounds he fails To be successful, he requires
tay la which the niccties Of the art not largely
isned aud which affords materials for that vehement
ftciiie. B,pafsioned defamation, OF which he is an
uniouhtcd master. Mr. Forrest has certainly the
az Of nyeptng that school Of acting in which he and
Ms many imtators in this country, practise The
modern drama affords him many parts, in which he ex-
cel- M, Spartacus,n his Jack Cade," his " Da-
mon" and his Nirgnius, especially the first three
are in our conception, at present unsurpassed ana
in thofe he often electres his audience, by the
grand yehemcnee Of his passion The very qualities
however that give him excellence in those parts may
probably unit him for shaksperan character; for in
few Shsksperan characters does he succeed In "Vir-
giniusn last evening. he was quite happy-Mr Dyott's
cilius aud the Appus Of Mr.. Fredericks called forth
much applause lcins is tame part but Mr pyo,,
pears this evening In u fa'oritc character
N.rtosAL TmArRE-The " Lost Diamond
PLAYED again last evening before crowded house The
story is indeed most interesting and the admra
bic acting Of Mrs Woodward and Mr. Held III it is
appauded nightly, whilst Dawes aud Mrs sherwood in
their comic PARTS very amusing Mr. Tilton, too
a. the bankers clerk, plays his part well The Mssc
fever still continues its height at the National and
his temperance in that racy piece the Mysteries
aud Nsercs of New York; has been hailed with great
subtraction 1t played last evening with all its
original effect Tonight Miss Mestayer, who is such
favoite member of this company, puts up her name
for benefit and presents most varied and attractive
bill containing less than -four popular pieces, viz:
the Pride OF the Market" in which Miss NJ. Mar
ION and Canfrau as the Chevaer appear to such ad-
vantage; the drama Of the Child of the Regiment"
with Miss NJ. rs Madelaine, the charming Vivandere;
the popular Glance at New York; with Chan
frau Nose, and Miss NJ Lize-in this piece Blythe
by she will sing that popular medley song from Tom
and Jenny which has been so much applauded; and
TO conclude, the farce of III be Your Secondn-alto
uether a splendid bill. The house doubt will be
full.
Burrows TnEArRE-The lovers Of rich amuscmcnts
are certainly much indebted to Mr. Burton for the ia
lent and unring perseverance he exhibits in the pro-
duction Of pieces justly entitled to their appreciation
L MI a
Modern Philosophy Put in Practice received last
evening former occasions, by full and fashion
able audience This piece Is well east and the parts
| designated for the members composing the talented
company pcrformedin style not to be excelcd
~ To- Doe cquHed by any other establishment In the
| city The next piece Perfection which gave
| great satisfaction, IL perfection pos
sitlc. The evenings entertainments concluded with
the lsuphablc piece called Tom aud Jerry in America
James Hall 1rollope Dickens Greene, taken by MIR.
| EuTtun Of the most cOmcai characters that
the reader possibly imagine, and must be- to
be appreciated To night very excellent bill is 81
fcr,d consisting Of the " Irish Engagement " The
Toodlcs," and Socialism go early If you wish
good seat.
Trn,sco's Coscrrr ~ BosroS--We have not, during
the whole season passed evening pleasantly at
any public entertainment rs that of last evening at
the fremont Tcmrlethe occasion 81 Sgnorina Tedes
co.'s concert So Nchrmcnty did the large audience
insist encoring every piece ,he sung that the fair
artist felt compelled Ia compliance u any went into
the house with hands In whose veins the blood did not
circulate. inclined 10 think that free circulation
was produced the entertainment ended The last
| piece. La Colasss lin sranish) sung 10y signorina
Tcdcsco. In costume. produced an uncomfortable mer
/ rimcnt throughout the entir. house In which grey
heads. especially attracting our notice
| sticou. Sgnora flco-y ctt aud signor yiett gained
great credit iy their eff and often appauded
| and called cut with great enthusiasm. There are
several Of the pieces sung that strongly invite our
favorable notice but lack Of time forbids IL In pre-
| sent edition.-Bosion Times, .4prI2.
| Tnr DIsrINs-Thcsc distinguished performers APP
reared last evening at the chinese Rooms, in one
| 81 their grand concerts Of vocal and instrumental
music. The bill consisted Of fourteen Of their best
| pieces, which were discoursed In manner which
brought down the unrescrvcd applause OF the large
| audience Witch in attendance the
| sion There t. something novel In these concerts
combining Hs they do r,ma able talents both vocal
and aud these for the part part
fined to the performances II one family. The effect of
music discoursed from the horn by the Distins Is
| like new element Ia music. II Is not n mere dis
ioiBtcd iragmcntary thing. requiring other and
mcrous accomPanments 10 make u ineligible but 1t
il whole. something 10 admire for itself. and bearing
character independent Of all aids No one who at
tends the Dsiin concerts goes away dissatisfied but on
the contrary leaves with higher regard tor instru-
mental music. Tonight they give another concert at
the Chinese Buildings. aud tomorrow evening will play
at the Female Academy, Brooklyn. We congratulate
our nephbors over the river, on the prospect which
they have II enjoying evening In rational and de-
ghtful entertainment at Ia. concert OF the Disins
NJ. DESHr IsnitiMrR.--This talented young violin.
ift who successful in New York. when h. first
from Paris has returned 60 this city. after having
made triuBpha journey through the nited States.
he concerts which he gave In the Southern
States. at tharcston, Savannah New Orleans, and
other places. have Lecn attended by audi
cnoes; aud the musical genius displayed BY lks
hcmor has been universally appreciated ny all the d.
ktfdni OF the mon We understand he will give n
concert in New York neat week No doubt IL will be
well attended
CnnisrY's Mammals well neritel
which has attended this unequaled band la this city
continues TO mark their progress wherever they display
their powers We loaned them 60 the good people Of
Albany and Troy for few nights, aud their opening
ut Bile, cker Hall Monday they met with reception
equivalent 20 their merits The three last nights n
their leave Of absence will Dc fr the cdfca,on of the
Trojans aud on Monday next they In honor bound
TO return, wSp Mechanics Hall will again rcsound
mcnts.
Nrw OHIy..s SGnEsapfbs.-To-nigh t Mr. n Rsiner,
well and popularity known 90 all the patrons o the
New ORLEANS Screnaders' concerts, will take a be-
ncht, and he preseuts most admirable hn the
occas sion All their most admired songs will b. sung
and several extra touches viii BE- given 81 their ID
mirable burlesques uf the Musical Panorama aud
Italian seenasw We hase doubt tr nainsr will
have a VERY full houte this OCCASION, ~ be u much
admired by all the patrons u tho company
A. LIN I..a.