The New York herald., 1850-02-06

BewERY THEArRE.-The two mammoth dramas nov
performing nightly ct this beautiful theatre draw
mensely, was to be expected. The "Siege Of CO.
morn" though beautiful piece was not alone able
to draw well; there too much friction in its
wheels or some other mpsdimsnt, to adequate trso-
ton; but now, by being sttschsd to the "Wandsring
Jew 1t helps to make even the Jew himself at
tractive, and Its real beauties set OF
advantage In other words, like crusty old bachelor
it did not do well alone, but now being married TO
another, with adequate and charms two do ex-
v: and keep up .. excellent house
nothing like marriage; 1t draws WE'LL and musical be-
sides.
BROADWAY THrArRx.-Yestsrdsy evening, was per.
formed at this hcase the excellent and affecting drama
OF the Last Man, the Miser Of Ethan Green % in
which Mr.. Blake sustained, with his wontsd ability,
the peculiar ecosntrciss of the principal character Of
that piece. It is full Of thrilling incidents and Mr.
Blake touched the hearts Of all his auditors by the
faithful and truthful delinsstion Of the veteran and
last member of the club At the conclusion OF the
drama the mspagsr came forward and ANNOUNCED to
the audience that Mrs. Barrett who to per.
sSs s
consequently compelled to trespsss the indulgence
Of the house BY substituting the after pieces Of P p
waspsldom that at this theatre they were obliged to
ask suoh favor, and the fact Of Mrs Barretss Ill
tioners was only made known to the managemsnt
within the last twenty minutes he Mr. Blake trusted
that the audience would bear with him under the CIR
burrows THEArnE.-The comedy OF the Serious
Family" which has now achieved q lasting success,
drew last night another large and audience
Burton Is usual, distinguished himself, and all the
subordinate parts performed with that perfection
which long and uninterr upted practice necessarily
Induces The audience received 1t With undiminshsd
enthusiasm, aud the fall of the curtain the house
was in . compete storm of applause. The entertain
ments concluded with the popular piece Of TX ""
which performed with that conceded talent which
BurtOH's
appreciation Of the whole assembly This evening will
in conjunction With that q the sPoor % Gsntsms1;n
amusements which cannot fail TO attract another
crowded house.
CHArFRAu's NATIONAL THEArsr The ballet now
regss supreme at the National 1t has taken its flight
fem up town. has deserted the saloons OF the Astor
Opera House, 1t has left the fairy gardens of Nbo snd
has taken up its quarters at the delicious ttls theatre
called Chanfrau's Nationai and the 1t meets
with the crowd II nightly draws the rapture IL excte
the thunders of appause brings down all prove that
are the neons Of t.,ts ar rre,rc, on,y can IN
precists the talents of Julia Turnbu they only
deserving such voluptuou rich fascinating piece Of
beauty and temptation the spectacle of the "Naiad
Queen with her nymphs swimming in the water.
This evening, this rich spectacle may be seen again
MIrcHrLL's cL,Mrrc Enthusiastically evening
this favorite place Of amusement was unusually
well attended by numerous and fashionable audience
The comic drama entitled "The Qusensbury Fets or,
which acted In the most perfect manner possible
Nr waoot asd Mics NJ. Taylor acted with considers
Bile ability, and we're frequently applauded IL was
and the farce Of the "Two Msebsuiesm rh,en passed
of with great success giving induts pleasure aud de-
light Mr.. Bland gave, in the dsineatloa of his t~o
mcpts concluded With the excellent farce OF the
Grown Prince" To night the Devil Ia Parisn "Hypo
chondrtsc, Savage and the Msiten," and Two Me-
chaDics."
Tar oprNA- Dor GiovssN The intense cold Of
last xht did not deter the lovers Of the opsra aud of
the supszb music Of Mozart from filing the hsase In
every part. The parquette and amphthsatrs were
completely occupied .. the commencement Of the per-
formsnos, while only few Of the subscribers seats
without occupants The brliancy of the auditory
was less striking than many occssions, in con
sequence Of the necessity Of gSraening beyond the
conventional rules Of full Dress but there seldom
yvao ity than were bshsId last night This was owing
In part to the repetition Of the fayorits opera Don
Gioyann and In part TO the inc rea'ed interest nov
TO the lyric drama Mozsrts opera OF those pro-
ductions that Is well suited to the genius OF New York
society particularly as Is psrformed In accordance
with the common traditions OF the lyric stage. A
trsnscendsntal German mind perceiye In 10 hinges
that hang upon lofty ssgorcs moral but a. IL Is
performed here and indeed In every othsr part Of
world ths asgory little needed la the desire 20 enjoy
ass 20 81, ,s1 ana psounsr pursuits o. ,ss hero
style ss has been presented here IL always observed
There Is no attempt at restraint either ia the Doa
and much Is made OF them for the snussmeni of the
public Any higher design Ia out Of the question; and
Of the opera ike that Of the aermaa school generally
IL deficient In melodies suited Go the popular rbe
mattel. nsussa , sa, sc9ssa s ana inI
here and there that the vocssts shine, except as
trus 20 time fine musical organization, such as the
Itaaps naturally possess is not enough to carry
through the concerted pieces. A knoslsdxs Of mu,s
is requisitssnd this may account for ths frequent
humorpg Of the fingers which VI Maretzsk obliged
Co indulge In to carry the music smoothly. The
yoosists, however merit ne little praise for their
cold weather somstimes chilled note sanF with ds-
gree cf energy ghtDee aud freedom that gave US an
sdditionai sonhdence In the estimate We have forced
of her abilities We have heard singer Of m IRE vide
y extended reputation. with far less pleasure The
other ladies sang with taste and feeling aod sgnorins
have fault to ind with the other performers sgpor
feru fang mio tesoro,n with sseetness that RI
certain and true throughout thss that eni.
nent vocalist used 60 be- The sarnsstns.s Of Bsnsven-
hno bis sctng and his vocsliEstion merit more than
passing notice He is unque.tionsby the best sctor
In the troupe, and has yet 10 receive the ga.op Of ap
probstios to which he 10 entitled Tue opinion Of soy
judicious critic must favor him artist Of ne ord
nary stsmpsnd We shsll take another opportunity 70
witness Don Giovanni TO arrive at philosophical
estims,e Of bis powers and those Of hs colleagues
CHsisrTs OPEsA HousK.-The perfcrmsncss this
evening commeaoe with the overture from Fra Disvo
To- which win be followed By besutifai selection of
in which the en,Ir. coupsny viii play on their tin
horns, producing the most anssiog music Next VII
De M.x ZoSers es,atns ffon "Ls s1nnsnsul ' Ini'
artist poeeesses the extrsordnarv fsetto voice
We have ever heard George and sheppard t~o of the
most expert aud accomplished dancers 10 the Uoion
give the Cschues Ethiopian Fling Polka butesIus
and comic Double Dance; snd the an senens I'll
close with msiodies Of every description.
BsSrru or Ma sr. LuHs The following letter, In
reply 10 nvtation attend the performance Of the
Siege Of tomornn which si be acted 81 tn. Bovery
Theatre this evening has been received rom Lsissus
Ijhsgi. sud his Hungaria associates -
10 Mr.. Joha ST. Lske. AHfhor Of Drama on hs Late
struggle for Ifbsrfg IN HHaearg. -.
sh-The undersigued. and hia sssociats' sessrt With
pleasure knd Invitation The b0sery fne.re
in this city Wednes1ay eyenia FEB sth shaa pee
pose 70 represent the drama above named. .
he takes ttis 70 us
.ney Of ceusultinx Major Dsnbursy No nudon s,set
on the subject OF and sons other petares,
which mght he modified in the SID drsmato rprssntson.
provded that such aeraen be not tesf mprctcabe ~
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