The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-16

and still more brilliant Mr.. Brooke Is
remarkable actor has very fine face and person,
most meoaious and beautifully moduated voice, and
is master Of his art When Mr.. Forrest appears in
this city where his engagement will succeed to that
in Boston, it is said that the D'Orsay and Bowery
schools Of critics will be placed in opposition The
former it is believed will take measures together with
the half andha small critics Of the Sunday press to
repulse his disposition to appear upon the stage. To
this species Of hostility the part of the would be-
fashionables the Bowsry and Butcher boys wholly
opposed They will claim for Mr. Forrest a fair hear
ing, and will, no doubt be triumphant as they are
very practical and forcible in their criticism.
The literature Of the drama, possibly will be i'm
proved next season. Mr. Broughsm is building q the
stre near the corner of Broome street. 1t will
back ss far Mercer street, having entrance on
Broadway. This may be considered an opposition to
Niblo's establishment, which, whom surrounded by a
hotel will no longer be garden, but theatre. We
presume Mr.. Brougham will bring out some plays
He has only produced old ones for Mr. Niblo and
can afford to give the public something new when he
has the power In his own hands The Very Age" by
Mr. Edward s. Gould is q satircal comedy, depicting
certain characters well known in New York society,
and its production, under Mr.. Brougham's auspices,
would be interesting anything that has been pro-
duced at Niblo's during the present season. 1t may
want little pruning but pruning knives are always
to be found in every theatre. Mr.. Buchanan's new
play, we learn, Is tragedy historical subject
taken from Roman history The scene is laid in the
time of the Emperor Clsudius and the character Of
the court at that time is depicted with historical
actness There will be much interest to Mr.. Blu
ehanan in o massive character, wholly to the
public, His commanding figure his finished action,
and elevated elocution we'll adapted to the por-
trsiture Of Q noble Roman; and a triumph in new
drama Of such materials will establish, beyond .
doubt his fame artist 1t Is said that Mr.. Bu-
chsnan will be prepared to produce his tragedy
the first Of September and it will be represented,
for the FIRST time in this city or in Boston. Mr.. Bu-
chanan Is In the right path Mr. Murdoch is still i'm
firm from illness. As he has recovered, he
will visit England, where he will be very successful in
certain styles Of character. change of climate viii
give him new life and animation. English air is
highly favorable to Americans who have always lived
In a dry atmosphere.
It Is well sscertained that to have q French
company Of performers here soon, and should Mr..
John MITCHELL of the st. James theatre, London take
trip to this side of the water with Rachel at the
time Jenny Lind appears there will be much excite
ment among the population. One thing Is certain,
that every manager will have TO keep his eyes open
for the best cards to play in the first three months
There will be Miss Cushnan and Miss Davenport and
Collins Forrest, Buchanan, Brooke, and one or two
will be ready for December and January Sleepy
managers will not answer for next season. All must
be wide awake, and find out who are to be the
attractive magnets.
Niblois beautiful establishment will be selected
probably for the splendid performances Of the French
performers. 1t Is very popular house, has nne
stage and admirable appointments, and for
winter performances is equally we'll calculated. Al
the Broadway Theatre the great tragedisns may be
expected A powerful company there, will give tone
to the performances and attract largely particularly
in any thing novel. There is no talent that
make old plays, worn out, profitable. Last season
every engagement was but repetition Of the same
old stories. The Bowery and National have several
novelties under consideration. The latter has done
wonders with several capital burlesques and another
season will bring forward many new and lively pro-
duetions Burtons Theatre will, also, produce good
harvest. The seeds Of the future crop already
so~n, aud some light local comedies, Of superior
kind may be expected.