The New York herald., 1850-05-20

Theatrical and Musseal.
'Bowrnr rnssrEr:-This evening, Shakespeare beau
tiful play Of Henry VIII" will be pres ntcd AZ this
theatre With spen did scenery dresses and decora-
tons Mrs. Hamblin win sustain the important and
interesting character of Quee Katharine Mrs Ham.
bn every way suited to play this character in the
most enestive manner The part of Cardinal Woosey
will be played by Mr. Wallack, who is an excellent
se'or snc VINO nightly receives well merited plaudts
The amussments will close with lis Last Legs" the
part OF U oCsllaghan by Mr.. Lester.
BRoAswAv THrAIRE-Miss Davenport, whose beauti-
ful and effective dramatic during the
last week, have gained for her the esteem Of the
learned will appear to night, in the character of the
Countess, in the admired play Of Love;r the part
OF Huon by Mr. wheatey, who comes from Philsdel-
pbia TO support her in her round Of characters Mr.
r. smi,h Will give limitations Of several instruments on
the violin after which there will be grand dyertisc
ment - Les Jsrdinieres,n by signora Ciocca, signor
N.r and corps de ballet All will conclude with the
iaiee OF " Your Lies in Danger
Niplos 0ARnEs.-This evening Brougham's new
comedy Of Romance and Reality" will be produced,
Win hne cast of characters Asper Manly by Chip.
pendae; Oliver Manly, Mr.. Lynne; Jack s win Mr.
iiongnam; Frank Meredith, Mr. Walcot; Lavender
hyu, Mr Leach Tom Badger, Mr. Sefton Rosabel. Miss
Msfy Taylor; Barbara Manly, Mrs Vernon, and Bios
SOM Mrs. Brougham Between the third and fourt h
acts an intern,ission of half hour when the ball
fooi' VIII DC thrown open for promenade concert.
BuRror's TBsArRr.-The excellen comedy of the
Vicar Of Wakefield" will be presented this evening
to this establishment This will be followed by a
swedish Polka. by Miss Walters and ~ Frederic The
amusemens will close with the new burletta called
Mysterious knockngs,n the leading characters hy
Messrs johnson Jordan, Miss Chapman and Miss j.
Hill
NATIONAL THEArRE.-Thc entertainrnent which are
given as this theatre nightly elicit the greatest ap-
pause. The pieces announced for to- night are se-
cond Thoughts and the Female Forty Thieves In
the fret piece Mr. Burke will sustain the part Of Ebe.
nezer Sudden, and in the next Mrs Williams will ap-
pear Diamond character which has gained for her
great Oh amatic celebrity The amusements will close
with the farce of Going to the Races Mr.. Higgins
VIII give q comic wooden shoe dance.
AsloR PLACE. - The beautiful play of London
Assurance y VIII be produced with splendid scenery
this evening. The east is very attractive-sr Hsr-
court Courtly, Mr.. II. Piacidc; Dazzle, Mr.. Neaae;
Mark NEEDLE Mr.. Bass; Max Harkaway, Mr.. Adams.
This Will be rich treat and must I'LL the house to
overOwDg. But the great feature Of the evening will
be the persoration of Lady Gay Spanker. by Miss
cushmsn. Mss Fanny Wallaok viii appear Grace
Earkaway, and Mrs. Dyott as Pert The soments
will close with the farce OF Sly Precious Betseyn
CHRIsrr's 0rrRA HousE.-The entertainments, this
evening commence with the overture TO Fra Disvo-
To- and will be followed by the opening chorus from
the opera of Ernani,n Iitl,er Gomez from the
EncbantrossN and great variety Of beautiful melo
dies. with specimen Of dancing which cannot be
beaten.
OLYMPIC Tho nmuscments, this evening will con-
sist Of songs, gees ohoruse, medleys aud refrains
illustrative of the character Of Philippians Pierce,
patrons.
MrLopros-white's sercnaders In their negro songs,
gees, and reirains. continue to attract large
blages to 50 Bowery.
CHIrtsr MusruM.-The exhibition of the fascinating
little Chinese beauty continues to attract all the ladies
OF the city Independent Of this novel feature other
very interesting curiosities can also be seen.
CHINESE BunnINes.-The Bell Ringers present q
splendid programme for the amusements Of this eve
ming Polkas, marches, qusdillcs with various songs
by eminent vocalists.
II
Wan world being history Of many ages, with moving
figures storms. sunsets. moonlight, SC. with singular
stmoI h.ric rhenomtns, are exhibited at the above
rccm every evening.
The OrrnA In BosTov.-Last evening in
the musical experience OF the people of Boston. Don
zeti's splendid opera Of "Luerezia Borsa" was per-
formed for the first time In this city. crowded,
brilliant and srpreciating audience was In attendapee,
and rarely witness spended show OF beauty and
fashion as was presen,cdlsst evening sisnora Angela
Bosio made her first appearance 80 ~ ..yora..-
notices OF this ar.st by the press of New York are
lu,y merted. 10 vocal powers OF great ability, she
uptcs htronc talents Oh the CHEST order and a. an
actress she ranks among the first have seen.
The tragic energy aud passionate emotion evnced by
her gave thrilling effect TO the opera and
mar music Of her chsraeterscem-d TO be cr,a-
tiop Of genius. Marlni and ssvi warmly greeted
and gave renewed evidence of their remarkable vocal
powers The trio in the first act between Boso Salvi
and Msiini, the NEST finished and splendid music
we remember to have heard. Three such voices were
heard togcther in this city. Their harmonious
blending, clesrness and power produced music, which
abed the audience to (.
The pleasures share
OF science, voice. instrument equally rare"
The acting of Msrini and sslvi all that could be
expected irom the highest genius. Both evpced n
pcriority rarely equaled In the highest walks Of the
drama. Bosio in the personation Of Lucrezs. ind-
Gated not rely great dramatic art but Imagination
which dsrt'd to with the celebrity and the
tainiy instinct. producing In the audience those almost
electric shocks II surprise which the fine sudacies Of
genius alone give The conclusion Of the first act
for rsubty power and dramatic effectiveness ne yer
sew sxcelled hy any actress and II called down the
greatest applause Of the evening We gratihed
find that citizens. at last seem 10 be fully aware
Of the rich entertainment afforded by thi. un-
rivaled company We earnestly hopo the fashionable
and numerous audience Of last evening. l. but the
preluac to the success which awaits this talented
troupe In Boston.-Bos,on 7taHseripi, asy Is.
HARVARD CNiyKRsIIY.-Thc establishment of
proessorship of Commercial Law and the Law
of Nations" has been recommended by the Com
miee Of the Board of Ovcrseers Of this institution
as the most qppropriatc mode of testitying nropcr