The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-20
TWO CENTS.


Theatrical and Musical.
Bowxnr THEArnr.-Night after night, this theatre
which stands at the head of public amusements In
our city, visited by thousands and thousands Al
performance the doors bescged long before
tho rising of the curtain, by fashionable audience,
| who enjoy their evening in which satisfies
| both their hearts and their heads The eutsrtain-
ments commenced, last evening with the tragedy Of
"Pizzare or the Death Of Rolla." which bcauti-
fully rendered by Messrs wallack, Jr and Gilbert,
| Mrs Waack, Jr. and the Misses 8. Denim and wemyss,
to whom we predict brilliant In her Theatrical
| profession. The Wizard ofthe wave' concluded the
the members of this talented company, passed oR
| amidst the most rapturous marks Of satisfaction.
| BRoADwAr TnEArRK-The house last night, being for
the benefit Of Mr. Collins, crowded excess and
worthy Of the merits Of this public fAvorite Tho per-
| formsnces commenced with the new drama Of Irish
Honor" the whole burthen Of which rests upon the
shoulders Of Major ODsly, and yet gives but little
| scope for the abilities Of Mr.. Collins he, however,
succeeded in delghtin the audience and keeping
| in continual surst Of laughter Mr. Collins was
exquisite In the two pieces which folloved-the Happy
Man ana How TO Pay the Rent Altogether this
| while Mr. Collins is adding fresh laures to his fame.
This evening the same bill presented and tho house
will be- no doubt, we'll attended every night
during the engagement Of Mr.. Collins.
| Burrows sTHEATRE-This Theatre very respccta-
| bly, attended last evening. The performance tho
excellent comedy entitled, Leap Year. The Ladiss'
Privilege" This piece received with much sdmi-
ration by tho audience who expressed themselves with
renewed applause The entertainments concluded
with the farce callod A Scene in the Life of
protected Female" also, I" Domestic Economy" To-
night the Serious Family for the hundredth time Of
its performance.
NArIoNAL THrATRr.-Ths favorite place Of nmuse-
ment filed last evening, almost to suffocation
with the friends of the celebrated American
agedian Mr.. Marshall, who appeared in two Of his
best parts lie rendered beautifully tho character Of
Petruehio in shskspeares comedy of" Katharine and
Pctruchio" and he was highly successful in tho mn
sca drama called The Bohemian Girl" Tho talent
ed company Of this establishment sustained him ad-
tertainments concluded after some charming dances
by Miss T. West with the aughable farce called The
Phantom Breakfast in which Mr. jefferson and Miss
Smith were frequently and justly applauded.
AsToR PLACE THrArRE.-A select and tolerabiy
numerous audience present at the Astor place
Theatre last evening to witness Miss Julia Deans
formance Of Lucrcta Borgia,n in the play of that
Miss Dean is endowed with remarkable gift,
in the histrionic line. Her reading pleases all who
have an appreciation Of the author; her acting is
always adapted to the part which she enacts and she
shows in everything she attempts the effects OF careful
and accurate study She called before the curtain
last night at the end the second act and received
most hattcring tribute Of applause. This evening IL
set apart for her benefit on which occasion she will
appear "a Pauline in the : Lady Of Lyons" and a.
Constance, in the Love Chase" Two characters ad
miraby adapted to her peculiar talents IL "a to be
this occasion. She deserves IL; and liberal public,
will not, we think, fail to award 1t to her.
ITALIAN OrERA NfBLo's.-Lart nght the repetition
OF Lucrezio Borgia" was Witnessed by elegant
scmblsgc OF the beauty fashion and intelligence of tho
city The vocalists efficient than tho
preceding night. and the enthusiastic manner in
which the performance was received gave ample
testimony of its merit. As a whole, tho perform
excellent, and though some Of the most
finished parts Of the opera least spplaudcd,
yet they gave great delight to numerous admirers.
Sgnora Angela Boso, though evidently not In her bsst
voice, BY her charming method and sweet voice called
forth plaudits and acclamatons, and displayed as
" "Lucreza," no ordinary powers OF vocaiinaton. Her
voice is very beautifully cultivated her tones arc
deliciously sweet, and she ascends and descends
the scale with great skill signorina Caroline VII
etu sang much better than at her first appearance.
She managed her notes skillfully and held them
more firmly. Her efforts were very pleasing. snd
very much applauded signor Marini was highly
acceptable the Duke OF Ferrara, though there
Is little opportunity for him to shine In the cha
raeter. The execution Of Signor Lorini was great
improvement his first representation OF Gennaro.
lie easy in the hrsfo, and the opening
sion than at the trial This piece Is the gem Of
the opera and the whole plot hangs upon it, sen,
ment 1t should receive its full force and be sung With
/ great pathos and expression. Ronconi used 10 DO
inmitabe in IT, With him every note aud syllabs
told admirably. Lorini Is quite equal to the role and
there Is better suited TO display his silver
voice than this His such A. to warrant
him In making himself perfect A. whole, the opera
truly brilliant and all the vocaiists meritei
encomiums On Monday night La favorta" viii bs
prcscnted The first tenor sgnor salvi IL to appear
with Sgnor @. Badisli and signors Stefanoni This
cast very powerful and the result will be thronged
auditory.
CHnisrr's sMrSsrRrIs-This celebrated band has been
giving concerts at the Brooklyn Institute with great
success The hall Il crowded every night They give
an afternoon and evening concert to-day. Next Mon
day they will appear at the Apollo Rooms, for ono
week
OLssric.-pierce's Mnstrcls going ahead--tho
theatre IL crowded every evening. Pierce IL great
ihyorite and the company seem To give general salts
faction They give an afternoon concert, at three
O'Clock
srurvrssrr I-srrrurr-Miss Kimberley, who has
been giving shak-perean readings In the South. will
read a ~ nd Jul M he
Institute. on Monday evening next. Report speaks
hvorably Of her abilities
CHIrrsr MUsrus.-We mentioned a day or two since,
that Bsrnum had been out wtted by the propretcrs
Of the Chinese Museum. who had decoyed the lady
doubts at the time about any one being able to ges
ahead Of him. and 20 II sppears for Barnum has be-
posessor Of the Chinese Museum collection LADY,
attendants and all and announces that the whole will
be exhibited TO the public on Monday The Chinese
lady holding her first levee In the morning, at "a.
M and will continue TO do 90 throughout the day aud
evening.
MrIopror.-white's serenadsrs doing good and
quiet business at % Bovery Their negro representa-
tons are very good.
Jurr &fo's Crcrs-The finest equestrian company
that has appeared In this city commence n series
Of performances at the In Eighth street,
on Monday next.
THr Drar PsnIv-we understand that several
friends have interested themselves In getting up .
concert in aid Of this family in order procure funds
" very interesting and talented child also her
brother Charles. We hope the benevolent efforts of
the committee viii be crowned with success
THr Hurcuvsos PawrLr have returned from Albany,
where they have been very successful They gives
concert this evening, At Newark. and Monday
ming they viii sing at the Tabernacle.
brooklyn City Intelligence.
Ovrsaorous AsssuLr.-Rev John Marsh, Secretary
20 the American Temperance Union. aud editor Of the
.fmoican Tempraroe Journal was knocked down In
Washington street yesterday morning and severely
injured when tsken up. he covered with blood
Some humane persons assisted him to his residence No
20 wilourhby street The perpctrator of the outrage
Immediately decamped, and has not Jet been arrested.
Polict IrrrtItcKwcs-A man named Patrick Cava-
nseh arrested charge ~ bsstsrdy, preferred
by Julia Brophy, and brought before justice King
for examination, which resulted In his being com.
mitted 70 jail In default of with the order
Of sflation entered In the case, compelling him TO
give bail In the Of $500 for the support Of the
mother and child number Of boys we're arrested q
day or tvo since by 06cer squires. on . charge Of
having stolen small quantities Of oil various times
from the premises ofMr Severn In Dean street when