The New York herald., 1850-02-22
TWO CENTS.


Theatrical and Musical.
bo~Esr THEArRK-" Kit Carson, the Hero Of the
rreie' OK the Robbers OF California" s entirely
new and original drama, from the pen Of g. D. John
ston ESQ., and last evening only its second appear
snce % that 1t has not yet got rid of its first bAshful
ness ana wiz every night improve more and like
terest h created this thrilling piece aud the variety
Of character Incident which It presents calls forth
full oIthe wild incident Of prairie life such O. ct
al times produce great impression upon the sgius-
tion In this respect the able and talented managers
OF this great and popular theatre have shown their
judgment and good taste in providing piece so
full of excitement and attraction for the American
pubic The piece has succeeded completely, as the
crowded state Of the house last evening plainly proved
Can DO otbersise with such excellent actors and
such noble horses
BRoADwAY THEATRE Last night prior to the repre-
sentstion Of the Serious Family the audience were
treated to the excellent comedy, "old Heads and
Young Hearts" This play was originally performed
at the Hsymsrket Theatre London, and is Of the
best constructed comedies of the modern stage, 1t
abounds In sententious wit refined repsrtse, pathetic
and has plot we'll sustained and smusn gly
20 the end The moet prominent character IN the play
is Jesse Rural, personatsd by Mr.. W. Blake, who
life likeness to nature quite delightful The pathos Ia
the last act worked out by Mr. Blake with dds
lity to truth that produced powerful sensation
throughout the house The entire personation was,
In an artistic sense, highly finished snd complete
Miss A. Fisher enacted the part Of Lady Alice
with much brillianoy, and the scene between her
and MIR Whestey: In the second act was executed
with great skil Indeed, all the characters we'll
sustained We should not, however fail to mention
ludicrous blunder, commenced by the Countess, and
carried by several other chascters The lady dis.
coursed about the poodle (Bijoul 5jon; and this
cutors. The the result, probably Of mis-
print in the copy; but as it shows the necessity of
careful supervision Of printed plays before they are
presented to the public II is we'll to bamet re night
there s very attractive bill partcuia as it includes
Gart div NH
thing rich from the new comedy, Extrsmes.n Plays
by our own authors well cast, and properly produced
must be more satisfactory than those, ths Of
which are wholly descriptive OF English society The
Broadway is we'll adapted to the encouragement Of
own dramatiets.
Burrows THrArRE-If the proprietor Of this estab-
Bbment could rent the adjacent Park tor . pit, and
part Of Centre street and Broadway either side for
boxes, we believe that the additional accommodation
which these extensive alterations would afford, would
not be too much for those who desire to patronizs Bur-
ton and that every niche would have ITS occupant.
Last evening "Dombey aud Som was revived, aad to
our view. each character reviviied in its truest
and nost original form, aud the whole piece played
with spirit aud effect. The "Mazurksn dsnse by
Miss Walters and MIR Frederic. well sxecuted,
and the oyertures to Don Giovanni aud ia Bays-
oere" were performed ~ the orchestra in most mas
tery and exquisite style Every night these popular
ana clever o,nstes draw around them Immense mum
beers Of admirers and We viii venture TO that no
audience In this city leaves houe OF dramatic enter
taiHmsnt better pleased than 10 the frequen.ers OF
Burtcn's elegant and central theatre.
CBAsFRAU's NATIONAL rsEArRE-Thereis no cesar
tion Of the excitement and crowdng which has been
witnessed at this theatre tor some days past. Night
after night the theatre and all it's corridors fa to
overfowing day after day the box Office is beseigei by
applications TO seas-s coed and wise precau.
tion. OF that rich and exciting local drama, rhs
My steTiss and Miserss,n need not repeat What
have already raid 10 continues the vOrt. OF the the
stre goirg public and It's characters perfernsi 80
veil by the several actors that rather Increases than
siminshes in ATTRACTION. OF these, at their head
stands MIR Chsntrxu ss Nose then Burke as Captain
Tesin, Tsyiar Air. Precise w rs.,or "a snsp.;
and last and least Master MurTy. dras down ths re.
peated applause Of the audience aud among the ladies'
Miss M. Charles Tor her b-auty aud fne rxare Mrs
Madson for her fns and feeling acting sna Miss Lock-
yer for her Deatners elegance, and simplicity atou
sry draw attention Two charming plays prscsds the
fractions Of this attractive theatre.
MucHrIL's OLYMrIc.-In sddition to the usually at
tractive bill hsdlast night old favorite Mitchell
bimrelf in specular character Of Jacob Esr~ig the
bothered Boots at the swan in the laughAbs farce
Of that name. The "seriouS Family" Was performed
for the sixth time. wscot, as capt. Murphy Msyuus
was natural and lively; Palmer. a, Mr. Charles Tor.
Iens, was very good. and Nickinson as Aminsdsb
Sleek, Was truly primitive Miss NJ. Taylor, a. the
widow Dslmsin Was quite captivating. fhs succsss-
ful extravaganza OF the "hsgic Hsrnn was repeated,
and elected from an overfo.ipg audience shouts of
Laughter and we'll meritsd applause MIR. Mitchsil,
mspt- producing with judsms OF snd asting sish .b-
ty ssuccesson Of the most interesting dramatic oovs
cannot f~ 10 attract night Afte night crowds OF
admirerr.
CBnsrr's orsRs Houss The prograums of entsr-
tain msnts for this evening contains the overture from
" Ira Diavalon the " Old Virginia state Come
With me, my Dinah. Dear Don't be foolish, Ioc,n
with great variety Of other excellent melodies.
dd.d 20 this attraction will b. the celebrated Yoy age
Musicsl,n and the most iDmitable dancing
AmrRIcA, nusrus.-Jim Grow itice will appear
Ginger Blue, In the Virgins Mummy" rhs Hsri.
betu Family Will appear ~ the Rsman GiAdiatrrs,
Loui. Elssrr In tbiUese diyertisement; Miss West
10 q dance, aud Mr. MeIrih~id IN q comic song rns
emenis will conclude With the Magic Trumpet"
TsrrhEsoLr.-Mr Edward R-msnyi the cslebrstsd
Huussrs will give concert at the rAaerpsci.,
Monday nert sssistsd By signorins Borshese
sicSoRISs TsUFfI This dating oished prima donna
takes bsr benefit at the Astor Place Opera Hoas-
Tve,day evening pes, when Donnsttis opera of 'Lp-
crszia Borsis," ana tbs third act of d.rosdAntss
opera OF "0uiramento'i will be produced.