The New York herald., 1850-05-18
TheatYirn nj and Muslcal.

IneouHbr0l ana mus1cols
BowERy THEArRE.-Yesterday evening, this msgpia.
cent temple ofpure dramatic amusement exhibited an
array Of beauty, fashion and intelligence, which is-
seldom witnessed in the most popular theatres i'm.
the Union. The paramount feature Of last nights at
traction and the concentration Of entertainment was
Of course, Mrs Hambln who sustained her peoularlv
beautiful character of Margaret Elmore in the celebra
ed play yof Love's Sacrifice Her last ir-
this character, created such enthusiasm amongst
her admirers that they prevailed upon the manager
TO consent to repetition OF the same play. Ii her
then glorious, her triumph last night wax
complete, and must confess that have arcelv
any actor greeted with such deaenng shouts OF
applause might have been heard at the Bowery yes-
terdey evening The entertainments concluded witta
the musical drama of the :" Bottle Imp which was
witnessed with pleasure and satisfaction Tonight.
Mrs. Hamblin MS Ion.
BRoApwAY THEArRE.-"yirginia,n tragedy adapted
from French production, performed Last night
As dramatic work 1t is far inferior to the tragedy
"yrginius," by Knowles or the old English play OF
"Appius and Virginia. whence Knowles seized many
Of his best points. This adaptation Of the French.
play, has much merit. 1t is simple and classical; but
being modelled the French style Of tragedy, cold
and formal. particularly in the hands Of phlsgmato
actors II divided into Eve scenes or acts and tho
action of the play in many scenes Is described and
not represented-a fault with which Otway and Rowe
have been justly charged The language, however has
many beauties. and there frequent contentious
plications which calculated to fnd favor with
audience. This was sufficiently evinced by the au-
dience last night; for Miss Davenport, Ars Held and
Mr. pyot much applauded in the several scenes,
and the play was on the whole received In 20 fsvora-
bic manner that !, viii we suppose, be often re-
and at the next representation will be still more
ceptabe. We take pleasure iu noticing Miss Daven-
port, Mrs. HELD. and Messrs Dyott, Thompson and
Harris as contributing largely to the success Of the
play Miss Davenport impaired great life and earnest
great satisfaction to the auditors Another ovation
was won by MIR. Dyo,t, who loudly called for, ana
appeared TO receive the compliment lie played with
energy and was much applauded Tonight the play
being more thoroughly studied, and the necessary
support given to the principal characters very hne
performance may expected The play we'll worthy
OF public favor for its many beauties despite OF itS
stiH French style
NIBIo's GARprs.-The play Of Temptation" by Mr..
Brougham, has much merit There many excel
lent sentiments in it, The moral is good and the inc
terest is well sustained Such plays must always
mand the sympathy Of the public, particularly when
well cast with competent performers Besides such
novelties to the public very agreeable, and 1t is
principal feature of this establishment that plays
repeatedly brought forward The public demand IL
for new productions suited to the times and the spirit
f the people, and theatre must be successful that
has always ready well written drama to commsne
ing entertainment popular burlotsa, dancing, and
the musical play Of " Home" are offered. The cast
embraces the whole strength Of the company-Nrs.
Broueh eham. Mrs Mary Taylor and Messrs. Bronghan,
NickInson Leach and other favorite performers Mr..
Brougham's comedy of Romance and Reality Will be-
performed on Monday
BuRToss THEArRE.-A very large audience attended,
last ming this favote theatre to witness the select
pieces which were presented So much has already
been said about the Serious Family" that it would
be tedious to speak again Of the perfection Of Messr
Burton, Clarke, Mrs. Russell, and Miss Chapman In
their respective parts We need only say that the ap
plause enthusiastic as on Its hYst production.
After beautiful dance by Miss Walters the farce
of Mysterious KnockinGs" was presented, which drew
forth much applause and laughter. To- night, three
excellent pieces promised by the billthe comedy
Of the Queens IIutband and the successful fa-ces
Of Mysterious Knocking" and Seeing the Ele-
phant.n
NATiexAL THrArRE.-Yesterday evening being the
benefit Of Mr.. Jefferson OF the favorts actors st
the National, this much frequented place Of public
amusement, was filed with . and highly
fashionable audience. The entertainments selected
for the occasion consisted Of the drama OF Jenny
Twitcher In America" the drama Of Z" The Revolu-
tion," and the Spoiled Child.n The various amusc-
ments passed OF with unwonted success, and were Wit
messed with every demonstration Of universal plea
sustained their respective roles with good deal Of ab
ity and originality and drew forth loud frequent
accamations Miss jefferson. who made her first ap-
psarance in the character Of Little Pickle deliveries
her roe with eonsderabs ability, and was greatly
aud Wives" and Ny Neighbor's wife,
AsroR Place TnEArRE--sinee the ensagcmcn, OF
Miss Charlotte Cushman. this magnificent place
of amusements is crowded BY the most fAshionab,s
upper town society. She appeared, last evening AZ
Romeo, in the shaksperian tragedy Of Romeo and
juliet" and was as great as ever. No comments
VI" ~" y" ho' reput6tion; but must
that her acting added last night new laurel to b,e
already well merted and heavy crown OF triunpbs
she was remarkably wet sustained and Mcasrs NeaGe
Couldock Bass, and Miss Fanny Wallack, who by thsr
way Ia the best Juliet we have seen In Amerr,
rendered their parts in . manner which stronglr
apprehed by the inceseant applause Of the awd.
Tonight this celebrated actress will appear A. Nee
Merriles in the beautiful play Of Guy Hanne,nr.n
IT is one Of her best characters in which shs has not
second on the stage. The entertainments will con-
eiude with the hvorite comsdietta Of Faint Heart
Never Won Fair Lady" The house viii be srowded
no doubt.
Csrisrys OrrrA Horsr-The entertainments ram.
mcnce with medley overture, which will be folloves
by several beautiful meodiee other musical cr,ns
among them are "Iiither we Come" from the I'm
vorite airs The other amuseme nts are exe.uent-in
strumenfnl performance and excellent dancing Ar
afternoon concert, at O'Clock
OiNMrIc-Piercc's Minstreis announce for thi, cye-
hing avery attractive performance The musementS
consist Of negro melodies and they are divided I'm
parts The Black shakers. ateh Drill and VARIETY az
dancing, by Master Lewis An afternoon concert.
to-day.
hrLoDros-White and his popular band of serena
ders, are holding forth at SO Bowery.
AErnIcAs MusEuM.-Ths desire to Gee the chi,.s.
B.suty sm great as ever-she Is hs hly delghted
this iss great country
Bril RrserEs.-The performances os this bani at
the Cbinese Assembly Rooms. are greatly afmirri-
their polkas quadres and her pieces are rcndsrss
wiz great sweetness and science
brhrosis Roons.-Tbe novel exhibition given every
evening al these rooms Is becomDg generally liked
the scriptural illustrations are exec slsnt
CofLiSs, the great Irish comedian Ia r,.vi,e xi,t
great success In Bsltimore. We understand he has
paid large sums for pieces which he intend
september, TO produce a; the Broadway Theatre
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