The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-01
TWO CENTS.


Theatrical and Musical.
BowEnr THr.rar.-"T The Siege Of Comorn" wss
again performed last evening at this theatre and rs-
eved with great applause Since the great struggle Of
10 when America achieved her Independence, after
long and cheqssred contest with all the power Of Great
Britain no national war Of Independence of Q similar
character has occurred to elicit sym psthy ID
this country than the Hungarian contest for liberty
The disastrous issue Of that only tended 70
rcan people This drama is pecplisrv e.lcsls,sa tc
plesse and instruct the public this page II
history gives truthful view In its rich scenery,
OF some OF the most noted places and OF the late
evsnts-t brings forward living characters and hisor
cal s,snts 10 graphic truthfulnes: and all this in .
mnation OF a numerous audience
BROADWAY THrArKE.-The modern drama still attracts
large audiences to the Broadway theatre Last night
was set apart for the performance of London Assu-
rsnce in which piece Mr. Blake appeared as Sir Hsr-
court Ceurtley, and Mr.. Wheatley as Dazzle; Mrs
Barrett appeared Lady Gay Spankor and the rest Of
bill was " The Spirit OF Gold" All the acting was
we'll received by the audience and the character Of the
Broadway was fully sustained. We by the bills
that there are number Of capital pieces underlined
TO be produced at sn early day. which cannot bat
elicit the admiration Of all who desire the Broad
way successful
BURToN's THEArRE.-The excellent drama of " Dom
bey and Som was performed here last evening before
numerous and highly fashionable audience The
fact that its weekly repetition is considered to be in
dispenssble, sufficiently evinces the extraordinary
popularity which It has acquired AMI more especially
s the interest heightened when the var characters
are impsrsonated by such actors as Burton and his
eminent troupe 1t parsed off last night with undi-
minithed success and the audience to the last
tumultuous in their applause The entertainments
concluded with that admired piece The Wag OF
faction Of the numerous assembly. To night will BE-
repeated the very popular comedy of The Serious
Family and that Of +" The Heir at Law ~
CHAsFnaU's NArIosIL THEATRE -" The virgnia
Mummy" which performed last evening at this
fsvourite theatre Is considered the masterpiece Of
Mr.. Rice. He certainly shines in 1t with glo.y res
pendenee and plays the humorous part of Ginger Blue
in such style to convulse the house with Of
uncomfortable laughter Mir Ryan also contributed
his valuable quota to excite the rsibty and augment
the hlsrity Of crowded house. Both gentiemea were
received With unboundsd applause by their
admirers We learn with great Satisfaction that Miss
Julia Turnbull, the American danseu, who appeared
a few years ago at the Park Theatre on her return
from Europe, after performing sith great applause ct
in New York and viii appear on Monday next at tbs
National, which occasion q beautiful ballet and
spectacle is in preparation in which she viii perform.
Her talent accomplishments and beautiful figure
not fail TO draw unusually crowded houses.
MIoBEIL's OLYMPIC THEArRE.-The entertainments
Of yesterday commenced with the excellent drama Of
"The Devil In Paris" which executed with great
sciot. Miss Mary Taylor and MIR. Palmer acquitted
themselves to considerable advantage aud fire.
quently applauded The drama succeeded by the
lsushabe farce Of "The Saratoga Springs" which
produced infinite amusement and mirth. Mr. MITCHELL
In his favorite character Of Timothy Tspewell dis
played in rich measure, his Superior abilities IS
comedian The amusements concluded With the fairy
extravaganza entitled " maralzsmsn and Badoura"
and the farce of Tompkins Blue which vent on
nents" Saratoga Springs Invisible Prince and
the " Revolt Of the Poorhouse.n
ITALIAN OPERA.-This evening, at the Astor Place
Opera Hou.e viii be perfor med Donzets opera se,is
Of "Lucis di Lsmmermeor y This opera, which the
is heard the II charms BY melodies the
Of the lovers Of good music cannot fail attract
numerous audience. Ii will be represented by sig
norma BeItuccs and siguori Fort asd Bensysntano,
c,ivec at the Last p.rformarc. an snthu.sstIc and
~sn msritad tribute OF Applause.
CHRnrv's OrgRs Housr 1t Is really surpri.ing that,
scription Of amusement fail in attracting args audi
ences. for any length Of time Chrstys Baad OF Min
Mechanics Hall and almost every night TO orosdsd
houses There Is something in those negro melodies
that charms the hearts of the visiter. aod .syste
them Old Virginia never tire The l.brstsd
dancers, George aud sheppard continue q dsgnt the
audiences, by their execution of the Cashucan and
the Highland Fling"
Collins the inrntabe delineator Of Irish character
and excellent vocalist, is drawing large sudi,ncss in
Cincinnati The Daily Commercial says =" CoIlius 10
certainly the best actor In his Hue the stage and
well merits the reputation Of being the follower OF the
lamented Power"
BsoeSLyN FENair Ac,pKN-Thi. evening Mr.
Boland. the lrish comedian and vocalist will give his
highly amusing entertainment OF anecdote aud spag-
Readings from Shakespeare will also be given by Mr. J.
b. Brown professor % elocution Mr.. Boland will sing
"Moliy Bavn,m My heart, With Norah my drarS
"Jesnpette and Jesnnotn and several other BEAUTIFUL
melodies, such rs Aother, he's ding away Kath-
leen, dear" &C. Mr.. Bolsad sings sweetly ani is .
good ntaive Of Irish chsrscter Having played
In the Theatre Royal, Dublin, aud also In London
are somewhat surprssd that he Is not engaged at one
of our theatres. Managers look 10 this
TAHrEsAcLg- Nrw YoRK voLuSrrrns The gtand
military festival aid OF this deserving body OF Ameri
parists will take place 20. evening at the
Tabernacle. During the evening the heroine Of Hun-
gerry. Nile Apollona Jsgello In her full military cos
tune will be introduced TO the New York volunteers
The programme Of sntsr znmept Is excellent, and
der the talented guidance Of Mess George Lodsr aud
X. Wills the audience. doubt, will receive great
pleasure and enjoyment Madame Otto. excellent
vocalist also Miss Julia Northall great fayorite,
snd Madame Bornstsin Bouth. (b-r nrs appearance In
this ccuntry) will sing several beautiful ariss MIR.
Burke. the viopist aud Dodworths cornet band viii
slso display their musical abilities.
OraNp DoNarioS CoSCERr.-This novel and attrac-
tive affair will take place at the Tabernacle Thurs
day evening next under the direction OF signor La
MsBnH. During the concert the audience will be pre-
ssntd with four hundred aud thirty fancy articles aud
works Of art, amounting In value, to 81 600. The Ia
bernscle will contain abo of 200 people that there
10 one chance In eight Of Getting Of the donations
and the admission money bsing only nfty cents
doubt be entertained but that the Tabernacls viii
be crowded IN ths; evening.
ANEpcss Mrs,un The interesting children the
Missee Abertine con ioue by their excellent ORA matte
representations TO dfs- large audiences They very
clever consiserins their tender years The Msrtinetu
Family In their gymnsstc fests aud paotomimss give
the greatest satisfaction Besides this highly amusing
the yisers have the pryisgs u vieu
Ing some Of the greatest curiosities In the world
their amusing entertainments nightly ct 50 Bovsry
The smusements consist OF minstrelry, Nc
Miss Cushmsn vas at Louisville, Kentucky, on the
18th instant
Sporting Intelligence.
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