The New York herald., 1850-04-30

The conduct Of the person who had charge OF this
nssn n nsny eiup.oe as many lives might hsvs
short cut that would make IL very profitable to
the contractor.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowERS THEATRE-A rich and splendid bin pre-
sened last evening at this great and highly popular
theatre, and an immense audience was gathered to-
gether on the occasion Never perhaps was tst greet
play Of shakspesre's "King Henry FOURTH produced
under better auspices performed by more talented
company. Mr.. Arnold M KING Henry Lester, ~
Prince Of Wales and Wailack. Jr. iIotspur Sir
John Falstan Mr. Gilbert presents such q combine
tion of talent. in piece Is rarely IL to bs
met with 0fMr Lesters Prince Hat II is needless
that 1t the very Hal which Shakespeare drew.
Mr. Giberts Falstaf was masterpiece; and Mr. J.
Wallack, as the gallant Hotspur. admirable The
other characters did credit in their aid to these great
This evening King Henry will be played again,
when opportunity of seeing iiberts admirable per-
onifcation Of Falstaf will be afforded
BRoApwAv THEArxr.-Bulwers beautiful play Of
the Lady Of Lyons" was enacted at the Brosdwsy
theatre last evening. The occasion the benefit OF
Mr.. Dyott. The part Of Pauline enacted by Mrs.
McGill, who made her first appearance. Mr. Dyott
played Claude Melnotte with very good effect The
afterpiece was the farce Of Turn Out" Mrs. Mc0iu
We understand is to play an engagement at tn. Broad
ing with highly delighted audience
BrRros's THrATRE.-Thc very interesting drama OF
the Wreck Ashore which has been we'll received,
and admirably performed at this attractive resort
for several nights past, was yesterday evening" pre-
ceded by a new aud highly amusing piece, entitled
My Precious Betsey' which went OF with great
fciat Aided by u company such as Mr. Burton has
around him new plays can be brought cut with the
greatest facility and performed with Judgment ability,
and success The house Was as usual, hled to over
flowing.
NATIONAL THEArRE Chatham street. This pleasing
and popular theatre Is again In the full tide of tn
umphant success. We crowded
house than last night The enterprsing aud skiiful
hle md the
bors and talent in catering or the public are crowned
with the his hest success. Last evening Mr. Barney
Williams and MIR. Jefferson played together In ths
piece entitled " In and Ont Of Place" Two such CO.
mediaps would make any piece succeed Jefferson, as
usual the risible muscles OF the audience
at will; and Mr.. Williams was squay successful in
his enactment Of the Irishman ireland II Ia" aud
PLAYED In fact comic talent reigns now predominant
ut the National; and this evening rich feast Of hu
NOR drolery and fun is to be seen there a. the bin
will show. Mrs. Mcs,ayer nov Mrs. Williams, ia
turned again to delight her numerous admirers aud
plays again tonight
AsroK PLAcr TurArRr-The new piece, entitled
The Dukes Wager" was performed last evening. at
this beautiful place of amusenents This comedy Is
the translation OF Alexander Dumass play acted ten
years ago In Paris under the title Of MAIDEN do
Belle Itle," which met with the greatest success The
translation. by Mrs. Frances Kemble. well re-
Dean nd Duret. and Messrs Neads and Addsms who
called before the curtain ~ the end OF the
formance The scenery Is magnificent, aud the whole
piece produced with that due regard dramatic ef-
feet that plainly shows the superior skill aud lent
management Of Mr.. Bass. The house we'll and
fashionably attended, but We could have wished to
have moro numerous audience To reward this
entcrprisng veteran Of the stage. We leave to the
sound experience of the manager TO judge " u T. not
necessary to cut some Of the piece that have
appeared to us rather long The entertainments Goa
ciuded with the comedy Of ~NIval Kngas~m~uss,"
white n was capitsy performed by Mr. Bass and the
talented artists Of the company Tonight will he per-
formed The Dukes Wager aud new farce, called
My Precious Betseyn
e,r.srtA~ Y Cook At RRoovLvx-A grand concert
win be given this evening. at the Brookiya F.sass
Academy, 10y Sebastian T. Cook. the musical prodigy.
is performances are rsmarkabie and a. he Is TO
be assisted by Mise Julia Norths aud M.ssrs Msy-
Becht and Leopold Meyer grcat treat may b,
ticipated.
CnsrsrYs Oryra HousE-The performances of this
band last evening. elected usual the most hearty
cheers. They seemed TO exercise AL their powers to
please. nd were rewarded with rcit. rated cheers A
fine programme for this evening.
O1YMrn.-Picrce's Ministries present varied bill of
songs. chorusss and dancing. Afternoon Performin-
ccs to morrow
MsIonroS-wLte's sorenadcrs are amusing the
Bowery folks with their negro melodies, every eve
eniDg
CnIsssr RooNs.-Tbc Chinctc lady, being erhs-
bted these rooms. attracting all tn. tashionabs
people Of this city. She IL great curiosity.
CtRcvs- Asros PlAcr. r.-Thc French cqucstrisns
becoming such fayorites that the amphithcstre IL
crowded every night They are evidently the best
lists that have ever appeafein this city. An after
noon ~ rfof nance TO morrow. nj o'clock.
mir Cfurr,rpALr.-we are glad to perceive that this
he'd COMEDIAN has arrived. looking welt And
ready TO iusiDcss on bls old ground in
Junction with Mr. Brougham. We perceive the q ar
persd n very powerful company i already engaged.
IIurcurSsor P.,uLr-This company OF vocal per-
former will give their iast concert Tomorrow evening
At the Tabernacle. The programme contains hns
selection OF their songs
NJ MeKrAs Brcnas.-, the traecdian, is playing al
Cincinnati.