The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-12
The atrit nj and Musical

BpwHRv THKAIRE.-1his theatre was again crowd
delighted audience to witness the striking piece OF
" The Merchants Steed of Syracuse or tho Friend
chip Of Damon and Pythias." This rich spectacle,
performed every evening with such wonderful and
trsordinary magnfence has met the most aatterng
appreciation of the New York public, who, long
before the rising of the curtain besege every of
this fsvorite establishment. Mr.. IIambln. tho Nspo-
leon Of directors. and Mr. Stevens, who is second
in the Of the stage business have
accomplished wonders IN getting up that piece and
are pie Hes d to that their exertons are crowned
with such great success Mr. Scott the favorte actor
In the part Of Damon, Mr.. Adams, as his friend
Pythas and the excellent actress Miss Wemyss In
the character of Calsnthe are nightly received with
unLounded applause; and IL Is but justice, for they
truly perfect in their respective r0es Previous to
this splendid play. the comedy enttlc the {" Lit
tie Devil" was performed amidst roars of laughter
from the audience. Tonight the same bill will be Of.
cred TO the frequenters Of this favorite theatre.
BRoArwAr TpTArnr-Collins appeared again, last
bas ado" and as Morgan Rather In How to Pay tho
Rent The house again full and fashionable and
throughout every he greeted with reiterated
cheers. His preservation Of Sir Patrick was charac-
torizcd by good actinga bold dashing. department,
and peculiarly happy Hibernian expression. This
aitt Is always perfect in the parts he susains and
may be said to be the best Representative OF Irish
characters, at present the stage. His Bold SOL
der Boy" was given in excellent style The next
piece the farce Of How to Pay the Rent" in
which Morgan Rather represented to tho very life
In this he sang Drink Deep What night 80 long"
and the gen, rally admired ballad of" Widow Machree"
which was thrice encored Tho other characters
all ably sustained Tonight he appears in the
Nervous Man" aS VI shane assisted by Mr. Barrett
the pguish,d actor and present manager Of the
Broadway Theatre The smusements will ciose with
the Irsh Post" These will, doubt attract ano-
thsr Of the immense audiences which nightly all tho
Broadway Theatre
py--v-'s r-.sr~s.-rfr- rur-~u,
Yamilyp performed again Last night At Burtons de-
serve. more mention than she has met with from thu
critics for the sweetness elegance and superiority OF
her acting she looks the lady she snaets with i..si
Cuttisn followed the Alarming Sacrifice" and the
poor Captain made the house roar with his misfcr
tunes. aud Susan Nippcr again delighted the city
with her honest charming nairets done TO the life
Burton's Is replete with good management and rich
amusement.
Cp,sy.Ar's NATIONAL TusArHr-A ri ch series OF en-.
tertainments was presented hast evening this thea
| trv. Mr. MarshslI in the Carpenter VI Rouon." as
Mart.su, produced great effect upon the audi
ence. and n countertslancs. Jefferson made the
dcnce laugh, by his peculiar style and phi s<og
The Adopted Childm and "Norah Crsins.f concluded
an evening full Of lively excitement This evening
Chanfrau takes his leave 81 this theatre with fare
Will b. ncft having determined, In obedience to his
wife, TO run With the engine no more.
Asros pIAer TprArrr-The proprietor Of thi.
theatre l. giving succession OF
duly appreciated BY the audiences which attend
them Theatrical entertainments seem to be the rage
at thu present day All the places Of dramatic amusc
mcpt to ENJOY their full quota OF patronage
The bill at tho Aston Place Theatre for last evening
consisted Of tho play Of Loves sacriaee" In which
Mr. Fleming and Miss Duret sustained the principal
parts The sfterpisee was Nicholas Flam In which
Mr.. Bass appeared.
| Cnpsrr's OyIs. IIovsr-we know Of no place Of
| Amusement go well calculated to envcn the spir-
| its and consequently improve health ~ Mechsn-
Ice Hall Every feature 81 the performance IL Of
light and insPiriting character. The melodies and
choruscs ably executed the limitations Of the pri
donnns by zOrcr whose extraordinary fscto voice
enables him to ascend 10 the highest point Of sopra-
are received with cheers and the Violin aud guitar
solos are scientific and melodoss But the dancing,
where Il be cqualled' In hne the entire perform
gve- the utmost satisfaction TO tho hundreds
who nightly crowd the room.
0l,Nric-Pierce's Minstrsls II We may judge from
numbers doing we'll There are many clever art
tts belonging to this company. White sings well
Pierce Il full of ~it and merriment sanwood plays
delightfully."- the ACCORDION. aud the rest Of the
company. In their respective places. such violin,
banjo. and other performers hsrmonse well The
IIosrsmms for thu evening contains great variety
Of negro amusement.
Mr>AcrRs-WHo mas srK- rur ELspuaNr'-Thosc
Who have not had better visit the sooogieA exhibit
ton in Eighth street consisting 90 the largest col
verify the attention of those who delight in natural
history Bolivar l. alone worth the price % adnis
TO all Who have not the elephant" II Il cheap.
at twenty -hye cents 20 see the dancing ponies The
panthsrs and tigers look out upon tho antics of Bolt
var with astonishmcnt While the clown and the lions
kcsp the place In a roar.
BVr,s PssopAma.-Thls beautiful painting. des-
criptive Of Voyage TO Europe aud mp the river
Rhine Ia attracting large as-cmblages. every night
Taking IL as whole. IL IL the most picturesque and
inch q displays refined taste and great arts-
tic ability
Muooro-.-Negro deiineation % character. elegant
melodies ard superior dancing the characteristic
stures Of the performance. AZ - Bo~ery.
CnASrr.v's prsur.-1his great fsvorite aud ccle-
bratci comedian, take. his farewell benefit at the
Chatham theatre this evening Mr.. Chsnfrau IL
generally well liked. aud doubt will have crowded
house.
Miss vssns- l. playing At Savannah, CO