The New York herald., 1850-04-07
Theatrical and Musical.

bowrsv THEArRE.-At early hour, last night q
large crowd beslegcd the door, Of the Bowery theatre
to witness the performance Of that beautiful piece
called The Merchants steed Of Syracuse. or Damsn
and Pythias." As we have already predicted In our
preceding notices, this splendid spectacle, put upon
the stage with magnihcence never as yet equailed
In the United States will attract all the public Of New
York and should NOT be astonlshed If the manager
Of this establishments had to repeat il the bill for
The Captain Of the Watch" commenced the enter
tainmcnts. and acted with that ability which
characteristics all the performances Of this theatre
BsDApwAr THsArRn--The termination Of Mise Da-
venports engagement, last evening. Witnessed By
Of the most brilliant and crowded audiences Of the
season and the warmth and enthusiasm with which
she was greeted several occasions must convince
her that the has gained "troops Of Friends" and in
creased number Of admirers during the last fortnight
in New York The performance commenced with the
play OF "Love" that beautiful emsnation Of the
poetic mind Of Knowles, which judiciously
selected for her ast appearance ~ 10 was for the
opening OF what has proved . most successful and
triumphant engagement. Truly did she represent
tie Countess in her early struggle against the grow
Ing passion for the scrf-her love rising, sinking,
snd at times escaping like the dissolvins ideas Of
beautiful dream. that Is ncither Within the reach
OF memory nor yet totally fed. In the scene where
Huon Is struck by lightning, her struggles between
love and pride were nature itself and when shc
to the Impress whom she deems her rival, she wss
magnificent indeed. Then all uncertainty vanishcs-
the mind is nlled With disseminate ideas and deter
NesHc sustained the part Of Huon with che inbor,
dignity which cnnobies that character MrsiSkerrett
Cstharine was admirable Az the conclusion Of thc
third aos and NJ the end Of the play Miss Davenport
called forth and accompanied by Mr. Ncahe. they
both received the unanimous plaudts Of the whole
house. which thcy Acknowledged with deeorous and
respectful grace.
CHAsrRAus NATIONAL THEArRk-Knowies's ceiebra-
ted tragedy was performed last evening before very
numerous and fashionable audience, whs crowded
every part of this Avorite resort OF amusement and
well we're all repaid Mr. Marshall the Americas
tfeCelian x~ted in n rksfi tha ehsrs
ter OF vrginius and Ms Anna Cruise gave to THAI Of
Virginia his daughter. that stamp Of sweetness and
less TO ssy that the pisuds frequent and
om The entertainments concluded With the laugh
s%e mrcs % Lhs a9yssnors w. W.. IN .n,ea Mise
merriment Of the audience,
Asros PLAcs TnrAras.-1M Macbeth" vas performed
lass night, 10 audience who fully appreciated the
performance, though II was not 10 largo 10 should
have been Despite of the pains taken TO represent tho
play With effect did not excite much attention from
the public. Individual performers unless very popu-
lar cEnnpt sustsn theatre with plays which like
household words. On Monday night, Mr. vandenhoa,
who plays wth great Judgment and skill. performs
Hamlet and feiruchls for his bene6t, and viii terml-
nate Mis- cngsgemen,. On Tuesday, Mr. rismng viii
appear and with hi, die postion Co meet the wishes OF
the mAnacem.nt and BY the excrtions Of his talent,
Will command the attention of the public There
eo no done, 'h., this theatre viii rise In public sssms
tion rapidly. Miss Dures VIII sppesr With Mr. vicmng
on Tuu~lay. Tomorrow night, the entertainments
are Of vry attractive character and should insure
NV ff Fahh'nhou n inA nous<
Ninios Gspps~.--The fsshionable circles vHi be
actively employed during tho following week. In thcr
visits to this beautiful essbllAhmcst u The Ia
wiring .s eomesS1 s.2 not .r1,ss ,as % sns % sS
therefore unse to state whether thcy will appear
morrow evening or not.
CsAirrsorEs. IIOusa-Thl. popular place fsmu.e-
ment IL nightly crsmed With highly respectable audi
enccs The programme for to morrow evening con-
tsns sn excellent selection Of melodies, which
generally executed with great vocal ability. Indeed
ihcrr parts % the entertAinment tha. would do
orcdb 20 any theatre coneert room, as regards
sp,enaisa mnseAa .sili'ie, f.v nishss back .e
10 was scienslncsly displaying the sweet tones and
thrilling no,,s - the guitar Iiis execution Of the
give evidence % refined musical aecomp plishm ents
The dancing by George and others 10 exquisite.
CouI-s the Irish comedian and vocalist, appears
At the Broadway Theatre. tomorrov evening In The
" lrish Ambassador and Teddy the Tiler"
ANsaIc.- MussuA-Thn estsb4ishmeot is closed for
short period Mr. Barnur> finding his patronage bc-
ccnins 80 extensive, and his lecture room not being
large enough 10 contain the numerous asscmblAges
which daily visit H. has commenced cnlsrxinx the
Museum. l, viii bc completed In . few weeks
mrAey-s "A combination ofvsn Amburxh = Cos
apd June, Titus, AnRevine Co.'S gr.sA eollectious of
asin,sis nov pss-~d into the hands Of a o. Quict b
Co. is 20 be exhibited for few days al the corner Of
ost rorfcc, ctatshnen, of the Kind In the country
rurcss Mt,srpyis Tho Olympic Theatre vii
open to-fnorrov evening. With company OF nine,
namely, me-ers staswocd aud white, formerly of
Caivert, Myers Horn, and ssndford The thestr. has
been neviy rsntsd and decorated aud the first tier
and ps arr changed Into beautiful psrqustse whom
hear this band viii be better able judge ~ 70
their respective talents
Muoptor.--whi,e. snd his hand Of ssr.nsders. ssii
continue their amusing performances at s. Bo-ery.
uvrCHtSGor PASuLt.-rhls vocal company Civ. q
concert AZ the Tabernscle on ncsdsy evening nexs
wssgSerc- HALL-Ernc-t n Ponneid's Psnsr.ms
81 The California Cold Mines 70 attracting large
audiences
Bas-vms MBsrvs, PHrLsDsarHA. The a-sastsst
msnsger. Mr.. Csse having resigned hs o@ce, Oi
sandfori 81 Connecticut has taken his place Mary
Tsyior mains vect much 70 tho delight q
The rhrs del rhlans She has boon doing fsmousiy
since her cngazemcnt. and will this wceh appear In
new sna choice cbarsctes 90 that her last veek vh
probably he her hest Barnum ho fns stock con-
psny besutuui lecture room, snd the very Bot q
audiences Rumos says the Seguln troupe are W
slpesr thcfe sner Mary Taylor
Naval IrteIIigc~~e.
The U. brig Porroisc, from ths Cape d. ve~d
laants (eefofc reported arrived 81 Ncrfoik Len
the ttth 81 Fetrwry, and stopped eve days ~ 81.
1homn wv. -, having convoy~d the svrveying
schooner Tsnry 20 that psc>, and len hes there
repairs Tho pospoise brings hcue, ps~seog~~r D.
psrssr, y. q ccnsul ~ the Cape Do vcrd Issands
Rad health; iss Lieatensns wess, q q Mari.~s,
LIEUT. =. o wsis, Invstsded rae~ed Mssshipmss