The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-04
Theatrical and Musical.

BowEsY THEATRE This old and very popular
theatre was, last evening, visited by very large
and respectable audience. After the raising of the
curtain, there scarcely peeping room. The per.
formances commenced with the comedy Of Lois
Montes,n Miss Gertrude Dawes appearing as Kathai
rine Kloper, subsequently assuming the characted
of Lola Monies She danced very gracefully and was
warmly checred. The next piece the dramatic 70
nance entitled the I" Corsican Brothers, which has
performed both in Paris and London with the great
est 1t has been played at the Bowery theatre
for the past week, and each evening the house
evening" and seeing the intense interest that seemed t.
Fight up the countenances OF those around though
we particularly stupid In not recognising
neither head tail to the mysterious drama that hun
dreds 80 much admired but if the plot puzzled u.s. tn
tablcaux that succeeded were so excelently ar
ranged. that ceased to wonder at the grea
popularity of the piece The deception, for deception
it il, although no ono can find it out is perfect
complete, and that is. which is Fablen, which
Louis Franchi? 1t is impossible to discover, although
certain it is that both brothers personatcd by Mr.
Eddy but how he contrvcs to address himself as hi
brother. we know not. The scene If the Grand 0per
House Of Paris exceeds in truthful approximation
thing before the Bowery stage; and the audience
last night loudly proclaimed their appreciation by CIV
thusiastic cheers. The supper scene and the duel,
the last ACT also excellent, and deserve the utmo
prse-therc seemed to be such an earncstDcss Of mar
about the combatants EDDY and Goodai), so as
the idea Of stage combat. and the attitude
calculated to form good lesson for imitation In tn
noble art Of fencing They fight breathe awhile, at A
again and the breaking Of one of the combatant
swords docs not determine it-nothing but the death
both terminates the mortal strife. In fine the dram
throughout ably sustained, the scenery was beah
full. and the machinery perfect Hambln and h
active and intelligent stage manager have reason to
proud Of the brilliant manner in which the Corsica
Brothers, has been placed the stage they deserve
sess and we believe this piece will result very pgotab
for both manager and actors.
BRoApwAy TnEATRE.-Thc operate drama OF ECU
Manneringn will be performed this evening when Mi
Cushman will appear in her great character Of Meg Ne
rifles, In which she has no rival in the world Wheh
Sir Walter Scott in his view Of this character intend
that Meg should be represented so hdeous and Immature
those who read may learn but whatever may be the OPT
ions Of people regarding the qualities Of Meg all agree
one thing, that Charlotte C,shman may be put down
the best representative her Of reading 1t d
fers from everybody else who played the part III
entertainments will conclude with the farce Of Popp
the Question" Nearly all the leading talent Of the tn
atre will appear.
NIBLo's GAnDES-The charming daassdse t'aroli
Rousset assisted by her talented sisters and father WI
appear to- night In the excellent ballet entitled La
phide.n Caroline will sustain the part Of La syphid
Adelaide as Reuben Scotch peasant Therosine az IA
file, and NJ Jean Roussct Madge, a sorcerer. TIN
dances which take place during the piece. pas
straphsey by the company general pas dc ois lIigx
land fling de q'aiTe With many other very attrac
features. Wednesday evening, Mad. Anna rhon M
new opera Of the Devils share, Is in rehearsal M
will shortly be produced.
Burrows THEArrE.--Thc comedy Of the Busy BodyS
will be presented this evening, with fine cast: Bak
Sir Francis GRIPPE; Lester Sir George Airy: Ban
as Charles; Burton. as Marpot aud Miss Weston !,
Miranda The performance Of this comedy when MI
duced for Miss Weston's benefit, elected the warnrc
demonstrations Of pleasure. and. no doubt II will mo
with smilar reception this evening The entertainment
will conclude with the and fayorite farce Gallo
Who Stole the Pocket Book in which Mcssrs rohnso
and Rea will fill the principal characters
NATIONAL THrArRE-Thrce fine dramas are offered f II
TINS evening amusement, consisting Of FIRST the Fs
fman ana ms Dogs" with Blanchard in the leading par
VINO VIII exhibit the surprising sagacy OF his dog ri
mex IN ofder viii be the extravaganza fairy
entiiitd 'Salander, the Dragon slayer in whi,H
nearly all the corps dranatiQuc will appear This will
ionow,d by the new and successful drama entitled Il
'Blackmith OF Antwerp which has drawn very lar,
audiences This pre- grsmmc will be sure to III Tia
popular resort.
LycEuM THrATBE.Thc reduction of the prices az IN
eslablrhment attracted Dunbers last evening and ii
performances throughout received with III. croat
enthusiasm. Tonight the amusemcats commence viii
The comedicta Of Mr.. and Mrs Peter White, afts
which the band will play the Bell Polka and EIi2
'cfh schottisoh The next feature will he Tho drama
me " Devil in Paris'-ths part of Count yaniic bv N
Naicct Miss Julia Bennett will represent Xix dGc,
,ht characters This viii be succeeded by the origin
'mie'aue ON Shakespeare tragedy Of lhchard III
PanNrM's MusruM.--Thc dramatic amuscmcnts vaicI
he gwen IN this establishment continue 10 attraok AZ
etirht very large assembagcs The program me proyi
'or rms evening VIII be repetition Of the popular M,
or"ha entitled Guy Mannering, the Uipsys PRO
Ihery IN which G. w Clarke, Hadaway IIeniins MI
Netayr, Mise farton, and Mrs Pcnson will peIsonatN