The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-06
Dramatic aud Musical Matters.


been produced have been fu every night. The .semi-
ranide " at the Opera House, quite success
the continued illness Of Mario has again compelled
Mr.. Hacke;t 10 close the house. Mario has had a
lapse which makes him quite hoarse, and UNFIT to ap-
pear for sometime. There will be no opera tonight
---M the broadway theatre, light piece farces
burietias &c, hare been given to fair houses
II is stated that Mr. r. l.. Davenport will shortly
play an engagement for tits house-----M the Me-
tropcan the melo dramatic muse 1--WE suppose there Is
one) has presided. The houses have been moderate
At Burton's Jerrold's comedy "a Heart of Colt
has been acted twice TO full hcusesAt wancks, the
event Of the week the production of Te irSand"
Every body adpires the superb style in which Il got
UP. Miss Bennett and Mr. Lester have also appeared in
the elegant sketch "Two Can Iiay at that Came The
game very nicely played-t the Bowery hr.
John r. Scott had complimentary benefit on Tuesday;
IL was very successful affair. Mr.. wemyss, who has
retired from the stage management and has been
ceeed BY NJ Robert Jones' Zone Of the best directors
in the country has also had beneAtAt the National
nothing has been presented--At Barnum's, Stirling
Coyne's translation, s'The Old Chateau" has been
played II Is heavy affair. At Niblo's, tho Bateman
Children and the Roussett family have been playing 10
good houses.The "Opera Antique" at Woods and Buck
eys sti continues to be well patronisedThe Circus at
Castle Garden 10 doing wcll.--Sir William Don
announced to sail for Europe in the Washington yes
terday, but his does not appear the list of pas
engers.-The Rayes, FRANCOIS, Jerome, Antoine and
their families, sailed for Havre last Tuesday the
Indiana--Mr. W. Fl. Hambn, eldest Of the late
Thomas Hambln, and Mr.. Charles X. Pope Gate of the
Metropolitan THEATRE sailed Tuesday for New Orleans
the Empire City Mr.. Hamblin is engaged at the Va
rietes theatre, and Mr. Pore at the st. Charles.Mr
Dan Rice is in town. but lie does not intend TO exhibit
At any theatre, although statements to that effect have
been published. He has been engaging talent for his
museum at New Orleans and has purchased the Hippo
drome stock for the entertainment Of his Southern Friends
He will return to these ATTITUDES and exhibit spring
Mr. Joseph Proctor played at the Bowery TUESDAY,
for the benefit Of John r. ScottMr Forrest has been
in town during the week. but has left for Boston, where
he plays to night. He Is said to be the Know Nothing
candidate for Congress in the Seventh district He de-
cned democratic nomination for the place
raj years snceMr w Marshall closed his engagement
1t the Metropolitan last Wednesday, and will play in
Hartford this evening Jessie Mclean daughter
Of the late Major Mclean is shortly make her debnt
Julsna at Nibos at the complimentary benefit of her
mother u Nal-known actress.--Miss Helen Bennett,
younger sister of Mrs. Barrow and Miss Rosa Bennett
is about visiting this country.
The benefit to Mrs +. s. Thompson will take place at
WaliacS's on the 1ith.
The entertainments offered for o-night are briefly as
follows =
At the Metropolitan theatre, Miss julia Dean
mences engagement, and plays Juliet Mr. Eddy
Romeo. Mr.. Etynge Mercuto. THE bills announce
that the whole piece will be played We believe that
Miss Cusmsn the first to give Shakespeare unmuti-
lated far this piece goes and glad see her
good example followed The after piece is sThe Siedge
Driver Mrs Conway and Mr. Eddy in the principal
parts.
At the Broadway theatre, sFaint Heart Never Won
Fair Lady" ssThe Invisible Prince" and the Fairy
Star" are announced.
At Burtons theatre, "a Heart of GolI' and the
"Toodles" are announced Mr. Burton plays two parts,
which are studies for artist.
At wallack's theatre 'Thc Brigand," 'rwo Can Play
At that Came" and "Out the Loose" The last
named piece is farce in which Mr.. A. Vincent
plays the principal part.
At the Bowery theatre the fall opens with some
additions to the company, viz: Mr. J. r. Scott, Mr. r.
Jones' stage manager, Mr. J. NJ. Cooke, and Miss Elton
Grey; the plays are damon and Pythas," and a new
drama, 'sThe Lonely Man Of the Ocean,"
At NibIo's 'Young America for the Batcman chill
dren, and Les Follcs" ballot advertisement for the
Roussets This the last week of the present perform
Nnces.
At Barnum's two farces announced for the after
noon performance and "The Old Chateau meIo-drama
for the evening.
All The National "A Heart Of Cold and 'fhe DEVILS
Daughter"
AT Castle Garden, series of equestrian perform
anees announced for this afternoon and evening
Excellent entertainments announced for this even.
ing At Woods and Buckeyes Minstrels.
PHrADnPmA-The English opera, Louisa Pyne and
others opened in the sonnambulist' at the Walnut
street, last Monday Mr.. Harrison hoarse, which
fact Of course detraced from the Of the per-
formance. On Friday I" Maritana" was announced.
The business was good. Nothing new at the other
theatres Mrs. Farren has concluded her engagement
the Chestnut.
BALnxoRH.-Mr Collins has been playing at the Front
street theatre Boidicus comic opera John of Paris"
has been given at the Holiday street theatre, Robert
Heller advertiscs magical exhibitions at the Charles
street theatre. Tie Museum, under the direction of j.
Jefferson, is doing well with the stock company.
BosroN.-Mss Dean has finished her engagement at tho
Boston theatre. She played parts s'Schamyl."
Porte St Martin DRAMA is underlined at the National
Professor Risley and Monsieur Deyani have taken
the Howard Atheneun and will open this evening, in
connection with young Chief Red Jackets company OF
Red Indian performers from the Six Nations.
ALBASy.-Miss Makeah closed her engagement and
took benefit last Thursday evening She has engage.
ments South and West.
BuFYALo.-Mr and Mss-Fichings arc playing at the
Metropolitan.
CmcAeo.-Miss Davenport stn continues 10 draw full
houses with "Camille."
DYrRon.-Miss Margaret Mitchell who has been play.
ing successful engagement, had benefit Friday.
She played three parts sang several songs ana recod
n Gremsn's address in costume.
81. LoUis.-The opera, Lorinis troupe is doing well
at the Varieties. 'Con Pasquale" was given on We'd
nesday, Virginia Whiting Lorini Norma. The Gabriel
svel troupe at Gates theatre. Paul Julien an
eunced concert for Saturday, and Nine, De yries
ave one on Wednesday. Another version Of "Cemlle
as been produced at the Peoples Theatre with Marie
uret in the principal part.
CrEvErASD.--Mss Susan Denim had benefit on Fri
lay. She will play next at Syracuse
CiYgSSAn.-The entertainments for Thursday night
Mr. E. L. Davenport at the National Theatre Ro.
binson 4 Edreds circus and Frankenstein's Niagara.
SAvASsAH-Mr Crisp being obliged to close his thea
ire, has been giving performances in the interior The
Savannah Republican says:-Ths gentleman's theatr
cal company, now in Marietta, gave performance