The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-04

than for wo weeks past The sales were 700 lbs The
market was dull for printing cloths The sales amount
ed to IL, 200 pieces.
Dramatic and Musical Matters.
The chief dramatic event of the past week was
the success of Camille" at the Broadway theatre;
said success being mainly owing to the refined and
artistic acting Of Miss j. NJ Davenport in the prnci-
pal part. Since the first night, Mr.. Con way has sub
dued his style of acting Armand, and the improve
ment Is judicious ore. As the piece is announced
TO be played all this week, we will suggest to the
persons playing the principal parts the propriety of
speaking coloquial Dialogue so that it can be heard
all over the house. 1t they not fearful of the
fo0t-ights some Of the scenes would be much more
effective, and people on the back seats would be
somewhat enlightened. The costuming of the piece
calls for improvement throughout. Miss Daven-
ports first and fourth dresses are in good
taste; but with this single exception,
no person on the stage was dressed properly. The
ladies and gentlemen of the section of Paris society
which this piece pcrtrays, delight in tasteful adorn
msnt, and luxuriate in well fitting garments, made
up in that piquant style which it is the delight Of
Broadway tailo!s, milhners and mantua. makers to
initiate; and they do it-a long way Off "Camille"
has made quite an excitement in theatrical circles
and las made money for the manager aud the star,
and we trust that other artists will profit BY Miss
Davenporss example, and give us new pieces. The
New York public will not patronize anything less
than divine merit, when 1t appears in worn out
plays like "The Lady of Lyons" "The Huuch
back" and SO forth. Miss Davenport has another
piece, new to the New York boards-a tragedy
from the French, called "Valeria." It has been
played in Boston, but we are not able to state
that 1t viii be acted during her present
engsgement--Mr. e. L. Davenport, it is stated
sailed from Liverpool on the 26th of August He
vii appear at the Broadway theatre immediately
after bis arrival in his native country. He has been
Gbeent years, and it is believed that he will
return 10 Us . polished, finished and refined artist.
BE viii open as hello.-Nothng new has been
doEe at the Bow& the National. Mr. John r.
Scott continues to please the patrons of the last
named establishment.-Mr. Burton closed his
summer er gagement at Niblos last Thursday even.
ibg. Tue house was crowded in every part. Mr..
Burton opens the Chambers street theatre this
irg-The lecture room of Stuyvesant Institute
was opened on Monday last by Sanford's colored
opera troupe The company is an excellent one,
and will probably do fine busness.-The Buck
ley MINISTRIES have revived their clever burlesque
on the Sonnambula,'' and their hall was
very full every night this week.-rhe New
York Dramatic Society, popular association Of
amateurs, announce that their first performance for
the season will take place at the Brooklyn Museum
on Tuesday evening, 14th. Several popular actors
have graduated from this institution, viii h is well
governed and well managed.-Donla yaleiz Go
mez, late primo soprano at Castle Garde1 writes TO
the HERALD to say that her connection with Mr..
Maretzs has been dissolved, and that she will make
q grand musical tour through the United States,
commencing with concert in New York. Donna
Gomez is an artist Of considerable ability.-Wood,
the popular manager of the band of mnstrs bearing
his name has been doing very well With christy band
at the hall 472 Broadway. The usual performances at
the hall No. 444 Broadway, will be given every even
ipg-A large number Of favorite actors, inclu ling
Mr. Charles Fisher, Mr.. George Jordan, Mr.. Vincent,
Miss Kate Saxon and Mrs. Buckland have returned
to town from pleasant summer excursions, and seem
strengthened for their winters work--The managers
of the New York theatre have made several addi.
tons to their previously full and able stock company
and they state that the theatre will certainly open
two weeks from to-night.-Mr. Wallack's company
is called together to day The theatre will open in
mediately.
The grand opera at Castle Garden this evening
viii probably attract the largest audience that ever
assembled within the walls of an American theatre
The programme is especially attrac tive. Dir. Hacket
promises us Lucreza Borgia" vito Grisi, Mario
Susn and other artists in the role and 1t is also an
nOunced that the chcruses orchestra, stage appoint
ments &C., will be perfect. Seats selling for from
$40 dollars to "a. Promenaders at one dollar PEI
head win be admitted at quarte past seven o'clock
At the Broadway theatre this evening, Ca
mile will be played for the seventh time. As tli
piece is the property Of IS Davenport, all person
who desire to witness it must go during this week
as her engagement closes next Saturday night.
Burtons theatre opens for the regular seasol
this evening. The company includes the favorite
of last season-Fisher, Jordan, Johnston, Russell
Miss Raymond, Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Hughes, an
Others are engaged. Among the new engagement
we notice the names of Miss Kate Saxon, Miss Ami
Lee, Mr.. Marchant, Mr.. A. Andrews, and Mr.. Stod
dsrd. new parquette has been constructed, an
the interior of the house is much improved. Th
prices remain the same as last season. The piece
for this evening are the Serious Family" an
"Asmodeus y II Is announced that Miss Saxon vii
appear tomorrow nigbt as Nan, in Blackstone
farce That Good For Nothing"
At Niblo's theatre, this evening, the Ravel fimil
and Mile. Matthias will appear in Mazulm an
"Kimka."
At the Bowery theatre, this evening, Mrs. 7.
HambIin appears as Sa-danapalus in Byron
traQedy of that name. II IL announced that th
piece will be produced in the best manner. Durin
the engagement Of Mrs. Hamblin, seats in the Or,
tier will be sold at fifty cents each. Mr.. Charle