The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-19

theatres AL preparing for cessation Of work The
regular Of the Broadway Theatre closed last s
turday evening On Thursday, hessrs. Warren and
Nagle had benefit, which was well attended Mr.. j. E.
Nagle the Southern theatres made his debut In
New York on this occasion He il a clever light
dian On Friday the Misses Gougenhem had their nrst
benefit in New York. On this occasion ingeniously
constructed farce, TO Oblige Benson" from the
French vaudeville "Un Service a Blanchard" was
play ed for the time in the United States 1t is lit
tie singular that Of our enterprisng managers
have not previously given this capital triae which
was produced at the Olympic, London, eight or nine
months since. The plot runs thus
M Benson (whiting) ia a barrister having young
professional duties too fire queny draw him His wife
attributes his continual absence to Indifference and al
lows the attentions Of a Mr. Meredith (Grossenor),
pupil OF benson's, without any criminal intention She
has even had the imprudence to note from him
and to answer it. On one occasion at a picnic party,
gloves which is accidentally taken up By her friend Mrs.
Trotter Southdown Miss J Gougenheiin) who 6ndine
the thoughtess is placed and resolves to rescue
her For this purpose che first points Mrs Benson
the precpce upon whose brink abe stands, add having
eectualy alarmed and shocked her. she engages make
Meredith give up the letter of Mrs Besons which be
has, and Immediately to leave London. The young
that her husband Mr. Troter Southdown (Daviige)
is fearfuy jealous that the only Of apysas
ing his wrath viii be for Meredith whom he suspects
to quit London without delay. The better to effect
her purpose, she concerts with her husband, who
kind good natured little man, much occupied with
his model farm Benson is with his law books burst
in her at signal given by her, and to oolge Ben
son by fegnpg to be in terrible rage Southdown obeys
bis instructions but cannot imagine why his wife should
make him play part g to oblige Benson" contrary
to his nature, and which he finds it difficult to
sustain Mrs. Benson believes that his rage is real
and tells her husband that he jealous of Mr. Meredith
who had slipped billet d0u1 into his wifes glove
pic MIC Benson kindly endeavors to appease Southdown
but in doing mentions the circumstance of Meredith
having paid particular attention to his wife, esp CT
ally aliuding to the billet in her glove A new light
breaks suddenly upon Southdown his wife has wronged
him and has received letters from Meredith The demon
OF jealousy instantly takes Of his being
comes perfect maniac stamping raging and breaking
the furniture and ornaments about the ROOM while his
wife believes that he is still only acting according
instructions Benson under the impression that South
turn off bis suspicious by assuring Southdown
to Mrs Benson the note had been written but the en-
to believe him unless the letter Is produced AT this in
slant Meredith enters with the letter. for the purpose Of
restoring it to Mrs Benson and the plot reaches its
max by each of the parties acting the same time under
separate deusons. Benson believes that screening
fault to his wife, Mrs Benson believes that south
down s really jealous Of his wife; Mrs. SOuthdown be-
eyes that her husband Is only playing part and Mere
dh not knowing what to believe rushes off completely
mysthed Benson, affecting to forgive his wife, mag
unanimously throws the note the CRATE from whence
and recognizing Mrs. Bensons hand has ali his suspi
cions removed in instant and again the hap
pieBt Of model farmers.
plaY00
ly. The audience seemed highly delighted with it.
At Niblos theatre, the Green Monsters has been the
principal attraction and the house has full every
night.--At Walack's theatre, the manager has been
playing Doricourt e. The Bellies Stratagem) DON Fe.
lx, 1.-THE Wonder ~ and Don Cesar de Bazann This
theatre closes after this evening" which is night
Tor the benefit of the managerAt the Bowery theatre
the box price has been reduced to twenty five cents
Faustus" has been the principal attraction. Messrs
r. Johnston and Radcliffe have had benefits At the
National theatre there has been nothing new The
corps draatique rendered the manager benefit which
took place last Friday evening and highly success
full Mrs. H. F. Nichols and Mr. 7. B. Johnston appear
ed on this OCCASION having volunteered their services
new at Barnum's.
The Ma mayer of the Broadway Theatre announces
short summer season to commence this evening &c.
veral new names appear in the list of the company in
GLIDING Mr. Norton, late of Buron's Theatre. Mr. and
Mrs. Barney Williams commence engagement TO-
night, and play the leading parts in drama called
&C the Irish Yankee" The annexed of certain
which lately transpred in Philadelphia
is given by the Sunday Courier:-
Barney Williams has had very narrow escape in Phi
Of McDonough, who having insulted him. quickly |
knocked down. and the comedian concluded the affair
ended; but he discovered his mistake for 1T was
whispered about that he be mobbed for his very
natural and manly act His friends suggested that |
compromise should be effected, and by their advice
Interview was had with McDonough, and the matter ami
ably arranged. His appearance the stage however,
It the Walnut street Theatre the signal storm
u hsses in the midst of which McDonough in the
econd tier of boxes and requested his friends to desist
explanation had been made by the actor perfectly
to him. and the performance was allowed
roceed, after speech from Barney without Interrupt
ion. On the night Of the 9th inst however, DHamma-
placards posted throughout the city, suggesting
he proprety it the last night of his engagement
driving Williams from the stage The wording of the
ill proved it to have been the work Of backguard and
or the good of the audience who sustained the
ctor In spite Of the noisy of the rowdes
rho had been collected BY Of this contemplate ap
eal The encounter with McDonough unfortunate
nd 1t might have been considered prudent IL insult
ad been overlooked bnt is difficult always act with
and Barney it is well known is impulsive
8 he ID generous and warm hearted.
At Nblos Garden Mile Urea Matthias having recover
from recent accident win appear in the grand ballet
Belle Ia Paquerette." The pantomime "The Green
Ionster," will also be done.
At Waack's theatre this evening, an extra night l.
nnounced for the benefit Of Mr.. wallack. He will play
on Felix in "The Wonder" and it is also announced
nat he win "address the audience at the end of the
,medy." TweptAer light pieces announced. Sig.
Mamma, leader d the excellent orchestra announces
mt Mr. walack has given him the Of the theatre
q Wednesday evening" and that his benefit will then
Ike place. The whole dramatic company, Senorta Soto,
10 Rousset Sisters, Paul Julien and Carlota Pozzoni
his occasion.
At the Bowery Theatre, this evening" " The Naiad
ueen" and the farce of ssThe Know Nothings" win
performed Madame Margaretta Olinza, tight-rope
rtiste will make her arst appearance in America.
At the National Theatre, Uncle Toms Cabin will be
ayed this evening, the part Of Uncle Tom by Mr.. Tay
Topsy by Mrs. w. G. Jones, and Eva by Miss Bishop
he nautical drama Of "Black Eyed Susan" is also an
ounced, with Mr.. and Mrs J. j. Prior in the principal
arts.
At Barnum's Museum, "Rafaele" win be played this
Vening, dAd Light and pleasant performance is an
ounccd for the afternoon.
At Christys Opera House. 472 Broadway this evening
a excellent entertainment is announced, including
lenty Of new songs, dances, &c.
At Woods ~ Broadway, something funny Is pro-
,sed for this evening, being entirely new burletta
allied Black Douglas, the Lost Baby found" The
ero ia Nebraska Bill-Dougas 0ther good things are
lso announced for this evening.