The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-28

funny . the Broadway - they probably
were 1t The Olympic. London. Miss How
ard made Q clever GaDem, and looked
easy In he Greek sunic and silk tights. She sang
the introduced songs with capita effecs Mrs. M
gle dressed, looked and acted very prettily a. re'
tuah. The author OF 1.-THE Miller Of Derwent" has
managed to make out Of the timehonored materials
OF br X. down poor father, cast iron rich one,
two lovers, q pert chamber maid and Q clOwnish
man servant, q very effective drama. Mr.. FArren
played the old miller very well. The picture 10 the
main was good one, although the coioriny was
rather lavishly laid on at times. The remaiaing
parts In the piece were well done By the Misses
Goug helm, Messrs. Lanergan, Whiting and Da.
vidge.-I was expected that Mr.. e. z. Daven-
port, the American trAgedian, and Miss Fanny VIM
ing, would have arrived from London to commence
an engagement In "Othello," next Monday evening,
but il has since been ascertained that he
was to sail In the Africa, which vessel was
announced to leave Liverpool on last Saturday.
At the latest dates Mr.. Davenport was playing an
engs cement at Birmingham, and had been rendered
q complimentary benefit at the Drury Lane theatre,
70 take Hive on the Esd. Mr.. Davenport was an
excellent actor when he left u.s. and it is stated that
he has become very much improved during his So
journ In England. He fs Q native of Bos on.-
At the Bowery theatre Miss Susan Denim has
played Margaret Elmore, GLOVES Sacrifce,")
Claude MelDotte Romeo, and several Other parts to
full houses Miss J. N. Davenport, one of the
finest actresses in England or America, arrived in
town yesterday. She win play her great part
Camille, at the Broadway theatre, this evening.
At the N,tional theatre Mr.. John r. Scott still
continues to play to full housee. The buresque Of
Aladdin" Is 10 its third week, and Is still attrac
tive.-The opera season. at Castle Garden was not
pecuniary successful, and it closed on Friday night
with benefit to Signor Beraldi. Mr.. Maretzek aud
his troupe are in Philadelphia, and they will appear
at the Chestnut Street theatre this evening, com
men,ing season Of three or four weeks.-Mr.
James E. NM doch arrived in town on Saturday,
after two years. scjonrn 10 California. His pro-
fessioDal exertons have been amply rewarded by
his admirers on the Pacific coast-Rose de Vries,
Signor Lorini AMI Nine. Lorim (nee Virginia Wait
ing,) have also arrived in New York, after sue
cessful southern and western tour.--At Niblos,
Mr.. Burton and the Ravels have appeared on alter
nate nights, to the great delight of the patrons Of
this establishment colored opera continues
to flourish like forest Of green bay trees, Woods
and Buckley's halls being flied every night. Mr..
Sanford opens with his company, which in
this evening. The lecture-room has been very
nj ely fitted up for the new uses to which 1t is to be
put. Mr.. Sanford has long lease Of the hall, and
he intends literally to carry the war into Africa.
Mr.. J. A. Dumb ,lton, well known as the mana
ger of several exhibitions, has benefit at the Bow
cry theatre next Wednesday evening Mr.. J. r.
Scott Mr. Dufield. Mr. John Sloan, the Roasset sis
tiers and other public favortes will appear.--Niss
Charlotte E. Mitchell, the English coincidence,
whose capital performance Of Peg Woa1agt,n, In
Masks end Faces" at Bartons last season, will be
remembered by all theatre goers, il engaged Of the
New York theatre; description Of this establish
ment is given In another pace.--The foot "a ,es at
the Hippodrome have proved effective and interest
ing--Count R,ssi, the husband of the late Ma
dame Sontag, Is now In this city, on his way to Ed
rope.--Mr. Forrest will commence an engagement
at the B oadway theatre on the 18th Of September.
Mr. Chanfsau has returned to the city, after
playing engagements at S.. Louis and Cleveland.
AT the Broadway theatre this evening, Miss j. NJ.
Davenport commences an engagement, aud plays
Camille in the very fife tive drama Of that name.
It was very well received last Messrs. Con-
way, Lanergan, Davidge, SANFORD, Leaiogwell,
Mrs. France. Mrs. EaQle. Miss j. Gonnan,Ain ~-a
Mrs. seymour, will play In the piece. Miss Davsn-
port is deserve3ly great favorite In this city.
At Niblo's this evening, the Ravels give "Ms-
zulm," and Mile Matthias appears in o new diver
tsssm' mt la Espagaols.
At the Bowery theatre Miss Susan Denim plays
Mariana, in "The Wife," Mr.. Charles Pope playiag
St. Pierre.
At the National theatre Mr.. John R..Scott ap-
pears to night as Othello. Mr.. Leonard, from the
Western theatres, makes his first appearance In
New Yoik as Iago.
At Barnum's. an excellent bill is put up for this
afternoon and evening. The various curi0sities
may be seen " without extra charge"
The fremen's foot race comes of at the Hippo.
drome this evening. There arc three prizes, and
none but iremen will be allowed to compete.
Woods double company OF Ministries will appear
this evening, at No. 444 and No. Az Broadway.
The entertainments at both places will be FUND
varied and interesting.
Buckley g burIesque on Sonnambula"- best
thing Of the kind ever done in New York-!s to be
given with the original cast at 500 Broadway this
evening.
PaILADKLPHIA.-The Walnut street theatre will
be opened for the season to night. with Henry
Fa rem and Miss Howard rs stars. In the stock
company we End the names Of Lizzie Weston, Mrs.
Dunield, Mrs.. Ada King, Mrs. Muzzy, and Messrs.
A. II. Davenport, Perry, Beckett, aid Chapman.
John Seton, stage manager. Romance and
Reality" has been produced at the Arch.
BALrIxoRE--The Front strest thestre will be
opened this evening, under the Iesseship Of Mrs.
Harvey Tuckett. Mr.. VIM. g. Frcdericks, late o.
the Arch street, Is the stage manager; the services
Of Mr.. d. P. Bowers and his lady have also been
secured, and fail stock company engaged. The
most emjnen. talent in the country win appear upon
the boards Of the Front street. as they leave the
Walnut, Philadelphia. julia Dean will play al
engagement here previous to the opening OF
The New York theatre.
BcsroS-The Italian opera troupe MAIDS rs
debut in Amesics, at the Howard Athennam, last
Thursday evening. The Atlas, OF Tuesday, ssys:-