The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-23

At the BROADWAY THEATRE Mr.. Forrest has couP lste
the fourth week Of his engagement The house ID yer
well attended. Sheridan Knowles play, 'svirginius,
has beer the chief attraction Of the present week. Mr
FORESTS conception and embodiment ofths Jrrsqs pas
sionate old Roman altogether excellent He was
effective In portions Of the third act as to excite the audi
ence to the highest pitch OF enthusiasm The Virgins
the night, (Mss Reisrolis,) late addition to the
paDy woud have been better II she had tried to act
30 much She young woman Of considerable personal
attractions This evening" Corolanus is to be pro-
duced with Mr.. Forrest oaus Marcus part which
he has not played for several years. The revival will
Doubtless, craw great house.
At NBLo's GARDEN the German opera company gave
its last performance Tuesday SINCE which time the
theatre has not been opened. The Opera is an
nounced to open 3oth and the artists were ex-
pected to arrive in the Nashville which reached this
pert yesterday Mr. Ullman came and reports th.t
Nine De Lagrange Signora Parodi and several Others
would leave In the st. Louis which ansounced to
sail from Havre the 11th instant Mr. A. Jaatz an
nounces q concert at Niblo's this evening"
AT Burrows THEATRE the principal incident of the
week has been the revival Of shakspeares Comsdy
Errors" with changes the cast Of last season.
when Messrs. Burton and G. Andrews were the two
Dromios, and Mrs. Buckland played Adraua. Mr.. Bur-
ton and Mr.. Hall now play the Dromios and Mrs Hough
gives mild representation OF Adriana Ths illusion of
the play no. well supported. The two Dromios had
points OF personal resemblance but their ideas Of the
proper Of acting the parts were widely dereat
Mr.. Burton rapid, smart and in eili gent-Me Hall
was slow, foggy and funny. 1t seemed to us
that Dromio intelligent that played by ur Bur.
ton would have very soon disentangled the "snari'
which is the foundation of the play. Mr.. Tisher and
Mr. Jordan played the two Antipholuses, and
like each other in actBg-Fisher spirited and fiery
Ioydau mt md ,brIo IT,
somewhat abridged but the cuts judicious. This
evening Mrs. A. +. Baker takes her benefit, when
Janst Prde' is to be done for the last time. 1t has
been played esven nights and would not have reached
that number Of performances had 1t not been for the
very excellent manner in which II was acted. Mrs.
Baker who is Of very best Of American actresses
deserves full house for her benefit Mr.. and Mrs. q.
Holman have benefit on Tuesday, when q lsht and
pleasant bill Ia announced.
AtWALAcx's THEATRE, sThe Bold Dragons" an in
geniously constructed three act comedy-evidently
the result OF . petty larceny from the French
has been played to the satisfaction of the
audiences which have not been large the excellent
acting at this house should draw. This evening
"London Assurance is announced with cast in,lud
ing all the fsvorte members OF the company, including
Miss Bennett, as Lacy Gay. new comedy called
"Eopements In High Life'' is underlined.
AT the BowIRy THEATRE, this evening, Mr.. aud Mrs
T. s. Conner will appear In Mr. Bulwer Iytton's play
" "Richeeu." Mons. Schmidt and MlIs Therese appear
In the ballet called the Greek Slave" new fairy
legend is underlined.
At the AMERICAN MUSEUM this afternoon and evening
lr. c. W. CaIke, the stage director has his benefit.
The bill includes the Lady Of the Lake" and new
drama called the Sons OF the Republic
At wooD's MINISTRIES, 472 Broadway at Bu ucklsy's,
$50 Broadway and at Perhams, 663 Broadway, tempt
ing programmes announced for this evening.
N. LAvESu's FRENCH VAUDEVILLE COMPANY made its
debut Tuesday last at the stadt theatre before toll
e,ably good audience. The bill comprised lie Philtre
La 1cte de Martini Egord e. u Bonae and conf. chan
sonpette, lie bonnet d6Re. Tbs three vaudsyillcs
spirited and merry. The acting of Mesdames Aicxan
good but the balance of the troupe has acquire lit
tie hdtitude de la scene. In few days anothe
Is to take places but we should advise tae
managers to choose for it more fashionable theatrs
City Intelligence.
MILITARY PREPARATIONS IN THIS CIrY FOR WAR
WITH sPAIr--rnn wonrH LEGION AND CUBA.
II msy perhaps surprise some of our readers to
know that three recruiting Offices in this
in Albany to be opened to-day to enrol the Of
those desirous Of participating in war With spAin
should the existing difficulties lead to that result. It
appears that pending the settlement of the Black War
ror outrage, application made to Governcr Sey-
mour to grant informal commits to the officers Of
two regiments, to be called the Worth LEGION to serve
in the war; should any ensus. Governor Seymour
however, declined granting the application, although be
expressed himself favorsby to the enterprise The pre-
sent trouble with the Cuban authorities has had the
effect Of bringing the Legion again into activity
and we publish below q com plsts list Of Their Off,
They claim to have quasi official sauction from
the Secretary of War and the fact that the Custom
would to Imply that the administration IL kindly
disposed towards the objects OF tho Legion II viii
&c l New Ys.s 5 n.s slS ns Of
inconsidsra part Of the Legion Among the names wo
notice Burnh.m and Hall, and Farms worth, Of Mexi
sssnty in the war and the brave Lieutenant Farnum
Of the frat Pennsy lvsnia Volunteers
The esi recruiting office is at the Cooper House. cor
to be opened in Greenwich street but where we not
mass meeting Of the Worth Ier;on is to he held IA
the fark to morrow tuesday afternoon Mt O'CLOCK.
In the e flowing those marked With star were for.
meriy attached to the New York Volunteers. Those
marked with cross are now In the Custom House..
WORTH LEGION.
FIRST REGIMENT INV YORK STATE voLryTEEes.
Roster.
Colonel .:..,........,......... James c. Burnhsms
Lieutenant Colonel. Geo. D. Hall.
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Company DCsptain Henry Duscnberry 81 First Leaten
.. ssss. HF:ass Fsass.Y w'sss sssal Ts
II. Durnl. "
ard First Lieutenant N. Beii Second Lieutenant Gold
wait
Company G-Captsin Henry Gaines; First Lieutenant
+. y. NeLnepgcr: Second Lieutenant - Dominiok
.ecS % pas WIS s: YsSnr J
camr.ny Scaps.n, Wm wilson rirs lieutenant JOS
N. Bay lis; Second Lieutenant, - Arnold.
Company K-Csptain, dc Witt Clntont; Firss Leuten.
ant, p. Hogan; Second Lieutenant Prank H. Dseman.
Serfosnt Major, w. II. Rorke.
oooD SELrcTIos FOR MEDICAL COLLEGE, Tho
trustees Of the New York Medical College have selected
Dr. Henry g. Cor, President Of The Medical Board
and ply stefan In chief TO- the State Emgants Hospital
Professer cf Theory and Practice OF Medicine and OF
Oh emical AedcipeD II IL unders.oo tost DR.. Green
vii, remain and ipue to lecture the dseases OF
The lurgs This is considered excellent appointment
for this rapidly increasing institution.
Personal Intelligence.