The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-09

Operate aAd Dramatic Matters
Tho return Of Mie Ptooolomin to tho metropolis hAs
been the signal Tor qS.e an operato revival During the
week she has sung in the "rraviatA" "Don PAsauaev
Lucia and "La Serva Psdxona," two soirses ana Z
mae'See, at which al her former admirers and many
new ones came together 70 enjoy her fascinating per-
iormanoes- The Srakosch company would be attractive
oven without great star Tho prims dom.e De wdhont
and Colson tho tenor Brsnol the bartones Amodo and
Esore Barfli, and the bAsso Juncs, arc not only I'll
avorNes with our public but would be 90 with that II
any European capital Briguoi d singing particularly
well just now. Els voice in good order, and tho ion.
provenent In his style s marked
The opera for This evening is the Troystorc.n Win
Pccolomin, Brignon and Amodio.
Among the approaching events At the Academy viii be
tho "Ezisir dAmore wednesday, (" Poliuto" atrags
opera by Donset, here, both for Pocoimnl; Den
Giovanni" " La Favori.a" and " Robert 10 DablesR
Also the farewell benefit Of Madame do wnhorst. ~
season will close the Sd OF June. Me Pooolmini aaa
Mr.. Strakosch intend 70 sail for Europe on ths4h.
We hear that the manager OF the opera company frsm
The city Of Mexico has formed solemn league and cove
nant with Mr. Naxetzek and thai the forces Of both t-
pre'os1s VIII be joined for season At tho Metropolis
theatre, TO commence next week. Tho psima donna 4
the Mexican troupe Cortesa, has high reputation in the
Verdi operas.
is said that Mr.. Ullnans season at Philadelphia {.
quite prosperous. Ame Gaxzanga has been very warmly
received by the right ansied villagers.
In the theatrical world there has been nothing Of
particularly exciting character Pertapz the most artistic
performance OF the week that of "Nasks and Fscesw
a. the Metropolitan theatre, wherein Mss Davenport s
Conway, Mr.. Fisher Mr.. G. Farren played admirably
We have rarely seen delighted audiences than ths
which enjoyed the performances OF this play Tho Pre-.
sect is the sixth and Last week Of Hiss Dsvenporps en-
gcgemen., during which she will play several parts
and among them Nedea in which she appears this even
ing 'Sll Waters Run Deep" will also he acted tonghk
Miss DAvenports farewell appearance will be among the
leading attractions Of the city.
Mr. wslsck announces the last six lights OF his pcr-
fcrmanoes this season. and next Saturday he will take
his farewell Of the public, which holds him In such high
esteem. will not, however, DO adieu, but simply
du rerotr, and have doubt the vigor and ar
tistc quckness displayed by Mr. wallack during the
present season. that will be long before retires alto
ge,her from the scene Of many triumphs. resams
Of Mr. waacks performances for the season. from Dec
70 May Ia, gives their whole number q. ore hundred
and twenty nnc In the "yeteran" he played sixty eight
nights in the sMerohant Of Venice" thirty four In the
"Rert Day. six in Don Cesar six in Gas You LlkeIs'
FIVE in "The Wife" Julian 81. Perre) threc in sTAs
Scholar three in The Iron Ches and sThe Stranger
two each. During this week Mr. wallack will play Adam
Brock in "Chares XII three nights commencing this
u DeEeuL
day, making in all one hundred and thirty five perform.
ances We are confident that Mr.. walack's frsl pcr.
formances viii attract larger audiences than ever
His hold the public to grow stronger with t;me
The distribution OF "Charles Xu" this evening very
fine, including, besides Mr.. walack Mr.. Brcugham Mr.
Waoot and Mrs. Eoey.
Talconers comedy, "Extremes," is to be produced u
Waacks the 18th, and will be The last event Of The
season
AT Niblo's Garden Mrs. Julia Bean Hayae concluded
her engagement on Saturday. On this evening Mr. Eddy
will produce the spectacular opersto drama "Eob Roy
In grand STYLE with fine distribution, SCENERY &C.,
and all the original music Mss Lucy Esoo one Of tho
best English vocass Of the day. will be the Diana vernoa
and Mr.. Miranda, who sang at waaok's With the Cooper
troupe, and who has good voice, the Francis Osbsl
dstone The performance, with such eids fail
be interesting.
At Laura Keenes theatre "a Midsummer Nights
Droam enters this evening, upon the fourth Of s
long and very successful run.
At the theatre Francois I" Les Memories du Dabls"
and Les Folics Drsmatques" the latest novelties
The last named capital play win be given again Tues
day. On Wednesday, the " Dame CAmeias" will bs
given for Iabas benefit which promises to be brilliant
affair.
At the Bowery theatre Miss Sae St. Clair ia the reign.
Ing star She pays this evening in the Flowers Of tho
Forest" to which "Jumbo jun" will be added
At Barnum's Museum piece called Jessie
We're" announced for this aorroon and evening" with
he "Spectre Bridegroom"
Woods and Bryants' Mrstrels announce their usual
variety Of good things for this evening.
OBnuARY-"MAtt PEEL" one Of the c!everest Of tho
negro Ministries, died suddenly at Buffalo last week. szd
was buried in this city yesterday He very success
full in his vocation and was possessed Of much natural
w.t. as well as keen perception Of tho floating topics Of
the day His death will be sincerely regretted by largo
circle Of admirers throughout the country
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL Gosslp-Tbe Metropolitan Mu-
seal Society viii give its first concert at the Academy Of
Music May Is. Bristow will conduct the orchestra and
Dodworth the military band Mills the pianist and other
good artists figure in the programme which very good
one Dir Bourcicau and several other persona intend 10
Lots adjoining the Union place Hotel is stated tina. tho
house will be built before September next, and will bc
managed by Mr. Stuart late the clever director Of Wal
scks. 1t rumored that Mr.. W. G. Forbes formerly or
the Providence theatre will DO the manager Of the Metro
poan theatre The Broadway theatres will all close early
In juno The Florences will play at walacks during tho
summer. Miss Avonia Jones is creating sensation among
the Californian theatre goers Mr. Joseph Proctor play
ing farewell engagement at the Howard Athenseum; he
concert will be given to Mr. A. Jants organist of ths
Church Of st. Charles Borromeo, Sydney place. a. the
Brooklyn Athenaum, on Thursday, 18th inst
City Intelligence.
SUNDAY IN THE MErgoPoIIs--The heated term that
Saturday continued throughout yesterday