The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-20

Musical and Dramatic Matters.
Nothing Ct interest musical theatrical circles has
occurred during the past week More than the ordinary
sgnaor Of holidays broods the places of
amustment that yet open Even patriotism does not
succeed in drawing large audiences to performances
where the receipts to be devoted to the
volunteers The grand concert given by the Brooklyn
PhhaImt mic Society in Brooklyn last Saturday evening
could hardly be Hacked success, although tho
ceps were to be given to the patriotic relief fund and
although song written for the by the au
thor o. "Woodmnn spare that tree" with music by
signor Muzo, sung by Miss Hnkey, aided by full
chorus The burden Of the ballad, which printed
yesterdays HEEND, s--"The Union-rieht wrong"
Some may regard that uilOent little questionable
1t assumes the possibility of the Union being evil
add Jet would have that evil persisted in. That would
be rcither good patriotism, goodsense good Christi
anity. II is different when tie icea il applied TO
nation. "0ur CountTy-right or wrcng," liz a sentiment
which, IN time Of national perils, ell good citizens VIII
subscribe to, although many might do with the
walton added TO that toast at public dinner in Maine
years since, nsmely"when she is right keep her
right when che s wrong set her right" But in regard
10 political feature OF government, matter
how apparently indispensable, the assumption thai
1t may be wrong ia net very consistent with the de-
termination to persist 10 il to the last extremity
In that respect therefore and altogether independent
lated 10 become popular The Union has but
slice AID liza. lhe of right has no reverse side
had, there might be some excuse for the Je. Davis
rebellion.
Bet saying that despite the double inducemen
of patriotism and curiosity, The PHILHARMONIC concert
net such success might have been expected.
The Academy respectfully G4cd, but SIN
The Calculation Is that the receipts VIII
be but little 81 goo. Ihe fact that the minds Of
al classes of the PEOPLE young aud old, rich and poor
absorbed by TIE great national drama that is being
cractee that Boy have Loaf a. relish for lighter
tarments.
hadama Anna B.shop continues her ballad concerts
stuyvesants Institute every evening this week. she has
adced her troupe tr. j. III and Nlss Kate Com
stock, and eth Other attractions promised, which
show eetsrnira,ion Tho part Of his queen Of ballad
singers 70 establish her euurpre OF Ae musicAi
exuIes OF tbs CITY.
TIE blind irish piper Professor Ferguson gives a
concert next Wednesday evening at the Brooklyn Insli
tute, preparatory to his starting professional tour
through Canada and the British Provinces. lie will b
eisGied by several talented ariiets.
Mr. CHARLES MORE, young pianist Of much merit gives
an erttr:sinrrent at Dodworth's to morrow evening
MIS- Huxley wa TO have given . concert in Brooklyn
last week but kindly postponed 1t not TO interfere
with the Philharmonic II Is announced for
next thursday evening, at the Brooklyn Ahcnrum Miss
Enkey is 10 &c assisted by Bgooli, Ardgaui and 81
snithe last APPEARANCE here previous to their return
to Europe and by Dcehler, the celebrated violins.,
The enoi tainmenl Is be under the direction OF slgaor
Auzio.
number OF artists have gene or are about to 90 to
Europe Brieuo, ATdivani and susini sail the
kangaroo next Saturday. Mr. Henri Drayton and wife,
Who successful Ia Their par,or opera eutertain
men;s Ia this country, sailed il tho City OF Baltimore
England last saturday, MIS- nrayions mother accom-
rsnyirg them Niys Adelaide Philips took her departure
IN the arabia last and il s zaid that Madame Colson
i preparing to fellow her.
The German Rife regiment gave a concor. at the Acado
Dy Of Music Frieay evening, for the beneat of the
widoms and oiphars' fund
In regard 10 theatres Laura Keenes the winter Gar
sen and the New Bowery are stin open. wauscks old
establishment, Bfoome street. undergoing aiera
ons for the purpose Of lis being oonyerted into
hall. II s advc,tstd 10 he opo1 next Wednesday
irg Ia magnificent style
Mrs. Hough takes her beuea tonight at aura koenes
where the popular extravaganza OF the "Seveu ssters
sti ho.ds lite ground, in company With "Uocie Sans
Magic Lantern. III pieces win probably last for the
rest OF tho season
AT the Winter Garcen they ha ye revived fairy OK
travasapza OF the Invisible rrince, with Josrsoa
the Infant Furibond and Mrs John Wood Don Leader
Jeiersoa's gagemeIt closes next sturdy. lie pu,
poses htartfg 10 san ffancisco, IN 3ncs nc may make
tour through Australia sothern commences engage
ment at the Winter Garden next week 1ne comedy for
this evening is " Regular Fix"
The novelty at the New Bowcry theatre 10 the intact
pheronenrn Lii,le Co,dela Howard, who has been
engaged for Elk nights, and who appcrs III, evening,
With her parents In the moral drains eutitled Ton
Nshts in Barroom The olh'r pieces for the evening
the farce OF John jones OF tue War once" ant
the melodrama Of rhc smusger's Dsrghter"
In addition 70 the usual attractions OF BTnum's
Museum they hsve go' up what the Ffen'n cal tt.4
dc cn0nscncc enat.ed Anaei son, the pa.riot Heart
Or Sumter ras, with The drama OF rhe Toes q
Cold constitutes the dramatic part ~ the entertain
ment
In the way OF African opera hsYe the Bry ants .
Nnsteh at Mechanics hal; Lloyd anstels at Sbo's
Saloon, qua Chrislys Mosteis a. Irving Ha opposite
tho Academy OF uusic lloyd has complimentary
beneht this evening winch nearly ali the isleat vii
sss.-t His troupe Ia IN excellent one.
The concert TO be popular sui we,, A..
tended places OF amusenent The Canterbury has en-
gagged MIRANDA, the wei known tenor, and ads an orr
gipsl pantcmimo 10 its lip u attractions
AZ tie ANIMAL meeting e TIE American Dramstc Fund
Association held Monday Last. the following onioers
were elected for the ensuing year--Iamcs + Brafy,
tsq., President: Mesgs. Charmaa, Hobrook, McLeln,
6ean sld ougham, Trustees, Messrs hason, Davi1ge,
Blake, sherwood Iiugard, BJrne, Moore, serton HI
llsrc, Clarke, Hatawsy TouHg, willa.ns 5fdg1aa and
Floyd, Drec,s; J. H. oxey, Treasurer G. II Bernard,
secreayy,
We hear Of a new play By Mr. Charles Reads, the cello
brAiet novelist and dramatst which tss icon brought
5at yclh g-est success ia rtgAa' 90 wi icabtsss
sa.u ns+ 's arg.l--are oa tos tms7'N s'o-a 'ht