The New York herald., 1862-02-18

BY Mr.. TARRAR--For the relief of savings banks; in
respect to lands sold for taxes.
BILLS Passed.
To amend the act relative county treasurers by pro-
hibsing the use OF money in their hands
Relative TO the Now York and Eric Railroad, consoli
dating the several branches.
10 amend tho Appropriation act Of 1861.
during the absence of P Senator Henderson.
The bill TO facilitate the purchase OF property In the
vicinity OF Forts Hamilton and Tompkins by the United
States for the purposes Of Defence up for third
reading.
On motion Of Mr.. FoleKa, it was laid on the table at
present parties in behalf Of the United States desired
The remainder of the session consumed in tho
sderation of bills in Cosmittee Of the Whole
Assembly.
ALBANY. Feb. II, 1862.
There light att tendanco In the House to-day.
REPoerED fAvoRABLY.
To incorporate tho Franklin Association OF New York
city.
incorporate the Board OF Foreign Missions Of the
Presbyterian Church Of the United States.
To extend the and provide for tho adournments
OF the Court Of General Sessions the city York
To punish frauds on laborers and others seeking
employment.
For the better security Of mechanics and laborers PER-
forming work and furnishing material land In Kings
county.
Bills NOTICED.
BY Mr. CoEY-To reduce the fare of the city railroads
By Mr.. LEAMY--To provide for the apprehension and
prosecution of kidnappsrs in New York.
By Mr. CoDpNGTo%--To regulate public advertising In
the city OF New York.
PILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. TALMAN-To authorize the construction Of q
railroad in Tenth and oher streets in New York. The
cosporaors are-John b. Jenkins Thomas 7. Hunter and
James Caaman
BY Mr.. Bryrplcr-ro prevent frauds in opening the
streets Of Now York.
I}y Mr.. BEADE-To compel railroad companies to en-
pioy police force. ..,s.r ~
GLoRFlCAnoN OF THE ASSEMBLY OVER THE VICTORIES
NATIONAL ARMS.
During tho session OF the House. In the midst OF calling
the yeas and nays the question relating to the OK
Mr. ROYAL PHELPS rose announcing that hc had Just re-
ceivei the gratifying intelligence OF the capture OF Fort
Donelsn by our troops and also OF the capture OF tho
city of Savannah.
scene Of much excitement ensued.
All the rules Of order were disregarded the House rs
ing and giving cheer after cheer throwing up their has
ciappng their hands. &C., In which demonstration the
galleries heartily joined.
The excitement Increased whom Mr.. BE added to
the announcement the reported capture OF Generals
| Pillow, Buchner and Johnston.
Thcce cheers given with great enthusiasm
The ass mby concurred in the resolution to adjourn
over Washingtons birthday.
From the limo tho announcement Of the news of the
surrender of Fort Donoson made the sdi rhment
the House lost all appearance OF deliberative body.
resolution congratulang the country on the victory
Patriotic speeches were maeo by Messrs Ayord, og.
den Gray Prnyn and ScholAeld, who frequently in
errupted in their remarks by applause the door and
in the galleries.
The excitement broke out arresh wten the announce
mont ma do by the Speaker OF the capture Of Floyd
u
by Ter of Comm ssary General WEIGH mingled with tho
shouts of the members and added to the excitement OF
the scene.
Tho resolution was adopted. after an amendment by
Mr.. Banks directing an illumination Of the Capitol and
State House.
Overlooking with enthusiasm aud patriotism tho uouso
adjourned.
The "Coileen EnMn, at Niblo's Garden.
Having made tho tour of England and France, and been
acted in almost every provincial city OF America Bourc
Vr;c r.i
turned to Now York 10 its rst trumps and was
represented last evening at Niblos Garden II was vel
come back by audience which, In spite of tho stormy
weather, fairly ovcrcrowded the house, and was
unusually appreciatve and enthusiastic. To tho
attractions OF the popular drama itself the engage
ment of All entirely company for its production:
the appearance Of tho favorte, MIS- John Wood in al
entirely style Of role; tho resiyee after loug
absence from New York boards, OF Mr. J. Collins the
Irish vocalist and Miss Mary Wells and the debut before
New York audience, of Messrs Scalan and Shcwel and
Miss Emma Taylor from the Philadelphia theatres added
| interest TO the occasion.
The "Coieen Bawnr Is so we'll known that IL ia un-
necessary to give its plot or advert to its incidens
We have Seldom seen play better produced.
| better mounod or more satisfactorily acted.
| There completeness aad appropi alo icss
in the scenery, umes accessories, music and proper
tios which bctokcned the greatest and the best
taste The scenery, by Mr.. selwyn was entirely new
ani mcst arsiicaiy painted The great scenes Of tho
Water Cave, sheahs hot aud Tho ballroom Of Caste
Chute not nione worthy OF praise hut even the
second rate technically speaking, carpenter scenes
picture, TO which the admirable dresses OF tho
characters gave compoteness. lhe taste displayed
III dressing the piece, the approprateness o. evey
accessoryeven to the uniforms OF few soldier and tho
carpctng OF the hut aud paor the last d differently
and aIty-deserve the highest coinmendaton in these
days OF striking stage elects and caroossDoss about e
tails. Niblos Garden, which has become noted bad
scenery and worse properties has redeemed itself under
the stage management of Mr. L. j. Vincent Beyond the
m
to crcise in he mounting OF the drama, except that
Cregan Hall and Chute Castle are represented having
precisely the same arlor. Tho great drov nng
the water very wei acted last evening but will
improve with repetition These small faults are the bast
praise Of the stage management for they show how lte
there Is to blame
The acting accel table as the scenery. Mrs.
Wood disappointed those who expected to her fail
out Of tho burleslue Parts TO which she has been
toned The part OF Ely OConnor could scarcely have
been better played, although sorc throat aud
great eagerness net TO ovcrsep the dosy OF tho Part
rendered Mrs. Wood almost naudibie during pr
tons d the performance aud in hcr songs. This will
DO remcdied as she gets accustomed to her new
roi,. Mr.. collins, Myies-na Copialech, was most
warmly received sang admirably ever and acted
very much better than usual All the songs " MRS Wood
aud Mr.. Collins oncored, and with very bad TASTE
the audience insisted upon having the iaroaOi re.
pcated. Mr.. ". scaan, gentleman now TO this city,
carried of tho honofs Of tho evening ID absorb what
Bourccault calls "the mae interest VI the drama. His
Danny Mann was noosau OF eccentric acting, npara
IsS Ts 0y pymner NJ or WaaI s'"Ne lev 'c'ras n "a
had that groeslue pathos which cxces alike
Smiles and tears and every scene, ana almost
every ssnteuSe, applaudcd by audence perfectly
stiange TO this young actor. Miss Taylor Annie
chute very prettily and perfectly acted Mrs vung
seemod an elder Mrs. Wood and little overactsl Miss
Wells played shea as she plays all old women, exec
lontiy; MIR. l.. B. shewcl, Crcgan, aciod wol aud
made the utmost OF slight part Mr.. Wall good
Daly; MIR. Ryer a tolerable Father Tom, and Mr. Martin
very bad Corrigan. Tho last named gentleman seemed
to be ignorant Of what TO d. with has hands and his hat
and distinguished himself by making rapid notes of fanny
Nann's confess, Ion some time before IL uttered
Altsgether, then, tie play entity produced aud
acted, and warmly received.
Mr. j. u. Cooke has rcsNned the musical direction of
this establishments and IN uf the Union victory
Foot Doneon his orchestra aged tho National Anthem,
before the drama last evening amid fror appla
Beautiful Com mpIcxios.-Lairss's BLOOM
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