The New York herald., 1862-03-31

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MUSICAL AND T[EATRICAL.
rs genial atmosphere Of the spring season, which has
crowded Broadway w.t. fashiOaabsss, and caused The
sss 10 expand The horal decorations Of their na0ass
N Of Aaarss budding promises, brngst tns
hsaes share Of the general hopsfaness Gaining
courage from the anticipation OF brisk business time
coming and drawing inspiration, no doubt, from this
salmy Of the year, people, regardless, apps
reny OF the great which makes ambition virtue,
and the perilous which live are patronzins
al Our places Of with than usual liberia
hsy The uses OF adversely surely sweet to tho
pagers for spite Of our gigantic struggle with rebel
lion and the long stagnation of commerce in many
Branches coases still rejoice and the managerial
treasures plethOric.
Two events Of marked the Opera season at
denny last week-the debut Of new claimant for
shs good will Of critacaa audience the se and pretty
person Of Madame de Iusean ana the Of Madame
DAngr after absence Of years from boards
ne selection Of and exhaustng role as that Of
LsOnOra in the "Favorita for the debut Of Madame de
Lassan initiated somewhat against the success which
N opera exactng upon the energies Of the deba
sante would have been unqualified one However,
svsr1ewing hcsse and very warm reception sufficiently
testified the merits Of the arse which, in role moro
suitable powers will NO doubt be yet fully appre
satsd. Madame D'Ansri had grand success Rosina
N "n Barbisrs" Friday night Her superb contrato
aost charningly sustained the music Of part which
naturally ssongs TO soprano, and the highest ap
probation from large aud very critical audience who
welcomed with evident qualification artiss second
saly 70 Aatoni in her line, and who, former
easoa, mads pleasurabs impression upon the New
York public. The introduction Of the ELENA valss and
"Non Piu Mesan from "Cenersntoa" the opera
novsy, but this occasion, very delightful de-
veOping the fal power Of DAngrs splendid voice. The
grand matinee Saturday brought the present season
70 Close Linda d Chamounx'' announced; but,
owing to the severe ndsposon Of Susini "Lucia"
substituted Miss Kellogg, Brgroli, Mancusi and Bar
appearing Madame Angr sang the vsse and the rondo
from 'Cenerentea during the performance, with great
sat pleasant ballet advertisement by ssnorita Cubas
and Senior ximenes completed the programme Nr. Grau
commences opera season In Boston tonight, with
Madame DAngri, Madame de Lussan, Miss Kellogg Miss
Hnkley, and Signori Brigno, susin Mancusi, Barili
and Ypolito.
We are promised something new in the operatic way
at She Academy this week. family Of New Yorkers
will make their first appearance in "La Travata" under
he direction OF Carl Anschutz, Wednesday nigh-Niss
Emily Boughton playing violetta with Mr. c. Bouehton
n the tenor part Sgnor Morno the baritone viii also
appear Not having heard Miss Boughton, We must
await her debut before pronouncing any opinion upon
her qualities prma DONNA but il appears that this
musical family has made . sensation in the Western
cities.
"The Peep Day. still holds its own at Laura Keene,.
theatre and although there of its with
arawa it is announced for yet another week. 1t has
proved highly successful piece, and may well few
nights more.
To the credit Of our citizens and in keeping with the
good taste which should belong refined metropolitan
community, the high class Of comedy which Mr. waack
p producing al his theatre receives the reward Of
large attendance every night The successful representa-
tOa sf these comedies by the admirable company under
Mr.. wallacks management ID known readers and
hsunnecessary 70 say more In commendaton Of them
here Ths programme for the present excellent
one, comprising "OId Heads and Young Hssrts for To-
sight Tuesday tho "Love Chase and following
nights "Ths Rivals" and "Ths Wonder" Several new
comedies are also in preparation.
Mrs. John Wood and Mr. Collins closed Q most success
ful Niblos Garden Saturday night running
ths "Ccesn Bawn through six weeks to crowded house,
Tonight the combination company, comprising great
talent, and including E. L. Davenport VIM wheatley,
Jas ". Waack, Jr aud others, will open new season
at this house in the legitimate drama commencing with
damon and Pythias" and the comedy Of "rhe Drama
tist" Damon 10 ono Of Mr. Davenports most effective
parts, and Mr.. whsatsy ~ vaph, IN "Ths Dramatist,"
presents nne piece Of acting The comedy Of wd Oats
announced for tomorrow evening. This company
has had great in Baltimore Boston and Washing
ton recently and we have doubt that they win meet
with like favor in the metropolis. The Combination
win play for two weeks here, and will be followed By
Mr.. Peter Richings and his daughter. Miss Catherine
Richings in the operatc drama Of "The Enchantressn
which s to be got out in grand STYLE with scenery
costumes and properties During is run here ths
bnation will play short at the Boston Academy
Matilda Heron, her unexampsd representation Of
Camille, nightly nllins the winter Garden. It is GER.
tanly the most original and most effective impsrsona
tiou OF the character presented here The play
mains on the bills for every night until further notice
j. Wilkes Booth still occupies the sIary
voet theatre This young actor combines the talent Of
his father and brother with freshness and originality
all his His rendering Of Richard III. is exceedingly
effective This character so far has proved his best. Il
has been received every night it produced with
marked evidence Of appreciation. Mr. Booth has
engaged for this week. during which he wappsar every
night in Richard.
The fourth representation OF tho second series Of the
"sorsse Franchises takes place tomorrow evening at
Niblos Saloon The entertainments will be the 'Chovsu
Blapc," by Octave Feuillet; 'L'E,ournsau, bluette
raconee par NJ Juignst,v and ssTriolet~a vaudeville
by NJ Dumsnoir.
AT the New Bowsry tonight Mr.. s. p. Ryan and Mrs
Kate Denim Ryan will make their first appearance three
pisces--viz the "Hdden Hand, ?, dramazsd emanation
Of the New York Ledger; the farce OF the "New Foot
man" and the domestic drama OF the "Irsh Emgrant"
During the past wssk Mr.. G. L. Foe had the boards
this establishment and drew crowded houses nightly.
The patronage allotted to Bryants Minstres forms no
exception to the prevailing rule This popular Of the
lovers Of melody and fun enjoys handsome share Of
public favor The performances for this week open
night with q fresh and spicy programme
Barnum announces that this week is the last Of the
engagement Of the hippopotamus, who, like all great
stars has to share his fsvors with the world at large
and hence goes on tour through the provinces imms.
datoy after the close OF the present Barnum
with h's inhntude Of varistiss drawn iniscrmina,sy
from nearly all the elements keeps the resident well
as the floating population Of the city always amused
The Lubin Brothers series Of their clever
nscromantic performances at the Academy OF Music on