The New York herald., 1862-03-03
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL.

curious revolution In the changing lido Of mana
geria operations is the tendency which being exhibited
TO turn the conraband theatrical account. After be-
ing played in Congress- he suddenly t.kes full posses
sion Of metropolitan stage But Tor tho epidomica
turn which public amusemens apt to take the fact
Of the revival Of Unce Toms CABIN at four Of city
theatres might be claimed to Indicate the growing
strength Of sentiment antsg nistc 10 the conservative
policy Of the administration. Happily no such import
ance can be attributed ~ It. II is merely ono of
those caprces of theatrical speculation which reflect
rather tho necessities Of managers than tho tastes or
sympatbies Of the public. On the attempt in al
establishment just opsnei to turn TO q source Of
permanent profit whatever abolition feeling exists
amongst us, We have no opinion +, offer. We are
not disposed to speak harshly Of new enterprises;
and 90 long as Northern newspaper correspondents
continue furnish from the actaaes Of negro life
Port Royal and other places to the deluscis
sought 10 be popagatsd through such pieces "Uncs
Tom,"n Is perhaps, we'll that tho theatre should
servo q safety valve thc anatcsm which has been
giving much trouble elsewhere.
Al Walack's there were Two more revivas last week
OKeee's rattIing comedy of ''Wid Oats' and "The
Bellies Straagem." Both pieces wore admirably put
upon tho stage, and with one or two exceptions. were
well acted. The houses during the week have been
eelsnt. For this week the arrangements ~ fol.
lows:-To night, "Ths Wonder tomorrow, 'Lovo for
stoops 70 Conquer; Friday, "LOndon Assurance" and
Saturday, "The Road to Ruin"
The piece at Laura Keene's il drawing good
houses last week we published letter from Miss
Keene contradctng In rather uncourteous terms tho
statement mio by concurrenty with several or
contemporaries that its had been largely bor
rowed from Mr. Faconer's "Savournoen Dheesh" We
have too much galantry to desire enter into
versy with her the subject, the particularly
by the production OF Mr. Falconer drama here In tho
play, Mrs. wallers personaton particularly striking
and praissworthy. Tho orchestra At Laura Keenc's,
under the able leadership Of Mr. Thomas Baker, is
excellent and s composed OF solo artists who would do
credit 70 any concert room in the world.
Tho original version Of "Lnclo Toms Cabin'' con-
tnues be played ut the Winter Garden with undimin
ished This evening additi to IT, M. J. s.
Clarke viii appear In OF his popular charatcr
Jack Humrhres in Turning the Tables" and Cabbage
In s.Sudlon Thoughts." Mr.. Carkes reengagement
tends to ten nights only On Monday next Miss Matilda
Heron appear at this establishment comedy
At Nblos "Ihs Colleen Basn" iintains its popu.
larity. No that Mrs. John Wood has achieved in
her theatrical has been arsticay legitimate
Or has excited more interest," than that which she
has in her Ely O'Ccnnor. She had great diflc l.
ties TO overcome In undertaking this part, ana she
has surmountcd them triumph 9hanty. We trust that
10 Ia only the beginning Of series Of Efforts
IN the samo lne With view to accommodate largo
number Of our Irish fellow czons, who arc naturally
eager to witness this nne nsti,na piece, tho manage
mont have appropriated h, upper or family circle 10
them admission Of twenty-five cents.
We yesterday noticed the opening Of the New York
AhonGum (walacks old thsatro) under ths lsssseshp
Of Messrs Baker aud Ryer. will be by tho cast
of the new adaptation Of " Uncle Toms Cabin" now
being played there, that tho company comprises sevsa
OF the artistic celebrities Of the original piece whilst
eshsrs have bsen added who less talented and
noted In their way. Tho musical novelties introduced
Of very pleasing character and reflect credit upon
thc taste and skill OF NJ Koppitz, the leader.
The Gotschak continue attractive as ever.
His gala night at the Academy Of Music on Friday was
sxcslsnty attended, and no played brilliantly, in
producing several Of his new compositions. Thu
critics have had their cars stuffed with cotton dur.
tng the operatc performance however 1hey say Brig
noli sang "exqusitoy," when, really, ho Of all
cine and tune for the nrst tmo this season In nso
quence Of o severe cold. We have seldom seen "iuca
Il Lammermoor' worse performed In this city. Brig
sou was better u the matinee Saturday, and will
soon recover he voice. The house was crowded with
vsy fashionable audience, and Gottschak surpassed
Amsslr ThIs evening there will be grand gala nigh. as
As Brooklyn Academy when In addition TO Mr.. Cots.
shalks admirable performances, "Bstly" will be given
by fbs trnu troupe.
naao dc Lassan win make hor debut In opera In tho
course Of next week.
10 morrow being shrovs Tuesday, NJ. Paul Juignet's
sDsrsp Franchise will bs postponed to the following Taos
Asy March ~. whom ia Cheven Blanc." OF octave
esnTlst, and "Un Service Bla,chard," by NJ. Duma-
aOir will be given. Tho soircc in Brooklyn on wcdnes
Gay lAst was, arsticaly speaking all that could DO do
SIRED Owing, however. TO time not having been given
"a complete tho subscription, theo rather thin
attendance This will he remcdod, however, for tho
nsxt several Of the Leading French resi-
dents Of that city having personally interested thc
selves in the enterprise.
DR.. Coltons exhibitions Of the effect OF laughing gas
Aave been attracting crowds both at New York ald
ereoklyn They are amongst tho mcss amusing sntar.
esinmonts giecn.
Mrs. Maggie Hashs, one Of the pleasing Of our
Amsrcan ballad singers, gives grand vocal and nsru.
msass concert at Nibo Saloon Wednesday nsxA She
III ~ assissd bs NAdAus pusrss. ssprsns lsssrs :.