The New York herald., 1867-02-28
A NJ U S & M E N 7 s


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| Sfadt Theatre.
MI Bogumh Dawson appeared last night As th'
Hanchback Marquis in Eugene Sues i've act drama
the same name. The house was crowded as usual and
the great artist called before the curtain eral
tme1 Tho last In which no reconciled the
naughty duchess to to the marriage OF son.
Gerod. with Hernine the humble music teacher, was
admirable piece OF acting Tho sly, insinuating
OF the Marquis do Maeford was gwen to the life
Miss Irschicks Harmne was also exceflens Tue rest
the cast might be prohtaby changed.
Musical.
One OF the largest and most fashionable audiences of
the present q steuway Hall lasa evening TO
listen TO the rendition Of Handers grand orasorio Of
the Messiah. which given by the New York HAr-
monic Society, under the direction Of Mr. L. r. Harri-
son large and powerful orchestra furnished in con-
nsction with M. r. j. Connolly at the organ the In
slrumentat0n while the solo parts OF
conhdsd 70 able and accomplished vocastsL Mr.. y. l..
satisfaction OF tho immense audience. The chosuses
given with powerful effect, and the whole PERFORM
ancs ~. in fact. rare musoal treat
Bunyan Tabieanx.
To have caught tho spirit OF bss Of those
which John Bunyan has quantly and windy depicted
in the Pilgrims Progress and to have reproduced II
faithfully and apprecatively canvas, would have
been msan achievement Tho exhibition Of such a
painting would have attracted admirng crowda In the
Bunyan rabIeaux there is fur more than this. The
whole story IN all its exquisite imagery and aegOrcal
significance, is spread before In such unbroken
continuity that Is fam TO fancy photographed IL
came forth fresh from tho dreamer's teening brain
Enchained by the influence Of lovely landscapes and
deeply suggestive the spectator rises at the close
Of the exhibition with that reluctance with which one
completes the reading OF pleasant book.
Temple of Mystery.
l; IL . pity that NJ Hartz cannot apply his magical
power to Dodworth Hail to increase its size for
the accommodation OF tho numbers nightly lock to
his marvellous performances Last evening was
exception to the general rule ofcrowded houses the
dience, as usual continually testifyng their appreca-
ton OF the illusions which they behed Novelty is the
order OF the day with NJ Harz, and fresh tricks
tnuay enhance the interest or his bills. This week
the attractions the basket trick, the floating head
Proteus and variety OF prcstdgitatoal illusions of tho
usual clever description. II is however unnecessary
enumcrate, as the quality OF NJ Hartx's entertainment
rs too thoroughly acknowledged to neod any recon.
mendation from U.S.
Musical and Theatrical Items.
Sam Sharpley's Mnstrels, after q successful tour
through tho West giving few performances in the
vicinity Of New York prior to their start for tour
through the Eastern States.
Miss Florence Temple astonishing the natives OF the
Lake City as Mazeppa
Miss Charlotte Thompson had benefit at the Pitts
burg Opera House the 22d inst.
The Cincinnati Macnnerchor gave Oberon at Mozart
hall, Cincinnati. on Sunday, the oath inst.
This Is the last week Of the Rchlngs English Opera
Company in Philadelphia Tho rush for seats has
something unprecedented IN the Quaker City On Friday
grand presentation 70 Miss Richings will take place
A grand concert for the benefit OF the orphans and
widows Of our soldiers and sailors will be given In
Albany on Tho 2sb. and another In Poughkeepsie. for
the saoe purpose. the following day BY Dodworth's
celebrated band Mr. Harvey B. Dodworth has Just
hnshod m arrangement Of the great Tannhauser
overture for fall military band which, when played
muss produce marked sensation. Considering chat
theso nearly forty separate parts in ts work. will
require large numbor OF instrumeutalists Mr. Dod-
worth has also pabHsed dashing Of lsncsrs called
Our Sailor Boy Lancers. in commemoration OF the
great yacht Tho different figures are very
effective snd viii undoubtedly become fAvorilss In the
ball room
Mr.. aud Mrs. Howard Paul have made an immense hit
in New Englsnd.
Tue prosean and favor.fs burlosque Actresses, the
Webb sisters. cofnmeoced enssesmcnt ~ wallis
Opera HOUSE, wAsnidkson, on tins 2sth inst
Mike IApmau, with nis circus and trained animals, ara
NJ Augusta, Ga. sAt
Miss Phillips, Brisnoh, susni. rcrraus and sar,i. with
sxcelisnt company TO give isarbcr Of seville
and Doa Pasqua,s thus wesx IN Providence