The New York herald., 1868-04-23
AM III s E M E N T S.

nau genuine sensation last nlsnt-nalely, u
crowded houseon the occasion OF the return of the
truly great tragedienne, Mile Fanny Janauschek,
from her triumphant in the West and East Her
reception was enthusiastic in the extreme The play
was Grlparzer's powerful tragedy of ''Mcdea," in
which Miss Janauschek made her debut in this city.
We have already spoken at length OF this grand I'M
personatiOn OF an extremely diioult and ungrateful
role, and need only add that last night Miss Janau-
schek fully sustained the high reputation which
preceded her from Europe and which has never
diminished since. She was admirably supported by
Mr.. Scherenberg as Jason, Mr.. Wagner rs Creon,
Miss Tietz as Creusa and Miss Singer Cora. ain
the scene in which Medea's children are taken from
her Miss Janauschek threw despair passion and
entreaty into each word look and action which dis.
played the highest qualities Of the dramatic artst
ON Friday night Laubes Elizabeth" dnerent
drama from that of Giacommetti, will he given
Janauschek as Elizabeth will be interesting 20 ai
lovers Of the legitimate stage. Mary Stuart is
announced for the Saturday matinee.
THE BOwERY Observation-Disclosures tragic master
piece "Richelieu," was produced, or reproduced,
last night at the Bowery theatre, and was the
occasion of an exceedingly full house. The cast
was, generally speaking, excellent, every part
being very thoroughly sustained, from that of the
scheming Cardinal TO that of the schemng Cardinals
very shrewd detective. Mr.. G. C. Bonface appeared
in the leading part of the willy old cardinal, and
though somewhat yauntingly, sustained the
a'0e on the whole with exceeding effectiveness
especially in the last scene Mrs. W. G. Jones
was the Julie de Mortemar Of the plot-adopted
daughter of the Cardnal-and was in some respects
exceedingly happy In her rendering of the part
proving most efficient support particularly in the
one celebrated scene OF Bulwers drama. The part
OF Louis XIII. was sustained by Mr. +. A. Doud who
acted easily, though without force; while that OF De
Mauprat the husband of Julie, was sustained by Mr..
w. Marden, who appeared to exceeding advantage
In the attempted assassination scene and the inter-
view between himself the purpOsed assassin, and
the Cardinal, whom he really saves from assassina-
conspirator really distinguished himself not 80 par
ticuarly in eocuon proper as In exceeding felicity
OF facial expression and In that rather unanalyZabe
dramatic pantomime which Is really the greater OF
art in all effective acting; and on the whole, with
the present cast, which might, however be happily
modified In some particulars the old Cardinal is like
ly to have long run Of full houses BY way Of after
piece Fenian drama entitled the "lrishman's
Home" was produced, though, afterpiece being SUI
pernuOus, the audience had mostly retired with the
last scene between the cardinal and the king.
BROADWAY THEATRE.-The spell OF the beautiful
little "Fairy Circle" that has charmed the patrons
of this cosey establishment for nearly two weeks viii
cease after this evening; but in its stead we
promised greater and more attractive novelties.
Last evening the house was crowded, and both Mr..
and Mrs. Williams never shone in their sparkling
characters to better advantage. The rollicking
Barney was all life and fire, and handled his 'shil-
leah" with as much dexterity as ten years ago.
Time deals gently with the wild Irish boy" and
his bonny better half, and we trust that
for years TO come they will remain, as
they have always been, bright ornaments to
with the laughable farce OF "ln and Out Of Place."
In which Mrs. Williams successfully played the DIM
cult part Of essaying seven different Characters in
every one OF which she received the well merited
applause OF the audience.
OLYMPIC THEATRE.-The Olympian games and the
Olympian gods and goddesses would be somewhat
out OF their reckoning at the olympic Theatre in
"Humpty Dumpty;" but 1t is highly probable that
after enjoying his rollicking budget OF fun they
would adopt him into their royal family together
with Mother GO0se.r La Belle Helene,n as done
In the French is sparkling and racy and as done In
the English by the worrell sisters 1t Is dro and
funny and always attractive. The White Fawn"
our friends rom the ss''i rural districts who no
come TO see the elephant. and lastly the Cynocepha-
lus Of the circus, good old lady expressed it
other night 'fs O queer critter, and looks kind o.
ana we w9nner a where ne &C come me om put
ola podridd OF "Humpty Dumpty" and something
witha OF the Japanese acrobats and great deal Of
"Humpty Dumpty," in short, Is a matchless cOmpo-
sti0n In Its line OF pretty women In full ballet dress
pretty groups in pretty dances, amusing mistakes
and practical jokes, charming tableaux OF rustic cha
racters pretty scenes and dr0ll situations, all run
together on the thread OF story which can neither
be described nor understood, but which Is all the
more heartily enjoyed for that very The plot
OF the story Is simply amusement, and the moral Is
"laugh and grow fat;' and so "Humpty Dumpty" Is
woRRRLL SISTERS NEW YORK TmEArRE-The
burlesque of "Paris and Helen,r which has proved
such q successful hit at the New York theatre and
which is now running on It's second week, promises
10 sustain itself the boards there for consdera-
BILE time longer IL Is nightly growing in popular
favor, and as the pointed and telling allu-
sions and the many bon mots OF every
day life among US here In Gotham are
interspersed with the groundwork Of mythology
cal story, the grand episode OF which eliminated
In the destruction Of Imperial Troy" beginning
the buresqne is increasing A incr subject could
be hardly selected for the display VI the three
rival queens OF beauty. The Worrell sisters answer
In number exactly to the three goddesses, who one
nne summer morning came down from Mount Ida
and submitted the question OF beauty TO the srbtra
ment OF the handsome and captivating Paris, Prians
youngest hopeful" That young gentleman's choice
FELL for very good reason, upon Venus, she, with
her wGmsn's wit having prom5ssd 5ssdr him ,bs
loveliest woman In the world Of those days
This was Helen, the wife OF Meneaus, prince OF
one OF the Grecian states, and whose abduction by
Paris led to the Trojan war 80 subnely sung by
Homer, "the blind old man OF Solos rocky isle.'
The burlesque Is founded on the opera OF La Belle
Helene" itself bur1esque OF the story OF the Had
IL s very well put upon the stage, with new dresses
and appointments throughout. 1t Is needless to say
being particularly well adapted to their graceful
and vivacious style OF acting. This theatre has re-
Gently been redted and redecorated throughout and
Is really now one OF the neatest and most comfort
able In the city.
KELLY AND LEoN's MISsTRELs.-The "Grand
Dutch =" continues still to be the great attraction
at this house. being nightly presented to well filed
houses. California Joe appears likewise to have
made hit here In his comedy parts and to have
established himself high In metropolitan favor, II
frequent applause be any evidence OF appreciation.
The remainder Of the bill, made up Of oos, singing
and dancing, is equally attractive each novelty Of
this kind meeting with repeated encores.
TONY PAsroR's OPERA HOrsB-To remark that
this neat house OF entertainment is an institu-
ton on the East side Is only giving 1t 1.-THE Of
the praise due. It's management are ever watchful
in securing the best talent In the market which they
discreety use. Last evening grand audience testi-
1ed their appreciation OF Vivian In his comic spe-
calties Pastor I'm his songs, the ladies In the ballet
and the unique and remarkable tricks OF "A wonder
fu troupe OF dogs and monkeys by repeated encores
and uncomfortable laughter.
HoNoRs TO GENERAL McDowEIIa--On the dc.
parture, March 30, of General Mcdowell from san
franoisco To assume command OF The Fourth