The New York herald., 1868-03-19

Morrison a candidate for Governor.
ANUSEMENTS.
AcADsMv or MusIo.-There was large and bril-
liant audience last night ct the Academy, gathered
TO witness Neyerbeers great work, Roberto Il
Diavolo." which was presented by Manager Max
strakosch IN . style that strongly recalled the
best days OF the opera in New York. Every
thing seemed to oonspire to give Scsdt
to the occasion. The night was clear and
magnificent and the audience was enthusiastic but
critical. The splendid music Of the grand composer
fell upon apprecative ears, and the repeated rounds
Of general and hearty applause gave the
audiences tribute to the artists for their
excellent and successful efforts to rightly
tnterpret the music. Madame La Grange
as Alice was In nne voice last night It was rich,
powerful sympathetic and expressive. She was
psnd He seemed 70 gve as care to
the rendition OF his part and throw into
= spirit that We wish we could see more Of;
Herr Hermann's Bertram was most complete and
powerful. His voice ia undoubtedly the deepest,
fullest and richest bass on the continent and last
Of Isabella with her usual happy method.
p se s
change. Madame Teresa Woods In the satatory
s Ds nna a
not win the most encouraging applause.
6TENAAY HALI~-OLB BULL.-After an absence Of
nearly twelve years-during which he has had the
pleasure Of reading dozen obituaries on himself in
many journals-this distinguished vionist returned
to the scene Of his early trumphs ana made his bow
last night before an immense audience at Steinway
Hall. His course In the West has been one Of un-
wonted triumph, and the greatest enthusiasm
greeted him in every city His reception last night
was highly gratifying one; for when the TALL
commanding figure Of the king Of violinists
appeared on the platform the applause that spon-
taneously broke forth from every part Of the hall
evinced genuine spirit Of welcome and recognition
Of the genius Of the distinguished Norwegian. His
hrst selection was his characteristic Nightingale fam
tasa, In which he was accompanied by the organ
soul and expression to those magic fingers ana en-
dowed the bow Of Ole Bull with the properties OF
harmony that the violin is capable Of was produced
with an ease delcacy' power and cearness that en-,
s1e @ Tae fantasia was Of course
seemed as II quartet Of chamber music was impro-
yised on the four strings Of this matchless vion for
air were distinctly given in q style superior to
many OF our string quartet organizations. The
the concert and like painting Of one Of the great
masters 1t gowed with warm life and s0ul-breathing
tbs OF se1He ane m & n
play Its beauties to the best possible advantage The
fantastic and extraordinary arrangement of the Car
ntva OF Venicev by the great vionist concluded his
selections. ! Ole Bull comes back to us
greater than ever, with all the command over violin
brains. lie was assisted by Madame varian Hofr-
man, Edward Holman, Severin George Morgan
day His concerts out West and In this city have
been entrusted to the management Of Mr.. Fred. Wild
dows, his former manager.
THEATRE CoNIcUE.-Pantomimei is evidently grow
ing in favor on Broadway. 'Kim-Kan is the latest
If NJ
ing this establishment with delighted audiences. 1t
is comic Oriental piece abonnding in absurdity,
and Is supposed to give faithful picture OF the ad-
ventures OF an @ronaut II Is full Of fun, and fails
a no. 70 pease M @ an VINO witness s ana
let troupe In their graceful evoutons and the per-
formance OF Martini Chriski on the silver wire are
alone suniciently attractive to pack the house.
NEW YORK CIRcus.-Pfau, the graceful and daring
athlete, is still delightng and terrifying the large
and appreciattye audiences that are synonymous
with this neat little place OF family resort. Pfau's
intrepid lights and leaps from trapeze to trapeze are
bewildering In the extreme; but the ease and
feat Of turning a somerset in the air while passing
rom one tapeze to another is truly marvellous.
dahng ke Caa Berr snd Miss
Lucille Watson, are among the other attractions ut
this popular establishment
BUTLRR's AMERICAN THEATRE.-A well trained
and beautiful ballet s not the only attraction at this
would be rather difficult to keep q correct run OF
them. 1.-THE Impeachment" is now on the boards
here as well as In Washington, and here, there
pretty Little Dear is nightly encored and after the
performances have terminated everybody present
feels sorry.
Tony PAsroR's OPERA HoUsE.-No more appro-
pirate drama could have been brought out at this
season OF the year than "For Ireland, or the Wear
ing OF the Green,n which is now running success
fully at this popular east side resort 1t is profuse
with pictures OF Irish life, and contains what is most
delicious TO the playgoers Of the classic Bowery-
probably draw good houses for some time. Songs
Ethiopian specalties, dancing and gorgeous ballet
NIL up the gaps during the evening.
BASvARD's AUsEUN.-The great temperance
drama, with the inconsistent title OF ssTen Nights in
Barroom,n Is meeting with renewed success at this
establishment Fulhhouses and vociferous applause
fully testify that the moral Of the play reaches q
sympathetic cord IN the hearts Of The masses. 1t
will remain on the bill during this week.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsrRRDs.-These funny chaps.
Birch, wambold and Bsckus are drawing great
houses by their eccentricittes and funny savings
'Under the Kerosene Lamp' still shines nicely upon
the bills and the Express Tran screams excitedly
The vocal and muaical solos and choruses Of this
troupe are positively superb.
KELLY AND nsoN's MNsrRRLs--This establish
ment still continues to furnish the mirthoying DOR.
ton Of the community opportunity OF witnessing
o s Sause1 the o. s s
TO be the attraction at Kelly and Leons some time
H0oLEY's OPERA H0Usz, 'BRooKLYN.-sThe wild
Fawn OF the Woods" very extravagant fairy ex-
travaganza b the great attraction at this house
and Is drawing large audiences The ebony ballet
troupe u burlesque upon burlesque, and not to
be behindhand the enterprisng manager has added
grand transformation scene, which concludes the
evenings entertainment.
Musical and Dramaeic Notes.
The dancing Of Wesenael and venturoli, ana In
Petite Schleger, beautiful little girl OF twelve years
has created marked sensation In the "white Fawny
at the Boston theatre.
John Brougham has accepted Barney williams
ofsr TO write new three act drama for him, for
which he pay $4,000. These are probably the largest
and most liberal terms ever paid this aide Of the