The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-01

THE FIREMEN's BENEFIr.-FANNYs LAST SPEECH.
Last evening the Park was crowded from pit to
dome. 1t was the Firemen's Benefit. London
Assurance" was played and well played Fanny
Elssler danced in her usual style. She was then
called out and spoke the following speech, taken
down by our corps of reporters
LADIES GrrrLEMEN: How many nights Of the
ss Of s9
beyond serving ones se-the pure joy Of benehting
others good action has been done TO night; to you
be the credi-to me, the satisfaction OF having worked
in the You have this night lighted up fame Of
gratitude to the Widows heart that all the Firemen Of
New York could not exnguish. Let it never go out
Shouts and applause followed this, that carried
part of the roof of the theare-and to-day the car
penters at early hour had jus, finished putting it
on
FANNY ELssLER, plays for the last time here, on
Monday next at Simpsons benefit, and then takes
passage from Philadelphia to Havana. Her engage
ment has been profitable enough-but not SO much
~ "a those of the first year. II her sister Therese
"oo 'o'i. '"','-,v could have made second brilliant
career through the country. ra.-v has d,nced cra
tuitousy to three benefits here, besides giving 1ev,.
money in charity.
Mrs SUTrox, the vocalist. is in Havana by this
time-so are Borghese, Statuti, Antognini and
other Italians belonging to the opera. They all
perform in Havana previous to the arrival Of Fanny
Elsler.
MIR Ra,p,,. the s,eal master Of song, is here,
giving concerts He is under engagements to make
a short visit to Boston, Albany and Providence. He
will then return and go south far New Orleans.
Mr.. Braham has been eminently successful
NAaEL, the great violinist is on his watery way 10
New Orleans. He will play there and then go to
Havana. Herwig was at Philadelphia at our last
| accounts.
| Vocal DEBurANrEs-We understand that two
yery accomplished debutantes in music and song, are
preparing to make their first appearance in short
time Their names are Mary and Rosna Shaw
Some years ago, 'they sang here-but we're then
mere children Mary Shaw is II years of age. Ro.
sina is I6 and both are Just bursting beautifully into
bright womanhood. 1t is said their voices highly
cultivatedpossess great power and hexibility, and
that their debut will make sensation in the musical
world.
| Mrs GEORGE JoSvs has written us a long letter
about Mr.. George Jones' affairs. The letter is az
fectionate towards her husband, and exhibits
feeling that merits respect Mrs George Jones me
feel perfectly easy. Her request shall be a-e"'
edto.
Yankee Hill, Mr. and Mrs Maedey ere IN nos'o o..
London Assurance has besl The =. critics
Charles T The ire IN ts merits as play and
Miss Clarendon was still at the Museum IN Alba
Nynrow.e was still delghting the people OF Cincn'
natl by his inimitable performances.
/ Amusemcnts.
The Theatres aud other temples OF entertain
ment offer rich bill Of fare to-day for their pa
irons 1t would be difficult task for US to select
, zartieular place Of rendezvous amid such galaxy
and we must merely suhjoin list by which the pup
lie may be guided =
pARx TpyArRE-London Assurance, the Board
ing School, and new comic drama entitled Ian
|, O.5hanter.
CHATHAM THEATRE-A day and evening perform
ance For particulars, see advertisement To ear
here if YOU wish to what Ii gong on
, O,yMp,c This home of mirth and merriment
NOT backward in its inducements for patronage.
It new set of performances opens the new year.
p po,rruv AursrurArRE-Day and evening pc
sormsnce Horsemanship Of the first order, an
= rnrnr Diamond are among other numerous ente
y t2lnmenS. :,
y BLEEcxEx STREET CIRcys-Ihe giant ana u
: whol. equestrian corps appear in the day and ev
ming We are delighted To see this place oil anus
ment properly esteemed by the Elite OF the up-to"
wards. go .,
those who feel inclined to patronze them.
SAxrAFr EXPEDITION. letter giving a Il
account ofths capture Of the Santa Fc Expedite
has been received hy a mercantile frm in Ne
Orleans. and ~ published at length in the Picayun
| ...s.. Xh.t d.t nocnt Of the Expedition W