The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-23

EXCURSIONS AND WATERING PLACES IN THE VI
| cINrTY OF New YoRK.-These are the halcyon DAYS
OF the whole year Spring is now IN its prime and
beauty. The country never locked more charm
ing, nor put forth more fasclnations. To see and
| enjoy all, we recommend visit to the following
places -
HoBoKEN-For other reasons than being nearest
may be named first. Mr. John Ireland has yery
neat place for ladies, gentlemen, and families Mrs
Sweeney's Phoenix Hotel is beautiful place for
summer residence
STATEN lsLAND-May be set down next on the list
The Belmont House, at New Brighton, presents
great attractions, and must not be forgotten.
Bio oMrNeDALE-Is one of the most charming val.
leys in the whole country. Burnhams is directly
in the midst of its beauty.
PROSPECT HILLS on the Harlem Railroad, two
miles this side Of Harlem If you call at Nowland's
Pavilion, you will see the most extensive prospect
that can be had6n all this region.
New RocHELLE-Is little further off, but not the
less beautiful
FoRT HAMMToN-Offers another delightful excur.
sion.
SToNINeToN-Presents very strong attractions an
ocean prospect, the Sound, fishing, &c, &C., and
the best accommodations at the Wadawaneck
House, Messrs Blake and Reed.
FORT LEE-Is location that perhaps cannot be
surpassed for salubrity and convenience-nne miles
from the city, at the commencement of the pail
sades. 1t is great place for military companies,
and target excursions. Every accommodation can
be had at the Pavilion, by Jofn A. Whitfield.
NIBLo's OPERA FRANeAIs.-Last night crowded
theatre testified its appreciation of the musical
drama of "Les Memories do Didbk, which is really
a splendid and highly interesting entertainment
and is announced for repetition this evening The
dresses in the ball room scene were elegant as
varied, and the music is not the least charm of the
| piece. Matthew, LIE Court and Oternon played ex-
cellently Every production Of this truly talented
company seems better aud better appreciated than
| its predecessor. Mademoiselle Lagiere, "La ia
mouse chanteuse, is to make her first appearance in
| New York tomorrow evening.
| THEATRIcAL.-Mr. Grauan takes his benefit at
the Park tonight, and appears in the character of
| Shylock. We have no doubt that the numerous
friends of this gentleman will testify in substantial
manner their esteem and regard for his character
| and talents
| Mr.. BRoUGH's CoNcERr.-The veteran Broueh
| gives his grand concert tomorrow night. The
merits of this celebrated vocalist are too extensive
y and avoraby known on both sides of the Atlantic
to need formal eulogy. He offers singuary strong
coalition Of musical talent on this occasion, and he
will have most assuredly, cordial greeting from
| crowded and brilliant house.
| CHATHAM TAEArRE-AHAsuERus magnif-
cent and gorgeous pageant was produced last night
to an audience that filled the house. The piece is
admirably arranged, and in point of scenic effect
and representation, surpasses all the former efforts
of the manager, and may be said to be the superla-
tive of dramatic productions Ii went off in extra
ordinary fine style, and received the enthusiastic ap
plause of all who witnessed it, The characters too,
| are well cast. 1t is announced for repetition to-
night, and we have no hesitation in saying it will
have run unparalleled
| MILITARY GARDEN, BRsoKLYN-Mr. Hill, the
Yankee comedian, gave lecture at this place last
evening, which was well attended. He will give
another tonight, when the laughteroving nhabi-
tants Of Brooklyn may enjoy rich treat
SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL man, whose name we did
not learn passing along 9Th street, near the corner
OF the I'd avenue, yesterday morning, fell into well
nearly fifty feet deep, by the cavng in of the side
walk as he was passing over it. Ropes were pro
| cured, and he was drawn out. He was seriously in
jured
| OLD TrcuMsrH.-Col johnson has had an Grafton NJ
st. Louis. All parties united to give him welcome When
he LEFT he to pursue his route homeward through In