The New York herald., 1845-04-18

THEATRIcAL-THE PARx.-There was q very
excellent house at the Park last night. The effect
Of the inclemency Of the weather was seen in q
slight degree in the boxes, which were not full
the previous night, but all the other parts of
the theatre were crowded to excess. The play was
Gisippus," one well adapted for the display of
Mr.. Anderson's powers, and in which he fully sus-
tanned his high reputation. On the fall of the cur
tain, he was loudly called for, and, on his appear.
ance, was cheered most enthusiastically, a garland
of flowers being also thrown him from one of the
private boxes. Tonight he again appears az
Claude Melnotte." We must accord 10 the
Park management due credit for the really admi-
rable manner in (which "Gisippus" was put spon
the stage. Several of the scenes elected the mark
ed appreciation of the house.
PALMo's OPKRA HousR.-LAsr NIaHT OF Anti.
GoNE-DIRNKFoRD's BENKFr.-Ths evening is de-
voted to the benefit Of the indefatigable Dnneford,
to whose enterprise is owing the production of the
classical and beautiful tragedy Of "Antigone," )" be-
fore New York audience; and, it is TO be hoped
that his energies on this occasion, as well as on
others of like nature, will be appreciated by the
public in proper manner. Already it is much to
be feared his energies have not been remunerated
for the expense and trouble he has been at in bring
ing out this piece, but it is TO be hoped that this
occasion handsome amends will be made for his
exerons on behalf Of the restoration of the classic
drama. This is also the last night Of the appear
ance of Mr.. q. Vandenhoff, ON which occasion he
displays the versatility of his powers to perfection
in two very opposite characters, assisted in like
manner by Miss Clarendon. What greater attrac-
ton is needed to draw bumper house9
learn, has been appointed Captain of the steamboat
Worcester, Capt. Vanderbilt having resigned.
This is an excellent arrangement, and is entrusted
10 a gentleman in every way deserving. MIR Ba-
con has been for many years clerk Of some Of the
finest steamers on the Sound, and will, from his ex-
perience, make himself popular.
CURIOUS LAW CAsK.-In our law reports will be
found rather curious sort Of action for assault
and battery, tried before Judge Willard, in the
Circuit Court, growing out Of blunder made by
gentleman in dancing at ball.
SICKNESS ON BOARD THE VANDALIA.-We regre,
10 learn that the yellow fever was raging on board
this ship at the last accounts. John Overman, her
carpenter, died on the 9th ult. at Port au Prince
On the 22d there were between thirty and forty
cases on board. All her lieutenants were sick at
QUO tluiC. Ou tic ZcIl rllc WAS Oh neI way 10
Pensacola.
Loss OF THE SwALLow.--ft is said that the
Grand Jury, at preseat sitting in the U. States
Circuit Court, will take some action on the SUBJ
Ject Of the loss Of the Swallow Their Jurisdiction
in the premises is beyond question.
MILITARY MovEMENTs-The New York and
Brooklyn Light Guards, two fine corps, intend to
visit Boston the ensuing summer, and the Hancock
Light Infantry and Phalanx, Of Boston, contem-
plate visiting New York and Albany
PosrPoNED.-Mr. Poe did not deliver his lecture
on Shakespeare last night-therc not eing more
han between thirty and forty persons present at
The appointed hour, which was probably owing TO
the state OF the weather.
MAIL LETTING None of the mail letting for
New York and New England will be announced
ill the 1st Of May.
ELECTION in ST. LouIs--Ber Pratte was elected
Mayor on the 7th inst. The "natives'' had cho
sen majority in the Common Council.
ADJOURNED. Pennsylvania Legislature sine die
on Wednesday.