The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-11-19
TheQtrlCals.

Union. We can now make the circuit of the
United States by water.
TheatricaIs.
PARK THrArRE.-A very select and fashionable audi
assembled last night witness the second repre-
sentation of "Lucy of Lammermoor" The performance
OF this magnificent opera the first night was some
what imperfect The production of grand opera is no
small matter 1t requires many rehearsals and close at
tention to the business and music The representation
therefore, Monday night much less effective than
last evening. Miss Decy, we before remarked, has
much improved during her Southern tour and sings the
music of Lucia with taste and feeling She has rich
soprano voice and great artstical skill The du
etto at the close Of the first act with Mr. Gardner
"Ah my signs shall the balmy breeze"
drew forth loud bursts OF applause. In the mad
she indeed excellent and captivatsd all who listen
ed to her sweet yet powerful voice. Mr.. Gardner sung
in much better taste and time than formerly, and Mr.
Brough has really considerable merit. The opera is
again performed this evening" when hope to the
walls of "old Drury" filled to overlooking.
BowERr THEArRE.The superior bill Of attractions at
this commodous and really princey establishment Of
last night drew together an immense auditory We
have rarely witnessed an entire performance with
satisfaction nor do We remember having an
audience wrapt in their appreciation of the talent
here SO uDostentaously displayed The King Lear of
Mr. Scott, was more than expected to realize His
Of
" Hear, nature, hear dear goddess, hear.n
In denunciation of his daughter who, in return for
his solicude and paternal love, pays him back with
hal ingratitude, seemed to every heart to the
melting mood" for his misplaced confidence Mr. Clark
as Edgar, and Mrs Phillips the wronged Cordelia sus
tanned their different parts in emitting them to
deserved credit Duke of Albany by Mr. Stone IA Young
gentleman but recently attached to the Bowery COM
George H. Hill, our national comedian commences an
engagement Jedediah Homebred inthe "Green Noun.
tain Boy, and Nathan Tucker in his own comedy OF
"A Wife for Day." this evening.
HERR ALExANpER-By the large and fashionable audi.
ences that nightly crowd Nibs's should think that
the New Workers well aware of the fact that Alex.
ander will soon leave His bewilderng experiments
his beautiful apparatus and his pleasing manner of
conducting his exhibitions attract entirely different
class than have usually been in the habit Of attending
exhibitions of that character Alexander remains with
us only this week. and would advise all who wish to
be bewildered to give him call.
ALHAMRA:-Dr Valentine, Mons. PHILIPPE, and Miss
Mary ST. Ciar, are dehghting the audiences at the AL
hanna.
OLE BuLL-This extraordinary and wonderful man. is
now in this city, and intends giving grand farewell
Concert next week, at the solicitation of many
of our most respected citizens He will be assisted by
tiful and popular airs
Mn. AND Mrs. KEAN IN BosroN.-The Keans were re.
ceived in kind manner by very large fashionable
evening-Mrs. X. with the warmest enthusiasm-and
played in style that secured the closest attention from
mawkish play, says the Post and il reoures transcan
dent talents to render toerabe-but Mrs KS genius
was equal to the task and it listened with great
interest Mr. kean performed the Stranger as well as
aust and appropriate action could enable any
one to do it, Mr. Dyot was very clever the Baron,
and the whole piece went of we'll There was not the
least indication OF any disapprobaon during the
ing.
TEMrLEroS.-This distinguished vocalist and accom-
pshed gentleman is still in Boston, where his concerts
hav attracted large and brilliant audiences The ne
pie Of Boston have long been celebrated for their must
cal taste and have earnestly solicited Mr. Templeton to
remain and give another series Of entertainments His
engagements elsewhere however prevented his com.
pliance with the request On Monday evening next he
gives concert in this city, when those who love deli
cious soul stirring music may have their gra.
tilted. number Of grossly abusive wolfsh attacks
have been made upon the celebrated tenor bv the
potatoe critics in some of the Boston Journals which
however had the effect of filling his houses to owe
ingas the said critics might have known they would
WEIGH AND DrLAvASs national CIRcus.-The grand
national drama of Putnam" was produced on Monday
evening at this popular and elegant establishment in
Philadelphia The boxes are said to have presented
brilliant array Of beauty and fashion, while the whole
building was densely crowded. Levi North the ele.
CANT and celebrated rider still continues the star in the
from the audience John May, prince Of clowns ans
good fellows, keeps the house in roars Of laughter
while Mr. j. Nathans the most wonderful and hercu.
lean horseman Of the day. has lately accomplished one
of the most difficult and daring feats Of skill ever known
He has actually carried his pupil Master Frank Porter
head, while the horses dashed round the ring at fun
speed The managers intend bringing out several nov.
snles SHORTY among me stars" we see the name of
who appears in connection with Mr. Nelson the augha
BILE, musical clown, from London
The ETHIOPIAN SERESADERs gave their farewell con.
cert in Baltimore Monday evening" Novem Der nth
They opened in Philadelphia last evening, where the
troupe and their worthy manager Mr. DumboIton are
fhorn baro
The Fakir Of Ava is in Pittsburgh where he intends
giving series of entertainments
The Segun troupe are at the Chestnut street Theat re
Philadelphia Mrs seguin took benefit last evening
on which occasion " Norma" produced They have
The American Theatre, New Orleans, opened for tho
season on the 9Th inst The management state that all
though they have not galaxy Of stars appear during
the season. yet they hope by the aid Of an ecient
company, to merit share ofthe public patronage.
The Holiday street Theatre, Baltimore, is doing
Those very clever athletes known as the Aero Ia
mily, have met with an accident which, for time will
deprive the public Of the pleasure Of witnessing their
surprising and admirable performances. One OF them
Ont Honey NUM- spraned or splintered his wrist by
all while playing at the Chatham Thursday week,
since which time he has been ensctng forced
ment with surgeon We understand, however, that
he is recovering.
the Rivers Family are performing at the Walnut street
theatre Philadelphia, with success.
Literary Notices.
AMERICAN ALMANAc-This most useful, and IN
TACT, to one who wishes statistics, indispensable,
annual tor 1876, has Just been published BY James
MunIoe 20, OF Boston. IL contains its usual
amount OF valuable information For sale in mi !
CITY by Collins ~ Brother Wiley Il Putnam A.
v Blake, and saxton y Huntington
"a i1frTELLs LIVING AGE.-We have received No
~ OF this valuable eclectic. from VIM Tavlor :,
sa very interesting number Those who do no,
WISH 20 wade through the ponderous magazines and
reviews, Wlll find the best selections from them in
this weekly. "o"i 'he'h IN
InE HoUsEkEErER's ASSISTANT. ia q h.su.
TRULY printed little volume, designed for the in.
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dedicated to the friends of temperance and e,,r.s
dlscards all spirituous liquors '' e'''ieiy
The O'DoroGHUE.-This is an Irish tale bv ID,
immortal Harry Lorrequer,. and whoever has read
this " !"
NORTHERN STATE PRrsoN.-The Superintendent,
OF the Northern State Prison. informs us that he has
Just closed in the first section Of the prison. containing