The New York herald., 1845-08-27

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the drama Of that name. The house much better
filed than could have been expected in this exces
sively hot weather Next to Sir John Fastah, Solo
! mon Swop is the character in which Mr. IIacketi
delights and for tho admirable personaon Of which
he has earned fame both in Europe and America
His rich sly humor, in the peTsonaon OF the Yankee
kept the audience in roar OF laughter MT Bass as
Andrew Bang had opportunity to display his talents
in character which is suited to hm-he did the York
shire servant most admirably. Mr. Fisher appeared as
skirt Mrs Vernon Mrs. Glastonbury and Miss Kate
| Horn as Fanny As Monsieur Maet, Mr. Hackett had
opportunity to display the versatility OF his talent II
is something OF a jump from Vermont Yankee to an
exiled French General But Monsieur Nal 'et is Of
ted The evening closed with the farce of Roland for
an Oliver Tonight we have the Merry Wives Of Wind
sor, in which Mr. Hackett appears Fallsaf in love
Mr. Fuller. gentleman from the southern theatres,
makes his first appearance in New York Slender, and
| afterwards Thomas in the Secret.
| As the good old business times revived, why
should not the good old prices be restored for admission
to this improved place of amusement. Surely the
cent trip to Europe are the best illustrations Of his de-
sire to suit the taste and wish of the public for the eg
mate DRAMA and are worthy Of an additional % cents to
| the boxes,
| BowERY THEATRE.-Virginus and Ernest AIaltravers
performed last night successfully the prece.
ding The house again crowded to suffocaton,
and no room was left for single individual Another
very attractive bill is announced for tonght-the Mys.
tees of Pars-a drama founded upon the thrilling
vel of Eugene Sue in which Mr j. r. Scott will act the
" Chourineur" stabber, and Mrs Phillips "Fleur de
Marie' The other characters will be personated by
| the first talent of the company. The evening enter
ainments will conclude with the military drama called
the Plains of Chippewa. 1t will undoubtedly be very
difficult for the lover of the drama resist so great an
nducement that offered by this bill; and the house
cannot fail to be numerously attended tonight as it
| has been since its opening
| CASTLE GARDEN.-By general request, the mammoth
Electrical Machine will be exhibited again tonight with
the same experiments to which have been added several
very interesting ones. This wonder, which has already
drawn the admiration Of thousands fail prove
great attraction to those who have not yet it and
all who take interest in natural Sciences should call at
the garden without delay this machine will only be
| exhibited for few nights
NIBLo's-FREScH OpERA.-Nothing could be
satisfactory than the general reception of the French
troupe Wednesday last by very fashionable audi.
ence. Although the Ambassadress" is test Of the
ability OF the company yet the artises individual
ly welcomed very encouragingly. Calve, usual
sang with great lightness, elasticity and gaiety and
was deservedy applauded. Madame Stephen C9urot is
most charming actress and made most decided i'm
preston in the character originally sustained the Gar
den by Madame LIE Court. Mons. Buscher and Madame
Richer have improved astonishingly and were well
ceived Tonight the first grand opera at Nblos and
the comic operas have met with great success, we
hope those elevated SCALE such "La Favorite
| will meet with encouraging support Mile. Calvc
Mr.. Arnaud, Mr. Garry, Mr.. Douvry (the excellent
| basso), and Mime. Stephen C@uriot all appear. The
orchestra is led by Mons. Provost which is saying
enough. 1t is announced in the advertisements that for
the convenience of those who cannot give early
dance seats be secured in the boxes and
parquete at 81 EACH by applying between the hours of
10 and during the day at the ticket office few pri
boxes also at 81 each All the rest Of the house is
so cents This is capital arrangement.
PALMos THEArRE.-There was highly respectable
audience last evening at this house, witness the per-
formances of tho Little Misses Kelmste, better known
as the Infant Sisters" Their performances truly
astonishing, and well worth witnessing. Thereswill be
change of performances this evening" in which their
Tents will be amply displayed They must be seen
to be appreciated.
siga and Sig De Begnis arrived yesterday in this
city after very successful tour to the east They are
nedately to Canada and will appear at the
Olympic theatre, Montreal in the carly part of Septem
ber.
The Chestnut street theatre, Philadelphia will oren
ny Mrs. Mowatt commences next Monday. The Keans
follow week afterwards Then Hackett and 9th.
stars take their turn This theatre has been magn
Gently embellishcd and improved by Mr. Burton during
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The National Theatre, Boston, opened last evening
with good company, and to a full house,
The Hughes Family gave their farewell concert at
Lynchburg, Va, on the Goth inst.
The fall the St Louis Theatre commenced ON
the 18th inst with Goldsmth's sterling comedy, "She
S,oops Conquer" and the play called the '.Ladies
Man" Mr.. Ludlow and Mr. and Mrs. Farren, appeared
on that evening
The popular performers, Master Clinton, the snow
white negro, Diamond and Brown, together with Mr.
Babbt the popular player on the violoncelo. gave
grand concert at Washingtonian Hall last evening and
began series of their Ethiopian Melodies.
THE Swiss BELL RINGERS have given three concerts
md fash
able audiences Their raordnary performances at.
traced the attention of the cite and thew had the honor
OF an invitation to perform before Lord Mecafe and
large party of distinguished guests at the Castle on
he result this performance has been
on Monday evening, under the most distinguished pa.
tronage and said that arrangements are in progress
TO get up bal chdmpee at which the dances to be
played the bells The ringers return to this city
from Montreal and will appear here early in September
skerrett closed the theatre in Montreal on Saturday
the 22d after tolerably successful season Miss ola.
rendon was his latest star.
Howard and his wife engaged it is said at Nibos
The Royal Olympic Theatre, in Montreal is going to
open in the beginning of September next with the two
celebrated artists Signora Pco and Sgnor De Begins
| who will perform in costume for few evenings.
The Harmoneon Family deghting the people in
Somerset county with their charming music. They will
visit the towns on the kennebec river and revisit this
| city by the way OF the seaboard.
Holland took farewell benefit last night at the Alba.
| ny Museum.
Messrs. U. G. Hill and F. H. Nash professors of music,
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| Of New York, gave concert at Gman's Saloon at
| Hartford, Conn., last Monday evening.
| CRIcKEr-The great match between the St
Georges Cricket Club OF this city, against the crick-
eters OF all Canada, is exciting the greatest attention
| throughout the continent of America. Already have
arrived in this city numbers of strangers from all
parts to be present at the contest tomorrow, and
| among them not few Of the gcner sex, who bv
their fair and beautiful counenances will much en-
lIven the scene and incite them to success
| MILITARY MOVEMENTS. s.-MalOr General Scott
commander of the forces arrived in this city yester-
day, and proceeded Immediately to the seat of gov