The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-18
Theatr1caI.

PARK THEArhE.-Ths house Is nightly thronged, and
the entertainments received with the most enthusiastic
applause. Nor is surprising that II should be so
striking the novelty and irresistible the attraction
ballet has been before presented to u.s. but all the
charm centred in artistic Of excellence, and the
rest heavy and lfesss. Here is corps, well train
ed and spirited and capabs of impanx beauty and
preston to all they attempts and from their extreme
youth, varying in its gradstions giving heightened
interest to the scene. Their light and active forms
sufficiently athactve; but when add to these
their artistic skill, their sportivs and graceful move
bnatons, presenting 20 many striking pictures the
eye, and such an appeal to the fancy while tie nchest
the most appropriate and most gorgeous costumes give
brillisncy to the WHOLE We can scarcely conceive
spsaas& and aP. ssc. lss! duly
gorgeous and graceful pas Oriental" were greatly
admired. They were full Of grace and spendor The
were all full Of nationality as regarded and
the steps were characteristic, and full of originality ana
,Pir.nths Pes dAensnda was chasts ana 4.
perhaps the most attractive of all There was novelty
IN the grouPing.-the coup ail presented was most
woned brilliancy 1t was loudly encored, and has been
repeated nightly delightful and innocent recrea-
alike formed to delight children and charm those of
turer years These entertainments are only for limited
number Of nights and all should avail themselves OF the
opportunity now offered.
BowERy THEArRE.-"Macbsth," was performed at this
popular theatre last EVENING" and neither the snow
storm, the ghost of Banquo, the witches themselves,
had any terrors for the admirers OF Mr. Muir
doch or Mrs. Coleman Pope. The house was most re-
specially filed and may be considered tho best test OF
the high appreciation in which the able talents of the
tion Of tho Bowery held by the numerous patrons Of
this popular theatre. Mr.. Murd0chs Maobsth was q
sen III. a SO a. to
much applause. Mrs Coleman Popss Lady Macostn
was performed with infinite ability, and Nesas's Macdun
Clarkes Malcolm and Booths Banquo, were well sus-
tanned MIR. Murdochs benefit takes place this evening
He will have crowded house, and his high abilities full
ly entte him to real bumper" in Old bowsry Inc
bill will be found highly Attractive.
GasENwrcH THEArnE-Mr. Rice will appear. this
evening in tive of his most popular support
cd by such actors of excellence Mr. and Mrs. George
Chapman, Mir. H. Chapman, Mrs Titon, and Miss Julia
Drake. Mr. Rice takes the parts of Jim Crow, in
Blue, in the farce Of the Virginia Mummy" Besides
which the petite comedy Of Kiss in the will
snd Mr. Aoa viii some
songs This 10 the last night but one Of Mr.
Rices engagement
The ALHAMBRA.-Herr Alexander will amuss the
patrons of this place again this evening" with series OF
his necromsntic performance which have created so
much wonder and amusement whenever he has ap-
peared Mr.. Alexander undoubtedly stands at the head
of his professonndeed, the spectator would imagine
that attaining his superior knowledge of the black
SO perfect is he in performing his mysterious and unac
countable tricks. He will appear again this evening
Other amusements will be provided in addition
BowERr AMrHrrHrArRE.-The attractions here con
nue to draw usual good houses Master Nixons aso
tonishing equestrian eas have been the theme Of fire.
quent sulogy, in consideration of his youth sx years.
and his extraordinary Juvenile powers Gossn and Gard
ner kept the house in continual roar OF laughter BY
lyme danced Highland Fling with much spirit and viva
city Mime Macarte 10 engaged for this popular place OF
evening recreation. and will make her appearance In the
ensuing week.
Sands LENT 4 Co.'S Circus This establishment vii,
open in this city Monday evening next at the Chat
ham Theatre with host Of attractive features It will
remain hero through the holidays, during which here
will be day perormances MIR. Sands with his wonder
full children Mr. 5seley Of Picknic notoriety w. B.
Carroll, and ether % engaged
Mn. WHIrSEYs LAST EvENINs WITH AMERICAN ORA.
PoErsIhe last entertainment of this nature
in our city, will take place at the Lyceum Hail. this
evening and earnestly recommend to citizens ia
spend an hour here whore it will be passed with enter
great men in voice gesture and their peculiar styles
Of eloquence and action is above all praise He must be
seen to ?; w Rl:a;sd to Learn that
lneats the different Of speaking of Of
most distinguished citizens.
Miss Julia Dean is playing at Ptts'urg, and gaining
new laurels In her profession.
Mrs. George Jones is playing at New Orleans.
Political Intsligsnos
South CARoLrxA.-The inaugural address Of Cover
Johnson, Of South Carolina, sent in to the L.
gsaturs the 18th instant More than third Of the
address is devoted to the subject of the pardonng power
and the caution necessary in its usage
The Mexican 10 referred to, and in very earnss
appeal to the patriotism of the State, says:-
But the war with Mexico is fiction. The blood 0
fellow citizens shed the fields OF Palo Alto Re
stop enquire why this TO- but bring the con
nict all our energies that the may have speedy
heard in the Of preparation now sounding through
out the State Her sons are around the standard
Of our Common county S That they will in tn. Aels
arms will triumph, no one questions"
The Governor concludes the address with an expires
sion Of his unntness for the ONCE which he is elected
and says, he il overwhelmed by the honor thrus
upon him. The document is brief, and written in az
emphatic, clear, South Carolina style.
OHro-Gov. BARLEY resumed his position In private
life the l2h inst, and Gov Bebb inducted into
Office and delivered his inaugural address speaks in
glowing terms Of the rapid growth Of the West above
al Of that of Ohio which has population of 900,
80 souls
sont and prospective, even her large debt of nneteeI
millions Of dollars 10 at glance, TO be entirely
gable canals and largely interested twelve hundred
miles Of Nc Adamized roads, besides her stocks in the
chain, Of railroads which will ere long be completed
from Lake Erie TO the Ohio river. The valuation re-
turned under her law shows that she has
four hundred millions of dollars worth pr taxable
! property"
The cause Of the great prosperity is spoken of a
length preemnent among which the Governor points
the absence Of slavery, and proceeds with genuine abe
lon blast against slavery generally. and Texas par.
sularly.
! The Mexican 10 emphatically 'deneunced as not
war of people party, but Pr esiaential war
and Cen Taylor with his gallant army all that had
redeemed the administration from public odium and dis
aster
The repeated exercise of the veto power, the Sub
Treasury system and the Tariff of 4o, all subect
of the gubernatorial condemnation
Tho address recommends the appointment of commits
soners make settlements Of boundary with both Vr
gnis and Kentucky liberal support Of public schools
and ums, and that the pghted faith Of the State al
| ways kept inviolate.
The address is bold, direct and devoid Of all
| mittalism, well written and very brief.
The municipal election in Lowell on Tuesday, re
suited In the reelection of.Mr Bancroft, Mayor DR.
Huntington was chosen as Alderman in opposition t.
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