The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-24

at this establishment last evening" drew there audi
ence which filled every seat The performances consist
ed Of the new piece, "The Spy Of st. Mare" which
performed very well throughout and received with
much pleasure In this piece Mr.. Burke shows his
talent q comic actor very forciby His voice. ges-
little experience to take high rank in his line
Of business Mr.. Clarke was, as he always Is, good,
whom he has opportunity oftakng character suited
to him. When the curtain had fallen the last act
neat little box thrown on the stage, which was
found to contain beautiful gold pencil, and note
directed Mr. Stevens requesting him receive IL as
u mark Of respect from the donor Mr. Stevens
turned thanks for the compliment brief and pretty
speech The ballet Of Nathalie was performed after.
wards In which Miss Turnbul IL justly celebrated
This young lady has bscoms decided favorite at the
Bowery, and adds materially to Its attractiveness.
CHATHAM THEATRE.-At an early hour, last night,
this theatre we'll filed much to the heroes Of
Mexico who occupied the front box, which was deco.
rated with national emblems, to the pieces
nounoed in the programme. The performances CON-
menoed with the comedy Of the Hone moono- luke
Aransa was well played by Mr. HELD who is respectable
In every character he undertakes and Juana by Mrs
Mclean wa: capital In TACT al the actors sustained
Burnett, Major Dyckman and several other officers,
tered after taking their seats the entire house
the heroes ef Mexico, which thrice repeated After
the play had concluded the TaJeaar VUants were
Mexico was being put forward the entire stock compa.
ny, headed by Mr. Taylor, sang an ode, which COM
posed expressly for the occasionsnd the audience
Enthusiastically cheered them, waving their b ts and
handkerchiefs. We understand repast was prepared
by Mr. Fletcher, in his private room, to which the off,
GERS and several gentlemen invited The perform
snces closed with the drama of the Roll of the Drum
PALMo's OPERA HousE.-There evident i'm
provement in the attendance, last evening, at this
theatre and only surprised that it is not filed
every night, pleasant and delightful evenings
pleasure cannot be enjoyed In this city, considering the
great attraction OF Madame Augusta, who ranks the
highest in her profession, ddmseue in this country
as also, excellent vaudeville company, comprising
the principal members of the Park Thsstre The per-
formances commenced with Nabob for Hour" the
Chapman, whose comic action and originality have
made him great favorits Next followed, the be.uti,
an imaginative fanciful characteristic attractive fea-
lures are much enhanced by the splsndor and msgnin
gard to tho cast of characters Madame Augusta
appeared to advantageher elasticity Of bounding
from one graceful form to another Of more beautiful
the high character whcu she has attained In her refined
Accomplishment Of dansuss Of the first order her per.
sonatioa Of the simple peasant grlher dexterty and
grace In her respective pas-and subsequently her s-
cinatng appearance WILLIE" floating as 1t were,
upon the ambient air. and by command Of her queen
reluctantly sndeavorng her lover in the
Dance composed such feature of beauty and excellence
to call forth the unanimous cheers Of the sudisnee
The Sur la Poins was beautifully executed by Madame
Augusta, and the grand Pas Seal, by Miss Wells and
the Pas de Wies, by the csrps de ballet, were we'll
Company concluded the entertainments and the audi
retired highly delighted with the rich treat they
had received.
CIRcUs-BowERV AMPHITHEATRE.-This evening, Of
all evenings In the year. il the which people Of
all ages conditions and Sorts seek to themselves
1t viii be Christmas eve the commencement proper Of
tho holidays when all and trouble are to DO laid
asde last week Of poor old lsa7 to eased gently
OF the Vtags preparatory to the advent Of lusty young
ls4s The manager of the CIRCUS Is determined to do
his part In helping on tho old fellow Ia the most plea
SAINT manner and what with his roupe Of perform
ers and the mammoth establishment Of Sands, Lent &
Co to boot he can do It about we'll any in the
city Tonight he will present an entertainment Of the
mott brilliant kind.
CHRrsry's MI~srRELs--We need only mention that
these rolcking fellows coming out tonight with q
perfect socdoioeer Of bill They think that as they
have given much satisfaction for many nights with
their usual performances that 1t Is but right thay
should make effort, and achieve something extra by
way of Christmas eves bill. No less than twenty eight
distinct songs overtures dancer 60 will be presented
and they almost all quite and original. and
ceived. Tomorrow Christmas day. they will give an
afternoon concert in addition to the regular evening
one
BROADWAY OpEoN The Ethiopian harmonsts and
tabeaux wants here continue to attract good houses
the various groups well arranged, and tho Greek
slave is admirably done.
HAusER FAMILY-The last Tyrolesn concert OF this
family place this evening" at the Society Library
They present for the evening excellent
programme and will sing variety of the wild, yet
beautiful, melodies Of their country.
Madame and Mons Montplaisir still received with
the greatest appreciation in Boston.
Dan Marble is about to play engagement in New
Orleans.