The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-14

PARK THEATRE-Mr Barry, the gentlemany stage
manager of the Park Theatre took his benefit last
ing, and offered for the occasion good bill" Loves
sacrinoe,n and the Honeymoon" Col Burnett Ma
jor Dyckman, Lieuts. Potter Sweeney and Croft with
other officers Of the New York Regiment Of Volunteers
who have just returned from Mexico to from
their wounds and to recruit men for their regiment
came into the theatre at eight o'clock accompanied by
the MAYOR and number of the members of the Common
Council couple Of boxes In the dress circle had been
reserved for them, and appropriately decorated with
drapery composed of the American flag supported from
the centre by the American eagle As soon the off,
GERS began to enter audience and cheered them
they we're by their fellow citizens and
their services in their county cause were appreciated
Cheer followed cheer the orchestra struck up Hall
Columbia" and, for q few moments the enthusiasm OF
the heroes reception took the place Of the
upon the stage. The officers modesty Acknowledged
the honor done them, and bowed their thanks. Al
length with . regular three cheers heartily repeated
the audience resumed their seats the music ceased
the play proceeded Miss Charlotte Barnes Msrgare!
Is Mr. Dyott p the part Of Paul Lsont, made credit
able display Of TALENT and Mr. Chapman Jean Ruse
Is Manon also made excellent disposition Of the parts
assigned to them After the hrst piece was concluded
the ofcers to leave the heuse, and were again
cheered they took their departure will be
presented 1.-THE Heir at Law" and the meo drama Of
Rob Roy Mscgregorn Tomorrow evening, Mr.. Blake,
the treasurer, takes benefit.
BowKRY THEATRE-Whether 1t was to see the roman
tic drama Of vasha tie elegant performances Of the
feats of the horse Tsmmany, or to behold the
tic, beautiful ballet of Gisele, the wies" this
theatre last evening" was crowded from pit to dome 1t
does ones heart good to take peep from the stage box
at the who all every seat Of this spacious aud
beautiful theatre. The drama OF the " Valsha" COM
-menced the entertainments. Its founded Bohemi
story. Ludger, the son Of Remaaus King Of Bohe-
mia By Hall was ysTy well but the character ss o.
palace by Mrs Phillips were well conceived and given
With much dramatic effect The closing scene Of thi,
drama whore Vasha 1t thrown down precipice by the
formed that the hs hs. dashed upon the rock. wa.
his own mother is hhtfully beautiful. Next came Lew
North the great equestrian and his matchess horse
Tammany The Polkas and various dancing man euvreI
Of this animal really wonderful and should be seen
ns1v snms ssssoitv The next was the sublime bal
let Of :" Giseue In which Miss Turnbul and MIR Smith
exceeded every former effort in the beautiful accom-
plishment Of dancing. No greater attraction can BE-
found than at the Bowery just where talent Of eve
shade and character is put forward In order to please
the Thousands who every night frequent this theatre
CHATHAM THEArRE.-The smusements at this thea
tre last night commenced with thrilling little drama
entitled the Black Mantle, wenlock Of wenlock. -
Mr. HELD in the character Of VOLTA Moss Trooper who
raised the cry Of freedom order to redeem his
try from the oppressive yoke Of her rners displayed
good conception of his character and evnced excel
lent knowledge Of stage effect Brandon as Wild Wen
lock the Baron very.respectable This gentleman
promises we'll, and to improve in every character
he undertakes Mrs Mclean, usual, sustained her
character a. EVA very well In I8ot every part IN the
drama well filed and passed OF much to the salts
faction of the audience The model artists next follow
ed and were well receivedthe grand tabesu in honor
OF the uied States receiving the unanimous applause
Of tho audience. The entertainments closed with
drama founded on French story, called the Roll
the Drum This evening the same pieces will be pre-
sented VIXEN We predict another good house This thea
| tire 10 very much improved In Its management
| CIRcUs-BowERy AMrBIrHEATRg.-Sands, Lent s
Cos troupe are bringing in a perfect rush nightly
They are the same delightful performers as ever-h
equestrsans all perfect In their line and for tn
horses, the dancing horses, twin ponies Cinderella
fighting ponies and the troupe Of twelve Lliputian 20
MES along with the full stable of thoroughly trained cir
horses enable the managers to produce anything
the horse equal fnet better style than almost
other troupe In the world The Clowns funny fel
lows and add mnch TO the amusement Of the evening
by their wit and jovislity.
CHRnTy's MIrsTRELs-These gentry going OF
swmmingy as usual great houses every evening, cord
of applause and aughteralls good humor and salts
faction all round To night they revive their famou
burlesaus on the Swiss bell ringers performance b.
particular request; indeed 1t may be said they nightly
give full entertainment by particular request mas
much as the house IL Chilly filed "up to the hub be
fore o'clock and they all unanimous In their re
quest have good evenIngs entertainment and the
get too Besides the Cowbelogians there will be gve
the buesque lecture phrenolosy and the usual vari
ETY. OF songs, dances, &c.
NiBuIFIi SuREEApsRs..-This amusing troupe give
ysat bll this evening" st the Nlnefvs Rccms' Inc