The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-20


| Pax THEArRE-Last evening Mr.. Pitt presented his
claims for benefit ct the Park and pleased to
see much better house than have ct this place
of amusement for some time The characters In which
| Mr. p appeared were shylock, in the Merchant of
ysnicer and Claude Melnorts in the Lady Of Lyons
both Of which he sustained handsomely At the close
of the rst piece tho audience called him out and he
made very pretty speech on the occasion. He Is q
modest young man. but with very large ambition, and
we join with him in hoping that he may yet play to
good houses at the Park theatre" He certainly has
made warm friends since he has been here and we doubt
not that future day he WILL II he desires
TO large audiences at "od Drury night Shakspeare
comdy Oh .n frO % per-
pany Mr.. Bass plays Sir John Fastsn which intima-
tion to those who know the man, and know also his
Of playing the fat knight is quite enough
induce them to come out this occasion Ford win be
represented by Mr. Dyott Page, by Mr.. Dougherty;
Mrs knight and Mrs. Abbott After the comedy, win
be presented the farce Of State Secrets not brought
forward for six years until tonight This all makes up
q capital bill On Monday evening, Mr.. Collins, the
greatest Irish actor on the American stage II not the
greatest in the world and Mr. Pacids, too fsvoraby
announcement will appear Two Of the best pieces Of
these fsvorites will be brought forward and all who feel
May they thrive rs they deserve.
BowERY THEArRE-As usual, the Bowsry theatre
last night filed to overlooking, aud the applause
with which the performances received great
and enthusiastic it has been any night th
Shakspeares comedy, As You Like It," the excellent
piece of Bamb ozling" and the Yankee comedy Of the
Vermont Wool Dealer marked for this evenings
performance The first mentioned piece il cast that
1t will be displayed to much advantage Mrs Shaw will
be Rosand to personate which in the best manner she
is fully competent. Mr. Marshall will take jacques Mr.
Burke, Touchstons; Mr.. Clarke, Orlando; Mr. Bethany
Adam 60 Indeed, all the pieces well cast and will
doubtless be performed to the satisfaction of all who
will witness them. Netice is given BY the manager
Mr. Jackson, that the tragedy of Douglas" which
be produced on Monday evening, and that Mrs Shaw
will take the character Of Lady Randolph. As this will
be the first time that this talented actress will have ap
peared In this character expect that those who
preciste Mrs Shsws actin gwl ock to tho theatre
the occasion.
CHATHAM THEArRE.-Thsre is every inducement for
the theatre going public to visit the Chstham this
evening In the first place. the amusements will be for
the benefit Of Mrs Mclean, actress Of great merit
last appearance Of the Model Artists whose
lions and representations have scited 80 many enco
mums from the press and the public during the last
two weeks In addition to these attractions the pau.
teal drama Of Tom Cringlen and the amusing inter
Jude Of" The Actress Of ali Work. will be performed
crowds this theatre and would recommend
gentlemen who purpose taking ladies with Them to SO,
cure seats early beautiful historical spectacle enti
tied Magma Charta," will be produced on Monday
evening
CiRcUs-BowERy AMPHITHrArRE-Saturday Is como
again. and with 1t jolly bill at this house. to accommo
date the holiday and other folks who go psasuring at
the close Of the week. when work is all done and money
earned. Mr.. Tryon's equestrian performers and the
comcaltes Of the clowns, will satisfy any reasonable
person, We have no doubt and they exorbitant
as to demand more fun why they attend both per
formanoes to-day viz the at o'clock and the other
at O'Clock The boxing scene In the pantomimc il
truly h0rrihc. We commend It to tho fighting men Of
the day
CHRDTy's MINsTRELs.-To.n night will conclude the
seventh weeks performance Of this delightful band
as they give Is good bill ever, have no doubt
they will have equally a. good house they have had
ell along. They truly most energetic set of pho-
sophers That glee Of " Where 10 the spot where we
born ont" 10 great all Of their songs They
also give that rich buresque of the Cswbelogans"
SABLE HARMoNnrs.-The bill for this evening is very
amusnga real Saturday night biljust the thing for
those who wish to wind up the week with gusto Briggs
banjo something like Orpheus harp, Of old in the way
Of drawing people after him. though Orpheus IL repre-
scented to have drawn the stones and trees after him The
Sable Harmonists however, draw better audiences than
that nssmueh ~ they have full of pleased visit
cellent band
CoNcERTs OF HERR sivoR.-Ths concerts given
by these artists at Newark and one at Brooklyn
were attended by numerous audiences including
the diettani Of each city They were delighted with
that Messrs Herr and Sivor arranging great con-
cert, to take place neAt Monday week
Miss BRAMsoN gives grand concert next Wednesday
evening at the Tabernacle She will be assisted by Miss
Northall, Miss Harriet Bramson, the Dsrwort family,
Mr. Ernst, the futist, and a full orchestra.
MODEL ARTISTS TO night the Greek Slave, sappho,
Venus rising from the Four Seasons Sc are among
the groups that will be presented The whole exhibi-
tion Is beautiful.
The Alleghsnans were at Cleveland on the 18th inst
Forty-thirsi Anniversary OF the New York
Historical Society.
At half past O'Clock Yesterday evening the member