The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-19

Theatrical and Musical.
PAnx THEATRE The Park Theatre was crowded last
night and so handsome house has not been seen for
long time az on the occasion Of Mime Bishops benefit
1t was indeed perfect triumph ~ an artist could de-
SIRE especially this Of year, and the perform
snces we're worthy of the audience Mime appeared In
i've pieces The Maid Of Artois from II Bar
biere d Sivgan cavatina una then came
the third of Anna Boena and after that the nrst
scene of the second act Of Linda Of Chamouni and
then in conclusion the Grand Scena and Cavatina from
Tancredi; In which last the "Di Tanti Palpet rap
turousy sncored and well did 1t deserve the spproba-
tory marks which 1t received. The execution OF the
music enchanting, to say nothing OF the man
ner in which the fair beneficiary dressed the part,
her martial air and manner was. taken all In all,
fine piece OF acting as need be desired we
might mention the peculiar beauties Of the several
pieces but 1t is sufficient for the occasion to say tnst
they were all received with the warmest psudts ana
wreaths and bouquets thrown upon the stage in
profusion All delighted and all seemed to rejoice
alike Of the candidate for the svors OF the
asssblage Besides the rich musical treat the audi
amused by the performance Of three fsrces
80 and So" the Secret - and" Kiss IN the Dark"
making altogether decidedly the greatest bill Of the sea-
Tonight Mr. Anderson commences an engage
ment and makes his first appearance as Macbeth, Mrs
Jones sustaining the part Of Lady ana we see
Maduf The aerpieoe Is to be the new farce OF the
Governors Wife," in which are cast Messrs Anderson,
Chapman Bass Stark, and the ladies'
BowrnY THrArRE-Nothng can exceed the enthusi-
asm Win Wnlcn MIS- onuW IL ukuIiy EeoeNeo ~ Wv
Bowery Plsudts the most tumultuous awarded her
the moment she makes her appearance on the stage
Although long accustomed to such compliments, Mra
Shaw cannot but be affected by them Mr. Clarkes re-
cepton too is highly aattsring His good points never
scape observation and applause Mrs Shaw will repeat
her personaton Of "Ionn this evening. This Is her
greatest part and for her acting In It, that she is
indebted to the high stand she occupies In her pro-
fesson The drama of the Carpenter Of Rouen" Will
form the sfterpsce this evening" These two pieces and
the In which they cast will attract so large
an audience that we think would be advisable for gen.
emen who intend taking ladies with them to secure
seats early in the day
CHATHAM THrArRE.-This Is the last night but two
Of the engagement Of tho Adelph company, and 1t Is
the regret Of all who have their that
they leave We must make up for their loss
far can, by seeing them every night while they
remain here. They will appear this evening In three
capital pie es-the Maid Of Croissy" the Irish Ora
COON, or Wars In Chancery," and the extravaganzs,
Our Tom Thumb" which has been received, every
the public wish to the Adrlph mpapy in three Of
their best pieces every character In each well supported
thew had better Witt the Chatham tonight There
varied dish of DRAMA farce and extravaganze prepared
and ready for them-a treat that not always to BE-
had.
CASTLE GARpEx-Ths celebrated Hispano.Italian
opera OF "Hernaui,' before the most fashionable
denoe witnessed In any theatre concert room
There assembled at the Castle Garden about
eighteen hundred people whose repeated bursts of ap
plsuse handsomely renunSrated the excellent artists
who performing the principal characters Ia the
opera. The Castle Garden theatre though not built for
30 large company, resOunded beautifully, too much
perhaps and at the Park did enjoy better the
voices of Tedesoo, Pereli Vita, and Novelli These
able singers showed themselves equal to the repu
tat thev red
In our city. Tedesco possesses the best quality
Of voice, and most refined musical talent heard
Madame Damoreau. The best proof OF the truth
Of our critcism IL the reception given to this lovely
Castle Garden to hear the sweet nightingale. When
she first appeared the stage she received with
enthusiastic applause The chorusses sustained their
Die and information Ardit and Boesni at the head Of
the musicians, led the partition OF Verdi with
that skill and science for which they are renowned
Hermann was again declared the best opera Verdi
the admirable the delicious song of Tedesco
In the first act which often noticed tho incom
parable finale Of the third act In which the prmd donna
accomplishes SO many fositures and displays such
talent with her cadences and portees de por all these
bright gems delighted their enchanted hearers, who,
when the performance over, called before the
tain Tedesco, Pere and Vita and expressed to them
their real admiration The opera Of Norma" will be
will be as well Aled as 1t was last evening.
CASTLE GARprN-The Lehman family resume, this
evening" their graceful performances together with the
talented English vaudeville company. The evenings
entertainment will begin with LIE Chalet well
played by Messrs. Holland and Walcot The exercise
called the Ne Plus Ultra which is displayed by NJ.
Lehman and Mile julie will then take place and we
declare we have never more stupendous feat on
the tight rope. 1t Is worth witnessing Mr. Charles
WHITTIER win also appear and the whois viii conclude
with the ballet OF Les Moissonneurs, In which MILE
Adelaide Is so graceful and dances so well.
The R.vELs AT PALMo's OPERA HousE.-These won.
darf, bird ;mo
and have made out bill which will attract undoubtedly
immense audience. The entertainment begins with
''Twas ~ followed by the famous exercises la corde
raide Gabriel Ravel in Chinese pas, Leon Javel with
his daring exploits and la petite in her childish
aud graceful dance. The comic pastoral pantomme
La fete Cnampetren comes after, Win q pas de dens
The whole to conclude with Les Tabfeaur Tipans "The
Italian Brigands.n The Ravels are great comedians
indeed.
VIRGINIA SERENApERs.-These oomical geniuses give
another concert at the Minerva Rooms this evening"
which occasion they offer a set of choice perform
auces vocal and instrumental They certainly worth
hearing The entertainments of the evening oonclud,
with that most irresistible of burlesques Stuo" Wht
would shake their sides with laughter must eschev
the Minerva Rooms during the evenings of this week
but all who would for hour or two forget care
enjoy themselves may venture to CO. "Mrth rules thu
hour The performances divided into two parts
in the first the serenaders appear dandy darkes
the north in the part they the plantation
slave Of the southland both are well done.
The HucHEs FAMILY perform this evening at the Pa
vilion, Rockaway. No doubt these favorte musician
and vocslists will have good house
TuE LirrLE GENERAL THE TRUSTEES OF Sara
TocA.-Gen Tom Thumb is now at Niagara Falls, from
whence he proceeds to Oswego and then announces u
appear at Ballston Spa Monday and Tuesday next
and that he has chartered extra which will
continually between Saratoga Springs and Baston, con
veying all persons gratis who purchase ticket to hi
levees. General Thumb and General Barnum rsthe
much for the Saratoga Trustees who demanded So
license
Mr. Booth the tlagedian Is at Buffalo, where he play
ed Richard on Monday evening
Tom Thumb spent Monday, Tuesday and wednesday
at Buffalo.
The Boston Theatre, where Mr. Booth Jr., is playnf
leading parts, Is said to be crowded nightly.
The National theatre, Boston, opened on Monday
ming with large audience. At present the principal
attraction Is Miss Anna Cruise. said to be sprghtly
aud praseworthy actress and possessed OF good personal
accomplishments. Miss Wagstaf, formerly Of the Ade
phi ia also at the National The manager IL compli-
mented the appearance Of the mousse which s repre-