The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-26
THE FIRST AMERICAN OCEAN MAIL STEAMER.
as John Sherry, and Mr.. Qualey Is the second mate
The first day Of June will try their metal.


The ship will be coppered ut the end Of this voyage
The Lower Bay was filed with inward and outward
same moment The view was cheering The ship was
hauled into the berth at pier at No which the Frgate
Macedonian had just left Some slight damage was oc-
casoned to vessels at the end of the wharf partly
owing to the malicious conduct Of the mate Of the
French ship Diane, Of Havre. He threw one Of the
Washington's hawsers overheard. ropes end at the
yard arm would be too good for him. When the ship
passed up and down the river, would have thought
that the Campanaogans practising for a concert,
there was such running fire Of steamers compliments
ry bells
the control of Captain Browne Government agent,
and having given eminent satisfaction, 1t is under
stood that he has will in due time report her as fit
for the patronage Of Government and Of the world
Major Hobbie, assistant post master general, from
Washington goes out in her to make the mail arrange
ments. There seventy passengers waiting her de-
parture. And to conclude, God prosper all who have
participated in this magnificent enterprse-and God
speed the captain and all hands. Amen.
Theatrical.
PARK THEArRE.--Mr Dyott had tolerably good house
last evening Tonight the performances for the
benefit Of Mr. G. Barrett, and MIR. Wallack has kindly
volunteered to play in two peces he will appear
Charles in the School for Scandal Mr.. G. Barrett
playing Sir Peter Teazie The after piece will be Tho
Adopted Chld,' in which Mr. Wallack plays Michael
The cast in both pieces is admirable and whoever
afford the time will find themselves well entertained by
pr merits Of the the
in the street display the and every body who goes
to the Park knows the other 1t may be well to advise
early application at the box Office in order to
good seat
BowERr THEArRE.-This is the third night Of Mr.
Booths engagement, and it will be strange indeed If
every seat and standing place in the theatre be
cuped That great actor will appear in the part of King
Lear in the tragedy Of that name after which the Hi
bernian drama Brian Boroihme" will be performed
These two pieces, and the way in which they cast
form bill surprisingly excellent.
Augusta and troupe arrived at st. Louis the 10th
Gen. Thumb is the admiration of the Philadephians
who are making him lion in good earnest He rides
through tner saloons IN MS own equpage and takes all
sorts Of liberties in spite Of the steady atmosphere of
the city Of brotherly love-
Forest and Jameson are playing in Baltimore.
Musical.
ITALIAN OPERA-Tonight the at Palmo's closes
with Donzetti's opera of Lucreza Borgia," and it
may be safely predicted that the singing will be perform
ed in which shall leave favorable impression
upon the minds of those who listen to it. Barili, Bene
ventano Benedett Pico, Sanquirico Patti and Martini
have each part in the Lucrezia which makes 1t highly
appropriate the closing piece of the season 1t is to
be hoped that the friends of the opera will in
numbers and show to the that they appreciate
their endeavers to sustain the opera against many diff
cultes during two On Friday night Sgnora
Pco presents her claims she deserves well at the banda
Of our musicoving public and the least they do
to show their estimation of her talent Is to fill the
benches on the night of her benefit.
CASTLE GARDEN.-Every evening our citizens can en-
joy the beautiful and cooling breeze and delicious
music performed by Mr. Murichs German band at Cas-
tie Garden This evening this band will perform a con-
cert comprising several select compositions from Labts-
Ky, Strauss, Lanner and other great composers
mencing at O'Clock The price Of admission is only
shilling.
VAUrHALL still continues its evening concerts, both
instrumental and vocal and the perseverng exertons
Of the proprietor in keeping it select is becoming
well patronised Mr.. A. Phillips, and many eminent
casts, sing many and favorite gees, duets, and
solos every evening, and are much appnuded.
CHRIsrYs Observation-Disclosures Hall continues to
be filed to repletion every evening Amongst the many
amusements at present in this city, to be
generally well patronized these exceedingly popular
meodsts-the same faces may be there among the
audience night after night. Their performances
grow monotonous always something and pleasing
their buresque phrenoogy is worth the price of ad
mission alonetheir soirees comprise greater variety
and better than by
other companyin their profession they are inmitabe
chaste in their performances liberal and genemanly in
their private lives.
De Meyer has arrived at Philadelphia and will assist
Mt the concert of the Philharmonic concert next Satur
day evening. With De Meyer, Benedict, Signor and
Sgnorina Barili to aid them may safely predict for
the Philharmonic a brilliant affair
The Aleghanians are performing in Hudson.
The Swiss Bell Ringers still delghtng the Bosto
mans, who nightly in great numbers to hear them.
LOMBARD don't take in Boston, because Tedesoo
don't sing
City Intelligence.
The WEATHER.-We had yesterday a very sudden
change Of weather. which has taken almost into mid
summer, from the GOODNESS Of winter. The thermome-
ter at O'Clock p NJ. stood high 80 degs in the
shade Wall street citizens seemed complete-