The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-30
Theatrical and Musical.

Theatrical and Musical.
PARK THEATRI.-Mr. Forrest appeared at the Park
last evening" in the character Of Spartcus There
good house, and the play was we'll received. Tonight
Madame Bishops company appear in the opera Of Luz
crezia Borgisn We are satisfied that it will be grand
performance Musicians who attended the rehearsal
speak in the highest terms Of the prima donna
ton of the grand music which falls to the part Of Lu
creza. sgnor Vatellini, as the Duke, cannot fail to
please. 1t will be by the bills that Mime Macfar
rem the contrslto OF the troupe will make her
appearance in this piece Mr.. Reeves appears in the
part Of Gsnnaro After the opera the petit comedy Of
the Lost Letter" will be performed, with excellent
cast Madame Bishop remains with US but week
longer and those who value the privilege of hearing her
sing will have to make the most of this opportunity
BowERr THEArRE.-Mr. c. Burke will take benefit
at the Bowery theatre this evening" aud think that
that gentleman may rely upon receiving fstterng
testimonial in the shape of bumper, any actor has
received here in long time. His claims the public
and particularly the patrons Of the Bowery will not
We think be disputed. He will appear this occasion
In four favorite pieces viz drama entitled Muir
ren, the Land Pirate or the Yankee in Mississippi
Crimson Crimes" the Yankee comedy "Ole Bull and
the Golden Farmern We need not rec lpitulate Mr.
Burkes claims the play going community-they are
too well known, and hope will meet q response this
evening
CHATHAM THEArsE.-hss Yallees benefit, we per.
ceve will take place at the Chatham Theatre this
ming, and perceive ALSO that the much admired bal
let the Gselle and two excellent dramas will be per-
formed on the occasion, which of will fill the
house. As the Giselle, Miss valee, we should think
piece recollect This 10 the first time that she
personates this difficult character and believe there
i much Curiosity to see her in it. The drama Of the
| Thief form part Of the evenings amusements. We
satisfied that Miss Vallees benefit will be good
one.
! CIRcU,-BowERY AMPHITHEATRE.-To-night, as usual
there is admirable bill at the Circus and
commend visit a capital method Of concluding the
week. Dan Rice, the great shsksperian clown-eques
Misunderstanding ymnastics- singing and
inimitable friends Don Quixotte and
tainly enough for one night There will also be extra
given this afternoon for the express accom-
mediation Of the Juveniles.
ETHIOPIAN SEREyApERs.--There is ths same Grove
here every evening, and it, the doctors say, good
health 10 secured by pscdity of feelings and hearty
laughter there doubt that large portion of this
community have got fast hold Of it. The fact s visit
to the Philippians Is certain for the blues which is
not the less etcacious though tits wrought by blacks
Tonight they have splendid bill.
CHRBTy's MINsTRELs.-To-da day concludes the fourth
week of these untirng genus performances here this
season. and still the public to hackneyed smile,
like Oliver Twist cry for In Of the
Solicitations Of numerous families they have concluded
TO give an afternoon entertainment to-day, at O'Clock
in addition to their regular evening This
do not like to face tue evening air now however they
have opportunity to enjoy themselves before dark
and have doubt both they and those who go Ia
the evening performance will fully enjoy themselves
Herr AND sroKI's CosoEnr.-This grand affair will
not come Of stated in the advertisement of yesterday
morning for Monday, unit! the following evening Tues
day, the I'd November. 1t Is almost to say
II will be rich treat to the lovers Of musical harmony
sroNoR BLrrz--The last link will be broken to. ,lav
az It is positively the last time the sguor performs ID
New York for some time. lie gives extra afternoon
performance.
NOBEL ARrrsrs.--Among the more prominent fea.
lures ut this classical exhibition TO- night will be pre-
sented the Venus de Msdcis, Bath Of Diana and Jep
thas Daughter The remainder OF the numerous
will be as beautiful as usual.
VAN AMBunoH, the great undevoured, and king OF
lion and tiger tanners, is to make trumphal entrance
into Philadelphia Monday, with his immense train Of
wild beasts and other paraphernaa connected with his
extensive menagere The interest in the performances
Of Van Amburgh in the den Of wild beasts Is enhanced
by the introduction Of fresh caught young tiger who
to be so much opposed to being present before
large audiences, that his master and him have fight
every time ne enters his Multitudes Of people have
tnronged the menagerie wherever it has appeared this
sehoa, many no doubt come with the morbid curiosi
" OF tne Ghghshman. who followed Van Amburgh all
over the continent OF Europe with tn, expectation of
seeing him. come day other to pieces by his own
animals Not the least feature In this interesting ex hi
hilton is the sagacious elephant introduced nv Mr.
Quick whose performances have created 40 much won
der among the sightseers This Ia probably the largest
and finest collection Of wild beasts In this country and
second only to the Geological Gardens of London and
the Jsrdin des Plants Of Paris Van Amburpb viii nor
visit New York before next spring ~ "
GRAND FAMILY HoLipAy this at the Am.r,cor Nj.
scum, with two performances in the afternoon at q
O'Clock and also In the evening at half past bv Great
Western Pete Morris the Italian Mechanical Fynres
Miss Bernard, &c, SC.
The sale Of modern oil paintings at 1871 Broadway
win take place this evening at hspast six They can
be examined during the day