The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-02

PARK THEArRE-Ths delightful opera Of Luorszla
Borgis again performed at the Park theatre last
evening, before large audience As its first reception
brilliant and enthusiastic, this its second
performance greeted with such marks Of appreciation
as must be gratefulto the artists We seldom, II ever
listen to strains more grand, sad and expressive than
those performed in this OPERA that fall more sweet
ly on the ear with their melancholy and touching Ca
dsncss-none that sank plsintively and aecugly
on the hsartnone that awaken deep sensibility
while they absorb and elevate the soul. The Lucre-
zis of Madame Bishop is noble imprisoned piece of
acting the transitions Of feeling and powerful
and frequently had electrical effect the audience
She drew down sympathy for her profound
though stepped, herself In crime and degradation 1t
was fine display of her actress nor less so
Of her greater powers singer. Pure in information,
sustained In tone, brilliant in effects perfect in
ton she brought all her energies and talents to this
part and stamped 1t deep interest and irresistible
charm 1t before possessed our boards Valts
lima and Reeves their music with great freshness
Of voice, energy and spirit and the nevicate Mdle
Mscfarren made favorable impression. Chubb pre-
sided over the orchestra with skill and the chorus and
scenic decorations deserve praise The curtain fell
amidst the reiterated 6rdpi of the boxes and the rum
plant accamstons of the whole house. "Lucreza' is
to be repeated this evening
BowERY THEArREMr. Clarke, one of the best, II not
the BEST actor the stage of the Bowery and one OF
the most deserving he Is decidedly the most popular
will take benefit at that establishment this evening,
and will we satisfied, receive compliment that he
viii have to be proud Of Apart from his merits
as actor question If the house. large 1t L. will
be able to hold Mr.. Clarke's innumersble friends on
this occasion The bill includes seakspeares tragedy
| of Observation-Disclosures, Mr.. Marehall Macdun, MI
Carke and the favorite drama Of "Murrell the Land
nur; tha
Grand csvatina Mr. Chanfvau will give his limitations
and Professor Jacobs will perform several airs on the &C
Gordon
CHATHAM THEArRE-We must bear witness to Miss
vaess grace and agility in the ballet Of the "Gsele
She certainly appears great advantage In that char
acter and receives much commentator from all who
zee her In It, Barney Williams is q capital representa-
tive Of the Irshmsn He has excellent and thorough
knowledge Of his sngularly mixed character, and
portray It's sunshines and Its showers in very happy
manner The "Giselle" will be repeated this evening
that piece TEDDY the Tyler and the comic opera OF
Rats the Chinese Inherent barber all included In
the programme We learn from tho bill that Mr. Fetch
ere has q variety of novelties in preparation
CIRcUs-BowERY AMPHIrHEATRE-To-night, John
Gossin the king merrymen again appears his old
stamping ground at the circus and he will be assisted
by his friend Donaldson, who says that Gossn Is his
only superior in the jester line in the Union There Is
doubt they pair Of originals and the audience
tonight Will opportunity OF truth
Of their assertions as to their powers Of fun Besdes
all this there will be the usual variety Of horsemanshp
dancing, singing, tight rope, Sc
CHIsrY's MINsrRELs-To-night the politicians will be
all agog know the strength of their respective parties
as will be shown by the election returns could
either party count full vote Christys Ministries
obtain from this city there would be difficulty what
In carrying their views The fact IT, they
carrying all musicians along with them and nothing
stop their onward course This evening they give
entertainments,
ETHIOPIAN SERENApERs.-These philosophc darkies
fairly launched the of public favor and night
ly obtain solid proofs of the manner in which they
appreciated Major Dumbolton is decidedly splendid
manager of splendid company, and we have only to
regret that the long and frequent calls made upon them
to fulfil their engagements In Philadelphia, Baltimore
ami Washington obges them to leave at the end OF
this week but a. they are forced to CO. We advise every
one TO attend their concerts TINS week Tognt one OF
| the best bills OF the season will be given.
GRAND CONCERT OF HERR AND SvonI.-These two
unrvaed artists have united their great talent to treat
this evening With grand musical sOi,e though they
have each individually talent sufficient sho0ld
think, to satisfy any audience yet they have thought
better to create greater attraction by giving
such perhaps before projected in city
The music selected It will be seen offers fair specimens
ofthe competitions Of the and regular school, We
shall have the "Meancolie," by sivori; fantasia on
Robert Diabls" by Ksoop the celebrated vioonce
celist; variations on "Norna" by Henry Herr, and a
grand duo for violin and violonceo, called Souvenir
Rossni executed by sivori and Kpoop In the second
from his factory In Paris which has been awarded the
first prize of honor at the last national fair of France
and the "Last Rose Of Summer" one of the brightest
gems of his ravshng competitions After this there
will come of a"Grsnd trio Concertant," by Myseder,
have arranged the entertainment. The whole will CON
cude with the universally admired "Csrnaval de We.
nisen Mrs Otto will sing twice Last though not
SiQnOr -
II the lovers Of music find nothing In this variety to suit
their taste they must be hard to please No doubt th
musical performance will be witnessed by many diet
tan can be contained wi thin the walls of the raber
nacle
Mr.. DEMPsrERs BALLAD SoIREE.-Mr. Dempster had
another good house the Tabernacle last evening The
ballads which he sung on this occasion agreeable
little pieces, and received with great applause
There many who prefer this kind of entertainment
to almost any other and to such the Scottish songl
which Mr. D. sings with such characteristic grace, are
real treat-to many Of them these choice little gems
| come up voice from home and bring with them
The spot where was born John Anderson NV Jo
"a Mans man for a. that" the Lament Of .he irish
Emgrant," and other pieces of the same kind, are
always to tell with the audiences which assemble Il
hear them sung The sad but beautiful song of The
May Queen is always listened to with the most pro
found interest and during the recital many glistennl
| eye may ks observed among the hundreds which are
| directed towards the songster
MELoDEoss.-The negro minstrelsy at this place o.
amusement is very good and the proprietor is doing
| safe business
MODEL ARrIsrEs.-This is the last night but four o.
these pleasing performers and the receipts to be for
the benefit of the company. Let them have good
| They give sixteen splendid groups.
Raymond Warnings menageries, united, at Pitts
burg Pa Herr Driesbach, the Lion King, is with them
City Intelligence.
| SoMNAMBULIsM ALoFT, AT WAR WITH WEA
THERcocK.-The most curious case Of somnambu
lism record took place last Sunday night abou
hslf.past eleven O'Clock, in this city name,
Jesse Coombs, living at No. 600 Water street. wa
discovered at the top Of the liberty pole at the
of Cherry and Gouverneur streets turning the
was watched by the police and a number Of citizens
who had been attracted by his frequent attempts Il
change the position of the vane, which was q
frequently moved by the wind, reminding man,
| Of the lockers Of the celebrated fight be
tween Don Quixotte and the windmill. After max
| ing several efforts to place the in the position
he seemed to desire, down he came, and with MIN
ness that the Jack tar might envy, reaching
rma of he started and closely pursued by officer
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