The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-08

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spoken Of by the English Journals will make his nrst ap-
psaranes before An American audience, in the part OF
Hamlet in shakspsrs's beautiful tragedy OF that
name It Is reported his reading is exceedingly correct
aud his psrsonation Of tragic characters much in the
style of Anderson. The part Of Hamlet Is every way
calculated dsvelope the qualities which
ssry to constitute good actor and, from all can
hear 1t will be we'll sustained in the hands OF Mr.. Pitt
Tho evenings entertainment will conclude with the
farce Of the Double Bsdded ROOM We hope the Park
this evening will exhibit brilliant array Of the elite
and fashionable citizens to welcome this young sspirsnt
to histronic fame; and that the management will have
sufficient nducemsnt to every effort to produce ad
dtional attractions for the literary and refined
ment Of the patrons Of the Park.
BowrRY THEArRE.-It must not be forgotten that
Mrs Shaw will appear at the Bowery Theatre this
ing being the first of her engagement at that establish
msnt for months. She will personate the charac-
ter of the Countess in the play Of Love and will ap-
pear every evening during the week This much ad-
mired play, and the musical drama Of "Massanell0"
compose the bill for this evening
CHATHAM THEArRE.-Barney williams takes a bens.
fit this evening ut TIE Chatham, and hope he will
have as good one as he deserves Mr. Williams is an
actor Of great merit and sustains reputation in this
city which he may be proud Of and which passport
to him wherever he goes Mr.. Williams will appear on
this occasion in the Irish Ambassador and Paddy
Miles in the farce r Of Miles; Boynmswo Of bis bis
Kings Gardener" We perceive, will be performed
likewise on this occasion; and when 1t Is known
volunteered to perform for Mr. Williams benefit
certain tn house s not large enough contain all who
will desire to partske Of the Of the evening
aud 1T the time prove to the recipient OF their
favors the estimation In which they hold him MT
williams leaves us soon for the South and West HIS
friends and admirers regret his departure from among
them but thew have the consolation Of knowing that
Barney Williams the Irish comedian Will draw large
houses and receive every marx OF respect ne
goes
CIRcus-BowEnY AnrHIrHErRK TO night In ad-
diton the very amusing performances and graceful
acts Of horsemanshp, gymnastics, &C. which are
given nightly by the clever stock company attached to
the sircus Mr.. Tryon has engaged the great English
clown, Mr. Kemp, and also Mr.. Nixon and his children,
who are 30 admirable In their acts Of posturing and
grouping Mr. Gossn the vorte clown aso r taxes
pin Minstrels, led by Mr.. Donaldson also give some
new melodies and choruses The Misses Wells appear
in very graceful dances On the whole is an sx
cellent bill
CHRnrY's MIrsrRELs.-These eminent singers com-
mencs their sixth week tonight They are decidedly
the favorites of the public, and from the uniform at
tsnton and they pay to their business, they de-
to be patronzed fully rs they Mr. Christy,
the manager has made all for the comfort
and OF his visiters may be secured
between the hours Of IL and p NJ thus avoiding any
confusion at night They give very excellent bill this
evening.
SABLE HAnMoNIsrs.-Th new troupe might present
themselves for the first time before New York audi
snce They have obtained very high reputation in
the West and Southwest and we have no doubt they
will have it confirmed here The band consists Of the
following performers, viz: Messrs w. G. Plumer, J. B.
Farrell, J. Tichenor, T. Briggs, s. A. Wells, r. M.
Hooley and VIM. Roark, and their instrumental music
consists Of vions bapos guitar Congo tambo and bone
tuafs DIV I1antb sin0
all the favorite melodies Of the day and original
ones, written expressly for this band They certainly
have all the attributes for success and we trust they
will obtain 1t.
ORAroRIo OF ELIJAH.-The New York Sacred Music
Society perform this splendid oratorio for the first time
in this country at the Tabernacle this evening. Ma
dame Pco and Miss Julia L. Northa the principal
lady attractions.
LIVING MoDELs.-The of this troupe has been
great that they have concluded to remain among
tire, where larger audiences be accommodated thar
at their former place Of exhibition To night they ap
proprate the proceeds Of their entertainment to thu
Washington Monument committee.
sroso. BLIrz will give the good folks of Brooklyn
breathing spell tonight, but tomorrow evening b.
commences again at his tricks at the Lyceum
City Intelligence
The WEATHER.-We were visited yesterday with
heavy shower Of rain, which had the effect to lay the
dust OF Saturday. and enabled our citizens to enjoy
their usual Sunday evening recreatens after the rain
cleared on The rain came down heavily about two
O'Clock The thermometer stood at about 90 degrees
noon.
COMMON CouNcIL.-Both Boards hold forth this even
ing when matters of interest expected b
brought up for their consideration and action.
BuoLE PsEsESrA1ror,-The military friends Of Mr.
Dngle the leader of the celebrated band bearing hi
name, intend presenting him, by the hands of Genera
Hall, with splendid silver bugle at the Apollo Rooms
complimentary bali to be given to Mr. D. We have n
doubt he will avail himself OF the occasion to discours
excellent music on this beautiful instrument
JUVENILE GAMBLERs.--The Park is infested with
parcel Of young losfers, particularly Sundays VIII
amuse themselves with playing marbles and pitchp
cents sc to the annoyance Of many who have coca
sion to pass in this direction These Juveniles ought
be looked after. 1t would be charity
FIRES We arc indebted to the Chief Engineer 70
the following Official return of hrss that took place
his city during the last month and which has been
avoidsbly cetaned up to this date -:
Dot LIST lst district LIST section, 10 A. M 25th st
10th avenue; one story brick gold and silver
fu.ry, destroyed
I'd LIST District LIST section IlKP M, alarm; Goth s.
church bell
4th lat DISTRICT LIST section, OK A. M, 2sth St. nea
4th I'd district I'd section 10 night alarm cause uu
bth I'D district, LIST section, "a NJ, l Spring at
rear; story brick shop and sheds, considerable ds
mage
9Th LIST district. I'd section * A. M, 4lst It,, nea
4th svenNs; wooden shanties destroyed
9TH Sd district LIST section, 5x A. NJ, 100 Nassau It,
story brick building slight damage
18th 3D. district, LIST section + NJ, 80 Wall ST. o1c
| Of Greenwood Cemetery; slight damage.
18th Sd district, I'd section, loX NJ, alarm;
| unknown
Ilth I'd district ID section lIx r M lg5 Madis.,
st.; 3 story brick dwelling, slight damage.
18th Sd district, LIST section N A NJ, Is Spruce st
REAR story brick shop, slight damage
l2th LIST district I'd section, ~ AM, 10th street
near 9th avenue; slight damage.
l2th Sd district ID section l2 night, 90 Broadway
4sory brick store upper story damaged.
I3th LIST district, lst section Sk PM, 377 West st
rear; one story shed destroyed
18th I'd district I'd section, PM Bowery, nea
Walker street; story wooden store and dwelling, con
| siderable damage.
l4th ID district, LIST section, az AM, Centre stree
rear; story brick foundry destroyed. A and DO
perishsd In the flames
18th LIST district LIST section, ~ AM Goth street
9Th avenua; slight damage.
18TH LIST district LIST section 7P NJ 90 William street
5 story brick ofnces, slight damage
18th I'd district, LIST section on PM 9th at
aud Bowsry story brick store and dwelling, slight da
mage.
goth LIST district, I'D section, M 4sth street, neal
| 9Th avenue: match factory slight damage