The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-15


Lieut. Davis, slightly
Capt. w D. Desandure, slightlv
Lieut.. James Abney. serious
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Thoatrical a-d Musical.
PARK THEArRE-MR. CoLLIrs-There Ia no oountrv
perhaps where national character Ia 30 strongly marked
none where native humor richly abounds a In Ire
land 1t Is original and entirely sui geners Il "a full
genuine nature and has all the elements of fun i,ed
with those Of wit and spirit Miss Edgsworth has writ
ten deliberately Of Irish buls and even a. spirted
sketches Of Irish character Lady Morgsns no less adj
mirable sketches have whied away many long hour;
Lever with his natural and high wrought delinsa
lions of Irish scenes and Lovers recent exhibit
tons have made familiar with the whims and eccen-
trcties Of the of Erin But thoroughly to appre
ciste Irish wit and irish character the public must wit
ness Collins admirable dsnsstons Since the loss of
poor Power he stands unrvaned and alone the repre-
sentative Of this class upon the stage His humor Is
quiet rich and rscy-hs brogue natural and national
and gives great effect to Of passion to sudden
transitions Of feeling, and to every point Of humor His
singing, too Is equal to his acting His voice IL a fine
tenor and his songs are given with such sweetness and
archness that the effect Is irresistible In this respect
he exces all who have gone before him His perform
Of the Irish Ambssssdor last night gentle
manly chasts, and ensctivs-keeping the house in
roar yet neither exaggeratng violating the nten
ons Of the author He Is the very spirit Of fun and
diuses life and laughter through the house His enter
tainments rich and delightfully."- amusing and
commend every who loves to laugh to visit the Park
tonight when Mr. Collins will appear in two Of his best
characters His engagement concludes In four nights
when shall have the pleasure Of welcoming the
complished Mrs Mowatt and her play, 30 long
p-cted, so long looked for.
CHATHAM THEArRE,-To-night We have three excellent
pieces presented, viz: "Folies of Night in which Mr.
Waloott and Miss Clarke play the leading characters
splendid style-then the farce of XIII or Cure"
which will certainly both kill and al kinds Of
an,holy and the whole will conclude with the nautical
1.srv Of Sy r
surely enough for one evening Mr.. Fletcher's mapage
msnt Of the Chatham: shows how thoroughly he undsr
stands theatrical tactics and pleasing the taste Of the
many headed public.
CASTLE GARpEN.-The second performance Of the
arbiere di Sevglia went of last night In much the
same style previously and need not give any other
account Of the opera Of the d5utan Lorni There
will be performance at the garden this evening" but
to- morrow the celebrated opera Of" Romeo and Juliet
(Which attracted such large audience and received
1t deserved unboundsd applause Friday last will be
repeated by the Hspano Italian company the excellent
Prima Donna Tedesco performing the part Of Romeo.
This the best she give silly private
gentlemen who have said that she fell sick purpose
not wishing to appear in this part she not conf
dent of her own ability and not well supported by the
ncra Caranti d Vita viii perform the character Of Js
let This Is certainly enough to attract another audi
ence Of over three thousand persons who will undoubt
eddy Co.
PALMos OPERA HousE.-THE RAvELs-The enter
tanment last evening attracted another very large
audience, nearly all strangers among whom remark
Cd several trssjohs minoi's The English vaudeville
the pantommes and tho rope dancing, proved very e
fective, and excited Of laughter Tonight there
very good bill offered by the Ravels for the benefit
Of Mr. Lamanna the excellent leader of their orchestra
Sketches of India" which will be followed by the FIRST
act Of La Sylphide" during which will be danced
Ss t ,o so leon v Mr
Scotch Quick STEP" by the whee company and Henry
Wells. The piece to conclude with grand tableau and
fight of the Sylphde after which come the exercises
La Cords Rsids" by Leon Javelli, Francois Rxve
Madame Martin Jayslli and L. Petit Amour The whole
mime in which Gabriel excsls.
CIacus-BowERY AMrHIrHEArRE-The entertain
msnts this evening" will be Of the highest order.
doubtless will attract very large attendance. The
beautiful feas and performances Of the talented Wells
family Of the grUatest interest and the horseman
ship Of Mr. Georg' Smith, and the rest OF the eques
riaus In the company IL certainly beyond all prece
dent in the feats Of the ring The popular Miles Etho
plan band add their exertions the evenings enter
tsinment; and what with jokes Of John Go.sn to
all. do not how 1t be otherwise than
overlooking house
sIeNoR BLIrz, the celebrated magician and ventrlo
quis has lately been astonishing the town by his ats
Of diaoisre and his extraordinary powers of voice
The Society Library Room is patronzed nightly by the
elite of the good city Of Gotham, and will venture to
cay that audience can be highly delighted than
those who assemble to witness Signor Bites wonderful
performance As to his vrntrloqusm one could scarce
ly imagine the human voice capable Of such variety of
expression where 1t they had aurcuar demonstra
tom of the fact This evening he introduces several
new fests.
YASxrE HILL AND DR. VALENTINE These two cels-
brated comic characters well known all the world,
will give their third combined entertainment this
ming at Mechanics Hall The room was crowded on
Monday and Tuesday evenings; therefore, go early.
M'MLLE DEsJARDIN's DANCING AcADEMy.--There will
be found among our advertisements the annonce Of
Mme Des;srdn, whose style Of dancing is considered
fashionable In our circles of bon ton Her academy
was last season. frequented by the first families We
can therefore, recommend 1t to every body for know
that Mme D. possesses not alone the real talent which
makes tho artist but in addition, she the only In
New York teaching the newest Dances Polkas and Ma
zurks, nov recherches In the great city of Paris
Sol SMITH, the well Encyp manager Of the New Or
leans Mobile and st Louis theatres crryed In this city
yesterday and has taken apartments In the Astor House
for o few days.
Nall Failures.
The st. Louis Republican takes notice OF three mail
failures; at Vandais, Ill; one st Columbia, Mo :,
at Rocheport, and concludes by asking, HAS Mr.
Cave Johnson agent In this section Of the country
who spare much time is necessary to find out
the denquents in this very important branch Of the
public ssrYioe!"
Miscellaneous.
The trial CT six persons accused Of being concerned IN
the murder Of James Duncan progressing in the
st. Clair county Circuit Court The deceased 1t will
be remembered, shot by number Of citizens in the
Illinois bottom several miles from this cty-SL Louis
hereiAe, 7th inst.
Jane and Henry. slaves Of Mr. W. c. Dukes, convicted
Of having poisoned Mrs Miss Dukes the 9th Of