The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-27

oessfui American comedy, Fashion, let the claims Of
be thrown aside let prejudice yield to justice and
criticism and dare to the need genius and
tribute Of success where they are justly DUE though
they spring from the fountains Of our native land.
BowERS THEArRE.-The production Of the new ma
tiona drama, founded the war with Mexico, this
evening at the Bovery theatre Will be certainly I'm
portant In the theatrical wordnot only because
1t will be the most magnificent piece that has
produced in New York. but also because it will be the
nrst Of series Of dramas based the great matter
The Siege Of Monterey the Triumphs Of Rough and
Ready the title Of the first of these dramas will be per-
formed this evening by double company and will be
produced with perfect correctness Of costume and
cry both Of which have been expressly made for the
casion, and are said to be of the most gorgeous
and beautiful description. This piece is divided
into four grand parts visions-the first dis
playing the fell Of Matamoras-the second, the
capture Of Monterey-the third, the bombardment Of
Vera Cruz, and the fourth the battle of Buena Wis
tall the great actions and remarkable incidents hat
marked the ofthese great events will DO depicted In
graphic and truthful The three days. In the
Of Monterey the slaughter Of troops and
those Of the Mexicsns wiz be beautifully illustrated
On the side Of the Americans there will DO eighteen
principal characters represented and the part Of the
Msxicsns eleven, making twenty nine in all Of principal
characters besides wnom there will be numerous train
Of suxaries to each army The scenery will embrace
can guns commanding the Rio Graude--Mexiosn wood
and ohappsrss-ths plains Of Pslo .Alto-Mexican
encampmsnts-the streets Of Monterrey alnut
Springs-Csptan Aliens tent-the approach to
the heights Of Monterey and every other principal and
memorable place that has Witnessed engagement be-
the hostile forces since the OF the
war All Of which has been painted expressly for tho
occasion without regard to expense and 10 the most
excellent manner by Mr. sherwood % well known In
this city This is a outline Of this grand piece
which for spendor and accuracy has been exceed
by any piece performed in the United States We
shall speak at length respecting 1t after We shall
have seen II performed might be expected, the ex
pense attending the production OF this great Pieos
natrons for return We have no doubt that It will BIZ
sminsntly successful an will have great run
CHATHAM THEArRE.-Duripg the present season of
theatrioal excitement Mr. Fletcher the able and enter
prsing manager Of the Chatham theatre Is determined
that his snug little place Of amusement shall not escape
the recollection Of the public fail to receive Its due
share Of patronage. He produces this evening new
original drama, which has been written expressly for
him. and which he will bring forth without regard to ex
psnse It Is entitled tho Lonely Man OF the Ocean, or
the Night Before the Bridal" We have not attended
any Of the rehearas from those who have learn
that It will create quite stir In the country We have
the cast however, apd all say IT, that 1t will
be well performed Nsahe sullivan, Brandon Winans
leading characters and their reputation Is guaran
tee that they will not suffer In their hands Previous to
piece,
The manager has entered the lists for competition with
the determination to come out among the winners, spd
from the way in which he has started In the race we
confident that he will accomplish all he Desires and
receive a. much patronage as he hopes for.
PALMo's OPERA HousE.-The favorite Gabriel Ravel
will receive his last benefit in this city at Pamos Opera
House this evening" and has advertised the evenings
amusements bill which will certainly make it Of
the best benefits of the The will
with Boots at the swan which will be acted by
rope exercises by the Ravel Family to be followed by
La Fete Chsmpetre but the most interesting part Of
the amusements will be series of extraordinary gym
nastic exercises by Mons Msrcetti which have never
before been performed in this city The whole will be
followed by "Mons Dechalumeau" 1t will be strange in
deed II Palmos be not filed this evening.
CIRcus-BowERy AMrHIrHEArRE.-Mr. Tryon pre-
sents quite combination Of attractions at his old stand
the Bowery Circus. He has engaged both signor Felix
Carlo, the eminent Italian clown and the well known
Holland Acrobat Family. The usual stock company Of
equestrian and Rymnastic performers also go through
their various pleasing performances. Tonight, after
Holland family viii go through their wonderful oiyrpian
games BARREL and following this there will be pre-
ssnted tho Chinese of the Chinese Fair
the Fool of Pekn The performances in the circle will
conclude the evenings entertainments.
HERE AND SrvoRI's CoNcERr.-1his week will be
great to those who fond Of concerts
aud tomorrow Tuesday evening, essrs Here and sv
or will open the campaign In grind concert, at the
Broadway Tabernacle. This is the first time that
,tizens the opportunity of hearing these two emf
nent performers the same evening, their pre-
vous visits here they had not united their forces
addition their attractions they have secured the
services of Madame Feury Jolly who has postponed her
concert Siguor Rapetti will direct the grand orches.
ira engaged for the occasion
MADAME BIsHop's CoNcERr--We have received the
following note from Madame Bishop relative the post
ponement of her concert It appears that were in
error and therefore, in Justice to Madame b. publish
the note to set matters right:
To THE EDITOR OF THE New YoRx HERALD:
SIR have been much surprised to soc in your paper
yesterday that OF the Of Of last
Friday being postponed, my Ill health beg to be per-
mtted to that statement Is not true The postpone
proposed to very late solely the
severity of the weather. whom thought knew
well the customs Of the country Now regret exceedingly
the and very anxious to have known
that II had felt ndisposed would not have hest
tated to forward in order not to dsappoint the
and kind to ne. Begging to add, that on account
Whatsoever my drst concert announced for Thursday
next, the S0th inst, will be postponed,
remain, sir, yours respectfully,
The concert to be given by Madame Bishop, will be
grand affair and she will undoubtedly have crowded
house.
sIoNoK BLIrz.-This entertaining necromancer keeps
open house at the Society Library every evening this
week, changing the programme Of his performance
nightly. His fsats in magic and ventroquism are "a
nous throughout the Union and there is In his
line who il respected and admired than the worthy
Sgnor We glad to be able TO say that he has hs
OVERLOOKING houses every night that he has performed
and We doubt that he Will continue to have them
his present visit.
LIVING srAruARr.-This beautiful exhibition under
the direction Of Dr. Collyer will continue for few
nights longer, at the Apollo Rooms 1t Is very curious
aud interesting sight, aud will attract large audiences
doubt Every who wishes to these living copies
Of the most celebrated pieces OF satuary will do well to
attend.
MISS TsrDoRA Z HANSEN, young lady who has
lately appeared in the musical world aud shown herself
be Of great talent has arrived IN this city
boston and intends shortly to appear before New
York audience In concert Of which she will be the
leading attraction.
Tsdesoo and Rainsr sang at the Melodeon Boston IN
Rosns Sacred Opera Of Moses In Egypt ,, last night
city Intelligence.
The WEATHER.-We had more rain yesterday The
rain however, down lightly, and the thermomete
stood In Wall street ut 10 o'clock M at sixty degrees
NJ Iot.t. l.