The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-17
Theatrical and Musical.


PARK THEArRE.-We may date from to- morrow
evening the commencement Of the campaign, at this
theatre. Owing to disappointment in the arrival oV
some of the newly engaged members of the COMPANY
MIR. Hamblin was compelled to open as best he could.
but find already the expected members Of the com.
pany arriving. Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert are among the
fret OF these after passage Of nearly fifty days; and
Others, their way here may be expected hourly
Several of the best European stars will appear there
Tomorrow night, we are promised the grand ballet
of Eemeralda," pro uced in a style of spendor un-
surpassed Dy any former production of the like de-
scrption; The whole of the celebrated Monplasir
troupe, who are now engaged here perma are to
appear aided by ballet corps of fifty dancers Of both
sexes, and troupe of auxiliaries Of than hun
dred persons. The scenery is entirely new; the cos
tunes banners properties and of the most
splendid description, completed expressly for this
ballet Indeed, we are promised something Of the most
extraordinary and attractive character; and we NAV
justly anticipate brilliant for the new ballet OF
" Esmeralda - Mr.. Hamblin takes the field in
earnest, and We knowing his enterprise and indomi-
table energy forsee areviyal of glorously
full days Of" Old Drury."
BowERY THEArRE.-There was quite q numerous
audience at this theatre last ng and the various
performances gave great satisfaction The new spec
tacle Of the Obstruction of the Bastile" has been
performed with great success every evening this
week. and the splendid style in VIII chit has been got
up has added much to the reputation OF the Bowery
We understand that another spectacle hes been for
some time N preparation, and will be produced On
Monday evening. Certainly the patrons Of the
piled with novelties Here, before the excitement In
favor of successful piece has begun to flag the
least, another one is announced, and 80 it will be,
throughout the season, as the manager has deter
mined to keep up tnued succession Of pieces.
The farces, dramas, and melodIamas which are acted
every evening in addition to the principal piece are
all udciously selected and the tale ted company do
full justice to them. With Miss Taylor, Mrs Waicot.
Mrs Phillips, Sc; and Winans, J. H. Hall, w. b.
Clarke, Warden, c T. Smith. and the other members
Of the company any piece can be most handsomely
acted and be sure to give satisfaction We glad
to the old Bowery going ahead well, and
theatre.
where the visitor is sure to receive more than his
moneys worth ofamusement. The new piece called
"The nspiiators'' will be played tomorrow even
ing as also the OBSTRUCTION Of the Bastiie."
BaoApwAY TgEATRE.--This magnificent theatre 10
in the full tide of upexampled success, being
nightly filed to It's utmost capacity by the inmitable
performa of MIR Forrest, and the other and
extraordinary talent which its excallent company
combines. Last night Mr. Forrest appeared again and
understand for the last time, in the character Of
King Lear Ills performance Of this great part 10 too
this much that Lear better enacted, and
believe it could not be better acted than
1t done by Mr. Forrest last night Garrick might have
done ms well, but we that he other
tor could have played the part better Such combi-
nation Of mt united to give still greater effect to-
Mt Forests enifcent conception is seldom to-
gether night, and in piece, nightly is
TO be the Broadway. Miss Waack Lester Baker,
Vache Dyott and the fair beautiful and magnificent
Mrs Abbott constitute Of themselves galaxy Of bright
stars; and the nightly crowded homage of admrng
public bears full testimony 70 their high merit and
talent Tomorrow evening Mr. Forrest appears again.
in the " Broker OF Bogots,"a play by the author Of
the Gladiator" 1t is said, that this ALSO is Of
those great parts in which this eminent actor shines
pre- elninently.
NInLo's, hsroT PLAcE.-Thero was good audience
at this fashionable place of amusement, last night,
and the pieces presented though light PERFORM
ed in fine style The performance commenced With
the laugbable farce of advice Gratisn in which Mr.
Chippendale most perfectly ted the character
of Oddbody. and MIR. Seton. Crimes was received
with delight The name Of this ger teman is SUFFICIENT
n n N at ndnn tfa cnmi aftOvc
not TO be surpassed. Mrs. Charles sustained with
great effect the part Of Mrs Evantide, and the
tIary aud seifwilled wife, could not have been more
perfectly carried out by ofhe most perfect of the
Eek in reality Miss Kate Horn, as Ellen, appeared as
favor it is always her good fortune to meet with Mr.
]. l. Hattop the celebrated pianist executeda comic
song called walkers Tea Party" with the accom-
panimeIt on the piano, in admirable style. The
comedy OF MIR and Mrs reter whte'' followed, In
which Mr.. \. Pacde in his inimtable style, played
the part of Peter White t is needless to speak Of the
character, for it done in his usual style. Sue
GEES is the fate of this theatre, and manager,
Niblo has no superior.
NATIONAL THnATRE.-The imne SO success attend
ant ON the local drama has induced Mr. Chanfeau
to announce it for every evening until further notice.
and If it depends the falling oil of the attendance
for its withdrawal apprehe nd that will be played
fer many, many weeks, as every evening since it
Produced the house has been crowded in every part
aud We know of many who delighted with the
piece that they have gone not only once but Eve or
six times in succession to see it, Chanfrau indeed
struck the right vein when he fret took hold of the
local drama 1t has already gained him most promi-
nent position as an actor and he will undoubtedly
riety Of farces have been performed with much an
plause and the various actors in the company have
comic actor and in light farce such as "The Mistaken
Story kiss in the Dark &C., he makes the audi
enee laugh most heartily. On Monday evening, the
new piece Of The Pretty Girls Of Stillberg viii bs
produced II has been some time in preparation and
will be presented with great and completeness; 80
that what with " The Mysteries ard Miseries," and
her xil han nil n,
the National No better place of amusement can bs
found in town.
BURROWS THEArRE.-The " Old Guard was per
formed here last evening, in which Mr. Nickinson az
havtrsac, aud Miss Nckirson, Melane, scauitted
themselves with much ability and were both c.,e6
out at the conclusion Of the performance aComus
was again repeated by the powerful and effective cast
tnnt nave represented the piece with much credit
since its hrht Introduction upon the boards Of this
popular theatre. We much gratifed to perceive
that 1t viii he continued tomorrow evening" and those
who nave not as yet feen this lyric drama shouIT
not fall to witness 80 splendid performance Mr.
lynne Mrs knight Miss sinc lir, Mrs g. Loder, ana
the entire company acquitted themsclyes last evening
with much ecfnt and are announced to appear ON
Monday evening in the same piece. In addition tc,
this will be presented The Spirit Of the Air" new
grand ballet in one act, in which the Lehman family
aud Mir j Manzetti with numerous auxilieres viii
also appear; The bill will draw jam house, as such
a combination Of attractions will meet With d,s an
theatre P'P''"'
CAmrnrLl,s MSsrkrLs have concluded another
iA'ee ei"NPnaub week, anu wal commence again o.
morrow evening with renewed energy. It is indeed.
pleasure to hear these geuuses sing, they are 60
genttel and at the same time, truly witty Their
singing dancing &c is the Plus ultra of Ethiopian.
performances
CASTLE GAEpEN-The usual Sunday evening con-.
viii be given at this splendid hall tonight These
concerts are most interesting Affairs and we'll worthy
ofpatronere.
NEWS FROM CHuuAuUA,-Jesse b. Thompson.
Esq OF Buchanan county Arrived here YESTERDAY
m0rnlpe ho LEFT chihuahua on the 18th OF July
Al the troops had left for Santa Ie before his depar
lure WITH the exception o. General Price and small
ESCORT who were intending to leave the day FOLLOW.