The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-22
Theatrical and Musical.

EowEnr THEATRE.--The very unpleasant weather
asst evening had the effect Of thinning the house
what, but the performances went off with great ecat
Ths FIRST piece The Golden Farmer" play which
has probably much popularity any dramatic piece
ever prese nted to the New York public Wnans per-
formance of Jenny Twitcher of Vel vot it 20 no.
toriety most comical piece of acting; and j. II.
Hall snd Mrs. Jordan as the Golden Farmer and his
win, also excellent. Tbs ladder well
mAKHged After the Golden Farmer came Herr Dries
bG0hand his lions tigers &c In the Lion Tanner and
their usual wonderful performances were gone through
With. The drama OF the Maid of the nn with Miss
Wemyss the heroine concluded the performances,
sitter dancing by the elegant Coccs and Neri. To say
that the performances at the Bowery good is
enough; they sple ndid, and the applause which is
nightly lavished the m Is well merted. To night
most excellent bill win be presented in which melo.
drama, spectacle, dancing and sterling drama will
all be combined j. NJ Scott, Stcvens, DUFF, Miss We
myss Miss Denim Wnans, Jordsn and all the favorie
members of the company will appear.
BRo.pwAr THEATRE.-Notwithstandin the heavy
storm that prevailed last evening, the house was
pretty well filed the occasion OF the second ap-
peaIsnce of the distinguished German artistes Charles
and Ades&,ehnstock. The farce of the Omnibus
was pelforIti by good cast previous to the grand
musical entertainment given by BOTH on the violin
and plan and the first piece introducsa was
the duetto from William Tell arranged for their
respective instruments, which was executed with
thrilling effect The powerful execution Of both per-
formers completely enraptured their enthusiastic
bearers loud and vehement in their frequent
tifuI piece "Campaniia," composed by Dreyschock,
far surpassed her astonishing efforts, which were
swsrded such just applause. on the occasion OF
In thu grand fantasia from Don juan" she was
equally effective; and her finished style of per-
formance and exquisite touch Of the instrument
her general execution, and extraordinary proficiency,
1t once secure for her the highest potion and
Carnival OF venice" by Mr.. c. II was certainly
mastery and grand effort in which his great and
:" S hi. %as
the result Of considerable study independent of ma
tua genius for his fascinating profession Altogether,
their entertainment afforded grand treat and We
would remind the many admirers Of genuine talent
in this line Of art that the bsnsdt of Miss Adele and
Mr.. Charles Hohnstock Is fixed for this evening,
on which occasion they put forth highly attr active
BILL and will repeat some of the beautiful performances
v.sS TSo.c Who have not as vet heard them should
avail themselves Of the present opportunity as they
win afford rich treat to the admirers Of genuine me.
lody.
NArroNAL THEArnE.-The entertainments here last
evening, were varied, and Of the most interesting
ture; and nding the raging storm, were
glad to see the house well filed as 1t was the benefit
night for the Simpson fund. The promptness with
which the manager of the National has acted in this
matter deserves the highest praise 1t shows that the
always alive to the call Of sympathy aud
feeling for the less fortunate Of their brethren The
farce Of Kiss in the Dark was the first piece; and
MIR. w. b. Chapman, Pettiboue was very funny; we
understand this re nteman ged at the Nationals
he will be quite acquisition to the excellent compa-
ny there The vagares of " Charles the Second with
good old Captain Copp, next enacted and J. X.
Scott the honest sailor was much applauded Nose
was on hand, In the Glance at New YORK." and TINS
favorite piece and all was as enthusiastically
applaudsd as ever. With the I" Old Oak Chest" the
evenings entertainments concluded very satisfacto-
rily To night the drama of the Adopted Childn
couple Of fsrces, and the drama Of the Fatal Snow
Storm will form the bill
Burrows THEATRE -Notwith nding the incle-
mency of the weather last evening Burtons was well
filled The female portion Of the house was not quite
20 large on nights evidently in consequence
0L-n <t,,a a4k-
tive Breach Of Promise, - in which Mr. Burton Miss
Chapman, Mrs. Vernon, and Mr. Johnston were re-
oeycd with the greatest eia and for the fifth night was
played the original buretts in two acts called the
aCslifornia Gold Minesn This piece continues to be
the great attraction being full Of humor Mr. John
ston Jake Breeze New York FIRE boy bound to Ca
Mornia accompa MED by Batty Shea, Mr. Rea received
the renewed applause Of the audience and likewise
Mr. Brougham, as Thady O'Roodle who from his comi-
cal approximation of the gree lrshman who is bound
for the gold digging region and turns the elephant,
Is truly most aughsbe. The entertainments concluded
with WbeIe's Barnum 2! in which the whole force OF
the company are brought to play, each one cnactng
their parts with great accuracy Colonel Great Toe
and the Mammoth Baby are the great feature, In
excellent pieces are offered The Printers Apprcu-
tee" " California Gold Mines" and Where's Bar
numlo
BRoApwAv CfRcus-SANrA CLAUS The entertain.
lnents here continue to draw crowds and the panto-
mimic Santa Claus will be nd affair Mt Christina .
A regular ealliot Of Dutch toys wan be distributed
saint of Gotham will positively appear on the occa-
.sion Go and see
ZooLoetcsL HALL The beasts and birds WILL doEbs-
less, draw in mense crowds OF visters during the
Chri.tmss week; and all who wish TO enjoy the hoii-
days, should zee them.
CHEisTY's MivsrRELs keep all The time In most ruc-
cessfu itn at Mechanics Hall Their dances, lectures
and oil the amusing dddeHda to the regular concert
are as rscy ever and many additions have been
uade 60 them. Their astonsh success has not made
them careless; on the contrary they deter mi ued
TO- fpcs.ibe add 10 the grea. reputation they have
achieved for themselves.
NEw OALrsSs SEaXNhnrEs. The artsticai way IN
b,b these pe piu, es give their beautiful songs ima
tcps OF Italian celebrities, perform on their various
nstrure nts forge ttpg the bones, has given the
r,eat,st Measure TO all musical amateurs. stay
Sespt tstiuc where they slug, is crow led nightly
C.NFnt,i's M,NsrHtts are ~ fcisky as tv'ri 's'
fa,sv no os never hard tnriu (tsudi 'here b e,