The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-23
Theatrical and Musical.

BowERY THxArRE.--The present week has been an
unfavorable for every kind Of public smusements
as the weather has been unpleasant to last night
when though It was clear overhead, the walking
very bad. Not outstanding all this, however, the
Bowery has been remarkably well attended, and the
1erfoms noes of Herr Dresbach with his animals have
excited the greatest wonder and astonishmsnt. The
Herr Is certainly most remarkable man in his line.
There 10 belief in Ieand have read that certain
persons possefs the gift Of tanning down the widest
horse nv merely whispering certain words in its ear:
indeed is said that there are still men there who fol-
low profession We think they could learn good
leseon from Herr Driesbach who, without any whisper
ing or mummery but by the force of determined
coursge and thorough acqusinta with the nature
and temper Of the brute creation, bends the
born and treacherous animals to his will The last
see ne in the Lion Tamer,n where he appears in the
cage among all the animals, is the most extraordn
ever presented. In addition to the drama in which
the animals appear, variety of most amusing farces
dram as dancing by Cioccs and Neri, SC, have bee
the nted company engaged at the Bowery to SHOW
the mselves to much advantage For to- night capital
bill Is put forth Great preparations have been msde
for Christmas week, which will be gala at the
old Bowery.
BRoApwAY THEArRE-A brilliant array Of beauty
and fashion gracsd this theatre last evening, the
occasion Of the benefit Of Miss Adele and Mr. Charles
Hohnstock The petit comedy, The Dumb Belle"
was performed by part Of the dramatic company at
tached to the house, previous to the grand musical
tertanmen given by these highly gifted artstes The
ope Minis piece grand duetLo for the psnoforte
and vioia from william rel,' which was performed
by request executed with degree OF skill and
fascinating power that at once enraptured the feel
In 70 Of nee, who loud and vehement in
Their applause. These respective instruments
always admirably suited for performances in concerto
but both, touched with the magic bow and finger Of
eli her distinguished professor yield witchDg melody
that seldom has been equalled in this line of art The
general execution was beautifully harmonixed, and
ma de blend sweeiy, while the alternate passages
ON both violin and piano, with such artisti
cal .cison style and fnish, displayed their extraor
o6~ia In yOlO hOt WEI 0uullV nOw
full, ana the Fantasia from Pirate on the VIOLA by
Charles was received with loud and continued ap-
pause. Miss Adele next played the Air ltalien,"
composed by Meyer solo, and her splendid execution
depce which lasted for considerable time. In
quence OF sudden In disposition, 1t WAS announced
.ource OF deep regret to all present. The Carnival
Of Venice" was the next piece, by MIR. G.. H. on the
violin, in which he was loudly sncored His astonsh
ing powers and mastery over the instrument delights
the audience in this grand composition. The enter
tainments, altogether, passed OF successfully.
national THEATRE Mr.. Scott has been going the
round Of many Of his favorte characters during u
part week-such as Rolla Rcheieu, St PIERRE Captain
Copp- ell Of which he played most seoeptabiy the
sude The production Of these pieces has given
an opportunity to the manager to bring forward to
great advantage the really excellent actors and ac-
iretses who compose the stock company. Mesrs Me-
Farlsnd, Tilton, Herbert Dawes, Psrdey, Miss Mes.
tsyer, Mrs. Chapman, and Mrs woodward, nave su
done admirably; and, In fact, the dongs 81 the Ma
topal during the past week show that not alone
in extravaganza and farce that this company good
but that the more serious drama csn oe epa.y Wsa
himself Of some Of The talent that the lsmentahe de-
struction Of the Park Theatre set aaoa As he has en-
sssd Mr PIMA hon.s to the period Of its
Destruction with there accessons TO mis- company,
he M have a strong team ana We expect tnst mere
v bc rs times at the Natiosal for the rest OF the
,,s,on Tonight MIR Scott takes q benefit, and APP
pears, by request, as Richard the Third. MI Clarke