The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-13
Theatrical and Musical.

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half Baltimore Clipper.
Theatrical and Musical.
PARK THEArRE.--This evening Mrs. Shaw who Is
generally admitted to be the best actress in the United
States will make her first appearance after lapse o.
nine years the Park boards She will commence her
engagement in the new piece which has boon drama
tised by Mr. Walcot from the work Of Charles Dickens
called Edith Dealings with the firm OF Dombey and
Son" Mrs Shaw appears as Edith, and 1t iAscaroely
necessary to say 1t will receive all the and
judgment which actress Of great dramatic celebrity
give to It but when 1t Is known that Mr.. Pia.
eide perronates the character Of Captain Cuttle who,
We ask resist the temptation Of visiting the Park
this evening! The cast generally speaking Is excel
lent combining as does many ofthe best comedians
Wsoott tina. Of Toots and Barrett aotcr
will sustain that Of Major Bsgstook Add to these the
names of Clarke Chapman and Scott, together with
those OF Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Winstauley, MRS. night,
Mrs Dyott Miss Taylor and Mrs. Waloott aud who
will say Dombey and Son" will not be ably repre-.
sented We should DO inclined to think that the Park
will be crowded in every department this evening.
BowERr TuEATRE-The entertainments at this
house. this evening" will be composed of the Irish drama
Of " Rory O'More," the Concert Of the New Orleans
Serepaders and the popular drama of Life now by
the by, in its third week. Mr.. Barney williams has
been engaged for limited PERIOD and will sustain the
part Of Rory O'More this evening The drama itself
Isl most interesting one: We well remember with
what favor it received at the Park Theatre some
years ago. Barney Williams Ia well qualified to en- act
the part He lie truly excellent Irish comedian and
throughout. Miss Conway and Mrs Tilton appeal in
1t. The Serenaders viii give Inc concert not for
getting to include their amusing buresque on the IS
performances. There will be change In ons charac-
ter, Miss Wemyss will take the part OF Barbara Mil
ford. She will enact it well, we are persuaded
BRoADwAY THEArRE.-The attra otions at this splen-
did theatre continually the increase and the
management has displayed such good judgment, that
the most Unprecedented success has crowned its
efforts Mr. Marshall has effected another engagement
with Americas favorte, Edwin Forrest, who will
appear this evening in the celebrated character OF
"Richeieu." During the late engagement Of Mr. f,
houses, who manifested the most unbounded delight
at his perfect person alton OF the character II is only
necessary to be known that he will appear and the
house is sure to be filled beyond measure During the
engagement, be will be ably supported by Mess:s.
Waack jun, Dyott, and others Of the talented COM
papy; and Miss f. Wallaok and Mrs Abbott. The
company at Broadway cannot be exoellsd by any in
the country and the present week may be looked TO
as being one repete with the most splendid perform
MIR Pilicoddy, in the laughabe farce Of that name.
The capability of this gentleman, in his line is too
with scoamations Of delight We predict plenteous
harvest at the Broadway and would say to those who
fore night, or Il will be impossible to get in.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-M MIR. J. r. Scott will make his
appearance here this evening, Is Rob Roy the bold
outlaw and the general cast of the piece will be strong
Mrs. woodward will play Helen Mac Gregor Miss Mes.
layer, Diana Vernon. MIR. Cunningham will make his
bow to the National theatre audience Baltic Nicol
Jsrvey Pardey will be the bellicose Major Gabraith
All the original music Of the piece will be given
"New York As 1t Is" will be produced again this
evening During last season. ths piece was played for
seventy nights in succession and It WILL doubt be
as welcome as ever this evening. Burke Joe, the
market loafer. will, doubt be very amusing and
Nose will be the same popular character he has
been The farce of the Omnibus win conclude the
"a vvtll fok tha 81 D.A
Rooney. He Is q rising young actor, and from what
little We have seer of him In such parts, he makes
capital stage lrishman.
Burrows THEArRE.-This theatre, which has been
so very successful under Its mana
Mr Burton whose production Of light and pleas
ing pieces has met with the most liberal response will
commence this evening With the seemingly never
firing representation OF Dombey Son" Burton is
almost perfection ITSELF in every character he under
takes; but In the part Of Captain Cutte believe he
can have no rival. Raymond's personation of Toots
requires no comment, as the public generally have
air, ady. by their enthusiastic cheers stamped him as
an inimiable representative The character of Major
:ss f. Ds1, M II.
eyed one, by Mrs. Brougham Following this will be
new farce, called the Irish Engagement" 10 which
Brougham will take the character Of Tim ORaRerty,
and Miss Chapman that Of Julia. Mr.. Fredericks aud
Miss Walters will dance Pas de Deux" and the en-
tertainments will conclude with " The Capture Of
Of Captain Cutie, or Bunsby's Wedding This Is a
strong bill, and, no doubt will attract large
blsge.
BROADWAY CRcus.-The French performers, Messrs
Julien Philippe and Martinett and Matre Garlic have
created quite excitement at the Broadway Circus
by their very extraordinary performances Such gym
nastc feats have never before been witnessed In this
country and the performances by Nine. Julien, on
the tight rope, are really astonishing The grand
entrees, the somersets Of Mr. Mcfarland the riding Of
Mr. Sweet Master Walter Aymar, and Master r. Will
lams; the eccentricties Of John Gossn nd Gardner
the clowns, and the excellent manner in which the
circle is directed by Mr. James Nixon, all form de-
lightful entertainment
CHRIsrY's MIssTRELs--Notw ithsta ding the diss-
greeable November weather that now prevails, tho
They have got the public ear Arm enough, and so
charm 1t by their elegant mnstrelsy that they will no
doubt retain 1t for any myth Of time.
MELoDEoS.-White's Serenaders continue their
concerts with great success The perfor mances at
this house are admirably regulated. 1t Is just the
place for family parties.
CAMPBELL's MINsTRrLs are as fresh and popular As
ever The pleasing variety which their
Is sTs: feature int them They sns
sing. They deserve the immense patronage they
ceive.
MEXICO ILLusTRATEp.-This grand national exhi.
nonns. Of Wednesdays and Saturdays. IL has been
pronounced by all who have it, the most splen did
exhibition Of the kind which has b.en shown MIR
Grain the painter Of it, may indeed be proud of his
work.
Nm. GEORGE HOLLAND, the favorite comedian, will
take beneht at the Olympic Theatre to- eve
ming. He will present most attractive bill.
Madame Augusta is highly successful in st. Louis
Mr.. and Mits Vsudenhof we're performing at Liver
pool on the 26th ult
Mr.. Dempster is in Boston.
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Movements of individuals.
Herr Hecker the German trot arrived at ST. Louis
on the 31st ult. He declined any public demo nstra