The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-13
Theatrical nui Musical,


cd at this house last evening" with the cast
the evening which precededit Mr. Hamblin's persona
ton Of the hunchbsck monarch, cannot in truth bs
considered the best upon the STAGE but far
exceeds many of the attempts which nightly made
to display the beauties deformity by that
character The fault may be owing to MIR. Banhlin's
personal appearance He Is too tall to play Rich
ard but notw ng this it was taken all in ali
very passable performance. The minor parts Of the
piece we'll enacted ard the applause OF the au-
dience gave proof Of the appreciation with which 1t
was received. The allegorical advertisement of the
Mopplairs called Liberty" again received as 1t
deserves with all the marks of appreciation Thus
determined to merit the applause Of the public by Their
ininitabie performances. The progress OF liberty
through the world is admirably represented by them
the Park Go and see if they do not acqus them
selves Ia ndsomely.
BowERr THEATRE.- Notwithsta nding the California
fever the cholera and ell the exciting topic, Of the
day, which seem to usurp general attention, the folks
will still be amused, and the ample accommodations Of
the ,piendid Bowery are nightly filled with crowds,
who gaze with awe, wonder, and astcnishuent upon
the aluos superhuman performances of Herr Dries
bGch who knocks about full grown tigers and lions
with q much mRnd them the ploughboy
has teSn Of exen, though the tigers and other
animals are by means patient as those useful
workers; the contrary belonging they do to the
arstocrStc rapks of animal society, they fa.i
immense strength and indomtabls courage as Herr
Driesbach could compete with them. His scenes Of
ststuary with the tiger most admirable and display
his remarkable authority the animal in a most
eminent Well has Herr DreEbach been
termed the Emperor he deserves the appeation. We
expect the panther preeented to him yesterday will
find out he has every right to it. The dancing of
Sienora Ciocca, Neri, and Smith, the farce Of " My
Fellow Clerk" and the drama Of - The Miller and
his Men," made up the entertainms nts. along with
"Mupgo Park' and the statuary. For to. nighs the
bill lie frstrste will be by referring to list
Of aMuseWents.
BRoApwAY THrArKE.-Sherdan Knowles popular
comedy Of the "Hunchback" wes performed hare last
evening The part of Master Modus, by Rchings
was humorous persona alton, displaying with much
effect the rich comic powers Of this excellent come
dian His general style, the and freedom OF his
acting is admirably suited for the character of odss
ard lev actors at present upon the boards acquit
themselves creditably in the part Master Wal
ter, by Fredsricks was good performance ard Had.
away ~ Fathor was ininit able indeed, this excel.
lent sock actor Is host in himself aud always
eevss his due share OF applause from the
Dycft Sir Thomas Clifford, also acquitted himself
WELL The character Of Julia, by Miss +. Wsslack.
effective and talented representation by this
popular young actress, who has won deserved popu.
larty since her first appearances upon these boards
ard is rapidly rising to emnence in her profsesion
Mrs Abbott, Helen. els9 we'll sustained the part
and the piece went OFF with entire success The Pas
EspdgnoL by Celeste and Wiethof. which succeeded,
parsed off with much eclat. The entertainments of
the evening afforded rich treat to those who had
been prssept The School for Scandal will be per-
formed this evening.
NATIONAL THEArRE-This hou.e was crowded. to
oveIhowrg last evening and the perfor aces went
of with uncommon eclat and spirit, and MIR. and Mrs.
Thorpe scted with grest excellence Ia the two dramas
Of |" The King and Deserter,' and The Wandering
Boys" There two pieces are quite interesting ones.
and scted well as they were by all engaged in
the last evening, really afforded q delightful n
tertaipment. Tonight. see the drama Of Ernest
Msltravers" will be revived. On the first production
Of this piece some years since, 1t had most tremsn-
deus run, and as it is cast most exseently, we
presume IL will be Is popular as ever. Mrs. Chapman
kaaa - ,xt = Nv nVhM ro toht
prominent ones. Mrs Chapman, we have often re-
ked, is most useful and excellent actress, and
great-fauro4te at the National Tilton, M'Fsrlend,
Dsy ~, SC, will also appear in It, The Hys-
II 11oeres'' will next be played, q nd the whole
~ VIII conclude with that overwhelmingly
|flesque OF g The Lady of the Lions,n in
vBurLe's Clod Meddlenot is funny. We
remind our readers that the Mysteries and
ries, must be withdrawn after this week Mr.
Hcrre viii take his benefit on Friday evening.
BURROWS TnEArRE.-This elegant place Of amuse-
rent was again we'll filed last night to witness the
performance of the pical and laughabe piece
rallied. " where's Bsrnum DviQus to which, was
niysn that attraotiynrnor allied
Dson - 4 1Isrscter Of Yankee. Ma brings ,
9TH Daxf called Colonel Great. Toe
dressed 1n ~ Napoleon. M. Johnson. in
thu Ell able. The Last though not
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To night the sd yoof Al yI
Who wish good &c 49,
Gure'L's LAST IvsI OF at
the Tabernacle on ThdlUl lgfor the
amusement Of his patrons very xSfactve programme,
consisting Of several beautiful pieces, among which
are any fsyoriie American airs This being his last
concert this sesson, and his fame having rpread
throughout the musical circles Of tn city pur-
ded the Tabernacle tc morrow evening will present
brilliant array OF tie admirers of this n,hantpg
science.
Is oApwAr CrcrS The imme nse patron GO G moved
by thi, popular place of evening entertainment still
continues unabaud Vast crowds nightly flock for.
here wit the fats In athletic
and equetran rerforma zee by Messrs Carroll, Ser
geapt Mcfarland, and the rest Of the company The
ciro us ~ conducted with much decorum in all it's va
ric us der artnents and the audience seem much gra
tiHed with the rich treat they enjoy here each night
CBRis1v's MiNsTRYLs The whole art and mystery
Of the Ethiopian style of music is most csptsily
planned practically every evening, by these markabe
min .treI., who can touch bango play violin or
rattle bones in the most finished style. They are rs
Isoy nd rg In their songs, dances, &C as ever
May their shadows never be lees.
NV ORLRAss STRUNADERs.-Slgpors Boni Bapioni,
nd all the rest Of .his talented company otherwise
called Meefrs Swsine Rainier, Burke, Collins SANFORD
nd Ole Bull have created perfect (urore up town.
by their very elegant and artistic performances They
ere most genteel set and their concerts NJ amusing
and nterestrg as any We have heard. To. night
they will give full programme.
MrLoDgor- Ever since white opened this house,
his excelen ut method Of nducting the
at it. has secured for him a most liberal patronage
The present attraction, viz: Whites Serenaders keeps
up the excitement and the house is thronged nightly
I hey are well worth hearing.
CAMpprLLs MISsrRrLs, and the songs they have
brought forward this week all the rage and their
n om has been lately crowded than ever. Such
81 pause and such delight 10 manifested nightly
stldom evjnced at any public entertainment. They
are grent set Of Ministries these, and have trump
card in Kimberly, as their director
AMpp,or BnoADwAr Yankee Hill, the inmitable
delipsator Of Yankee character will appear at this
tple did room this evening" IN one Of his excellent
American entertainments. He will be assisted by
voc al and ballet somrany.
IL. pnxn1nx At TIE TAnrnNAcIE -Thia rentie.