The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-17

PARK THEATRE.-The awful casualty which befel this
theatre last evening" kept crowds away who would have
attended the benefit of Madame Adele Monplasir.
Several left their dwellings In the upper part
of the CITY, on their way to the theatre witnessed the
fire here. and soon retired to their homes.
BowERY THEATRE.-The past week has been re-
markably successful one at the Bowery, and though
Mr. Hambn has lost the Park by last evenings CON-
fagraon he has still the satisac ton of knowing that
tie Bowery remains to him Of the best appointed
and regulated theatres in the Union if not the very
best The company at the Bowery is most excellent;
all the various branches Of acting from desp tragedy
to low comedy, we'll enacted by them aud as for
the scenery and decorations dresses Sc, belonging
to the house, they are most splendid. Thus fully
equipped, as he is for theatrical campaign the pro-
prietor Of the Bowery is well able to retain his eeva
ted position in the theatrical world Herr DrIesbach
took his benefit last night the house was well attend.
ed and the extraordinary performances Of this great
lion tanner went of with their usual eclat The other
entertainments went off finely. During the coming
week, q variety of novelties will be presented.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-At the opening of this theatre
last evening" MIR Blake the manager came forward and
said -
hApIEs AND GENTLEMEN-The Park Theatre is in the
professional The sropme nso 81 this
theatre therefore feeling that they cannot offer their sympaths
evening IN the COMEDY advertised
This announcement was re oeived with warm anplause
and cries OF excee mt, good "capital" from the
body Of the house. when the audience left
and the theatre was closed for the evening.
NATIONAL THEATRE" Monseigneur" was played
last evening, the first piece. 1t is an amusing
drama, and we think MIR. Thornes acting in it more
interesting than in any other piece he has played in
during his present engagement. Burke as the jewell
lers apprentice and Monseg neurs brother was can't
tai. The famous "Mysteries and Miserles was next
played, and for the last time Nose therefore will
not be see again for season. but hope that
and Sykesey off to advantage !" Ella Rosenberg - was
the last piece. and the Tbornes much appauded
in it, Tomorrow, Mr.. j. R: Scott, who is engaged
permanently at this house will make his appearance
He is always welcome to the National audience and
with care on bis part he able to give every sasac
ton to any audience. The novel of Wacousta an
In Indian tale has been dramatsed and will speedily
be produced as it has been in active preparation for
some time.
BusToNs THEArRE.-Mr Burton appears to be de-
telmined to keep up with the present march of i'm.
provement in the theatrical line, by getting up new
and attractive pieces almost nightly Last evening
piece performed touching the present gold
mania for CALIFORNIA; embracing very excel
lent hints to those who about to embark on the
gold digging speculation, receiving the general appro
fol- MIA Gold Mines" was remarkably well played and
received from the audience well merited applause
" Where's Barnum?" finished the evenings ANUS.
menls, together with the !" Tragedy Queen y; ali o,
which were received with much delight by the nu-
merous audience.
BROADWAY CiRcUs.-Tne attractions here continue
still to draw immense houses Messrs. Carroll, Ser
qeant Nixon, and the clowns, the theme of uni
versa admiration; and the equestrian feats of Mrs
Nixon in particular, loudly spplauded each eve
ming. We would recommend every citizen to 20 and |
the entertainments at the Circus. The calculated
clown, Kemp will appear here on Monday evening.
GEOLOGICAL HALL.-The fine condition of the many
prisoned tenants of the forest" who to be seen
here affords to their many visters, much ton
during their visits These beautiful ami mails birds
hold regular levee' twice a day; and crowds are in
to Pay their devors Every citizen should
see this splendid menagerie,
sons Of song will, tomorrow evening, resume their
baDjos, bones, 60, and week of most bril-
liant concerts, as they have lot OF new music on
hand, which will be sure to become popular Chrsty
and fine Ethiopian music thoroughly identified in
the public mind nowadays. Truly, they give capital
e entertainments.
New ORLRANsSERENApERs-Thes uccess which these
performers have met with Is most to them
though their concerts elegant and refined that
1t wonder that they have been we'll patfonized
by the intelligent portion Of the community They
will sing every evening during the coming week.
MrLopEoN.-At this house, Whites Serenaders carry
the day They are giving concerts Of the rscest kind
to crowded audiences, nightly.
CAMPBELL's MINsTRELs.-These q most likely set
Of singers and have first rate set Of patrons their
rooms crowded every night. They full of song
nd joke, and as for dancing they hard to beat
We recommend them highly to the public.
THE HoHSsTocxs.-Ihe se distinguished artists will
give their first performance in America at the Broad
way Theatre, on Tuesday evening next. With the
great musical reputation which they bring with them
In this country We wish them bumper.