The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-24

Theatrical and Musical.
PARx THxArRE.-" Dombey Son." or Edith,n
the play namsd at the Park repeated ct that
house last evening, and large audience was In at
tendance to hear and the correct and beautiful
reading and acting Of Mrs. Shaw, Mr. Placide, Mr.
Walco Miss Taylor and the rest of the cast who do
such justice to their respective parts in this piece
There Is but one opinion expressed In relation to the
piece, or its presentation on the Park boards The
staircase scene, the midnight scene the French
hotel are eepeo,sl objects Of praise. This piece has
now had a remarkable run, and IL more popular
than 1t vas when Mr.. Hsmblin first brought 1t out.
ast night being the evening after semi holiday,
Thanksgiving. nm extra dish was served up After
the Performance Of Edith" Bombsstes Furoso"
given in iniptsble style, MIR. Placde perform
tre General Bombastee, and Miss Tsy Tor Dstaf-
ba The bill for to night consists Of the Love Chasen
IN which Mrs. Shaw appears as Constance, and the
farce OF FOUNDED on FrctsN The proprietor of the
Park has several choice entertainments in due course
Of preparation.
BowERr THEATRE.-There was a real holiday au.
dence at this house last evening, it crowded
every part at very early hour in the evening, and
the utmost hilarity and good feeling prevailed The
interesting domestic drama Of the Maid aud the
Msgp.e" commenced the entertainments, and the sd-
miIable acting of Miss wemyss as Annette, was ap.
plaudsd by all This drama is always favorite one.
the story is interesting, and wit and humor ai
mraby blended with the pathetic portions Of it
Stevens as the old farmer, WnsDs In the comic cha
plauded The farce Of g Crimson Crimes" was next
plsyed In this piece Mr.. Wipans. as Funk, created
. vast deal Of fun the dancing Of Mr. Smith, and
the Grand National Aegory the next entertain
mente. We must accord the greatest praise to Mr.
Stevens the ipdefatgable stage for the ma
in which this aiegory was produced. 1t was
beautiful thing, and was dessrvedly applauded. The
New Orleans Serenaders next gave their admirable
concert They most excee at singers. and durIr
riepds The very interesting drama Of Rose Gin
ton" concluded the evenings entertainments. This
piece has been most epinently successful. and the
acting of Miss Wemyss, Duff, Hall, Winans, SO in It,
has done much towards giving the currency it has
obtained Tonight the bill will be very amusing a.
will be seen by the advertisement.
BROADWAY THEATsE.-Mr. Murdoch played the part
Of young Mrsbe in the Inconstant," last night to
highly respectable and select audience and exhibit
ed, to remarkable degree, that peculiar talent and
high hstronic ability which he possesses vsche as
old Mirabel, played admirably while Miss wallack
and the beautiful and magnificent Mrs. Abbott, both
delighted the audience by the sweetness felicity and
gracefulness of their representation. Mr. Mccarthy,
the great Irish comedian, afterwards appeared as
McShane in the Nervous Man, :" and acquitted him
self extremely well in this difficult character The
epcored. MIR. Murdoch appears again this evening,
when fresh opportunity will be afforded Of seeing and
patroniziDg great American actor.
NArIoNAL THEArRE.- This very popular house wa
we'll patronized yesterday both at the day and evening
performances. Nose is st In the Ascendant and his
nightly declaration, that he will not run with the
machine any more" lie hailed with the usual applause
but though he is down the machine the patrons Of
the National will not soon let him of from running
with the m every evening. Now that Yankee Hill Is
also performing at the NATIONAL an evening SPENT
there is well cscuIated to afford much fun as T
between the eocentricites Of the Down. easter and
the dopgs and sayings Of the New York Bhoy,
the entertainments are true delineations Of two
keeps up the National to the high standard whicq
his tact and enterprise have gained for 1t. His COM
pany is composed Of excellent performers, who are
Mcfarland Triton, Burke, Mrs. Chapman Miss Mess
tsyer. Miss Miles, are among the more prominent
me mbers and with Chanfrau at their head they are
bound to go on with their present success. For this
evening, excellent bill is presented
Burrows THEATRE.-This elegant place Of amuse.
msnt Was we'll attended last evening to witness the
celebrated comedy, in two acts called the "Good Old
English Gentleman" Squire Broadland, taken by Mr..
Burton was piece Of excellent acting, bringing down
the general appreciation Of the delighted audience
Mrs. Vernon, as Temperance, the Squirrels house.
keeper, was to the life. Miss Chapman, as Fanny
Mar khan exceedingly good. In the of the
piece "Morrs Dance is introduced, which Is some
thing new and very prettily executed. The "Muscal
evening" the third time and received with the
greatest delight This piece is laughabe burlesque
and should be seen by all who love fun The whole
Ct the performances concluded with an absurdt y on
the high principle. called tom and Jerry in
America or Life in theOd World" This piece kept the
many very dro characters, especially that taken by
Burton, called James Wall Trollope Dickens Fuller
walton, making book on America. The wit is good,
nd takes. decidedly, with the public. Tonight an
xcellent bill Is presented
TRroN AND THoMPsors Circus, BRoApwAv.-Ths
classic groupings and acrobatic exercises here last
evening, we'll as the general performance Of the
company, were received with marked enthusiasm, by
a densely crowded house. The entertainments were
han ar,alxy
general deposition of citizens to enjoy the festv
ties which invariably accompany . Thanksgiving
dsy; and, accordingly, the entire strength Of the
talents The extraordinary feats Of eeuestria nism
particularly by Mr. Carroll, greeted with rou ids
Of applause and the prscocous abilities of the nle
portion Of the performers were vehemeny applauded
The house crow ed to In every available
place Of accommodation.
SANDS, LENT AND COMPANY, (NrBLo's)-A densely
crowded assembage Of the admirers of the gifted per-
formers who nightly exhibit at this popular circus
enjoyed rich treat during the entertainment last
evening. Msyfy delighted his many admirers, and
danced his part going through the various evoutions
to the delight Of all preeent who bestowed upon this
beautiful animal Q just tribute Of applause. The
acknowledged talents Of the company have earned for
them deserved popularity and the full houres that
to be found here 10 the best
that be bestowed upon the superiority and excel
lence Of their general qualifications and ability.
ZooLoeIcAL HALL, BowERY.-Ths splendid exhibit
ton OF birds and beasts to be here ntinues to
attract groups om various quarters of the city That
king Of beasts the lion, occupies q commanding posi-
tion among the subjects who surround him; and the
elephant white bear tiger, together with almost every
variety Of beast Of the desert and numerous specimens
Of tie abered creation, to be here In their
best possible condition; and neither would seem to
spine in their prisons" The exhibition is we'll worthy
OF a visit.
CHRnrrs MrNsrRELs.-These geniures, after anus
ing multitude yesterday, will be again hand this
evening with choice assortment OF their most popular
sones &C. We have SO frequently noticed these
excellent singers that have but little left to say Of
them, that like wine, time to improve them
They are most racy Get Of individuals.
MELoDEoN.- Whites Seren aders, with their fine
singing, star dancing. and elegant wittcisms, are
csYryipg all before them at this favorlte house.