The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-22
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Theatrical and Musical.

this house was very fairly attended last evening" and
the piece of the Knights Of St John went off with
much ecIa and promises to have long and success
full run. Marshall and Mrs. Phillips in their parts.
as Sir Calidor and Clarce, much appauded; and
indeed Marshall performed the part the Red Cross
Knight with much spirit. Burke has a comic part in
the play, and he and Miss Taylor, who by the bye.
looked charming created much fun by their acting.
Jordan as the Negro was quite amusing. We think,
however, it is somewhat of anachronisme to make
negro in the time Of the Crusades, talk la Christy.
for all that ne gave rare sport to the audience The
mainder of the performances went off capitauy To-
night, the Knights Of st. john" will be repeated
with the Maid of Munster" and the Flying DUTCH
man." Miss Taylor will appear in all Of these pieces
NIBLo's, AsroR PLAcE.-The " Rifle Brigade was
performed here last evening, in which Miss r. Telbn
as Mrs. Major Masterson, acquitted herself with much
cleverness. MIR. Dawson, as Mr.. Doddeton, and Mr..
Sefon as Peter Simple also performed their respective
parts with their usual ability Miss Roberta Parker
was excellent and the piece went off most
Mons and Mad Laborde were subsequently intro
duced, and delighted the audience with their extraor-
binary vocal powers, in several from the best
operas Their style Of singing is truly fascinating
and enchanting.
ing was finely attended, the house was filed COM
pletey at an early hour. All the performances went
of with much eciat and we regret that the crowded
state of our columns prevents going into more
iculars Lesters acting in the amusing farce of the
Captain Of the Watch" capi,a al; tie cool impu-
Miss Nesayers little part of Katrine was done most
amusingy. Tonight Mr.. Lester takes his benefit ana
makes his last appearance and the drama of
nestine," New York as 1t Is" and the Unfinished
Gentleman" will form the bill This will also be the
last night of the season; on Monday evening" however.
Mr. Chanfrau's complime ntary benefit will come OF
This benefit has been rendered him by the members Of
the Chatham Theatre a token of respect for him.
and will be one Of the most brilliant of the season. On
tuesday evening also, benefit will be given to the
New York Volunteers, lately returned from Mexico
CASTLE GARDEN.-This delightful summer resort for
those in search of health well as pleasure was again
attended last evening by a numerous and highly re-
spectacle audience; the enterprsng and &c nemanlv
propri etors Messrs French and Heser sparnp peth,
pains nor expense to crafty the tastes of their patrons
Last evening the entertainments CONNIE ced with the
performance OF that popular drama from old English,
history entitled the " Jacobiten in which that CONT
eai genus Mr. Holland played the part of Jack Duck
and the Widow Pottle admirably sustained by
Mr. Nickinson and Mrs. Vernon. After spending
about half an hour in viewing the range of
cosmoramas, the audience were favored with an onera
tic olio, from the most favorie masters, by Mrs r.
Phillips, Miss Phillips and Mr.. Holman. The amuse-
ments then concluded with for the time here the
comic sketch Of Mrs Harris who was perso mated bv
the very man to do it, viz the nmitabe George
laughter, while Nckinson did justc to his
taton of Sickey did Miss Nckenson appear to less
advantage Fanny Plat The bill for t.. night is an
excellent one as will be by reference the list
Of amusements. And those who are suffering from,
general debility instead of remaining in their densey
a
hours at Castle Garden they will have little need of
paying doctors bills; the Inc bracng air that he
enjoyed mere Is worth ten times the price of admission
BURROWS THEATRE, CHAMBERS srnrEr-The mu-
steal comedy of "Sweethearts and wives was played
at this theatre last evening There cannot be much
said for the interest of the plot but this deficiency
was amply compensated by the laughter provoking
acting OF Mr. Burton as Billy Lackaday, and Mr..
rhsy ;s as admiral Franklin who were well supported
parts with their usual ability Previous to the comedy
and between the pieces the orchestra performed the
overture to Massanieo and that to nte; and
deservedly obtained the hearty applause Indeed
1t is rare to meet with such excellent orchestra
The entertainments of the evening were wound nm
with the laughabe farce of the " Rascal JackD i'm
which character Mr. John Dunn acquitted himself yerv
much to the satisfaction of the audience Great pre-
paratons are making at this theatre to sustain the high
characterize already bears among the play world:
and on Wednesday next, buretta will be produ-
ced embodying scenes from the life of Dombcy aud
Sons Miss Annie Walters the fayorite Phladelnhis
danseuse and other popular actors will also appear ON
Monday evening. In short, no expense is spared to
make this fashionable resort and more deserving
OF public patronage.
CnRIsTy's MNsTRELs.-To-day is the last time that
our citizens will have an opportunity of listening to
these fine singers and doubtless there will be crowd
ed house at both of their concerts viz at three and
eight, M, as they will sing each of these hours
They nave had most unparalleled run here and ther
reputation is established throughout the Union
BaNvARD's Panorama will be exhibited to-day for the
last time, as 1t must be removed next Monday. This
glorious panorama has been source of the greatest
ana Wherever IL goes nd IL earnestly to tho
attention OF the public. It will be exhibited twice to-
day, viz at and p. NJ.
HE PANORAMA or GENERAL TAYLoR's Mexican Cam
pagns Is visited nightly by crowds and is undoubtedly
one OF the most popular exhibitions in the country
Every ought to for him. elf the course Of Old
Rough and Ready and his men in Mexico.
EBoTTEsINI AND ARpirI.-We are glad to hear .has
Wednesday evening next is fixed for the benefit ~
these distinguished and very deserving artists SIEVE
raj OF the leading vocasts of the day have
ed their services the occasion among these are sig
norma Truhi, Signora Pico and Sgnori Viett Benz
ventsno and Cofi. Rapetti will lead the ORCHESTRA
The late engagement of Bottesini and Ard at Castle
Gardens being unsuccessful in CO of the nm
favorable state Of the weather. IL is hoped Therefore
that their friends and all those who have been charm
ed by their melodious strains will exert their nen
ence 10 give them benefit nsurate with their
deserts as the most accomplished artists In fact for
ourselves we say that Independent of the great mus
cal talent presented in the programme the perform
ance alone OF the Carnival Of Venice u by Bottesn
repay the audience on that evening for their visit
20 uass'e oarden most delightful and nvigoratinr
summer retreat. We hope TO the theatre crowded.
oy all the admirers of refined musical genius
THE MoNrpLAIsrRs.-Thc new aud beautiful, b,llet
Le Didoe Qudrfre, arranged upon the most maoniG-
&C mt fcae, attracting large audiences .verv ngbt