The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-25
Theatrical and musical.

BowenY THEArRE.-There another tremendous
gathering here last night to witness Barrys new piece
of the Battle Of Mexico,' which performed In
fine style The house was full at early hour, snd
after the drama of Charlotte Temple" which was
given very Handsomely the company everybody had
got settled their places and awaited with anxiety the
rise curtain for the commencement Of the famous
I" Battls Of Mex'co;n nor were they disappointed In
their expectations the piece having now been played
week every perfect ia his part, and every.
thing went of a smoothly the works of chrouome-
the merits Of this spectac having Witnessed
it several times, only strengthened In our opinion
that it !, the most perfect apd splendid war piece ever
do not doubt that will perfect mine OF riches
to tbs propretors Of the Bewery. Our country mer-
chants beginning to come to town for their
spring stocks and II they wish to how things
be done in York" recommend them to go to the
20 this fac spectacle 1t repssted
again tonight
CHATHAM THEAraE-The entertainments last
ming commenced with classical scene Of ancient sta
tuary by Mr. Fletcher and must say the fidelity Of
the representations was very oreditable Next came
the beautiful comedy Of "spssd the Plough"-sir Philip
Blanford, by Brandon, was ably sustained; aud Bob
Handy, by Held, drew forth repeated cheers Sir
Absl Handy by Mr. c. Taylor, was excellent; In fact
this gentle great addition to the stock company
Of the Chatham, he almost b. thrown into any
character aud sustain it with great credit Miss Ban
ford represented by young lady VINO nao better
take Instructions before she appears again susan
high character she has already acquired We have seen
her ia three characters aud We have never seen them
passabie-but the comedy, q whole, went CT we'll
The Model Artists succeeded and 81 usual, drew down
aed Nth the dramatic spsctace Of "Teksl" in which
Brandon. Sutherland Taylor, and Mrs Wiikineon acted
WELL There many features OF Improvement IN TINS
theatre.
PALMo's OrExA HousE.-Evsrybody seems to have
turned connoisseur Of the human shape divine, now
adays II may judge by the crowds that visit the
xleus troupes model artists that appear in New York
Pnteuxs troupe has vacated their hold the
public than the is grasped by another band, who
huvs lately arrived among u.s. This band however IL
larger and complete than has yet been exhibit
ted among us, perhaps, Coyer's. At all events
they lumber twenty In all and under the direction
in these matters They commenced evening, the
Opera House, IN Chambers street. and had quite re-.
the and havs no doubt they viii
very popular
CuRn1Y,s MrSsrRELs-These favorite singers had
an overt owing at Brooklyn last evening" many
having to leave ths door in Of the be-
ing almost immediately after the doors were open
cd Their performauoes Of course gave tne usual ss.
the following of the doDgs OF this band for the
last Eve AID half years duriug which they have held
given $40 CONCERTS their receipts have been $5o4o
their expenses SS067 26 leaving thus clear pront OF
ssd We ru. hsy viii 10 th:
strain They resppear this evening" at their old quar-
ters, Mechanics' Hall.
BRsApwAv OpEoS.-Ths last night Of the Model Ar
lists perfect victory to them Their poses, their
tableaux their groupings were a. fascinating as ever
and we believe that had they remained here TIN dooms
day they would still have attracted crowds They have
gone, however and good luck 60 with them They are
band Of finely shaped folks and will undoubtedly Gre
ate great sensation wherever they exhibit.
CAmrBrLLs ETHIOPIAN srRENApERs, who have long
been favoraby before the Nsw York public, commenced
series OF Ethiopian concerts last evening" ut the Al
hamrs Saloon, Ia Broadway. They are practised and
experienced band Of musicians, well able to render In
delectabe music, the various Ethiopian songs OF
the day Ths pubic just inclined to pstronze
suoh Ailments and doubt not that Campbels
band will in for fair proportion Of It, They GER
tsny entitled to 1t from their standing and respec-
liability men, and talents a. musicians.
srurvrsASr IrsrIrurE.-Mr. Lynne intends giving .
second series Of his musical illustrations to Shakespeare
the rst OF which will take place Tuesday evening,
Feb l. The satisfaction already given by this gentle
must attendance commensu: ate with his
abilities one possessing deep research and very Hne
elocutionary powers. And when It is considered thai he
will be aided by MIR g. Loder and several eminent
lists doubt he will command respectable patronage
The Lehman family, the Montplaisir ballet troupe,
Harry Piacide, the Rseys. aud Madame Abamowics,
At last accounts from New Orleans about to appear
at different theatrical houses in that city.