The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-16

In the piece which altogether, passed OIL with much
success Previous to its performance, the popular bur-
letta Of the "Old Guard was represented, In which
Nickipsons Haverssck was loudly appauded. The
bill for this evening will be found highly attractive
MAURICE SrRAKoscH.-The rehearsals for the great
monster concert, which comes of on the I'd October,
commenced yesterday, and will be repeated every day
till the evening of the concert. Strakosch the great
Russian pianist is busiy engaged in making prepara
tions that it will, no doubt, be the greatest
musical festival which has been offered to the CT
items of New York The chef doeS Un VIII be the
Weber, accompanied by the Urchsstra. Another very
attractive feature will be the great overture to Rizzio
cessive nights at Vienna There will also be grand
duo for two pianos, which has been composed by
Srak' sch This distinguished pianist had the honor
of playing it at st Petersburg, with his pupil, the
beautiful Princess Olga in presence Of the whole Court,
wnere he received the most fayors for his high
snme nts in musical excellence AS soon as get.
sight of the programme, We will review the different
pieces offered for this or nd entertainment.
The TABERNAcLE-THE MoRAvrAY SINGERs-The
large audience which crowded this place. last night,
proves, in the most incontestible manner the appre
citation in which this tale band of musicians are
held by the public There scarcely piece in the
programme that was not encored and more varied
or beautiful selection Of airs and ballads never
presented to audience. The fascinating Madlle
LovsrDy sang in German, English Irish, and Scotch
and in every piece ected the moet IRENE ndous an
pause. The diversified population of this city had all
a treat both rich and rare To the lrishman, "Molly
Bawn" was gem entirely the Scotchman never
heard, whats a the steer kmmer .sung with air
and tone racy of 1.-The land OF mountain and nood;n
the Cockney must have beeu in raptures with "Jean-
Mite and nothing could exceed the Juror
excited in the audience by the inimitabe manner in
which she sang 4" Yankee Doodle - The absence of
all aectation too and the cheerful good natured ana
modest manner with which this accomplished lady
responded to the many encores she received, contr
buted. more than her extraordinary powers, to
raise her in the estimation of her admirers.
Herr with his wonderful tenor bass and soprano
voice Zorer with his beautiful limitations Of tho
French horn and the neverto- be forgotten Stepel,
on the xocordeon, were each in his turn the wonder
and the admiration of the whole house. We are glad
to see that this company intend to remain for few
nights longer. Those who have not yet heard them
Should not allow them to take their departure without
enjoying so great treat, for such combination.
Of musical attractions has never before been offered in
this city.
APOLLO RooMs.-The second entertainment given
by Mr.. J. l.. Hatton last evening, was attended by
have not for long time, spent such pleasant even
ing, as in listening to the truly comic and enlvenng
songs otbs vocalist He possesses good baritone voice,
which he great skill and infuses such life and
soul into thing he sings that the conclusion Of
each air is followed by repeated cheers The song
"The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,n was rendered
with great comic ability and the eccentric song called
: The Little Fat MAN. was given with such comic
tire audience Independent of his abilities vocal
is Mr Hattsn is an able pianist which enables him to
give to his songs the greatest refinement and finish
predict for him the greatest success.
CAMPBELL's MINsrRELs-These unique and admir-.
able performers complete their sixth week this day,
given has been crowded one, and they have at
tanned name and fame as the best band of Ethio-
plan singers that we have among US. Their singing
and dancing is indeed the most refined and elegant
Ethiopian performance that we have ever Witnessed
and families will find visit to the Society Library
most delightful way of obtaining evenings enter
tainment. To-day they will give afternoon con-
cert tsP. NJ, in addition to the usual evening
at O'Clock.
THE PANORAMA OF GENERAL TAyLoR's MEXICAN
CAMPAIoN increases in favor with the public who go
in crowds to sec it. 1t is most accurate and natura,
deineation of the stirring events in this memorable
campaign, and ought to be by every one who.
takes the least interest in the doings Of his country
men in Mexico 1t will be exhibited twice to-day viz
at and o'clock p. NJ.
BANvARp's PANORAMA will be exhibited twice to-day
viz at and O'Clock P NJ, and it will positively
be removed from the city Monday, all who wish to.
see 1t had better avail themselves of this, the last
chance
CASTLE GARDEN-The Ethiopian singers at this
mouse are doing WELL and give much satisfaction to ALI
who visit the Garden Tomorrow the usual Sunday
evening concert will be given at this elegant estab-
lishment.
Madame Anna Bishop is at Kingston, Canada
Collins is drawing great houses at the Walnut street
theatre. His popularity continues singulary una
bated. He is a man of rare talent and deservssi it.
Elder Adams has opened again the Olympic theatre.
in Baltimore. Po0r business
Miss Wemyss has been playing at Detroit
The Funeral OfCommandcr Alexander SIidclI
Mckenzie.
The funeral ceremonies over the remains OF the
late Com A. Slden Nick emile, took place yesterday
afternoon, at St Marks church
The naval officers of the ships and stations ada.
cent to the city attended, among whom we're Com
modore Ferry, and Captains McKeever, Brnkloe and
Hudson, and Commanders Bell, Eagle, and Sands
The marines and band from the navy yard were also
present The ceremonies performed by the Rev
Dr. Creighton, Of Tarrytown. There were quite a.
large number of persons in attendance The remains
were placed in front of the altar and the marines
drawn up in the aisle the north side Of the church.
Az fHa~ oirux snl
luntary was played on the organ, and as they ap-
peared the band played an air appropriate to the
occasion. The remains were deposited in vault in
the yard after which the marines were drawn up and
fred a salute of three charges
The suddenness Of the demise ofthis officer render
ed 1t exceedingly difficult for the Comma nding Marine
Officer at the Barracks, to turn out even one small
company Of u s. Marines to pay the last sad funera,
ceremonies. The escort was commanded by Brevet
Msjor Reynolds but instead Of battalion which is
the legitimate command of major, and to which the
lamented deceased officer is fully entitled but one
skeleton company as above stated, could be furnished
and of that, one-haf here awaiting discharge from
the service but who readily volunteered for the occa
sion But for this prompt action on the part of the
who many Of them have served with the brave
and amiabe deceased his body have been laid in
the tomb, without any of the distinguishing marks of
appreciation which the government justly owes to all
those who have rendered the States good service
This circumstance only tends further to show the
absolute necessity that exists for retaining the in
Of this branch Of tho servce and why any sane
man. or set of men, should oppose it, is beyond our
'omprehe nsion; for not only have the marines done
good and efficient service to the country during tho
Mexican war; by land aud sea- but here at home, they
ian be employed to much greater advantage than mes
corps that We have cognizance of and sincerely
nope that Congress may consider this good old corps
avorably, at the ensuing session.
The POLITICAL CONFERENCE.-The proceedings
Of the several State Conventions forming matter
Of some intere just now, we despatched special
reporters TO each, in order to place our readers in