The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-14
Theatrical and Musical

BowERY THEArRE-Opera and ballet are to be the
chief amusements at this house. this evening and
Signora Ciocca Miss Turnbull, and Miss Taylor will
all appear as also Mrs. Phillips and Mr.. G. w Smith.
Signora Siocca is well known most elegant and
beautiful danseuse who, since her arrival in this coun-
try, has been immense favorite wherever she has
performed. Mr. Hamblin las done we'll and literally
to engage her at this time and thus afford his patrons
most elegant nts. Tonight Signora c. will
appear in the grand ballet of the Magic Flute"
Lisa part sheflls to perfection. Miss Turnbull also,
Nationale' which she will dance with Mr.. G. w.
Smith, and thus, will afford opportunity to the ad-
mirer Of both of these beautiful danseus to compare
their different styles of dancing Both excellent
both beautiful and both have troops Of admirers
consequentiy an exciting time may be anticipated.
be performed Miss Taylor playing Cinderella. All
the music will be given, and we doubt not the opera
will be well played. The farce of" Nix the Cabman'
in which John Wirans Is comical will conclude
the entertainments
NIuLo's.-The Merry Wives of Windsor,n will be
played again this evening. During the past week it
played several times, and on each occasion the
house crowded with most fashionable audienc es
and the applause most enthusiastic. Certainly,
this comedy has been better cast in this
try. Hackett, Sir John, and Vsndenhof, Chippen-
dale, Seton, Dawson, Vache Shaw, Miss Telbin, Mrs
Maeder, in the other characters form, altogether
combination of histronic talent seldom met with
one stage Mr. Hammond will appear again to- NOR.
late but we are glad to hear is quite recovered
He is of the best comedians that has visited
this country
Burrows THEATRE.-Burlesque is all the rage at
this house just suits this piping hot weather. when
people want something to amuse them that will not
tax their attention too steadily, and Burton is the
to accommodate them in this respect The success
attending /. Lucy did sham Amour is great, and we
expect that the extravaganza Of Valentine and
Orson,' romantic TRANSATLANTIC, operate, zooogi-
cal extravaganza the bills have it, which is to be
produced this evening, will have equally great run
Brougham, and his charming wife, John Dunn and
Miss Sinclair, and most Of the company will appear in
the professions, &c, will prove astonishing affairs
doubt not The laughable farce Of John JONES'" with
Burton as Guy Gooduck, and - Lucy" will conclude
the entertainments.
terdays Herald we gave account of the extensive
improvements which this theatre has undergone dur
ing the and the great preparations which have
been made to present to the citizens of New York
proprietor starts this with the deermi nation
to keep his house to the mark first rate theatres
and the fine company he has engaged will enable him
to do far the stage affairs concerned His
elegant house and beautiful accommodations for vis
ters will do the rest Tonight, then. the
casion, viz: Bulwer's play Of " Richelieu" and the
laughable buresque of the Lady of the Lions J. r.
Scott the emf gedan will take the part of Ri
chelieu and the fine company will sustain Elm we'll in
their respective parts In the buresque Mr. Burke as
Clod Meddlenot will be as comical as ever. We anti
cipate an immense audience. The prices remain as
before.
CASTLE GARpES.-At this splendid place of resort
the entertainments, this evening, will consist of musi-
cal performances by the splen did orchestra attached
to the establishment, led by +. Y. Chubb. The cos
moramas, promenadng, refreshments, &c., will afford
ample amusement during the intervals in the musical
performances The delightful situation of the garden
so peculiarly suited for GOODNESS during the present
season, is well known to our citizens Strangers in
the city ought by means to omit visiting this the
most splendid hall in the Union
CAMABELL's MINsTRELs will give another week of
concerts at the Society Library They great
rec I'm md ham ot
attention of the admirers of good Ethiopian singing
As musicians too, they admirable Tonight they
will give full programme
CHRIsTy's MINsrELs will sing at the Williamsburg
GARDEN, l.. l., this evening. The folks at williams.
burg are lucky to have opportunity of hearing this
favorite band of singers.
BANvARD's PANoRAmA is still as much crowded M
ever. it will be exhibited for a short time longer
The truthfulness and accuracy of this panorama is
acknowledged by all those visitors to it who have
the rivers represented 1t is most wonderful piece
Of painting.
Tar SAeErp DIoRAMA. of the Creation of the
World and Deluge, whichiare on exhibition, are
wen worth visiting The proprietor is in possession Of
testimonials from numerous clergymen, certifying
the admirable manner in which the grand idea ia
carried out 1t Is most beautiful and instructive
exhibition.
THE Panorama OF GENERAL TAYLons CAMPAIGN IN
MEXICO, exhibiting at the Minerva Rooms, is a most
interesting affair Everything connected with the
doings of Old Jack and his men in Mexico is pecu-
they have opportunity Of seeing all that they went
through in their efforts to attain the ia nd renown
which so Justly belongs to them now.
ARRIVAL OF TRoops--SAD MoRTALrrY.-The
bark George Henry arrived at Quarantine yester-
day, from New Orleans, having on board Capt
Nogruder's company, under command of Capt
Coppee. numbering hundred men, seventy-six of
whom had been down with the typhus and yellow
fever. and eleven died during the passage.--
Lieut.. IIIli and DR.. Hewitt, of the company, came
ssapoara ia, the (,aoroe Ifa,r,,