The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-23

estus, IL one Of the best thinss We have ever sssn
son's Donbsy and Mrs Knights Edith arc ali excel
bpt the latter part may be perhaps acted little too
much z Lady Macbeth in private lie, still must
what kind Of person exactly Edith was meant to be-
and We presume it must be . difficult part to act
Dancing. by Miss Walters, Miss Sinclair, Messrs
Ffsdsrieks and Paraoe, and Lucy Did sham AMOUR
concluded the evenings entertainments. Tonight
the same bill win be repeated
THE KEYED vIoLrS.-There is on exhibition at At
Wills music store, in Broadway, the model Of newly
invented musical instrument called the keyed violin.
u is really unique affair and will, doubt, at
end promine mt place in the world Of musical nstru
nsnts The keyed violin is played like the parlor
gam by means of pedal and key board and its struc-
tuYs may be simply described as follows:-There
forty strings % octsvss stretched upon horizontal
the same apparatus as that employed In tuning the
piano. At right angles with these strings forty
horse hair implements each resembling that part an
ordip airy violin bow which in contact with the
strings these all attached to and stretched upon
nnd down WITH steady notion each bow eontinus ny
passing within minute distance Of its corresponding
string As before stated, the motion of the perpen-
dicular frame and bows is caused by the Of the
pedal, and the music executed in the manner as
upon the organ or piano. The pressure upon key
causes pressure aterally against one Of
the bows briD it in contact with its neghboring
string. and thus producing sound similar to that
made by bowling and lingering upon the roie now in
use.
CASTLE GAnDES.-If there is any one in the city
who has not visited this magnificent establishment
only say to him that he has lost great treat
for arranged as it is now, it is Of tie most de-
ugbtful places Of resort In the Union. It Is open
during the day as well as In the evening.
HANiSeToS's SACRED DIoRAMAs are exhibiting
with much success. They undoubtedly most
admirable works Of art and the general effect Of the
Aiorsmas Is much enhanced by the introduce
ton of mechanical figures, and the arrangement of
the light and shade. This exhibition ought to be
visited by all.
TIE Panorama GENERAL TAyLoR's CAMPAIGN
way. The whole campaign is most wildly and truth
fully represented and those who present the
various battle fields represented and who have visited
this exhibition, all agree, that it IL really surprising
how admirably correct the artists have been. As
perfect picture of of the most brilliant in the
history Of the United States it rises to the rank Of
valuable historical painting
BASvARD's Panorama OF THE Missouri AND MIS-
sssIPI RIvERs is most instructive aud amusing
hibition. Those who visit acquire the reputation
Of extensive travellers at very small cost view of
it will give them most idea OF the appearance
and scenery Of these noble rivers.
CAMPBELL's MINsrnELs perfect Orpheuses in
their way that famous performer drew the very
after him. at least 1t sso stated in the classics Camp
BELLS Mnstrels do far better the draw crowds of
most respectable and fashionable citizens to hear
evening They are equal to any band of Ethiopian
performers that have appeared in New York, and we
can safely recommend them to the attention of all
lovers of fine music, both vocal and instrumental.
MELoDEov.-The Virginia Serenaders and the Fire
King at this house doing wonders in the way of
drawing full houses. 1t is admirably managed
place Of entertainment.