The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-04

Theatrical and Musical.
PARx THEAras--The Park, during the engagement
Of Mrs Shaw, wss very SUCCESSFUL, and the chssts
classic performances OF this eisti ng ashsd actress
have gained for her esteem in every literary mind
that nothing but perfection itself can oblitsrate.
Hambin has proved to Park audience that he Is
every way suited to the dschargs Of the duty imposed
upon the managerial chair This evening he presents
to his patrons another species OF refined amusemsnt
in the beautiful ballet of Esmerads," in which the
excellent Monpaisir troupe will appear The enter
tainments will commence with the farce of The Open
House, which win be followed by the ballet and viii
close with Our Mary Anne.n This is very att rae
tive BILL and when the indefatigabe exertons of the
manager to please the patrons Of Old Drury matter
him that Discerning audiences will repay him BY the
most extensive patronage The Park has always been
the favorits place Of resort with our citizens, and
nothing but q departure from strict adherence to
euiting the taste and refinement the age will initiate
against this classic ground.
BowERY THEATRE We expect there will be most
overwhelming audience at this house this evening"
the entertainments will be Of the most novel and bril-
liant description. Herr Drissbach and his splendid
collection Of trained animals have been engaged and
will appear in new original drama, entitled Mungo
Park" founded the adventures of that celebrated
though unfortunate traveller whose heroic character
and ardent investigations Of the beautiful but fatal
or course his travels in such romantic land afford
fine scope for the dramatst and the ton of
incidents he met with. All this is most sI,ilfuy
arranged in this piece indeed, the wild animals
introduced illustrations of the story and
are not its sole object rs in most entertainments Of
this kind Herr Driesbach takes the part Of Kars the
Arab of the Niger N Blake, that Of Mungo Park !;
Winans, that Of Toby Gander, naturalist,
ploring expedition During the piece, the animals,
which BY the by consist of lions, leopards and tigers
viii be seen all collected together and Herr Dricsbsch
viii show how completely he can master them. The
farce Of the Alpine Maid" the "Msid and Maggie"
and dancing BY Sgnora Cioooa, Signor Nsri and MIR
q: w. Smith, will form the remainder Of the enter
tainments.
BRoADwAr THEArR determined to present enter
tainments which shall comman the appreciation o
all the guild nuncs well the admirers his
trionio exhibitions the proprietors of the Broadway
theatre have engaged that celebrated wonder Of the
modern world, Tom Thumb, who is to appear to-nght
as the hero Of the romance &C Hop o. My Thumb
The reputation which this little great man has made
for himself in Europe, well as in this his native
country, cannot fail to draw large audience Major
Tom 10 to present not only himself, but his pigmy
equpsge. The entertainments Of the evening include
not only the performances Of Tom Thumb, but the
petit comedy Of The Dumb Rsli' !: also to be pre-
pieces cannot but draw, and the managers will
doubtedly be amply repaid for their enterprise in
thus arranging matters to afford the best possible
bill for those who seek enjoyment at the theatre.
NATIONAL TBEArRE.-Mr. and Mrs c. r. Thorns
have been engaged at this house for few nights only
and will appear this evening. This will be the first
time In seven years that they have played in this
theatre the Of many Of their former triumphs
and they will be welcomed back with much
satisfsction by its present patrons "Don Cesar de
bands Of Mr. Thorne, and Mariana in those of his
talented lady, will no doubt be most capitay played
val Of the famous local drama of the Mysteries and
Miseres of New York. which has been such favorite
with the National audiences Chanfrau, Of course is
Nose; Seymour Is kelsey; Mrs Woodward, Big Lie;
Miss Mestayer, the younger Lie Burke will be the
Captain Tobin aud the other characters will be filled
before The Misses Tyrre the celebrated glass bell
likewise
pleasing performances, and the amusing piece Of Ma
ture aud Philosophy will conclude The entertain
ments. With such bill pretty safe in predict
ing first rate house
Burrows THEArRE.-The extensive share of public
patronage enjoyed by this popular theatre under the
able Of Mr. Burton is the best test of the
excellent talents of the company who nightly perform
here The comedy of the "Printsrs Apprentice" will
be presented this evening, on which occasion the
part of General MORN win be sustained by Mr. Bur-
ton The popular comedy of The Breach of Promise
and the extravaganza of Musical Arrivals" will also
be presented in which the company will appear in full
strength. A attractive bill has not been put
forth since the ming of the and those who
nightly flock forw ard to enjoy the performances al
cure to receive here Mr. Burton is host in himself
and he will appear this evening In two of his best
parts.
BRoApwAY CiRcrs-Several new features of atsrac.
tinn have been added to the entertainments nightly
presented at this popular circus, The engagement Of
MIR. Sergeant, together with many Of the equestrian
performers lately attached to the circus Of Sands
that has gained for the performers so high reputa
ton in their various departments.
ZooLocIcAL HALL, BowERY.-During the past week,
Messrs. Van Amburgh Co.'s Geological Hall, in the
Bowery, has been patronized literally the pro-
prietors could desire This is perfectly natural for
therein exhibited comprises some rare specimens and
curosities. To see the bevy Of monkes, alone, Is
worth than twice the sum charged for admission
With these, and the hyenas, tigers, bears, wolves,
zebras 60, We cannot how any one omit
visiting this highly attractive place.
CHRIsrY's MrNsrRELs.-This band Of Ethiopian
minstres still retains its position No other common
tary on their merits could be furnished is any
other needed. Night after night their unique enter
are attended SS the ss Of the city In
popularity is rather on the increase than decline As
melod,sts they cannot well be exceed; and Is define
ators Of negro character We believe all will admit they
are perfect.
The NEW ORLEANS SEREHApEss will, this evening,
give frstrate concert consisting Of overtures songs,
though last not least their extraordinary limitations
in the celebrated from thetalian Operan which
Jenny Lind Grisi' Albon Lsb:ohs, 60, are all pre-.
on the bones are also most remarkable.
THE CAMPBELL MIrsTRELs will proceed on their tri-
umphant career during the coming week, giving their
Hermann, Barry Crosby, West, Peel and the others,
are all what are technically termed star singers.
now sung for nearly hundred and fifty successive
nights and instead Of any falling off, there seems to be
an increase, In their patronage
MELoDxoN.-The performances at this place, every
evening, continue racy ever Whites serenaders
are the prominent attractions.
GUSa'L's BASD-NEw MUSICAL HALL, $50 BROAD
wAY-It will be borne in recollection that this accom-
plished band will make their seventh appearance this
evening" ct the New Musical Hall, and In addition to
the overture from martha the aria from Lucia
di Lamermoor," and "The Responding Alpine Spring
Jubilee" the Encouragement Of "Oh Sussnnsh"
and Rosa Lee" and the qusdrille comprising many
popular airs, the modern compositions Of Gung will
beincluded In the evenings entertainments. This
will be recreation Of much interest, and must COM
mand universal attention.
Mn. ARNOLD, the popular light comedian, takes
benefit tomorrow evening, at the Olympic theatre.
Campbels Minstres to assist him the OCCASION
We wish him every success.
BoMBARpMENr OF VERA CRUz-Those who curl
to know how such affairs managed, can form .
most accurate idea from this most ingenious and
markable doramc exhibition 1t Is shown every eve
ming