The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-25

put the stage evidences the good taste and judg
ment Of the Stage Manager, Mr. Barrett, and at once
shows that the proprietor MIR Hambin is determined
no matter what be the expense to cater well for
the amusemert of the patrons Of Old Drury. The en-
tertsinments will commence with the laughabe farce
OF "Our Mary Anne ~ in which Messrs Dawson, Chap
man Stafford. Fletcher and Miss Flynn will sustain
the principal characters. We informed that the
second tier of boxes which comfort able that
Of the first is arranged for families and that those
who may select this part of the house will be COM
fortaby provided for those of the lower tier The
dresser decorations and other properties used in the
presentation Of "snerada of the most costly
gorgeous description and from the atterng reception
IL met with last week we hav little doubt but that 1t
VIII draw immense assembages during the present
week. I.,.
BowERy THEArRE.-For some time past We have had
the great trsgedans of the day. Forrest at the Brad
way, and Hambln at the Park sustaining many Of the
leading characters of Shakespeare Sheridan Knowles
and others and will lik ly, in short time, have the
pleasure of seeing the distinguished trsgedan Mr.
Macready, who, informed will shortly appear at
one or other Of theatres We pleased to see
return to the legitimate drama. as it is not only
source Of amusement but of great instruction and lit
eIaty Improvement In keeping with this, Mr. Ham
Did, who great favorite, and who in reading and
figure is inferior to actor in his line opens this
ming at the Old Bowery, in the beautifully drawn
character of Hamlet, in Shakspeare's play of that
name. Added to this, there will be prese nted
ballet, which has been played with great in
London, called THE Abduction of Nina in which Sig
nora Cioccs, Signor Neri, and G. w. Smith, with q
full and effective ballet company will appear This
monster
which the Bowery is famed.
BROADWAY THEArRE-During the past four weeks
this theatre has been crowded every night to the
great American tragedian, Edwin Forrest in his
round Of tragic characters His success must be
source Of great eradication to himself and of much
profit to the management This evening, ausattract-
i've bill of no less interest is presented for the
ment Of those who patronize the Broadway Theatre
Mr. Collins, whose character Irish comedian Of
the first rank and who alone stands next in emnence
elegant comedy Of THE Irish Ambassador and the
farce of "Teddy, the Tier Besides the excelle mt
qualities possessed by Mi Collins a comedian. he is
in addition to this Of the best vocaliss in his line
in the country. Who that has heard him sing d" The
Bould Soldier Boy,' and "Ths Widow Maohree,' that
will resist hearing him again. He throws such life
and soul into every character he and he SO
happily introduces into each piece he plays song
exactly suited to the character he is representing that
all passes of with great pleasure and amusement to
the audience
Burrows THEATRE.-The graceful and elegant
Lehman family and that most astonishing performer
Mr.. Charles Winther have been delighting the fire.
quenters of this elegant theatre with their beautiful
performances during the past week. and will continue
to do SO for two or three nghts There is pc.
cuiar grace in the French pantomime which we have
never feen equaled by any other nation The usual
coarse, practical jokes of the English Harlequin Colon
bine and Pantaloon are replaced by the refined and
truly witty doings Of Dechaumeau Vol Vent Boreas
and the other nimtable characters of the very
ing comic pantomimes of the French. Tonight the
mime Of Dechalumeau and the tight rope exercises
Of that model Of manly grace, Charles WHITTIER, will
form the entertainments in which the ballet company
will appear; and the new burletta Of the f." Woman
Halter" with Mr.. Lynne in the principal character,
will make up the bill The evenings performances are
to be for the enet of Mile Adelaide and we are sure
the house will be crowded. Mr. Burton is succeeding
admirably in Chambers street; he has proved himself
to be Is good theatrical tactican he is actor
and the prospect is that his house will do extraord
nariy good business all this he is prepared
to bring forward novelty after novelty in rapid
Son." wit the original cast will be repeated again
during the present week. This will come in we'll after
the Lehmans have gone; meanwhile all ought to see
the elegant performances Of the talented troupe.
NATIONAL THEArRE-The extraordinary run of pa
tronsge which this elegant house receives night after
night week after week and month after month leaves
but little for to say regarding it, Never probably
has such perfect change for the better been effected
in such short space of time at any house Previous
to MIR. Chanfrau assuming the managerial functions
the Chatham as it then called, was, indeed, but
poor affair but his management has put quite dife
rent face affairs, and it 10 now frstrate house,
most beautifully and luxuriously fitted up patronized
by our most respectable citizens, and pre.emine mt
among all our places of public amusement for the ex
celence Of the entertainments given at in fact it
has become the favorie resort Of large portion
theatre going community. or the admirable manner
in which the local drama is got up here need not
speak it is matter of universal fame throughout
the Union. Far and Chanfrau's Nose has been
heard Of and in almost all the large cities dramas of
similar ,h kind have been got up Chanf,au however
character in full perfection ought omit visiting
the National To night the bill will be most interest
+" Military Execution" in the course of which Vigne.
rons celebrated picture Of the execution will be illus.
trated by tabeau the Mysteries and Miseriesn will
come next and the farce of the Captains not Miss,
will conclude the bill. We would again urge those
VINO take ladies either to secure seats during the day
or go quite early in the evening" the house is
filed up after the doors once opened
NIBLos, Aston PLAcE.-The success Of this beauti.
full and fashionable place Of amusement during the
past week, was commensurate with the magnificent
performances which were nightly offered. MIR. Van
denhofr and Messrs. T. and H. Placide gentlemen who
have superiors in their line Of acting appeared in
bounded delight of the patrons of that establishment
For this evening the popular comedy of London As
surance will be offered in which the gentlemen above
named will appear in conjunction with this lisa bel
Dickinson who has acquired great celebrity as Lady
Gay Spanker, and powerful cast. The comic sketch
sary to speak Of the capacities Of the at
Niblos for the fact of engagement at that place is
sufficient to satisfy every acquainted with the
rprisng manager that they Of the first cast To
those living down town more pleassnt evening could
not be spent than at this quiet and beautiful theatre
ana the entertainments are Of such character that
feast cannot but be received with of
delight. The theatre is going ahead and its ALREADY
great popularity Is fast increasing.
Mr.. HATToS, the celebrated pianist and vocalist
VINO has lately given several most and anus
ing musical entertainments will give another one of
the same kind this evening at the Stuyvesant nsti-
tute and his programme presents quite an array of
attractions. In addition to the descriptive comic
scenes in which he has been so much applauded Mr.
Haton will sing some Of the celebrated old sea senes
OF Dibdn and will also introduce Of he classical
piano forte music of the eminent composer Mendels-
sohn BY thus commingling the amusing and comic
singing with the more serious and classical style of
music Mr. Hatton has provided an entertainment
which will please ALL He himself is most tho-ouah
musician, and admirable vocalist every concert he
given has been successful and not one entina
voice mas been heard to contravene the universal
opinion OF the press, and public generally that HIS an
tertainments are the most amusing of the kind that
nave been given for long time in New York
CAMPBELL's MINsTRELs.-These extraordinarilv fine
singers and admirable musicians have achieved an
immense name and reputation, during the present
series OF concerts in this city and in order Dos
sole improve their completeness Of organization the
manager has engaged those three most popular vocal
lists, the Messrs. Henry, Charles and j. Bishop who
VIII this evening, make their appearance and selec-
for this company, will be introduced on the OCCASION
These songs have never been sung BY any other com