The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-09

FAts TugAfhE,-~Ihe performances ysstsrdsY ssr5
vel attended and II seems sorsthing like old times to
go 10 the Park nowa-i lays The feats of the perform
ets' oo'n the equestrian and gymnasts, Splendid
acame Gardner Is at the top of the tree In her profes
son snd after witnessing her dsshpg and inspIriting
whirs round the ring feels well inclined to accord
to her the title given her in the bills viz Ousen of
Equssrisns Stout, on his four horses, Ia admirable
What perfect control he has his seeds! To manss
OF harness, &C., IL feat most men: what than
must be the difficulties OF managing spirited team ia
circus liks that on the stage Of the Park Monsieur
Cane and his wine cask produce very remarkable spe
sies Of entertainment R1ggs., on the cordo volante,
his performance safely he need be made o. the clown
wished to be the other evening" viz with eyes the
back OF his head as we'll In 'front.' but though he has
but the usual complement ofeyes he gets admirably
so admirably that we can suggest no Improvement Al
together Sands Lent Co. carrying every thing be-
fors them at Old Drury.
BowFRy THEArRr.--Mrs. PhiIps's benefit came of
last night at the Bowery AZ usual, there was good
mouse for this popular actress Mr. Marshall in tho
character O. Richard made q hit, and Mrs Phillips
In queen Elizabeth was loudly appaudsd Indeed, all
the characters were admirably perssniasi and
position. The spectre Bridegroom. - and " Crimson
Crmes were also played to the entire satisfaction of
&c was encored aud all present were 80 much pleased
that they will be sure to 20 again.
| CHATHAM THEarRE.This theatre was crowded to
0verfowng last night for Mir sutherands benefit Ths
much admired aud thrilling play of the Lady Of Lyonsn
was performed, in which Mr. s. sustained the character
of Claude Menotte, with great credit to himseG and
Mrs Mclean the character of Pauline The drama Of
Our Flag, or Nailed to the Mast' received with
unbouuded appreciation The drama of Therese the
Orphan Of densvs.' was also played; Mr. Chanfrau
Valentine with his "Peleg Smooth and Old woman Of
sO Kept the house in uproar during his entire per-
| formance.
CHRHTr's MISsrRELs The Of Christy and
| min
gether hsuceforth and ifsver they get away from
u.s. whoever takes Mechanics Hall after them may bs
going there that the force OF habit will carry full
audience to that locality every evening but think
Their tactics simple they make favorsbls impress
sion with an overture put thsr audience in good hu
NOR with ballad and them by with their
DUETS and breakdowns They original set Of
geniuses.
BRoApwAr OpEoN Greeley still continues his exhibit
bton of model artistes; and with them and the
singing dancing ventriloqusD, Sc he has full houses
every night The turore for this kind
time to come II ever.
srEyERMARKHcHE Musical SocrEry.-This pecu-
iary sweet aud celebrated band appeared again last
and unity Of sound and harmony exc-led all their
mer fort, They seem to be aided much by nature
rs by toeir deep requirements In the science Of their
profession for added to their leading and bril-
liant execution their respective Instruments their
quick ear and precise calculation of time, render the
sounds sweet and that they vbrate upon
the ear in the most euphonous melody In fact they
u
shade That, with nineteen Instruments they are so
well disciplined and each performer
hrss m.. S.r as
Der, aad are as competent to execute anything that
branches Of their profession with such skill and in.
spirtns harmony as to excite within the minds Of the
musical detanl the most agreeable and pleasing
sustained as also the overture to the OPERA strada
The Klsnge waltz by Strauss excellent; and the
introduction to the frat of "Bsssrio" was given
with uch elegance STYLE and scientific finish through
every bar that the unanimous cheers Of the audi
epce followed "Hamon's Children" set Of Quadrlles
lively and beautiful the "Grand Potpourrin
BY Mores, contained such varieties contemplating
gems that in postical LANGUAGE we may say
And left dull earth behind us"
The Pssther waltz by Lauuer. Is excellent produce
ton. and was beautifully executed and the finale,
Railroad Gaop" BY Gungl, was the most striking il.
Those who have net yet heard hess accom- plshsd
musicians, had better visit them Tuesday next and
judge for themselves. They kure to 60 ahead
THE OPERA BosToN.- Boston has settled the cues.
tion. The Biscacciant, our Bscaccisnti" has sue
osedsd; and her engagement promises to be brilliant
and his wife" will be Il the howard Of course We un.
there truth whatever in the mischievous
glasses will not be admitted One Of the Upper Teui
has been active in trying to bring this regulation
the next French steamer, which, if she is lucky may
reach New York early in the spring Ttovelr,
7h inst.
The visnnose Children and Mrs Hunt, late of tho
Park Theatre, are performing successfully at the St.
Charles Theatre New Orleans
Dan Marble Is playing the Yankee at the American
Theatre New Orleans
Gen Tom Thumb is still holding leyees st the st.
Louis ball room, in the Crescent CITY
Miss and Mr. Wemyss have gone to Cincinnati
At concert given before the Court at Madrid Morei
fontf who Is much favored by the Queen was directed
to be present. he in the duet from Nobuoco with
the Signora Ugade, the air from La Sonnambu
At the cuson the concert her Majesty esusod to
presented TO the celebrated vocalist dozen waist
coat buttons, each set with valuable brilliant eatima-
ted Of the value of 900 francs (f200)
Mr. John Parry has been singing with success at Liv
erpool, Manchester, Sc.
Mr.. John Reeve is playing in Glasgow
Mycrbeer ha: engaged with Mr. Lumey to go to Lon
dom and superntend the production of his opera Ths
Silesian Camp"
Carotta Grs has returned to Paris from Brussels.
Roger the celebrated tenor has refused to his
ensasement at salary Of 10000 francs He intends
proceeding to Italy The popular composer, Auber has
new opera preparing for the Opera Comiqae
Contat the machinist Of the Grand Opera Paris,
retires after thirty years services.
NJ Dorgebray, comedian for several seasons attach
ed to the French company performing in London COM
his lodgings in Paris.
} Mrs FitEwilliam is playing at the Lycsum.
Mrs. Bland, sister Of Miss Helen Fawcett, died re-
Gently.
It is rumored that Manager Strut and Madame Yes
are not so harmonious could be desired and that
John Wilmot has solicited to take the mansg.-
ment of the Lyceum. S.
Miss Rainfth, Travers and stretton have been per-
forming to toerabls houses at Liverpool.
Mr. Oxberry has left the Surrey is now perform.
ing at the Strand.
Mr. Wilson continues his career through the pro-
vnces He has lately given his Scottish Entertainment
at Bath Cheltenham, Brighton, and several other
places and received every with undii
, success.
The proceeds the concert for the benefit of the late
Mr.. Roche composer of the opera Of Amilie, so,
amounted to eco.
Mr. John Whitaker, composer, died recen ".
The Siesidn Gazette states that on the 22nd ultimo,
Eugene Sues Wandering Jes was produced as a drama,
In the Polish language at the Craoow Theatre tbs
points" directed against the Jesuts were received In