The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08


BowERY THEArRr.-Mr Hamblin BY universal con,
sent is admitted to be of the efficient thea
trical managers Of the country and any proof this
were wanted to the generation of play less
familiar with his previous dramatic trumphs it has been
afforded in the recent splendid improvements at the
Bowery Theare-the alterations and decorations of the
house, accompanied by the engagement of the first
class OF performers. The prices have been slightly
raised, though still half OF the old Park tcketsa
change which has long been desirable to the steady
supporters Of the establishment who now enjoy
good play without the noisy interruptions formerly too
frequent. The course of opera and ballet which has
been in successful performance during the last fort
night, Will be succeeded this evening by the engage
ment Of Mr.. Murdoch, the most popular and refined
american actor of the day when will be produced for
the first time in this city the tragedy founded on
old New York historical events. of Jacob Leisler
which was recently hailed with the greatest enthusi-
at its first where II nine nights
in Philadelphia The story Of the old democratic mar
tyr to liberty acted spot within the sound OF the
old voices which sauted his popular triumphs and pre-
sented with all the aids of carefully prepared costume
and the picturesque scenery of Manhattan, with the
energetic presentations of Murdoch, Clarke Dyott
Marshall Mrs Phillips Mrs Abbott, Mr.. Burke, and
the other members of the company cannot fail to Sc
cure for Leiser'' most earnest and decidedly favor
which has thus far excited unusual degree of inter-
est both from its great literary merits and from its bold
and striking stage effects. will assured obtain
yet higher triumphs under the auspices of Mr. Hambn
No pains expense have been spared in presenting it
properly to the public. Mr. Murdochs Leisler' will
hereafter be well known a character and perform
ance as Forests Spartacus,r Booths Brutus'
Nlacready's :" William Tell.n
CHATHAM THEArRE-The succession of crowded
houses here is the proof of the great popularity
of the local drama. Cousin William still continues
his search for the elephant every evening, and Nose
raises his plug to the great satisfaction of the
applauding thousands who go to him during the
week We would, seriously, advise every stranger who
is at all conscious of any verdancy to go and New
of the tricks travellers which the Charley Batess Of
the metropolis are so fond of playing, besides giving
him good idea of the manly New York bhoy To-
night quite varied bill is set forth in the Trumpeters
Daughter" the esprit of the Waters ''New York
1t isl and h" Nix the Cabman.n
CHRIsTy's MNsTRELs open their budget of songs
&c. again this evening" at Mechanics Hall. Their
rvalled popularity such to render it
for us to say more than that they there in first
rate singing order and full of fun wtticsms connun-
drums, &c Their concert Is certainly delightful
place Of resort for an evenings amusement.
MELoDEoS-The patronage which this house re-
ceves every evening, is owing to the gentee way in
which they conductcd there, and the pleasing
ture of the amusements consisting they do of ballad
ana Ethiopian singing; Mr.. White, the proprietor
BAxvARp's PANoR,MA.-Durng the present week
there will DO great numbers Of strangers in town to at
tend the anniversaries; to these gentlemen visit to
the panorama of the Mississippi cannot fail to be plea
SAINT it will give them perfect idea of of the
most interesting portions Of the country.
Mr. j. s. BLACK will give his second soirse musicale
the Mountaneers and the Amateur Quartette Assoca-
ton From the great satisfaction expressed at Mr..
Duck previous concert ana the urgent SOLICITATIONS
he has had to repeat 1t, believe that he will have
crowded audience this evening.
COUNT DORsAY's beautiful paintings and statuettes
of Victoria Daniel O'Conne, and his own handsome
SELF still exhibition at Gothic Hail. They
beautiful specimens Of painting and sculpture, and
also excellent likenesses.
PALMo's OPERA HoUsE-The exhibition of illustra-
ted pictures, they termed Is still going at
this house every evening.
The SABLE BROTHERS have given three of their po-
pular concerts in Providence r. l. to crowded houses.
1t their intention to return to their old quarters in
Wooster street, in a few days.
Mr.. ARTHURsoN gives a soree musicale this evening,
at the Society Library. During the time Mr.. A. has
been among he has established for himself quite
reputation fine tenor singer-and the various
tertainments he has given have always gone off most
satisfactorily The present this evening will
sst Of gees, ballads, tros, canzonets &C., from the
works Of Saroni Handel Mendelssohn, &c. in these he
will be assisted by Mr.. l.. Loder DEUCE and Mr.
Leach-Messrs Kyle and w. A King, will also perform
on the flute and piano. 1t will be very pleasant
cert doubt not
THE BALLET COMPANY of the Lehmans whose men,
bers particularly the pretty Adelaide, met with such
success last summer, in New York. will arrive
here to meet with part of the Ravels returning from
Europe. NJ Charles WHITTIER, just arrived from the
south, where he has been dancing with Risley
and his two charming sons will probably join the
Lehman company and it is said that, under the ma
nagement Of w. Niblo, they will begin the summer
campaign at the Astor-pace Opera.