The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-01

UNKNOWN Mani Coroner likewise held an in
quest on the body Of unknown man, apparently
about 20 Of age of light complexion, sandy hair
about feet inches high dressed in brown coat,
dock foot of Liberty street In his pocket was found
the remains Of aletter directed to James -, 221
Madison street, supposed to be from his wife, who, from
the substance written therein resides in Endcott
street, Boston The body appeared to have been not
more than twenty four hours in the water The jury
verdict that the deceased came to his death
by drowning.
RESCUED FROM DRowNISG.-A man named John
Mahoney. resident of No So Christie street, acci
dentaly fell into the river at the foot of Cstharne
street, Sunday night but rescued from drowning
by the police of the 4th ward.
FIRE-A fire discovered about half past 10
O'clock estsTday s morning in so%s sheds situated in
guished without much dam age being done.
Theatrical ana Musical
BowERY THEArRE.-Last night after the pleasant
and laughable farce of eaamboozing,n. the piece
of ''Gn Blas' was brought forward. The house was
crowded in every part and the utmost enthusiasm pre-
vailed every individual seeming determined receive
the piece favorably In due time the curtain
raised, and displayed very picturesque and beauti
fully arranged scene, and the drama was commenced
combats with the knife in Spanish fashion, all of which
was applauded much by the audience. And, in truth,
rably acted by Triton, Warden and others, whom we
did not suspect of being such good pantomimists
they showed themselves. In short time, Gil Bias
and repeated were he applauses with which she was
saluted The story Of the drama is of course founded
considerable liberty with it, as indeed he must, to at it
for stage Captain Roander (Stevens,
the robber largely in the play and quite
interesting story Is woven out Of his doings. Miss
Taylor the boy of Santillane, Gil Bias, excel
lent. The Of parting with the worthy Gil Perez
irresstibly ludcrous and altogether the part was
filed to admiration, and received as it deserved the
vehement applauses of the audience. The new piece
Of Jenny Lind" with Miss T as the immortal
.Ian Ind lad and To- Uiphff
same bill will be repeated Such great attractions will
certainly draw another full house.
NIBLo's, AsToR PLAcE.-The unpropitous weather
Of last night did not operate damper the fire.
quenters ofthis theatre 1t was crowded by fashions
BILE audience, who, doubtless, to the wise and
philosophe conclusion that visit to Niblosl the
most effective mode they could adopt to neutraze the
depressing infue nc of rainy atmosphere. The en-
teranmens of the evening happily adapted to the
circumstances of the evening, and that heart would
be cherries indeed, which the varied and pleasing
that ented would fail to make
impression of the most delightful description The
domestic drama of "The Village Doctorn the first
piece. Mr.. H. Placide Doctor Boncoeur; MIR. CAip-
pendale, as Baron Fadase; Mr. Dawson, as Coro, and
Miss Rose Telbin Louise, &C. 1t is one of those
light French translations, which from some strange
and unaccountable turn matters have taken of late
days in the theatrical world, have completely sup
planted the whole stock pieces present. past and flu
ture; we had almost said in the English language
There is little in the plot incidents to commend it
to public favor and nothing but the admirable acting
Of the corps dramaiique could ensure for it the ap
Village Doctor to perfection. The sef-imp ortance,
the solemn seriousness the silent and head shaking
gravity, all were there in unmistakeabe identity Mr.
Chippendale and Mr.. Dawson also very happy in
their respective parts and Miss Rose Tebin played
Louise with her usually just conception and admir-
able execution of the parts entrusted to her. At
the close Of the first she received great applause
s az Ss BY the ts historic
operate powers of Mr.. Manners and Miss Z. Briente
were brought into play This young lady has become
n favn 30 rotlx avftt I'D fhaa
plause she invariably receives Mr.. John Seftons de-
lineation Of the drunken soldier very good, and
evening were concluded with that capital sketch
" Napoleon's Old Guard, )" which received the
previous Friday with go much applause. We are glad
to see from the crowded houses he is drawing that the
efforts of the enterprisng proprietor duly appre
ciated by discerning public.
Burrows THEATRE-Although this house was well
filed last evening, somewhat surprised at not
seeing it crammed in every department, for a more
funny lively, and laughter-exciting buresque, wehave
than that of " Lucy did Sham Amour
Miss Chapmans part alone is sufficient to drive away
the blue devils from any one-it is made up of such
odd, comca and peculiar phraseology, and inter-
spersed with such variety Of songs, which rem
dered by that actress with great sweetness of
voice and becoming graceful action Miss Sinclair,
Alice, who visits Thompson and Weer's saloon, lady
peculiarly fond Of ice cream was well sustained. En-
sonation, and his songs were much applauded. But
the part of Count Edgardo Tase-istrue Ravenswood,
represented CleverneS6
and excellent imitation of Benedict that he kept the
house in continued laughter This piece is to fill
Burtons Theatre ;, for long time say go and see
new farce called the Tipperary Legacy was very
ably sustained by Mr. and Mrs Brougham who are in
night, very attractive bill is presented when no
doubt, the house will be full.
CASTLE GARDEN.-The damp unpleasant weather we
had last evening, caused this place of
to be not SO fully attended usual though the per-
formances well worth visiting and even in the
wettest weather the great hall of the garden is de-
lghtful, pleasant place. This evening, however, such
admirable bill is set forth that doubt the attsn-
dance will be large. The interesting dramatic sketch
Of Napoeons Old Guard'' will be the first piece.
Nickinson takes the part of Havresac and Miss Nick
inson that of Meanie These two characters have
the father and daughter Mr.. Nickinson has Pc
cuiar facility for playing such characters the old
veteran His early life, believe, passed in
vice. and from this fact he has acquired ali the feelings
of the true soldier that his acting of the part is the
more perfect, because it is perfectly natural Those
hlperformancea and that of Miss Ncknson as the gem
tie Melanie After the first piece, Miss and Mrs H.
Phillips will sing of their most admired songs,
and the laughabe farce of the Double Bedded Room,
will close the entertainments.
THE MoNrLAIsIRs.-The benefit of tn ese distin.
guished artists takes place this evening" at the
Broadway Theatre, when bill of uncommon at
traction is presented for the entertainment of
their Tr1ends ana patrons-the grand Asiatie ballet
of L'Almee, or an Oriental Vision" and the
and beautiful ballet of "Le Diable Quatre,"
which has had such a successful run and in which
these graceful and accomplished dancers display every
beauty belonging to their profession It u.s. decidedly
of the best companies that has for years appear
ed in this city We hope due appreciation Of their
talent will be exemplifed in crowded house this
evening.
CHRsrY's MINsTRELs.-This evening, George N.
Christy known to the numerous patrons of the Min
strels as Julius takes his be neft He one Of the
most amusing Ethiopian performers in the Union;
fine singer, musician and dancer indeed in the latter
accomplishment he is peculiarly excellent. as his ca
chuchas pokas jgs &c, have been the admiration Of
the visitors for the last ten months. lie will this
evening introduce all his dances md tho ha~x