The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-29

political and moral sentiment, which never fasl to
bring down the house. The piece ia of ths fas-
lures Of the New York drama at present and is ds:
tined to have most successful run. There was full
house last night, to witness the beautiful spectacle
prssentsd and doubtless the ssms result VIII follow the
exertons Of the each night of the presena
ton of '' Nc nte Cristo "
NATIONAL THEArRE.-The play Of virginius" was
produced last evening with capital cast J. X Scott
Ann;ns Ci.udn,. and psrdsv Daxss' Hamilton Mics
Mestsyer, and Mrs Chapman. taking prom n. psrts
Scott playing virginius WELL and supported - he was
twin brothers went through their classic groupings
and then the farce Of . A Nxoob for Hour''
played and W. B. Chapman and T @ Booth afforded
much fun In this amusing farce. The now pantomme,
which was played last, has proved very success
full 1t is full of fun and rolic and the agile harlequin
the old clown and Pantsloon Into all manner Of
iudcrous scrspes nd situations To night Scott will
appear az Philip In LUX. the La6orsr and Michael
most interesting ones C. W. Clsrkss perfor
Of Luke Of the best things he does The Of
Uncle Sam" and the new pantomims, will also be
played. Several new pieces in pr paration and
will shortly be produced New Yesrs day will be hand
somsly celebrated 1T this house.
BvRros's THEA1nE--Again this theatre was filed
to ovsInowng with the elite Of the city, embracing
quite goodly number Of pretty women This fact
alone shows concusively that Burton 8 is becoming
the magnet Of attraction, and deservedly so, that
talented constantly the alert In getting
up good local pieces for his patrons and suoh pieces
TOO as never fail to please The entertain msnts
is comedy In two acts, Of rather pleasing chsrao
ter. The "Pas Styrien," by Miss walters and ME-.
and as.s th. Ss psSi sy Of Mss
ters was very good. But the main attraction
was the original burstta, called the " California
present excitement respecting the gold region The
FIRST act opens with Jacob Breese Of tho New York
"B'hoys" hound California. rn,- chsrxc Ter Is taken
" n n m mt hs
passed Bslty Shea, bis friend, by Mr.. Rea isequsy
good: The whole piece fact Is played PERFECTION
and from the delight with which the audience receive It
nightly, We should say the California Gold Mnss will
prove rich harvest to the time
le'qus, called Where's Barnum'" during which the
house in perfect from the inimtabls acting
Of MIR Burton and Mr. Brougham. To- night, bill 10
offered that will ensure another crowded house.
SANDS, LENT Co have taken the Brosdway Circus,
and will with their splendid equestrian troupe
New Years day. We are informed that Tryou, the
former lessee will go back to his OLD quarters in the
the Wild beast exhibition CLOSES there. The interior
of the Alhsmbra has undergone entire renting and
re bur n.y. with luxurious backs the seats aud
to ward of the dust Of the ring There Will
also be reserved boxes for families The entertain
ments will consist of the classic and beautiful per-
formaDcee Of Mr. Sands and his children with of
the fret equestrians in the profession Also the
Of Arabian camels in the original desert trappings,
shns To- those who have
the performances of this company scarcely
eary to say, they will be we'll repaid by visit to the
Alhambra on New Years day.
MADAM ANNA BIsHop-Those who have travelled
through the various part of the globe, which will be
ably represented regards the particular style Of
Bochsa, called the !" Voyage Musical" will have an
opportunity of recalling to their minds ON Tuesday
evening next, at the Tabernacle, perhaps scenes Of
infinite pleasure and the dearest associations The
composite Is spe ndid and with Loder direc.
tor Of the orchestra there be little doubt
effective e, ecution. Madam Bishop will also sing
nj mDA nd trad Tfolio
also Duets, with Sgnor Perei; and by request
many paintive and thrilling ballads which at the last
concert received with the unanimous cheers of
delighted audience
GRAND CoNcERr.-We are glad to perceive that Sc
veral OF the leading artists Of this city have kindly
their services for the BE- NETT OF the Chart
table Funds Of the St. Georges ana British
Emigrant Societies, at concert which takes place at
the Tabernacle on Thursday evening next Among
other distinguished names Of those who will appear
that evening, are those Of Madam Anna Bishop Miss
Adele Hohpstock, Mr.. Bochsa, the great harpist and
Mr. Charles Hohnst0ck The excellent band. the
Germsna Society, will also play several beautiful airs
and Mrs Edward Loder and Miss Watson will execute
various plaintive and beautiful ballads The chorus
will be sustained by the members of the American Mu-
steal Institute and the entire nts will be
under the direction Of MIR Henry c. Watson Charity
doubt but that the Tabernacle that evening, will
exhibit the strongest pr oofs Of pure benevolence
THE HoHNsTocKs.-The concert given by these emil
nept artists, at the Female Academy, Brooklyn last
evening, was thinly attended, but the entire DER.
formspces received with evident
Of delight The audience composed of some of the
leading families, who retired to their homes perfectly
dee hted with the execution Of several gems the Der
Torrance Of which received all that attention which
deep musical science could impart to them.
IKELHEIMER-1his excellent vio!inist aided on the
piano by Mime. f Hammarskod, has been very sue
csstful In his concerts at Charleston, s. c.
CHRsTY's MINISTRIES have done . glorious business
during this holiday week. and calculate to go doing
gramme than previously Their list of songs 90, Is
most complete and by their long practice, they have
attained the greatest skill in such music Let every
one 60 and hear them.
phrase, these geniuses are g bound to shinen And
the applause and encomums they nightly receive from
butes to their merits The peculiar charm about their
entertainments il In their refinement and freedom
from al coarseness or vulgarity
CAMPBELL MINsrRELs.-Kinberly and his talented
company doing grapdy they the trou urs
Of the present sge, and receive much patronage
from the fair sex minstres did in the age Of
chvalry the appearance Of their room each
shows They deserve all the patronage they get
WHITES SERENADERs all the rage at Stoppani
Hall. without doubt. they original and
amusing a set Of darkies as can we'll be got togo
ther. and their entertainments really racy and
spirited affairs.
MELopEoN. The Virginia Minstrels jeanne Rsy.
Dodfon La Petite Csrline Master MITCHELL the great
capital performances nightly.
VAN AMBrReH.--Ths Geological establishment of
this company is nightly frequsnted by hundred, Of
our citizens who separate, highly pleased with the
hbition and ither entertainments offered for their
amusement.
A new theatre opened at Milwaukee, on the 3Oth
ultimo.
City Intelligence.
The WEATHER-SLEiGHINc.- The weather. yester-
day, delightful; and the splen condition Of the
seets for seghing kept the city, during the whole
day and up to late hour at night ng with the
merry jipgpg Of the bells Every variety and descrp.
ton Of sleigh from the most magnificent to the most
common, was brought into requisition and the fair
damsels OF Gotham spent happy day The side walks
morning; but the rays Of the assste so far
in throwing of the ice and to make them toe-
rably pleasant
THE CHoLrRA-The following is the report of the
Health Officer
QUARANTINE, Dec. 20, 1S4s.
Hrs HONOR THE MAYOR
Three new Of cholera, and one death have o.
CURED at the Marine Hospital since the report Of yes