The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-05

Nnfatv1e0l INN hAuelerks
PARK THEArRE-The entertainments at this theatre,
last evening, commenced with the tragedy Of "Richsrd
In which Mr.. Booth ss the Duke Of Gloster gave
ample evidence of his high attainment in the histrionic
art His reading and gestculation admirable and
in the scene with Lady Anne where he asserts that all
the grimes he had committed for her rake very
effective. In fact for years we havs Booth
In better spirits alive to the intention of the
author, than in his correct reading and emphatic
PRESTON in the character of Richard last night. AS
usual Dyott, in the part of Richmond was deservedy
applauded and the character of Buckingham by Stark
very ably sustained. Elizabeth, by Mrs JONES' was
fully in keeping with the high character she has
qured in her profession The scene where she is sepa
parental affection The Misses Denim in the Characters
of the Prince of Wales and Duke of York well
su,tained and the caste Of the entire piece reflects
credit on the talented stage manager, MIR Barry, who
is every well suited to cater for the refoe
ment of the age. The concluding piece the Irish
farce of The Omnibus" in which Brougbam, rs Pat
Rooney, very happy The boxes were well filed and
the audience seemed highly pleased with the perform
ance On Monday evening MIR Booth will appear in the
part of Pescsra the tragedy of the Apostate and
Mr. Broughsm In the burleeque entitled d" Metamors
or the List Of the roywogs" The Park is now in the
cesson of sterling talent. We perceive Mile Blangy will
ballet.
BowERY THEArRE.-As was anticipated, Mrs sbaw's
benefit here last evening we'll attended, the house
bsng crowded nearly from pit to dome The tragedy of
"Cymbelne the leading piece selected for the
casion in which Mrs played the part Of Imogen Her
acting throughout was sustained with extreme ability
la the forest cave scene she was particularly effective
dressed in Disguise and the interview with Besrus
(SevenO and attendants, most successful effort
Her entire round of at the during
engagement for the last fortnight had the effect draw
jam houses almost nightly At the end Of the piece shs
called oat and presented herself led forth Sy Mr.
Clarke when the house rang with the snth
cheering She hsreupon bowed and retired Mr. Bar
rys Posthumous was a fine picce Of acting. MIR. Mar
Innh and Mr. min kI~
performances The piece altogether went OF most
csssfaly Mr. Stevens announced change of perform
ances in the next piece the Love Chase being subs
tued for the Youthful Queer" in consequence of cir
cumstanoes over which they had control. On Mon
otto drama Of THE Battle Of Mexico also Katherine
and Peruchio" and the comedstta Of Bsaboozling -
The bill will be found highly attractive.
CHATHAM THEArRE.-Lsst evening, 9 large and on
thusastc audience greeted Miss Clarke and Mr. Waloot
the occasion Of their benefit, the house being we'll
filed in all parts In the amusing and laughabe
dy, the "Pet Of the Petticoa Miss Clarke Paul was
full of spirit and drollery. Mr.. Wslcot Zephyr,
dancing MASTER highly humorous and in character
Mr. Winans' Job laughable and striking feature
In this piece He Is excellent low comedian Mesrs
Held and Sutherland, Miss Hildrssh and Mrs Wikn.
son. also took prominent parts with their usual ability
and spirit and with the efficient support of the rest Of
this talented corps this richly The
first act of"Nichoas Nckcbyn succeeded and was ably
performed Miss Clarkes natural aud touching persona
ton Of smke is too well known to need encomiun Mr.
Walcot Squeers, the Yorkshire scheomaster, en-
tered fully into the spirit and just conception Of this
part, and Mr. Sutherland Mantiiini, was excellent
Ths echooroom scene kept the audience in roar and
when the curtain fell, Sike loudly called for who
passed before In ths custody of Squee both Of whom
were heartily cheered. ISIS Deornine appeared in two
dances and encored Tba whole wound up with
the Wen Known popular drama OF Luke the Laborer or
Encouragement of MI Walcot and Miss Clarke at this
theatre, who will perform Monday evening" together
with Mr. Adams the tragedian splendid bill is pre-
sented, for which wa must refer to the advertisement
Anipl Tha cf
Kemp the clown ami The fsat of the numerous elegant
equsstrans attached to the amphtheatre form quite
amusing evenings entertainment. The houselast night
well filed, and everything went off with the usual
eca The interest which the circus going folks take in
this species of would to be unbounded
but where things are so we'll managed as they are at
the amphthesre Is really pleasure to go, not only
once but frequently The attractions during the COM
ing week viii be great 40 many new acts OF horsemsn-
snip, Sc, will be brought forward.
CHRIsrY's MrNsrRELs The success Of this Ethio-
plan band is truly astonishing. For five months they
pie anxious to hear them, There is such
variety in their entertainment-lvely wit and humor
excellent banjo violin, tamborns trumpet accordian
aud bone performers, every of whom is perfect
master Of his instrument. Aud for dancing, be-
eve g. n Chrioty established seminary for instruc-
tion W We may judge from the execution of the beauti
full Polka he would be patrenissd by the most fashion
able classes. This popular troupe give their farewell
concert in Brooklyn, tomorrow evening, when, 60
doubt, thsy will have, rs usual. crowded house.
BRoADwAY ODEoN-Ths model artists at this house
are conducted In the most orderly Style and none save
is pleasant place to drop in at in the Of the
evening The music, Refreshments So are all Of the
best kind
ALHAMBRA-Tho Virginia Hsrmonists and the living
pictures negro>melody and this impersonation Of the
beautiful we'll arranged here The good folks in the
upper part the city have delightful place Of
ment afforded them now. Order and decorum arc
strictly observed at this house
BRuNswrcK's srAruARY-These beautiful specimens
tion," srssttractng much attention from the connos
of the city. Brunswick who is already favorabIy
known in artistic circles the modeler Of the beautiful
Mexican groups which to be in ell the fancy
stores Of Broadway has added much to his reputation
by the copies Of Apollo and Venus de Medici which he
is now exhibiting.
pie New Haven, on Tuesday evening next
DUMBLEroNs SERENApERs are performing at the
Meodeon, in Boston, with immense succsm-ths houses
crowded every night We are not surprised at THU,
they beautiful musicians aud excellent vocalists
aud are under the managsmsnt offs gentleman who is
esteemed by every for his straightforward conduct
in bis private and public relations.
Dan Marble is etill playing at Albany.
The Avon Theatre, Norfolk, was to open on the I'd
inst. Mr.. and Mrs s Conner are doing the leading
business.
The Bishop troupe are getting along admirably in
New Orleans. Madame B. is highly eulogized and the
other members of the company handsomely noticed
e.ner:l Tom Thumb hs. returned from Cubs. and dis is
receipts Of the little one in Cuba wers $4,000.
Police.
Jitpenile Thieues-Two boys, by the names Of Tho
Pitchard and John starkey, arrested yeeter
day by ofacer Neais Of the 9th ward q charge Of
stealing box containing $37, from the store No. 294
Broadway, belonging to Mr. Benjamin Pike jun. JUS
tice Osborne locked them both up for trial.
Several other Of petit larceny drunkards loafss,
and Migrants disposed Of according to their merits
which finished up the business done yesterday by the
sitting magistrates
Destructive FIRE IN UFFALo.-At about half
past 8 o'clock the evening OF the lst, fire
broke ont in the brick block No 76 Main street which,