The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-23

Theatrical and Musical.
1. PARK TaEArnE.-From the great success attending
the engagement Of Madam Anna Bishop are pleased
She will appear in the character OF "Romso,"
in the tragic opera Of that name, in which she will
sing the beautiful csvstina Ombrs Adorats;" she
will Afro during the evening" sing the admired Scotch
ballad Of " John Anderson, my Jo." Those who love
purity Of style sweetness of intonaton and bew oh
tipgushsd cantstrcs this evening Besides this great
attraction the grand ballet of "Esmeralds will be
produced By the Monplaisr troupe who have now be-
will also appear in two pieces namely the farce of 40
and So" On which MIR. and Mrs Gilbert will sustain
Of doctor Diworth," with an excellent cast. Go
early to tie Park to secure seats.
BowERY THEAIRE The national drama. 80 termed
by which Is meant that class of dramas in which Incl
dents fro the Of the revolution form the chief
points of the story has become most popular, parcu
in most magnificent style. The various patriotic
speeches. which Of figure largely in such pieces
always sure to be highly applauded; at the same
from the fustian and bombas which so frequently sup
ply the place OF good sterling language In such pieces
Putnam" is . Ginning example OF how interesting
these pieces be made, aud to- night new drama
called the "Swsmp Fox will be produced 1t is founded
on historical facts, principally collected from Simss
Life of Marion the celebrated Caroiinian General of
the revolutionary war He was called the Swamp Fox
during the from his habits Of lying concealed in
vres and invinoible courage when attacked The in
cidents in this piece will be Of the most interesting
character, Mr.. G +. Browne and his mare, Gazells.
will both appear in it, and some remarkable equestrian
feats will be performed All the prominent members
of the company will take parts-N. B. Clarke, j. VI.
Scott Hall Warden, Tilton, Duff Dunn, Mrs. Jordan +,
Miss s. Denim, Ac-and every advantage in the way Of
splendid and accurate scenery will be given It, Dancing
by Signora Ciocca and Sienor Neri, and new local
drama, called the Fast River CraftsmaD," will form
the rest Of the bill This last drama Is to be most
interesting one and altogether the bill for this
ing, at the Bowery, will be sure to attract most
crowded house.
BROADWAY THEArnE.-This evening, the entertain
ments commence with the burietta Of "our Mary
Ann" in which Mrs Abbott Miss r. Cline, Mrs Isher
wood Messrs Hadaway, Shaw, and Andrews, will sus-
tain the principal characters The next piece will be
music by Donizett, in which the Seguiu troupe win
appear. This will be followed by Pas Neopoitans,
by Mile. Celeste and Mons. Wiethof, and the whole
will conclude With the farce Of the 6 Dumb Belle 1"
The part of Vivian. by Mr.. Lester: OSmirke. by E.
Shaw, in which he will sing the song Of "Paddy Oaf
ferty" This is q very attractive BILL aud doubt will
draw large ascend age this evening Again We would
remind the rie nds of Colonel Mann that his
complimentary benefit will come of on Thursday eve
ming next. Mr. Mann deserves we'll from the theatr-
cal community Of this city and venture to that
vast assemblege Of his admirers will preve BY their
appreciate bis efforts raising noble structure
in our city, as the Broadway Theatre.
NATIONAL THKA1RE-To- night the very favorits
operate drama Of "Esmeralda" will be produced.
This piece played two three weeks ago ct
the National, for many successive nights with the
sdaptsop from Victor Hugo's celebrated novel, and
the admirable manner In which is got up by Chan
frau has made 1t very popular Miss Mestayers per:
Torrance Of the Esmeralda, IL truly admirable, and
Sarks Claude Frollo is most remarkable piece of act
ing. Nor must we forget Mrs. McLeans Gudue,
sors. Is in fact admirably nut on the stage in
exery respect The popular local piece of "Glance
at New York. will next be played. This is the great
lnf Ahch ok-lc I-~-.
appears to much advantage init 1t will be played with
all the original scenes and Nose, Syksey Lie and all
the various forms which that wonderful animal the
elephant is apt to assume in New York, will be faith
fully represented Strangers to the ways Of Getty folks
will do we'll to invest the price Of ticket to the Ma
lar after besides aording them great amusement At
the same time. The elegant military farce of the
Pretty Girls of Stiberg I'll. conclude the evening
performance. With such BILL it requires no prophet
to assert that the National will be crowded this
ming.
BURROWS THEATRE -"Dombey & Son." the most
successful adaptation which has been produced for
long time in this city, will be again played this
ing at Burtons theatre 1t s played order to afford
who unable to gain admission the last repre-
sentstion Of it. as the house was so much crowded.
Dickens novel, though famous enough in this country
when it first appeared has acquired reputation more
widespread than ever. since this adaptation of it. and
IL has taken well, should think that some of
bis other works would lkewire afford good 6eld for
adsptators New York in Slices" will also be played
The local drama is all the rage: nowadays in New
York and when we'll done, 1t will always be favorits
species Of drama We perceive that burlesque,
entitled Dan Keyser de Bassoon,n is announced for
tomorrow evening. We presume that 1t Is burlesque
Loder, and the piece itself by MIR. Brougham. "Don
Cmsar' might be admirably burlesqued, and we have
nc doubt that Mr.. Brougham has done his part with
his usuAl Wit and skill
NIBLos THEATRE This being the last night of the
engagement of Mr.. Maoready, no doubt the Broadway
omnibuses will be crowded from half past until half.
past o'clock as usual with the many admirers of this
tragedan He appears in one OF his great
est chars cters, that of Macbeth. Mrs Melinda Jones
will sustain the part Of Lady Macbeth that of Mao
duf BY Mr.. Ryder, and Bsnquo by MI. Clarke. The
company. The entertainment will close with the
farce of "A Loan of Lover'-ths character Of Peter
Spyk BY Pacide, and Ernestine by Miss Kate Horn.
The management Of this theatre since il came into
the ha nds of Mr. VIM Niblo has been conduc ted with
such theatrical skill seeking much by selection of
the beet talent to please his patrons make
by the Transaction that his separation from the thea
tire will be much regretted by all those who have
looked upon hs name as the conductor Of stage affairs
as passport to delightful evenings pleasure
Broadway Circus This Establishment, snder the
management Of Tryon Thomson, is doing an excel.
lent business Some of the greatest equestrian talent
in this country are now performing there, and the
best order and regularity prevail throughout the
tire entertainment. To. night, the celebrated John
Gosin will appear also the great equestrian Her
nandeK, and the whole troupe Of Welsh aud Delavan.
This indeed. will be attraction seldom prese nted
for the peoples amusement and, no doubt will draw
large assembage the Broadway Circus this evening
On Thursday next the extensive geological collection
Of Messrs. Raymond and Waripg will enter the city,
and proceed through the principal streets preceded
by the colossal chariot They will be Joined by essrs
Tryon and Thompson's circus team, which will make
one of the most trains that ever the city
witnessed. They will be conducted to the site Of
Nibio's old garden, where spacious pavilion will be
erected where the animals will be exhibited This
affair will be worth sight, and Messrs. Thompson
and Tryon will doubt greatly add to the beauty of
the display There will be hundred horses in the
procession.
CHRBrY's MINsrRELs have undoubtedly found the
philosopher s stone, as they must be making money
at railroad speed Their concert ia wded every
night and great the applause which they obtain from
their audiences. But then they take every pains to
make their entertain worthy Of this patronage
and as the vnrous members Of the troupe all most
admirable musicians and singers they have the reoui-
site abilities to through their concerts in first rate
style, to please the most fastidous ear not to
epeak Of the amusing nature Of their dances Jokes
sc They viii sing every evening this week