The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-18

BoNERY IHEAIRE--Xnero was cnengo Of per
fornancs last evening in consequences of threatened
domestic calamity, which called Mr. Marshall suddenly
to Boston. The play of the LADY of Lyons
substituted for "Ehrenstein." Mrs. Abbott playing
part of Pauline, to Mr. Dyott's Claude Menotte The
character Of Pauline well sustained by Mrs Abbott
aud Mr.. Dyott's Claude was excellent personation.
very attractive bill is presented for this evening
when will be performed Bulwers celebrated comedy OF
Money by highly talented cast. MIR. Clarke will
play the part Of Evelyn Mr.. Burke that of Graves
ana Mr.. Triton, Lord Glossmore. The tragedy of "P
xarro' will also be performed in which Mr. Dyott will
take the principal character of Rola and Mrs Abbott
that of Elvra. Such combination of rich attrac
tons has rarely been presented together
ming and they cannot fail to draw a crowded house
The acknowledged talent of the performers and the
celebrated comedy and tragedy selected for the
sion. will afford rich treat to those who intend to
avail themselves Of the opportunity thus presented
Both pieces will be got out with imposing effect.
CHATHAM THEArRE-We stepped into this house
early last evening and could just obtain glimpse of
the stage Up stairs down stairs pit gallery and every
available place in the house crammed with people
all anxious to see Nose in his in New
York as it ISL and have doubt they were fully
gratifed. 80. Our National Defences was the first
piece. The drilling of the Amazonian troupe, was
perfect, Mrs. Jones as their captain showing herself
worthy of facing " wars alarms.' The performances
were for the benefit of Mr. Baker the author of New
York as it is,' and we glad to such famous
house for him. Tonight The Miller and his Men,
Nose and the Spirit of the Waters form the bill
CHRIsTy's MINsTRELs continue as much patronized
as ever. They are the most inimitable darkes that
ever sung in New York. Some men, says Shakespeare
are born great some achieve greatness, and Others
have greatness thrust on them. Christys band have
achieved their own great and it sits well them
They give rs great bill as usual this evening
VAuxHALL GARpESs-Quite novel and interesting
entertainments are produced at this favorte place
every evening. Tonight the Kilmiste family
"a most celebrated family--will give grand
performance, in the of which, vocal and
instrumental music, as well dancing will be gone
through The Misses Emma and Eliza well known
To Gle
good dancers and to- night they will give proof of it.
Tho whole family will participate in the performances
Mn. DrMPsrrR gives concert this evening in Brook
lyn, at the Female Academy, Jerolemon-st. In the
vorite pieces The great reputation which Mr.. Demp-
ster has as singer makes it unnecessary for to
moro than that he will delight all who visit him to-
night. Tomorrow evening he gives concert at the
Tabernacle, in this city.
MAJOR GENERAL Tom THUMB is all the fashion
adays. The ladies say he is the sweetest little fellow
that ever stepped and he will shortly be able to boast
Of many kisses his namesake has received He is
superb little fellow and his statuary dancing &c.,
first rate.
PALMo's OPERA HousE.-At this place, the illustrated
pictures are being exhibited, nightly They very
well got up.
We wore in error in announcing for yesterday
ing the first Of Mr. Arthurson's musical entertain
ments. This accomplished vocalist will not commence
his series until Tuesday evening ut the Apollothe
selection of pieces for which occasion will comprise
several novel styles of compostionFrench and Eng
lsh romances and ballads two from the operas
Of ''Somnambua,n and Lucia di Lammermour with
variety of comic aud other entertainments which
with the professional assistance of Mr. Tmms at the
piano, must secure him full and fashionable atten
dance.
Mr. Malone Raymond with his accomplished daugh-
ters is deservedly attracting crowded and fashionable
audiences at Worcester his route Boston, where
doubt. his inmitabe Irish concerts will receive
that support which the professional requirements of
himself and family emnently enttle them to.
Miss wemyss to take a benefit at Buffalo on the
evening Of the 18th inst.