The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-20

kent the house convulsed with laughter. Charles
Courtley, by Mr. w Clarke, was also well personeted
The dashng character Of Lady Gay Spsnker, by Miss
Isabel Dickinson, her first appearance here, was also
great feature Of attraction and she acquitted herself
with infinite cleverness She has won golden opinions
by her admirable style and manner in acting the part
while Dolly by John Seton, added muchto the enter
tanment. Niblo's is decidedly the most superbly
fitted theatre in city aud presents an array OF
high attractions just that must insure 1t CON
tinuance Of that support to which 1t is justly entitled
The bill for this evening will be found to embrace the
highest talent Of the day.
Burrows THEArRE.-The entertainments last night
at this theatre, the the previous
evening, and if repeated for many evenings to come
with one exception, would not pail upon the public
appetite The new lyric drama Of Comus, which
have repeatedly noticed, is of the most beautiful
pieces presented to an audience The poetry OF
Milton the music Of Handel and the admirable group
ing dancing, and varied movements OF the performers
together with the properties scenery, &c. constitute
one the most magnfee Mt gorgeous and delightful
the eye, captivate the ear. This was followed
by the farce entitled, Seeing the Elephant,
most miserable effort ever yet made, to show
of the receptions practised by the knowing uns,"
upon innocent and unsuspecting countrymen. IL was
a pity to such a beautiful subject spoiled. The
writer of it is under Infinite obligations to Mr. Jordan
who, in the character Of Tim Virgins, got for 1t a
splendid reception. He, and Mr.. Johnson, as Pete
Slickens. kept the house in roar of laughter. The
grand ballet eff the Spirit Of the Air. or the North
Wind" concluded the entertainments; and when 1t Is
known that those splendid pantommists, the Lehman
family, and NJ. ]. Marzetti, sustained the charac-
ters hardly necessary to add that it was well acted
and well received Mile Mathilde, Nile. Adelaide,
and NJ. Marzetti elected great applause by dancing
several Of their favorite dances new farce Is In
rehearsal. Burton is determined not to be outdone
TABERNAcLE-THE MoRAvrASs.-T This sweet band Of
vocasts give their last concert at the Tabernacle,
this evening The receipts for the benefit Of Mile
Lovsrny, who richly deserves bumper For the three
weeks they have been here, they have gained every
night in public estimation, and this being positively
their last appearance they open in Boston on Mon
day next, it is hoped that those who have been de-
lighted by the sweet and plantve warblings Of Mile
Lovarny, will attend her benefit this evening
CAMPBELL's MINsTRELs-These singers creating
the greatest furore among the New Workers. All
hands going to hear them, and every one declares
after hearing them. that they the most nmitabe
Ethiopian singers that have ever sung. The perfect
harmony Of their voices the excellence Of their insru
mental music and the tout ensemble Of their concerts
is most enlivenipg and amusing. We recommend all
to go and hear them.
GRAND CONCERT ON BEHALF THE FRENCH BENE-
VIOLENT SocrETYThis annual festival which Is every
year of the most fashionable, well of the
most charitable events of the will take place
Friday next. at the Tabernacle and will undoubtedly
be attended by many We understand with great deal
of pleasure that the talented French singer, NJ. and
Nine Laborde have volunteered their services md will
appear. 1t will afford great pleasure to the French
population of New York, who we regret to say have
been very assduous at the performances of these
distinguished singers at Niblo's. The American night
pgale, Miss Northa will also display the sweet notes
of her organ; and regret to that Madame Pico
who had kindly volunteered her services, has been
suddenly taken by a bad cold, by which she has and
will be prevented to comply with her and Mr.. Fry's
benevolent wishes This is to be regretted. Messrs
Novelli, the great Italian basso and the twin artists
Ardit and Botesini will perform also for the benefit
of this INDECENT Of the French nation Great credit is
due to the above named performers who will be GER
tainly rewarded by numerous raudits and thanks
from their delighted hearers.