The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-15
Theatres and Musical.

celent company who have for many nights gained
.asn IL Nsst on The biz WAS the grand asgnrc, s
vertisement OF Liberty" in which Nine Monpaieir
has 20 emine Dty succeeded, but which was omitted
on account Of the sudden jndspositon of that lady
A handsome apology was made for the omission, and
the offs Box and Cox" was substituted, MIR Daw-
rac,ers Then followed the little comedy The Fol-
lies Of the Night in which Miss Rose Tebin appear
ed the Duchess de ChsItres. She well received
and her acting as we'll as that Of Mr. Dawson and MIR.
Walcot, received many complimentary demonstra-
tions The lovers of the ballet not altogether
disappointed, as the Mopplsisr troupe appeared in
their grand comic ballet Of Love, Despair and Cham
ragne" This evening set apart at the Park for the
benefit Of Mons. H. Monplsisr.
BowERY THEATRE.-Uuslly, just before the Christ.
mas holidays is the dulest season Of the year with
theatres but the remarkable attractions which have
this season. been set forth at the Bowery have kept
full every evening Not ny years ago 1t thought
quite feat for man to put his head into NANCY
worn out old lions mouth; but adays oil that Is
changed and people would turn their noses at such
a display, when the truly daring and wonderful feats
If Heir Driesbach and his animals to be His
four footed friends are bona de spirited and ferocious
animals as any one save the Herr, would nd out to
their cost they to attempt to rouse the sleeping
lion II is certainly ~onderful even in these days Of
wonders to how fearlessy he controls their
tempers, and how ct his slightest look. the animals
obey him No one could suppose that so much int-i-
gence to be fou nd them as he has developed by
patient and fearless course Of training We under
be will shortly exhibit his late of the
PANTHER from the banks Of the Mohawk who Is already
thoroughly convinced the Herr arguments, OF
policy OF making bis first appearance the stage.
What with the animals, the dancing of Cioccs, Neri
and Smith and the pleasant farces nightly enacted at
the Bowery 1t is not surprising that the hou,e is filed
every evening.
BRoADwAr THEATRE.-Sheridan's comedy "The
School for Scandal" which has always ranked high
upon the stage, brought out here last evening
with much success the drGmais persona embracing
the names of the most prominent who are attached
the excellent stock company engaged at this fashion.
able theatre. The part Of Sir Peter Teszle, by Mr.
Blake, was performed with great ability. Mr. Rich.
ings Sir Benjamin Backbite, truly rich and hu.
morous; while Crabtree, by Hadaway. was able eff.
ze sustain ed the part with her usual ceverness aud
Maria, by Mrs Abbott, was also good personason.
The cast indeed acquitted themselves in every 70.
tpect most creditaby and seldom has the piece been
got in this city with better effect The benefit Of Mr.
he press nts most attractive bill With bsSs cast
of characters. The numerous admirers Of his fne
qualities as an actor will doubtless avail them selves
OF the OCCASION to pay deserved tribute to his talents
and popularity upon the public boards here.
NATIONAL THEATRK.-The performances here, last
evening went off well before crowded house who ap
plardsd all the performers. Mr. and Mrs Thorne have
to be much pleased with their reception the
National as every evening Of their engagement they
have had full houses MIR. Thvrne this evening puts
his up for benefit and gives most attractive
bill, viz the drama Of Monssgneur," Jack Shep-
patd:" and The" Avenger' and the famous burlesque
OF MIR. MacGreedy," which serves to bring out Mr.
Cnanfrau's wonderful initiative faculties so fully We
have TO doubt the house will be crowded in every
part-mors especsJ, a. tais Is the last evening but
one Of the appearance Of the beneficiary and his
ed wire Great prepsr atoms making Tor the pro.
duction Of new Indian drama, which, il is said viii
equal anything OF the kind ever produced Chanfrau
Keeps Els vide in the matter Of supplying his
patrons with novel entertainments. He is most ex-
Rrfed at the abundant be meets with at his
elegant house, which Is looked on as Of the
best regulated theatres in the Union.
Burrows THEATRE This theatre is now on the
rise and the manager must be doing good business
If we may judge from the full and fashionable house
he nightly receives and wonder as the pieces Sc
ected Of the mos. attractive kind. People will
fock place Of amusement where they receive plenty
fer their money; and so 1t is with Burtons Theatre
any one by paying fifty cents will always receive
dollars worth of fun Last evening the house was
crowded, and the performances went or with I'M
bounded applause. The entertainments commenced
with The Tragedy Queen" This piece Is not quite
go attractive as some Others although it went of favor
ably The ext piece was the Breach OF Promise or
Second Thoughts" in which the nimita bic acting of
Mr. Burton together with Mr.. johnson, Mise Chap
man. Mrs. Vernon. Mrs. Knight, and the rect of the
company, are all so well and ably sustained In their re-
rpectve parts giving the audience the most perfect
tiefaction. The entertainments concluded with the
funny and amusing piece called " Where is Barnum?u
in which Mr.. Burton, Brougham, johnson and the
balance Of me company ere a.. that can BE- expected
fun that Mr. Burton has placed before the public this
season. and should be seen by all who love to laugh
Guse'L's FAREWELL CONCERT. This highly csle
brated company OF performers, under their tale uted
leader. J. Gung gave, last evening. their farewell
concert at the Tabernacle THIS capsoous place was
reputation of the famed and extraordinary talents Of
the troupe had attracted to pay the executans fare
ed Ourselves in the highest terms of sulogy these
able performers that we can scarcely nd words to
praise the merits of this troupe, As for NJ Gung1
himself he is not only admirable musical writer,
but his fine APPEARANCE and intellectual eyes were
generally admired BY many who recognise in the
human frame the divine genius WHOM animates
the SOUL Among the bewitcbipQ pieces perf. M
ed lset night, we remarked the overture 81 Stra-
della" by Flottou, and the " jubilee waltz By
Lanner. The second part opened with the Mu.
steal illustration Of the night review Of Napoleon
aud his departed warriors" This new compost.
ever heard sun.et' The Eve ming Prayer" g Ap-
proscb of night, when nature sinks gradually into
leave their place Of rest and once more stray mid
scenes Of he," Midnight-th clock strikes twelve
the drummer me Leaves bis tomb to wake his
parade and review, when all the bands are paying
honor to the great C@sar, who keeping his watch in
the fields Of Eiysium such the different sub
jects Of this morceau and It's musio is Of the most
effect character. II was received with the ut
TayloI's Triumphant March" which folio we'd, we're
also played With stea. ensemble. The performances
expression he gave to his violin This piece, usual
was encorsd, ard he added,o the programme new |
GuDel and his band leave this morniog for Boston,
vheie they have been engaged by the philharmonic |
Society. We hope soon 70 hear - their return
among us.
CHnsTys MiysrRELs.-Itis probable that the Will |
met provso and all its attendant debates will form
prominent festure In the pr,ssnt Congress at Wash
iLptou. Christy Gays II they will send committee
to b, ar his Dinsrels both Northern and South
eru will be satsfed with the condition Of the ooored
FOLKS es the united opinion Of the tneusands of
sons who pave beard them ie that happier set of
iolhs never exi,tedthatis these delinsations
correct; and that they are so. who will deny To-
night they give an extra fine sncert.
THE NEw ORLEANS SERENApERs. These artists are
doing a fine business at the Stuyvesaut Institute.
Collins Swabe little Ole Bull and the rest OF them
prove Themselves first rate musicians every evening
They preserve enough Of the Ethiopian style about
their entertainments to makethem spicy, aud yet not
enough to make them at all vulgar. We should like
to hear these epadersing in citizens clothes and
with white faces. We think they would be highly
cessful. This evening they give capital programme
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