The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-30

the drama OF the Gold Seekers also played The
house tolerably we'll attended as it was and Miss
Wemyss, j. NJ. Scott and }. H. Hall, never acted bet
ter than they did in the first piece which listened
10 with the utmost interest The denouement, where
derate fooishness was much applauded Mr.. and Mrs
Gilbert are well received at the Bowery. MIR G Ia
superficial about him he fully studies the true mean.
ing of every part he undertakes; whilst, as general
actress, Mrs Gilbert has few equals In the country
who, long time ago" used to delight the Park audi
ences by her admirable and ady.hke style of acting
We are glad to see that Miss Taylor will appear again
at the Bowery this evening For the bill refer to
our list Of amusements.
BROADWAY THEATRE-The new and spleudid drama
of Monte Christie from the French of the celebrated
Dumas again produced last evening, aud met with
that success it richly deserves 1t is piece of
equallsd richness, beauty and msgni6cence, and the
performers exhibit themselves in this beautiful place in
light which adds greatly to the fame and reputation
the excellent company at this theatre has msrited
earned Mrs. Abbott shines pre- emf nently with her
usual elegance and beauty in this piece along with
some other bright female stars, amongst whom Mss
Wallack 10 one of the most meritorious As to the
male performers, would be superogstory to criti-
else such actors as Lester Dyot and the Others who
appear in this rich and gorgeous drama Mr.. Marshall
has decidedly hit upon q California hole in bringing
great and the run promises to have will we predict
be preceden'ed Success say, to this great and
now unrivaued establishment.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-The house was we'll filed last
night, considering the awful weather. still we do not
know but what the necessary loss which few sloppy
evenings entail every place of public amusement
is better for them than to have the snow lie, and
good sleghing PREVAIL it is we'll known that how
much the New Workers love thearica, they love
eeghing more while it lasts; and theatres about that
time with even the most powerful attractions, very
apt to be poorly attended; there il cud OF comfort
for managers to chew on such vet evenings last
night. The performances went off WELL Luke, the
Laborer," the farce, the Children in the Wood
and the feats of Harlequin, Columbine and Company
each in their turn pleased the people and all acted
tne, paris well o.night mr. scott appsars IN MS
Of old Scotia w B. Chapman is to be the Bailey the
magistrate Of glasgow and all the adve which
less be most ludicrousiy enacted. Mrs. Woodward will
take the part Of the bold Helen, and Miss Mestayer
Rake" Combats by the italian Brothers and the new
psntomime. will form the rest of the amusements.
burrows THEATRE.-The weather again last even
s-s, .~--,N,y my .na very mucn sgainSt all
places Of public amusement, yet withs this pleasing
Theatre had a very fair house. The laughable
piece called the "California Gold Mines" was as at
trsctve Is ever keeping the audience in a perfect
state Of merrment during the whole piece. The
midnight Watch" which is q very good piece re-
ceived its full share of appreciation The evenings
called Nv here's Barnum?'' in which the whole force
Of the company is brought into requisition and
Taniaht rich b is in store for the lovers Of fun and
good acting.
BENEFIT FoR THE GENTLEMEN THE ORCHESTRA
OF THE LATE PARK TBEArRE:-rhis splendid concert
in aid Of these musical gentlemen whose Instrument
consumed by the late fire, will come of this
ming, at the Tabernacle. Mostly AL of the dstin-
guthed artists Of this city have very benevolenty
rendered their services Among those that appear in
the programme the names of Madame Laborde,
Luce also NJ Laborde, NJ Rossi Corsi. VI. Noveli NJ.
Ssnquirico, NJ Herr and Messrs Burke and Timm -
Band the late Park Thessrs Band, and nearly ali the
Philharmonic Society. We perceive in addition to
this very attractive BILL that demosells Adele and
MIR. Charles Hohnstock will perform Duo Concert.
tante on themes from g. La Somnambula.o The
chestra viii be under the direction Of Me,srs Msret
EEK and 6. Loder. and Nr Timm will preside at the
piano We hope to the Tabernacle crowded to its
utmost capacity as, independent Of the prompngs Of
benevolence, those who attend there will receive
grand vocal and instrumental treat
MADAM BIsHop's MAMmo TIL CoYcrRr.-The splendid
musical production by Bochsa, called the Voyage
audience with the enthusiastic cheers will be
peated on Tuesday evening next, at the Tabernacle
Madam Bhop and Signor Persli will also execute &C.
veIS duets and trios and she will likewise sing
raj paintve ballads. We need scarcely add they will
be rendered with that sweetness Of information which
has marke her q vocalist distinguished for
every thing OF excellence in her profession.
ZooLoGIcAL HALL The forty three dens at Van
Amourgh Co.'S 81 Bowery. contain collection
each afternoon are Of the most entertaining chsrac-
ter The control which man exercises the brute
at this resort From the huge elephant to the small
spiteu bipeds Of the feathered tribe all acknow
ledge the power Of man, the reasoning animal 1t
pays one well for visit to Van Amburgh's to see this
truth practically illustrated.
BRoADwAY CIacus On Monday evening next, this
favorite place of amusement will be opened under the
management Of Messrs. Sands, Lent & Co.. who. as
Ia well known, know exactly how to conduct q place
Of this kind Those who fond of witnessing ues
tr and gymnaetic exercises, will be pleased with
this intelligence The place is reftted aud
waited. and will be pleasant resort and comfortable
witbsl
Cunnry's MrssrnrL's will to- day give two concerts
III At nd \ nd ear n
Of good eopge. smart say Dgs funny dancing, &C., as
Christmas pudding is Of piums They a great set
Of epiuses, these Ministries and, like wine, they in
prove daily as they grow older. New York, without
Cbristys hiDsres would be bereit OF Of its most
excellent amusements
INV ORLEANS SrRErADERs-The celebrated scena
from the Italian Opera in which tnese artists give such
racy limitations OF Jenny Lind, Grs Aiboui, sc the
really elegant Ethiopian di:'ies Swsines performances
The bones, and The Firemans song. are grand fea
lures in the programme OF these musical philosophers
To day. they give an afternoon as well as an evening
concert.
CAmpBrLL's MrvsrREL's have got the public on their
side and are going finely. Kimberly works hard,
and to some purpose, to keep up with the times aud
be programmes, and ths way they are fulfilled give the
grestesi satsaeton TO the lsgious of patrons that
stick 10 Csmpbeils Ministries They are aracy set OF
fellows.
MrLopyoS The miscel aneous concerts at this
house combine choice Ethiopian and other perform
ances. The house is well managed, and every accom-
notation afforded to viesers.
LrcruM.-Kemp has made great hit at this house,
be performs hmtef variety Of extraordinary tests on
the barrel aud inclined plane besides which. there 10
dsIc'pg, Ethiopian singing pantomime, &c, by cap
ital company.
Superior Court.
Before chief Justice Oakley.
Dec. q -.7ldnson Co0k rs the Hon Tsaac HH.-
The counsel for the plaintiff rummed up ths orn-
Ing His Honor then charged tue jury, in the course
OF which be detailed the several facts and circum-
stances upon which the acsioo founded. He then
ttated that in his opinion, the memorial sent 10 to
the Postmaster @, neral was privileged comnuui-
cation Al the Postmaster Genera
concerned. and that no action could be
maiBt aimed against Governor H on that branch Of
ulualai aA hn