The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-11

Park THnArRE.-This evening Shskspeare's tragedy
ofRichard Ill. will commence the entertai nments at
this theatre T s. Hamblin, great favorte, and
cellent win personats the character of the
Duke Of Gloster-the part Of Elizabeth by Mrs Win
stanley and the rest will be sustained by the stock
company attached to the theatre This play will bs
succeeded by new and origin al allegorical divere
ment, entitled Lib rty or the Four Quarters of the
VERDI In which the Msnpaisirs, established IA
vorites will display every their ref ned know
ledge Of the beautiful accomplishment OF dancing
Of liberty throughout the world which will be ably
represented by Madame Monplaisir, Mile St Clair
Mile. Waldgrave, and Mile. Bulan The amuseme nts
Will close with this beautiful piece, which will be put
forward In style of magnfcence unparalleled in the
production of any similar entertainment ever offered
for the Amusement Of the public.
BowERY THEATRE.-Her Driesbach and his extra
ordinary performances creating great excitement
at this house and we'll indeed they may question
If such remarkable exhibitions have ever been pre-
scented before. The drama of Mungo Park" is we'll
arranged for the introduction Of the wild beasts and
having been received with the greatest enthusiasm
every evening last week. will be repeated to- night
addition to it. Herr Driesbach will appear in sere, of
Living Stauary. exemplifying the passions and sent
ments Of the human mind such Fear, Despair Cou
rage Dignity, Venerstion, go. Sc. These portraits
duction Of his animals in them will materially add to
their interest The farce OF "My Fellow Clerk"
corps de ballet and the romantic drains Of the Miller
and His Mem" will make up the rest Of the entertain
ments With such EN- nent attractions need not
FAY there is every prospect of overlooking house.
Those who wish good seats had better secure them
during the day, or 90 early in the evening.
BROADWAY THEATRE. - This evening will be pre-
ented one Of Shakspeare's best comedies "Much Ado
About Nothing" in which Mr.. Richings will take the
part Of Benedck, and Mr.. Blake that of Dogberry
They will be supported by excellent cast This
will be the commencement of q series Of standard
comedies which will be brought forward with infinite
ability, and with the full strength Of the company
The farce of Pillicoddy will also be produced and
the bill for the evening mt will be found
highly attractive The cast selected for both pieces
will embrace the names of Messrs Dyott Lester Hada
way Vache, Fredericks, Shaw, Baker, Miss F. Wallack
and Mrs Abbott The bill, 1t will be found, presents
rich combination of talent and comic powers which,
together with the pieces selected, will draw q full
house This splendid theatre enjoys full and deserved
share OF public patronage, and the superb manner in
which the house is fitted up the good ventilation and
general accommodations are excellent in every
spect.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-There is fine bill set forth
for this evening at this popular establishment as Mr.
and Mrs. Thorne perform in tive dramas Of great in
terest, viz. Ella Rosenberg" and the King and the
DeseIter " Miss CaIne appears in of her favorite
Dances and the very favorite "Mysteries and Mise
ries," compose the entertainments. Mr.. and Mrs
Thorne have been most heartily received during their
present engagement and during the remainder of it
they will appear in variety Of their most popular cha
racters. The Mysteries and Miseries' will not be
acted beyond this week, there many novelties
on hand that it must be withdrawn. We glad to
see TIE National go well supported it is, for the
tertainments to be met with there equal in
the city. The house Ia most comfortably arranged
in fact, everything s made pleasant for those who
patronise it. c. Burke, the acting manager and r. j.
Jones' the stage keep all things right in their
departments and We can with truth recommen nd the
company as most efficient one. Mr. J. R. Scott has
been permanently engaged We understand and will
shortly make his first appearance. A new Indian
drama is in active preparation.
BURROWS THEATRE.-This evening will be played, at
this popular theatre Buckstone's comedy of "The
Breach of Promise" in which the part Of Ebenezsr
Sudden old bachelor will be personated by Mr. Bur.
ton. He will be supported by highly effective cast
consisting of the full strength and talent Of the
pary. The high reputation enjoyed by this excellent
enteprisng proprietor and director has insured for
deserved and extended share of public patronage,
and the full houses that nightly to be here
the best tests of the appreciation in which the enter
tainments held by the many patrons who support
it. An entirely "indescribabilty called" Where's
which Messrs. Burton, Brougham, Johnston and most
OF the company will appear Burton, as the Mammoth
Baby, in baby jumper promises to be rich treat A
highly attractive bill in every particular is put forth
for this evening, and it will undoubtedly draw good
house.
GuNcLs LAST CONCERT but one in this city will take
place at the New Musical Hall, Broadway, this
ing scarcely necessary say any thing praise
Of this band, as those who attended their concerts
nSs in this city thou
every ramcaon Of society in New York. Suffice It to
say, they will this evening, present for the amuse
ed to the public and at the request of large number
OF those who attended their former concerts they will
Ps indian %ort sS oa.dr ARR,
and splendid piece called General Taylors Trium-
pha March" We advise all those who wish the nerves
Of the human frame to perform their functions in the
harmony which natures system requires to attend at
these inspIiting musical entertainments.
BROADWAY CIRcus-Messrs Sergeant Carroll, Nixon,
nightly who enjoy their extraordinary fsats Of equss-
trian and athletic exercises The entertainments
conducted in manner highly creditabe to the troupe
and the general features Of attraction reflect much in
favor of the taste and enterprise of the proprietor
Tryon. MIR. Mcfarland the celebrated vaulter asto-
nhed the spectators last Saturday evening He threw
no less than seventy two somersets alternately without
restng This the largest number before turned
Mr. McF native Of Phadephs pam and has bsep for
several weeks attached to the Broadway Circus under
the management Of Mr.. Tryon. Corporal Thompson's
benefit Is fixed for Thursday evening next.
GEOLOGICAL HALL.-Every possible Improvement
that could be made in the arrangements here have
been effected and the collection to be found in this
splendid nsgerie Is now seen to the best sdvau-
tage splendid band entertains the visters daily
with the performance Of of the most select and
popular airs, and those who attend the exhibition
enjoy by spending few hours here.
CHRIsry's MIvsTRELs have got inc budget of new
music, jokes, &c., for this weeks concerts and will
commence this evening to retail them out in their
own peculiar way. They brilliant ever in
their vocalism, and rs for their musical accomplish
ments, will be found bold enough to gainsay
their extraordinary merits The present week is the
eleventh Of their re.opening this season
Nicholson Whites Serenaders are in the ascend
ant here the present week the thirteenth of their
performances. They nine In number, and q most
efcie mt band they The Meledeon is well managed,
and first rate place for family parties.
CAMPBELLs MINsTRELs have created an excitement
among citizens almost equal to the California
fever, which is now raging so intensely. Tonight
Messrs. Crosby and Hermann will sing two songs
a new chorus from Ernani," and two other new
songs will also be sung by the company. Kimberley
knows how to keep the ball moving.
The New ORLEANS SERESADERs give most admirable
concerts every evening to their own words, they
arrange their entertainments in such manner that
they confidently expect q refined community will ap.
prove their efforts to join elevated and classical music
with truly chsste and healthy humor The concert
consists Of three parts In the second part is intro
duced the celebrated from the Italian OPERA and
the third the remarkable and original
on the bones by Mr. Swaine.
TELEGRAPH AND THE CouRr OF DEATH.-The grand