The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-27

Thcatr teal and Musical.
PARK THsArRs.-Mrs. Shsw's benefit takes place At
the Park Theatre TO- night The principal piece the
evening will be Sheridan Knowles much admired play
Of" Love" To those who have ssssn Mrs shaw per
senate the Countess not word need be said ex-
cept that she appears that character this evening"
but to those play goers who have so fortunate
10 witness her performance In that role it may in
truth be Averrrd that rich is in store for them
The gifted lady who Is to be- tho beneficiary IN thu
preseDt occasion excels In whatever she uudertskss
but OF her fsverite characters tad
to Der style and voice than Others and hence suoh
formapces appear distinguished. even in the bright
which bring out in an eminent degree. not only the
high quality but the pure style of the lsdys aotug
reading is the Countess in the play Of Love,
Countess and the Ssrfn Tbs varied emotions the
contendipg passions, the hnal victory of love over
pride, the abandon ment of rank and its rigid rules
with all its state the giving up of all after the most
mental Conflicts all these. with the various
hexions and eoloripgs accomplished by Mrs Shaw
in styls which 10 the plus ultra Of the linz Of
the piece we'll cast and there Is therefore no dan
ger but that the piece will pass of WE'LL The
the evening it, 'sDoctor Diworth, and the orchestra
promise the performance Of two excellent overtures
BowFRr THEArRE-There will be great doings here
tonight, the tragedy Of ensvisvs of Brabant
10 to be played for the first time. Miss Wsmyss will
play the principal character ensveve and we expect
that 1t will prove to be most elegant performance,
Mrs has evinoed most superior talents and in the
higher walks Of the drama she will In time obtain
great name The tragedy will, of COURSE be brought
in first rate STYLE and every effort has been made
by the management to set IL before the pubic in a
perfect manner MIR. J. II. Hail. N B. Clarke, and
all the best members Of the company will appear in it.
Neri again engaged at the Bowery and will appear
this evening in some Of their elegant dances. They
and elegance have obtained for them adni-
rors. The very funny farce of the House Dogn and
the romantic drama OF the Flying Dutchman," In
which MIR Stevens personates that unfortunate mari
WELL will form the remainder Of the evenings
entainment In the farce of the : House Dog" We
expect Winans will be very funny Dust. Phe week
opens well at the Bowery and doubt not the house
win be well filled this evening.
Broadway THEATRE.-This evening, Mr.. Murdoch
appears In his popular character of Jack Rover in
comedy of"Wild Oats" and with Vache as Sir George
Thunder; FredsriOks as Banks; Hsdawsy as Sim; and
Miss F. wallsek, as Lady Amarinth. Those who at
tend the Broadway, TO- night will enjoy rich, intel
comedy. will be beautiful Spanish drama, entitled
"The Little Devils Share" The part Of King Fsrdi-
nsnd, of Spain will BE- sustained by MIR Frsderioks
that Of Don Raphael by Mr. LESTER and Gil Vargas by
Vaohs The character Of Carlo will also be ably repre-
sented by Miss Fanny wallack and the other parts
will be sustained by the excellent stock company at
tached to this theatre. Mr.. Murdoch is very good
acter, and great fsvorite; and If the management
audience, who will not be humbugged by the an
nouncement OF men as stars, who have no claim to
such position, either by natural acquired abilities,
they will succeed In crowding their houses every
night.
NATIONAL THEATRK.-The entertainments at this
house this evening" will be Of the most novel pleas
ing character entirely romantic drama will
be Produced expressly calculated to show off the pecu
liar capabilities Of F. A. Garfield, who from his great
strength, has been named the American Hercules Mr.
Garfield IT, probably, the most powerful and active
man in the United States and withsi n sxoelle at
BrOkh tha
Wild Man Of the Mountains" In which he appears to.
night has been prepared for representation with the
greatest care and will doubt with tho great.
est applause Among other extraordinary feats, Mr.
Garfield will raise cannon, of 600 lbs weight his
and scenery will all be Of the most splendid descrip
ton. Messrs Mcfarland, Burke Purdy, Tilton, Mrs
Chapman, and Mrs. lsherwood, will all appear in this
piece The very favorite extravaganza Of the nv,s.
BILE Prince" and the grand romantic drama of the
Spirit OF the Waters which is always welcome at
the Nation will conclude the entertai umeuts The
"Invibe Prince" Is Of the extravaganzss
have seen, and cannot be too often
Little Miss Carne, the pretty dansexse will also ap-
pear in the course OF the evening
BURROWS THEATRH.-The great success of the
nsgement of this theatre to mps Burton to ad
dtiona exeItions in order please his numerous pa
trons who have much admired his happy selections
In suitng the tastes suden who light and
amusing dramatic representations To- night, the
comedy Of tThe Good Old English Gentleman:n
the lsughable farce Of the "lrish Engagement"
euCCee6ful
Arrivals Burton, decidedly the best comedian
in his line that can be found in the Union
will play his favorite character Of Squire Broadan
Mr. Broughsm actor of versatile abilities will per-
the part Of Tim Rafferty,, the of "Irish
engagements" and Miss Chapman, an excellent &C.
trsss, VIII play the character Of Jenny Jing In the
afterpiecs will be introduced several beautiful airs
which, In the hands Of Miss Chapman, must gain for
her additional favcrites among audiences has 30
often delighted BY her comic melodies.
BROADWAY CIRcus.-The elegant equestrian enter
fafn at hfa ata shu
by the public one form aoy opinion by the way
which the folks crowd every evening to witness the
doings at the circus. Msssrs. Tryon and Thompson,
to rsther homely phrase, doing big business
at the circue and they have frst.rate company
Of performers, and most admirably trained stud Of
performances ever seen in circus Besides the horse
manship there various other such
acrobat feats comic pantomimes, beautiful group
iDes performances ON the elevated cord, and to
all, the clowns Gossin and Gardner, keep up q con-
tnual Ore Of jokes and wittcisms Not the least at
tractve feature of this establishment is the very COM
Portable manner in which visters are accommodated
as the building is thoroughly warmed throughout.
ZooLoenAL HALL.-The grand collection Of ami.
mails exhibiting at this IL well worth
visiting. They all in most excellent health and
the most favorable specimens of wild animals that
we have ever seen in any exhibition The name Of
Van AmbuFeh has long bee most fsvoraby connected
with all exhibitions of this kind, and his long expe-
rence AID intimate acquaintance with the habits and
ants Of his charges Of the perfection
in which he keeps them. There two exhibitions
daily, viz: from IN to 4, and 8 to o r. M. ..f
CHHisry's MINsTRELs.-The members Of this COM
pany will, this week, give most amusing series Of
concerts, or what may be appropriately termed
entertainments although their singing
IL the principal feature there various other
such dancing the Ethiopean ststuary,
most laughabls affair, and performances the vio
lin, accordion, and other Instruments all duly
soned with pital jokes conundrums, 30 Their con-
cert room at Mechanics Hail. Is nightly crowded to
excsss.
The New ORLEANS SERErApEks-EthioPia music
has become such fsvorts and popular entertain
ment, and 80 much competition has sprung up In It,
that In order to satisfy audiences Is necessary that
the bands engaged In giving these entertainments
should be composed of musicians Of the first order
None Others will take or suoh materials is tho band
whose name heads this article composed, and they
purpose giving series Of most elegant Concerts at the
Institute, commencing this evening
Msssrs. Swaine, Raiuer Burke Collins, Sanford and