The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-05

e. II,
II would have been much larger, had 1t been generally
known that the MouplAisir'E were to appear In the
romantic ballet o, "EsmeradaY which, dur.
ing their former engagement attracted such immense
houses. The smusements commenced with Buck
stones laue haba farce Of the Opera House. which
very ably sustained, aud, when concluded, was
followed by reiterated cheers. The next was the
enchanting ballet Of "Esmeraldan which wa, one ned
with splendid scenic effect When the fassinsting
Madame Monplaisr appeared she received with
unanimous cheers and well she deserved them. Her
pos seu given with every feature excellence in
the beautiful accomplishment Of dancing; and the
and expression As We have previously reviewed this
delightful ballet shall close obser vations by
inviting all those who love refined amuseme visit
the Park theatre during the present engagement OF
this excellent ballet troupe who possess every quire
ment to give general satisfaction. We have doubt
but that Old Drury this evening, will be crowded In
every department.
BowERy THEArRE.-We have seldom
exciting ne than at the Bowery last
evening, the occasion of the performance Of the
new drama of Mungo Park" In which Herr Dries.
bach and his trained animals take prominent part
The farce of the Alpine Maid" was played first, and
very cspitsly done too but 1t evident that the
expectstons of the audience entirely centred on
the grand niece of the night and when the curtain
rose ON the drama the applause was tremendous The
has very happily arranged the story, which
CONNIE with the departure of the heroic and de.
termined Park from Port Kayee, the Gambia on his
expedition explore the Niger contrary the urgen
q n
vain sets before him the danger he runs in thus en-
barking at the commencement Of the rainy season.
This act passed of well; it consisted Of amusing ds-
logue and incidents The second act introduced the
animals and may truly cay have neves wit
more astonishing exhibition of the mastery which
determined spirit like Herr Driesbach can gain over
the most ocious animals the last soene Of th;.
act what Is truly described in the bills as the
terrific attack by the royal tiger The tiger is to
pounce dow Dries bach from emme noe, and the
twain then engage in tho most "a pare ntly " deadly
conflict rolling over one another the tiger sez-
ing Driesbach by the throat and again the Herr
tanning the advantage the beast until on the re.
port OF the gun which, fred by Park is Supposed to
kill him, the animal lays down, to all appearance
dead and is thus left laying the stage alone un It'll
the curtain falls. The animal is none OF your gaunt
meagre, NANCY tigers, but a full sized, beautifully
marked one, ali alive With spirit and no one who has
not it could credit the perfe cton of training it
evnces We regret that space does not permit us TO
describe more of the doing. in this piece, shall
all witness the performances this evening at the
Bowery, they will be the same last nights The
house crowded to excess
BROADWAY THEATRE Tho wonder Of the day
nothing less than the renowned and original General
Tom Thumb appeared last night at this theatre This
is the time he has appeared in any theatre in
New York. The piece in which he sustans the chief
part is by Albert Smith, Esq., Of the society of ma
tic authors entitled "Hop o. my Thumb" The
scenery is very splendid and the machinery we'll
cuted The fairy scene was remarkably beautiful.
General Tom Thumb performed admirably, and gave
infinite satisfaction to the audience, who appauded
him warmly: Previous to this romance, The Dumb
BELIEF played in charming manner. This even
ing General Tom Thumb will again appear. IL real
ly wonderful to him and not surprised that
Queen Victoria much fascinated with the little
fellow He is deservedly called prodigy, though he is
not prodgioua, and wonder, he indeed wonder
full specimen Of little humanity.
national THEATRE-Grest was the rush to this
house last evening and enthusiastic was the APP
plause bestowed the various entertain me nts-
The first piece, Don Cesar de Bszsn," introduced
nv Mrs. r. horn fba
the National where they such shining stars some
reven years since Time has passed lightly over them
and the very spirited manner In which they played
Don Cesar and mariana was very satisfactory the
audience They called out at the end ofthe piece,
and MIR Thorne made quite neat speech. 1t seemed
indeed, like old times more, to them at the
National Since their time 1t has passed through
ny changes but has it been in prosperous
popular condition than it is ct the present time
under the OF MT AiSor ing
performances the glass bells, which elected much
applause. Nose, Sykesey 4 Co. next appeared in ths
famous mysteries and Miseries,' and all the rscy
points Of this popular piece given by Chanfrsu.
Seymour, VIM. Woodward, Miss Messenger, Burke,
Of drama seems win Always attract, and With
for the story is interesting the incidents such
as are Of every day in this great city snd
the acting is most capital. After dance from the
pretty Mss Csrlins the pleasing little piece Of " Ma.
To nights bin will be found in list of smusements
Burrows THEArRE.--Decidedly the best got out
piece of the season. at this popular theatre has been
the Printers Apprentice" which performed
last evening before crowded house, and by highly
tale nted cast. The part Of General Morn a French
officer was effective personation (by MIR Burton)
the blunt veteran who after winning his way to honor
by the swerd had retired to private life pla sued how
ever, with goEty leg, vain old sister in law and
wild son, from whom he exacts reparstion by the
bestowal of his hand arress Innocence, which he
had destroyed. The leading part of the honest old
General, by MIR. Burton, was sustained throughout
with infinite success and was deemed very able ef.
Miss was sdpraSiy psrsonssea and ssitsd
frequent bursts Of applause, particularly in the
euding scene when, in the almost wild triumph Of
pltation At having in eectiBg the marriage
Of the sister (Mrs. Knght) with the generals son
fGrace she saves her reputation Her acting through
ont highly talented effort, and she greeted
With repeated rounds Of applause. Mrs Vernon. as
Mzdame NORM, displayed much ceverness in the part,
tne V on sh. .ns pe' ana de
evening recrestion. The eutsrtai nments passed Off
with much success.
BROADWAY CIncus = Considerable improveme OTIS
have been made here within the last week. and IN
additional attractions havs been presented partcu
larry in the engagement Of Mr. Sergeant and some of
the attaches lately belonging to the establishment of
San is, Lent Co. The riding of MIR Carroll, last
night r the opening part Of the together
lent; and the Sprite Of the Silver Shower is beau
fully got up in every respect. This popular circus
continues to draw deserved share of public
sge.
GEOLOGICAL HALL "A new feature of attraction b as
been added here in opening additional space in which
less than eight beautiful camels and an elepaa Mt
placed making nine camels and four elephants in
the collection altogether These with the fine spec
Of the Bengal tiger lions, bears in every variety
kapgaroos al ne collection of the rarsst descrio.
ton of birds and beasts draw immense crowds cash
evening to view the sple udid exhibition. The horned
horse the alpaca, and ichnesmon, are among the
greatest curiosities.
CHRBTY's MINsTRELs have no occasion to go to the
California gold mines to gather in the all evil
they have hit upon an inexhaustible vein In New
York where they gather up nightly large of this
root and moreover give good value for it, the shape
ofsongs dances in the best Ethiopian style Long
may they continue to work this vein.
NV ORLEANS SERENADERs These scientific sing
will this evening give their concert at Rutgers In
stitue. Their entertainment Is, in every respect,
most admirable well calculated to please the most
refined taste During their long career, both in this
country and In Europe, they have always been favor
ties wherever they performed and their present
in this city such to show that their high
putst on is well deserved.
CAMPBELL's MiNsrRELs.-Kimberly and his men are
as tale nted set of Ethiopian MINISTRIES needs be
They certainly most indefatia able in the getting