The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-12
Theatrical and Musical.

and other places by the barnburners. evidence
Of the qualification ut their nomination Mr. Van
Buren,, by the Buffalo convention.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowERY TnErARE.-Crowded houses every evening
have been the fashion at the Bowery during the past
week. and the various beautiful and interesting dra
which have been produced in such excellent style
have each evening been much applauded Several
new members have also been added to the company to
replace others whose terms of had expired
Mr.. Duff and Mr. Wnans and the sweet little DENNIS,
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be very emipent he must however, be careful of over
acting--the rock on which many rising comedian
has split As for Miss Taylor she is such universal
favorite that need not say more than that she is
still az much admired as ever Tonight there is
excellent BILL for the particulars of which refer
our list Of amusements
NBLo's.-The very great favor with which the ele-
CANT performance Of the "Merry Wives of Windsor
has met with fully warranted the reproduction oft
last evening, with the same admirable cast Hackett,
Yandenhof, Seton. Chippendale, Miss Telbin, Miss
Phillips, and Mrs Maeder. all appeared great ad
vantage; each successive performance of this beau
nIui comedy seems only to enhance the opinion the
next week twice after II will be performed again
to make for other novelties To- night, Mr. Ham,
mond will appear in two new characters, first Stol
bach, in Selby's comedette of the " King and Come
DAM and then Hercules, in the very laughable
burletta OF the King Of Clubs' Mr. Hammond is
without doubt, of the best comedians the stage
the high reputation he has acquired in England will
be sustained here indeed the specimens he has given
Of his dramatic powers, have been most favorable.
BURROWS THEArRE.-Quite a full house
sed last evening the occasion of Marzetti's bene
it, and the last appearance of the Lehman family in
New York. The entertainments consisted of the
tiful pantomme of the Brazilian Ape" and Lucy
and the Corn Thrashers They all went off well and
the Lehman family may congratulate themselves On
having received quite accession to their stock of
popularity during their present engagement We
hope TO them here again before the end Of the
perfect rush. This buresque is decidedly the most
taking one that has ever been played in New York
To- night the worthy manager himself will make his
appearance in his favorite part Of Guy Gooduckn
the most laughable piece of acting have
The farce of the Tpperary Legacy" and Lucy
will make up the remainder of the entertainments.
CASTLE GARpEN.-The entertainments last evening,
commenced with the touching and beautiful drama
Napoieon's Old Guard" The part of Haversac, by
Mr. Nckinson was capital personation Of the vete-
rams of Napoleon campaigns Meanie elegantly
drawn character who is the life and main prop of the
old soldier, very well represented by Miss Nickin
SON. as were all the other characters in the piece by
the stock company. Mrs Phillips sang Of her ia
vorie ballads and received well merted applause and
the Sailors Hornpipe was given with great ability by
comprising number of beautiful airs, executed
by the orchestra with great precision of tone TO
ly" entertainment of much interest closed the per-
formances and the audien separated highly pleased
with the rch treat they had ceived This ming
NapoIeon's Old Guard will be repeated which will
be followed by the comic sketch Of" The Boarding
SCHOOL, with other attractive features. Mr. Holland,
every body's favorite. will have complimen tary
benefit on Wednesday evening next, when uncom-
novelty will be presented for the pleasure of his
patrons MIR. H. is excellent comedian. and deserves
bumper. We hope the garden, that evening, will
he crowded
Mr1opros-This snug house is doing fine bust
The Virginia Serenaders great favorites
CAMrBELLs MSsTRELs will give one of their elegant
concerts at the Society Library this evening They
most capital set of singers and they deserve the
great patronage they meet with
MAURICE STRAKoscH This distinguished pianist
has arrived in this city, after giving two concerts in
Cana unt ah aaAaI hu fha. nart-
able circles TIE room being crowded in every depart
ment to hear the touching strains and brilliant
cution Of this richly gifted artist
MoRhyIAN MNsTRrLs.--This celebrated band Of vo-
calsts whose performances in Europe have been so
highly Landed by the press, will arrive here in few
days. Fraueen Sovarney the principal vocalist, is
said TO possess exceedingly sweet voice and deep
knowledge Of the science of music.
Meeting OF the Friends of the late Manager
Simpson.
4 meeting Of the friends OF the ate Edmund Simp-
held at the Astor House. last evening" in order
20 devise the best Of arranging benefit for his
ed Chairman, and Duncan {. Pell, Esq Secretary
MIR f. n. T,LLou. in brief but eloquent strain sta
ny claims which the deceased had upon the citizens
generally He concluded by moving the following re-
solutions:-
Resolved, That the late Edmund Simpson, conduct
and eLaaete throughout his life presented exemplary
OF pobiy usefulness and virtue deserving Of admiration
That during n long term q he
wisdom and unrug real 70 promote the rational Of
the public well recdtude Of purpose which entitled him
Esva IIa' dss have asgsr' the The Loss q
and IL + with deer regret that we learn that
the ee ssutes Of M dec and that his family by
Rsoyed mat consideration d lis distinised services to
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s es sreT q % aP S sss a. o,1 as
becoming and Just relief