The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-02

having no election Tor State officers THIS year.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowERY THEArRE.-The performances last evening
went off with much eeiat. The bill was the same as
the previous evening, viz "Bnmboozling" Gil
Bias" and Jenny Lind;'' in the two latter pieces
Miss Taylor appeared; and We need not say that her
performances excellent. She makes very hand.
some Gil Bias and We do not wonder that old Gil
Perez is so &c nervous with his ducats, mule, and
whip in fitting out such q charming nephew to go on
his travels in search Of fortune. The piece Jenny
Lind" is a very ilaughabe, musical extravaganza,
may term it, hitting of the mania which this cee-
brated singer has produced to admiration 1t would
be better if had had the verablc Jenny among
but who knows but what some day or another, she
may come in proprid persona. The theatre was hled
in every part last evening, and were glad to see it
So the manager does everything to make his house
BILE resort for his fellow citizens and the respect
able and intelligent assembages there every evening
show how well his efforts appreciated Tonight
Gil Bias and Jenny Lind will be repeated with
the comedy of Is he Jealousn Mr. Hall, Mrs. Phil
lips Walcot and Sutherland, will sustain the charac
ters in the comedy With this bill anticipate
full house.
NpLo's, AsroR PLAcE-The highly attractive bill
put forth for last evening" drew together full house
The popular comedy of the " West End, the Irish
Heiressn by Boursicault the author of London As
surance," presented by highly talented cast,
and the performance throu ;hout elected marked ap
plause. MIR. II. Placde, Sir William Daventry,
an excellent personation, in which the high comic
powers of this gifted comedian shone out with effect
and Mr.. Chippendale Major Beamy Fuss, kept
the house convulsed with laughter, by his inimitabe
drolery quaint humor and graphic portraiture of the
character, which was frequently appauded. Mr. Daw
sons Percy Ardent was equally well sustained. Lady
William Daventry by Mrs. Maeder, also excel
lent personation, and Norah O'Connor by Miss Rose
Tebin, displayed her nGipe and comic powers to much
effect. This excellent and highly popular comedy
could not have been presented by talented cast,
and its reception all through was most enthusiastic.
This evening, the opera of Rob Roy' will be present.
ed for the benefit Of Miss f. BRENT and Mr. Manners
Several eminent artists announced to appear on
the occasion; and the house WILL it is expected, be
will present on the occasion, an array of the many
patrons and friends Of the popular Miss E. BRENT and
Mr.. Manners
BURROWS THEATRE, CHAMBERS srREEr-The laugh
able farce of the "Tpperary Legacy" was repeated
here last night and received with the same rap
turous applause as before. Mr.. Brougham and Mr.
John Dunn acquitted themselves in their tive
parts, with their usual ability This was followed by
the new burlesque, entitled Lucy did Sham Amour"
1t went to heart to this splendid opera Of Do
nizettis, treated In such way but in the profane
days in which our lot is cast-when everything how
sacred by antiquity, heavenly in conception
serious in its nature, through Punchs alembc in
order to be made paatabe to that taste for rdcule
and fun which characterzes the present age-we sup
pose must submit to state of things which we have
no power to control Mr. Geo. Loder, who executed
the darrangement of this opera displayed considera
BILE ability in its Transformation, rather deformaton
and any one who ever saw "Lucia di Lammermoor,''
in the bills of the buresque, that it was pecu-
liar version, done at the vernacular with musical ag
gravations Of the most eccentric character" The
variety Of comical airs introduced, and the many
happy and pupgent illusions of q local nature
called forth several bursts of applause. Mr. John
Dunn sustained his part with great ability as did also
MIR Meyer and Miss Sinclair, but Miss Chapman easily
bore of the palm. The versatility truthfulness and
comicality with which this young lady went through
the many shams of Lucy fully appreciated by
the loud laughter and prolonged applause of the au
dience Mr. Frederick and Miss Walters, concluded
Taglions pokas which they did to the delight of all
who witnessed it.
CASTLE GARpEN.-The very interesting drama of
Napoleon Old Guard" the first piece played at
this theatre last night, and was well sustained
throughout particularly the parts of Hayersac by Mr.
Nicknson, and Melanie, by Miss Nickinson. g The
Double bedded Room followed this piece, in which
Holland, Dulcimer Pipes, greatly amused the audi
ence /; and the character Of Mrs. Deputy Lomax
also well sustained by Mrs Vernon. Mrs. and Miss
Phillips were well received in the ballads they sang
Of CAPTAIN Of the Here
Cline will appear on the corde elasttque. The
derful of this artist the tight rope
little euogy His daring feats, given with such grace
and are always sure to receive the reiterated
cheers Of the audience The amusements will con
excellent company now playing at this cool and
Portable location do not draw large assembages,
will be muh csurprised not only excellent acting
be seen, but the purest air can be inhaled and,
consequently, health improved.
CHRIsTY's MINsTRELs-Ths evening will be posi-
lively and truly the last but three Of the of
the performances Of these remarkable eniuses, and
the receipts to be for the benefit Of j. Raynor the
primo basso Of the troupe, whose voice has been
much admired by all the visiters these original con-
certs; and not only his voice. but his acting, it may
be termed, has been grand feature in the perform
ances. They are all equally good singers and players
each in their particular branch and all deserve good
benefits. So we trust that Raynor will have one he
has got up an admirable programme for the occasion
BANvAnD's DOUBLE PANoRAMA.-Much the orig.
nal pain ting Of the Mississippi has been admired and
extensive the patronage Of it has been, STILL Ban
ward is determined to henceforth with still great
er attractions, and reopens mis- exhibition to-day at
Panorama Hall, with the addition of panorama of the
Missouri river also No less than 1900 miles of coun
try viz from the mouth Of the Yellow Stone near the
to be seen deineated with the utmost accuracy and
Barnard truly boast of showing the largest paint
ing Of the largest rivers on the globe This immense
exhibition will remain open but short time, and
ought to be visited by every 1t will be exhibited
twice to-day, viz, at 8 and sP. NJ
THE PANORAMA GENERAL TAvLoR's MEXICAN
CAMPAIGN, at Minerva Rooms is faithful transcript
Of Old Zacks movements among the Mexicans.--
Among the multitude of sketches, drawings SC. of
the events Of that celebrated campaign this is the
BEST as gives continuous and faithful representa-
ton of every occurrence in it, from the landing Mt
Corpus Christi to the last skirmsh 1t is indeed an
illustrated history Of the campaign.
The SACRED DIoRAMA, by Harrington, now exhibit
ing at the of Broadway and Walker street. is
truly fne piece Of painting. The subimity of the
subject viz the creation Of the world has been pre-
served and the mechanical ingenuity and fine see
mic effects displayed, enttle MIR Harrington to nue.
credit. Those who have the charge Of youth will find
this most delightful exhibition for their young
charges.
TIE CAMPBELL MIrsrRELs playing an engage
me mt at the American Museum and their singing &c.
will no doubt add much to the entertainments at that
place Of amusement. They are mos. talented and
original set Of performers.
BENEFIT New YoRK VoLUsrrERs-We at
tended, yesterday, rehearfal Of the vocslists and
musicians who to figure at the grand concert at
Castle Garden, on Thursday night Only four of
those in the programme were present. namely Ma
dam Otto, and the Hute, fagotto, and first trumpet
performers Of the Steyermarkische musical band.
From the manner in which they executed the respec
tive parts allotted to them being endered with great
musical precision convinced those who sympa-
thise with the brave volunteers will receive a rich
compensation for their visit to the Garden on that
enipg Madam Otto sang two pieces with great
sweetness of tone, and brilancy OF execution. We