The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-21
Theatrical and M uslcal.

and We ay sum up our mon, and, we believe, he
general opinion Of all who have seen Thorn, in enc
word, they great" The wonderful appearance OF
the widest animals of the forest In such peaoeabe
unity on the stage of the old Bowery may we'll as.
nightly copgregate within the walls Of this most popu
lar place of amusement The expense tending such
troupe, comprising as 1t does so many rare animals
must be mmr nse; and the patrons VI thus establish
mt should bear in mind that the enterprising ud
energetic ager dope ntrely their oecaty
TO remunerate him for this enormous outlay. We
glad to be able to state that thus far they have most
hberaly patronized the Bewery Theatre daring ali
these engagements And as, In addition to the per.
formances Of Herr Dresbach, there most amusing
dramas, fsrces, dances, &c presented nightly, the
tastes of ell must be suited For tonight fine bill is
presented.
BRoApwAY THEATRE The comedy Of " Old Heads
and Young Hearts, performed here last evening
by special request The part of Jesse Rural aged
clergyman, by Ms.w, r. Blake elected the most rap
turous applause, being sustained throughout with Ia
finite ability. Littleton Coke, by MIR. Lester,
excellent rtrsonation His graphic delineatohs and
rich style Of performance, sometimes humorous
in The exteme and the audience awarded hia His due
share of parked appreciation. Lady Alice Hawthorn,
by Miss Fanny wallacg, and Miss Rocket by Mrs
Abbott, well sustained, also, in tho piece aud
Mrs Blake, as the Counless Polnpop, acquitted her
self most credtably. The enterta nts passed of
altogether with 6oidi, and tho cast well chosen,
uncer the able management Of Mr. Blake, who is, in
desd host In himself, both arst-ra'e cDms1ian
and general performer The popular and distinguished
German artists, Charles and Adele Hohnstock, will
make their second appearance here this evening a
which occasion they will perform some Of their best
and most select pieces the violin and piano forte.
We have already given cursory notice OF thelr In mt
table talents and extraordinary proficiency on 9TH
Instruments, and the splendid DEBUT MAIDS by them
here on Tuesday evening will insure for them a
crowded house. grand duetto for the pis no forte
and violin, from =" William Tell" will be first in
troduced by Miss A and Mr.. c. H which will be
ceeded by quartette solo) for the violin by that
traordinsry performer, Charles, this instrum
who will also ia the course of tue vening entertain
the audie with that celebrated and difficult piece
the Carnival de Venice together With other select
compositions on his favoTite Instrument. Miss Adele
will also display her extraordinary proficiency in
select pieces from Thalberg and Dreyscnoch and the
whole entertainment will upquestionabiy be of the
hip hert order in this fascinating art The universally
acknowledged taste aud laudable disposition, the
part Of citizens in general. to patronze genu ne
talent will be emf uenty conspicuous this evening,
on the occasion of the second appearance OF these
highly gifted artists.
National THEArkE.-The house was not 80 fully
aten ast evening it ought to have been for the
nts presented but the very unpleasant
ther doubtless the of many not going Never
have we seen Mr. Scott play Richslieu more admirably
than he did last evening his actns was truly great
end the applause was enthusiastic. The scene where
he boldly and passionatey dees the power Of the King
over Jalie, drawing the circle Of church authority
around her was splendidy done. The sudden transit
ton from the empassioned statesman the Old
man, naturally delineated Nor must forget to
award due praise to Mcfarland, TAton, Pardey, Mrs
Chapman and Miss Mestayer, for their excellent act.
ing Titon's Baradas was fine, and Mcfarland, Is De
Msuprat sustained his high reputation with the Ma
tiopai audience The farce OF 7" Founded on Factsn
concluded the entertainments. To- night the perform.
be for the benefit Of the late Mr. Simpsons
family and first rate bill will be given. Scott will
play Captain Copp; Nose will once more be ha nd in
Glance at New York and various other entertain
ments will be presented will be by referring to
our list Of amusemenss.
Burrows THEATRE.-The performances at this
theatre Of the usual variety Of local pieces
h. MT TAFT Tn
the most popular movements Of the day for ptsssna
ton The "CaliforIis Gold Mines, Is filled with rich
humors gives pretty good idea OF the resuito
the tide of emigration setting that part of
try The finale Of the piece, Oh. carry back to
old Manhattan, is aproPos, and will no doubt be
lized by many tanguine sdventurers. " Where's Bar.
'' is another local piece, fully understood by ci
tizens 1t is cast with the full strength Of the
pany and creates much laughter. Burton Is mimi
table In whatever he undertakes aud as Spiggles the
unhappy tragedan, is the life aud soul OF farce
The bill Of lat ming will be repeated this and SO
long it attracts such houses as we have
far, the manager would do well to continue these
popular pieces.
Bnoaow,y CIRcus- Mons, Cane Continues to ex.
cite the admiration of the crowds who nightly docs
forward here His feats are veheme ntly applauded,
and he decidedly gains in popular favor in the circus
The equestrian feats and athletic exercises prese
on each evening display the many and varied quaiiii
cations OF the splendid company attached to this
truly popular CIRCUS. We would remind the many
trie and patrons of the celebrated John Gosn
favorte Yankee clown that his benefit xed for this
trentivs' Mi The oompanv Will apoesr in fuil
.n,S 18th a yaroty of .aaitiona .t,r.o,;on.
Si ssn,,n Nv al means re~niar Yank 40 I'm mr.
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CHRsIYs NiNsrfnLs aiS NV ,ooAeu IN Is tne very
pinks OF Ethiopian mlnsIeny lney sing oanoe' JOKE
and play on tneH various Win such y,
eeiience anu sImony snns sno mosc teuueu music -
amateurs near tnem WIN pieasute' IneI iaSnonaoie
audiences, oomposea more man nail Oh isoes, sno" I'D
what ni8n repute theJ are heio III wow forK'
New ORLEANS SERESApERs = These talented singer
are carrying everything before them. Their ssee
singing ana scientific musical stta'nments afford mos
pleasing NJ every evening 10 at ana mos
respectable audiehcss. Ihey VIII no douoS % well pa
| tronsed rs long as they remain s"onB Vs.
| MELopEoN.-We can commend this place of enter
tainment highly to our readers as most excellent PEI
formapc nightly take place there.
.ro~ dad sndsnc.s and thew 90 oa sustainin g thai
srstrate reputation ms singers As for the
witiio.ms and dancing they are az good as "a
resi- of their an we lyise ali who Ia