The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-15

celent company who have for so many nights gained
| the unanimous approval Of the audience who have
seen it, Next The bill was the grand allegorcal d.
vertsement OF Liberty" in which Nine Monplaeir
| has so emine ptly succeeded but which omitted
on account of the sudden indisposton of that lady
Abandsome apology was made for the omission, and
the farce ofs Box and Cox" substituted Mr. Daw-
| son and Mr. Chapman per-opatipg the principal cha
racters Then followed the little comedy OF" The Fol-
lies of the Night" in which Miss Rose Telbin appear
ed the Duchess de Cherries She well received,
and Der acting. we'll as that Of Mr. Dawson and Mr.
Walcot, received many complimentary demonstra-
tions. The lovers Of the ballet not altogether
disappointed, as the Mopplsisir troupe appeared in
raigne This evening set apart at the Park for the
benefit OF Mons. II. Monplalsir.
| BowERY THEATRE-Us Usually, just before the Christ
mas holidays the dullest Of the year with
theatres but the remark able attractions which have
this season. been set forth at the Bowery have kept
full every evening. Not many years ago. 1t thought
quite feat for to put his head into NANCY
out old lions mouth; but now adsys NIL that Is
display, when the truly daring and won erfu feats
If Heir Drerbach and his animals are to be seen. His
four footed friends are bona fde spirited aud ferocous
animals any one, save the Herr would nd out to
their cost they to attempt to rouse the
lion" 1t is certainly wonderfu even in these days Of
wonders how fearesy he controls their savage
tempers and how. at his slightest look the animals
obey him No could suppose that much int-lli.
was to be found ia Them as he has developed by
q patient md fearless course Of training. We under
stand be will shortly exhibit his late acquisition of the
panther from the banks of the Mohawk who is already
policy OF making bis first appearance on the stage.
What with the animals the dancing of Cioccs, Neri
and smith and the pleasant fsress nightly enacted at
every evening
BRoADwAr THEATRE.-Sheridans comedy The
School for Scandal" which has always ranked so high
upon the stage, brought out here last evening
with much success, the dramatis persona embracing
the names of the most prominent who are attschedo
the excellent stock company engaged at this fashion
| NH oct. N m
Blake, was performed with great ability Mr.. Rich.
ngs, Sir Benjamin Backbite was truly rich and HUI
norous; while Crabtres by Hadawsy. was an able ef'
Gle sustained the part with her usual clevernes aud
Maria by Mrs. Abbott, was also good personation.
The cast indeed, acquitted themselves in every
pect most ceditaby, and seldom has the piece been
got in this city with better effect. The benefit Of Mr.
he nts most attractive bill With brilliant cast
| Of characters. The numerous admirers Of his fne
qualities actor, will doubtless avail themselves
of the oc pay deserved tribute to his talents
| and popularity upon the public boards here.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The performances here last
evening" went of well before crowded house, who ap.
plaudsd all the performers Mr. and Mrs. Thorne have
reason to be much pleased with their reception at the
National every evening Of their engagement they
have had full houses. Mr. Thvrne, this evening, puts
his name up for benefit and gives most attractive
bill, viz the drama of Monssieneur," Jack Shep-
Which serves to Spnp ons Mr
Cbanfrau's wonderful initiative faculties fully. We
have TO doubt the house will be crowded in every
part-mors especsiJ A. tails is the last evening but
one Of the Of the beneficiary and his taut
ed VIE Great prepar atoms are making the pro.
duction Of new Indian drama which, il is said, will
equal anything OF the kind ever produced. Chanfrau
Keeps lis vide open in the matter Of supplying
patrons with novel entertainments. He is most ex-
ceept manager and actor, and every one must feel
gratfed at the abundant success he meets with his
elegant house, which Is looked Of the
best regulated theatres in the Union.
Burrows THEATRE-This theatre Is now on the
rise and the manager must be doing good business,
If we msy judge from the full and fashionable house
he nightly receives and wonder, the pieces
lected of the most attractive kind. People will
fock to place Of where they plenty
fer their money and so it is with Burtons Theatre
any one by paying fifty cents will always receive
dollars worth Of fun Last evening the house
crowded, and the performances went OF with
bounded applause. The entertainments commenced
with " The Tragedy Queen" This piece is not quite
Sc attractive a. some Others although It went OF favor
ablv The next piece was the Breach of Promise or
Second Thoughts" in which the inimitsble acting of
Mr. Burton, together with Mr. Johnson, Mise Chap
man. Mrs. Vernon. Mrs. knight, and the rest of the
company, are all so well and ably sustained in their
spectve parts giving the audience the most perfect
tefaction. The entertainments concluded with the
funny and amusing piece called Where is Barnum?n
in which MIR. Burton Brougham, johnson and the
balance Of the company ere all that can Be expected in
that Mr. Burton has placed before the public this
season and should be seen by all who love to laugh.
-GUsc'L's FAREWELL CoScExr. = This highly cele.
leader. j. Gung gave, last evening. their farewell
concert at the Tabernacle THIS capsoious place was
reputation Of the famed and extraordinary talents of
the troupe had attracted to pay the fare
ed Ourselves in the highest terms of suogy Of these
able performers that can scarcely d nd words to
praise the merits Of this troupe. As for NJ. GungI
himself he 10 not only an admirable musical writer
but his fine appearance and intellectual eyes were
generally admired by many who recognise in the
human frame the divine genius whion anmates
he eoC Among the bewitCbtDR pieces porfsrm-
ed last night, remarked the overture of Stra-
della BY Fiction, and the "Jubils lee, w;lta" By
aud his departed warriors" This new compost.
ever heard. Sunset The Eve ming Prsyer.n APP
proscb OF neht, when nature sinks gradually into
leave their place Of rest and once more stray mid
scepes Of hfe," Midnight the clock strikes Twelve
the drummer leaves his tomb to wake his sleeping
brethren by sound Of drum Sunrise" Grand
parade and review, when all the bands paying
honor to the great Cmsar, who keeping his watch in
the fields Of Elysium such are the different sub
jects Of this and It's music Is Of the most
.Te ctve character II was received with the ut.
most applause The Cherivari Qusdrile," and
also played with great ensemsie The performances
ended with tbose charming :. sounds from Home" Ia
which Nj. Gupg1 himself elected admiration by the
expression he gave TO his violin This piece, usual,
was encorsd, ard he addedto the programme q new
GupRl and his band leave this morniog for Boston,
where they have been engaged by the Philharmonic
Society. We hope soon 10 hear OF their return
amopgus.
CHpIsry's MISsIRELs.-It Is probable that the Will
met provso and all its attendant debates will form
a prominent festure in the pre- sent Congress at Wash
iLptou. Christy Gays. II they will send committee
to b, ar his minsres, both Northe-ners and South.
erpers will be satisfied with the condition Of the oolored
folks the united opinion Of the theusands Of per-
sons who have beard them, ie that happier set Of
fohe never exi,ted-that Ia II these delineations
correct; and that they so. who will deny? To-
night they give extra fine csncert
The NEw ORLEANS SERENADgns.-T These artists are
doing a fne business at the Stuyvesant Institute.
Collins Swape, little OLE Bull and the rest Of them,
prove Themselves first rate musicians every evening
They preserve enough Of the Ethiopian style about
their entertainments to mskethem spicy, and yet not
enough to make them at all vulgar. We should like
TO hear these serepsdsrs in citizens clothes and
with white faces We think they would be highly
cestful This evening they give capital programm.