The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-26

BowERY THEATRE.-One would have thought that
the very unfavorable state Of the weather yesterday
would have been sufficient to dampen the ardor Of the
holiday folks, Is far as going to theatres vas
csrned but it had not the slightest effect that way,
as Ne nsTer saw the Bowery crowded on any &C.
cssn than 1t was last evening Last Fourth of July
the house filed cese thought it we'll could
be- but last night 1t fuller the private boxes
Shakspeares, and, indeed every inch Of the house
occupied and all before the curtain for the
nrst piece Inc afternoon performance was also
wild beasts was also we'll attended. The house was
beautifully decorated with flags green's, and Alto
gethsrthe scene OF that immense house, so densely
FLIED with q most enthusiastic audience, one
which it was well worth paying the price Of admit
Drissbach and his snimsls the fsrcss ballet dancing
by Ciocca, Neri G. W. Smith and the ballet company,
the grand romance Of GEL Hyder'-au went of salts
which was lavshed on everything that was done du-
ring the day and evening To-nights bill !: first rate
so that those who could not obtain admission last
evening, will do well to 90 and see it.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-"The Count of Monte Chris
to-" expressly dramatized for this theatre by G. II
Andrews, ESQ., from the celebrated novel Of Alex
Dumas presented here last evening, for the first
time before densely crowded house-every available
place Of accommodation from pit to dome, being filed
up. Indeed since the opening of this popular and
highly fashionable theatre never before did appear
so jam.full. Considerable anxiety felt, by many
who had read the work Of the distinguished author
to witness this grandsomantc spectacle and the vast
crowds who seemed highly gratiHed with the
performance. The plot and design, the general fea-
lures of the work itself have been admirably grouped
together fer dramatic representation from the able
pen Of the literary gentleman who has prepared IT. for
the American stage and from its enthusiastic recep
tionably have run. The scenery has been prepared
also ct considerable expense and the superb man
in which has been fitted up displays much taste,
the part Of the artist. The character Of Edmond
Dantee sailor afterwards Coun. Of Monte Crlsto, by
Mr. Lester, powerful and ably sustained persona
tsu an acquitted himself With insnt. sbty; aud in
the interview with Dantes, where he foretells the
successful progress OF republican liberty In Europe
which he predicts will follow the example of America,
he greeted with round Of applause from all quar-
tiers of the house The cast acquitted them
selves in highly credtsble manner. The various
incidents, and the volumnous material of which this
splendid drama is composed will insure for it long
at this theatre where 1t has been got out
for the first time with such decided success The work
itself has caufed q deep sensation in Europe; and
when produced, with 30 many advantages in dramatic
form, upon the American boards aud by so powerful
cast 1t cannot fail to be Of deep attraction
IL will be repeated this evening.
national THHArRE.-Christmas comes but once
year but we should think that the managers would
like 1t to come once q week. IL not oftener, 1t
always to bring such large audiences those that
attended the National ct both afternoon and evening
performances In the afternoon the house was
crsmmed and in the evening 1t was found necessary
TO stop selling tickets at very early hour, and we
should think many applicants were turned of as
would have we'll filed the house. Holiday audiences
always good nstured ones and the performances
yesterday passed of well that IL they wished to be
diasatsfed there was no possible way OF being So
Scott Chapman, C. w Clarke, Tilton, Booth Pardey,
Herbert and all hands, In fine acting order the
new paptomime went of with great eclaf, eliciting
shouts OF laughter and the greatest hisrty and good
feeling prevailed The house most tastefuy deco
rated with green and tie front Of 1t dressed on with
flags Of ell nations The weather was unfavorable
enough yesterday for still that did not
stop them from resorting to the favorite National
To night capital bill will be presented, and as the
company com rises some Of the most eminent talent
In the Union Justice will doubt be done to ell their
parts
BuRror's Observation-Disclosures the Uncle.
mency Of the weather, Burton's Was cram ned, lstt
night with highly respectable audience The pieces
given were the California Gold Mines" Lucy did
sham Amour" and the Counterfeit Presentments,"
and never did We witness those pieces receive greater
applause, the audience being perfectly nraptured,
especially the representation Of the gold digging
region Many facts are, no doubt truly rsPrese ntsd