The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-24
Theatres.

Theatres.
At the present season of the year, theatrcals may
naturally be expected to be In rather languishing
condition Great numbers Of cur citizens have gone
to the country for the season. and the influx of
strangers has scarcely begun that from these two
causes, the town is tolerably empty. Those who do
remain, however, seem determined to avail themselves
Of the attractions Of the theatres Of the houses
did very fair business last week.
BowERy THEATRE.-At this house, spectacle and
farce continue to be the order Of the day. rather
evening and Miss Taylor is attractive and viva
cious ever and is appauded veheme ntly every
evening The Carpenter of Rouen, y valsha, !" tho
knights Of st. John,' "Flying Dutchmau,n and
past week and during the coming it is the ntsn-
tion Of the manager to produce many interesting
talent in her profession will make her rst
before an American audience this evening, in the
character Of Lady Macbeth, Mr.. w. Marshall will
perform the part of the ambitious Thane and from the
style In which we have him perform MANY
Shaksperean characters do doubt that he will
do it we'll Mr.. Marshall is an Intelligent studious
actor, and has acquired deservedly high reputation.
All the music of Macbeth will be sung Miss TAYLOR
taking the part Of the first singing witch. That
amusing fairy extravaganza. of Fortu non will be
played the afterpiece Miss Taylor playing Fortu-
MO for the first time 1t characte mrsbly suit
allowed the ghost of pun we should say that the
Bowery audience will be fortunate indeed in seeing
Fortuno 80 prettiy played as 1t undoubtedly will be
tonight.
features the performances at this beautiful theatre
the patronage is by commensurate with the
great exerions Of the proprietor in selecting talent of
the first order and presenting amusement Of light
character. The Lehman family alone while playing
time since at Pslmo's Theatre, drew crowded
houses; and yet, with this excellent ballet and panto-
mine company, together with Monsieur and Madame
Laborde vocasts of the first walk and whose beauti-
full style of singing has been much praised Also
Miss Brienti and Mr. Manvers who appear every other
slim during the past week This evening" the perfor-
commence with the excellent comic pantomime
truly comic Marzetti, and the graceful interestin g
danseuse, Mademoiselle Adela de, will introduce seve-
tSde Juiia and Flor. This viii he foIioweS NV
selection from " La Sor nambula' in which MANY ers
andMiss BRENT will sing some beautiful airs. Miss
Brienti is very promising actress, possessing .
delicate but peculiarly sweet soprano voice and ex.
celent taste but she wants little confidence,
which she will likely possess after short period The
amusements win conclude with the admirable panto-
mime Of " Los Legadoresn
CHATHAM THEATRE.-The success of this theatre,
since the management of Mr. Chanfrau, is unprece-
dented and in consequence of the desire Of its pat
rons the proprietor has extended the season beyond
the usual time-and now the season closes with
OVERLOOKING houses The celebrated local piece called
New York as 1t Is has gained favor with the thea
ire going public which has raised the ChathamSto
level with the largest theatres in the city This
ming the entire company, with large voluntary force,
give Mr. Cbanfrau grand benefit, which speaks vo-
Tunes for the popularity of that ntleman with the
theatrical corps of the great estimation
in which he is held by the public bill is offered
which cannot fail to draw and those who will take part
in the performances Of the first talent in the CITY,
and may be expected to give of the lrlliant
entertainments of the Go, by all means for
the benefit of Nose" and you cannot fail to realize
more than can be anticipated. On Tuesday night a
benefit to the volunteers Of the New York Rsgnont
he civ VIII fha avvill Io
two weeks. 1t will then be reopened under the most
brilliant auspices with such talent will insure sue
CASTLE GARDEs.-This evening is set apart for the
benefit of Mr. and Miss Nickinson, lately attaches of
the Olympic Theatre. Mr.. Nickinson is an able
actor, and has been long and favorably known, and
his daughter is also a very promising actress The
psogranme comprises three excellent dramas namely:
"Ld Garde Mobile, Iipe Ia Repu5igue ~ The Old
Guard Of Napoleon Bonaparte ~ and the comic opera
of " Paddy O'Raferty" Also, a miscella neous CON
cert of several delightful melodies duets &c This is
attractive BILL and we hope to see the Garden on
this occasion well patronised Independent of tho
great talent engaged by French and Heiser, who are
always indefatgable in their endeavors please their
patrons visit to the Garden ITSELF commanding such
splendid view Of the bay and surrounding scenery,
would repay the vsiters for where can one inhale
purer air and while away few hours to greater ad-
vantage than ut this cool, invgoratng, picturesque
location. The proprietors have been at very great
pense in enarging and lowering the stage in fact
making IL entirely new and we hope to see their
efforts crowned with success.
Burrows THEATRE, CHAMBERS srREEr.-The pro-
petor of this establishment has selected an excellent
dramatic company, comprising some of the best oome
dams of the day. and yet the attendance of theatrical
folks Is very limited Burton himself IL universally
acknowledged to be eminent comedian, and John
Dunn's need only be mentioned for his celebrity
In that Rascal Jack is spread far and Those who
have Mr. Crisp at the Park will surely wledge
bis talent in genteel comedy and the always pleasing
Miss Chapman who Is decided favorite has received
well merted praise for her personation of charac
during her engagement Tonight the programme Is
deeply interesting the new drama Of "Dombey and
Son" the elegant farce of "Personation,r and the
laughable and comic ballet called Les Eoheles dA-
mour." This Ia certainly attractive bill; and when
1t Is considered that this theatre has been altered in
every department, newly cushioned and tastefuiy de-
corated the scenery entirely new and the best actors
that can be found should not be surprised to IL
become favourite resort We trust Burton will be
sustained In his efforts TO revive the drama In this
trail location.
CHRisrY's MINsrRELs.-As the heat of the summer
increases these sons Of song 90 more vigorously to
work than ever, and sing and dance with renewed
energy Such talented band has never before been
collected and while they do remain in New York lot
every visit them. They will sing every evening
this week.
BANvARD's PANoRAMA-Ths truly original work
will be exhibited another week IL seems No one will
regret a visit to It, and hundreds not contented
with one visit but return to IL again and again re
affords most perfect and comprehensive view of the
great Mississippi
Tpy PAEop ANA OF GENERAL TAyLoRi Is Mexican Dam.