The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-08

PApg TAsArEx-Mr Booth appeared last evening IN |
his great role of Sir Giles Ovesrssoh In the play Of "A
New Way to Pay Old Debts" Tosay that this is part
which author infinite credit would be but trite
and to say that Mr. Booth fulfs the authors intention
In his of performing it, would BIS only repeating
what has been often said We WILL therefore say, that
IL Is by many considered Mr. Booths best performance,
even SURF assng his Richard Ill good audience were
in attendance AVID the greatest enthusiasm was mani
Tested by them In their of
The after piece the burlssqus Of Msamors, the
Last of the Pollywo3s ia which Mr. and Mrs Brougham
appeared The limitations or caricatures OF Forests
STYLE capital The piece IT, perhaps In some respects
copied too nearly from "Bombastes Furioso" but in
the msin It is excslent thing and cannot but draw
looking up uotwithst ending tho price Of tickets is les
sened.
BowERY THEArRE-Lsst evening full and fashion,
able audience attended this theatre to witness the
national spectacle tho Battle Of Mexico" The per-
formances commenced with the little comedy Of "BaD
boozling" The between Capt. Bamboozle, J. III.
Hall; and Emily Mrs Phillips, very amusing, and
was we'll received katharine and Petrucho," the
second piece acted in which Mr. Marshall sustained tAc
part fPeruchio The other leading parts were taken by
Mssrs. Bethany and Jordan, and Mrs Phillips This Is
Of Shakespeare iveiest compositions; and the ecsAe
between Peruchio and his servants on his return home
was highly comic The Battle Of Msxico'' was finally
brought forward. This is Hne subjsot for q meo.
dramatic spectacle apart from the enthusiasm inspired
by an infusion OF national sentiment. Some OF the
Ts are IN
dent gentleman Of color Jordan and the Mexican gals at
fAuaango, was very humorous; and Mt Jordcp's par
pings bill is highly attractive comprising two splendid
dramas, besides the celebrated comedy of the Rent
Day., the part Of Martin Haywood to be sustained BY
Mr.. Marshall.
CHATHAM THEArRH--Tbe entertainm ents last evan.
ing at this popular hestre highly attractive, and
passed of with much ecat The first pece the "Pst of
the Pettcoats" exceedingly humorous and comic
performance, in which the character Of Paul the Pet
by Miss Clarke, per'onated with extreme ability
drawing out her rich humor which she displayed with
ing master was also admirably sustained by Mr.. Wal
cot st. Pierre, by Mr. Held was also we'll performed
and 70 :' Drs of in
the Ladies' Horhpipe," at tbs conclusion Of the
piece, In which she was dessrvedly encored.-
Tenpkins Blues" succeeded. and Mr.. Wacot's
(Tompkins) kept the house In continual laugh
ter during his humorous Of the character
We have seldom tbs roiokng, raking wine. drink
ing half fop half gentleman and would uisits-
40 admirably drawn out In bis richest co)orings,
IN r Heidi
being suIprzed by him in paying his deuo to his lady
Mrs w. shsrwood) was irresistibly droll and hu-
morous, and performed with extreme oleverness The
character of Tomphius Is almost familiar to every
eye; and the faithful! delineation in the hands Of Mr.
W. could not fail to draw forth from his auditory the
most enthusiastic applause. The Chatham Theatre
goes shead and the recent improvements in the en-
tire machinery through which it Is conducted its In
teraa and external arrangements together with the
high and varied talents of the performers must continue
bill for thss evening will be found highly attractive.
BROADWAY THEArar There was full house at this
place of amusement last evening The beautiful come
DIV Of London Assurances" was enacted in which
Misses Wallaek and Telbp, Mr.. George vandenhofr'
and all the other mem bers ably sustained their respec
tive characr The SCENERY and stage properties we're
costly and superb, and the audience seemed highly
pleased with the entertainment
CrRcus-BowERv AMrHIrHxArRE.-The amusements
Of h;~ hnvsn It'll ftmaa and oil
hustle and uproar political affairs with which the city
Is now teenng the Amusement seekers do not to
have decreased ia number the contrary they rather
increase The OF the ring he equestrian rine)
as given at the Amphitheatre varied and attractive
and tho perfor all seem to vie one with another
merit tho praises the audience Burtis tho anager,
Is determined to keep the ball moving, and with the
company has gathered around him he do It, par
cusry as he is daily adding to its strength by engag
ing the best talent to be had. Kemp, Williams and
Wells the okers in chisft the house, Mrs and Mr.
Carroll Lipman, young Glcnroy, Nixon, So, the light
cavalry the Holland family the infantry the Ethiopian
insrss the musicians; and the rest Of tbs company
vering of the prices works we'll and belisve was
good move. To night there is fna bill for the benefit
OF Old Duck Morgan ~ heis termed by his
BAsvAnD's Panorama OF THE Mrssrsslrrr-This hne
work Is popular ever those who 20 to 1t once
charmed that they return again and and At
each successive visit are more and mors pleased with
work. The perseverance, exhibited by Barnard in this
undertaking is now meeting its full reward.
CHRIsrY's MrNsrRELs these most excellent singers
going in the old gay and that is with crowd
ed lots of applause and merrimsnt ne sus
Ing, and most unquestionable dancing and when we
talk of this feature in their Performance g. would
mark that though it is ostensbly buresque daucing
there 30 much and elegance in their movements
@ thew 30 not oyersct the thing aud mauT IN
dancer might derive much benefit from adopting their
Auode Of polka and cachuoha movements They dance
q, well as they sing, and they joke equally well
eil her. and do all inimitably.
ALMo's OPERA HoUsE.rhe exhibitions at this house
ara given nightly, and will bs every evening this week
Mott outstanding the somewhat high price Of admission
the ouse is well filed.
Bra ODEoN-The exhibitions at this house, are
attraa ting crowds nightly 1t II both young
and oil will never get tired Of the Model Artists
NELL pEoN.This place of ent will clos. otter
this TX in order TO be rebuilt and made comfortable
small II teatre.
ALHM uBnA-The Virginia Harmcnists are working
their into public favor, by their good singing snd
excelen, Instrumental performances The for this
kind Of amusement is very great nowaasy; but it re-
ten to is The Fakir of Ava Is magical fellow and
does appA rent impossbilities with the best grace posi-
tbs songs SO Of the Harmonss and the performance
of the Faer the Model Artists having the company
SABLE BROTHERS very talented young singers
succeed ipg srsndy at Convention Hail. in Wooster
street. and their singing, playing SO give unbounded
satisfaction. The whole performance evnces great
musical talent on their part, and stamps them no
ordinary singers but really well instruct
ed aud cultivated performers They have been at Con-
vsntion Hall for four weeks past and have had quite
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nrs-d their attaining great eminencs In their
| liar line. They deserve it,
THtERs' MODEL ARTISTS at the Concert Room, Broad
way, attracting much atteation They will proba-
! bly, succeed in obtaining much patronage
City Intelligence.
TIE WEArHER.-Yssterday was a most delightful
day; the warming influence of the was very sensi
bly, felt and during the early part Of the day, thu
streets crowded with the btauty and fashion Of thu
city The day closed clear, with scarce breeze, snt
the gave faint light for short time, whcr
darkness closed the scenes of pleasure and gayiety
There is good prospect for pleasant weather ant
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