The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-15
Theatrical and Musical.

Theatrical and Musical.
We premature in stating the exact progress Of
the recent theatrical changes and revolutions. Tho
negotiations for a lease Of the Park Theatre have not
yet been completed Messrs Aston Co, the proprie
had agreed let that theatre to Mr. Hamblip for
ten years at rent of ten thousand dollars per annum
the lessee expanding eight ten thousand dollars in
repairs. After this arrangement had been made, and
the papers prepared Mr. Aston wanted to insert new
property that Mr.. Hambn might introduce into the
theatre in the of his business This was OBJ
jocted to, and the negotiations at q standsti for
the present. This much on this point. Mr.. Nblo has
not yet taken the Astor-Pace Theatre because he
could not get it. That respectable establishment has
been into debt to the amount of sixteen
teen thousand dollars and is in the hands Of the
Sheriff of New York, instead of those of Mr. Niblo
project il maturing the part Of the Subscribers and
other creditors of the Opera bring action
at law against the propretors Of the theatre the
covery Of damages occasoned by the abrupt termina
ton of the Opera and their losses The matter still
in confusion and intrcacy. 1t is said, too that the
agent of Mar from Havana, is in negotiation for this
theatre and he proposes to open it with opera in Sep
TENDER next. Another change has been announced
Mr.. Burton, Of Philadelphia it 10 stated has taken
Nblos theatre with the intention of enarging it to
double its present size fitting in elegant style
Italian opera legitimate comedy, anything else that
will pay.
Thus stand matters the latest accounts in regard
to the changes and revolutions in theatricals The
now tragedy founded the story Of Lesler written
by Mathews and performed by Murdoch, has turned
out complete failure. The catastrophe Of that
dy has involved Mr.. Murdoch, the play and the au-
thor and has damaged, in great degree, the prestige
of the Bowery Theatre The great and energy of
fha ma will hat
from any unfortunate step that may have been taken
from generous sympathy to encourage the native
Mr. Forrest yet stands at the head of the native
school, and Mr. Murdoch unfortunately stands no.
where. revival Of the legitimate drama to be
uphill work Snowy pieces mixed with wit humor and
plenty Of scenery still reign triumphant with every now
and then opera and farce intermixed. The Chatham
has been doing wonders during the Leisler fever
the Bowery will revive again this week under new
pieces.
BowERY THEArnE.--To- night the new drama of
Ehrensten is to be produced with all tho splendor
which money can procure. Mr.. Hambn purposes to
bring forward this class Of pieces with the eciat
which attic nded Norman Leslie" Last DAYS of Pom
pen and those splendid dramas of the former days Of
tho Bowery We have doubt that he will be literally
supported the patrons Of this theatre always
ready to rally around it, when anything extra ia
brought out The cast Of :. Ehrenstein.'' will include
all the prominent members of the company and this in
It, In this its dramatic version. We expect to meet
full house.
CHATHAM THEArRE.-At this house. Nose carries
every thing before himhe will appear every night this
week on Wednesday the author takes his benefit.
when will be added to the adventures of
cousin William and and Nose in New York As 1t is
The judicious selection Of farces. dramas and meo
dramas performed every evening. makes the Chatham
a most delightful place Of amusement Tonight
most interesting drama eacd the Sealed Sentence"
will be played frst-after it, New York A 1t Is. and
the spectacle Of the Spirit of the Waters will
clude the evening amusements.
CHRsTYs MIysrRELs-These are really minstrels
and nothing but minstrcls in the fullest Of the
word. Walter Scott wrote the Lay of the Last Min
strelmany years ago Had the great Wizard Of the
North lived to the present day. he would have found
that the last minstrel had not yet been found here
have round half dozen OF them all likely to live
and sing for many years at All events they will sing
Mechanics Hall, this evening. and how many
will not pretend to say-probably five hundred.
BASvARps PASoRAMA.-The universal opinion ex-
pressed by visters this exhibition that it is the
most beautiful thing in the cd States and
what is it is most correct deli Of of
the finest scenery in the country All should visit it
without delay.
MAJOR GENERAL TOM THUMBS first soiree will take
place. this evening. at the Minerva Rooms. The Ma
jor General is determined to win the day. and trusts
much to his armory of wit beauty and sprghtliness
These are good weapons to get through the battle of
life with. and as the little Major knows how to use
them. he will doubtless out victorious In Phia-
delphia he much petted aud admired. He will this
evening speak an opening address, dance the sailors
leon and 30 through his performance of the statues
Miss Everil, Mr.. Odfeld. and Mr.. McKeon will assist
in the entertainments, by singing, &c
PALMo's OprRA Housr.-The Animated Pictures are
all the rage at this house; they to be quite at
tractve
Ma. DrMrsrER's CoScERT, this evening, at the Ia
bernacle will afford opportunity to citizens.
well to the many strangers in town. who have
been attending the nversaries to hear Mr. d. in his
best songs. lie is incomparaby the sweetest ballad
singer Of the time, and has gained name and repu
taton which stand pre-emnent lie Is not only
beautiful singer but also has the good fortune to be
excellent composer ms the fine music which he has
written for many OF his ballads shows. His Lament
OF the Irish Emgrant" is admired wherever the Eng
l-h language is spoken The Dying Child" the
words by Mary Hewitt, is also n beautiful thing Mr.
ID. has the peculiar advantage of giving his Scotch
<aongs with the true rofundo Of the Northerncr hi
scotch origin rendering him perfect in that dialect
Altogether his concert this evening will be most de-
lghtful one
MrLoproS.-Tbs pleasant place of amusement is go
ing on in fine style. Mr. White, the proprietor, does
everything in his power to make IL worthy Of the great
patronage 1t receives. The singing by the Virginia
Mnstres is quite racy as is also that Of the other
members OF the company
THr SABLE BRorHERs are making quite name for
themselves down East They have been singing their
Ethiopian melodies to crowded houses in Providence
and open in Boston this week, we believe They
very successful here in New York